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NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, January 7

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CAROLINA (18-16-0-9, 45 pts.) at BUFFALO (12-26-0-4, 28 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-2 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (15-22-0-7, 37 pts.) at TORONTO (21-17-0-5, 47 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 7-15 ATS (-8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 11-6 ATS (+20.0 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 77-88 ATS (+203.2 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
TORONTO is 38-49 ATS (-34.1 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
TORONTO is 151-150 ATS (-72.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TORONTO is 69-74 ATS (-65.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-2 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-2-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.0 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (21-17-0-4, 46 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (17-18-0-8, 42 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 1-8 ATS (-7.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 209-212 ATS (-79.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 77-65 ATS (-31.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 19-9 ATS (+8.8 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-5 ATS (+6.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 11-6 (+5.9 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 11-6-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (25-13-0-4, 54 pts.) at WINNIPEG (19-21-0-5, 43 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 104-193 ATS (+359.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
WINNIPEG is 10-3 ATS (+13.8 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 25-17 ATS (+7.4 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 16-6 ATS (+8.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 6-4 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 6-4-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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SAN JOSE (27-10-0-6, 60 pts.) at NASHVILLE (18-19-0-6, 42 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 7-15 ATS (-16.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 5-3 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 5-3-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)

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CALGARY (15-21-0-6, 36 pts.) at PHOENIX (20-12-0-9, 49 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 23-9 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 11-4 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.
CALGARY is 101-95 ATS (+209.4 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
PHOENIX is 3-11 ATS (-11.4 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 5-4 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 5-4-0 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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ST LOUIS (29-7-0-5, 63 pts.) at EDMONTON (14-26-0-5, 33 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 78-57 ATS (+141.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 29-12 ATS (+9.6 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 80-69 ATS (+155.3 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 36-11 ATS (+16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 14-31 ATS (-44.9 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 7-21 ATS (+31.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 4-19 ATS (+25.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-2 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 6-2-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (31-12-0-1, 63 pts.) at VANCOUVER (23-13-0-8, 54 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 31-13 ATS (+10.2 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 53-35 ATS (+91.9 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 107-110 ATS (-28.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 0-7 ATS (-10.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 7-17 ATS (-15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 2-0 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 2-0-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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BOSTON (28-12-0-2, 58 pts.) at ANAHEIM (31-8-0-5, 67 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 31-13 ATS (+31.0 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 167-128 ATS (+299.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 13-3 ATS (+9.4 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
ANAHEIM is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak this season.
ANAHEIM is 9-1 ATS (+7.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ANAHEIM is 192-183 ATS (+421.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 63-51 ATS (+118.9 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
BOSTON is 106-78 ATS (+184.7 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
BOSTON is 25-12 ATS (+11.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-0-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
0 of 0 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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MINNESOTA (22-17-0-5, 49 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (26-13-0-4, 56 pts.) - 1/7/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 9-1 ATS (+7.4 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 15-7 ATS (+22.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 4-3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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Tuesday, January 7

Game Score Status Pick Amount

NY Islanders - 7:00 PM ET NY Islanders +137 500 *****
Toronto - Over 5.5 500

Philadelphia - 7:30 PM ET New Jersey -116 500
New Jersey - Under 5 500

San Jose - 8:00 PM ET Nashville +127 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Nashville - Under 5.5 500

Tampa Bay - 8:00 PM ET Winnipeg -110 500
Winnipeg - Over 5.5 500

Calgary - 9:00 PM ET Phoenix -187 500
Phoenix - Over 5.5 500

St. Louis - 9:30 PM ET St. Louis -180 500
Edmonton - Over 5.5 500

Pittsburgh - 10:00 PM ET Vancouver +110 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Vancouver - Over 5.5 500

Boston - 10:00 PM ET Boston +120 500 *****
Anaheim - Over 5.5 500

Minnesota - 10:30 PM ET Minnesota +200 500 *****
Los Angeles - Under 5 500

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NHL
Dunkel

Ottawa at Colorado
The Senators head to Colorado tonight looking to build on their 4-1 record in their last 5 games versus teams with a winning record. Ottawa is the pick (+130) according to Dunkel, which has the Senators favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+130). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8

