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NHL

Monday, March 24

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. PHILADELPHIA
Los Angeles is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Philadelphia
Los Angeles is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. NY RANGERS
Phoenix is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Phoenix is 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home

7:30 PM
MONTREAL vs. BOSTON
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. TAMPA BAY
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ottawa's last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ottawa

8:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Winnipeg's last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 7 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 8 games when playing at home against Winnipeg

9:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. CALGARY
San Jose is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games
Calgary is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games

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NHL

Monday, March 24


Blackhawks under run hits eight in a row

Thanks to the Chicago Blackhawks getting downed by the Nashville Predators 2-0 Sunday they continued their impressive under run.

The Blackhawks have now gone under the game total in eight consecutive games and it could be a trend that continues. Chicago will be without leading scorer Patrick Kane until at least early April.

Chicago's next game is Tuesday when they host the Dallas Stars.


Red-hot Bruins notch 12th win in a row

The Boston Bruins remain red-hot after their 4-2 road win over the Phoenix Coyotes Saturday night now having won 12 consecutive games.

The Bruins - who haven't lost since March 1 - have been dominant during their streak, out scoring opponents 47-17. They host the Montreal Canadiens Monday night.

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Monday, March 24

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Phoenix - 7:00 PM ET Phoenix +137 500
NY Rangers - Over 5 500

Los Angeles - 7:00 PM ET Philadelphia -106 500
Philadelphia - Under 5 500

Montreal - 7:30 PM ET Boston -185 500
Boston - Under 5 500

Ottawa - 7:30 PM ET Ottawa +174 500
Tampa Bay - Over 5.5 500

Winnipeg - 8:30 PM ET Dallas -157 500
Dallas - Over 5.5 500

San Jose - 9:00 PM ET San Jose -168 500
Calgary - Over 5.5 500

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NHL
Dunkel

Colorado at Nashville
The Avalanche head to Nashville tonight to face a Predators team that is 0-5 in its last 5 home games. Colorado is the pick (-120) according to Dunkel, which has the Avalanche favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-120). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25

Game 51-52: Los Angeles at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.337; Washington 11.002
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-115); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-105); Over

Game 53-54: Phoenix at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 11.498; Pittsburgh 12.907
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-220); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-220); Under

Game 55-56: St. Louis at Toronto (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 12.523; Toronto 10.578
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 57-58: NY Islanders at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.136; Carolina 10.204
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Carolina (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+155); Over

Game 59-60: Ottawa at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.352; Florida 10.383
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-125); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+105); Over

Game 61-62: Buffalo at Montreal (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 9.659; Montreal 11.910
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 2 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-250); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-250); Under

Game 63-64: Detroit at Columbus (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.695; Columbus 10.477
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+120); Over

Game 65-66: Colorado at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 11.295; Nashville 10.276
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-120); Under

Game 67-68: Dallas at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 12.323; Chicago 11.744
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+180); Over

Game 69-70: San Jose at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 12.427; Edmonton 10.091
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 2 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-175); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, March 25

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LOS ANGELES (41-25-0-6, 88 pts.) at WASHINGTON (34-27-0-11, 79 pts.) - 3/25/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 128-172 ATS (-58.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 7-19 ATS (-14.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 2-0 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 2-0-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)

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PHOENIX (34-26-0-12, 80 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (46-20-0-5, 97 pts.) - 3/25/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 29-6 ATS (+17.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
PHOENIX is 25-22 ATS (+55.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 1-1 (+0.2 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 1-1-0 straight up against PHOENIX 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 (48-16-0-7, 103 pts.) at TORONTO (36-29-0-8, 80 pts.) - 3/25/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 1-1 (+0.5 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 1-1-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (27-35-0-9, 63 pts.) at CAROLINA (31-31-0-9, 71 pts.) - 3/25/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 27-44 ATS (+78.5 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 7-18 ATS (+27.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 7-17 ATS (+26.0 Units) after a division game this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 15-7 ATS (+25.1 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 35-45 ATS (-29.7 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-4 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-4-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.9 Units)

