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03-28-24 | Blackhawks +1.5 v. Senators | 0-2 | Loss | -145 | 11 h 52 m | Show | |
Ottawa is off a win at Buffalo last night. Now the Senators are playing with 0 days rest. That's not a good look for the Senators. They are 1-4 their past 5 tries, when playing the second of back-to-back games. They are 2-8 their last 10 tries with no rest. Despite their poor record with no rest, the Senators are now required to win by 2 or more goals to beat us. That's not going to be easy, as Chicago is playing its best hockey. Anton Forsberg should start in goal for Ottawa as Joonas Korpisalo played last night against the Sabres. Forsberg has made one start against the Blackhawks and it resulted in a 6-3 loss. The Senators might also be down an important player as defenseman Thomas Chabot left early in the third period of last night's game. The Blackhawks have won 2 games in a row and 3 of their last 5. They are 6-4 their last 10 games. The Hawks are 10-0 their last 10 games against the Senators. This season's game was decided by 1 goal. The last time the teams played in Ottawa, the game went to Overtime. Grab the +1.5 goals with visitors on the puck-line! |
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03-27-24 | Bruins v. Lightning -104 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 15 m | Show |
The Bruins are one of the best teams in hockey. They could even hoist the Cup this year. They're not very good when playing 2 games in 2 days though. Off a win over the Panthers last night, they will not be able to complete the state of Florida sweep tonight. Boston is only 4-6 when playing with 0 days rest. The Lightning, 7-2 in March and 6-1 their last 7, come in well-rested. They had the last 2 nights off. They have taken 2 of 3 meetings against the Bruins this season, winning 5-4 here at Tampa. They are playing great and they will be fresh. Let's go Lightning! |
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03-26-24 | Devils v. Maple Leafs -134 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -134 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
This is a great price on Toronto. The Maple Leafs are off a loss to Carolina, a top level opponent. They will be angry and fired when they encounter a weaker New Jersey club. Toronto is 8-2 (+5.2) their last 10 tries, when playing against a team with a losing record. The Maple Leafs are also 9-1 the last 10 meetings with the Devils. The Devils are off a 4-0 victory but they are an atrocious 25-47 (-36.6) their last 72 tries, after a win by 2 goals or more. This season, they are 4-17 (-20.4) when off a win by 2 or more goals! Give me the better team on home ice! |
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03-25-24 | Golden Knights -145 v. Blues | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 7 h 22 m | Show | |
The road team has won both meetings this season. This should result in another victory for the road team! Vegas is 3-1 its last 4 visits here. The Blues are only 11-13, after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game. The Knights are 14-9 after a win by 2 goals or more. They are 48-36 in that spot the last 2 seasons. The Blues average 2.9 goals a game. The Knights average 3.2 goals per game. The Knights average more than 31 shots per game. The Blues average 28. The Knights are off a dominant effort where they outshot their opponent 47-22. The advantages add up to a Vegas win! |
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03-23-24 | Bruins -142 v. Flyers | 2-3 | Loss | -142 | 6 h 36 m | Show | |
The Flyers haven't been able to beat the Bruins. Boston has won 7 straight meetings in the series. The Bruins scored 5 or more goals in each of the last 4 of those wins. The Flyers simply cannot keep up. Off a loss, Boston will respond with a high level effort. From Boston's Jacob De Brusk: "We need a response. Nobody's happy in this room." The Flyers continue to contend with many injuries on defense which will lead to another day filled with Boston goals. They can light the lamp but the Bruins can also beat you with defense. The last 3 times that they were off a loss, the answered by holding their next opponent to 1 goal. Let's Go Bruins! |
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03-22-24 | Penguins +1.5 v. Stars | 2-4 | Loss | -145 | 10 h 0 m | Show | |
Give me the extra +1.5 goals with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Every game and point is of critical importance for the Penguins at this time. They will fight to the end. The Dallas Stars are only 17-19 their last 36 tries after playing 3 consecutive home games. Now they have to win by more than a goal! Pittsburgh's last visit here was one year ago, on March 23, 2023. The final score was 3-2 for Dallas, the extra +1.5 goals coming into play. Four of the past 5 meetings have been decided by 1 goal. Only 1 of the past 10 h2h meetings has resulted in a Dallas win of more than 1 goal. Play the Penguins on the puck-line. |
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03-21-24 | Rangers v. Bruins -133 | 5-2 | Loss | -133 | 12 h 41 m | Show | |
An Original 6 showdown is always exciting. When it features 2 of the top teams in the league, its extra enticing. Playing at home, the Bruins will have the edge. The Bruins are rolling. They have won 6 of 8 and they have scored 5 or more goals in 3 of their last 5 games. They are off a 6-2 victory. The Rangers are playing without top-four defensemen Ryan Lindgren and without their captain Jacob Trouba. They were missed in a loss to the Jets on Tuesday. Their absences will be noticeable again tonight.The Bruins won all 4 games against the Rangers last season but are 0-2 in this season's first 2 games. Playing with 2x revenge, they won't let the Rangers beat them 3x in a row. The Bruins were better last game and have hit their stride. Go with the Bruins! |
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03-20-24 | Maple Leafs -130 v. Capitals | 7-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 9 m | Show | |
The Maple Leafs are off consecutive losses. This is a Toronto team which rarely loses 4 in a row. The Maple Leafs are 22-15 the past 37 tries, when playing on back-to-back days. They are 60-37 in same time frame after allowing 4 goals or more and 64-44 against losing teams. They are 7-2 their last 9 against losing teams. The Capitals are off 3 straight wins. They rarely win 4 in a row. They are 2-4 in 6 tries, after 3 straight victories. Washington is playing its first game back home from a road trip. The Capitals are 12-19 their last 31 tries, after playing 3 or more consecutive road games. They are also 50-72 against teams with a winning record. Go with the better team. Take Toronto. |
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03-19-24 | Blue Jackets v. Red Wings -160 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 24 m | Show |
The Red Wings need a victory and Columbus is the right opponent to get one against. Detroit is already 2-0 against the Blue Jackets this season. The Blue Jackets have been bad all year and they have lost 4 of their last 5. They have many injuries and nothing to play for. The Red Wings are still waiting for the return of Dylan Larkin but otherwise are quite healthy. This is a game which they cannot afford to lose. The Red Wings lost last game but that was on the road and they were playing with 0 days rest. They have been much stronger at home all season and they won their last game here 4-1. This game will be all Detroit! |
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03-17-24 | Devils v. Golden Knights -163 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 5 h 37 m | Show | |
Strong situational spot for the Vegas Golden Knights here. Vegas is rested as the Knights had Friday and Saturday night off. The Devils played yesterday. The Knights have some injuries but the Devils injuries are worse. New Jersey is 2-10 when playing with 0 rest! The Knights play with revenge and they are 17-8 their last 25 tries, revenging a loss versus opponent. They are 62-30 (+30) their last 92 in the revenge role! Knights are also 9-3 after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game. This game will be all Vegas! |
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03-13-24 | Kings -152 v. Blues | 1-3 | Loss | -152 | 11 h 33 m | Show | |
The Los Angeles Kings are better on the road than they are on at home. The Blues beat them here in Overtime earlier this season but the Kings had won the previous 5 meetings. The Blues are off an impressive upset victory at Boston. They are only 9-12 after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game though and this will be their first game home from a long road trip. That's not going to be easy. The Kings are 8-5 their last 13 tries off a shutout win and they will make it 9-5 after tonight. |
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03-10-24 | Coyotes -175 v. Blackhawks | Top | 4-7 | Loss | -175 | 7 h 24 m | Show |
Chicago has no home ice advantage. The Blackhawks are also at a scheduling disadvantage. They lost at Washington yesterday. The Hawks are 2-8, when playing on back-to-back days. They are 7-30 (-14) with 0 days rest, for the last 3 years. Over that time, they are 15-58 (-35.2) versus division opponents. Arizona hasn't quit fighting. The Coyotes beat Detroit 4-0 last game and have won 3 of their last 5. They will be playing with revenge as the Hawks beat them less than a week ago, at Arizona. They will be determined not to lose 2 in a row to the worst team in the league and they won't! Coyotes win and improve to 15-12 against losing teams. *CENTRAL DIV GOM |
