On the Ice - Tuesday
By Judd Hall
The holiday rush doesn’t just apply to the droves of humanity you see at the malls around this time of year. Tuesday’s card in the NHL proves to you that both the league and its players are ready for a break by scheduling 13 games on the day before Christmas Eve.
Here is a quick breakdown on the first four games to give you a jumpstart to earning some extra cash.
Ottawa Senators at Philadelphia Flyers – 7:05 p.m. EST
The Senators split up their former top line of Jason Spezza, Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson for their last game at home against the Stars on Dec. 20. It worked well enough as Ottawa won in overtime, 5-4. Yet the Sens have not won the road since Oct. 30 when they beat Florida 2-1. Philadelphia is coming off of a tough 3-2 shootout road loss to the Devils. Yet you can’t really be mad if you’re a fan of the Flyers as they’ve gained a point in nine of their 10 games in December.
In the last seven meetings of these squads, the home team has won six of them. Philly has gone on a 9-0-2 run in its last 11 games at the Wachovia Center. The ‘under’ has hit in the last three head-to-head battles.
Washington Capitals at New York Rangers – 7:05 p.m. EST
Washington was hoping to be entering this matchup with a seven-game win streak in tow. That plan flew out the window when the goaltending went missing in a 7-1 drubbing at Philadelphia on Dec. 20. What’s scary about that is the Capitals’ offense got 25 shots on goal in the first period and 48 for the game. They are now 3-6 in their last nine road matches.
The Rangers played great during their West Coast swing with wins over the Ducks and Kings. And if Evgeni Nabokov doesn’t play standing on his head in the third period last Sunday, the Blueshirts would have won three straight in California. Still, New York’s offense still suffers but helps bettors with the ‘under’ going 6-1 in the last seven games.
Recent trends show that home is where the victory is as visitors have won just once in the last 10 games between these foes. The ‘under’ is 6-2 in the last eight scuffles between the Caps and Rangers.
Los Angeles Kings at Columbus Blue Jackets – 7:05 p.m. EST
A few weeks ago, the Kings looked like they could make a run at the playoffs. They still can play some April hockey but the four-game slide they’re on right now makes it much harder to believe it will happen. Columbus is also just three points out of the eighth spot in spite of losing six of its last nine games this year. Things will get more difficult for the Blue Jackets with the news of rookie center Derick Brassard going out for the season with surgery on his right shoulder.
Los Angeles has won its last two games over the Jackets, with the ‘under’ hitting in both matches. Yet Columbus has gone 3-1 in the four times they have hosted the Kings since 2006.
Boston Bruins at New Jersey Devils – 7:05 p.m. EST
It’s becoming quite apparent that nothing can stop the Bruins from winning. Boston pivot Patrice Bergeron proved you can’t play hockey with a skull made of paper mache by suffering another concussion against the Hurricanes last Saturday in a 4-2 win. Couple that win with the B’s 6-3 win at St. Louis and they have their second five-game win streak in their last 11 tilts. New Jersey is also running hot, winning three straight matches and 12 of its past 15. The Devils most recent win came against an equally hot Philly squad last Sunday, 3-2, in a shoot out.
The Bruins are 7-3 on the road since the beginning of November. And they’ve covered the puck line in seven of their last 10 games away from TD Banknorth Garden as well. New Jersey has seen the ‘over’ go 6-3 in its previous nine home fixtures.
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SCOREBOARD
Tuesday, Dec. 23
Boston at New Jersey (7 p.m. EST). Boston beat St. Louis 6-3 on Sunday night for its fifth straight victory. The Eastern Conference-leading Bruins are 19-3-1 in their last 23 games and 24-5-4 overall, their best 33-game start since the 1929-30 season. New Jersey is 12-2-1 in its last 15 games.
STARS
Monday
— Sidney Crosby, Penguins, scored 43 seconds into overtime to lift Pittsburgh to a 4-3 victory at Buffalo.
— Matt Stajan, Maple Leafs, scored twice in Toronto’s 6-2 victory at Atlanta.
— Daniel Sedin, Canucks, scored two goals to help Vancouver to a 4-3 victory over Anaheim.
WINNING DEBUT
Justin Pogge stopped 19 shots in his NHL debut, helping the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Atlanta Thrashers 6-2 on Monday night. The 6-foot-3 Pogge, selected 90th overall in the 2004 draft, was called up from the AHL Toronto Marlies the previous day.
