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**Udog** · 02-24-2015, 08:49 AM

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

-- Louisville 52, Georgia Tech 51-- Cards were down 13 in second half.

-- St John's 58, Xavier 57-- Game of spurts; Red Storm won five of last six.

-- Kansas State 70, Kansas 63-- K-State has to do a better job of security after games, someone is going to get hurt with ridiculous court storming.

-- Did the Red Sox sign Yoan Moncada as a precursor to a Cole Hamels trade?

-- Did the Miami Heat lower ticket prices when Lebron James skipped town?

-- UCLA hired former Penn State DC Tom Bradley as defensive coordinator; these college coaches are nomads, many of them. Change jobs a lot.

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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Ranking the months of the year.......

Keep in mind I live in the northeast, so weather is a factor in these rankings.......

12) January-- 31 days of potentially horrible weather. NFL playoffs help, college hoop helps, golf on TV helps, but if you live in upstate NY, January generally sucks.

11) February-- Same as January, except three days shorter and spring training starts, though the exhibition games belong to March. Since I'm retired now, Monday holidays in January/February don't help this rating anymore- every day is a holiday.

10) May-- NBA/NHL playoffs, baseball and better weather, not much else.

9) June-- US Open, NBA Finals, summer starts and if you're a kid or a teacher, school ends for the summer, but I'm not a kid or a teacher.

8) April-- Opening Day of baseball is special, college hoop Final Four, playoffs start in NBA/NHL, the Masters and winter is officially over. Plus I usually go to Las Vegas in April, though this year my trip is in March.

7) October-- World Series, football, some downtime in between baseball and basketball seasons. If you've never done Halloween in Las Vegas, its quite an experience.

6) March-- NCAA tournament is my favorite event of the year, but other than that and spring training baseball, March is a slightly better version of February.

5) August is a great month to live in upstate New York, lot of fun stuff going on and it is only the end of summer if you're a kid/teacher. Plus football season is approaching so there's lot of studying to be done, preferably ourdoors by a pool.

4) July-- Horse racing in Saratoga, me in Las Vegas for couple weeks-- NBA Summer League, lot of AAU games, baseball's All-Star Game, the British Open, even start of NFL training camps. July is a very good month.

3) September-- Football starts, baseball pennant races, a very interesting month.

2) November-- Ton of activity; college hoop starts, college football winds down, NFL, NHL, NBA; when I was working, you also had two days off in there. Election Night is an underrated night of good live TV, if its an even-numbered year.

1) December-- Bowl games, college hoop, end of the NFL regular season, Christmas, New Year's Eve, hey its my birthday too!!! So what if it snows sometimes.....

**Udog** · 02-24-2015, 08:55 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, February 24

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ARIZONA (20-33-0-7, 47 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (39-20-0-2, 80 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 2-1-0 straight up against ARIZONA 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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VANCOUVER (34-22-0-3, 71 pts.) at BOSTON (29-21-0-9, 67 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 2-1-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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CALGARY (32-23-0-4, 68 pts.) at NY RANGERS (36-16-0-6, 78 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 32-27 ATS (+59.9 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 17-7 ATS (+9.9 Units) after a division game this season.
CALGARY is 91-90 ATS (+201.8 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 199-197 ATS (-90.0 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 47-59 ATS (-42.5 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 123-124 ATS (-58.6 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 77-88 ATS (-58.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 107-113 ATS (-57.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 162-195 ATS (-159.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 2-1 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 2-1-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)

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BUFFALO (17-38-0-5, 39 pts.) at COLUMBUS (26-28-0-4, 56 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 38-104 ATS (+225.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 13-51 ATS (+106.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 14-50 ATS (+102.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 15-50 ATS (+91.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 6-25 ATS (+44.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 38-33 ATS (+82.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 29-24 ATS (+3.6 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 39-27 ATS (+72.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 22-9 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

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

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PHILADELPHIA (26-23-0-11, 63 pts.) at CAROLINA (21-30-0-7, 49 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-10 ATS (-8.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CAROLINA is 7-16 ATS (-11.4 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-4 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-4-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)

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MONTREAL (38-16-0-5, 81 pts.) at ST LOUIS (38-17-0-4, 80 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 41-16 ATS (+14.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 38-21 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 13-5 ATS (+7.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
MONTREAL is 23-15 ATS (+40.8 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 15-6 ATS (+7.5 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
MONTREAL is 17-7 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MONTREAL is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-1 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 2-1-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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EDMONTON (17-34-0-10, 44 pts.) at MINNESOTA (31-21-0-7, 69 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 17-44 ATS (+85.6 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 3-18 ATS (+33.0 Units) after a division game this season.
EDMONTON is 10-32 ATS (+60.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 19-54 ATS (+110.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 13-3 ATS (+8.8 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-2 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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COLORADO (26-23-0-11, 63 pts.) at NASHVILLE (40-13-0-7, 87 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 40-20 ATS (+64.9 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 16-1 ATS (+14.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NASHVILLE is 11-1 ATS (+9.2 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 11-1 ATS (+9.3 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights this season.
NASHVILLE is 14-7 ATS (+3.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NASHVILLE is 11-1 ATS (+9.6 Units) in home games after a non-conference game this season.
NASHVILLE is 38-26 ATS (+10.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 21-6 ATS (+12.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 81-68 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 43-30 ATS (+10.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 34-25 ATS (+59.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 6-4 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 6-4-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