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03-08-24 | Red Wings -130 v. Coyotes | 0-4 | Loss | -130 | 13 h 31 m | Show | |
Detroit needs a win and this is the right time and place to get it! The Red Wings are 3-1 (+2.6) after 3 or more consecutive losses. The Red Wings are 8-6 after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game. The Wings are also 13-9 when playing against a team with a losing record. The Wings had yesterday off. The Coyotes are off a loss to Minnesota. They are 12-25 their last 37 tries, when playing on back-to-back days. The Coyotes are now 6-22 in the second half of the season. The Red Wings are 31-19 their last 50 visits here. They will snap their losing streak tonight. |
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03-07-24 | Blues v. Devils -175 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
The Devils couldn't get there in their first game under their new interim coach. They were playing the Florida Panthers though and the Panthers are one of the best and hottest teams in hockey. Today's matchup against the St. Louis Blues is far more favorable. The Blues only score 2.5 goals per game when they play on the road. They allow 3.2 That's exactly how many (3.2) goals that the Devils score at home. The Devils are a perfect 3-0 this season, when off 3 consecutive losses. They won by scores of 3-2, 5-2 and 7-2. Look for them to limit the Blues scoring opportunities and for them to win their first game of the post-Ruff era. |
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03-06-24 | Senators -150 v. Ducks | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -150 | 12 h 9 m | Show |
Different teams react differently to different amounts of days in between games. Many teams struggle with no rest. Others thrive. Some are at their best with 1 or 2 days rest, others do better with 3 or more. The Ducks have had the past 2 days off and that is NOT a favorable situation for them. Anaheim is 0-7 this season with 2 days rest in between games. Over the past 3 seasons, the Ducks are 10-36 (-24.8) with 2 days rest. Over that time, Anaheim is also 15-44 after scoring 1 goal or less in its previous game. The Senators, 4-3 with 3 or more days rest, play with revenge from a home loss to the Ducks. They are 27-18 their last 45 when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season and they will get it done for us tonight! |
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03-05-24 | Blues v. Islanders -167 | 2-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 42 m | Show | |
The NY Islanders are playing some of their best hockey right now. They have won 3 straight games, beating Dallas, Detroit and Boston. After tonight's game, they will embark on a West Coast road trip. That makes winning 4 straight imperative, as every point is precious right now. The Blues did the Islanders a small favor last night as they beat the Flyers. (Philadelphia did get 1 point.) That means the Blues are playing 2 games in 2 days though. They lost 3-2 when they were in that situation last week. With the win over Boston, the Islanders are now 19-11 their last 30 games played in the month of March. Playing with 2 days rest, they will have more life in their legs than the Blues tonight. Expect them to avenge a 4-0 loss at St. Louis from a few weeks back. |
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03-04-24 | Golden Knights -171 v. Blue Jackets | 3-6 | Loss | -171 | 13 h 33 m | Show | |
Some might think that Columbus is catching the defending champion Golden Knights at the right time. I beg to differ. Off their most lopsided loss of the season and playing the final game of a disappointing road trip, the Knights will be entirely serious about returning to form on Monday. Columbus is a great place to get back on track The Blue Jackets have the fewest points (50) in the Eastern Conference and they have only 10 wins in their 30 home games. Though the Blue Jackets are off a win, it came against Chicago, the worst team in the league. They won't be ready for the intensity which the Knights are going to bring to the table. The Knights won 7-2 the last time these teams played. They were laying -325 for that game. This price is expensive but not nearly so much as that. Lay the price as the Knights will not be denied. |
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03-03-24 | Devils v. Kings -118 | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 6 h 24 m | Show | |
Having won the first meeting on the road, Los Angeles holds the advantage back at home this time. The Kings crushed the Canucks last game and will look to build on that today. Playing better, they're now 7-4 under their new coach. New Jersey has had injury problems throughout the year. The Devils haven't been consistent whatsoever. LA's Drew Doughty on the win over Vancouver: "We played great right from the puck drop. I was so proud and so happy with our team's performance tonight. Every single player played well. There wasn't one dog out there and that's why we won." Even while having 55 shots on the goal, the Devils lost to the Ducks in their last game. That should take some confidence away from a team that is already lacking that aspect. The Kings are back at home, where they look to improve as we near the end of the season. New Jersey is 2-5 in their last seven games played away from home. Los Angeles wins this game today and makes it 2-0 in the season series. |
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03-02-24 | Avalanche -127 v. Predators | Top | 1-5 | Loss | -127 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
The Predators are really hot at the moment. They've been beating up on bad teams though. Some of their recent wins came against teams like Ottawa, San Jose and Anaheim. Now, they will take on the one of the best in the league. Also, many of the Predators recent wins have come on the road. They are rather rare in that they are stronger on the road than at home. The Predators did beat the Avalanche in this season's first meeting. Colorado has won its past few visits here though. Also, the Avalanche are 15-5 (+8.4) their last 20 in the revenge role, 53-25 (+10.6) over the long haul. The Avalanche won their last game 5-0 after winning their previous one 5-1. They are 12-5 their past 17 tries off a shutout win and they'll get it done for us again today! **Central GOM** |
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03-01-24 | Flyers -112 v. Capitals | Top | 2-5 | Loss | -112 | 10 h 33 m | Show |
Both these Metro Division rivals have struggled a bit of late. The Flyers are 2-4 their last 6 games. The Capitals are 1-2 their last 3. The Flyers are off a big 6-2 win though and the Capitals are off a big 8-3 defeat. Both are battling for the playoffs. I've of the strong opinion that Philadelphia will make it two in a row. The Flyers have been better than Washington this season. An ability to play well on the road has been key. The Flyers outscore teams by a 3.2 to 2.8 average in their road games. The Capitals get outscored by an average of 3.0 to 2.7 at home. Each team has had 2 days off, a scheduling setup which should favor the Flyers. Philadelphia is 25-20 (+11.9) its last 45 tries, when playing with 2 days rest. Washington is 18-21 (-7.1) when doing so. The Flyers are 3-0 against the Capitals since the start of 2023. With home ice no advantage and with Washington dealing with numerous injuries, Philadelphia is the winner. *Metro Div GOM* |
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02-29-24 | Golden Knights v. Bruins -151 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 7 h 16 m | Show | |
The Boston Bruins are too good to keep losing. Vegas is 14-15 on the road. Boston is 18-12 at home. Though they managed a win at Toronto, the Golden Knights are only 12-13 against Eastern Conference teams. Now they will take on the giants of the East, a Boston team angry at them for an earlier loss in Las Vegas. The Bruins have had an extra days rest than the Knights. They also have a much smaller injury list. The Bruins are at home and they are motivated. They rarely lose 4 in a row. This one will go their way. |
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02-26-24 | Islanders v. Stars -160 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -160 | 11 h 50 m | Show |
The wheels have come off for the Islanders. They are 23-34 overall, 10-18 on the road. A dismal 7-17 (-15.3) record against Western Conference opposition hasn't helped their cause. Now, they play on the road against one of the best teams from the West. That spells trouble. The Stars are 17-11 at home. They score more than 4 goals per game here. The Islanders score less than 3 per game on the road. The Stars won their last game but had lost several before that. They will be inspired to make it 2 in a row and they will also be playing with revenge from a loss at Long Island. Dallas wins big. |
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02-24-24 | Wild v. Seattle Kraken -131 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -131 | 12 h 20 m | Show |
