Da Bum's 2018 NHL Picks/News/Trends/Best Bets - Thru The Stanley Cup !

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

OTT at NYI 07:00 PM
OTT +151
O 6.0

MON at FLA 07:00 PM
MON +127
U 6.0

TOR at CLB 07:00 PM
CLB +114
O 6.5

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Tartar's two goals lead Canadiens past Panthers 5-3
December 28, 2018
By The Associated Press

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) Tomas Tatar scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Friday night.

Jonathan Drouin had a goal and an assist, and Nicolas Deslauriers and Artturi Lehkonen also scored for the Canadiens, who won their third straight.

Henrik Borgstrom, Denis Malgin and Keith Yandle scored for the Panthers, who ended a two-game winning streak.

Montreal's Antti Niemi, in for injured Carey Price, and Florida's Roberto Luongo each stopped 23 shots.

Montreal scored twice in the first three minutes.

ISLANDERS 6, SENATORS 3

NEW YORK (AP) - Mathew Barzal had two goals and an assist to help New York rally for a win over Ottawa.

Josh Bailey had a goal and an assist, and Anders Lee, Johnny Boychuk and Casey Cizikas also scored for New York, which came back from a pair of two-goal deficits to win for the fifth time in six games.

Thomas Greiss gave up three goals on 17 shots before he was pulled 6:11 into the second period. Robin Lehner, who began his career with Ottawa, came on and stopped all 10 shots he faced to improve to 7-0-3 against his former team.

Mark Stone, Matt Duchene and Cody Ceci scored for Ottawa, which has lost six of eight (2-5-1). Mike McKenna finished with 33 saves as the Senators fell to 4-13-1 on the road.

MAPLE LEAFS 4, BLUE JACKETS 2

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - John Tavares scored two goals, Garret Sparks had 27 saves and Toronto beat Columbus.

Mitch Marner had a goal and assisted on both Tavares' tallies, and Frederik Gauthier also scored to power the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight win, matching the longest streak of the season.

Nick Foligno and Artemi Panarin scored for Columbus, and Sergei Bobrovsky had 25 saves. The Blue Jackets, playing on the second night of a back-to-back, saw their five-game winning streak snapped as they try to stay close to Washington at the top of the Metropolitan Division.

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SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY DECEMBER 29, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
1:05 PM Carolina Hurricanes New Jersey Devils Prudential Center
4:05 PM Minnesota Wild Winnipeg Jets Bell MTS Place
4:05 PM San Jose Sharks Edmonton Oilers Rogers Place
4:05 PM Vegas Golden Knights Los Angeles Kings Staples Center
7:05 PM Boston Bruins Buffalo Sabres KeyBank Center
7:05 PM Montreal Canadiens Tampa Bay Lightning Amalie Arena
7:05 PM New York Islanders Toronto Maple Leafs Scotiabank Arena
7:05 PM Philadelphia Flyers Florida Panthers BB&T Center
7:05 PM Washington Capitals Ottawa Senators Canadian Tire Centre
8:05 PM Detroit Red Wings Dallas Stars American Airlines Center
8:05 PM New York Rangers Nashville Predators Bridgestone Arena
8:05 PM Pittsburgh Penguins St. Louis Blues Enterprise Center
9:05 PM Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche Pepsi Center
10:05 PM Arizona Coyotes Anaheim Ducks Honda Center
10:05 PM Vancouver Canucks Calgary Flames Scotiabank Saddledome


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NHL DEC. RECORD OPINIONS AND BEST BETS !

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/28/2018 2-4-0 33.33% -9.65
12/27/2018 8-12-2 40.00% -24.10
12/23/2018 7-6-0 53.85% +3.45
12/22/2018 12-11-0 52.17% -5.45
12/21/2018 2-3-0 40.00% -6.00
12/20/2018 3-12-2 20.00% -43.90
12/19/2018 3-1-0 75.00% +10.60
12/18/2018 12-4-0 75.00% +38.40
12/17/2018 4-3-1 57.14% +7.75
12/16/2018 6-5-1 54.55% +3.50
12/15/2018 7-8-0 46.67% -5.10
12/14/2018 4-7-1 36.36% -20.55
12/13/2018 9-6-0 60.00% +13.50
12/12/2018 2-6-0 25.00% -25.10
12/11/2018 8-8-0 50.00% +2.40
12/10/2018 3-3-0 50.00% -0.50
12/09/2018 1-4-1 20.00% -16.00
12/08/2018 1-2-0 33.33% -6.15
12/07/2018 2-5-0 28.57% -21.85
12/06/2018 9-8-0 52.94% +0.95
12/05/2018 2-1-0 66.67% +4.50
12/04/2018 6-7-0 46.15% -5.90
12/03/2018 1-4-0 20.00% -16.00
12/02/2018 2-5-0 28.57% -13.70
12/01/2018 8-10-0 44.44% -12.25

Record:..........124-145-0.....46.09%....-147.32


BEST BETS:

DATE........................ATS................... ..UNITS..................O/U..................UNITS.............TOTALS