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DALLAS (27-24-0-9, 63 pts.) at WINNIPEG (30-20-0-11, 71 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 5-17 ATS (+24.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DALLAS is 6-15 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a division game this season.
WINNIPEG is 10-3 ATS (+6.7 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
WINNIPEG is 29-22 ATS (+54.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 193-131 ATS (+35.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.6 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)

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FLORIDA (26-21-0-12, 64 pts.) at CHICAGO (35-20-0-5, 75 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 12-6 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
CHICAGO is 28-38 ATS (-26.4 Units) in home games in February games since 1996.
CHICAGO is 10-13 ATS (-14.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 8-12 ATS (-15.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
CHICAGO is 6-12 ATS (-13.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 13-13 ATS (+13.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO is 3-6 ATS (-9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-0-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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DETROIT (33-14-0-11, 77 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (28-18-0-12, 68 pts.) - 2/24/2015, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-1 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-1-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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**Udog** · 02-24-2015, 08:57 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, February 24

Hot teams
-- Canucks won five of their last seven games.
-- Rangers won six of their last seven games.
-- St Louis won 11 of its last 15 games. Canadiens won six of their last nine games.
-- Minnesota won 11 of its last 13 games.
-- Avalanche won four of its last five games. Nashville won seven of last nine games.
-- Kings won their last seven games, allowing 13 goals.

Cold teams
-- Arizona lost its last six games, scoring 8 goals. Islanders lost last two games,. 3-2/4-0.
-- Boston lost six of its last seven games.
-- Flames lost three of last four road games.
-- Sabres lost six of their last seven games. Columbus is 5-7 in its last 12 games.
-- Columbus lost four of last six games. Flyers lost nine of last twelve road games.
-- Edmonton lost four of its last five games.
-- Dallas Stars lost four of their last five games. Winnipeg is 4-9 since All-Star break.
-- Panthers, Blackhawks both lost five of their last seven games.
-- Red Wings lost four of their last six games.

Series records
-- Arizona is 5-3 in its last eight games with the Islanders.
-- Canucks won three of last four games with Boston.
-- Rangers won four of last five games with Calgary.
-- Blue Jackets won three of last four games with Buffalo.
-- Carolina won five of last six games with Philadelphia.
-- Blues won five of their last six games with Montreal.
-- Minnesota won eight of last ten games with Edmonton.
-- Avalanche lost eight of last nine games in Nashville.
-- Road team won all three Dallas-Winnipeg games this season.
-- Blackhawks won their last five games with Florida.
-- Kings lost their last four games with Detroit.

Totals
-- Four of last five Arizona road games stayed under.
-- Last six Boston games went over the total.
-- Six of last seven Ranger games went over total.
-- Four of last five Columbus home games went over.
-- Five of last six Carolina home games stayed under.
-- Six of last seven Montreal road games stayed under.
-- Seven of last nine Edmonton road games went over.
-- Last four Nashvlle home games stayed under total.
-- Over is 12-6 in last 18 Dallas road games.
-- Four of last five Chicago home games stayed under.
-- Last four Los Angeles games stayed under the total.

Back-to-back
-- Arizona is 3-6 if it played the night before.
-- Red Wings are 4-2 if they played night before.

**Udog** · 02-24-2015, 08:59 AM

NHL

Tuesday, February 24

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
Arizona is 3-5-2 SU in their last 10 games ,when playing on the road against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 6 games when playing Arizona
NY Islanders are 6-11-3 SU in their last 20 games ,when playing Arizona

7:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. COLUMBUS
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing Columbus
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
CALGARY vs. NY RANGERS
Calgary is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
Calgary is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 13-5 SU in their last 18 games at home
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Calgary

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Carolina
Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Carolina is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Philadelphia

7:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. BOSTON
Vancouver is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
COLORADO vs. NASHVILLE
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Colorado's last 13 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games
Nashville is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. WINNIPEG
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing Dallas
Winnipeg is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing Dallas

8:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. MINNESOTA
Edmonton is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Edmonton's last 9 games on the road
Minnesota is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing at home against Edmonton

8:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 9 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Montreal is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. Louis's last 9 games when playing at home against Montreal
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal

8:30 PM
FLORIDA vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

10:30 PM
DETROIT vs. LOS ANGELES
Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Los Angeles is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit

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**Udog** · 02-24-2015, 09:03 AM

NHL

Tuesday, February 24

Red Wings' LW Henrik Zetterberg, Doubtful Tuesday

Zetterberg missed Monday's game due to an upper-body injury and is not expected to play Tuesday against the Kings.

