Cnotes December NHL Trends, News, Stats All You Need To know To Wager On The Games !

[CNOTES]

NHL

Monday, December 22

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. COLUMBUS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Nashville's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Columbus's last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games at home

7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. WASHINGTON
Ottawa is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Ottawa is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Washington is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against Ottawa

7:30 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
Florida is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing Pittsburgh

10:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. VANCOUVER
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games
Arizona is 7-17-1 SU in its last 25 games ,when playing on the road against Vancouver
Vancouver is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Vancouver's last 8 games when playing Arizona

10:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. ANAHEIM
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
San Jose is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Anaheim is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Jose

10:30 PM
CALGARY vs. LOS ANGELES
Calgary is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Calgary's last 9 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games at home
Los Angeles is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Calgary


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NHL


Monday, December 22

Ducks' RW Corey Perry, doubtful Monday

Perry is on injured reserve with a knee injury. He is nearing a return but is not expected to play Monday against the Sharks.


Semyon Varlamov, Colorado - I-R

Varlamov is on injured reserve with a groin injury and it is unclear when he will return.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

San Jose at Anaheim
The Sharks head to Anaheim tonight and come into the contest with a 7-2 record in their last 9 games versus the Ducks. San Jose is the pick (+115) according to Dunkel, which has the Sharks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+115). Here are all of today's NHL picks.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22

Game 51-52: Ottawa at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.386; Washington 12.846
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-210); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-210); Over

Game 53-54: Nashville at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.490; Columbus 12.559
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+125); Over

Game 55-56: Pittsburgh at Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.965; Florida 11.404
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-155); 5
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-155); Over

Game 57-58: San Jose at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.786; Anaheim 10.552
Dunkel Line & Total: San Jose by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Jose (+115); Under

Game 59-60: Arizona at Vancouver (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 11.109; Vancouver 10.324
Dunkel Line & Total: Arizona by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+170); Under

Game 61-62: Calgary at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 10.173; Los Angeles 11.822
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-210); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-210); Under

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, December 22

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OTTAWA (14-13-0-6, 34 pts.) at WASHINGTON (16-10-0-6, 38 pts.) - 12/22/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 11-5 ATS (+17.6 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 10-4 ATS (+15.2 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-24 ATS (-25.4 Units) in home games after shutting out their opponent in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 4-0 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 4-0-0 straight up against WASHINGTON 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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NASHVILLE (21-8-0-2, 44 pts.) at COLUMBUS (14-15-0-3, 31 pts.) - 12/22/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in December games this season.
NASHVILLE is 21-10 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 21-10 ATS (+8.1 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 4-3 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 4-3-0 straight up against NASHVILLE 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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PITTSBURGH (22-6-0-4, 48 pts.) at FLORIDA (14-9-0-8, 36 pts.) - 12/22/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 51-23 ATS (+13.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 91-132 ATS (+241.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less since 1996.
FLORIDA is 37-55 ATS (-28.8 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.
FLORIDA is 5-17 ATS (-12.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-4 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 4-3-0 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=+0.7 Units)

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SAN JOSE (19-11-0-4, 42 pts.) at ANAHEIM (22-8-0-5, 49 pts.) - 12/22/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 83-47 ATS (+18.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 19-4 ATS (+12.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 51-26 ATS (+17.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 180-147 ATS (+26.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 188-139 ATS (+331.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 39-25 ATS (+6.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 24-13 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 44-23 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 172-125 ATS (+32.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 8-4 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 8-4-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.6 Units)

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ARIZONA (11-17-0-4, 26 pts.) at VANCOUVER (19-11-0-2, 40 pts.) - 12/22/2014, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 9-15 ATS (-13.6 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 5-4 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 5-4-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.2 Units)

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CALGARY (17-15-0-3, 37 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (17-11-0-6, 40 pts.) - 12/22/2014, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 106-103 ATS (+225.9 Units) in road games vs. division opponents since 1996.
CALGARY is 20-17 ATS (+42.6 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-5 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-3-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.4 Units)

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Tuesday's six-pack

Six of the more intriguing games on the Week 17 NFL card

-- Panthers @ Falcons-- Winner gets to playoffs with sub-.500 record.

-- Lions @ Packers-- Detroit's last win at Lambeau was in 1991.

-- Bengals @ Steelers-- Winner takes AFC North title; both are in playoffs.

-- Chargers @ Chiefs-- San Diego gets into playoffs with a win; KC needs a win and some help to get in.

-- Bills @ Patriots-- NE is #1 seed in AFC; will Brady/Gronkowski play?

-- Rams @ Seahawks-- Seattle wins NFC West if they avenge an earlier loss.


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Armadillo: Tuesday's List of 13: Random stuff on a rainy day......

13) Bengals 37, Broncos 28-- Cincy is in playoffs after this rainy win, which also clinched #1 seed in AFC for New England. Peyton Manning looked old in this game.

12) Temple 77, Kansas 52-- Huh? Owls lost to UNLV, St Joe's two mediocre teams, but they spanked the young Jayhawks here.

11) Providence 76, Miami 62-- Hurricanes had been unbeaten but have now lost three of their last four games. Good win for the Big East here.

Oklahoma had a 39-0 run in its win over Weber State, which apparently is down this year. Weber is usually one of the better teams in the Big Sky Conference.

