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03-15-19 | Ducks v. Avalanche -190 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -190 | 13 h 50 m | Show |
This is a 6* play on COLORADO We don't think that whomever ends up as the two Wild Cards in the Western Conference will be a threat to go deep into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But someone has to grab the two spots. Right now, 77 points is the threshold, so Colorado (72 points) is really in must-win territory the rest of the way. Good news for the Avs tonight as they are catching Anaheim in the second night of back to back road games. Thursday didn't go well for the Ducks as they lost 6-1 at Arizona. Tonight's game doesn't figure to go any better. The Ducks have scored the fewest goals in the league this year. Having been shutout twice in their last three games, including the last one, look for the Avs to break loose tonight. They're well rested, having last taken the ice on Monday. From a situational perspective, this is one of the bigger mismatches we've see in the NHL in awhile. It's a spot Colorado MUST take advantage of, playing at home. Anaheim is one of the worst teams in the NHL. Play on COLORADO AAA |
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03-14-19 | Predators -185 v. Kings | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 13 m | Show |
This is a 6* play on NASHVILLE It's rare to find Nashville off a loss or Los Angeles off a win. But both situations are present here as those two teams meet in Staples Center Thursday night. The Predators, who are in first place in the Central, have actually lost two in a row. One was at home to Carolina and the other was at Anaheim. The likelihood of them losing three straight and back to back games against two of the worst teams in the league seems small. The Kings last won back to back games in early February when they won three straight, all on the road, two of them coming in overtime. Since then they've lost 13 out of 15 games. It was Anaheim they beat Sunday. They have not beaten a team in playoff contention since prior to the All Star Break. The Kings are second to last in the league in goals scored while Nashville is 5th in goals allowed. This should be an easy two points for the Preds. Play on NASHVILLE AAA |
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03-12-19 | Capitals v. Penguins -131 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 9* play on PITTSBURGH This is a massive game for the Penguins. We think its crucial for them to finish in the top three in the Metropolitan and thus avoid either division winner in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Right now, they are tied for third place with Carolina at 83 points. Washington leads the division with 89 points and has won its last seven games. But they've gotten to play Ottawa, Philadelphia, New Jersey and the Rangers twice during the win streak, so really all they've done is take advantage of a favorable schedule. Pittsburgh just snapped Boston's 19-game point streak with a 4-2 win Sunday. They have gone 9-3-2 the last 14 games themselves with 27 goals scored in the last eight games. Each side figures to start its top goaltender in this one and both Matt Murray and Braden Holtby have been exceptional of late. With Pittsburgh 36-15 their last 51 games as a home favorite of -110 to -150 though, they get the nod tonight on home ice. Play on PITTSBURGH AAA |
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03-06-19 | Maple Leafs -185 v. Canucks | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -185 | 13 h 51 m | Show |
This is a 6* play on TORONTO Toronto just put up six goals in a dominant victory over Calgary Monday night. So they should have little difficulty winning at Vancouver tonight. Five of the Maple Leafs last six games have seen them score at least five goals. All five games were wins. Vancouver's last seven games have brought six defeats and the only win was against Anaheim. The Canucks were just shutout in their last game, 3-0 at Vegas, and simply lack the offensive firepower to compete here. That was the ninth time they've been shutout this season and they were outshot 48-19. Toronto has the league's second best scoring differential. They are a really good team, probably better than its record. Vancouver is not a good team and has already been crushed by the Leafs one time this season, 5-0 out in Toronto. Play on TORONTO AAA |
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03-02-19 | Wild v. Flames -170 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -170 | 12 h 27 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on CALGARY Two hot teams meet Saturday night in Calgary, but the Flames are both hotter and better. Their win streak has reached seven games with them allowing a total of just four goals in the last four games. They lead the Western Conference with 89 points, are at home (where their record is 20-5-5) and have already beaten the Wild twice. The fact Minny has won four straight is a little bit surprising. They won in Winnipeg Tuesday and have been off ever since. Prior to this win streak, the Wild had gone 1-6-2 their previous nine games. I just don't see them at Calgary's level, especially as the road team. That win in Winnipeg saw the Wild score twice in the final two minutes of the third period. They won't be able to keep up here however as Calgary is the West's highest scoring team. Play on CALGARY AAA |
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02-27-19 | Flames -159 v. Devils | Top | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 17 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on Calgary While on the road and playing the second night of a back to back, we do not anticipate the Flames having much difficulty winning tonight in New Jersey. Calgary is certainly "back on track" now with six straight wins, including 3-1 over the Islanders last night. This team leads the Western Conference with 87 points, which is a far cry from the 58 points that the last place Devils have. The Devils are off a win, 2-1 over Montreal on Monday, but have not done a good job at staying successful this season. What I mean by that is they've produced back to back victories only one time since the All Star Break. They are only 9-20 when facing an opponent that has a winning record. Calgary is 22-11 vs. sub-.500 foes. With the Flames having allowed just three goals in the last three games, this one is as easy as it looks. Play on CALGARY AAA |
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02-26-19 | Stars v. Golden Knights -190 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 9 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on VEGAS The faithful in Vegas are not used to seeing the home team lose, but lose they have as the Golden Knights come into Tuesday having dropped five out of the last six at T-Mobile Arena. That's highly uncharacteristic and I suspect it's just a matter of time before they get back on track. Tonight seems like as good a spot as any as Dallas already lost here once this season. After getting shutout in three of their previous five games, the Stars got off the mat to beat the Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime Sunday. But this team has all sorts of issues scoring, especially on the road where they average the fewest number of goals per game in the league. In its brief franchise history, Vegas is 6-2 SU when coming off three straight defeats. Dallas has been giving up lots of shots on goal lately and this is an area where the Golden Knights can capitalize. Play on VEGAS AAA |
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02-26-19 | Sabres v. Flyers -160 | Top | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 10 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on PHILADELPHIA Already in the midst of a slide, this is a very bad spot for Buffalo. After losing 5-3 last night in Toronto, the Sabres now must play one of the league's hottest teams in Philadelphia. The Flyers stormed back from a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat Pittsburgh on Saturday and have now won 13 out of their last 17 games. Meanwhile, Buffalo has dropped five out of its last six. Given how things have been going, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Philly ended up with more points at season's end, which seemed highly unlikely when Buffalo was winning 10 straight back in November. But aside from that one streak, the Sabres are just 19-33 in all other games. That's just not very good, nor is their 11-16-4 road record. The Flyers won 6-2 the last time they faced Buffalo. They've won the last three meetings at home as well. Play on PHILADELPHIA AAA |
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02-25-19 | Canadiens -129 v. Devils | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -129 | 20 h 48 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on MONTREAL Montreal really needs this game. They just lost a game to Toronto, 6-3, a result I predicted would happen (took the Maple Leafs). That keeps them in fourth place in the Atlantic, but also just one point ahead of the two teams tied for the other Wild Card spot. Just a slight drop and the Canadiens could be out of the playoff picture entirely. Lucky for tonight, they are up against a last place team. New Jersey figures to finish at the bottom of the Metropolitan, a place where they've been most of this season. They just gave up five goals in a loss to a bad Rangers team and are 29th in the league in number of goals given up. The Habs should be in a better position as they have either led or at least been tied in the third period in four of their last five losses. This includes the 6-3 loss in Toronto where they gave up a shocking four goals in the third period, three of them coming in the final two minutes. Play on MONTREAL AAA |
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02-23-19 | Canadiens v. Maple Leafs -169 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 11 h 6 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on TORONTO It's really time for Toronto to get going. They have the unfortunate distinction of having both the league's best (Tampa Bay) and hottest (Boston) team in their division. That's left the Leafs in third place in the Atlantic, making the margin for error incredibly slim. It hasn't helped that they've lost three in a row. Tonight, they'll host Montreal, who happens to be right behind them in the Atlantic. It's only a three-point gap between third and fourth place and once you drop to 4th, then you have to rely on the Wild Card to make the playoffs. That's no guarantee in the Atlantic with five viable playoff teams over in the Metropolitan. So tonight's game has some major importance. I just think Toronto happens to be the significantly better team here and I can't see them losing what would be a season-high 4th straight game. This is actually the first time they've even lost three in a row. The Canadiens have not won a road game since January. Sure, they only played three in February, but they were outscored 12-4 in them. Play on TORONTO AAA |
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02-19-19 | Maple Leafs v. Blues -117 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 31 m | Show |
This is a *10* play on St. Louis St. Louis continues to be the hottest team in the league as their remarkable run has now hit 10 in a row. Their last three wins have all been shutouts and all three games were on the road. Tonight, I look for this win streak to continue as they get to play host to a Toronto team whose number they have had for the past couple seasons. It's been five straight wins over the Maple Leafs (an old Norris Division rival!) including 4-1 way back in October. At that time, the Blues were playing nowhere near as well as they are now. The Leafs just got shutout in Arizona and while its been awhile since they've lost back to back games, I see that fate befalling them today. This has been a truly dominant stretch by the Blues, outscoring opponents 40-14. It's been led by goalie Binnington, who is 12-1-1 as a starter with a 1.43 GAA and .943 save percentage. You really can't go against this Blues team right now. Play on ST. LOUIS AAA |
