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NHL Expert Bets for Friday, May 17
Our VI betting experts have compiled their NHL Best Bets for Friday, May 17.
- Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins (7:00 p.m. ET)
- Dallas Stars at Colorado Avalanche (10:00 p.m. ET)
Panthers vs Bruins Free Pick
The first three games of this series went "over" the number, while the last two have fallen "under."
Now here in Game 6 we're expecting a much more wide-open and faster-paced affair, as we're looking for the hungry Panthers to really push the pace of this one.
Note as well that Florida has seen the total eclipse the posted number in eight of its last 12 in trying to avenge a home loss as a favorite vs. an opponent.
Look for Game 6 to resemble more of the pace/style as what we saw over the first three games of this series; this number is low, the play is the "over!"
Stars vs Avalanche Free Pick
Colorado won Game 1 by a score of 4-3 in OT in Colorado, then the Stars won the following three games.
The Avs staved off elimination in Game 5 though with a 5-3 win as an underdog, but now I think Dallas will bounce back here and end this series in six games.
Note that Dallas has responded well in this spot for bettors, going 7-3 in its last ten in trying to avenge home loss as a fav vs. an opponent.
Look for this strong trend to continue here. And with nearly 70% of the early public money on the home side, this one also really speaks to my contrarian side as well.
Great overall value here on the better and hungrier team in my opinion.
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