NHL News and Notes Saturday 11/15

Boston Bruins vs. New York Rangers

The Bruins pounded the Montreal Canadiens with a 6-1 victory on Thursday, as +110 underdogs at home. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Marco Sturm and Stephane Yelle potted two goals apiece for the Bruins, while Shawn Thornton and Milan Lucic added the other markers in the win.

The Rangers scored four goals in the second period and defeated the Devils by a final score of 5-2 on Wednesday, as -130 favorites. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5).

Nikolai Zherdev potted two goals for the Rangers, while singles came off the sticks of Michal Rozsival, Chris Drury and Lauri Korpikoski. Henrik Lundqvist made 30 saves in the win.

Current streak:
Boston has won 5 straight games.

Team records:
Boston: 10-3-3
New York: 12-5-2

Boston most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing Montreal are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-6-1
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing New Jersey are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the NY Rangers last 9 games at home
NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing Boston
NY Rangers are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing Boston

Next up:
Boston at Toronto, Monday, November 17
NY Rangers home to Ottawa, Monday, November 17

Ottawa Senators vs. New York Islanders

The Islanders defeated the struggling Senators 3-1 in the first game of a home-and-home series on Thursday. The Islanders won the game as +200 underdogs, while the four goals went UNDER the night's posted over/under (5.5).

Kyle Okposo, Trent Hunter and Bill Guerin scored for the Islanders. Joey MacDonald stopped 29 shots in that win.

Filip Kuba scored the lone goal on the power play for the Senators, who had been -240 favorites. Alex Auld made 28 saves in a losing effort.

Current streak:
Ottawa has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Ottawa: 6-8-2
New York: 5-9-2

Ottawa most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing NY Islanders are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6

New York most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Ottawa are 2-8
After a win are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ottawa's last 7 games on the road
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
Ottawa is 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the NY Islanders last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of the NY Islanders last 15 games
NY Islanders are 3-9 SU in their last 12 games
NY Islanders are 3-10 SU in their last 13 games when playing Ottawa

Next up:
Ottawa at NY Rangers, Monday, November 17
NY Islanders home to Vancouver, Monday, November 17

Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens

The Flyers lost 5-4 to the Penguins in a shootout last time out, as +145 road underdogs. The combined score made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Simon Gagne scored twice for the Flyers, while singles came from Jeff Carter and Joffrey Lupul.

The Canadiens were pounded 6-1 by the Bruins last time out, as -130 favorites on the road. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Saku Koivu scored the lone goal in that loss.

Team records:
Philadelphia: 5-6-4
Montreal: 9-3-2

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After a loss are 3-7

Montreal most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing St. Louis are 5-5
After playing Boston are 7-3
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Montreal
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games

Next up:
Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Sunday, November 16
Montreal at St. Louis, Sunday, November 16

Washington Capitals vs. New Jersey Devils

Jose Theodore stopped 32 shots as the Capitals defeated the Devils 3-1 on Friday, as -190 favorites. The four goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Brooks Laich, Tomas Fleischmann and Alexander Ovechkin scored for the Capitals, and Mike Green collected a pair of assists in the win.

Patrick Elias had the lone goal for the Devils, who were +170 underdogs in that game.

Current streak:
Washington has won 5 straight games.
New Jersey has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
Washington: 10-4-2
New Jersey: 7-7-2

Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Buffalo are 9-1
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Washington
New Jersey is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games

Next up:
Washington at Anaheim, Wednesday, November 19
New Jersey home to Florida, Thursday, November 20

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Vancouver Canucks

The Maple Leafs exploded for three goals in the second period en route to a 5-2 victory over the Oilers on Thursday, as +125 road underdogs. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Tomas Kaberle, Nkolai Kulemin, Nik Antropov, Ian White and Mikhail Grabovski scored for the Maple Leafs. Matt Stajan pocketed three assists in the win.

The Canucks were defeated 2-1 in a shootout by the Avalanche last time out as a -170 favorite at home. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Taylor Pyatt scored on a penalty shot for the Canucks. Roberto Luongo made 33 saves in a losing effort.

Team records:
Toronto: 7-6-4
Vancouver: 9-6-1

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing San Jose are 3-3-2
After playing Edmonton are 5-5-1
After a win are 4-6

Vancouver most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing San Jose are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Toronto's last 17 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vancouver's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vancouver's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Vancouver's last 11 games when playing at home against Toronto
Vancouver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

Next up:
Toronto home to Boston, Monday, November 17
Vancouver at NY Islanders, Monday, November 17

Buffalo Sabres vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

The Sabres were torn apart 6-1 by the Blue Jackets last time out, as -180 favorites. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Jason Pominville scored the lone Sabres goal.

Sidney Crosby tied the game with his second goal at 17:27 of the third period and Alex Goligoski netted the shootout winner as the Penguins got by the Flyers 5-4 on Thursday. The Penguins won that game as -165 favorites, while the combined score made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Matt Cooke and Evgeni Malkin scored the other goals for the Penguins in regulation. Petr Sykora pocketed two assists in the win.

Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 5 straight games.

