Da Bum's 2019-2020 NHL Picks/News/Trends/Best Bets - Thru The Stanley Cup !

[Udog]

Sunday’s 6-pack
Six easiest schedules in country so far:
348) St Francis, NY
349) Pacific
350) Murray State
351) Cal Baptist
352) Fordham
353) Santa Clara

Quote of the Day:
“Losing four in a row sucks, and it doesn’t feel like we’re getting better. So it is frustrating. … I care about winning. It’s taking a toll on me. All I care about is winning. It sucks. We’ve got to find a way. I guess we’ve got to keep fighting.”
Joel Embiid

Sunday’s quiz
Who did New England lose to in the 2009 Wild Card round, the last time they played on this weekend?

Saturday’s quiz
Vikings’ coach Mike Zimmer had eight surgeries on one of his eyes a few years ago, to correct a detached retina.

Friday’s quiz
Robert Wuhl played the pitching coach in the famous baseball movie Bull Durham.

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Sunday’s List of 13: Wrapping up a sports Saturday…….

13) Tennessee 20, New England 13:
— Titans ran ball for 201 yards, were +1 in turnovers; they move on to play Baltimore next weekend. New England scored one TD on three trips to red zone.

12) Houston 22, Buffalo 19 OT:
— Buffalo led 16-0 with 2:00 left in third quarter, had to kick FG with 0:05 left to force OT. Texans move on to Kansas City next weekend.
— Josh Allen is first QB in NFL history with a 40-yard run and TD catch in the same game, regular season or postseason. He got those on Buffalo’s first drive of the game.

11) Nick Foles, Marcus Mariota are the other QB’s to catch a TD pass in a playoff game.

10) Washington State 79, UCLA 71 OT— Bruins were up 9 at the half, but lose for 4th time in last five games. Wazzu outscored UCLA 23-13 on foul line, where Bruins made only 13-23.

9) Georgia Tech 96, North Carolina 83— Tar Heels were down 20 at the half; they’re 8-6, and aren’t going to the NCAA’s this year.

8) San Diego State 77, Utah State 68— Impressive road win for the Aztecs, who improve to 15-0; they’re one of two unbeaten teams (Auburn) left in country.

7) Upsets:
— Presbyterian (+11.5) 68, Gardner-Webb 62
— Portland (+10) 71, San Francisco 65
— Nicholls State (+10) 70, Sam Houston State 58
— South Carolina State (+9.5) 79, Coppin State 75
— Pacific (+8.5) 107, Saint Mary’s 99
— Northern Illinois (+8) 73, Buffalo 72
— FDU (+8) 77, Bryant 73
— Georgia (+7.5) 65, Memphis 62
— Georgia Tech (+7.5) 96, North Carolina 83
— Tulane (+7.5) 76, Cincinnati 71

6) Florida 104, Alabama 98 OT— Crimson Tide was up 21 in first half, by 14 at the half, by 5 with 0:21 left in regulation. Gators made 30-36 on foul line.

5) Wofford 98, NC-Greensboro 92, 2OT— Wofford blew a 13-point lead with 3:41 left in regulation, but survived in extra time. There were 76 3-pointers taken in this game, only 63 2-point shots. These are two of better teams in the Southern Conference.

4) Penn State 89, Iowa 86— Nittany Lions played this home game at the Palestra in Philly, because school is out in Happy Valley.

3) Valparaiso 81, Evansville 79 OT— Purple Aces won at Kentucky, arguably the biggest win in school history, but are only 6-6 since then, losing three of last four games; their coach was suspended for off-court stuff, and their season is quickly heading towards the ash can, after such a promising start.

2) Gonzaga 75, Pepperdine 70— WCC might be a little deeper this year; Gonzaga was down 7 at the half in Portland the other night, this game was tied at halftime.

1) Pacific 107, Saint Mary’s 99 4OT— Game of the Day was the last game of the night; Gaels were up 11 at halftime, but their bench was outscored 42-19 by Pacific’s subs.

[Udog]

25SAN JOSE -26 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 9-1 ATS (7.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs in the current season.

27FLORIDA -28 PITTSBURGH
FLORIDA is 62-97 ATS (-44.7 Units) after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games since 1996.

29TAMPA BAY -30 CAROLINA
TAMPA BAY is 7-13 ATS (-12.7 Units) vs. winning teams in the current season.

31CALGARY -32 MINNESOTA
MINNESOTA is 2-9 ATS (-14.6 Units) in home games against terrible defensive teams - allowing 3+ goals/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

33DETROIT -34 CHICAGO
DETROIT is 3-21 ATS (-16.2 Units) against poor defensive teams - allowing 2.85+ goals/game in the current season.

35NASHVILLE -36 ANAHEIM
NASHVILLE is 6-12 ATS (-12.8 Units) vs. losing teams in the current season.




NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, January 5

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SAN JOSE (18-21-0-3, 39 pts.) at WASHINGTON (28-9-0-5, 61 pts.) - 1/5/2020, 12:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 74-70 ATS (-19.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 20-29 ATS (-19.3 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 28-14 ATS (+28.0 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-1 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-1-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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FLORIDA (21-14-0-5, 47 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (24-11-0-5, 53 pts.) - 1/5/2020, 5:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 4-3 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 4-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (22-13-0-4, 48 pts.) at CAROLINA (24-15-0-2, 50 pts.) - 1/5/2020, 5:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-3 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 5-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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CALGARY (21-17-0-5, 47 pts.) at MINNESOTA (19-17-0-5, 43 pts.) - 1/5/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 6-15 ATS (-19.1 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 20-26 ATS (-9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-3-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.0 Units)

