Thursday's NHL Trends and Indexes - 1/18

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Trends and Indexes

Thursday, January 18

Good Luck on day #18 of 2018!

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Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

— SMU 83, Wichita State 78— Pretty big upset in the AAC.

— Alabama 76, Auburn 71— Crimson Tide won, even though Sexton didn’t play

— Fresno St 77, San Diego St 73— Mountain West might get only one team in NCAA.

— Stanford 86, Arizona State 77— ASU is 2-4 in Pac-12; they were 12-0 before that.

— Missouri 59, Tennessee 55— Cuonzo Martin wins first game against his old team.

— Surprising: last year, Forbes magazine listed the Pirates as the 17th (out of 30) most valuable MLB franchise. Thought they’d be lower than that.


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

13) Webster’s defines scapegoat this way: “a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.”

Pittsburgh Steelers lost a home playoff game 45-42 Sunday; there was much unrest in Steelers’ Nation, so a scapegoat was found— offensive coordinator Todd Haley.

You would think defensive coordinator would take some grief, but no. Maybe when the QB, a future Hall of Famer, tells the media that he isn’t allowed to audible to a QB sneak, maybe that was the straw that broke the camel’s back.

12) Speaking of quarterbacks not being allowed to audible, when Mike Martz ran the Rams’ offense, his QB’s, Kurt Warner and Marc Bulger, weren’t allowed to audible either. Doesn’t make a lot of sense to me, especially when you have a veteran QB, but coaches have big egos, too.

11) TCU’s best guard, Jaylen Fisher, is out indefinitely after hurting his knee in practice. TCU is 2-4 in Big X, with five of the six games decided by 5 or less points- 3 of the 5 games went to OT.

10) Shaquille O’Neal’s son Shareef is a 6-7 power forward who is committed to play for Arizona next year- he is considered a 4-star (out of 5) recruit.

9) South Carolina 76, Kentucky 68— Wildcats led by 14 points with 11:30 left, lost in Columbia brickfest Tuesday where teams combined to go 6-34 on arc. Kentucky used nine players; six freshmen (five of them started) and three sophomores.

8) Thru Tuesday’s college basketball games, the national average on free throws was 70.9%, which would be the highest it has been the last 17 years, and 3rd year in row it has gone up.

Some conference championship game trends:
7) Over last four years, favorites are 7-1 vs spread in conference championship games.

6) In Belichick/Brady era, Patriots are 7-4 in AFC title games (6-5 vs spread), 5-1 at home (3-3 vs spread).

5) Last 12 years, road favorites in conference title games are 1-2-1 vs spread.

4) According to ESPN Stats, the last five NFL teams that won playoff games with a walk-off TD lost their next game, by an average of 23 points.

3) Gene Steratore will be the referee in the Super Bowl; he’s also worked 24 D-I basketball games this winter, 22 of them involving Big 14 teams.

Steratore wound up working 60 basketball games last year, 63 the year before.

2) Teams are averaging 70.2 possessions per game this season, most in the last 17 years. Teams are playing a little faster, but the shot clock was 0:35 most of that time, not the current 0:30.

1) Teams are scoring 73.6 ppg, most in the last 17 years; five years ago, teams averaged only 66.9 ppg, so that is positive change. People like to watch good offense, even if it is really bad defense.

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, January 18

Islanders lost eight of last ten games with Boston; Bruins won their last five visits to Brooklyn. Under is 5-1-1 in last seven series games. Bruins won eight of last 11 games, with three of last four going OT/SO; over is 5-3-1 in their last nine games. Bruins are 2-5 if they played night before. Boston won five of last seven road games. Islanders won three of last four games, but lost three of last four at home. Over is 29-7-3 in their last 39 games.

Flyers won three of last four games with Toronto; Maple Leafs lost three of last five games in this building. Over is 4-1-2 in last seven series games. Leafs lost their last three games, all by one goal; they’re 2-6 in last eight road games. Five of last six Toronto games stayed under the total. Flyers won four of last five games overall; they won four of last five home games. Six of their last seven games went over total.

Devils lost nine of last ten games with Washington; four of last five series games went over total. Caps won their last five games in the Garden City. Washington won six of its last seven games; they split last eight road games. Five of their last seven games went over total. New Jersey lost six of its last seven games; they’re 6-2 in last eight home games, but lost last two. Five of Devils’ last seven games went over total.

Blue Jackets won their last four games with Dallas; last three series games stayed under total. Dallas Stars lost three of their last four visits to Ohio. Stars won six of their last eight games; they split last eight road games. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games. Columbus lost six of its last nine games overall- they’re 5-3 in last eight home games. Six of their last seven games stayed under total.

