NHL Playoffs: Dietel’s best bets - Capitals v Hurricanes & Bruins v Maple Leafs

Best Bet
Capitals over HURRICANES +110

Next Best Bet
Bruins over MAPLE LEAFS +100

The Skinny
Four games are up for grabs tonight but we really like two of them. The Capitals head to Raleigh to take on the Hurricanes as they look to go up 3-0 on the series. It has been a cheeky set of games so far but the Caps have been able to get a hold of and maintain leads throughout. The crowd in Carolina is going to be a huge factor in tonight’s game as they haven’t had playoff hockey in 10 years. We still think the reigning champs get it done on the road tonight, people forget that they were very good on the road during their Cup run last year so they can probably handle all Carolina has to offer…. Next the Bruins head north to take on the Maple Leafs. We, once again, will be siding with the road team in this one. Boston really stuck it to Toronto on Saturday, winning 4-1 after losing 4-1 on Thursday. The Bruins are going to have to win a road game if they want to advance, so why not tonight when they are +100. F Brad Marchand is going to stir the pot in Canada tonight.