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03-09-21 | Blackhawks v. Stars -127 | Top | 1-6 | Win | 100 | 32 h 44 m | Show |
I'm playing on DALLAS. The Stars need wins and a vist from the Hawks should be just what the doctor ordered. The Hawks jumped off to a quick start last time out but proceeded to get brought back down to earth. Off the 6-3 loss, one which saw them collapse and cough up their early 2-0 lead, note that they're 0-4 the last four times that they were off a loss of three or more goals. These teams met twice this season. Both meetings were at Chicago. The Hawks won both by identical 2-1 scores, both going to OT. Playing at their own rink, they'll be all business here. While the Stars fell in a shootout last time, I like how they rallied for a point, as they were down 3-0 in that game. While Patrick Kane would surely love to win his 1000th game, look for the Stars to spoil his party on Tuesday. |
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03-08-21 | Golden Knights v. Wild +1.5 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
I'm playing MINNESOTA on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) The Knights have been rolling but I expect the revenge-minded Wild to give them all they can handle this evening. The Knights took both meetings at Vegas. However, the Wild won 4-0 the last time that these teams met here. Note that the Wild are 7-2 (+5.8) the last nine times that they attempted to avenge an earlier road loss. Minnesota has played well at home and won its last two games here, prior to its recent road trip. The Wild are 6-1 their last seven, after playing their previous three or more on the road. The first of the two meetings in Vegas was very close, a 5-4 final. This is the first of two at Minnesota and it should be another close one. While I like the Wild's chances of winning outright, I absolutely expect AT LEAST a "puck-line cover." |
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03-07-21 | Predators v. Stars -141 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -141 | 25 h 23 m | Show |
I'm playing on DALLAS. I like how this one sets up for the home team. Both teams played yesterday. However, the Stars played here while the Preds had to travel from Nashville. Both teams are playing their third game in four days. However, prior to that, the Stars had some time off. The Preds did not. This will mark their fourth game in the past six days and their sixth game in the past nine days. I expect it to catch up with them here and for Dallas to have the fresher legs. Note that Nashville is 1-4 its past five, when playing its fourth game in the past six days. The Stars are 5-1 their last six as a host in the series. Expect them to improve on those stats here. |
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03-07-21 | Lightning -177 v. Blackhawks | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 6 h 26 m | Show | |
I'm playing on TAMPA. The Hawks have played the Lightning tough as the first two games both went past regulation. This afternoon, however, the teams will play the rubber game and I expect the cream to rise to the top. The Lightning have been outstanding again this season. In fact, they were even strong in Friday's loss as they had a 45-27 edge in shots. Tampa's Ryan McDonagh noted: "That's the way it goes. More importantly, we were happy with our effort from pretty much 60 minutes there, playing a lot more in the O-zone, not getting caught in our D-zone as much. We continue to play like that, we'll give ourselves a chance to win every night. We need to continue to follow this up here. Can't just be a one every couple of games kind of thing. We've got to make sure that we take the good from this game and put forth right away from the start next game." The Lightning are still 11-2 the last 13 meetings. They've got a +32 goal differential compared to Chicago's +5 mark. Tampa wins. |
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03-07-21 | Sabres +1.5 v. Islanders | 2-5 | Loss | -148 | 17 h 23 m | Show | |
I'm playing BUFFALO on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) These teams met yesterday afternoon. The Islanders won 5-2. That was the exact same score as when they played each other on Thursday. Playing with a chance for some immediate payback, I expect a much better effort from the "double" revenge-minded Sabres this afternoon. Beating a team three times in four days is difficult enough. Beating that same team three times a row, by multiple goals each time, is even tougher. In addition to the two March wins, the Isles were also 3-0 against the Sabres in February. The first two games were both won by multiple goals. However, the third one was much closer, a 3-2 final. Look for this one to also prove much closer, the Sabres bouncing back with AT LEAST a "puck-line cover." |
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03-06-21 | Jets v. Canadiens -138 | Top | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 23 h 19 m | Show |
I'm playing on MONTREAL. Enough's enough. The Jets have had the Canadiens' number so far this season but I believe that changes this evening. Winnipeg won the first meeting by a 6-3 score. However, the next two have both been tied after regulation. So, the Habs have been right there. They know they can't afford to keep losing though; I expect their very best effort this evening. The Canadiens made some early mistakes in the last game and dug themselves a hole. I like the charatcter they displayed in battling back though; something we may not have seen prior to the recent coaching change. Expect the revenge-minded Habs to bring that type of intensity from the opening puck drop this time, en route to a much needed victory. |
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03-05-21 | Capitals v. Bruins -131 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 19 m | Show |
I'm playing on BOSTON. The Caps got the better of them a couple of days ago but I expect the revenge-minded Bruins to return the favor this evening. Boston is a perfect 4-0 its last four when its opponent scored two goals or less in its previous game. The Bruins are also a perfect 5-0 their last five, when playing with one day's worth of rest in between games. Wednesday's game was decided in a shootout; a game which the Bruins never trailed. Having struggled a bit of late, expect the talented Bruins to be the hungrier team this evening as they make sure to take care of business in regulation. |
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03-04-21 | Senators v. Flames -198 | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 25 h 47 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CALGARY. These teams have taken turns beating up on each other. Back home, now its Calgary's turn. Not only are the Flames the far more talented team, playing at home, they've also got the schedule working in their favor. They haven't played since Ottawa handed them a 5-1 beating to start the month. The Sens, on the other hand, played again (lost at Montreal) the next night. That's noteworthy as they're 0-6 the last six times that they played the third game of a 3-games-in-four-nights situation. While many teams struggle when playing their first game back home from a road trip, the Flames are actually a perfect 6-0 the last six times that they returned home from a trip of seven or more days. Expect them to improve on those stats this evening. |
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03-04-21 | Jets v. Canadiens -145 | 4-3 | Loss | -145 | 23 h 47 m | Show | |
I'm playing on MONTREAL. The Jets took a pair of meetings against Montreal to close out February. The Habs finally stopped the bleeding to start March though. Back home and with a chance for some payback, I expect their very best effort this evening. While they didn't fare too well at Winnipeg, the Canadiens are 12-5-1 over the years as a host in this series. While both teams played Tuesday, the Jets also played Monday, while Montreal had both Sunday and Monday off. That makes this the Jets' third game in four days. I say the Habs are both hungrier and fresher and I look for them to come away with the important "W." |
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03-04-21 | Flyers -121 v. Penguins | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 23 h 47 m | Show |
I'm playing on PHILADELPHIA. The Penguins just beat up on the Flyers a couple of nights ago. Tonight, I expect the Flyers to return the favor. Pittsburgh will be without Crosby, amongst a handful of others. While they gave up five goals to the Pens on Tuesday, the Flyers are 6-1 the last seven times they faced an opponent which scored five or more goals in its previous game. Conversely, the Pens are 1-5 the last six times that they faced an opponent which allowed five or more goals in its previous game. Tuesday's game notwithstanding, the Flyers have been the better team overall this season and also in the previous h2h meetings. Expect them to bounce back and take advantage of the Crosby-less Pens. |
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03-03-21 | Coyotes -117 v. Kings | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 15 h 28 m | Show |
I'm playing on ARIZONA. I like how this one sets up for the Coyotes. They just lost two in a row to these same Kings, at Phoenix, last week. After that, the Coyotes knocked off Anaheim twice before falling to Colorado, twice in a row. The Avs are a lot better than either the Kings or the Ducks though. Now, stepping down in class, they get a chance at some payback. Including the recent games in the desert, the road team is a perfect 4-0 in this series. The Coyotes won 3-2 the last time that they played here. Tonight, they catch the Kings playing their first game back home, after a long road trip. That's often a tough spot for teams and Kings' fans know that all too well. Indeed, you'd be a perfect 5-0 if you played against the Kings the past five times that they played a home game, following a road trip of seven or more days, as the Kings are 0-5 their last five in that situation. Tonight makes it six straight, as the revenge minded Coyotes bounce back with an important win. |
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03-02-21 | Lightning v. Stars +1.5 | 2-0 | Loss | -173 | 13 h 56 m | Show | |
I'm playing DALLAS on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) The Lightning have made it look pretty easy so far this season. Their +30 goal differential is by far the best in the NHL. Clearly, they're a very strong team. That doesn't mean that one can't find value in going against them, at times, though. In this case, the champs will be on the road and facing an angry Dallas team which is far more dangerous than its position at the bottom of the division suggests. Keep in mind that Dallas has only played 16 games. Tampa has played 19 and every other team in the division has played between 21 and 24. So, the Stars' lack of points is partly due to lack of games. After getting smoked 5-0 by the Lightning, at Tampa, the revenge-minded Stars are going to be determined to play much better tonight. Five of their last nine games have been decided by at single goal. Expect them to bounce back with AT LEAST a "puck-line cover" in this one. |
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03-02-21 | Senators v. Canadiens -1.5 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 26 m | Show | |
