Tuesday's Trends and Indexes - 1/31 (NFL, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, Misc.)

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NHL
Dunkel

NY Rangers at New Jersey
The Devils look to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Buffalo and build on their 8-3 record in their last 11 games after scoring 2 goals or less in the previous game. New Jersey is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Devils favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+100). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

Game 51-52: NY Islanders at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.443; Carolina 11.942
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-130); Under

Game 53-54: NY Rangers at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.946; New Jersey 11.866
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+100); Over

Game 55-56: Toronto at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.829; Pittsburgh 12.528
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-170); Over

Game 57-58: Ottawa at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.155; Boston 11.343
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+170); Under

Game 59-60: Winnipeg at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 11.033; Philadelphia 10.441
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+175); Over

Game 61-62: Buffalo at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.035; Montreal 12.566
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 2 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-160); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-160); Under

Game 63-64: Washington at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 10.967; Tampa Bay 12.448
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-130); 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-130); Over

Game 65-66: Nashville at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.607; Minnesota 12.021
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+110); Under

Game 67-68: Detroit at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 12.285; Calgary 11.322
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-145); Over

Game 69-70: Anaheim at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.207; Phoenix 11.262
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+115); Under

Game 71-72: Colorado at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 19.890; Edmonton 11.375
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+105); Under

Game 73-74: Chicago at Vancouver (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.393; Vancouver 11.664
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

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NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 31

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NY ISLANDERS (19-22-0-7, 45 pts.) at CAROLINA (18-24-0-9, 45 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 1-12 ATS (+19.0 Units) after a division game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 6-4 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 6-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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NY RANGERS (31-12-0-4, 66 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (26-19-0-3, 55 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 26-21 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 31-15 ATS (+11.1 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 16-7 ATS (+7.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY RANGERS are 20-11 ATS (+32.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 8-5 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 8-5-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.9 Units)

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TORONTO (25-19-0-5, 55 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (28-17-0-4, 60 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 289-297 ATS (+619.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
TORONTO is 163-163 ATS (+348.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 125-122 ATS (+264.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
TORONTO is 168-180 ATS (+386.6 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 13-22 ATS (-27.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 7-14 ATS (-14.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 53-78 ATS (-35.2 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-5 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 5-4-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
7 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.0 Units)

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OTTAWA (27-19-0-6, 60 pts.) at BOSTON (31-14-0-2, 64 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 54-32 ATS (+6.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 15-4 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 11-1 ATS (+9.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
OTTAWA is 19-13 ATS (+35.9 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 11-3 (+6.6 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 11-3-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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WINNIPEG (22-22-0-6, 50 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (29-14-0-5, 63 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-2 ATS (+10.5 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 12-4 ATS (+16.6 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 29-29 ATS (-11.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-18 ATS (-18.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 64-78 ATS (-84.6 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 9-1 (+12.6 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 9-1-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.3 Units)

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BUFFALO (20-24-0-5, 45 pts.) at MONTREAL (19-21-0-9, 47 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 19-29 ATS (-14.1 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 8-13 ATS (-9.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BUFFALO is 229-164 ATS (+34.7 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
MONTREAL is 18-30 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 3-9 ATS (-7.4 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
MONTREAL is 0-5 ATS (-5.4 Units) in home games after a non-conference game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 9-5 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 9-5-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
11 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+9.0 Units)

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WASHINGTON (26-19-0-3, 55 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (21-23-0-4, 46 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 4-12 ATS (-10.4 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 9-1 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 44-35 ATS (+79.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 37-27 ATS (+64.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-10 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 10-8-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
9 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

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NASHVILLE (30-16-0-4, 64 pts.) at MINNESOTA (24-18-0-7, 55 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 9-18 ATS (-12.4 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 48-47 ATS (+103.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-8 ATS (+24.2 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 29-20 ATS (+5.9 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 25-18 ATS (+48.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.3 Units) in January games this season.
NASHVILLE is 10-2 ATS (+7.3 Units) second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 6-4 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 6-4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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DETROIT (33-16-0-1, 67 pts.) at CALGARY (23-21-0-6, 52 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 96-93 ATS (-49.4 Units) in January games since 1996.
DETROIT is 86-89 ATS (-55.3 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
DETROIT is 15-3 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 10-17 ATS (-8.6 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 7-4 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 7-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)

