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03-25-22 | Blue Jackets v. Jets -190 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 2 m | Show | |
I'm playing on WINNIPEG. The Jackets are in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Off yesterday's 5-2 loss to the Senators, the Jets are seething. Note that they're a perfect 4-0 the past four times that they were off a loss of three or more goals. The fact that they lost this season's earlier meeting, at Columbus, should provide even further motivation. Including that November game, the home team has won five of the past six meetings. The teams have only met here twice over the past few years. The Jets won both. Note that they're the healthier team in this matchup. Usually, when playing the second of b2b games, the Jets have been on the road. This is just the second time in 2022 that they played a home game, after playing the previous day. They won the first time (5-3 win on 2/17) in that situation and I expect another victory this evening. |
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03-24-22 | Blackhawks v. Kings -190 | 4-3 | Loss | -190 | 15 h 40 m | Show | |
I'm playing on LA. The Hawks snapped their skid and won (4-2) on the road last night. However, they're now playing the second of b2b games and they're at a considerably tougher venue. Not only are the Hawks 2-8 the past 10 times that they played the second of b2b games but they're also an ugly 1-10 (-9.4) their last 11, when off a win by two or more goals. They're also an awful 7-26 (-17.3) when playing a team with a winning record. The Kings, on the other hand, are 17-6 (+8) when facing a team with a losing record. Note that the home team has won four straight in this series and that the Kings are 7-1 the past eight here, at LA. Schedule in their favor, look for the Kings to improve to 8-2 their last 10, when listed as a home favorite. |
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03-24-22 | Canucks v. Wild -220 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show | |
I'm playing on MINNESOTA. The Canucks managed to score an upset last night. Don't expect them to do it twice in a row. Vancouver is just 2-7 its past nine, when playing the second of b2b games. Going back further finds the Canucks at an ugly 8-25 (-16.6) in that situation. On the other hand, the Wild are 8-3 when playing with two day's rest in between games. They're also a perfect 5-0 after playing their previous three games at home. While the Wild averaging 4.1 gpg at home, the Canucks average 2.9 gpg on the road. In addition to having the venue and schedule in their favor, the Wild are much healthier. Expect them to keep on rolling for another day. |
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03-24-22 | Stars v. Hurricanes -183 | 4-3 | Loss | -183 | 12 h 43 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CAROLINA. The Stars are in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The Canes got back on track last time out, beating Tampa. Now, they'll look to avenge a November loss, at Dallas. Note that the favorite is 7-2 the last nine meetings in the series and also that the Stars are just 4-10 their last 14, as road underdogs. Overall, the Stars are only 14-18 (-4.6) on the road. They get outscored by an average score of 2.4 to 2.1 on the road. On the other hand, the Canes are dominant 24-8 at home. They outscore teams by an average of 3.3 to 2.1 here. With the Canes also an outstanding 20-5 (+13.8) against teams from the West, look for them to take this one. |
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03-23-22 | Blackhawks v. Ducks -118 | 4-2 | Loss | -118 | 14 h 44 m | Show | |
I'm playing on ANAHEIM. Both teams are struggling. Both teams went the 'rebuilding' route at the recent trade deadline, putting their future ahead of this season. Yet, both are still going to be motivated to snap their skids tonight. That said, playing at home, looking to avenge a recent 8-5 loss at Chicago and having the longer of the two losing streaks, I expect the Ducks to be a little more determined. I also like the fact that they get tomorrow off while the Hawks play at LA. While the Hawks are 11-20 on the road, the Ducks are 16-17 at home. They're also a respectable 16-12 against sub-500 team. The Hawks are 3-8 when playing with two day's rest and 3-12 when off a game where they scored four or more goals. Ducks dig deep and get it done. |
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03-22-22 | Blues +1.5 v. Capitals | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 34 m | Show | |
I'm playing ST LOUIS on the puck-line. (+1.5 goals) I successfully played against the Capitals in their last game, also taking the +1.5 goals with their opponent. Here's an excpert of what I said: "With the Capitals favored on the moneyline, we're able to get an extra +1.5 goals with the Stars on the puck-line. Though we may not need them, those extra +1.5 goals could prove invaluable. Consider that the Caps are off a 4-3 (SO) win and that five of their past six games have been decided by a single goal. The Stars have seen six of their past 11 decided by a single goal. That includes a 2-1 loss at Nashville, the last time that they played the second of b2b games. Again, having an extra +1.5 goals could come in really handy ... " As it turned out, the extra +1.5 goals weren't needed. The Stars won "outright."Hindsight being 20/20, it would have been better to take the Stars on the moneyline. That said, it was another very close game (3-2 Stars) and those extra +1.5 goals could easily have come into play. I feel that may well prove to be the case again this evening. While the Caps have now seen six of their past seven decided by a single goal, the Blues are off three straight 1-goal losses. That skid will have them very "hungry" tonight. The Caps have a far worse record at home than they do on the road and they're also below .500 against non-conf. foes. In what will likely be another closer one, grab the extra +1.5 goals with the visitors and expect AT LEAST the "puck-line cover." |
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03-21-22 | Golden Knights v. Wild -130 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 55 m | Show | |
I'm playing on MINNESOTA. The Wild dropped both this season's games, at Vegas. Playing at home, I expect them to get some payback tonight. While the Knights are a mediocre 16-14 on the road, the Wild are a healthy 19-8 here at home. The Wild average a whopping 4.2 goals per game here. Their 3.7 goals per game overall ranks third in the NHL. Both teams had yesterday off. The Wild also get the next couple of days off. That's not the case for the Knights, as they play at Winnipeg tomorrow. Last but certainly not least, the Wild are the much healthier team, too. With the Knights 0-6 the last six times that they were off a game where they scored two goals or less, it all adds up to a victory for the home team. |
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03-20-22 | Rangers v. Hurricanes -195 | 2-0 | Loss | -195 | 11 h 0 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CAROLINA. New York is in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The Rangers rallied to upset Tampa last night. Don't expect them to make it two in a row. Unlike the Rangers, the Canes had last night off. They're coming off three straight losses, so they'll be extremely hungry. Note that they're 9-2 (+6.4) the past 11 times that they were coming off three consec defeats. While the Rangers have certainly been respectable on the road, the Canes have been dominant here at home. They outscore visiting teams by an average score of 3.4 to 2.1. Schedule in their favor, expect them to bounce back. |
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03-20-22 | Stars +1.5 v. Capitals | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
I'm playing DALLAS on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) With the Capitals favored on the moneyline, we're able to get an extra +1.5 goals with the Stars on the puck-line. Though we may not need them, those extra +1.5 goals could prove invaluable. Consider that the Caps are off a 4-3 (SO) win and that five of their past six games have been decided by a single goal. The Stars have seen six of their past 11 decided by a single goal. That includes a 2-1 loss at Nashville, the last time that they played the second of b2b games. Again, having an extra +1.5 goals could come in really handy. The Stars, who lost to the Caps, in January, at Dallas, are 10-6 in the revenge role, 4-2 when avenging a home loss. Off yesterday's 4-2 loss, note that they're also 13-8 (+4.9) after having allowed four goals in their previous game. The Caps actually have a much better road record than they do here at home. Expect AT LEAST a "puck-line cover" from the revenge-minded visitors. |
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03-19-22 | Rangers v. Lightning -200 | 2-1 | Loss | -200 | 9 h 37 m | Show | |
I'm playing on TAMPA. The Lightning have payback on their minds. The Rangers beat them in both this season's earlier meetings. Note that TB is 9-2 (+6.6) in the revenge role. Going back further finds the Bolts at a dominating 50-20 (+20.2) the past 70 times that they attempted to avenge an earlier loss. The Rangers, who also play at Carolina tomorrow, are mediocre on the road. They outscore teams by an average of 2.9 to 2.8 away from MSG. On the other hand, the Lightning outscore teams by an average of 3.2 to 2.5 here at home. The Lightning, 9-4 when playing with two day's rest in between games, have had the past two days off and they also get the next two off. They're healthy and their full attention is on the task at hand. Payback time |
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03-18-22 | Capitals v. Hurricanes -150 | 4-3 | Loss | -150 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CAROLINA. Both teams played last night. The Canes lost a close on to the Leafs. The Capitals blew out the Blue Jackets. Those results should have the Canes a little hungrier tonight. The fact that the Caps shut them out earlier this month, at Washington, provides even further motivation. Also, the Canes haven't forgotten that the Caps handed them a rare defeat here, back in November. Indeed, they're going to be hungry for some payback. Carolina, 21-12 (+4.8) its past 33, when playing the second of b2b games, is 9-5 in the 'revenge' role. While the Caps have certainly been solid on the road, the Canes have been even better here at home. With the Caps just 3-5 the past eight, when playing the second of b2b games, look for the the revenge-minded home team to take this one. |
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03-18-22 | Flyers v. Senators -120 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 21 m | Show |
I'm playing on OTTAWA. While the Sens have cost me a couple of times recently, it certainly hasn't been from a lack of effort. Here, they're facing a team which they can beat and they've got both the venue and schedule in their favor. While Ottawa had last night off, Philadelphia is off a hard-fought 5-4 comeback win against Nashville. That's noteworthy as the Flyers are just 2-8, when playing the second of b2b games. Going back a bit finds them at 12-25 (-14.4) in that situation. Last night's win was particuarly emotional as it was Giroux's 1000th game. Philadelphia's Kevin Hayes commented: "We wanted to win this game for Giroux, no matter who scored the goal or who got the assists. It's nice to kind of make his night extra special." So, that was an extra emotional game; the type that can leave a team ripe for a letdown. Note that the Flyers are also just 8-20, after allowing four or more goals in their previous game. The Sens won the first game of this 5-game home stand but have proceeded to drop the next three. Knowing that they hit the road after this and knowing that the Flyers already beat them at Philadelphia, expect them to go all out and snap their losing streak tonight. |
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03-17-22 | Sharks v. Kings -155 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 16 h 6 m | Show | |