Game 1-2: Montreal at Philadelphia (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.301; Philadelphia 10.499
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+105); Under

Game 3-4: NY Rangers at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 10.933; Chicago 12.604
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-210); Over

Game 5-6: Ottawa at Colorado (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.696; Colorado 10.583
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+130); Under




NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, January 8

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MONTREAL (25-14-0-5, 55 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (22-17-0-4, 48 pts.) - 1/8/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)

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NY RANGERS (21-20-0-3, 45 pts.) at CHICAGO (29-7-0-9, 67 pts.) - 1/8/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 51-73 ATS (-32.3 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 5-13 ATS (+18.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CHICAGO is 18-3 ATS (+12.3 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 261-284 ATS (-52.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 115-131 ATS (-65.2 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 2-0 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 2-0-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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OTTAWA (19-18-0-7, 45 pts.) at COLORADO (26-12-0-4, 56 pts.) - 1/8/2014, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 3-12 ATS (+15.1 Units) in non-conference games this season.
OTTAWA is 5-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 23-8 ATS (+31.4 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 208-192 ATS (-144.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
COLORADO is 92-100 ATS (-96.7 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-0-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, January 8

Hot teams
-- Philly won six of its last seven games.
-- Rangers won three of last four road games. Chicago is 5-0 in game following their last five losses.
-- Senators won last four games, allowing nine goals. Colorado won three of last four.

Cold teams
-- Canadiens are 1-5 in game after their last six wins.

Totals
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Montreal games.
-- Four of last five Ranger games went over the total.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Ottawa games.

Series records
-- Flyers won 15 of last 21 games with Montreal.
-- Home team won last three Ranger-Chicago games.
-- Avalanche won their last five games with Ottawa.




NHL

Wednesday, January 8

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
MONTREAL vs. PHILADELPHIA
Montreal is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Montreal's last 21 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal

8:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. CHICAGO
NY Rangers are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,when playing on the road against Chicago
NY Rangers are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games on the road
Chicago is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers

9:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. COLORADO
Ottawa is 3-10-1 SU in its last 14 games ,when playing on the road against Colorado
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Colorado's last 14 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Colorado10-3-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Ottawa


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NHL

Wednesday, January 8

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Senators at Avalanche: What bettors need to know
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Ottawa Senators at Colorado Avalanche (-142, 5.5)

Captain Jason Spezza is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday as the Ottawa Senators vie for their season-high fifth consecutive victory when they visit the Colorado Avalanche. A hip injury has made Spezza a spectator during the winning streak. "I've been out of the lineup before and we've won some games and I've been out and we've lost," Spezza said. "But when I've been out before we were able to maintain it when I came back and I just hope to add to the group."

Clarke MacArthur scored 58 seconds into overtime on Saturday as Ottawa posted a 4-3 victory over Montreal to snap a four-game road losing skid. Colorado was attempting to increase its winning streak to four games before suffering a misstep in a 4-3 setback to Calgary on Monday. Top overall pick Nathan MacKinnon tallied twice for the second consecutive contest, but an ankle injury clouds his status for Wednesday's tilt.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, RSNE, TVA (Ottawa), ALT (Colorado)

ABOUT THE SENATORS (19-18-7): After representing his home country in a pair of world championship tournaments, high-octane defenseman Erik Karlsson was named to Sweden's Olympic hockey team on Tuesday. "Obviously very proud and something that I've been looking forward to for a long time," Karlsson said. "You know, ever since you were a kid you've been dreaming about this day and it's going to be a great experience and hopefully be something good for us." Karlsson has collected 10 goals and 29 assists to put him in the thick of the scoring race among blue-liners.

ABOUT THE AVALANCHE (26-12-4): Captain Gabriel Landeskog recorded an assist for the third straight contest and has scored three goals and set up five others during his seven-game point streak. Landeskog, who will join Karlsson on Team Sweden, collected a goal and an assist as Colorado cruised to victory in the last meeting between the teams - a 7-1 triumph on Oct. 13, 2011. Paul Stastny followed his two-assist performance versus San Jose on Saturday by scoring a goal and setting up two others against the Flames.