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DETROIT (10-29-0-3, 23 pts.) at CHICAGO (18-18-0-6, 42 pts.) - 1/5/2020, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 10-32 ATS (+65.0 Units) in all games this season.
DETROIT is 2-16 ATS (+33.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
DETROIT is 3-22 ATS (+41.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
DETROIT is 3-20 ATS (+38.6 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
DETROIT is 463-375 ATS (-149.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
DETROIT is 135-108 ATS (+23.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
CHICAGO is 379-384 ATS (+763.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 163-188 ATS (-103.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-1-0 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=+1.8 Units)

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NASHVILLE (18-15-0-6, 42 pts.) at ANAHEIM (16-20-0-5, 37 pts.) - 1/5/2020, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 5-2 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 5-2-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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NHL

Sunday, January 5

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Trend Report
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Washington Capitals
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Washington is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
Washington is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
Washington is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games when playing San Jose
Washington is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 10 games when playing at home against San Jose
San Jose Sharks
San Jose is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
San Jose is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games
San Jose is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games on the road
San Jose is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
San Jose is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington
San Jose is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
San Jose is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Jose's last 10 games when playing on the road against Washington

Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Carolina is 6-19 SU in its last 25 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Carolina is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Carolina is 5-13 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Carolina's last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games
Tampa Bay is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Carolina
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Tampa Bay is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing on the road against Carolina

Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Florida
Pittsburgh is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Florida
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Florida
Florida Panthers
Florida is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Florida is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Florida is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Florida is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Pittsburgh
Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

Minnesota Wild
Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Calgary
Minnesota is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary
Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
Calgary Flames
Calgary is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Calgary is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 7 games
Calgary is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Calgary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Calgary's last 19 games on the road
Calgary is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing Minnesota
Calgary is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Calgary is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games at home
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Chicago is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Detroit
Detroit Red Wings
Detroit is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games
Detroit is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games
Detroit is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Detroit is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Chicago

Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Anaheim is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games
Anaheim is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Anaheim is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
Anaheim is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Nashville
Anaheim is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Nashville
Nashville Predators
Nashville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Nashville's last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Nashville's last 8 games on the road
Nashville is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Anaheim
Nashville is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Anaheim


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[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel

Sunday, January 5


San Jose @ Washington

Game 25-26
January 5, 2020 @ 12:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
10.954
Washington
12.270
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-235
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-235); Over

Florida @ Pittsburgh

Game 27-28
January 5, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
10.572
Pittsburgh
11.604
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-150
6
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-150); Over

Tampa Bay @ Carolina

Game 29-30
January 5, 2020 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
10.871
Carolina
12.122
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-125); Over

Calgary @ Minnesota

Game 31-32
January 5, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
11.886
Minnesota
10.276
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(-115); Under

Detroit @ Chicago

Game 33-34
January 5, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
11.053
Chicago
10.150
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
-210
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+180); Under

Nashville @ Anaheim

Game 35-36
January 5, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
11.294
Anaheim
9.057
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
(-130); Over

[StarDust Bum]

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5
GAME TIME(ET) PICK UNITS

FLA at PIT 05:00 PM
FLA +128
O 6.0

TB at CAR 05:00 PM
TB +117
O 6.5

CAL at MIN 07:00 PM
MIN +102
U 6.0

DET at CHI 07:30 PM
O 6.5

NAS at ANA 10:00 PM
O 5.5

[Udog]

Monday’s 6-pack
Six of the hardest schedules in country so far:
13) North Carolina
12) Michigan
10) Tex-Arlington
8) Georgia Tech
5) Southern Miss
2) Kansas

Quote of the Day:
“A lot of guys on the team are underdogs coming from where they came from, the school, late round or whatever. However you dress it up. Guys who are used to being behind the 8 ball and used to being doubted. It wasn’t a surprise.”
Vikings’ WR Stefon Diggs

Monday’s quiz
In 2008, New England went 11-5 but missed the playoffs; Tom Brady got hurt in the first game and was out for the year; who played QB for the Patriots that year?

Sunday’s quiz
New England lost to Baltimore in the 2009 Wild Card round, the last time they played on Wild Card weekend.

Saturday’s quiz
Vikings’ coach Mike Zimmer had eight surgeries on one of his eyes a few years ago, to correct a detached retina.

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Monday’s List of 13: Wapping up a sports Sunday……

13) Vikings 26, Saints 20 OT— New Orleans gets bounced from playoffs on last play of game for third year in row, second year in row at home.

Minnesota converted 10-18 on third down; Kirk Cousins gets his first career playoff win as the Vikings advance to San Francisco next weekend.

12) Seahawks 17, Eagles 9— Seattle beat Philly twice this season, both by 17-9 scores; Philly scored one TD on 20 drives in the two games.

Carson Wentz got clocked in the head, was KO’d in first half; his durability has to be an issue going forward. Seattle plays the Packers at Lambeau Field Sunday night.

11) Last time the Buffalo Bills won a playoff game was in 1995 over the Dolphins; that was Don Shula’s last game as an NFL coach. Coach Shula turned 90 years old Saturday.

10) Speaking of the Bills, they said on TV Saturday that Buffalo didn’t throw a pass on 3rd-and-1 all season long, not even once.

9) Best ACC regular season records the last seven seasons:
Virginia: 92-19 (.828)
Duke: 80-31 (.721)
North Carolina: 80-31 (.721)

8) Watching college basketball and there are two leagues (Big East, Big 14) where their TV guys are obviously coached up to say how great their league is and how there are no easy games.

In the Big 14, Nebraska/Northwestern stink this year; in the Big East, there are no easy games mostly because there aren’t any great teams in the league. Butler has probably been the best team in the league up to this point; no one is touting them for the Final Four.

