Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Sunday, April 29, 2018 from various handicappers and websites
Sunday's NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs betting preview and odds
Both the Penguins and Jets were able to steal home-ice advantage away from their opponents with Game 1 victories in their respective series openers. Can the Capitals and Predators respond? Or will the Pens and Jets head home with big leads? We help you handicap this pair of NHL Stanley Cup playoff games like a pro with our full betting preview.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals (-115, 6)
Penguins lead series 1-0
The Washington Capitals have frittered away a two-goal lead four times in seven postseason games, including three of their four at home this postseason. After yielding three third-period goals during a span of 4:49 in the opener, the host Capitals aim to rebound and even their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Pittsburgh Penguins at one victory apiece when the rivals play Game 2 on Sunday afternoon.
TV: 3 p.m. ET, NBC, CBC, TVAS
SERIES PRICE (PER LV SUPERBOOK):
LINE MOVES AND BETTING ACTION: The Capitals opened Game as slight -125 home favorites, but the number has quickly moved down to the current number of -115. This despite the fact the Capitals are seeing 58 percent of wagers according to our Covers Consensus. The total opened at 6. Check out the complete line history and up to date consensus data.
INJURY REPORT:
Penguins - C Evgeni Malkin (Questionable, leg), LF Carl Hagelin (Doubtful, face).
Capitals - LW Andre Burakovsky (Out, upper body).
GOALIE SHOWDOWN:
GP W L GAA SAVE % SO
Matt Murray (Penguins) 7 5 2 2.17 .917 2
Braden Holtby (Capitals) 6 4 2 2.10 .924 0
ABOUT THE PENGUINS: Evgeni Malkin shed the non-contact jersey for a more traditional yellow one in practice on Saturday and will be a game-time decision for Game 2 after sitting out two contests with a lower-body injury following a collision with Philadelphia's Jori Lehtera. While superstar captain Sidney Crosby, Malkin, Phil Kessel and Matt Murray tend to dominate the headlines, Jake Guentzel routinely sees his name in big bold letters when the postseason comes along. The 23-year-old capped the late goal surge by linemates Crosby and Patric Hornqvist to extend his point streak to five games (four goals, eight assists) and boost his league-leading total in scoring with 16 (seven goals, nine assists).
ABOUT THE CAPITALS: The Capitals need a stronger response at home considering they are 1-3 at Capital One Arena while the Penguins are a perfect 4-0 on the road. Although Alex Ovechkin scored and set up a goal in the series opener, the superstar captain and his linemates -- Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilson -- were on the ice for all three of Pittsburgh's tallies in the third period. Wilson notched a pair of assists to boost his point total to five (two goals, three assists) in seven games.
TRENDS:
* Penguins are 6-0 in their last six road games.
* Capitals are 1-4 in their last five games playing on two days rest.
* Over is 12-3-1 in Penguins last 16 road games.
* Over is 5-1 in Capitals last 6 home games.
* Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Winnipeg Jets at Nashville Predators (-175, 5.5)
Jets lead series 1-0
Consider the position of the Nashville Predators, who enter Sunday’s Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the visiting Winnipeg Jets having outplayed their Central Division rival in the opener at home, and yet trail in the series. Nashville pounded 48 shots on goal and dominated possession for large portions Friday, but it was the Jets who took advantage of scoring chances in a 4-1 victory between the NHL’s top two teams in the regular season.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, CBC, TVA
SERIES PRICE (PER LV SUPERBOOK):
LINE MOVES AND BETTING ACTION: The Predators opened Game 2 as moderate -167 home favorites and have been moved up to -175, which isn't much of a surprise considering the Preds are seeing 69 percent of wagers according to our Covers Consensus. The total hit the board at 5.5. Check out the complete line history and up to date consensus data.
INJURY REPORT:
Jets - C Mathieu Perreault (Questionable, shoulder), RW Joel Armia (Questionable, upper body), D Dmitry Kulikov (Out, back).
Predators - D Yannick Weber (Questionable, upper body).
