NHL
Dunkel
Ottawa at New Jersey
After early struggles, the Devils were able to get past Tampa Bay in Round One (4-2). But the series against Ottawa should be decidedly tougher as the Senators easily handled the upstart Penguins (4-1). Goalie Ray Emery got better as the series progressed and held Pittsburgh to just one goal over the final two games while stopping 43 shots. The Senators look like a dangerous underdog in Game One tonight according to Dunkel, which has Ottawa favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
Game 1-2: Ottawa at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 13.898; New Jersey 12.498
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+1 1/2); Under
Game 3-4: San Jose at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 13.879; Detroit 13.516
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+1 1/2); Over
Dunkel
Ottawa at New Jersey
After early struggles, the Devils were able to get past Tampa Bay in Round One (4-2). But the series against Ottawa should be decidedly tougher as the Senators easily handled the upstart Penguins (4-1). Goalie Ray Emery got better as the series progressed and held Pittsburgh to just one goal over the final two games while stopping 43 shots. The Senators look like a dangerous underdog in Game One tonight according to Dunkel, which has Ottawa favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+1 1/2). Here are all of today's games.
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
Game 1-2: Ottawa at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 13.898; New Jersey 12.498
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+1 1/2); Under
Game 3-4: San Jose at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 13.879; Detroit 13.516
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+1 1/2); Over
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