7) Sunday’s basketball upsets:
— IUPUI (+11.5) 93, Green Bay 78
— Oregon State (+8.5) 76, Colorado 68
— Holy Cross (+4.5) 63, Navy 61
— Bucknell (+4.5) 78, Lafayette 66
— Fairfield (+4) 46, Canisius 42

6) Duquesne’s basketball gym is being refurbished this season; the Dukes are playing home games at Robert Morris College, 17 miles away in Coraopolis.

5) Nevada Wolf Pack football coach Jay Norvell played college football at Iowa; he was on the 1983 Hawkeyes’ team that had five assistant coaches who later became D-I head coaches; Bill Snyder, Dan McCarney, Barry Alvarez, Kirk Ferentz and Bob Stoops, one of the best coaching staffs in college history.

4) There are currently eight tight ends in the NFL who went to college at either Princeton or Harvard, which is a little odd.

3) Favorites covered three of four MAAC basketball games Sunday, after being 0-7 ATS up to this point in the season. Big Sky conference favorites are 3-10 ATS so far this season.

2) A fan at the Texas-Baylor basketball game Saturday made a 54-foot putt from the backcourt into a hole on a little putting green under one of the baskets, which earned him $5,000. They said it was the first time any fan had holed a putt during the promotion, which they’ve been doing at Baylor home games for 16 years.

1) Early betting lines for next week’s NFL games:
— Vikings @ 49ers (-6.5, 45.5)
— Titans @ Ravens (-9.5, 48)
— Texans @ Chiefs (-9.5, 49)
— Seahawks @ Packers (-3.5, 46)

[Udog]

37EDMONTON -38 TORONTO
TORONTO is 20-23 ATS (-18.5 Units) against poor defensive teams - opponents average 29.5+ shots on goal in the 2nd half of the year over the last 2 seasons.

39COLORADO -40 NY ISLANDERS
NY ISLANDERS are 18-4 ATS (16 Units) against explosive offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game in the current season.

41WINNIPEG -42 MONTREAL
WINNIPEG is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) off a road loss in the current season.

43COLUMBUS -44 LOS ANGELES
COLUMBUS are 6-1 ATS (4.9 Units) in road games when playing their 4th game in 7 days in the current season.




NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, January 6

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EDMONTON (22-17-0-5, 49 pts.) at TORONTO (24-14-0-5, 53 pts.) - 1/6/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 19-16 ATS (+40.0 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 33-28 ATS (-8.6 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 53-70 ATS (-48.8 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
TORONTO is 25-27 ATS (-17.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 79-112 ATS (-54.5 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-0-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

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COLORADO (25-13-0-4, 54 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (25-12-0-3, 53 pts.) - 1/6/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 2-9 ATS (+12.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 25-15 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 10-5 ATS (+2.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 13-5 ATS (+18.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
COLORADO is 267-231 ATS (+23.5 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
COLORADO is 7-1 ATS (+8.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 3-1 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 3-1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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WINNIPEG (22-16-0-4, 48 pts.) at MONTREAL (18-17-0-7, 43 pts.) - 1/6/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 16-4 ATS (+11.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 10-4 ATS (+15.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
WINNIPEG is 7-3 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
MONTREAL is 7-13 ATS (-7.9 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more this season.
MONTREAL is 1-7 ATS (-7.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
MONTREAL is 16-29 ATS (-21.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-1 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-1-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)

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COLUMBUS (19-15-0-8, 46 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (17-22-0-4, 38 pts.) - 1/6/2020, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 4-11 ATS (-7.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 172-179 ATS (-20.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 69-82 ATS (-48.9 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-2-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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NHL

Monday, January 6

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Trend Report
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Montreal Canadiens
Montreal is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Montreal is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Montreal is 3-12 ATS in its last 15 games at home
Montreal is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games at home
Montreal is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing Winnipeg
Montreal is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Winnipeg's last 11 games
Winnipeg is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
Winnipeg is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 9 games on the road
Winnipeg is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing Montreal
Winnipeg is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Montreal

New York Islanders
NY Islanders is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
NY Islanders is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
NY Islanders is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
NY Islanders is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games at home
NY Islanders is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
NY Islanders is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games when playing Colorado
NY Islanders is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games
Colorado is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Colorado is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders

Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games
Toronto is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games at home
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 11 games at home
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Toronto's last 23 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Edmonton Oilers
Edmonton is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Edmonton is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
Edmonton is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Edmonton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games on the road
Edmonton is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Edmonton's last 23 games when playing on the road against Toronto

Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles is 12-2 ATS in its last 14 games
Los Angeles is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 7 games
Los Angeles is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Los Angeles's last 7 games at home
Los Angeles is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Columbus
Los Angeles is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 7 games when playing Columbus
Los Angeles is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
Columbus is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games
Columbus is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Columbus is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Columbus is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Columbus is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
Columbus is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles


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[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel

Monday, January 6


Edmonton @ Toronto

Game 37-38
January 6, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
11.453
Toronto
12.858
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-215
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-215); Under

Winnipeg @ Montreal

Game 41-42
January 6, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Winnipeg
11.088
Montreal
9.892
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
-140
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
(+120); Under

Colorado @ NY Islanders

Game 39-40
January 6, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
12.331
NY Islanders
10.821
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-125); Under

Columbus @ Los Angeles

Game 43-44
January 6, 2020 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
10.465
Los Angeles
11.548
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-105); Under

[Udog]

by: Josh Inglis


HABS SQUEEZING THE STICK

The start of the week has the Winnipeg Jets beginning a three-game road trip against the Montreal Canadiens who have struggled on offense recently. The Habs have managed just four goals over their last three games and have a shooting percentage of four percent. Montreal is 2-10 SU at home over its last 12 and are the East’s third-worst home team.

