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**Udog** · 04-22-2015, 08:57 AM

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

Pointspreads for Week 1 of the 2015 NFL season

-- Steelers @ Patriots -6
-- Packers -4 @ Bears
-- Chiefs @ Texans -1.5
-- Browns @ Jets -1
-- Colts -3 @ Bills
-- Dolphins -2.5 @ Redskins
-- Panthers -4 @ Jaguars
-- Seahawks -3.5 @ Rams
-- Saints @ Cardinals -2.5
-- Lions @ Chargers -2
-- Titans @ Buccaneers -3
-- Bengals -3 @ Raiders
-- Ravens @ Broncos -4
-- Giants @ Cowboys -5.5
-- Eagles @ Falcons -1.5
-- Vikings @ 49ers -3.5

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Initial thoughts on the '15 NFL schedule

13) Week 1 Thursday night game: Steelers @ Patriots. New England doesn't have lot of strong opponents on its '15 schedule; with this game on NBC, the opponent had to be a good team, and Pittsburgh fits that bill.

12) Eagles have five primetime games, plus Thanksgiving Day in Detroit, so the league is saying they like what Chip Kelly is doing. Weeks 6-7-9, Philly is on in primetime all three weeks, with a bye in Week 8.

11) Four of the Giants' first six games are night games, with three of the four divisional games.

10) Week 1: Ravens @ Broncos-- Gary Kubiak against team he worked for last year. Week 11: Broncos @ Bears-- John Fox against team he worked for LY.

9) Week 6: Cardinals @ Steelers-- Ben Roethlisberger wasn't happy when the Steelers let Bruce Arians go as OC; Arians returns here as a very successful head coach of the Cardinals-- he spent eight years in Pittsburgh.

8) Rex Ryan faces his old team in Week 10 when the Bills visit Swamp Stadium; they meet again January 3 in Orchard Park. Starting in Week 10, Buffalo plays five of six games on the road, including three in row in Weeks 10-12.

7) Week 1: Packers @ Bears-- Last three years, the team Green Bay opened the season with eliminated the Packers in the playoffs that year.

6) Andre Johnson catches passes for the Colts now; the longtime Texan WR will see his former team in Weeks 5 and 15, with Week 5 in Houston.

5) Week 1: Titans @ Bucs-- If Winston/Mariota are the first two picks in the draft next week, they could face each other in the first game of their careers.

4) Week 2: Seahawks @ Packers-- If Seattle kicks off to start the game, they have to onside kick, right?

3) Thanksgiving tripleheader:
-- Eagles-Lions, Panthers-Cowboys, Bears-Packers. Green Bay will retire #4 that night, as Brett Favre returns to the frozen tundra.

2) Jerry Jones better order some warm parkas for his team; their last three road games are in Washington (Dec 7 night game), Green Bay six days later, then in Buffalo on Dec 27. Something to ponder when you draft your fantasy team.

1) Oh yeah, DeMarco Murray is an Eagle now; Philly-Dallas games are Week 2, a 4:25 (presumably national) game, then a Week 9 Sunday night game.

**Udog** · 04-22-2015, 08:57 AM

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Schedule spot

The Pittsburgh Pirates blow the dust off the suitcases this week, flying cross country for a date with the Arizona Diamondbacks starting Friday. The Bucs don’t have much down time to get their travel plans or home life in order before this nine-game road run that takes them into May. They host the Chicago Cubs for a day game Thursday, then immediately rush to the airport to catch their flight to Phoenix.

Last season, the Pirates avoided a situation like this, with at least a day between cross-country hikes. In 2013, the Bucs kicked off the season with a three-game home stand versus the Cubs that finished on a Friday and traveled overnight to play the L.A. Dodgers that Saturday, losing the opener 3-0 and getting swept in that three-game set, outscored 10-2.

Letdown spot

Gas was thrown on the Giants-Dodgers rivalry last October when San Francisco won its third championship in five years. The Giants continue to come through in October while Los Angeles spends millions on talent every offseason only to come up short. These National League West members picked up that rivalry this week with a three-game set in the Bay Area, and San Fran could be ripe for a letdown in the game immediately following the series finale Thursday.

San Francisco heads to Coors Field Friday, where letdown games usually involve the hometown Rockies sending a few balls over the fences at the homer-friendly park. The Giants were already swept by Colorado at home, getting outscored 10-3 in that series. San Fran has a 3.92 ERA on the road to start this season and the last time they went mile high, the Giants gave up 26 runs in three games to the Rockies.