PLAYING ROUGH
Anaheim and Vancouver, the league’s top two teams in penalty minutes, combined for 14 power plays in Vancouver’s 4-3 victory on Monday night. The Canucks were 2-for-9 with the man advantage, while the Ducks were 2-for-5.
SNAPPED
Sidney Crosby ended a career-high nine-game goal-scoring drought, getting the winner 43 seconds into overtime of Pittsburgh’s 4-3 victory at Buffalo on Monday night. … Buffalo center Derek Roy had his nine-game points streak snapped.
SIDELINED
Blue Jackets center Derick Brassard, who is leading all NHL rookies with 25 points (10 goals, 15 assists), will miss the rest of the season after suffering a dislocated shoulder that will require surgery. General manager Scott Howson said Monday the 21-year-old Brassard will undergo surgery in early January. He was injured during Columbus’ 6-5 shootout loss at Dallas last Thursday. Brassard was the sixth overall pick in the 2006 draft and was the NHL’s rookie of the month for October. He earned a point in 20 of his 31 games this season.
SPEAKING
“It was definitely a playoff-style atmosphere. We definitely have a heated rivalry out there. I don’t know what it is but we really don’t seem to like each other very much.”—Vancouver center Ryan Kesler after a 4-3 victory over Anaheim on Monday night in which the teams combined for 14 power plays.
Hot teams
-- Rangers won three of their last four games. Washington won five of its last six contests.
-- Columbus won its last five games, allowing total of five goals.
-- Bruins won five in row, 22 of last 26 games. Devils won 12 of last 16 games, winning last three, scoring 13 goals.
-- Maple Leafs won five of their last six games.
-- Panthers won seven of their last ten games.
-- Dallas is 5-0 in game following its last five losses.
-- Red Wings won seven of their last nine games.
-- Hurricanes won three of their last four games.
-- Colorado is 6-1 in game following its last seven losses.
-- Sharks won 12 of their last 15 games. Canucks won three of last four.
Cold teams
-- Senators lost five of their last seven games.
-- Kings lost their last four games, outscored 17-8.
-- Thrashers lost thirteen of last seventeen games. Islanders lost last nine games, scoring total of 17 goals.
-- Nashville lost four of last six games, scoring total of 10 goals.
-- Blues lost six of their last seven games.
-- Minnesota lost seven of its last eight games.
-- Coyotes lost eight of last ten road games.
-- Ducks lost four of their last five road games. Flames lost last three at home, scoring total of five goals.
Totals
-- Six of last seven Philly games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Ranger games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 11-2 in last thirteen Columbus games.
-- Last five Boston games went over the total.
-- Over is 12-2 in Atlanta's last fourteen games.
-- Penguins are 0-7 in game after their last seven wins. Lightning are 2-16 in their last 18 games.
-- Last five Pittsburgh games went over the total.
-- Under is 6-2 in Florida's last eight games.
-- Ladt three Toronto games all went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Detroit games went over the total; over is 9-0-1 in last ten St Louis games.
-- Six of last eight Carolina games stayed under the total.
-- Three of last four Colorado games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last nine Anaheim road games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight San Jose games stayed under the total.
Series Records
-- Senators lost four of last six visits to Philadelphia.
-- Home side is 12-1 in last thirteen Ranger-Washington games.
-- Kings lost four of their last five visits to Columbus.
-- Devils won four of last five games against Boston.
-- Atlanta is 2-0 against the Islanders this season: 4-3/5-1.
-- Penguins lost 10 of last 12 games against Tampa Bay.
-- Home side won last two Floirida-Nashville games.
-- Dallas won last two games against Toronto, 2-1/3-1.
-- Red Wings won three of last four games against St Louis.
-- Home side won last two Carolina-Minnesota games.
-- Coyotes won four of last five games vs Colorado.
-- Ducks won six of last eight games against Calgary.
-- Sharks won their last four games against Vancouver.
