Cnotes53 2017 NHL Best Bets-News-Trends-Thru The Stanley Cup ! !

[Cnotes53]

NHL
Dunkel

Saturday, February 17


Los Angeles @ Buffalo

Game 1-2
February 17, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
10.457
Buffalo
11.634
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(+120); Over

Anaheim @ Minnesota

Game 3-4
February 17, 2018 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
10.672
Minnesota
12.134
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-130); Under

NY Rangers @ Ottawa

Game 5-6
February 17, 2018 @ 2:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
11.225
Ottawa
9.872
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(+105); Over

Edmonton @ Arizona

Game 7-8
February 17, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
10.667
Arizona
9.512
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(-115); Under

New Jersey @ Tampa Bay

Game 9-10
February 17, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
10.231
Tampa Bay
12.726
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-210
6
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-210); Under

Montreal @ Vegas

Game 11-12
February 17, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
12.224
Vegas
11.311
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-250
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(+200); Over

Toronto @ Pittsburgh

Game 13-14
February 17, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
12.142
Pittsburgh
11.289
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-140
6
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+120); Over

Detroit @ Nashville

Game 15-16
February 17, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
9.673
Nashville
12.556
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-230
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
(-230); Under

Washington @ Chicago

Game 17-18
February 17, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
12.224
Chicago
10.734
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-125); Under

Boston @ Vancouver

Game 19-20
February 17, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
10.672
Vancouver
11.513
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-180
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+160); Over

Florida @ Calgary

Game 21-22
February 17, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
10.712
Calgary
12.315
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-120
6
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(-120); Under

 

[Cnotes53]

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

LA at BUF 01:00 PM
U 5.5

NYR at OTT 02:00 PM
NYR +110
U 5.5

ANA at MIN 02:00 PM
ANA +120
U 5.5

EDM at ARI 04:00 PM
ARI +100
O 6.0

 

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EVENING BEST BETS:

TOR at PIT
TOR +125
O 6.0

MON at VEG
VEG -265
U 6.0

NJ at TB
NJ +195
U 6.0

DET at NAS 08:00 PM
U 5.5

WAS at CHI 08:30 PM
CHI +100
U 6.0

BOS at VAN 10:00 PM
O 6.0

FLA at CAL 10:00 PM
CAL -145
O 6.0

 

[Cnotes53]

FEBUARY BEST BETS:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

02/17/2018 10-9-0 52.63% +550

02/14/2018 1-3-0 25.00% -1100

02/11/2018 8-4-0 66.67% +3150

02/10/2018 9-8-0 52.94% +1175

02/09/2018 10-5-0 66.67% +2750

02/07/2018 5-1-0 83.33% +2000

02/01/2018 7-11-0 38.89% -2225

 

[Cnotes53]

Sunday?s 6-pack

? 1B Eric Hosmer gets $18M a year for eight years from the San Diego Padres.

? Georgetown covered six of its last seven games.

? Indiana Hoosiers are 8-0 vs spread in conference home games.

? There were no seniors on either roster in Alabama-Kentucky game. None.

? Notre Dame 84, BC 67? Matt Farrell was 10-12 on the arc for the Irish.

? Tampa Bay traded P Jake Odorizzi to the Twins for a SS prospect; they also acquired 1B CJ Cron from the Angels, and DFA?d DH Corey Dickerson- he was an All-Star LY.

Quote of the Day

?I?m incredibly proud of our players for using the platform they have as players in the NBA and on social media to speak out on issues that are important to them. And I was proud of LeBron and Kevin?s response to the comments that were made about them.?
NBA commish Adam Silver

Sunday?s quiz

Which NBA team drafted Kobe Bryant?

Saturday?s quiz

Bill Murray?s son is an assistant coach at Xavier.

Friday?s quiz

Montgomery is the capital of Alabama.

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Sunday?s List of 13: Wrapping up a college hoop Saturday

13) Kansas 77, West Virginia 69? Jayhawks were 26-35 on foul line, West Virginia was 1-2, in a game the Mountaineers led by 12 with 10:18 left. To say they got hosed is an understatement.

This is third straight series game Mountaineers had a double-digit lead over Kansas but lost.

12) Michigan State 66, Northwestern 60? Spartans were down 27 in first half, 22 at the half. This was one of those scores, when I saw it, thought it was a girls? score or a mistake, but then State rallies for an unlikely win.

11) South Carolina 84, Auburn 75? Tigers split their last four games after a 21-2 start. Auburn lost 6-7 McLemore, a solid rebounder, with a severe leg injury.

10) Idaho 79, Montana 77 OT? Vandals made 12-19 on arc as Grizzlies went 0-2 this weekend after starting the week unbeaten in Big Sky play. Big Sky is ranked as the 18th-best conference this year, highest it has been rated since 2010- they were 25th or lower the last six years.

9) Marquette 90, Creighton 86? Marquette lost five of its last seven games; they allowed 85-86 points in the two wins. Not a strong defensive team.

8) Villanova 95, Xavier 79? Wildcats were only 3-5 on foul line, 16-34 on arc- this is not the way to get to a Final Four? you need some kind of inside presence and production. This is obviously a good win, but unless Villanova gets more scoring inside, they?ll have a short March.

7) Upsets of the Day:
Eastern Kentucky (+11.5) 72, Tennessee State 59
Santa Clara (+9) 72, Pacific 68
James Madison (+8) 69, Towson State 66
Marquette (+7.5) 90, Creighton 86
Cal-Davis (+7.5) 71, UCSB 54
VMI (+7) 75, Citadel 71
Texas (+6.5) 77, Oklahoma 66

6) UCLA 86, Oregon 78 OT? Tough weekend in LA for the Ducks, who lost at the buzzer at USC in last game Thursday. Bruins were 16-33 on the arc; they?re a surprising bubble team.

5) There was a triple OT game Thursday and one on Friday; if you wagered against all four teams in their next game Saturday, you would?ve won three of four bets.

4) A kid on Arizona State wore one maroon sneaker, one gold sneaker in the ASU-Arizona game Thursday. A player on Alabama wore one crimson sneaker, one white one in the Tide?s loss at Kentucky Saturday. Not sure if this is a growing trend, but if it is, you know each kid has another pair of sneakers at home, just like the mismatched pair.

3) Texas 77, Oklahoma 66? Sooners lost five in row, 8 of last 10 games, as the Trey Young bandwagon is stuck in reverse. ESPN?s hype machine did this to the Ben Simmons-LSU team couple years ago; they put a target on the kid?s back by talking about him endlessly, then looked on in wonderment when the team suffers.

2) Nebraska Cornhuskers won their last six games, covered 13 of their last 14 league games.

