NHL Season Long Thread 2024-2025

[BoSox04]

Future

Bruins to win Stanley Cup (+1800), 1*

I like the way Boston has added to their roster. I think their d-core could be really good, especially with the addition of Zadorov. They have a nice combination on each pairing of a guy who can move the puck and has offensive skill with a stay at home physical partner. I like the Lindholm addition at the center position. The biggest question is second line right wing. They are hoping Fabian Lysell, who they drafted in the first round two years ago will end up there. But it might be a rotating crew of bottom six guys in the interim. They just signed Swayman over the weekend which means that saga won’t be hanging over the team. This team is built similarly to the Blues when they won the Cup a few years ago.

I profited 13 units last season in the NHL, which you can verify for yourselves by looking at my season long thread from last year. Let’s have another profitable season together. I’m not sure if I will have any action tomorrow, but I will post any bet I make. Good luck this year.

 

[BoSox04]

Rangers to win the Stanley Cup (+1300), 1*

The more I looked into things, the more I realized I really like the Rangers too. I feel great about having them and the Bruins as my two futures at this point. People are betting Edmonton and Toronto, but I’m not interested in those teams. I’m not going to bet a favorite who is +800 unless I think they are far and away the best. And I’m certainly not betting Toronto with their yearly playoff failures. I have no bets for the Kraken game. I might add a total in one of the other two games.

 

[BoSox04]

Futures

Bruins over 97.5 (-110), 2*
Avalanche under 103.5 (-110), 2*
Islanders over 92.5 (-110), 2*
Maple Leafs under 103.5 (-110), 2*
Jets over 95.5 (-115), 2*

 

[BoSox04]

October 8th

Bruins ML (+130), 1*
Blackhawks ML (+150), 1*

I was going to play the over in the Bruins game if Swayman played. With Korpisalo, I will bet Boston. I didn’t like them rushing Swayman back. Korpisalo was good in the preseason. Also, I don’t think Utah should be -180 against maybe anyone until we see them play. I will take the dogs tonight. GL

 

[BoSox04]

Yesterday: 0-2/YTD: 0-2, -2

October 9th

Flames ML (+164), 1*

Lets try another dog tonight. What could go wrong. GL

 

[BoSox04]

Golden Knights ML (-115), 1*

 

[BoSox04]

Yesterday: 2-0/YTD: 2-2, +0.64

October 10th

Bruins -1.5 (-110), 1*

GL

 

[BoSox04]

Sabres ML (-110), 1*

 

[BoSox04]

Blues -1.5 (+155), 1*

Last one for tonight. GL

 

[BoSox04]

Today: 1-2/YTD: 3-4, -0.46

October 12th

Ducks ML (-120), 1*

The Sabres are really a sad franchise. They have had so many top ten picks and they have never been able to put it together. Either the picks flame out or they become good and end up on someone else’s team. They just never have the right mix to gel as a team. I also feel like they are always a couple veterans short to lead the young players and teach them how to carry themselves and play winning hockey. Once it was only 1-0 after the second period, I had a bad feeling. Kopitar scored three different ways because he’s actually a winner, and that was that.

I am happy to bet the Ducks against the Sharks now as I don’t see that number dropping. Particularly after the Sharks blew a three goal lead in the third period. I didn’t want to lay -170 or whatever it was with the Blues and that cost me. But that’s going to happen from time to time when you bet the puckline. I have a couple bets I’m eyeing for tomorrow. Carolina is a possibility against Tampa. And the Flyers are big dogs at Vancouver. I played against Vancouver as big favorites Wednesday when they played Calgary and that worked out. I think the Canucks are a regression candidate, at least early in the season. I will update tomorrow if I bet anything.

 

[BoSox04]

October 11th

Hurricanes ML (-150), 1*

I’m going to pass on the Canucks game. GL

 

[BoSox04]

Yesterday: 0-1/YTD: 3-5, -1.96

October 12th

Oilers -.5 1P (-105), 1*
Ducks ML (-120), 1*

Yesterday is a good example of what happens when you pick and choose which leans to go with. Had I bet the Canes and Flyers, I would have broken even. Let’s get it back today.

 

[BoSox04]

Yesterday: 1-1/YTD: 4-6, -2.01

I don’t see anything I like today.

 

[BoSox04]

October 14th

Panthers ML (+105), 1*
Rangers -1.5 (+130), 1*

Panthers have lost two straight since defeating the Bruins handily on opening night. I know the final score was 6-4, but that was not indicative of how one-sided that game was. Florida has a lot of confidence against Boston after dispatching them in the playoffs and then beating them last week. You could make the case that Boston will be seeking revenge and Swayman didn’t play in the first game. This is one of those where I’m going to play Florida against Boston until the Bruins prove they can be the Panthers. Florida doesn’t want to start 0-3 on the road and at plus money, are worth a bet in my opinion. I might add 1 more tomorrow. GL

 

[BoSox04]

Avalanche ML (-160), 1*

 

[BoSox04]

Yesterday: 2-1/YTD: 6-7, -1.26

October 15th

Blue Jackets ML (+120), 1*
Hurricanes ML (-165), 1*

I have 1-2 other bets. Just wanted to post these quick because these games start soon and I’m behind schedule.

 

[BoSox04]

Canucks ML (+115), 1*

I’m going to add one more early game. Don’t see anything else after 7pm that I like. I have to back Columbus tonight. They are honoring the Gaudreau brothers before the game. It’s going to be an emotional game, the crowd is going to be hot. Florida played yesterday in Boston. The hockey gods are taking care of the Blue Jackets tonight. GL

 

[BoSox04]

Yesterday: 1-2/YTD: 7-9, -2.26

October 16th

Bruins/Avalanche over 6.5 (+100), 1*

Colorado’s defense has been atrocious in the first three games. Six goals allowed to the Islanders and Jackets. Eight goals allowed against Vegas. Even if they clean things up a little bit and win or lose this game 4-3, that’s still good for the over. The Bruins are also not where they are going to be defensively. You can see they are trying to figure out the best combinations for their defensive pairings. Also there’s been a little rust from Swayman. Obviously, goalies can always have great games and this game could be 2-1. But the evidence so far with Colorado in particular is that they are a skilled offensive team with big question marks on the back end. GL

 

[BoSox04]

Sabres ML (+100), 1*
David Pastrnak anytime goal (+120), 1*

 

[BoSox04]

October 17th

Golden Knights ML (+114), 1*

I’m going to bet against Tampa again with a road underdog. I thought there might be some rust with Tampa only playing one game and then having three days off when I bet Vancouver the other night. This is just a bet based on my belief that Vegas is the better team and I think Vegas is going to end up around even money by puck drop tomorrow. This is a nice price to play Vegas who I believe gets their first road win of the season in this game.