Friday's NHL Trends and Indexes - 10/17

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Trends and Indexes

Friday, October 17

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, October 17

Hot teams
-- Calgary won three of last four games. Blue Jackets won two of their first three games.
-- Toronto won its last two games, scoring nine goals.
-- Nashville won two of first three games, allowing six goals.
-- Vancouver won its first three games, scoring 14 goals.
-- Ducks won last three games, allowing six goals. Minnesota won its first two games, shutting Colorado out in both games.

Cold teams
-- Sabres lost three of first four games. Florida lost first three games, outscored 9-3.
-- Detroit lost its last two games, both by 3-2 scores.
-- Winnipeg lost its last two games, scoring one goal.
-- Edmonton lost its first four games, allowing 23 goals.

Series records
-- Panthers won six of last eight games with Buffalo.
-- Blue Jackets won three of last four games with Calgary.
-- Red Wings won three of last four games with Toronto.
-- Predators won five of last seven games with Winnipeg.
-- Canucks won four of last six games with Edmonton.
-- Ducks won six of last seven games with Minnesota.

Totals
-- Last three Buffalo games went over the total.
-- Four of last five Calgary-Columbus games went over.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Detroit-Toronto games.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Nashville-Winnipeg games.
-- All four Edmonton games went over the total.
-- Three of four Anaheim games went over the total.

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NHL

Friday, October 17

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CALGARY vs. COLUMBUS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Calgary's last 22 games when playing on the road against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Columbus's last 9 games

7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Florida's last 18 games on the road
Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida

7:30 PM
DETROIT vs. TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Toronto is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

8:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nashville's last 8 games
Nashville is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing Nashville
Winnipeg is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Nashville

9:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. EDMONTON
Vancouver is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver's last 5 games
Edmonton is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 5 games

10:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. ANAHEIM
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games
Anaheim is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Minnesota


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NHL

Friday, October 17

Road team dominating between Flames-Blue Jackets

Home-ice advantage has had the opposite effect when the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets meet. In the past eight meetings between the Flames and Jackets, the road team is 7-1.

The road team has outscored the hosts 29-17 over that span, which averages out to the visiting team scoring 1.5 more goals per average per game.


Wild have been losing close games to Ducks

Even though the Minnesota Wild has kept games versus the Anaheim Ducks close, they have been failing to win. The Wild are 1-6 in their past seven contests against the Ducks.

Minnesota has lost four of those six losses by only one goal and have only been outscored 18-13 during that seven game span.

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel

Detroit at Toronto
The Red Wings head to Toronto tonight and come into the contest with an 11-2 record in their last 13 Friday games. Detroit is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Red Wings favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

Game 51-52: Calgary at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 12.221; Columbus 11.342
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+145); Under

Game 53-54: Florida at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.512; Buffalo 10.092
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-110); 5
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-110); Over

Game 55-56: Detroit at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.569; Toronto 11.126
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+105); Over

Game 57-58: Nashville at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 12.809; Winnipeg 11.712
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+105); Under

Game 59-60: Vancouver at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 10.975; Edmonton 9.512
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-140); Over

Game 61-62: Minnesota at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 13.210; Anaheim 12.339
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+130); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, October 17

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CALGARY (3-2-0-0, 6 pts.) at COLUMBUS (2-1-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/17/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 16-8 ATS (+24.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 95-75 ATS (+177.2 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 3-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.9 Units)

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FLORIDA (0-2-0-1, 1 pts.) at BUFFALO (1-3-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/17/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 57-85 ATS (-33.7 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 171-231 ATS (-65.1 Units) after a division game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 1-12 ATS (+20.7 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 279-326 ATS (-98.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
BUFFALO is 243-191 ATS (+11.3 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 22-64 ATS (+94.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 10-30 ATS (+66.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 5-2 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 5-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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DETROIT (1-1-0-1, 3 pts.) at TORONTO (2-2-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/17/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 158-153 ATS (-66.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 3-1 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 3-1-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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NASHVILLE (2-0-0-1, 5 pts.) at WINNIPEG (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/17/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 33-68 ATS (+116.6 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
WINNIPEG is 24-14 ATS (+39.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 3-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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VANCOUVER (2-0-0-0, 4 pts.) at EDMONTON (0-3-0-1, 1 pts.) - 10/17/2014, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 80-66 ATS (+147.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 46-34 ATS (+83.9 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 22-12 ATS (+35.0 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 142-108 ATS (+250.4 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 16-4 ATS (+9.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 13-33 ATS (+48.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 3-18 ATS (+32.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 6-4 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 6-4-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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MINNESOTA (2-0-0-0, 4 pts.) at ANAHEIM (3-1-0-0, 6 pts.) - 10/17/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 64-35 ATS (+28.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 32-14 ATS (+7.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 175-143 ATS (+14.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 28-8 ATS (+17.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 15-2 ATS (+11.5 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after shutting out their opponent in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 5-1 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 5-1-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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NHL

Friday, October 17


Home teams go nearly flawless on Thursday

With road teams opening the season strong in the NHL, home teams took back their rinks. The host squads went 6-1 on the ice Thursday.

Home teams outscored the visitors 26-16 with the Islanders, Capitals, Canadiens and Senators all scoring four or more goals in front of their home crowd.

There are six NHL games on tap for Friday.


Six games in, Bruins still winless against puckline

After a season of dominance last year, the Boston Bruins are coming out of the gate slumping. The Bruins have opened the season 2-4 straight-up, but 0-6 against the puckline.

Last season Boston had a respectable 44-38 record against the puckline, good for ninth in the NHL.

Boston has only scored 11 goals so far this season.


Predators the perfect combo for under plays

For total plays, the Nashville Predators offer a perfect combination of stifling defense and low scoring offense. Though the Preds have only played three games, they have yet to top the total.

Nashville has scored nine goals and has only allowed six this season. All three of the Preds games have ended with five goals.

The Preds travel to Winnipeg Friday.


Oilers poor defense has been a boon for overs

The Edmonton Oilers have had defensive problems for years after constantly investing in their forwards, which has paid out for bettors early this season. All four games the Oilers played this season have topped the total.

Edmonton has scored a mere 11 goals so far this season, compared to the 23 they've allowed.

The Oilers host the Vancouver Canucks Friday with the total set at 5.5.


Top over play, Islanders, stay unbeaten

Even though the season is young, there is not bigger surprise than the undefeated New York Islanders. Along with the Isles 4-0 start, they are also the top over play in the NHL with every game they've been in going over.

The revitalized offense on Long Island is the reason for the over boon. Over four games the Isles have potted 19 goals, which is almost five goals per game.

[RS170]

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