17PHILADELPHIA -18 NEW JERSEY
PHILADELPHIA is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) in November games in the last 3 seasons.
19BUFFALO -20 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 108-61 ATS (39.3 Units) against poor defensive teams - opponents average 29.5+ shots on goal in the last 3 seasons.
21TAMPA BAY -22 NY ISLANDERS
TAMPA BAY is 31-8 ATS (20.2 Units) against good starting goalies - saving >= 91.5% of shots against over the last 2 seasons.
23DETROIT -24 CAROLINA
DETROIT is 6-3 ATS (11 Units) in road games against good possession teams-averaging 3+ more shots on goal than opp over the last 2 seasons.
25COLUMBUS -26 ST LOUIS
COLUMBUS are 19-4 ATS (15.9 Units) in road games against terrible defensive teams - allowing 3+ goals/game over the last 2 seasons.
27DALLAS -28 COLORADO
DALLAS are 96-86 ATS (41.8 Units) in road games when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%) since 1996.
29VANCOUVER -30 ANAHEIM
VANCOUVER is 205-236 ATS (29.8 Units) in road games vs. winning teams since 1996.
31WINNIPEG -32 SAN JOSE
WINNIPEG is 23-29 ATS (-14.6 Units) against excellent power play teams - scoring on > 19% of their chances over the last 2 seasons.
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NHL
Dunkel
Friday, November 1
Philadelphia @ New Jersey
Game 17-18
November 1, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
11.116
New Jersey
10.027
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Jersey
-120
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+100); Under
Tampa Bay @ NY Islanders
Game 21-22
November 1, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
11.809
NY Islanders
10.412
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-120
6
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-120); Over
Buffalo @ Washington
Game 19-20
November 1, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
10.258
Washington
12.706
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-180
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-180); Under
Detroit @ Carolina
Game 23-24
November 1, 2019 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
9.597
Carolina
12.123
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
-280
6
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-280); Over
Columbus @ St. Louis
Game 25-26
November 1, 2019 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
11.779
St. Louis
10.891
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-175
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(+155); Over
Dallas @ Colorado
Game 27-28
November 1, 2019 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
10.297
Colorado
11.703
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-150); Over
Vancouver @ Anaheim
Game 29-30
November 1, 2019 @ 10:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Vancouver
10.277
Anaheim
11.307
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
(-115); Under
Winnipeg @ San Jose
Game 31-32
November 1, 2019 @ 10:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Winnipeg
10.807
San Jose
9.497
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-140
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
(+120); Under
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NHL
Friday, November 1
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Trend Report
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New Jersey Devils
New Jersey is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
New Jersey is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
New Jersey is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
New Jersey is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 8 of New Jersey's last 11 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Philadelphia's last 11 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New York Islanders
NY Islanders is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Islanders is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
NY Islanders is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Islanders is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Islanders is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
NY Islanders is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 19 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing NY Islanders
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
Tampa Bay is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing NY Islanders
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
Washington Capitals
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo is 11-5 ATS in its last 16 games
Buffalo is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Buffalo is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Buffalo is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Buffalo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Carolina is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Carolina is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Carolina's last 12 games when playing at home against Detroit
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Detroit is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Carolina
Detroit is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Detroit is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit's last 12 games when playing on the road against Carolina
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Columbus
St. Louis is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 9 games
Columbus is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Columbus is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Columbus is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Columbus's last 23 games on the road
Columbus is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
Columbus is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado is 16-7 ATS in its last 23 games
Colorado is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games at home
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Colorado's last 13 games when playing at home against Dallas
Dallas Stars
Dallas is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games
Dallas is 10-4 ATS in its last 14 games on the road
Dallas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Dallas is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games on the road
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Dallas's last 13 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim is 15-6 ATS in its last 21 games
Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games
Anaheim is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Anaheim is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Anaheim is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Vancouver
Anaheim is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Anaheim's last 8 games when playing Vancouver
Anaheim is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Anaheim is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games
Vancouver is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Vancouver is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Vancouver's last 13 games on the road
Vancouver is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Anaheim
Vancouver is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vancouver's last 8 games when playing Anaheim
Vancouver is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Vancouver is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
San Jose Sharks
San Jose is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Jose is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Jose is 7-17 ATS in its last 24 games at home
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 14 of San Jose's last 19 games at home
San Jose is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Winnipeg
San Jose is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Winnipeg
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
Winnipeg is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games
Winnipeg is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Winnipeg is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing San Jose
Winnipeg is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Jose
Winnipeg is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose
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NHL
Long Sheet
Friday, November 1
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PHILADELPHIA (5-5-0-1, 11 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (2-5-0-3, 7 pts.) - 11/1/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 7-18 ATS (-13.7 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-24 ATS (-13.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 437-390 ATS (-127.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-28 ATS (-18.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 17-31 ATS (+52.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)
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BUFFALO (9-2-0-2, 20 pts.) at WASHINGTON (9-2-0-3, 21 pts.) - 11/1/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 126-84 ATS (+242.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 132-85 ATS (+20.4 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 66-50 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 102-70 ATS (+14.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
BUFFALO is 11-4 ATS (+15.9 Units) in November games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 30-23 ATS (+57.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 45-55 ATS (-37.1 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-2 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
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TAMPA BAY (6-4-0-2, 14 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (8-3-0-0, 16 pts.) - 11/1/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 51-96 ATS (+161.0 Units) in road games in November games since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 60-41 ATS (-2.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 29-20 ATS (+49.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 25-13 ATS (+11.3 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 14-6 ATS (+7.8 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 134-64 ATS (+22.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 65-25 ATS (+23.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 26-6 ATS (+16.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 32-11 ATS (+15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 4-2 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 4-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)
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DETROIT (4-8-0-1, 9 pts.) at CAROLINA (8-3-0-1, 17 pts.) - 11/1/2019, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 208-189 ATS (-73.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
DETROIT is 133-102 ATS (+24.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
CAROLINA is 85-98 ATS (-54.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.