ABOUT THE JETS: Goalie Connor Hellebuyck followed up back-to-back shutouts to close out Minnesota in round one with a franchise playoff record 47 saves. Center Mark Scheifele continued his red-hot play, scoring two goals for the second time in three games in the series opener to give him six points (five goals) in his past three contests. Forward Blake Wheeler picked up two assists and finished a plus-2, one of 11 Jets who ended the night with a plus rating. Hellebuyck was outstanding but the Jets deserve plenty of credit in front of him, blocking 26 shots (16 coming from defensemen Jacob Trouba, Tyler Myers, Ben Chiarot and Josh Morrissey).
ABOUT THE PREDATORS: While Winnipeg mustered just 19 shots on goal, its speed put Jets in position to beat Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne, who was yanked after allowing three goals in two periods. There was one encouraging sign in a frustrating Game 1, as the Predators second line broke through on Kevin Fiala’s shot 1:23 into the third period. Nashville won 66 percent of the game’s faceoffs but defenseman Ryan Ellis was the only Predators player to finish with a plus rating (plus-1). Four Predators recorded five or more shots on goal (forward Filip Forsberg and defensemen Mattias Ekholm, Roman Josi and P.K. Subban), but Forsberg hit the iron late in the second just before Scheifele’s first goal made it 3-0.
TRENDS:
* Jets are 5-1 in their last six road games.
* Predators are 12-3 in their last 15 after scoring two goals or less in their previous game.
* Under is 7-1 in Jets last eight overall.
* Under is 4-0 in Predators last four overall.
* Home team is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals Preview and Predictions 04-29-2018
28th April 2018 by Gracenote
the washington capitals have frittered away a two-goal lead four times in seven postseason games, including three of their four at home this postseason. after yielding three third-period goals during a span of 4:49 in the opener, the host capitals aim to rebound and even their eastern conference semifinal series against the pittsburgh penguins at one victory apiece when the rivals play game 2 on sunday afternoon.
"it was a little bit of a kick in the stomach," washington coach barry trotz said. "we had a couple kicks in the stomach in the first round with columbus and you saw the response that we had. i know our group, i know the strength of our group, i know the resiliency. this group will battle back." the capitals need a stronger response at home considering they are 1-3 at capital one arena while the penguins are a perfect 4-0 on the road. evgeni malkin shed the non-contact jersey for a more traditional yellow one in practice on saturday and will be a game-time decision for game 2 after sitting out two contests with a lower-body injury following a collision with philadelphia's jori lehtera. "i feel so much better and we'll see what i feel tonight overnight," said the former hart trophy winner, who had five points (three goals, two assists) in five games in the first round and six (two goals, four assists) in four regular-season contests versus washington.
tv: 3 p.m. et, nbc, cbc, tvas
about the penguins: while superstar captain sidney crosby, malkin, phil kessel and matt murray tend to dominate the headlines, jake guentzel routinely sees his name in big bold letters when the postseason comes along. the 23-year-old capped the late goal surge by linemates crosby and patric hornqvist to extend his point streak to five games (four goals, eight assists) and boost his league-leading total in scoring with 16 (seven goals, nine assists). "i just think we're complementing each other well when we get in on the forecheck and we're all around each other," guentzel said. "when you play with sid, he makes it pretty easy for you, and he opens up a lot of space for us. we're just trying to take advantage of it."
about the capitals: although alex ovechkin scored and set up a goal in the series opener, the superstar captain and his linemates -- evgeny kuznetsov and tom wilson -- were on the ice for all three of pittsburgh's tallies in the third period. "for the most part, if you look at it analytically, it was not bad," trotz said of matching the teams' top lines against one another. "but at the same time, the only thing that matters is what's one the board -- the big scoreboard." wilson notched a pair of assists to boost his point total to five (two goals, three assists) in seven games.
overtime
1. pittsburgh lw carl hagelin did not participate in practice and is expected to miss his second straight game with an upper-body injury.
2. washington has thwarted 18 consecutive short-handed situations in the playoffs.
3. murray has surrendered eight goals on the road in the playoffs, with five coming in the series clincher versus the flyers.
prediction: penguins 4, capitals 2
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W/L Trends
Pittsburgh
Penguins are 6-0 in their last 6 road games.
Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Penguins are 9-4 in their last 13 Conference Semifinals games.
Penguins are 69-31 in their last 100 vs. Metropolitan.
Penguins are 41-20 in their last 61 Sunday games.
