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**Udog** · 03-02-2017, 08:16 AM

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

— Northwestern 67, Michigan 65— Wildcats win on length-of-court OB pass for a layup with 0:01.3 left. Is that the win that gets Northwestern in the NCAA’s for the first time?

— SE Missouri 78, Tennessee St 75 OT— Overtime drama in the OVC tourney.

— Murray State 85, Tennessee Tech 84, 2OT— Racers’ PG took 40 shots (15-40), scored 41 points, but hit a 28-footer to win the game in double overtime. Fun game to watch.

— Florida 78, Arkansas 65— Underrated Gators are 24-6.

— Kansas State 75, TCU 74— Battle for 6th place and a bye in Big X tournament.

— Looks like Kevin Durant will miss the rest of the regular season; playoffs are roughly seven weeks away.

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

13) Why would anyone buy tickets to watch the Philadelphia 76ers play? They stink every year (103-284 the last five years) and then they draft young players who rarely play.

— Ben Simmons, zero NBA games (of a possible 59)
— Joel Embiid (31 games, of a possible 223)
— Jahlil Okafor (94 games, of a possible 141)

Karl-Anthony Towns has played in all 142 of Minnesota’s games since he’s been there. Is it that difficult to identify healthy players?

Sacramento’s TV guys actually referred to Towns playing in every game the other night, as if it were an unusual gift.

12) White Sox 1B Jose Abreu had to leave Sox camp this week to go to Miami and testify in a smuggling/conspiracy trial against his old agent. Abreu testified that he disposed of a phony passport by eating it on an airplane while en route to America. Oy.

Abreu is also the first baseman on my fantasy team, so hopefully this distraction is behind him.

11) Speaking of my fantasy baseball team, I added Phillies catching prospect Jorge Alfaro last week, so now I’ll have to watch Colombia’s games in the World Baseball Classic, since he is on their squad. Alfaro will start this year in AAA, is supposed to be a quality hitter.

10) As for the 4:30am game Monday between Israel and Korea, um…..no thanks. Even I have to sleep sometime.

9) Love having spring training games on in the house during the day; Padres were on Tuesday with Don Orsillo/Mark Grant on the call. Always good to hear laughter on your TV.

8) Redskins’ QB Kirk Cousins will be paid $1,408,447 PER GAME next season.

7) This is my annual reminder that it must suck to have a birthday on February 29; you get a birthday once every four years. When do people celebrate their birthday the other three years?

The most famous people I can find with this birthday are motivational speaker Tony Robbins, hockey player Cam Ward and rapper Ja Rule. Deceased stars Dennis Farina and Dinah Shore were also born on February 29.

6) Best of luck today to Angels’ SS Yunel Escobar, who is taking his US Citizenship Test today in Miami. It is GOOD that people from other countries WANT TO LIVE HERE.

5) Speaking of the Angels, their radio guys (simulcast on TV) were killing the Padres’ roster the other day; San Diego was 68-94 LY. Angels’ guys came out and said it is doubtful the Padres would win that many this year. Unusual to hear teams get ripped on TV.

4) Saturday, Colorado State visits Nevada in what is a showdown for the regular season title in the Mountain West. Teams haven’t met yet this season.

There isn’t any tangible advantage to winning the regular season title; conference tourney is at UNLV no matter what, but neither CSU or Nevada has won that many hoop titles so it is a big deal to them, which makes the game Saturday a good one to watch.

3) What are the three best free-throw shooting leagues in America?

1- Summit League, 74.2%
2— Southern Conference, 73.4%
3— Ohio Valley Conference, 73.3%

Worst free-throw shooting league? Sun Belt, at 68.1%

2) What are the three best 3-point shooting leagues in America?

1— Summit League, 39.6%
2— ACC, 37.2%
3— Pac-12, 37.0%

Worst 3-point shooting league? WAC, at 32.3%

Pretty clear that the Summit League is the league with the best shooters.

