Will Pierre Gauthier be general manager of the Montreal Canadiens for game one of the 2012-2013 Season?
Yes 1/3
No 2/1

Who will finish with more shutouts during the 2011-12 regular season?
Brian Elliott 3/1
Jaroslav Halak 1/5

When will the Detroit Redwings lose their next home game
Fri, Feb 17 vs. Nashville 5/2
Sun, Feb 19 vs. San Jose 5/2
Thu, Feb 23 vs. Vancouver 5/1
Sat, Feb 25 vs. Colorado 10/1
Any Other Game in the 2011-12 regular season 18/1
No home losses during the 2011-12 regular season 75/1

Will the Los Angeles Kings finish as the lowest scoring team in the NHL during the 2011-12 regular season?
Yes 2/1
No 1/3

Will the Phoenix Coyotes trade Ray Whitney during the 2011-12 regular season?
Yes 3/2
No 1/2 (more…)

Do you have the ‘Football is over’ blues?  Don’t worry, you can still get your sports betting fix with NHL hockey betting!  There are a lot of opportunities to take advantage of the ignorance of the betting public and bookies by paying attention and learning how to spot an off line.  Not sure how hockey betting works?  No worries, I’ll explain it to you.

Moneyline in Hockey Betting

The ‘Money Line’ is when you simply place a wager on which team will win the game.  This wager includes the overtime period and shootout, if applicable.  There are no point spreads to deal with, just pick the official game winning team.  The payout is adjusted according to how much a team is favored.  Click for help on how to read the different types of odd styles; American, fractional, or decimal. This is covered in topic #3.

Puckline or “Canadian Line” Hockey Betting

The Puck Line is sometimes referred to as the “Canadian Line” in NHL hockey wagering.  This is a bet with a constant point spread of + or – 1.5 goals.  This works exactly like the ‘Run Line’ in MLB baseball betting.  The favored team must win by more than 1.5 goals (obviously 2 or more) and a wager on the underdog requires they either win the game, or lose by less than 1.5 goals (1).  Overtime doesn’t factor into this wager, as there is no way to win by 2 goals in an OT game.  This wager is quite risky on either side, as an empty netter can destroy your +1.5 underdog wager, and they don’t pay very well either.  There are times when a wager of -1.5 on the favored team will get you a nice payout of +200 or more!  These wagers can increase your bankroll in a hurry, but they come with an added risk.

3 Way or Regulation Line Hockey Betting

This option offers the best of both worlds of the Moneyline and Puckline options.  Your team doesn’t have to win by 2 or more goals, but you get much better odds than the moneyline bet.  With the 3way, you can bet on either team to win during regulation, and there is the third option of betting that the game will go into overtime.  Since there is the possibility of OT, a bet on a team to win during regulation pays more than the moneyline for the same team.  The difference it quite significant, for example a moneyline wager on a favored team that offers odds of -175, would offer a payout of +100 if you were to bet the 3 way option.

Totals in Hockey Betting

As with other sports, you also have the option on betting on the total number of goals scored by both teams during the game.  Most games offer the option of betting that the total number of goals will be OVER 5.5, or UNDER 5.5, but some game totals are 5.0 or 6.0.  It is rare to see totals other than these three, but it does happen.

I want to bet on hockey, but where can I do this?

You have the option of using a local bookie, or betting online with an offshore sportsbook (sports betting site).  While the local bookie may be closer to you, and be easier to give money to, your odds will be less and if you beat him down, you will likely run into problems getting the dough he owes you.  Also, many areas it is difficult to find one.

Online sportsbooks may present a slight difficulty in getting funds in and out at first, the payouts are higher, the wagering selections are greater, and this means more money for you!  If you choose the right site, you will be using a secure and  financially stable service.  Contrary to some opinions, online wagering is very safe and reliable, but the key is to choose a reputable company to trust with your business.  You can easily do this by checking out the certified independent sportsbook reviews here.  I have been betting online for a decade, and never recommend a site that I don’t use myself!  If it’s not good enough for me, then I don’t recommend it to anyone else.  My reviews are personally written by me, a fellow sports bettor.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

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COMPLETE LIST OF SUPER BOWL XLVI PROP BETS

Here is the complete list of Super Bowl XLVI (46) props just released by Bovada.lv!

SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS Odds to win MVP           

Tom Brady                        7/5

Eli Manning                        9/4

Victor Cruz                        8/1

Rob Gronkowski            10/1

Hakeem Nicks                        12/1

Wes Welker                        15/1

Aaron Hernandez            16/1

Ahmad Bradshaw            20/1

BenJarvus Green-Ellis25/1

Jason Pierre-Paul            25/1

Mario Manningham            40/1

Deion Branch                        40/1

Brandon Jacobs            40/1

Danny Woodhead            50/1

Antrel Rolle                        75/1

Justin Tuck                         75/1

Osi Umenyiora            75/1

Vince Wilfork             75/1

Jerod Mayo                        100/1

Kyle Arrington            100/1

Devin McCourty            100/1

Jake Ballard                        100/1

Chad Ochocinco            100/1

Lawrence Tynes            100/1

Stephen Gostkowski            100/1

Field                                    22/1

SUPER BOWL XLVI SPECIALS How long will it take Kelly Clarkson to sing the National Anthem?           

Over/.Under 1 minute 34 Seconds

From first note starts until she completes saying “Brave”.  All wagers have action, if she restarts for any reason, wager will start from restart.
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Potsie’s Recommended Sites For Betting on Super Bowl 46

"These are the same sites that I use!"

The largest sporting event in terms of number of viewers and number of wagers placed, is easily the Super Bowl!  Sadly, there are countless sites and services that will scam you and cheat you out of your money if you give them the opportunity.  Luckily there are some highly reputable sites to bet on the superbowl, that will be fair and pay you when you win.

The sites I will recommend are based on the following factors;

• Trustworthiness
• Financial stability of the company & history of timely payments
• Customer service
• Player experience & ease of use
• Betting lines & variety of wagering options
• Security of personal information

Bovada – A+

Bovada.lv Replaces Bodog For USA Based Players!

So perhaps you’ve heard rumors about Bodog leaving their USA players to hang out to dry.  There were mumblings about them getting busted by the US Dept. of Justice.  Some said they were running away with players’ funds.  Well, I’m happy to report (as I already knew) that all of this is complete BUNK!  The facts are that the Bodog brand applied for, and was granted, a betting license in the UK.  In order to remove any remote possibility of creating waves with any issues pertaining to their catering to American based players, they have removed the Bodog name from the good ole USA.  Since 2007, the Bodog site used by American players was completely administrated by the Morris Mohawk Gaming Group (“MMGG”) pursuant to a gaming license issued by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, located in the Mohawk Territory of Kahnawake, Canada.  This is the same group that has now launched the BOVADA.LV label!  Everything at Bovada is the same that it was at Bodog as of yesterday.  The same platform, customer service, payout system…everything.  This is only affecting accounts used by American players, and all others will be able to continue to access the Bodog platform as they have previously.

You can now go to Bovada.lv and login with your Bodog username and password and start betting right away.  Here is a statement that was issued by Bodog.eu to their clients who were accustomed to using Bodog from within the USA…

Statement:Bodog.eu is changing – New Name, New Look, Same Great ServiceThe Morris Mohawk Gaming Group’s (“MMGG”) brand licensing agreement with the Bodog Brand is expiring at the end of this year and as a result MMGG will no longer be offering its services using the bodog name or from the website, bodog.eu.

From today, December 14th, MMGG will continue to operate as it has for over 4 years, just under its new name, BOVADA, at www.bovada.lv.

Your account and balance has automatically been transferred to the new website and you are able to log in to the site using your existing account details and password.

PLEASE NOTE: As part of the transition process, there will be a scheduled outage overnight to both the old and new websites. We expect Bovada.lv to be live by 11:00am ET on December 14th, 2011.

If you have any questions regarding your account or the new brand we ask that you contact the customer service team at bovada.lv.

We hope you enjoy the new site!

Sincerely,

Bodog.eu

Here is a collection of hockey babes and puck bunnies!

