Bones Best Bet
NHL
RANGERS @ DEVILS - UNDER 5 -120 *4* ---12:30PM ET START TIME---
An outdoor game featuring two under teams, this smells like a 2-1 game to us. These teams are a combined 49-35 to the under this season, and in their three meetings have played to only 1 over so far. Over their last 10 games the Rangers are seeing a total of 4.6 goals per game while the Devils are even lower at 3.9. Factor in the cold temperatures, the wind chill and we've got two teams that will be struggling to put any sort of goals into the net.
COYOTES @ CANUCKS - UNDER 5.5 -137 *2*
These teams have already met three times this season, playing to the under every single time. Of late both teams have had plenty of trouble finding the back of the net, the Coyotes scoring 2.4 per game last 10, while the Canucks are at a staggeringly low 1.6. Combined these teams are scoring 4 goals per game. They are getting decent goaltending with their combined total sitting at 5.6 just above this total, but with the way the offenses are playing that should be plenty of enough breathing room to cash this under.
JETS ML +210 *1*
This may sound foolish, but the Jets should not be +210 against anyone right now. They are 5-1 since Paul Maurice took over as head coach with their only loss being a 1-0 loss in San Jose. The Blackhawks have dropped back-to-back games and 6 of their past 9 overall.
NHL
RANGERS @ DEVILS - UNDER 5 -120 *4* ---12:30PM ET START TIME---
An outdoor game featuring two under teams, this smells like a 2-1 game to us. These teams are a combined 49-35 to the under this season, and in their three meetings have played to only 1 over so far. Over their last 10 games the Rangers are seeing a total of 4.6 goals per game while the Devils are even lower at 3.9. Factor in the cold temperatures, the wind chill and we've got two teams that will be struggling to put any sort of goals into the net.
COYOTES @ CANUCKS - UNDER 5.5 -137 *2*
These teams have already met three times this season, playing to the under every single time. Of late both teams have had plenty of trouble finding the back of the net, the Coyotes scoring 2.4 per game last 10, while the Canucks are at a staggeringly low 1.6. Combined these teams are scoring 4 goals per game. They are getting decent goaltending with their combined total sitting at 5.6 just above this total, but with the way the offenses are playing that should be plenty of enough breathing room to cash this under.
JETS ML +210 *1*
This may sound foolish, but the Jets should not be +210 against anyone right now. They are 5-1 since Paul Maurice took over as head coach with their only loss being a 1-0 loss in San Jose. The Blackhawks have dropped back-to-back games and 6 of their past 9 overall.
Expect road wins and low scores for outdoor NHL Stadium Series
The NHL is preparing to invade Yankee Stadium for a pair of outdoor games Sunday and Wednesday, and fans and bettors alike should expect low-scoring affairs.
The NHL's Stadium Series kicks off Saturday with a game at Dodger Stadium between the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks. But the focus will quickly shift to the East Coast, where the Rangers face New Jersey and the cross-town Islanders in a four-day span. They mark the second and third game of the series, with the fourth and final edition being played March 1 at Chicago's Soldier Field between the Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Players will notice a few significant differences between playing indoors and plying their trade in an open-air environment. Most notably, temperature fluctuations can play havoc with both the quality of the ice surface and the hardness of the puck.
Rangers forward Carl Hagelin acknowledges this, but isn't concerned.
"It's just like any other game," he told the New York Post last week. "The puck gets a little bit colder, so it bounces around a little bit more, but other than that, you play on your adrenaline and usually you can skate a lot more because it’s fresh air.”
If past history is any indication, the Yankee Stadium double-dip will make for prime Under bets. Temperatures for Sunday's game are expected to be in the mid-20s while Wednesday will see the mercury fall a few degrees colder with wind chill values potentially dipping below zero. Here's a look at the eight previous outdoor games, along with the relevant betting numbers:
November 22, 2003: Montreal 4 at Edmonton 3 (O/U: 5)
The first of two Heritage classics went to the visiting team, while the bone-chilling temperatures at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium didn't deter the teams from easily going Over.
January 1, 2008: Pittsburgh 2 at Buffalo 1 (SO) (O/U:5.5)
The Penguins edged the Sabres at Ralph Wilson Stadium, with the teams combining for 62 shots but still falling well below the total.
January 1, 2009: Detroit 6 at Chicago 4 (O/U:5.5)
The Red Wings made it three straight outdoor victories for the road team, prevailing in a Wrigley Field slugfest that remains the highest-scoring outdoor game in NHL history.
January 1, 2010: Philadelphia 1 at Boston 2 (OT) (O/U:5.5)
The Bruins provided the Fenway Park faithful with the first home victory at an outdoor contest, shading the Flyers in a thrilling overtime contest that saw the teams combine for just 51 shots.
January 1, 2011: Washington 3 at Pittsburgh 1 (O/U:6)
Despite a premium matchup featuring two of the league's most potent offenses, the Capitals and Penguins played to the Under in the Heinz Field showdown that will be best remembered for Sidney Crosby's career-altering concussion.
