NHL betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Friday, December 29, 2017 from various handicappers and websites
Friday’s NHL
Devils won nine of last ten games with Buffalo, winning four of last five played here. Six of last nine series games stayed under the total. Sabres lost five of their last six games overall, five in row on road. Under is 10-4-1 in their last fifteen games. New Jersey won its last five games, allowing 10 goals; they won their last six home games. Six of their last nine games went over total.
Penguins won their last seven games with Carolina- they won last three visits to Raleigh. Three of last four series games stayed under the total. Penguins are 3-5 in last eight games overall, 3-7 in last ten road games. Under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Carolina won six of its last seven games overall, they won their last five home games. Under is 8-4 in their last dozen games.
Lightning is 6-4 in its last ten games with Philly; Flyers lost four of last five games in this arena. Over is 3-2 in last five games in this arena. Flyers lost four of their last five games; they lost last three road games, scoring total of five goals. Under is 6-2-1 in their last nine games. Tampa Bay won 10 of its last 11 games overall; they’ve won eight in a row at home. Over is 7-4 in their last eleven games. Both teams are 2-4 if they played night before.
Rangers won four of last five games with Detroit; they won 1-0ot/4-1 in last two visits to the Motor City. Under is 7-0-2 in last nine series games. Rangers won four of their last six games overall; they lost three of last four road games. Six of their last eight games stayed under total. Detroit lost 13 of last 16 games overall, three of last four at home. Five of their last seven games stayed under.
Ottawa is 6-4 in last ten games with Columbus; under is 4-1 in last five series games played here. Blue Jackets lost three of last five visits to Ottawa. Blue Jackets lost four of their last six games overall; they’re 1-6 in their last seven road games. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Senators lost four in row, 16 of last 19 games; they’re 2-4 in last six home games. Three of their last four games went over total.
Minnesota won four of last six games with Nashville; Predators lost three of last four visits to the Twin Cities. Over is 4-1-1 in last six series games. Nashville lost three of its last four games; they’re 6-2 in last eight road games. Four of their last six games stayed under the total. Minnesota lost four of its last six games overall, but they’re 6-1 in last seven home games. Three of their last four games went over total.
Islanders won five of their last six games with Winnipeg- they won their last five games in this arena. Six of last seven games went over the total. Islanders split their last eight games; they lost their last four road games. Over is 16-4-1 in their last 21 games. Winnipeg is 4-7 in its last 11 games overall, but they won nine of last 10 home games. Three of Jets’ last four games went over total.
Blues won their last five games with Dallas; they won three of last four visits to Texas. Five of last seven series games went over the total. St Louis lost six of its last eight games overall; they lost three of last four road games. Last nine Blues games stayed under total. Dallas Stars lost four of their last six games; they won seven of last ten home games. Five of their last seven games went over.
Oilers won three of last four games with Chicago; Blackhawks are 2-3 in their last five visits to Edmonton. Four of last five series games stayed under total. Chicago lost its last three games, outscored 13-3, all on road; under is 6-1-1 in their last eight games. Edmonton won four of its last five games overall- they won their last three home games. Four of Oilers’ last six games stayed under the total. Chicago is 1-6 if it played the night before.
Maple Leafs won five of last seven games with Colorado; they won four of last five visits to Denver. Four of last five series games went over total. Toronto won three of its last four games, scoring 20 goals; they’re 3-5 in last eight road contests. Three of Leafs’ last four games went over the total. Colorado split its last ten games; they’re 2-5 in their last seven home games. Over is 4-2-1 in their last seven home games.
Ducks won seven of last eight games with Calgary; under is 3-1-2 in last six series games. Flames lost four of last five games in the Pond. Calgary lost five of their last seven games, six of which stayed under total. Flames won three of their last five road games. Anaheim lost four of its last six games; they’re 2-4 in last six home games. Eight of their last ten games stayed under the total. Calgary is 4-1 if it played the night before.
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Friday, December 29
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BUFFALO (9-20-0-8, 26 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (22-9-0-5, 49 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-1 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)
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PITTSBURGH (19-16-0-3, 41 pts.) at CAROLINA (17-12-0-7, 41 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 9-1 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 34-16 ATS (+12.5 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 37-15 ATS (+15.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-2 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)
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PHILADELPHIA (15-14-0-8, 38 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (27-7-0-2, 56 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-3 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 3-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)
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NY RANGERS (20-13-0-4, 44 pts.) at DETROIT (13-16-0-7, 33 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 31-15 ATS (+15.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-11 ATS (+16.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
DETROIT is 13-25 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 99-113 ATS (-85.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 5-2 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 5-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.2 Units)
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COLUMBUS (22-13-0-3, 47 pts.) at OTTAWA (11-16-0-8, 30 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 26-19 ATS (+46.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 39-34 ATS (+4.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 20-7 ATS (+11.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 48-25 ATS (+21.7 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 18-4 ATS (+13.5 Units) on Friday nights over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 26-12 ATS (+11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-24 ATS (-23.2 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 3-9 ATS (-6.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
OTTAWA is 11-24 ATS (+41.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 3-11 ATS (+15.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
OTTAWA is 1-9 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
OTTAWA is 5-14 ATS (+19.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 4-3 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 4-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)
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NASHVILLE (22-9-0-5, 49 pts.) at MINNESOTA (19-15-0-3, 41 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 19-7 ATS (+7.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 38-16 ATS (+13.0 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 24-9 ATS (+13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 33-19 ATS (+9.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 251-202 ATS (+31.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 47-28 ATS (+17.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 10-4 ATS (+14.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-5-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)
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NY ISLANDERS (20-13-0-4, 44 pts.) at WINNIPEG (21-11-0-6, 48 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 13-4 ATS (+6.6 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 4-1-0 straight up against WINNIPEG 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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ST LOUIS (23-14-0-2, 48 pts.) at DALLAS (20-15-0-3, 43 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
DALLAS is 17-3 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 174-166 ATS (+357.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 34-26 ATS (+64.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 15-29 ATS (-26.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 13-5 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 13-5-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)
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CHICAGO (17-14-0-5, 39 pts.) at EDMONTON (17-18-0-2, 36 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-3 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)
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TORONTO (23-14-0-1, 47 pts.) at COLORADO (17-16-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 3-1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)
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CALGARY (18-15-0-4, 40 pts.) at ANAHEIM (16-14-0-8, 40 pts.) - 12/29/2017, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 13-2 (+11.3 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 13-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)
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Friday, December 29
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Trend Report
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BUFFALO @ NEW JERSEY
Buffalo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
PITTSBURGH @ CAROLINA
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
Pittsburgh is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Carolina is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
NY RANGERS @ DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
COLUMBUS @ OTTAWA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
Columbus is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games at home
PHILADELPHIA @ TAMPA BAY
Philadelphia is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
NASHVILLE @ MINNESOTA
Nashville is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
NY ISLANDERS @ WINNIPEG
NY Islanders is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Islanders's last 7 games when playing Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing NY Islanders
ST. LOUIS @ DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games at home
Dallas is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home
TORONTO @ COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
CHICAGO @ EDMONTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
Edmonton is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
CALGARY @ ANAHEIM
Calgary is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 5 games at home
Anaheim is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Calgary