Cnotes April's National Hockey League Stats - Trends - News !

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Wednesday's six-pack

I love college basketball, but here are six things I'd do to improve it.........

-- Let kids jump right from high school to the NBA; but if you go to college, you're there for at least two years. One-and-done doesn't help college ball or the NBA.

-- Reduce timeouts teams can call from five a game to two a game; there are eight TV timeouts imbedded in the game. There are WAY TOO MANY stoppages now.

-- I'd tell officials to allow continuation on drives to the basket; this is a quick way to increase scoring.

-- In a related item, get rid of flopping; when in doubt, its a block, not a charge, then teams will stop practicing drawing fake charges. Yes, some teams do this.

-- 30-second shot clock, which won't help much and an 8-second halfcourt line- that will force teams not to walk the ball up, and will encourage teams to press more.

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Armadillo: Wednesday's List of 13: Some mid-week thoughts.........

13) Pretty cool moment in Montreal Friday night, when Russell Matin's dad played O, Canada on the saxophone before the Jays-Reds exhibition game at Olympic Stadium. Martin grew up in Montreal; this is his first year with the Blue Jays.

12) Pretty un-cool stuff in South Carolina, where someone filmed a police officer gunning down a citizen running away from him after a routine traffic stop. Apparently the guy was running because he owes child support and didn't want to be arrested for that. The officer has been charged with murder.

I'm not posting a link to it here but it is all over TV today; it looks like a bad movie, but it is very real and very sad.

11) 34.2% of shots in college basketball this season were behind the arc, the highest percentage since 1987.

10) Rick Porcello (76-63, 4.30 in 180 starts for a good team) got $82.5M from the Red Sox, on a 4-year contract. Shouldn't they have just paid Jon Lester?

9) Related subject: average ticket to a game in Fenway Park this season will be $52.34, highest in major league baseball.

8) In the last 29 years, covering 116 major golf tournaments, only eight were won by someone not in the top 100 of the World Golf Rankings.

7) Baseball's All-Star Game is in a National Lague park the next four years, which is highly unusual; they alternated leagues for decades.

6) 15 of 25 players on the San Diego Padres weren't Padres last season.

5) Atlanta Braves are 61-33 in their last 94 games against the Marlins.

4) Chattanooga coach Will Wade is the new coach at VCU, where he used to be an assistant to Shaka Smart. Its funny how Chattanooga has to hire a new coach, only because Texas fired its coach and hired Smart from VCU.

3) Tennessee Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt grew up in Augusta and worked on the scoreboard at The Masters as a kid.

2) If you're Bo Ryan and you just lost a close national title game, it looks bad to bitch about the refs on national TV, even if you're right.

1) Just to make you (and me) feel worse about our bracket, ESPN's national contest was won by a little creep from Illinois who is in the sixth grade.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Wednesday, April 8

Toronto Maple Leafs @ Columbus Blue Jackets

Game 1-2
April 8, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto Maple Lea
9.491
Columbus Blue Jac
10.743
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus Blue Jac
by 1 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus Blue Jac
-200
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus Blue Jac
(-200); Over

Boston Bruins @ Washington Capitals

Game 3-4
April 8, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston Bruins
10.890
Washington Capita
11.707
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington Capita
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington Capita
-130
5
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Capita
(-130); Under

Dallas Stars @ Anaheim Ducks

Game 5-6
April 8, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas Stars
12.643
Anaheim Ducks
11.771
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas Stars
by 1
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim Ducks
-190
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas Stars
(+165); Over




NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, April 8

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TORONTO (30-43-0-7, 67 pts.) at COLUMBUS (39-35-0-5, 83 pts.) - 4/8/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 30-50 ATS (+89.3 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 5-28 ATS (+45.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
TORONTO is 9-33 ATS (+54.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 11-23 ATS (-16.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
TORONTO is 4-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 39-40 ATS (-1.9 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 23-21 ATS (+51.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 34-29 ATS (+66.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 21-19 ATS (+43.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLUMBUS is 27-13 ATS (+12.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 5-12 ATS (-7.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 3-2 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 3-2-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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BOSTON (41-25-0-13, 95 pts.) at WASHINGTON (44-25-0-11, 99 pts.) - 4/8/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 41-38 ATS (-14.7 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 11-18 ATS (-9.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
BOSTON is 6-11 ATS (-10.3 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 173-191 ATS (+417.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 5-10 ATS (-9.8 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-3 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-3-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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DALLAS (39-31-0-10, 88 pts.) at ANAHEIM (50-23-0-7, 107 pts.) - 4/8/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 50-30 ATS (+85.7 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 16-8 ATS (+1.3 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
ANAHEIM is 54-23 ATS (+25.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 21-13 ATS (+36.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
DALLAS is 14-10 ATS (+26.4 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 55-49 ATS (+118.2 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 13-9 ATS (+25.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DALLAS is 11-5 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
DALLAS is 14-11 ATS (+29.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
DALLAS is 9-3 ATS (+13.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 10-6 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 10-6-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, April 8

Hot teams
-- Columbus is 12-2 in its last 14 games. Maple Leafs are 3-2 in their last five games.
-- Bruins won last five games, allowing seven goals. Washington won seven of last ten.
-- Anaheim won four of its last five games; Dallas Stars won seven of their last ten.

Cold teams
-- None

Series records
-- Road team won seven of last nine Toronto-Columbus games.
-- Washington won six of its last nine games with Boston.
-- Dallas Stars lost their last four games with Anaheim.

Totals
-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven Columbus games.
-- Five of last seven Boston-Washington games stayed under.
-- Seven of last eight Dallas games went over the total.

Back-to-back
-- None




NHL

Wednesday, April 8

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
TORONTO vs. COLUMBUS
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Toronto is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Columbus is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

8:00 PM
BOSTON vs. WASHINGTON
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Washington
Washington is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games when playing Boston

10:30 PM
DALLAS vs. ANAHEIM
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Dallas's last 21 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Wednesday, April 8


Reimer to start for Maple Leafs Wednesday

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer will get the start in the crease when the Buds visit the Columbus Blue Jackets Wednesday evening, according to TSN's Mark Masters.

Reimer is 9-15-1 in 34 games played (26 starts) this season and has a 3.06 goals against average and .909 save percentage.