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02-17-19 | Capitals -180 v. Ducks | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -180 | 14 h 36 m | Show |
This is a 6* play on WASHINGTON Anaheim is a very bad team, much worse than I think the public realizes at this point. We went into this a bit the last time I went against them, which also happened to be their last game, a 3-0 home loss to the Bruins. The Ducks' goal differential for the season is now -57, which is by far an away the worst such mark in the league. The next worst GD is -38 (Kings). Overall, Anaheim has won just three of its last 23 games. In the last six games, they've managed only five goals. Sunday's opponent is Washington and they scored five goals in their last game. The Caps can't afford to drop this game if they are to keep pace with the surging Islanders in the Metropolitan. The team they just beat (San Jose) had been as hot as anyone in this league. The fact that it was a road win was even more impressive as the Sharks have lost only four times on home ice all season. The Caps have won four of their last six and should cruise here against an Anaheim team that is last in the league in scoring. Play on WASHINGTON AAA |
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02-15-19 | Bruins -165 v. Ducks | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 21 h 15 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on BOSTON No team in the NHL has been outscored by a wider margin this season than Anaheim. The Ducks YTD goal differential of -54 is easily the worst in the league. That certainly doesn't bode well for them moving forward and I think they're in a lot of trouble tonight, specifically. While they did win Wednesday, all that did was end a seven-game losing streak and it was a 1-0 victory over Vancouver, making it six times in the last eight games they scored 1 or 0 goals. Tonight, Boston invades and the Bruins have won three straight. The Bruins scored six times in their last game, which is more than the Ducks have scored in their last five games combined. Since the All Star Break, Boston is unbeaten in regulation. Meanwhile, Anaheim has lost 19 of 22. As the line suggests, this one seems like a no-brainer! Play on BOSTON AAA |
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02-14-19 | Blues -148 v. Coyotes | Top | 4-0 | Win | 100 | 12 h 21 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on ST LOUIS St. Louis is a hot team right now. They've won seven straight. This has gotten them up to fourth place in the Central Division, which would be good enough for a Wild Card. Tuesday saw them score eight goals in a win over New Jersey. The Blues have done plenty of scoring lately. It's 13 goals in the last two games and they've scored at least three in all but one game in the win streak. The lone exception was a 1-0 win over league-leading Tampa Bay. Tonight I look for the winning ways to continue in Arizona. While the Coyotes have won two in a row, they'd lost five in a before that. This is a revenge game for the Blues as they lost 6-1 in their last visit here. They're obviously playing better now. None of the Coyotes goalies are playing well right now, which means trouble facing this red hot Blues team. Play on ST. LOUIS AAA |
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02-14-19 | Senators v. Red Wings -138 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 51 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on DETROIT It's a battle between the bottom two teams in the Atlantic Division Thursday night in the Motor City. Not only do the Red Wings have the advantage here of getting the game on home ice, they are the better team anyway. Ottawa has a pretty clear case to be called the worst team in the league. They have the fewest points (47). On the road, things can be quite dire for the Senators. They give up 4.3 goals per game. Overall, no team has given more goals this year - or shots. Detroit has its issues, but is off a nice win, 3-2 at Nashville. Given that result, beating Ottawa at home should not be that difficult. They just beat the Senators 2-0 on the road two weeks ago. They won that game despite a 35-21 deficit in shots. That shouldn't happen again here, given how many shots (and goals) Ottawa usually gives up. Play on DETROIT AAA |
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02-10-19 | Hurricanes -141 v. Devils | Top | 2-3 | Loss | -141 | 7 h 1 m | Show |
This is a 10* on CAROLINA Carolina is starting to make a move for the playoffs. With their own three-game win streak and Pittsburgh losing four in a row, the Hurricanes are now just a point back of the second Wild Card in the Eastern Conference. All three wins during the current streak have come on the road and two were shutouts, the most recent coming Friday (3-0) over the Rangers. You could say New Jersey is going in the other direction as they've lost three straight and seven of nine. Truthfully though, the Devils have been headed in the wrong direction all season. They're the last place team in the Metro and with just 48 points any realistic hope of making the playoffs is out the window. Making matters tougher today is that NJ played yesterday. They lost 4-2 to the Wild, their 5th straight loss at home. This is Carolina's third game in four days, but they've won seven straight in that situation. New Jersey is just 1-7 the last eight times it has played the second game of a back to back. Play on CAROLINA AAA |
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02-09-19 | Blue Jackets v. Golden Knights -160 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -160 | 21 h 56 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on VEGAS Vegas has established one of the strongest home ice advantages in the league and should win this battle of teams coming off back to back wins Saturday night. The Golden Knights' last two wins both came on the road, one of them as a +140 money line dog at Tampa Bay. The same is true for Columbus, but the difference is they are still on the road and its a third road game in five nights to boot. Maybe the biggest reason Vegas is so good at home is the simply don't give up many goals. They are #1 in the league, giving up just 2.16 goals per game on home ice. They have actually lost their last two games at T-Mobile Arena, which is surprising, but that streak should end tonight considering in two years this team has gone 45-16-5 here in the regular season. Play on VEGAS AAA |
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02-05-19 | Blackhawks v. Oilers -129 | Top | 6-2 | Loss | -129 | 13 h 53 m | Show |
This is a 9* Play on EDMONTON Chicago has won four straight. I don't see them making it five. Even with the win streak, which has seen them score seven or more goals in a game twice, they are still in last place in the Central Division. I wouldn't say that a season-long issue (giving up too many goals) has been solved. They are 30th in goals allowed and 31st in penalty killing. In the wake of Corey Crawford's concussion issue, goaltending has been a problem. Speaking of problems, Edmonton has lost five in a row. But they are at home tonight and should prevail just like they did (4-0) the last time they hosted Chicago (which was November 1st). This will be the Oilers first home game since the All Star Break. Expect a fired up crowd. Play on EDMONTON AAA |
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02-03-19 | Bruins v. Capitals -122 | Top | 1-0 | Loss | -122 | 5 h 55 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on WASHINGTON The Capitals went into the All Star Break playing their absolute worst hockey of the season. They'd lost seven in a row and given up a stunning 30 goals in five games. But Friday saw them come up with a clutch performance here on home ice as they beat a very good Calgary team 4-3. The Capitals didn't have Alex Ovechkin for that win, but he'll be back today when they host the Bruins. Speaking of losing streaks, Boston has lost three in a row and two of those setbacks have come since the break. All three losses were at home. Thursday saw them go down 3-2 at the hands of the Flyers, in overtime. It was the second straight time the Bruins lost a game that went past regulation as Winnipeg beat them in a shootout on Tuesday. I just don't see Boston turning things around on the road today, especially considering their horrendous history vs. the Capitals. Washington has beaten them 15 straight times and I'll call for them to make it 16 today. Boston's only other visit to D.C. this season resulted in a 7-0 loss on Opening Night. Play on WASHINGTON AAA |
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02-02-19 | Stars v. Predators -169 | Top | 3-1 | Loss | -169 | 13 h 34 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on NASHVILLE This is a tough ask of the Stars, who won a home game last night against Minnesota and now must turn around and take on one of the top teams in the league. Now Nashville also played and won Friday. They beat the Panthers 4-1 here at Bridgestone Arena. That was the Preds first game post-All Star Break, but their 3rd win in a row overall and they've allowed a total of just three goals in those three wins. Now Dallas has also won three straight while giving up just three goals. Even matchup then, right? Wrong! Nashville is an outstanding home team. They have a 16-9 SU record here and give up just 2.3 goals per game. Dallas is also not a good road team. They are 9-13-2 SU while getting outscored substantially. The Stars also aren't good playing without rest, going 1-6 SU in that situation. Dallas did win here in late December, but won't win for a second time in Music City. Play on NASHVILLE AAA |
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02-01-19 | Flames -113 v. Capitals | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -113 | 11 h 33 m | Show |
This is an 8* Play on CALGARY You'd be hard pressed to find two teams that went into the All-Star Break in different fashion than the Flames and Capitals did. Calgary went into the ASB with a 9-1-1 record its last 11 games. Washington has lost seven in a row. Even after each team got a week off, I don't look for much to change here in the first game of the second half. The Capitals won't be at full strength tonight as they're missing Alex Ovechkin, who must serve a one-game suspension. Then there is the ridiculous number of goals they're giving up. In the last three games alone, Washington has conceded 21 goals. That's bad news when facing a Calgary team that has scored three or more goals in 10 of its last 11 games. They've scored five or more goals in six of those games. And while the Flames may not score as much on the road as they do at home, they happen to lead the league in fewest goals per game given up on the road (2.3). Play on CALGARY AAA |
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01-31-19 | Flyers v. Bruins -202 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -202 | 11 h 27 m | Show |
This is a 6* play on BOSTON Recent results for both of these teams do not match up with the overall bodies of work. I'll be leaning on what we've seen over the long-term from the Flyers and Bruins when making a pick on this Thursday night matchup. Philadelphia's current five-game win streak is their best stretch of the season. During it, they have beaten a couple of good teans, including Boston. The Bruins are just 1-4 their last five games and reeling after losing in a shootout here at home to Winnipeg on Tuesday. But, let's be honest here. Boston is still the better team - by a lot - and that's why the oddsmakers have them priced like this. It's a considerable amount of juice to lay against a team that's won five straight. But note the Flyers have been outshot - including 2:1 (38-19) by the Rangers Tuesday - in all five games. Boston outshot them 42-19 in Philadelphia two weeks ago. Tuesday's 1-0 win over the Rangers was just the third shutout of the season for the Flyers. They are 0-2 off the previous two. Play on BOSTON AAA |