I'm playing MONTREAL on the puck-line (-1.5 goals) The Canadiens are desperate for a win and a visit from the Senators figures to be just what the doctor ordered. Not only are the Sens perhaps the worst team in the league, but they're also off a rare win last night and playing their third game in four nights. The last time that they played the second of b2b games, the Sens gave up seven goals, getting smoked 7-3. Note that their last three games have been lopsided, either big wins or big losses. I predict the latter for tonight's game, Montreal jumping all over them and winning by multiple goals. |
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03-02-21 | Sabres +1.5 v. Rangers | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 26 m | Show | |
I'm playing BUFFALO on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) I believe that the Sabres match up well against the Rangers and I like their chances of winning this one "outright." That said, the last three meetings between these teams have all been extremely tight, each of them decided by a single goal. With both teams desperate for points, I see this resulting in another close one. Having an extra +1.5 goals to work with is huge in those type of games, obviously. The Rangers are just 3-6 their last nine overall; four of those were decided by a single goal. Expect AT LEAST a "puck-line cover" from the visitors. |
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03-02-21 | Red Wings v. Blue Jackets -175 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 22 h 42 m | Show |
I'm playing on COLUMBUS. The Blue Jackets badly need a win and a visit from the banged-up Red Wings figures to be just what the doctor ordered. Columbus has dominated Detroit in recent seasons. The Jackets are 21-6 the last 27 meetings, 5-1 the last six in Columbus. If the price seems a little steep, consider that the Jackets were laying -in the -360 to 370 range for the last meeting here. That was last February and Columbus won 2-0. Including that result, the favorite is 38-13 the last 51 in the series. There's growing talk for Columbus coach Tortorella to get fired. With a couple thousand fans at the arena for the first time, look for the Jackets to be energized, as they continue their dominance of the Wings here while silencing the critics at the same time. |
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03-01-21 | Flames -161 v. Senators | 1-5 | Loss | -161 | 24 h 3 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CALGARY. The Flames turned the corner with Saturday's big win here. I expect them to build off that effort this evening. Note that Calgary is 8-2 its past 10, when facing an opponent which allowed five or more goals in its previous game. Meanwhile, the Sens are a dismal 3-14 their last 17, when allowing five or more goals in their previous game. Here's what I said prior to Calgary's win on Saturday: "I was winless on Thursday, an ugly day in a bad month. The Flames also hit rock bottom Thursday, a 6-1 loss to the lowly Senators. Just as I fully expect to bounce back, I fully expect the Flames to do the same today. That wasnt just an ordinary loss. It was a humbling and embarrassing one. It should be noted that the Flames were playing their fifth game in seven days on Thursday, the second of b2b games. They've since had a day off. If this team has any pride, which I believe it does, a response is required. Note that the Flames are 10-2 their last 12, when facing a team which scored five or more goals in its previous game. Expect them to come out with a vengeance and to improve on those stats this afternoon." While the Flames did indeed come out with a vengeance, it will all be for naught, if they don't follow it up with another win here. Expect them to do exactly that. |
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02-28-21 | Red Wings v. Blackhawks -159 | Top | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 12 h 57 m | Show |
I'm playing on CHICAGO. These teams met here last night. The Wings won 5-3. That's going to provide the Hawks with some added motivation for this one. Yesterday's loss notwithstanding, the Hawks have really played well lately. Prior to yesterday, they'd won eight of their previous 10 games. However, with three games against the defending champs (TB) on deck, the Hawks know they can't afford to slip up again today. Prior to yesterday, the Hawks had also dominated the Wings. Detroit's -22 goal differential is the second worst in the entire league. I say the Hawks bounce back and close out the month with another win. |
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02-28-21 | Flyers v. Sabres +1.5 | 3-0 | Loss | -190 | 21 h 10 m | Show | |
I'm playing BUFFALO on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) These teams met Saturday, the Flyers winning 3-0. Playing with a chance for some immediate revenge, I expect a big effort from the Sabres on Sunday afternoon. Prior to Saturday's loss the Sabres had gone 2-2 their previous four games with both the losses decided by a single goal. In other words, they would have been 4-0 if getting +1.5 in each of those games. Knowing that they hit the road after this and that they'll face these same Flyers, at Philly, again on 3/9, look for the Sabres to go all out en route to AT LEAST a "puck-line cover." |
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02-28-21 | Bruins -162 v. Rangers | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 18 h 48 m | Show | |
I'm playing on BOSTON. The Rangers embarrassed the Bruins a couple of days ago. Don't expect it to happen again. Off back-to-back losses and having dropped four straight, the Bruins are going to be all business on Sunday afternoon. For Friday's game, the Bruins were playing the second of two games in two days, while the Rangers were rested. That's not the case here, as both teams has Saturday off. While the Rangers are 1-5 theiir last six, when facing an opponent which scored one goal or less in its previous game, note that Boston is a perfect 4-0 the past four times that it played with one day's rest in between games. The last time that the Bruins dropped two in a row, they responded by hammering the Flyers in their next game. Look for them to bounce back big, once again. |
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02-27-21 | Canadiens -110 v. Jets | 1-2 | Loss | -110 | 25 h 28 m | Show | |
I'm playing on MONTREAL. Facing these same Jets on Thursday, the Canadiens jumped off to an early lead, only to blow it and lose 6-3.I expect that loss and the recent coaching change to spark under the team tonight, as a coaching change often does in hockey. Montreal goalie Carey Price said this of the blown lead and recent skid: "It's shocking obviously." Montreal forward Jonathan Drouin added: "We're NHL players, it's time to step up and do the stuff we're supposed to do." Expect Drouin and co. to do exactly that, as they bounce back and temporarily silence the doubters. |
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02-27-21 | Flames -155 v. Senators | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 19 h 35 m | Show |
I'm playing on CALGARY. I was winless on Thursday, an ugly day in a bad month. The Flames also hit rock bottom Thursday, a 6-1 loss to the lowly Senators. Just as I fully expect to bounce back, I fully expect the Flames to do the same today. That wasnt just an ordinary loss. It was a humbling and embarrassing one. It should be noted that the Flames were playing their fifth game in seven days on Thursday, the second of b2b games. They've since had a day off. If this team has any pride, which I believe it does, a response is required. Note that the Flames are 10-2 their last 12, when facing a team which scored five or more goals in its previous game. Expect them to come out with a vengeance and to improve on those stats this afternoon. |
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02-26-21 | Kings v. Wild -159 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 27 h 49 m | Show |
I'm playing on MINNESOTA. Both these teams are hot right now. Both enter on winning streaks. The Wild have arguably been more dominant though; they've won their last four games by a combined score of 20-6. Last time out, they beat Colorado, a favorite to win the Cup, by a score of 6-2. That was their second consec. 6-2 win. The Kings won the most recent meeting, a 4-0 victory on 2/16. The Wild are 6-1 (+5.8) when facing a team which beat them in the most recent meeting though. Happy to be back home, I expect them to improve on those stats this evening. |
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02-25-21 | Canadiens -122 v. Jets | 3-6 | Loss | -122 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
I'm playing on MONTREAL. The Habs lost 5-4 on Tuesday. It marked their third staight loss and their fifth loss in their last six. Needless to say, they're going to be extremely hungry. Note that they're 6-2 their last eight, after scoring four or more goals. The Jets haven't played since a 4-3 win on 2/21. Not only are they 2-6 (-5.4) after scoring four or more goals, they're also 0-3 when playing with three or more day's rest in between games. Going back further finds them at just 4-10 (-7.1) the past 14 times that they played with at least three day's rest in between games. Look for the Habs to draw first blood in the first of this 2-game set. |
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02-25-21 | Stars v. Panthers OVER 5.5 | 2-3 | Loss | -110 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
I'm playing on Dallas/Florida OVER the total. These teams have played b2b low-sccoring games against each other but I expect the offense to come to life this evening. The Stars won last night which puts the Panthers in the revenge role. Excluding pushes, the OVER is a profitable 49-31 the past 80 times that the Panthers attempted to avenge an earlier loss. During that span, the OVER is also 15-9 when the Panthers scored one goal or less in their previous game. Remember, it was less than two weeks ago that Florida scored 17 goals in three games. This one finishes above the low number. |
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02-25-21 | Blackhawks v. Blue Jackets -121 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -121 | 30 h 56 m | Show |
I'm playing on COLUMBUS. These teams faced each other on Tuesday and the Jackets ended up on the wrong side of a wild 6-5 shootout. With a chance to get some immediate payback, I expect them to bounce back with a huge effort Thursday. Note that Columbus is 5-1 the past six times it had allowed five or more goals in its previous game. As for Chicago, the Hawks are a dismal 4-26 the past 30 times that they faced an opponent which scored five or more in its previous game. All that aside, the Hawks are dealing with a number of key injuries right now. Expect it to catch up with them here, as the Blue Jackets respond with an important victory. |
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02-24-21 | Kings v. Blues -153 | 2-1 | Loss | -153 | 29 h 54 m | Show | |