ATLANTA vs. NY ISLANDERS
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
Atlanta is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
NY Islanders are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 10 of the NY Islanders last 15 games
BOSTON vs. NEW JERSEY
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Boston's last 14 games on the road
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
LOS ANGELES vs. COLUMBUS
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
OTTAWA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Ottawa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ottawa's last 10 games on the road
Philadelphia is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Ottawa
WASHINGTON vs. NY RANGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Washington is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of the NY Rangers last 17 games at home
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
DALLAS vs. TORONTO
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
Toronto is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
NASHVILLE vs. FLORIDA
Nashville is 4-5-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Florida
Nashville is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games
ST. LOUIS vs. DETROIT
St. Louis is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games
TAMPA BAY vs. PITTSBURGH
Tampa Bay is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
CAROLINA vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games
Carolina is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 2-4-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Carolina
ANAHEIM vs. CALGARY
Anaheim is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Anaheim's last 9 games on the road
Calgary is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Anaheim
Calgary is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Anaheim
PHOENIX vs. COLORADO
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Phoenix is 6-13-2 SU in its last 21 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Colorado's last 21 games
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
VANCOUVER vs. SAN JOSE
Vancouver is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vancouver's last 8 games on the road
San Jose is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 8 games
This week's NHL betting notes
By DOC'S SPORTS
Mats Sundin
The painfully drawn out Mats Sundin free agency has finally come to an end. It seemed like he was destined to become a Ranger, but he signed with Vancouver in the end. The reason was simple - cash. Vancouver had lots of room under the salary cap, so they could pay him handsomely and still have money left over. Sundin will join his new team early in the new year. Between now and then, bettors have to determine just what impact the move will have. In thinking about that, here are three issues to consider:
Swedish connection - The Canucks already have four Swedish players on their roster. Sundin has played with three of them - Mattias Ohlund and the Sedin bothers - internationally. Sundin will quickly become comfortable with his new team.
Offensive need - Daniel and Henrik Sedin are both solid offensive forces. That's about where it ends for Vancouver. The Sedins won't be broken up, but there is a perfect spot for Sundin to land beside Pavol Demitra. If Sundin can find his legs quickly and develop chemistry with the talented Czech, then the team could get a significant offensive boost.
Ability to win? - Sundin says he wanted to join a team that could help him win his first Stanley Cup. The Vancouver media seems convinced that the Canucks can do it with him, but I'm not. Vancouver is sitting in fifth in the West and is in a fight with Calgary for the division lead. Sundin makes them better, but I'm not convinced that he makes them anywhere close to elite.
Show of Strength
There was a battle for Western superiority on Thursday and the outcome was very decisive. San Jose traveled to Detroit and left with its fins between its legs. The score was 6-0 and the game wasn't even that close. Ty Conklin only needed 24 saves to earn the shutout and Evgeni Nabokov was terrible - six goals on 28 shots. The outcome made it clear who the current class of the conference is, even if San Jose has more points. It was the second straight loss by the Sharks, but they bounced back in their next game with a win over the Rangers.
An Unfortunate Boost?
J.S. Giguere left the Ducks last week because of a death in his family. It's a morbid consideration in the circumstances, but you have to wonder if he'll get the same kind of boost in performance in his pre-Christmas return that Matt Cassel did in the same circumstance last week.
Another Headache
Boston Bruin star Patrice Bergeron was carted off the ice on Sunday with a concussion. The injury lands him on the IR, but the potential consequences are bigger than that. Bergeron missed most of last season with a concussion, so this could potentially be the end of his career.
So Long, Selanne
Anaheim's leading goal scorer is out for four-six weeks, but it could have been worse. Selanne cut his left thigh with his own skate when he collided with an Edmonton defenseman. An MRI revealed that there was no cuts to tendons or other connective tissue. Anaheim is sitting just 16th in team scoring and Selanne was third in points on the team. This could be a big blow to the playoff hopes of the squad.