The Jets are 10-11 O/U on the road this year as goalie Connor Hellebuyck has stronger splits on the road, going 9-5 with a 2.65 GAA and .926 save percentage away from home. With Montreal losing its last five games, we are banking for the losing streak to continue and taking the road team as Winnipeg sits fourth in the West with 26 points in 21 road games to date. The Jets offer great value on the ML as underdogs.


CROSS-CONFERENCE HEATERS

Tuesday will feature one of the East’s best teams in the Tampa Bay Lightning and the West’s top team over the last five games in the Vancouver Canucks. Tampa has reeled off seven-straight wins scoring 29 goals during that streak. The Canucks have been just as good, ripping off seven wins of their own and averaging 4.3 goals per game.

Over their last 10 games, the Bolts and Nucks are a combined 11-7-2 O/U as they both sit in the Top-8 in goals for and are allowing nearly three goals against, as well. We will be riding the Over 6.5 on Tuesday and hoping for more offensive fireworks.


VALUE IN THE DOG

Looking for some value on a 12-game slate on Tuesday? The New Jersey Devils are almost always underdogs and will host the New York Islanders who have dropped back-to-back games and scored just one goal in those two.

A big reason for the Devils winning four of their last six is the goaltending of MacKenzie Blackwood. The Devils’ backstop has allowed two or fewer goals in seven of his last 11 games.

The Devils already beat the Islanders on January 2 as +180 underdogs. The Devils moneyline on Tuesday will fetch backers a plus-money play, one we think there is a lot of value to.


PRIMETIME LAMP LIGHTING

Hump day brings us a three-pack of games, but our total-loving eyes are staring at the Washington-Philadelphia match. Heading into the week, the Caps have hit four-straight Overs, averaging a total of 8.25 combined goals for and against. No. 1 goalie Braden Holtby is in the midst of a rough patch, having allowed 21 goals in his last four starts.

The Flyers have tallied four-straight wins at home and scored four or more goals in each of those victories. That bodes well for the Philly offense as the Caps have given up three or more goals in all five of their most recent road games. The Capitals are 5-1 O/U in their last six road games while the Flyers are 4-2-1 O/U in their last seven home games.

Both teams have powerplays converting at 20 percent or better since the break, while their penalty killing units have been allowing goals at 30 percent or worse. This Wednesday tilt gives a great opportunity to sit back and enjoy some loose and exciting hockey on national TV. Take the Over 6.5.


GOALIE PROFILE: HENRIK LUNDQVIST, NEW YORK RANGERS

The No. 5 all-time winningest goalie has seen better days. Henrick Lungvists sits 24th (.910) in save percentage and 42nd in goals against (3.10) this year. Over the last two seasons, the future Hall-of-Fame goalie has seen his GAA push north of 3.00 for the first time in his career. The total has gone Over in four of his last six games as the New York Rangers have the most expected goals against since December 1.

The Rangers are 9-1-1 O/U in their last 11 games. On Tuesday the Rangers will host the Colorado Avalanche who are averaging nearly four goals a game over their last 10 games, the second-most in the Western Conference. Look to ride the Over trend on Tuesday and take the Over 6.5.


INJURY UPDATE: F CAM ATKINSON, COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS

Cam Atkinson has been out since December 19 and all the Blue Jackets have done is go 5-3 SU and take 12 of a possible 16 points in his absence. The winger will likely be back in the lineup on Monday against the L.A. Kings.

Atkinson will resume his Top-8 role and help the team’s powerplay that scored at just 10 percent during his absence (3rd-worst). The winger’s return will boost an offense that has put up 11 goals in its last five games but still found ways to win with one of the league’s best defenses. Look to take the Jackets’ moneyline on the road Monday.


HAT TRICK TRENDS

• The Maple Leafs and Oilers both sit in the Top-6 in first-period goals since December 1. Edmonton has hit the first-period Over in eight of its last 10 while the Toronto has hit the 1P Over in six of its last 10. Take the 1P Over 1.5 when Edmonton visits Toronto Monday night.

• Away favorites were up to their old tricks last week as they went 7-8 ATS for a winning week if you were backing them. That’s compared to just 30.6 percent of home favorites winning ATS over the last seven days. Teams winning on the puckline (-1.5) have won at roughly 36 percent all season, but away favorites are hitting at nearly 49 percent over the last month. Look for some road favorites on the puckline to cash in on this trend.

• We hate Mondays as much as the next guy unless the next guy is an NHL head coach. Since December, the Over is 15-11-3 on Mondays as teams seem to be playing a little looser at the beginning of the week in the winter.

[Udog]

Tuesday’s 6-pack
Six of the easiest schedules in country so far:
346) Washington State
347) Marist
348) Quinnipiac
350) Murray State
352) Fordham
353) Santa Clara

Quote of the Day:
“His wealth of experience, sound advice, and helpful demeanor has been invaluable to our coaches and players, and also has set an example for me as a head coach and a leader of men.” Sean McVay, talking about Wade Phillips

Tuesday’s quiz
What actor played President Bartlet in the old TV series, The West Wing?

Monday’s quiz
In 2008, New England went 11-5 but missed the playoffs; Tom Brady got hurt in the first game and was out for the year; Matt Cassel played QB for the Patriots that year.

Sunday’s quiz
New England lost to Baltimore in the 2009 Wild Card round, the last time they played on Wild Card weekend.

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Tuesday’s List of 13: Nobody asked me, but……

13) Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa declared for the NFL Draft; will be fascinating to see who takes a chance on him and his dislocated hip in the first round. NFL QB’s take a pounding, even in this softer day and age; can he withstand a 17-game season, because the NFL season will become 17 games in a couple years, and thats not counting the playoffs?

