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Illegal Curve Handicapping Challenge – November 3rd

The Boston contingent balances out, as Zorkon is currently first in the contest while thejumbotron is in last.

I am pleased to report that IC contributor Ezzy has joined the contest, so now we have 2 people making picks based on their Devils bias.

Contest Rules and Eligibility

The Basics of Hockey Betting

Illegal Curve’s Recommended Sportsbooks 

Here are today’s lines, courtesy of 5Dimes, and contest standings (click on image to enlarge):

[contact-form 4 “Handicapping Contest”]

Today’s Games:

Teams Spread Money Line Total Points  
    Columbus Blue Jackets -1½ +225  -115  Over 5½ -101           
7:05PM (EST)   New York Islanders +1½ -245  +105  Under 5½ -109           
    Buffalo Sabres +1½ -300  -105   Over 5.5 +113          
7:05PM (EST)   New Jersey Devils -1½ +270  -105   Under 5.5 -123          
    Colorado Avalanche +1½ -210  +141  Over 5½ -115           
8:35PM (EST)   Chicago Blackhawks -1½ +190  -151  Under 5½ +105    

 Yesterday’s Results:

 

Contestant Selections Wins Losses Ties Net
Zorkon  Det 1 0 0 1.00
           
Hart Stitz Det, Cgy 1 1 0 0.00
           
Stevens8204 Van 0 1 0 -1.00
           
rossco Det/Van O, Ana -1.5 0 2 0 -2.00
           
thejumbotron Tor, Cgy 0 2 0 -2.00

Overall Standings:

Rank Contestant Wins Losses Ties Net
1 Zorkon  4 0 0 4.00
           
2 Peter39caca 3 0 0 3.10
           
3 herta31000 2 0 0 2.10
           
4 Bob Roberts 1 0 0 1.00
           
5 charvik 2 1 0 1.00
           
6 Stevens8204 1 1 0 0.00
           
7 Hart Stitz 1 1 0 0.00
           
8 MN Habs Fan 1 1 0 -0.27
           
9 rossco 2 3 0 -1.00
           
10 GenoMe 1 2 0 -1.00
           
11 andrewm 0 1 0 -1.00
           
12 thejumbotron 1 4 0 -2.83
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