THE WINDOW: Sports betting w/ Matt Russell
THE WINDOW: Sports Betting Podcast
STARS OVERMATCHED? SAY AGAIN? (5.22.25)
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STARS OVERMATCHED? SAY AGAIN? (5.22.25)

A look back at Game 1 of the Eastern and Western Conference Final in the Stanley Cup Playoffs

On Thursday’s episode of THE WINDOW Podcast, Matt Russell (@mrussauthentic on X) does a deep dive into the first games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs’ Conference Finals.

Carolina goes down to Florida in the ECF opener, but was a 5-2 loss reflective of the actual performance by the Hurricanes, and is a -3 GSAx a fair assessment of Frederik Andersen? With Carolina now +200 for the series, is there reason to add to a position on the Canes?

The Stars put on another third period performance for the ages to top the Oilers in Game 1 of the WCF. While Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are visually intimidating, is that affecting the qualitative perception of this matchup when they’re at their best?



There’s a long shot worth adding in the Conn Smythe Trophy market from a team whose most valuable player has been hard to pinpoint through two series.

Plus, Matt’s had his eye on the NBA Conference Finals, is there a reason to look for an opportunity in the live-betting market during games in each series?

It’s time to head to THE WINDOW, let’s go!

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