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NCAAF SHORT SHEET


Week 10

Tuesday, 11/3/2009

BOWLING GREEN at BUFFALO, 7:00 PM ET ESPN2
BOWLING GREEN: 14-4 ATS in road games
BUFFALO: 1-5 ATS off conference loss by 3pts or less

 

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NCAAF ADDITIONAL

Week 10


Trend Report

Tuesday, November 3

7:00 PM
BOWLING GREEN vs. BUFFALO
Bowling Green is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Bowling Green is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Buffalo is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Bowling Green
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Bowling Green

 

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NCAAF LONG SHEET

Week 10

Tuesday, November 3

BOWLING GREEN (3 - 5) at BUFFALO (3 - 5) - 11/3/2009, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOWLING GREEN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
BOWLING GREEN is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 1-1 against the spread versus BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 1-1 straight up against BOWLING GREEN over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

 

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THE SPORTS ADVISORS

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Bowling Green (3-5 SU and ATS) at Buffalo (3-5, 3-4 ATS)

Two teams coming off losses to Michigan schools get together for a Mid-American Conference East Division showdown, as the Falcons visit Buffalo for a prime-time matchup.

Bowling Green followed up a pair of conference road wins over Kent State (36-35) and Ball State (31-17) with a 24-10 home loss to Central Michigan on Oct. 24, failing to cover as a 9½-point underdog. The Falcons are just 2-5 SU and ATS since a season-opening 17-point rout of Troy, and they’re 2-2 SU and ATS on the road this season.

The Bulls took Western Michigan to overtime on Oct. 24, falling 34-31 to snap a modest two-game win streak, though they covered as a 5½-point road underdog. Like Bowling Green, Buffalo opened the season with a victory (23-17 at UTEP as a 10½-point ‘dog), but since then it has dropped five of seven, going 1-5 SU and 2-4 ATS against Division I-A competition. Buffalo is 2-2 (2-1 ATS) at home.

Two of the last three meetings between these schools have gone into overtime, including last year’s matchup at Bowling Green, which Buffalo won 40-34 as a 4½-point road underdog. The Bulls trailed 14-0 and 27-7 but battled back and scored the tying touchdown with 37 seconds left, then prevailed in double-overtime to end a four-game SU losing streak to Bowling Green. Buffalo is 3-1 ATS in the last four meetings, with the underdog covering in all four contests and the road team going 3-0 ATS in the last three.

Bowling Green has scored 20 points or less in four of its games (going 0-4 SU and 1-3 ATS) and 31 points or more in its other four games (going 3-1 SU and 2-2 ATS). Behind quality QB Tyler Sheehan (2,677 passing yards, 15 TDs, 5 INTs), the Falcons are averaging 406.5 total yards per game (341.4 passing ypg). Defensively, Bowling Green surrenders 28.4 ppg, yielding 24 or more in five of eight games, and the Falcons are getting out-rushed by an average of 149 ypg (214-65).

After scoring only 93 points in their first five contests (18.6 per game) – tallying 23 or less four times – the Bulls have scored 92 in their last three (30.7 ppg). They roll up 411 total yards of offense per game, including 149.5 rushing ypg (4.2 per carry), but the defense gives up 25.6 points and 353 total ypg (150 rushing ypg). The Bulls have yielded 33.6 ppg in their five defeats compared with just 12.3 ppg in their three wins.

Bowling Green is on positive ATS runs of 9-2 on the road, 4-0 as a road ‘dog, 6-1 in November, 7-3 against losing teams and 7-3 after a non-cover. However, in addition to going 1-5 ATS in their last six overall, the Falcons have failed to cover in eight of their last 10 after a bye, four of five on Tuesday and four straight following an outright loss.

The Bulls are 12-5 ATS in their last 17 against opponents with a losing record and 7-3 ATS in their last 10 November outings, but otherwise they’re in pointspread slumps of 1-6 at home, 0-5 as a favorite (all at home) and 1-5-1 after a bye.

The Falcons have topped the total in four straight Tuesday contests and four of five after a bye, but Bowling Green also carries “under” trends of 7-3 overall, 9-4 in MAC action, 6-1 on the road, 9-1 as an underdog and 7-0 as a road pup. Buffalo has stayed low in four of its last five at home, but the over is 7-3 in its last 10 MAC games and 5-2 in its last seven in November. Finally, the under has cashed in all three Falcons-Bulls meetings in Buffalo this decade.

ATS ADVANTAGE: UNDER


NBA

Boston (4-0, 3-1 ATS) at Philadelphia (2-1 SU and ATS)

The Celtics try to become the first NBA team to get to 5-0 when they travel to the Wachovia Center for an Atlantic Division clash with the 76ers.

After opening the season with a 95-89 upset victory at Cleveland as a five-point underdog, Boston went home and scored three straight double-digit routs of Charlotte (92-59), Chicago (118-90) and New Orleans (97-87). The Celtics covered easily as a double-digit favorite against the Bobcats and Bulls, but came up just start as an 11-point chalk in Sunday’s win over the Hornets. Boston’s defense is in midseason form, yielding just 81.2 ppg, holding all four opponents to 90 points or less.

Philadelphia followed up a 120-106 season-opening loss at Orlando with a pair of blowout wins, crushing the Bucks 99-86 as a six-point home favorite on Friday and the Knicks 141-127 in overtime as a 2½-point road chalk Saturday. In the victory at New York, four Sixers scored at least 20 points and three had double-doubles, led by Andre Iguodala’s 32 points and 11 rebounds, and Philly shot 60.7 percent from the field and had a 49-31 rebounding edge.