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ANAHEIM (18-23-0-7, 43 pts.) at PHOENIX (22-20-0-8, 52 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 17-30 ATS (+49.6 Units) in all games this season.
PHOENIX is 30-22 ATS (+52.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 12-3 ATS (+8.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 16-6 ATS (+22.3 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 37-21 ATS (+15.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 17-23 ATS (-6.1 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PHOENIX is 64-66 ATS (-48.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
PHOENIX is 155-173 ATS (-81.6 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 9-7 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 9-7-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)

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COLORADO (26-23-0-2, 54 pts.) at EDMONTON (18-26-0-5, 41 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 15-40 ATS (+60.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 2-10 ATS (+12.1 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
COLORADO is 51-34 ATS (+15.4 Units) in road games in January games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 42-88 ATS (+139.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 6-31 ATS (+40.7 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 8-29 ATS (+56.3 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 1-13 ATS (+21.0 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 11-30 ATS (+51.2 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 9-29 ATS (+49.1 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 8-7 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 8-7-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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CHICAGO (29-15-0-6, 64 pts.) at VANCOUVER (30-15-0-4, 64 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 12-11-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
12 of 20 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.3 Units)

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COLUMBUS (13-30-0-6, 32 pts.) at SAN JOSE (27-14-0-6, 60 pts.) - 1/31/2012, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 13-35 ATS (+61.3 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 10-27 ATS (+48.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLUMBUS is 5-23 ATS (+41.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLUMBUS is 2-15 ATS (+27.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
COLUMBUS is 17-38 ATS (+65.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 3-18 ATS (+30.8 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 7-3 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 7-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+7.9 Units)

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[Udog]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, January 31

Hot teams
-- Carolina won six of its last eight home games. Islanders are 8-7 in their last 15 road games.
-- Rangers won five of their last six road games.
-- Penguins won their last seven games. Toronto won three of last four games but lost four of last five on road.
-- Bruins won six of their last eight home games.
-- Flyers are 7-4 in their last eleven games.
-- Lightning won last four games, scoring 15 goals.
-- Predators won nine of their last ten games.
-- Red Wings won seven of their last eight games.
-- Anaheim won five of its last six games.
-- Canucks won six of their last nine games.

Cold teams
-- Devils lost last three games, outscored 10-3.
-- Ottawa lost its last three games, scoring four goals.
-- Winnipeg lost seven of its last nine games.
-- Sabres lost 12 of their last 13 road games. Montreal is 3-5 in its last eight games overall.
-- Washington lost four of its last five road games.
-- Minnesota lost seven of its last ten games, but won last two.
-- Calgary lost its last two home games, scoring one goal.
-- Coyotes lost eight of their last eleven games.
-- Edmonton lost nine of its last 11 games. Avalanche lost six of their last nine.
-- Chicago lost its last four road games; their last road win was Dec 14.
-- San Jose lost three of its last four games. Blue Jackets lost their last five road games, allowing 23 goals.

Totals
-- Five of last six Islander games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six New Jersey games.
-- Seven of last eight Toronto games stayed under total.
-- Last seven Ottawa road games stayed under total.
-- Under is 5-2 in Winnipeg's last seven road games.
-- Six of last nine Buffalo games stayed under the total.
-- Six of last eight Washington road games went over total.
-- Last six Nashville road games stayed under the total.
-- Seven of last eight Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last six Anaheim road games stayed under the total.
-- Under is 6-1-1 in last eight Colorado road games.
-- Three of last four Chicago-Vancouver games went over total.
-- Under is 6-3 in last nine Columbus road games.