Lookahead spot

The Golden State Warriors have cruised to two easy victories to open their first round NBA Playoffs series against the New Orleans Pelicans, winning 106-99 in Game 1 and 97-87 in Game 2 Monday. But while those games were rarely in doubt, outside of a slow start in Game 2, Golden State has burned backers who gladly gave the big points in those contests.

The Warriors are 0-2 ATS versus spreads of 12.5 and 13.5 points in the postseason and have actually struggled against double-digit chalk in recent weeks (1-6 ATS last seven). The Warriors are giving five points with the series swinging to New Orleans in Game 1 but bettors should beware over these next two games, especially if Golden State takes Game 3. They could start looking ahead to their possible Round 2 matchup, extending a 1-7 ATS record in their last eight overall.

**Udog** · 04-22-2015, 09:00 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, April 22

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MONTREAL (53-22-0-10, 116 pts.) at OTTAWA (43-27-0-15, 101 pts.) - 4/22/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 19-13 ATS (+4.5 Units) after a division game this season.
OTTAWA is 17-4 ATS (+21.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
OTTAWA is 27-17 ATS (+47.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
MONTREAL is 53-32 ATS (+9.1 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 21-12 ATS (+7.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
MONTREAL is 31-22 ATS (+54.7 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 47-27 ATS (+11.7 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 22-10 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a division game this season.
MONTREAL is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in the first round of the playoffs over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 23-14 ATS (+7.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MONTREAL is 31-23 ATS (+55.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 40-45 ATS (-38.7 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 11-10 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 11-10-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
12 of 19 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.9 Units)

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NY RANGERS (55-23-0-7, 117 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (44-29-0-12, 100 pts.) - 4/22/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 55-30 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 19-6 ATS (+12.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NY RANGERS are 35-15 ATS (+13.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 25-8 ATS (+13.4 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NY RANGERS are 20-10 ATS (+9.9 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 15-9 ATS (+25.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY RANGERS are 10-3 ATS (+13.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 44-41 ATS (-3.1 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 71-95 ATS (-42.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 2-7 ATS (-11.0 Units) in April games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 21-27 ATS (-18.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
PITTSBURGH is 10-23 ATS (-24.6 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
PITTSBURGH is 8-12 ATS (-15.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 7-15 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 12-11 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 12-11-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
11 of 22 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-1.5 Units, Under=-0.9 Units)

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ST LOUIS (52-26-0-7, 111 pts.) at MINNESOTA (48-29-0-8, 104 pts.) - 4/22/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 60-43 ATS (+103.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-3 ATS (+18.3 Units) after shutting out their opponent in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-9 ATS (+6.5 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 10-5 (+3.9 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 10-5-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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ANAHEIM (54-24-0-7, 115 pts.) at WINNIPEG (43-28-0-14, 100 pts.) - 4/22/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 44-40 ATS (+92.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 33-25 ATS (+61.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 54-31 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 28-16 ATS (+9.3 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 19-9 ATS (+9.5 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 21-8 ATS (+9.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
ANAHEIM is 28-17 ATS (+6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANAHEIM is 219-205 ATS (+441.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 8-1 (+6.4 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 8-1-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, April 22

Canadiens scored 8:47 into OT to take 3-0 series edge, winning last two games in OT, after Ottawa had led all three games after the first period; six of nine Montreal goals have come in second period, as Canadiens outshot Ottawa 52-26 in 2nd period in series. Montreal won its last five games overall, allowing 13 goals; over is 5-1-3 in their last nine games. Ottawa is 3-7 on power play in series, but have only three even-strength goals. Over is 7-2-2 in last eleven series games. Canadiens are 3-2 in last five games played here. Montreal is 1-13 on power play this series.

Rangers won eight of last ten games with Pittsburgh, winning four of last five visits here. Penguins lost seven of last nine games overall, eight of their last eleven stayed under. Rangers won eight of last ten games overall, with five of last eight going over total. Last two games, there were total of only 18 shots on goal (10-8 NY) in first period. Penguins were held to 11 shots in first two periods of last game- they had 13 in third period, but too little, too late. Rangers are just 2-14 on power play in series, Pens are 2-7.

