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**Udog** · 03-26-2015, 09:49 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Thursday, March 26

Los Angeles Kings vs New York Islanders

Game 51-52
March 26, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles Kings
10.852
New York Islanders
12.291
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York Islanders
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York Islanders
-115
5
Dunkel Pick:
New York Islanders
(-115); Under

Anaheim Ducks vs Boston Bruins

Game 53-54
March 26, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim Ducks
10.020
Boston Bruins
11.857
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston Bruins
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston Bruins
-115
5
Dunkel Pick:
Boston Bruins
(-115); Under

Arizona Coyotes vs Buffalo Sabres

Game 55-56
March 26, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona Coyotes
10.041
Buffalo Sabres
11.408
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo Sabres
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona Coyotes
-115
5
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo Sabres
(-105); Over

New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals

Game 57-58
March 26, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey Devils
11.154
Washington Capitals
10.605
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey Devils
by 1/2
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington Capitals
-185
5
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey Devils
(+165); Over

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes

Game 59-60
March 26, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh Penguins
9.368
Carolina Hurricanes
11.278
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina Hurricanes
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh Penguins
-180
5
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina Hurricanes
(+160); Over

New York Rangers vs Ottawa Senators

Game 61-62
March 26, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York Rangers
12.899
Ottawa Senators
11.217
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York Rangers
by 1 1/2
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa Senators
-115
5
Dunkel Pick:
New York Rangers
(-105); Over

Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs

Game 63-64
March 26, 2015 @ 7:31 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida Panthers
12.272
Toronto Maple Leafs
9.734
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida Panthers
by 2 1/2
4 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida Panthers
-160
5
Dunkel Pick:
Florida Panthers
(-160); Under

San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings

Game 65-66
March 26, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose Sharks
9.514
Detroit Red Wings
11.359
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit Red Wings
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit Red Wings
-155
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit Red Wings
(-155); Over

Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Game 67-68
March 26, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville Predators
12.527
Tampa Bay Lightning
10.912
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville Predators
by 1 1/2
4 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay Lightning
-160
5
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville Predators
(+140); Under

Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets

Game 69-70
March 26, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal Canadiens
12.423
Winnipeg Jets
10.769
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal Canadiens
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg Jets
-140
5
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal Canadiens
(+120); Under

Colorado Avalanche vs Vancouver Canucks

Game 71-72
March 26, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado Avalanche
11.100
Vancouver Canucks
13.266
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver Canucks
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vancouver Canucks
-170
5
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver Canucks
(-170); Over

**Udog** · 03-26-2015, 09:52 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 26

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LOS ANGELES (36-23-0-14, 86 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (44-25-0-5, 93 pts.) - 3/26/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 36-37 ATS (-20.6 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 12-20 ATS (-11.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
LOS ANGELES is 13-17 ATS (-10.9 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 11-2 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 4-10 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 2-1 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 2-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.2 Units)

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ANAHEIM (46-22-0-7, 99 pts.) at BOSTON (36-25-0-12, 84 pts.) - 3/26/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 107-63 ATS (+19.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 16-8 ATS (+24.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 199-202 ATS (+435.4 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 188-155 ATS (+25.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 17-9 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 51-22 ATS (+14.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 36-37 ATS (-22.2 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 11-16 ATS (-11.3 Units) in non-conference games this season.
BOSTON is 97-95 ATS (-49.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
BOSTON is 38-49 ATS (-35.2 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 2-1-0 straight up against BOSTON 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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ARIZONA (22-44-0-8, 52 pts.) at BUFFALO (20-46-0-7, 47 pts.) - 3/26/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 22-52 ATS (+97.0 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 8-29 ATS (+57.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 41-114 ATS (+220.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 16-61 ATS (+107.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 16-55 ATS (+126.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 7-30 ATS (+54.7 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
BUFFALO is 2-0 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 2-0-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (31-31-0-11, 73 pts.) at WASHINGTON (39-24-0-10, 88 pts.) - 3/26/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 5-17 ATS (+28.5 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-5 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-5-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.2 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (40-22-0-11, 91 pts.) at CAROLINA (26-36-0-10, 62 pts.) - 3/26/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 9-16 ATS (-17.4 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CAROLINA is 26-46 ATS (-58.8 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 1-7 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home games in March games this season.
CAROLINA is 62-74 ATS (-57.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.
CAROLINA is 95-108 ATS (-45.2 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
CAROLINA is 9-26 ATS (+47.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

