Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Saturday 4/13/19
There are four games scheduled in the National Hockey League on Saturday, April 13, including the Dallas Stars looking to take the first two games of this series against the Nashville Predators in Tennessee. In other action, the Carolina Hurricanes take on the Washington Capitals and the Toronto Maple Leafs battle the Boston Bruins.
Featured Game
Dallas Stars(+135) vs.Nashville Predators(-150)
The Dallas Stars took a 1-0 lead in their series with the Nashville Predators, thanks to three unanswered goals in their 3-2 victory. Ben Bishop continued his domination, saving 25 of the 27 shots he faced. Miro Heiskanen had a goal and an assist for the victorious Dallas Stars.
Goaltending Matchup:
Ben Bishop has been absolutely brilliant for Dallas, going 27-15-2 this season with a 1.98 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage. Bishop is 8-1-0 in his last nine decisions and has five shutouts in his last nine starts. The Dallas goaltender has not allowed more than two goals in 12 straight appearances.
Pekka Rinne is 30-19-2 this season with a 2.42 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage. Rinne is 6-3-0 in his last nine decisions. He gave up three goals on 29 shots in the Game 1 loss but had earned victories in his prior four starts, allowing seven total goals in that span.
Trends to Watch:
The Dallas Stars are…
8-2 in their last 10 games on the road.
6-2 in their last eight games overall.
2-6 in their last eight games on a Saturday.
The Nashville Predators are…
5-2 in their last seven games.
10-3 in their last 13 conference quarterfinals games.
2-8 in their last 10 games on a Saturday.
Stat Pack:
Stars:
Goals For: 2.55
Goals Against: 2.44
Power-Play: 21.0%
Penalty Killing: 82.8%
Predators:
Goals For: 2.88
Goals Against: 2.59
Power-Play: 12.9%
Penalty Killing: 82.1%
Prediction
The Game 1 victory for Dallas was no fluke. This team is playing exceptionally well, and the fact that Nashville is not a high-powered offense is not helping their chances of evening this series. In addition, the road team has won five of the last six games in this series. A hot goaltender can take you a long way in the playoffs, and until the Predators can figure out Bishop they are likely to find themselves trailing 2-0 in this series.
The total is set at 5.0, which is not surprising considering the Dallas one the opening game 3-2. The total has gone under in five of the last six meetings between these two teams in Nashville with the other one being even. Both of these teams have struggling offenses and play exceptional defense. We would like to push on this contest, but expect Dallas to win 3-1.
Two Games to Watch
Toronto Maple Leafs (-125) vs. Boston Bruins (-145)
The Toronto Maple Leafs dominated the Boston Bruins in Game 1, 4-1, to take a 1-0 lead in this series. After giving up a goal a little less than 10 minutes into the contest, Toronto responded with four straight goals to earn the victory. Mitchell Marner scored two goals and Frederik Andersen stopped 37 of 38 shots he faced.
Why Toronto Wins:
Bruins are 1-4 in their last five games against Eastern Conference teams.
Andersen allowed one goal in his last start.
Tuukka Rask has lost four of his last five starts for Boston.
Why Boston Wins:
Bruins are 20-9 in their last 29 games.
Bruins are 51-21 in their last 72 games at home.
Maple Leafs are 2-5 in their last seven games.
Maple Leafs are 2-5 in their last seven games on the road.
Bruins are 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams.
Bruins are 6-2 in the last eight meetings in Boston.
What About the Total?
Gounder6.0, because…
Andersen allowed one goal in his last start.
Toronto has gone under in five of their last six games.
Toronto has gone under in five of their last seven on the road.
The total went under in Game 1 of this series.
Carolina Hurricanes (+128) vs. Washington Capitals (-155)
Nicklas Backstrom scored two first-period goals to help the Washington Capitals take a 3-0 lead, and they would hang on to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of this series to take a 1-0 lead. John Carlson added assists on each of the first three Capitals goals and Braden Holtby saved 27 of 29 shots to are in the victory.
Why Carolina Wins:
Hurricanes are 8-0 in their last eight games on a Saturday.
Hurricanes are 21-10 in their last 31 games.
Road team is 6-2 in the last eight meetings between these two teams.
Petr Mrazek has allowed three goals or less in 10 straight starts.
Why Washington Wins:
Capitals are 5-1 in their last six games against teams with a winning record.
Capitals are 5-0 in their last five conference quarterfinals games.
Hurricanes are 1-4 in their last five games against teams with a winning record.
Capitals are 9-2 in the last 11 meetings in Washington.
Capitals are 21-8 in the last 29 meetings between these two teams.
Braden Holtby has won six straight games.
What About the Total?
Go over5.5, because…
Total went over in Game 1
Washington has gone over in five of their last seven conference quarterfinals games.