12/28/2018.............1 - 2...................-3.65....................0 - 1..................-5.50..............-9.15
12/27/2018.............2 - 6...................-15.80..................2 - 3..................-6.50..............-22.30
12/23/2018.............1 - 0..................+10.25..................4 - 4..................-2.00..............+8.25
12/22/2018.............1 - 3...................-7.65....................8 - 6..................+7.00.............-0.65
12/21/2018.............0 - 1....................-5.00...................1 - 2..................-6.00..............-11.00
12/20/2018.............1 - 1...................+5.50...................2 - 7.................-28.50.............-23.00
12/19/2018.............1 - 0 ..................+6.10...................1 - 1.................-0.50...............+5.60
12/18/2018.............3 - 1...................+11.55.................8 - 2.................+29.00............+40.55
12/17/2018.............2 - 1...................+8.75...................2 - 2.................-1.00...............+7.75
12/16/2018.............0 - 1....................-5.00...................3 - 3.................-1.50...............-6.50
12/15/2018.............2 - 2....................+2.90..................3 - 6.................-18.00.............-15.50
12/14/2018.............0 - 2....................-10.00.................4 - 3..................+3.50..............-6.50
12/13/2018.............0 - 2....................-10.00.................4 - 3..................+3.50..............-6.50
12/12/2018.............0 - 2....................-10.00.................1 - 3..................-11.50..............-21.50
12/11/2018.............2 - 3.....................-0.10..................5 - 5..................-2.50...............-2.60
12/10/2018.............0 - 2....................-10.00.................3 - 1..................+9.50..............-0.50
12/09/2018.............0 - 2....................-10.00.................1 - 2..................-6.00...............-16.00
12/08/2018.............0 - 0....................+0.00..................1 - 1..................-0.50...............-0.50
12/07/2018.............1 - 1....................+0.10..................1 - 3..................-11.50.............-11.40
12/06/2018.............1 - 4....................-14.90..................8 - 3...................+23.50............+8.60
12/05/2018.............0 - 0...................+0.00...................2 - 1..................+4.50..............+4.50
12/04/2018.............1 - 3....................-8.90...................3 - 1..................+9.50..............+0.60
12/03/2018.............0 - 1....................-5.00...................1 - 2..................-6.00...............-11.00
12/02/2018.............1 - 1...................+3.30...................2 - 4..................-12.00.............-8.70
12/01/2018.............1 - 3....................-8.75...................5 - 7..................-13.50.............-22.25

Record:................21 - 44..................-76.30..................75 - 76................44,00.............-120.30

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Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

— Washington State 28, Iowa State 26— Cyclones failed on 2-point play to tie game with 4:02 left. Wazzu killed off rest of the clock after that.

— Syracuse 34, Wast Virginia 18— First 10-win season for Orange since 2001

— Nuggets 102, Spurs 99— Denver is very quietly a 22-11 team.

— Auburn 63, Purdue 14— This game was 56-7 at the half; thank God I was on an airplane and didn’t see it.

— Four of last six Heisman Trophy winners played on the national title team.

— Someone at MGM in Las Vegas wagered $525,000 on Alabama on the money line in tonite’s semi-final; if the Crimson Tide wins, the guy makes $95,000.


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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Random lists of 3

13) Best 3 NBA players of all-time:
1) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar 2) Michael Jordan 3) Lebron James.

12) Favorite Las Vegas hotels:
T1) Aria/Vdara 3) Mandalay Bay 4) SouthPoint

11) Favorite Las Vegas sports books:
1) Westgate 2) Aria 3) Golden Nugget

10) Favorite Batman villains:
1) Riddler (Frank Gorshin) 2) Egghead (Vincent Price) 3) Mad Hatter (David Wayne)

9) College football bucket list:
Games at: 1) LSU 2) USC 3) Rose Bowl

8) College basketball bucket list:
1) NC State 2) Iowa State 3) Colorado State

7) Favorite non-sports movies:
1) Rounders 2) The Bodyguard 3) Begin Again

6) Favorite QB’s (non-Rams) to watch:
1) Dan Fouts 2) Aaron Rodgers 3) John Elway

5) Best Oakland A’s managers:
1) Dick Williams 2) Bob Melvin 3) Tony LaRussa

4) Best LA/St Louis Rams head coaches:
1) Dick Vermeil 2) Sean McVay T3) George Allen/Chuck Knox

3) My favorite comedians:
1) Steve Martin 2) Bill Murray 3) David Letterman

2) Favorite dinners:
1) Pizza 2) Spaghetti and meatballs 3) Scrambled eggs and bacon

1) Favorite TV characters:
1) Oscar Madison (Odd Couple) 2) Jonathan Higgins (Magnum PI) 3) Henry Blake (M*A*S*H*)

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NHL

Saturday, December 29

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Trend Report
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Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina is 6-19 ATS in its last 25 games
Carolina is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games
Carolina is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games on the road
Carolina is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games when playing New Jersey
Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of New Jersey's last 17 games
New Jersey is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing Carolina
New Jersey is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina
New Jersey is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Carolina

Minnesota Wild
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Minnesota is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games when playing Winnipeg
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Winnipeg is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Winnipeg's last 16 games
Winnipeg is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing Minnesota
Winnipeg is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota
Winnipeg is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 10 games when playing at home against Minnesota

Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Vegas is 12-6 SU in its last 18 games
Vegas is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Vegas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Vegas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Vegas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Vegas's last 9 games when playing Los Angeles
Vegas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games
Los Angeles is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Vegas
Los Angeles is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Vegas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 9 games when playing Vegas
Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Vegas

San Jose Sharks
San Jose is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
San Jose is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 6-14 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing Edmonton
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Edmonton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Edmonton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing San Jose
Edmonton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose

Boston Bruins
Boston is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games
Boston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Boston's last 17 games on the road
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Boston is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Buffalo
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games
Buffalo is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Buffalo is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games when playing Boston
Buffalo is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston

Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 25 games when playing Florida
Philadelphia is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida Panthers
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Florida's last 25 games when playing Philadelphia
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

Washington Capitals
Washington is 12-6 ATS in its last 18 games
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Washington is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Ottawa
Washington is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Ottawa
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Ottawa is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Ottawa is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Washington
Ottawa is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games when playing Washington
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ottawa's last 10 games when playing at home against Washington

Montreal Canadiens
Montreal is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Montreal is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Montreal is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Montreal is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Tampa Bay
Montreal is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Montreal is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Montreal
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Montreal

New York Islanders
NY Islanders is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Islanders is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Islanders's last 14 games
NY Islanders is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games on the road
NY Islanders is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 7 of NY Islanders's last 8 games when playing Toronto
NY Islanders is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 10 of NY Islanders's last 11 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 8 games when playing NY Islanders
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

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NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, December 29

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CAROLINA (15-16-0-5, 35 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (13-16-0-7, 33 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 15-21 ATS (-12.9 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 15-21 ATS (-12.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 1-6 ATS (-7.3 Units) on Saturday games this season.
CAROLINA is 13-25 ATS (-13.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-3 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)

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MINNESOTA (17-16-0-3, 37 pts.) at WINNIPEG (24-11-0-2, 50 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 3-8 ATS (-7.5 Units) in December games this season.
MINNESOTA is 21-31 ATS (-18.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 85-52 ATS (+27.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 49-29 ATS (+15.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 35-18 ATS (+13.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 110-88 ATS (+199.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
WINNIPEG is 19-8 ATS (+9.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 40-14 ATS (+24.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 28-10 ATS (+13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 8-7 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 8-7-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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SAN JOSE (20-12-0-7, 47 pts.) at EDMONTON (18-16-0-3, 39 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 26-31 ATS (-18.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 16-7 ATS (+8.4 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 13-24 ATS (-16.9 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 19-31 ATS (-18.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 5-13 ATS (-14.1 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 9-7 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 9-7-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.2 Units)

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VEGAS (21-15-0-4, 46 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (15-20-0-3, 33 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VEGAS is 86-57 ATS (+14.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 47-30 ATS (+13.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 35-16 ATS (+13.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 14-3 ATS (+10.1 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 167-170 ATS (-19.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 7-12 ATS (-9.9 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 32-43 ATS (-25.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 21-37 ATS (-23.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 6-4 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 6-4-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.7 Units)

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WASHINGTON (23-10-0-3, 49 pts.) at OTTAWA (15-19-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 7-3 ATS (+11.8 Units) on Saturday games this season.
OTTAWA is 57-58 ATS (+132.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 89-54 ATS (+11.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 22-7 ATS (+11.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 14-6 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 108-90 ATS (-8.0 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-1 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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BOSTON (20-14-0-4, 44 pts.) at BUFFALO (21-12-0-5, 47 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 44-53 ATS (-28.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
BUFFALO is 21-17 ATS (-1.5 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 21-17 ATS (+39.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
BUFFALO is 295-270 ATS (+602.9 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 241-240 ATS (+488.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BOSTON is 204-166 ATS (+372.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 4-6 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 6-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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MONTREAL (20-13-0-5, 45 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (29-7-0-2, 60 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 8-25 ATS (+36.6 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 23-49 ATS (+74.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 16-41 ATS (+61.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 29-9 ATS (+40.4 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 11-1 ATS (+9.0 Units) in December games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 29-9 ATS (+14.2 Units) first half of the season this season.
TAMPA BAY is 32-13 ATS (+10.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 20-6 ATS (+11.2 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-4 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 14-4 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-3 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 6-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (19-13-0-4, 42 pts.) at TORONTO (26-10-0-2, 54 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 79-49 ATS (+137.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 15-4 ATS (+8.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
TORONTO is 11-4 ATS (+4.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TORONTO is 11-4 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 19-9 ATS (+29.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 4-0 ATS (+4.0 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
TORONTO is 75-106 ATS (-49.0 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-2 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS 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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PHILADELPHIA (15-16-0-5, 35 pts.) at FLORIDA (15-15-0-6, 36 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 2-11 ATS (+13.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 424-380 ATS (-126.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 86-68 ATS (+154.0 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-13 ATS (+36.9 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 15-21 ATS (-10.9 Units) in all games this season.
FLORIDA is 15-21 ATS (-7.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
FLORIDA is 3-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) on Saturday games this season.
FLORIDA is 194-182 ATS (-22.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 12-21 ATS (-15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3-0 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=+2.9 Units)