I'm playing on LA. These teams last met less than a week ago. Playing at home, the Sharks won 5-0. With this evening's rematch being played at LA, expect the revenge-minded Kings to return the favor. The Kings followed up the game at SJ by hosting Florida and Colorado, a pair of very strong teams. They beat the Panthers but fell 3-0 to the Avs. No shame in that. (You'll recall we had the Avs.) Note that LA is 7-1 the past eight times that it was off a home loss of three or more goals. On the other hand, SJ is just 1-6 its past seven on the road. The Sharks did win here on 3/10, in OT. They also beat the Kings in January. Enough's enough. Expect LA to dig deep and get some payback in this one. |
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03-16-22 | Bruins v. Wild -115 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 7 m | Show | |
I'm playing on MINNESOTA. While the Bruins are hot, this one sets up favorably for the home team. The Wild had the last two night off, after losing 6-2 here on 3/13. Note that Minnesota is a perfect 6-0 the past six times that it was off a home loss of three or more goals. Recall that we recently backed the Wild when they were in that situation (off a home loss of three or more goals) and they responded by beating the Rangers by a 5-2 score. The previous five times that they were in that situation they won by a combined score of 26-13. Scores of 3-2, 7-2, 7-3, 5-4 and 4-2. So, that's a 6-0 record and a winning 31-15 combined score. While the Wild are well-rested, the Bruins are off a hard-fought OT win last night. Though the Bruins are capable of winning anywhere, the Wild are very tough to beat at home. (Particularly, when off a bad loss.) Schedule in their favor, expect them to bounce back with a much-needed win. |
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03-16-22 | Blue Jackets v. Senators -134 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -134 | 13 h 14 m | Show |
I'm playing on OTTAWA. While the Jackets may come in as the "hotter" team, the Sens are favored for good reason. In addition to playing at home, the Sens are the healthier team. They're going to be hungry, too. If you watched any of Ottawa's game on Monday, you would have seen that the Sens did everything but win. They dominated play. In fact, they finished with a commanding 43-14 edge in shots on goal. More often than not, that type of effort leads to victory. While they're respectable at home, the Jackets are a sub-500 team on the road. Note that the Jackets have a home game against a divisional opponent (Caps) on deck tomorrow. (That may potentially lead to the backup goalie between the pipes in this one.) The Sens have tomorrow off and they haven't played any recent b2b's. They're coming in fresh and focused on the task at hand. Ottawa goalie Forsberg already beat the Jackets and he's got better numbers than either of the Columbus goalies. Off Tuesday's loss, Sens captain Brady Tkachuk commented: "It definitely stinks ... One of our most dominant games we've played all year, so it stinks that we didn't get rewarded ..." Expect Tkachuk and co. to dig deep and bounce back. |
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03-15-22 | Avalanche -190 v. Kings | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 15 h 40 m | Show | |
I'm playing on COLORADO. LA would love a win against Colorado but its not happening tonight. The Avs got back on track last game, a 3-0 win over the Flames. Darcy Kuemper was outstanding in goal. I expect Kuemper and the Avs to carry the positive momentum into tonight's game. The Kings are really banged-up right now. Those injuries will prove costly against the best in the west. Including a 4-1 win back in January, the Avs have beaten the Kings seven straight times. With the Avs also 15-4 the past 19 times that they were off a shutout victory, they'll continue their dominance in this series. |
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03-15-22 | Devils v. Canucks -150 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 14 h 10 m | Show | |
I'm playing on VANCOUVER. The Devils have dominated the Canucks for years. I expect that to finally change tonight though. The Canucks are off b2b closes losses against the Lightning and Capitals. The Devils represent a step down in class from those teams though and Vancouver will be anxious to get back on track. While the Devils are off a 2-1 win on Saturday, they're just 1-4 the past five times that they were off a victory. They're also 9-19 (-10.3) the past 28 times that they played with two day's rest in between games. The Canucks are 9-4 after playing their previous three games on home ice. Going back further finds them at 28-15 (+15) after playing their previous three at home. Expect them to bounce back and avenge last month's 7-2 loss at NJ, improving to 12-8 their last 20 in the 'revenge' role. |
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03-15-22 | Penguins v. Predators +1.5 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 11 m | Show | |
I'm playing NASHVILLE on the puck-line. (+1.5 goals) Both teams are playing well. While I expect the Predators to win, a "close one" won't surprise. Off a 6-2 win at Minnesota, note that Nashville is 12-6 (+6.4) off a win by two or more goals. The Preds are also 16-7 (+8.2) after scoring four or more goals in their previous game. Including the win over the Wild, the Preds have won four of their past five. Prior to that, they'd been involved in three straight 1-goal games. The Pens have seen four of their past seven games decided by a single goal. The home team has won 11 of the past 15 between these teams. Two of Pittsburgh's last three visits here have been tied after regulation. Expect AT LEAST the 'puck-line cover' from the Preds. |
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03-15-22 | Coyotes v. Canadiens -160 | 6-3 | Loss | -160 | 23 h 32 m | Show | |
I'm playing on MONTREAL. This one sets up nicely for the home team. In addition to having the venue in their favor, the Habs also have the schedule working in their favor. They had yesterday off while the Coyotes were busy playing at Ottawa. In addition to playing the second of b2b games, the Coyotes will be playing their third game in the past four days. The Canadiens won their last game, a 4-3 (OT) win at Philadelphia, on Sunday. Playing much better since the coaching change, the Habs have quietly won seven of their past 10. Yet, they lost their last two at home. So, they're going to be really hungry tonight. Additional motivation stems from the fact that the Coyotes beat them, at Arizona, in this season's first meeting. Payback time. |
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03-14-22 | Coyotes v. Senators -143 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -143 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
I'm playing on OTTAWA. These teams met a little over a week ago. Playing on home ice, the Coyotes won 8-5. Tonight's rematch is in Ottawa though and the Senators now have a score to settle. I like that the Coyotes are playing the fourth game of a 5-game road trip and also that they've got a game against the Canadiens on deck tomorrow. The Coyotes are 1-6 after playing their previous three on the road. The Coyotes are also 1-6 the past seven times that they faced an opponent which allowed five or more goals in its previous game. Unlike their guests, the Sens have tomorrow night off and this will be their third straight at home. They're the far healthier team and tonight I also expect them to be the hungrier team. Sens roll. |
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03-13-22 | Flames v. Avalanche -153 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 44 m | Show |
I'm playing on COLORADO. Sorry Calgary, you're in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Not only are the Avs perhaps the best team in the league, playing at home, but they've also got the schedule in their favor. They had last night off while the Flames were busy hosting the Wings. Note that the Avs are a dominant 43-8 their last 51 as home favorites. The Flames, meanwhile, are just 1-5 their last six as road underdogs. Making matters worse for the Flames, the Avs are going to be highly motivated. Not only have they lost b2b games but the Flames just beat them, at Calgary, a week ago. Payback time. |
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03-12-22 | Red Wings +1.5 v. Flames | 0-3 | Loss | -100 | 21 h 43 m | Show | |
I'm playing DETROIT on the puck-line. With the Flames huge moneyline favorites, we're able to get strong value with the Wings on the puck-line. I like how this one sets up for them. Calgary is off a big win against Tampa and has a big game against Colorado on deck tomorrow. With this game sandwiched in between those ones, the Flames may take the lowly Wings lightly. Calgary has three of its last five games decided by a single goal though and another one of those by two. The last time that the Flames faced a sub-500 team, they lost outright to the Canadiens. Unlike their hosts, the Wings have tomorrow night off. Their full attention is on the task at hand. They lost 6-5 in a shootout in their last game. Note that I like the Wings at +1.5 goals and plus money but if +2 goals or +2.5 is available, that's preferable. Expect them to give the Flames all that they can handle. |
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03-11-22 | Golden Knights v. Penguins -140 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 5 m | Show | |
I'm playing on PITTSBURGH. Both teams are going to be hungry. Each has lost its last two games. The Pens are much healthier though. They're well-rested and they've got home ice advantage. They beat the Knights in the first meeting and they've been stronger all season. The Pens have 77 points, in 58 games. The Knights have 68 points in 59 games. The Pens are 7-1 the past eight times that they played with two day's rest in between games. The Knights are 0-4 the past four times that they faced a team with a winning record. While Pittsburgh's recent losses were against Carolina and Florida, perhaps the two best teams in the East, Vegas just lost to Buffalo and Phialdelphia, a pair of teams playing out the string. Expect the favorite to improve to 7-1 the past eight times that these teams faced each other. |
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03-10-22 | Rangers v. Blues -115 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 14 h 58 m | Show |
I'm playing on ST. LOUIS. I successfully played against the Rangers on Tuesday. They lost 5-2, at Minnesota. I'm aware that the Rangers have done a pretty good job of bouncing back from "bad" losses. However, I feel that they're in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The Blues just lost at MSG a week ago. They play with recent revenge. They entered that game on a 4-game winning streak but that result has triggered a 4-game losing streak. They're going to be extremely motivated to get some payback against the team which started their tailspin. After the Minnesota loss, Rangers center Ryan Strome commented: " ... I thought the Wild were a little more desperate. I think the first period was fairly even, they just had a little more desperation that accounted for those two goals ..." Look for Strome and co. to encounter another "desperate" opponent tonight, as the revenge-minded Blues bounce back and snap their slide. |