The Wild visited here on December 10th, the last time that these teams faced each other. At the time, the Kraken were off to a terrible start. They'd dropped 7 straight going into the Minnesota game and they were off a loss versus Tampa the previous night. The Wild were only to happy to kick the Kraken when they were down. With Seattle playing its 2nd game in 2 days, Minnesota won 3-0. Things are different now. The Kraken just easily beat the best team in the West on Thursday, a 5-2 win over Vancouver. That was their 3rd win in 4 games and they had yesterday off. Not so for Minnesota. The Wild are off a 4-2 upset of Edmonton. They are 2-7 when playing with 0 days rest. Seattle settles the score. |
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02-23-24 | Sabres -130 v. Blue Jackets | 2-1 | Win | 100 | 10 h 57 m | Show | |
The Buffalo Sabres beat bad teams like the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Sabres are 6-2 their last 8 tries against losing teams and 26-11 (+14.1.) the last 3 years when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season. The Blue Jackets are 2-14 (-11.1) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game. They're also 12-29 (-14.1) their last 41 tries, after a win of 2 goals or more. This will be their first game back from a trip out West. We won with the Sabres in their last game and will come right back and win with them again tonight. |
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02-22-24 | Panthers v. Hurricanes -112 | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 32 m | Show | |
This is a battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights. The Panthers are very hot right now but the Hurricanes are also very hot and this is not an easy place to play. This is no ordinary game for the Hurricanes either. They lost earlier this season at Florida but this the first time that they hosted the Panthers, since Florida eliminated them in last year's playoffs. The Hurricanes have had this game circled and will have their revenge. They are 13-8 when revenging a loss versus opponent. The Hurricanes are 9-4 when playing with 2 days rest, 28-13 the last 3 years. The Hurricane are also 62-28 their last 90 home games with a total of 6 or more. It'll feel like a playoff game and the home fans will leave happy! |
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02-21-24 | Sabres -125 v. Canadiens | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 47 m | Show | |
Neither team has much of a home ice advantage and the road team has won all 3 meetings. The Canadiens won the first 2 at Buffalo but the Sabres smashed them 6-1 in the most recent game, which was here at Montreal in January. Both teams lost their last game 4-3. The Sabres are 13-8 (+10.2) after allowing 4 goals or more. The Canadiens are just 6-13 their last 19 tries, when playing with 3 or more days rest. During that time, Montreal is a dismal 18-42 when revenging a home loss and an even worse 19-48 vs. division opponents. The road team success continues in a big Buffalo win. |
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02-20-24 | Canucks v. Avalanche -137 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 29 m | Show | |
The Vancouver Canucks gave up 10 goals in a 10-7 loss at Minnesota yesterday. The Canucks are 14-18 (-6.6) their last 32 tries when playing 2 games in 2 days. The 10 goals allowed is not a good sign. The Colorado Avalanche had yesterday off after beating division rival Arizona the previous day. The Avalanche are 49-26 their last 75 tries after playing a divisional opponent and 24-10 after playing 3 or more straight overs. Colorado is also 21-5 (+12.8) in a home game where the total is 6 or more. Home ice and a scheduling advantage have me firmly backing the Avalanche. |
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02-20-24 | Wild v. Jets -145 | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 29 m | Show | |
Both teams played yesterday. The Minnesota Wild won by a football score 10-7 against the Canucks and the Winnipeg Jets lost 6-3 at Calgary. Here's where its important to know how teams do in a back-to-back situation. The Wild are 2-6 when playing with 0 days rest. The Jets are 4-0 when playing with 0 days rest. The Wild are 5-8 versus the division. The Jets are 12-4 within the division. The Wild are 10-15 when playing against a team with a winning record. The Jets are 20-8 when playing against a team with a losing record. Go with the Jets. |
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02-20-24 | Stars v. Rangers -140 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 29 m | Show | |
The Dallas Stars played an Overtime game yesterday. The Stars are 14-17 (-10.6) their last 31 tries when playing 2 games in 2 days. The NY Rangers are 6-0 this month and they've now won 7 straight. The Rangers are also 15-4 (+8.4) their last 19 tries, when playing with revenge. The Stars have suffered some injuries and the Rangers will keep on winning. |
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02-19-24 | Senators v. Lightning -155 | Top | 4-2 | Loss | -155 | 11 h 31 m | Show |
Ottawa couldn't even beat Chicago last game, or Anaheim before that. The Senators are 32-51 (-17) the last 3 years, after a non-conference game. Over that time frame, they are also 41-61 (-16.2) in the revenge role, 8-17 (-11.2) their last 25. The Senators are 35-66 their last 101 tries, when playing against a team with a winning record. The Lightning ran into a red hot Florida team last game and suffered the consequences. They will be happy to face a bad team like Ottawa which they always beat here. Tampa is 67-30 (+14.8) its last 98 tries, when playing against a team with a losing record. Lay the price and look for Tampa to come out on top. **ATLANTIC DIV GOY** |
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02-17-24 | Blue Jackets -138 v. Sharks | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 26 m | Show |
San Jose returns home from a road trip. The first game back is difficult. The Sharks are missing some key players. The Sharks are 23-41 (-9.1) their last 64, after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game. The Sharks are also 9-25 their last 34 tries, after a win by 2 goals or more. The Sharks only score 2.2 goals per home game. The Blue Jackets average 3 goals per road game. The Blue Jackets scored 11 goals, including 6 here at San Jose, in sweeping last season's 2 games. They do it again tonight! |
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02-15-24 | Panthers v. Sabres +137 | Top | 4-0 | Loss | -100 | 7 h 26 m | Show |
Great price on the home underdog Buffalo Sabres. The Sabres just smashed the LA Kings 7-0 on Tuesday. They have scored 5 or more goals in 3 of their last 5 games. Off one of their biggest wins in years, they are feeling good about themselves and can't wait to get back on the ice. The Florida Panthers won again last night. Off 3 straight wins, they have been playing well. The problem is that they are only 13-18 (-11.2) their last 31 tries when playing with 0 days rest. The Sabres are 4-2 their past 6 tries off a shutout win. They are also 17-3-1 when scoring first in games this season and their starting goalie Luukkonen has 3 shutouts (1.60 GAA and .941 save percentage) in his last 12 games. Let's Go, Buffalo! |
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02-14-24 | Wild -117 v. Coyotes | Top | 3-1 | Win | 100 | 13 h 60 m | Show |
Here is a case of 2 teams going in different directions. The Minnesota Wild have won 3 in a row and 6 of their last 8. The Arizona Coyotes are 0-6 their last 6 games. With 28 goals allowed in those 6 games, at least 3 in each, the Coyotes can't keep the puck out of the net. None of Minnesota's last 7 opponents have scored more than 3 goals. The Wild have been waiting for this game and not just because Arizona is struggling. The Coyotes humiliated them 6-0 at Minnesota in January. At the time, the Wild were mired in a 1-7-1 stretch and they had just gotten Kaprizov back from injury for his first game back. Now the healthier and hotter team, the Wild will take advantage of the winnable road game and avenge last month's blowout. **CENTRAL GOY** |
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02-13-24 | Avalanche -165 v. Capitals | 6-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 35 m | Show | |
Two struggling teams but both have a very different outlook on the rest of the season. The Washington Capitals have been losing. They are now 23-28 and they only average 2.4 goals per game. The reality that they are not a good team has started to set in. The Colorado Avalanche are too good to continue losing. They've had the past 2 days off and are facing an opponent which they can handle. The Avalanche are 19-7 (+9.1) their last 26 tries after scoring 1 goal or less. They are also 31-10 their last 41 tries when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season. Over that time, the Washington Capitals are 19-36 when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season. Colorado bounces back and kicks the Capitals while they're down. |
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02-12-24 | Coyotes v. Flyers UNDER 6 | Top | 3-5 | Loss | -112 | 8 h 31 m | Show |
These teams both have trouble scoring at times. The Coyotes average 2.8 goals per game on the road. The Flyers average 2.8 goals per game at home. This season's first meeting had three first period goals but still only finished at 4-1. The Flyers may have lost their previous starting netminder for a while but they are still getting exemplary goal-tending. They've conceded only 4 total goals thier last 3 games. None of those finished with more than 5 combined goals. Samuel Ersson has been sharp and his backup Cal Petersen came through with a strong performance when called upon last game. The surging Flyers will make scoring difficult for an Arizona team which is missing some attacking pieces. That will help keep this game under the total! |
