There’s no bigger game tonight than Game 1 of the much-awaited NHL Stanley Cup Finals between the New York Rangers and Los Angeles Kings in Staples Center. In the MLB, the division-leading Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays play the second of their three-game series.
New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings (8:00 PM ET)
Line: New York Rangers (+135) at Los Angeles Kings (-155); total: 5.0 – view all NHL lines
[sc:NHL240 ]Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers have been excellent in starting series this postseason, going a perfect 3-0 in Game 1’s. The Rangers are 4-1 in their last five road games and will look to continue that streak in Los Angeles.
To do so, Lundqvist must be on top of his game against the Kings’ prolific attack, which is averaging almost 3.5 goals per game in the playoffs. The over is 8-2 in the Kings’ last 10 games. Read more about the Rangers and Kings in our Game 1 preview.
Writer’s Prediction
Take the Kings at -155 to find a way past Lundqvist in Game 1.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers (7:00 PM ET)
Line: Toronto Blue Jays (+110) at Detroit Tigers (-120); total: 9.0 – view all MLB lines
The Blue Jays continued their sparkling form on the road with a 5-3 win to take Game 1 yesterday. Toronto is now 9-1 in its last 10 road games. Former NL Cy Young R.A. Dickey (5-4, 4.30 ERA) takes the mound tonight.
On the other side, Rick Porcello (8-2, 3.68 ERA) will try to lift the Tigers out of their current home funk. Detroit is just 1-5 in its last 6 home games, but is 8-2 in Porcello’s 10 starts this season.
Writer’s Prediction
The Tigers ride Porcello to a rare home win. Take Detroit -120 at home.