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03-09-22 | Capitals v. Oilers -130 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 14 h 12 m | Show |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. These teams both just faced the Flames in their last game. The Oilers lost (3-1) to their provincial rivals. The Capitals, on the other hand, handed Calgary a 5-4 loss. If the Caps can beat the Flames and the Flames can beat the Oilers, then the Caps must be able to beat the Oilers, too. Right? That type of logic rarely holds up. There's always a lot more to it. In this case, we have to consider that Edmonton faced the Flames on Monday and had last night off. Meanwhile, Washington playe last night. So, this will be the Capitals' second game in two days. Also, the fact that the Oilers have dropped three staight should ony add to their hunger. Washington, for its part, may be slightly complacent, after having won three straight. The Caps are just 1-4 the past five times that they played the second of b2b games. The last time that they were in that situation they lost 5-3 to these same Oilers. Prior to that, they lost 4-2 to Vancouver. In both cases, the Caps had won the previous night. They're also only 2-8 their last 10, when facing a team which scored two or fewer goals in its last game. Schedule in its favor, look for a determined Edmonton team to bounce back. |
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03-08-22 | Stars v. Predators -120 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
I'm playing on NASHVILLE. Home ice typically means a lot in this series. The Stars won on 2.9, at Dallas. The Preds won on 2.24, here at Nashville. With eight points in their past four games, the Stars are playing well. That said, none of their wins were as impressive as the Predators' last one, an 8-0 blowout victory. Note that the Preds are 14-6 (+7) the past 20 times that they were off a game where they scored four or more goals. The Preds are also a dominant 26-11 (+13.6) the past 2+ seasons, when playing with two day's rest in between games. Look for them to build off the 8-0 win with another victory tonight. |
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03-08-22 | Rangers v. Wild -135 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 23 h 57 m | Show |
I'm playing on MINNESOTA. The Rangers come in as the hotter team. Yet, Minnesota is favored for good reason. The Rangers are still 17-10-2 on the road, the Wild are still 16-6-0-1 at home. The Wild are going to be highly motivated to get back on track. Off Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Stars, I expect them to bounce back with their very best effort. They usually fare pretty well, when off a bad home loss. In fact, they're 4-0 this season and 5-0 since last year's playoffs, when coming off a home loss of three or more goals. They won those five games by a combined score of 26-13, too. Scores of 3-2, 7-2, 7-3, 5-4 and 4-2. The Wild have been at their best against teams from the Metropolitan Division and they already beat the Rangers in this season's earlier meeting. Expect them to move to a perfect 6-0 their last six, when off a home loss of three or more goals. |
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03-08-22 | Coyotes v. Red Wings -169 | 9-2 | Loss | -169 | 10 h 36 m | Show | |
I'm playing on DETROIT. The Wings aren't that good. However, they're favored for good reason here. The Coyotes may have earned a couple of recent wins but they're still a really bad team. Note that they're 1-5 off a win by two or more goals. While the Wings are only 16-14 at home, the Coyotes are an ugly 7-18 on the road. Both teams last played on 3/5. The Coyotes hosted Ottawa while the Wings played at Florida, one of the toughest venues in the league. Therefore, it should be mentioned that Arizona is 2-10, when playing with two day's rest in between games. The Wings, on the other hand, are 8-4 (+6.8) when playing with two day's rest. Healthier and playing on home ice, expect the Wings to improve on those stats, avenging an earlier loss at Phoenix. |
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03-07-22 | Kings +1.5 v. Bruins | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 26 h 19 m | Show |
I'm playing LA on the puck-line (+1.5 goals.) Both teams have played well. The Kings easily beat Buffalo yesterday. The 3-0 shutout win brought them to 7-2 their last nine. The Bruins, for their part, have won seven of eight. With the game being played at Boston and with LA off a game yesterday, the Bruins are fairly steep favorites on the ML. As a result, we're able to get an extra 1.5 goals with the Kings, on the puck-line. Though we may not need them, those extra +1.5 goals could well prove invaluable. One of LA's recent two lossses came against these same Bruins, at LA. It wasn't just a normal loss either. It was an ugly embarrassing one. Boston won 7-0. That'll provide the Kings with some added motivation in this one. The Kings, who should get their coach back from Covid-protocol tonight, actually outshot (34-32) the Bruins in the 7-0 loss. They usually do outshoot teams, having done so in 41 of 57 games. In fact, they allow the fewest shots on goal per game, in the entire NHL. Playing two games in two days hasn't been an issue for the Kings either. They're 3-0 the last three times that they were in that situation and before that they lost an OT game. (So, a cover at +1.5) The Kings are also 8-1 their last nine on the road. Additionally, the road team has won six of the past seven meetings between these teams. The Kings won 4-3 here last year and lost 5-4 the year before. Both games were tied at the end of regulation. In fact, their previous two visits here were also decided by a single goal. Catching the Bruins playing their first game back from a long road trip, expect the revenge-minded Kings to deliver AT LEAST the "puck-line cover." |
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03-06-22 | Stars v. Wild -140 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -140 | 8 h 23 m | Show |
I'm playing on MINNESOTA. Longtime Minnesota hockey fans have never quite forgiven the Dallas franchise. At one time, the (North) Stars played in Minnesota. When they left for Dallas, Minnesota was left without a team. Of course, they've now had the Wild for many years. Yet, whenever the Stars come to town, it's still an extra "big" game with some extra passion from the home faithful. This season, home ice has been very significant for both teams. The Stars are a dominant 20-7-1 at Dallas but only 11-13-0-2 on the road. Meanwhile, the Wild are a respectable 16-13-0-2 on the road but a much better 16-5-0-1 here on home ice. Not surprisingly, given those numbers and the history in this series, the home team has won both this season's meetings. The Stars won 7-4 at Dallas but the Wild won 7-2 here at Minnesota. The Wild are 7-2 the past nine meetings with the Stars here. Going back further finds that the favorite is 48-21 the last 69 meetings. Having struggled recently, the Wild are going to be extremely hungry to get back on track. I expect their best effort and a much-needed victory. |
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03-05-22 | Flames v. Avalanche -145 | 4-3 | Loss | -145 | 13 h 3 m | Show | |
I'm playing on COLORADO. I respect the Flames. They've had a good season and they're tough to beat, at Calgary. However, tonight, they're facing arguably the best team in the world and they're doing so on the road. Worse, the Avs are angry, due to coming off a 2-1 loss. The Avs are a perfect 5-0 after having scored one goal or less in their previous game. They're 23-5 at home, 21-3 (+10.8) when playing a game here with an O/U line of six or more. The Flames, on the other hand, are 4-6 (-1.8) when playing a road game with an O/U line of six or more. Indeed,this line could easily be higher. Sorry Calgary. Wrong place, wrong time. |
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03-04-22 | Penguins v. Hurricanes -150 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 27 m | Show |
I'm playing on CAROLINA. Big game between the top top teams in the Metro. Divsion. Both played last night. I like the fact that the Canes lost while the Pens are off an upset win at Tampa. That should provide Carolina with a motivational edge in this one. This is only the fourth time since before Christmas that Carolina has dropped b2b games. In all three of the previous cases, the Canes responded by bouncing back and "stopping the bleeding" right there. They won the next games by scores of 4-1, 6-0 and 5-3. That's a 3-0 record with a combined score of 15-4, when off b2b losses in 2022. The Canes have also won four of the past five meetings. Playing in front of their home fans, expect them to bounce back and take this one. |
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03-03-22 | Senators v. Panthers -1.5 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 20 m | Show |
I'm playing FLORIDA on the puck-line (-1.5 goals) Not very good at the best of times, the Senators (9-15 on the road) are dealing with a flu bug and injury issues. Tonight, they're in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The Panthers (23-6 at home) are one of the best teams in the league and they're going to be in a very angry mood. Not only have the Panthers dropped three straight games but they also lost 8-2 to the Sens here earlier. They'd entered that game with a 14-1 home record. Needless to say, they've had this one circled. I don't expect them to just win. I expect them to "win big." |
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03-02-22 | Kings v. Stars -135 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 15 h 30 m | Show | |
I'm playing on DALLAS. After winning five straight, the Kings came back down to earth in a big way last game. I expect Dallas to hand them a second straight loss. The home team has "held serve" in both this season's meetings. The Kings won at LA, in January. The Stars won here at Dallas, in December. Going back further finds that the Stars have taken six of the past eight meetings. This season, the Stars are a healthy 19-8 (19-7-1) at home. While the Kings are upset about the 7-0 loss and saying all the right things about "bouncing back," the Stars are going to want this one every bit as badly. They know that they play seven of their next eight games on the road (where they've struggled all season) and that they need to make the most of tonight's game on home ice. Stars dig deep and get the win. |
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03-01-22 | Flames v. Wild -105 | 5-1 | Loss | -105 | 15 h 36 m | Show | |
I'm playing on MINNESOTA. These teams recently met at Calgary. I backed the Flames in that one and they rewarded me with a 7-3 win. However, even at the time, I noted that these teams would be meeting in Minnesota on the first of March and that the Wild have long been tougher to beat on home ice. The Flames have been red hot at home but they're 0-5 their last five as road underdogs. Of course, the revenge-minded Wild are going to be highly motivated to avoid getting swept in the home and home series and to snap their own 3-game losing streak. Expect them to dig deep and improve to 8-1 their last nine, when facing an opponent who scored five or more goals in its previous game. |
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03-01-22 | Canadiens v. Jets -220 | 4-8 | Win | 100 | 14 h 27 m | Show | |
I'm playing on WINNIPEG. The Canadiens may come in as the hotter team but the Jets are favored for good reason. The Jets are battling for a playoff spot and need wins. I really liked what I saw from them in their last game. Down and out, they rallied for four goals in the third period for a 5-3 win. That's the type of victory which can provide positive momentum. Recent wins notwithstanding, the Canadiens still have plenty of issues. They still only have five road wins, which is the fewest in the entire NHL. Even if they didn't desperately need points, this is a game which the Jets have had circled. Remember, Montreal swept them in the playoffs. They'll dig deep and earn another much needed victory. |
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03-01-22 | Devils v. Blue Jackets -150 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 25 m | Show |