Do you have a hot puck bunny to add to the collection?  Simply share it in the comments section below.  Click inside of the comment box and you’ll see a “+image” link.

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The 2011 MLB baseball season is heading into the playoffs!   Here is where you will find free MLB playoff baseball sports betting picks posted as often as I see a line that is exploitable!   I would love for you to share your picks in the comments section below this post.  That is where you will find my daily picks too.  Watch the stats and let’s kick some bookie A$$!

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FREE MLB WORLD SERIES Baseball Picks : OCTOBER 24th, (more…)

For you reality lovers, you can now lay down some dough on who you think will win Xfactor!  You can either bet on who will win Xfactor, or wager on which judge will coach the winner of X Factor.

Here are the odds as posted by Bodog

X Factor – Odds to Win  

Melanie Amaro              9/2

Drew Ryniewicz             7/1

Rachel Crow                  7/1

Stacy Francis                8/1

Chris Rene                    9/1

Marcus Canty                9/1 (more…)

Potsie’s Recommended Sites For Betting on NHL Hockey for 2011-12!

"These are the same sites that I use!"

NHL hockey season is here!  Hockey is one of the few bright spots to the changing of the seasons into the freezing temps up here in the north.  Only 6 months of Winter where I live, and hockey helps to make it better  The landscape of the online betting world has changed significantly over the past 2 years, year, and even the last 6 months.  It is important to stay up to date with what is going on, but if you select a site from those listed below, you should have very little problem (if any) for years to come.  These are the exact same sites that I use, and recommend them to my closest friends and family.  I am here to help people avoid the pitfalls of the online gambling world.  Don’t fall for the pie in the sky bonuses, and all of the flashy junk.  When it comes down to it, all that matters is that the site is financially stable, pays you when you win, and pays you when you win…yeah I repeated that on purpose!  All of the rest is just trimming.

Some things you must look for in a sports betting site for hockey wagering…

• 3 WAY LINES – These are wagers for the winner during regulation time.  This is a bet that does not include OT, if you bet on one team or the other to win and the game goes into overtime…you lose.  You have the option of taking team A -0.5 or Team B +0.5 (you win if they tie) or Team B at pickem (lose if there is OT).  The 3 way line is essential to profiting with NHL wagering.  It allows you to maximize profits without the exposure of puckline (- 1.5) wagering.  3 Way lines pay significantly higher odds than do regular moneyline bets.
• Team Totals – Want to take the “OVER”, but one team has an exceptional goaltender?  Then TEAM TOTAL is an excellent option.  You can bet on a single team’s total, which is usually 2.5 goals, and against a soft “D” and goalie…this can be easily exploited.

The sites I will recommend are based on the following factors;

• Trustworthiness
• Financial stability of the company & history of timely payments
• Customer service
• Player experience & ease of use
• Betting lines & variety of wagering options
• Security of personal information

BookMaker.eu – A

BookMaker is part of the CRIS family of offshore gaming sites.  betCRIS is one of the most financially stable and most respected names in the business.  Perhaps it’s because they were the first ever offshore sportsbook, starting out with just telephone service pre-dating the internet!  How’s that for a track record?  BookMaker has always been one of my favorite books ever since they started, especially for NHL betting!

Why BookMaker?

• Stability
• High Limits
• .10  lines (dime line) = less juice or ‘vig’
• 3 Way Betting Lines & Team Totals
• Earliest Lines Released
• International Hockey Lines

5Dimes - A

5 Dimes offers players from North America the best option for low juice wagering across all sports.  They are extremely financially stable and cater to US players.  Their landing page is a bit outdated, but the wagering interface is the best there is.  The screens are clean and allow you to buy and sell points with a drop down menu on the main screen with no extra steps or clicks necessary.   5 Dimes also offers players 3 way wagering options, as well as team totals, which can be exploited at times during the season when a matchup is favorable for one team, but the other has a strong goaltender.

DEPOSIT WITH VISA or eCheck!

Why 5 Dimes?

• Reduced juice book for North American players
• 3 way lines and team totals for NHL wagering
• Easy deposit options via VISA & eChecks
• At least a %50 free play bonus on deposits of $100+

Bovada – A-