1? Shout out to the fine folks at Albany Park & Ride; when I go to Las Vegas, often leave my car there, and they shuttle me to the nearby airport. When I come back, they have the car waiting for me in their lot and it is all very convenient, especially in winter time. Good place.

 

[Cnotes53]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, February 18

Rangers won eight of last nine games with the Flyers; Philly lost three of last four visits to Manhattan. Three of last four series games went over. Flyers won five of their last six games, with three of five wins in OT/SO. Philly won its last four road games. Seven of their last ten games went over. Rangers lost three in row, seven of last nine games; they split their last eight home games. Three of their last four games stayed under.

Oilers won three of last four games with Colorado; road side won five of last six series games. Edmonton won three of its last five visits to Denver. Three of last four series games went over total. Oilers were outscored 26-14 in losing their last six games, five of which were on the road. Six of their last nine games went over. Avalanche won their last 10 home games; they split last eight games overall. Colorado?s last three home games stayed under.

Devils won four of last five games with Carolina; they won three of last five visits to Raleigh. Under is 4-1-4 in last nine series games. New Jersey won its last three games, scoring 14 points; they won three of last five road games. Last five series games went over. Hurricanes are 3-5 in last eight games but they won three of last four home games. Eight of their last ten games went under the total.

Home side won nine of last ten Pittsburgh-Columbus games; Penguins lost two of their last three visits to Ohio. Four of last five series games went over total. Pittsburgh won its last four games, outscoring opponents 18-8; seven of their last ten games went over. Penguins lost two of last three road games. Blue Jackets lost seven of last nine games overall, four of last five at home. Four of their last five home games stayed under.

Maple Leafs won five of last six games with Detroit; they won three of last five visits to the Motor City. Seven of last ten series games stayed under. Toronto won eight of its last ten games, but they lost last two road games, 5-3/4-1. Five of Leafs? last six games went over the total. Detroit won three of its last four games but split its last four home games. Seven of Wings? last nine games stayed under.

Panthers won four of last six games with Winnipeg; home side won eight of last ten series games. Florida lost four of its last five visits to Manitoba. Over is 7-2-1 in last ten series games. Panthers won seven of their last eight games overall; they won their last five road games. Jets won four of their last six games, all at home- they haven?t been on road yet this month. Four of last five Winnipeg games went over.

Dallas Stars won their last three games with San Jose; they split last four games in the Shark Tank. Nine of last ten series games went over total. Dallas won six of last seven games overall, five of last six road games. Under is 5-3-1 in their last nine games. San Jose won three of its last four games; they won three of their last four home games. Seven of their last nine games stayed under the total.

 

[Cnotes53]

NHL

Sunday, February 18

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Trend Report
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PHILADELPHIA @ NY RANGERS
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
NY Rangers is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Rangers's last 7 games at home

EDMONTON @ COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

NEW JERSEY @ CAROLINA
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Carolina's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Carolina's last 10 games

PITTSBURGH @ COLUMBUS
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

TORONTO @ DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Detroit is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto

DALLAS @ SAN JOSE
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Dallas's last 10 games when playing San Jose
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Jose's last 10 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

FLORIDA @ WINNIPEG
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Winnipeg is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida
Winnipeg is 18-4 SU in its last 22 games at home


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NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, February 18

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PHILADELPHIA (29-19-0-10, 68 pts.) at NY RANGERS (27-27-0-5, 59 pts.) - 2/18/2018, 1:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 7-3 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 7-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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EDMONTON (23-30-0-4, 50 pts.) at COLORADO (31-22-0-4, 66 pts.) - 2/18/2018, 3:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 4-3 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 4-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.3 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (30-20-0-8, 68 pts.) at CAROLINA (27-23-0-9, 63 pts.) - 2/18/2018, 5:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-4 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-4-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (34-22-0-4, 72 pts.) at COLUMBUS (29-24-0-5, 63 pts.) - 2/18/2018, 6:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 10-5 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 10-5-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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TORONTO (35-20-0-5, 75 pts.) at DETROIT (24-24-0-9, 57 pts.) - 2/18/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 6-4 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 6-4-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)

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FLORIDA (26-23-0-6, 58 pts.) at WINNIPEG (34-15-0-9, 77 pts.) - 2/18/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 13-5 ATS (+7.3 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 19-8 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 5-11 ATS (-9.3 Units) in home games in February games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.0 Units)

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DALLAS (34-20-0-4, 72 pts.) at SAN JOSE (31-19-0-8, 70 pts.) - 2/18/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 14-31 ATS (+45.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 206-222 ATS (+472.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 174-149 ATS (-79.8 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 58-61 ATS (-45.6 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 8-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-2 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-2-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.1 Units)

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NHL
Dunkel

Sunday, February 18


Philadelphia @ NY Rangers

Game 51-52
February 18, 2018 @ 12:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
12.197
NY Rangers
9.628
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-130
6
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-130); Over

Edmonton @ Colorado

Game 53-54
February 18, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
9.684
Colorado
10.580
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-130
6
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-130); Under

New Jersey @ Carolina

Game 55-56
February 18, 2018 @ 5:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
12.908
Carolina
9.758
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
-170
6
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(+150); Over

Pittsburgh @ Columbus

Game 57-58
February 18, 2018 @ 6:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
14.472
Columbus
10.636
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 4
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-105); Over

Toronto @ Detroit

Game 59-60
February 18, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
13.734
Detroit
11.359
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-120
6
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-120); Over

Florida @ Winnipeg

Game 61-62
February 18, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
13.538
Winnipeg
11.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
-185
6
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+165); Over

Dallas @ San Jose

Game 63-64
February 18, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
10.010
San Jose
12.528
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-110
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
(-110); Over

 

[Cnotes53]

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

PHI at NYR
NYR +115
U 6.0

EDM at COL 03:00 PM
O 6.0

NJ at CAR 05:00 PM
NJ +145
U 6.0

PIT at CLB 06:00 PM
PIT +100
O 6.0

TOR at DET 07:00 PM
U 6.0

DAL at SJ 08:00 PM
O 5.5

FLA at WIN 08:00 PM
O 6.0

 

[Cnotes53]

McDavid has hat trick, Oilers top Avs 4-2
February 18, 2018

DENVER (AP) Connor McDavid had his third hat trick of the season and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Sunday to snap a six-game losing streak.

McDavid has 11 goals in the last nine games and two hat tricks. His first two goals tied it, and the third was into an empty net with 1:26 left. He has five goals in two games against Colorado this season.

Ryan Strome also scored, and Cam Talbot had 24 saves to help the Oilers snap Colorado's 10-game home winning streak. Tyson Jost and Alexander Kerfoot scored for the Avalanche.