Series records
-- Islanders lost five of their last seven visits to Raleigh.
-- Rangers won six of last eight games with New Jersey.
-- Leafs/Penguins split their last 12 games in Pittsburgh.
-- Bruins won their last six games against Ottawa.
-- Jets won nine of last ten against Philly (9-8/6-4 this year).
-- Sabres won their last five games against Montreal.
-- Home side won last four Tampa Bay-Washington games.
-- Predators won five of last seven games against Minnesota.
-- Red Wings won six of last eight games against Calgary.
-- Ducks lost six of last eight visits to Phoenix.
-- Avalanche/Oilers split their last ten games in Edmonton.
-- Blackhawks won six of last nine visits to Vancouver.
-- Blue Jackets lost five of last seven games with San Jose.

Back-to-Back
-- None

[Udog]

NHL

Tuesday, January 31

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. CAROLINA
NY Islanders are 8-17 SU in their last 25 games on the road
NY Islanders are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 5 games

7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. NEW JERSEY
NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 9 games
New Jersey is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games

7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. BOSTON
Ottawa is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Ottawa is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Ottawa

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto's last 9 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Toronto

7:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. PHILADELPHIA
Winnipeg is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Winnipeg is 7-14-2 SU in its last 23 games ,when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing Winnipeg

7:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. MONTREAL
Buffalo is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Buffalo is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games when playing at home against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games

8:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Nashville's last 15 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Nashville is 4-12-2 SU in its last 18 games ,when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 15 games when playing at home against Nashville
Minnesota is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games

9:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. PHOENIX
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing Phoenix
Anaheim is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Phoenix is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games

9:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CALGARY
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Calgary's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

9:30 PM
COLORADO vs. EDMONTON
Colorado is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Edmonton's last 9 games
Edmonton is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games

10:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. VANCOUVER
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing Chicago
Vancouver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

10:30 PM
COLUMBUS vs. SAN JOSE
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games
Columbus is 1-13 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against San Jose
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
San Jose is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home


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[Udog]

NHL

Tuesday, January 31

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Best bets on ice: NHL first half wagering review
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Will the Rangers slow down? Will the Flyers get healthy? Will the Kings ever start scoring again?

All good questions as we gaze into the NHL 2012 crystal ball.

Best money team: New York Rangers (+20.10 units)

Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik have supplied the offense, Henrik Lundqvist has provided the goaltending, and coach John Tortorella has supplied the theater as the Rangers have been the league’s best team in so many ways. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Boston – perhaps the three biggest favorites in the East as the season opened – have battled injuries and inconsistency, and the Rangers have pounced.

They even have a flair for the dramatic, too. They posted a 3-2 win over the Flyers in the Winter Classic, announcing to all of North America that they were here to stay. All signs point to a fun-filled spring in Manhattan.

Worst money team: Buffalo Sabres (-28.77 units)

The Sabres looked as if they’d won the Stanley Cup on Tuesday in New Jersey. A 2-1 shootout victory over the Devils in dramatic fashion put a positive end to an awfully negative first half and perhaps showed the league Buffalo will have at least a little fight in the second half. After all, it can’t get any worse.

The team with the league’s highest payroll has received an insufficient season from goaltender Ryan Miller and not enough return on long-term investments Ville Leino and Christian Ehrhoff. You can forget about the postseason dreams the rest of the way. Best thing the Sabres can do now is try to avoid the East basement.

Best home team: St. Louis Blues (21-3-4)

Can a coach win the Jack Adams Trophy for a half season? OK, maybe that’s a stretch, but it is hard to believe the reclamation project Ken Hitchcock adopted when he took the St. Louis gig on Nov. 7 and what he’s done with it.

The Blues are nearly unbeatable at home and have 65 points at the break. And that’s including a two-game losing streak to close the half. It's been a team effort.

David Backes has 16 goals, Alexander Steen is a plus-20, and goaltenders Brian Elliott and Jaroslav Halak have a 1.69 and 2.04 goals-against average, respectively. There’s a long way to go and the West is loaded, but the Blues seem to have it all. And whatever they don’t have, Hitchcock seems to find a way around it.

Worst home team: Columbus Blue Jackets (8-13-3)

The end finally came for coach Scott Arniel this month. A good guy, and a good hockey mind in a bad situation, he just couldn’t find the right solution for the Blue Jackets. Truth is, no one may be able to find that.

The team with just one playoff appearance in its history can’t seem to get out of its own way this season and the boatload of offseason moves – acquiring forward Jeff Carter and defenseman James Wisniewski, among them -- just haven’t worked out.