Home underdogs fare well for backers Tuesday

Home underdogs posted a respectable record of 3-1 straight up in the National Hockey League Tuesday evening.

The Philadelphia Flyers (+110), Colorado Avalanche (+125) and Edmonton Oilers (+240) all cashed as home dogs for backers, while the New Jersey Devils (+135) were the only home pup to lose.

Season to date, home underdogs are 145-159-19-31.


Dallas Stars on fire for Over bettors recently

The Dallas Stars have been a red-hot wager for Over bettors of late, cashing in five consecutive Over bets heading into Wednesday's action.

The Stars' offense is doing it's share of the work, tallying 21 goals over the past five games.

Oddsmakers have a total of 5.5 on their meeting with the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday evening.


Capitals unblemished versus Bruins this season

The Washington Capitals have posted a 2-0 record without conceding a goal versus the Boston Bruins in two meetings this season.

The Caps posted a 4-0 victory on Oct. 11 and a 2-0 win on March 15 and will look for a season sweep at home Wednesday evening.

Washington is currently a -130 favorite and oddsmakers have a total of 5 on the board for this matchup.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Thursday's six-pack

-- Bobby Hurley is rumored to be frontrunner for the Arizona State job, after Jeff Capel turned ASU down. Sun Devils aren't using a search firm, might just be using a Duke alumni magazine to find coaching candidates.

-- Hawai'i hired St Mary's assistant Eran Ganot, who used to be a Rainbow aide; that seeems to count more at Hawai'i than at most schools.

-- Utah gave hoop coach Larry Kystkowiak a $2.4M a year contract; he's turned the Utes'program around in four years, as they moved up to the Pac-12.

-- Eastern Kentucky hired Mnnesota assistant Dan McHale, who comes off a Pitino coaching tree; Richard's, not his father's.

-- Why are the Bue Jays opening on the road? They play in a damn dome!!!!

-- Throws on intentional walks shouldn't count on pitch counts, but they do.

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Armadillo: Thursday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

13) 75-year old Jack Nicklaus stole the show at the Masters' par-3 tournament with a hole-in-one, his first ever at Augusta.

12) When Hank Aaron hit his 715th homer on April 8, 1974, an obscure relief pitcher named Tom House caught the ball in the Atlanta bullpen. 41 years later, House is now an expert on throwing mechanics, working mostly with QBs in the NFL. House had been a pitching coach in Texas under Bobby Valentine, in the days when George W. Bush owned the ballclub.

11) Of the nine batters in Oakland's lineup Wednesday, Craig Gentry was the only one who played for the A's last season. Mark Canha, Tyler Ladendorf both hit triples in a 5-run third inning-- it was the first MLB hit for both guys.

10) UNLV loses freshman star Rashad Vaughn to the NBA Draft, raising the question of whether it is worth it to recruit high-caliber players like Vaughn, if they're just gong to bolt after one season. Spend lot of resources recruiting them, coaching them, but never reap the benefits of having a veteran player.

9) Reverse side of that is at Georgetown, where star D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera is said to have changed his mind and will play for the Hoyas next season. He's a very good player; his return makes Georgetown a top 25 team.

8) Louisville poached Cleveland State's best player; Trey Lewis, who scored 16.3 ppg for Vikings last season. This is what happens when bigtime coaches find their rosters a little short; they just raid a mid-major and take their best player. Not a lot of ethics when millions of dollars are at stake.

7) Chris Mullin got his first signee when Tarik Owens left Tennessee for the Red Storm; 6-10 sophomore didn't play all that much for the Vols this season but improved near the end of the year- St John's needs bodies- they're losing a lot from this year's team.

6) CBS newsman Bob Schieffer is retiring later this year; he has hosted Face the Nation on Sunday mornings since 1991.

5) Minnesota Twins are first AL team since 1977 (Seattle) to get shut out in first two games of a season; they haven't even had a guy on third base yet.

4) Apparently ESPN bought a stake in DraftKings, so expect a deluge of fantasy sports commercials. Tryng to figure out how that is legal but gambling on games isn't-- seems like the same thing.

3) Big Dawg reports that 115 guys were on the DL before this baseball season even started; thats 3.83 guys per team. Again, one guy was on the DL after he got hurt while sneezing.

2) I love my IPhone6, but I despise Auto Correct; please let me correct my own mistakes. Auto Correct causes more problems than it fixes.

1) NHL's best teams in shootouts: Chicago 9-3, St Louis and Colorado, both at 9-4. Worst teams in shootouts: Philly is 3-11, Detroit 4-10.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Thursday, April 9


Arizona Coyotes @ Vancouver Canucks

Game 71-72
April 9, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona Coyotes
9.468
Vancouver Canucks
10.877
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver Canucks
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vancouver Canucks
-280
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver Canucks
(-280); Over

Ottawa Senators @ New York Rangers

Game 51-52
April 9, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa Senators
11.995
New York Rangers
13.885
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York Rangers
by 2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York Rangers
-165
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
New York Rangers
(-165); N/A

Carolina Hurricanes @ Philadelphia Flyers

Game 53-54
April 9, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Carolina Hurrican
9.407
Philadelphia Flye
10.707
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia Flye
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia Flye
-160
5
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia Flye
(-160); Over

Detroit Red Wings @ Montreal Canadiens

Game 55-56
April 9, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit Red Wings
13.678
Montreal Canadien
11.784
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit Red Wings
by 2
4 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal Canadien
-130
5
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit Red Wings
(+110); Under

Boston Bruins @ Florida Panthers

Game 57-58
April 9, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston Bruins
11.995
Florida Panthers
12.443
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida Panthers
by 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston Bruins
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Florida Panthers
N/A

New Jersey Devils @ Tampa Bay Lightning

Game 59-60
April 9, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey Devils
10.743
Tampa Bay Lightni
12.755
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay Lightni
by 2
4 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay Lightni
-250
5
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay Lightni
(-250); Under

Chicago Blackhawks @ St. Louis Blues

Game 61-62
April 9, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago *********
12.353
St. Louis Blues
13.076
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis Blues
by 1
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis Blues
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis Blues
N/A

Minnesota Wild @ Nashville Predators

Game 63-64
April 9, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota Wild
12.643
Nashville Predato
11.554
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota Wild
by 1
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville Predato
-130
5
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota Wild
(+110); Under