PENGUINS 5, BLUE JACKETS 2.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Riley Sheahan scored two goals in the first period and rookie Tristan Jarry made 35 saves in Pittsburgh's victory over Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2.

Jake Guentzel had a goal and two assists, and Brian Dumoulin and Zach Aston-Reese also scored for the Penguins. They have won five straight and 10 of their last 12. The win in front of a sellout crowd at Nationwide Arena moved them past Washington into first place in the Metropolitan Division.

Artemi Panarin and Alexander Wennberg scored for Columbus.

MAPLE LEAFS 3, RED WINGS 2

DETROIT (AP) - Auston Matthews scored with 30.2 seconds left to push Toronto past Detroit.

Matthews took William Nylander's pass and snapped a high shot into the roof of the net from a sharp angle for his 27th goal of the season, but just his fourth winner.

James van Riemsdyk and Mitch Marner also scored for Toronto, and Curtis McElhinney made 27 saves. Anthony Mantha and Henrik Zetterberg scored for Detroit.

FLYERS 7, RANGERS 4

NEW YORK (AP) - Travis Konecny broke a tie late in the second period and Alex Lyon made 25 saves in relief to help Philadelphia beat New York.

Claude Giroux and Jori Lehtera scored in the third to finish off the win, Lyon's first in the NHL. Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist allowed all seven goals.

Andrew MacDonald, Scott Laughton, Brandon Manning and Nolan Patrick also scored for the Philadelphia. The Flyers have six of seven and are 22-8-3 since Dec. 4. They have won five in a row in the road.

Kevin Hayes, Rick Nash, Mats Zuccarello and Peter Holland scored for New York.

SHARKS 5, STARS 2

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Mikkel Boedker scored twice in San Jose's four-goal first period and the Sharks beat Dallas for their fourth victory in five games.

Joe Pavelski, Melker Karlsson and Justin Braun also scored and Martin Jones made 26 saves.

Gemel Smith and Tyler Pitlick scored for Dallas. Ben Bishop was chased after allowing four goals on five shots, and Kari Lehtonen made 22 saves in relief. The Stars had won six of their previous seven.

DEVILS 3, HURRICANES 2, OT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Taylor Hall scored on a rebound with 22 seconds left in overtime to lift New Jersey past Carolina and extend his NHL-best points streak to 11 games.

Keith Kinkaid stopped 40 shots, and Nico Hischier and Pavel Zacha added goals.

Teuvo Teravainen and Jeff Skinner scored for Carolina.

JETS 7, PANTHERS 2

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Kyle Connor scored twice, Blake Wheeler and Tyler Myers each had three assists and Winnipeg beat Florida to take the Central Division lead.

Nikolaj Ehlers, Mark Scheifele, Bryan Little, Mathieu Perreault and Patrik Laine also scored and Connor Hellebuyck made 25 saves to help the Jets win their third straight. They are 6-2-1 with a game left on a 10-game homestand. Denis Malgin and Aleksander Barkov had power-play goals for Florida.

 

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Sunday's Results:

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

02/18/2018 7-2-1 77.78% +2675

02/17/2018 10-9-0 52.63% +550

02/14/2018 1-3-0 25.00% -1100

02/11/2018 8-4-0 66.67% +3150

02/10/2018 9-8-0 52.94% +1175

02/09/2018 10-5-0 66.67% +2750

02/07/2018 5-1-0 83.33% +2000

02/01/2018 7-11-0 38.89% -2225

 

[Cnotes53]

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

? Monmouth 93, Siena 89 3OT? Second 3-OT game in last seven games for Siena

? Hartford 69, Vermont 68? Catamounts are last team in country to lose a conference game

? Duke 66, Clemson 57? Grayson Allen scored 22.3 ppg in three games with Bagley out

? Wichita St 76, Cincinnati 72? Bearcats lead AAC by game over Wichita, Houston.

? Rider 83, Canisius 82? Broncs lead MAAC by a game with one week to go.

? Drake 67, Missouri State 63? Timmer hit 4-point play with 0:00.9 left for the win.


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Armadillo: Monday's Den: Conference tournament records, last 10 years

ACC
Duke 19-6 (four titles)
North Carolina 17-8 (two titles)
Louisville 15-5 (four titles, in Big East/AAC)
Notre Dame 13-9 (one title)
Miami 12-9 (one title)
Florida State 11-9 (one title)
Pittsburgh 9-9 (one title)
Virginia 8-9 (one title)
NC State 10-10 Syracuse 8-9
Virginia Tech 8-10 Georgia Tech 7-10
Boston College 5-10, Clemson 5-10, Wake Forest 2-10

Big East (only last 4 years, since they refigured)
Villanova 8-2 (two titles)
Seton Hall 6-3 (one title)
Providence 5-3 (one title)
Xavier 11-10 Creighton 5-4
Marquette 2-4 Georgetown 2-4
St John?s 1-4 DePaul 1-4 Butler 0-4

Big 14
Michigan State 17-7 (three titles)
Ohio State 17-7 (three titles)
Wisconsin 11-7 (two titles)
Michigan 15-9 (one title)
Purdue 8-9 (one title)
Minnesota 10-10 Illinois 9-10
Maryland 8-10 Penn State 8-10
Northwestern 5-10 Indiana 4-10 Nebraska 4-10
Rutgers 4-9 Iowa 2-10

Big X
Kansas 19-5 (five titles)
Iowa State 10-7 (three titles)
West Virginia 11-9 (won a Big East title)
Texas 11-10 Baylor 10-10 Oklahoma State 8-10
Kansas State 6-10 TCU 5-10
Oklahoma 4-10 Texas Tech 3-10

Big West
Cal-Santa Barbara 10-7 (two titles)
Cal-Irvine 13-9 (one title)
Long Beach State 12-9 (one title)
Cal-Davis 6-6 (one title)
Hawai?i 6-8 (one title)
Cal Poly 6-8 (one title)
Cal State-Fullerton 6-8 (one title)
Cal State Northridge 4-5 (one title)
Cal-Riverside 1-8 (only team in Big West without one)

Colonial
NC-Wilmington 9-7 (two titles)
Northeastern 9-9 (one title)
Delaware 8-9 (one title)
James Madison 6-9 (one title)
Charleston 14-10 Wm & Mary 12-10
Elon 9-9 (mostly in SoCon) Hofstra 7-10
Towson State 6-9 Drexel 4-10

Conference USA
Western Kentucky 21-6 (four titles)
Middle Tennessee 16-7 (three titles)
Old Dominion 12-7 (two titles)
North Texas 12-8 (one title)
Tex-San Antonio 8-9 (one title, in Southland)
UAB 7-9 (one title)
Southern Miss 10-8 UTEP 12-10 Marshall 9-10
Louisiana Tech 8-9 FIU 5-8 Charlotte 5-9
Rice 4-10 Florida Atlantic 2-9