TRENDS:

* Senators are 0-5 in the last five meetings.
* Senators are 4-0 in their last four overall.
* Avalanche are 5-2 in their last seven home games.
* Under is 5-1 in Avalanche last six vs. Eastern Conference.

OVERTIME:

1. Ottawa G Craig Anderson has yielded 12 goals en route to dropping both career contests against Colorado since being traded from the latter during the 2010-11 season.

2. The Avalanche are 3-1-1 on their seven-game homestand, which comes to an end Friday against the New York Islanders.

3. MacArthur has scored in three straight games overall, but has been yet to tally in five career contests versus Colorado.


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NHL

Wednesday, January 8

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Team Canada +200 fave to win hockey gold in Sochi
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The Olympic hockey picture got a little more clear Tuesday as the final eight countries - including Canada, Sweden, Finland and Russia - announced their 25-man rosters for February's Winter Olympic earlier Tuesday.

Now that we know what the teams will look like in Sochi for the 2014 Winter Games, Canada remains the fave to win the gold medal at +200, with host-nation Russia following closely at +225.

Team Sweden is currently priced at +500, while the USA - which announced its roster last week - is right behind at +600.

Here is a list of participating countries with odds courtesy of Bet365.

Canada +200
Russia +225
Sweden +500
USA +600
Czech Republic +1100
Finland +1100
Switzerland +2500
Slovakia +3000
Norway +20000
Latvia +50000
Austria +100000
Slovenia +100000

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NHL JAN. RECORD:

*****...........2 - 1....................+ 237

DP.................0 - 1....................- 200

TP.................1 - 0....................+ 381


Wednesday, January 8

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Montreal - 7:30 PM ET Philadelphia -109 500
Philadelphia - Under 5 500

NY Rangers - 8:00 PM ET Chicago -187 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Chicago - Over 5.5 500

Ottawa - 9:30 PM ET Ottawa +115 500 *****
Colorado - Over 5.5 500

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NHL
Dunkel

Washington at Tampa Bay
The Lightning host the Capitals tonight where they are 6-1 in their last 7 games against Washington. Tampa Bay is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Lightning favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-145). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

Game 51-52: Dallas at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 12.220; New Jersey 11.061
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+110); Over

Game 53-54: Florida at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 9.985; Buffalo 11.354
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-125); Under

Game 55-56: Toronto at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 11.257; Carolina 10.327
Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+115); Over

Game 57-58: Washington at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 10.358; Tampa Bay 11.836
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-145); Under

Game 59-60: Anaheim at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.727; Nashville 10.519
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-155); Over

Game 61-62: Minnesota at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.298; Phoenix 10.397
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-170); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+150); Under

Game 63-64: St. Louis at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 13.247; Calgary 9.942
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 3 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-190); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-190); Over

Game 65-66: Detroit at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.373; San Jose 10.422
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 67-68: Boston at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 12.107; Los Angeles 10.768
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+115); Over

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NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 9

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DALLAS (20-15-0-7, 47 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (17-18-0-9, 43 pts.) - 1/9/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 31-19 ATS (+50.6 Units) in road games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
DALLAS is 92-77 ATS (+171.9 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 178-116 ATS (+38.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 3-12 ATS (+16.6 Units) in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 1-1 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 1-1-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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FLORIDA (16-21-0-6, 38 pts.) at BUFFALO (12-26-0-4, 28 pts.) - 1/9/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 81-130 ATS (+217.1 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 1-9 ATS (+12.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
FLORIDA is 269-313 ATS (-97.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 131-168 ATS (-76.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
BUFFALO is 241-180 ATS (+7.8 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-4 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 4-4-0 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=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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TORONTO (21-18-0-5, 47 pts.) at CAROLINA (18-16-0-9, 45 pts.) - 1/9/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 88-92 ATS (+205.9 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 6-3 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 6-3-0 straight up against TORONTO 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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WASHINGTON (20-16-0-6, 46 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (26-13-0-4, 56 pts.) - 1/9/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 0-7 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 26-17 ATS (+26.0 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 17-6 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 7-4 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 7-4-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.9 Units)