Team records:
Buffalo: 9-4-3
Pittsburgh: 10-4-2

Buffalo most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Colorado are 7-3
After playing Columbus are 2-6
After a loss are 6-4

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Ottawa are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Buffalo is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Buffalo is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Buffalo
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Buffalo at Boston, Wednesday, November 19
Pittsburgh home to Minnesota, Tuesday, November 18

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Minnesota Wild

R.J. Umberger scored twice as the Blue Jackets pounded the Sabres 6-1 as a +160 underdog on Friday. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Michael Peca, Derrick Brassard, Manny Mahotra and Rick Nash also scored in that win.

Niklas Backstrom stopped 24 shots for the shutout on Thursday, as the Wild defeated the Coyotes 4-0. The Wild won that game as -175 favorites, while the four goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5).

Marek Zidlicky scored twice on the power play, while Andrew Brunette and Eric Belanger added the other markers in the win.

Team records:
Columbus: 8-7-2
Minnesota: 9-4-1

Columbus most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Buffalo are 3-5
After a win are 3-7

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 4-4-2
After playing Phoenix are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Columbus's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing at home against Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus

Next up:
Columbus home to Edmonton, Tuesday, November 18
Minnesota at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, November 18

Dallas Stars vs. Phoenix Coyotes

The Stars dropped a 3-2 decision to the Kings last time out, as -190 favorites at home. The five goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Brad Richards and Mike Ribeiro scored for the Stars. Marty Turco made 26 saves in a losing effort.

The Coyotes were shut out 4-0 by the Wild last time out, as +155 road underdogs. The four goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5).

Ilya Bryzgalov made 28 saves in the loss.

Current streak:
Dallas has lost 3 straight games.

Team records:
Dallas: 5-8-3
Phoenix: 8-7-0

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Los Angeles are 3-7
After playing Los Angeles are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Chicago are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Dallas is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Dallas's last 13 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Phoenix's last 13 games when playing Dallas
Phoenix is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games at home

Next up:
Dallas home to Chicago, Thursday, November 20
Phoenix home to Chicago, Tuesday, November 18

Colorado Avalanche vs. Edmonton Oilers

The Avalanche snapped Roberto Luongo's three-game shutout streak as they defeated the Canucks 2-1 in a shootout on Wednesday, as +150 road underdogs. The team's played UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Paul Stastny scored for the Avalanche in regulation, and Marek Svatos netted the shootout winner. Peter Budaj stopped 31 shots in the win.

The Oilers were defeated 5-2 by the Maple Leafs last time out, as -145 favorites. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Sam Gagner and Ethan Moreau scored in that loss.

Current streak:
Colorado has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Colorado: 7-8-0
Edmonton: 8-7-1

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1
After playing Vancouver are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

Edmonton most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Toronto are 5-5-2
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 12 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games at home
Edmonton is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Edmonton's last 12 games when playing Colorado

Next up:
Colorado at Calgary, Tuesday, November 18
Edmonton at Detroit, Monday, November 17

Nashville Predators vs. Los Angeles Kings

Dan Hamhuis scored at 2:17 of overtime as the Predators defeated the Ducks by a final score of 4-3 on Friday,as +170 road underdogs. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Ryan Jones, J.P. Dumont, and Joel Ward scored the other markers for the Predators.Dan Ellis made 32 saves in the win.

The Kings scored two power play goals on Thursday in defeating the Stars 3-2, as +170 road underdogs. The five goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Michal Handzus, Jarret Stoll and Kyle Quincey scored for the Kings. Erik Ersberg stopped 24-of-26 shots in the win.

Current streak:
Nashville has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Nashville: 8-7-1
Los Angeles: 7-6-2

Nashville most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 8-2
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Anaheim are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
Before playing Dallas are 6-4
After playing Dallas are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nashville's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Nashville's last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games at home
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Los Angeles is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Nashville

Next up:
Nashville home to San Jose, Monday, November 17
Los Angeles at Anaheim, Sunday, November 16

WASHINGTON (9-4-0-2, 20 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (7-6-0-2, 16 pts.) - 11/15/2008, 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 6-3 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (5-6-0-4, 14 pts.) at MONTREAL (10-3-0-2, 22 pts.) - 11/15/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-35 ATS (+67.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 48-37 ATS (+91.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
MONTREAL is 25-36 ATS (-19.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 9-5 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 9-5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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TORONTO (7-6-0-4, 18 pts.) at VANCOUVER (9-6-0-1, 19 pts.) - 11/15/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 21-6 ATS (+14.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 20-15 ATS (+38.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 104-85 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 5-10 ATS (-6.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 1-0 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 1-0-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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BOSTON (10-2-0-4, 24 pts.) at NY RANGERS (12-6-0-2, 26 pts.) - 11/15/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 28-9 ATS (+16.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 54-51 ATS (+115.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 23-17 ATS (+47.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 21-11 ATS (+33.1 Units) in November games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-19 ATS (+47.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 18-10 ATS (+28.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 73-87 ATS (-61.2 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 55-66 ATS (-45.9 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 60-80 ATS (-73.2 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 5-3 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 5-3-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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OTTAWA (6-8-0-2, 14 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (5-9-0-2, 12 pts.) - 11/15/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 49-53 ATS (-35.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-19 ATS (-15.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 6-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 1-7 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OTTAWA is 1-7 ATS (-8.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 13-30 ATS (+49.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 6-3 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 6-3-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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BUFFALO (9-3-0-3, 21 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (10-4-0-2, 22 pts.) - 11/15/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 20-30 ATS (-21.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 71-47 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 14-2 ATS (+10.7 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 77-95 ATS (-78.1 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-2 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 6-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)