10) Oregon 82, UCSB 78 OT-- For what I pay for DirecTV, they should carry the damn Pac-12 Network. Ducks are 9-3. Gauchos are a little disappointing.

9) Gardner-Webb 89, Purdue 84-- Runnin' Bulldogs from Boiling Springs, NC have wins over Clemson, Purdue, also have a loss to #340 Jacksonville- they're 8th-worst free throw shooting team in America, at 58.3%. .

8) Loyola Marymount has kids from six different countries on its basketball team this year. It is unfair to compare current LMU teams to the Kimble/Gathers team from the late 80's that made the Elite 8-- those two went to USC originally and transferred to Loyola after a coaching change with the Trojans.

7) Memphis 55, BYU 48 OT-- First Miami Beach Bowl had a thrilling end followed by a vicious brawl; do these nitwits realize the games are televised, so everything they do is on film? If you see the replay, check out #61 on Memphis, who looks around at the fisticuffs, quickly puts his helmet on and adjusts the chinstrap. Smart man.

Jake Elliott is the Memphis kicker; he drilled a 54-yarder in OT to keep Memphis alive; ball hit the net, might have been good from 64 yards. Clutch kick.

6) Colorado State replaced Jim McElwain with former Georgia QB Mike Bobo, who was most recently the Dawgs' OC. Hard for a Mountain West school to keep a good coach; if he wins big, the megabucks schools start calling and the mid-major has to go head-hunting all over again. .

5) Detroit Pistons cut Josh Smith, despite still owing him $26M for the rest of his contract. You know a coach has clout when he convinces management to eat $26M.

4) NFL suspended Lions' OL Dominic Raiola for stomping on another opponent this week; Detroit has to be relieved he didn't get suspended for two games, second of which would've been a playoff game. Last time the Lions won in Green Bay, the QB for Green Bay was Mike Tomczak and I still had most of my hair.

3) NFL teams who won field position by 10+ yards are 84-4 this season.

2) Seattle Seahawks won their last five games by a combined score of 114-33, but I do not think they're winning this Super Bowl. Its been nine years since the defending Super Bowl champ even won one playoff game.

1) Think about Russell Wilson being a 3rd round draft pick, just like Joe Montana was; Tom Brady was a 6th-round pick, Kurt Warner wasn't even drafted, while Ryan Leaf was the #2 pick in the whole draft. Scouting is an inexact science, for sure.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Arizona at Edmonton
The Coyotes head to Edmonton tonight to face an Oilers team that is 1-11 in its last 12 home games. Arizona is the pick (+100) according to Dunkel, which has the Coyotes favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+100). Here are all of today's NHL picks.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23

Game 1-2: Nashville at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.646; Boston 12.113
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2;
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 3-4: Carolina at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.446; New Jersey 10.512
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-165); 5
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+145); Over

Game 5-6: Toronto at Dallas (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 9.984; Dallas 11.551
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-135); 6
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-135); Under

Game 7-8: Philadelphia at Minnesota (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 10.107; Minnesota 11.674
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-200); Over

Game 9-10: Montreal at NY Islanders (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Montreal 12.559; NY Islanders 11.409
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (+120); Under

Game 11-12: Washington at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 11.609; NY Rangers 13.147
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-145); Over

Game 13-14: Buffalo at Detroit (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.877; Detroit 10.712
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-300): 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+250); Over

Game 15-16: Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 12.224; Tampa Bay 10.810
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 17-18: St. Louis at Colorado (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.472; Colorado 12.491
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+135); Over

Game 19-20: Arizona at Edmonton (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 10.871; Edmonton 9.443
Dunkel Line & Total: Arizona by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+100); Under

Game 21-22: Winnipeg at Chicago (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 11.782; Chicago 13.411
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-255); 5
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-255); Over

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, December 23

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NASHVILLE (22-8-0-2, 46 pts.) at BOSTON (17-14-0-3, 37 pts.) - 12/23/2014, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-1-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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CAROLINA (9-20-0-4, 22 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (12-17-0-6, 30 pts.) - 12/23/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 9-24 ATS (+40.5 Units) in all games this season.
CAROLINA is 3-17 ATS (+27.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 9-24 ATS (+40.5 Units) first half of the season this season.
CAROLINA is 3-15 ATS (+24.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 47-70 ATS (+125.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 9-22 ATS (+35.0 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 23-32 ATS (+55.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-3 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.5 Units)

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TORONTO (19-12-0-3, 41 pts.) at DALLAS (14-13-0-5, 33 pts.) - 12/23/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 23-32 ATS (-18.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 6-11 ATS (-9.4 Units) in home games first half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 1-8 ATS (-11.3 Units) in home games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
DALLAS is 0-5 ATS (-5.9 Units) in home games after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 2-1-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (13-14-0-6, 32 pts.) at MINNESOTA (16-12-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/23/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-13 ATS (+18.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 71-49 ATS (+18.6 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-15 ATS (+38.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 73-66 ATS (+151.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 2-1 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 2-1-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA 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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MONTREAL (21-11-0-2, 44 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (23-10-0-0, 46 pts.) - 12/23/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 23-10 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 23-10 ATS (+10.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 10-5 ATS (+4.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 10-5 ATS (+15.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 77-56 ATS (+10.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 38-27 ATS (+66.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 145-205 ATS (+403.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 3-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 3-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)