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ANAHEIM (32-8-0-5, 69 pts.) at NASHVILLE (19-19-0-6, 44 pts.) - 1/9/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 106-82 ATS (-0.4 Units) in January games since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 32-13 ATS (+14.8 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 12-3 ATS (+8.3 Units) in January games over the last 3 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 392-341 ATS (+24.3 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 16-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
ANAHEIM is 14-3 ATS (+9.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
ANAHEIM is 14-4 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak this season.
ANAHEIM is 16-3 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 4-3 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 4-3-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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MINNESOTA (23-17-0-5, 51 pts.) at PHOENIX (21-12-0-9, 51 pts.) - 1/9/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHOENIX is 198-172 ATS (+20.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHOENIX is 12-4 ATS (+7.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-4 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
PHOENIX is 4-4-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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ST LOUIS (30-7-0-5, 65 pts.) at CALGARY (15-22-0-6, 36 pts.) - 1/9/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 7-18 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 30-12 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 37-11 ATS (+17.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 5-3-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)

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DETROIT (19-14-0-10, 48 pts.) at SAN JOSE (27-11-0-6, 60 pts.) - 1/9/2014, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 6-2 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 6-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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BOSTON (28-13-0-2, 58 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (26-13-0-5, 57 pts.) - 1/9/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 10-1 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 8-1 ATS (+6.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LOS ANGELES is 9-1 ATS (+7.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 25-13 ATS (+10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-0 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-0-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, January 9

Hot teams
-- Sabres won their last five home games.
-- Carolina won its last four games, all by one goal.
-- Lightning won eight of its last eleven games.
-- Ducks won 14 of their last 15 games.
-- Blues won their last six games, scoring 27 goals.
-- Minnesota won its last three games, allowing five goals.
-- Red Wings won three of their last four road games. San Jose won last five home games.

Cold teams
-- Panthers lost five of their last seven games.
-- Dallas Stars lost four of their last five games. Devils lost five of their last seven.
-- Maple Leafs lost last two games, outscored 12-4.
-- Washington lost six of its last seven games.
-- Nashville lost three of its last four games.
-- Flames lost five of their last six games.
-- Coyotes lost five of their last seven games.
-- Bruins lost three of their last four road games. Los Angeles lost six of last seven games.

Totals
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Florida games.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Devil games; last three Dallas games went over.
-- Over is 4-0-1 in last five Toronto games.
-- Four of last five Tampa Bay games went over total.
-- Last four Anaheim games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten St Louis games.
-- Three of last four Phoenix games went over the total.
-- Over is 5-0-4 in last nine Boston games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Detroit games.

Series records
-- Panthers are 4-3 in their last seven visits to Buffalo.
-- Devils are 5-4 in their last nine games with Dallas.
-- Hurricanes won five of last seven games with Toronto.
-- Lightning lost its last four games with Washington.
-- Ducks won last three games vs Nashville, allowing five goals.
-- Blues won five of their last seven games with Calgary.
-- Wild won four of last six visits to Phoenix.
-- Bruins beat LA 3-0/4-2 LY, after losing previous five meetings.
-- Sharks won seven of last nine games with Detroit.

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Thursday, January 9

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
DALLAS vs. NEW JERSEY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games on the road
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games
New Jersey is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas

7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. BUFFALO
Florida is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games on the road
Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Buffalo is 7-14 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. CAROLINA
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Carolina
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Carolina
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Carolina's last 11 games when playing Toronto
Carolina is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto

7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. TAMPA BAY
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Washington is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Tampa Bay is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home

8:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. NASHVILLE
Anaheim is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Nashville
Anaheim is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Nashville is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Anaheim
Nashville is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Anaheim

9:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. PHOENIX
Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 6 games
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Minnesota

9:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. CALGARY
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of St. Louis's last 19 games when playing Calgary
St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Calgary's last 10 games at home
Calgary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis

10:30 PM
BOSTON vs. LOS ANGELES
Boston is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games
Boston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Los Angeles is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston

10:30 PM
DETROIT vs. SAN JOSE
Detroit is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games on the road
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games at home
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

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Thursday, January 9

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Bruins at Kings: What bettors need to know
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Boston Bruins at Los Angeles Kings (-127. 5)

After stumbling out of the blocks, the Boston Bruins look to regain their footing when they continue their brutal three-game road trip through the Golden State on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The Bruins' bid to hand Anaheim its first regulation home loss fell short on Tuesday as the Ducks scored four special teams goals en route to a 5-2 victory. Boston's road doesn't get much easier as Los Angeles boasts a 14-5-3 mark at Staples Center while Saturday's foe - San Jose - owns a 15-1-3 home record.

