Sunday, May 17, 2015

Western Conference Finals - Game 1

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The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The opening line has the Blackhawks at +120 and the Ducks at -140. The over/under is set at 5.

The Blackhawks are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest and are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Chicago is 4-0 in their last 4 games following a win and are 5-0 in their last 5 overall. The over is 4-0-1 in the Blackhawks last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game and is 6-0 in their last 6 Conference Finals games.

The Ducks are 6-1 in their last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest and are 4-1 in their last 5 Conference Finals games. Anaheim is 16-5 in their last 21 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game and are 84-36 in their last 120 games following a win. The over is 4-1 in the Ducks last 5 Conference Finals games and is 5-2 in their last 7 overall.

In head to head matchups, the Blackhawks are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings and are 8-21-2 in the last 31 meetings in Anaheim. The road team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends

Chicago Blackhawks are 56-36-0 Against the Spread

Chicago Blackhawks are 33-46-0 against the Over/Under

Anaheim Ducks Betting Trends

Anaheim Ducks are 59-32-0 Against the Spread

Anaheim Ducks are 41-46-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Chicago Blackhawks

05/08/15 D Michal Rozsival Ankle out for season
04/03/15 D Trevor Van Riemsdyk Wrist expected to miss 6-8 weeks

Anaheim Ducks

10/04/14 D Sheldon Souray Wrist out indefinitely
05/13/15 RW Corey Perry Knee probable Sunday vs. Chicago

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago

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