Penguins are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Penguins are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Washington
Capitals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Capitals are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Capitals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Capitals are 20-8 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Capitals are 91-39 in their last 130 home games.
Capitals are 75-33 in their last 108 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Capitals are 84-37 in their last 121 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Capitals are 51-25 in their last 76 vs. a team with a winning record.
Capitals are 5-12 in their last 17 Conference Semifinals games.
Capitals are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Capitals are 1-5 in their last 6 Sunday games.
OU Trends
Pittsburgh
Under is 2-0-2 in Penguins last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 2-0-2 in Penguins last 4 games following a win.
Over is 10-2-2 in Penguins last 14 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 12-3-1 in Penguins last 16 road games.
Over is 19-7-3 in Penguins last 29 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-2 in Penguins last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 19-8-3 in Penguins last 30 overall.
Over is 19-9-3 in Penguins last 31 Sunday games.
Washington
Over is 5-1-1 in Capitals last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Capitals last 6 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Capitals last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Capitals last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 16-6-6 in Capitals last 28 Conference Semifinals games.
Over is 5-2 in Capitals last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 19-8-1 in Capitals last 28 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3 in Capitals last 10 overall.
Head to Head
Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Washington.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Penguins are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Washington.
Road team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
NHL(13) WINNIPEG @ (14) NASHVILLE | 04/29/2018 - 7:05 PM
Play ON WINNIPEG using the money line in All games in April games
The record is 17 Wins and 2 Losses for the last three seasons (+19.15 units)
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NHL(13) WINNIPEG @ (14) NASHVILLE | 04/29/2018 - 7:05 PM
Play OVER WINNIPEG using the puck line in All games in April games
The record is 17 Overs and 2 Unders for the last three seasons (+19.15 units)
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NHL(13) WINNIPEG @ (14) NASHVILLE | 04/29/2018 - 7:05 PM
Play OVER WINNIPEG using the puck line in Road games in April games
The record is 9 Overs and 1 Unders for the last three seasons (+11.85 units)
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NHL(13) WINNIPEG @ (14) NASHVILLE | 04/29/2018 - 7:05 PM
Play ON WINNIPEG using the money line in Road games in April games
The record is 9 Wins and 1 Losses for the last three seasons (+11.85 units)
Preview: Jets at Predators
Gracenote
Apr 28, 2018
Consider the position of the Nashville Predators, who enter Sunday’s Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the visiting Winnipeg Jets having outplayed their Central Division rival in the opener at home, and yet trail in the series. Nashville pounded 48 shots on goal and dominated possession for large portions Friday, but it was the Jets who took advantage of scoring chances in a 4-1 victory between the NHL’s top two teams in the regular season.
The Predators took little solace from their Game 1 effort, as Predators coach Peter Laviolette surmised in telling reporters afterward: “If you give me two choices on where to be, our game or their win, I’d take the win. It’s about winning hockey games now. We’ll look at it and try to get better.” While Winnipeg mustered just 19 shots on goal, its speed put Jets in position to beat Nashville goaltender Pekka Rinne, who was yanked after allowing three goals in two periods. It helped that the Jets had Connor Hellebuyck in goal, as he followed up back-to-back shutouts to close out Minnesota in round one with a franchise playoff record 47 saves. “I was making saves tonight, that’s for sure,” Hellebuyck told the media afterward. “It’s tough to really get into this one because it’s a long series ahead of us, and I know they’re a great team over there and I know they’re going to push back.”
TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, CBC, TVA
ABOUT THE JETS: Center Mark Scheifele continued his red-hot play, scoring two goals for the second time in three games in the series opener to give him six points (five goals) in his past three contests. Forward Blake Wheeler picked up two assists and finished a plus-2, one of 11 Jets who ended the night with a plus rating. Hellebuyck was outstanding but the Jets deserve plenty of credit in front of him, blocking 26 shots (16 coming from defensemen Jacob Trouba, Tyler Myers, Ben Chiarot and Josh Morrissey).
ABOUT THE PREDATORS: There was one encouraging sign in a frustrating Game 1, as the Predators second line broke through on Kevin Fiala’s shot 1:23 into the third period. Nashville won 66 percent of the game’s faceoffs but defenseman Ryan Ellis was the only Predators player to finish with a plus rating (plus-1). Four Predators recorded five or more shots on goal (forward Filip Forsberg and defensemen Mattias Ekholm, Roman Josi and P.K. Subban), but Forsberg hit the iron late in the second just before Scheifele’s first goal made it 3-0.