While the Bruins have lost four of their last five road games, the Kings suffered their sixth setback in seven contests (1-5-1) with a 2-1 shootout loss to Minnesota on Tuesday. Los Angeles, which has mustered just 10 goals in the seven-game stretch, is 1-0-1 on its five-game homestand that concludes with dates against Detroit (Saturday) and Vancouver (Monday).

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), FSW (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE BRUINS (28-13-2): Loui Eriksson altered his wardrobe during Wednesday's practice, replacing his no-contact green jersey for a more traditional grey one. The Swede has been sidelined since Dec. 7 after he suffered his second concussion of the season. Milan Lucic was also participating in practice, one day after sitting out versus Anaheim with an illness.

ABOUT THE KINGS (26-13-5): Jeff Carter set up Los Angeles' lone tally on Tuesday and has eight goals in his last 13 contests. Carter's play notwithstanding, the Kings' sputtering power play has been cause for concern as it has converted just five times in the last 65 opportunities. Former Conn Smythe Trophy winner Jonathan Quick, who is 5-2-0 in his career versus the Bruins, has yielded just two goals on 45 shots since returning from a 24-game absence due to a groin injury.

TRENDS:

* Bruins are 4-1 in their last five vs. Western Conference.
* Kings are 4-0 in their last four vs. Eastern Conference.
* Over is 6-0 in Bruins last six road games.
* Under is 7-1-3 in Kings last 11 home games.

OVERTIME:

1. Boston LW Daniel Paille has collected four goals and an assist in his last five contests. Prior to this surge, Paille tallied three times and set up two others in 31 games.

2. Los Angeles C Mike Richards is mired in a 19-game goalless drought.

3. The Bruins have yielded seven power-play goals in their last four contests.

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NHL
Short Sheet

Thursday, January 9

Dallas at New Jersey, 7:05 ET
Dallas: 7-1 SU in road games after allowing 4 goals or more 3 straight games
New Jersey: 5-11 SU as a favorite

Florida at Buffalo, 7:05 ET
Florida: 1-9 SU after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game
Buffalo: 228-178 SU vs. division opponents

Toronto at Carolina, 7:05 ET
Toronto: 10-2 SU after 2 straight losses by 2 goals or more
Carolina: 110-150 SU after having won 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

Washington at Tampa Bay, 7:35 ET
Washington: 8-23 SU in road games after playing a road game
Tampa Bay: 17-6 SU as a favorite

Anaheim at Nashville, 8:05 ET
Anaheim: 25-6 SU off a win or tie in their previous game
Nashville: 121-91 SU after having lost 3 of their last 4 games

Minnesota at Phoenix, 9:05 ET
Minnesota: 1-9 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +150
Phoenix: 12-4 SU after playing 3 consecutive home games

St Louis at Calgary, 9:05 ET
St Louis: 28-10 SU as a favorite
Calgary: 3-11 SU in home games after having lost 4 or 5 of their last 6 games

Detroit at San Jose, 10:35 ET
Detroit: n/a
San Jose: n/a

Boston at Los Angeles, 10:35 ET
Boston: 177-230 SU as a road underdog
Los Angeles: 186-180 SU in home games after playing a home game

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*****...........2 - 2....................+ 137

DP.................0 - 2....................- 574

TP.................1 - 0....................+ 381


Thursday, January 9

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Florida - 7:00 PM ET Florida -125 500
Buffalo - Under 5 500

Dallas - 7:00 PM ET Dallas +112 500 *****
New Jersey - Under 5 500

Toronto - 7:00 PM ET Toronto +108 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Carolina - Over 5.5 500

Washington - 7:30 PM ET Tampa Bay -137 500
Tampa Bay - Over 5.5 500

Anaheim - 8:00 PM ET Nashville +129 500 *****
Nashville - Under 5.5 500

St. Louis - 9:00 PM ET St. Louis -179 500 *****
Calgary - Over 5.5 500

Minnesota - 9:00 PM ET Minnesota +154 500*****
Phoenix - Over 5 500

Boston - 10:30 PM ET Los Angeles -126 500
Los Angeles - Under 5 500

Detroit - 10:30 PM ET San Jose -179 500
San Jose - Over 5.5 500

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Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

-- Arizona 74, UCLA 70-- Wildcats blew 13-point lead, then outscored the Bruins 10-5 down the stretch to stay unbeaten.