I'm playing on ST. LOUIS. The Kings are rolling right now and they blanked the Blues 3-0 a couple of days ago. Don't expect a repeat performance. The Blues know how important it is not to drop back-to-back games to the same team. They're going to come out with a vengeance tonight. As Binnington noted: "We can't make excuses. It's a shortened season and every game matters, and these sorts of games are big. ... Hopefully we can regroup and come out with some fire." Despite the shutout loss, St. Louis has still scored more goals (59) than any team in the division. Prior to Monday's loss, they'd beaten the Kings four of the previous five meetings. Expect them to "come out with some fire" as they dig deep and get some payback. |
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02-24-21 | Flames v. Maple Leafs -144 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 26 h 24 m | Show | |
I'm playing on TORONTO. The Flames earned a much needed 3-0 win over the Leafs a couple of nights ago. Don't expect it to happen twice in a row though. The Leafs are a perfect 4-0 the past four times that they were off a home loss of three or more goals. They're also 6-1 the past seven times that they faced an opponent which allowed two or fewer goals in its previous game. On the season, the Leafs still have a +18 goal differential while the Flames are at -4. That 22-goal disparity is a big difference considering that the teams have only played 19 and 20 games. All things considered, this price could easily be higher. Leafs bounce back. |
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02-24-21 | Rangers v. Flyers -113 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 26 h 24 m | Show |
I'm playing on PHILADELPHIA. The Flyers should be the hungrier team in this one. They're off b2b losses while the Rangers are off b2b wins. The first of those two game saw the Rangers knock off the Flyers, 3-2 in a shootout. That will provide even further motivation for the Flyers. That game notwithstanding, the Flyers have dominated the Rangers in recent seasons. They're still 9-2 the last 11 meetings. The Flyers' last loss was an 'ugly' one; Boston beat them 7-3. That's the type of defeat this team typically responds well to though. In fact, the Flyers are 12-2 their last 14, following a loss of three or more goals. Expect them to improve on those stats here. |
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02-23-21 | Blackhawks v. Blue Jackets -123 | Top | 6-5 | Loss | -123 | 11 h 15 m | Show |
I'm playing on COLUMBUS. The Jackets have fallen below the Hawks in the standings. That being the case, I expect their very best effort tonight. The fact that the Hawks are ahead in the standings has also helped us in terms of line value. We're getting the Jackets as only a slight favorite, when they could easily be more expensive. Additionally, I believe that they're catching Chicago at the right time. That's because the Hawks have a lengthy list of injuries and Strome was just added to it. The favorite is 20-9 the past 29 in this series. Look for those stats to improve Tuesday night. |
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02-22-21 | Ducks v. Coyotes -137 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 30 h 34 m | Show |
I'm playing on ARIZONA. Both teams are coming in hungry but I expect the Coyotes, playing at home, to have the advantage. Note that the home team has won six of the past seven meetings. The Coyotes, who lost to LA on Saturday, are 5-1 the past six times that they played with one day's worth of rest in between games. On the other hand, the Ducks are 0-4 their last four, when their opponent scored two or fewer goals in its previous game. The Ducks score the fewest goals per game in the entire league. Expect their skid to continue. |
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02-22-21 | Kings v. Blues -158 | 3-0 | Loss | -158 | 29 h 31 m | Show | |
I'm playing on ST. LOUIS. This is the first of a two game series; the teams will face each other again Wednesday. The Kings have been on a nice roll but I expect a visit to St. Louis to cause them to fall back to earth. While the teams split a pair this season, the Blues have still won four of the past five meetings. The Blues have responded to each of their last two losses by immediately bouncing back and winning their next game. Expect them to bounce back once again, snapping the Kings' winning streak in the process. |
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02-22-21 | Sabres +1.5 v. Islanders | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 27 h 28 m | Show | |
I'm playing BUFFALO on the puckline, at +1.5 goals. A long layoff and missing players didn't help the Sabres when they faced the Isles last week. That resulted in a pair of losses. They've now got a few games under their belts though and are off a win over the Devils on Saturday. Also healthier than they were last week, I expect the revenge-minded Sabres to be at their best. Since facing the Sabres, the Isles have dropped both games, scoring just three combined goals. With the Isles 0-5 the past five times that they scored two or less goals in their previous game, look for AT LEAST a "puck line cover" from the revenge-minded visitors. |
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02-21-21 | Devils v. Capitals -160 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 18 m | Show | |
I'm playing on WASHINGTON. Both teams lost yesterday. Playing at home, I expect the Capitals to be the team which bounces back. This game was originally scheduled to go in the evening but the time was changed to the afternoon. I feel that works in the Caps favor, being the home team and not having had to travel yesterday. The Caps have dominated the Devils in recent seasons. They're 6-1 the last seven meetings here in Washington, 20-7 the last 27 in the series overall. Going back further finds that the favorite is a profitable 42-17 the last 59 games in the series. This is the first of eight meetings between these teams. Expect a motivated effort from the Caps and for them to draw first blood. |
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02-20-21 | Flames v. Oilers OVER 6.5 | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 15 h 15 m | Show | |
I'm playing on Calgary/Edmonton OVER the total. Off last night's low-scoring affair at Calgary, I expect the offenses to come back to life for this evening's rematch in Edmonton. Last night's result has worked in our favor as its one of the factors in providing us with better value with the total. Keep in mind that prior to last night, the four previous 2020/21 meetings between these teams had scores of 4-3, 4-3, 8-3 and 6-4. The OVER is 3-1-1 the past five meetings in Edmonton. Look for those stats to improve this evening. |
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02-20-21 | Kings v. Coyotes -158 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -158 | 21 h 56 m | Show |
I'm playing on ARIZONA. The Kings won in a shootout when these teams met two nights ago. After a day off Friday, I fully expect the revenge-minded Coyotes to return the favor this evening. The Coyotes had two days off before the last game but they're a perfect 5-0 the past five times that they played with exactly one day's rest in between games. The Coyotes were a little lethargic early in the last game and fell behind early. They know they can't afford to drop both these games and they're going to come out with a much better effort right from the opening whistle. Expect them to dig deep and to come away with the imporant victory. |
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02-19-21 | Blackhawks v. Hurricanes -198 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 41 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CAROLINA. The Hawks have been playing well recently but they've also benefitted from playing some weak opponents. Tonight, stepping up in class, I expect them to come back to earth. Note that Chicago is 0-3 the past 2+ seasons, when off a shutout win. The Canes have been solid all season. They weren't happy with their last performance and they're also looking to avenge an earlier loss to these same Hawks. They're going to be bringing their best effort tonight. If you look at the following numbers, this really is a mismatch. The Hawks get outscored by a 2.9 to 2.1 average on the road. The Canes, meanwhile, outscore teams by a 3.8 to 2.2 mark here at Raleigh. Look for them to improve to 5-1 their last six, when in the 'revenge' role. |
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02-18-21 | Kings v. Coyotes -151 | 3-2 | Loss | -151 | 12 h 47 m | Show | |
I'm playing on ARIZONA. After seven straight against the Blues, the Coyotes will be happy to face the Kings, arguably a step down in class from St. Louis. The Coyotes won four of those seven against the Blues, while getting a point in one of the losses. They're playing well. While the Kings are off b2b wins, they'd previously lost five straight. These teams have historically been rivals in the Pacific and they'll meet again Saturday. Expect the Coyotes to draw first blood. |
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02-18-21 | Sabres +1.5 v. Capitals | 1-3 | Loss | -165 | 10 h 21 m | Show | |
I'm playing BUFFALO on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) The Sabres have a couple games under their belts since the long layoff and are getting healthier. They're going to be highly motivated for a victory and I believe that a date with the Capitals will bring out their best. The Caps, who are just 1-4 their past five, are also just 2-9 the last 11 times that they'd scored two or fewer goals in their previous game. Now, they're being asked to win by two or more. These teams tend to play close games. Four of the past five meetings, including each of the past three, were decided by a single goal. Three of those five were decided in a shootout. Expect AT LEAST another "puck-line cover" from the Sabres. |
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02-18-21 | Devils v. Bruins -217 | 3-2 | Loss | -217 | 10 h 20 m | Show | |
I'm playing on BOSTON. The Devils returned from their long layoff by beating the Rangers. The Bruins represent a significant step up in class though, as they're on top of the division and one of the best teams in the league. I don't think the Devils are ready for what's waiting for them. Off a rare loss, the Bruins will be hungry and motivated. While the Devils are 0-4 their last four when playing with one day's rest in between games, the Bruins are 4-0 their last four at home. The Bruins are 27-8 the last 35 meetings, 16-5 the last 21 in Boston. Expect them to continue that dominance this evening. |
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02-17-21 | Jets v. Oilers -134 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 16 h 49 m | Show | |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. The Jets got the better of Monday's matchup. This evening, I expect the revenge-minded Oilers to return the favor. The Jets may have scored six goals (6-5 win) Monday but they're 0-8 the last eight times that they scored five or more goals, in their previous game. They're also 0-4 the last four times that their opponent had score five or more in its previous game. Oilers are a perfect 4-0 the past four times that they played with exactly one day's rest in between games. Payback time. |
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02-17-21 | Senators v. Maple Leafs -1.5 | 1-2 | Loss | -126 | 13 h 46 m | Show | |
