- Game 3 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes has an Under of 5.5 with odds of -130.
- Richard Gasquet’s alternate game spread of +10 is listed at +130.
- Viktor Hovland is +145 in a 3-ball bet against Rory McIlroy and Adam Scott.
LAS VEGAS – The Thursday edition of the Daily Sports Betting Preview will tackle the NHL Playoffs, a key French Open matchup as well as the PGA Memorial Tournament. Those looking for the best value picks have found themselves in the right spot as we’ll break down some of the day’s biggest sporting events.
NHL Playoff Odds: Lightning vs Hurricanes
The Tampa Bay Lightning will be looking to take a 3-0 series lead on Thursday when facing off against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Lightning took home Game 1 and Game 2 by a score of 2-1, and while low scoring, it may be indicative of how the series will play out.
The Hurricanes and Lightning both ranked in the top six teams in allowing the fewest goals per game in the regular season. The Under of 5.5 is slightly favored for Game 2, but could very well carry the most value of any betting option on online sportsbooks.
Lightning vs Hurricanes Total Odds
- Over 5.5 +110
- Under 5.5 -130
NHL bettors should note that Tampa Bay has seen their last four games have fewer than six goals while three of Carolina’s last four games have gone Under this mark as well.
French Open Odds: Rafael Nadal vs Richard Gasquet
There’s no question that Rafael Nadal is one of the most dominant players of all time when on clay, however tennis betting sites may be overvaluing him in a certain spot.
Richard Gasquet is +10.5 on the regular game spread, but bettors may be able to get better odds by betting the line down a half and going with +10.
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Nadal vs Gasquet Alternate Spread Betting Odds
- Nadal -10, -170
- Gasquet +10, +130
Nadal won his first match in straight sets but was only able to win by a total of eight games. Gasquet, albeit against a far lesser opponent, won his first match by 11 games and seems to be in good enough form to at least keep one set close.
PGA Tour Odds: Memorial Tournament 3-Ball
Rory McIlroy is the betting favorite in the 3-ball grouping of Viktor Hovland and Adam Scott, but Hovland could find himself ahead of the group after the first round. He has placed third in each of his previous two non-major events while McIlroy’s last four events include two missed cuts and a T49 finish his last time out.
First Round 3-Ball Betting Odds
- Rory McIlroy +140
- Viktor Hovland +145
- Adam Scott +275
Adam Scott only has just one top-30 finish since the beginning of February and should quite frankly be ruled out of the bet. Obviously, he’s a professional golfer and can turn things around, but he’s clearly in the worst form of the three in the group.
Those planning to bet on golf can take advantage of this line before it closes on Thursday afternoon.
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