MAAC
Iona 16-7 (three titles)
Siena 16-7 (three titles)
Manhattan 11-7 (two titles)
St Peter?s 7-9 (one title)
Monmouth 4-4 (in MAAC) Fairfield 9-10
Rider 8-10 Niagara 7-10 Canisius 6-9
Quinnipiac 6-10 Marist 5-10

MAC
Akron 24-7 (three titles)
Ohio 14-8 (two titles)
Kent State 11-8 (two titles)
Buffalo 11-8 (two titles)
Western Michigan 11-9 (one title)
Eastern Michigan 11-10 Toledo 6-9
Miami 6-10 Bowling Green 5-10
Central Michigan 4-10 Ball State 3-10 Northern Illinois 3-10

Mountain West
New Mexico 11-7 (three titles)
San Diego State 20-7 (two titles)
Utah State 10-8 (two titles)
UNLV 12-9 (one title)
Nevada 10-9 (one title)
Boise State 7-9 (one title)
Wyoming 5-8 (one title)
Colorado St 8-10 San Jose St 3-9 Air Force 3-10

Pac-12
Arizona 15-8 (two titles)
Oregon 14-8 (two titles)
UCLA 13-8 (two titles)
Washington 9-8 (two titles)
Colorado 13-9 (one title)
Utah 10-9 (one title)
USC 8-8 (one title)
Cal 8-10 Stanford 8-10 Arizona St 5-10
Oregon State 4-10 Washington State 2-10

SEC
Kentucky 20-5 (five titles)
Florida 12-9 (one title)
Georgia 12-9 (one title)
Missouri 10-7 (two titles, both in Big X)
Vanderbilt 11-9 (one title)
Mississippi State 10-9 (one title)
Ole Miss 8-9 (one title)
Tennessee 11-10 Alabama 9-10 Texas A&M 8-10
Arkansas 6-10 South Carolina 5-10
LSU 5-10 Auburn 4-10

WCC
Gonzaga 21-3 (seven titles)
St Mary?s 12-8 (two titles)
San Diego 8-9 (one title)
Pacific 6-8 (one title, in Big West)
BYU 13-10 LMU 8-10
San Francisco 6-10 Santa Clara 6-10
Pepperdine 5-10 Portland 5-10

 

[Cnotes53]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Monday, February 19

Minnesota is 5-3 in its last eight games with the Islanders, splitting their last four visits here. Seven of last nine series games went over. Wild split its last ten games but won three of last four road games- this is their first road game in 13 days. Three of last four Minnesota games stayed under total. Islanders won 3-0/3-0 in last two games; they?re 3-4 in last seven home games. New York?s last four games stayed under.

Washington won seven of last nine games with Buffalo; under is 2-0-2 in last four series games. Caps won three of last five visits to western New York. Washington lost three of its last four games overall- they split last six road games. Nine of last ten Washington games went over total. Sabres lost three of last four games overall, six of last eight at home. Six of their last seven games went over.

Bruins won three of last four games with Calgary; they split last four visits to the Saddledome. Five of last seven series games went over total. Boston won six of last eight games overall, four of last five on road. Bruins? last five games went over total. Flames split their last six games but lost three of last four home games. Seven of last ten Calgary games went over the total.

Nashville won six of last eight games with Ottawa, which lost its last three visits to Music City. Four of last five series games went over total. Ottawa won six of its last nine games but was outscored 16-7 in losing its last three road games. Five of their last six games went over total. Predators lost four of their last six games overall- they split their last six home games.

Kings won five of last six games with Chicago; they lost three of last five visits to the Windy City. Under is 3-0-1 in last four series games. Los Angeles lost three of its last four games, all on the road. Five of their last seven games went over total. Blackhawks lost eight of their last nine games, losing three of last four at home. Three of their last four games went over.

Las Vegas is 3-0 vs Anaheim this season, winning 4-1/4-3SO/4-2 (over 1-1-1); the shootout game was only one of the three played in Vegas. Ducks won four of last six games overall, three of last four on road. Last five Anaheim games stayed under. Las Vegas won its last three games, all at home, scoring 15 goals; six of their last eight games went over the total.

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NHL

Monday, February 19

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Trend Report
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MINNESOTA @ NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games

WASHINGTON @ BUFFALO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games at home
Buffalo is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games

BOSTON @ CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games

OTTAWA @ NASHVILLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Nashville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa

LOS ANGELES @ CHICAGO
Los Angeles is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Los Angeles is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chicago's last 17 games at home
Chicago is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

ANAHEIM @ VEGAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Anaheim's last 14 games on the road
Vegas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Vegas is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home


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NHL
Dunkel

Monday, February 19


Minnesota @ NY Islanders

Game 1-2
February 19, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
9.733
NY Islanders
12.735
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Islanders
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Islanders
(+105); Over

Washington @ Buffalo

Game 3-4
February 19, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
11.264
Buffalo
10.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
N/A

Boston @ Calgary

Game 5-6
February 19, 2018 @ 4:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
12.278
Calgary
10.717
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A

Ottawa @ Nashville

Game 7-8
February 19, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
11.737
Nashville
10.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-240
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+200); Over

Los Angeles @ Chicago

Game 9-10
February 19, 2018 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
11.646
Chicago
10.208
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-115); Over

Anaheim @ Vegas

Game 11-12
February 19, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
12.314
Vegas
11.232
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-175
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
(+155); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, February 19

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MINNESOTA (31-20-0-7, 69 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (29-25-0-6, 64 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 58-64 ATS (-31.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 13-5 ATS (+6.3 Units) after a division game this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 9-3 ATS (+5.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 3-2 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 3-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.2 Units)

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WASHINGTON (33-18-0-7, 73 pts.) at BUFFALO (17-31-0-11, 45 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 215-225 ATS (+493.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 157-90 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-48 ATS (+111.2 Units) in road games in February games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 18-6 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-6 ATS (+9.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-1 ATS (+10.4 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 17-42 ATS (-46.2 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 7-17 ATS (+30.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-2 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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BOSTON (35-13-0-8, 78 pts.) at CALGARY (30-21-0-8, 68 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 40-31 ATS (+73.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-6 ATS (+6.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
BOSTON is 23-12 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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OTTAWA (21-27-0-9, 51 pts.) at NASHVILLE (34-14-0-9, 77 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 257-206 ATS (+37.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 204-174 ATS (+386.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
OTTAWA is 44-41 ATS (+92.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 22-17 ATS (+43.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 10-5 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 13-9 ATS (+25.2 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 45-42 ATS (+98.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 28-30 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 4-1 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 4-1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (31-22-0-5, 67 pts.) at CHICAGO (25-26-0-8, 58 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 29-35 ATS (-21.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 198-240 ATS (-77.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 20-9 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO is 25-34 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 1-8 ATS (-10.7 Units) in February games this season.
CHICAGO is 3-9 ATS (-6.3 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 9-20 ATS (+33.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 8-19 ATS (-15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-2 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-2-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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ANAHEIM (29-20-0-11, 69 pts.) at VEGAS (39-15-0-4, 82 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VEGAS is 39-19 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games this season.
VEGAS is 9-1 ATS (+8.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
VEGAS is 14-2 ATS (+11.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
VEGAS is 16-8 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
VEGAS is 8-1 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.
ANAHEIM is 542-434 ATS (+38.3 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 45-29 ATS (+10.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 433-436 ATS (+895.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 40-25 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 3-0 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 3-0-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