The Blue Jackets are a mess on home ice, and they lost four in a row overall to end the first half. There aren’t many better fade plays out there than going against Columbus in Columbus, despite the hefty price tag.

Best road team: Philadelphia Flyers (18-7-2)

The injuries just keep on coming for Philadelphia, but the Flyers keep on chugging. While not in the region of the Rangers just yet, they are only three points out in the Atlantic Division with plenty of time left.

The loss of defenseman Chris Pronger has been glaring, and injuries to James van Riemsdyk, Claude Giroux and Danny Briere have truly been costly. But despite another shaky goaltending situation, the Flyers have made the most of their trips, and seem to be enjoying when they get out of the belly of the beast known as the City of Brotherly Love.

Coach Peter Laviolette is getting the most out of his makeshift lineup and it just goes to show you how deep an organization general manager Paul Holmgren has built.

Worst road team: Carolina Hurricanes (5-13-6)

This title truly belongs to Columbus (5-17-3), but we have to spread the blame around, right? The Blue Jackets, after all, have enough problems.

The Hurricanes, with Kirk Muller now behind the bench, haven’t been able to figure things out away from Raleigh. It’s surprising because they do have offensive touch and a good goaltending situation. But it’s just not all coming together this year, as they entered the break with 45 points, tied with the Islanders for last in the East.

Goaltender Cam Ward has 18 wins, but also 17 losses, and the leading goal scorer Tuomo Ruutu has just 15. That’s not going to get it done, home or away.

Best over team: Tampa Bay Lightning (31-16)

Can you believe it? The team that reminded us all of the old neutral-zone trap Devils last season is the best over buy in the league? Well, with goal scorers aplenty needing to take more chances because the team is usually trailing in the third period, more and more Lightning games are going over the total.

In fact, they entered the break having gone over in seven of their last eight games. Steven Stamkos has 32 goals, Vincent Lecavalier has 19, and Martin St. Louis has 12. And when you combine that with a team 3.23 goals-against average, you are going to end up on over-land more times than not.

Best under team: Los Angeles Kings (11-27)

Weekly readers of Pucking the Trends know all about the Kings by now. Los Angeles is going to play tight-checking, take-little-risk, dump-and-chase hockey whether you like it or not.

St. Louis (12-26) and Detroit (20-29) are close, but you can't beat the Kings in the under-world. Los Angeles entered the break with the under going 3-0-3 in its last six while scoring one goal or fewer in three of the last five games.

Anze Kopitar has 15 goals, but the list of players who haven't touched double digits yet - Justin Williams, Simon Gagne and Dustin Penner among them - is too long to think Los Angeles is going to snap out of this style anytime soon.


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NHL

Tuesday, January 31

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Pucking the trends: This week's best NHL bets
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Every week, we update you on who's hot, who's not and situational betting spots in the National Hockey League.

HOT TEAM: Anaheim Ducks

There haven’t been many opportunities this season to put the Ducks in this tax bracket, so let’s give them the honor this week as we turn toward the second half.

Heading into Tuesday’s game at Phoenix, the Ducks already have eight wins in the new calendar year and have won five of the last six overall. Teemu Selanne has 30 assists and 45 points, Corey Perry has 22 goals and 39 points, and the Ducks goaltenders have combined for a 2.80 goals-against average.

Granted, they are still 12 points out of a playoff spot in the tough Western Conference. But spirit has been restored in Anaheim, and you might be able to grab some serious value out of them the rest of the way.

COLD TEAM: Winnipeg Jets

In taking a 22-22-6 mark into the break, you can make a case that says the Jets’ season has already been made. After digesting the move from Atlanta, transitioning over to a new front office and coaching staff, and most of all, preparing for all those lengthy road trips, Winnipeg orchestrated a decent 50-game stretch to open the season.

But the miles seem to be catching up to the Jets now. They entered the All-Star break off three consecutive losses and have lost four of the last five headed into Tuesday’s tilt at the Flyers.

Scoring is becoming a problem as the Jets have just two -- Evander Kane (18) and Andrew Ladd (16) -- players over the 15-goal mark. The Jets have scored just once in their last six periods.