Nick Saban has had 29 players drafted in first round since coming to Alabama, but none of them were quarterbacks.

12) fanatics.com is already making/selling Cincinnati Bengal #9 jerseys with “Burrow” on the back, thats how confident they are that Cincy will draft the LSU quarterback.

11) Duke freshman Wendell Moore Jr. broke a bone in his right hand doing the Blue Devils’ 95-62 win over Boston College Saturday; he will miss “significant time”. Moore is averaging 7.4 ppg, 3.9 rebounds/game.

10) Dallas Cowboys hired Mike McCarthy as their new coach; McCarthy went 125-77-2 (.618) in 13 years with the Packers, going 10-8 in playoffs, with one Super Bowl title.

Former 49ers coach Mike Nolan will be the Cowboys’ DC.

9) Cowboys Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, Amari Cooper are all carrying expiring contracts into the offseason; did that play into Jason Garrett being told to take a hike?

8) LA Rams will have a new defensive coordinator next year; 72-year old Wade Phillips didn’t have his contract renewed by the club. Ram defense had lot of injuries this year; Dallas/Ravens ran thru them, but otherwise they had a pretty good year.

Rams also parted ways with RB coach Skip Peete.

7) One more note on the Rams; they drafted Jared Goff in the first round of the 2016 draft; they haven’t made another 1st round pick since, and don’t have another 1st round pick until 2022.

6) Seattle-Philly Wild Card game late Sunday afternoon was the most viewed TV show in the country since LY’s Super Bowl.

5) Over last five years, #6 seeds are 7-3 ATS on NFL Wild Card weekend

4) Over last four years, #1 seeds are 6-2 ATS this coming weekend.

3) Washington Nationals signed 1B/OF Eric Thames a one-year, $4M deal.

2) I’ll be very curious when the XFL starts next month if it is any better than the AAF was; I’m assuming it’ll be better funded, but will the actual football be as good, or better?

1) Louisiana 27, Miami OH 17— This is a lower-tier bowl for sure, but it has to be an advantage in recruiting to have national TV all to yourself for two hours, yes? There wasn’t any college basketball on TV until 9:00; not really sure why.

[Udog]

In the Crease - Week 15
Joe Williams

Good Luck Canuck

Quietly, slowly, the Vancouver Canucks have crept up the standings in the Pacific Division, and the Western Conference, and they're now within four points of the top spot in the Pacific behind the Vegas Golden Knights. A major part of their success has been the offense, as they rank ninth in the NHL with 3.3 goals per game. They're also fourth in the NHL on the power play, hitting at 26.0 percent on the man advantage while ranking second at the faceoff circle. They're also a respectable 13th in goals against (3.0), while ranking 18th on the penalty kill at 80.7 percent. Through 42 games, sophomore Elias Pettersson has showed no signs of slowing down with 44 points.

The Canucks enter the new week with seven straight victories, and they're 6-2 in the past eight against teams with a winning overall record. They head east for a road trip, and they're 5-2 in the past seven against the Eastern Conference, while going 10-2 in the past 12 against the Atlantic Division. They need to show they can win as a road underdog, however. That's something they haven't had a lot of luck over the years. Vancouver is just 28-58 in the past 86 games as a road 'dog, which is where they are Tuesday in Tampa.

Looking Ahead

Tuesday, Jan. 7

Vancouver at Tampa Bay: The Canucks have posted a 6-0 record across the past six outings after a win. The Lightning have been red-hot themselves lately, especially at home. They're 43-19 in the past 62 games at home, and they're also 6-0 in the past six after a win, rattling off seven victories in a row. The thing to watch with the Lightning is whether or not they are fresh. It hasn't been a problem in the past, as Tampa is 39-13 in the past 52 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 (four games in six days) situation. They're also 37-15 in the past 52 in the third of a 3-in-4 situation, so this will be an interesting battle. The road team has won six of the past eight in this series, with the over going 5-1-1 in the past seven meetings.

Pittsburgh at Vegas: The Penguins and Golden Knights will square off in Sin City, and it's always interesting when Marc-Andre Fleury gets a crack at his former team. The man who essentially replaced him, Matt Murray, is expected to be on the opposite end of the ice. The last time 'Flower' faced off against his former employer, he turned aside all 29 shots he faced to pick up a 3-0 win in the Steel City back on Oct. 19. The Pens have posted five wins in the past six road games, while cashing in five in a row against winning teams. There's something about Tuesday that disagrees with the Pens, however, as they're 2-8 in the past 10 on the day. VGK has won four in a row, and they're 7-0 in their past seven Tuesday games. They have won four in a row at T-Mobile Arena, too. In this series, the home team is 4-1 in the past five meetings with the favorite hitting in each of the past five.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

Dallas at Los Angeles: The Stars have dominated in this series lately, hitting in four of the past five meetings in this series. They're also 5-0 in the past five times they've pulled into Staples Center, while the road team is 6-1 in the past seven. The underdog is also 11-4 in the previous 15 meetings. Dallas has come alive under interim coach Rick Bowness, and they're 4-0 in the past four overall. They're also an impressive 7-3 in the past 10 against the Pacific Division, and 13-6 in the past 19 games as a favorite. For the Kings, they're 2-6 in the past eight games overall, and just 3-9 in the past 12 games against Western Conference clubs. They're also a dismal 19-44 in the previous 63 against winning teams.