I'm playing TORONTO on the puck-line (-1.5 goals.) The Sens may have shocked the Leafs on Monday but don't count on a repeat performance. Off b2b losses, the Leafs are going to be all business this evening. They're a far stronger team with matchup advavantages all over the ice. The Leafs actually blew a 4-goal lead Monday. That was the first time in the 28-year history of the Senators franchise that they'd won a game, when trailing by four goals. Needless to say, Toronto will not take its foot off the gas in this one. As Matthews said: "We'll be ready on Wednesday." Payback time. |
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02-16-21 | Devils v. Rangers -141 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -141 | 13 h 36 m | Show |
I'm playing on NEW YORK. The Rangers are badly in need of a victory and this should be the perfect spot to get one. They catch the Devils playing their first game in the month of February. The Devils had 19 players on Covid-19 protocol, at one point. Most are back but there could be some lingering effects and/or some early rust. The home team has taken 14 of the last 20 meetings in the series, the Rangers going 7-3 the last 10 here at MSG. Rangers haven't been playing badly, they've just been matched up against some tough teams and they've had an awful lot of 1-goal losses. Stepping down in class and with the both the schedule and venue in their favor, expect them to break through with an important victory. |
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02-13-21 | Flames v. Canucks +1.5 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 14 h 18 m | Show | |
I'm playing Vancouver on the puck-line (+1.5 goals.) While I had some early success on/against them, the Canucks have hurt me recently. They've hurt themselves, too, as they're digging a deeper and deeper hole. That all said, backs to the wall and absolutely desperate to stop the bleeding, I expect their very best effort tonight. With all these "revenge situations," its almost like playing a playoff series; one can't understate the significance of getting an extra +1.5 goals. One of last night's two games was decided by a single goal. Four (of 10) games were decided by a single goal the previous night. Prior to their 3-1 win here two nights ago, the Flames had seen three of their previous five games decided by a single goal. Expect the Canucks to dig deep and deliver AT LEAST the "puck-line cover." |
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02-12-21 | Blues -124 v. Coyotes | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 3 m | Show | |
I'm playing on ST. LOUIS. Having lost three straight at home, to these same Coyotes, the Blues are going to be highly motivated to get some payback. I expect them to get some. The Coyotes are a money-burning 10-18 (-9.4) the past 28 times that they were off three or more consec. victories. During that span, the Coyotes are also an ugly 16-29 (-10.7) when playing with three or more day's rest, which is the situation they find themselves in this evening. The Blues are 4-1 on the road. Look for them to bounce back and improve to 11-5 the past 16 times that they were off three or more consec. losses. |
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02-11-21 | Flames v. Canucks +1.5 | 3-1 | Loss | -190 | 30 h 18 m | Show | |
I'm playing VANCOUVER on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) When facing teams not named Toronto or Montreal, the Canucks have been very competitive. A visit from Calgary should bring out their best. Indeed, the Canucks have been far better on home ice than they have been on the road. Since these teams last met, the Flames have gone 4-5 overall. Two of those four wins (five of the nine games overall were decided by a single goal) came by a single goal. In other words, they'd be 2-7 if laying -1.5 goals in each of those games. While I like the Canucks' chances of the outright win, I'm expecting a tight one and feel that the extra +1.5 goals could easily come in handy. Knowing that their season is slipping away, look for the determined Canucks to give their very best effort, en route to AT LEAST a "puck-line cover." |
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02-11-21 | Red Wings v. Predators -180 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 25 m | Show | |
I'm playing on NASHVILLE. The Red Wings are in the wrong place, at the wrong time. After getting thumped by the defending champs, the Predators are in an angry mood. Yes, the Preds have struggled. However, four of their last six games have come against the Lightning and the other two were against the Panthers. The Wings represent a big step down in class and the Preds know that they need to make the most of it. Note that Nashville is 5-0 its last five as a home favorite. The Wings, meanwhile, are 0-4 their last four, after allowing two goals or less in their previous game. The Wings have scored less than two goals in three of their last four and less than three goals in five of their past six. Preds roll. |
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02-09-21 | Jets v. Flames -130 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 30 h 13 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CALGARY. These teams met three times in the first four days of February. Calgary won the initial game in a shootout. However, the Jets responded by winning the next two. All three of those games were at Winnipeg; the home team is now 16-7 the last 23 in the series. Tonight, however, the Flames will have home ice advantage. They followed up the two losses to Winnipeg with a 6-4 victory in the "Battle of Alberta." While the Jets will become a better team with the addition of Pierre-Luc Dubois, that won't necessarily be evident in his first game. We saw that from Columbus in its first game with Laine, the player Dubois was traded for. Laine, like Dubois, is a difference maker. Yet, his new team played poorly in his debut. Calgary is 7-2 the last nine as a host in the series. Looking up at the Jets in the standings and looking to avoid dropping three in a row to them, the Flames are going to be a highly motivated team. Expect them to build momentum from the big win over Edmonton while spoiling Dubois' debut. |
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02-09-21 | Blackhawks v. Stars -150 | 2-1 | Loss | -150 | 29 h 44 m | Show | |
I'm playing on DALLAS. The Hawks knocked off the Stars, 2-1 in OT, a couple of days ago. Today, Dallas settles the score. Even factoring in Sunday's result, the Stars are still +10, compared to Chicago's -3, in terms of goal differential. Off b2b losses and having now dropped four of their past five, we can absolutely count on the Stars being extremely motivated. This isn't the same Chicago team from the past and the Hawks are dealing with several injuries, including Toews. The Hawks are still 5-18 their last 23 on the road. Look for the revenge-minded Stars to bounce back, improving to 6-1 their last seven as a home favorite. |
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02-09-21 | Red Wings v. Panthers -207 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 27 h 13 m | Show | |
I'm playing on FLORIDA. While this price may seem a little steep, it could easily be even higher. The Wings may have finished on top last game but the Panthers are more talented and they've been much better on the season. While Florida has a +3 goal differential, Detroit sits at -18. Through 13 games, the Wings have been outscored by a 44-26 margin. Only Ottawa (-26) has been worse. The Wings are still 10-43 their last 53 as a road underdog. They're also 1-7 their last eight, when off a victory. Even factoring in Sunday's result, the Panthers are still 8-1 their last nine in the series. With a few games against Tampa coming up, the Wings can't afford to drop two in a row to lowly Detroit. They won't. |
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02-08-21 | Coyotes v. Blues -143 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -143 | 28 h 20 m | Show |
I'm playing on ST. LOUIS. The Blues can't afford to keep losing to the Coyotes. After the Blues beat them on Feb 2, the Coyotes have knocked off them off twice in a row. The refs didn't do them any favors in the last game. Desperate to avoid dropping three straight home games to the same team, I fully expect to see the best of the Blues tonight. Like most teams in the league, both these teams are dealing with injuries. The Blues are arguably better equipped to deal with their absences though. The Blues have still scored 40 goals (in 12 games) compared to Arizona's 30 goals, in 11 games. Look for the Blues to dig deep and come away with the important two points. |
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02-07-21 | Blackhawks v. Stars -161 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -161 | 22 h 18 m | Show |
I'm playing on DALLAS. While I successfully played against the Stars in their last game, that was a much different setup than this one. In that game, the Stars were on the road against a motivated and revenge-minded Columbus team, one which was determined to bounce back after dropping its first game with Laine. Now, however, the Stars host the Hawks, a team which is likely in for a long season. While the Hawks have more points than Dallas, thats only due to having played more games. The Stars quitely have an outstanding +11 goal differential through eight games. Thats the best mark of any team which currently isn't leading its division. The Hawks, on the other hand, have a -4 goal differential. Chicago has allowed 39 goals (in 12 games) compared to Dallas' 21 goals allowed. While the Hawks, who are still without Toews and others, are 2-9 their last 11 as underdogs, the Stars are 7-1 their last eight as favorites. Dallas rolls. |
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02-07-21 | Flyers -112 v. Capitals | 7-4 | Win | 100 | 4 h 60 m | Show | |
I'm playing on PHILADELPHIA. The Flyers have been great against any team except Boston. They've had the advantage over the Caps in recent meetings and I believe that they're catching them at the right time. After a hot start, Washington has come back to earth. I've successfully played against them in each of their last two games. Injuries and missing players have taken a toll. The Flyers won all four 2020 meetings with the Caps. Washington failed to score more than two goals in any of those games; the Flyers outscored them 18-7 over the four games. While the Caps are 1-4 their last five, after scoring two or less goals, the Flyers are 4-1 their last five, after scoring two or less goals. With the teams scheduled to meet again Tuesday, look for the Flyers to draw first blood in the season series. |
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02-06-21 | Canucks +1.5 v. Maple Leafs | 1-5 | Loss | -134 | 21 h 3 m | Show | |
I'm playing VANCOUVER on the puck-line. (+1.5 goals) The Canucks got embarrassed by the Leafs on Thursday and they're going to be determined to bounce back with a much better effort. coach Travis Green had this to say after Thursday's loss: "It's one thing when you lose and you put your best foot forward. But a game like tonight, it should hurt. I think we've got strong character in our room. When you ask me if I'm worried that they're not feeling great about themselves, well, I'm not worried about it – they're not feeling great about themselves. No one should feel great about themselves after a game like that. It's how you respond to the next game." With the Leafs fairly good sized favorites on the moneyline, we're able to get an extra +1.5 goals with the Canucks for a very reasonable price. Given that the Leafs were off four consec. 1-goal games, prior to Thursday, that extra +1.5 goals could well prove significant. Expect AT LEAST a "puck-line cover" from the motivated and revenge-minded visitors. |