1— This is from former Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen, talking about when Nick Saban came to his house to recruit him:

“Coach Saban isn’t going to sit there, and put on a big smile, and promise you this and that. He isn’t going to tell you that you’re a surefire starter, or an All-SEC shoo-in, or a first-round NFL pick. He isn’t going tell your mom, “Wow … this has to be the best pot roast I’ve ever had.”

Actually — you know how I know that? Because Nick Saban turned down my mom’s food. Straight up: Coach came over to our house for a recruiting visit. And my mom, knowing we were having company over, had done some home cooking. So, of course, when Coach walked in the door, my mom offered him some dinner. And wanna know what coach said to Mom?

“I already ate.”

He said thank you, but no thank you, he already ate. He hit her with the already ate. And all joking aside — Coach was incredibly polite, and I share that story purely out of love — it was a pretty telling moment for me. In this weird way, it told me everything that I needed to know about about Coach Saban’s intentions.

And what I mean by that is: Coach Saban hadn’t come over to put on a show, or to flatter us, or to tell us what he thought we wanted to hear. He didn’t make some big sales pitch, or promise the moon. He didn’t promise a starting spot, or SEC dominance, or national titles, or NFL riches — none of that. Truthfully, Coach didn’t promise me a thing. But what he did do was sit across from me … and answer every single one of my questions … and treat me like an adult.”

**Udog** · 03-02-2017, 08:19 AM

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, March 2

Rangers won their last four games with Boston; home side won seven of last eight series games. New York lost four of its last five visits to Beantown. Five of last six series games went over total. Rangers lost 5-2/4-1 in last two games but they’ve won three of last four on road. Four of their last six games stayed under total. Bruins won three in row, seven of last eight games; they won four in row at home. Over is 6-3-1 in their last ten games.

Road team won seven of last ten Devil-Capital games; New Jersey lost three of last four games in this building. Over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. Devils lost their last four games, last two in OT, but they’ve also won six of last seven road games. Three of their last four games went over total. Washington won seven of last ten games, including last five at home. Under is 4-1-1 in their last six games.

Flyers won three of last four games with Florida; home side won six of last eight series games. Panthers lost three of last four visits to Philly. Under is 5-2-1 in last eight series games. Florida won its last five road games, but lost three of last four overall, all at home. Over is 5-2-3 in their last ten games overall. Flyers lost seven of last ten games, four of last six at home. Under is 6-2-2 in their last ten games.

Buffalo won five of its last seven games with Arizona (under 5-2); teams split their last four meetings in western New York. Coyotes lost three of their last four games overall, four of last five games on the road (over 4-1). Sabres lost their last four games, outscored by total of 18-10; they lost four of last six home games. Three of their last four games went over the total.

Blue Jackets won six of last eight games with Minnesota, teams split last four meetings played here. Under is 7-2-1 in last ten series games (0-2 in last two). Wild won five of last seven games; they’ve won eight of last nine road games. Last four Minnesota games went over total. Columbus won four of last six games overall, three of last four at home. Three of last four Blue Jacket games went over.

Road team won nine of last ten Nashville-Montreal games; six of last eight series games went to overtime. Predators won three of last four visits to Montreal. Under is 7-2-1 in last ten series games. Nashville won its last four games, scoring 19 goals; they’re 5-3 in last eight road games. Last ten Predator games went over total. Canadiens won their last three games, all in OT; they lost three of last four at home. Under is 6-1 in their last seven games.

Colorado won eight of its last ten games with Ottawa; they won four of last five games in this building. Eight of last nine series games went over total. Avalanche lost eight of last ten games overall, six of last eight on road. Under is 4-2-1 in their last seven games. Senators are 3-0 in game following their last three losses, but they lost last two home games. Under is 8-2 in their last ten games.

Islanders won five of last seven games with Dallas; home side won last five series games. New York lost 3-2/3-0 in last two visits to Texas. Three of last four series games stayed under total. Islanders won three of last four games but lost four of last six road games. Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games. Dallas Stars won three of last four games overall, four of last five at home. Six of their last eight games went over.