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02-10-24 | Devils v. Hurricanes -155 | Top | 0-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 48 m | Show |
The Hurricanes are an elite team. They responded to their 3-2 loss against Vancouver by hammering Colorado, one of the best teams in hockey, by a 5-2 score. They are a profitable 65-37 the last few seasons, after scoring 4 or more goals in their previous game. The Devils are missing a number of important players right now. The missing defense is leading to a lot of goals allowed. They gave up 5 goals last game. That's 28 goals allowed in their last 6 games, a minimum of 3 in each. That many goals allowed won't cut it against a Carolina club which has conceded 2 or less in 4 of its last 5 games, 3 in the other. The Hurricanes own the Devils here. They are 7-1 the last 8 meetings in Raleigh. Nothing changes today. |
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02-09-24 | Penguins v. Wild UNDER 6 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 7 h 53 m | Show |
The Penguins are 54-33 to the under the last few seasons, 13-10 this year, when playing on the road with a total of 6 or more. The Wild are 14-9 to the under at home, when the total was 6 or more. Both teams are playing a low-scoring brand of hockey since the All Star Break. The Penguins last 3 games, all unders, have averaged, 3.3 goals. Minnesota's last 3 games, also all unders, have averaged 4.33 goals. The Wild are now 16-8 to the under their last 24 in the month of February. Remember that Minnesota goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury played for the Penguins for many years. The under trend continues for another night! |
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02-08-24 | Jets -140 v. Flyers | 1-4 | Loss | -140 | 7 h 12 m | Show | |
The Flyers upset the Jets at Winnipeg last month. At the time, the Jets were on a franchise best 8-game winning streak. Winnipeg did manage to win its next two games but has since proceeded to lose 4 in a row. Tonight, they get a chance to get revenge against the team which got them going in the wrong direction! It's no wonder that Winnipeg struggled to score in the first game as the Jets played without leading point scorer Mark Scheifele and leading goal scorer Kyle O'Conner. They'll have both big guns in the lineup tonight. The Flyers may be at home but the Jets road record is better than their record here at Philadelphia. Though they lost the first game to the Flyers, the Jets are still a solid 13-8 against Eastern Conference opposition. Let's go Jets! |
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02-07-24 | Stars v. Maple Leafs -125 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 7 h 45 m | Show | |
Scheduling advantage for the Maple Leafs in this one. The Dallas Stars just withstood a 48-shot barrage at Buffalo last night. The Maple Leafs had the night off. The Stars are only 14-16 (-9.6) their last 30 tries, when playing 2 games in 2 days. Over that time, Dallas is also only 13-17 (-9) when off 3 or more consecutive victories. Backup Scott Wedgewood will be between the pipes for the visitors. He's not as capable of stealing a game as #1 netminder Jake Oettinger. The Leafs have dominated Dallas and Western Conference teams in general. They will get it done for us tonight. |
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02-06-24 | Canadiens v. Capitals -149 | Top | 5-2 | Loss | -149 | 10 h 16 m | Show |
If the playoffs started today, both these teams would be on the outside looking in. Washington still believes and expects to make a playoff push. Montreal is further back and knows its chances are bleak. The recent trade of center Sean Monahan for draft picks shows they're already thinking about the future. With Brendan Gallagher, another center, serving a suspension, the Habs are weak up the middle. The Capitals were struggling before the break but are going to be ready to go tonight. Ovechkin will lead the way. The Capitals captain commented: "Right now you can see everybody's fresh, everybody's happy to be back and Tuesday's going to be a great day to play hockey." The Capitals are 3-0 the last 3 meetings here, outscoring Montreal 18-6. They will make it 4 in a row tonight. |
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01-31-24 | Senators v. Red Wings UNDER 7 | Top | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 22 m | Show |
Sometimes, you need to take what the books are giving you. These teams never have totals of 7 when they play each other. A glance at the past 10 meetings reveals most 6.5s. The last meeting had a total of 6 and it finished with 6. We're getting a whole extra goal tonight. The Red Wings have allowed 2 goals or less in consecutive games and 5 of their last 7. The Senators have allowed 3 or less in 6 of their last 7. This game goes Under! |
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01-28-24 | Kings -145 v. Blues | 3-4 | Loss | -145 | 6 h 10 m | Show | |
The Blues have been finding ways to win but this represents their first game back from a trip out West. That's going to be tough. The Kings' recent struggles are going to have them fired up. They need a win and they know they have beaten the Blues 5 straight times. Los Angeles is better on the road than at home. The Kings 14 road wins is tied for 2nd most in the Western Conference. Their last 6 road games have come against Tampa, Florida, Carolina, Detroit, Dallas and Colorado. None of those are easy rinks. This isn't either but by comparison to Colorado, it'll seem so. Los Angeles will bounce back. |
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01-27-24 | Rangers -115 v. Senators | 7-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 31 m | Show | |
We get the Rangers at a reduced price because they lost to Las Vegas last night. Different teams react to back-to-back situations differently though. The Rangers are a team which happens to love playing them! Eight times the Rangers have found themselves playing 2 games in two days. They won by scores of 7-4, 6-5, 4-1, 2-1, 4-3, 5-1, 2-1 and 5-2. The Rangers are also 13-4 when playing with revenge. Ottawa beat them 6-2 last month and they return the favor today! |
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01-26-24 | Blues v. Seattle Kraken -163 | 4-3 | Loss | -163 | 11 h 33 m | Show | |
The Blues beat the Kraken at St. Louis back in the fall. The Blues aren't as strong on the road though. They only score 2.4 goals in games away from St. Louis. They have already won the first two games of this trip and now be thinking about returning home. The Kraken just ended a losing streak last game. A streaky team, they've got their mojo back. They beat the Blues 5-2 the last time that the teams met in the Emerald City. They will make it 2 in a row and get revenge from the October loss. |
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01-25-24 | Devils v. Hurricanes -154 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 9 h 22 m | Show |
Here's a situation where Carolina playing 2 games in 2 days works in our favor. If the Hurricanes were not in that situation, they would be laying a far greater price. Can they win 2 games in 2 days? Absolutely. They just beat a much better team last night. They won't squander that by giving away a winnable game against an opponent which they dominate here. The Hurricanes may be playing 2 games in 2 days but they are on home ice and they are far healthier than the Devils. They had 2 days off before yesterday's game. They are 54-28 (+10.9) in divisional games the last few seasons and they are 6-1 their last 7 home games against the Devils. Let's go Hurricanes! |
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01-23-24 | Sabres -159 v. Ducks | 2-4 | Loss | -159 | 10 h 19 m | Show | |
Though both teams lost by more than one goal last game, Buffalo is currently in far better form. The Sabres fell 3-1 and the Ducks were on the wrong side of a 5-2 loss. The Sabres previous two games had both resulted in 3-0 victories. They are 5-3 their last 8. The Ducks have dropped 3 straight and 2-10 their last 12. The Sabres beat the Ducks 6-3 and 7-3 last year. They were favored by -225 and -280. The Ducks are perhaps in worse form now than they were then. The Ducks are 5-14 off a loss of 2 or more goals. The Sabres are 9-6 off a loss by 2 or more. The Sabres will take this one to improve to 23-9 their last 32 against teams with losing records in the 2nd half of the season. |
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01-22-24 | Penguins -145 v. Coyotes | 2-5 | Loss | -145 | 9 h 7 m | Show | |
Off a loss at Vegas on Saturday, the Penguins will find things easier tonight at Arizona. The Coyotes are dealing with many injuries. They are 3-6 in 2024. The Penguins won 4-2 as a -195 home favorite against the Coyotes last month. The price is far more reasonable now because the Penguins are on the road. That's giving us value given that the Penguins have dominated the Coyotes, regardless of venue. Revenge may be a nice thought for the Coyotes but its hardly a motivator. They are 42-82 their last 124 tries in the revenge role. Pittsburgh continues its recent series dominance with a big win on Monday night. |
