Bets and Wagers for the 2013 NHL Season

[jroc]

Have a bet with a friend? Gonna make a wager on a gambling website? What sort of action to you have on this upcoming season?

Myself, call me a homer, but I feel the Flames chances for making the playoffs in a shortened season are about 50/50. On Bodog, they have the odds for our Flames making the playoffs at 4/1, parlay that with the over on 50.5 points on the season and my $100 wager has a pay out of $835... seems like pretty good value on a 50/50 bet.

[gilligans_off]

I've got $100 on the Flames to win the cup ($5000 payout) Easy money. Also have $50 on the Flames to make the playoffs ($200 payout) and $50 on them to collect more than 50.5 points ($43 payout I think)

[dissentowner]

I've got $100 on the flames to win the cup. $5000 payout. Easy money.
Same.

[FlamesAddiction]

I put $250 on the Flames to win the Cup.

Payout is $12,500.

[kyuss275]

I've got $100 on the Flames to win the cup ($5000 payout) Easy money. Also have $50 on the Flames to make the playoffs ($200 payout) and $50 on them to collect more than 50.5 points ($43 payout I think)



I presume you mean "easy money" for Las Vegas or your bookie.

Though I do like the playoff bet.

[Hair bleach and Vodka]

Just friendly/low cash bets with co-workers. I'm a scaredy cat heh.

[gilligans_off]

I presume you mean "easy money" for Las Vegas or your bookie.

Though I do like the playoff bet.

Let me show you the door Sir!

[jroc]

Well scratch that plan. I just logged into bodog to confirm my bet, and once I was logged in, it would no longer let me parlay the 2 wagers. Any reason why that would be?

[drPepper1]

What websites do you guys use? I'm having issues with my instadebit acct, they want me to send copies of my id's.

[FlamesAddiction]

I also put $50 on a player outside of the field (which includes Kipper) to win the Vezina. The payout is $1,650.

[Enoch Root]

4/1 odds for them making the playoffs is a no brainer IMO - those are great odds.

and the over-under is 50.5 pts?? that projects to 86 pts on a full season... wow.

[Sutter_in_law]

I also put $50 on a player outside of the field (which includes Kipper) to win the Vezina. The payout is $1,650.

who is "in the field"? im guessing its their top 5 goalies or something?

that is a crazy payout on a trophy that is very random from year to year - especially in a shortened season!

[d_phaneuf]

What websites do you guys use? I'm having issues with my instadebit acct, they want me to send copies of my id's.

it's worth it if you do, they are 100% safe and it's an extremely easy process

I use Pinnacle and Betfair with Instadebit

[Enoch Root]

I am not surprised at all that there is no love for the Flames out there. What DOES surprise me though, is that most of the 'experts' expect that they will be substantially WORSE than last year.

With all the injuries they had, with an anemic PP, with a horrendous SO record, with a coach that they clearly were no longer listening to - then you look at the overall changes to the team... I just do not see how you can come to the conclusion that they are going to be significantly worse this year.

[FlamesAddiction]

who is "in the field"? im guessing its their top 5 goalies or something?

that is a crazy payout on a trophy that is very random from year to year - especially in a shortened season!


I hope the formating holds up:





Who will win the Vezina Trophy for being the NHL’s top Goaltender?
All Wagers have action.

Henrik Lundqvist (NYR)
4/1


Jonathan Quick (LA)
5/1


Pekka Rinne (NAS)
7/1


Ryan Miller (BUF)
8/1


Jimmy Howard (DET)
9/1


Cory Schneider (VAN)
12/1


Jaroslav Halak (STL)
12/1


Tuukka Rask (BOS)
12/1


Mike Smith (PHO)
15/1


Marc-Andre Fleury (PIT)
16/1


Martin Brodeur (NJ)
16/1


Cam Ward (CAR)
18/1


Carey Price (MON)
18/1


Roberto Luongo (VAN)
18/1


Niklas Backstrom (MIN)
20/1


Braden Holtby (WAS)
25/1


Kari Lehtonen (DAL)
35/1


Craig Anderson (OTT)
40/1


Ondrej Pavelec (WPG)
40/1


Semyon Varlamov (COL)
40/1


Devan Dubnyk (EDM)
50/1



Field (Any Other Player)
33/1



Field (Any Other Player)
33/1



Obviously there are some favourites in there, but it looks like a few one-hit wonders, has-beens, and never-beens on there too.

I agree. If there is one award that is wild card in a short season, it's this one.

[WessThompson]

I dropped $50 on the flames to win the cup at Bodog. $2500 payout. One never knows in a shortened season.

[YYC in LAX]

Like most people here, +425 to make the playoffs. Posted before but this is a better thread for it.