Kings won their last three games with Toronto; Maple Leafs lost 2-1/2-0 in last two visits to Los Angeles. Under is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. Toronto scored total of four goals in losing last three games; they’ve lost six of last eight road games. Four of their last five games stayed under total. Los Angeles lost six of its last eight games, losing last two games in OT- they lost three of last four at home. Under is 3-1-2 in their last six games.

Road team won last 11 Vancouver-San Jose games; Canucks were outscored 11-6 in losing last three games in Shark Tank. Over is 2-0-3 in last five series games. Vancouver lost five of its last six games, three of last four on road. Three of their last four road games went over. San Jose is 3-1 in its last four games; they lost three of last four at home. Under is 3-0-1 in their last four games.

**Udog** · 03-02-2017, 08:22 AM

NHL

Thursday, March 2

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Arizona is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games at home
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Philadelphia's last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Florida

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. COLUMBUS
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Columbus
Minnesota is 7-15-1 SU in its last 23 games ,when playing on the road against Columbus
Columbus is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Columbus's last 12 games at home

8:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. WASHINGTON
New Jersey is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games

8:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 9 of the NY Rangers last 13 games on the road
NY Rangers are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing NY Rangers

8:30 PM
COLORADO vs. OTTAWA
Colorado is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Colorado is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Ottawa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ottawa's last 7 games at home

8:30 PM
NASHVILLE vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Nashville's last 11 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 5 games
Montreal is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Montreal's last 11 games when playing Nashville

9:30 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. DALLAS
NY Islanders are 5-7-3 SU in their last 15 games ,when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the NY Islanders last 12 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Dallas is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Islanders

11:30 PM
TORONTO vs. LOS ANGELES
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Toronto is 4-6-2 SU in its last 12 games ,when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Los Angeles is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games

11:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. SAN JOSE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games on the road
Vancouver is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
San Jose is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

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**Udog** · 03-02-2017, 09:26 AM

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, March 2

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NY RANGERS (40-21-0-2, 82 pts.) at BOSTON (33-24-0-6, 72 pts.) - 3/2/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 7-15 ATS (-12.1 Units) after a division game this season.
NY RANGERS are 40-23 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 17-7 ATS (+9.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
NY RANGERS are 8-2 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 14-7 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 13-6 ATS (+19.2 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 31-13 ATS (+14.0 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 21-14 ATS (+37.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 4-8 ATS (-6.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
BOSTON is 248-221 ATS (-103.3 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 3-9 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 30-41 ATS (-18.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-25 ATS (-12.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 5-3 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 5-3-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (25-25-0-12, 62 pts.) at WASHINGTON (42-13-0-7, 91 pts.) - 3/2/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 42-20 ATS (+69.1 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 42-15 ATS (+19.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 21-6 ATS (+9.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
WASHINGTON is 54-20 ATS (+23.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 7-2 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 10-2 (+5.8 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 10-2-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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FLORIDA (29-23-0-10, 68 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (29-26-0-7, 65 pts.) - 3/2/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 167-200 ATS (-78.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 8-17 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 238-250 ATS (-154.5 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 42-64 ATS (+108.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-29 ATS (-16.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-4-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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ARIZONA (22-33-0-7, 51 pts.) at BUFFALO (26-26-0-11, 63 pts.) - 3/2/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 24-61 ATS (+115.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 16-9 ATS (+28.9 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 3-2 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 3-2-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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MINNESOTA (41-14-0-6, 88 pts.) at COLUMBUS (39-16-0-6, 84 pts.) - 3/2/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 39-22 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 30-23 ATS (+57.7 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 149-161 ATS (+349.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 15-9 ATS (+4.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 41-20 ATS (+12.9 Units) in all games this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 11-2 ATS (+8.3 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-5 ATS (+10.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 3-2 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 3-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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NASHVILLE (32-22-0-9, 73 pts.) at MONTREAL (35-21-0-8, 78 pts.) - 3/2/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 80-79 ATS (-24.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 5-16 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 8-17 ATS (-14.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
NASHVILLE is 4-9 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 230-188 ATS (+28.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
MONTREAL is 18-32 ATS (+51.2 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 3-2 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 3-2-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