Thursday, Jan. 9

Nashville at Chicago: The Nashville Predators have tumbled down the Central Division standings and it cost Peter Laviolette his job, as well as assistant head coach Kevin McCarthy. There is no official word as of time of publishing who will take over the reins, but Dale Hunter and Mike Babcock are a couple of names which have emerged. The Predators job is a good one, and there is plenty of talent on the roster. They will face the Blackhawks in a big game, as both teams are tied with each other just a few points out of a playoff spot entering the new week. These teams have met twice already this season, with Nashville winning 3-0 behind Pekka Rinne back on Oct. 29 in the Music City, and the Blackhawks embarrassing the Preds 7-2, also in Nashville, behind Robin Lehner on Nov. 16. This will be the first meeting in Chitown this season.

Columbus at San Jose: The Blue Jackets and Sharks will square off at SAP Center in a rematch between teams which just faced off Jan. 4 in C-Bus. The Sharks picked up a 3-2 win behind Aaron Dell against Elvis Merzlikins, who has started the past five games entering play due to an injury to Joonas Korpisalo, who is out four to six weeks due to surgery to repair a torn meniscus. The Jackets haven't skipped a beat with Elvis in the building, winning three of the past four, while they have lost in regulation only once in the past 14 outings. They have also picked up points in at least eight straight road outings.

Friday, Jan. 10

Arizona at Carolina: The Arizona Coyotes have hovered at or near the top of the Pacific Division all season, entering play two points back of the Golden Knights. The Coyotes have actually been much better on the road than at home, going 11-10-1 in 22 games at home and 13-6-3 in 22 games on the road. For the Hurricanes, they fell 4-3 at home to the Washington Capitals last Friday, before suffering a 3-1 home loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday afternoon. It was actually the first time Petr Mrazek had lost back-to-back home games since joining the Hurricanes two seasons ago. The Hurricanes have picked up 50 points overall heading into the new week, and they have been one of the most consistent teams in terms of avoiding losing streaks.

[Udog]

NHL
Dunkel

Tuesday, January 7


Ottawa @ Washington

Game 49-50
January 7, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
9.673
Washington
11.691
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-310
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-310); Under

Philadelphia @ Carolina

Game 51-52
January 7, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
9.393
Carolina
10.872
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
-170
6
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(-170); Over

Vancouver @ Tampa Bay

Game 45-46
January 7, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vancouver
13.282
Tampa Bay
12.122
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-215
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+180); Under

Arizona @ Florida

Game 47-48
January 7, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
12.217
Florida
10.916
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-130
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+110); Under

NY Islanders @ New Jersey

Game 53-54
January 7, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Islanders
10.449
New Jersey
11.726
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Islanders
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(+105); Over

Colorado @ NY Rangers

Game 57-58
January 7, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
11.704
NY Rangers
10.811
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-155
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-155); Over

Montreal @ Detroit

Game 55-56
January 7, 2020 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
9.291
Detroit
10.903
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
-160
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+140); Under

San Jose @ St. Louis

Game 61-62
January 7, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
10.533
St. Louis
11.693
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-190
6
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-190); Over

Boston @ Nashville

Game 59-60
January 7, 2020 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
10.888
Nashville
10.294
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-115); Over

Calgary @ Chicago

Game 63-64
January 7, 2020 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
11.964
Chicago
10.301
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-125
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
(-125); Over

Pittsburgh @ Vegas

Game 65-66
January 7, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
11.260
Vegas
9.735
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-150
6
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(+130); Over

Columbus @ Anaheim

Game 67-68
January 7, 2020 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
11.482
Anaheim
9.057
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(-105); Over

[Udog]

45VANCOUVER -46 TAMPA BAY
VANCOUVER is 7-2 ATS (7.9 Units) in road games against excellent power play teams- scoring on >17.5% of their chances in the current season.

47ARIZONA -48 FLORIDA
ARIZONA is 9-2 ATS (7.7 Units) in road games against terrible defensive teams - allowing 3+ goals/game in the current season.

49OTTAWA -50 WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON is 10-1 ATS (8.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs in the current season.

51PHILADELPHIA -52 CAROLINA
PHILADELPHIA is 8-1 ATS (6.9 Units) after failing to cover 4 or 5 of their last 6 against the spread in the current season.

53NY ISLANDERS -54 NEW JERSEY
NEW JERSEY is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) in home games against excellent power play teams- scoring on >17.5% of their chances in the current season.

55MONTREAL -56 DETROIT
DETROIT is 2-19 ATS (-15.6 Units) against terrible defensive teams - allowing 3+ goals/game in the current season.

57COLORADO -58 NY RANGERS
COLORADO is 13-5 ATS (9.4 Units) in road games against good offensive teams - averaging 29.5+ shots on goal per game in the current season.

59BOSTON -60 NASHVILLE
NASHVILLE is 8-16 ATS (-14.4 Units) against good offensive teams - >=29 shots on goal, convert >=17% pp in the current season.

61SAN JOSE -62 ST LOUIS
ST LOUIS are 7-1 ATS (5.8 Units) against good power play killing teams - opp score on <14.5% of chances in the current season.

63CALGARY -64 CHICAGO
CHICAGO is 14-28 ATS (-16.8 Units) in home games after a game where they covered the spread in the last 3 seasons.

65PITTSBURGH -66 VEGAS
VEGAS are 28-37 ATS (-21.6 Units) against explosive offensive teams - scoring 3+ goals/game over the last 2 seasons.

67COLUMBUS -68 ANAHEIM
ANAHEIM is 101-94 ATS (19.6 Units) against good possession teams-averaging 3+ more shots on goal than opp in the 2nd half of the year since 1996.

