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**Udog** · 02-12-2015, 11:15 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- Notre Dame 60, Clemson 58-- 4 of 5 Irish road wins are by 3 points or less.

-- Temple 75, Cincinnati 59-- Owls' first win AAC vs Cincinnati in four tries.

-- Georgetown 86, Seton Hall 67-- Pirates are trending....in wrong direction.

-- Michigan State 68, Northwestern 44- Wildcats should've hired Doug Collins.

-- Colorado State 70, New Mexico 59-- Rams avenge their first loss this season.

-- Arkansas 101, Auburn 87-- Bruce Pearl doesn't have enough players.....yet.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud........

13) Kentucky 71, LSU 69-- Outstanding game; LSU didn't have enough firepower, even after after a 21-2 run that erased a 13-point Kentucky lead. I get the feeling that Calipari wouldn't have minded taking a loss to relieve some pressure on his very young team. Winning the national title is all that matters.

12) Game was LSU's first sellout in six years, first in an SEC game since 2006; they have a program on the rise- their recrutiing class next year is outstanding. LSU guard Keith Hornsby, a 37% shooter from the arc, is the son of singer Bruce Hornsby.

11) Wisconsin 65, Nebraska 55-- Second game in a row, Cornhuskers had 13 points at halftime; they've taken a step back after LY's progress.

10) NBC suspended news anchor Brian Williams for six months, with no pay; what does a guy like that do to earn money now? He probably has some socked away since a guy in his position makes major bucks, but still, what does he do?

9) Meanwhile, Jon Stewart announced he will be leaving The Daily Show sometime in the next year, after 16 years there. He will be sorely missed; funny man.

8) John Daly's ex-wife is suing his current fiance for "alienation of affection", which is the Mississippi legal euphemism for "home wrecker".

7) Ralph Friedgen stepped down as Rutgers' offensive coordinator, meaning the Scarlet Knights will amazingly have their sixth offensive coordinator in six years next fall. Hard to have any continuity that way, but they manage to stay over .500.

6) Baseball America lists Notre Dame sharpshooter Pat Connaughton as the Orioles' #11 minor league prospect; he is supposedly a very good pitching prospect.

5) There will be four Atlanta Hawks in the NBA All-Star Game Sunday, which reminds me of last summer, when the A's had six guys in the All-Star Game, only to implode in the second half. Sometimes time off is useful keeping you mentally fresh; All-Star Game will provide a lot of attention those Hawks aren't used to getting and they're hoping their season goes deep into June, when the Finals are held.

4) There were rumors that Demarcus Cousins' agent was protesting the Kings hiring George Karl as head coach, so much so that Cousins made a statement saying he didn't mind if Karl was named coach. Sounds like a great organization.

3) Detroit Tigers got (fairly) good news; Victor Martinez had his knee scoped, will only miss 4-6 weeks, as opposed to months. Good news for the Armadillos too, my team in a 16-team keeper fantasy league that is going into its 11th year.

2) Guy on ESPN.com listed his top 200 fantasy league players, and I was happy to see that five of the top 32 are on my team, though none of them pitch. When you root for the A's, like I do, you can't get attached to players, because they come and go like there's a freakin' revolving door at the Oakland Coliseum.

Having a fantasy team allows you to root for a team where players leave only if I say so, which is more fun. I've said this before, the world would be a better place if I was allowed to make more decisions-- ha!!!!

1) Can you imagine what the media circus is going to be like next week when Alex Rodriguez reports to spring training in Florida???? It'll be a good day for anyone else to announce bad news, since it'll get buried in the paper by the ARod stuff.

**Udog** · 02-12-2015, 11:16 AM

Early NCAAF conference championship odds released

It can never be too early to be looking toward next season and if you're itching to wager some football action, 5Dimes has your back. The sportsbooks released their odds for the NCAAF conference championships Wednesday.

ACC:

With Jameis Winston leaving the Florida State Seminoles, there are new favorites atop the conference. With the hopes that QB Deshaun Watson stays healthy next season, Clemson has opened as +250 favorites.

Big 12:

One of the toughest conferences in college football has a tight race between TCU (+200) and Baylor (+225) for top spots. Just north of Texas, both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are waiting to pounce (+500)

Big Ten:

It should not be a surprise that Ohio State is a heavy -150 favorite to take home the Big Ten title next season. Aside from being the consensus favorite at books to win the National Championship, they are returning one of the top Heisman contenders in RB Ezekiel Elliott.

Pac-12:

Despite losing QB Marcus Mariota to the NFL, Oregon is still the favorite (+200) in the Pac-12. No conference boasts more teams with odds +900 or better as the usually high-octane conference could be a dogfight.

SEC:

Sure the Crimson Tide (+250) will always be favored in the SEC as long as Nick Saban is there, but it's not going to be a runaway. Georgia, Auburn and Ole Miss all have very close +400 odds behind 'Bama.