Los Angeles Kings @ Calgary Flames

Game 65-66
April 9, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles Kings
11.336
Calgary Flames
12.544
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary Flames
by 1
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles Kings
-130
5
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary Flames
(+110); Over

Winnipeg Jets @ Colorado Avalanche

Game 67-68
April 9, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Winnipeg Jets
10.076
Colorado Avalanch
10.561
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado Avalanch
by 1/2
4 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg Jets
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado Avalanch
(+115); Under

San Jose Sharks @ Edmonton Oilers

Game 69-70
April 9, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose Sharks
10.497
Edmonton Oilers
11.336
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton Oilers
by 1
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose Sharks
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton Oilers
(+130); Over

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, April 9

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OTTAWA (41-26-0-13, 95 pts.) at NY RANGERS (52-21-0-7, 111 pts.) - 4/9/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 4-4 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 4-4-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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CAROLINA (29-40-0-11, 69 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (33-29-0-18, 84 pts.) - 4/9/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 29-51 ATS (+92.7 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 4-19 ATS (+33.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 27-15 ATS (+8.6 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-47 ATS (-20.7 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 11-24 ATS (+37.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 4-12 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 7-4 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 7-4-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.8 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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DETROIT (42-25-0-13, 97 pts.) at MONTREAL (48-22-0-10, 106 pts.) - 4/9/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 82-85 ATS (-20.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 10-19 ATS (-17.4 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
MONTREAL is 104-75 ATS (+194.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 48-36 ATS (+7.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-2 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 5-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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BOSTON (41-26-0-13, 95 pts.) at FLORIDA (36-29-0-15, 87 pts.) - 4/9/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 10-1 (+9.0 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 10-1-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (32-35-0-13, 77 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (48-24-0-8, 104 pts.) - 4/9/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 67-95 ATS (+169.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 306-376 ATS (+731.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-3 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-3-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.4 Units)

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CHICAGO (48-26-0-6, 102 pts.) at ST LOUIS (49-24-0-7, 105 pts.) - 4/9/2015, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 11-9 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 11-9-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 17 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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MINNESOTA (45-27-0-8, 98 pts.) at NASHVILLE (47-23-0-10, 104 pts.) - 4/9/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 40-31 ATS (+76.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 16-9 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-6 ATS (+8.9 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-4 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games vs. division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 9-2 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 7-16 ATS (-11.2 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.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 7-5 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 7-5-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.2 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (39-26-0-15, 93 pts.) at CALGARY (44-29-0-7, 95 pts.) - 4/9/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 39-41 ATS (-25.6 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 13-23 ATS (-14.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
LOS ANGELES is 21-21 ATS (-13.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 11-15 ATS (-13.5 Units) after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 3-8 ATS (-7.5 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
LOS ANGELES is 2-8 ATS (-9.2 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 20-24 ATS (-11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CALGARY is 44-36 ATS (-4.8 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 44-39 ATS (-0.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 21-7 ATS (+13.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CALGARY is 19-8 ATS (+10.5 Units) after a division game this season.
CALGARY is 24-12 ATS (+38.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-6 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-6-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.5 Units)

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WINNIPEG (42-26-0-12, 96 pts.) at COLORADO (37-31-0-12, 86 pts.) - 4/9/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 92-77 ATS (-4.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-20 ATS (+59.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 41-34 ATS (+1.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 42-38 ATS (+3.0 Units) in all games this season.
WINNIPEG is 29-24 ATS (+62.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 7-2 ATS (+9.5 Units) in April games over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 16-12 ATS (+29.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
WINNIPEG is 12-5 ATS (+6.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 118-114 ATS (-89.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 5-4 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 5-4-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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SAN JOSE (39-32-0-9, 87 pts.) at EDMONTON (24-43-0-13, 61 pts.) - 4/9/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 39-41 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games this season.
SAN JOSE is 19-23 ATS (-11.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
SAN JOSE is 15-18 ATS (-15.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN JOSE is 18-19 ATS (-17.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 50-40 ATS (+95.6 Units) in road games in April games since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 7-2 ATS (+9.2 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
EDMONTON is 53-109 ATS (-150.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 4-23 ATS (+46.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
EDMONTON is 10-32 ATS (+49.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 156-155 ATS (-43.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 9-3 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 9-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.5 Units)

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ARIZONA (24-48-0-8, 56 pts.) at VANCOUVER (46-29-0-5, 97 pts.) - 4/9/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 24-56 ATS (+106.2 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-33 ATS (+66.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 2-16 ATS (+33.7 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
ARIZONA is 6-26 ATS (+52.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
ARIZONA is 8-31 ATS (+61.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
VANCOUVER is 154-96 ATS (+34.4 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 34-43 ATS (-34.4 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 213-204 ATS (-98.8 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 113-109 ATS (-67.9 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 7-11 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 6-6 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 6-6-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.8 Units)

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, April 9

Hot teams
-- Rangers won last five games, outscoring opponents 20-10. Senators won four of their last five games.
-- Flyers won three of their last four games.
-- Bruins won five of their last six games.
-- Blues won three of last four games.
-- Calgary won four of its last five games.
-- Winnipeg won last three games, allowing no goals in last two.

Cold teams
-- Hurricanes lost five of their last six games.
-- Red Wings won 12 of their last 18 games. Montreal lost five of last seven.
-- Panthers lost five of their last six games.
-- Devils lost eight of their last nine games. Lightning lost four of last six.
-- Chicago lost its last two games, both by 2-1 scores.
-- Minnesota lost three of its last four games. Nashville lost its last three, all by one goal.
-- Kings lost four of last six games.
-- Colorado lost six of its last nine games.
-- San Jose lost three of its last five games. Edmonton lost three of last four.
-- Arizona lost four of its last five games. Canucks lost four of last seven.

Series records
-- Rangers won four of last five games with Ottawa.
-- Flyers lost seven of last eight games with Carolina.
-- Canadiens won their last five games with Detroit.
-- Bruins won ten of last eleven games with Florida
-- Devils won four of last five games with Tampa Bay.
-- Blues lost six of last eight games with Chicago.
-- Road team won last five Minnesota-Nashville games.
-- Kings lost four of last five games with Calgary.
-- Home side won eight of last ten Winnipeg-Colorado games.
-- Sharks won seven of last ten games with Edmonton.
-- Home side won eight of last ten Arizona-Vancouver games.