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01-30-19 | Sabres v. Stars -165 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 11 h 4 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on DALLAS This is going to be an incredibly difficult spot for Buffalo as they just played last night. It was a 5-4 win for the Sabres Tuesday night in Columbus, which is good, but it was an extremely hard fought game that probably leaves them with little in the tank for playing Dallas tonight. Buffalo got out to an early 3-1 lead last night, but allowed Columbus to come back and tie. The Sabres didn't go ahead for good until early in the third period and even then had to keep fighting to hold on. Here, they're losing an hour by going West. The Stars have been off for 10 days thanks to the All-Star Break, so they'll be ready to go at home. They're already 5-0 SU this season when playing with three or more days rest. Buffalo has lost three straight to opponents that have losing records. But despite being 24-21-4 overall, the Stars are right in the thick of the Wild Card race in the Western Conference. Two points here and they'd be the top Wild Card team. Tonight is also the fifth time in a row the Sabres are playing out on the road. Dallas bolstered its blue line during the break by trading for Jamie Oleksiak. They're in a good spot tonight. Play on DALLAS AAA |
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01-29-19 | Jets v. Bruins -170 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -170 | 10 h 23 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on the BRUINS Winnipeg has been given one of the toughest "asks" in the entire league as they will start the second half with back to back road games. Last night did not go well with a 3-1 loss in Philadephia. Now they must quickly regroup and head to Boston where the Bruins will be eager to get things going after a loss in their last game. Now that loss was 10 days ago, but nevertheless, the home team can't afford to lose any more ground in the Atlantic where they are in fourth place (but just three back of second). I think the Bruins are in a good spot here considering they're at home and facing a team playing without rest. Their home record is 17-7-1 and they average 3.5 goals per game at the TD North Bank Garden. As we saw last night, the Jets are a lot more pedestrian on the road. They also lost their last game before the All-Star Break, which was in Dallas. The Bruins are tied for third in the league in fewest goals allowed and also have the #2 power play. Play on BOSTON AAA |
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01-23-19 | Predators v. Golden Knights -125 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -125 | 25 h 26 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on VEGAS It's been a short existence for the Golden Knights franchise (started just last year), but in just a short amount of time they have established one of the stronger home ice advantages in the league. Whether it's the "Vegas flu" or something else, the bottom line is that road teams struggle to win in Sin City. The Knights are 16-5-3 at T-Mobile Arena this season and now 45-15-5 here all-time in the regular season. That's pretty amazing. Off a rare home loss on Monday (to Minnesota), I look for Vegas to bounce back this evening against Nashville. The Predators are a good team in their own right, but this is just their second all-time visit here. They lost the first, played almost a year ago to the date, 3-0. The Knights are 0-3 in Nashville, so they'll be looking for a little retribution tonight. Vegas is 9-3 off a loss by two or more goals this season. Play on VEGAS AAA |
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01-23-19 | Capitals v. Maple Leafs -155 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 23 h 57 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on TORONTO Logic says that if a hockey team is giving up a lot of goals, then - more often than not - they are going to come out with the "short end of the stick" (so to speak). Therefore, while we all may be unaccustomed to seeing the Capitals lose with such regularity, the team's current six-game losing streak is pretty logical. During it, they have given up THIRTY goals! In the last four games, they have given up SEVEN or more three times! This is very bad, obviously. The most recent loss took place last night, at home, and it went to overtime. First, San Jose scored with one second left in regulation to tie the game at six goals apiece. Then came the game-winner less than two minutes into OT. It is truly incredible that Washington has scored 11 goals in its last two games and lost both. Now, with no rest, they must head to Toronto. The Maple Leafs have lost four of their last five, so they won't be taking it easy on the Stanley Cup Champs. If anything, they too should jump on the scoring brigade. They are already a top five team in goals per game. They should add to it tonight in a major way. Play on TORONTO AAA |
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01-23-19 | Coyotes v. Canadiens -170 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 23 h 56 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on MONTREAL Not sure how "good" the spot is tonight for Montreal, but it is most definitely a "bad" spot for their opponent. Arizona arrives in Quebec having played last night and Sunday up in the Great White North. Three road games in four nights, right before the All-Star Break, is hardly ideal. Even if the Coyotes did win each of those last two games, one of them as a huge underdog (closed +240 on the money line at Toronto). Last night saw the 'Yotes win in Ottawa, but it wasn't as easy as they'd hoped as they had to hold on for a 3-2 final. While travel may be weighing on Arizona, Montreal has been off for the last three days. They will be looking to rebound from an embarrassing defeat here at home vs. Philadelphia on Saturday. That game saw them give up five goals, the most they have surrendered in any game in January. Given the much different situations the teams are facing here (in terms of the schedule), this should be an easy win for the Canadiens. Play on MONTREAL AAA |
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01-22-19 | Sharks v. Capitals -140 | Top | 7-6 | Loss | -140 | 11 h 11 m | Show |
This is a 9* play on the Capitals Washington finds itself on its longest losing streak of the season, five games, as they get set to play an opponent that has given them lots of trouble through the years. San Jose has taken 26 of the previous 33 meetings, including 13 of 17 here in D.C. But the tide turned last season as the Caps won both games against the Sharks en route to winning their first ever Stanley Cup. Fortunately for Washington, San Jose has also recently hit the skids by losing three in a row. This after they (the Sharks) won seven straight. The Caps were flat out embarrassed in their last game as they gave up eight goals to Chicago. But they're back home tonight while San Jose is in a most unfavorable situation. The Sharks just played last night, in Florida. This will be their fourth straight road game and third in the last three nights. Similar to Washington, the Sharks are having real difficulty in preventing their opponents from scoring. Every game during the three-game skid has seen them allow six goals. Prior to their own current skid, Washington had been 6-1 the last three seasons following three or more consecutive losses. They're in a better spot to end their losing streak. Play on WASHINGTON AAA |
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01-20-19 | Red Wings v. Canucks -135 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 8 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on VANCOUVER Vancouver is simply the better team here. Sure, they've won only two of their last six games. But both wins were here at home, including one on Thursday, 4-3 over Buffalo. The Canucks are still a very viable threat to make the playoffs as they have 50 points, which is just one back of what would be the final Wild Card in the Western Conference. They still won't have rookie Elias Pettersson out on the ice, but expect Jacob Markstrom to be back in goal for this Sunday afternoon game. Markstrom almost always plays well when coming off extended rest and he wasn't in the crease for the Buffalo game. Detroit has a budding star in Dylan Larkin, but little else as they've fallen into last place in the Atlantic Division. Unlike Vancouver, the Red Wings playoff aspirations can be considered little more than a pipe dream at this point. They gave up six goals in their last game and that loss made it 10 in the last 13 games. They are just 16-37 their last 53 road games. Play on VANCOUVER AAA |
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01-19-19 | Kings v. Avalanche -170 | Top | 1-7 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on COLORADO Colorado has been struggling of late, but this is a great spot for them to get two points as the lowly Kings pay a visit. Although they have lost 10 of their last 12 games (2-8-2), the Avalanche are still 3rd in the Central Division (50 points) and should be able to turn things around on a five-game homestand that goes past next weekend's All-Star Break. The Avs are coming off a very treacherous five-game Canadian trip where they picked up just one win, in Toronto of all places, and things ended in embarrassing fashion with a loss to Ottawa. I don't see them losing to another last place team though, not at home. The Avs' nine home wins is near the bottom of the league, but they've been pretty unlucky with five losses here coming past regulation. They've also played only 20 home games, a league low. The Kings are off a rare win, but remain the lowest scoring team in the league. They are averaging less than two goals per game on the road. Play on COLORADO AAA |
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01-18-19 | Islanders v. Capitals -173 | Top | 2-0 | Loss | -173 | 12 h 49 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on WASHINGTON. The Islanders have been kind to me this week. I won with them both Tuesday and last night, wins over St. Louis and New Jersey. But it is a dramatic step up in class on Friday and they'll have to do so on the road. The Stanley Cup Champs await and will both rested and more motivated than usual. For just the second time this season, Washington is on a three-game losing streak. The last loss took place on Tuesday and saw them beaten 7-2 by Nashville. With two days off to get ready for this one and the Islanders playing the second game of a back to back, the situation is certainly ideal for the Capitals to avoid what would be their first four-game losing streak of the year. Plus, they have had the Islanders number for many years, especially at home where they are 31-12-2 the last 45 meetings. The home team has won five of the last seven meetings overall. As good as New York has been recently, tonight will simply not be their night. Play on WASHINGTON AAA |
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01-17-19 | Jets v. Predators -145 | Top | 5-1 | Loss | -145 | 12 h 37 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on NASHVILLE. This is a big-time showdown for Central Division supremacy. Right now, Winnipeg has a two-point edge on Nashville for first place. But the Predators have the home ice advantage Thursday. As much as that didn't matter in last year's Western Conference Semifina (road team won 5 of 7 games), it sure did when the Preds shut the Jets out 3-0 back in October. They are 16-7 SU at Bridgestone Arena this season while Winnipeg is just 12-8 SU on the road. The Jets come in riding a three-game win streak, but all those wins were at home. They average almost a full goal less per game on the road than they do at home. Nashville's scoring stays pretty consistent when comparing home and road, but they allow about a full goal less per game. They also just crushed Washington here on Tuesday night, 7-2. Viktor Arvidsson is playing out of his mind right now with 24 points in the last 24 games. Predators goalie Pekka Rinne has owned Winnipeg in his career with a 16-4-1 record that includes three shutouts. Nashville has won four straight against teams that have a win percentage of .600 or higher. Play on NASHVILLE. AAA |