**Udog** · 02-12-2015, 11:19 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, February 12

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ANAHEIM (34-14-0-7, 75 pts.) at CAROLINA (19-26-0-7, 45 pts.) - 2/12/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 2-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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TORONTO (23-28-0-4, 50 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (35-18-0-1, 71 pts.) - 2/12/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 4-17 ATS (+25.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
TORONTO is 2-15 ATS (+20.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 5-19 ATS (+30.7 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 35-19 ATS (+65.4 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 323-344 ATS (+714.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
TORONTO is 87-102 ATS (+237.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 148-208 ATS (+407.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 4-3 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 4-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+7.0 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (31-15-0-8, 70 pts.) at OTTAWA (21-22-0-9, 51 pts.) - 2/12/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 9-3 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 9-3-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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ST LOUIS (35-15-0-4, 74 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (34-16-0-6, 74 pts.) - 2/12/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 9-1 ATS (+7.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ST LOUIS is 98-71 ATS (+169.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 2-1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.3 Units)

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EDMONTON (15-31-0-9, 39 pts.) at MONTREAL (35-15-0-3, 73 pts.) - 2/12/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 2-1 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 2-1-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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WINNIPEG (28-18-0-10, 66 pts.) at NASHVILLE (36-12-0-6, 78 pts.) - 2/12/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 36-18 ATS (+61.7 Units) in all games this season.
WINNIPEG is 9-5 ATS (+15.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 5-3 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 5-3-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.4 Units)

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FLORIDA (24-17-0-11, 59 pts.) at MINNESOTA (26-20-0-7, 59 pts.) - 2/12/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 114-170 ATS (+286.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 293-335 ATS (-94.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 143-183 ATS (-78.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 160-146 ATS (+306.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-1-0 straight up against FLORIDA 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)

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NY RANGERS (31-16-0-5, 67 pts.) at COLORADO (22-21-0-11, 55 pts.) - 2/12/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 77-66 ATS (-32.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 39-28 ATS (+68.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 25-17 ATS (+42.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 19-11 ATS (+30.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 11-5 ATS (+16.5 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 116-103 ATS (+225.2 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 22-6 ATS (+14.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 100-105 ATS (-91.9 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
COLORADO is 8-20 ATS (-17.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 100-109 ATS (-59.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-1 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 2-1-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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CALGARY (30-21-0-3, 63 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (23-18-0-12, 58 pts.) - 2/12/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 30-24 ATS (+54.8 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 5-1 ATS (+6.4 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 17-5 ATS (+22.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CALGARY is 15-6 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a division game this season.
CALGARY is 34-25 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 23-30 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 5-10 ATS (-6.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 8-14 ATS (-13.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 6-10 ATS (-9.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-5 (+5.4 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-5-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.5 Units)

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**Udog** · 02-12-2015, 11:21 AM

NHL
Short Sheet

Thursday, February 12

Anaheim at Carolina, 7:05 ET
Anaheim: n/a
Carolina: n/a

Toronto at NY Islanders, 7:05 ET
Toronto: 2-11 SU after having lost 5 or 6 of their last 7 games
NY Islanders: 25-10 SU as a favorite

Pittsburgh at Ottawa, 7:35 ET
Pittsburgh: n/a
Ottawa: n/a

St Louis at Tampa Bay, 7:35 ET
St Louis: 48-84 SU when playing their 8th game in 14 days
Tampa Bay: 22-6 SU as a home favorite

Edmonton at Montreal, 7:35 ET
Edmonton: n/a
Montreal: n/a

Winnipeg at Nashville, 8:05 ET
Winnipeg: 27-25 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +200
Nashville: 22-4 SU in home games

Florida at Minneosta, 8:05 ET
Florida: 1-10 SU off a home win by 2 goals or more
Minnesota: 17-4 SU in home games after playing a game where 3 or fewer total goals were scored

NY Rangers at Colorado, 9:05 ET
NY Rangers: 21-10 SU in road games when playing their 4th game in 7 days
Colorado: 12-24 SU off a road loss

Calgary at Los Angeles, 10:35 ET
Calgary: 17-5 SU vs. division opponents
Los Angeles: 9-15 SU after playing a road game

**Udog** · 02-12-2015, 11:22 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, February 12

Hot teams
-- Carolina won five of last seven home games.
-- Islanders won three of their last four games.
-- Penguins won three of their last four games.
-- Tampa Bay is 6-1 in game following last seven losses. Blues won eight of their last ten games.
-- Canadiens won last three games, allowing four goals.
-- Nashville won five of its last six games. Jets won last two games after losing previous six.
-- Minnesota won six of last seven games. Florida won three of its last four.
-- Rangers won seven of last ten road games.
-- Kings won last two games, after losing seven of their previous eight. Calgary won four of its last five games.