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OTTAWA (29-29-0-13, 71 pts.) at FLORIDA (26-38-0-8, 60 pts.) - 3/25/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 29-42 ATS (-15.5 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 2-9 ATS (+11.2 Units) when playing on back-to-back days this season.
OTTAWA is 7-19 ATS (-14.1 Units) after a division game this season.
OTTAWA is 6-19 ATS (-16.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
OTTAWA is 13-19 ATS (-11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
FLORIDA is 7-2 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
OTTAWA is 16-8 ATS (+25.4 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
FLORIDA is 141-166 ATS (+330.2 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 161-186 ATS (-65.2 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 6-18 ATS (+30.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
FLORIDA is 276-322 ATS (+708.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 138-177 ATS (-71.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 7-3 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 7-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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BUFFALO (20-43-0-8, 48 pts.) at MONTREAL (40-26-0-7, 87 pts.) - 3/25/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 20-51 ATS (+99.2 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 243-186 ATS (+30.7 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BUFFALO is 91-81 ATS (+182.8 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
BUFFALO is 195-177 ATS (+380.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 8-6 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 8-6-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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DETROIT (33-24-0-14, 80 pts.) at COLUMBUS (36-29-0-6, 78 pts.) - 3/25/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 1-11 ATS (+12.8 Units) in road games in March games over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-17 ATS (-13.5 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 38-37 ATS (+0.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 94-74 ATS (+181.5 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 23-14 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLUMBUS is 22-13 ATS (+35.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DETROIT is 98-56 ATS (+24.8 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 7-6 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 7-6-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-1.2 Units)

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COLORADO (44-21-0-6, 94 pts.) at NASHVILLE (31-31-0-10, 72 pts.) - 3/25/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 20-17 ATS (+42.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLORADO is 44-27 ATS (+11.4 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 10-5 ATS (+15.5 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 30-16 ATS (+13.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-13 ATS (+37.4 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-9 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
COLORADO is 12-3 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 6-4 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 6-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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DALLAS (34-26-0-11, 79 pts.) at CHICAGO (41-16-0-15, 97 pts.) - 3/25/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 4-19 ATS (+28.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 44-40 ATS (+96.0 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1996.
CHICAGO is 13-17 ATS (-20.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 10-15 ATS (-14.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CHICAGO is 265-291 ATS (+594.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 4-7 ATS (-10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 7-3 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 7-3-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.7 Units)

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SAN JOSE (46-18-0-9, 101 pts.) at EDMONTON (25-38-0-9, 59 pts.) - 3/25/2014, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 9-18 ATS (-12.7 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 14-15 ATS (-15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN JOSE is 15-24 ATS (-26.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 128-89 ATS (+26.6 Units) when playing on back-to-back days since 1996.
EDMONTON is 25-47 ATS (-63.6 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 4-17 ATS (+25.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
EDMONTON is 5-16 ATS (+21.3 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 7-3 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 7-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.7 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, March 25

Hot teams
-- Blues won five of their last seven road games.
-- Washington won four of its last five games. Kings won their last three games, allowing three goals.
-- Canadiens won five of their last six games.
-- Red Wings won three of their last four games.
-- Chicago won three of its last four home games.

Cold teams
-- Toronto lost its last five games, scoring 12 goals.
-- Coyotes lost their last two games, 4-2/4-3ot. Pittsburgh lost four of last six games.
-- Islanders are 0-6 in game following their last six wins. Carolina is 4-5 in last nine games.
-- Sabres lost eight of their last nine games.
-- Florida lost seven of its last nine games. Senators lost six of their last seven.
-- Blue Jackets lost three of their last four games.
-- Dallas Stars lost five of their last six road games.
-- Colorado lost four of its last five games. Nashville lost its last five home games, scoring four goals.
-- Sharks lost three of their last four games. Edmonton lost three of last four at home.

Totals
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven St Louis games.
-- Four of last five Penguin games went over total.
-- Under is 4-1-1 in last six Los Angeles games.
-- Over is 8-3 in last eleven Islander-Carolina games.
-- Under is 7-2-1 in last ten Buffalo games.
-- Six of last eight Ottawa games went over total.
-- Last five Columbus games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last ten Dallas games went over total.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six Nashville home games.
-- Last five San Jose games stayed under the total.