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01-17-19 | Devils v. Islanders -152 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 37 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on the ISLANDERS. Well, the Islanders rewarded me in their last game, beating the Blues in overtime. My read has not changed in the last 48 hours, so why not come back with them again? They're certainly playing well. The win was their 12th in the past 15 games. Perhaps the most impressive thing about the Islanders is that they are tied with Nashville for the league lead in fewest goals allowed per game. They've given up just four goals in the last three games. It's a much different story being told by Thursday's opponent. New Jersey has allowed nine goals in its last two games. While they did win one of those games, 8-5 against Chicago, I wouldn't go trusting the Devils tonight. They're already 0-2 vs. the Islanders in 2018-19. They're also 0-5 the last five times they've been in a fourth game in a 4 in 6 situation, like they are in tonight. The Islanders have won six straight times after giving up two goals or less the previous game. The Islanders are simply the better team here. Play on NY ISLANDERS. AAA |
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01-16-19 | Avalanche -168 v. Senators | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -168 | 12 h 54 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on Colorado. I like the AVS to roll in this one, just like they did at home against Ottawa earlier in the season. It was a 6-3 win out in Denver back in late October. Colorado won its last game by that same score, only in Toronto, which is obviously a heck of a lot more impressive. Tonight wraps up a five-game road trip up in Canada with the Senators being the weakest opponent of the five. While both of these teams have struggled recently, Ottawa's struggles are season-long while Colorado's are simply confined to the last month. The Senators give up the most shots and goals per game in the league. So I expect Colorado's famed top line of MacKinnon-Rantanen-Landeskog to dominate the puck tonight. That line alone should be enough to own an Ottawa team returning home after a California road trip. Having three days off is nice, but for the Senators it's not nearly enough to make up the difference in talent they face in tonight's matchup. Play on COLORADO AAA |
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01-15-19 | Blues v. Islanders -144 | Top | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 12 h 32 m | Show |
This is an 8* bet on the ISLANDERS. This is a really tough spot for the Blues, who are coming off a big upset win in Washington last night. That wasn't the first time they beat the Capitals this year. They beat them at home 12 days ago, then came out and lost to the Islanders (at home) the next time out. This time, the Blues carry a three-game win streak into Brooklyn. But the result should be the same as it was the last time. The Islanders have played outstanding hockey of late, winning 11 of their last 14 games. They are off an incredibly impressive victory as they beat Tampa Bay 5-1 on Sunday. I mentioned that the Blues have won three straight. That matches their longest win streak of the season, so another win would be uncharted territory for them. It hasn't really been a very good season in St. Louis with the team still below .500. More importantly, they are 0-5 when playing on the second night of a back to back. When they hosted the Islanders 10 days ago, they lost even though the Islanders managed just 14 shots on goal. You have to figure they'll see more shots tonight and that means more goals for the home team. Play on NY ISLANDERS AAA |
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01-14-19 | Sabres v. Oilers -118 | Top | 2-7 | Win | 100 | 23 h 57 m | Show |
This is a 9* play on EDMONTON Two fanbases starved to make the playoffs will see their teams face off to open the week. Edmonton is two points back of the second Wild Card in the Western Conference, but given the way most of the teams in front of them are playing right now, a WC spot is ripe for the taking. Over in the Eastern Conference, Buffalo just fell out of a WC spot, thanks to Sunday's results. Neither team has played great of late. Both have won just three times in their last 11 games. The Sabres lost at home to Tampa Bay Saturday while that same night saw the Oilers dump one here at home to the Coyotes. So who has the edge in this one? I think it's Edmonton, who gets to play on home ice for a second straight game. An unlucky bounce cost them vs. the Coyotes, but Buffalo has had even less luck of late. The Sabres have won just 6 of their last 26 games and let's be honest here; that 10-game win streak from earlier this year (which is their claim to fame) involved a lot of luck. Their last win on the road occurred on December 16th. Play on EDMONTON AAA |
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01-14-19 | Avalanche v. Maple Leafs -180 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -180 | 21 h 58 m | Show |
This is a 6* Play on TORONTO Colorado has lost 9 of its last 10 games (1-7-2) so an opponent the caliber of Toronto is the last thing they wanted to see for Monday. But a date with the Maple Leafs is what the schedule calls for and even worse is that Toronto won't be taking this game lightly as they are coming off a loss in this building Saturday night, 3-2 to Boston. That was a game the Leafs felt they should have had, but a tiebreaking goal, late in the 2nd period, proved to be the difference. Still, despite losing four of six themselves, Toronto is clearly the better team in this matchup. They'll be even better if #1 goaltender Frederik Anderson makes his return to the ice here. Colorado was just shutout in Montreal Saturday and is 0-3 on their current five-game Canadian road trip. Only the Lightning have a better goal differential than the Leafs, who are top six in the league in both goals scored and allowed. The Avalanche have an exceptional top line, but little in the way of depth. Toronto has won 43 of its last 62 games played vs. teams with losing records. Play on TORONTO AAA |
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01-14-19 | Blackhawks v. Devils -140 | Top | 5-8 | Win | 100 | 21 h 57 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on NEW JERSEY The Devils aren't exactly tearing it up this season, but they've got some momentum off a win here at home against the Flyers. Tonight, they'll host a Blackhawks team that simply "ain't what they used to be." Chicago has the same number of points (41) as New Jersey, but has actually played much worse over the course of this season. They come into Monday having dropped three consecutive decisions, all by the same score of 4-3. All three losses came at home. The 'Hawks have lost five of six and are in last place in the Central. Only the Flyers and Senators have been outscored by a greater margin this year. Rookie goaltenders now occupy the space between the pipes for both teams, but the edge here very likely comes down to the fact Chicago is 30th in the league in goals allowed and penalty killing. New Jersey is 2nd in the league in penalty killing. Home ice advantage is also critical. The Devils are a respectable 12-5-4 at home. Chicago is 10-30 its L40 road games vs. teams with a winning home record. Play on NEW JERSEY AAA |
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01-10-19 | Capitals v. Bruins -136 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -136 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on the Bruins You might be surprised to see the Bruins getting this kind of "love" from the oddsmakers against a team like the Capitals. But you shouldn't. Boston has won five straight and looked pretty dominant in doing so. Their most recent win was a shutout, 4-0 over Minnesota on Tuesday, right here at home. The good news is that they're 10-4 SU this season when off a win by two more goals. The bad news is that Washington has been a terrible matchup for them in the past. The Caps have gone 10-0-3 the past 13 meetings, including a 7-0 win to open the season. You can bet Boston will want to avoid this matchup at all costs in the playoffs, so finishing top three in the Atlantic is pretty important. That means they have to beat them now and I think they will. Goalie Tuukka Rask has been on fire lately (.959 save percentage L4 starts) and Washington has lost two of its last three road games. This is a game the Bruins have had circled since getting smashed in the season opener and I expect them, already red hot, to play one of their better games of the season. Play on BOSTON AAA |
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01-09-19 | Avalanche v. Flames -173 | Top | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 14 h 40 m | Show |
This is a 7* play on Calgary Calgary has put it all together this season to become one of the more complete teams in the league. With a 27-13-4 SU record, they are currently tied with Vegas for first place in the Pacific Division. But the Flames have two games in hand. With the Golden Knights idle tonight, I'd say it's pretty imperative for Calgary to go out and grab the two points. Fortunately, they'll be hosting a Colorado team that comes in reeling. I played against the Avalanche last night and they lost 7-4 in Winnipeg. Everything I wrote about them yesterday obviously still applies today as the Avs lack of depth is starting to become a real concern. The top line of MacKinnon-Landeskog-Rantanen contributed two goals and three assists last night, but everyone else didn't do much of anything. Lack of depth is a clearly an even bigger issue when playing without rest as the Avalanche are here. They have dropped seven of eight and just gave up seven goals last night. They are in no position to contend with one of the best teams in the league tonight, especially playing on the road. Play on CALGARY AAA |
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01-08-19 | Avalanche v. Jets -151 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 11 h 2 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on WINNIPEG Winnipeg (26-13-2, 53 points) is a very good team and figures to be locked into a battle with Nashville for 1st place in the Central the rest of the way. A little behind the Jets and Preds is a Colorado team that sports the top line in the game, but also lacks depth and that's why ultimately they'll be unable to catch the two division heavyweights. Before beating the Rangers 6-1 on Friday, the Avs had lost six in a row, scoring more than two goals in only two of the six games. This is a team entirely dependent on its top line to score goals. Winnipeg is a deeper and better team. Manitoba has not been a good place to play for the Avalanche as they're 0-5 here the L3 seasons. The last three visits have seen them outscored 14-3, including a 5-2 loss in November. The teams are basically even in scoring, but the Jets have a noticeable edge when it comes to goals allowed. They rank 9th, which is 10 spots higher than Colorado. The Avs are also 0-3 this year when playing with 3 or more days rest. Play on WINNIPEG AAA |
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01-07-19 | Wild v. Canadiens -118 | Top | 1-0 | Loss | -118 | 19 h 55 m | Show |