 

[Cnotes53]

NHL Betting Cheat Sheet and Odds: Islanders playing well and out for revenge
Monty Andrews

The Islanders have allowed the most goals in the NHL by a wide margin, but are coming off back-to-back 3-0 shutout victories over the Rangers and Hurricanes.

This week we take a look at the Vegas Golden Knights who are the NHL's best moneyline wager this season and the second favorites in the futures market. Also, the Islanders travel to Toronto to take on the Leafs in what could be a potential revenge play. Monty Andrews dangles at the hash and goes bar down to give NHL bettors a breakdown of what to watch for this week on the ice.

Vegas is the Best Bet

No one could have predicted that the Vegas Golden Knights would be the top team in the NHL as of the middle of February - but that's where we are as the sensational expansion team continues to defy the odds. The Golden Knights look to continue their home-ice dominance Monday night as they entertain the Anaheim Ducks; Vegas is an incredible 22-4-2 at T-Mobile Arena, and has already beaten the Ducks in each of their first three meetings this season. The Golden Knights were a popular preseason novelty futures bet but are now going off at +700 on Bet365 to claim the Stanley Cup, the second-best odds in the league.

Battle of East Powers

Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference face off Tuesday night in the U.S. capital as the Washington Capitals entertain the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Capitals are trying to fend off the Pittsburgh Penguins atop the Metropolitan Division, and continue to be led by the scoring exploits of NHL goals leader Alex Ovechkin. Washington enters the week a sizzling 20-4-2 SU in games in which Ovechkin scores. The Capitals also have the edge in their head-to-head series with the conference-leading Lightning, having earned three of a possible four points through their first two encounters.

Armed for Vengeance?

The New York Islanders appear to have figured out this whole goal prevention thing - and they'll look to put their new skill on display Thursday night in the second of three meetings this season with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The visiting Islanders have allowed the most goals in the NHL by a wide margin, but are coming off back-to-back 3-0 shutout victories over the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes. The Isles will be looking to rebound from having been shut out themselves, dropping a 5-0 decision to the Maple Leafs in their first meeting of the season back on Jan. 31.

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Player News

* The St. Louis Blues are reportedly in serious talks with Ottawa about acquiring Mike Hoffman and Derick Brassard from the Senators. The Blues enter the week in a battle with Dallas for third place in the Central, and are +1,800 to win the Cup.

* The Calgary Flames have locked up a key part of their forward corps, signing winger Mikael Backlund to a six-year extension worth an average of $5.35 million per season. The Flames are 18-5-2 SU when Backlund records a point this season.

* Nashville Predators general manager David Poile says he isn't close to make a deal ahead of the trade deadline. The defending Western Conference champions are installed at +900 to win the title, the fourth-best odds in the league entering the week.

Injury Updates

* The Colorado Avalanche welcomed leading scorer Nathan MacKinnon back to the lineup Sunday after he had missed the previous eight games with an upper-body injury. The Avalanche struggled in his absence, going 4-4-0 SU and 4-4 O/U.

* The Florida Panthers also welcomed back a familiar face, as Roberto Luongo returned to the crease after a 27-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The Panthers are 7-7-2 SU in Luongo's appearances following Saturday's 6-3 win over Calgary.

* There could be real problems in goal for the Philadelphia Flyers after Michal Neuvirth left Sunday's game against the Rangers with a lower-body injury. The Flyers are already without No. 1 option Brian Elliott, who is out several weeks with a core muscle injury.

Stanley Cup Futures

* It's a two-team battle for the best Stanley Cup odds among Canadian franchises. The Maple Leafs continue to lead the way at +1,000 on Bet365, with the Winnipeg Jets a close second at +1,100 entering the week. Calgary is third at +2,800.

* The Penguins' recent hot streak has them skyrocketing up the odds list, now installed at +1,100 to win their third consecutive title. Pittsburgh is vying to become the first team since the New York Islanders in the early 80s to win three straight Stanley Cups.

Over/Under Trends

* The Metropolitan Division has been a dream for over bettors - at least when it comes to the top teams. Washington, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New Jersey and the Islanders all have at least 31 overs as of Sunday afternoon.

* The overs have been king league-wide over the previous seven days, with 27 of 45 games going above the total in that span as of Sunday afternoon. That surge makes it 446 overs on the season through Saturday's games, compared with 436 unders.

 

[Cnotes53]

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

MIN at NYI 01:00 PM
O 6.0

WAS at BUF 03:00 PM
U 5.5

BOS at CAL 04:00 PM
CAL +110
O 6.0

OTT at NAS 08:00 PM
O 6.0

LA at CHI 08:30 PM
LA +105
U 5.5

ANA at VEG 10:00 PM
ANA +140
U 5.5

 

[Cnotes53]

Sunday's Results + Feb. Results

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

02/19/2018 7-2-0 77.78% +2675

02/18/2018 7-2-1 77.78% +2675

02/17/2018 10-9-0 52.63% +550

02/14/2018 1-3-0 25.00% -1100

02/11/2018 8-4-0 66.67% +3150

02/10/2018 9-8-0 52.94% +1175

02/09/2018 10-5-0 66.67% +2750

02/07/2018 5-1-0 83.33% +2000

02/01/2018 7-11-0 38.89% -2225

TOTALS:..........64 - 45........64.64%...+116.50

 

[Cnotes53]

Tuesday?s 6-pack

Six more baseball over/under win totals for this season:

San Francisco 81.5

St Louis, 81.5

Toronto 81

Tampa Bay 77.5

Pittsburgh 73

San Diego 69.5

Quote of the Day
?I think wide receiver. Exceptional athlete. Exceptional ability to make you miss. Exceptional acceleration. Exceptional instinct with the ball in his hand ? and that?s rare for wide receivers. This guy is incredible in the open field. Great ability to separate. Short and a little bit slight and clearly, clearly not the thrower the other guys are.?
Former NFL GM Bill Polian, on Louisville?s QB Lamar Jackson, who is 6-3, by the way

Tuesday?s quiz
How many major league baseball teams call California home?