Cold teams
-- Anaheim lost five of its last seven games.
-- Toronto lost 12 of its last 13 games.
-- Senators lost three of their last four games.
-- Edmonton lost three of its last four games.
-- Colorado lost last three games, outscored 9-3.

Series records
-- Ducks won four of last five games with Carolina.
-- Road team won five of last seven Toronto-Islander games.
-- Penguins won nine of last 12 games with Ottawa.
-- Blues won four of last five games with Tampa Bay.
-- Oilers won five of last seven games with Montreal.
-- Predators won seven of last ten games with Winnipeg.
-- Panthers lost four of last five games with Minnesota.
-- Rangers lost five of last six games with Colorado.
-- Flames won their last four games with Los Angeles.

Totals
-- Four of last five Anaheim road games went over.
-- Seven of last nine Toronto road games stayed under total.
-- Last six Pittsburgh road games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Lightning home games went over.
-- Five of last six Montreal home games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Winnipeg road games went over.
-- Five of last six Florida road games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Ranger road games stayed under.
-- Over is 8-4 in last twelve Los Angeles home games.

Back-to-back
-- Penguins are 2-7 if they played the night before.

**Udog** · 02-12-2015, 11:24 AM

NHL

Thursday, February 12

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. CAROLINA
Anaheim is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Carolina's last 19 games at home
Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. NY ISLANDERS
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 7 games at home

7:30 PM
EDMONTON vs. MONTREAL
Edmonton is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton

7:30 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. OTTAWA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
Ottawa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Ottawa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. TAMPA BAY
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games when playing St. Louis

8:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. MINNESOTA
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Florida is 1-5-1 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

8:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. NASHVILLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing Nashville
Winnipeg is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Nashville
Nashville is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Winnipeg
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

9:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. COLORADO
NY Rangers are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games when playing Colorado
NY Rangers are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games on the road
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Colorado is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

10:30 PM
CALGARY vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Calgary's last 11 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Los Angeles's last 11 games when playing at home against Calgary
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary

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**Udog** · 02-12-2015, 11:31 AM

NHL

Thursday, February 12

Tokarski to start for Canadiens Thursday

The Montreal Canadiens will turn to backup Dustin Tokarski in nets when they host the Edmonton Oilers Thursday. In Tokarski's first 10 starts this season, he has posted a 5-4-1 record with a 2.55 goals against average and .916 save percentage.

Currently, the Habs are -235 with the total at 5.5.

Bobby Ryan, Ottawa - Ques Thurs

Ryan missed Tuesday's game due to general soreness and is questionable Thursday against the Penguins.

Penguins unable to rebound with no rest

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had 10 games this season when they have played with no rest and they have gone a mere 2-8 in those contests, including dropping their past six.

The Penguins have been outscored 36-19 in those 10 contests and have been shutout in the past two.

The Penguins will visit Ottawa Thursday after playing Wednesday night.

NHL roundup: Penguins cool off Red Wings

PITTSBURGH -- Blake Comeau had a goal and an assist in his return from a 20-game absence as the Pittsburgh Penguins shook their scoring slump and cooled off the Detroit Red Wings with a 4-1 victory on Wednesday night.

Comeau was activated from the injured reserve list before the game after not playing since Dec. 22 because of a wrist injury. The left winger raised his season goal total to 12, and the Penguins are 8-0-2 when he scores.

Right winger Patric Hornqvist also had a goal and assist for the Penguins, who won for the third time in four games. Left winger David Perron and center Nick Spaling scored Pittsburgh's other goals.

Center Stephen Weiss scored the Red Wings' lone goal in the second period.

Canucks 5, Blackhawks 4

CHICAGO -- Left winger Daniel Sedin scored two goals, including the winner at 1:20 in overtime, as Vancouver eeked out a victory over struggling Chicago.

Right winger Linden Vey, center Bo Horvat and right winger Zack Kassian also scored for Vancouver.

Chicago got two goals by right winger Marian Hossa,and one each from right winger Patrick Kane and left winger Brandon Saad.

Capitals 5, Sharks 4 (OT)

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Right winger Joel Ward's 12th goal of the season on a putback in front at 2:42 enabled Washington to beat San Jose.

The Sharks lost all three games of their homestand and fell for the fifth time in six games. San Jose center Joe Thornton tied the game at 14:29 of the third period with his 12th goal of the season on a shot from the bottom of the right circle over the glove of Washington goalie Braden Holtby.

Capitals center Jay Beagle scored twice, including a goal that tied the game 3-3 in the third period. Sharks defenseman Brent Burns scored two second-period goals.