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NY RANGERS (46-19-0-7, 99 pts.) at OTTAWA (37-24-0-11, 85 pts.) - 3/26/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 37-35 ATS (-1.3 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 22-14 ATS (+4.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) in March games this season.
OTTAWA is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.
OTTAWA is 22-13 ATS (+35.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NY RANGERS are 46-26 ATS (+9.7 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 13-5 ATS (+18.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NY RANGERS are 26-11 ATS (+9.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 13-4 ATS (+8.1 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
NY RANGERS are 13-5 ATS (+18.0 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 20-32 ATS (-15.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 4-3 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 4-3-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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FLORIDA (33-26-0-14, 80 pts.) at TORONTO (27-41-0-6, 60 pts.) - 3/26/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 17-35 ATS (+59.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 297-340 ATS (-96.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 147-188 ATS (-80.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 13-7 ATS (+20.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
TORONTO is 27-47 ATS (-32.3 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 6-30 ATS (-28.1 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 6-21 ATS (+31.9 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 7-20 ATS (+29.1 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
TORONTO is 6-19 ATS (+28.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
TORONTO is 11-21 ATS (+34.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 11-26 ATS (-20.6 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
TORONTO is 5-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.7 Units)

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SAN JOSE (35-30-0-8, 78 pts.) at DETROIT (39-21-0-12, 90 pts.) - 3/26/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 35-38 ATS (-15.7 Units) in all games this season.
SAN JOSE is 15-20 ATS (-10.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 11-18 ATS (-15.1 Units) in non-conference games this season.
SAN JOSE is 3-8 ATS (-7.9 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games this season.
DETROIT is 19-21 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 4-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 4-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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NASHVILLE (45-21-0-8, 98 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (46-21-0-7, 99 pts.) - 3/26/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 5-11 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 21-5 ATS (+14.0 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 12-2 ATS (+8.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 173-186 ATS (+443.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 2-1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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MONTREAL (46-20-0-8, 100 pts.) at WINNIPEG (38-24-0-12, 88 pts.) - 3/26/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 41-36 ATS (+3.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 31-23 ATS (+57.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 46-28 ATS (+7.6 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 18-10 ATS (+7.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
MONTREAL is 28-20 ATS (+50.4 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 19-11 ATS (+7.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MONTREAL is 27-20 ATS (+49.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-1 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-1-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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COLORADO (33-28-0-12, 78 pts.) at VANCOUVER (43-26-0-4, 90 pts.) - 3/26/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 43-30 ATS (+81.9 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 88-74 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 50-36 ATS (+12.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 38-31 ATS (+69.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 29-24 ATS (+60.6 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 212-202 ATS (-109.5 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-4 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 5-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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**Udog** · 03-26-2015, 09:52 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 26

Hot teams
-- Los Angeles won its last two games, allowing three goals.
-- Washington won three of its last four games.
-- Blue Jackets won seven of their last eight games.
-- Ottawa won last seven games, scoring 27 goals. Rangers won six of their last eight games.
-- Nashville won its last two games, 3-0/3-2. Lightning won eight of last ten games.
-- Winnipeg won five of its last six games. Canadiens won three of their last four.
-- Canucks won seven of their last nine games.

Cold teams
-- Islanders lost five of their last six games.
-- Bruins lost last five games, scoring nine goals. Anaheim lost three of last four on road.
-- Arizona lost eight of its last nine games. Buffalo lost ten of its last eleven.
-- Devils lost their last two games, 3-0/3-1.
-- Penguins lost five of their last six games.
-- Florida lost five of its last six road games. Toronto lost its last six games, outscored 25-10.
-- San Jose lost four of its last five games. Red Wings lost five of last seven.
-- Colorado lost its last three games, all by one goal

Series records
-- Kings won seven of last ten games with Islanders.
-- Ducks won five of their last seven games with Boston.
-- Sabres won seven of their last eight games with Arizona.
-- Devils lost three of their last four games with Washington.
-- Penguins won seven of last nine games with Carolina.
-- Rangers won three of last four games with Ottawa.
-- Panthers won four of last five games with Toronto.
-- Sharks won four of last five games with Detroit.
-- Predators won five of last six games with Tampa Bay.
-- Canadiens won seven of last eight games with Winnipeg.
-- Avalanche won three of last four games with Vancouver.