This is a 9* play on MONTREAL. The Canadiens will be looking to grab a much needed two points Monday night at home against the Wild. The Habs are currently 22-15-5 and one point behind Buffalo for what would be the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Minnesota has certainly not been a kind opponent for them as it's been eight straight losses to the Wild. But I believe this time will be different as the Habs are at home and the Wild (20-17-3) aren't exactly tearing things up right now. They'd lost six of seven before recording back to back wins on the road, at Toronto and Ottawa. A big change for Montreal for this game compared to the last time they faced the Wild (on Dec 11th) is that Carey Price is probably going to be in goal. Backup Antii Niemi was terrible last month in St. Paul, allowing seven goals. The Wild power play was also 4 for 4 in that game, which is somewhat ridiculous. I don't see the Minnesota PP being anywhere close to that prolific tonight. Play on MONTREAL AAA |
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01-06-19 | Oilers v. Ducks -140 | Top | 4-0 | Loss | -140 | 12 h 4 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on Anaheim Two Pacific Division teams desperate for a win play Sunday night at "The Pond" with Anaheim (19-16-7) hosting Edmonton (19-19-3). The Ducks have lost seven in a row, tied for the longest active losing streak in the league, but it's not as if the Oilers have played any better of late. Connor McDavid's bunch has dropped seven of eight, the one win coming at Arizona on Wednesday. But this is the second night of a back to back for the Oilers as they were shutout last night in Los Angeles, 4-0. Edmonton managed only 16 shots in the loss and their own goaltender Mikko Koskinen was chased after giving up three goals on eight shots. McDavid basically is getting no help from his teammates right now. Anaheim is a low-scoring team , but Edmonton is the perfect opponent as they've given up 45 goals the last 12 games. Last night's loss certainly doesn't set up well for an Oilers team that is already 5-11 when coming off a multi-goal defeat. Play on ANAHEIM AAA |
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01-06-19 | Stars v. Jets -148 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 4 m | Show |
This is an 8* play on the Jets Two of the top three teams from the NHL's Central Division face off here with second place Winnipeg (25-13-2) hosting Dallas (22-16-4). Though the Stars have closed the gap to just four points in the standings, I think the actual gap (in terms of talent) is far greater. There's "something about Sundays" for the Jets as they're 5-0 when playing on a Sunday this season. I did just play against them Friday, but that was on the road against an incredibly hot Penguins team. Sure enough, the Jets lost 4-0, but the fact they were NOT big underdogs on the money line for that game should tell you about the kind of respect they get from oddsmakers. Conversely, tonight's line looks a little low. It's a big game for Winnipeg as they have lost three of four. Dallas is off a big 2-1 win over Washington, but that came at home. On the road, the Stars are just 8-11-2. (Winnipeg is 13-6-2 at home). Dallas REALLY struggles to score on the road (2.2 goals per game), an average that ranks third from the bottom in the entire league. Winnipeg is top five in the league in scoring at home. The Jets are also 9-5 SU after allowing 4+ goals and 6-2 SU after being held to 1 or 0 the last game. Play on WINNIPEG AAA |
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01-05-19 | Blue Jackets v. Panthers -125 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -125 | 21 h 7 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on FLORIDA Florida (17-16-6) started the season pretty poorly (losing 8 of its first 10 games), but they've been able to battle back to respectability and can at least say they've passed two teams (Detroit, Ottawa) in the Atlantic Division. I like the Panthers chance of getting two more points tonight as they are hosting Columbus. At first, you might wonder why that is, but the Blue Jackets just played last night and that puts them at a pretty distinct disadvantage. While the final result was not yet in as of press time, the Jackets trailed Carolina 3-0 midway through the second period, so by time you're reading this, you'll probably know that they are off a loss. If they somehow came back against the Hurricanes, well, that means they aren't going to have much left in the tank for this one. After losing in Buffalo Thursday night, the Panthers are going to be the hungrier team in this one. Columbus has also lost five of the last six times its had to play in the second night of a back to back. For what it's worth, they're also just 3-12 SU their last 15 Saturday games. Friday's result won't change this one for me. I don't like Columbus at all in this spot. Play on FLORIDA AAA |
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01-04-19 | Jets v. Penguins -125 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 21 h 22 m | Show |
This is an 8* Play on the PENGUINS The Penguins have won a season-high seven in a row and are 22-12-6 on the year. They just blew out the Rangers two nights ago, scoring seven goals in the process, despite their coach saying it "wasn't their best performance." Now they are back home and available at a very affordable price. They're playing a Winnipeg team that leads the Central (52 points), but has certainly had its issues in the past winning here in Pittsburgh. Going back to their days as the Atlanta Thrashers, the Jets have won only 4 of their previous 30 visits to the Steel City. They also lost to the Penguins up in Manitoba earlier this season, 4-3. Given how well the Penguins are playing right now, how can you not grab them at home? You'd expect them to be much bigger favorites here given that they have scored 21 goals in the last four games alone. Pittsburgh is has won 109 of its last 154 home games. Play on the PENGUINS. AAA |
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01-03-19 | Hurricanes v. Flyers -109 | Top | 5-3 | Loss | -109 | 12 h 51 m | Show |
This is a 10* play on Philadelphia While it's a battle of the two teams at the bottom of the NHL's Metropolitan Division, I look for the 15-19-5 Flyers to pretty much roll here against Carolina (16-17-5). I say this knowing full well Philadelphia's recent results, which include a 3-1 loss in Raleigh on New Year's Eve. Unlike Carolina, the Flyers have had to play since. They were shutout on New Year's Day, 4-0 by Nashville, thus concluding a 1-3-1 road trip and they have dropped eight of their last 11 games overall. But they'll be back on home ice tonight and the Hurricanes' incredible ability NOT to score goals will end up being their undoing. The Canes certainly average a high number of shots per game, the most in the league in fact, but they are 30th in goals scored this year. They've lost 7 of 10 and have been held to 1 or 0 goals in their last four losses. They're 0 for their last 25 on the power play. Another problem is they are 0-5 off their previous five wins and just 1-5 their last six on the road. This is a desperate spot for Philly and they'll come out highly motivated. Play on PHILADELPHIA AAA |
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12-27-18 | Hurricanes v. Capitals -159 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 26 h 7 m | Show |
This is a 10* ART OF WAR on the Washington Capitals. These teams last met on December 14th and it was the Hurricanes who came out on top 6-5 in a shootout. We’re expecting a much more decisive victory today for the defending champs though. The Hurricanes beat the Bruins 5-3 at home on Sunday, but they’ve still won just three times in their last ten games. The Canes power play is 0-14 over the last four games and the offense is ranked 28th by allowing 2.54 GPG. The Capitals are back in first place in the Metropolitan and the offense ranks third by averaging 3.6 GPG. Note that Washington is 11-2 in its last 13 vs. a win, while Carolina is interestingly 1-5 in its last six vs. the Metropolitan. Play on the CAPITALS. AAA Sports |
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12-22-18 | Penguins -103 v. Hurricanes | Top | 3-0 | Win | 100 | 25 h 57 m | Show |
This is a 10* ART OF WAR on the Pittsburgh Penguins. We think we’re getting a great price on the underachieving Pens. Pittsburgh comes in off a quality 2-1 win at home over the Wild and we think it carries that momentum over here. Carolina enters off a deflating 4-1 home loss to the Wings. The Pens average 3.29 GPG and they allow 3.09. The Hurricanes average 2.55 GPG and they allow 2.88. Note that Pitt is still 57-36 (+4.4 units) vs. the division, while Carolina is just 24-42 (-25.2 units) vs. the division. Play on PITTSBURGH. AAA Sports |
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12-20-18 | Blackhawks v. Stars -184 | 5-2 | Loss | -184 | 28 h 23 m | Show | |
This is a 6* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Dallas Stars. Neither team can be very happy where it sits currently. Chicago is 11-25 and the Stars are 17-17. The Hawks though look primed for a predictable letdown here after a rare 2-1 win at home over league-leading Nashville. Dallas enters off a confidence building 2-0 home win over Calgary and we expect it to carry that momentum over here. Dallas is seventh in the league in penalty kill and we have a hard time seeing the offensively challenged Hawks mustering much of an attack here. Note as well that the STARS are 4-1 in their last five vs. a team with a winning percentage below .400, while Chicago is just 5-21 in its last 26 vs. a team with a home winning percentage above .600. We’re banking on a blowout; lay the price. AAA Sports |
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12-18-18 | Lightning -175 v. Canucks | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 27 h 54 m | Show | |
This is a 6* BIG-CHALK CHOKE-OUT on the Tampa Bay Lightning. No upsets today. The Canucks have been better than they were supposed to be this year with some big upset victories under their belts already, but they’re still terrible. Tampa is 25-9 and the Canucks are 16-20. The Bolts come in focused after an OT loss to the Jets, while Vancouver looks poised for a classic letdown here after back-to-back home wins over Philly and Edmonton. Note that this is a revenge game as well for Tampa after the Canucks upset them at home 4-1 on October 11th. Additionally note that Vancouver is just 18-39 in its last 57 games that are the fourth of a four games in six days scenario, while Tampa is still 15-6 in its last 21 on the road. Lay the price with confidence; play on the LIGHTNING. AAA Sports |
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12-17-18 | Bruins v. Canadiens -120 | Top | 4-0 | Loss | -120 | 27 h 26 m | Show |
This is a 10* ART OF WAR on the Montreal Canadiens. We think that this is a great spot to pull the trigger on the hungry home side. The Bruins come in off an upset loss to the Sabres at home last night, while the Habs beat the Sens 4-2 at home in their latest action. Boston averages 2.7 goals and it allows 2.6. Montreal averages and concedes 3.2. Note though that the Habs are 4-1 in their last five when playing on one days rest, while Boston is just 8-20 in its last 28 on the road and only 6-13 in its last 19 road games vs. teams with a winning home record; play on the CANADIENS. AAA Sports |
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12-16-18 | Sharks -146 v. Blackhawks | 7-3 | Win | 100 | 27 h 22 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the San Jose Sharks. These teams are moving in opposite directions. The Sharks come in having won three straight and they’ve been playing great on both ends of the ice. The Blackhawks have lost nine of ten and they come in off a deflating 5-4 OT loss to the Jets. Everything points to another letdown here for Chicago. The Sharks are a terrific 7-2 in their last nine road games following a three games or more unbeaten streak; play on SAN JOSE. AAA Sports |
