Wednesday's Best NHL Bets
Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens (+145, 6)
The heaps of snow that fell on the city of Washington over the weekend didn’t cool down the red-hot Capitals. Washington, on a 14-game winning streak, came back from a 4-1 deficit to beat a tired Penguins squad 5-4 in overtime Sunday afternoon. Alex Ovechkin earned his first hat trick of the season and also assisted on Mike Knuble’s overtime winner.
“It's always nice to win when you are a little bit frustrated in the first period,” Ovechkin told the Washington Post. “The game didn't go well for us right away.”
The Capitals benefited from a questionable call when Brooks Orpik was sent to the penalty box for high-sticking Alexander Semin in the face. A few seconds later, Knuble sneaked the puck under goalie Marc-André Fleury, mounting the Penguins’ frustration.
“He (Semin) sells it all the time,” Orpik told the Washington Post. “The kid’s a baby. I’ve got zero respect for the kid. If it was a penalty, it was a penalty. I don’t know. But the kid does that all game long. It’s tough to lose on that.”
The Capitals probably won’t have to resort to such antics to beat an ailing Canadiens team who is still dealing with the news that Bob Gainey has stepped down as the club’s General Manager.
Pick: Capitals
Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks (-250, 5.5)
After winning two straight games to begin the month of February, the Edmonton Oilers are back to their old ways. Edmonton has lost its last three games and a franchise-high 10 straight on the road, most recently falling 6-1 to the Phoenix Coyotes Monday.
“We had our opportunities, they were there,” Oilers’ winger Ethan Moreau told the Canadian Press. “We could've had four more goals.”
But Edmonton hasn’t been able to turn these opportunities into actual goals. The team has been outscored 13-3 in the first three contests of its current five-game road trip.
The Anaheim Ducks have enjoyed a lot more success, especially at home where they have won 10 in a row. Nevertheless, Anaheim may be lacking offensive firepower with center Ryan Getzlaf listed as doubtful after suffering an ankle injury in Monday night’s win over the Los Angeles Kings.
“Hopefully, he won't be out too long,” defenseman Scott Niedermayer told ESPN.com. “I don't have to say what he means to this team and what he does for us, so hopefully it's not bad.”
Getzlaf has racked up 55 points in 57 games with the Ducks so far this season.
Pick: Under
Jackets Winning Without a Hitch
By Ari Baum-Cohen
Capping the Caps: Totals edition
Washington is the highest scoring team in the league, averaging 3.9 goals a game.
The Capitals have a 31-22-6 over/under record, including a 13-5-3 over/under stretch during their last 21 games and, as Ted Starkey of the Washington Times points out, are averaging 4.79 goals per game during their 14-game winning streak.
Washington’s over/under record is 19-11-1 with Jose Theodore between the pipes, 5-4-4 with Michal Neuvirth and 7-7-1 with Semyon Varlamov in net.
The Capitals have an over/under record of 6-5-0 when the total is set at 5.5 goals, 20-17-6 at 6 goals and have gone over the total all five times the total has been set at 6.5 goals.
Is there a chance we could see a total of 7 this season?
Quick, who leads the NHL in wins?
While that could be a question, it is actually an incomplete sentence.
Jonathan Quick, who leads the NHL in wins, has won nine of his last ten starts.
The 24 year-old netminder has led the Los Angeles Kings to a 36-20-3 record, fifth best in the Western Conference.
The Kings have been winning by protecting leads and winning close games.
As Helene Elliot of the Los Angeles Times points out, the Kings are 20-8-3 in one goal games and 22-0-0 when leading after two periods.
"They play with a lot of energy, and they're playing a simple game," Anaheim Ducks winger Todd Marchant told the Los Angeles Times.
Ward-ing off defeat
The Carolina Hurricanes have been playing better recently, winning six of their last eight games.
The Canes received some bad news though, as goaltender Cam Ward could miss extended time with a back injury.
"After a couple of weeks, they'll have a better understanding of his condition," Carolina GM Jim Rutherford told the Carolina News Observer. "They'd like to see how it settles down, let him rest, then go from there."