-- Memphis 73, Louisville 67-- Someone on TV called this biggest win for Josh Pastner as coach of the Tigers.

-- Knicks 102, Heat 92-- Good for Mike Woodson, who sat JR Smith after Smith continuously acted like a child on the court.

-- DePaul 99, Butler 94 2ot-- Bulldogs are 0-3 in Big East, will need to get better athletes to win in Big East- this ain't the Horizon League. .

-- Michigan 71, Nebraska 70-- Bitter loss for Cornhuskers, who lost home opener after having couple shots in last 0:05.

-- Xavier 86, Marquette 79-- Referee Jim Burr did this game, after working Harvard-UConn Wednesday. He started working D-III college games back in 1972-- he has to be close to 70 years old, and refs on consecutive nights. Good for him.


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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Random stuff with weekend here.....

13) Redskins hired Jay Gruden as their new head coach; he used to be a coach in the Arena League, but quit to go back to playing QB on a different team, probably only time that’s ever happened. Washington will apparently keep Jim Haslett as defensive coordinator.

12) Not sure how Bengals’ DC Mike Zimmer isn't a head coach? Does he not interview well? I heard him talk on HBO’s Hard Knocks, seems fairly normal; he is the only person who has been an NFL coordinator every year since 2000, without becoming a HC, demoted or unemployed.

11) In college ball, Alabama OC Doug Nussmeier moves on to Michigan, where he can tutor fellow lefty tosser Shane Morris. Nussmeier was a fine QB at Idaho and was a backup QB with the Saints. Would guess Gardner goes back to WR for Michigan, but that’s not based on anything they said, just makes sense for a lefty OC to be coaching a lefty QB.

10) Apparently Alabama let Nussmeier walk because Nick Saban wants to bring Lane Kiffin in as OC, all of which could make the third Saturday in October a lot more interesting, when the Tide traditionally plays Tennessee, Kiffin’s old team.

9) UAB’s head coach Garrick Magee quit to become Bobby Petrino’s OC at Louisville; now there’s a slap in the face, quitting as a I-A head coach to become an offensive coordinator. Maybe he was just beating the posse out of town, since the Blazers were 5-19 under Magee’s watch.

8) Petrino is making $24.5M for seven years at Louisville, with a $10M buyout; who else would hire this disloyal human? Western Kentucky is second team he’s quit on in $hort order for greener pa$ture$.

7) Want to feel warmer? Dodgers-Padres are ESPN’s first Sunday night game on March 30. Opening Day is the 31st; LA-Arizona are playing two games that count in Australia before that, so the Dodgers will play three games before 27 other teams play their season opener.

6) Knicks have to trade JR Smith, no matter how bad a loss they take on the deal; he basically gave Mike Woodson the finger when he untied a Philly player’s shoelace after being explicitly by Woodson told not to do that anymore. Lack of respect is a deal-breaker; even if they cut him, he has to go.

5) Fordham lost 87-81 at Duquesne Wednesday; they had an odd stat line, making 16-41 from arc, 10-30 inside arc, 13-22 on foul line. Not very often a team takes 40+ treys in a 40:00 game.

4) If you care about such things, Pete Rose will be signing autographs at Art of Music in Mandalay Place in Las Vegas on February 1, then every day from Feb. 9th til the end of the month. There is a very good pizza place called Slice of Pizza right down the hall from Art of Music, probably a better investment than paying $75 to get Pete’s autograph.

3) New Jersey Giant starters lost 91 games to injuries this past regular season, most of any team in the NFL.

