{"id":116165,"date":"2025-06-09T14:44:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T18:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scoresandstats.com\/?post_type=expert-betting-guide&#038;p=116165"},"modified":"2025-06-09T14:44:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T18:44:47","slug":"nhl-playoff-betting","status":"publish","type":"expert-betting-guide","link":"https:\/\/diego-sas.cpp10.com\/expert-betting-guide\/nhl-playoff-betting\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Playoff Expert Betting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b5afbf95 betting-hero alignfull\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-13c5ebc3 betting-hero-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-721587b3\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-bd2db232\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bd2db232 betting-hero-container-body\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b01fdb9c betting-hero-container-title\">\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8b062c78 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>NHL Playoff Expert Betting Guide<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The NHL playoffs are highly anticipated by both hockey fans and bettors. With top teams clashing in exciting matchups, sportsbooks are eager to offer betting action for every series on the schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This NHL playoff betting guide will provide you with everything you need to know to maximize your wins and profitability, including details on how the NHL playoffs work, advanced statistics you should look into, and an advanced betting strategy used by experts everywhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8824a6c6 betting-hero-container-sports\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-03af30e8 gb-container gb-container-03af30e8\"><a class=\"gb-container-link\" href=\"#nhl-playoffs-betting-odds\"><\/a>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1fd078b3\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"#nhl-playoffs-betting-odds\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#nhl-playoffs-betting-odds\">NHL Playoffs Betting Odds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-daccfcd0 gb-container gb-container-03af30e8\"><a class=\"gb-container-link\" href=\"#how-the-nhl-playoffs-work\"><\/a>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5b300d8c\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"#how-the-nhl-playoffs-work\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#how-the-stanley-cup-works\">How the NHL Playoffs Work<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2b31aa49 gb-container gb-container-03af30e8\"><a class=\"gb-container-link\" href=\"#how-to-bet-on-the-nhl-playoffs\"><\/a>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7c5b4572\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"#how-to-bet-on-the-nhl-playoffs\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#how-to-bet-on-the-nhl-playoffs\">How to Bet on the NHL Playoffs<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0a7f54fd gb-container gb-container-03af30e8\"><a class=\"gb-container-link\" href=\"#advanced-statistics-for-informed-nhl-playoff-wagers\"><\/a>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-50b44fa9\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><a href=\"#advanced-statistics-for-informed-nhl-playoff-wagers\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#best-statistics-for-betting-on-the-stanley-cup\">Statistics for Informed NHL Playoff Wagers<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b9cd5c27 gb-container gb-container-03af30e8\"><a class=\"gb-container-link\" href=\"#nhl-playoffs-betting-strategies-the-zig-zag-theory\"><\/a>\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b506dee1\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\"><strong><a href=\"#nhl-playoffs-betting-strategies-the-zig-zag-theory\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#nhl-playoffs-betting-strategies-the-zig-zag-theory\">NHL Playoffs Betting Strategies<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nhl-playoffs-betting-odds\">NHL Playoffs Betting Odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are the most recent odds for the upcoming NHL playoffs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-the-nhl-playoffs-work\">How the NHL Playoffs Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An understanding of the NHL playoffs structure is important to fully comprehend the amount of betting action that will be available. While the NHL has a similar playoff format to other sports, such as the NFL, there are some key differences that are important to know.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-51f51454\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4884ed42\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4884ed42\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1cc8ed6\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5c964dc3\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8a07386c gb-headline-text\">Number of Teams and Qualification<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of 16 teams make the NHL playoffs \u2014 8 from the Eastern Conference and 8 from the Western Conference. Teams qualify for the playoffs based on their performance in the regular season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Division Standings<\/strong>: The top three teams from each of the four divisions (Atlantic, Metropolitan, Central, and Pacific) automatically qualify, making up 12 of the 16 playoff spots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wild Card Spots<\/strong>: The remaining four spots (two per conference) are filled by the next two highest-placed teams in each conference, regardless of their division.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a939b4be\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cf09a8fe\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-944d843a gb-headline-text\"><br>Rounds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four rounds in the NHL playoffs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First Round (Conference Quarterfinals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second Round (Division Finals)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conference Finals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stanley Cup Finals<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Each playoff series is in a best-of-seven format. The first team with 4 wins moves on, and the losing team is eliminated from the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7d0648e2\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-146fb207\">\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c3725939 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Seeding and Matchups<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The division winners with the best records in each conference are seeded as the #1 seeds. The other division