Props to Sundin Props
I am always impressed when sportsbooks use their imagination and create interesting hockey propositions. I must give props to Betsson for posting odds on what Mats Sundin will deicide to do this year.
As the final coveted free agent, Sundin has kept hockey writers speculating about where and if he will play this year.
Here is what we know about Sundin’s decision:
• He will make his decision within the next week or so.
• He has not ruled out signing with the Maple Leafs.
• Most speculation has Sundin playing for Toronto or Vancouver.
Here are the odds from Betsson:
If Mats Sundin plays in the NHL by November 15th, will he play for a Canadian or American team?
Canadian…………….-500
American…………….+220
Where will Mats Sundin be playing on the 15 of November?
NHL……………………-250
Nowhere……………..+120
Sweden……………….+800
Other…………………+1900
Will Sundin play in the NHL by the 15 of November?
Yes…………………….-263
No……………………..+125
Though I am impressed with Betsson’s creativity, I would avoid them because of their high juice. There is no value in any of these bets.
2008-2009 Stanley Cup Odds
Team……………………….Odds June 30……………………Odds July 28
Detroit……………………+600……………………………….+550 Bet365
Pittsburgh………………+650………………………………..+700 BetFred
San Jose…………………+1100………………………………+1000 Canbet
Montreal………………..+555…………………………………+1000 Canbet
Anaheim………………..+1400……………………………….+1600 Stan James
Washington……………+1400……………………………….+1800 Stan James
New York Rangers…..+1500……………………………..+2600 Stan James
Dallas……………………+1800……………………………….+2000 Canbet
New Jersey……………..+1600……………………………….+2000 Canbet
Ottawa………………….+1600………………………………..+2600 Stan James
Philadephia……………+2000………………………………..+2200 Stan James
Chicago………………..+6000………………………………..+3300 Stan James
Calgary…………………+2000………………………………..+2600 Stan James
Tampa Bay…………….+3500………………………………..+4500 Stan James
Minnesota……………..+1800……………………………….+3300 Gamebookers
Colorado……………….+2000……………………………….+4000 Stan James
Vancouver……………..+2600……………………………….+3500 Stan James
Carolina………………..+2800……………………………….+4000 Canbet
Boston………………….+3500……………………………….+4000 Canbet
Buffalo………………….+2500……………………………….+5000 Gamebookers
Edmonton……………..+5200……………………………….+4000 Stan James
Florida………………….+4200……………………………….+6500 Stan James
Phoenix………………..+5100……………………………….+8000 Canbet
Nashville………………+4000……………………………….+7500 Canbet
Columbus…………….+6500……………………………….+6600 Gamebookers
St. Louis……………….+6500……………………………….+8000 Canbet
Toronto………………..+6500………………………………+10000 Stan James
New York Isles………+7000………………………………+15000 Stan James
Atlanta…………………+8100………………………………+10000 Stan James
Los Angeles………….+10000…………………………….+20000 Stan James
Odds have either changed because of a team’s free agent acquisitions, lack of free agent acquisitions, or sportsbooks have differing opinions about what a team’s odds should be.
Generally, I wait until the season starts to place bets. Other than a small play on Phoenix at +8000, I see little value on the board
Before July 1, only two sportsbooks, 10bet and bet365 posted their Stanley Cup odds. Currently, eleven sportsbooks (and Betfair) have posted their NHL futures. How have the odds changed?
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