As the NHL postseason progresses, it is evident that both semifinals series are characterized by a balanced and competitive nature.
Both underdog teams managed to secure a victory in their away games, resulting in the series being tied 1-1 as the location of the games switched.
West Virginia sportsbooks provide a variety of markets for bettors to wager on with nightly games, allowing them to place bets and take advantage of various promotions offered.
The Islanders secured a victory in the first game against the Lightning in Tampa, but unfortunately lost their second match by a score of 4-2. Despite being seen as the likely winners, Tampa Bay might face a more challenging series than originally expected, potentially prolonging its duration.
On Thursday night, the teams convene in Uniondale, New York for Game 3.
In the other semifinal match, Las Vegas took control in the initial game. Nonetheless, Montreal bounced back in the second game, seizing an early advantage by scoring the first three goals of the evening. They managed to maintain their lead and secured a 3-2 triumph.
On Friday, this series will shift to the north of the border.
Currently available are NHL promos and the updated odds for both semifinals matchups. Let’s examine them.
NHL playoffs promotions at WV Sportsbooks
In West Virginia, the online sports betting apps are fully equipped to handle the upcoming high-stakes matches that will ultimately determine the finalists for the Stanley Cup.
The majority of them have established agreements to make the most of your bets and maximize their benefits.
You have the opportunity to take advantage of DraftKings Sportsbook WV’s NHL Primetime Prop. This special offer allows you to potentially earn a complimentary bet on the first goal scorer of the second game between the Islanders and Lightning.
If you place a bet on the player who will score the first goal of the game, DraftKings will offer you a free bet of up to $20, regardless of whether your prediction is correct or not. In the event that your chosen player doesn’t score the opening goal but does score at any other point in the game, the online sportsbook will reimburse your wager.
Before the game starts, this bet needs to be placed.
Currently, according to DraftKings, the top contenders to initiate the scoring are Brayden Point and Nikita Kucherov from Tampa Bay. Their odds stand at +650 and +950, respectively.
Mathew Barzal, hailing from New York, closely trails just behind with odds of +1150 to secure the opening goal.
Point was the first to score in the previous competition, whereas Barzal secured the initial goal in Game 1.
Tonight’s semifinal is also being accompanied by an enticing promotion from William Hill West Virginia.
If bettors place a moneyline bet of $50 or more on tonight’s game, they will receive a $50 free bet if their chosen side scores three or more goals. Regardless of whether your team wins or loses the game, you will still receive the $50 if your team manages to score enough goals.
In order to be eligible, your straight bet must span the entire duration of the game and be confirmed prior to its commencement.
In this series, the Islanders have yet to score three times, but they successfully achieved this feat in their last three games against the Boston Bruins.
In the previous game, Tampa managed to score three goals, despite not achieving this in its two preceding games.
Stanley Cup semifinals odds
The NHL playoffs have also secured a deal with the BetMGM WV Sportsbook in the Mountain State.
We offer NHL Playoff Overtime Insurance to safeguard you from unfortunate outcomes. In the event that the team you wagered on loses in overtime, you will receive a full refund of up to $20.
For every NHL postseason game, you can take advantage of this offer and place a moneyline bet on any team. If your bet is successful, the money you receive back will be credited as a free bet, which will be added to your account within 24 hours of the bet’s outcome.
So far in the playoffs, the four remaining teams have collectively taken part in a total of 12 overtime games.
According to BetMGM, the betting odds for both series indicate that there are two strong favorites. The Lightning are listed at -200, while the Isles have odds of +165.
Although Montreal made a strong effort on the road in the second contest, BetMGM predicts that Vegas is the frontrunner. According to the odds, the Knights have a -350 chance of advancing to the finals, while the Canadiens have a +240 chance.
The upcoming third games in both series hold immense significance. Particularly for the underdogs competing in front of their home crowd, these games offer a chance to make a statement. A victory from either team would dramatically alter the series odds.
The Tampa Bay team is expected to win Game 3 away from home, with odds of -140, while the Islanders are considered the underdogs with odds of +115.
The odds in Vegas for spoiling the party away from home are the same as Montreal’s chances, set at -165. For bettors looking to ride Montreal’s momentum, they can take them with odds of +135 in the next game.
If you believe that these underdogs have a genuine chance of progressing, take into account the revised futures odds. According to BetMGM, Vegas is listed at +12 and Tampa at +185, while Montreal has odds of +950 and New York is at +550 to emerge victorious.