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COLUMBUS (7-7-0-2, 16 pts.) at MINNESOTA (9-4-0-1, 19 pts.) - 11/15/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 15-5 ATS (+9.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 42-46 ATS (+114.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-3 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.7 Units)

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DALLAS (6-8-0-3, 15 pts.) at PHOENIX (8-7-0-0, 16 pts.) - 11/15/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 21-13 ATS (+36.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 75-47 ATS (+19.8 Units) in road games on Saturday games since 1996.
DALLAS is 25-16 ATS (+42.3 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 32-25 ATS (+57.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 5-14 ATS (+20.3 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 10-6-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
10 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.9 Units)

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COLORADO (7-8-0-0, 14 pts.) at EDMONTON (8-7-0-1, 17 pts.) - 11/15/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 49-49 ATS (-10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 25-23 ATS (+52.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 22-19 ATS (+47.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 11-7 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 11-7-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.2 Units)

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NASHVILLE (7-7-0-1, 15 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (7-6-0-2, 16 pts.) - 11/15/2008, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 115-80 ATS (+22.1 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 4-12 ATS (+16.3 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 9-22 ATS (+32.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 6-3-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.4 Units)

7:00 PM BOSTON vs. NY RANGERS
Boston is 3-9 SU in their last 12 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

7:00 PM OTTAWA vs. NY ISLANDERS
Ottawa is 10-3 SU in their last 13 games when playing NY Islanders
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the NY Islanders last 9 games at home

7:00 PM PHILADELPHIA vs. MONTREAL
Philadelphia is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Philadelphia's last 14 games on the road
Montreal is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games

7:00 PM TORONTO vs. VANCOUVER
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
Vancouver is 3-6-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Vancouver's last 17 games when playing Toronto

7:00 PM WASHINGTON vs. NEW JERSEY
Washington is 4-15-2 SU in its last 21 games when playing New Jersey
Washington is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games

7:30 PM BUFFALO vs. PITTSBURGH
Buffalo is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Buffalo

8:00 PM COLUMBUS vs. MINNESOTA
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home

9:00 PM DALLAS vs. PHOENIX
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas's last 9 games
Phoenix is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing at home against Dallas

10:00 PM COLORADO vs. EDMONTON
Colorado is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games
Edmonton is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Edmonton's last 12 games when playing Colorado

10:30 PM NASHVILLE vs. LOS ANGELES
Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games at home
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Ron Raymond's 4-GAME FORECAST
by Ron Raymond

Washington vs. New Jersey

Maybe the Devils are playing too much defense now that their All-Star goalie is on the injured reserve list, as New Jersey has forgotten to score! However, back to back games against the same team normally goes the 50/50 way and I expect the Devils to bounce back tonight vs. Washington. When NEW JERSEY team played as a home team - Total is 5.5 - playing on Saturday - Scored 1 or less goals FOR in their last game; The Devils are 8-3-0 in this role since 1996.

Prediction: New Jersey 3 Washington 1

Ottawa vs. NY Islanders

Hard to believe a team that was scoring goals like they were going out of style are averaging 0.67 goals for in their last 3 games. But here's the big question on everybody's mind; when they lose tonight, will they blame Ray Emery? When ANY NHL Team played as a home team - Vs Conference Opponent - Last 3 years - With 1 day off - Coming off vs. Northeast division opponent - Coming off 2 unders; The Home Team is 12-6 SU in this role L3Y.

Prediction: NY Islanders 4 Ottawa 2

Buffalo vs. Pittsburgh

The Sabres as a team are at a season all time low confidence wise and maybe a road game away from the HSBC Arena might be a good thing, but they are running into a hornets nest at the igloo. Hmmm, who would have thought there could be a hornet's nest in an igloo? Food for thought! When BUFFALO team played as a Road team - Vs Conference Opponent - Total is 5.5 - 3 games in 4 nights; The Sabres are 2-10-1 SU in this spot since '97.

Prediction: Pittsburgh 3 Buffalo 2

Nashville vs. LA Kings

Ersberg I believe has stolen the number 1 job away from Labarbera and the young Swedish goalie is now 3-0 on home ice this season. Tough spot for the Predators, as this is a back to back game situation, as they won 4-3 in OT last night in Anaheim. When LOS ANGELES team played as Home team as a Favorite - Vs Western conference opponent - After a division game - Coming off a 1 goal win; The Kings are 13-2-1 SU in this situation since '96.

Prediction: LA Kings 3 Nashville 2