Series records
-- Blues lost four of last six games with Toronto.
-- Penguins won three of last four games with Phoenix.
-- Kings won last three games with Washington, allowing four goals.
-- Islanders lost their last six games with Carolina.
-- Canadiens won their last four games with Buffalo.
-- Senators won 13 of last 16 games with Florida.
-- Blue Jackets won four of last five games with Detroit.
-- Blackhawks won seven of last eight games with Dallas.
-- Avalanche won four of last five games with Nashville.
-- Sharks won five of last six games with Edmonton.

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NHL

Tuesday, March 25

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7:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. WASHINGTON
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington's last 9 games

7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. CAROLINA
NY Islanders are 6-13 SU in their last 19 games
NY Islanders are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Carolina is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Carolina's last 8 games when playing NY Islanders

7:00 PM
PHOENIX vs. PITTSBURGH
Phoenix is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Phoenix's last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Phoenix
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Pittsburgh's last 10 games when playing at home against Phoenix

7:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. TORONTO
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of St. Louis's last 11 games on the road
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Toronto's last 16 games at home

7:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Buffalo's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Montreal's last 23 games when playing Buffalo

7:30 PM
DETROIT vs. COLUMBUS
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Detroit's last 15 games on the road
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Columbus's last 12 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing Detroit

7:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. FLORIDA
Ottawa is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Florida
Ottawa is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 5-19 SU in its last 24 games when playing at home against Ottawa

8:00 PM
COLORADO vs. NASHVILLE
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games when playing at home against Colorado
Nashville is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Colorado

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Dallas's last 10 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Dallas's last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chicago's last 10 games when playing at home against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games when playing Dallas

9:30 PM
SAN JOSE vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of San Jose's last 10 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Edmonton's last 24 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Edmonton's last 10 games when playing San Jose

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Tuesday, March 25

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Pucking the trends: NHL's weekly betting news and notes
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For the week of March 17-23.

Hot team

Boston Bruins (4-0 SU)

No team has rounded into Stanley Cup form better than the Bruins, who have reeled off 12 consecutive victories and appear to have the inside track on the top seed in the Eastern Conference. Not only did the Bruins roll their way to a perfect 3-0 road trip last week - defeating the New Jersey Devils, Colorado Avalanche and Phoenix Coyotes - they prevailed by two goals each time. In a league where one-goal victories have become the norm, the red-hot Bruins have won all but two of their games during the streak by multiple goals.


Cold team

Toronto Maple Leafs (0-4 SU)

That sound you hear is the air being let out of the Maple Leafs' tires as they sink down the Eastern Conference standings and are now in danger of missing the playoffs altogether. Toronto has dropped five straight and six of seven, and struggled to keep the opposition from filling the net en route to a winless week. Toronto opened with a 3-2 loss in Detroit, then returned home for a 5-3 defeat to Tampa Bay and a 4-3 loss to Montreal before ending the stretch with a 3-2 setback at the hands of the New Jersey Devils.


Best Over play

Tampa Bay Lightning (3-1 SU, 4-0 O/U)

Who needs the defending Art Ross Trophy winner after all? Not the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have overcome the trade to send Martin St. Louis to the New York Rangers and remain one of the top teams in the East. Led by superstar Steven Stamkos - who has recovered from his broken leg and is as dangerous as ever - the Lightning played a perfect over week, scoring a combined 14 goals in victories over Vancouver, Toronto and Ottawa before dropping a 4-3 overtime decision against a formidable Pittsburgh Penguins team.


Best Under play

Carolina Hurricanes (2-1 SU, 0-3 O/U)

Carolina is doing its best to remain in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt, but goals remain hard to come by as the season reaches its final three-week stretch. Netminders Anton Khudobin and Cam Ward were the stars for the Hurricanes last week, as Khudobin shut down the Columbus Blue Jackets in a 3-1 victory and Ward made 34 saves to lead Carolina past Winnipeg 3-2. With forwards Eric Staal and Jeff Skinner in prolonged slumps - the two have combined for just four goals in March - it's no surprise the Hurricanes have gone under in four straight.