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WASHINGTON (17-10-0-6, 40 pts.) at NY RANGERS (17-10-0-4, 38 pts.) - 12/23/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 164-159 ATS (-82.2 Units) in home games first half of the season since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 45-58 ATS (-44.3 Units) in home games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 119-122 ATS (-64.4 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 72-85 ATS (-24.0 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 160-192 ATS (-164.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 8-6 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 8-6-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+5.6 Units)

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BUFFALO (13-18-0-3, 29 pts.) at DETROIT (17-8-0-9, 43 pts.) - 12/23/2014, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 250-199 ATS (+32.3 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
DETROIT is 3-7 ATS (-7.6 Units) in December games this season.
DETROIT is 35-40 ATS (-21.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-13 ATS (-13.3 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 4-11 ATS (-12.1 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 6-18 ATS (-14.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 14-18 ATS (-14.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 20-24 ATS (-15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 4-1 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (22-6-0-5, 49 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (20-11-0-4, 44 pts.) - 12/23/2014, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-0 (+7.0 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-0-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.1 Units)

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ST LOUIS (21-9-0-3, 45 pts.) at COLORADO (12-13-0-8, 32 pts.) - 12/23/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 193-146 ATS (-25.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
COLORADO is 113-112 ATS (-94.4 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
COLORADO is 4-13 ATS (+20.9 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLORADO is 4-13 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
COLORADO is 4-13 ATS (+18.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 5-2 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 5-2-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.2 Units)

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ARIZONA (11-18-0-4, 26 pts.) at EDMONTON (7-20-0-7, 21 pts.) - 12/23/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 7-27 ATS (+34.4 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 45-63 ATS (-35.4 Units) in home games in December games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 7-27 ATS (+49.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 1-14 ATS (+24.6 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
EDMONTON is 4-20 ATS (+33.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 1-14 ATS (+21.5 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
EDMONTON is 6-20 ATS (+35.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 3-15 ATS (+22.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
EDMONTON is 149-150 ATS (+304.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
EDMONTON is 68-79 ATS (-63.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 9-3 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 9-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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WINNIPEG (17-10-0-7, 41 pts.) at CHICAGO (23-9-0-2, 48 pts.) - 12/23/2014, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 23-5 ATS (+14.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 7-1 ATS (+5.8 Units) on Tuesday nights this season.
WINNIPEG is 24-15 ATS (+40.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 20-26 ATS (-21.9 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 2-3 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Tuesday, December 23

Hot teams
-- Washington won six of its last eight games.
-- Predators won nine of their last eleven games' Columbus won eight of last nine.
-- Penguins won four of their last five games. Florida is 8-1 in game after last nine losses.
-- San Jose won last five games, allowing eight goals. Ducks won eight of last ten games.
-- Los Angeles won three of its last four home games.

Cold teams
-- Senators lost nine of their last 12 games.
-- Arizona lost nine of its last eleven games. Canucks lost five of last six.
-- Calgary lost last eight games, scoring 13 goals.

Series records
-- Senators won their last seven games with Washington.
-- Predators are 5-3 in their last eight visits to Columbus.
-- Penguins won 11 of last 15 games with Florida.
-- Sharks won seven of last nine games with Anaheim.
-- Coyotes won three of last four games with Vancouver.
-- Kings won six of last nine games with Calgary.

Totals
-- Under is 5-1-1 in last seven Ottawa road games.
-- Seven of last ten Nashville games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Florida home games stayed under.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six San Jose road games.
-- Four of last five Arizona games went over total.
-- Kings' last six games went over. Eight of last nine Calgary road games stayed under.

Back-to-back
-- None

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Tuesday, December 23

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. NEW JERSEY
Carolina is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Carolina is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of New Jersey's last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina

7:00 PM
MONTREAL vs. NY ISLANDERS
Montreal is 9-4 SU in their last 13 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Montreal's last 9 games on the road
NY Islanders are 10-1 SU in their last 11 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 8 of the NY Islanders last 11 games when playing Montreal

7:00 PM
NASHVILLE vs. BOSTON
Nashville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Boston is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
Boston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Nashville

7:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. MINNESOTA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Philadelphia is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home

7:00 PM
TORONTO vs. DALLAS
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing Toronto

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY RANGERS
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Washington is 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing Washington

7:30 PM
BUFFALO vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Buffalo's last 9 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Buffalo
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Buffalo

7:30 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh

8:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. EDMONTON
Arizona is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Edmonton
Arizona is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Edmonton is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Arizona
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

8:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
St. Louis is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing St. Louis

8:30 PM
WINNIPEG vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

 

[CNOTES]

Month of December Rated Picks and Opinons:


Date WLT Pct Net Units Record


12/22/14 7-*5-*0 58.33% +*1405 Detail
12/21/14 8-*4-*0 66.67% +*1625 Detail
12/20/14 8-*13-*3 38.10% -*3515 Detail
12/19/14 6-*4-*0 60.00% +*1100 Detail
12/18/14 10-*4-*0 71.43% +*3075 Detail
12/17/14 2-*3-*1 40.00% -*990 Detail
12/16/14 8-*12-*2 40.00% -*2110 Detail
12/15/14 4-*1-*0 80.00% +*1635 Detail
12/14/14 3-*3-*0 50.00% +*35 Detail
12/13/14 19-*6-*1 76.00% +*6855 Detail
12/12/14 2-*5-*1 28.57% -*1225 Detail
12/11/14 11-*8-*1 57.89% +*1295 Detail
12/10/14 2-*2-*0 50.00% +*275 Detail
12/09/14 9-*10-*1 47.37% -*625 Detail
12/08/14 4-*2-*0 66.67% +*950 Detail
12/07/14 2-*6-*0 25.00% -*2570 Detail
12/06/14 11-*9-*2 55.00% +*1745 Detail
12/05/14 3-*3-*0 50.00% -*135 Detail
12/04/14 13-*9-*0 59.09% +*1260 Detail
12/03/14 4-*3-*1 57.14% +*400 Detail
12/02/14 12-*6-*0 66.67% +*2835 Detail
12/01/14 4-*5-*1 44.44% -*650 Detail