Road team won last seven St Louis-Ottawa games; Blues won four of their last five games in this building. Last three series games went over the total. St Louis lost three of its last four games overall- they lost six of last eight road games. Three of their last four games went over total. Ottawa won three of its last four games; they’re 5-3 in last eight home games. Over is 8-3 in Senators’ last 11 games.

Rangers won seven of last ten games with Buffalo; road team won seven of last nine series games. Sabres split their last four visits to Manhattan. Last three series games stayed under. Sabres lost five of their last six games; they’re 2-15 in their last 17 road games. Over is 6-4 in their last ten games. Rangers lost three of their last four games; they’re 5-3 in last eight home games. Last three Ranger games went over the total.

Knights beat Tampa Bay 4-3 in Las Vegas last month, teams’ only meeting. Las Vegas lost three of its last four road games, scoring two goals in last two games. Knights are 14-4 in last 18 games overall. Eight of their last ten games stayed under total. Tampa Bay split its last eight games; they’re 9-2 in last 11 home games. Last four Lightning games went over total.

Home side won last seven Arizona-Nashville games; Coyotes lost their last four games in this building. Last six series games stayed under total. Arizona lost its last four games, scoring 10 goals; they’ve lost eight of last nine road games. Under is 23-9 in their last 32 games. Nashville won its last three games, allowing four goals; they won last three home games, allowing one goal. Five of last six Predator games stayed under.

Sharks won seven of last nine games with Colorado; they won three of last four visits to Denver. Over is 6-0-1 in last seven series games. San Jose won its last three games, scoring 13 goals; they’ve lost six of last nine road games. Under is 7-3 in Sharks’ last ten games. Colorado won its last seven games; six of those were at home; four of last five Avalanche games stayed under the total.

Kings won their last four games with Pittsburgh; under is 4-1-1 in last six series games. Penguins lost 5-3/3-2 in last two visits here. Pittsburgh won four of last five games, outscoring opponents 22-13; they’re 2-3 in last five road games. Three of their last four games went over. Penguins are 1-5 on road if they played night before. Los Angeles lost its last four games, outscored 16-9; Kings lost their last four home games. Three of their last four games went over.

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NHL

Thursday, January 18

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Trend Report
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DALLAS @ COLUMBUS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Columbus's last 7 games
Columbus is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas

WASHINGTON @ NEW JERSEY
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 7 of New Jersey's last 9 games at home

BOSTON @ NY ISLANDERS
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
Boston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 7 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 14 of NY Islanders's last 20 games at home

TORONTO @ PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

BUFFALO @ NY RANGERS
Buffalo is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
Buffalo is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
NY Rangers is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Buffalo
NY Rangers is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

ST. LOUIS @ OTTAWA
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of St. Louis's last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games at home
Ottawa is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

LAS VEGAS @ TAMPA BAY
Las Vegas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Las Vegas is 10-2 ATS in its last 12 games
Tampa Bay is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games at home

ARIZONA @ NASHVILLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing Nashville
Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Arizona
Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

SAN JOSE @ COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Colorado is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

PITTSBURGH @ LOS ANGELES
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Los Angeles's last 14 games at home


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NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 18

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BOSTON (25-10-0-8, 58 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (23-19-0-4, 50 pts.) - 1/18/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 6-2 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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TORONTO (25-17-0-4, 54 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (20-16-0-8, 48 pts.) - 1/18/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 369-393 ATS (-116.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TORONTO is 174-203 ATS (-67.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-4 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 52-49 ATS (+1.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-4 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.9 Units)

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WASHINGTON (28-14-0-3, 59 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (23-12-0-8, 54 pts.) - 1/18/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-1 (+6.4 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 9-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)

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DALLAS (26-17-0-3, 55 pts.) at COLUMBUS (25-18-0-3, 53 pts.) - 1/18/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 12-30 ATS (+43.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 9-23 ATS (-20.3 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 14-24 ATS (-16.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 54-36 ATS (+17.2 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 27-14 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 162-148 ATS (+353.7 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
DALLAS is 69-66 ATS (+152.9 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 206-221 ATS (+471.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 10-25 ATS (+38.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 4-1 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 4-1-0 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=+1.0 Units)