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01-20-24 | Stars -130 v. Devils | Top | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show |
We won with the Devils last night. It was a favorable matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. At the time, I mentioned that Columbus was only 2-10 after scoring 4 or more goals though, 20-52 (-24.4) in that situation the last few seasons. This is a far more difficult matchup. I didn't mind backing the Devils on the road last night because they are actually much better away from NJ. I mentioned that they'd been -240 when they hosted Columbus but that the price was much lower due to the game being on the road. This time, it works the other way. We're able to get Dallas, a better team which is rested, at a bargain price compared to what the price would be, if the Stars were hosting. For the record, the Devils are 14-7-1 on the road but 9-10-2 at home. The Devils are 0-5 the last 5 times that they played 2 games in two nights. You'd be 5-0 if playing against them each time they were in that situation since the start of December. They gave up 6, 5, 5, 4 and 6 goals in those game. Road team won both games last season. Rested and off a loss, the Stars will bounce back and take this one. |
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01-19-24 | Devils -150 v. Blue Jackets | 4-1 | Win | 100 | 9 h 28 m | Show | |
The Devils are 7-5 against divisional opponents. The Blue Jackets are 3-11 within division play. The Blue Jackets upset Vancouver 4-3 last game as they were catching the Canucks in a difficult spot. Columbus is only 2-10 after scoring 4 or more goals though, 20-52 (-24.4) in that situation the last few seasons. The Devils won 6-3 here last month and were laying -240 at the time. In comparison, this price is a bargain. Devils will win again. |
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01-18-24 | Avalanche v. Bruins UNDER 6.5 | 2-5 | Loss | -118 | 8 h 24 m | Show | |
The Avalanche are 3-0 to the over on their current road trip. That changes tonight as they are now facing one of the stingiest teams in the National Hockey League. The Bruins are off a 3-0 shutout last game and they allow only 2.63 goals per game. The Avalanche are 3-0 to the under after playing their previous 3 on the road. They are also 9-4-3 5 to the under their last 16 visits to Boston. The Bruins are 40-26-7 to the under their last 63 home games when the total was 6 or more. Go with the Under. |
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01-17-24 | Red Wings +1.5 v. Panthers | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 45 m | Show | |
Give me the extra +1.5 goals on the puck-line with the red hot Detroit Red Wings. The Wings have won back-to-back games and 5 of their last 6. The only loss was by 1 goal. The Panthers recently had a long winning streak. That's over and they've now lost consecutive games. Over the last week, they've had 2 losses and a 1-goal win. Well-rested and playing with revenge, the Red Wings will stay hot. |
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01-16-24 | Sharks v. Blackhawks OVER 5.5 | Top | 1-2 | Loss | -115 | 10 h 22 m | Show |
Two really bad teams. Do they even want to win? If so, who wants it more? In my estimation, its better not to lose sleep over the side and instead to focus on the total. These teams are bad in no small part to their defense. The Sharks give up 4.05 goals per game. That's the most in entire NHL and the number climbs to 4.3 goals allowed per road game. The Blackhawks aren't far behind. They allow 3.65 goals per game, 4th worst in the NHL. The last 3 meetings all finished with 7 goals. This one finishes with 6 or more, the over moving to 7-3 the past 10 times that Chicago played with 2 day's rest in between games. |
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01-15-24 | Devils v. Bruins -163 | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 3 h 28 m | Show | |
Anytime you can get the Bruins for this price, at home, you have to take a second look. A second looks shows that the should handle the Devils, as per usual. The Bruins are 7-1 in eight meetings the last few seasons, 4-0 here at Boston. After losing 3 in a row, the Bruins won at St. Louis in their last game. They will be determined not to return to losing. They are 55-24 (+17.5) when off a game versus a Western Conf. opponent. With the Devils only 2-8 when coming off a win by 2 or more goals, Boston makes it 2 in a row. |
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01-13-24 | Bruins -160 v. Blues | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
The Bruins are too good a team to go on long losing streaks. When they lose a few in a row, they make it right. They're 5-1 the past few seasons, after having lost their previous 3 games. During that period, they are also 18-6 (+10.4) after scoring 1 or fewer goals in their previous game. The Blues are 37-40 (-8) in non-conf. games the last few years. The Bruins are 54-26 in non-conf. action. They took both meetings last season and they'll finish on top again today. |
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01-12-24 | Predators v. Stars -164 | 6-3 | Loss | -164 | 9 h 20 m | Show | |
The Stars lost 3 straight 1-goal games to ring in 2024. The 3rd of those came against the Predators. Off back to back wins, they have since turned the corner. The Stars won those games by a score of 11-2. Now they will settle the score with Nashville. The Predators are only 2-7 (-6.8) when playing with 2 day's rest. Even considering last week's loss, the Stars are 46-27 their last 73, against divisional opponents. They score more than 4 goals a game on home ice and won't be beaten by the Predators twice in here less than a week. Lay the price with the Stars. |
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01-11-24 | Canucks v. Penguins -124 | 4-3 | Loss | -124 | 11 h 45 m | Show | |
The Vancouver Canucks are nearing the end of a long road trip. It's their longest trip of the entire season. After sweeping their games in New York and New Jersey, not an easy feat to accomplish, they will be ready for a letdown tonight at Pittsburgh. Coach Tocchet said this: "To win three games in New Jersey and New York is tough to do." The Penguins are healthy and playing well. They are off a win on Monday and are now 7-2-1 their last 10 games. They have won 3 of the last 4 versus the Canucks and are 5-2 the last 7. That includes a 3-0 record the last 3 meetings in Pittsburgh. With Vancouver playing its 3rd road game in 4 days, the Penguins will make it 4 straight home wins in the series tonight! |
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01-11-24 | Senators v. Sabres UNDER 7 | Top | 3-5 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 41 m | Show |
This is a big total. Too big. Neither team was pleased with its number of goals allowed last game. Both will be looking to clean that up. Buffalo has already gone under 12 of 19 times, after giving up 4 or more goals. The Senators are 12-8 to the under after allowing 4 or more goals. For the past few seasons, Ottawa is 51-36 to the under after allowing 4 or more goals. The Sabres are also 12-7 to the under when playing a home game with a total of 6 or more. The Sabres score less at home (2.8 gpg) than on the road. The under is 12-7 in their home games. Lastly, the under is 7-1-1 the past 3 seasons when these divisional foes have faced each other. Go with the Under! ***Atlantic Div TOY*** |
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01-10-24 | Golden Knights v. Avalanche UNDER 6.5 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 12 h 15 m | Show |
The Golden Knights won the first meeting 7-0. The Avalanche are 10-3 to the under in 13 tries when playing with revenge. Over the past few seasons, Colorado is 44-26-1 to the under, when in a revenge situation. The Golden Knights haven't played in some time. They are 2-1 to the under when having had 3 or more day's off. They are also 12-5-1 to the under against winning teams. Before the 7-0 game, the previous six meetings between these teams had all finished with 5 goals or less. The under was 6-0. This game will be low-scoring! ***NHL TOW*** |
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01-09-24 | Oilers -1.5 v. Blackhawks | 2-1 | Loss | -150 | 10 h 37 m | Show | |
The Blackhawks defeated Calgary last game but they are not a good team. They are also dealing with numerous injuries including one to superstar Connor Bedard. Their last 4 losses have all come by at least 2 goals. The Oilers have been one of the hottest teams in hockey for weeks. They are currently on a 7-game winning streak. The last 3 wins all came by 2 or more goals. They beat Chicago 4-1 last meeting. The Oilers win streak won't last forever but it also won't come to an end tonight. Edmonton averages 3.6 goals and Chicago averages 2.3. Lay the price on the puck-line and look forward to a mismatch. ***ROCKSTAR*** |
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01-08-24 | Bruins v. Avalanche -125 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 12 h 2 m | Show |