Totals
-- Under is 3-0-1 in Ottawa's last four visits to Manhattan.
-- Six of last eight Carolina-Philly games stayed under.
-- Last three Detroit-Montreal games stayed under total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Boston-Florida games.
-- Last five Devil-Lightning games stayed under total.
-- Three of last four Chicago games stayed under total.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Minnesota-Nashville games.
-- Under is 6-3-1 in last ten LA-Calgary games.
-- Four of last five Winnipeg-Colorado games went over.
-- Five of last six San Jose-Edmonton games went over.
-- Eight of last ten Arizona-Vancouver games stayed under.

Back-to-back
-- Boston is 2-8 on road if it played night before.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Thursday, April 9

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Carolina is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Carolina's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Philadelphia's last 25 games at home
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. NY RANGERS
Ottawa is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Ottawa is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the NY Rangers last 10 games

7:30 PM
BOSTON vs. FLORIDA
Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Florida
Boston is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Florida
Florida is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Boston
Florida is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

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

7:30 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. TAMPA BAY
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing New Jersey

8:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. ST. LOUIS
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Chicago
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. NASHVILLE
Minnesota is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Nashville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games

9:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. CALGARY
Los Angeles is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Los Angeles's last 23 games when playing Calgary
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Calgary's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Calgary's last 6 games at home

9:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. COLORADO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

9:30 PM
SAN JOSE vs. EDMONTON
San Jose is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 9 of San Jose's last 13 games on the road
Edmonton is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing San Jose

10:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. VANCOUVER
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Arizona's last 11 games when playing Vancouver
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Vancouver's last 11 games when playing Arizona

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Thursday, April 9


Lightning D Victor Hedman, probable Thursday

Hedman has missed the last three games with a lower-body injury but is expected to play Thursday against the Devils.


Rangers continue to cash over tickets as season ends

The New York Rangers have topped the closing total in eight of their past 11 contests, while posting 8-1-2 over/under mark. In those 11 games, 36 percent have seen seven or more combined goals scored.

The Rangers have averaged 3.7 goals, compared to 3.0 on the season, while allowing 2.5.

New York is currently a -165 favorite as they welcome the Ottawa Senators to Madison Square Garden Thursday.



NHL roundup: Bruins in dire straits after loss

WASHINGTON -- With one team battling for a playoff spot and the other angling for home ice in the first round, the Washington Capitals steamrolled Boston 3-0 on Wednesday night in what could be a damaging blow to the Bruins' hopes of an eighth straight postseason appearance.

Capitals defensemen John Carlson and Matt Niskanen and left winger Marcus Johansson each scored goals and Braden Holtby turned aside 27 shots to become the first goaltender to shut out the Bruins in a season series.

With the win, the Capitals (45-25-11, 101 points) moved three points ahead of the third-place New York Islanders in the Metropolitan Division standings. They can clinch home ice with any combination of a point gained against the New York Rangers in their season finale on Saturday or a point lost by the Islanders in their final two games against the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets.

The Bruins' predicament became a lot more dire with their loss. Boston (41-26-13, 95 points) is tied with the Ottawa Senators for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Both teams have 95 points with two games to play.

The Bruins close out the regular season with road games against the Florida Panthers on Thursday and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. The Senators finish with road games against the Rangers and the Philadelphia Flyers.

Blue Jackets 5, Maple Leafs 0

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Five different players scored goals, 12 players had points and Columbus routed Toronto in Nationwide Arena.

Center Artem Anisimov, left wingers Boone Jenner and Scott Hartnell, defenseman Ryan Murray and right winger Jeremy Morin each scored goals for the Blue Jackets, who reached 40 wins for only the third time in the franchise's 15-season history.

Blue Jackets goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky finished with 35 saves for his second shutout of the season and 11th of his career. Maple Leafs goaltender James Reimer made it only 3 1/2 minutes deep into the second period -- he stopped 16 of 20 shots -- before getting the hook in favor of Jonathan Bernier. Bernier finished with 12 saves on 13 shots.

Stars 4, Ducks 0

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- On a night where Anaheim could have clinched the top spot in the West, it opted to turn in one of their infamously poor second periods in a loss to Dallas.

Anaheim would have clinched the top spot with a victory in regulation but now leave the door open for the St. Louis Blues and Nashville Predators. The Stars have already been eliminated from playoff contention.

Right winger Patrick Eaves netted two goals and left winger Jamie Benn notched three assists for the Stars. Center Vernon Fiddler and defenseman Jordie Benn also scored goals for Dallas. Goaltender Jhonas Enroth earned the shutout with 19 saves, the fifth of his career, second of the season and his first as a Star. Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen stopped 28 of 32 shots in defeat.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Friday's six-pack

I watch lot of baseball; here are six announcers/announce teams I prefer to listen to:

-- Dick Enberg, Padres-- What a career this guy has had, all different sports. He is in his late 70's and still doing play-by-play. Pretty cool.

-- Brian Anderson, Bill Schroeder, Brewers-- Anderson is also very good on college hoop during March Madness.

-- Bob Brenly, Diamondbacks-- Has a way of explaining things very simply.

-- Dan Orsillo/Jerry Remy, Red Sox--- Orsillo is very good and once he gets laughing with Remy (who has kind of a dark side) it is good TV.

-- Rich Waltz, Tommy Hutton, Marlins-- Lot of times they digress into social media and other stuff when the Marlins stink, but they're upbeat and fun to listen to.

-- Tom Grieve, Rangers-- Like a wise uncle in the booth; very smart, calm. Always learn something when I listen to him.

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Armadillo: Friday's List of 13: Nobody asked me, but.........

13) Trevor Bauer didn't allow a hit in six innings at Houston Thursday, in his six innings (111 PT) he allowed only six fair balls to be hit, striking out 11. In its first three games, Astros are batting .097 as a team.

12) Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha broke his ankle in an incident with the NYPD at a nightclub early Wednesday morning. He played 19 mpg in the Hawks' last six games before the injury.

11) Bobby Hurley was officially named coach at Arizona State, as his career path moves in the direction of eventually replacing Mike Krzyzewski at Duke.

10) Seven Kentucky players declared for the NBA Draft, gutting their team for next year; eight of the top 20 high school seniors are still undeclared, so you know John Calipari will be after lot of those guys.