Surveying the schedule

A lower-body injury to star forward Patrick Kane has dealt a major blow to the Chicago Blackhawks' chances of catching the St. Louis Blues for top spot in the Western Conference. Chicago begins the week six points behind first-place St. Louis, with the Blues holding a game in hand and two teams - San Jose and Anaheim - standing between the Blackhawks and the conference leaders. The 'Hawks have a four-game week coming up, with a home game against Dallas leading into a road trip that will take them to Boston, Ottawa and Pittsburgh.

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NHL
Short Sheet

Tuesday, March 25

Los Angeles at Washington, 7:05 ET
Los Angeles: 69-68 SU in road games after allowing 2 goals or more in the third period last game
Washington: 7-19 SU after 3 or more consecutive unders

Phoenix at Pittsburgh, 7:05 ET
Phoenix: 201-253 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +200
Pittsburgh: 7-17 SU off a home loss

St Louis at Toronto, 7:05 ET
St Louis: n/a
Toronto: n/a

NY Islanders at Carolina, 7:05 ET
NY Islanders: 7-18 SU vs. division opponents
Carolina: 23-20 SU when playing their 3rd game in 5 days

Ottawa at Florida, 7:35 ET
Ottawa: 5-0 SU in road games after having lost 4 of their last 5 games
Florida: 6-18 SU after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game

Buffalo at Montreal, 7:35 ET
Buffalo: 50-44 SU in road games off a road loss by 2 goals or more
Montreal: 28-34 SU as a home favorite

Detroit at Columbus, 7:35 ET
Detroit: 15-12 SU as an underdog
Columbus: 11-35 SU off 2 consecutive losses against division rivals

Colorado at Nashville, 8:05 ET
Colorado: 13-0 SU off a home loss
Nashville: 20-17 SU revenging a loss versus opponent as a favorite

Dallas at Chicago, 8:05 ET
Dallas: 4-19 SU when playing on back-to-back days
Chicago: 36-14 SU when playing their 3rd game in 5 days

San Jose at Edmonton, 9:35 ET
San Jose: 100-98 SU in road games after having lost 2 of their last 3 games
Edmonton: 17-40 SU as an underdog

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Tuesday, March 25

Game Score Status Pick Amount

St. Louis - 7:00 PM ET St. Louis -142 500
Toronto - Under 5.5 500

Phoenix - 7:00 PM ET Pittsburgh -174 500
Pittsburgh - Under 5.5 500

Los Angeles - 7:00 PM ET Los Angeles -104 500
Washington - Under 5 500

NY Islanders - 7:00 PM ET NY Islanders +168 500
Carolina - Over 5.5 500

Buffalo - 7:30 PM ET Buffalo +216 500
Montreal - Under 5 500

Ottawa - 7:30 PM ET Florida -110 500
Florida - Over 5.5 500

Detroit - 7:30 PM ET Detroit +130 500
Columbus - Over 5.5 500

Dallas - 8:00 PM ET Dallas +175 500
Chicago - Under 5.5 500

Colorado - 8:00 PM ET Nashville +105 500
Nashville - Over 5 500

San Jose - 9:30 PM ET San Jose -165 500
Edmonton - Under 5.5 500

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NHL
Dunkel

Anaheim at Calgary
The Ducks head to Calgary tonight to face a Flames team that is 10-3 in its last 13 home games. Calgary is the pick (+135) according to Dunkel, which has the Flames favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+135). Here are all of today's picks.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26

Game 1-2: Vancouver at Minnesota (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 10.014; Minnesota 12.385
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-155); Over

Game 3-4: Philadelphia at NY Rangers (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 12.501; NY Rangers 11.285
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-150); 5
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+130); Under

Game 5-6: Anaheim at Calgary (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 11.272; Calgary 12.304
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (+135); Over




NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, March 26

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VANCOUVER (33-30-0-10, 76 pts.) at MINNESOTA (37-24-0-11, 85 pts.) - 3/26/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 33-40 ATS (-15.4 Units) in all games this season.
VANCOUVER is 10-22 ATS (-14.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
VANCOUVER is 9-22 ATS (+32.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 2-11 ATS (+15.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 101-86 ATS (+193.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 16-5 ATS (+10.2 Units) in home games after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 143-90 ATS (+26.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 141-107 ATS (+33.9 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 6-6 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 6-6-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.3 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (38-26-0-7, 83 pts.) at NY RANGERS (40-29-0-4, 84 pts.) - 3/26/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 18-8 ATS (+26.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NY RANGERS are 11-17 ATS (-10.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
NY RANGERS are 183-187 ATS (-101.3 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 102-109 ATS (-59.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 52-63 ATS (-42.7 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 5-10 ATS (-9.4 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NY RANGERS are 98-106 ATS (-59.9 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 66-82 ATS (-35.6 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 5-11 ATS (-13.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 10-3 (+6.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 10-3-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.8 Units)

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ANAHEIM (46-18-0-7, 99 pts.) at CALGARY (30-35-0-7, 67 pts.) - 3/26/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 46-25 ATS (+10.8 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 183-189 ATS (+409.2 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 16-5 ATS (+9.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
ANAHEIM is 171-143 ATS (+25.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 19-6 ATS (+10.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
ANAHEIM is 23-7 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 6-3 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 6-3-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, March 26

Hot teams
-- Canucks won three of their last four games.
-- Flyers/Rangers both won five of their last six games.
-- Flames won five of their last seven games.

Cold teams
-- Minnesota lost seven of its last ten games.
-- Anaheim lost six of their last nine games.

Totals
-- Four of last five Vancouver games went over the total.
-- Over is 20-11-4 in Philadelphia home games.
-- Over is 5-2 in Ducks' last seven visits to Calgary.

Series records
-- Canucks lost their last four games with Minnesota.
-- Rangers lost three of last four games with Philly.
-- Ducks won nine of last thirteen games with Calgary.




NHL

Wednesday, March 26

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. MINNESOTA
Vancouver is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Vancouver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Minnesota is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver

8:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NY RANGERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Rangers last 6 games when playing Philadelphia

10:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. CALGARY
Anaheim is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Calgary
Anaheim is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games on the road
Calgary is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Calgary is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home


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NHL

Wednesday, March 26

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NHL contenders with the easiest and toughest final schedules
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With the NHL schedule down to its final three weeks, the focus shifts to which teams have the easiest and hardest schedules the rest of the way.

Strength of schedule can make a significant difference down the stretch, both for teams scrambling for a playoff spot, and for those already in and looking to enhance their standing. With every point so critical, a tough sked can mean a seat on the couch come playoff time, and NHL bettors need every edge they can get at this point in the season.

Here are two contending teams with easy schedules, and two with major uphill climbs:

Easy schedules

Pittsburgh Penguins (46-20-5, second in Eastern Conference)

Stanley Cup odds: +635

It may take a minor miracle for the Penguins to catch Boston atop the conference standings (the Bruins enter Tuesday with a seven-point advantage) but Pittsburgh's schedule works in its favor. The Penguins play seven of their final 11 games at Consol Energy Center, and only two - Sunday against visiting Chicago and April 6 versus host Colorado - come against teams presently in the top five in their conference. Expect Sidney Crosby and friends to take full advantage of a cushy final stretch and make the Bruins sweat a little.

Anaheim Ducks (46-18-7, third in Western Conference)

Stanley Cup odds: +748

What could be easier than an 11-game stretch that includes three meetings with the dreadful Edmonton Oilers? Not a whole lot, which is why the Ducks find themselves in prime position to make a run at the conference's top seed despite entering Tuesday four points behind first-place St. Louis and two back of runner-up San Jose. And it gets better for the Blues. The next eight games come against Vancouver (twice), Winnipeg, Nashville, Calgary and Edmonton (three times) - all occupying the bottom five spots in the conference.


Difficult schedules

Colorado Avalanche (44-21-6, fifth in Western Conference)

Stanley Cup odds: +1,100

Patrick Roy's team has one of the most challenging schedules of any team in the West, making its grasp on fifth spot in the conference a tenuous one. The Avalanche play seven of their final 11 games away from the Pepsi Center, including a pivotal contest in St. Louis and a season-ending stretch against San Jose and Anaheim - all three teams ahead of them in the standings. Of their four remaining home games, three are against teams in the top five in their respective conferences - San Jose, the Rangers and Pittsburgh.