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NY RANGERS (15-14-0-7, 37 pts.) at NASHVILLE (22-14-0-2, 46 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 1-12 ATS (+16.6 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 20-41 ATS (+62.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 19-14 ATS (+37.2 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 131-127 ATS (+276.2 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 98-70 ATS (+19.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 21-26 ATS (-22.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 3-2-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (19-12-0-6, 44 pts.) at ST LOUIS (15-16-0-4, 34 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 38-39 ATS (-22.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 14-19 ATS (-14.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 8-15 ATS (-10.9 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 4-9 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 4-9 ATS (-11.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 12-19 ATS (-12.4 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-2 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 2-2-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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DETROIT (15-18-0-6, 36 pts.) at DALLAS (19-16-0-3, 41 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 12-33 ATS (+54.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 33-47 ATS (-24.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 18-34 ATS (-20.7 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-2-0 straight up against DETROIT 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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CHICAGO (14-20-0-6, 34 pts.) at COLORADO (19-13-0-6, 44 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 47-76 ATS (-39.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 9-29 ATS (-23.6 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 65-62 ATS (-6.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 36-34 ATS (+85.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 6-15 ATS (-9.2 Units) in home games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 93-88 ATS (-84.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-5 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 5-5-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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VANCOUVER (18-18-0-4, 40 pts.) at CALGARY (23-12-0-3, 49 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 9-29 ATS (+52.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 159-138 ATS (+308.2 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 203-229 ATS (+510.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-5-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.5 Units)

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ARIZONA (16-19-0-2, 34 pts.) at ANAHEIM (19-15-0-5, 43 pts.) - 12/29/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 25-53 ATS (+97.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 34-23 ATS (+57.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 36-18 ATS (+16.1 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 5-1 ATS (+6.5 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
ANAHEIM is 17-25 ATS (-13.7 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 7-3 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 7-3-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.4 Units)

[StarDust Bum]

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

CAR at NJ 01:00 PM
U 5.5

VEG at LA 04:00 PM
VEG -124
O 5.5

SJ at EDM 04:00 PM
EDM +116
O 6.0

MIN at WIN 04:00 PM
WIN -160
O 6.0

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel

Saturday, December 29


Carolina @ New Jersey

Game 33-34
December 29, 2018 @ 1:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Carolina
9.536
New Jersey
10.408
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Jersey
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(-115); Over

Minnesota @ Winnipeg

Game 35-36
December 29, 2018 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
12.275
Winnipeg
11.100
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
-170
6
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+150); Under

San Jose @ Edmonton

Game 37-38
December 29, 2018 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
14.073
Edmonton
11.885
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-130
6
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
(-130); Under

Vegas @ Los Angeles

Game 39-40
December 29, 2018 @ 4:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vegas
10.723
Los Angeles
11.950
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 1
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(+110); Under

Washington @ Ottawa

Game 41-42
December 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
11.931
Ottawa
9.778
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-220
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-220); Over

Boston @ Buffalo

Game 43-44
December 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
10.683
Buffalo
12.699
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(+105); Under

Montreal @ Tampa Bay

Game 45-46
December 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
11.479
Tampa Bay
9.854
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-270
6
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(+220); Over

NY Islanders @ Toronto

Game 47-48
December 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Islanders
8.705
Toronto
11.579
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-250
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-250); Under

Philadelphia @ Florida

Game 49-50
December 29, 2018 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
11.868
Florida
10.975
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-125
6
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+105); Over

NY Rangers @ Nashville

Game 51-52
December 29, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
11.698
Nashville
10.821
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-230
6
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(+190); Under

Pittsburgh @ St. Louis

Game 53-54
December 29, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
13.257
St. Louis
11.727
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-120
6
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-120); Under

Detroit @ Dallas

Game 55-56
December 29, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
9.819
Dallas
12.386
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-210
6
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-210); Under

Chicago @ Colorado

Game 57-58
December 29, 2018 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
11.224
Colorado
12.608
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-220
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-220); Under

Vancouver @ Calgary

Game 59-60
December 29, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vancouver
9.815
Calgary
11.847
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-200
6
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(-200); Under

Arizona @ Anaheim

Game 61-62
December 29, 2018 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
10.357
Anaheim
8.776
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
-160
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+140); Over

[StarDust Bum]

EVENING BEST BETS:

BOS at BUF 07:00 PM
BUF +103
U 5.5

WAS at OTT 07:00 PM
OTT +180
U 6.5

MON at TB 07:00 PM
MON +235
U 6.5

PHI at FLA 07:00 PM
U 6.5

NYI at TOR 07:00 PM
TOR -206
O 6.5

NYR at NAS 08:00 PM
NYR +198
O 6.0

DET at DAL 08:00 PM
O 6.0

PIT at STL 08:00 PM
U 6.0

CHI at COL 09:00 PM
CHI +185
U 6.5

VAN at CAL 10:00 PM
CAL -195
U 6.0

ARI at ANA 10:00 PM
ARI +131
U 5.5

[StarDust Bum]

Blackwood earns 1st shutout, Devils top Hurricanes 2-0
December 29, 2018
By The Associated Press

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Rookie goalie MacKenzie Blackwood stopped 37 shots for his first shutout and Pavel Zacha scored short-handed as the New Jersey Devils beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-0 on Saturday.