One mock draft I saw had one Harrison brother getting picked #53, the other not getting taken at all. Why leave early if that is when you're getting picked?

9) There are 351 Division I college basketball teams; there are already 261 transfers posted for this year. Kids make bad decisions, or things don't go as well as they would like. No one wants to sit anymore, not even for a while.

8) There is a Presidential election in 2016; I personally don't care who wins, as long as their last name isn't Clinton or Bush.

7) There was a story this week about how in 2008, Celtics played Atlanta in a playoff series; Boston's scouting report was 100 pages long. Thats an awful lot of information-- how much do you think gets absorbed?

6) Adrian Gonzalez is the ballplayer ever to hit five home runs in his first three games of a season; I was surprised no one had ever done that before.

5) NFL announced their preseason schedule Thursday; Vikings-Steelers is the Hall of Fame game August 9. Johnny Manziel remains an interesting person, as Buffalo-Cleveland is somehow a national TV game on August 23.

4) As far as NFL mock drafts go, only one per writer, please; there is too much speculation in media today anyway. The real draft is three weeks away.

3) Not to throw dirt on any baseball team this early in the season, but if your starting rightfielder is Jeff Francoeur, chances are your team stinks.

2) Nigel Williams-Goss transferred out of Washington's basketball program; he is a very good player, will be an excellent get no matter where he lands. Two schools that already have had contact with him: UNLV and Arkansas.

1) Don't think I could ever go to the Masters; would be traumatic to be without my cellphone for that long.

 

[CNOTES]

See spot. See spot bet: This week's best spot bet opportunities

Letdown spot

We’re tabbing this NHL regular season finale as our letdown spot, but it could really be dubbed a “motivational” spot, with the Pittsburgh Penguins still playing for postseason positioning and the Buffalo Sabres in full-on tank mode hoping to score projected No. 1 overall pick Connor McDavid in the upcoming NHL Draft.

The Pens visit the Sabres Saturday night and head into Thursday's action sitting seventh in the Eastern Conference. Pittsburgh isn’t out of the woods when it comes to even making the playoff cut so there's a lot on the line. Buffalo is at the bottom of the league with 54 points, two less than Arizona. The Sabres, who have actually won three of their last five, could be counting down the seconds to the offseason and laying down for the Pens in order to secure the No. 1 pick.

Lookahead spot

The Toronto Raptors have the Atlantic Division title in the bag but are still trying to secure the third spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They're currently tied with the Chicago Bulls but hold the tie-breaker heading toward the weekend. Toronto has a huge matchup with the Heat Saturday night – Miami trying to sneak into the No. 8 spot - but could get caught looking ahead when it takes the court in Orlando Friday.

The Raptors visit the Magic ahead of that showdown in Miami. Toronto has won all three meetings with Orlando this season, with an average margin of victory of 10 points in those contests. The Magic did the Raps a favor Wednesday, edging the Bulls by two points and have a taste for the spoiler role now. They’ve won three in a row heading into Thursday, going 3-0 ATS in that span.

Schedule spot

Coors Field is always a tricky stadium to deal with, but it has especially draining effects this early into the season. Fresh off spring training, teams aren’t yet in tip-top shape and the thin air in Denver can quickly leave players lethargic. The Chicago Cubs head up the mountain for the Rockies' home opening series, starting Friday.

No team in the big leagues smashes more home runs in front of their faithful than Colorado. The Rockies launched a MLB-high 119 balls over the fences at Coors Field and have already done some damage with the long ball, recording five home runs in their season-opening set against the Brewers this week. Colorado won all three road games and scored a combined 20 runs in those three contests. The Cubs and Rockies have gone Over the number in 13 of their last 18 meetings in Coors Field.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Friday, April 10


New York Islanders @ Pittsburgh Penguins

Game 1-2
April 10, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York Islander
12.479
Pittsburgh Pengui
9.754
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York Islander
by 2 1/2
4 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh Pengui
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York Islander
(+105); Under

Buffalo Sabres @ Columbus Blue Jackets

Game 3-4
April 10, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo Sabres
10.707
Columbus Blue Jac
9.708
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo Sabres
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus Blue Jac
-360
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo Sabres
(+280); Under




NHL
Long Sheet

Friday, April 10

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NY ISLANDERS (46-28-0-6, 98 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (42-26-0-12, 96 pts.) - 4/10/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 12-7-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
11 of 18 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.8 Units)

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BUFFALO (23-49-0-8, 54 pts.) at COLUMBUS (40-35-0-5, 85 pts.) - 4/10/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 44-118 ATS (+267.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 19-65 ATS (+149.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 40-40 ATS (+112.9 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 24-21 ATS (+2.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 14-7 ATS (+21.9 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
COLUMBUS is 22-19 ATS (+49.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLUMBUS is 11-6 ATS (+17.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
COLUMBUS is 15-9 ATS (+26.1 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLUMBUS is 28-13 ATS (+13.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 6-12 ATS (+18.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-3 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 3-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Friday, April 10

Hot teams
-- Columbus won 10 of their last 11 games. Sabres won three of their last five.

Cold teams
-- Islanders lost nine of their last 12 games. Pittsburgh lost six of its last eight.

Series records
-- Islanders won their last three games with Pittsburgh.
-- Road team won last five Buffalo-Columbus games.

Totals
-- Six of last nine Islander-Penguin games went over.
-- Over is 6-1-1 in last eight Buffalo-Columbus games.

Back-to-back
-- None




NHL

Friday, April 10

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. COLUMBUS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Buffalo is 4-14 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Columbus's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo

7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
NY Islanders are 5-19 SU in their last 24 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Friday, April 10


Bobrovsky confirmed for red-hot Blue Jackets

According to Shawn Mitchell of the Columbus Dispatch, Sergei Bobrovsky will get the start between the pipes as the Columbus Blue Jackets host the Buffalo Sabres Friday evening.

The Jackets have been a red-hot bet of late, recording 10 wins - seven of which came as underdogs - in their past 11 games.

Bobrovsky is 29-17-3 with a 2.70 goals against average and .918 save percentage this season.


Islanders a hot bet versus Penguins of late

The New York Islanders have been a hot play in head-to-head meetings with the Pittsburgh Penguins of late, winning the previous three matchups with their Metropolitan Division rivals.

