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SCOREBOARD
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Montreal at Carolina (7 p.m. EST). Montreal hits the road after going 4-2-1 on a seven-game homestand. Carolina is 1-1-3 since Paul Maurice replaced the fired Peter Laviolette as coach.
STARS
Monday
— Jordan Leopold and Andrew Raycroft, Avalanche. Leopold scored on a penalty shot and Raycroft made 34 saves in Colorado’s 3-2 win over Detroit.
— Ryane Clowe, Sharks, scored a power-play goal in the first period and got the deciding goal in the shootout in San Jose’s 3-2 win over Los Angeles.
SHARK ATTACK
The NHL-leading Sharks beat Los Angeles 3-2 in a shootout Monday to improve to 25-3-2. San Jose’s 52 points are the most through 30 games in NHL history, surpassing the 1929-30 Boston Bruins, who also won 25 of their first 30 games. The Sharks have won 12 of their last 13 games. ^CAPTAIN IN TEAL
San Jose captain Patrick Marleau, whose 254 career goals are a franchise record, has 16 goals in 30 games after getting just 19 in 78 games last season.
WINDY CITY
Those capricious winds at Wrigley Field that make baseballs do crazy things could be a factor on New Year’s Day when hockey takes over the home of the Chicago Cubs. But when the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings meet on a rink that will stretch from first to third base, neither team will have an advantage in the third period—even if it’s a blustery and cold day. The teams will switch sides in the middle of the final period, NBC coordinating producer Sam Flood said during a conference call promoting the network’s coverage of the Winter Classic.
SPEAKING
“I was thinking maybe shoot, because I’m a D-Man and keep it simple.”— Colorado’s Jordan Leopold after scoring on a penalty shot in the Avalanche’s 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Monday night.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes
The Canadiens gave up a late goal to fall 2-1 to the Capitals at the Bell Centre Saturday night.
Washington won as a +117 road underdog while the final score played under the 5.5-goal total.
The Hurricanes fell 3-2 in a shootout with the Rangers at Madison Square Garden Saturday night.
New York won as a -138 home favorite while the final score played under the 5.5-goal total.
Current streak:
Montreal has lost 2 straight games.
Carolina has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Montreal: 16-8-5
Carolina: 13-12-5
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Washington are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
Carolina most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 9-1
Before playing Boston are 4-6
After playing NY Rangers are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Montreal's last 14 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Carolina's last 9 games
Carolina is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Carolina's last 14 games when playing Montreal
Next up:
Montreal home to Philadelphia, Thursday, December 18
Carolina home to Florida, Thursday, December 18
Colorado Avalanche vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Jordan Leopold scored on a penalty shot and added an assist and Andrew Raycroft made 34 saves and Colorado held on for a 3-2 win over Detroit on Monday night.
The Avs pulled off the upset as +220 underdogs, while the final score played just UNDER the posted total of 5.5.
Jeff Carter and Mike Richards both scored a goal and added two assists as Philadelphia doubled Pittsburgh 6-3 on Saturday afternoon.
The Flyers won as -130 favorites, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 6.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Colorado: 15-14-1
Philadelphia: 16-7-6
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1
After playing Detroit are 3-7
After a win are 4-6
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5
After playing Pittsburgh are 4-6
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Colorado's last 18 games
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Next up:
Colorado at Tampa Bay, Thursday, December 18
Philadelphia at Montreal, Thursday, December 18
Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders
Michael Nylander scored with under three minutes remaining in the game to push the Capitals past the Canadiens 2-1 at the Bell Centre Saturday night.
Washington won as a +117 road underdog while the final score played under the 5.5-goal total.
The Islanders lost their sixth straight game in a 3-1 defeat at the hands of the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena Saturday.
Columbus won as a -191 home favorite while the final score played under the 5.5-goal total.
Current streak:
Washington has won 3 straight games.
New York has lost 6 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 18-10-3
New York: 10-18-2
Washington most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Montreal are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Columbus are 5-4
After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 9 of the NY Islanders last 12 games
NY Islanders are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington home to St. Louis, Thursday, December 18
NY Islanders at Minnesota, Friday, December 19
Atlanta Thrashers vs. Ottawa Senators
The Thrashers were knocked off by the red-hot Bruins 4-2 at TD Banknorth Garden Saturday night.