Canucks' G Ryan Miller, Early April

Miller is expected to miss four-to-six weeks with a lower-body injury.

Schneider making Devils a hot under play

The New Jersey Devils continue to be one of the hottest under plays in the NHL thanks in large part to the play of goaltender Cory Schneider.

With Schneider making 38 saves in the Devils 3-0 shutout win over the Arizona Coyotes Monday night, New Jersey went under yet another total. The under is 9-1-1 in Schneider's last 11 starts, in a streak that has seen him give up just 1.54 goals per game.

The streak has made the Devils the NHL's third best under play at 20-35-5 O/U.

Next up, Schneider and the Devils host the Calgary Flames Wednesday.

**Udog** · 02-24-2015, 09:55 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Montreal at St. Louis
The Canadiens head to St. Louis tonight to face the Blues (38-17-2) and come into the contest with an 8-0 record in their last 8 games versus a team with a winning record. Montreal is the pick (+135) according to Dunkel, which has the Canadiens favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+135). Here are all of today's NHL picks.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Game 51-52: Arizona at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 9.681; NY Islanders 12.260
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 2 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 53-54: Vancouver at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.822; Boston 11.381
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 55-56: Calgary at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 10.610; NY Rangers 13.058
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-185); Under

Game 57-58: Buffalo at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.201; Columbus 10.163
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-260); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+220); Under

Game 59-60: Philadelphia at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 10.035; Carolina 11.689
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-120); Over

Game 61-62: Montreal at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.819; St. Louis 10.462
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+135); Over

Game 63-64: Edmonton at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.608; Minnesota 10.515
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-300); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+250); Under

Game 65-66: Colorado at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 10.834; Nashville 12.264
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-200); 5
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-200); Under

Game 67-68: Dallas at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.622; Winnipeg 9.709
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Winnipeg (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+120); Over

Game 69-70: Florida at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 9.388; Chicago 10.580
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-215); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-215); Under

Game 71-72: Detroit at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.260; Los Angeles 11.328
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

**Udog** · 02-24-2015, 10:03 AM

NHL

Tuesday, February 24

Darling to start for Blackhawks Tuesday

According to Chris Kuc, hockey writer for the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Blackhawks will give Scott Darling the start in goal as they host the Florida Panthers Tuesday evening.

Chicago is currently mired in a three-game losing streak which includes a 6-2 loss versus the Boston Bruins Sunday. Starting goaltender Corey Crawford was pulled in the second period after allowing four goals on 14 shots.

Darling has made seven starts already this season and owns a 5-2 record, 1.97 goals against average and .937 save percentage.

The Blackhawks are presently -210 favorites with the Panthers in town.

**Udog** · 02-24-2015, 10:05 AM

NHL

Tuesday, February 24

Gustavsson to make first start in over two months

The Detroit Red Wings will start Jonas Gustavsson for the first time since the goaltender was placed on injured reserve in November. In limited appearances this season, 'The Monster' has a 2-1-1 record with a 2.18 goals against average and a .910 save percentage.

Gustavsson did make an appearance for the Red Wings on Feb. 21, when he spelled Jimmy Howard is a 7-6 Detroit win.

Currently, the Red Wings are +129 when they travel to Los Angeles Tuesday.

**Udog** · 02-24-2015, 02:17 PM

NHL

Tuesday, February 24

Winless Forsberg to the crease for Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets will send winless rookie goaltender Anton Forsberg to man the nets Tuesday. Forsberg has yet to post a single outing with a save percentage higher than .900.

Forsberg has a 0-3 record in four appearances this season while posting a 4.48 goals against average and .864 save percentage.

The Jackets are -239 when they host the Buffalo Sabres Tuesday.

Islanders turn to backup Johnson in nets

The New York Islanders will give regular starter Jaroslav Halak a rest Tuesday, opting to start Chad Johnson instead. Since the start of 2015, Johnson has a 2-4 record, with one of those coming in relief of Halak.

Johnson has a 3.08 goals against average this season with a .885 save percentage.

Currently, the Islanders are -272 when they host Arizona Tuesday.

Bruins lack of defense has them slumping

The Boston Bruins may have snapped a six-game losing skid in their last appearance, but they are still struggling defensively. During their past seven games, the Bruins have allowed four goals per game (6-1 O/U).

Boston is currently -169 with a total of 5 when they host the Vancouver Canucks Tuesday.

**Udog** · 02-24-2015, 02:24 PM

NHL

Tuesday, February 24

Hot under teams collide when Flyers-Hurricanes meet

The Carolina Hurricanes are the top under team in the NHL this season, going 17-33-8 over/under. They have averaged a mere 2.2 goals per game, which has them ranked 28 in the NHL.

The 'Canes will take on the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday who are on a under streak on their own. In Philly's past 10 games they have gone under eight times and have only averaged two goals a contest.

Despite both these teams hot on the under, the current total for the game is 5.5.

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