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ST LOUIS (27-17-0-3, 57 pts.) at OTTAWA (15-18-0-9, 39 pts.) - 1/18/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 38-32 ATS (+77.7 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 28-21 ATS (+52.4 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 43-35 ATS (+82.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 19-14 ATS (+36.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 174-169 ATS (+360.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 22-13 ATS (+35.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 114-94 ATS (+210.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 18-10 ATS (+28.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 15-27 ATS (+15.0 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 1-6 ATS (-6.7 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.
OTTAWA is 162-148 ATS (-81.2 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 2-2 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 2-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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BUFFALO (11-24-0-9, 31 pts.) at NY RANGERS (23-17-0-5, 51 pts.) - 1/18/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 11-33 ATS (+56.9 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 6-25 ATS (+42.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
BUFFALO is 3-15 ATS (+26.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUFFALO is 212-220 ATS (+473.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 2-7 ATS (-8.7 Units) in home games in January games over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 238-233 ATS (-132.2 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 10-16 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 39-53 ATS (-41.8 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 122-122 ATS (-73.5 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 138-136 ATS (-84.0 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 3-4 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 4-3-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.3 Units)

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VEGAS (29-11-0-3, 61 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (31-10-0-3, 65 pts.) - 1/18/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 31-13 ATS (+44.7 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-4 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 215-223 ATS (+516.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
VEGAS is 29-14 ATS (+44.6 Units) in all games this season.
VEGAS is 14-7 ATS (+21.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 1-0 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 1-0-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY 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 (10-28-0-8, 28 pts.) at NASHVILLE (26-11-0-6, 58 pts.) - 1/18/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 10-36 ATS (+60.9 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 4-15 ATS (+24.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
ARIZONA is 15-44 ATS (+86.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 253-204 ATS (+41.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 202-174 ATS (-18.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 23-27 ATS (-11.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 4-3 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 4-3-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.0 Units)

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SAN JOSE (24-13-0-6, 54 pts.) at COLORADO (24-16-0-3, 51 pts.) - 1/18/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 24-19 ATS (+24.0 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in January games this season.
COLORADO is 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 212-219 ATS (+470.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 4-2 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 4-2-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.5 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (24-20-0-3, 51 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (24-15-0-5, 53 pts.) - 1/18/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 20-28 ATS (-13.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 3-14 ATS (+17.2 Units) in road games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 3-9 ATS (-7.4 Units) in road games after a non-conference game this season.
PITTSBURGH is 6-14 ATS (-14.5 Units) in non-conference games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 15-6 ATS (+6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 92-53 ATS (+15.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 16-5 ATS (+8.7 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
PITTSBURGH is 24-9 ATS (+11.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 147-154 ATS (-21.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 65-78 ATS (-48.8 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 22-28 ATS (-19.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 2-8 ATS (-11.0 Units) in home games after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 1-6 ATS (-6.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 4-14 ATS (-15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 5-13 ATS (-10.5 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
LOS ANGELES is 4-0 (+4.6 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 4-0-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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Dunkel

Thursday, January 18


Boston @ NY Islanders

Game 1-2
January 18, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
10.426
NY Islanders
11.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Islanders
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-140
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Islanders
(+120); Under

Toronto @ Philadelphia

Game 3-4
January 18, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
12.773
Philadelphia
10.892
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-105); Under

Washington @ New Jersey

Game 5-6
January 18, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
12.498
New Jersey
10.611
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-125); Over

Dallas @ Columbus

Game 7-8
January 18, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
11.397
Columbus
12.487
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-110
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(-110); Over

St. Louis @ Ottawa

Game 9-10
January 18, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
10.572
Ottawa
11.449
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+115); Under

Buffalo @ NY Rangers

Game 11-12
January 18, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
11.566
NY Rangers
10.672
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 1
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
-200
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(+170); Under

Vegas @ Tampa Bay

Game 13-14
January 18, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vegas
10.512
Tampa Bay
12.722
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-160
6
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-160); Over

Arizona @ Nashville

Game 15-16
January 18, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
9.402
Nashville
12.515
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-210
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
(-210); Over

San Jose @ Colorado

Game 17-18
January 18, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
10.852
Colorado
11.919
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-105); Under

Pittsburgh @ Los Angeles

Game 19-20
January 18, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
11.989
Los Angeles
10.445
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+110); Under

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NHL Betting Cheat Sheet and Odds: Golden Knights hit the Sunshine State
Monty Andrews

The Golden Knights make a trip to Florida to take on the Lightning and Panthers and the Maple Leafs look to rebound in Philly.

Leafs Looking to Rebound

The Toronto Maple Leafs had a three-game losing skid halted with a 4-2 loss to the host Philadelphia Flyers a little over a month ago. The Leafs hope their next visit to the City of Brotherly Love will be a much more successful one as they look to halt an extended slide Thursday night. That defeat at the hands of the Flyers kickstarted Toronto's current rough stretch, in which it has won just five of its last 15 games. The Flyers have been far more successful over that stretch, going 9-6-0; they saw their five-game winning streak come to an end last time out with a 5-1 setback at the hands of the New York Rangers.