Boston won as a big -270 home favorite while the final score played over the 5.5-goal total.
Senators goaltender Martin Gerber stopped 24 shots to lead his team to a 2-0 win over the Lightning at Scotiabank Place Saturday night.
Ottawa won as a -150 home favorite while the final score played under the total of 5.5 goals.
Current streak:
Atlanta has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 9-16-4
Ottawa: 11-12-5
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing NY Rangers are 3-7
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8
Ottawa most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Boston are 7-3
After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Atlanta's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Atlanta's last 10 games
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Ottawa is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Atlanta
Next up:
Atlanta home to Pittsburgh, Thursday, December 18
Ottawa at New Jersey, Friday, December 19
New Jersey Devils vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
The Devils gave up two third-period goals to lose 4-2 to the Sabres at the Prudential Center Saturday night.
Buffalo won as a +145 road underdog while the final score played over the 5.5-goal total.
The Maple Leafs won their second straight as they upset the Sabres 2-1 on Friday, as +145 road underdogs. The team's played UNDER the night's posted over/under (6).
Ian White scored the game-winning goal, and Jeremy Williams added the other marker. Vesa Toskala stopped 24 shots to preserve the win.
Current streak:
Toronto has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New Jersey: 16-9-2
Toronto: 11-12-6
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Buffalo are 9-1
After playing Buffalo are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing San Jose are 3-3-2
After playing Buffalo are 6-4
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of New Jersey's last 12 games when playing on the road against Toronto
New Jersey is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Toronto is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Toronto is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games at home
Next up:
New Jersey at Buffalo, Wednesday, December 17
Toronto at Boston, Thursday, December 18
Phoenix Coyotes vs. Dallas Stars
The Coyotes suffered a crushing 5-4 shootout loss to the Red Wings at Jobing.com Arena Saturday night.
Detroit won as a -160 road favorite while the final score played over the 5.5-goal total.
The Stars could crack Dan Ellis in a 3-0 loss to the Predators at Sommet Center Saturday night.
Nashville won as a -160 home favorite while the final score played under the 5.5-goal total.
Team records:
Phoenix: 14-13-3
Dallas: 11-14-4
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing Detroit are 3-7
After a loss are 4-6
Dallas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-4-1
Before playing Los Angeles are 3-7
After playing Nashville are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 7 games
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Phoenix's last 15 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Dallas's last 15 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Dallas's last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Next up:
Phoenix home to Nashville, Thursday, December 18
Dallas home to Columbus, Thursday, December 18
Calgary Flames vs. St. Louis Blues
The Flames lost 3-2 in a shootout to the Panthers last time out, as -200 favorites. The game's combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Rene Bourque had both goals in regulation, and Miikka Kiprusoff made 27 saves in a losing effort.
The Blues gave up a late goal that cost them a 5-4 loss to the Sharks at HP Pavilion Saturday night.
San Jose won as a -350 home favorite while the final score played over the 5.5-goal total.
Current streak:
Calgary has lost 3 straight games.
St. Louis has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Calgary: 16-11-3
St. Louis: 12-14-3
Calgary most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Los Angeles are 5-5
After playing Florida are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4
St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 4-6
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After playing San Jose are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Calgary is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing St. Louis
Calgary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary
Next up:
Calgary at Minnesota, Wednesday, December 17
St. Louis at Washington, Thursday, December 18
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Edmonton Oilers
The Blackhawks defeated Columbus 3-1 as a -230 favorite on Sunday. The four goals scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (5.5).
Patrick Sharp scored his 17th goal of the season for Chicago, while Martin Havlat and Brent Seabrook also scored in the win.
The Oilers blanked western rivals the Canucks 3-0 at Rexall Place Saturday night.
Edmonton won as a -122 home favorite while the final score played under the 5.5-goal total.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 15-6-7
Edmonton: 14-12-2
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Columbus are 6-4
After a win are 7-3
Edmonton most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Vancouver are 3-7
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Edmonton's last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 7 games when playing Chicago
Next up:
Chicago at Calgary, Friday, December 19
Edmonton at Vancouver, Wednesday, December 17
New York Rangers vs. Anaheim Ducks
The Rangers salvaged a 3-2 shootout victory over the Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden Saturday night.