OVER PLAY: Boston Bruins

Maybe this is just the week for some strange faces in strange places. Anaheim is winning, and Boston is notching overs. Who would have guessed it? The Bruins, who lost to the Capitals, 5-3, on Wednesday, will take a five-game underless streak (3-0-2) into Tuesday’s game vs. Ottawa.

They are playing some uncharacteristic, up-and-down hockey, of late, and have allowed 13 goals in their last three games.

Obviously, the Bruins are still in good shape -- just two points behind the Rangers for the No. 1 seed in the East -- and all signs point to an active spring in Beantown. But grab those overs while you can, because this run likely won’t last.

UNDER PLAY: New York Rangers

With the defense getting healthier every day, and All-Star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist in prime form, the Rangers have easily become the hottest under buy out there.

New York hasn't cashed an over since Dec. 23. Yep, Christmas, New Year's, the Winter Classic and the All-Star Game have all passed since the last time the Rangers went over the total.

Headed into Tuesday's game versus the rival New Jersey Devils, New York is riding a 14-game over-less streak.

Last Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Jets in New York was their fourth shutout, and ninth under in that stretch, joined by five pushes.

Lundqvist has been amazing all season -- the Rangers have allowed just 96 goals overall -- and as the proud owners of the top spot in the Eastern Conference, it's hard for New Yorkers to not think this is the year to get back to the Stanley Cup Finals for the first time since 1994.

SURVEYING THE SCHEDULE:

** The Sharks, rounding themselves into playoff form, have a busy stretch post-break. On Tuesday, when they play Columbus, they will begin a stretch of three games in five days that also includes dates with Dallas (Thursday) and Phoenix (Saturday).

** Same deal for Minnesota, one of the more inconsistent teams of the first half. If the Wild want to settle things down once and for all, this week will be a good start. On Tuesday, they also begin a three-game stretch that spans five days. Their opponents? Nashville (Tuesday), Colorado (Thursday) and Dallas (Saturday).


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NHL

Tuesday, January 31

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Ice picks: Tuesday's best NHL bets
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Anaheim Ducks at Phoenix Coyotes (-135, 5.5)

The Anaheim Ducks finally put some points on the board ahead of the All-Star break, going 8-1-1 in their last 10.

That surge has been great of the team’s supporters, but the Ducks are still 12 points back of eighth place in the Western Conference with 34 games to play.
That means they can’t afford to stumble out of the gate as they get back to work.

"Well, they're definitely playing better. They're playing a better team game," Ducks GM Bob Murray told reporters. "They look like they're having some fun, which is nice to see. Good for them. It's got to be a lot more fun down in that dressing room."

Bobby Ryan is leading the pack with six goals and 10 points in his last 10 games and the Ducks have a good shot at getting off on the right foot against the Coyotes, who have won just four of their last 16 overall.

Pick: Ducks


Chicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks (N/A, 5.5)

Purists may not have liked it, but at least Patrick Kane gave the NHL All-Star Skills Competition a bit of flair.

He pulled on a Superman cape during the breakaway competition and the Blackhawks are going to need him to keep playing a superhero role down the stretch.

But for all of Chicago’s offensive firepower, the club is still concerned about its play in its own end.

"This team is so good offensively that sometimes we think we can come back sometimes,” defenseman Sean O’Donnell told reporters. “As you get tighter now toward the end and you see a lot of overtime games and one-goal games, we can't be making the mistakes … that we've been making the first half."

That’s easier said than done against the Canucks. Three of the last four meetings between these teams have played over the total and we expect some more goals Tuesday night.

