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Las Vegas - Didn't expect a 5-1 bulge for Tampa Bay in the Stanley Cup opener, but my wallet was thrilled. Going back to the bank one more time because of the edge in goal. The Lightning's Andrei Vasilevskiy has been a rock between the pipes in the playoffs, and a total BEAST against Montreal. The 'Big Cat' came into this matchup with a RIDONKULOUS 11-1-2 record against the Canadiens, with a 1.98 goals against average. So, Captain Obvious here, Vasilevskiy knows his way around the Habs. In the net at the other end of the rink, Carey Price has had his problems with Tampa. Price has a lifetime 14-19-6 record against the Lightning with a 2.64 GAA. On the offensive side, Nikita Kucherov is lightning up the scoreboard in an HISTORIC fashion. He just passed 30 points and only two other players in NHL history have scored 30-plus points in consecutive postseasons. Say hello to Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. And say hello to a TWO NOTHING bulge for the Lightning!

Not really interested in the Clippers/Suns game tonight, but Matt Harvey is pitching for the Orioles, so you KNOW where my money is flowing. As usual, it's gonna be expensive, and if you don't mind laying the heavy wood, drop some love on the Astros and Luis Garcia.

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