The Isles have cashed as +152, +110 and -119 options over the past three games versus the Pens. Pittsburgh won the first meeting by a score of 3-1 this season.

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Anatomy of a marathon; notes on the 19-inning game in the Bronx Friday:

-- Red Sox won 6-5 in 19 innings, after blowing leads in 9th, 16th and 18th innings.

-- Game took 6:49-- it started at 7:24pm, ended at 2:13am.

-- Red Sox left 20 men on base; Mike Napoli was 0-8 with four Ks.

-- Carlos Beltran, Didi Gregorius both went 1-6; neither guy started.

-- Total of 628 pitches were thrown; quick turnaround for umpires, who don't get to sit down during game. Saturday's game is at 1:05.

-- 249 pitches were called a ball; only 247 of the 628 pitches were swung at, with 132 pitches called strikes.

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Armadillo: Saturday's List of 13: Doing some thinking out loud...........

13) Tampa Bay's new manager is Kevin Cash. Bottom 8th in Miami last night, Marlins have go-ahead run on second, two out, Giancarlo Stanton up in an 8-8 game. Mike Morse is on deck. A drunken monkey knows you walk Stanton and pitch to Morse, but no, they didn't and Stanton gets the go-ahead single.

There is no defense for such hideous strategy; Rays had rallied from down 8-1 to tie game- they wound up losing 10-9 in the ninth. Cash is a rookie manager, for sure, but he'll never become a veteran manager unless he wakes up.

12) Adrian Gonzalez had knocked in a run in six straight plate appearances; since 1950, the holder of the record in this category is Jermaine Dye, with seven in 1999.

11) Cincinnati Reds are 4-0, with all four wins in their final at-bat.

10) Oakland A's have played five games; five different guys batted 2nd.

9) In their first four games, Bronx Bombers have been outscored 12-1 in the first five innings.

8) Calgary Flames are in NHL playoffs for first time in six years; Winnipeg has a team in playoffs for first time since 1996. People there are VERY happy.

7) Texas football coach Charlie Strong forgot his quarterback's first name during a deposition of a lawsuit between the Longhorns and Oklahoma State. Lot of coaches would forget their wife's name before their QB's.

6) Part of the reason Bobby Hurley bolted Buffalo for Arizona State was that Buffalo AD wouldn't negotiate with Hurley's agent. That and the maximum possible weather upgrade, moving from western New York to Tempe.

5) If I'm Danny Hurley, I get my brother on the phone, schedule a road game in the Arizona desert this year, with a return trip to URI next year. Even if ASU doesn't give the Rams a return game, URI should be better than the Sun Devils this coming season.

4) As I'm typing this, I can hear a guy outside walking down the street, cursing out whoever he is talking to on his cellphone. Keep it classy, Colonie.....

3) Friday's Cubs-Rockies game was the 12th game in major league history where both pitchers batted 8th; I'm just not a fan of this, but managers keep doing it. DJ LaMahieu went 3-4 in 9-hole for Colorado, but scored only once.

2) Best wishes to Iowa State basketball coach Fred Hoiberg, who will undergo open heart surgery soon to repair a valve in his heart. Hoiberg is so calm, he seems like the last guy who would have heart problems. Get well soon, sir.

1) What a week for Jim Nantz; Final Four last weekend, Masters this week. Wonder which event he prefers doing?

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Saturday, April 11


Detroit Red Wings @ Carolina Hurricanes

Game 65-66
April 11, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit Red Wings
9.392
Carolina Hurrican
10.479
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina Hurrican
by 1
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit Red Wings
-120
5
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina Hurrican
(+100); Under

Columbus Blue Jackets @ New York Islanders

Game 67-68
April 11, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus Blue Jac
10.995
New York Islander
12.479
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York Islander
by 1 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York Islander
-170
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York Islander
(-170); Over

Boston Bruins @ Tampa Bay Lightning

Game 69-70
April 11, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston Bruins
11.828
Tampa Bay Lightni
12.715
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay Lightni
by 1
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay Lightni
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay Lightni
(-135); Over

Minnesota Wild @ St. Louis Blues

Game 71-72
April 11, 2015 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota Wild
13.117
St. Louis Blues
12.353
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota Wild
by 1
5 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis Blues
-160
5
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota Wild
(+140); Over

Ottawa Senators @ Philadelphia Flyers

Game 51-52
April 11, 2015 @ 12:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa Senators
13.707
Philadelphia Flye
12.128
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa Senators
by 1 1/2
4 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa Senators
-145
5
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa Senators
(-145); Under

Nashville Predators @ Dallas Stars

Game 73-74
April 11, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville Predato
12.810
Dallas Stars
9.953
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville Predato
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas Stars
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville Predato
(+115); Under

New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals

Game 53-54
April 11, 2015 @ 12:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York Rangers
9.754
Washington Capita
11.414
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington Capita
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York Rangers
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Capita
(-125); Under

Anaheim Ducks @ Arizona Coyotes

Game 75-76
April 11, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim Ducks
10.438
Arizona Coyotes
11.676
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona Coyotes
by 1
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Anaheim Ducks
-260
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona Coyotes
(+210); Over

San Jose Sharks @ Los Angeles Kings

Game 55-56
April 11, 2015 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose Sharks
12.949
Los Angeles Kings
12.058
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose Sharks
by 1
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles Kings
-140
5
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose Sharks
(+120); Under

Chicago Blackhawks @ Colorado Avalanche

Game 77-78
April 11, 2015 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago *********
9.352
Colorado Avalanch
10.193
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado Avalanch
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago *********
-140
5
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado Avalanch
(+120); Over

Calgary Flames @ Winnipeg Jets

Game 57-58
April 11, 2015 @ 3:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary Flames
11.286
Winnipeg Jets
10.093
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary Flames
by 1
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg Jets
-130
5
Dunkel Pick:
Calgary Flames
(+110); Over

Edmonton Oilers @ Vancouver Canucks

Game 79-80
April 11, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton Oilers
9.496
Vancouver Canucks
11.286
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver Canucks
by 2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vancouver Canucks
-300
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver Canucks
(-300); Over

Pittsburgh Penguins @ Buffalo Sabres

Game 59-60
April 11, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh Pengui
12.782
Buffalo Sabres
10.934
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh Pengui
by 2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh Pengui
-350
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh Pengui
(-350); Under