Totals
-- Four of last five Islander home games stayed under.
-- Last five Anaheim road games stayed under total.
-- Nine of last eleven Buffalo home games stayed under.
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven New Jersey road games.
-- Last five Pittsburgh road games stayed under total.
-- Over is 7-3-1 in last eleven Ottawa home games.
-- Ten of last fourteen Toronto home games went over.
-- Five of last seven San Jose road games went over total.
-- Seven of last eight Nashville road games stayed under.
-- Five of last seven Montreal road games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Vancouver home games stayed under.

Back-to-back
-- Colorado is 1-7 if it played the night before.

**Udog** · 03-26-2015, 09:53 AM

NHL

Thursday, March 26

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. BOSTON
Anaheim is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Anaheim is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games

7:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 11 games
Arizona is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Buffalo's last 11 games at home
Buffalo is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona

7:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Los Angeles's last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
Los Angeles is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. WASHINGTON
New Jersey is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games on the road
Washington is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games at home
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Carolina
Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Carolina is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh

7:30 PM
FLORIDA vs. TORONTO
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida

7:30 PM
NASHVILLE vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Nashville is 1-4-2 SU in its last 7 games ,when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Nashville

7:30 PM
NY RANGERS vs. OTTAWA
NY Rangers are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
NY Rangers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games at home
Ottawa is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

7:30 PM
SAN JOSE vs. DETROIT
San Jose is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Detroit
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing San Jose

8:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. WINNIPEG
Montreal is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games at home

10:00 PM
COLORADO vs. VANCOUVER
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Vancouver is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
Vancouver is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing Colorado

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**Udog** · 03-26-2015, 09:54 AM

NHL

Thursday, March 26

NHL roundup: Flyers blitz Blackhawks

PHILADELPHIA -- Right winger Wayne Simmonds scored the 100th goal of his Flyers career, helping lead Philadelphia to a 4-1 win over the visiting Chicago Blackhawks on Wednesday.

Centers Ryan White and Claude Giroux and left winger Michael Raffl also scored for Philadelphia, while goaltender Steve Mason stopped 34 of 35 shots in the victory. Philadelphia right winger Matt Read and defenseman Michael Del Zotto added two assists apiece.

Goaltender Corey Crawford stopped 29 of 33 shots for Chicago and center Andrew Shaw notched his 13th goal of the season for the Blackhawks' only score.

Oilers 4, Avalanche 3

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Colorado fought back valiantly from a 3-0 first-period deficit, tying it 3-3 in the third, but Edmonton center Derek Roy scored the winner on a power play at 10:42 of the third period.

The Oilers jumped on top on goals from defenseman Martin Marincin at 4:33, right winger Jordan Eberle at 5:53 and left winger Taylor Hall at 9:36. That spelled the end of Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov, who got the hook after giving up three goals on seven shots.

Right winger Jarome Iginla and left winger Alex Tanguay scored for the Avalanche in the second period, and center Ryan O'Reilly tied the game at 4:54 of the third.

Stars 4, Flames 3 (SO)

CALGARY, Alberta -- Center Tyler Seguin scored the lone goal in the shootout to keep Dallas with at least some hope of catching a wild-card spot. The Stars earned their fourth win in a row and netted their ninth victory in 11 games.

With the extra-time loss, the Flames maintained their hold on third place in the Pacific Division, one point ahead of the hard-charging Los Angeles Kings.

The Flames rebounded from 2-0 and 3-2 deficits to earn the point. Calgary defenseman Deryk Engelland -- who snapped a 77-game goal drought -- potted his second of the game midway through the third period to force overtime. Dallas right winger Ales Hemsky scored twice.