February 20, 2011: Montreal 0 at Calgary 4 (O/U:5)
The Flames earned the first shutout in NHL outdoor history, clinching an Under while giving the home side just its second victory in six outdoor games.
January 2, 2012: New York Rangers 3 at Philadelphia 2 (O/U)
Citizens Bank Park was the site of the Rangers' first taste of outdoor action, an entertaining victory over the Flyers. The teams narrowly missed surpassing the total despite combining for 69 shots.
January 1, 2014: Toronto 3 at Detroit 2 (SO) (O/U:5)
The Maple Leafs and Red Wings did battle at the Big House in front of a record crowd of more than 105,000 people; Toronto made it six wins in eight tries for the road team, while the clubs provided the first push in outdoor history.
Total: Road team 6-2-0; O/U 2-5-1
The NHL is preparing to invade Yankee Stadium for a pair of outdoor games Sunday and Wednesday, and fans and bettors alike should expect low-scoring affairs.
The NHL's Stadium Series kicks off Saturday with a game at Dodger Stadium between the Los Angeles Kings and the Anaheim Ducks. But the focus will quickly shift to the East Coast, where the Rangers face New Jersey and the cross-town Islanders in a four-day span. They mark the second and third game of the series, with the fourth and final edition being played March 1 at Chicago's Soldier Field between the Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Players will notice a few significant differences between playing indoors and plying their trade in an open-air environment. Most notably, temperature fluctuations can play havoc with both the quality of the ice surface and the hardness of the puck.
Rangers forward Carl Hagelin acknowledges this, but isn't concerned.
"It's just like any other game," he told the New York Post last week. "The puck gets a little bit colder, so it bounces around a little bit more, but other than that, you play on your adrenaline and usually you can skate a lot more because it’s fresh air.”
If past history is any indication, the Yankee Stadium double-dip will make for prime Under bets. Temperatures for Sunday's game are expected to be in the mid-20s while Wednesday will see the mercury fall a few degrees colder with wind chill values potentially dipping below zero. Here's a look at the eight previous outdoor games, along with the relevant betting numbers:
November 22, 2003: Montreal 4 at Edmonton 3 (O/U: 5)
The first of two Heritage classics went to the visiting team, while the bone-chilling temperatures at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium didn't deter the teams from easily going Over.
January 1, 2008: Pittsburgh 2 at Buffalo 1 (SO) (O/U:5.5)
The Penguins edged the Sabres at Ralph Wilson Stadium, with the teams combining for 62 shots but still falling well below the total.
January 1, 2009: Detroit 6 at Chicago 4 (O/U:5.5)
The Red Wings made it three straight outdoor victories for the road team, prevailing in a Wrigley Field slugfest that remains the highest-scoring outdoor game in NHL history.
January 1, 2010: Philadelphia 1 at Boston 2 (OT) (O/U:5.5)
The Bruins provided the Fenway Park faithful with the first home victory at an outdoor contest, shading the Flyers in a thrilling overtime contest that saw the teams combine for just 51 shots.
January 1, 2011: Washington 3 at Pittsburgh 1 (O/U:6)
Despite a premium matchup featuring two of the league's most potent offenses, the Capitals and Penguins played to the Under in the Heinz Field showdown that will be best remembered for Sidney Crosby's career-altering concussion.
February 20, 2011: Montreal 0 at Calgary 4 (O/U:5)
The Flames earned the first shutout in NHL outdoor history, clinching an Under while giving the home side just its second victory in six outdoor games.
January 2, 2012: New York Rangers 3 at Philadelphia 2 (O/U)
Citizens Bank Park was the site of the Rangers' first taste of outdoor action, an entertaining victory over the Flyers. The teams narrowly missed surpassing the total despite combining for 69 shots.
January 1, 2014: Toronto 3 at Detroit 2 (SO) (O/U:5)
The Maple Leafs and Red Wings did battle at the Big House in front of a record crowd of more than 105,000 people; Toronto made it six wins in eight tries for the road team, while the clubs provided the first push in outdoor history.
Total: Road team 6-2-0; O/U 2-5-1
XpertPicks
SUNDAY
TOP HOOPS PLAYS OF THE DAY
Play Massachusetts -15.5 over Fordham (NCAA)
12:00 PM EST
Fordham has lost 34 of the last 38 road games and they have also lost 30 of the last 34 games when playing as an underdog of ten points or more. Fordham has lost 16 of the last 18 games coming off a home win in their last game and they are allowing an average of 83 points in road games this season.
SUNDAY
TOP HOOPS PLAYS OF THE DAY
Play Massachusetts -15.5 over Fordham (NCAA)
12:00 PM EST
Fordham has lost 34 of the last 38 road games and they have also lost 30 of the last 34 games when playing as an underdog of ten points or more. Fordham has lost 16 of the last 18 games coming off a home win in their last game and they are allowing an average of 83 points in road games this season.
NBA System Bet for January 26:
Note: Unless any freak last minute injury happens to Goran Dragic, this is a confirmed official system that passes all the filters of the system. |
- Remember to purchase 3 points for the team you're betting on.