Monday?s quiz
Baltimore Colts drafted John Elway, then traded him to Denver.

Sunday?s quiz
Charlotte Hornets drafted Kobe Bryant, then traded him to the Lakers for Vlade Divac.

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Tuesday?s List of 13: Nobody asked me, but??.

13) NBA should have an ?ABA Day? once a year, a Friday night with a full schedule where all the games are played with red, white and blue basketballs and the four teams who came from the ABA (Nets-Pacers-Spurs-Nuggets) wear throwback uniforms from the mid-70?s.

12) One thing I saw on the Interweb when I was in Las Vegas but forgot to mention here; when the Eagles had their victory parade after winning the Super Bowl, a guy named Dennis who was 50 or so was there watching the parade while holding a metal urn.

Turns out the urn held the ashes of Dennis? late wife, who was an avid Eagle fan.

?She was a diehard Eagles fan. I had to make sure she was here for this.? Pretty cool.

11) Pretty good weekend for golfer Bubba Watson; he played in the celebrity basketball game at the All-Star Game Friday night, then won the Genesis Open Sunday, his 10th PGA Tour win. Watson joins Phil Mickelson as the only lefties with 10+ Tour wins.

Watson?s wife played in the WNBA, therefore the connection to basketball; he lost 45 pounds last year with an undisclosed illness, dropped out of the top 100 ranking but obviously is doing better this year.

10) Bill Walton was saying on ESPN Saturday night that 27,000 people apply for the 800 spots in UCLA?s School of Engineering; you have to have a perfect 4.0 GPA to have a shot to get in.

9) St Mary?s PG Emmett Naar sprained his ankle in Portland Saturday night, didn?t play in the second half. If he cannot play, Gaels will have a short March, but one thing in their favor is the two weeks off they?ll have between the WCC tourney and the NCAA?s.

8) This from ESPN?s Tim Kurkjian:
Hank Aaron his 755 home runs but never hit 50 in a season.
Eddie Murray hit 504 homers but never hit 40 in a season.
Al Kaline hit 399 homers but never hit 30 in a season.
Ron Fairly hit 215 homers but never hit 20 in a season.

7) Memphis Tigers are last team to go undefeated in conference play two seasons in a row; they did it from 2007-09.

6) Looks like Seattle is going to get an NHL franchise; they never should?ve lost their NBA team, they got screwed over by the league because they wouldn?t be extorted into building a new arena, so the team moved to Oklahoma.

5) Six top 10 college basketball teams lost to unranked teams this past weekend. Strange season.

4) JD Martinez finally signs with the Red Sox for $22M a year for five years. Hope he can get by on that paltry sum.

3) Good news: there is spring training baseball on TV Friday. In three days.

2) How great a job is NBA commish Adam Silver doing? With all the issues the NFL had with national anthem-related issues, somehow the NBA kept all that under wraps and dodged that controversy. Has to be an interesting story behind how he did all that.

1? There are people on the Interweb who want teachers to carry guns: in 10th grade, I had a biology teacher who threw erasers at kids who weren?t paying attention (I?m old enough that I went to school when chalkboards were still a thing).

One day, the teacher throws an eraser at a kid named Nick who was screwing around, but instead he drills the girl sitting next to him, who breaks into tears as everyone else either laughed or stared in disbelief.

Would I have wanted this genius to have been packing heat? Ummmm??no.

 

[Cnotes53]

Tuesday?s NHL

Home side won last nine Montreal-Philly games; Canadiens lost their last four games in this building. Over is 4-1 in last five series games in Philly. Montreal was outscored 21-10 in losing its last five games; they lost their last six road games- three of their last four road games went over the total. Flyers won six of last seven games overall but lost three of last four at home. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games.

Toronto won four of last six games with Florida; Panthers were outscored 12-5 in losing their last three games played here. Three of last four series games stayed under. Florida won seven of its last nine games overall, five on last six on road. Last four Panther games went over the total. Maple Leafs won six of their last seven games overall- they won last six home games. Four of their last five games went over.

Washington won eight of last ten games with Tampa Bay; over is 6-4 in last ten series games. Lightning lost their last five games in this building. Tampa Bay lost three of its last four games overall; they lost last three road games, outscored 15-8. Eight of their last nine games went over the total. Capitals are 4-5 in their last nine games, splitting their last four home games. Nine of their last ten games went over.

Blue Jackets won five of last six games with New Jersey; they won their last three visits to the Garden State. Over is 5-4-1 in last ten series games. Columbus lost eight of its last ten games overall; they lost three of last four road games. Four of their last six games went over. Devils won last four games overall; they?re 3-2 in last five home games. five of their last six games went over the total.

Red Wings won their last seven games with Nashville; they just beat Predators here 3-1 three nights ago in Nashville. Preds lost four of last five visits to Detroit. Nashville lost four of their last six games, but split last four road games. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Detroit is 3-5 in its last eight games; they split their last four home games. Eight of last ten Red Wing games stayed under the total.

Jets won four of last six games with Los Angeles, which lost three of last four trips to Winnipeg. Over is 4-2-4 in last ten series games. Kings won five of their last eight games overall; they?re 5-4 in last nine road games. Five of their last eight games went over, Winnipeg won five of its last seven games, scoring 13 goals in last two games- they still haven?t been on road this month. Five of their last six games went over.

Blues won last three games with San Jose, outscoring them 11-3; Sharks split their last four games in St Louis. Over is 3-1-2 in last six series games. San Jose won four of last five games overall, three of last four on road. Seven of their last ten games stayed under. St Louis lost its last three games, scoring total of five goals; they won three of last five home games. Four of their last six games went over.

Oilers won their last six games with Boston, which lost its last three games in Edmonton, two in SO?s. Five of last seven series games went over the total. Bruins won seven of last nine games overall, five of last six on road- their last five games went over total. Edmonton lost six of its last seven games but split its last four home games. Under is 2-0-1 in their last three games.

Canucks won their last four games with Colorado; under is 3-2-2 in last seven series games. Avalanche lost three of last four visits to Vancouver. Colorado lost four of last six games overall, four of last five on road. Five of their last seven road games went over total. Canucks lost six of their last eight games overall; they won three of last five home games. Three of their last four games went over.