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02-05-21 | Predators v. Panthers -113 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 21 h 3 m | Show | |
I'm playing on FLORIDA. These teams were involved in a wild one last night. The Predators ulimately finished on top, winning 6-5 in OT. The Panthers were playing their first game in February, which may not have helped them much. That should help them here, however, as they had plenty of rest before the b2b situation. Driedger should be in net for Florida tonight and he hasn't allowed more than two goals in a game yet. While yesterday's game also marked the first game back from a road trip for the Panthers, tonight's game will mark the last game of a road trip for the Preds. That's a situation which should favor Florida. Keep in mind that Florida is still +5 goals on the season while Nashville is -6. Last night notwithstanding, the Panthers have had success against the Preds here over the years. Florida took both meetings last season. Already 1-0 when playing the second of b2b games, look for the Panthers to bounce back and salvage the "series split." |
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02-04-21 | Capitals v. Rangers -104 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 14 m | Show | |
I'm playing on NY. The Capitals finally came back down to earth last game and now I expect an underrated and undervalued Rangers team to hand them their second straight loss. The home team has won four of the past five in this series. The Rangers had a tough 4-game stretch where they went 0-4 with all four losses coming by a single goal, one of those in a shootout. I like the way that they've responded though, winning two of their last three. Last time out, they held the Penguins to a single goal, a 3-1 victory. They've given up 26 goals on the season, compared to Washington's 34. Expect the Rangers to build momentum from the Pittsburgh win, as home ice and that superior defensive play proves the difference in this one. |
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02-04-21 | Stars v. Blue Jackets +106 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 106 | 26 h 3 m | Show |
I'm playing on COLUMBUS. I expect the Blue Jackets to score the minor upset in this one. These teams just met a couple of nights ago. The Stars won 6-3. The game marked the debut of new Jackets' star Patrick Laine. He didn't play well and neither did the Jackets. I absolutely expect a better effort in this one. The first game when a new star joins a team can be difficult. They've got a game under their belts with Laine now though and he'll only make them better. Off two straight losses and looking to avenge Tuesday's defeat, the Jackets are going to be highly motivated. The previous time that they lost b2b games this season, they responded with a 5-2 win over Tampa, the defending champion. The Jackets are also a perfect 4-0 the past four times that they were off a loss of three or more goals. Payback time. |
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02-03-21 | Bruins -126 v. Flyers | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 58 m | Show | |
I'm playing on BOSTON. Both teams have played well to start the season. However, I like what I've seen from the Bruins even more. Having spotted Washington three goals last game, only to rally with five of their own, provides them with plenty of confidence for this one. The Bruins, who have won five of their last six overall, are 25-12 their last 37 against the Flyers. That includes a couple of wins in January. Of course, the Flyers would love to avenge those losses and they've been beating other teams not named Boston. However, wanting and doing are two entirely different matters. Keep in mind that Boston has allowed just 20 goals while the Flyers have allowed 31. The Bruins have a +10 goal differential while the Flyers are +4. I say the Bruins have their number, for at least one more night. |
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02-02-21 | Ducks +1.5 v. Kings | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 15 h 51 m | Show | |
I'm playing ANAHEIM on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) I really like the Ducks to win this one outright. Not only are the Kings playing their first game back but they're going to be quite short-handed. That said, this could easily be a 1-goal game and I'll be happy to have an extra +1.5 goals to work with. Prior to b2b losses against the Blues, the Ducks had seen six of their previous seven games decided by a single goal. The lone game, during that stretch, which wasn't decided by a singe goal was a 3-1 win against Colorado. In other words, if getting an extra +1.5 goals in each of those games, the Ducks would have been a perfect 7-0. The Kings had already been playing without Blake Lizotte and Andreas Athanasiou. However, Thursday's game also saw them lose defensemen Matt Roy and Sean Walker. Both are out for an extended period and those losses will hurt. While the teams have split the last six meetings, ALL three of LA's wins came by a single goal. Expect AT LEAST a "puck-line cover" from the Ducks in this one. |
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02-02-21 | Flames v. Jets UNDER 6 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 26 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CALGARY/WINNIPEG UNDER the total. These teams combined for seven goals last night. I expect tonight's rematch to be lower-scoring. Prior to last night, the Flames were off a 2-0 win while the Jets were off a 4-1 loss. Both this season's meetings have actually seen only six goals scored in regulation. Prior to that, five of the previous six meetings between these teams had produced five or fewer combined goals. Keep in mind that these teams had an O/U line of 5.5 when they met a few weeks ago. I believe that tonight's higher number is providing excellent value. Even after last night, the Under is still 13-6 L19 meetings overall and 8-3 L11 here in Winnipeg. Look for those stats to improve. |
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02-02-21 | Canucks v. Canadiens UNDER 6.5 | 3-5 | Loss | -125 | 13 h 38 m | Show | |
I'm playing on Vancouver/Montreal UNDER the total. The Canadiens jumped all over the Canucks and goaltender Holtby last night. To be fair to Holtby, the Canucks were turning the puck over an awful lot and hanging him out to dry. The Canucks should have Demko in there tonight I expect a much better defensive effort in front him. That's four games in a row, a span of two weeks, that the Habs have lit up the Canucks. To say that Vancouver is unhappy about it would be a massive understatement. Coach Green had this to say of last night's effort: "Games like tonight probably frustrate me more than others because ... as good a team as they are, we kind of shot ourselves in the foot again. And that can drive you crazy as a coach. The saying, the definition of insanity is repeating the same things over and over and expecting different results, that was kind of the story tonight.You turn over the puck against this team, you're going to lose. You’re soft in puck battles, you’re going to lose. They're a quick team, they work hard, they're structured, they're deep. But we'd already played them three times." I fully expect Green's Canucks to be better at protecting the puck and not giving up easy goals tonight. Keep in mind that in the four games that they played since they previously faced Montreal, Vancouver allowed just four combined goals, one in each game. Likewise, Montreal allowed just four combined goals (in two games) since previously facing Vancouver. Look for a much lower-scoring game tonight, the final combined score staying beneath the generously high total. |
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02-02-21 | Canucks +1.5 v. Canadiens | 3-5 | Loss | -150 | 11 h 59 m | Show | |
I'm playing VANCOUVER on the puck-line (+1.5 goals.) The Canadiens jumped all over the Canucks and goaltender Holtby last night. To be fair to Holtby, the Canucks were turning the puck over an awful lot and hanging him out to dry. The Canucks should have Demko in there tonight I expect a much better effort in front him. That's four games in a row, a span of two weeks, that the Habs have lit up the Canucks. To say that Vancouver is unhappy about it would be a massive understatement. Coach Green had this to say of last night's effort: "Games like tonight probably frustrate me more than others because ... as good a team as they are, we kind of shot ourselves in the foot again. And that can drive you crazy as a coach. The saying, the definition of insanity is repeating the same things over and over and expecting different results, that was kind of the story tonight.You turn over the puck against this team, you're going to lose. You’re soft in puck battles, you’re going to lose. They're a quick team, they work hard, they're structured, they're deep. But we'd already played them three times." I fully expect Green's Canucks to be better at protecting the puck and not giving up easy goals tonight. Keep in mind that in the four games that they played since they previously faced Montreal, Vancouver allowed just four combined goals, one in each game. The Canucks were 4-0 in those games, winning by a combined score of 20-4. Montreal, meanwhile, was coming off a 2-0 loss. Look for a much better effort from the revenge-minded visitors tonight, en route to AT LEAST a "puck-line cover." |
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02-01-21 | Bruins -141 v. Capitals | Top | 5-3 | Win | 100 | 31 h 40 m | Show |
I'm playing on BOSTON. The Capitals deserve credit for a great start. However, I expect the revenge-minded Bruins to bring them back down to earth to start February. While the Caps have given up 29 goals in nine games, the Bruins have allowed just 17 through eight. That Caps are ahead in the standings but the Bruins have the superior goal differential. Prior to Saturday's loss, the Bruins had won their previous two games by a combined score of 10-2. While the Caps got Ovechkin back last game, they're still short-handed. Speaking of last game, the Bruins had a commanding 43-23 edge in shots. Boston coach Bruce Cassidy noted: "I thought we were the better team, to be honest with you, if you look at the overall game ... " Bruins bounce back. |
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01-31-21 | Blues v. Ducks +1.5 | 4-1 | Loss | -195 | 14 h 11 m | Show | |
I'm playing ANAHEIM on the puck-line. (+1.5 goals.) The Blues beat up on the Ducks yesterday. I expect a MUCH better effort from the revenge-minded home team this evening. This will already be the fourth different team which the Blues have faced twice in a row. They previously played Colorado, SJ and LA. In each of the first three instances, the Blues won the first game but lost the second. In fact, they were outscored in the second game by a combined score of 16-4! The Ducks have already faced four different teams (Vegas, Minnesota, Colorado, Arizona) twice in a row. They won one of those rematches (3-1 against Colorado) and ALL three of the others resulted in a 1-goal losses. Expect them to bounce back with AT LEAST another "puck-line cover" in this one. |