Totals 152-*123-*14 55.27% +12670

 

[CNOTES]

Rated Picks:


nhl ( rated picks )


*****............................................. .28 - 30 - 1.....................+ 3.30


double play......................................38 - 38.......................... + 13.58


triple play........................................35 - 35 - 1..................... - 7.37


hat trick..........................................35 - 23..........................+ 8.63

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Saturday's six-pack

Six NFL trends, with Week 17 coming up tomorrow

-- Packers are 1-4 on turf, 9-0 on grass; they're 5-2 as home favorites this season

-- Favorites are 9-1 vs spread in AFC South divisional games this season.

-- Ravens are 4-1 vs spread in game following a loss this season.

-- Six of last seven Buffalo games, four of last five Patriot games stayed under total.

-- Falcons are 5-0 in divisional games, 1-9 vs everyone else.

-- Eagles are only third team since '90 to be at 9-3 or better after 12 games yet not make it to playoffs.


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

13) Alex Smith has a lacerated spleen and won't play Sunday; Chase Daniel gets his second career start; scary thing is the injury wasn't diagnosed until Thuirsday. Daniel made his other career start last year in Week 17, also against San Diego.

12) NBA/ESPN has to wise up and stop showing Knicks/Lakers every Christmas; they're both terrible. Lot of good teams they could show, ya know?

11) Random statistic: 41% of NYPD is Caucasian; 28% is African-American, 24% is Hispanic. Just thought you'd like to know.

10) TV shouldn't bother showing NBA huddles with the coaches miked unless they show the more interesting stuff that goes on in there. This is a business with millions of dollars at stake; don't try and tell me all the coaches talk like Mr Rogers in huddles, because thats not realistic.

9) Bad news for the Bronx Bombers; Hideki Kuroda has gone back home to Japan to pitch for the Hiroshima Carp. Right now, Chris Capuano is penciled in as one of the five Bronx starters-- they're going to wind up over-paying for Max Scherzer.

8) ESPN.com had great stat today; Colorado Rockies hitters had a .902 OPS at home last year, only .636 on road, so how do you judge Colorado players? Do players in high altitude get hurt more, because there is less oxygen in high altitude? These are ther questions teams have to consider when talking trade with the Rockies.

7) Iona's AJ English is leading D-I in scoring at 23.4 ppg; doesn't that seem low for a kid leading the country in scoring? Scoring is still going down in college ball.

6) Another odd stat, this one from ESPN's Dan Dakich: a freshman has made more foul shots than anyone in D-I so far this season. Maryland's Melo Trimble has made 85 of 94 foul shots, thats the most anyone has made to this point. Surprising.

5) Kawhi Leonard has a very unusual hand injury; a doctor told Gregg Popovich that he had been a doctor for 40+ years, had never seen a hand injury like Leonard's. San Antonio is really scuffling right now, they need Leonard back as soon as possible.

4) Was cool to see the Spurs treated the NBA championship trophy like the Stanley Cup last summer, letting every team member have it for a couple days- they can do whatever they like with it. Spurs have so many foreign players, the trophy made its way around the globe all summer long. .

3) West Virginia QB Clint Trickett isn't going to play football anymore, after he had five concussions in 14 months. Young man will follow in his dad's footsteps and go into coaching. his dad is the offensive line coach at Florida State.

2) Atlanta Hawks finally had a home sellout against a lesser opponent, and they go and lose to the Bucks by 30; Hawks really are having a good season, though

1) Utah Utes are doing well in football, but they've lost both coordinators since the season ended, and there are reports on the Interweb that coach Whittingham and the AD are having problems that might not be fixable, to the point where Michigan may hire Whittingham if the Jim Harbaugh thing falls through. Stay tuned.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Washington at Pittsburgh
The Capitals head to Pittsburgh following the holiday break and face a Penguins team that is 2-6 in its last 8 games when playing on 3 or more days of rest. Washington is the pick (+145) according to Dunkel, which has the Capitals favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+145). Here are all of today's NHL picks.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27

Game 51-52: Winnipeg at Minnesota (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 12.940; Minnesota 10.418
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 2 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+125); Under

Game 53-54: Detroit at Ottawa (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.855; Ottawa 10.423
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-125); Over

Game 55-56: Carolina at Tampa Bay (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.982; Tampa Bay 10.883
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-270); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+225); Under

Game 57-58: NY Islanders at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.513; Buffalo 9.934
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-200); Over

Game 59-60: Boston at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 10.676; Columbus 11.772
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+110); Under

Game 61-62: New Jersey at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 10.353; NY Rangers 12.533
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-210); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-210); Over

Game 63-64: Washington at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 12.148; Pittsburgh 11.285
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+145); Under

Game 65-66: Philadelphia at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.351; Nashville 12.870
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-180): 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-180); Over

