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NHL Expert Bets for Friday, May 3
Our VI betting experts have compiled their NHL Best Bets for Friday, May 3.
- Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators (7:00 p.m. ET)
- Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights (10:00 p.m. ET)
Canucks vs Predators Free Pick
The last game finished with a 2-1 final score. That makes 3 of the last 4 games which have produced 5 or fewer goals.
Vancouver has generated only 92 shots in the first five games of the series. The Canucks' previously potent power play has scored goals in only one game.
Even in the regular season, these teams were both pretty good defensively but both have stepped up their defensive efforts even further in the postseason. Both teams are averaging only 2.4 goals in the playoffs. Only Toronto and Washington have averaged less.
This is from NHL.com about Vancouver's defense: "The Canucks are allowing 6.94 high-danger chances against per 60 minutes at five-on-five. That is the best in the league for defending against high-danger scoring chances. They also rank number one in the league for allowing scoring chances against per 60 minutes - only allowing 19.8/60 at five-on-five."
Go with the Under.
Stars vs Golden Knights Free Pick
I think the Knights will dig deep here and stave off elimination and force a Game 7 back in Dallas.
Note that Vegas is still 8-4 in its last ten in trying to avenge a road loss as an underdog vs. an opponent.
Logan Thompson at home here to bounce back with a 2.35 GAA is the correct call in my opinion.
With their backs against the wall, I predict the KNIGHTS to have their best game of this series so far.
All things considered, I believe this to be the very definition of "great line value."
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