- If your team is still a favorite after buying 3 points, then bet on the money line. If the team is a big favorite resulting in odds that too unfavorable for you to be comfortable with, then you can either optionally skip the series, or bet on the point spread plus 3 points as normal, but do not continue betting on the series if your team wins the game but the bet does not cover.
Rocketman Sports - Triple Dime Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs travel to Miami to take on the Heat on Sunday afternoon. San Antonio is now 33-10 SU overall this year while Miami is 31-12 SU overall on the season. San Antonio is 62-34 ATS since 1996 and 19-8 ATS last 3 years against Southeast Division teams. San Antonio is 56-14 SU and 47-21 ATS last 3 years against non-conference opponents. San Antonio is 59-32 ATS last 3 years after scoring 105 points or more. San Antonio is a strong 16-3 SU on the road this year. San Antonio is scoring 104.8 points per game overall this year and 104.1 points per game on the road this season. San Antonio is scoring 105.8 points per game their past five games overall. Miami is allowing 99.6 points per game at home this year. We'll play San Antonio today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
The San Antonio Spurs travel to Miami to take on the Heat on Sunday afternoon. San Antonio is now 33-10 SU overall this year while Miami is 31-12 SU overall on the season. San Antonio is 62-34 ATS since 1996 and 19-8 ATS last 3 years against Southeast Division teams. San Antonio is 56-14 SU and 47-21 ATS last 3 years against non-conference opponents. San Antonio is 59-32 ATS last 3 years after scoring 105 points or more. San Antonio is a strong 16-3 SU on the road this year. San Antonio is scoring 104.8 points per game overall this year and 104.1 points per game on the road this season. San Antonio is scoring 105.8 points per game their past five games overall. Miami is allowing 99.6 points per game at home this year. We'll play San Antonio today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Bones Best Bet
NBA
LAKERS / KNICKS - OVER 207 -108 *4* BEST BET
Neither of these teams play defense. The Lakers over their last 10 games give up an average of 112 points a game. They have also scored an averaged of 108 over their last 7. The Knicks have given up 105.5 per game their last 7 games. They have scored 125 and 106 their last 2 games. Lakers D on the road this year gives up 108.2 a game and Knicks D at home gives up 101.1.
SPURS / HEAT - OVER 202.5 -107 *4*
Spurs have scored at least 100 points in 10 straight and are averaging over 107 over the 10 games. They have also given up 105 or more in 3 of 5. The Heat should have no problem scoring on 2 days rest. The Heat average 107.3 ppg at home while the Spurs average 104.1 on the road.. On 2 days rest this year the Heat have averaged 111.3 for and 104.7 against. Spurs missing a couple starters but still have their big scorers in the lineup, we expect 100 points from both teams here today.
NETS -4 -105 *2*
Nets have won 9 of 10 and would have only failed to cover -4 in 2 of those 9 wins. They have covered 3 of 4 vs Boston and won by 8 earlier this year. Boston has lost 8 of 10 and 5 of the 8 losses were by 4 or more. Nets have covered 6 straight vs team with a losing record and 8 of 10 overall. They have covered 6 straight on 1 days rest.
BLAZERS +5.5 -108 *2*
BLAZERS / WARRIORS - OVER 216.5 -102 *2*
This is one of those games where the chances of cashing both are much greater than losing both in our opinions. With a 1-1 split, we'll drink the juice and move on. The Blazers have already beat the Warriors in Golden State this year and beat them with ease. Blazers games are playing to 222.6 points L5, while the Warriors games are hitting 221.6!
NBA
LAKERS / KNICKS - OVER 207 -108 *4* BEST BET
Neither of these teams play defense. The Lakers over their last 10 games give up an average of 112 points a game. They have also scored an averaged of 108 over their last 7. The Knicks have given up 105.5 per game their last 7 games. They have scored 125 and 106 their last 2 games. Lakers D on the road this year gives up 108.2 a game and Knicks D at home gives up 101.1.
SPURS / HEAT - OVER 202.5 -107 *4*
Spurs have scored at least 100 points in 10 straight and are averaging over 107 over the 10 games. They have also given up 105 or more in 3 of 5. The Heat should have no problem scoring on 2 days rest. The Heat average 107.3 ppg at home while the Spurs average 104.1 on the road.. On 2 days rest this year the Heat have averaged 111.3 for and 104.7 against. Spurs missing a couple starters but still have their big scorers in the lineup, we expect 100 points from both teams here today.
NETS -4 -105 *2*
Nets have won 9 of 10 and would have only failed to cover -4 in 2 of those 9 wins. They have covered 3 of 4 vs Boston and won by 8 earlier this year. Boston has lost 8 of 10 and 5 of the 8 losses were by 4 or more. Nets have covered 6 straight vs team with a losing record and 8 of 10 overall. They have covered 6 straight on 1 days rest.
BLAZERS +5.5 -108 *2*
BLAZERS / WARRIORS - OVER 216.5 -102 *2*
This is one of those games where the chances of cashing both are much greater than losing both in our opinions. With a 1-1 split, we'll drink the juice and move on. The Blazers have already beat the Warriors in Golden State this year and beat them with ease. Blazers games are playing to 222.6 points L5, while the Warriors games are hitting 221.6!