OVERTIME
1. Winnipeg D Toby Enstrom blocked two shots and played 18:05 in his postseason debut after missing time with a lower-body injury.
2. Nashville F Austin Watson - who is tied for the team lead in playoff points (seven) - left Game 1 after playing just 4:09, but practiced Saturday and is expected to play in Game 2.
3. Fiala’s goal ended Hellebuyck’s shutout streak at 163 minutes, dating back to Game 3 against Minnesota.
PREDICTION: Predators 2, Jets 1
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W/L Trends
Winnipeg
Jets are 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
Jets are 17-4 in their last 21 Sunday games.
Jets are 20-7 in their last 27 vs. a team with a winning record.
Jets are 19-7 in their last 26 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Jets are 40-15 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Jets are 37-14 in their last 51 overall.
Jets are 42-18 in their last 60 games playing on 1 days rest.
Jets are 42-18 in their last 60 vs. Western Conference.
Jets are 42-20 in their last 62 games following a win.
Jets are 35-17 in their last 52 vs. Central.
Nashville
Predators are 12-3 in their last 15 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Predators are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games.
Predators are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Predators are 23-9 in their last 32 games playing on 1 days rest.
Predators are 58-24 in their last 82 vs. Western Conference.
Predators are 47-20 in their last 67 home games.
Predators are 37-17 in their last 54 vs. Central.
Predators are 52-25 in their last 77 overall.
Predators are 2-7 in their last 9 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Predators are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
OU Trends
Winnipeg
Under is 7-1 in Jets last 8 overall.
Under is 7-1 in Jets last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 6-1 in Jets last 7 games following a win.
Under is 6-1 in Jets last 7 vs. Central.
Under is 6-1 in Jets last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Jets last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Jets last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-1 in Jets last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Jets last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 9-4 in Jets last 13 road games.
Nashville
Under is 4-0 in Predators last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Predators last 4 vs. Central.
Under is 4-0 in Predators last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 5-0-1 in Predators last 6 Conference Semifinals games.
Under is 5-2 in Predators last 7 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 5-2 in Predators last 7 home games.
Over is 7-3 in Predators last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Head to Head
Home team is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
Jets are 5-11 in the last 16 meetings in Nashville.
NHL
Long Sheet
Sunday, April 29
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PITTSBURGH (52-31-0-6, 110 pts.) at WASHINGTON (53-27-0-9, 115 pts.) - 4/29/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 54-36 ATS (+3.5 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 24-11 ATS (+10.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-18 ATS (+5.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 25-9 ATS (+12.7 Units) in April games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 120-68 ATS (+19.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 51-26 ATS (+14.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 69-42 ATS (+15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 8-13 ATS (-15.7 Units) in home games in April games over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 16-11 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 16-11-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 23 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.8 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)
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WINNIPEG (57-21-0-10, 124 pts.) at NASHVILLE (57-21-0-11, 125 pts.) - 4/29/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 1-8 ATS (-8.3 Units) in road games after a 3 game unbeaten streak this season.
NASHVILLE is 57-33 ATS (+12.4 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 28-9 ATS (+14.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 266-208 ATS (+490.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 207-175 ATS (+390.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 35-17 ATS (+10.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 48-26 ATS (+17.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 57-32 ATS (+13.7 Units) in all games this season.
WINNIPEG is 13-1 ATS (+11.8 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 34-15 ATS (+10.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
WINNIPEG is 39-22 ATS (+16.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 30-18 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WINNIPEG is 20-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 8-7-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.1 Units)
NHL
Sunday, April 29
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Trend Report
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Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Pittsburgh's last 16 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Washington
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Washington
Pittsburgh is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Capitals
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games
Washington is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Winnipeg is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 8 games
Winnipeg is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Winnipeg's last 13 games on the road
Winnipeg is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing Nashville
Winnipeg is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville
Nashville Predators
Nashville is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Nashville is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games
Nashville is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Nashville is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games at home
Nashville is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
Nashville is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing at home against Winnipeg