Blackhawks @ Lightning
Pick: Bolts ML
Alternate: UNDER 5
This is going to be a great matchup in every way between these two teams because they match up in almost every aspect with a few items of note. This series is going to thrill and keep entertained so don’t go looking for any brooms
If you have a pick in this series it is because you have a favorite as a team to win and not because you have a mismatch on any larger level.
A. Defense – Bolts have the edge with better people, less injury, and will not wear down in the same manner.
B. Goalies – Crawford is a chump and I make no bones about it even though he has come through in some key moments.
Bishop has been marginally better but overall – I would take him in a heartbeat over Crawford.
C. Offense – So much star power on either side ; this is negligible as you have no more punishment in bruising play but finesse and speed so expect quick gameplay.
D. Home Ice – Bolts take the league in this venue…. hands down
E. Leadership and Experience – Blackhawks have this one by far and their talent level throughout has shown it in gameplay
Wrap this all in a nutshell and the series pick is up in the air but as far as this first game goes? Bolts Light it up.
The UNDER pick is based on two teams that can score but have shown more signs of missing the mark.
SOG count only really matters if you score because in the end it is not about the quantity but the quality of shots.
Tribe should expect a shock here – the storm is coming.
Thanks Buff!
Love this Lightning team, but they only seem to perform when their backs are against the wall. They are young, but they are fast and strike quick when they are on their game. Hope they are fired up playing at home.
Anytime, sir! I hope the pick does us both well. Enjoy the read up and thank you for the comment
Jim,
I completely feel you and that may be true thus far in playoffs but they played a hell of a lot more games throughout the season and killed some great teams.
Their offense is top notch (easy top three) and the Blackhawks can have the same said about them. I don’t think of that as a slight to either team though – rather as a compliment.
The playoffs had some great teams in it this year and EVERY team deserved to be here with some having better runs out the gate than others.
Expect a good game and matchup between these two for sure but tonight? How can you not like the Bolts at home with the better playing goalie, slightly better defense, and best home league record?
Sorry – too many pros over cons in my opinion
Warpath! Thanks for the feedback – looking forward to a great series between two good teams.
Let me know what you think on the series
thanks buff for hockey play
@ Andy – Thanks and anytime! Glad you left a note for me.
I hope you dig the write ups because it really does come from the heart and I always stick with my plays.
Hopefully the Bolts and the Under work out for both of us, sir!