Game 67-68: Dallas at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 9.853; St. Louis 11.419
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-180); Under

Game 69-70: Anaheim at Arizona (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 10.221; Arizona 11.103
Dunkel Line & Total: Arizona by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+140); Over

Game 71-72: Chicago at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.254; Colorado 12.231
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+140); Under

Game 73-74: San Jose at Los Angeles (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 10.463; Los Angeles 11.799
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-140); Over

Game 75-76: Edmonton at Calgary (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 8.552; Calgary 10.715
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-200); Under

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Washington at Pittsburgh
The Capitals head to Pittsburgh following the holiday break and face a Penguins team that is 2-6 in its last 8 games when playing on 3 or more days of rest. Washington is the pick (+145) according to Dunkel, which has the Capitals favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Washington (+145). Here are all of today's NHL picks.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27

Game 51-52: Winnipeg at Minnesota (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 12.940; Minnesota 10.418
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 2 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota (-145); 5
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+125); Under

Game 53-54: Detroit at Ottawa (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 11.855; Ottawa 10.423
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-125); 5
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-125); Over

Game 55-56: Carolina at Tampa Bay (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.982; Tampa Bay 10.883
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-270); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+225); Under

Game 57-58: NY Islanders at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.513; Buffalo 9.934
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Islanders (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (-200); Over

Game 59-60: Boston at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 10.676; Columbus 11.772
Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbus (+110); Under

Game 61-62: New Jersey at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 10.353; NY Rangers 12.533
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-210); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-210); Over

Game 63-64: Washington at Pittsburgh (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 12.148; Pittsburgh 11.285
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+145); Under

Game 65-66: Philadelphia at Nashville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 11.351; Nashville 12.870
Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Nashville (-180): 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Nashville (-180); Over

Game 67-68: Dallas at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 9.853; St. Louis 11.419
Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 1 1/2; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-180); Under

Game 69-70: Anaheim at Arizona (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 10.221; Arizona 11.103
Dunkel Line & Total: Arizona by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+140); Over

Game 71-72: Chicago at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 11.254; Colorado 12.231
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-160); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+140); Under

Game 73-74: San Jose at Los Angeles (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 10.463; Los Angeles 11.799
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (-140); Over

Game 75-76: Edmonton at Calgary (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 8.552; Calgary 10.715
Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-200); Under

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Saturday, December 27

Hot teams
-- Winnipeg won three of its last four games.
-- Islanders won four of their last five games.
-- Columbus won eight of last ten games. Bruins won three of their last four.
-- Rangers won their last seven games, allowing ten goals.
-- Washington won seven of its last ten games. Penguins won their last five home games.
-- Flyers. Predators both won five of their last seven games.
-- Dallas Stars won four of their last five games.
-- Anaheim won nine of its last eleven games.
-- Blackhawks won 11 of their last 14 games. Colorado won last three games, allowing two goals.
-- San Jose won five of its last six games.

Cold teams
-- Minnesota lost five of its last six games.
-- Ottawa lost ten of its last thirteen games; Red Wings lost six of their last seven.
-- Hurricanes lost eight of their last ten games. Lightning lost six of last nine games.
-- Buffalo lost last four games, outscored 20-8.
-- Devils lost seven of last eight games, fired their coach Friday.
-- Blues lost last three games, outscored 14-6.
-- Coyotes lost ten of their last thirteen games.
-- Los Angeles lost six of its last nine games.
-- Calgary lost eight of its last nine games. Edmonton lost last eight games, outscored 30-15.

Series records
-- Jets lost five of last six games with Minnesota.
-- Red Wings won three of last four games with Ottawa.
-- Lightning won eight of last nine games with Carolina.
-- Islanders won five of last seven visits to Buffalo.
-- Bruins won their last seven games with Columbus.
-- Rangers won their last three games with New Jersey.
-- Penguins won their last eight games with Washington.
-- Flyers won four of last six games with Nashville.
-- Dallas Stars won three of last four games with St Louis.
-- Ducks won six of last seven games with Arizona.
-- Avalanche won three of last four games with Chicago.
-- Kings won four of last five games with San Jose.
-- Flames won four of last five games with Edmonton.

Totals
-- Last four Minnesota home games went over total.
-- Under is 7-1-1 in last nine Detroit games.
-- Four of last five Carolina road games stayed under.
-- Last four Buffalo home games went over total.
-- Under is 8-4 in last dozen Columbus games.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine Ranger home games.
-- Six of last seven Pittsburgh home games stayed under.
-- Four of last five Nashville home games stayed under.
-- Over is 6-2-1 in last nine St Louis home games.
-- Eight of last nine Arizona road games went over.
-- Under is 7-0-2 in last nine Chicago road games.
-- Under is 6-0-1 in San Jose's last seven road games.
-- Over is 9-2 in last eleven Calgary home games.