OTTAWA (12-14-0-5, 29 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (18-8-0-7, 43 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 12-19 ATS (-12.0 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 12-19 ATS (-12.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 18-24 ATS (-16.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-31 ATS (-19.2 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 41-79 ATS (+129.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-32 ATS (-12.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 6-3 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 6-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)
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WASHINGTON (20-11-0-3, 43 pts.) at NY RANGERS (22-13-0-2, 46 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 5-4 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 5-4-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)
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LOS ANGELES (13-14-0-6, 32 pts.) at COLUMBUS (14-15-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 15-45 ATS (+77.4 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 11-32 ATS (+57.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 13-28 ATS (+41.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 67-49 ATS (+116.7 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 2-9 ATS (+16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLUMBUS is 2-9 ATS (-8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 5-4 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 5-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.9 Units)
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BOSTON (24-4-0-5, 53 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (19-9-0-3, 41 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 24-9 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 10-4 ATS (+14.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
BOSTON is 24-9 ATS (+11.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 13-3 ATS (+8.2 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
BOSTON is 28-14 ATS (+13.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 7-14 ATS (-14.5 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-3 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-3-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)
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ATLANTA (11-18-0-4, 26 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (10-20-0-3, 23 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 6-4 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 6-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS 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)
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TAMPA BAY (7-16-0-9, 23 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (18-11-0-4, 40 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 7-25 ATS (+36.4 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 6-17 ATS (+24.3 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 7-25 ATS (+36.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 10-25 ATS (+37.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 2-13 ATS (+19.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 2-13 ATS (+19.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 127-95 ATS (+243.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 13-5 ATS (+7.1 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-3 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 5-3-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.4 Units)
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NASHVILLE (16-13-0-3, 35 pts.) at FLORIDA (15-14-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 10-6 ATS (+18.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NASHVILLE is 54-52 ATS (+122.9 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 88-104 ATS (+205.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 41-61 ATS (-33.5 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 78-116 ATS (+233.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 2-0-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)
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DALLAS (14-14-0-5, 33 pts.) at TORONTO (14-13-0-6, 34 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 5-14 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DALLAS is 5-14 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 40-20 ATS (+17.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 13-7 ATS (+20.9 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 13-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-18 ATS (+26.9 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 8-16 ATS (-8.2 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 74-86 ATS (-69.8 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
TORONTO is 15-26 ATS (-16.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-17 ATS (-17.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 1-0-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)
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ST LOUIS (13-17-0-3, 29 pts.) at DETROIT (22-6-0-4, 48 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 6-24 ATS (+43.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 40-8 ATS (+21.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 62-67 ATS (-74.2 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-9 (+6.0 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 9-8-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)
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CAROLINA (16-13-0-5, 37 pts.) at MINNESOTA (16-14-0-2, 34 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 49-27 ATS (+15.3 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 2-8 ATS (-12.1 Units) in December games this season.
MINNESOTA is 3-12 ATS (-12.2 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 1-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
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PHOENIX (16-14-0-4, 36 pts.) at COLORADO (16-16-0-1, 33 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 106-105 ATS (+230.2 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 5-4 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 5-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.9 Units)
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ANAHEIM (18-13-0-3, 39 pts.) at CALGARY (18-11-0-4, 40 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 13-17 ATS (-8.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-3 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-3-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)
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VANCOUVER (19-12-0-3, 41 pts.) at SAN JOSE (26-4-0-3, 55 pts.) - 12/23/2008, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 26-7 ATS (+34.1 Units) in all games this season.
SAN JOSE is 26-7 ATS (+9.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 254-236 ATS (+17.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 28-10 ATS (+14.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 19-13 ATS (+34.9 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 46-29 ATS (+77.1 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 12-6 ATS (+18.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 12-6 ATS (+18.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 53-59 ATS (-43.1 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 5-3 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 5-3-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
Ottawa at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Ottawa: 11-4 SU after allowing 4 goals or more 3 straight games
Philadelphia: 3-14 SU revenging a loss where team scored 1 or less goals
Washington at NY Rangers, 7:05 ET
Washington: N/A
NY Rangers: N/A
Los Angeles at Columbus, 7:05 ET
Los Angeles: 3-17 SU AWAY when playing their 4th game in 7 days
Columbus: 39-29 SU at home when playing with 2 days rest
Boston at New Jersey, 7:05 ET VER
Boston: 17-3 SU as a favorite
New Jersey: 7-14 SU at home after a division game
Atlanta at NY Islanders, 7:05 ET
Atlanta: N/A
NY Islanders: N/A
Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 7:35 ET
Tampa Bay: 4-17 SU as an underdog
Pittsburgh: 7-0 SU after allowing 3 goals or more 3 straight games
Nashville at Florida, 7:35 ET
Nashville: 20-13 SU after allowing 2 goals or less in 4 straight games
Florida: 10-16 SU at home when the money line is -100 to -150
Dallas at Toronto, 7:35 ET
Dallas: 7-1 SU after allowing 4 goals or more 2 straight games
Toronto: 7-18 SU on Tuesday
St Louis at Detroit, 7:35 ET
St Louis: 1-13 SU when playing their 8th game in 14 days
Detroit: 32-9 SU after consecutive overs
Carolina at Minnesota, 8:05 ET
Carolina: 2-11 SU off a road win by 1 goal
Minnesota: 63-49 SU in non-conference games
Phoenix at Colorado, 9:05 ET
Phoenix: 4-10 SU in a road game where where the total is 5.5
Colorado: 8-2 SU after having lost 2 of their last 3
Anaheim at Calgary, 9:05 ET
Anaheim: 19-29 SU as a road underdog
Calgary: 11-2 SU when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days
Vancouver at San Jose, 10:05 ET
Vancouver: 3-9 SU in a road game where where the total is 5.5
San Jose: 17-2 SU as a home favorite