St Louis was shut out 3-0 on only 17 shots in Game 3, prompting ESPN's Barry Melrose to rip them for looking like they don't care. Blues didn't have one power play in Game 3; they're not creating any scoring chances. Curious to see how they come out here- they get home ice edge back if they can even series. Wild is 0-4 on power play last two games, after scoring half their goals (2-4) with man edge in Game 1. Minnesota lost three of its last four home games. . Blues have 109-87 faceoff advantage so far in series. Over is 3-1-1 in last five series games.

Anaheim is first team ever to win first three games of series, when they trailed all three games in third period- they won last six games with Winnipeg, scoring with 2:14 left to to force OT in Game 3. Still expect Winnipeg crowd to give home side a boost; this is first playoff series in Winnipeg since 1996. Five of last seven series games went over the total. Winnipeg is 1-10 on power play in series. Ducks won eight of their last ten games overall; they've outscored Jets 6-0 in third period.

Home teams are 18-9 in this round; over is 12-11-4.

2015 NHL playoffs

Montreal vs Ottawa
Mtl 4-3, -$140, O5
Mtl 3-2 OT, -$140, N5
Mtl 2-1 OT, +$110, U5

Tampa Bay vs Detroit
Det 3-2, +$155, U5.5
TB 5-1, -$200, U5.5
Det 3-0, -$105, U5.5

NY Rangers vs Pittsburgh
NYR 2-1, -$180, U5
Pitt 4-3, +$175, O5
NYR 2-1, even U5

Washington vs NY Islanders
NYI 4-1, +125, N5
Wash 4-3, -$135, O5.5
NYI 2-1 OT, -$140, U5.5
Wash 2-1 OT, +$125, U5.5

St Louis vs Minnesota
Minn 4-2, +$125, O5
StL 4-1, -$140, N5
Minn 3-0, -$135, U5

Nashville vs Chicago
Chi 4-3 2OT, +$105, O5
Nash 6-2, -$120, O5
Chi 4-2, -$160, O5
Chi 3-2 3OT, -$160, U5.5

Anaheim vs Winnipeg
Ana 4-2, -$150, O5
Ana 2-1, -$150, U5
Ana 5-4 OT, +$120, O5

Vancouver vs Calgary
Cal 2-1, +$135, U5
Van 4-1, -$155, N5
Cal 4-2, -$115, O5
Cal 3-1, -$120, U5

NHL

Wednesday, April 22

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. OTTAWA
Montreal is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Ottawa
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Ottawa's last 9 games at home
Ottawa is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Montreal

7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

9:30 PM
ANAHEIM vs. WINNIPEG
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Anaheim is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Winnipeg is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games at home

9:30 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MINNESOTA
St. Louis is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
St. Louis is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
Minnesota is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against St. Louis

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**Udog** · 04-22-2015, 09:01 AM

NHL

Wednesday, April 22

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Wednesday's NHL Playoffs betting cheat sheet
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Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators (-115, 5)

Dale Weise is hardly considered one of the team's primary goal scorers, but he was presented with a new nickname: "Mr. Clutch." "I don't know if you can call me that yet," said Weise, who has five goals and four assists in 19 playoff games over the last two seasons. The 26-year-old's totals are a significant upgrade from his 45 points (16 goals, 29 assists) in 140 regular-season contests in that same span.

Clarke MacArthur has scored the first goal in each of the last two contests while captain Erik Karlsson has notched an assist in all three games. The 6-foot, 180-pound defenseman also made a surprising statement by unleashing six hits in Game 3, highlighted by a jarring shot on Nathan Beaulieu (upper body) that will sideline the Montreal defenseman for the rest of the series. "That open-ice hit was perfect, a textbook body check. It gets the momentum going for your team," Ottawa's Curtis Lazar said.

TRENDS:

* Canadiens are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
* Canadiens are 6-0 in their last six overall.
* Under is 4-1-1 in Senators last six vs. Atlantic.

New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins (+100, 5)

New York is receiving offensive production from its defensemen, as Dan Girardi notched a pair of secondary assists in Game 3, Keith Yandle set up Hagelin's breakaway goal and Marc Staal's shot-pass was later converted by Chris Kreider at the left post. Speaking of blue-liners, Kevin Klein was an active participant in the team's optional skate on Tuesday, but coach Alain Vigneault did not update his condition. "I can tell you as soon as he tells me he's ready to go, he's going to play," Vigneault said of Klein, who has been sidelined since sustaining a broken arm after blocking a shot from Washington superstar Alex Ovechkin on March 11.