[Udog]

NHL

Tuesday, January 7

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Trend Report
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Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Carolina's last 9 games at home
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Philadelphia Flyers
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games on the road
Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing on the road against Carolina

Florida Panthers
Florida is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Florida is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Florida is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games at home
Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
Arizona Coyotes
Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Arizona is 13-4 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Arizona's last 12 games on the road
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Arizona is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing on the road against Florida

New Jersey Devils
New Jersey is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games
New Jersey is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
New Jersey is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing NY Islanders
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
New Jersey is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
New Jersey is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
New York Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games
NY Islanders is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
NY Islanders is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of NY Islanders's last 13 games on the road
NY Islanders is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New Jersey
NY Islanders is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games when playing New Jersey
NY Islanders is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
NY Islanders is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against New Jersey

Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay is 5-13 ATS in its last 18 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games at home
Tampa Bay is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Vancouver Canucks
Vancouver is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Vancouver is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Vancouver is 18-7 ATS in its last 25 games on the road
Vancouver is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 5 games on the road
Vancouver is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Vancouver's last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay

Washington Capitals
Washington is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Washington is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games
Washington is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Washington's last 24 games at home
Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Ottawa
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 9 games when playing Ottawa
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Washington's last 14 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Ottawa is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Ottawa's last 10 games
Ottawa is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Ottawa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ottawa's last 7 games on the road
Ottawa is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Washington
Ottawa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Ottawa's last 9 games when playing Washington
Ottawa is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Ottawa's last 14 games when playing on the road against Washington

New York Rangers
NY Rangers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Rangers is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Rangers's last 11 games
NY Rangers is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games at home
NY Rangers is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 5 games at home
NY Rangers is 8-15-1 SU in its last 24 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 6 games when playing Colorado
NY Rangers is 5-10-1 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 6 games when playing at home against Colorado
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers

Detroit Red Wings
Detroit is 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games
Detroit is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Detroit is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Detroit is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Montreal
Detroit is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing Montreal
Detroit is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Montreal
Detroit is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Montreal
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games
Montreal is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Montreal is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Montreal's last 6 games on the road
Montreal is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
Montreal is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Detroit
Montreal is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit

Nashville Predators
Nashville is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Nashville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games
Nashville is 3-10 ATS in its last 13 games at home
Nashville is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games at home
Nashville is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Boston
Nashville is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Boston
Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
Boston Bruins
Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road
Boston is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Nashville
Boston is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Nashville
Boston is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Nashville

St. Louis Blues
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of St. Louis's last 13 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of St. Louis's last 8 games at home
St. Louis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Jose
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games when playing San Jose
St. Louis is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing at home against San Jose
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose
San Jose Sharks
San Jose is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
San Jose is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 7 games
San Jose is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 6 games on the road
San Jose is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
San Jose is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Jose's last 7 games when playing St. Louis
San Jose is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
San Jose is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis

Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games at home
Chicago is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Calgary
Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing Calgary
Chicago is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Calgary
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Chicago's last 11 games when playing at home against Calgary
Calgary Flames
Calgary is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games
Calgary is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games on the road
Calgary is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
Calgary is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Calgary's last 7 games when playing Chicago
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Calgary is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Calgary's last 11 games when playing on the road against Chicago

Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Anaheim's last 7 games
Anaheim is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 7 games when playing Columbus
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus is 11-3 ATS in its last 14 games
Columbus is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games
Columbus is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing Anaheim
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim

Vegas Golden Knights
Vegas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Vegas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vegas's last 6 games
Vegas is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Vegas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vegas's last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games on the road


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NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 7

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VANCOUVER (23-15-0-4, 50 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (24-13-0-4, 52 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 152-75 ATS (+264.5 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 78-57 ATS (+138.7 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 12-5 ATS (+6.8 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
VANCOUVER is 207-239 ATS (+530.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 2-6 ATS (-25.0 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 8-13 ATS (-13.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 3-1 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 3-1-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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ARIZONA (24-16-0-4, 52 pts.) at FLORIDA (22-15-0-5, 49 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-1-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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OTTAWA (16-21-0-5, 37 pts.) at WASHINGTON (29-9-0-5, 63 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 29-14 ATS (+29.0 Units) in all games this season.
WASHINGTON is 10-1 ATS (+8.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.
OTTAWA is 98-85 ATS (+190.9 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-0 (+6.0 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.8 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (22-15-0-5, 49 pts.) at CAROLINA (24-16-0-2, 50 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 3-9 ATS (-8.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CAROLINA is 121-133 ATS (-55.8 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-5-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (26-12-0-3, 55 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (15-20-0-6, 36 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 26-15 ATS (+8.0 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 22-10 ATS (+32.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 65-63 ATS (+146.4 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
NY ISLANDERS are 14-3 ATS (+17.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 29-19 ATS (+49.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 99-110 ATS (+246.0 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 5-4 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 5-4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY 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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MONTREAL (18-18-0-7, 43 pts.) at DETROIT (10-30-0-3, 23 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 8-2 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 8-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.6 Units)

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COLORADO (25-14-0-4, 54 pts.) at NY RANGERS (19-18-0-4, 42 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 5-1 ATS (+6.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
NY RANGERS are 105-79 ATS (+9.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
COLORADO is 13-6 ATS (+19.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
COLORADO is 152-150 ATS (+326.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
COLORADO is 138-112 ATS (+261.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 103-128 ATS (-43.9 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 67-72 ATS (-40.1 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 250-256 ATS (-151.3 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 71-78 ATS (-44.0 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 85-95 ATS (-63.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 216-255 ATS (-150.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 3-1 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 3-1-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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BOSTON (24-8-0-11, 59 pts.) at NASHVILLE (19-15-0-7, 45 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 420-443 ATS (-72.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
BOSTON is 87-68 ATS (+157.7 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
BOSTON is 18-6 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 92-74 ATS (+167.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 19-22 ATS (-23.9 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 7-10 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 3-2 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 3-2-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)