Back-to-back
-- None

 

[CNOTES]

NHL

Saturday, December 27

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. COLUMBUS
Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Columbus is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games
Columbus is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston

7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. TAMPA BAY
Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Carolina is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing Carolina

7:00 PM
DETROIT vs. OTTAWA
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Ottawa is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Detroit
Ottawa is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games

7:00 PM
NEW JERSEY vs. NY RANGERS
New Jersey is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
New Jersey is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against New Jersey
NY Rangers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games

7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 7 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games at home

7:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. MINNESOTA
Winnipeg is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Winnipeg is 2-6-1 SU in its last 9 games ,when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home

7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. PITTSBURGH
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Washington is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington

8:00 PM
ANAHEIM vs. ARIZONA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Anaheim is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Arizona is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games when playing at home against Anaheim

8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. ST. LOUIS
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Dallas
St. Louis is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Dallas

8:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NASHVILLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games
Nashville is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home

9:00 PM
CHICAGO vs. COLORADO
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado's last 11 games when playing at home against Chicago

10:00 PM
EDMONTON vs. CALGARY
Edmonton is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing on the road against Calgary
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Edmonton
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton

10:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. LOS ANGELES
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
San Jose is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 5 games

 

[CNOTES]

NHL


Saturday, December 27

Lightning G Ben Bishop, probable Saturday

Bishop has a lower-body injury and has missed the last four games. He is expected to return Saturday against the Hurricanes.

 

[CNOTES]

Pro Hockey Trend Report




WINNIPEG (18-10-0-7, 43 pts.) at MINNESOTA (16-13-0-3, 35 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 7:05 PM


MINNESOTA is 23-12 ATS (+2.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 29-25 ATS (+58.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 5-1 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 5-1-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)




DETROIT (18-8-0-9, 45 pts.) at OTTAWA (14-14-0-6, 34 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 7:05 PM


DETROIT is 9-16 ATS (-14.6 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 36-40 ATS (-18.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-11 ATS (-11.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DETROIT is 21-24 ATS (-15.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 3-3-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.4 Units)
CAROLINA (10-20-0-4, 24 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (21-11-0-4, 46 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 25-49 ATS (+87.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 54-79 ATS (-32.8 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 292-368 ATS (-77.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 135-182 ATS (-68.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-0 (+8.4 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 8-0-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)




NY ISLANDERS (23-11-0-0, 46 pts.) at BUFFALO (13-19-0-3, 29 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 7:05 PM


BUFFALO is 5-1 ATS (+6.6 Units) in home games in December games this season.
BUFFALO is 6-2 ATS (+9.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BUFFALO is 6-2 ATS (+9.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 23-11 ATS (+10.6 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 23-11 ATS (+10.6 Units) first half of the season this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 16-11 ATS (+29.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 3-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)


BOSTON (18-14-0-3, 39 pts.) at COLUMBUS (14-16-0-3, 31 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 7:05 PM


COLUMBUS is 8-2 ATS (+5.9 Units) in December games this season.
COLUMBUS is 7-2 ATS (+9.4 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
BOSTON is 27-8 ATS (+13.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 117-87 ATS (+28.3 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-0-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)


NEW JERSEY (12-17-0-7, 31 pts.) at NY RANGERS (18-10-0-4, 40 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 7:05 PM


NEW JERSEY is 12-24 ATS (+39.3 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 12-24 ATS (+39.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
NEW JERSEY is 1-10 ATS (+13.3 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
NEW JERSEY is 4-15 ATS (+23.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
NY RANGERS are 120-122 ATS (-63.5 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 95-101 ATS (-60.4 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 0-4 ATS (-6.3 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
NY RANGERS are 73-85 ATS (-33.0 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 4-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 4-4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.4 Units)




WASHINGTON (17-11-0-6, 40 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (22-7-0-5, 49 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 7:35 PM
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PITTSBURGH is 12-1 ATS (+10.1 Units) in home games in December games over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 30-8 ATS (+16.3 Units) in home games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 4-9 ATS (-10.7 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 7-0 (+7.0 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 7-0-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.9 Units)




PHILADELPHIA (14-14-0-6, 34 pts.) at NASHVILLE (22-9-0-2, 46 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 8:05 PM


PHILADELPHIA is 223-223 ATS (-76.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 22-11 ATS (+37.0 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 22-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) first half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 181-128 ATS (+322.5 Units) on Saturday games since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 168-152 ATS (+332.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 72-49 ATS (+19.9 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-12 ATS (+33.0 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 24-15 ATS (+40.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 74-66 ATS (+152.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 1-1 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 1-1-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)




DALLAS (14-14-0-5, 33 pts.) at ST LOUIS (21-10-0-3, 45 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 8:05 PM


DALLAS is 0-10 ATS (+10.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
DALLAS is 4-14 ATS (+20.3 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 25-8 ATS (+12.7 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 173-140 ATS (+27.6 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 49-46 ATS (+108.4 Units) in road games revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 191-127 ATS (+37.8 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 83-78 ATS (+174.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-4 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 4-4-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)




ANAHEIM (23-8-0-5, 51 pts.) at ARIZONA (12-18-0-4, 28 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 8:05 PM
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ANAHEIM is 84-47 ATS (+18.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 20-4 ATS (+14.8 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 52-26 ATS (+17.3 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 16-5 ATS (+10.9 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 7-3 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 7-3-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)




CHICAGO (23-10-0-2, 48 pts.) at COLORADO (13-13-0-8, 34 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 9:05 PM


CHICAGO is 272-299 ATS (-131.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 145-155 ATS (-64.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
COLORADO is 114-112 ATS (-89.5 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 5-4 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
COLORADO is 5-4-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)




SAN JOSE (19-11-0-5, 43 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (17-11-0-7, 41 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 10:05 PM


SAN JOSE is 23-26 ATS (-27.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 11-15 ATS (-17.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 34-14 ATS (+5.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 13-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 12-10 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 12-10-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
10 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)