I'm playing on COLUMBUS. I played on the Devils last night. They rewarded me with a 7-2 win over the Canucks. However, I also successfully played against them the last time that they played the second of b2b games. They gave up eight goals (8-5 loss) and fell to 1-7 their past eight, when playing the second of b2b game. (The lone win came after they lost the front end of the b2b spot. They were winless, after having won the front end.) The Jackets have been playing some tough teams of late. Their recent games have come against Pittsburgh, Carolina, Florida and Toronto. The Devils represent a big step down in class from those teams and Columbus will be happy to take advantage. Note that the Jackets are 5-0 their last five, when facing a team with a winning percentage of less than .400. They've beaten the Devils six straight times, here at Columbus. Overall, the favorite is 20-8 the past 28 in the series. Schedule in their favor, expect the Jackets to get it done. |
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02-28-22 | Maple Leafs v. Capitals +115 | 5-3 | Loss | -100 | 13 h 19 m | Show | |
I'm playing on WASHINGTON. While I respect the Leafs, I feel that they're a little over-valued in this one. Off b2b losses overall and winless at home for some time, the Caps are going to be extremely hungry. Coach Peter Laviolette commented: "We have not been good enough. That is the bottom line. We are capable of playing better. We are capable of playing better ... That has to be corrected." They've beaten the Leafs three straight times. Going back further finds them at 16-6 the past 22 meetings and 19-7 the past 26 here at Washington. The Leafs were up 7-2 and allowed the Wings to get all the way back to 8-7 (before ultimately winning 10-7) last game. Expect them to find a far more determined opponent in this one. Caps bounce back and score the upset. |
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02-28-22 | Canucks v. Devils -125 | Top | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 14 h 55 m | Show |
I'm playing on NJ. The Canucks won 5-2 at MSG last night. To their credit, they've been playing better recently. That said, facing a team which has long given them trouble, I don't believe that they'll be able to make it two wins in two days. The Devils have dominated the Canucks for years. They've won the last 11 straight meetings. The Canucks haven't beaten the Devils since 2014 and they haven't won there at NJ since 2013. The last time that the Canucks played the second of b2b games was on Feb 9th, against the Islanders. Off a 5-1 win the previous night, they stumbled, losing 6-3. Demko has been hot in the net for the Canucks but Halak is likely to get the call in this one. He hasn't started since that Feb 9th loss. While I successfully played against them in their last game, the Devils are desperate for a home win. Schedule in their favor, expect them to dig deep and get it done. |
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02-27-22 | Canucks v. Rangers -134 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -134 | 11 h 6 m | Show |
I'm playing on NY. The Canucks thumped the Flames in their last game. That was at Vancouver though and that was far from a "normal" result for them. They're 5-8 off a win by two or more goals, 3-7 when playing with two day's rest. While the Canucks, who are still dealing with a number of missing players, score only 2.7 goals per game on the road, they'll face a very stingy NYR team which surrenders just 2.3 gpg here at home. Off a 1-0 loss yesterday, the Rangers will be all business in this one. Yes, the Rangers are playing two games in two days. (That's helping to keep the line a little lower than it otherwise would have been.) This is just their seventh game in February. So, I'm not too concerned about the b2b spot. The Rangers are 6-2 after scoring one goal or less in their previous game. They're also 15-4 (+8.8) against teams with a losing record, 45-25 their last 70. Expect them to avenge a November loss at Vancouver. |
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02-27-22 | Oilers v. Hurricanes -200 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 7 h 48 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CAROLINA. The Oilers deserve credit for winning at Florida yesterday. Now, however, they're up against a red hot Carolina team which is very tough to beat in its home rink. The Oilers are dealing with some missing players. Playing their second game in two days, they'll notice their absences more this afternoon. The last time that the Oilers played their second game in two days, they gave up seven goals. Unlike their guests, the Canes had yesterday of. They won 4-0 on Friday, after having the previous three days off. So, they'll be fresh. That 4-0 win, their fourth straight, brought the Canes to 18-4-2 at home. Schedule and venue in their favor, look for the Canes to continue their very strong play and for them to improve to 42-13 their last 55, after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. |
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02-26-22 | Wild v. Flames -139 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 16 h 41 m | Show |
I'm playing on CALGARY. The Flames saw their 10-game winning streak snapped in embarrassing fashion last time out. I like that it was a 7-1 loss, rather than something like a tough OT loss. Sometimes teams will have a bit of a letdown, after their winning streak finishes. However, having been blown out, I don't believe we'll see that from Calgary. As the Flames' Blake Coleman noted: "We had won 10 in a row for a reason. We're a really good hockey team and this is part of the growth of our group is being able to respond after what I view as an embarrassing loss and put together good game at home." Remember, that loss came on the road. The Flames are still 8-0 their last eight as home favorites. The Wild, meanwhile, are 1-4 their last five as road underdogs. This will be the first meeting of the season. The teams didn't meet in 2021 but Calgary won both 2020 meetings. Overall, the Flames have won five of the past seven in the series. Knowing that they'll be facing this same Wild team at Minnesota where they're much tougher to beat, on 3/1, look for the Flames to bounce back and "hold serve" on home ice, this evening. |
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02-25-22 | Devils v. Blackhawks -140 | 5-8 | Win | 100 | 13 h 14 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CHICAGO. The Hawks are hungry for a home win and this should be a great spot to get one. The Devils are off an upset win over Pittsburgh last night. However, they're just 1-3 the past four times that they played the second of b2b games. (The win came against struggling Montreal.) As of this writing. Gillies is the projected goalie for the Devils. He's 3-8-1 with a poor 3.50 GAA and 0.893 save percentage. Both numbers (GAA and save %) are worse than any other projected goalie's GAA or save percentage, on the Friday board. The favorite has taken 16 of the past 23 in this series. Schedule and venue in their favor, expect the Hawks to dig deep and improve on those stats this evening. |
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02-24-22 | Stars v. Predators -143 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 15 m | Show | |
I'm playing on NASHVILLE. While I won with the Stars last night, I like how this one sets up for the Predators. While the Stars are off a hard-fought win, the Preds had last night off. Off an impressive 6-goal performance at Florida on Tuesday, note that the Preds are 10-5 (+5.8) when off a win by two or more goals. Having lost the most recent game against the Stars, note that they're also 10-5 (+6.2) their last 15 in the revenge role. Home ice means a lot to the Stars. Last night's win brought them to 18-8 in games at Dallas. However, they're only 10-14 on the road, getting outscored by an average of 3.2 to 2.4. The Preds, on the other hand, are 14-9 at home, outscoring visiting teams by a 3.1 to 2.5 avg score. Schedule and venue in their favor, expect the Preds to finish on top. |
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02-24-22 | Capitals v. Rangers -120 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 53 m | Show |
I'm playing on NY. The favorite is 42-16 the last 58 in this series. I expect the Rangers to improve on those numbers this evening. Both teams are well-rested. The Rangers last played on 2/20. That's a nice three day's in between games. The Capitals, on the other hand, haven't played since 2/17. That's getting to be quite a lot of time in between games which can sometimes lead to some rust. Note that the Rangers are 5-1 the past six times that they played with three or more day's rest in between games. NY's projected starting goalie Igor Shesterkin, who is 24-5-3 with a 2.01 goals-against average and a .939 save percentage on the season, has been one of the best in the game this season. By comparison, Washington's Samsonov has a 2.84 GAA and a .906 save percentage. Look for the Rangers to avenge an early season loss at Washington. |
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02-23-22 | Jets v. Stars -145 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 1 m | Show | |
I'm playing on DALLAS. These teams have played a pair of close games against each other so far this season. Both games were close. Both were won by the home team. I expect home ice to again prove significant. The Jets are 9-17 on the road. The Stars are 17-8 at home. The Stars average 3.4 gpg at home. The Jets average 2.5 gpg on the road. The Jets are 11-17 against winning teams. The Stars are 12-6 against losing teams. It should also be mentioned that the Stars are the healthier team. They've also had an extra day of rest. Look for them to bounce back from a loss in their last game, improving to 23-13 their last 36, when playing with two day's rest in between games. |
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02-22-22 | Sharks v. Ducks -142 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 16 h 48 m | Show |
I'm playing on ANAHEIM. The Sharks aren't playing well right now. They've dropped six straight and eight of nine. Don't expect the Ducks to show them any mercy. The Ducks just snapped their own losing streak, delivering a dominant 7-4 win over the Canucks. Having lost four in a row before that, the last thing that they want or need is another loss. I expect them to carry the positive momentum from that 7-goal outburst into this evening's game. After Saturday's win, Anaheim coach Dallas Eakins commented."I thought the guys played extremely hard for each other, and it was really important that we got a win under our belt going home. We wanted to be physical" Despite both teams plaiyng in the same division, this is actually this season's first meeting. The Ducks won the final three meetings last season and they did so by a combined score of 13-2. I really liked what I saw from them Saturday and I expect another win this evening. |
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02-21-22 | Avalanche v. Bruins +1.5 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 6 h 14 m | Show | |
I'm playing BOSTON on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) The Avalanche are a really strong team and they're playing well. That said, they don't win every game and I believe that they're visiting Boston at the wrong time. Importantly, with the Avs favored on the moneyline, we're able to get an extra +1.5 goals with the Bruins on the puck-line. Though I suspect that we won't need them, those extra +1.5 goals could well prove invaluable. Keep in mind that Boston is off an OT game last time out. That's two of the Bruins' last three which were tied after regulation. They began last week with a 2-1 (SO) loss to the Rangers. Also, these teams played an OT game (4-3 Avs) against each other, only a month ago. I like that David Pastrnak, an important part of the offense, got the winner for Boston in OT last game. That's the type of win that can get a team going and the type of goal that can get a player going. Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy commented: "Every player wants to score in overtime. I think he needed that, to be honest with you. He was getting frustrated with his opportunities, or lack of. ... For a goal scorer, you don't want to go too long." Expect Pastrnak and co. to carry the positive momentum into this afternoon's game en route to AT LEAST another "puck-line cover." |