**StarDust Bum** · 02-12-2015, 11:52 AM

NHL

Thursday, February 12

Tokarski to start for Canadiens Thursday

The Montreal Canadiens will turn to backup Dustin Tokarski in nets when they host the Edmonton Oilers Thursday. In Tokarski's first 10 starts this season, he has posted a 5-4-1 record with a 2.55 goals against average and .916 save percentage.

Currently, the Habs are -235 with the total at 5.5.

Bobby Ryan, Ottawa - Ques Thurs

Ryan missed Tuesday's game due to general soreness and is questionable Thursday against the Penguins.

Penguins unable to rebound with no rest

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had 10 games this season when they have played with no rest and they have gone a mere 2-8 in those contests, including dropping their past six.

The Penguins have been outscored 36-19 in those 10 contests and have been shutout in the past two.

The Penguins will visit Ottawa Thursday after playing Wednesday night.

NHL roundup: Penguins cool off Red Wings

PITTSBURGH -- Blake Comeau had a goal and an assist in his return from a 20-game absence as the Pittsburgh Penguins shook their scoring slump and cooled off the Detroit Red Wings with a 4-1 victory on Wednesday night.

Comeau was activated from the injured reserve list before the game after not playing since Dec. 22 because of a wrist injury. The left winger raised his season goal total to 12, and the Penguins are 8-0-2 when he scores.

Right winger Patric Hornqvist also had a goal and assist for the Penguins, who won for the third time in four games. Left winger David Perron and center Nick Spaling scored Pittsburgh's other goals.

Center Stephen Weiss scored the Red Wings' lone goal in the second period.

Canucks 5, Blackhawks 4

CHICAGO -- Left winger Daniel Sedin scored two goals, including the winner at 1:20 in overtime, as Vancouver eeked out a victory over struggling Chicago.

Right winger Linden Vey, center Bo Horvat and right winger Zack Kassian also scored for Vancouver.

Chicago got two goals by right winger Marian Hossa,and one each from right winger Patrick Kane and left winger Brandon Saad.

Capitals 5, Sharks 4 (OT)

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Right winger Joel Ward's 12th goal of the season on a putback in front at 2:42 enabled Washington to beat San Jose.

The Sharks lost all three games of their homestand and fell for the fifth time in six games. San Jose center Joe Thornton tied the game at 14:29 of the third period with his 12th goal of the season on a shot from the bottom of the right circle over the glove of Washington goalie Braden Holtby.

Capitals center Jay Beagle scored twice, including a goal that tied the game 3-3 in the third period. Sharks defenseman Brent Burns scored two second-period goals.

**Udog** · 02-12-2015, 01:20 PM

NHL
Dunkel

St. Louis at Tampa Bay
The Blues head to Tampa Bay tonight and come into the contest with a 5-1 record in their last 6 road games. St. Louis is the pick (-105) according to Dunkel, which has the Blues favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-105). Here are all of today's NHL picks.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Game 51-52: Anaheim at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.929; Carolina 10.768
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-125; 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-125); Over

Game 53-54: Totonor at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.384; NY Islanders 12.001
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-230); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-230); Under

Game 55-56: Pittsburgh at Ottawa (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 10.932; Ottawa 11.447
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+110); Under

Game 57-58: St. Louis at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.962; Tampa Bay 10.664
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-105); Over

Game 59-60: Edmonton at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.067; Montreal 10.521
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-260); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+220); Under

Game 61-62: Winnipeg at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 11.223; Nashville 12.634
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-185); Under

Game 63-64: Florida at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 10.410; Minnesota 11.743
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-170); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-170); Over

Game 65-66: NY Rangers at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.612; Colorado 11.811
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+105); Over

Game 67-68: Calgary at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 11.557; Los Angeles 12.632
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-160); Over

**Udog** · 02-12-2015, 01:31 PM

NHL

Thursday, February 12

Greiss to start in goal for Penguins vs. Sens

Backup goalie Thomas Greiss will get the call between the pipes tonight for the Pittsburgh Penguins as they get set to visit the Ottawa Senators.

Greiss is 5-3-3 with a 2.81 goals against average and a .909 save percentage in 11 games for the Penguins this season.

The Penguins are currently -128 road favorites over the Sens, who are listed at +116. The total is set at 5.5.

Jets looking to overcome road struggles Thursday

Over their past four road contests, the Winnipeg Jets are 0-4 and have been heavily outscored. Those four games have seen the Jets tally nine goals, but allow 18.

The Jets travel to Nashville Thursday and, as of this writing, are +153.

Gibson to get rare start for Ducks Thursday

The Anaheim Ducks will start John Gibson in nets Thursday, Gibson was called up from the AHL after starting goalie Frederik Andersen was placed on the IR this week.

Gibson is 2-2 this season while sporting a 2.65 goals against average .915 save percentage.

As of this writing, the Ducks are -119 when they travel to Carolina.

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Thursday's NHL Trends and Indexes - 2/12

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