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01-30-21 | Flames +1.5 v. Canadiens | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 12 h 2 m | Show | |
I'm playing CALGARY on the puck-line. (+1.5 goals.) These teams faced each other a couple of nights ago. The Canadiens jumped off to a 4-0 lead and hung on to win 4-2. I expect a much better start from revenge-minded Calgary in this one. Note that Thursday's game marked Montreal's first game back from a West Coast road trip. While the Habs did an excellent job avoiding the "first game back letdown," that can often hit on the second game back, too. Even factoring in Thursday, five of the past seven meetings between these teams have still been decided by a single goal. Prior to Thursday, the Flames had been off b2b 1-goal losses. Expect a highly motivated effort to lead to AT LEAST another "puck-line cover." |
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01-30-21 | Devils v. Sabres -147 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 7 h 34 m | Show | |
I'm playing on BUFFALO. While both teams come in hungry, the Sabres are aruguably the more talented team and are currently in better form. The early start and the venue also figures to favor the home team. The home team is 5-0 the last five meetings in the series. Buffalo lost its last two at NJ by a combined score of 7-2. Yet, the Sabres have won their past three home games against the Devils by a combined score of 19-4! Scores of 7-1, 7-2 and 5-1. The Sabres are off four hard fought games, three of those going past regulation. They've won two of their past three. The Devils have dropped b2b games and their last three losses have all been by multiple goals. Buffalo wins. |
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01-28-21 | Senators +1.5 v. Canucks | 1-4 | Loss | -200 | 15 h 35 m | Show | |
I'm playing OTTAWA on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) After getting hammered by these same Canucks in back-to-back games, we'll see the best of the Senators tonight. Last night, the Sens dominated the first period but the Vancouver goalie (Demko) stood on his head and they were 1-1 after the period. Having withstood the pressure and survived the period, the Canucks took over the rest of the way. Tonight, however, the Sens probably won't have to face Demko and a similar fast start should net better results. Either way, I expect the Sens to give us a full 60-minute effort tonight. That'll lead to AT LEAST A "puck-line cover." |
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01-28-21 | Kings v. Wild -150 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 29 h 40 m | Show | |
I'm playing on MINNESOTA. These teams met two nights ago. The Kings won 2-1. That was Minnesota's second straight defeat. With their next three games coming against Colorado, one of the top teams in the entire NHL, the Wild know that they need to take care of business tonight. Indeed, the Avs are a more talented opponent than the Kings and the Wild really don't want to enter that "series" on a 3-game slide. Note that the Wild are 6-1 the past seven times that they scored two goals or less, in their previous game. Even factoring in Tuesday's "upset," the favorite is still a healthy 11-4 the past 15 meetings. Expect the revenge-minded Wild to bounce back. |
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01-28-21 | Flames +1.5 v. Canadiens | 2-4 | Loss | -218 | 28 h 40 m | Show | |
I'm playing CALGARY on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) While the Canadiens have gotten off to a strong start, I expect them to have their hands full this evening. This game represents Montreal's first game back from a West Coast road trip. That's often a tough spot and that figures to be the case again here. Note that Montreal is just 1-4 its past five home games, following a road trip of seven or more days. The Flames may be only 2-3 on the season. However, all three of their losses came by a single goal. While the Habs did put up 12 goals in their last two games, seven and five, its worth noting that the Flames are 9-1 the past 10 times that they faced an opponent which had scored five or more goals, in its previous game. Five of the past six meetings were decided by a single goal, the other by just two goals. Expect AT LEAST a "puck-line cover" from the determined visitors. |
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01-27-21 | Senators v. Canucks UNDER 6.5 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 12 h 29 m | Show | |
I'm playing on Vancouver/Ottawa UNDER the total. With these teams having played a high-scoring game against each other a couple of days ago, we're getting some extra value with the 'under.' I feel that's the way to go. Needless to say, the Sens are going to want to improve defensively. Coach Smith had this to say: "Every bad mistake ended up in your net and it's by some guys who have been in the league and should be better and it's by some young guys as well. So you've got to learn from and realize how good the National Hockey League is and how hard you have to work every shift if you want to win." Smith indicated that he'd shake up the lineup, to help clean up the goals allowed: "We got some guys that maybe are taking for granted positions in the National Hockey League. We've got to find the right combination and we've got to give some other guys opportunity to see if they want to play a little harder than some of the guys that are playing now." Remember, before exploding for seven on Monday, Vancouver had scored just two and three goals in its previous two games. Expect a much lower-scoring affair. |
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01-26-21 | Sharks v. Avalanche -212 | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 33 h 3 m | Show | |
I'm playing on COLORADO. Wrong place, wrong time for the Sharks. If the Avs aren't the best team in the league, they're certainly right there in the top five. The same cannot be said of the Sharks. Off a 3-1 loss, the Avs are going to be angry. You may recall that we backed them earlier in the season when they were off a 4-1 loss. They responded by winning their next game by a score of 8-0. Including that blowout, they're a perfect 6-0 the past six times that they were off a game where they scored two goals or less, in their previous game. (The Sharks are 1-4 their last five when faciing an opponent that scored two or less.) The Sharks won last game but have yet to win two in a row. They're 0-2 off a win. The home team has dominated this series, going 37-14 the last 51 meetings. Colorado improves on those stats Tuesday. |
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01-25-21 | Senators v. Canucks UNDER 6.5 | Top | 1-7 | Loss | -120 | 30 h 25 m | Show |
I'm playing on Vancouver/Ottawa UNDER the total. Both teams are coming in hungry for a win. Neither was happy with their goals allowed last game and I expect both to emphasize sound defensive play. Both teams are averaging less than three goals per game. (Ottawa averages 2.8 gpg while Vancouver averages 2.9.) While the Sens did give up five goals to the Jets last time out, the UNDER is a healthy 5-1 the past six times that the Sens allowed five or more goals, in their previous game. Look for those stats to improve as this one proves lower-scoring than many will be expecting. |
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01-24-21 | Oilers -125 v. Jets | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 20 m | Show | |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. The Oilers have the schedule in their favor for this one. While Edmonton had yesterday off, the Jets were busy beating up on Ottawa. Now, in addition to playing a second game in two days, the Jets will be playing their fifth game in the past seven days. After three straight games against the lowly Senators, the Oilers represent a step up in class. The Jets traded away their sniper Laine to Columbus, in exchange for Dubois. However, they won't be able to get Dubois for awhile, due to quarantine issues. Off to a slow start to the season, the Oilers know they need to take advantage of this favorable situation. Expect them to do exactly that. |
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01-24-21 | Sabres -120 v. Capitals | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 24 h 44 m | Show | |
I'm playing on BUFFALO. Washington eked out a shootout win when these teams met here on Thursday. The Caps deserve some credit for that victory, as they were seriously short-handed. They'll still be short-handed for this one, too. Facing a revenge-minded and highly motivated Buffalo team, I expect it to catch up with them. The Sabres have had had too many lean years of late. Off to a slow start, they badly want a victory before this (shortened) season slips away on them, too. Slow start notwithstanding, this Buffalo team is more talented than recent editions. Healthier and hungrier, expect them to bounce back with an important "W." |
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01-22-21 | Oilers v. Maple Leafs -136 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 25 h 36 m | Show |
I'm playing on TORONTO. These teams met on Wednesday. Edmonton won that one. That puts Toronto in the 'revenge role.' I've done a good job of picking my spots with the Leafs so far this season and I expect this to be another good spot to back them. The Oilers are arguably better than their record suggests. That said, the Leafs hope to be a Stanley Cup contender and were a big favorite to win this division. Getting them, in an immediate revenge spot, at this price, is more than fair. Note that Edmonton is 0-5 its last five off a victory, dating back to last season. Even factoring in Wednesday's result, the Leafs have still taken seven of the past nine meetings. Expect them to bounce back with a big win. |
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01-21-21 | Lightning v. Blue Jackets +1.5 | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 32 m | Show | |
I'm playing COLUMBUS on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) I rode the Lightning to the Cup in the playoffs and they've picked up right where they left off. (They're 2-0 with a couple of easy victories.) While the champs are certainly going to be strong again, its not always going to be as easy as they've made it look. A closer look shows that both their games came against Chicago. They're going to get a much tougher challenge from Columbus. Remember, the Lightning eliminated the Blue Jackets from the playoffs. So, there's a revenge factor here. (The year before that, Columbus shocked TB in the first round.) The Jackets are off b2b games with identical 3-2 scores, their most recent going to OT. Speaking of "close games," the last three games between these teams had scores of 3-2, 2-1 and 5-4, all 1-goal games. In fact, while the teams have split the last 10 meetings equally, ALL five of TB's wins came by a single goal, three of them in OT. Expect another close one and AT LEAST another "puck-line cover." |
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01-21-21 | Jets v. Senators UNDER 6.5 | Top | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 27 h 26 m | Show |
