[Backstreets]

Looks like a solid play. Who's on board?

[Rediscoveryx]

I'm not. The Latvians would sell their grandmother to win against Russia. Sure, Russia are huge favourites, but they're not going to get anything for free here. I can see this game ending 4-2 or 4-1 or something.

[dvw5bf]

I am with Rediscoveryx on this. I see the latvians playing extremely hard for this one. If nothing else, should be a fun game to watch but I am taking Latvia ATS.

[swiss88]

Originally Posted by Rediscoveryx

I'm not. The Latvians would sell their grandmother to win against Russia. Sure, Russia are huge favourites, but they're not going to get anything for free here. I can see this game ending 4-2 or 4-1 or something.

May join you on this one, I'm really tempted to play Belarus +4.
Good Luck!

[emeka]

This will be though game, russian ex-trainer said that Latvia is better than Slovakia right now, and also he said that this will be hard match for russians.

[emeka]

though game might be something like 4-1 or 4-2

[Rediscoveryx]

My play: Latvia +4,5

[thespeculator]

russians are not mentally tough

[thespeculator]

latvians are going to be motivated ,going against their colonial masters,

[thespeculator]

[swiss88]

Wow I must have been tired before, not Belarus, I'll have a small play on Latvia +4,5, good luck to all!

[juuso]

I have small bet on under 7.

[Panekkkk]

I hope most of you are joking. Canada and U.S. were in tough to cover, but Russia will have no problem. Latvia better than Slovakia? Honestly, what are you smoking? One word: Ovechkin. Oh yah, and Semin and Kovalchuk and Datsyuk. Look how the Caps have been dominating the NHL the last few weeks. This trend will continue.

Russia wins by 6.

[PuckCoach]

YES

[Miser]

This game won't be close. It will be a drubbing. With Nabokov and Bryzgalov in goal Latvia will be lucky not to get shut out.

[BigTuna]

Even if Latvia plays there best game... I see it playing out like this Norway game... close until the middle of the 2nd and then the NHL players take over. Plus Russia will pepper their goaltender with so many shots that they will wear him down....

[Wind gara]

hey spread is russia -4.5 now. should i go for it?

i did win canada -6 and pushed on the over.

[Skaramouche]

Russia -4 is now at -170 at Matchbook. you could probably request -4.5 for -120 or something like that.

i dont think these are good odds. i should have booked a small bet on russia -4 when it was still at -105

[Skaramouche]

here we go. i got Russia -4.5 at -112 for $33.60 to win 30$.

[DennisGreen]

I got Russia -3.5 on bwin. Lots of juice at -166 but I am loving the spread

[Wind gara]

i know they can score but can the defend?

i know canada vs norway we expected a shutout . but does the same apply here?

[DennisGreen]

Originally Posted by Wind gara

i know they can score but can the defend? i know canada vs norway we expected a shutout . but does the same apply here?

Really there's not much to defend against as Latvia has only two mediocre NHL'ers. Nabokov, Bryzgalov or Varlamov should have an easy night tonight.

[Skaramouche]

Originally Posted by DennisGreen

I got Russia -3.5 on bwin. Lots of juice at -166 but I am loving the spread

i would have definately taken -3.5 at -166. it was -4.0 at -177 when i looked. you get some crazy lines DG, LOL

we gotta get back to bettin NHL after the olympic break DG. i havent made a hockey bet in line 2 weeks. just been goin with college bball

[1UP]

I wanted to play the -4.5 and Over (7.5), but I'd rather just put that money on one side since I can't parlay them. I thought -4.5 was the safer bet until I saw this thread.

Should I just play the Over?

[DennisGreen]

Originally Posted by Skaramouche

i would have definately taken -3.5 at -166. it was -4.0 at -177 when i looked. you get some crazy lines DG, LOL we gotta get back to bettin NHL after the olympic break DG. i havent made a hockey bet in line 2 weeks. just been goin with college bball

LOL yeah bwin rarely has the best lines but I'm surprised at this one. It jumped to -200 just now so I was lucky to get in at -166. Yeah man I'm heating up in NHL again getting close to the 4k club we will have to get back on track in March

[DennisGreen]

Originally Posted by 1UP

I wanted to play the -4.5 and Over (7.5), but I'd rather just put that money on one side since I can't parlay them. I thought -4.5 was the safer bet until I saw this thread. Should I just play the Over?

The over should be a pretty safe bet as well. Russia will play balls to the walls hockey and should give up a couple goals as well. And you know with Canada winning 8-0 Russia will want to respond I guarantee you that. They will look to send Canada a message with a huge game tonight.

[dannynoo]

I've got a big play on russia -4.5. I think it could be even more embarrassing than the Norway game.

[Miser]

Maybe if Latvia had Latka Gravas playing on their team they might have a chance. You know the guy from Taxi!

[Skaramouche]

i am adding another 30$ on Russia -4.5. i got a big win on KU -2.5 so i am on a roll now. in addition i gotta support my countrymen. there is no love lost between Russia and Latvia. Russians will come to play just like the Latvians.

this will be a great game.

Lets go RUSSIA!!!!!!!

[Powderguy]

On it

[avssakic]

I think russia wins easily and big

[Miser]

Is this game on TV I can't find it.

[cb8720]

Originally Posted by miser

is this game on tv i can't find it.

cnbc

[BigTuna]

what time does this shit start?????

[Panekkkk]

Originally Posted by DennisGreen

I got Russia -3.5 on bwin. Lots of juice at -166 but I am loving the spread

Nice bet! Should cover by the 2nd period.