CAROLINA is 216-182 ATS (-36.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-2 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)
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COLUMBUS (5-5-0-2, 12 pts.) at ST LOUIS (7-3-0-3, 17 pts.) - 11/1/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 187-173 ATS (+370.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 3-1-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)
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DALLAS (5-8-0-1, 11 pts.) at COLORADO (8-2-0-2, 18 pts.) - 11/1/2019, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 262-227 ATS (-33.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
COLORADO is 96-91 ATS (-86.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-3 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 6-3-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)
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VANCOUVER (8-3-0-1, 17 pts.) at ANAHEIM (8-6-0-0, 16 pts.) - 11/1/2019, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 47-24 ATS (+72.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 457-466 ATS (-74.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 27-27 ATS (+63.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 55-47 ATS (+111.9 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 162-144 ATS (+320.0 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 205-236 ATS (+525.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 93-100 ATS (+224.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-2 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-2-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.6 Units)
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WINNIPEG (6-7-0-0, 12 pts.) at SAN JOSE (4-8-0-1, 9 pts.) - 11/1/2019, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 11-4 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 25-29 ATS (-19.4 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 233-165 ATS (-52.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 3-3-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)
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by: Monty Andrews
READY TO START
Don't be surprised to see the Colorado Avalanche enjoying a first intermission lead as they look to continue their hot start to the season Friday night against visiting Dallas. The Avalanche have excelled in a variety of ways en route to the best record in the Western Conference, including an impressive first-period showing: Colorado ranks second in the league in scoring over the opening 20 minutes (17) while boasting a +3 goal differential for the period.
Dallas, on the other hand, has scored just nine times in the opening frame with a -1 differential. We like Colorado on the first-period moneyline.
DON'T BE FOOLED
You might see two high-powered teams in the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins facing off Saturday afternoon and immediately mash the Over. But don't be so hasty: these teams have actually been a superior Under play in recent meetings, having combined for five or fewer goals in four of six encounters in which Oilers mega-star Connor McDavid has played.
But if you're not convinced, you could certainly opt for some player point props instead; McDavid has 10 points in six meetings with the Penguins, while Pittsburgh superstar Sidney Crosby has points in three straight games vs. the Oilers.
THE CURE FOR WHAT AILS THEM?
The Chicago Blackhawks have had all sorts of problems generating offense this season, particularly on the road. But a trip to Staples Center could be the remedy for their offensive maladies as they tangle with the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday Night. The Blackhawks have scored just three goals in their first three games away from Chicago; only the New Jersey Devils have been less proficient on the road.
The Kings have accommodated many a visitor in the early part of the season, boasting a hideous 3.33 home goals-against average that ranks eighth-worst in the league as of Friday. We see Chicago breaking out here.
HOME-ICE DISADVANTAGE
The road team has been strangely dominant in the recent head-to-head series between the Calgary Flames and Washington Capitals, which resumes Sunday Night at Capital One Arena. The road team has prevailed in eight of the previous 11 meetings, though the Capitals swept their two-game series last season and have won three of the past four encounters overall.
That said, Calgary was one of the top road teams in the NHL last season, with its 24 away victories ranking second-best in the league. And as good as Washington has been this year, it enters Friday with a minus-1 goal margin in five home games.
GOALIE PROFILE: MATT MURRAY, PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
Oddsmakers seem to have high expectations of the Penguins on a yearly basis, which means less profit opportunity for Pittsburgh bettors. But Murray has helped keep the Penguins in the black in the early going, with Pittsburgh entering Friday at +1.57 units won for the season.
Murray is off to a sensational start; his seven wins rank second (behind only former teammate Marc-Andre Fleury) while he sits sixth in goals-against average (2.20) and ninth in save percentage (.923). His netminding prowess is a major reason why Pittsburgh is 5-8 O/U despite owning one of the top scoring averages in the NHL.
INJURY UPDATE, F PATRIK LAINE, WINNIPEG JETS
The Jets have a litany of injury concerns at the moment ? and while Patrik Laine's certainly isn't the most serious, it could very well have the biggest short-term impact as Winnipeg visits San Jose on Friday night. Laine is day-to-day with what the team is calling a "minor" lower-body injury, but he won't be in action against the Sharks.
Laine has been one of the offensive lynch pins for the Jets this season, sharing the team lead with 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) in 12 games. What was already going to be a difficult task becomes even tougher for the Jets, which is why we like the home team on the -1.5 puck line.
HAT TRICK TRENDS
? Scores are starting to creep up, as evidenced by last week's eye-opening totals trends. There were 24 Overs in the previous seven-day period, compared to only 15 Unders in that same span; extra-time games played a big part, going 7-3 O/U. That puts the Over tally at 100 for the season, with the Under at 87 ? so don't be surprised to see a few more 6.5s moving forward.
? Peter MacDougall has finally been unseated as the Over King of the Referees. Eric Furlatt has taken the lead in total Over value produced in his games, with 6.48 units won thanks to an incredible 8-1 O/U mark so far; teams are averaging 7.2 goals per game in his assignments. MacDougall (9-3 O/U, +5.70 units, 6.92 gpg) is a close second.
? Two teams stand out above the rest from a totals perspective entering Friday's slate of games. The Capitals have been the strongest Over play in the league with 10 games that have surpassed the total, while the Stars are the only team in the league with double-digit Under results (10) at this point in the season.