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12-14-18 | Flyers v. Oilers -140 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 29 h 1 m | Show | |
This is an 8* DESTRUCTION on the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers have looked a lot better under new head coach Ken Hitchcock, but their three-game win streak finally ended in a 5-4 loss in Winnipeg last night. A date at home against the hapless Flyers is just what the doctor ordered to get right back on track though. Philadelphia has been terrible this year, especially on the road. Note as well that the Flyers are just 2-10 (-9 units) this year after scoring four or more goals in their previous game. Play on the OILERS. AAA Sports |
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12-13-18 | Maple Leafs v. Lightning -122 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 27 h 8 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Tampa Bay Lightning. These are two of the top teams, not only in the Eastern Conference, but in the entire league. We think that home ice will prove to be the difference for the Lightning though. Tampa took three of the four meetings last year and we think they’ll find a way to get the job done here as well. Toronto averages 3.74 GPG and it allows 2.74, while Tampa averages 4.00 GPG and it allows 2.84. Note though that the Lightning are 42-14 in their last 56 vs. the Eastern conference, while Toronto is still only 23-47 in its last 70 road games against a team with a home winning percentage above .600. Lay the price, play on the LIGHTNING. AAA Sports |
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12-11-18 | Blackhawks v. Jets -230 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 28 h 34 m | Show | |
This is a 6* MEMBERS ONLY NHL play on the Winnipeg Jets. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats and common sense: As note that Chicago is just 5-16 (-11.3 units) this year trying to revenge a loss vs. an opponent, while Winnipeg is 13-4 (+6 units) this season vs. teams with losing records. The bottom line: The JETS are rolling; no upsets here. Lay the price. AAA Sports |
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12-10-18 | Devils v. Sharks -195 | 2-5 | Win | 100 | 31 h 21 m | Show | |
This is a 6* BIG-CHALK CHOKE-OUT on the San Jose Sharks. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats: As note that New Jersey is just 4-6 (-3.4 units) vs. teams with losing records, while San Jose is 63-37 (+7.5 units) the L2 years in the same position. Lay the price. AAA Sports |
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12-09-18 | Devils v. Ducks -108 | 5-6 | Win | 100 | 27 h 51 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Anaheim Ducks. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats: As note New Jersey is just 4-6 (-3.4 units) this year vs. teams with losing records and only 3-4 (-2.8 units) after a win by two goals or more, while Anaheim is already 6-4 (+3.9 units) this season after allowing four goals or more. The bottom line: Home ice turns out to be the difference maker; play on the DUCKS. AAA Sports |
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12-06-18 | Predators -170 v. Canucks | 3-5 | Loss | -170 | 29 h 17 m | Show | |
This is a 6* BIG-CHALK DESTRUCTION on the Nashville Predators. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats and common sense: As note that Nashville is 21-7 (+14 units) in its last 31 following three consecutive home games, while Vancouver is just 8-30 (-21.4 units) after playing three consecutive home games. The bottom line: After a hot start, the Canucks have completely fallen off the map. Look for the PREDATORS to come in focused and to deliver the goods; lay the price. AAA Sports |
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12-04-18 | Avalanche v. Penguins -135 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 27 h 44 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Pittsburgh Penguins. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats: As note that Colorado is just 2-6 (-3.9 units) in its last eight after shutting out its opponent in its previous game, while Pittsburgh is 34-17 (+11.3 units) in its last 51 after a loss by two goals or more in its previous game. Lay the price; play on PITTSBURGH. AAA Sports |
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12-03-18 | Sabres v. Predators -179 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 27 h 51 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL BLOWOUT on the Nashville Predators. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats and common sense: As note that Buffalo is just 2-6 in its last eight road games following a two games or more losing streak, while Nashville is already a perfect 7-0 (+7.1 units) this season in non-conference games and 10-1 (+8.4 units) vs. clubs with winning records. The bottom line: We think the PREDATORS come in focused on the task at hand. After winning ten straight the Sabres come in having lost two in a row. Lay the price. AAA Sports |
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12-02-18 | Ducks v. Capitals -185 | 6-5 | Loss | -185 | 23 h 24 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Washington Capitals. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats: As note that Anaheim is just 11-15 (-8.1 units) after a three game unbeaten streak, while Washington is 51-34 (+9.5 units) after a win by two goals or more. Lay the price, play on the CAPITALS. AAA Sports |
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12-01-18 | Flyers v. Penguins -182 | 4-2 | Loss | -182 | 23 h 24 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Pittsburgh Penguins. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats: As note that Philadelphia is just 6-10 (-5.3 units) in its last 16 when playing with three or more days rest, while Pittsburgh is still 56-30 (+12.1 units) in its last 86 after allowing four goals or more in its previous contest. Lay the price, play on the PENGUINS. AAA Sports |
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11-29-18 | Wild v. Blue Jackets -129 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 27 h 39 m | Show |
This is a 10* ART OF WAR on the Columbus Blue Jackets. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS statistics and common sense: As note that Minnesota is 0-3 (-3.6 units) after playing three consecutive home games, while Columbus is 8-5 (+2.3 units) in November and 7-4 (+1.2 units) after allowing four or more goals. The bottom line: We look for the Wild to stumble here after their extended home stand; lay the price, play on the BLUE JACKETS. AAA Sports |
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11-27-18 | Senators v. Flyers -195 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -195 | 27 h 57 m | Show |
This is a 10* RED DRAGON on the Philadelphia Flyers. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats and common sense: As note that Ottawa just 2-7 in its last nine when playing the second game of a back-to-back on the road as an underdog in the +175 to +225 range. The bottom line: No need to over think this one. This is the second game of a back to back for the Sens and the finale of an extended road trip. Lay the price with confidence, play on the FLYERS. AAA Sports |
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11-26-18 | Blue Jackets -136 v. Red Wings | 7-5 | Win | 100 | 25 h 27 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Columbus Blue Jackets. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats: As note that Columbus is 5-2 (+2.6 units) this year after a loss by two goals or more in its previous contest, while Detroit is just 5-8 (-1.5 units) vs. teams with winning records and only 2-5 (-1.8 units) following a divisional contest. Lay this very reasonable price; play on the BLUE JACKETS. AAA Sports |
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11-23-18 | Flames v. Golden Knights -130 | 0-2 | Win | 100 | 26 h 38 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Looks like a great spot to pull the trigger on the Knights. Las Vegas has struggled overall this year but it went into the Thanksgiving break off a 3-2 win over the Coyotes. Previous to that the Knights lost 7-2 in Calgary. Note that the KNIGHTS are 7-3 in their last ten trying to revenge a loss vs. an opponent in which it gave up five or more goals in. Great price, play on LAS VEGAS. AAA Sports |
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11-21-18 | Maple Leafs -108 v. Hurricanes | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -108 | 26 h 16 m | Show |
This is a 10* RED DRAGON on the Toronto Maple Leafs. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats: As note that Toronto is 8-2 (+5.7 units) this year after a win by two goals or more, while Carolina is just 14-22 (-10 units) in its last 26 following two days of rest. The bottom line: The Leafs have been better on the road than at home this year. Look for TORONTO to come in focused on the task at hand. AAA Sports |
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11-19-18 | Jets -160 v. Canucks | Top | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 27 h 36 m | Show |
This is a 10* GAME OF THE WEEK on the Winnipeg Jets. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats: As note that Winnipeg is 7-2 (+3.6 units) this year vs. teams with losing records and 2-0 (+2 units) after scoring one goal or less in its previous contest, while Vancouver is already 0-2 (-2 units) this year after three or more consecutive losses. The bottom line: After a great start, the Canucks have predictably fallen on hard times. Off a loss, look for the high-powered JETS to come in focused and to take full advantage of this favorable matchup. AAA Sports |
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11-17-18 | Blues v. Sharks -198 | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 29 h 21 m | Show | |
This is a 6* play on the San Jose Sharks. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats: As note that St. Louis is just 1-4 in its last five in the second game of a back-to-back, while San Jose is already a perfect 4-0 (+4 units) this year after allowing four goals or more. Lay the price with confidence; play on the SHARKS. AAA Sports |
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11-12-18 | Blackhawks v. Hurricanes -150 | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 25 h 25 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Carolina Hurricanes. Chicago is 6-8-3 overall and only 3-5-1 on the road. Carolina is 7-7-2 overall and 3-3-1 at home. After seven straight losses, the Hawks are clearly “hungry,” but Chicago has major issues on both ends of the ice and it’s just what the Hurricanes need to get back into the winners circle after a 4-3 loss in OT to the Wings last time out. Note that CAROLINA is 7-2 in its last nine following an OT loss in which it allowed four or more goals. Lay the price. AAA Sports |
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11-10-18 | Coyotes v. Penguins -205 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 27 h 7 m | Show |
This is a 10* BIG-CHALK CHOKE-OUT on the Pittsburgh Penguins. No need to overthink this one. Pittsburgh has lost five straight and with tough upcoming games against the Devils and Lightning upcoming, the Pens won’t be leaving anything to chance tonight. Clearly no game is a “must win” at this point of the season, but for all intents and purposes, this one pretty much is. Arizona comes in off consecutive losses, its hot start quickly fading. And with a game tomorrow night at the defending Stanley Cup Champs, there’s no doubt that this one sets up as a look ahead spot as well. Note that PITTSBURGH is 11-4 in its last 15 after five or more losses. Lay the price with confidence. AAA Sports |
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11-08-18 | Canucks v. Bruins -226 | 8-5 | Loss | -226 | 27 h 58 m | Show | |