You guys know I like the Boston Bruins. I backed them in their last game. This is a team that they could face in the Stanley Cup Finals though and there are a few important factors that favor Colorado. The Avalanche are much better at home than Boston is on the road. Colorado is 16-5 at home. Boston is 12-8 on the road. The Avalanche lost their last game 8-4 and they are 30-12 (+12.1) their last 42 tries, when off a loss by 2 or more goals. Over the same time-frame, the Avalanche are 51-30 in non-conf. games and 49-27 after allowing 4 or more goals. Embarrassed from giving up 8 goals and from being swept by the Bruins last year, they will deliver an appropriate response! ***NON-CONF GOW**** |
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01-06-24 | Lightning v. Bruins -157 | Top | 3-7 | Win | 100 | 12 h 16 m | Show |
These are 2 good teams but the Bruins have a few important things working for them. They play at home. Not only are the Bruins extremely tough in their own building but the Lightning are poor on the road. The Bruins are healthier. Tampa's injury list is rather lengthy. The Bruins are off a loss in their last game and they also lost in OT, at Tampa earlier. Both those events will assure their very best performance today. Go with BOSTON! ***ATLANTIC DIV GOM*** |
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01-05-24 | Hurricanes -165 v. Capitals | 6-2 | Win | 100 | 10 h 43 m | Show | |
The Hurricanes are one of the best teams in the NHL and they are playing like it. In far better form than Washington, Carolina has won 4 straight games and has at least 1 point in 10 of its last 11 games. The Capitals have lost five of their past six games. They are also just 43-61 their last 104 against winning teams. With the Capitals having won at Raleigh less than a month ago, Carolina will not ease up in this game. The Hurricanes are 25-12 (+6.8u) their last 38 tries when playing with 2 day's rest in between games. They are firing on all cylinders, offensively and defensively and they will get it done once again. **RED LIGHT** |
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01-04-24 | Penguins v. Bruins -141 | 6-5 | Loss | -141 | 9 h 24 m | Show | |
The Bruins recently endured a losing streak. They have turned the corner and won 4 straight. They are one of the best teams in hockey and legitimate Stanley Cup contender. The Penguins lost 4-3 to the Capitals last game. Their coach admitted that their goal-tending was poor. They have their moments but aren't consistent. The Penguins are 34-43 (-24.3) their last 77, after allowing 4 or more goals. Over that time, the Bruins are 59-31 (+8.4) after a win by 2 or more goals and 53-17 (+18.9) in a home game with a total of 6 or greater. Go with Boston! ***NEUTRAL ZONE TRAP*** |
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01-03-24 | Devils v. Capitals +1.5 | Top | 6-3 | Loss | -165 | 10 h 52 m | Show |
Capitals are underdogs on the money-line which allows the opportunity to play them at +1.5 goals on the puck-line. We saw how valuable those extra +1.5 goals can be yesterday, as I cashed in with the Islanders in a game where they lost 5-4. Washington won last night and got some of its mojo back. The Devils are partly such big favorites because of the Capitals playing for a second straight day. They've won 6 of 7 games in that situation this season and the only loss came by a 1 goal. Four of their last 5 tries, including each of the past 3, when playing 2 games in 2 days, resulted in 1-goal games. The Capitals have dominated division rivals this season, including 2 wins at New Jersey. None of the Devils last 9 visits here have resulted in a NJ win by more than a goal. 7 of the past 8 meetings here have been 1 goal games including each of the last 4. Play Washington on puck-line! ***METRO DIV GOM*** |
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01-02-24 | Islanders +1.5 v. Avalanche | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 11 h 40 m | Show | |
Colorado won this season's first encounter by a 7-4 score. Prior to that, three straight meetings were decided by 1 goal. The last game at Colorado had a final score of 1-0. Close games are the norm. The Avalanche have played 3 1-goal games in their past 6. The Islanders have played 2 1-goal games in their past 5. Six of their past 11 have been decided by a goal. The Avalanche are still dealing with a few injuries. The Islanders are mostly healthy. The Islanders have responded to each of their last 3 losses with a win. Give me the extra +1.5 goals on the puck-line! **Neutral Zone Trap** |
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01-01-24 | Golden Knights v. Seattle Kraken UNDER 6 | Top | 0-3 | Win | 100 | 8 h 30 m | Show |
The first outdoor game ever played in Seattle will be a good one. They're expecting a great turnout to see the Kraken host the defending Stanley Cup champions. I won't worry about who wins but I really like the total. Even if the ice conditions aren't an issue, this has all the makings of a defensive game. This will be the 4th meeting since the start of 2023. Two in April and one in October. Scores of those games were 4-1, 3-1 and 3-1. Vegas has scored 3 goals or less in three straight games. Seven goals over the 3-game span. Seattle has scored 3 or fewer goals in 6 straight games. During those 6 games, the Kraken scored just 14 goals. Their last 4 games had scores of 2-1, 2-1, 3-1 and 3-2. Go with the Under. **NHL TOM** |
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12-31-23 | Sabres v. Senators -145 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 31 m | Show |
Buffalo fought hard to win yesterday. Ottawa had the day off. Buffalo is 13-24 last 37 tries in a back-to-back. The Senators have won 2 of their last 3. After this comes a long road trip. They need a win before they go. They play with revenge from an early season loss to the Sabres. Ottawa had a 38-24 edge in shots in that game. Senators win this one! ***Atlantic Div GOW*** |
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12-30-23 | Oilers v. Kings -110 | Top | 3-2 | Loss | -110 | 15 h 25 m | Show |
The Kings are going to want this game more than the Oilers. They just lost to Vegas, the defending champs, and will be looking to restore order to close out the year. They also face the Oilers for the first time since Edmonton eliminated them (for the 2nd straight year) in the playoffs. Though the Oilers have been hot, they are still only 16-15-1. The Kings are 20-8-4. We're getting the team with the best winning percentage in the West, coming in with a score to settle, against a team barely only .500. And we don't even have to lay a big price. I like the Oilers but they won't be ready for what they encounter tonight. LA is the best defensive team in hockey. The Kings allow only 2.34 goals per game. Edmonton allows 3.31. per game. This is an LA team committed to defense. Coach Todd McLellan said this after the 3-2 Vegas loss: "For me, the disappointment wasn't not getting three goals, it was giving up three." Kings win. ***Western Conf. GOM*** |
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12-29-23 | Capitals v. Islanders OVER 5.5 | Top | 1-5 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show |
Previous meetings this season have had totals of 6 instead of 5.5. The lower number offers us excellent line value. New York's last game had 7 goals. The previous game had 9. Three of the Capitals last 4 road games versus the Islanders have finished with at least 6 goals. Washington allowed 5 goals last game. The Capitals have struggled to score in recent games and will be pleased to know that the Islanders are missing a few defensemen. The Islanders are 20-14-1 to the over this season. Go with the over. ***TOTAL OF WEEK*** |
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12-27-23 | Hurricanes -130 v. Predators | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 14 h 38 m | Show | |
Nashville gave up 3 third period goals last game prompting coach Andrew Brunette to make the following comment: "When we don't have enough guys playing, it's really hard to win in this league, and we didn't have enough guys -- I wouldn't say committed -- but maybe focused on the details. It wasn't like we weren't trying. It was just that our details and our focus was off. And good teams, when they're that deep, make you pay when you're off." That's a problem for the Predators as they're up against another good team on Wednesday. Having lost an Overtime game against the Predators earlier this month, the Hurricanes will be hungry. They've deserved better results recently and will return from the break a winner. **ROAD WARRIOR** |
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12-23-23 | Seattle Kraken -137 v. Ducks | 3-2 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show | |
Home ice is no advantage for Anaheim. The Ducks are 5-11 here. The Kraken have been as good on the road as they've been at home and they were better on the road last year. After winning consecutive road games, the Ducks returned home and lost 3-0. They are a dismal 13-39 the last 52 times they were off a game in which they scored 1 goal or less. The Kraken have scored 14 goals in beating the Ducks 3 straight times. Make it 4. ***ROAD WARRIOR*** |
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12-22-23 | Oilers v. Rangers -140 | Top | 4-3 | Loss | -140 | 12 h 25 m | Show |
I like the Oilers. They've got some great talent and they're fun to watch. Last night's 3rd period outburst was impressive. The Oilers are in a difficult spot tonight though. They're in busy New York City playing their final game before Christmas. They beat New Jersey last night. The Rangers had the day off. The Rangers have the best record in the Eastern Conference. They have been far more consistent than Edmonton and they already beat the Oilers 3-0. The Rangers are 3-0 their past 3 games, outscoring teams 12-4. They won 5-1 the last time that they were on home ice. The Oilers have been fortunate to avoid back-to-back situations and aren't used to playing in them. They will feel it in their legs tonight. ***DECEMBER GAME OF MONTH*** |