Evgeni Malkin let the cat out of the bag by saying that he's been playing injured during the series. "(He) has been progressing every single game," Johnston said of the former Hart Trophy winner, who failed to record a shot on Monday and has been held off the scoresheet in eight straight contests. "He still has to direct more pucks to the net; he's a three-or-four-shot a game guy and he needs to do that but I think he's on the verge of breaking through."

TRENDS:

* Under is 5-0-1 in Penguins last six home games.
* Rangers are 8-2 in the last 10 meetings.
* Penguins are 2-11 in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference.

St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild (-135, 5)

Ken Hitchcock hinted there could be changes to the lineup after Monday's lackluster performance, but he has no issues with the play of rookie Jake Allen, who has started all three games in net. "The opposition's scored, what, five goals? Our goalie's been excellent," Hitchcock said. "They've got five goals when you count the ones with the goalie in the net; that's not much. ... Any coach in the world would take five goals against right now after three games." Vladimir Tarasenko, St. Louis' leading scorer during the regular season, had a hat trick to spark a 4-1 victory in Game 2 but has not registered a shot on goal in either loss.

Home ice has allowed Minnesota coach Mike Yeo to play the matchups and he has opted to send out his top line of Jason Pominville, Zach Parise and Mikael Granlund against St. Louis' No. 1 unit. Each of the Wild's trio collected two points in Game 3, including second-period goals by Pominville and Parise, while bottling up Tarasenko and linemates Alexander Steen and Jori Lehtera, holding them to a combined two shots. “I wasn’t too excited about the way our first two games went in St. Louis,” Parise said. “I thought we could do a lot better. ... The three of us wanted to have a better performance than we had in St. Louis.”

TRENDS:

* Blues are 12-5 in the last 17 meetings.
* Blues are 1-6 in their last seven Conference Quarterfinals games.
* Wild are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. Central.

Anaheim Ducks at Winnipeg Jets (-125, 5.5)

According to Elias Sports Bureau, Anaheim is the first team in NHL history to win three straight games in which it trailed after two periods. Despite its success in that situation throughout the campaign, coach Bruce Boudreau knows the team is playing with fire. "The rules and laws say it just can't continue," he said. "We're fortunate that it has, but it's not saying it's going to continue (in Game 4)." Nate Thompson, who missed the first three games with an upper-body injury, could replace Tomas Fleischmann in the lineup for Game 4.

Instead of being demoralized about the fact it just as well could be the team with the 3-0 lead, Winnipeg is remaining positive as it hopes to claw its way back into the series. "You've got to make them win four games, so we're sure not going to go down easy," said right wing Blake Wheeler, who scored his second career playoff goal - and first since 2010 with Boston - in Game 3. "You've got to win four games. We've won four in a row before. The first one's going to be the hardest one, apparently."

TRENDS:

* Ducks are 7-0 in the last seven meetings.
* Over is 5-1 in Jets last six home games.
* Jets are 0-7 in their last seven Conference Quarterfinals games.

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**Udog** · 04-22-2015, 09:02 AM

NHL

Wednesday, April 22

Unders have a perfect night on the ice

With a total of just 15 goals scored Tuesday night, he under went a perfect 4-0 in Stanley Cup playoff action.

The night was highlighted by a 3-0 shutout posted by the Detroit Red Wings over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL roundup: Blackhawks win marathon game vs. Predators

CHICAGO -- Goalie Scott Darling stopped 50 of 52 shots, while defenseman Brent Seabrook's goal exactly one minute into a third overtime led the Chicago Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators in a four-plus hour game on Tuesday at the United Center.

The Blackhawks now lead the Predators 3-1 in the best-of-seven first round Western Conference playoff series.

Even though he played a heck of a game himself, stopping 44 of 47 shots, Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne couldn't stop Seabrook's tally.

Center Antoine Vermette and left winger Brandon Saad scored in regulation for the Blackhawks while center Colin Wilson and left winger James Neal scored for the Predators.

Capitals 2, Islanders 1 (OT)

UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Center Nicklas Backstrom scored with 8:51 left in overtime to lift Washington over the New York Islanders in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at Nassau Coliseum.

With the win, the Capitals tied the best-of-seven series at two games apiece. Game 5 is Thursday night in Washington, D.C.