It was the second straight victory for Blackwood, giving the Devils their first two-game winning streak since Nov. 13-15. Andy Greene added an empty-netter to seal the win.

Curtis McElhinney made 28 saves for the Hurricanes who have lost four of their last five.

Zacha broke a scoreless deadlock with 36 seconds left in the second period. He poked the puck away from Carolina's Justin Faulk and sped into the Hurricanes' zone. McElhinney made the initial stop and Zacha stayed with the play to collar the rebound and flip it into the net.

WILD 3, JETS 1

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Devan Dubnyk stopped 26 shots to help Minnesota end a season-high five-game losing streak.

Defenseman Matt Bartkowski scored in his debut with the Wild, and Charlie Coyle and Eric Fehr also scored. Zach Parise had two assists.

Patrik Laine scored on the power play for his 24th goal of the season for Winnipeg, and his first point in five games. Connor Hellebuyck finished with 21 saves for the Central Division-leading Jets.

Winnipeg has lost two straight for just the second time this season.

The Wild were 0-4-1 in the last five games, with only five goals during the stretch.

BLACKHAWKS 3, AVALANCHE 2 OT

DENVER (AP) - Patrick Kane scored his second goal of the game 41 seconds into overtime as Chicago outlasted Colorado.

The Blackhawks were on a power play when Kane knocked in the decisive shot from the slot off a feed from Jonathan Toews for Chicago's fifth win in six games. Two have come at the expense of the Avalanche, who lost their fourth straight.

Kane has a seven-game point streak and leads the Blackhawks with 22 goals.

Alex Debrincat also scored for Chicago. Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen had the goals for Colorado.

SHARKS 7, OILERS 4

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) - Erik Karlsson had a goal and three assists, Logan Couture and Melker Karlsson each scored twice, and San Jose beat slumping Edmonton.

Joonas Donskoi and Tomas Hertl also scored for the Sharks, who have won two in a row.

Connor McDavid had two goals and Caleb Jones and Leon Draisaitl also scored for the Oilers, who have lost a season-high five straight.

McDavid got Edmonton on the board 6 1/2 minutes in, but Donskoi scored 17 seconds later. That was the first of six straight San Jose goals.

GOLDEN KNIGHTS 4, KINGS 1

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Malcolm Subban stopped 30 shots to help the Vegas beat Los Angeles and snap the Kings' four-game winning streak.

William Carrier, Alex Tuch, William Karlsson and Paul Stastny scored as the Golden Knights improved to 6-1-3 in their last 10 games.

Anze Kopitar scored for the Kings, and Jonathan Quick finished with 27 saves.

PANTHERS 2, FLYERS 1

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) - Jonathan Huberdeau scored with 1:06 left to cap a third-period rally and lift Florida.

Huberdeau scored his 10th goal by finishing a pass from Aleksander Barkov after Mike Hoffman scored a tying goal on the power play with just under seven minutes left.

Shayne Gostisbehere scored for the Flyers, who lost their second straight.

Barkov had two assists, and James Reimer stopped 34 shots. Carter Hart had 34 saves for the Flyers.

BRUINS 3, SABRES 2

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Sean Kuraly scored 3:44 into overtime to give Boston a win over Buffalo.

Jake DeBrusk and Noel Acciari scored in regulation for Boston. Tuukka Rask made 26 saves.

Kuraly's game-winner was a terrific one-man effort. His initial shot from the top of the left circle led to a big rebound, and Kuraly followed up with speed to chip the loose puck into the net.

Johan Larsson and Marco Scandella scored for Buffalo. Carter Hutton stopped 38 shots.

ISLANDERS 4, MAPLE LEAFS 0

TORONTO (AP) - Mathew Barzal scored a natural hat trick in the second period and Valtteri Filppula had a highlight-reel goal as New York prevailed in its first game against former captain John Tavares.

New York has won six of seven. Robin Lehner made 36 saves for his second shutout of the season, and Ryan Pulock had two assists.

The Islanders pounded the Maple Leafs in a reunion with Tavares, who signed with Toronto as a free agent July 1. The 28-year-old played nine seasons in New York, collecting 272 goals and 349 assists for 621 points in 669 games.

Garret Sparks stopped 24 shots as Toronto had its five-game winning streak halted.

CAPITALS 3, SENATORS 2

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - Tom Wilson and Tyler Lewington each had a goal and an assist in Washington's win over short-handed Ottawa.

The Capitals have won four straight, and the Senators have dropped four in a row.

Madison Bowey also scored for the Capitals, and Pheonix Copley made 31 saves.

The Senators were without defenseman Thomas Chabot and fellow blue-liner Christian Jaros following injuries Friday in a 6-3 loss to the New York Islanders. Jaros broke a finger, and Chabot was placed on injured reserve with an upper body injury following a hit from Islanders forward Matt Murray in the second period.

Goaltender Marcus Hogberg made his NHL debut and finished with 21 saves, and Colin White and Mark Stone scored for the Senators, who are last in the Eastern Conference.

LIGHTNING 6, CANADIENS 5

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Adam Erne scored twice in the third period, including the go-ahead goal with 1:02 left, and NHL-leading Tampa Bay extended its point streak to 14 games.