winners are seeded as the #2 seeds. The teams that finished in third place in each division are seeded as the #3 seeds. The remaining spots, known as the wild card teams, are seeded as the #4 and #5 seeds based on their regular-season points totals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first round, the matchups pit the highest seed against the lowest seed. The #1 seed in each conference faces the lower-seeded wild card team, while the #2 seed faces the higher-seeded wild card team. The #3 seed plays against the #4 seed within their division, and the #5 seed faces the other #4 seed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second round, or division finals, sees the winners of the first round within each division competing against each other. The Conference Finals follow, where the two remaining teams in each conference face off. Finally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoresandstats.com\/gambling-news\/ultimate-guide-to-betting-on-the-nhl-stanley-cup-finals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Stanley Cup Finals<\/a> features the Eastern Conference champion against the Western Conference champion.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3f49f52b cta-banner\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-850afe40\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-187e1edf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"23\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-187e1edf\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoresandstats.com\/app\/uploads\/2024\/10\/sas-logo.png\" alt=\"\" title=\"sas logo\"><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9c9424aa\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5e656e58\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eea3b9ca gb-headline-text\">Your Ultimate NHL Pick Guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6e2778d4 gb-headline-text\">Make smarter bets &amp; increase your profits!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ba00e92\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-fd51bf78 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scoresandstats.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Free Trial<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-bet-on-the-nhl-playoffs\">How to Bet on the NHL Playoffs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Betting on the NHL playoffs is similar to betting on any other sport. All you need to do is sign up for a sportsbook, deposit some money, and place your bets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you go to place a bet, there are several bet types to choose from. These include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Moneyline<\/strong> \u2013 Moneyline bets are straightforward. Simply select the team you believe will win a matchup and place your wager.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Puck Line<\/strong> \u2013 A puck line in hockey is similar to betting on the point spread for other sports. For a puck line bet, the favored team must win by more than a specified number of goals (typically 1.5).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Over\/Under<\/strong> \u2013 The over\/under bet is another simple bet to understand. All you need to do is bet on whether the final score will be over or under the specified score set by the sportsbook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Futures<\/strong> \u2013 A futures bet is a riskier bet, but has a nice payoff for bettors who manage to accurately predict outcomes in the future. For the NHL playoffs, futures bets typically begin at the start of the regular season.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Props<\/strong> \u2013 The NHL playoffs are loaded with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoresandstats.com\/?post_type=expert-betting-guide&amp;p=111820&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">prop bets<\/a>, which are bets that allow you to bet on specific outcomes or occurrences within a game that are not affected by the final outcome. Most of the time, prop bets focus on one specific player or team\u2019s performance.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advanced-statistics-for-informed-nhl-playoff-wagers\">Advanced Statistics for Informed NHL Playoff Wagers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you place a wager on the NHL Playoffs, take some time to brush up on the data. Using advanced stats and other metrics can help you increase your chances of success. Here are some of the statistics you should be looking at, and how you can use them for betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"team-stats\">Team Stats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Leveraging advanced team statistics is great for informing your bets that depend on a team\u2019s performance or the game\u2019s final outcome. Some of the most helpful team statistics are listed below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pdo-plus-minus-differential\">PDO (Plus\/Minus Differential)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>PDO is the sum of a team&#8217;s shooting percentage and save percentage at even strength. It is often used as an indicator of luck, as extreme values (significantly above or below 100) tend to regress toward the mean over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use it for betting:<\/strong> Teams with unusually high or low PDO may be over performing or underperforming. Bettors can anticipate regression to the mean, predicting potential changes in future performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"corsi-fenwick\">Corsi &amp; Fenwick<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Corsi &amp; Fenwick statistics are similar. This measures all shot attempts (including goals, shots on goal, missed shots, and blocked shots) for and against a team while at even strength. Fenwick is the same thing, but it excludes shots that are blocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use it for betting<\/strong>: Since these metrics are used to gauge puck possession and overall team performance, they can be used to identify teams that are more likely to sustain or improve their performance (or those who may decline).