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COLORADO (17-41-0-3, 37 pts.) at OTTAWA (33-22-0-6, 72 pts.) - 3/2/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 17-44 ATS (+82.9 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 5-19 ATS (+34.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
OTTAWA is 33-28 ATS (+96.0 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 47-37 ATS (+87.2 Units) after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 43-34 ATS (+79.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 12-7 ATS (+19.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
OTTAWA is 9-4 ATS (+13.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 229-228 ATS (+481.4 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
COLORADO is 116-90 ATS (+212.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
COLORADO is 39-37 ATS (+87.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 21-19 ATS (+47.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 16-15 ATS (+41.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 49-56 ATS (-40.4 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
OTTAWA is 6-11 ATS (-7.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 2-2-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.2 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (29-22-0-10, 68 pts.) at DALLAS (25-28-0-10, 60 pts.) - 3/2/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 30-17 ATS (+9.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 47-45 ATS (+108.4 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.
DALLAS is 25-38 ATS (-20.3 Units) in all games this season.
DALLAS is 8-15 ATS (-8.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 3-2-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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TORONTO (28-21-0-13, 69 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (30-27-0-6, 66 pts.) - 3/2/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 87-139 ATS (+252.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 36-81 ATS (+138.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 9-15 ATS (-9.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.
TORONTO is 21-49 ATS (+83.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 349-380 ATS (-116.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TORONTO is 17-34 ATS (+53.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 8-3 ATS (+12.7 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 30-33 ATS (-7.1 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 37-39 ATS (-34.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 27-31 ATS (-19.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 3-2 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-2-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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VANCOUVER (26-29-0-7, 59 pts.) at SAN JOSE (37-18-0-7, 81 pts.) - 3/2/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 31-29 ATS (+70.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 62-61 ATS (+134.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 189-204 ATS (+450.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 38-40 ATS (-17.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 36-38 ATS (-27.9 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 19-21 ATS (-15.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 8-13 ATS (-13.1 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 22-24 ATS (-18.6 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 63-56 ATS (-18.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 12-15 ATS (-17.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 5-7 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 7-5-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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**StarDust Bum** · 03-02-2017, 12:53 PM

NHL (PROFESSIONAL)

DUNKEL'S HIGHLIGHTED GAME

Arizona at Buffalo - Thursday March 2, 2017
The Coyotes head to Buffalo tonight to face a Sabres team that is 0-4 in its last 4 games versus Western Conference opponents. Arizona is the pick (+150) according to Dunkel, which has the Coyotes favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+150).

THURSDAY MARCH 2, 2017

Vancouver
@
San Jose
Game 69-70
March 2, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Vancouver
11.343
San Jose
12.384
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: San Jose
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: San Jose
-270
5
Dunkel Pick: San Jose
(-270); Over

Toronto
@
Los Angeles
Game 67-68
March 2, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Toronto
12.015
Los Angeles
11.145
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Toronto
by 1
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Los Angeles
-160
5
Dunkel Pick: Toronto
(+140); Under

NY Islanders
@
Dallas
Game 65-66
March 2, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: NY Islanders
10.416
Dallas
8.966
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: NY Islanders
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Dallas
-130
6
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders
(+110); Over

Colorado
@
Ottawa
Game 63-64
March 2, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Colorado
8.648
Ottawa
11.117
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Ottawa
by 1 1/2
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Ottawa
-250
5
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa
(-250); Under

Nashville
@
Montreal
Game 61-62
March 2, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Nashville
10.985
Montreal
12.516
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Montreal
by 1 1/2
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Montreal
-130
5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal
(-130); Under