Nikita Kucherov extended his point streak to 10 games (six goals, 15 assists) with a goal and an assist for Tampa Bay. He is the 14th player in NHL history to post multiple point streaks of 10 or more games in consecutive seasons. The only other player to do so since 1994-95 is Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin (2007-08 and 2008-09).

The Lightning, who are 13-0-1 during their current run, also got goals from Yanni Gourde, Anton Stralman and Tyler Johnson. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 33 saves.

Andrew Shaw had two goals, and Kenny Agostino, Jordie Benn and Brett Kulak also scored for the Canadiens. Phillip Danault had three assists, and Antti Niemi stopped 26 shots.

RANGERS 4, PREDATORS 3

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jesper Fast scored two goals, including the game winner, and added an assist as New York snapped a three-game losing streak.

Chris Kreider had a goal and an assist, Marc Stall added a score and Mika Zibanejad had a career-high four assists for the Rangers, who earned their first road win in regulation this season. Henrik Lundqvist made 34 saves.

Nick Bonino scored a pair of power-play goals and Kevin Fiala also scored and had two assists for the Predators, who have lost six straight. Pekka Rinne made 18 saves.

STARS 5, RED WINGS 1

DALLAS (AP) - Alexander Radulov scored twice and Dallas routed Detroit.

The win comes a night after the Stars' front office ripped captain Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin by saying the high-priced forwards were underperforming for a team falling short of expectations.

Seguin had an assist and Benn was held without a point for the ninth time in 10 games.

Ben Bishop stopped 33 shots for the Stars.

Blake Comeau, Tyler Pitlick and Jason Spezza also scored for the Stars.

Detroit's Dylan Larkin ended the shutout early in the third period and extended his career-best points streak to 13 games, the longest active streak in the NHL.

PENGUINS 6, BLUES 1

ST. LOUIS (AP) - Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists to lead surging Pittsburgh.

Juuso Riikola, Zach Aston-Reese, Kris Letang, Jake Guentzel and Evgeni Malkin also scored for the Penguins, who converted on all four power plays. Pittsburgh has won a season-best five consecutive games.

Matt Murray stopped 30 shots. He has won five straight starts since returning from a lower-body injury on Dec. 15.

Jake Allen allowed four goals on 17 shots before getting pulled for Jordan Binnington almost halfway through the game.

David Perron scored his 13th in the second period to break up the shutout bid.

CANUCKS 3, FLAMES 2 OT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) - Alex Edler scored 3:06 into overtime for Vancouver.

In a back-and-forth overtime, Brock Boeser sent a pass to Edler, whose shot dribbled through the pads of David Rittich.

Boeser and Elias Pettersson also scored for Vancouver.

The Canucks are 5-0-1 in their last six road games. Vancouver has four points through the first two stops of their six-game trip.

Mark Jankowski and Travis Hamonic scored short-handed goals for Calgary.

COYOTES 5, DUCKS 4 OT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Nick Schmaltz scored 33 seconds into overtime and Arizona rallied from a two-goal deficit.

The Coyotes trailed 4-2 less than nine minutes into the second but tied it before the period was over. Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Christian Fischer, Nick Cousins and Jakob Chychrun also scored for Arizona, and Adin Hill stopped 37 shots.

Alex Galchenyuk and Clayton Keller each had two assists. Schmaltz and Ekman-Larsson also had assists for multi-point games.

Ondrej Kase had two goals for the Ducks, who have dropped five straight. Daniel Sprong and Adam Henrique also scored. Nick Ritchie had three assists and John Gibson made 25 saves.

[StarDust Bum]

SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY DECEMBER 30, 2018
Time (ET) Away Home Site
8:05 PM Vegas Golden Knights Arizona Coyotes Gila River Arena


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NHL DEC. RECORD OPINIONS AND BEST BETS !

DATE W-L-T % UNITS RECORD

12/29/2018 12-13-1 48.00% -10.35
12/28/2018 2-4-0 33.33% -9.65
12/27/2018 8-12-2 40.00% -24.10
12/23/2018 7-6-0 53.85% +3.45
12/22/2018 12-11-0 52.17% -5.45
12/21/2018 2-3-0 40.00% -6.00
12/20/2018 3-12-2 20.00% -43.90
12/19/2018 3-1-0 75.00% +10.60
12/18/2018 12-4-0 75.00% +38.40
12/17/2018 4-3-1 57.14% +7.75
12/16/2018 6-5-1 54.55% +3.50
12/15/2018 7-8-0 46.67% -5.10
12/14/2018 4-7-1 36.36% -20.55
12/13/2018 9-6-0 60.00% +13.50
12/12/2018 2-6-0 25.00% -25.10
12/11/2018 8-8-0 50.00% +2.40
12/10/2018 3-3-0 50.00% -0.50
12/09/2018 1-4-1 20.00% -16.00
12/08/2018 1-2-0 33.33% -6.15
12/07/2018 2-5-0 28.57% -21.85
12/06/2018 9-8-0 52.94% +0.95
12/05/2018 2-1-0 66.67% +4.50
12/04/2018 6-7-0 46.15% -5.90
12/03/2018 1-4-0 20.00% -16.00
12/02/2018 2-5-0 28.57% -13.70
12/01/2018 8-10-0 44.44% -12.25