Sin City Sun

The Vegas Golden Knights are headed to Florida. The top team in the Western Conference carries a two-game losing skid into a double dip in the Sunshine State, taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday and the Florida Panthers on Friday. The first game of the back-to-back pits the top teams in each conference against one another; the Lightning will be seeking a little revenge after dropping a 4-3 decision in Las Vegas just before Christmas. Florida also has a loss in Vegas under its belt, but has bigger fish to fry as it comes into Friday's encounter with losses in four of its previous five games.

No Way, (San) Jose

Not many teams have been able to corral the Pittsburgh Penguins' terrific triumvirate of Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel. But all three superstars have struggled over their careers against the San Jose Sharks, who host the Penguins on Saturday night. In addition to being one of the strongest under plays so far this season (14-28-1 O/U), the Sharks have held Crosby, Malkin and Kessel all under a point per game over their careers. Saturday will also mark the third road game in a four-night stretch for the Penguins, who carried a three-game winning streak into their three-game West Coast trek that kicked off Wednesday.

Home Sweet Home

Winnipeg fans will get only a brief look at their beloved team as the Jets entertain the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. It's the only home game in a six-game stretch for the Jets, who have dropped the first two games of a three-game trek that ends Saturday night in Calgary. After returning home to face the Canucks, Winnipeg hits the road again for games in San Jose and Anaheim. The Jets have won five consecutive home games entering the weekend, scoring four goals in each of those contests. Sunday marks the conclusion of a grueling seven-game jaunt for Vancouver, which is 2-2-1 through the first five games of the trip.

Injury Updates

* The Carolina Hurricanes have been dealt a major blow with word that forward Sebastien Aho will be out indefinitely with a lower-body injury and a concussion. Aho was on fire, recording nine goals and adding five assists over his previous 11 games.

* The injuries continue to pile up for the Colorado Avalanche, as center Tyson Jost is considered questionable for Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks with a leg injury. Jost is one of seven Colorado players presently on the mend.

* The Detroit Red Wings will be without a pair of veteran forwards for Saturday's encounter with the Hurricanes. Justin Abdelkader has been ruled out with a leg injury, while Darren Helm will also sit this one out with a lower-body ailment.

Player News

* The NHL's assists leader heading into the weekend: Philadelphia Flyers forward Jakub Voracek, who has 45 helpers through his first 44 games. The Flyers have won four consecutive games in which Voracek recorded multiple assists.

* Voracek's linemate, Sean Couturier, has been the league's premier goal-scorer this month, potting seven goals in six January games. Those goals came during a four-game stretch Jan. 4-13; not surprisingly, the Flyers won all four contests.

* Colorado has been red-hot, and it has the play of goaltender Jonathan Bernier to thank for its recent surge. Bernier has won all five of his appearances this month, boasting a 1.33 goals-against average, a .961 save percentage and one shutout over that span.

Stanley Cup Futures

* The Lightning remain the odds-on favorite to win its first Stanley Cup championship since 2004. Tampa Bay is listed at +600 on Bet365 to win the title, well ahead of the runner-up Washington Capitals (+1,100); three other teams are at +1,200.

* The Avalanche have been on a tear, but they remain longshots to return to their Stanley Cup glory days. Bet365 has Colorado installed at +2,800, ahead of a cluster of West teams that includes Anaheim (+3,300), Chicago (+3,300) and Edmonton (+4,000).

Over/Under Trends

* The Toronto Maple Leafs opened the season as one of the league's strongest over options, but have regressed significantly since then. The Maple Leafs enter Thursday's encounter with the Philadelphia Flyers at 21-21-4 O/U for the season.

* The New York Islanders, on the other hand, have maintained their status as the league's premier over play, going 30-13-3 through their first 46 games. The Islanders average 3.4 goals per game and surrender 3.6.

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NHL's Top OVER Teams:

1. Islanders 30-13-3
2. Lightning 24-17-2
3. Avalanche 24-17-2
4. Stars 26-19-1
5. Devils 24-18-1
6. Rangers 25-19-1
7. GKnights 23-18-2
t8. Canucks 25-20
t8. Capitals 25-20


NHL's Top UNDER Teams:

1. Sharks 28-14-1
2. Ducks 29-16-1
3. Blues 28-19
4. Blue Jackets 26-20
t5. Canadiens 24-19-2
t5. Blackhawks 24-19-2
7. Sabres 23-18-3
8. Coyotes 25-20-1