Dallas Stars (34-26-11, ninth in Western Conference)

Stanley Cup odds: +4,800

Big D could be in big trouble thanks to a season-ending schedule that has the Stars playing seven of their remaining 11 games on the road. That includes a grueling five-game road trip that begins Saturday against the conference-leading Blues (whom the Stars face twice the rest of the way) and includes a showdown with the high-octane Tampa Bay Lightning. There's also the small matter of a four-games-in-five-days stretch that could leave Dallas gassed for its final two games against St. Louis and Phoenix.

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NHL

Wednesday, March 26


Flyers have been rolling, but not in New York

Winners of five of their past six, the Philadelphia Flyers are starting to look like they could be a playoff team. However, the Flyers have played terribly in Madison Square Garden. Philly has dropped their past seven match-ups in New York.

The poor play against the Rangers doesn't just stay in New York for the Flyers though. The Flyers have dropped 12 of the past 16 overall against the the Rangers.

The Flyers' (+129) locker room needs to prove something when they play the Rangers (-140) Wednesday.


Ducks not a safe bet when they play in Calgary

Despite holding the fourth best road record in the NHL, the Anaheim Ducks are far from a safe bet in Calgary. The Ducks have dropped four of their last five in the Saddledome. The last time these teams met in Calgary, the Flames dismantled the Ducks 7-2.

Calgary is currently riding a 10-3 record at home since Jan. 22, with two of their losses coming against the LA Kings. The home team has also been dominant in the series holding a ridiculous 47-12-4 record in the past 63.

Anaheim has also yet to pick up a win in Canada in 2014, with its last victory coming in October.

The Ducks (-145) will be favored when they challenge the Flames (+134), but what has Anaheim done for bettors lately?


Sharks' forward Logan Couture, questionable Thurs

Couture is suffering from an ankle injury and is questionable to play Thursday against the Jets.

[StarDust Bum]

NHL
Short Sheet

Wednesday, March 26

Vancouver at Minnesota, 7:05 ET
Vancouver: 5-20 SU as an underdog
Minnesota: 16-5 SU in home games after a non-conference game

Philadelphia at NY Rangers, 8:05 ET
Philadelphia: 18-8 SU after a non-conference game
NY Rangers: 14-18 SU as a home favorite

Anaheim at Calgary, 10:05 ET
Anaheim: 16-5 SU vs. division opponents
Calgary: 76-108 SU after having won 5 or 6 of their last 7 games

[StarDust Bum]

Wednesday, March 26

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Vancouver - 7:30 PM ET Minnesota -160 500
Minnesota - Over 5 500

Philadelphia - 8:00 PM ET Philadelphia +132 500
NY Rangers - Over 5 500

Anaheim - 10:00 PM ET Anaheim -142 500
Calgary - Under 5.5 500

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NHL
Dunkel

Chicago at Boston
The Bruins play host to Chicago tonight with the Blackhawks carrying a 1-4 record in their last 5 road games. Boston is the pick (-145) according to Dunkel, which has the Bruins favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Boston (-145). Here are all of today's picks.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27

Game 51-52: Los Angeles at Pittsburgh (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.407; Pittsburgh 11.177
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+105); Under

Game 53-54: Phoenix at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 10.684; New Jersey 11.557
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-130); 5
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-130); Over

Game 55-56: Montreal at Detroit (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 11.976; Detroit 10.860
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-120); 5
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+100); Over

Game 57-58: Chicago at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.729; Boston 13.128
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-145); Under

Game 59-60: Carolina at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.664; Florida 10.534
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (-110); Under

Game 61-62: NY Islanders at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.167; Tampa Bay 10.225
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-220); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+180); Over

Game 63-64: Buffalo at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.708; Nashville 10.677
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-200); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+170); Over

Game 65-66: Minnesota at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.473; St. Louis 12.980
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-210); 5
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-210); Under

Game 67-68: Vancouver at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 12.009; Colorado 11.295
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+155); Under

Game 69-70: Winnipeg at San Jose (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 10.537; San Jose 12.122
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-240); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (-240); Over