2) 16 people didn’t vote for Greg Maddux for the Hall of Fame. It’s a free country and those people are entitled to do as they please, but that doesn’t mean it makes an ounce of sense.

1) If DirecTV carries the new WWE Network but still doesn’t have the Pac-12 Network, someone’s getting a phone call.

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Long Sheet

Friday, January 10

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DALLAS (20-15-0-7, 47 pts.) at NY RANGERS (22-20-0-3, 47 pts.) - 1/10/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 43-38 ATS (+92.1 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 67-65 ATS (+149.1 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 174-180 ATS (-110.0 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 1-1-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.2 Units)

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TORONTO (21-18-0-5, 47 pts.) at WASHINGTON (20-16-0-6, 46 pts.) - 1/10/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-3-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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CAROLINA (18-16-0-9, 45 pts.) at COLUMBUS (19-20-0-4, 42 pts.) - 1/10/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 39-24 ATS (+64.8 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 91-73 ATS (+173.1 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 2-0 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 2-0-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (16-22-0-7, 39 pts.) at COLORADO (27-12-0-4, 58 pts.) - 1/10/2014, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 27-16 ATS (+27.0 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 14-4 ATS (+18.2 Units) on Friday nights over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-8 ATS (+13.7 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 11-3 ATS (+7.2 Units) in non-conference games this season.
COLORADO is 209-192 ATS (-142.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
COLORADO is 42-47 ATS (-46.5 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 1-0 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 1-0-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (32-12-0-1, 65 pts.) at EDMONTON (14-27-0-5, 33 pts.) - 1/10/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 78-58 ATS (+17.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 32-13 ATS (+11.2 Units) in all games this season.
PITTSBURGH is 164-123 ATS (+24.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 22-7 ATS (+11.5 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 14-32 ATS (-67.6 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 4-20 ATS (+33.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 1-1-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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ST LOUIS (30-7-0-5, 65 pts.) at VANCOUVER (23-13-0-9, 55 pts.) - 1/10/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 1-9 ATS (-8.3 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 7-18 ATS (-11.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 140-88 ATS (+31.7 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 30-12 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 0-8 ATS (-12.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 1-7 ATS (-10.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 7-18 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 0-7 ATS (-8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 4-3 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 4-3-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, January 10

Hot teams
-- Rangers won four of their last six games.
-- Carolina won last five games, allowing four goals in last three.
-- Islanders won five of their last six games. Colorado won four of last five.
-- Penguins won five of their last six games.
-- St Louis won last seven games, allowing seven goals in last six.

Cold teams
-- Dallas Stars lost last four games, outscored 19-8.
-- Maple Leafs lost last three games, outscored 18-5. Washington lost six of last eight.
-- Blue Jackets lost three of their last four home games.
-- Oilers lost five of their last six games.
-- Edmonton lost its last five games, scoring 13 goals.

Totals
-- Over is 3-1 in last four games for both Dallas/Rangers.
-- Over is 5-0-1 in last six Toronto games.
-- Six of last eight Carolina games went over the total.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in last ten Colorado games.
-- Five of last six Pittsburgh ganes went over the total.
-- Four of last five Vancouver games went over total.

Series records
-- Dallas Stars lost three of last four games with the Rangers.
-- Maple Leafs won three of last four games with Washington.
-- Blue Jackets won their last six games with Carolina.
-- Islanders won four of last five games against Colorado.
-- Penguins won five of last six games with Edmonton.
-- Blues-Canucks split their last eight meetings in Vancouver.




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Friday, January 10

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7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. COLUMBUS
Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Carolina is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
Columbus is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Carolina
Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina

7:00 PM
DALLAS vs. NY RANGERS
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games on the road
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
NY Rangers are 6-11-3 SU in their last 20 games ,when playing Dallas

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
Toronto is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Toronto
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

9:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games

10:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. EDMONTON
Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road
Edmonton is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Edmonton is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

10:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. VANCOUVER
St. Louis is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Vancouver is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Vancouver is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis


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Penguins at Oilers: What bettors need to know
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Pittsburgh Penguins at Edmonton Oilers (+162, 5.5)

The Eastern Conference-leading Pittsburgh Penguins vie for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 21 outings on Friday when they visit the Western Conference cellar-dwelling Edmonton Oilers. Pittsburgh opened its three-game trek through Western Canada with a 5-4 shootout triumph over Vancouver on Tuesday. Captain Sidney Crosby returning to the scene of his 2010 Olympic gold-medal game heroics by scoring late in regulation before netting the lone goal of the bonus format.