New York won as a -138 home favorite while the final score played under the 5.5-goal total.
The Ducks defeated Minnesota 4-2 as a -175 favorite on Sunday. The six goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (5).
Ryan Getzlaf scored his 13th goal of the season for Anaheim and Chris Kunitz collected a pair of assists in the win.
Team records:
New York: 20-11-2
Anaheim: 17-11-3
New York most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 6-4
After playing Carolina are 5-5
After a win are 4-6
Anaheim most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 3-7
Before playing Edmonton are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 7 games
NY Rangers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
NY Rangers are 4-9-1 SU in their last 14 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
Anaheim is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Next up:
NY Rangers at Los Angeles, Wednesday, December 17
Anaheim at Edmonton, Friday, December 19
Trend Sheet
COLORADO vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Colorado's last 18 games
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
MONTREAL vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Montreal is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Carolina
Carolina is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Carolina's last 9 games
WASHINGTON vs. NY ISLANDERS
Washington is 4-11 SU in their last 15 games when playing NY Islanders
Washington is 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
NY Islanders are 6-17 SU in their last 23 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of the NY Islanders last 14 games at home
ATLANTA vs. OTTAWA
Atlanta is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
Atlanta is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ottawa's last 10 games at home
NEW JERSEY vs. TORONTO
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toronto's last 12 games when playing at home against New Jersey
Toronto is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
CALGARY vs. ST. LOUIS
Calgary is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Calgary is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary
PHOENIX vs. DALLAS
Phoenix is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Phoenix's last 15 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Dallas's last 15 games when playing Phoenix
CHICAGO vs. EDMONTON
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games on the road
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
NY RANGERS vs. ANAHEIM
NY Rangers are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Anaheim is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing NY Rangers
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Hot teams
-- Washington won three in row, seven of last nine games.
-- Avalanche won three of their last four games. Flyers won their last four games, scoring 18 goals.
-- Devils won nine of their last eleven games. Toronto won its last two games, allowing total of three goals.
-- Dallas won three of its last four home games.
-- Chicago won its last four games, outscoring foes 16-5. Oilers won four of their last five games.
-- Ducks won seven of their last ten games.
Cold teams
-- Hurricanes lost eight of their last ten games. Canadiens lost three of their last four games.
-- Islanders lost six in row, eight of last nine games.
-- Thrashers lost eleven of their last thirteen games. Senators lost three of their last four games.
-- Flames lost their last three games, outscored 11-6. Blues lost three in a row, seven of last ten games.
-- Coyotes lost six of their last eight road games.
-- Rangers are 3-4 in their last seven games.
Totals
-- Seven of last nine Carolina games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 9-1-1 in last eleven Islander games.
-- Three of last four Colorado games went over the total.
-- Under is 9-2-1 in New Jersey road games this season.
-- Nine of last ten Atlanta games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Calgary games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last seven Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Chicago games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Anaheim games went over the total.
Series Records
-- Carolina is 14-6 in its last twenty games against Montreal.
-- Islanders won five of last seven games against Washington.
-- Colorado won last three games against the Flyers: 4-3/2-1/5-2.
-- Devils won four of last five games against Toronto.
-- Senators won four of last five games against Atlanta.
-- Flames won eleven of last twelve games against St Louis.
-- Stars won three of their last four games against Phoenix.
-- Oilers won four of last five games against Chicago.
-- Road team won last two Anaheim-Ranger games.