Carolina is 14-21-5 in games started by Cam Ward this season and 7-9-2 when Ward does not start.
Without a Hitch
According to Michael Arace of the Columbus Dispatch, recently fired coach Ken Hitchcock “had the young Jackets confused by mixed messages, fearful of making mistakes and mentally exhausted.”
Arace calls interim coach Claude Noel, “the perfect antidote” to the iron-fisted Hitchcock.
"There are times in your life and in hockey when you have to let your mind go free. On days off, that's when you relieve the stress,” Noel told reporters. “You see me (Sunday morning), and I'll be in a full lather laughing, and there won't be anyone around me."
"He keeps us calm," Jackets forward Jake Voracek told the Columbus Dispatch. "If there's a turnover or something, that happens in hockey."
The Columbus Blue Jackets have responded well to the firing of Coach Ken Hitchcock, winning two games in a row following a 10-21-7 stretch.
On the schedule
Thursday Feb 11 – Edmonton Oilers at Los Angeles Kings
The Oilers have lost 10 games in a row on the road (0-10-0) and end their five-game road trip with the second half of a back-to-back against a Los Angeles Kings that has won nine of 10.
Thursday Feb 11 – San Jose Sharks at Detroit Red Wings
The Sharks have won nine in a row on the road but have to play on back-to-back nights and three games in four nights. Game five of San Jose’s six game road trip is against Detroit - a team they are 0-2-1 against this season.
Saturday Feb 13 – Atlanta Thrashers at Chicago Blackhawks
The Atlanta Thrashers play Wednesday in Colorado, travel to Minnesota on Friday then travel to Chicago to play a well-rested Blackhawks team Saturday.
Philadelphia Flyers vs. New Jersey Devils
The division rival Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Prudential Center.
Mike Richards' power play tally in the third period lifted the Flyers past the Devils 3-2 on Monday night.
Philadelphia cashed as -115 home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 5.5-goal total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
New Jersey has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 29-25-3
New Jersey: 36-20-2
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4
After playing New Jersey are 9-1
After a win are 6-4
New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Buffalo are 7-3
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Philadelphia's last 9 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
New Jersey is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Jersey's last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Jersey's last 13 games
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Montreal, Friday, February 12
New Jersey home to Nashville, Friday, February 12
Nashville Predators vs. New York Rangers
The Nashville Predators and the New York Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.
Steve Sullivan, Cal O'Reilly, and Joel Ward lit the lamp for the Predators in its 4-3 loss to the Islanders on Tuesday night.
New York won as +120 home underdogs, while the game played OVER the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Henrik Lundqvist made 41 saves to help the Rangers preserve a 3-1 win over the Devils on Saturday, as +110 underdogs. That game's four goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5).
Marian Gaborik, Ryan Callahan, and Chris Drury scored for the Rangers.
Current streak:
Nashville has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Nashville: 31-22-5
New York: 26-26-7
Nashville most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing NY Islanders are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Florida are 5-5
After playing New Jersey are 5-5
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games
Nashville is 4-0-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Nashville's last 13 games when playing NY Rangers
Nashville is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of the NY Rangers last 13 games when playing Nashville
NY Rangers are 7-16 SU in their last 23 games at home
NY Rangers are 3-6-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing Nashville
Next up:
Nashville at New Jersey, Friday, February 12
NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, Friday, February 12
San Jose Sharks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
The San Jose Sharks and the Columbus Blue Jackets will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Nationwide Arena.
Ryane Clowe scored the winner in the third period to lift the Sharks past the Maple Leafs 3-2 on Monday night.
San Jose cashed as -165 road favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 5.5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.
Steve Mason turned away all 28 shots as the Blue Jackets skated to a 4-0 win over the Sabres on Saturday. The Blue Jackets won the game as -130 favorites, while the teams played UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Milan Jurcina, Rick Nash, Anton Stralman, and Raffi Torres tallied in the win.
Current streak:
San Jose has won 3 straight games.