Love that bet.

[gilligans_off]

I just put another $50 on the Vezina "other" bet ($1650 payout). Lindbäck wasn't on their list either.

Could win $6893.48 if the Flames do well on $250 placed bets lol

Oh and I use bodog ftw

[home_sweet_dome]

Well scratch that plan. I just logged into bodog to confirm my bet, and once I was logged in, it would no longer let me parlay the 2 wagers. Any reason why that would be?

Because the 2 bets are related. In all likelihood if the flames make the playoffs they get over that point total too, so essentially you are doubling up the odds on the same "event".

[jroc]

Because the 2 bets are related. In all likelihood if the flames make the playoffs they get over that point total too, so essentially you are doubling up the odds on the same "event".

I figured it was too good to be true, as the second bet on the parlay was essentially risk free. Just lame that they let you preview a bet before you log in, then I deposit my cash to make the bet, and then they pull the rug out from under it.

Oh well... just put $100 on the Flames to make the playoffs.

[Nufy]

I bet Rhettt Warrener a beer that the flames would make the playoffs...

[DownhillGoat]

$50 in Vegas on the Flames to win the Cup.
$20/game against my supervisor for each Battle of Alberta.

The latter of the two is easy money. Shame they're only playing 4 times this season.

[MoneyGuy]

As an Oilers fan I won $200 two years ago from fellow Oilers fans betting they would miss the playoffs, another $200 last year on the same bet and it's going down again this year. I'm cheering for the Oilers but don't mind taking my irrational family members' money either.

[Lanny'sDaMan]

I will take one (1) avatar bet from a damn dirty Greasers fan. All summer long with the opposing teams avatar and sig image to the person whose team finishes lower in the standings this season.

[squiggs96]

I signed up for Bodog because of this thread, as I normally use sportsinteraction, and received the $100 sign up bonus. I have $50 on the field to win the Vezina ($1,650 win), $98.32 (max bet) on the Flames to make the playoffs ($393.28 win) and $100 on the Flames to have more than 50.5 points ($186.96 win).

[Pierre "Monster" McGuire]

Hockey would like to place a wager on newly signed Canuck, Cam Barker. Does this count?

D usually take longer to develop. Pretty sure this will finally be his breakout year.

[MoneyGuy]

I will take one (1) avatar bet from a damn dirty Greasers fan. All summer long with the opposing teams avatar and sig image to the person whose team finishes lower in the standings this season.

I'll take that bet, if we include the signature. From season's end to first puck drop in 2013-14?

[YYC in LAX]

Took Carolina to win the cup at 25:1 in July. Forgot about that.

[mikephoen]

I had a lifetime bet of $100 per season that the Flames would finish with more points than the Oilers in the regular season. He quit paying up about 5 years ago. I'm keeping the tab running though.

[Tsawwassen]

A flat of beer if the Flames make the playoffs and a bonus flat if they end up playing the Sharks in the 1st round, just like they did in 1995.

[stang]

I'll take that bet, if we include the signature. From season's end to first puck drop in 2013-14?

Ill take that same bet if anyone else wants to step up? Oil finishes higher then Flames

[Daradon]

Ill take that same bet if anyone else wants to step up? Oil finishes higher then Flames

It's going to be pretty hard for the Flames to finish 31st overall.

[Daradon]

I had a lifetime bet of $100 per season that the Flames would finish with more points than the Oilers in the regular season. He quit paying up about 5 years ago. I'm keeping the tab running though.

Heheh, yeah I had a nearly identical set up with a Laffs fan. He finally threw in the towel after last year.

[stang]

It's going to be pretty hard for the Flames to finish 31st overall.

So you're game for the bet?

[Daradon]

So you're game for the bet?

How much?

[stang]

Terms above

Avatar bet... Sorry reading from cell.)

[Lanny'sDaMan]

I'll take that bet, if we include the signature. From season's end to first puck drop in 2013-14?

Done. Bet is placed. Flames finish higher you are all flames av and sig, the inverse is true should the Grease finish higher.

[MoneyGuy]

Done. Bet is placed. Flames finish higher you are all flames av and sig, the inverse is true should the Grease finish higher.

It's a deal. I'll PM you later, my dilusional friend. Now someone needs to take Stang up on his offer.

[undercoverbrother]

Same as always. I have an ongoing bet with a buddy, who finishes higher in the standings, Calgary or Mulletville.

He bets a bottle of quality Bajan Rum, and to be honest, I can't recall what I bet......I never have lost.

Tasty tasty rum.

[Tron_fdc]

I'm feeling loco esse, but I'm willing to take a bet on TJ Brodie vs Ryan Suter.