This is a 6* DESTRUCTION on the Boston Bruins. No upsets here. The Canucks have played extremely well to open the year, especially on the road. Over the last few years though Vancouver has struggled mightily away from friendly confines, especially on the East Coast. The Canucks have also always had issues with the bigger Boston Bruins, who are 7-1 in their last eight home games against a Western Conference opponent in which it’s a favorite of -225 or more. Lay the price with confidence, play on the BRUINS. AAA Sports |
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11-07-18 | Predators v. Avalanche +113 | Top | 4-1 | Loss | -100 | 30 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* RED DRAGON on the Colorado Avalanche. Colorado is desperate to break a three-game slide and with a tough game in Winnipeg on Friday night, this essentially becomes a “must win” for the home side. The Predators are 6-0 on the road, but note that they’re just 2-7 in their last nine following a three games or more unbeaten streak and just 1-4 in their last five after shutting out their opponent in their previous outing. A great situational play on the AVALANCHE. AAA Sports |
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11-05-18 | Devils v. Penguins -165 | Top | 5-1 | Loss | -165 | 26 h 14 m | Show |
This is a 10* BIG TIGER on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Both teams come in off three straight losses, but we expect the home side to pull it together and come out on top here. The Devils are in Ottawa tomorrow night as well, so the possibility of a “look ahead” is clearly present. Note that the PENGUINS are 34-12 (+18.7 units) in their last 46 after a loss by two goals or more. Lay the price with confidence. AAA Sports |
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11-03-18 | Maple Leafs v. Penguins -140 | 5-0 | Loss | -140 | 26 h 17 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Pittsburgh Penguins. We had a big play on the Leafs in their latest setback at home and while we don’t normally “flip flop” on a team from one game to the next, we think that the Pens, who come in off a home and home set loss to the Islanders, offer fantastic value to bounce back at home agains a still undermanned Toronto team. Note that Pittsburgh is 7-2 in its last nine home games after losing back-to-back home and home scenarios. Great value, play on the PENGUINS. AAA Sports |
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11-01-18 | Stars v. Maple Leafs -140 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -140 | 26 h 45 m | Show |
This is a 10* NON-CONF. GAME OF THE YEAR on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Toronto has a difficult schedule ahead, with games against Pittsburgh, Vegas and New Jersey upcoming. After falling 3-1 at home to the Canes last time out, we’re fully expecting the home side to come in focused on the task at hand here (despite Matthews being out of the line-up). The Stars on the other hand are at Washington and Boston upcoming and after getting the better of Montreal last time out, we think the visitors will take a step back here (note the Stars are 5-2 at home and only 1-3 on the road.) Note as well that Dallas is just 16-31 (-22.9 units) in its last 47 after a victory by two goals or more, while Toronto is 29-17 (+9.8 units) in its last 46 after a loss by two goals or more. Lay the price, play on the LEAFS. AAA Sports |
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10-30-18 | Red Wings v. Blue Jackets -205 | 5-3 | Loss | -205 | 27 h 51 m | Show | |
This is a 6* SUPER BLOWOUT on the Columbus Blue Jackets. No upsets here. Detroit is poised for another predictable letdown here after its 4-2 home win over Dallas, while we expect Columbus to take advantage and to build off its tougher than expected 5-4 OT win per Buffalo. The Wings are averaging 2.27 GPG and allowing 3.82. The Jackets are averaging 3.60 GPG and allowing 3.80. Note though that Columbus is 51-25 in its last 76 home games vs. teams with a road winning percentage of less than .400, while Detroit is 5-13 in its last 18 when playing on one days rest. Lay the price with confidence, play on the WINGS. AAA Sports |
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10-24-18 | Canucks v. Golden Knights -208 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -208 | 30 h 46 m | Show |
This is a 10* ART OF WAR on the Las Vegas Golden Knights. After a slow start the Vegas Knights have won three straight and we think they’ll carry that momentum over here. The Canucks started the year 6-2-1 and they went 4-2 to open the year on a road trip, but after a victory over Boston at home, Vancouver would finally stumble in a 5-2 loss to Washington on Monday night (we had the Caps in that one as our Oct. GAME OF MONTH). Facing another elite offensive team in this hostile environment spells doom for a Vancouver team which is trending in the incorrect direction now. The situation makes the GOLDEN KNIGHTS well worth the price of admission in this matchup in our opinion. Lay it. AAA Sports |
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10-22-18 | Capitals -141 v. Canucks | Top | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 30 h 3 m | Show |
This is a 10* GAME OF THE MONTH on the Washington Capitals. The Canucks have so far played over their heads, coming off an Opening season successful road trip, followed by an OT win over the Bruins at home most recently on Saturday night. We don’t think there will be any upsets this evening though as Washington comes in focused in the opener of this Western swing, as it follows up with contests in Edmonton, Calgary and Montreal as well. The Capitals were last in action three nights ago, a 6-5 shootout loss at home to the Panthers. The recent home loss makes the CAPITALS come in focused on the task at hand on Monday night; lay the reasonable mid-sized price on the defending champs. AAA Sports |
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10-20-18 | Coyotes v. Jets -190 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 9 h 11 m | Show | |
This is a 6* MEMBER ONLY NHL play on the Winnipeg Jets. Off a 4-1 road win in Chicago, we expect a predictable letdown here for the Coyotes, easily making the home side worth the price of admission here. Winnipeg is off a 4-1 win over the Canucks and it took all three meetings between the clubs last season. Note that the Jets are 7-0 in their last seven against a team with a winning percentage below .400, while Arizona is just 18-43 in its last 61 after allowing two goals or less in its previous contest. Lay the price with confidence and expect a blowout. Play on the JETS. AAA Sports |
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10-19-18 | Panthers v. Capitals -165 | 6-5 | Loss | -165 | 24 h 5 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Washington Capitals. No upsets here. Washington broke a two-game slide with a difficult 4-3 OT win at home over the Rangers last time out and we expect it to carry that momentum over here (especially considering it starts a big Western road trip on Monday.) Florida has had a couple nights off after a 6-5 OT loss in Philadelphia, but with a game tomorrow night at home against lowly Detroit, we think the Panthers get caught looking ahead. Play on the CAPITALS. AAA Sports |
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10-16-18 | Hurricanes v. Lightning -175 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 27 h 31 m | Show | |
This is a 6* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Carolina got off to a great start, but they come in off a tough loss at Winnipeg and we think they’ll stumble here as well in this difficult road venue. The Lightning are off an 8-2 victory over Columbus and we expect them to come in focused and prepared here as well. Note that Carolina is just 17-26 (-14 units) in its last 43 after a loss by two goals or more, while Tampa is 22-7 (+9.7 units) in its last 29 when playing with two days rest. Lay the price with confidence, play on the LIGHTNING. AAA Sports |
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10-15-18 | Kings v. Maple Leafs -210 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 27 h 11 m | Show | |
This is a 6* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Toronto Maple Leafs. LA is only allowing 2.40 GPG, but it’s only averaging 2.20. It’s coming off a 5-1 road loss to the Senators and it now faces a red hot and focused Leafs team which enters off a 4-2 win at Washington. The Leafs are given yup 3.67 GPG, but they’re averaging 4.83. Note as well that the Kings are just 2-6 in their last eight when playing one one days rest, while Toronto is 8-1 in its last nine against the Western Conference at home. Lay the price with confidence, play on the LEAFS. AAA Sports |
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10-13-18 | Sabres v. Coyotes -133 | 3-0 | Loss | -133 | 13 h 16 m | Show | |
This is a 10* MEMBER ONLY NHL play on the Arizona Coyotes. Buffalo enters off a humbling 6-1 home loss to Colorado. Arizona enters off its first win of the year, a 3-2 shootout victory at Anaheim. The Coyotes own the No. 1 penalty kill in the league though, having killed off every attempt so far in the early going. Clearly there’s going to be some correction coming soon, but the fact remains that the Coyotes have a lot more depth across the board right now than their Eastern Conference counterparts. Note as well that Arizona is interestingly 10-2 in its last 12 when its opponent scores two goals or less in its previous contest, while Buffalo is just 1-5 in its last six against teams with losing records. Lay this very reasonable price, play on the COYOTES. AAA Sports |
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10-06-18 | Canucks v. Flames -205 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 26 h 16 m | Show |
This is a 10* BIG-CHALK DESTRUCTION on the Calgary Flames. The Canucks got the better of the Flames on Opening night in their own barn, but we look for the young club to take a step back here in this difficult road venue and in this immediate revenge situation. The Canucks gave up 35 shots in the victory, which clearly isn’t going to cut it here. There’s no way the Flames want to go down 0-2 to open the season, especially with two quick loss to their most hated rival (other than the Oilers of course!). Note that Calgary is 7-3 in its last ten in the second game of a home-and-home scenario, while Vancouver is just 1-6 in its last seven in the second game of the home-and-home set. Lay the price with confidence, play on the FLAMES. AAA Sports |
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10-04-18 | Capitals v. Penguins -145 | 6-7 | Win | 100 | 13 h 35 m | Show | |
This is an 8* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Pittsburgh Penguins. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on common sense. No matter how good a team was the previous season, or how good it looks on paper, it’s difficult to make a proper assessment on a club until it has a few games under its belt. So at the beginning of every season, we’re looking for proper situations to take advantage of, and there’s no question this one lines up perfectly for the Pens. Pittsburgh is out to avenge last year’s playoff series loss, while also taking advantage of the fact that the Capitals were in action on Opening Night at home against Boston. Lay the price, play on the PENGUINS. AAA Sports |
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06-07-18 | Capitals v. Golden Knights -140 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -140 | 66 h 18 m | Show |
This is a 10* SCF GAME OF THE YEAR on the Las Vegas Golden Knights. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS stats and common sense. Clearly Las Vegas will be risking life and limb at home to try and secure a victory here and push this series back to the Nation’s capital. After winning Game 1, 6-4, this series has been all Washington. But we absolutely believe that this now sets up as a classic “letdown” spot for the Capitals after three straight victories. Note that Washington is just 2-8 in its last ten after three or more consecutive wins. We’re banking on Knights’ net minder Marc-Andre Fleury returning to form and for the home side to find a way to get the job done at the end of the night. Play on LAS VEGAS. AAA Sports |
