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FRIDAY NHL PLAYOFF BEST BET
NHL BEST BET (18-2 LAST 20 NHL RELEASES.)
Hockey action is up for Friday with a PLAYOFF BEST BET. We dropped one on Thursday but continue a hot NHL run of 18-2 our last 20 plays and have a Best Bet loaded for Friday nights card. Get this play with analysis now for one great price and as always good luck with your wagers, guys
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18-1 NHL Rin
66.7% Winning Percentage with College Football 4% and 5% plays
+130.24 units, 60.3% Winning Percentage (129-85-7), NFL 4% & 5% SINCE 2022 Season
7-2-1 with 5% Soccer Plays in 2025
+19.32 units, 59.3% Winning Percentage with 4% or higher Soccer plays 2025
3-0-1 - World Cup 2026 Qualifying
Last updated Apr 24, 7:24 AM EDT
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FRIDAY NHL PLAYOFF BEST BET
NHL BEST BET (18-2 LAST 20 NHL RELEASES.)
Hockey action is up for Friday with a PLAYOFF BEST BET. We dropped one on Thursday but continue a hot NHL run of 18-2 our last 20 plays and have a Best Bet loaded for Friday nights card. Get this play with analysis now for one great price and as always good luck with your wagers, guys
PROMO: FINAL 48 HOURS TO USE CODE PUCKINHOT TO GET THE REST OF THE PLAYOFFS FOR ONLY $129
SATURDAY SOCCER MISMATCH
SOCCER MISMATCH PLUS 2 BONUS PLAYS
Soccer action is up for Saturday with a SOCCER MISMATCH. We’re into the final month of domestic league soccer in Europe and 3 plays loaded for Saturday’s card including a 4% Best Bet. Get all plays with analysis now for one great price and as always good luck with your wagers guys.
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NHL Betting Guide – How to Bet on Hockey
Hockey Betting Markets Explained:
Understand the core NHL betting markets including moneylines, puck lines, and over/unders. Learn the difference between betting on regulation time vs full game results, and how each option affects your risk and reward.
Puck Line Strategy & Alternatives:
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THE PLAY: 1P Total Under 1.5 (-125)
NHL - Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils
Play Thoughts: Another first period total we’ll look at based on regular season data. The Devils were the 4th most profitable home team with first period unders going 23-17 (overseas game not part of the data) and +6.25 units while the Carolina Hurricanes were 23-18 to the under and +5.3 units.
The play is Under 1.5 -125 First Period Total
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Bianco has been wagering on Europe's top soccer leagues for the past 13 years but has never sold his picks before joining Wagertalk and has been betting and winning with his soccer information for years and since joining Wagertalk has produced a winning record and positive bankroll increase for client. He's has studied trends and team analytics for the top leagues such as La Liga (Spain) Serie A (Italy) Bundesliga (Germany) and of course the EPL (England) to pin point +EV spots. Carmine has also previously worked ON AIR at the FAN590 All Sports Radio in Toronto on the Cash Pomer Sunday NFL radio show breaking down NFL games and game day selections and covered CFL football and the Toronto Argonauts. With experience in a varieity of spots and with soccer being the most widely bet sport in the world Bianco can help you diversify your betting portfolio by adding winners to your sports investing bankroll.
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