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02-20-22 | Hurricanes +1.5 v. Penguins | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 54 m | Show | |
I'm playing CAROLINA on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) I like (and expect) the Hurricanes to win this game "outright." However, with Pittsburgh favored on the money-line, that allows us the opportunity to work with an extra 1.5 goals. While we have to pay for that privilege, it increases our chances of cashing greatly. Consider that Carolina has four losses in its last six games. Then, consider that all four of those losses came by a single goal. In other words, they'd be 6-0 (as opposed to 2-4) their last six, if getting an extra +1.5 goals in each of those games. The Pens came back down to earth with a 4-1 loss last time out. Prior to that, they'd seen five of their previous eight games decided by a single goal. Expect AT LEAST the "puck-line cover" from the talented visitors. |
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02-19-22 | Bruins -179 v. Senators | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 13 m | Show |
I'm playing on BOSTON. Off b2b losses, including a 4-1 setback to the Islanders last time out, the Bruins are going to be "all business" in this one. Not only are they 7-1 the past eight times that they were off a loss of three or more goals but they're also 7-1 their last eight visits to Ottawa. The Sens may have won last time out but that was against Buffalo. They're still not a strong team and they're currently dealing with some missing players. With a game against Colorado on deck, the Bruins can't afford to take the Sens lightly. They need to "stop the bleeding" right here and now. They will. |
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02-18-22 | Predators v. Hurricanes -160 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 49 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CAROLINA. The Predators are coming in hungry. They're better than their recent results suggest. However, they're not playing well and this is the wrong place, at the wrong time, for them to right the ship. The talented and healthy Hurricanes are also hungry. They just blew a game which they had in hand against Florida, winning the whole time and gave up tying goal in last minute, before losing in OT. The Panthers are one of the best teams in the league though. Before that, they lost to a red hot Minnesota team. Indeed, they're going to be fired up tonight. The Canes are still 16-6 (16-4-2-0) at home. They're also 9-1 the last 10 times that they played with one day's rest in between games. While the Canes did win at Nasvhille, the home team is 11-2 the last 13 meetings between these teams. The Canes are 22-8 the last 30 meetings overall, 13-3 the past 16 here in Raleigh. This is one of Carolina's strongest teams during that span while the same cannot be said for Nashville. The last time that the Canes were off b2b losses, they responded with a 6-0 win. The Preds will get better soon, just not tonight. |
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02-17-22 | Penguins v. Maple Leafs -144 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 33 m | Show | |
I'm playing on TORONTO. The Penguins are hot. I expect the revenge-minded Leafs to change that. The Leafs, who scored six goals to close out their road trip with a win at Seattle, haven't forgotten that the Pens have beaten them in both this season's meetings. Scores were 7-1, at Pittsburgh and 2-0, here at Toronto. Those games were both back in 2021 though. Things have changed. Now healthy, the Leafs are also 10-3 when playing with two day's rest in between games. They're 25-12 (+7.4) in that situation the past 2+ seasons. Even better, they're a perfect 6-0 the past six times that they attempted to avenge an earlier home loss, 25-9 (+13.4) their last 34 in that situation. Payback. |
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02-17-22 | Senators v. Sabres -109 | 3-1 | Loss | -109 | 11 h 42 m | Show | |
I'm playing on BUFFALO. The Sabres have payback on their minds; Ottawa beat them 5-0 in the last meeting. Buffalo goalie Craig Anderson may also have a score to settle. The former Senator has a 5-1 career record against the Sens. (He spent 10 years with Ottawa and this will be the first time he will have faced the Sens since leaving.) While the Sens are off a 5-2 loss, the Sabres are off b2b wins, scoring 11 goals in the process. This season, Anderson is 6-3 with the Sabres. With the Sens likely to go with Forsberg, expect Anderson to provide the home team with an advantage between the pipes. At a pick'em price, I'm backing the revenge-minded Sabres. Payback. |
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02-16-22 | Panthers v. Hurricanes -128 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -128 | 13 h 38 m | Show |
I'm playing on CAROLINA. The Panthers have taken both this season's meetings. They won 5-2 back in November and then they eked out a 4-3 (OT) win in early January. This evening, I expect the revenge-minded Hurricanes to get some payback. Even factoring in this season's results, the Canes are still 14-6 the past 20 meetings. They're 37-15-2 over the years in the series, here at Raleigh. Carolina plays with three day's rest in between games. They Canes last played on 2/12. That's a nice little break, particularly after they'd dropped three of their previous four. Note that they're 8-2 their last 10, when playing with three or more day's rest in between games. The Panthers, on the other hand, haven't played since 2/1. That 2-week break is far less ideal. A couple of nights ago, you may recall that we played against the Sharks, who were in a similar situation. They lost 3-0. In addition to playing with double revenge and having a home ice and a scheduling advantage, the Canes are also the far healthier team. The Panthers are dominant at home but rather mediocre on the road. The Canes, 16-4-1 here, are tough to beat at home. Expect a win for the home team. |
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02-15-22 | Islanders -185 v. Sabres | 3-6 | Loss | -185 | 13 h 59 m | Show | |
I'm playing on NY. This is hardly a fair fight. The Sabres aren't very good at the best of times. However, they're currently dealing with a number of missing players. The Isles, on the other hand, are relatively healthy. I played against the Oilers in their 2/12 loss at Edmonton. They followed it up with another loss, at Calgary, the next night. Those two losses will ensure that we get maximum effort from the Isles in this one. They can't afford to drop three straight. The last time that they lost two in a row, they promptly halted the skid right there by winning 4-1 their next game. The Sabres actually won their last game, a 5-3 win at Montreal. The Habs are also hurting though and the Sabres are just 2-8 the past 10 times that they scored five or more goals in their previous game. The Isles have won 20 of the past 28 in the series. They'll continue that dominance this evening. |
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02-14-22 | Oilers -138 v. Sharks | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 15 h 28 m | Show |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. The Oilers got back on track last game, winning 3-1. I expect them to carry the positive momentum into tonight's game vs. the struggling Sharks. The Sharks are playing their first home game, after playing their last four on the East Coast. In fact, this is the Sharks' first game at all, since 2/1. Prior to the break, the Sharks had dropped five of six. Note that they're just 1-10 their last 11 as underdogs. They're 0-4 their last four as home underdogs, too. While the long break might benefit the Sharks over the long-run, it's likey to lead to some rust tonight. Look for former Shark, Evander Kane and the Oilers to take this one, the road team moving to 5-1 the past six in the series. |
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02-14-22 | Red Wings v. Wild -215 | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 14 h 33 m | Show | |
I'm playing on MINNESOTA. These teams will be meeting for the first time this season. The Wild have taken the last three meetings; the most recent was a 7-1 blowout in February of 2020. Nearly two years later, while the Wings may be more competitive, I expect the end result to remain the same. The Wings were able to win b2b games against a banged-up and struggling Philadelphia team. However, this is a big step up in class and the much healthier Wild are red hot. They're 10-2 (10-1-1) their past 12 and are coming off a win over a top tier team (Carolina) on Saturday. With 3.8 per game, the Wild average the third most goals in the NHL. The Wings, who average 2.9 gpg, won't be able to keep up. |
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02-12-22 | Blackhawks v. Blues -185 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 51 m | Show | |
I'm playing on ST. LOUIS. The Hawks are in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Off b2b losses, the Blues are going to be angry. They're the healthier team. They're also playing at home, which is significant. Chicago is 9-16 on the road. St. Louis is 17-8 at home. Chicago gets outscored by an average of 3.4 to 2.6 on the road. The Blues outscore visiting teams by a 3.8 to 2.6 margin here at St. Louis. The Blues won 1-0 in this season's earlier meeting here but proceeded to lose at Chicago. That was the only recent win by the Hawks in the series, as the Blues have had their number. Expect St. Louis to resume that series dominance this evening, improving to 10-3 its last 13, when playing with revenge. |
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02-12-22 | Bruins -169 v. Senators | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 5 h 59 m | Show | |
I'm playing on BOSTON. When these teams met, at Boston, back in November, the Bruins were -300 favorites. With this afternoon's rematch being played at Ottawa, we're able to get the Bruins at a far more affordable price. Given that they dominate the Senators, regardlesss of venue, I feel that's providing us with very fair value. While the Bruins are missing a couple of key players, they've still got more than enough to take care of an Ottawa team which is also short-handed. The Bruins are 11-1 the last 12 meetings, 6-1 their last seven visits here to Ottawa. They're also 6-1 their past seven, after allowing five or more goals. Off an embarrassing 6-0 loss, expect them to be all business this afternoon. |
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02-12-22 | Flyers +1.5 v. Red Wings | 2-4 | Loss | -175 | 6 h 18 m | Show | |
I'm playing PHILADELPHIA on the puckline (+1.5 goals) These teams just met, at Philadelphia, on Wednesday. The Wings won 6-3. With a chance for some immediate revenge, I expect a much better effort from the Flyers this afternoon. The Flyers are still missing a lot of players. However, the Wings are also missing quite a few of their own. Prior to Wednesday's setback, the Flyers had started to turn the corner. They'd won b2b games and those two wins were preceded by a 1-goal loss. The Wings, meanwhile, are 1-7 the past eight times that they were coming off a victory. That lone win came by a single goal, against Buffalo, too. So, they'd be 0-8, if being asked to lay -1.5 goals, the past eight times that they were off of a victory. Prior to Wednesday, the Flyers had beaten the Wings eight of the nine meetings, Detroit's lone win coming by a single goal. Grab the extra +1.5 goals and expect AT LEAST the "puck-line cover" from the revenge-minded visitors. |
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02-11-22 | Islanders v. Oilers -140 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 13 m | Show |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. The Oilers are going to be in a foul mood. Not only have they dropped both their games, since returning from the Break, but they also haven't forgotten that these same Islander beat them, in OT, to ring in 2022. With the Isles winning that game, the home team improved to 17-4 the last 21 games between these teams. The Oilers are 8-1 the past nine here, at Edmonton. While the Isles beat up on Vancouver on Wednesday, they're just 4-8 when coming off a win by two or more goals. With the Isles also just 1-7 their last eight as road underdogs, look for the revenge-minded and highly motivated Oilers to continue their home ice dominance in the series. |
