PREMIUM
Late Breaking Blowout NHL 10*
(NHL) Nashville vs. Vancouver,
Money Line: 104.00 Nashville (Away)
Result: Win
Money Line: 104.00 Nashville (Away)
Result: Win
#77 ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Nashville Predators +105 over Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday at 10 PM ET - Demko is the #1 goalie for the Canucks and he made a stellar early save in the Game 1 win. Also, Saros is the #1 goalie for the Predators and the Canucks first goal was a bit of a soft one that normally Saros would save. Even with all this, the Predators still led the game 2-1 mid-way through the final period! Per the above, that score truly could have been 3-0 in favor of Nashville. The fact it was not and the fact the game ended up a 4-2 Vancouver win (Canucks got empty net goal to seal it) has led to line value here. But why did this line come down even more? It is because Demko is out for tonight for the Canucks. DeSmith will get the call instead as Demko is said to have a minor injury and will miss at least this game. DeSmith is just not on the same level as Demko and, before allowing 1 goal in his final regular season start, DeSmith allowed 6 goals in B2B starts! The Predators played very well in Game 1 yet ended up with nothing to show for it. Now you have a superb situation with a highly motivated team down 1-0 in the series and looking to take advantage of a back-up goalie who has played only once in recent weeks. Saros is a veteran who is likely to be even better in Game 2. DeSmith has made only one post-season appearance in his career! On the other hand, Saros has played in 18 post-season games and is playing in his 6th post-season! Take advantage of the line value in this one and grab the small dog money line price with the road team here as the Predators take advantage of the goalie situation and bounce back off the tough game 1 loss. Nashville is the bet here.