Pick: Over


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NBA
Short Sheet

Tuesday, January 31

NEW JERSEY at INDIANA, 7:05 PM ET
NEW JERSEY: 1-9 ATS Away off home loss by 10+
INDIANA: 15-5 Under at home off road win

BOSTON at CLEVELAND, 7:05 PM ET
BOSTON: 6-0 Under revenging SU loss as favorite
CLEVELAND: 9-15 ATS off win by 6 pts or less

ATLANTA at TORONTO, 7:05 PM ET
ATLANTA: 10-25 ATS off BB wins
TORONTO: 30-18 Under off ATS win

DETROIT at NEW YORK, 7:35 PM ET
DETROIT: 12-3 Under Away playing on back to back days
NEW YORK: 0-8 ATS at home off loss by 10+ pts

DENVER at MEMPHIS, 8:05 PM ET
DENVER: 14-6 ATS this season
MEMPHIS: 8-0 Over as home dog of 3 pts or less

SACRAMENTO at GOLDEN STATE, 10:35 PM ET
SACRAMENTO: 17-34 ATS Away off loss by 3 pts or less
GOLDEN STATE: 35-21 ATS off double digit loss

CHARLOTTE at LA LAKERS, 10:35 PM ET
CHARLOTTE: 13-3 ATS off 3+ ATS losses
LA LAKERS: 3-13 ATS as home favorite of 12.5 or more points

** (TC) Denotes Time Change

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NHL
Short Sheet

Tuesday, January 31

NY ISLANDERS at CAROLINA, 7:05 PM ET
NY ISLANDERS: 5-17 SU after one or more consecutive overs
CAROLINA: 5-0 SU in home games after playing a game where 3 or fewer total goals were scored

NY RANGERS at NEW JERSEY, 7:05 PM ET
NY RANGERS: 30-45 SU after playing a game where 4 or fewer total goals were scored
NEW JERSEY: 8-2 SU revenging a same season loss vs opponent

TORONTO at PITTSBURGH, 7:05 PM ET
TORONTO: 12-6 SU in road games after a close win by 1 goal in their previous game
PITTSBURGH: 47-72 SU when playing with 3 or more days rest

OTTAWA at BOSTON, 7:05 PM ET
OTTAWA: 19-13 SU in road games vs. division opponents
BOSTON: 266-198 SU as a home favorite

WINNIPEG at PHILADELPHIA, 7:05 PM ET
WINNIPEG: 12-4 SU after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
PHILADELPHIA: 14-2 SU in home games on Tuesday nights

BUFFALO at MONTREAL, 7:35 PM ET
BUFFALO: 8-13 SU when playing against a team with a losing record
MONTREAL: 9-16 SU in home games

WASHINGTON at TAMPA BAY, 7:35 PM ET
WASHINGTON: 4-12 SU in road games after a win by 2 goals or more
TAMPA BAY: 7-1 SU in home games revenging a loss where opponent scored 4 or more goals

NASHVILLE at MINNESOTA, 8:05 PM ET
NASHVILLE: 13-7 SU in road games after scoring 3 goals or more in 3 straight games
MINNESOTA: 11-3 SU after a 2 game unbeaten streak

DETROIT at CALGARY, 9:05 PM ET
DETROIT: 30-11 SU as a favorite
CALGARY: 3-12 SU after allowing 2 goals or less in 3 straight games

ANAHEIM at PHOENIX, 9:05 PM ET
ANAHEIM: 16-6 SU in January games
PHOENIX: 3-11 SU revenging a road loss versus opponent

COLORADO at EDMONTON, 9:35 PM ET
COLORADO: 17-13 SU after 1 or more consecutive unders
EDMONTON: 0-6 SU off a road loss against a division rival

CHICAGO at VANCOUVER, 10:05 PM ET
CHICAGO: 4-11 SU in road games when playing 5 or less games in 14 days
VANCOUVER: 12-0 SU when playing with 3 or more days rest

COLUMBUS at SAN JOSE, 10:35 PM ET
COLUMBUS: 12-31 SU off a road loss
SAN JOSE: 27-10 SU off a road win

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NCAAB
Short Sheet

Tuesday's Top College Basketball Trends

IOWA ST is 20-3 ATS as a home favorite of 3 points or less (vs Kansas St)

WISCONSIN is 12-1 ATS after a combined score of 110 points or less (vs Penn St)

NEW MEXICO is 7-0 ATS after 1 or more consecutive unders (vs Air Force)

VANDERBILT is 12-2 ATS in road games (vs Arkansas)

ILLINOIS is 2-14 ATS as a home underdog of 3 points or less (vs Michigan St)