**Udog** · 03-26-2015, 12:06 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Thursday, March 26

Los Angeles at NY Islanders, 7:05 ET
Los Angeles: 11-2 SU in road games in March games
NY Islanders: 8-20 SU in home games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

Anaheim at Boston, 7:05 ET
Anaheim: 21-13 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Boston: 2-10 SU off a loss against a division rival

Arizona at Buffalo, 7:05 ET
Arizona: 22-52 in all games
Buffalo: 4-25 SU after failing to cover 3 of their last 4 against the spread

New Jersey at Washington, 7:05 ET
New Jersey: 7-1 SU in road games revenging a home blowout loss vs opponent of 4 goals or more
Washington: 2-7 SU in home games after 2 consecutive non-conference games

Pittsburgh at Carolina, 7:05 ET
Pittsburgh: 9-16 SU vs. division opponents
Carolina: 5-0 SU in home games after 4 or more consecutive losses

NY Rangers at Ottawa, 7:35 ET
NY Rangers: 14-3 SU in road games off a home loss
Ottawa: 20-32 SU after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game

Florida at Toronto, 7:35 ET
Florida: 15-9 SU revenging a same season loss vs opponent
Toronto: 7-19 SU when playing only their 2nd game in 5 days

San Jose at Detroit, 7:35 ET
San Jose: 8-2 SU in road games after having lost 3 of their last 4 games
Detroit: 8-15 SU off a close home loss by 1 goal

Nashville at Tampa Bay, 7:35 ET
Nashville: 273-398 SU as an underdog
Tampa Bay: 21-7 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

Montreal at Winnipeg, 8:05 ET
Montreal: 46-28 SU in all games
Winnipeg: 6-11 SU after scoring 2 goals or less in 2 straight games

Colorado at Vancouver, 10:05 ET
Colorado: 13-27 SU off a road loss
Vancouver: 25-13 SU when playing their 4th game in 7 days

**Udog** · 03-26-2015, 12:11 PM

NHL

Thursday, March 26

Hackett to get the call for Sabres Thursday

The Buffalo Sabres will be turning to Matt Hackett in nets when they host the Arizona Coyotes Thursday. Hackett has only played in three games for the Sabres this season, all coming after the team traded away goalies Michal Neuvirth and Jhonas Enroth.

Hackett is winless in his three starts while posting a 4.33 goals against average and a .893 save percentage. In all three of Hackett's starts this season, the Sabres have lost by more than three goals.

Buffalo is currently +103 against visiting Arizona (-114) Thursday.

Tokarski to start in nets for Canadiens Thursday

The Montreal Canadiens will turn to backup goalie Dustin Tokarski in nets when they visit Winnipeg Thursday. The Habs have dropped four of Tokarski's past five starts, but have only once lost by more than one goal.

Tokarski has a 6-5-3 record on the season with a 2.66 goals against average and a .917 save percentage.

Jets' D Dustin Byfuglien, doubtful Thursday

Byfuglien is out with an upper-body injury and is not expected to return for Thursday's game against the Canadiens.

Predators' LW James Neal, out Thursday

Neal has missed the last five games with an upper-body injury and will not return for Thursday's game against the Lightning.

**Udog** · 03-26-2015, 12:16 PM

NHL

Thursday, March 26

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Game of the Day: Ducks at Bruins
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Anaheim Ducks vs. Boston Bruins (-120, 5)

The Boston Bruins are mired in a five-game losing streak that has left them on the outside of the playoff picture and face a stern test when they host the Pacific Division-leading Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. The Bruins are one point behind Ottawa for the second wild card in the Eastern Conference, with the Senators holding a game in hand. "The next nine games is what’s going to decide whether we want to make a run for it, and be there," coach Claude Julien said. "It’s in our hands.”

While Boston is hoping to extend its run of seven consecutive postseason appearances, Anaheim is locked in a battle for the Presidents' Trophy and the top seed in the Western Conference. The Ducks squadered a chance to create some separation by dropping the first two contests of their five-game road trip, including a 5-3 setback at Columbus on Tuesday in which they blew an early two-goal lead. Anaheim has won five of the past seven meetings, including a 3-2 victory at home on Dec. 1.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NHL Network, TVA, Prime Ticket (Anaheim), NESN (Boston)

LINE HISTORY: Most books opened the Bruins between -115 and -120 with a total of 5.