Left winger Alex Ovechkin scored in regulation for the Capitals while goalie Braden Holtby recorded 36 saves. Center Casey Cizikas scored in the first period to tie the game at one for the Islanders

Red Wings 3, Lightning 0

DETROIT -- Goaltender Petr Mrazek made 22 saves for his first career playoff shutout and Detroit topped Tampa Bay Lightning at Joe Louis Arena to take took a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.

Centers Pavel Datsyuk, Riley Sheahan and Luke Glendening scored for Detroit and defenseman Jonathan Ericsson had two assists.

Goalie Ben Bishop made 18 saves for Tampa Bay.

Flames 3, Canucks 1

CALGARY, Alberta -- Rookie left winger Johnny Gaudreau scored his first Stanley Cup playoff goal as Calgary beat Vancouver Canucks in Game 4 of their Western Conference playoff series.

Right winger Jiri Hudler and center Sam Bennett had the other goals for the Flames, who lead the series 3-1 and can clinch their first playoff series since 2004 Thursday night in Game 5 at Vancouver.

Center Henrik Sedin replied for the Canucks, his first goal of the series, while goalie Ryan Miller made his playoff debut for Vancouver, replacing Eddie Lack after a shaky first period when he allowed three goals on seven shots.

**Udog** · 04-22-2015, 12:19 PM

NHL
Dunkel

Wednesday, April 22

Montreal Canadiens @ Ottawa Senators

Game 65-66
April 22, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal Canadien
13.358
Ottawa Senators
10.152
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal Canadien
by 3
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa Senators
-115
5
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal Canadien
(-105); Over

New York Rangers @ Pittsburgh Penguins

Game 67-68
April 22, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York Rangers
10.191
Pittsburgh Pengui
11.204
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh Pengui
by 1
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York Rangers
-120
5
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh Pengui
(+100); Over

St. Louis Blues @ Minnesota Wild

Game 69-70
April 22, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis Blues
9.913
Minnesota Wild
12.771
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota Wild
by 3
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota Wild
-135
5
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota Wild
(-135); Under

Anaheim Ducks @ Winnipeg Jets

Game 71-72
April 22, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim Ducks
9.913
Winnipeg Jets
12.771
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg Jets
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg Jets
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg Jets
(-125); Under

**Udog** · 04-22-2015, 12:23 PM

NHL

Wednesday, April 22

Senators to stick with Anderson in goal for Game 4

The Ottawa Senators will stick with veteran goaltender Craig Anderson in goal, as they try to avoid being swept out of the Stanley Cup playoffs by the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday night.

Anderson stopped 47 of 49 shots in Game 3, but allowed a wrist shot by the Habs' Dale Weise to fall 2-1 in overtime.

The Senators are slight -113 favorites to stave off elimination tonight. The total is set at 5.

Anderson replaces Andrew Hammond, who went 20-1-2 to propel the Sens to the playoffs.

Ducks making playoff history against Jets

According to Elias Sports Bureau, the Anaheim Ducks are the first team in NHL history to win three straight games in which it trailed after two periods.

The Ducks trailed 2-1 after 40 minutes in Game 1, 1-0 in Game 2 and 4-3 in Game 3 and rallied to victories in each game, taking a 3-0 series lead into Game 4 Wednesday.

Anaheim is presently a +112 road dog for Wednesday's matchup.

**Udog** · 04-22-2015, 06:33 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Wednesday, April 22

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 4

Montreal at Ottawa, 7:05 ET
Montreal: 27-16 UNDER off a win or tie in their previous gameOttawa: 104-67 UNDER (+29.5 Units) after 2 consecutive division games
Ottawa: 104-67 UNDER after 2 consecutive division games

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 4

NY Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
NY Rangers: 15-4 ATS after playing a game where 3 or fewer total goals were scored
Pittsburgh: 10-23 ATS vs. division opponents

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 4

St. Louis at Minnesota, 9:35 ET
St. Louis: 1-12 ATS off a road loss against a division rival
Minnesota: 10-0 ATS off a home win where they shut out their opponent

Western Conference Quarterfinals - Best of 7 - Game 4

Anaheim at Winnipeg, 9:35 ET
Anaheim: 27-13 ATS after one or more consecutive overs
Winnipeg: 8-0 OVER after allowing 5 goals or more

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