Crosby drilled the Oilers in the teams' first meeting, setting up all three goals in the Penguins' 3-2 victory on Oct. 15. While Pittsburgh is surging, Edmonton is trending in the wrong direction as it suffered its 11th loss in 14 outings (3-9-2) with a 5-2 setback to St. Louis on Tuesday. Nail Yakupov scored his third goal in four contests in the loss.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, ROOT (Pittsburgh), TSN (Edmonton)

ABOUT THE PENGUINS (32-12-1): While Crosby is riding a six-game point streak, fellow former Hart Trophy winner Evgeni Malkin has collected three goals and an assist in two contests since returning from a nine-game absence with a leg injury. Malkin scored the game-winning goal in the teams' previous meeting and has recorded six points in four career contests versus Edmonton. Marc-Andre Fleury made 20 saves against the Oilers in October, but has yielded nine goals in his last two outings.

ABOUT THE OILERS (14-27-5): With a sputtering offense scoring two or fewer goals in three of the past four games, coach Dallas Eakins tested Sam Gagner at right wing in Thursday's practice. As a result, rookie Mark Arcobello saw time on the team's second line at center with Jordan Eberle and Yakupov. "I'm used to it," Arcobello said of the changes. "I've played up and down the lineup. Whatever opportunity I'm given, it's not going to be a new one for me."

TRENDS:

* Over is 6-0 in Oilers last six overall.
* Penguins are 8-3 in their last 11 road games.
* Oilers are 5-2 in their last seven games playing on two days rest.
* Over is 5-1 in Penguins last six overall.

OVERTIME:

1. Arcobello scored against the Blues, marking his first time he found the net since Edmonton's 8-2 rout versus Colorado on Dec. 5.

2. Pittsburgh has killed off all 16 short-handed opportunities in its last six games.

3. Edmonton assigned D Brad Hunt to Oklahoma City of the American Hockey League, potentially opening the door for D Corey Potter to return from a groin injury.

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Dunkel

Carolina at Columbus
The Hurricanes head to Columbus tonight to face a Blue Jackets team that is coming off a 4-3 shootout win over the Rangers and is 4-10 in its last 14 games following a victory. Carolina is the pick (+135) according to Dunkel, which has the Hurricanes favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+135). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

Game 1-2: Dallas at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 12.215; NY Rangers 10.933
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+135); Over

Game 3-4: Toronto at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 9.585; Washington 11.086
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-160); Under

Game 5-6: Carolina at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.862; Columbus 10.644
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+135); Over

Game 7-8: NY Islanders at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 10.630; Colorado 12.122
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-160); Under

Game 9-10: Pittsburgh at Edmonton (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.047; Edmonton 10.386
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-185); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-185); Under

Game 11-12: St. Louis at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 12.406; Vancouver 13.333
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+100); Over

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NHL
Short Sheet

Friday, January 10

Dallas at NY Rangers, 7:05 ET
Dallas: 43-24 SU in road games off a close road loss by 1 goal
NY Rangers: 5-12 SU as a home favorite of -200 or less

Toronto at Washington, 7:05 ET
Toronto: 10-3 SU after 2 straight losses by 2 goals or more
Washington: 5-13 SU after scoring 3 goals or more in 3 straight games

Carolina at Columbus, 7:05 ET
Carolina: 118-163 SU after covering 4 or 5 of their last 6
Columbus: 15-7 SU in home games off a close win by 1 goal over a division rival

New York at Colorado, 9:05 ET
New York: 5-16 SU after playing a road game
Colorado: 11-3 SU in non-conference games

Pittsburgh at Edmonton, 10:05 ET
Pittsburgh: 29-10 SU as a favorite
Edmonton: 9-29 SU as an underdog

St Louis at Vancouver, 10:05 ET
St Louis: 29-10 SU as a favorite
Vancouver: 1-7 SU after 3 or more consecutive losses