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12-21-23 | Senators v. Avalanche -152 | 4-6 | Win | 100 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
I generally prefer to avoid prices this high in the NHL. There are exceptions to everything though and this line should be higher. Ottawa is in free-fall and this is not the place to get right. The Senators have lost 5 straight. The road trip has been a disaster and they just want to get home. The Avalanche are angry from losing to Chicago. They have scored 6 goals each of the last 2 times that they were coming off a loss, winning 6-2 and 6-5. The Avalanche beat Ottawa 7-0 here last season, going 49-29 (+8.2) against Eastern teams the last 2 years. Ottawa is 25-48 (-19.4) against the West over same period. Lay it. ***NHL DOMINATOR*** |
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12-20-23 | Islanders v. Capitals -116 | Top | 2-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 55 m | Show |
The Capitals have been playing great defense. They won 2-1 at Carolina last game. That was the 3rd time in 5 games that they allowed 2 goals or less. The Washington penalty kill is 19 of 20 in those 5 games. There was some talk of fatigue but the Capitals battled through it. They'll be fresh tonight after having the past 2 days off. That is not the case for their guests. The Islanders are off an upset win of the Oilers last night, getting outshot 31-21. The Islanders are winless this season, when playing 2 games in 2 nights. They've got a few defensive injuries and those will be noticed in the back-to-back spot. With Sorokin playing last night, Varlamov is likely to be in goal. He struggled against Montreal last game and the Capitals beat him last time they saw him. Washington wins! ***METRO DIV. GOY*** |
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12-19-23 | Flyers v. Devils -155 | 3-2 | Loss | -155 | 10 h 36 m | Show | |
New Jersey won at Philadelphia earlier and has won five of its last six home games against Philadelphia. The Devils are 10-5 after allowing 4 goals or more. The Flyers are only 11-31 (-18.2) the past 42 times that they scored 1 goal or less in their previous game. They are also just 32-68 their last 100 games against team with winning records. The Devils will continue their home ice dominance of this division rival. ***Divisional Dominator*** |
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12-19-23 | Golden Knights v. Hurricanes -128 | Top | 3-6 | Win | 100 | 10 h 40 m | Show |
The Golden Knights are the defending champions. The Golden Knights have the top record. So, why are Hurricanes favored? Because this is an exceptional team which is 53-23 its last 76 home games with a total of 6 or more, 47-29 its last 76 against Western Conference opposition. The Hurricanes are the healthier team. They are playing at home and they are hell-bent on snapping their losing streak and beating the champs. They'll do it! ***NHL GOW*** |
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12-17-23 | Senators v. Golden Knights UNDER 6.5 | Top | 3-6 | Loss | -108 | 12 h 31 m | Show |
Both the Senators and the Knights will look to improve their number of goals allowed today. The last time that the Senators were off 3 straight losses, they responded with a 2-0 win. The last time that the Knights allowed 5 or more goals, they responded with a 4-1 win. The Knights allow only 2.48 goals per game, 3rd best in the NHL. They kill 87.3% of their penalties. Only Boston is better. Ottawa's last 3 visits to Sin City have finished with scores of 3-2, 2-1 and 4-1. All 3 of those games went under the total and this one will too. ***NHL TOW*** |
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12-16-23 | Penguins v. Maple Leafs -137 | 0-7 | Win | 100 | 11 h 24 m | Show | |
The Maple Leafs scored 5 period goals to storm back and earn a point in their last game, a 6-5 overtime loss against Columbus. They have earned at least a point in 8 straight games and will carry the momentum into today's game against Pittsburgh. The Penguins have lost 3 of their last 4 road games and the win was in Overtime at Montreal. The Maple Leafs will play with revenge from a November loss at Pittsburgh. Prior to that, Toronto had beaten Pittsburgh twice in a row. Toronto will be the better team on Hockey Night In Canada tonight. ***Saturday Slap Shot*** |
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12-15-23 | Sabres +1.5 v. Golden Knights | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 14 h 19 m | Show | |
The Sabres have taken two of their last 3 meetings with the Golden Knights. Their last visit to Sin City resulted in a 3-2 victory. The Golden Knights are finding ways to come out on top but their wins aren't coming easily. Vegas is off back-to-back 5-4 victories. One came in overtime and the other came in a shootout. 5 of the Knights last 9 games have been tied at the end of regulation time. Before a bad game at Colorado, the Sabres had started to play much better. They will be better tonight. I recommend grabbing the +1.5 goals. ***Road Warrior*** |
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12-14-23 | Capitals v. Flyers OVER 5.5 | Top | 3-4 | Win | 100 | 10 h 6 m | Show |
This is the lowest total of any of Thursday's hockey games. The rest have totals of 6 or more. Turning a 6 into a win instead of a push or loss is a big deal. Washington's last game finished with 6 goals. Two of the Capitals last 4 games have landed on that number. Three of their last 4 have finished with more than 5.5 goals. The last 10 meetings between these teams have also all had total lines of 6 or more. Capital road games average 5.9 goals on the season. Same goes for Flyer home games. Washington's last visit to the Philadelphia resulted in a 5-3 final, Travis Konecny recording a hat trick for the home team. This one will also finish over the total! ***Metro Div TOM*** |
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12-13-23 | Jets v. Kings OVER 6 | 5-2 | Win | 100 | 14 h 13 m | Show | |
The Jets couldn't muster much offense last night. They will have to do better tonight as the Kings have scored 15 goals against them in the past 3 meetings alone. LA finally lost on the road, the trip wearing them down. The Kings had scored 4 or more goals in 3 straight and 7 of 8 before visiting New York though. Winnipeg has only played back-to-back games once and that game finished with 7 goals. This one goes over! ***Total Wipeout*** |
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12-12-23 | Panthers v. Seattle Kraken UNDER 6.5 | Top | 0-4 | Win | 100 | 13 h 52 m | Show |
Seattle has a scoring problem. The problem is that the Kraken can't score. They average only 2.52 goals a game. That's 4th worst in the NHL. Last game, they scored 0. They have scored 3 or less every time, in losing each of their 8 games. Over their last 5 games, they've scored only 6 combined goals. The Panthers are difficult to score against. They only permit 2.4 goals per road game. 8 of 14 road games have gone under. This season's earlier game finished at 3-2. Florida's visit here last December finished at 5-1. They won't even get that many tonight. ***NHL TOM*** |
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12-11-23 | Maple Leafs -120 v. Islanders | Top | 3-4 | Loss | -120 | 11 h 43 m | Show |
Leafs are a bargain at this price. Toronto comes off a shutout win. Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe said: "In the second period, especially, our game started to really come and I thought we really took care of the puck and made sure we just were wearing them down and not really let their game get started offensively. I just loved our second period and that set us up for the third, which the guys took care of well." The Maple Leafs outshot the Predators 37-18 and 18-5 in the 3rd period. It was the first time in almost 10 years that they shutout an opponent on 18 or fewer shots. Toronto wins again! ***NHL GOW*** |
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12-10-23 | Kings v. Rangers -113 | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 8 h 36 m | Show | |
Kings are 1-2 when playing 2 games in 2 days. Rangers are 2-0 when playing 2 games in 2 days. Kings are 7-6 in non-conference games. Rangers are 9-4 in non-conf. games. Rangers are 26-15 last 41 tries after scoring 2 or less, 3-0 last 3 times that they scored 1 or less. Rangers, 9-2 against winning teams, won 5-2 as a host of the Kings last season. Go with NY! ***NHL Dominator*** |
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12-08-23 | Penguins v. Panthers -155 | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 59 m | Show | |
The Panthers are playing well and they just beat a good Dallas team. They are 15-8-2 on the season. The Penguins (11-11-3) aren't what they used to be. I played against them their last game and that was their 3rd straight loss. They have dropped 8 of their past 11 games (3-5-3). The Pittsburgh power play is a woeful 0-for-33 over the past 12 games. Crosby has seen better days. The Panthers take to the road after this and will make sure to close out the home stand with a victory. ***Dominator*** |