MONTREAL (17-8-0-5, 39 pts.) at CAROLINA (13-12-0-5, 31 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 10-3 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 6-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 6-4-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)
WASHINGTON (18-10-0-3, 39 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (10-18-0-2, 22 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 15-31 ATS (+53.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 25-49 ATS (-34.2 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 42-78 ATS (-44.4 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 6-3 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 6-3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
COLORADO (15-14-0-1, 31 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (16-7-0-6, 38 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-16 ATS (+11.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 18-6 ATS (+10.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-12 ATS (+12.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-31 ATS (-20.0 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 46-53 ATS (-55.7 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 40-78 ATS (+138.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 77-77 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 2-0-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)
NEW JERSEY (16-9-0-2, 34 pts.) at TORONTO (11-12-0-6, 28 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 41-37 ATS (+79.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 16-7 ATS (+7.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-13 ATS (+19.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 12-21 ATS (-14.7 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 6-18 ATS (+25.7 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 20-33 ATS (-34.6 Units) in home games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-3 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-3-0 straight up against TORONTO 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)
ATLANTA (9-16-0-4, 22 pts.) at OTTAWA (11-12-0-5, 27 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
ATLANTA is 27-53 ATS (+85.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 11-17 ATS (+29.8 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 11-17 ATS (-10.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 4-11 ATS (-9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OTTAWA is 4-11 ATS (-12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 4-5 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 5-4-0 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)
CALGARY (16-11-0-3, 35 pts.) at ST LOUIS (12-14-0-3, 27 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 6-1 ATS (+7.3 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
CALGARY is 47-30 ATS (+81.6 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 5-21 ATS (+31.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 8-1 (+7.2 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 8-1-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)
PHOENIX (14-13-0-3, 31 pts.) at DALLAS (12-14-0-4, 28 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 17-8 ATS (+6.7 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 125-70 ATS (+38.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 106-103 ATS (+227.8 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 23-15 ATS (+45.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 144-120 ATS (+20.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 3-13 ATS (-12.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 3-13 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 11-7-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.9 Units)
CHICAGO (15-7-0-6, 36 pts.) at EDMONTON (14-12-0-2, 30 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 55-55 ATS (+123.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 160-128 ATS (+12.7 Units) after a division game since 1996.
EDMONTON is 29-26 ATS (+59.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 93-99 ATS (+227.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
EDMONTON is 10-20 ATS (-13.3 Units) in home games after shutting out their opponent in their previous game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 5-4 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-4-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)
NY RANGERS (20-12-0-2, 42 pts.) at ANAHEIM (17-11-0-3, 37 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 3-10 ATS (-11.0 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 4-14 ATS (-13.9 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 2-10 ATS (+14.6 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
NY RANGERS is 1-1 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 1-1-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)
NHL FORECAST FOR TUESDAY
by Ron Raymond
Montreal vs. Carolina
The Montreal Canadiens have lost their scoring touch and were once considered the top power play in the league last season, are now ranked 29th in the league. Ward is 7-2 SU vs. the Canadiens and you can't win games when you average 2.0 goals for per game like Montreal has been doing of late. When CAROLINA team played as a home team - Last 4 years - After a non division game - Coming off a 2 game Road stand; The Hurricanes are 7-3 SU in this role the last 4 years.
Prediction: Carolina 3 Montreal 2
Washington vs. NY Islanders
If the Islanders were not stuck in a 6 game losing streak, this would have been a great spot to back them up, as they've won 6 of their last 7 meetings at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Centre. Furthermore, tonight's starter for the Caps Johnson is 1-6 SU in regular season play vs. the boatmen. However, they are in a rut and Ovechkin and Backstrom are on fire. Plus, when WASHINGTON team Played as Road team as a Favorite - After a non division game - Coming off a 1 goal win; The Capitals are 12-1-1 SU in this situation since 1998.
Prediction: Washington 5 NY Islanders 2
Colorado vs. Philadelphia
The Avs are in a back to back game situation and they are coming off a huge upset win over the Red Wings last night, so big letdown spot for Colorado here tonight. When PHILADELPHIA team played as a home team - Before a conference game - Coming off 3 overs; The Flyers are 7-3 SU in this situation since ?99.
Prediction: Philadelphia 4 Colorado 2
New Jersey vs. Toronto
Here's a golden statistic taken out of the archive for your O/U bettors. The UNDER is 11-1-3 for the Devils in their last 15 trips to the ACC and the last time a game went OVER the total was on May 7th 2001, as the Devils won 4-2. When NEW JERSEY team Played as Road team as a Favorite - Before a non division game - Coming off a 2 goal loss; The Devils are 12-4-2 SU in this spot since 97. When ANY NHL Team Played as Home team as a Underdog - Vs Conference Opponent - After a division game - Coming off a 2 game winning streak - Coming off a Road win as a Underdog; The Home Team is 4-13-1 SU in this role since 97.
Prediction: New Jersey 3 Toronto 2