New Jersey Devils @ Florida Panthers

Game 61-62
April 11, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey Devils
9.693
Florida Panthers
10.914
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida Panthers
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida Panthers
-165
5
Dunkel Pick:
Florida Panthers
(-165); Under

Montreal Canadiens @ Toronto Maple Leafs

Game 63-64
April 11, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal Canadien
10.520
Toronto Maple Lea
11.604
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto Maple Lea
by 1
4 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal Canadien
-190
5
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto Maple Lea
(+165); Under

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, April 11

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OTTAWA (42-26-0-13, 97 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (33-30-0-18, 84 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 12:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 15-5 ATS (+9.0 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-20 ATS (+42.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 13-8 ATS (+23.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
OTTAWA is 42-39 ATS (+2.9 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 27-18 ATS (+6.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-48 ATS (-38.8 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-19 ATS (+29.2 Units) after a division game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-28 ATS (-12.8 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-14 ATS (+20.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 6-16 ATS (-10.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-3-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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NY RANGERS (52-22-0-7, 111 pts.) at WASHINGTON (45-25-0-11, 101 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 3:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 10-7 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 10-7-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.5 Units)

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SAN JOSE (40-32-0-9, 89 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (39-27-0-15, 93 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 40-41 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all games this season.
SAN JOSE is 10-14 ATS (-10.7 Units) on Saturday games this season.
SAN JOSE is 16-18 ATS (-14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
SAN JOSE is 19-19 ATS (-16.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 51-40 ATS (+96.2 Units) in road games in April games since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 39-42 ATS (-33.5 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 21-22 ATS (-31.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 8-12 ATS (-11.4 Units) on Saturday games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 13-15 ATS (-9.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
LOS ANGELES is 11-16 ATS (-16.3 Units) after a division game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 9-12 ATS (-9.1 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 16-15 ATS (-4.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 15-12 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 15-12-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
12 of 22 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

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CALGARY (45-29-0-7, 97 pts.) at WINNIPEG (42-26-0-13, 97 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 10-5 ATS (+4.7 Units) on Saturday games this season.
WINNIPEG is 43-37 ATS (+83.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 21-13 ATS (+35.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 45-36 ATS (+82.1 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 10-7 ATS (+20.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
CALGARY is 24-18 ATS (+5.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 20-8 ATS (+11.0 Units) after a division game this season.
CALGARY is 16-10 ATS (+27.9 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 3-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.2 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (42-27-0-12, 96 pts.) at BUFFALO (23-50-0-8, 54 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 6-2 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 6-2-0 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=+1.1 Units)

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NEW JERSEY (32-35-0-14, 78 pts.) at FLORIDA (37-29-0-15, 89 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 67-96 ATS (+171.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 98-141 ATS (+258.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
FLORIDA is 175-203 ATS (-63.3 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
FLORIDA is 10-24 ATS (+39.4 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 182-248 ATS (+457.1 Units) after a division game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 117-175 ATS (+329.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
FLORIDA is 155-158 ATS (-39.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
FLORIDA is 149-188 ATS (-73.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 6-2 (+3.4 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 6-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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MONTREAL (49-22-0-10, 108 pts.) at TORONTO (30-44-0-7, 67 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 19-9 ATS (+9.5 Units) in home games on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 21-15 ATS (+2.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 105-75 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 19-12 ATS (+6.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
MONTREAL is 29-22 ATS (+53.1 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 18-3 ATS (+13.2 Units) on Saturday games this season.
MONTREAL is 23-12 ATS (+10.8 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 19-12 ATS (+32.1 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 30-51 ATS (-63.4 Units) in all games this season.
TORONTO is 9-34 ATS (+63.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
TORONTO is 14-32 ATS (+58.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
TORONTO is 8-20 ATS (+34.0 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 8-5 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 8-5-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
9 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.1 Units)

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DETROIT (42-25-0-14, 98 pts.) at CAROLINA (30-40-0-11, 71 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 82-86 ATS (-21.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 30-51 ATS (-60.7 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 37-49 ATS (-30.6 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-1 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.1 Units)

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COLUMBUS (41-35-0-5, 87 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (47-28-0-6, 100 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 4-3 (+0.7 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 4-3-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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BOSTON (41-27-0-13, 95 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (49-24-0-8, 106 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 9-1 (+8.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 9-1-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.3 Units)

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MINNESOTA (46-27-0-8, 100 pts.) at ST LOUIS (50-24-0-7, 107 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 17-9 ATS (+26.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
MINNESOTA is 16-6 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 10-4 ATS (+15.0 Units) in road games vs. division opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 14-7 ATS (+6.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 8-3 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 8-3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

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NASHVILLE (47-24-0-10, 104 pts.) at DALLAS (40-31-0-10, 90 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 7-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
NASHVILLE is 1-5 ATS (-7.4 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
DALLAS is 14-10 ATS (+25.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 189-133 ATS (+35.2 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 20-15 ATS (+38.3 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 7-21 ATS (-19.5 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DALLAS is 7-11 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
DALLAS is 3-11 ATS (-10.7 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 7-5 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 7-5-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.4 Units)

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ANAHEIM (50-24-0-7, 107 pts.) at ARIZONA (24-49-0-8, 56 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 50-31 ATS (+5.8 Units) in all games this season.
ANAHEIM is 202-202 ATS (+438.0 Units) in road games second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 19-6 ATS (+12.6 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 18-9 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 54-24 ATS (+14.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 24-57 ATS (-70.8 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 10-34 ATS (+95.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 2-17 ATS (+26.8 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
ARIZONA is 6-27 ATS (+60.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
ARIZONA is 8-32 ATS (+57.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 8-5 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 8-5-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)

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CHICAGO (48-27-0-6, 102 pts.) at COLORADO (38-31-0-12, 88 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 23-21 ATS (-14.0 Units) second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 41-33 ATS (-24.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 16-19 ATS (-21.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 93-77 ATS (-60.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 24-20 ATS (+59.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 10-6 ATS (+18.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 7-5 (+5.4 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 7-5-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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EDMONTON (24-44-0-13, 61 pts.) at VANCOUVER (47-29-0-5, 99 pts.) - 4/11/2015, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 9-5 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 9-5-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, April 11

Hot teams
-- Ottawa won five of its last six games.
-- Rangers won five of their last six games. Washington won four of last five.
-- Sharks won five of their last eight games.
-- Calgary won five of its last six games. Jets won three of their last four.
-- Columbus won 11 of its last 12 games.
-- Canadiens won last two games, 4-1/4-3, atfer losing five of previous six.
-- Blue Jackets won 14 of their last 16 games.
-- Tampa Bay won last two games. 4-0/4-3ot.
-- Minnesota won seven of its last ten games. Blues won four of last five.
-- Dallas Stars won their last three games.
-- Colorado won three of its last four games.
-- Canucks won four of their last six games.

