Friday, May 1, 2015

Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 - Game 1

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The Minnesota Wild take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The Wild are 7-2 in their last 9 games playing on 3 or more days rest and 30-12 in their last 42 overall. They are 22-9 in their last 31 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. The over is 3-0-2 in the Wild last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game and 3-0-2 in their last 5 road games.

The Blackhawks are 82-34 in their last 116 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game and 9-4 in their last 13 games playing on 3 or more days rest. They are 89-40 in their last 129 home games. The over is 5-1-1 in the Blackhawks last 7 overall and 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head-to-head, the under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago and 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. The Wild are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings and 1-6 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.

Minnesota Wild Betting Trends

Minnesota Wild are 50-38-0 Against the Spread

Minnesota Wild are 32-39-0 against the Over/Under

Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends

Chicago Blackhawks are 52-36-0 Against the Spread

Chicago Blackhawks are 31-45-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Minnesota Wild

12/17/14 GO Josh Harding Illness out indefinitely
12/10/14 D Keith Ballard Concussion out for season
04/30/15 RW Jason Pominville Illness probable Friday vs. Chicago

Chicago Blackhawks

04/03/15 D Trevor Van Riemsdyk Wrist expected to miss 6-8 weeks

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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