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02-09-22 | Golden Knights v. Flames -130 | 0-6 | Win | 100 | 14 h 51 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CALGARY. The Knights won at Edmonton last night. Winning two games in Alberta, in two nights, is rarely easy though. Expect the Flames to get some payback for their province tonight. The Knights are still dealing with some injuries on the blue line. They've historically fared pretty well when playing the second of b2b games. However, they lost their last time in that situation and I expect their current lack of defensive depth to catch up with them here. While last night's shutout was impressive, the Knights are 0-1 this season, when off a shutout victory. Going back further finds that they're only 7-12 their last 19, when off a shutout victory. Entering the break, the Flames had won three straight and five of six. Healthy and refreshed, look for them to avenge a December loss at Vegas. |
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02-09-22 | Blackhawks v. Oilers -185 | 4-1 | Loss | -185 | 12 h 19 m | Show | |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. The Hawks are in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The Oilers were hot, entering the All Star Game. The last thing they wanted to do was to return from the break and get embarrassed, in front of their home fans. That's what happened. Off last night's 4-0 loss, they're going to be all business tonight. The break can't fix Chiacago's problems. The Hawks are 0-3 their last three, getting outscored by a combined score of 14-5. On the season, they're 5-18 against teams with a winning record. The Oilers are 16-7 (+9.7) the last 23 times that they played the second of b2b games. They handled the Hawks here earlier in the season and they'll do so again tonight. |
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02-08-22 | Golden Knights v. Oilers +101 | 4-0 | Loss | -100 | 12 h 6 m | Show | |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. While I respect the Knights, I feel that they're a bit over-valued here. The Oilers are healthier and playing at home. The Knights, 2-4 (-2.7) when playing with three or more day's rest in between games, are particularly banged up on the blue line. That will hurt against the supremely talented Oilers. While the Oilers have admittedly been "streaky," they entered the break having won five of six. Captain Connor McDavid said this of the Oilers' curent mood: "We're just finding ways to get wins. We were finding ways to lose games and right now we're finding ways to win games. I feel like everyone in the room, everyone has their confidence back, everyone had their mojo going again, and there's a good feeling in the room right now." They're 10-2 in divisional games and I expect them to improve on those stats this evening. |
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02-07-22 | Hurricanes v. Maple Leafs UNDER 6.5 | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -115 | 9 h 17 m | Show |
I'm playing on Carolina/Toronto UNDER the total. This is a generously high O/U line. I believe it'll prove to be too high. The Leafs are very stingy at home. They allow just 2.4 goals per game here. That's considerably less than they allow on the road. The Canes, meanwhile, allow only 2.4 goals per game on the road. This season's earlier meeting had a final score of 4-1, in favor of Carolina. With both teams having been off for the All Star Break, there may be some early rust. With the UNDER 8-2 the past 10 times that the Leafs played with 'revenge,' look for tonight's final combined score to stay beneath the big number. |
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02-02-22 | Seattle Kraken v. Islanders -160 | 3-0 | Loss | -160 | 13 h 24 m | Show | |
I'm playing on NY. This price could easily be higher. Both teams played yesterday. The Isles beat Ottawa 4-1. The Kraken lost a hard-fought 3-2 game, at Boston. Not only are the Isles the superior team, playing on home ice but the b2b situation should favor them, too. They arguably didn't have to work as hard as the Kraken yesterday, got to sleep in their own beds and didn't have any travel. Plus, Seattle is 0-4 since the start of December, when playing the second of b2b games. The Kraken lost those four games by a combined score of 17-6, an average score of to 4.25 to 1.5. The Isles lost their most recent b2b game. However, that was also their fourth game in six days, which is not the case here. They won their previous game, when playing the second of b2b games. The Isles have thrived as favorites as they continue to take care of business against the league's weaker teams. Facing a Kraken team that really struggles on the road, look for the Isles to move to 11-1 their last 12, when listed as the favorite. |
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02-01-22 | Canucks v. Predators -200 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 27 m | Show | |
I'm playing on NASHVILLE. This one is a mismatch, in more than one way. The Predators are much stronger and far healthier. Having recently lost at Vancouver, the Predators are going to be highly motivated. The Preds also have both the venue and the schedule in their favor. While the Canucks played Monday against Chicago, the Preds are well-rested. Not only will the Canucks be playing the second of b2b games, but they'll also be playing their third game in the past four days. With all their missing players, that difficult scheduling spot will catch up to them. Since the Canucks beat them here two weeks ago, the Preds have won each of their next two home games by three goals, scores of 4-1 and 5-2. Overall, they're 12-4 their last 16 at home. Payback time. |
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01-30-22 | Seattle Kraken v. Rangers -180 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 36 m | Show | |
I'm playing on NY. Having blown another lead and off b2b losses, the Rangers will be all business this afternoon. Seattle's schedule got a bit thrown off, its last game being ppd by a blizzard. Now, the west-coast based team has to play an early game in the Eastern time zone, at a historic and hostile environment. It's going to prove too much for a team with a 5-11-1-1 road record. The Kraken have pulled off a couple of upsets of late and their off a win in their last game. They haven't been able to follow them up with wins though; they're 1-5 the last six times that they were off a win. The Rangers won 3-1 in the earlier meeting. I see them bouncing back and improving to 6-1 their last seven at home. |
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01-29-22 | Canucks v. Flames -180 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 16 h 28 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CALGARY. The Canucks managed a victory in their last game. However, they're still a mess, in terms of missing players. They're on the road facing a more talented and far healthier Flames team. The Flames have taken four of the past five meetings here in Calgary. Last time that they gave up five goals, as they did last game, the Flames bounced back with a 7-1 blowout win. Expect them to bounce back with another big victory this evening. |
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01-27-22 | Predators v. Oilers -114 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 56 m | Show |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. The Predators are a week too late. If they caught the Oilers last week, they would have faced a struggling team, mired in a losing streak. However, the talented and streaky Oilers have since turned the corner. They beat hated provincial rival Calgary and then rallied to beat Vancouver last game. Off those b2b wins, they've got their momentum back. Yet, we're still getting the Oilers at a very fair price. Consider that they were laying in the -235 range when they hosted the Preds in November. Edmonton won 5-2, continuing a run of recent dominance in the series. (The Oilers have won the past four meetings.) Needless to say, tonight's line is much lower. The Oilers are 10-2 the past 12 times that they allowed two goals or less in their previous game. Expect the "suddenly surging" Oilers to improve on those stats this evening. |
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01-26-22 | Bruins v. Avalanche UNDER 6 | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 56 m | Show |
I'm playing on Bos/Col UNDER the total. Many think of the Avs a high-scoring offensive-minded team. They can be pretty stingy, too. They allow 2.9 goals per game. At home, that number dips to 2.5 goals allowed per game. Recently, they've really elevated their defensive play, too. Over their past fou games, the Avs have allowed only three combined goals, an average of less than one per game. While the Bruins are off a rare poor defensive effort, they're still alowing only 2.7 goals per game on the season. Note that the UNDER is 29-18-3 the past 50 times that they allowed four or more goals, in their previous game. During that span, the UNDER is also 21-11 when the Bruins were off a loss by two or more goals. Don't be surprised when this one also proves lower-scoring than many will be expecting. |
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01-25-22 | Golden Knights v. Hurricanes -175 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 13 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CAROLINA. The Knights are in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Off a loss last time out, one where they gave up seven goals, the Canes will be in an angry mood. They've only given up five or more goals three times. In both the previous instances, they won the next game. Off a 5-2 loss against Florida in November, the Canes beat Tampa 2-1 their next game. More recently, off a 6-0 loss against Columbus, they bounced back with a 4-1 win in their next game. While the Canes had last night off, the Knights are off a hard-fought win against the Capitals. They're still just 2-5 their last seven. Schedule and venue in their favor, expect the Canes to take this one. |
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01-24-22 | Blues v. Flames -144 | Top | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 12 h 39 m | Show |
I'm playing on CALGARY. The Blues weren't pleased to have to cross the border. They won against a short-handed Vancouver team. However, they're now stepping up in class and taking on a stronger, healthier Calgary team. They're also doing so when playing the second of b2b games. The Flames are more talented than their record suggests. Knowing that they'll face these same Blues, at St. Louis, on 1/27, after having played the previous night on 1/26, the Flames know that they need to take advantage of tonight's favorable schedule and venue. Expect them to do exactly that. |
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01-24-22 | Kings v. Rangers -163 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 23 m | Show | |
I'm playing on NY. The Rangers haven't lost often recently. One of their lone losses came, at LA, exactly two weeks ago. Tonight, the revenge-minded Rangers get a rematch, on home ice. They'll also have the schedule in their favor. They had last night off while the Kings are off a hard-fought win over the Devils. Note that LA is just 11-18 (-3.4) the past 29 times it played the second of b2b games. Not only are the Rangers capable of being stingy, they can also really score. They scored seven goals last game after having scored six in their previous home game. Expect them to get some payback for the LA loss, improving to 11-5 the past 16 times that they were off a game where they scored four or more goals. |