I'm playing on Winnipeg/Ottawa UNDER the total. These teams met a couple of nights ago. The O/U line was six. One had to lay some extra juice to play the 'under.' Now, two nights later, we're working with a 6.5, rather than a six. That may not sound like much, but that extra 1/2 goal could easily prove to be significant. Yes, Tuesday's game finished above the total with seven goals. However, only six of those goals were scored in regulation and the sixth of those came when there was an empty net. Indeed, that game could have easily been lower-scoring. Yet, because of that game, we're working with a higher O/U line. Offensive players Laine for Winnipeg and Stutzle both missed Tuesday and are both questionable again tonight. Prior to Tuesday, the Sens were off a 3-2 game while the Jets were off a 3-1 game. Look for this one to prove lower-scoring than many will be expecting. |
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01-20-21 | Canadiens v. Canucks +1.5 | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 24 h 44 m | Show | |
I'm playing VANCOUVER on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) After an impressive win in their opener, the Canucks have proceeded to drop three straight. That's going to have them "extremely motivated" for this evening's game. Knowing that they'll face these same Canadiens on Thursday and again on Saturday, I fully expect their best effort. Games between these teams tend to be close. The most recent went to OT. While I've played against them a few times this season, there's a time and place to play on and against every team. Remember, the Canucks are loaded with young talent and were in the playoffs only a few months ago. If these teams met here a week or two ago, the line wouldn't be anywhere near what it is tonight; the Canucks likely would have been favored. However, with the Habs' hot start, they're favored on the moneyline. While we may not need them, that allows us to grab the extra +1.5 goals with the Canucks. We saw the value of the extra +1.5 goals in last night's puck-line win with Chicago. Expect AT LEAST another "puckline cover" in this one. |
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01-19-21 | Blackhawks +1.5 v. Panthers | Top | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 23 m | Show |
I'm playing CHICAGO on the puck-line. (+1.5 goals.) The Hawks are off to an 0-3 start and it may indeed prove to be a long year for them. That said, they're a long way from writing off their season and I expect their very best effort tonight. This is the second of b2b games between these teams. Florida pulled away for a 5-2 win a couple of nights ago. You're going to see a lot of these b2b spots this season. While it doesn't always result in victories, more often than not, the team which lost the opener tends to elevate its effort in the rematch. Desperate to avoid falling to 0-4, we can expect the revenge-minded Hawks to leave it all on the ice tonight. With the Panthers fairly steep favorites on the moneyline, we're able to get an extra +1.5 goals for a relatively reasonable price. I expect AT LEAST a "puck-line cover." |
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01-18-21 | Canadiens v. Oilers -100 | 3-1 | Loss | -100 | 27 h 40 m | Show | |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. The Oilers are only playing their fourth game but already they're playing in the "revenge" role for the second time. After losing their opener against the Canucks, the Oilers found themselves facing them again for their second game. Playing with very recent "revenge," they immediately bounced back and salvaged the "split" of the 2-game series. Once again, having lost 5-1 to these same Canadiens, the Oilers find themselves "playing for the split." Once again, I expect them to respond with a huge effort. Even factoring in Montreal's win, the Oilers have still taken two of the last three meetings in the series. Going back further finds Edmonton at 5-2 the past seven meetings and 10-4 the past 14. There's no question that the Habs outplayed and outworked them on Saturday. Hockey's funny though. Expect an entirely different result, as the revenge-minded Oilers bounce back and resume their recent dominance in the series. |
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01-18-21 | Jets v. Maple Leafs -152 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 14 m | Show |
I'm playing on TORONTO. This was going to be a tough game for the Jets, no matter what. However, things are even more difficult than normal. For starters, they've only played one game. So, thats less than ideal. They had to cancel Saturday's practice due to Covid concerns. Again, not so good. Then, yesterday, their star player (Laine) got hurt in practice. His status is up in the air, as of this writing. However, he had two goals and an assist in Winnipeg's first game. So, if he doesn't play, or even if he's less than 100%, he'll be missed. The Leafs have scored more goals (11) than any other team in the league, thus far. Look for their extra games played to prove significant in this one. |
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01-17-21 | Capitals v. Penguins -109 | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 16 h 9 m | Show | |
I'm playing on PITTSBURGH. Caps are 2-0. Pens are 0-2. No-brainer on the Caps, right? Not in my opinion. Crosby and co. are going to be desperate to avoid falling to 0-3. We can absolutely expect their best effort. While the Caps may have held the Sabres to a single goal last time out, they're just 1-8 the past nine times that they allowed two goals or less in their previous game. The Crosby/Ovechkin games are usually good ones. Pittsburgh has taken three of the past five meetings. In this case, playing at home and highly motivated to avoid the 0-3 start, I expect the Pens to have the advantage. |
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01-16-21 | Canucks v. Flames -138 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 30 m | Show | |
I'm playing on CALGARY. I played against the Canucks in each of their first two games, going 1-1. I don't have anything against the team, I just feel that they're a little bit over-rated, out of the gate. Tonight, I believe that they're at the wrong place, at the wrong time. After dropping their first game, the Flames are going to be very hungry for their first win. Extra motivation stems from the fact that this is the Flames' home opener and that their starting goalie (Markstrom) wil be facing his former team for the first time. Markstrom noted: "I've never faced 'em … except for practice every day for the last five years. It's going to be special. I know most of those guys ... I'm hopeful and I believe in our group, and I think it's going to be a great matchup." Expect a big game from Markstrom and co. as the Flames bounce back and pick up their first "W." |
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01-15-21 | Blues v. Avalanche -138 | Top | 0-8 | Win | 100 | 26 h 33 m | Show |
I'm playing on COLORADO. I lost with the Avalanche when these teams faced each other on opening night. However, that won't prevent me from taking them again tonight. Here's an excerpt from Wednesday's writeup, as its still applicable: "Considering that the Avs are favored to win the Stanley Cup, this line could easily be considerably higher. In fact, we're unlikely to often get Colorado, at home, for this reasonable a price. While the Blues aren't that far removed from winning a Cup, a lot of the key pieces from that team won't be on the ice. On offense, Tarasenko is hurt while Steen retired. Two of the Blues' top four defenders from the Cup team are gone. Bowmeester collapsed in a game last season while Pietrangelo is now with Vegas. With a lot of new faces, the Blues could have benefitted from some preseason games. They didn't get any though and had an abbreviated training camp. Unfortunately for them, their first game comes against arguably the most complete team in the league..." Obviously, the Blues deserve credit for their win. However, now they're getting a revenge-minded Colorado team which is going to be doing everything it can to avoid falling to 0-2. Payback time. |
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01-14-21 | Wild -120 v. Kings | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show | |
I'm playing on MINNESOTA. This game was already going to be a tough one for the Kings. However, its made a lot tougher by the fact that they're short-handed, as they'll be without a few fairly important players, due to Covid-protocol. The Wild have a chip on their shoulder after getting bounced in the first round last year. Still, that allowed them to play more recently than the Kings, who haven't played a game in more than 10 months. As LA coach Todd McLellan noted. " ... we haven't played for 10 1/2 months, it's not going to be easy ... " The Wild will be facing the Kings a lot to start the season. I say they take advantage of the Covid-situation and draw first blood tonight. |
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01-14-21 | Canucks v. Oilers -120 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 15 h 50 m | Show |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. I lost with the Oilers last night but I'm coming right back with them again tonight. Edmonton has underachieved in recent seasons and is absolutely determined to get off to a strong start. Getting swept, at home, in two games by the Canucks is NOT what they had in mind. We may only be one game in but they're going to be a highly motivated team tonight. While the visiting team won last night, the home team has still had the advantage in this series in recent season. Even without fans, its going to be important to win at home. The Canucks did some good things last night and fans in Vancouver are already loading up the bandwagon. Its only one game though. Yes, the Canucks have some talented young players. They've also still got some issues though. Expect the revenge-minded Oilers to remind everyone of that tonight. |
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01-14-21 | Capitals v. Sabres +1.5 | 6-4 | Loss | -196 | 11 h 2 m | Show | |
I'm playing BUFFALO on the puck-line (+1.5 goals) These teams will face each other again tomorrow night. Both are going to be hungry and I expect a close one, the Sabres having an excellent shot at the outright win. Off a disappointing season, the Capitals have a new coach and a lot of new faces. The value of getting an extra +1.5 goals can't be understated. The only 2020 meeting saw the Sabres win 3-2 and that made it three of the last five meetings, between these teams, which were decided by a single goal. Looking just at Buffalo home games, since 2017, the Sabres are 3-1 against the Caps, the lone loss coming by a single goal. Expect AT LEAST another "puck-line cover" this evening. |
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01-13-21 | Blues v. Avalanche -140 | 4-1 | Loss | -140 | 33 h 3 m | Show | |
I'm playing on COLORADO. Considering that the Avs are favored to win the Stanley Cup, this line could easily be considerably higher. In fact, we're unlikely to often get Colorado, at home, for this reasonable a price. While the Blues aren't that far removed from winning a Cup, a lot of the key pieces from that team won't be on the ice. On offense, Tarasenko is hurt while Steen retired. Two of the Blues' top four defenders from the Cup team are gone. Bowmeester collapsed in a game last season while Pietrangelo is now with Vegas. With a lot of new faces, the Blues could have benefitted from some preseason games. They didn't get any though and had an abbreviated training camp. Unfortunately for them, their first game comes against arguably the most complete team in the league. Avs roll. |