Cold teams
-- Flyers are 5-10 in their last fifteen games.
-- Los Angeles lost five of its last seven games.
-- Pittsburgh lost seven of its last nine games. Sabres lost eight of their last 11.
-- Islanders lost nine of their last 13 games.
-- Devils lost nine of their last ten games. Florida lost five of its last seven.
-- Toronto lost three of its last four games.
-- Detroit/Carolina both lost five of their last seven games.
-- Islanders lost nine of their last thirteen games.
-- Bruins lost last two games, after winning previous five.
-- Nashville lost three of its last four games.
-- Anaheim lost its last two games. 4-2/4-0. Arizona lost five of its last six games.
-- Chicago lost its last three games, all by 2-1 scores.
-- Edmonton lost four of its last five games.

Series records
-- Flyers won four of last six gams with Ottawa.
-- Rangers won three of last four games with Washington.
-- Kings won six of last eight games with San Jose.
-- Flames won six of last eight games with Winnipeg.
-- Penguins won their last five games with Buffalo.
-- Devils won five of their last six games with Florida.
-- Canadiens won their last five games with Toronto.
-- Red Wings won five of last six games with Carolina.
-- Islanders lost six of last nine games with Columbus.
-- Bruins won nine of last ten games with Tampa Bay.
-- Blues lost three of last four games with Minnesota.
-- Dallas Stars lost three of last four games with Nashville.
-- Ducks won seven of last nine games with Arizona.
-- Colorado won five of last seven games with Chicago.
-- Canucks won their last four games with Edmonton.

Totals
-- Six of last eight Senator-Flyer games stayed under.
-- Over is 8-2-1 in last eleven Ranger games.
-- Three of last four Los Angeles games stayed under.
-- Six of last seven Calgary-Winnipeg games went over.
-- Over is 5-0 in Penguins' last five visits to Buffalo.
-- Last three New Jersey games went over the total.
-- Six of last eight Montreal-Toronto games went over.
-- Under is 6-2-1 in last nine Detroit-Carolina games.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Columbus games.
-- Three of last four Boston-Tampa Bay games went over.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Minnesota-St Louis games.
-- Seven of last nine Nashville-Dallas games stayed under.
-- Last four Anaheim-Arizona games stayed under total.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Chicago-Colorado games.
-- Four of last six Edmonton-Vancouver games went over.

Back-to-back
-- Penguins are 3-6 on road if they played night before. Buffalo is 1-4 at home.
-- Islanders are 8-5 if they played night before. Columbus is 2-6 on road if it played at home night before.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Saturday, April 11

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Trend Report
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12:30 PM
NY RANGERS vs. WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

12:30 PM
OTTAWA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Ottawa is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Ottawa
Philadelphia is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Ottawa

3:00 PM
CALGARY vs. WINNIPEG
Calgary is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Winnipeg
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games
Winnipeg is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Calgary
Winnipeg is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home

3:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Minnesota's last 24 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
Minnesota is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 7 games at home

3:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. LOS ANGELES
San Jose is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Los Angeles
San Jose is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against San Jose
Los Angeles is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home

7:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. NY ISLANDERS
Columbus is 2-5 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Columbus's last 10 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 7 of the NY Islanders last 10 games when playing Columbus
NY Islanders are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. CAROLINA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 9 games on the road
Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
Carolina is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Detroit

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. TORONTO
Montreal is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Montreal is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing Florida
New Jersey is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. BUFFALO
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Buffalo is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh

7:30 PM
BOSTON vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Boston's last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 1-10 SU in its last 11 games when playing Boston
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Dallas
Dallas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games

9:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. ARIZONA
Anaheim is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games
Arizona is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Anaheim

9:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. COLORADO
Chicago is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Chicago is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games at home

10:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. VANCOUVER
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games when playing Vancouver
Edmonton is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
Vancouver is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
Vancouver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Saturday, April 11


Montoya to start in place of Luongo for Panthers

Florida Panthers netminder Roberto Luongo will not start in Saturday's clash with the New Jersey Devils due to a scheduled day of rest.

Al Montoya will take the crease in his place. Montoya is 5-7-2 with a .888 save percentage and a 3.88 GAA in 19 appearances this season for the Cats. Corey Schneider will counter in between the pipes for the Devils.

Florida is currently priced at -165 at most shops.


Struggling Penguins face Sabres in must-win game

The Pittsburgh Penguins certainly aren't making things easy on themselves in the Eastern Conference playoff hunt, as the club continued its losing ways in the form of a 3-1 loss to the New York Islanders Friday.

The Pens are clinging on to the last of two wild card spots in the East at 96 points, sitting one point behind Ottawa and one above Boston. Sidney Crosby and company's struggles have been ongoing for quite some time, going 3-9-2 since March 14 - the second-worst winning percentage (.231) in the NHL behind the Arizona Coyotes in that span.

Saturday marks a huge day on the ice as Pittsburgh travels to Buffalo for a date with the lowly Buffalo Sabres in a must-win game for the Penguins.

At the time of writing, oddsmakers had set the black and gold as hefty -370 favorites on the moneyline for the affair.


Flames immerging defense leading to unders

The Calgary Flames have gone under the closing total in their past four games, thanks to a strong defensive presence. The Flames have only allowed seven goals during that span, including a shutout against the lowly Edmonton Oilers.

Those four contests have seen the Flames allow the seven goals, mentioned above, while socring 11 which equals 4.5 goals per game.

Calgary will visit the Winnipeg Jets Saturday.


Calender year since Canadiens have lost to Maple Leafs

The Montreal Canadiens have have won the past five games against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The last time the Leafs have topped the Habs was on Jan. 18, 2014.

The Canadiens have rarely run away with those games though as all but the last affair has been settled by a mere one goal.

Montreal visits Toronto Saturday.