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01-22-22 | Red Wings v. Predators -193 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 32 m | Show | |
I'm playing on NASHVILLE. The Predators got back on track last game. Schedule, venue and talent in their favor, I expect another victory this evening. The Wings are off an OT loss last night. They're 8-20 the past 28 times that they played the second of b2b games. While the Wings might want to avenge an earlier 5-2 loss, they're just 29-67 the past 2+ seasons, when playing with 'revenge.' The Preds are 8-3 off a win by two or more goals and 11-4 after scoring four or more. With a pair of road games on deck to close out the month, they won't waste this opportunity. |
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01-21-22 | Panthers -165 v. Canucks | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 14 h 7 m | Show | |
I'm playing on FLORIDA. The Canucks have a lot working against them here. They're up against a superior opponent, one of the best teams in the league. The Panthers already handled them in the earlier meeting. The Canucks are also playing the first game back from a long road trip. That's never easy. Doing so in front of a half-full stadium doesn't help. Throw in the fact the the Canucks are missing some key players (combination of Covid and injuries) and this is going to be tough The Panthers won 6-0 last night. The last time they played the second of b2b games, they won 9-2. They're 20-4 (+14.4) after scoring four or more goals in their previous game. Everything in their favor, expect more of the same this evening. |
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01-20-22 | Blue Jackets v. Flyers -120 | 2-1 | Loss | -120 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
I'm playing on PHILADELPHIA. No question that it's been a tough stretch for the Flyers. Injuries have been significant. I like what I saw from them on Tuesday though, as they earned a point against the Isles. Tonight, they'll face a Columbus team which is also dealing with a number of missing players and which tends to play much worse on the road. Note that the Jackets gave up nine goals last game. While teams are rarely as good or bad as they seem at their best/worst, that's never a good sign. The Flyers have dominated the Jackets, too. They're 4-0 the last four meetings. I expect them to build off Tuesday's improved effort and to finally break through and snap their skid. |
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01-20-22 | Capitals v. Bruins UNDER 6 | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -120 | 13 h 14 m | Show |
I'm playing on Washington/Boston UNDER the total. These are two of the stingier teams in the league. The Bruins allow 2.7 goals per game. The Capitals allow 2.8, just 2.6 per game on the road. I expect goals to be at a relative premium this evening. The Bruins got lit up for seven goals last game. Needless to say, they aren't pleased about doing so. They gave up five first period goals (first time since 2008) and saw goalie Rask get pulled. Coach Cassidy commented: "We wouldn't have been good enough against the worst team in the league. We just didn't compete." Rask added: "It's gone, gone already ..." Keep in mind that the Bruins had allowed three or fewer goals in each of their 10 previous games. Also, note that the UNDER is 7-1 the past eight times that they were off a loss of three or more goals. Of course, Cassidy will demand an improved defensive effort. Admittedly, the Caps have been involved in some higher-scoring games at home of late, including one against these same Bruins. However, their last road game had a final score of 2-0. In fact, the UNDER is 4-0 their last four on the road. Those four games saw a total of only 17 combined goals scored. The Caps have also seen the UNDER go 12-5-2 their last 19 visits to Boston, 25-9-2 the last 36. The last two meetings here both finished with five combined goals. I see this one also finishing with five or less. |
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01-19-22 | Maple Leafs v. Rangers +1.5 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 18 m | Show | |
I'm playing NY on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) With the Leafs favored on the moneyline, we're able to get an extra +1.5 goals with the Rangers. While we may not need them, those extra +1.5 goals could well prove invaluable. Consider that the Leafs have seen each of their last four games decided by a single goal. Meanwhile, the Rangers are off b2b wins and have won six of their last eight. Their last game was a 1-goal game. Both 2021 meetings had identical 2-1 scores. The Rangers are 3-1 their last four, when playing with three or more day's rest in between games. Expect AT LEAST another "puck-line cover" from the Rangers. |
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01-19-22 | Coyotes v. Devils -200 | 4-1 | Loss | -200 | 13 h 52 m | Show | |
I'm playing on NJ. The Coyotes are terrible on the road. The Devils are respectable at home. In addition to being the stronger team and having home ice advantage, the Devils are also far healthier. The Coyotes continue to deal with numerous missing players. They're 1-5 their last six visits to NJ. Overall, the Coyotes are just 13-40 their last 53 as road underdogs. Off b2b losses and with Carolina on deck, the Devils know they can't afford to take their guests lightly. Expect them to take advantage of the favorable matchup as they get back on track with an important victory. |
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01-18-22 | Canucks v. Predators -140 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -140 | 11 h 3 m | Show |
I'm playing on NASHVILLE. The Canucks are in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Off three straight losses, the Predators are going to be in a foul mood. They're still 7-1 their last eight against teams from the West. While I may have won with the Canucks last game, they're still not playing well. They're at the end of a very long road trip, which dates back to last year. They're also still dealing with a number of missing players. Sure, the Preds played yesterday. They're still the much healthier team here though. Typically, when playing the second of b2b games, they've been on the road. They're at home tonight though; they only allow 2.4 gpg here. The Preds are 11-4 their last 15 against teams with a losing record. They're also 7-3 their last 10, after having dropped their previous three games. Expect them to get back on track, at Vancouver's expense. |
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01-18-22 | Islanders v. Flyers +1.5 | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 57 m | Show | |
I'm playing PHILADELPHIA on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) With the Islanders favored on the moneyline, we're able to get an extra +1.5 goals with the Flyers. While we may not need them, those extra +1.5 goals could well prove invaluable. The Flyers have struggled recently. However, they're slowly getting healthier and they're going to be hungry. These same teams played yesterday and the Isles won 4-1. Note that prior to last night, seven of the Flyers' past 10 games had been decided by a single goal. Their last three games, prior to last night, were all 1-goal losses. To put that another way, the Flyers would have been 7-3 their last 10, entering last night, instead of 2-8, if getting +1.5 goals in each. The Isles entered last night's game off a 2-0 loss. Prior to that, their two previous games were both 1-goal wins. Throw in the fact that four straight meetings, prior to last night, between these teams had been decided by a single goal (all were tied after regulation) and you can certainly see how an extra +1.5 goals could well come in handy. Expect AT LEAST the "puck-line cover" from the highly motivated, revenge-minded home team. |
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01-17-22 | Flyers +1.5 v. Islanders | 1-4 | Loss | -155 | 12 h 33 m | Show | |
I'm playing PHILADELPHIA on the puck-line (+1.5 goals.) With the Islanders favored on the moneyline, we're able to get an extra +1.5 goals with the Flyers. While we may not need them, those extra +1.5 goals could well prove invaluable. The Flyers have struggled recently. However, they're slowly getting healthier and they're going to be hungry. Note that seven of their past 10 games have been decided by a single goal. Their last three games were all 1-goal losses. To put that another way, the Flyers would be 7-3 their last 10, instead of 2-8, if getting +1.5 goals in each. The Isles are off a 2-0 loss. Prior to that, their two previous games were both 1-goal wins. Throw in the fact that four straight meetings between these teams were decided by a single goal (all were tied after regulation) and you can certainly see how an extra +1.5 goals could well come in handy. Expect AT LEAST the "puck-line cover" from the highly motivated visitors. |
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01-16-22 | Canucks +1.5 v. Capitals | 4-2 | Win | 100 | 5 h 6 m | Show | |
I'm playing VANCOUVER on the puck-line (+1.5 goals). With the Capitals favored on the moneyline, we're able to get an extra +1.5 goals with the Canucks for a very reasonable price. While we may not need them, those extra +1.5 goals could improve invaluable. Note that the last three meetings between these teams were all decided by a single goal. The last two were so close that they both went to a S/O. I successfully played against the Canucks at Carolina yesterday. However, I like how this game sets up a lot better. Having lost all three games since returning from their break, the Canucks are going to be highly motivated. While the Caps managed a 2-0 win yesterday, they'd lost their previous three games. They're also 0-4 the past four times that they allowed two goals or less in their previous game. Expect a big effort from the Canucks to lead to AT LEAST the "puck-line cover." |
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01-15-22 | Canucks v. Hurricanes -200 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 39 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CAROLINA. The Canucks are in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Vancouver has returned from its break by losing b2b games. This is not the time or place for them to "get healthy." The Canes have dropped two in a row and their last loss was here by a 6-0 score. Off that debacle and with tougher games on deck, they will absolutely be all business in this one. In addition to having the venue in their favor and being the far stronger, healthier and more consistent team, the early start time favors the Canes, over their West-Coast based guests. The fact that they lost in Vancouver will provide even further motivation for the Canes. They're 7-1 their past eight, when off a home loss of three or more goals. Payback time. |
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01-11-22 | Maple Leafs v. Golden Knights -105 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -105 | 27 h 49 m | Show |
I'm playing on VEGAS. The Leafs are in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The Knights are angry. They're off a 2-1 loss last time out and looking to avenge an earlier 4-0 loss, at Toronto. Note that Vegas is 22-11 (+8.4) the past couple of seasons, after scoring one goal or less, in its previous game. During that span, the Knight sare also 48-28 (+8.7) when attempting to avenge an earlier loss. The Leafs were dominated for most of last game and were fortunate to come away with a point. The Knights won 4-2 the last time the teams met here. I say they finish on top again, moving to 8-1 their last nine, after scoring two goals or less in their previous game. |
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01-08-22 | Devils v. Blue Jackets -123 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 42 m | Show | |
