Well, degens. Saturday night’s entries went one for two, and we are starting to see signs of an incoming heater. One thing is for sure: The players are not lying when they say that the playoffs are an entirely different game. While most people will undoubtedly be outside barbecuing for the Memorial Day holiday, the Panthers and Rangers will square off in Game 3. In the spirit of gamesmanship, it would only be right if we brought a little snack to the party. So let’s go ahead and whip up a quick two-pack snack and make it a profitable Sunday. Here are today’s two best NHL Underdog Fantasy Picks for May 26.
The Quick Pick: Daily NHL Underdog Fantasy Pick ’em Picks for May 26
Vincent Trocheck Higher Than 0.5 Assists (1.1x Odds)
The Rangers found a way to get the job done in Game 2, and on Sunday they head to Florida. Throughout the playoffs there have been plenty of players on the Rangers roster ready to contribute. For the Game 3 matinee matchup, our value hunting glasses have spotted a gem of an entry. We’re looking to their Pittsburgh, PA native centerman for an apple.
The Rangers veteran centerman deposited 52 apples into his bank in the regular season. And here in the playoffs, Trocheck has tallied nine assists in just 12 games played. In Game 3 against the Capitals, Vinny had a goal and an assist for a two-point night. In Game 3 against Carolina, Trocheck had two assists for another two-point night. If our calculations are correct, there should be an assist in the air for Vinny tonight in Game 3 against Florida. So, let’s go ahead and press that Higher Than 0.5 Assists button for Vincent Trocheck today against the Panthers.
Vladimir Tarasenko Higher Than 0.5 Points (1.25x Odds)
These Florida Panthers look different this season. And yes, I know that they’ve been a force for the last couple of seasons now. But there is something in their game that sets them apart, and it looks to be their depth. They’ve got players that can beat you on the third and fourth lines. Our second NHL Underdog entry on Sunday is a well-traveled veteran with tons of playoff experience.
32-year-old winger Vladimir Tarasenko tallied 55 points in the regular season. Although, here in the playoffs, he has just five points across 13 games. The thing I like about Tarasenko today is the same thing I liked about our friend Vinny Trocheck above. For whatever reason, Vladdy T loves to show up in Game 3s. In Game 3 against Tampa, Tarasenko notched an apple. And, in Game 3 against Boston, he scored a massive goal. So let the Game 3 trend continue today because we’re locking in Vladimir Tarasenko Higher Than 0.5 Points. We’ve got a holiday weekend snack to feast on!