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06-04-18 | Golden Knights v. Capitals -128 | Top | 2-6 | Win | 100 | 25 h 3 m | Show |
This is a 10* GAME OF THE MONTH on the Washington Capitals. We played the Capitals in Game 3 and if you didn’t get a chance to read that analysis, we’re going to re-post it right now, as the logic behind that selection for the most part completely pertains to this one as well: We had a play on the Capitals in Game 2 and we think the offer fantastic value in Game 3 in front of the home town crowd. For arguments sakes, let’s call these goaltenders a “wash.” Braden Holtby came up big in Game 2 for the Caps, while Marc-Andre Fleury is the main reason why the Knights are even in the Stanley Cup Finals in their first year of existence. Las Vegas has been quick to adapt its style of play throughout the postseason, but it’s running into a super hot goaltender itself, and it’s facing the most skilled players that they’ve seen all year. We’d argue that the Capitals are the “hungrier” team as well in this series. Las Vegas would love to re-write the record books, but Washington’s core group of players have been flirting with Stanley Cup success now for over five years. Alexander Ovechkin looks like a man on a mission and we’re expecting the Russian super-star to once again step up and dominate here. All things considered, we do indeed feel that this is very definition of “great line value.” Lay the price play on the CAPITALS. For the exact same reasons listed above, play on WASHINGTON. AAA Sports |
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06-02-18 | Capitals -150 v. Golden Knights | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 66 h 35 m | Show |
This is a 10* BIG TIGER on the Washington Capitals. We had a play on the Capitals in Game 2 and we think the offer fantastic value in Game 3 in front of the home town crowd. For arguments sakes, let’s call these goaltenders a “wash.” Braden Holtby came up big in Game 2 for the Caps, while Marc-Andre Fleury is the main reason why the Knights are even in the Stanley Cup Finals in their first year of existence. Las Vegas has been quick to adapt its style of play throughout the postseason, but it’s running into a super hot goaltender itself, and it’s facing the most skilled players that they’ve seen all year. We’d argue that the Capitals are the “hungrier” team as well in this series. Las Vegas would love to re-write the record books, but Washington’s core group of players have been flirting with Stanley Cup success now for over five years. Alexander Ovechkin looks like a man on a mission and we’re expecting the Russian super-star to once again step up and dominate here. All things considered, we do indeed feel that this is very definition of “great line value.” lay the price play on the CAPITALS. AAA Sports |
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05-28-18 | Capitals +126 v. Golden Knights | Top | 4-6 | Loss | -100 | 110 h 47 m | Show |
This is a 10* NHL GAME OF THE WEEK on the Washington Capitals. We think the hungry Capitals offer great value to steal Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Washington jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in its Eastern Conference Finals win over the Lightning, before then needing a seventh and deciding game to claim victory. Washington won all three of its road games in that series and we believe that momentum gets carried over here. The winner of this series overall though will be whichever team’s goaltender plays better. For arguments sake, lets call Braden Holtby and Marc-Andre Fleury a “wash.” Note though that Washington is 5-2 in its last seven when playing with three days rest, while Las Vegas is just 2-3 in its last five in the same position. Two very evenly matched teams, but we think the overall depth and experience that the CAPITALS bring to the table will be too much for Las Vegas in Game 1. AAA Sports |
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05-21-18 | Lightning v. Capitals -130 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 37 h 28 m | Show |
This is a 10* PLAYOFFS GAME OF THE YEAR on the Washington Capitals. It’s do or die for the Capitals. Washington jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but it’s now fallen short in three straight. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on common sense. We just feel this is a fantastic price considering how hard the home side will be playing tonight, risking life and limb getting into shooting and passing lanes. The Capitals know how to win at home and the Lightning’s weakness all year has been their play on the road. The stars and the planets have aligned for a blowout of epic proportions. Lay the price, play on the CAPITALS. AAA Sports |
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05-20-18 | Golden Knights v. Jets -133 | Top | 2-1 | Loss | -133 | 21 h 4 m | Show |
This is a 10* BLOCKBUSTER on the Winnipeg Jets. We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. This particular play is based primarily on “common sense.” Winnipeg has looked terrible throughout this series other than in Game 1. With their backs against the wall though, we look for the JETS to duplicate their Game 1 intensity. And on the other side of the ice, as good as Las Vegas appears to be, there’s no question that this now sets up as a classic letdown spot for the the Knights, as they’ll still have two games to wrap up this series, including Game 6 at home. When you add it all up, it makes this a price in which we have no issues at all in laying. Play on WINNIPEG. AAA Sports |
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05-18-18 | Jets v. Golden Knights -115 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 41 h 41 m | Show |
This is a 10* ART OF WAR on the Las Vegas Golden Knights. Great value here. The Jets are desperate, but the Knights are in complete control and getting little respect. We had a play on Las Vegas in its Game 3 victory and if you didn’t have a chance to read that analysis, we believe it’s worth a look here now, because for the most part the logic behind that selection also directly pertains to this one: For ten minutes of period one in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Winnipeg was in complete control. For the first time all year the Knights looked like a deer caught in the headlights. However, since then Las Vegas has been in complete control of this series. While the Knights lost Game 1 by a score of 4-2, they’d then calmly bounce back with a commanding all around effort in their 3-1 Game 2 victory. And now that they’ve come back home, we’re expecting Las Vegas to continue to dominate. The Jets are a deep and versatile team, but they lack defensive depth and it’s clear that they’re overmatched in this one. In our opinion, this line could/should easily be a lot larger. Play on LAS VEGAS. AAA Sports |
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05-16-18 | Jets v. Golden Knights -140 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 42 h 34 m | Show | |
This is a 10* RED DRAGON on the Las Vegas Golden Knights. For ten minutes of period one in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Winnipeg was in complete control. For the first time all year the Knights looked like a deer caught in the headlights. However, since then Las Vegas has been in complete control of this series. While the Knights lost Game 1 by a score of 4-2, they’d then calmly bounce back with a commanding all around effort in their 3-1 Game 2 victory. And now that they’ve come back home, we’re expecting Las Vegas to continue to dominate. The Jets are a deep and versatile team, but they lack defensive depth and it’s clear that they’re overmatched in this one. In our opinion, this line could/should easily be a lot larger. Play on the GOLDEN KNIGHTS. AAA Sports |
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05-12-18 | Golden Knights v. Jets -140 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 23 h 39 m | Show |
This is a 10* BLOCKBUSTER on the Winnipeg Jets. No one in the World would have predicted that it would have been Las Vegas and Winnipeg battling for Western Conference supremacy before the season started, but here we are. These teams are very evenly matched, with depth and skill up front, backed by superb goaltending. So where’s the advantage? For us it’s the home ice advantage which the Jets clearly enjoy. Note that both teams had great home and away records, but Winnipeg was very dominant in front of the home town crowd (36-9-2), while the Knights were 26-15-3 on the road. As mentioned off the top, we think that home ice will prove to be the difference maker in the end here. Lay the price, play on the JETS. AAA Sports |
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05-06-18 | Bruins v. Lightning -170 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 19 h 2 m | Show | |
This is a 6* SITUATIONAL DESTRUCTION on the Tampa Bay Lightning. With a chance to end this series, we expect the potent home side to find a way to get the job done at the end of the night. Boston is 24-22 on the road this year, while Tampa is 35-13 at home. Tampa’s won three straight and we believe that their momentum is for real. Also note that Boston is just 17-18 (-8.9 units) this year in trying to revenge a loss against an opponent, while Tampa is 33-15 (+9.6 units) after scoring four goals or more in its previous game. Play on the LIGHTNING. AAA Sports |
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05-04-18 | Sharks v. Golden Knights -140 | 3-5 | Win | 100 | 38 h 57 m | Show | |
This is an 8* EXPRESS on the Las Vegas Golden Knights. All tied up at two apiece. Both teams have looked great at times in this series and very pedestrian/poor in others. The goaltenders are a “wash” and overall these clubs are very evenly matched. So where’s the advantage? Home ice of course. Las Vegas has a distinct home ice advantage already in its first year and we believe this will play a big role in tonight’s outcome. Also note that San Jose is just 3-4 (-1.7 units) in its last seven after shutting out its opponent in its previous game, while Vegas is 11-3 (+7.7 units) this season after scoring one goal or less in its previous contest. This line could/should easily be a lot larger in our opinion. Great value, play on LAS VEGAS. AAA Sports |
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05-03-18 | Capitals v. Penguins -155 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 22 h 38 m | Show |
This is a 10* ART OF WAR on the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins stole Game 1 in Washington, but the revenge minded Capitals have taken the last two. It’s a big game for both teams, but with their backs against the wall, we look for the Pens to find a way to get the job done at the end of the night here. Clearly these teams are very evenly matched. Up front and in the net. On “any given Sunday,” either team could beat the other. So where’s the advantage? The double revenge factor comes into play here; also note that the Pens are 28-10 (+13.5 units) this year after allowing four goals or more in their previous outing. All signs point to a blowout from start to finish, lay the price on PITTSBURGH. AAA Sports |
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05-01-18 | Predators v. Jets -125 | Top | 4-7 | Win | 100 | 36 h 34 m | Show |
This is a 10* ART OF WAR on the Winnipeg Jets. We played the Jets on the PUCK LINE over the first two games, winning the first and then dropping the second. Winnipeg though enjoys one of the leagues biggest “home ice” advantages though and we expect that to be a difference maker tonight. Note that Winnipeg is 28-13 (+13.2 units) this season revenging a loss against an opponent. Play on the JETS. AAA Sports |