Minnesota
@
Columbus
Game 59-60
March 2, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Minnesota
11.574
Columbus
10.069
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Minnesota
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Columbus
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota
(+110); Over

Arizona
@
Buffalo
Game 57-58
March 2, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Arizona
11.224
Buffalo
9.616
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Arizona
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Buffalo
-170
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona
(+150); Over

Florida
@
Philadelphia
Game 55-56
March 2, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Florida
12.665
Philadelphia
11.551
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Florida
by 1
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Philadelphia
-115
5
Dunkel Pick: Florida
(-105); Under

New Jersey
@
Washington
Game 53-54
March 2, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: New Jersey
9.069
Washington
12.537
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Washington
by 3 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Washington
-300
5
Dunkel Pick: Washington
(-300); Under

NY Rangers
@
Boston
Game 51-52
March 2, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: NY Rangers
10.578
Boston
13.024
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Boston
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Boston
-160
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston
(-160); Over

**StarDust Bum** · 03-02-2017, 01:00 PM

AM POSTING THIS FOR THOSE WHO HASN'T KEPT UP WITH THE TRADES

Fishing out the winners and losers on NHL trade deadline day
March 2, 2017

Although the NHL trade market produced no whopping deals this year, just about everybody had their nets in the water all the way up until the deadline Wednesday.

Several Stanley Cup contenders caught good players for the postseason grind ahead, while several struggling teams made judicious use of their assets.

Standard disclaimer: Nobody really wins or loses on deadline day because the results of their endeavors are revealed in the coming weeks, months and years. Nevertheless, here is the league consensus on which teams made savvy moves - and avoided foolish ones - over the past several days:

WINNERS

WASHINGTON CAPITALS: The overall NHL leaders bolstered their loaded lineup with defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk, and they gave up nothing more painful than their low first-round pick this summer. They also didn't lose any assets that could disrupt team chemistry as they chase that elusive first Stanley Cup.

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS: The defending champs didn't get Shattenkirk, but general manager Jim Rutherford fleshed out his defense with the additions of veteran blue liners Mark Streit and Ron Hainsey. Rutherford also kept Marc-Andre Fleury, giving the Pens goaltending depth if they need it.

MINNESOTA WILD: Sensing a pattern here? The NHL's best teams mostly got better, and they usually did it without giving up major assets. The Central Division-leading Wild added steady center Martin Hanzal and Ryan White in a deal for draft picks - a small price to pay for a team with a wide-open window to reach its first Stanley Cup Final.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS: Perhaps there was nostalgia involved in the return of defenseman Johnny Oduya, but the Blackhawks have some awfully good times to recapture. Putting him back alongside fellow Swede Niklas Hjalmarsson down the stretch immediately makes Chicago a nightmare for opposing forwards.

COLORADO AVALANCHE: Their season is a wreck, yet the Avs didn't panic by giving up on Gabriel Landeskog or Matt Duchene. GM Joe Sakic also gave Jarome Iginla freedom to chase his first Stanley Cup, albeit with the longshot Los Angeles Kings.

FLORIDA PANTHERS: Steady scorer Thomas Vanek for a conditional mid-round draft pick? That's a no-brainer, and it could be a big factor in the Panthers' playoff hopes.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS: Good returns for Jannik Hansen and Alex Burrows have created goodwill for embattled GM Jim Benning. The rebuild finally might be underway in earnest.

LOSERS

BUFFALO SABRES: They were the odd team out, failing to make a deal on the NHL's trade deadline day for the first time since 2002. General manager Tim Murray couldn't move defensemen Dmitry Kulikov and Cody Franson before their contracts expire, and captain Brian Gionta wasn't interested enough in a move to pursue it. He acknowledges that's a ''speed bump'' in his rebuilding plan.

