Sunday NHL Opening Odds
(The Spread) – Three different Game 3’s are on tap in the NHL Playoffs Sunday beginning at 3:05PM EST when the Washington Capitals play at the New York Rangers.
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Washington took a commanding 2-0 lead in the series Friday night with a 2-0 victory over New York. According to oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com, the Rangers are a -130 favorite in the game and the Capitals are a +110 underdog. The over/under total for this game opened at 5 goals.
Both of the Washington goals were scored in the second period as Jason Chimera and Jason Arnott found the back of the net. Goaltender Michal Neuvirth stopped all 22 shots sent his way to record his first career playoff shutout in only his second postseason start.
According to the latest NHL trends, Washington is 13-8 against the spread versus the New York Rangers over the last three seasons. Eleven of 20 games in this series have gone under the total over the last three seasons.
Next up on the schedule is the Anaheim Ducks at the Nashville Predators, which is slated for a 6:05PM EST start. The series was evened at 1-1 Friday night when Anaheim posted a 5-3 victory. Nashville is a -145 favorite, while the over-under is 5. According to latest NHL public betting information, 58% of bets are currently on the Predators.
Completing the night is the Vancouver Canucks at the Chicago Blackhawks beginning at 8:05PM EST. Vancouver recorded a 4-3 win Friday night to go ahead 2-0 in the best-of-seven series. Chicago is a -125 favorite tonight and the over-under is listed at 5.
NHL Playoffs Opening Money Line Odds & Totals
33 Washington Capitals +110 (5)
34 New York Rangers -130
35 Anaheim Ducks +125 (5)
36 Nashville Predators -145
37 Vancouver Canucks +105 (5)
38 Chicago Blackhawks -125
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