Columbus has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Jose: 39-11-9
Columbus: 24-27-9
San Jose most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 9-1
Before playing Toronto are 4-4-1
After playing Toronto are 5-5-2
After a win are 7-3
Columbus most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Vancouver are 5-5
After playing Buffalo are 3-6
After a win are 3-7
A few trends to consider:
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Jose's last 12 games when playing on the road against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games
San Jose is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Columbus's last 12 games when playing at home against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Columbus's last 11 games at home
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
San Jose at Detroit, Thursday, February 11
Columbus home to Vancouver, Friday, February 12
Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens
The Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Bell Centre.
The Capitals defeated Pittsburgh 5-4 in overtime as a -180 favorite on Sunday. The nine goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (6.5).
Alexander Ovechkin scored a hat trick and had an assist for Washington, while Nicklas Backstrom collected a pair of assists.
Tuukka Rask made 36 saves for the shutout on Sunday afternoon as the Bruins blanked the Canadiens in a 3-0 win.
The Bruins were winners at -110 on the road in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (5).
Current streak:
Washington has won 14 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 41-12-6
Montreal: 28-26-6
Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a win are 10-0
Montreal most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Boston are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games
Montreal is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington at Ottawa, Thursday, February 11
Montreal at Philadelphia, Friday, February 12
New York Islanders vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
The New York Islanders and the Pittsburgh Penguins will meet on the ice at Mellon Arena on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.
John Tavares scored the winner in the shootout, as the Islanders edged the Predators 4-3 on Tuesday night.
New York won as +120 home underdogs, while the game played OVER the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
The Penguins lost to Washington 5-4 in overtime as a +160 underdog on Sunday. The nine goals scored went OVER the posted over/under total (6.5).
Sidney Crosby and Jordan Staal both scored a pair of goals for Pittsburgh and Evgeni Malkin had two assists.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 24-27-8
Pittsburgh: 35-22-2
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing Nashville are 4-4-2
After a win are 5-5
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Ottawa are 8-2
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the NY Islanders last 11 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the NY Islanders last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Next up:
NY Islanders home to Tampa Bay, Saturday, February 13
Pittsburgh home to NY Rangers, Friday, February 12
Phoenix Coyotes vs. Minnesota Wild
The Phoenix Coyotes and the Minnesota Wild will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Xcel Energy Center.
Matthew Lombardi had two goals and three assists, as the Coyotes pounded the Oilers 6-1 on Monday night.
Phoenix won as -230 home favorites, while the game played OVER the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Anton Khudobin turned away 38 shots and helped the Wild earn a 2-1 victory over the Flyers on Saturday, as +105 underdogs. That game's three goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Cal Clutterbuck and Owen Nolan also scored for the Wild.
Current streak:
Minnesota has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Phoenix: 36-19-5
Minnesota: 29-25-4
Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Chicago are 4-6
After playing Edmonton are 3-7
After a win are 6-4
Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Florida are 4-4-2
After playing Philadelphia are 1-8
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Phoenix is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games at home
Minnesota is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Minnesota's last 10 games
Next up:
Phoenix at Colorado, Friday, February 12
Minnesota home to Atlanta, Friday, February 12
Atlanta Thrashers vs. Colorado Avalanche
The Atlanta Thrashers and the Colorado Avalanche will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Pepsi Center.
The Thrashers erased a two-goal deficit to defeat the Panthers 4-2 on Saturday, as -120 favorites. That game's six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).
Maxim Afinogenov, Bryan Little, Niclas Bergfors, and Evander Kane scored in the win.
Chris Stewart potted the winner early in the second period, as the Avalanche defeated the Blues 5-2 on Monday night.
Colorado won as -130 home favorites, while the game played OVER the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Colorado has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 25-24-8
Colorado: 33-19-6
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing NY Rangers are 4-6
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a win are 2-8
Colorado most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-4-1
Before playing Buffalo are 7-7-1
After playing St. Louis are 2-8
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
Atlanta is 4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Colorado's last 11 games at home
Colorado is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Colorado's last 16 games
Next up:
Atlanta at Minnesota, Friday, February 12
Colorado home to Phoenix, Friday, February 12
Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks
The Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Honda Center.
Dustin Penner scored the lone marker for Edmonton in its 6-1 loss to Phoenix on Monday night.
