PCF NHL Playoff Bracket Challenge 2024 (3 Viewers)

[Hot Nuts]

It's the NHL site that leaves the brackets open until Sunday. It was the same last year too with it being open after the first games had been played. Personally, I don't think it matters all that much, unless someone has predicted a sweep, but I see the point.

I've got my bracket locked in and would ask everyone to do the same before the first games Saturday. I'll close entry to the bracket pool here once the first games start and ask everyone to refrain from editing their own bracket after the fact.

Well let's say a star, maybe a goalie gets injured Sat or Sun, it changes things.

 

[k9dr]

Maybe everyone could post their bracket in spoilers before the first game - I did.

 

[AK Chip]

If you cut off entries we can post our picks

 

[AK Chip]

Or pm you our picks?

 

[cpac54]

I'll be asleep here in Switzerland once the first game starts, but everyone can do like @k9dr and post a screenshot of their brackets, so we can all see them.

Here's mine:

Spoiler

 

[HughDrackman]

Here's mine.

Spoiler

 

[Hot Nuts]

Spoiler

 

[AK Chip]

Spoiler: Picks

 

[BNads86]

 

[BNads86]

Yeahhhhh I couldn't figure out the spoiler function apparently

 

[cpac54]

First playoff game starting in 15 minutes, so we'll lock up the group then. Looking like we're 11 unless we get a last minute entry.

Good luck everyone - please post your brackets as your earliest convenience and please refrain from making any changes after games have started.

Let's Go Oilers!

It's high time to add another banner to the rafters.

 

[AK Chip]

Anyone else pick Carolina to win it all?

 

[k9dr]

Anyone else pick Carolina to win it all?

I have them losing in the final to Dallas.

 

[RocAFella1]

There’s only 11 hockey fans on PCF eh?

 

[AK Chip]

My picks are looking strong so far, Ill offer the whimp clause, for today only you can pay me just $10 and surrender.

 

[HughDrackman]

There’s only 11 hockey fans on PCF eh?

We are small in number, but mighty in spirit!

 

[AlbinoDragon]

There’s only 11 hockey fans on PCF eh?

There are more, I just don't do brackets or sports betting for that matter.

 

[calfdemon]

Here is mine.. (no idea how to do the spoiler thing)

 

[Hot Nuts]

I have them losing in the final to Dallas.

I have them winning over Dallas. I think they are a year or two away though from winning the cup. I hope they surprise. me.

 

[AK Chip]

I have them winning over Dallas. I think they are a year or two away though from winning the cup. I hope they surprise. me.

I like their chances, nice pickups at the trade deadline and Andersen back in the net!

 

[cpac54]

I like their chances, nice pickups at the trade deadline and Andersen back in the net!

They have a good team, but ever since 2006, I've disliked the Canes.

Still, I guess I'd rather see Carolina win than Vancouver... or Vegas.

 

[HughDrackman]

Hell of a first game between Colorado and Winnipeg. Wish it would’ve gone the other way, but this series should be a battle.

 

[T_Chan]

Dang, missed out.

Go Canucks Go!

 

[4SUMERZ]

You guys ever see the coach?
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/r78xkR1Ak6AsG9wD/?mibextid=xCPwDs

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/gHaebd5yD9Mhmr5e/?mibextid=oFDknk

 

[Hot Nuts]

For some reason (maybe a software glitch) BetMGM gave me another $175 in bonus bets and my balance is $0. I already have several bets on the Canes winning the cup so I'm hedging my bets with these free bets. I am missing at $175 payout that I had tracked on Excel SS. Maybe I was drunk when logging that, but I'm not contacting their support, else they might figure out they fucked up.

I bet on other than the Canes

Rags​

Jets​

Bruins​

Lightning​

Canucks​

GKnights​

Oilers​

so far and have 1 bet remaining. I'll probably wait until the finals and see if I don't have one of these teams winning and place it on them. I mean, free bets I like my chances to turn it into something.

When Vegas gives YOU the odds (free rolls), take it.

 

[Hot Nuts]

Canes, Rangers and Panthers moving on. Got hurt picking the Bolts winning 2 series.

I didn't realize there was a 3 pt bonus if you picked the number of games played in each series correctly. I don't recall if I did that. If it's not a requirement I probably didn't. Dumb mistake not reading the rules. Just another need to lock in bets before the cup begins else it's +EV.

I've added more teams to my hedge bets with freerolls winning the cup - Panthers and Avalanche. Hopefully I win something. Have 5 bets on the Canes all before the playoffs began so greater odds. I found my $175 freeroll winner, but can't find a cash bet I made even using Excel tracking. Maybe there was a 7th site I bet with, idk.

Rangers​

Jets​

Bruins​

Lightning​

Canes​

Canucks​

GKnights​

Oilers​

Panthers​

Avalanche​

Stormy Storm Surge for some Tuesday night alliteration. Got some Canes gear coming this week.

 

[Hot Nuts]

I kind of fucked up. I was looking for any bonuses and saw BetMGM with a 50% match up to $100. I thought read $100 would get you $50 in bonus bets, but it was actually $100 plus $50 you get all in bonus bets so I have to bet each dollar to cash out each dollar. Dammit, I read contracts every day and read it incorrectly.

Spoiler

I placed a live-in-game bet when the Golden Knights and Stars were tired and tied 0-0 early in the 3rd period. I weighed the payouts which included the total # of penalties plus the final score and chose what I thought would be attractive odds with a larger payout.

Spoiler

I went with the slightly higher odds of 2-0 end of game OT included and 0-2 total penalties parlay, either team. 1-0 odds on score didn't excite me. Plus it was 1-2 penalties and there were zero as it ended.

I figured either team could get 2 goals or 1 and then get an empty net goal and she bang GK's did that on an empty net goal with 20 secs left. I also added Stars to win the cup to make my 11th team to win the cup. Liking my odds.

Results so far: I fucked up depositing $100 real money. Received $150 in bonus bets only where I have to win to cash it out. Bet $20 with a 33% boost on NHL games and won $200 on GK. Added the Stars to win the cup $30 bet to win $240.

Showing $300 available to bet, but I think only $200 is what I can cash out at the moment. I'll cash out the $200 for sure.

 

[AK Chip]

Well Vegas going out killed my bracket, I need a Carolina cup win to pull it out now.

 

[krafticus]

Go Bruins !!!!

 

[JMC9389]

Had Vegas beating Dallas, but I think I picked the rest of the 1st round correctly.