MONTREAL CANADIENS: They've already got a fine team, yet they added no scoring depth and did little to get faster or more versatile in the postseason. Steve Ott, Dwight King and Jordie Benn are capable NHL players, but Washington and Pittsburgh still appear to be a cut above the Habs in total talent, particularly in the offensive end.

ST. LOUIS BLUES: Almost nobody thinks they got enough for Shattenkirk, who could have just stayed and played a key role in helping his longtime club's playoff push, even if the Blues didn't re-sign him this summer.

EDMONTON OILERS: They largely stayed pat, deciding to lean on the young core around Connor McDavid as they attempt to end their 10-season playoff drought. And for that, the Sharks, Ducks, Kings and Flames all thank them.

SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN

ARIZONA COYOTES: Millennial GM John Chayka got a decent return for Martin Hanzal and Michael Stone, as long as the Coyotes draft well. But they didn't appear to maximize their available assets when they kept Shane Doan and Radim Vrbata, who seemed almost certain to bring something to help the Desert Dogs' latest rebuild.

LOS ANGELES KINGS: Goalie Ben Bishop's pre-deadline arrival revealed the top brass' deep ambivalence about Peter Budaj, one of the league's feel-good stories. If the Kings are actually committed to giving rest to Jonathan Quick while they attempt to get into playoff position, Bishop is an immense acquisition. And while some have scoffed at the addition of the 39-year-old Iginla to an already slow team, they haven't calculated the importance of Iginla's leadership and hunger - and let's just say they're probably overestimating the importance of departing two-time Cup champion Dwight King.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING: GM Steve Yzerman did some nifty roster shuffling to help his chances of re-signing Jonathan Drouin, Tyler Johnson and Ondrej Palat this summer, but he gave up a chunk of his club's identity to do it. Valtteri Filppula and Brian Boyle will be missed, and Yzerman really didn't get much for the well-liked Bishop, one of the NHL's best goalies over the past four years in Tampa Bay.

**Udog** · 03-02-2017, 01:50 PM

Thanks, Bum!!

**Udog** · 03-02-2017, 01:51 PM

NHL
Short Sheet

Thursday, March 2

NY Rangers at Boston, 7:05 PM ET
New York: 10-2 SU in road games after 2 or more consecutive overs
Boston: 1-7 SU in home games revenging a blowout loss vs opponent of 3 goals or more

New Jersey at Washington, 7:05 PM ET
New Jersey: 3-16 SU revenging a same season loss vs opponent
Washington: WASHINGTON is 25-6 against the money line (+13.8 Units) in home games

Florida at Philadelphia, 7:05 PM ET
Florida: 10-2 SU after playing 4 consecutive home games
Philadelphia: 8-17 SU after a non-conference game

Arizona at Buffalo, 7:05 PM ET
Arizona: 7-14 SU after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game
Buffalo: 14-8 SU after having lost 4 of their last 5 games

Minnesota at Columbus, 7:05 PM ET
Minnesota: 19-11 SU in road games
Columbus: 8-10 SU after losing their previous game in overtime

Nashville at Montreal, 7:35 PM ET
Nashville: 1-8 SU off a road win scoring 4 or more goals
Montreal: 23-16 SU when playing their 3rd game in 5 days

Colorado at Ottawa, 7:35 PM ET
Colorado: 8-28 SU after having lost 6 or 7 of their last 8
Ottawa: 17-10 SU after 1 or more consecutive losses

NY Islanders at Dallas, 8:35 PM ET
New York: 40-24 SU after having won 2 of their last 3 games
Dallas: 3-14 SU off a home win

Toronto at Los Angeles, 10:35 PM ET
Toronto: 8-3 SU in road games after 3 or more consecutive losses
Los Angeles: 2-12 SU after playing a game where 3 or fewer total goals were scored

Vancouver at San Jose, 10:35 PM ET
Vancouver: 12-8 SU revenging a loss vs opponent of 2 goals or more
San Jose: 19-21 SU in home games vs. division opponents

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