 

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NHL

Tuesday, February 20

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Trend Report
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COLUMBUS @ NEW JERSEY
Columbus is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Columbus is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games
New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

MONTREAL @ PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Montreal's last 13 games on the road
Philadelphia is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Montreal
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

FLORIDA @ TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games on the road
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

TAMPA BAY @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Washington is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay

NASHVILLE @ DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Nashville is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nashville
Detroit is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games

SAN JOSE @ ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis's last 19 games at home

LOS ANGELES @ WINNIPEG
Los Angeles is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Los Angeles is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games at home

BOSTON @ EDMONTON
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Edmonton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston

COLORADO @ VANCOUVER
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver's last 5 games at home
Vancouver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado


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B]NHL
Dunkel

Tuesday, February 20[/B]


Montreal @ Philadelphia

Game 51-52
February 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
11.483
Philadelphia
10.526
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-170
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(+150); Under

Florida @ Toronto

Game 53-54
February 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
12.671
Toronto
11.235
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-200
6
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+170); Under

Tampa Bay @ Washington

Game 55-56
February 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
10.309
Washington
11.767
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
N/A

Columbus @ New Jersey

Game 57-58
February 20, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
10.603
New Jersey
12.717
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Jersey
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(-115); Over

Nashville @ Detroit

Game 59-60
February 20, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
11.274
Detroit
10.421
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 1
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
N/A

Los Angeles @ Winnipeg

Game 61-62
February 20, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
11.904
Winnipeg
14.139
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
-170
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
(-170); Over

San Jose @ St. Louis

Game 63-64
February 20, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
11.942
St. Louis
10.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
N/A

Boston @ Edmonton

Game 65-66
February 20, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
11.757
Edmonton
10.327
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A

Colorado @ Vancouver

Game 67-68
February 20, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
11.445
Vancouver
10.523
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vancouver
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, February 20

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MONTREAL (22-29-0-7, 51 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (30-19-0-10, 70 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 22-36 ATS (-17.2 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 11-24 ATS (+36.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-5 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 102-82 ATS (+185.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 251-263 ATS (-80.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 47-59 ATS (-16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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FLORIDA (26-24-0-6, 58 pts.) at TORONTO (36-20-0-5, 77 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 9-1 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 375-394 ATS (+825.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-5 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (39-17-0-3, 81 pts.) at WASHINGTON (34-18-0-7, 75 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-2 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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COLUMBUS (29-25-0-5, 63 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (31-20-0-8, 70 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 32-39 ATS (-12.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 9-20 ATS (+31.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 31-28 ATS (+59.4 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 11-4 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 11-24 ATS (+35.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 9-3 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 9-3-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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NASHVILLE (35-14-0-9, 79 pts.) at DETROIT (24-25-0-9, 57 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-0 (+7.1 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-0-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (32-22-0-5, 69 pts.) at WINNIPEG (35-15-0-9, 79 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 30-35 ATS (-20.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 7-18 ATS (+25.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WINNIPEG is 17-2 ATS (+14.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-3 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 4-3-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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SAN JOSE (32-19-0-8, 72 pts.) at ST LOUIS (34-22-0-4, 72 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-6 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 6-6-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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BOSTON (36-13-0-8, 80 pts.) at EDMONTON (24-30-0-4, 52 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 5-0 (+6.3 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-0-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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COLORADO (31-23-0-4, 66 pts.) at VANCOUVER (23-30-0-6, 52 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 5-29 ATS (+53.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 0-10 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 174-120 ATS (+39.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
COLORADO is 31-27 ATS (+64.6 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 79-60 ATS (+142.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
COLORADO is 19-17 ATS (+41.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
VANCOUVER is 236-240 ATS (-117.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 1-7 ATS (-6.5 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
VANCOUVER is 7-19 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 15-37 ATS (+53.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 102-125 ATS (-50.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 6-1 (+5.5 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 6-1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

 

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In the Crease - Week 21
February 20, 2018

STREAKY TEAMS

Wins and Losses Streak Over/Under Streak

Arizona 4-0 past four games Chicago Under 9-2-1 past 12 home games

Montreal 2-7-1 past 10 games Vegas Over 7-1 past eight road games

Pittsburgh 5-0 past five games Washington Over 9-2 past 11 games

Home Production

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter play on Tuesday just one point behind the Washington Capitals in the Metropolitan Division. A huge part of their success this season has been their ability to win on home ice, especially since they're a rather dismal 12-15-3 away from the Steel City this season. The Pens are 23-7-1 at home, including an impressive 11 consecutive victories on friendly ice dating back to a 4-0 setback against Cam Ward and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 4. During the span, 10 of those victories have been in regulation, with only a 6-5 victory against the Boston Bruins requiring overtime. The Pens are posting plenty of offense during the span, too, averaging 5.0 goals per game. As such, it's no surprise that the 'over' is 8-3 in the home winning streak.

Home Production - Part Deux

The Los Angeles Kings have been on a road odyssey across the East Coast, last seeing the bright lines of Hollywood on Feb. 7. They're rounding the corner and heading for home, winning a 3-1 game at Chicago on Monday night to even up at 3-3 on the seven-game trip with one last stop in Winnipeg awaiting them Tuesday night. The Kings likely can't wait to enjoy a little home cooking, as they're a solid 14-9-3 at home, and way more productive offensively at Staples Center, too. In fact, the 'over' has hit in five of their past seven on home ice. That's something to remember with the Kings back home Thursday against the Dallas Stars, kicking off a three-game homestand. They'll play eight of their next nine after Tuesday's road game, with only a quick L.A. to Vegas junket on Feb. 27 in the second of a back-to-back set.

Looking Ahead

Tuesday, February 20

The Florida Panthers head to the center of the hockey universe looking to cool off the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Panthers might be just the team to do it, as they have won seven of their past nine overall, including a 5-1 mark in the past six on the road. They're also 7-1 in their past eight against Atlantic Division foes. However, they're playing in the third of a four-game stretch, as they're 1-4 in their past five in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. They're also 1-5 in their past six against teams with a winning overall mark. The Leafs are 6-0 in their past six at home, and 6-1 in the past seven. However, they're also in the third game of a 3-in-4, and they're just 14-38 in their past 52 in the stiuation. The home team has won five of the past six meetings in this series.

The Sharks make their way to St. Louis looking to get on track. While they have won four of their past five, they're just 1-6 in their past seven against Central Division foes, and 1-9 in their past 10 on the road against teams with a home winning percentage over .600 or better. They Blues aren't terribly impressive lately, either, winning just twice in the seven against winning teams while going 2-6 in their past eight against Pacific Division clubs. With both teams performing poorly against the opposition, perhaps the total is the play. The 'under' is 15-7-2 in the past 24 meetings in the Lou.