Phoenix won as -230 home favorites, while the game played OVER the 5.5-goal total listed by oddsmakers.
Corey Perry put up a goal and two assists to lead the Ducks over the Kings 4-2 on Monday night.
Anaheim won as -115 home favorites, while the game played OVER the 5.5-goal total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Edmonton has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Edmonton: 18-34-6
Anaheim: 28-24-7
Edmonton most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Phoenix are 5-5
After a loss are 1-9
Anaheim most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Calgary are 3-7
After playing Los Angeles are 4-6
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games on the road
Edmonton is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Edmonton's last 16 games
Edmonton is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games at home
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 7 games
Next up:
Edmonton at Los Angeles, Thursday, February 11
Anaheim at Calgary, Saturday, February 13
Wednesday's Ice Plays
By Judd Hall
As the Olympic Torch begins its home stretch into Vancouver, NHL bettors and fans alike know the league’s break is fast approaching. That doesn’t mean we’ll be without some decent games this week. Wednesday’s card has the best teams in the Eastern and Western Conference
San Jose at Columbus – 7:05 p.m. EST
The Sharks continue to do their best impression of the Indianapolis Colts as they rampage the regular season. San Jose is currently six points better than the Blackhawks in the Western Conference. Bettors have enjoyed the Sharks so far on their six-game road trip before the Olympic break, winning the first three tests.
During this current win streak, San Jose has actually been outshot 86-109. While that number sounds impressive, we have to remember that they faced off against the Blues, Predators and Maple Leafs – two of the lesser clubs in the NHL. What could prove problematic for the Sharks is that their penalty killing unit gave up three goals on 10 chances during that stretch. Two of those special teams scores effectively killed lucrative puck line plays for gamblers.
Columbus has pretty much resigned itself as a trade partner after dumping Ken Hitchcock so he could resume his career as a Bob Keeshan impersonator. There is some positives for the Jackets with Claude Noel behind the bench as they’ve won his first two games as head coach. The most immediate change has been on the defensive side of the ice for the Blue Jackets…especially Steve Mason. The Calder Trophy winning netminder has allowed just one goal in his last two starts, both wins. Mason hadn’t won back-to-back starts since the middle of October.
While fans might be happy with Noel running the show, they must remember that the CBJ haven’t really shown anything yet. This is a team that can’t put together a full 60 minutes. Look no further than a .720 winning percentage when leading after two periods of play to rank 28th in the league.
Most sportsbooks have installed San Jose as a $1.45 road “chalk” with a total of 5 ½.
There is a pretty good reason to take the Sharks here since they are the best road team in the NHL with a 20-6-2 mark away from the HP Pavilion.
The recent history for this series has been dominated by the home teams to the tune of an 8-2 record over the last 10 games.
While the Sharks come into this game after playing on Monday, Columbus hasn’t taken to the ice since Feb. 6. The Blue Jackets are 4-1 in home games after taking three days off.
San Jose has gone 10-1 when he’s a road “chalk” since the start of last season.
Washington at Montreal – 7:35 p.m. EST
There is no doubt that the Capitals are a good team. But 2010 has been very, very good for them. Washington extended its franchise-best winning streak to 14 games after taking down the Penguins 5-4 in overtime as a $1.75 home favorite on Super Bowl Sunday. While it was important for the Caps to get Alex Ovechkin to score in that game (hat trick, one assist), it’s the fact they know how to fight back into a game. The Pens jumped out to a 2-0 then a 4-2 lead after the first two periods. Yet, Washington leads the league with a 15-6-2 record in tilts where they trail first.
Montreal is also coming into this contest after playing on Feb. 7. The only difference for the Habs is that they fell to Boston as $1.10 home faves, 3-0. The Canadiens actually outshot the B’s 36-27. However, most of those shots were contested and never really forced Tuukka Rask into making difficult stops.
Most of the betting shops have posted the Caps as $1.65 road favorites with a total of six.
There shouldn’t be much shock over that line since Washington is just three wins shy of Pittsburgh’s record streak of 17 back in the 1992-93 campaign.