INJURY REPORT: Ducks - D Korbinian Holzer (Ques-Concussion), RW Tim Jackman (Out-Lower Body) Bruins - C David Krejci (Ques-Knee), D Dougie Hamilton (Out-Upper Body)

ABOUT THE DUCKS (46-22-7 SU, 33-38-4 O/U): Captain Ryan Getzlaf made no effort to hide his displeasure at Anaheim's play following Tuesday's setback, which came two days after the Ducks suffered a 7-2 beat-down at the hands of the New York Rangers. “What we’re doing and the way we’re playing right now is not acceptable,” Getzlaf said. “We’re going to change that. Internally. Within our locker room, we’re going to change it. ... We're pretending." Anaheim's propensity to surrender goals in the second period is alarming, yielding three more Tuesday to boost its total to a league-worst 92.

ABOUT THE BRUINS (36-25-12 SU, 28-32-13 O/U): Tuukka Rask allowed two goals or fewer eight times in a nine-start span, but the reigning Vezina Trophy winner has had a pair of rocky performances in his last three outings, allowing five goals to Ottawa and getting yanked after surrendering four in Sunday's loss at Tampa Bay. "When we don't have everybody going, then it affects everybody," Rask said. "It's got to be mental. Everybody's in the same boat physically." David Krejci, sidelined for the past 15 games with a partially torn ligament in his left knee, could be back Thursday.

TRENDS:

*Bruins are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
*Under is 6-0 in Ducks last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
*Home team is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
*Over is 7-1-1 in Bruins last 9 vs. Western Conference.

CONSENSUS: 52 percent of users are backing the Bruins.

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**Udog** · 03-26-2015, 12:20 PM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

Current odds to win the college basketball championship...........

Kentucky, even-- Wager against them at your own peril.

Arizona, 11-2-- Good to have a solid senior point guard.

Wisconsin/Duke, both 8-1-- Lots of Badger fans here in Las Vegas.

Gonzaga 10-1-- Trying to get to first Final Four.

Michigan State, 12-1-- Four straight Sweet 16's, four straight bowl wins.

Utah, 20-1-- There is another Coach K making noise this March.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Random stuff as I head on home

13) Over last four years, underdogs are 23-9 vs spread in this round of NCAAs, so you figure if someone is going to get Kentucky, it could be here. Having a lot of prep time to devise a unique strategy could be a reason why.

12) Over that same period, #1-seeds are 3-10 against the spread in this round.

11) Nevada hires Eric Musselman over Tony Barbee as its basketball coach, maybe because Musselman worked at LSU this year for Trent Johnson, who is one of the best coaches Nevada has had. Wolf Pack is going to move up in Mountain West.

10) Joakim Noah had 14 assists against Toronto last week, the first NBA center since 1990 with 14+ assists in a game.

9) Halftime score Wednesday in New York: Clippers 63, Knicks 33. Oy.

8) Iowa Hawkeyes are letting QB Jake Rudock transfer and play without sitting a year, quite an indictment, seeing as Rudock has been the Hawkeyes' starter the last two seasons and he is rumored to be heading to Big 14 rival Michigan.

7) Dalton State won the NAIA basketball championship, in only the second season since they revived their program after a 35-year hiatus. Thats hard to do.

6) Old Dominion 72, Murray State 69-- Wild game, with two 3-pointers made in last 0:03.5; Racers lost two games since Thanksgiving, both on banked-in 3-pointers.

5) Nothing against Belmont, but watching Murray State play twice this week, I'm feeling cheated they didn't play in NCAAs; think they could've made the Sweet 16, but thats the tightrope mid-majors walk in their conference tournaments.

4) A's sent reliever Ryan Cook to AAA, which is surpising; he's helped the ballclub a lot the last few years, but he's had a rough spring. I'm guessing there is going to be a pretty active shuttle between Oakland and their new AAA team in Nashville.

3) There is an Arena Football team here in Las Vegas this year, the third time the AFL has tried to find a home in the desert. Singer Vince Neil is the team's owner, joining Gene Simmons as an Arenaball owner.

2) Nothing is as uplifting as walking thru a casino just before midnight, and seeing a family of six trudging along, with the mom pushing the youngest in a stroller, while the other three urchins (none older than 10) follow the dad like little ducklings.

Start 'em early, people!!!!

1) I'm headimg home today after a terrific vacation at South Point, which is a very good place to stay. I highly recommend it........

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