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12-07-23 | Maple Leafs -122 v. Senators | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 11 m | Show |
You've heard me say it before. Anytime that the Maple Leafs are priced this low, I'm going to take a closer look. In this case, a closer look reveals that this is a strong spot. The Leafs are rested and playing with revenge from an earlier loss. Toronto was last in action on December 2nd, losing to Boston. The Leafs are 10-4 their past 14 tries with 3 or more day's rest. Over the same period, the Leafs are 50-29 after allowing 4 or more goals. Ottawa is 30-40 after scoring 4 or more and only 29-54 against winning teams. Throw in a 22-10 record for Toronto when playing with revenge from a home loss and you see why this play is so strong. ***Atlantic Division GOM*** |
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12-06-23 | Penguins v. Lightning -124 | Top | 1-3 | Win | 100 | 11 h 54 m | Show |
The Penguins beat the Lightning 4-2 last week. At the time, Tampa was mired in a losing streak. Since, the Penguins have dropped both ends of a home and home with the Flyers. They are 27-36 (-23.7) last 2 seasons, when off a division game. The Lightning snapped their losing streak last game with an important 4-0 revenge win over Dallas. Now 19-7 (+9.5) their last 26 December games, they will get another revenge win over the Penguins. ***Eastern Conf. GOM*** |
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12-05-23 | Kings v. Blue Jackets +1.5 | Top | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 13 h 42 m | Show |
The Kings have been remarkable on the road but they won't be excited about a visit to Ohio. The Kings have played in Columbus 4 times the last 4 seasons. The Blue Jackets won the first by a 4-1 score. The last 3 games here all were tied after regulation. The Jackets ended up winning 2 of those. The last time that the Kings won a game here by more than 1 goal was back in 2017. The Blue Jackets have scored 18 goals in winning 3 of their last 4 at home. Columbus' Boone Jenner, who leads the team in goals said: "I think we've got to use the momentum when we have it." The Jackets will carry their home ice momentum into this one and have a strong chance of handing the Kings their first road loss. ***Non-Conf. GOW*** |
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12-04-23 | Seattle Kraken -153 v. Canadiens | 2-4 | Loss | -153 | 12 h 59 m | Show | |
Home, not so sweet, home. The Montreal Canadiens are 0-5 their last 5 home games. The Canadiens are 0-2 here against the Kraken. Seattle's last visit resulted in a 4-0 thrashing. Seattle was the aggressor from the opening whistle. The Kraken outshot Montreal 41-21 for the game and 19-6 in the first period. In need of a victory, the Kraken will agains make themselves comfortable in Canada's second biggest city. ***Road Warrior*** |
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12-03-23 | Avalanche v. Kings UNDER 6.5 | Top | 1-4 | Win | 100 | 14 h 47 m | Show |
Allowing only 2.35 goals per game, 2nd fewest in the NHL, Los Angeles has been an under team. The Kings last two game had scores of 4-0 and 2-1. They are 8-1-1 to the under their last 10 games. Colorado played last night. The game started high-scoring but had no goals from mid-way through the second period right up until the shootout. Last time that the Avalanche played for the 2nd time in 2 days, the final score was 3-1. This game goes under! ***WESTERN CONF TOY*** |
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12-02-23 | Flyers v. Penguins -155 | 4-3 | Loss | -155 | 10 h 2 m | Show | |
First of 2 home and home games. This in-state rivals will play at Philadelphia on Monday. Penguins are playing much better lately and have won 2 of their last 3. Flyers are still really struggling. Flyers are a dismal 19-42 last 61 divisional games. They are 0-4 their last 4 visits to Pittsburgh. Go with the Penguins! ***Divisional Dominator*** |
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12-02-23 | Red Wings -150 v. Canadiens | Top | 5-4 | Win | 100 | 11 h 48 m | Show |
The Canadiens won 3-2 when they hosted the Red Wings on November the 9th. The Red Wings are a much stronger team and they are playing much better at the moment. They will have a chip on their shoulders for this Original 6 rematch. Since the Nov. 9 meeting, Montreal has really struggled. Detroit has been mostly winning. The Canadiens injury list is lengthy. They are 26-62 their last 88 tried against winning teams. The Red Wings will improve to 9-5 their last 14 in the revenge role! ***Revenge GOM*** |
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12-01-23 | Senators v. Blue Jackets UNDER 6.5 | Top | 2-4 | Win | 115 | 11 h 16 m | Show |
Ottawa scored 0 last game and has managed 5 goals total its last 3 games. Averaging 2.88 goals, Columbus is one of the lower-scoring teams in the league. The Jackets scored 2 last game which marked the third time in 4 games that they scored less than 3 goals. None of the last 9 meetings have exceeded 7 goals. Six games since 2022 have averaged less than 5 goals each. Under is 5-1 in Blue Jackets last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Blue Jackets are also 4-1 to the under last 5 tries when playing with 1 day's rest in between games. This game goes Under! ***EASTERN CONF TOM*** |
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11-30-23 | Devils -133 v. Flyers | 4-3 | Win | 100 | 10 h 4 m | Show | |
Flyers have more points in the standings but the Devils are favored on the road. That says a lot. The Devils are the stronger team. They beat the Flyers 7-0 last meeting. The favorite has won 6 of the past 8 meetings. The Devils won their last 2 games and are now on a roll. The Flyers lost their last game and have now dropped 3 of 4. Both teams have been a little better on the road. Road team takes this one! ***Road Warrior*** |
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11-28-23 | Golden Knights v. Oilers -140 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 10 h 21 m | Show | |
The Oilers have found their footing and they have a scheduling advantage working for them. The Knights have taken a big step back from last year. For all their success, the Knights are a dismal 6-14 their last 20 when playing 2 games in 2 days. The Knights have only scored 3 goals in their last 4 games. The Oilers scored 8 in their last game and 13 in their last 2 games. Oilers play with revenge from last year's playoffs and will win their third straight. |
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11-28-23 | Islanders v. Devils -158 | 4-5 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Isles are off a shutout loss. They are 0-4 after scoring 1 goal or less in previous game. They are also 0-7 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. The Devils broke out with a big game last time, scoring 7 goals. The Devils are 5-0 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Back the better team that just scored 7 and is playing at home against the team which just failed to score at all. |
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11-28-23 | Panthers v. Maple Leafs -126 | 1-2 | Win | 100 | 8 h 21 m | Show | |
Leafs have home ice advantage. Leafs also have scheduling advantage. They have had 2 days off and Florida played last night. Panthers played yesterday and they are only 11-17 (-12.2) last 2 years when playing 2 games in 2 days. Leafs are 29-19 when playing with 2 day's rest in that time. Toronto is 44-26 last 70 in revenge role. Go Leafs Go! |
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11-27-23 | Panthers -120 v. Senators | Top | 5-0 | Win | 100 | 10 h 17 m | Show |
The Panthers are off consecutive losses for the second time this season. After losing 2 in a row to start the season, they responded by winning a road game at New Jersey. They have enjoyed success in Canada's capital in the past. The Panthers are 5-1 the last 6 meetings with the Senators. The Panthers are also 5-1 the last 6 meetings played in Ottawa. The Panthers haven't played since Friday and they are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest. Florida takes this one! **Atlantic Div GOW** |
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11-26-23 | Wild -105 v. Red Wings | 1-4 | Loss | -105 | 6 h 29 m | Show | |
The Red Wings have been playing well since their Sweden trip and they upset Boston last game. That will have them ripe for a letdown on Sunday afternoon. The Wild have been playing better but cannot afford to continue losing. Kaprizov commented: "I feel that we played better, but we just want two points. The last couple of games we've lost by one goal. I feel, too, we've played better -- especially Friday. We had a lot of chances. We play like that, wins will come." That starts today. ***NHL Early Riser*** |
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11-25-23 | Maple Leafs -110 v. Penguins | 2-3 | Loss | -110 | 12 h 23 m | Show | |
Off an upset OT loss yesterday, the Maple Leafs at this price are a bargain. We get the pick'em price because the game is in Pittsburgh. But both these teams have better road records than home records. The Leafs are 5-1 their last 6 tries, when playing on 0 days rest. The Leafs are also 4-0 in their last 4 games following OT on the previous day. The road team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Toronto won 4-1 and 5-2 here last season. ***NHL Road Warrior*** |