EDMONTON (7-21-0-7, 21 pts.) at CALGARY (18-15-0-3, 39 pts.) - 12/27/2014, 10:05 PM


EDMONTON is 7-28 ATS (+46.4 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 1-10 ATS (+15.8 Units) in December games this season.
EDMONTON is 7-28 ATS (+46.4 Units) first half of the season this season.
EDMONTON is 3-15 ATS (+21.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 1-15 ATS (+22.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
EDMONTON is 1-14 ATS (+23.1 Units) after a division game this season.
EDMONTON is 4-21 ATS (+34.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
EDMONTON is 1-15 ATS (+21.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
EDMONTON is 3-16 ATS (+26.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CALGARY is 21-17 ATS (+45.2 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 80-67 ATS (+151.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 6-4 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 6-4-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)




TORONTO (20-12-0-3, 43 pts.) at FLORIDA (15-9-0-8, 38 pts.) - 12/28/2014, 5:05 PM


TORONTO is 24-32 ATS (-16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 147-172 ATS (+343.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-3 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)




VANCOUVER (20-11-0-2, 42 pts.) at ANAHEIM (23-8-0-5, 51 pts.) - 12/28/2014, 8:05 PM
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VANCOUVER is 17-32 ATS (+50.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 84-47 ATS (+34.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 20-4 ATS (+13.0 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 52-26 ATS (+18.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 40-25 ATS (+4.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 25-13 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 24-12 ATS (+36.7 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 145-110 ATS (+255.5 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 70-47 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 79-76 ATS (+173.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 7-2 (+4.6 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 7-2-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Dunkel

Vancouver at Anaheim
The Canucks head to Anaheim tonight and come into the contest with a 10-3 record in their last 13 games versus Pacific Division opponents. Vancouver is the pick (+120) according to Dunkel, which has the Canucks favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+120). Here are all of today's NHL picks.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

Game 1-2: Toronto at Florida (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.404; Florida 11.879
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Florida (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-115); Under

Game 3-4: Vancouver at Anaheim (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.853; Anaheim 10.940
Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (+120); Over




NHL
Long Sheet

Sunday, December 28

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TORONTO (20-12-0-3, 43 pts.) at FLORIDA (15-9-0-8, 38 pts.) - 12/28/2014, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 24-32 ATS (-16.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 147-172 ATS (+343.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-3 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 3-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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VANCOUVER (20-11-0-2, 42 pts.) at ANAHEIM (23-8-0-6, 52 pts.) - 12/28/2014, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 17-32 ATS (+50.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 84-48 ATS (+33.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 20-5 ATS (+11.3 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 52-27 ATS (+16.5 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 14-6 ATS (+4.5 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 40-25 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 25-13 ATS (+9.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 24-12 ATS (+36.7 Units) in road games when playing with 3 or more days rest since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 145-110 ATS (+255.5 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 70-47 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive home games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 79-76 ATS (+173.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ANAHEIM is 7-2 (+4.6 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
ANAHEIM is 7-2-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Sunday, December 28

Hot teams
-- Panthers won three of their last four games.
-- Canucks won last two games, after losing previous five. Anaheim won nine of its last 12.

Cold teams
-- Toronto lost three of its last four games.

Series records
-- Panthers won three of last four games with Toronto.
-- Ducks won seven of last eight games with Vancouver.

Totals
-- Last four Toronto road games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Vancouver road games went over.

Back-to-back
-- Anaheim is 3-2 if it played the night before.




NHL

Sunday, December 28

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Trend Report
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5:00 PM
TORONTO vs. FLORIDA
Toronto is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto's last 9 games when playing on the road against Florida
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Florida's last 9 games when playing at home against Toronto
Florida is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Toronto

8:00 PM
VANCOUVER vs. ANAHEIM
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Vancouver's last 19 games when playing Anaheim
Vancouver is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Anaheim's last 19 games when playing Vancouver
Anaheim is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Vancouver


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NHL

Sunday, December 28


Ducks' RW Corey Perry, doubtful Sunday

Perry is on injured reserve with a knee injury. He is not expected to return for Sunday's game against the Canucks.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL
Short Sheet

Sunday, December 28

Toronto at Florida, 5:05 ET
Toronto: 51-30 OVER in road games off a road win scoring 4 or more goals
Florida: 10-33 ATS after a game where they covered the spread

Vancouver at Anaheim, 8:05 ET
Vancouver: 27-12 ATS after a huge blowout win by 5 goals or more
Anaheim: 2-7 ATS in home games after losing their previous game in OT

 

[CNOTES]

Armadillo: Monday's six-pack

-- Six most popular picks in the Westgate Hotel handicapping contest, where some of the best handicappers in America put up $1,500 apiece, went 3-2 this week: and finished the season 63-40-1.

-- Pistons 103. Cavaliers 80-- And you want to bet on NBA games?

-- Trailblazers 101, Knicks 79-- GM aand coach of Knicks make a combined $17M; you could take a drunk out of any bar who could do just as well as they are.

-- Arizona State 56, Harvard 46-- Ivy kingpin Crimson is overrated.

-- Texas Southern 58, Kansas State 56-- Tigers are 3-9, but they beat Michigan St., lost by a point at Auburn, won this game, should be a threat in the SWAC.

-- Alabama 56, UCLA 50-- Third straight loss for the Bruins.