Wednesday, February 21

It's a light night in the NHL on Wednesday, with just three games on tap. The Vegas Golden Knights are looking to bounce back on home ice against the visiting Calgary Flames after a 2-0 shutout loss against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night. It was just the third time the expansion team was shut out this season, and only the second time on home ice. These teams have met just once, with the Golden Knights coming away with a 4-2 win on the road back on Jan. 30. Calgary lost 2-1 in overtime to Boston on Monday, and perhaps a Vegas trip will do them some good. The Flames are 8-2-1 across their past 11 on the road.

Thursday, February 22

The New Jersey Devils have been teetering on the cut line for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference in recent weeks, but they rattled off four straight wins from Feb. 13-18 to give them a little breathing room, including a key 3-2 win at Carolina on Sunday in overtime. In past years it was all about defense and goaltending for the Devs, but lately it is all about offense. They are averaging 4.3 goals per game during their winning streak, and the 'over' has hit in five of the past six outings overall heading into Tuesday. The Wild have been impressive on the road lately, winning three of the past four, doing a little better away from home. The 'over' is also 4-1 across their past five on road ice.

The Avalanche and Oilers will tangle in Northern Alberta, and Colorado is looking to return the favor after losing to Edmonton 4-2 on home ice Sunday. The last time the Avalanche visited Edmonton they came away with a 4-3 victory in overtime behind Jonathan Bernier. This season has been the closest between these two sides, as the Oilers swept the three-game season series in 2016-17, and the Avalanche broomed the Oil in three games during the 2015-16 campaign.

Friday, February 23

The Hurricanes have been a thorn in the side of the Penguins lately, winning two of the three meetings this season, including 4-0 on Jan. 4 in the Steel City, the last loss for the Pens at home in 12 tries. The teams have met just once at PNC Arena in Raleigh this season, and it was the Hurricanes coming away with a hard-fought 2-1 win behind Cam Ward on Dec. 29. He has allowed just two goals in three meetings against the Pens this season, going 2-1-0 with a stellar 1.35 GAA and .951 save percentage.

Saturday, February 24

The Bruins and Maple Leafs tangle in Toronto in a key Atlantic Division game on Hockey Night in Canada. The Leafs are looking to avenge a 4-1 setback in Beantown on Feb. 3, as Tuukka Rask was nearly unbeatable. However, the Maple Leafs led the season series 2-1, and they swept a home-and-home back on Nov. 10-11, including a 3-2 overtime victory on home ice in the first battle. The 'under' is 3-0 in the three meetings this season, and 6-0-1 in the past seven meetings overall. The 'under' is also 3-0-1 in the past four battles at Air Canada Centre.

The Ducks and Coyotes will face off in the desert, and Arizona is proving they're not the same pushover they were earlier in the season. Arizona has won four in a row entering play on Tuesday, and they're allowing just 1.0 goals per game during the impressive span. They're also a respectable 5-3-3 across their past 11 on home ice. The sides last met on New Year's Eve on the Pond, with the Ducks coming away with a 5-2 win behind John Gibson. He actually suffered a lower-body injury in Vegas on Monday, so it's uncertain if he'll be ready. Ryan Miller is just as capable, however, as he came on and stopped 20 shots in the final period to preserve the shutout win. The Ducks won the first meeting of the season, also on home ice, by a 5-4 margin on Opening Night back on Oct. 5.

 

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Wednesday?s 6-pack

Six top prospects for the Oakland A?s:

1) AJ Puk, P? Highly touted lefty is only 6-14, 3.82 in 34 minor league starts, albeit with 224 strikeouts in 158 IP.

2) Franklin Barreto, 2B/SS? Hit .197 in 71 big league AB?s last season.

4) Dustin Fowler, OF? Acquired in Sonny Gray trade after tearing a patellar tendon in his knee

8) James Kaprielian, P? Injury-plagued hurler has thrown 29 innings in three years.

14) Sheldon Neuse, 3B? Hit .373 in 18 games in the AA Texas League LY.

20) Renato Nunez 3B/OF? Hit 30 HR?s in AAA LY, then went 3-15 in the big leagues.

Quote of the Day
?I?m focused on this year. I?m focused on winning and playing hard like every single year. So if you guys have any questions about anything after 2018, you can call [agent] Scott [Boras] and he can answer you guys. ? If you guys do talk anything about that, then I?ll be walking right out the door.?
Bryce Harper, who is a free agent after this season

Wednesday?s quiz
Which major league team played one season in the 70?s with an artificial turf infield and a grass outfield?

Tuesday?s quiz
There are five major league teams in California: A?s, Giants, Angels, Dodgers, Padres.

Monday?s quiz
Baltimore Colts drafted John Elway, then traded him to Denver.

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Wednesday?s List of 13: Mid-week musings??.

13) Last time an NFL team was sold, the Buffalo Bills went for $1.4B; when the Carolina Panthers are sold, they?re expected to go for around $2B.

A billionaire hedge fund trader who currently owns 5% of the Pittsburgh Steelers is the favorite to buy the Carolina team.

12) Josh Donaldson is a free agent after this season and he naturally wants a long-term deal from Toronto, but he?ll be 33 in December and he ain?t going to get one. Teams are looking at back-loaded deals that ARod, Ryan Howard, Albert Pujols got and they?re not going to be tossing that kind of money around anymore.

11) Gonzaga won its last nine first round games in the NCAA tournament; last time they lost a first round game? To Davidson in 2008; Davidson had a pretty good guard named Curry.

10) Big 14 tournament is a week earlier than normal this year because it is in New York City, so those teams that make the NCAA?s will have an extra week before the tournament begins. Will it be an advantage to have that extra week off? Gonzaga coach Mark Few says that it is good for his team to have some time off before the NCAA?s.

9) Middle Tennessee State?s basketball team is ranked in the top 25 for the first time ever.

8) Los Angeles Angels lowered their fence in right-center field from 18 feet to 8 feet high.

7) Kentucky 87, Arkansas 72? Razorbacks jumped out to an 11-0 lead, but Kentucky rallied for a solid road win.

6) Citadel 84, East Tennessee State 82? Not often a 20-point underdog wins, but it happened here.

5) Ole Miss 90, Missouri 87? Mizzou was favored by 9.5 points, first time in four years they were favored by 9+ points in a conference game. It didn?t go well against an Ole Miss squad that had lost seven games in a row coming in.

4) New Mexico 119, Wyoming 114? Zero defense was played in this game, but there was a lot of fouling? 81 free throws were taken in this game.

3) This is first time since 2011 there will be no teams who go unbeaten in conference play.

2) With spring training starting, that also means fantasy baseball season is underway. I?ve had Giancarlo Stanton on my dynasty league team since he was an 18-year old in the Florida State League. I got a trade offer this week; two minor leaguers for Stanton, who hit 59 HR?s last year.

Oy.

1) With March Madness around he corner, it bears repeating that the last five college basketball national championship games were all decided by 6 or fewer points.