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SAN JOSE (19-21-0-4, 42 pts.) at ST LOUIS (26-10-0-7, 59 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 5-15 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 87-64 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 46-27 ATS (+11.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 92-64 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 7-6 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 7-6-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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CALGARY (22-17-0-5, 49 pts.) at CHICAGO (19-18-0-6, 44 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 9-2 ATS (+6.9 Units) in road games in January games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-7 ATS (+22.4 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-1 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-1-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.0 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (25-12-0-5, 55 pts.) at VEGAS (24-15-0-6, 54 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 16-6 ATS (+7.9 Units) in non-conference games this season.
VEGAS is 70-64 ATS (-11.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 22-25 ATS (-15.1 Units) in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 3-2 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 3-2-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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COLUMBUS (20-15-0-8, 48 pts.) at ANAHEIM (17-20-0-5, 39 pts.) - 1/7/2020, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 4-1 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 4-1-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)

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Wednesday’s 6-pack
Patriots’ head coaches who became head coaches:
— Bill O’Brien 54-47
— Josh McDaniels 11-17
— Brian Flores 5-11
— Matt Patricia 9-22-1
— Eric Mangini 33-48
— Romeo Crennel 28-55

Quote of the Day:
“I can’t control what those three blind mice running around out there do. What we would all love to see is consistency. Foul there. Foul here. I understand it’s a hard job, but they do get paid pretty handsomely for it. Just be consistent.”
Bob Huggins, commenting on the refs who worked his game at Kansas

Wednesday’s quiz
Which Division I college basketball coach was Lebron James’ high school coach?

Tuesday’s quiz
Martin Sheen played President Bartlet in the old TV series, The West Wing.

Monday’s quiz
In 2008, New England went 11-5 but missed the playoffs; Tom Brady got hurt in the first game

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Wednesday’s List of 13: Mid-week musings…….

13) Carolina Panthers gave Baylor coach Matt Rhule $62M for seven years, which is a lot of money. Giants apparently declined to match that offer.

12) Giants then signed Patriots special teams coach Joe Judge, who will be the Giants’ third head coach in five years.

11) Dallas is hiring John Fassel as their new special teams coach; Fassel did a very good job in that capacity with the Rams, but LA’s special teams slipped this year.

Sean McVay now has to replace his defensive coordinator and special teams coach, which obviously is not ideal.

10) NBA teams playing a 2nd consecutive night are 27-32-3 ATS on the 2nd night of a back/back, if they won/covered the first night.

Teams that lost the first night are 45-37-3 ATS the second night.

9) Quote of the Day, part 2, from Kansas coach Bill Self, talking about speculation that he will be the San Antonio Spurs’ coach fairly soon:

“I haven’t talked to R.C. [Buford] ever about it, and he was in my wedding and I was in his. I know him pretty well and we’ve never once discussed it (job).”

RC Buford is the Spurs’ GM.

8) Lakers’ star Anthony Davis turned down a 4-year, $146M contract extension; if you’re scoring at home, that would’ve been $36.5M a year. Davis will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.

Of course, the same day he turns down $146M, Davis leaves the game early with a bruised lower back; Lakers don’t consider the injury to be overly serious.

7) College basketball upsets:
— Boston College (+9) 60, Virginia 53
— Nebraska (+7.5) 76, Iowa 70
— Providence (+7.5) 81, Marquette 80
— Air Force (+7) 79, Utah State 60
— Tennessee (+5.5) 69, Missouri 58
— Virginia Tech (+5) 67, Syracuse 63
— East Carolina (+4) 62, South Florida 59

6) Rocky Long is the football coach at San Diego State, but apparently is interviewing this week to be he defensive coordinator at Syracuse— why????
a) Why go from being head coach to a coordinator?
b) Why would anyone move from San Diego to Syracuse? Ever?

San Diego State is one of 13 colleges in country to go bowling the last 10 years in a row.

5) Ohio U’s Frank Solich is 75 years old, the oldest I-A coach in America; Long is the 2nd-oldest- he turns 70 in a few weeks. Being a coordinator must be less stressful.

4) Texas Longhorns’ QB Sam Ehlingher will be back in Austin for his senior season.

3) XFL’s unusual rules:
— Double-forward pass. If a team completes a forward pass behind the line of scrimmage, that player has the ability to attempt another forward pass as long as the ball has at no time crossed the line of scrimmage.

— Three options after scoring a touchdown:
a) a 1-point play from the 2-yard line,
b) a 2-point play from the 3-yard line or
c) a 3-point play from the 10-yard line.
There is no option to kick an extra point.

— Overtime: Each team will get five single-play possessions from the 5-yard line, kind of like an NHL shootout. If the game is still tied at that point, the rotating possessions will continue until there is a winner. The XFL hopes that overtimes will be rare, in part because of the multiple options for points after touchdowns.

— A requirement for only one foot to be in bounds for possession, like in college.

If you plan on betting totals in XFL games, keep in mind that a running game clock won’t stop after incomplete passes or when players go out of bounds, except inside of two minutes in each half. There figure to be less plays in an XFL game than in an NFL game, but we’ll monitor all that once the games begin.

2) Rutgers 72, Penn State 61— Scarlet Knights are 12-3 in basketball for first time in 44 years, when a group of players who were mostly recruited by Dick Vitale made the Final Four. Vitale was the head coach at Detroit by then; he was an outstanding coach back in the day.

1) Prayers up for the people in Puerto Rico, where they had multiple earthquakes Monday night/Tuesday morning. Been a rough couple of years for those people.