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Armadillo: Monday's List of 13: Wrapping up an NFL Sunday

Texans 23, Jaguars 17-- Houston outgained Jags 358-233, but were -2 in turnovers; two Jax TDs were a defensive score and after a 23-yard drive. Houston finished 9-7 after being 2-14 last year, using four QBs this season; not sure where they go at QB next year. JJ Watt is first player in NFL history with multiple 20-sack seasons.

Colts 27, Titans 10-- Tennessee upset the Chiefs in Arrowhead Opening Day, then won one game the rest of the year, losing their last ten games. Looks like Tennessee is in the #2 slot in the draft-- will they take one of the QBs or trade the pick? Colts had a 378-192 edge in yardage in a game where Titans averaged 1.4 yards/pass attempt.

Ravens 20, Browns 10-- Cleveland led 10-3 in 4th quarter, then Ravens woke up and clinched playoff spot after Chargers lost in Arrowhead. Baltimore had only two TDs on five red zone drives, have led at halftime only twice in their last nine games- -they outscored last four opponents 61-19 in second half.

Bills 17, Patriots 9-- Buffalo has first winning season in 10 years, but Brady didn't play in second half as Bills won for just second time in last 23 series games. Patriots haven't allowed a second half TD in their last six games. Buffalo didn't have any runner gain 100+ yards in a game, first time that happened since 1979.

Jets 37, Dolphins 24-- Next time we see the Jets they'll have new GM, new coach; no iidea if Geno Smith will be back. Dolphins lose three of last four games to end season, but apparently owner Ross didn't want a bidding war with his alma mater Michigan for Jim Harbaugh, so coach Philbin will be back- they faded in December once again.

Vikings 13, Bears 9--Minnesota drops little in draft by winning this meaningless tilt and finishes 7-9; they won four of last five home games. Eight of their last ten games were decided by 4 or less points or in OT. Chicago lost its last five games, scoring 38 points in last three; keep in mind that Trestman was brought in to improve Cutler's level of play. Oy.

Chiefs 17, Chargers 9-- San Diego lost three of its last four games to miss playoffs; they were outscored 26-7 in second half of those three losses. San Diego was -12 in turnovers over its last ten games, after being +7 in first six games. Chiefs finish season 9-7 despite their WRs not catching one TD pass all season. Hard to believe.

Eagles 34, Giants 26-- Philly is 20-13 in Chip Kelly's first two seasons, but who is their QB moving forward? Giants lost four of last five home games, but found a star in WR Beckham. Eagles are first team since '87 Rams to score a TD on a blocked punt three times in same season. Philly is just third team since 1990 to start season 9-3 or better yet miss the playoffs.

Cowboys 44, Redskins 17-- Dallas finishes season 8-0 on road, opens playoffs next week at home against Detroit; Cowboys scored 38+ points in last four games, 31+ in six of last seven. Washington has huge decisions this winter: do they keep RGIII, do they change defensive coaches- they're 32-65 the last six years.

Saints 23, Buccaneers 20-- New Orleans was comatose for three quarters, losing to a Tampa team that needed to lose this game to get the #1 pick in the draft; they woke up in fourth quarter, won their fourth road game in row but stilll missed playoffs. Tampa Bay blatantly didn't try to win in last 2:00, declining to use last two timeouts when they could've gotten ball back down 26-20. Crafty guy, that Lovie Smith.

Packers 30, Lions 20-- Detroit lost its 24th straight game in Wisconsin after tying it after trailing 14-0; Lions head to Dallas next week, Packers get a week off, after they won 4th straight division title. This is good time to point out that having all divisional games in Week 17 is a very good idea; always good rivalry games. There were players in this game who weren't alive the last time the Lions won in Green Bay.

Panthers 34, Falcons 3-- Carolina won first two games, last four games, went 1-8-1 in between, in possibly the strangest season ever by a division champ. Remember they went 2-0 in backup QB Anderson's starts. Panthers scored four TDs in this game: two by the defense, one on a 4-yard drive. Could be a coaching change coming in Atlanta.

Seahawks 20, Rams 6-- Seattle is #1 seed in NFC. I've said enough about the Rams' lack of a quality QB; they were outscored 106-48 in the third quarter this year, after outscoring foes 95-42 in the first quarter. On their first drive of the second half this year, Rams had two FGs, lost two fumbles, punted 12 times. No bueno.

49ers 20, Cardinals 17-- 11-5 Arizona is a 4.5-point underdog at 7-8-1 Carolina in Wild Card playoffs next week. In one of the worst-kept secrets ever, Harbaugh and the 49ers parted ways about 90 seconds after this game ended. Keep in mind that in the eight years before they hired Harbaugh, 49ers were 46-82; change isn't always good.

Broncos 47, Raiders 14-- Denver had a 13-yard edge in field position; teams with an edge of 10+ yards in field position are 89-4 this season. Oakland split its last six games after an 0-10 start, but lost 52-0/31-13/47-14 in games after the wins. if Manning were to retire, would the Broncos dare start 2015 with Brock Osweiler as their QB?

Steelers 27, Bengals 17-- Regular season ends with bad beat for Bengal backers; Big Ben hit Brown on 63-yard TD pass with 2:50 left to put game away. Bengals now go to Indy next week; Steelers host the Ravens. Steelers got away with incredibly stupid fake punt which didn't work- they better hope Bell is healthy this weekend.