Record:..........136-158-0.....46.25%....-157.67


BEST BETS:

DATE........................ATS................... ..UNITS..................O/U..................UNITS.............TOTALS

12/29/2018.............3 - 4...................+5.70...................8 - 5.................+12.50...........+18.20
12/28/2018.............1 - 2...................-3.65....................0 - 1..................-5.50..............-9.15
12/27/2018.............2 - 6...................-15.80..................2 - 3..................-6.50..............-22.30
12/23/2018.............1 - 0..................+10.25..................4 - 4..................-2.00..............+8.25
12/22/2018.............1 - 3...................-7.65....................8 - 6..................+7.00.............-0.65
12/21/2018.............0 - 1....................-5.00...................1 - 2..................-6.00..............-11.00
12/20/2018.............1 - 1...................+5.50...................2 - 7.................-28.50.............-23.00
12/19/2018.............1 - 0 ..................+6.10...................1 - 1.................-0.50...............+5.60
12/18/2018.............3 - 1...................+11.55.................8 - 2.................+29.00............+40.55
12/17/2018.............2 - 1...................+8.75...................2 - 2.................-1.00...............+7.75
12/16/2018.............0 - 1....................-5.00...................3 - 3.................-1.50...............-6.50
12/15/2018.............2 - 2....................+2.90..................3 - 6.................-18.00.............-15.50
12/14/2018.............0 - 2....................-10.00.................4 - 3..................+3.50..............-6.50
12/13/2018.............0 - 2....................-10.00.................4 - 3..................+3.50..............-6.50
12/12/2018.............0 - 2....................-10.00.................1 - 3..................-11.50..............-21.50
12/11/2018.............2 - 3.....................-0.10..................5 - 5..................-2.50...............-2.60
12/10/2018.............0 - 2....................-10.00.................3 - 1..................+9.50..............-0.50
12/09/2018.............0 - 2....................-10.00.................1 - 2..................-6.00...............-16.00
12/08/2018.............0 - 0....................+0.00..................1 - 1..................-0.50...............-0.50
12/07/2018.............1 - 1....................+0.10..................1 - 3..................-11.50.............-11.40
12/06/2018.............1 - 4....................-14.90..................8 - 3...................+23.50............+8.60
12/05/2018.............0 - 0...................+0.00...................2 - 1..................+4.50..............+4.50
12/04/2018.............1 - 3....................-8.90...................3 - 1..................+9.50..............+0.60
12/03/2018.............0 - 1....................-5.00...................1 - 2..................-6.00...............-11.00
12/02/2018.............1 - 1...................+3.30...................2 - 4..................-12.00.............-8.70
12/01/2018.............1 - 3....................-8.75...................5 - 7..................-13.50.............-22.25

Record:................24 - 48..................-70.60..................83 - 81................31.50.............-102.10

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Armadillo: Sunday's six-pack

Top 6 picks for Week 17 of Westgate SuperBook NFL handicapping contest:

1) Colts, -3 (972)

2) Browns, +6 (904)

3) Bills, -3.5 (847)

4) Eagles, -6.5 (800)

5) Vikings, -4.5 (758)

6) Texans, -6.5 (670)

Season record: 51-44-3


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Armadillo: Sunday's List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday……

13) Clemson 30, Notre Dame 3— Oversimplification: the players in the orange uniforms ran a lot faster than the players in the white jerseys.

Clemson DC Brent Venables makes $2.2M a year, the 2nd-highest paid assistant in the country. LSU’s DC Dave Aranda makes $2.5M a year. To be an assistant coach.

ABC had 50 cameras covering this game; thats a lot of cameras and people working those cameras. Funny how ESPN did Mack Brown a huge favor by having him host Coaches’ Film Room— Brown is the coach at North Carolina now. Good exposure for his recruiting.

12) Alabama 45, Oklahoma 34— Back-door cover by the Sooners, who trailed 28-0 two minutes into the 2nd quarter. Game wasn’t as close as final score indicates; Alabama averaged 11.7 yds/pass attempt and converted 7-10 on third down.

11) Clemson-Alabama will play for the national title in Santa Clara, CA, of all places; if you care about such things, Crimson Tide opened as 6.5-point favorites.

10) Kentucky 71, Louisville 58— These teams are both really young. Interesting when Jay Bilas was saying how a Kentucky player transferring to Washington helped the Wildcats, because it opened the door for another player to step in and now he is more comfortable in that role. It is possible for a team to have too many talented players- it squelches team chemistry.

9) Florida 41, Michigan 15— Wolverines lost 62-39 to Ohio State, then got drubbed here, not the best ending to Jim Harbaugh’s season. When four starters sit a bowl game out to preserve their health for the next level, thats a death knell for that team.

In four years under Harbaugh, Michigan is 3-9 vs Michigan State, Ohio State and in bowls.

8) New Jersey Giants’ WR Jawill Davis dislocated his kneecap while dancing in the Giants’ locker room this week. Seriously, he did.

7) Baseball doings:
— Angels signed C Jonathan Lucroy to a 1-year, $3.35M deal.
— Yasmani Grandal turned down a 4-year, $60M deal with the Mets.