Suter PPG last year 0.58
Brodie PPG 0.26

Last time I made a bet like this was in 08/09 where I put $50 down that Weber would outscore Dion, and got laughed at by my pals. We all know how THAT turned out.

This is a pretty big flyer, but I'm thinking Brodie really steps it up this year and Suter drops in production. Will need some kind of point spread though.

[stang]

Anyone? Oil finish higher then Flames... Avatar and sig for whole offseason?

Don't let Fistric scare you off...

[Enoch Root]

Anyone? Oil finish higher then Flames... Avatar and sig for whole offseason?

Don't let Fistric scare you off...
I'll state here that I think the Flames will finish ahead of the Oilers.

But a sig/avatar bet doesn't interest me.

[wookster]

I have a delusional buddy who's a canucks fan and he bets me every year that the canucks win the Stanley cup. I give him odds, this year its 3-1 on a $100 bet but even if he wins, Im still up hundreds of dollars from previous years winnings...

[stang]

I'll state here that I think the Flames will finish ahead of the Oilers.

But a sig/avatar bet doesn't interest me.

So no one?

[zztim81]

If the Flames win the cup I will donate 1000 to a charity of calgary pucks unwashed masses choosing! The way I look at it its a win that is worth every dollar! If anyone wants to go on record and join me let's do it!!

[Wise Gamble]

I think the Habs and Lightning making the playoffs are very good odds to bet on. Flames you can get a little over 4/1 interesting.....why so high?

[Oil Stain]

I think the Habs and Lightning making the playoffs are very good odds to bet on. Flames you can get a little over 4/1 interesting.....why so high?

Because Shawn Horcoff would be the Flames first line center this season, that's why.

[indes]

So no one?

Ill take that bet :)

[Hockey]

I like James Neal to win the Rocket Richard at 35-1 odds.

[YYC in LAX]

Also took Weber to win Norris at 6:1. With Suter gone, Weber is even more important.

[savemedrzaius]

What betting site are you guys talking about? I've been looking for a site like this for a while. I want to be able to bet on single games but also do some long-term bets.

[Calgary4LIfe]

I took many bets so far, but one of the more interesting ones is me having Tanguay finishing with more points than Hall. His noggin has already taken a few stitches thus far, and with a condensed schedule, I just don't think he will play all 48.

[jroc]

What betting site are you guys talking about? I've been looking for a site like this for a while. I want to be able to bet on single games but also do some long-term bets.

I have experience using bodog.ca and bet365.com

Bodog added a bunch of player props for over/under points throughout the season... might have to make a few more wagers now

[blankall]

On what website are people making the bet to have the flames make the playoffs? Can't seem to find it anywhere.

[JazzyFlame]

^+1 could not find it on bodog.

Further, what does the sign up bonus mean. They give you $100 but you can only claim the winning portion of a bet made with those 100? Further if you lose that bonus $100 does it affect your initial deposit?

[stang]

Well I got my avatar up for bet... Anyone want a bet on my Sig?

Yak vs. Sven? Points this season.

[Lanny'sDaMan]

Let it never be said that I am not a man of my word.

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[stang]

That's a beautiful avatar... :) I made it.

Rhetzky's is coming soon.

[MoneyGuy]

Let it never be said that I am not a man of my word.

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Nice avatar, my friend. You are an honourable fellow. I look forward to seeing it in your many posts until the start of next season. I didn't mean for all of that to appear in your signature, only the bolded part.

[Leondros]

How did everyone fair this year? Just wanted to say, because of this thread I won 2500 due to the field Vezina bet! Thanks CP!

[FlamesAddiction]

How did everyone fair this year? Just wanted to say, because of this thread I won 2500 due to the field Vezina bet! Thanks CP!


I have $1,650. plus my $50 bucks coming back on the same bet.

I lost $200 on other bets, so I am still up $1,450.

[gilligans_off]

I have $1,650. plus my $50 bucks coming back on the same bet.

I lost $200 on other bets, so I am still up $1,450.

Same here : )

[squiggs96]

The Bodog props are up again for the 2013-14 season. I'm guessing it's mainly due to our large wagers here, but there is no longer the ability to go with the field for a particular award. I was lucky enough to win with Bobrovsky last year. This year, if you want another goalie, you can request it from them. It's too bad, as I would have put some money on the field in the Hart Trophy category, and profited when Iginla took it home.

The over/under on the Flames points is set at 74.5 ($100 eager to profit $86.96). To make the playoffs is +475 ($100 wager to profit $475) and to miss the playoffs is -700 ($100 wager to profit $14.29).

[polak]

I'd totally do the make the playoffs bet. You never know and $100 eight months from now won't even sting. Too bad I won't get a paid until after the season starts.