Saturday, 13 April 2019 • 03:08 PM
63 DALLAS @ 64 NASHVILLE
Play under DALLAS on the total in All games after a division game
The record is 0 Overs and 9 this season (+9 units)
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Saturday, 13 April 2019 • 12:08 PM
61 CAROLINA @ 62 WASHINGTON
Play under CAROLINA on the total in All games vs. division opponents
The record is 8 Overs and 20 this season (+11.4 units)
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Long Sheet
Saturday, April 13
CAROLINA (46-30-0-7, 99 pts.) at WASHINGTON (49-26-0-8, 106 pts.) - 4/13/2019, 3:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 23-34 ATS (-15.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 32-48 ATS (+83.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 115-75 ATS (+195.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 67-45 ATS (+0.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 45-24 ATS (+10.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 45-23 ATS (+11.6 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 62-42 ATS (+6.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 38-26 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 30-15 ATS (+9.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 19-10 ATS (+30.6 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-15 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games when leading in a playoff series since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 10-3 (+5.4 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 10-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)
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DALLAS (44-32-0-7, 95 pts.) at NASHVILLE (47-30-0-6, 100 pts.) - 4/13/2019, 6:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 286-222 ATS (+514.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 59-34 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 219-240 ATS (+509.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 9-6 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 9-6-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)
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TORONTO (47-28-0-8, 102 pts.) at BOSTON (49-25-0-9, 107 pts.) - 4/13/2019, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 21-23 ATS (-19.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 10-20 ATS (-11.5 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 14-7 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 290-245 ATS (-156.2 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 36-43 ATS (-31.8 Units) in home games revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1996.
BOSTON is 35-36 ATS (-14.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 12-8 (+5.5 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 12-8-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
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COLORADO (38-31-0-14, 90 pts.) at CALGARY (51-25-0-7, 109 pts.) - 4/13/2019, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 38-45 ATS (-15.6 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 16-53 ATS (+102.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-17 ATS (-9.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 9-1 (+8.0 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 9-1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)
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Saturday, April 13
Trend Report
Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina's last 9 games
Carolina is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Carolina is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games on the road
Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing Washington
Carolina is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
Carolina is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington Capitals
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Carolina
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Carolina
Washington is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina
Dallas Stars
Dallas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Dallas's last 19 games
Dallas is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Dallas is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Dallas's last 23 games on the road
Dallas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Nashville
Dallas is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Nashville
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville
Nashville Predators
Nashville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Nashville is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Nashville's last 13 games
Nashville is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Nashville is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Dallas
Nashville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto is 4-13 ATS in its last 17 games
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 7 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Toronto is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Bruins
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 10 games
Boston is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Boston is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Colorado is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 12 games
Colorado is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado's last 8 games on the road
Colorado is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Calgary
Colorado is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Calgary
Colorado is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary Flames
Calgary is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games
Calgary is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Calgary's last 12 games
Calgary is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Calgary is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 7 games at home
Calgary is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Colorado
Calgary is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Colorado
Calgary is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
Calgary is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
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Monty Andrews
Calgary was virtually unbeatable in the third period during the regular season, boasting an unimaginable +54 goal differential in the frame.
Two home teams look to seize 2-0 leads in their respective best-of-seven Stanley Cup series, while two others look to avoid going down 2-0 before hitting the road.
It's Day 4 of the NHL postseason, and the Boston Bruins and Nashville Predators already find themselves in must-win mode in their respective series against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Dallas Stars. Here are the top betting trends and tips to monitor as the first-round action continues:
CAROLINA HURRICANES AT WASHINGTON CAPITALS
Moneyline Odds: Carolina +140/Washington -160
Over/Under: 5.5 goals
Start Time: 3 p.m. ET, Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
The Capitals' 4-2 triumph over the Hurricanes in Game 1 extended their recent home dominance over Carolina, a stretch in which Washington has won nine of 11 games while holding the Hurricanes to two or fewer goals on eight occasions. And each of the Capitals' previous five wins over Carolina have come by multiple goals – so if you're leaning toward the defending Stanley Cup champions to extend that trend, you should consider taking the hosts on the puckline at +160.
DALLAS STARS AT NASHVILLE PREDATORS
Moneyline Odds: Dallas +135/Nashville -155
Over/Under: 5 goals
Start Time: 6 p.m. ET, Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tenn.
A first-period goal is a rarity for both the Dallas Stars and Nashville Predators – but bettors shouldn't let the Game 1 result sour them on what could be a profitable early prop. Both teams ranked at the bottom of the league in first-period goals in the regular season, and will be looking to continue their strong defensive play having ranked second and third in the NHL in fewest goals against. Look for the teams to go under the first-period goal total in what could be a low-scoring Game 2.
TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS AT BOSTON BRUINS
Moneyline Odds: Toronto +125/Boston -145
Over/Under: 6 goals
Start Time: 8 p.m. ET, TD Garden, Boston, Mass.
The Toronto Maple Leafs had no trouble with a three-goal lead in their latest game encounter with the Boston Bruins, cruising to a 4-1 victory to seize control of their best-of-seven series. And while it's too early to push the panic button, it is noteworthy that the Bruins have now lost four consecutive games as a favorite. But with the Leafs having dropped six in a row following a victory and six of their past eight games in Boston, we like the Bruins to bounce back in a big way in Game 2.
COLORADO AVALANCHE AT CALGARY FLAMES
Moneyline Odds: Colorado +190/Calgary -230
Over/Under: 6 goals
Start Time: 10:30 p.m. ET, Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary, Alta.
The Flames were their usual dominant selves in the final 20 minutes of their series-opening 4-0 win over Colorado, scoring twice to bolster the lead they built with a pair of second-period tallies. Calgary was virtually unbeatable in the third period during the regular season, boasting an unimaginable +54 goal differential in the frame. And with Colorado ranking fourth in the NHL with 103 third-period goals, it's no stretch to go with the third as the highest-scoring period in this game.
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