6) North Carolina 82, Davidson 60— Davidson has players from seven countries, including this one; is it tougher to have good team chemistry with players from such diverse backgrounds?

Nationally, Maine has most international players (12); Saint Mary’s has 10.

5) Wizards’ G John Wall is expected to have surgery on his left heel soon and will miss 6-8 months, which is obviously bad news for coach Scott Brooks’ job security.

4) Upsets of the Day:
— Texas Southern (+16.5) 88, Texas A&M 73
— Princeton (+14.5) 67, Arizona State 66
— Florida Atlantic (+14) 73, Illinois 71 OT
— Longwood (+11.5) 110, Citadel 94
— Brown (+10) 82, San Diego State 61- Aztecs were down 28 at the half.
— Santa Clara (+8) 79, Washington State 71
— Western Kentucky (+7.5) 83, Wisconsin 76
— Liberty (+7.5) 73, UCLA 58— Bruins lost last two home games, to Belmont/Liberty. No bueno.
— Montana State (+7) 92, Southern Utah 62
— Gardner-Webb (+6.5) 73, Wake Forest 69

3) Rick Pitino won his debut coaching in Greece, leading Panathinaikos to a 96-84 win over CSKA Moscow Friday night. If you think I typed out “Panathinaikos”, no way. Copy/paste.

2) Dumbest college football rule: 15-yard penalty for taking your helmet off on the field- if you do it twice, you’re out of the damn game. Just a ludicrous rule.

1) If you’re in Las Vegas and like betting NFL props, the Westgate SuperBook is by far the best place to go; lot of different wagering options for you there.

[StarDust Bum]

NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 30

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VEGAS (22-15-0-4, 48 pts.) at ARIZONA (17-19-0-2, 36 pts.) - 12/30/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VEGAS is 87-57 ATS (+15.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 48-30 ATS (+14.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 17-3 ATS (+13.0 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 36-16 ATS (+14.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 5-17 ATS (+23.9 Units) in home games in December games over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 26-53 ATS (+102.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 5-1 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 5-1-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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NHL

Sunday, December 30

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Trend Report
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Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Vegas is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
Vegas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Vegas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games at home
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Vegas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Vegas


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NHL
Dunkel

Sunday, December 30


Vegas @ Arizona

Game 63-64
December 30, 2018 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vegas
11.472
Arizona
9.337
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vegas
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vegas
(-135); Over

[StarDust Bum]

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

VEG at ARI 08:00 PM

VEG -126

U 5.5

[StarDust Bum]

Pirri, Stastny help Golden Knights beat Coyotes 5-1
December 30, 2018
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Brandon Pirri and Paul Stastny each had a goal and an assist and Marc-Andre Fleury made 29 shots in the Vegas Golden Knights' 5-1 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday night.

Brad Hunt, Cody Eakin and Ryan Carpenter also scored to help Vegas win its third straight and extend its points streak to six games. The Golden Knights have won five of six games against Arizona since Vegas entering the NHL last season.

Vegas improved to 3-4-1 in the second game of back-to-backs this season. Arizona played for just the fourth time in a back-to-back situation and lost the second game for the first time this season.

A large following of Golden Knights fans made plenty of noise for the visiting team in the most recent installment of the fledgling rivalry, and saw their team take control with three goals in the third period.

The third was a short-handed goal from Carpenter, his second goal of the season.

Just when the Golden Knights' first power play ended, Pirri got a rebound behind the net and backhanded the puck back toward the crease, where Stastny was waiting to stuff it in the net at 3:35 of the first. Pirri has seven points in the six games this season.

Arizona's Nick Schmaltz appeared to tie at 1 with 8:54 left in the second period, but the goal was reviewed on a coaches' challenge and overturned for offside.

Vegas made it 2-0 with 3:57 to play in the second. Brad Hunt tipped a loose puck in front, and Smith got to it first for a shot that zipped past Kuemper.

Kuemper finished with 33 saves.

The Coyotes took advantage of a 5-on-3 power play with two Golden Knights in the penalty box to get their lone goal at the 2:58 mark of the second. Alex Galchenyuk scored, with Oliver Ekman-Larsson getting the assist.

Ekman-Larsson reached 312 career points, passing Keith Yandle for the most points in franchise history for a defenseman.

Galchenyuk ran his points streak to five games, in which he has totaled seven points.

Eakin edged the puck over the goal line at 4:21 of the third for his 12th goal of the season, and Pirri scored on a breakaway less than three minutes later.

Notes: Coyotes F Brad Richardson missed his third straight game with an illness. ... D Kevin Connauton was shaken up and went back in to the dressing room late in the first period but returned for a shift in the final seconds of the period and stayed in the game. ... Vegas F Valentin Zykov, just claimed off waivers on Saturday, was scratched. So were D Jon Merrill and F Tomas Nosek, who missed his first game since Dec. 20. ... F Alex Tuch was given a penalty for a check to the head when he drove a shoulder into Arizona's Nick Cousins, which led to the Coyotes' power-play goal in the second.

UP NEXT

Knights: Hosts Los Angeles on Tuesday night.

Arizona: Hosts Edmonton on Wednesday night.