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01-13-21 | Canucks v. Oilers -120 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -120 | 33 h 35 m | Show |
I'm playing on EDMONTON. The season is only just getting started but the Canucks already had Sunday's practice cancelled "out of an abundance of caution," due to a potential Covid-19 exposure. Though they did return to practice, its a less than ideal way to enter the season. Don't expect the Oilers to show them any sympathy. The Oilers have underachieved in recent seasons and they're absolutely hungry to get the current campaign off to a winning start. The Canucks lost a lot to free agency (all of their unresticted free agents left) and are likely to regress this season, in my opinion. The Oilers have taken four of the past six meetings, two of the last three when listed as the home team. McDavid remains one of the best players in the game. Look for him to lead his team to an opening night victory. |
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01-13-21 | Canadiens v. Maple Leafs -131 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 30 h 38 m | Show | |
I'm playing on TORONTO. Its always a big game when these Original Six rivals get together, particularly on the first night of the season. The fact that it is the first game of the season is allowing us to get the Leafs at a more reasonable price than we otherwise likely would have. I feel thats providing us with excellent value. Consider that the Leafs were -150, -180, -240, -230 and -210 the last five times they were listed as the home against the Habs. They won four of those. Also, consider that the Leafs are about +900 to win the Cup compared to the Canadiens' +2600. The Leafs are +136 to win the division compared to Montreal's +462. I like the veterans that the Leafs added to complement Tavares and co. Anxious to immediately get rid of the bad taste from last year, look for the Leafs to get their season off to a winning start. |
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09-28-20 | Lightning -160 v. Stars | Top | 2-0 | Win | 100 | 28 h 27 m | Show |
I'm playing on TAMPA. The Stars staved off elimination on Saturday. Don't expect them to do so again. The Lightning are still the superior team in this series, in my opinion. The Lightning have been money when coming off a loss. Since the return to play in early August, including Saturday's OT defeat, the Lightning have only lost seven times. In each of the previous six instances, they immediately responded by winning their very next game. Yes, a perfect 6-for-6. That included a win in Game 2 in this series, after the Stars had defeated them in Game 1. Get the Cup out, the Lightning are your new champs. |
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09-25-20 | Lightning -154 v. Stars | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 27 m | Show | |
I'm playing on TB. I've backed the Lightning a number of times throughout these playoffs and am coming back with them this evening. I've mentioned that I feel Tampa is the stronger team in this series and I believe that we've seen that. Since a bad opening period of the series, Tampa has taken over. Off a 5-2 win last time out, note that the Lightning are an outstanding 73-35 (+14.8) the past couple of seasons, when off a win by two or more goals. The Stars have been resilient and have obviously done a great job to get this far. They'll fight hard tonight but ultimately I believe that they'll again be overmatched. |
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09-25-20 | Lightning v. Stars UNDER 5 | 5-4 | Loss | -100 | 10 h 21 m | Show | |
I'm playing TB/Dallas UNDER the total. While we saw a high-scoring Game 3, I believe we're due for a low-scoring Game 4. The UNDER is still 12-5-4 in Tampa "neutral site" games. With the Lightning now ahead two games to one, note that the UNDER is also 7-2-1 when TB was leading in a playoff series. Yes, the Stars gave up a bunch (5) of goals last game. However, keep in mind that the UNDER is 16-9-1 on the seasons, when they'd allowed four or more goals in their previous game, a 14-7-1 UNDER mark when they were off a loss by two or more goals. Expect a low-scoring affair. |
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09-21-20 | Stars v. Lightning -150 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 36 h 55 m | Show |
I'm playing on TAMPA. I didn't get involved in the opener as I wanted to see how it played out, before potentially getting involved in Game 2. I knew that I liked Tampa as a team, but thought that the extra rest could benefit Dallas. With the Lightning down a game and both teams now working on equal rest, I'm now jumping in to back them. The Lightning have been here before, they're now 0-3 in the opening game of the Stanley Cup Finals. There will be no panic. The Lightning have only lost two other games in recent weeks. They responded to both by winning their very next game. They were stronger than the Stars this season and they dominated play (22 shots!) in the third period in Game 1. I'm not ready to count them out yet. Expect the series to be tied 1-1. |
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09-17-20 | Lightning -160 v. Islanders | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 12 h 45 m | Show |
I'm playing on TB. The Isles clearly have a lot of heart and are a well-coached team. I still believe that Tampa is superior though and I expect that to prove to be the case this evening. The Isles havent won two in a row since August. The Lightning, meanwhile, are 9-1 (+7) after scoring one goal or less in their previous game. They're 26-10 in that situation the past 2+ seasons. Both teams allow 2.7 goals per game but the Lightning score 3.4 compared to NY's 2.9. Bring on Dallas. |
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09-15-20 | Islanders v. Lightning -172 | 2-1 | Loss | -172 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
I'm playing on TAMPA. I believe that this series is over. While the Isles have shown a lot of heart and grit, the Lightning have shown to be the superior team. They've matched the Isles in terms of desire and toughness allowing their edge in talent to prove the difference. The Lightning are 21-7 off a win by two or more goals. Going back further finds them at a dominant 73-34 (+16.4) in that situation. While the Isles are actually just 13-18 their last 31 against teams with a winning record, the Bolts are 21-7 against winning teams, during the same stretch. Bring on Dallas. |
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09-14-20 | Stars v. Golden Knights -168 | 3-2 | Loss | -168 | 22 h 26 m | Show | |
I'm playing on VEGAS. Obviously, the Knights have dug themselves a deep hole. However, I'm not quite writing them off yet. They've had the edge in play for much of this series and could easily be tied, or even ahead. As Coach DeBoer noted: "We've been here before. We were in the same exact situation with Vancouver, with a goalie and a team playing like this. We stuck with it. This is a long way from over and we're going to be a tough out." DeBoer went on to say: "All we need is to finish. The effort's there. We're creating a lot of really good looks. Their best player, Joe Pavelski, takes a backhander, it rolls up the shaft of the stick and over our goalie's shoulder. We haven't gotten any of those and we gotta stick with it until we do." Look for the Knights experience in this situation to prove key, as they keep digging and grinding and "stick with it" until they find a way to extend the series. |
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09-13-20 | Lightning v. Islanders UNDER 5.5 | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 5 h 22 m | Show | |
I'm playing on TB/NY UNDER the total. I expect goals to be few and far between in this one. The last time that the Lightning gave up more than four goals in a game was back in March, a 5-4 loss at Detroit. They immediately responded with a 2-1 win. They're going to be stingy again this afternoon. Remember, TB had only given up three goals combined in the first two games. This series has alternated between high and low-scoring games. The first was high-scoring. The second was low-scoring and the third was high-scoring. The 'pattern' continues here. |
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09-12-20 | Golden Knights -160 v. Stars | 1-2 | Loss | -160 | 12 h 18 m | Show | |
I'm playing on VEGAS. The Knights had the edge in play last game, more shots, more chances, more time of possession. Indeed, they were the better team from the time that the puck dropped. More often than not, that results in victory. It just didn't on Thursday. While that can be frustrating, I expect them to bounce back this evening. As Alex Tuch noted: "Obviously, it's frustrating, but we're not going to throw ourselves a pity party. We're not going to blame it on anyone. ... No matter how much we felt like we should have won that game, we didn't. And now we've got to move on." Backs to the wall, look for Tuch and co. to do exactly that, digging deep and evening up the series. |
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09-11-20 | Lightning v. Islanders UNDER 5 | Top | 3-5 | Loss | -100 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
I'm playing on Tampa/NY UNDER the total. After Tampa exploded for eight goals (8-2 win) in the opener, Game 2 was more "normal," a 2-1 win for the Lightning. I expect tonight's Game 3 to more closely resemble Game 2 than Game 1. The Lightning have been stingy. They allow just 2.2 goals per game in the playoffs and just 1.4 over their past five games. Prior to allowing eight, the Isles had recorded three shutouts in their previous eight games. For the playoffs, they're allowing just 2.3 per game. UNDER is now 5-1 when TB leading in a series. UNDER is also 11-3-2 when Isles had scored one or less in their previous game. |
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09-10-20 | Golden Knights -165 v. Stars | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -165 | 36 h 24 m | Show |
I'm playing on VEGAS. After dropping Game 1 by a score of 1-0, the Knights bounced back with a 3-0 win in Game 2. I won with the 'under' in the opener and the Knights in Game 2. I believe that they're the deeper, stronger team and in coming right back with them for Game 3. Dallas did very well in knocking off Colorado. However, the Knights are a different kind of team. It took Vegas a bit to get going, as Dallas is a stingier team than either of the Knights' first two opponents. They found a way to create offense though while also shutting down Dallas. A look at the stats for the season show why Vegas is the favorite and higher seed. Entering Game 2, the Knights were outshooting opposing teams by an average of 34.9 to 28.5 while Dallas gets outshout by an average of 31.7 to 31. Dallas gives up just 2.7 goals per game but also scores only 2.7. Vegas, on the other hand, outscores teams by a 3.2 to 2.8 average margin. Note that the Stars' 2.7 goal per game average puts them near the bottom of the NHL, below any of the other playoff teams. In a pivotal game, I expect the superior team to emerge victorious. |