The Capitals are no stranger to being road favorites as it has happened 20 times this season. What is surprising is that they are 15-5 in those matches. Don’t look towards them as a puck line wager in this spot since they’re 8-12 in that situation.
Montreal hasn’t been all that good as a home pup, as evidenced by a 6-9 mark in that position this year. The Canadiens have shown to be worth back to lose by less than two goals though by going 13-2 against the puck line. That would be costly in this contest at minus-200 (risk $200 to win $100).
The head-to-head meetings have leaned towards the Red Army with the Capitals going 7-3 in the last 10 games.
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FLORIDA (24-25-0-9, 57 pts.) at CAROLINA (21-30-0-7, 49 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 66-105 ATS (+172.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 227-254 ATS (-79.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 110-134 ATS (-61.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
CAROLINA is 11-7 ATS (+19.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 40-30 ATS (+74.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 14-11 ATS (+29.7 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 17-11 ATS (+30.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 20-38 ATS (-22.3 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 28-38 ATS (-28.2 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 10-8-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)
NASHVILLE (31-22-0-4, 66 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (23-28-0-7, 53 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 30-26 ATS (+57.2 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 90-136 ATS (+261.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 49-89 ATS (-44.5 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-0-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)
BOSTON (24-22-0-11, 59 pts.) at BUFFALO (32-19-0-6, 70 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 24-33 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 4-14 ATS (-11.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
BOSTON is 14-20 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 203-139 ATS (+28.6 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 160-112 ATS (+20.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BOSTON is 54-25 ATS (+17.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 5-12 ATS (-13.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 4-10 ATS (-6.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 9-8-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
11 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.3 Units)
VANCOUVER (35-20-0-2, 72 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (25-21-0-11, 61 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 143-134 ATS (+288.8 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 106-68 ATS (+26.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 80-139 ATS (-156.0 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 22-30 ATS (+53.3 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 1-1-0 straight up against VANCOUVER 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=-0.2 Units)
CALGARY (29-21-0-9, 67 pts.) at OTTAWA (33-22-0-4, 70 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 6-13 ATS (-9.9 Units) second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 33-26 ATS (+59.2 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 12-6 ATS (+5.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
OTTAWA is 12-6 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a division game this season.
OTTAWA is 54-55 ATS (-3.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 2-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)
DETROIT (27-21-0-10, 64 pts.) at ST LOUIS (25-25-0-9, 59 pts.)
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 27-31 ATS (-14.5 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 75-78 ATS (-48.1 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
DETROIT is 3-9 ATS (-8.7 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
DETROIT is 9-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DETROIT is 6-11 ATS (-14.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 2-8 ATS (-7.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
ST LOUIS is 4-17 ATS (+21.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
ST LOUIS is 0-5 ATS (-6.3 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days this season.
ST LOUIS is 1-6 ATS (-6.0 Units) in home games vs. division opponents this season.
ST LOUIS is 2-8 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
ST LOUIS is 4-9 ATS (+13.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-10 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 10-8-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)
DALLAS (26-21-0-11, 63 pts.) at CHICAGO (38-15-0-5, 81 pts.)
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DALLAS is 2-9 ATS (-9.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
CHICAGO is 35-18 ATS (+12.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 58-52 ATS (+118.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 204-241 ATS (+494.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 49-61 ATS (-52.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-4 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.4 Units)
NASHVILLE vs. NY RANGERS
Nashville is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games
NY Rangers are 0-4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
NY Rangers are 3-6-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing Nashville
PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW JERSEY
Philadelphia is 2-15 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Philadelphia's last 18 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Jersey's last 13 games
SAN JOSE vs. COLUMBUS
San Jose is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games
Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Columbus's last 12 games when playing at home against San Jose
NY ISLANDERS vs. PITTSBURGH
NY Islanders are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
WASHINGTON vs. MONTREAL
Washington is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Montreal
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 7 games at home
PHOENIX vs. MINNESOTA
Phoenix is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix's last 8 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games at home
ATLANTA vs. COLORADO
Atlanta is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 9 games on the road
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Atlanta
EDMONTON vs. ANAHEIM
Edmonton is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Anaheim
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Anaheim is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home