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faceoff-win-percentage\">Faceoff Win Percentage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The faceoff win percentage is the percentage of faceoffs a team or specific player wins. This is important for controlling possession and setting up plays, especially in critical situations such as power plays, penalty kills, and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use it for betting<\/strong>: Teams with high faceoff win percentages may have an edge in maintaining possession and controlling the flow of the game, which can be critical in tight matchups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"goaltending-stats\">Goaltending Stats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Goaltending stats are a great indicator of a team\u2019s defense \u2013 more specifically, the goalie\u2019s ability to prevent scoring in his net. These advanced stats are similar to the team stats and help you make informed betting decisions during the NHL playoffs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"save-percentage-sv\">Save Percentage (SV%)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The save percentage is the percentage of shots on goal that a goaltender stops. This is a key indicator of a goaltender\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use it for betting<\/strong>: Bettors can evaluate goalies\u2019 consistency and performance trends to predict their potential impact on a game\u2019s outcome. Teams with high SV% are generally more reliable defensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"goals-saved-above-expected-gs-ax\">Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAx)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>GSAx is a metric that compares the number of goals a goalie is expected to allow based on the quality and quantity of shots faced to the actual number of goals allowed. This indicates a goaltender&#8217;s performance relative to the difficulty of shots they faced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use it for betting<\/strong>: Goalies with high GSAx are performing better than expected, often key to a team\u2019s success. Bettors can use GSAx to identify underrated or overrated goaltending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quality-start-percentage\">Quality Start Percentage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The quality start percentage is the percentage of games where a goaltender\u2019s performance gives their team a better-than-average chance to win the game. Defined as a start with a save percentage above the league average or, if facing fewer than 20 shots, a save percentage above .885.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use it for betting<\/strong>: Consistently high-quality start percentages indicate reliable goaltending. Bettors can factor in the likelihood of a goaltender providing a strong performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"power-play-percentage-ppp\">Power Play Percentage (PPP)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The PPP is the percentage of power play opportunities that result in a goal. It reflects a team\u2019s efficiency with the man advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use it for betting<\/strong>: High PPP suggests a strong power play unit that can capitalize on opponents&#8217; penalties. Bettors can look at matchups to see if a team\u2019s power play strength can exploit an opponent\u2019s penalty kill weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"penalty-kill-percentage-pk\">Penalty Kill Percentage (PK%)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The penalty kill percentage is the percentage of opponents&#8217; power plays that a team successfully prevents from scoring. This helps indicate the effectiveness of a team&#8217;s penalty-killing unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to use it for betting<\/strong>: A strong PK% indicates a team\u2019s ability to defend against power plays, which can be crucial in tight games. Bettors can compare a team\u2019s PK% with their opponent\u2019s PPP to assess special teams matchups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nhl-playoffs-betting-strategies-the-zig-zag-theory\">NHL Playoffs Betting Strategies: The Zig Zag Theory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zig Zag Theory is a popular betting strategy often applied to the NHL playoffs (as well as NBA playoffs), where the idea is to bet on the team that lost the previous game in the series.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rationale behind this theory is that teams, particularly in high-stakes playoff scenarios, tend to make strong adjustments and exert greater effort following a loss to avoid falling further behind in a best-of-seven series. In this context, the series alternates home and away games in a structured format, such as 2-2-1-1-1 for home-away splits. The theory suggests betting on the team that lost the previous game because they are expected to be more motivated and will make strategic adjustments to counter the opponent&#8217;s strengths and exploit weaknesses revealed in the previous game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, in the 2019 NHL Playoffs Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins, the Bruins won Game 1. According to the Zig Zag Theory, a bettor would place a bet on the Blues for Game 2, who then won to even the series. After the Bruins won Game 3, betting on the Blues again for Game 4 would have resulted in a win, as they took that game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, in the 2021 NHL Playoffs Semifinals between the Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights, the Knights won Game 1, and following the theory, a bettor would bet on the Canadiens for Game 2, who then won. After the Canadiens won Game 3, betting on the Knights following their Game 3 loss would have resulted in a win, as they took Game 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Zig Zag Theory can provide a structured approach to betting, it&#8217;s important to consider other factors such as team form, injuries, home-ice advantage, and matchup specifics. The current form of teams and any injuries to key players can heavily influence the outcome of games.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teams playing at home might have a better chance of winning due to crowd support and familiarity with the playing surface. Some teams might simply match up better against others, making the Zig Zag Theory less applicable. Additionally, the deeper the series goes (e.g., Game 6 or 7), the more intense and unpredictable games can become.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zig Zag Theory offers a useful framework for NHL playoff betting by capitalizing on the natural ebb and flow of a series, but it should be used with other analysis and betting strategies to account for the full range of variables that can influence the outcome of playoff games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hoist-your-own-trophy-this-nhl-playoffs-season\">Hoist Your Own Trophy this NHL Playoffs Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NHL playoffs feature a large number of games that all offer exciting betting action. With the regular season in the books, there is a ton of statistics and data available to help you make the most informed betting decisions possible.<br>If you\u2019re looking to save time on research and analysis, then consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoresandstats.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">signing up for our premium handicapping service<\/a>. We\u2019ll do the hard work for you and provide you with expert recommendations on which bet to take. 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