I'm playing on COLUMBUS. Home ice means a lot to both these teams. They just faced each other, at NJ, on Thursday. Playing on home ice, the Devils won by a 3-1 score. With this evening's rematch being played at Columbus, I expect the Jackets to return the favor. The Devils are 5-11 on the road. They get outscored by an average of 4.1 to 2.6. The Jackets are 10-6 at home. They outscore visiting teams by a 3.6 to 3.1 margin. The Jackets are 6-4 (+2.5) their last 10, when off a loss of two or more goals. During that span, the Devils are 1-6 (-6.9) when off a win by two or more. Look for the revenge-minded Jackets to bounce back, improving to 6-1 their last seven, after scoring one goal or less in their previous game. |
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01-08-22 | Maple Leafs v. Avalanche -138 | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 43 m | Show |
I'm playing on COLORADO. Both teams have been winning. I expect the Avalanche to be the team which continues to do so. The Leafs were a little fortunate to beat Edmonton last game. They had a couple of fortunate bounces, which led to goals, and were arguably outworked. There was nothing "lucky" about the Avs' last win though. They crushed Winnipeg by a score of 7-1. This is a team currently firing on all cylinders. The Avs, 5-0 their last five against teams from the Eastern Conference, haven't forgotten that the Leafs embarrassed them (8-3) at Toronto. They're 42-21 (+15.6) the past few seasons, when playing with revenge. They've been dominant on home ice, outscoring teams by a 4.8 to 2.5 margin. More of the same this evening. |
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01-08-22 | Penguins v. Stars +1.5 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 43 m | Show | |
I'm playing DALLAS on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) The Stars are healthier and playing at home. They're home record is better than the Penguins' road record. Dallas outscores visitng teams by a dominating 3.6 to 2.5 margin. In fact, the Stars are now 11-1 their last 12 here. The Pens are just 19-28 the past few seasons, when playing a road game with an O/U line of six or more. They're 1-4 their last five in that situation. This season's earlier meeting was a 1-goal game, a 2-1 final. Expect AT LEAST the "puck-line cover" from the Stars in this one. |
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01-05-22 | Oilers +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 2-4 | Loss | -113 | 9 h 17 m | Show | |
I'm playing EDMONTON on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) With the Leafs fairly heavy favorites on the moneyline, we're able to get an extra +1.5 goals with the Oilers, at a fairly reasonable price. While we may not need, the extra +1.5 goals could well prove invaluable. Winless to start the year, the Oilers are going to be very hungry. The fact that the Leafs embarrassed them by a 5-1 score, at Edmonton, figures to provide further motivation. The last two meetings, here at Toronto, were both decided by a single goal. The Oilers are 36-22 (+10.5) vs the moneyline, the past couple of years, after allowing four or more goals. Duing that span, they're also 30-16 (+12.5) off a loss of two or more goals. Look for them to bounce back with AT LEAST the "puck-line cover" in this one. |
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01-03-22 | Oilers +1.5 v. Rangers | 1-4 | Loss | -212 | 11 h 58 m | Show | |
I'm playing EDMONTON on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) While I like the Oilers to win this one "outright," I absolutely can't see them getting "blown out." The Rangers are off a win over the defending champs yesterday. The Oilers had the day off. Before yesterday's win, the Rangers had been 3-5 their previous eight games. All three wins (and six of the eight games overall) came by a single goal. In other words, prior to yesterday's game, the Rangers would have been 0-8 in their prev. eight games, if being asked to lay -1.5 goals in each. Two of those eight games were cases where the Rangers were playing the second of b2b games, too. One was a 7-3 loss, the other was a 3-2 win, over Arizona, one of the worst teams in the league. Speaking of 1-goal games, the Oilers are off b2b OT losses. That'll have them hungry here. Four of the last six meetings between these teams were decided by a single goal; the Oilers won the last five of those meetings. Schedule in their favor, expect AT LEAST the "puck-line cover." |
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01-01-22 | Blackhawks v. Predators -167 | Top | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 16 h 15 m | Show |
I'm playing on NASHVILLE. This one sets up very nicely for the Predators. The Preds played games on 12/29 and 12/30, before having yesterday off. The fact that they lost both games will help to make the Preds hungry here. On the other hand, the Hawks haven't played since way back on 12/18. They're going to be dealiing with some rust. While Nashville is 9-5 at home, Chicago is 5-11 on the road. The Preds are 7-1 the past eight times that they hosted the Hawks, 4-0 the last four meetings here. They won the last two games here by a combined score of 8-2. Schedule in their favor, expect them to continue that home ice series dominance. |
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12-31-21 | Oilers -145 v. Devils | Top | 5-6 | Loss | -145 | 4 h 10 m | Show |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. Clear talent edge for the visitors. We're getting the Oilers at a reasonable price, due to this game being played at New Jersey. Yet, the Devils have little to no home ice advantage; the Oilers' road record is still better than NJ's home record. After a long break, the Oilers were a bit rusty, out of the gate, in their first game back. They quickly dug themselves an early hole and ultimately lost to the Blues. That loss will ensure that they're hungry for this one. The last thing they want to do is close out the year on a losing streak. The Devils managed a win in their first game back. However, that was against Buffalo, another bad team. They'd previously lost six straight and they're 0-4 the past four times that they were off a win. The Oilers won the most recent two meetings (both in 2019) and they're 6-2 the past eight in the series. Expect McDavid and co. to bounce back. |
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12-30-21 | Canucks v. Kings -135 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 16 h 18 m | Show |
I'm playing on LA. These teams met a few weeks ago, on 12/6, at Vancouver. The Kings were off a win, at Edmonton, the night (12/5) before. The Canucks had that night off, after having lost 4-1 on 12/4. This one has the opposite setup. This time, the Kings are at home. This time, the Kings had last night off, after having lost the previous night. Meanwhile, the Canucks are off a win, at Anaheim last night. After having had an extended break, playing two games in two nights may be a bit tough. Last night, the Canucks were in the 'revenge' role. Tonight, it's the Kings looking to get some payback. Schedule and venue in their favor, look for them to get some. |
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12-30-21 | Flames v. Seattle Kraken OVER 5.5 | Top | 6-4 | Win | 100 | 14 h 7 m | Show |
I'm playing on Calgary/Seattle OVER the total. The Flames are one of the few teams which scores more on the road than at home. They average 3.4 gpg, when playing away from Calgary. The Kraken played a relatively low-scoring game (3-2) last night. However, games here are still averaging 6.5 goals on the season. The last time that the Kraken played the second of b2b games, they allowed four goals. The last time that the Flames played with three or more day's rest in between games, they allowed four goals. While last night's game was out of conference, Seattle division games are averaging a whopping 6.8 goals. Look for this one to prove higher-scoring than many will be expecting. |
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12-19-21 | Blues v. Jets -125 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
I'm playing on WINNIPEG. The Jets are going to be very hungry to snap their losing streak. They were a little shocked by their coach leaving and lost Friday's game. However, they've now had time to digest the news and will be anxious to get the first win of the "new era." The Jets had 41 shots in this season's first meeting but lost in a shootout. That result will provide even further motivation. While the Jets are dealing with a few injuries, they're still the healthier team in this matchup. While they've found ways to win, the Blues are missing a lot. It'll catch up to them here. Heathier, hungrier and playing at home, expect the Jets to get it done. |
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12-18-21 | Blackhawks v. Stars -170 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 15 h 36 m | Show |
I'm playing on DALLAS. The Stars have a number of things going for them. They're arguably the stronger team and they're playing at home. They're also the healthier team. Additionally, they've got the schedule in their favor. Yes, both teams played yesterday. However, the Hawks also played Wednesday, while the Stars had both Wednesday and Thursday off. So, while both teams are playing the second of b2b games, the Hawks are also playing their third game in four days. That's when their extra injuries and the fact that they're playing on the road, will catch up with them. Note that both Chicago's last two games went to overtime, too. So, they've been very hard fought and there's been some extra minutes. Off five straight losses, the Stars are going to be desperate. Knowing that they'll face these same Hawks, at Chicago, in less than a week, look for the Stars to take care of business on home ice here. |
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12-17-21 | Sabres v. Penguins -1.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 3 m | Show | |
I'm playing PITTSBURGH on the puck-line (-1.5 goals) The Sabres are in the wrong place, at the wrong time. The Penguins are rolling right now. They've won five straight games. They scored 20 goals over that 5-game win streak and allowed only six. The fact that the Sabres beat them last month will ensure they're fully focused. While the Pens had yesterday off, the Sabres are off a hard-fought shootout win. They're dealing with some missing players right now and they'll be noticed here, while the Sabres are playing their third game in four days. The Pens are 20-8 the last 28 meetings with the Sabres, here at Pittsburgh. They'll avenge last month's loss with a multiple-goal win. |
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12-17-21 | Golden Knights v. Rangers +1.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
I'm playing NEW YORK on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) While we may not need them, having an extra +1.5 goals may prove invaluable in this one. The Rangers have seen three of their past four games decided by one goal. The Knights, meanwhile, have seen five of their past nine games decided by a single goal. While the Rangers had last night off, the Knights are off a game last night and are playing their third game in the past four days. Schedule and venue in their favor, expect the Rangers to give the Knights all they can handle, en route to AT LEAST the "puck-line cover." |
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12-16-21 | Canucks v. Sharks -125 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -125 | 16 h 30 m | Show |
I'm playing on SJ. Canuck fans are loving their new coach. Certainly, the team has turned things around since Boudreau took over. I expect the Sharks to cool them off this evening though. In addition to playing at home, the Sharks are the healthier team. Off a loss, they're going to be hungry. They're 6-4 (+2.4) off a loss of two or more goals. All five of the Canucks' wins, on their current 5-game winning streak, have come at home. They've also got a home game vs. Toronto on deck, always one of the biggest games of the year for the home fans. The Canucks are still being outscored 3.6 to 2.6 on the road. Look for SJ to take this one. |