The NHL couldn’t have asked a better semi finals entering into the Stanley Cup Finals – TWO GAME SEVENS!
The first game seven is playing at the storied Madison Square Gardens. The New York Rangers host Tampa Bay Lightning. Odds are courtesy of PinnacleSports.com.
Game 7 Odds
Tampa Bay Lightning +137
New York Rangers -152
Total 5 U-106
The opening line has crept up from -144 for Rangers with betting support reaching 69% currently.
Game 7 Trends
Rangers are 6-1 in Game 7 opportunities
Henrik Lundqvist is a perfect 6-0 in his last 6 game 7s.
Lightning are 2-1 in Game 7 situations
UNDER is 21-14-7
Both teams have played Game 7s these NHL playoffs. Both won and both games were under the total. Tampa beat Detroit 2-0 with the game total 5. The Rangers beat the Capitals 2-1 with the Under 4.5.
NHL Pick
Take the Under 5 for 1 unit. Although this series is Over 4-2, Game 7s are traditionally more defensive affairs with the referees putting the whistle in their pockets. There is great value with the Under compared to the Rangers last Game 7 that was at 4.5.
Enjoy Game 7 and be sure to check the Everyedge Sports Betting Forum for more picks on this week’s sports action.