Boston swept the season series against Philadelphia last year, going 3-1 ATS. However, after two blowout home wins (102-78; 110-91), the Celtics barely held on at the Wachovia Center, winning 100-99 as a three-point favorite and 100-98 as a 6½-point ‘dog in a meaningless game in mid-April. The Celtics have won seven of the last eight meetings, going 6-2-1 ATS, including 2-1-1 ATS in Philadelphia.

Going back several years, the Celtics are on a 12-4-1 ATS roll in this rivalry and they’re 12-3-2 ATS in their last 17 trips to Philly. Also, the visitor is 17-8-1 ATS in the past 26 head-to-head meetings, and the SU winner is 7-1-1 ATS in the last nine.

Boston is on additional ATS runs of 9-3-1 on the road, 37-17-2 against Atlantic Division foes and 9-2 following a non-cover. Philadelphia carries positive pointspread runs of 4-0 after a SU win, 7-1 after a double-digit victory and 5-1 when playing on two days’ rest.

The under is 6-2 in Boston’s last eight games (2-2 this year), but otherwise the over is on stretches of 5-0 for Boston against Atlantic Division rivals, 6-1 for Boston on Tuesday, 4-1 for Philadelphia in divisional contests, 8-2-1 for Philly when playing on two days’ rest and 11-5 for Philadelphia on Tuesday. Finally, the over is 13-6 in the last 19 series clashes at the Wachovia Center.

ATS ADVANTAGE: BOSTON and OVER


Phoenix (3-0, 1-2 ATS) at Miami (3-0 SU and ATS)

The Suns begin a five-game, seven-day Eastern Conference road trip with a stop at American Airlines Arena for a clash with the Heat in a battle of unbeaten teams.

Phoenix, which ended last season on a three-game winning streak, has won three in a row to start this year, albeit against the Clippers (109-107 on the road), Warriors (123-101 at home) and Timberwolves (120-112 at home). The Suns have scored at least 109 points throughout their six-game winning streak (average of 116.3 ppg), but they’re just 3-3 ATS (all as a favorite), including failing to cover as a 13-point home favorite against Minnesota on Sunday.

Like Phoenix, Miami has feasted on a soft schedule to begin the season, pounding the Knicks (115-93 at home), Pacers (96-83 on the road) and Bulls (95-87). Going back to last year’s playoff series against Atlanta – which Miami lost in seven games – the Heat have held 11 of 12 opponents to 96 points or less, yielding 90 or fewer six times. Dwyane Wade, who won the league scoring title last year, is off to a fast start, pouring 27.7 points per contest.

The Heat have won three in a row and cashed in four straight in this rivalry (all as an underdog). Last year, Miami prevailed 107-92 as an eight-point road ‘dog and 135-129 as a 2½-point home favorite. Prior to the Heat’s current three-game SU winning streak against Phoenix, the Suns had won five in a row in this series.

The visitor is 5-2 SU in the last seven series meetings, but the host has cashed in eight of the last 11, with the Suns going 1-7 ATS in their last eight visits to South Beach. Also, the winner has scored at least 106 points in nine of the past 10 matchups, and the SU winner is 8-2 ATS in the last 10.

Phoenix has cashed in seven straight games after a non-cover, while Miami is on pointspread surges of 4-1 overall, 6-1 at home, 9-2-1 on Tuesday and 21-8-1 against the Pacific Division.

The last four meetings between these teams have topped the total, and the over is also 4-0 in Miami’s last four games against the Pacific Division and 4-0 in its last four against teams with a winning record. However, the under is on runs of 4-1 for the Heat overall, 4-1 for the Heat at home, 6-0 for the Heat after a spread-cover, 6-2 for the Suns at home, 4-0 for the Suns on the road and 7-1 for the Suns against Southeast Division opponents.

ATS ADVANTAGE: MIAMI

 

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DUNKEL NHL

NY Rangers at Vancouver

The Rangers look to build on their 6-2 record in their last 8 games versus the Western Conference. New York is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 1/2 a goal. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST
Game 51-52: Boston at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 12.255; Detroit 12.150
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+160); Over

Game 53-54: Tampa Bay at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.005; Toronto 10.644
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-140); 6
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+130); Over

Game 55-56: Atlanta at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 11.618; Montreal 11.880
Dunkel Line & Total: Montreal by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-145); 6
Dunkel Pick: Montreal (-145); Over

Game 57-58: NY Rangers at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.037; Vancouver 11.820
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-115); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+105); Under

Game 59-60: Pittsburgh at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.685; Anaheim 11.507
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-120); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (+110); Under

 

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DUNKEL NBA

Denver at Indiana

The Nuggets look to build on their 7-1 ATS record in their last 8 road games. Denver is the pick (-4 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Nuggets favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Denver (-4 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST
Game 701-702: Washington at Cleveland
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 116.531; Cleveland 125.154
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 8 1/2; 189 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 703-704: Denver at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 127.686; Indiana 121.337
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 6 1/2; 217
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 4 1/2; 226
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-4 1/2); Under

Game 705-706: Boston at Philadelphia
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 124.919; Philadelphia 116.434
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 8 1/2; 186
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 7; 191
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-7); Under

Game 707-708: Orlando at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Orlando 126.969; Detroit 118.631
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 8 1/2; 175
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 709-710: Phoenix at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 119.783; Miami 121.328
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 1 1/2; 209
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 3 1/2; 216
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+3 1/2); Under

Game 711-712: Milwaukee at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Milwaukee 114.405; Chicago 121.834
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 7 1/2; 198 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 713-714: LA Lakers at Oklahoma City
Dunkel Ratings: LA Lakers 125.352; Oklahoma City 119.027
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Lakers by 6 1/2; 195 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: LA Lakers by 7 1/2; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (+7 1/2); Over

Game 715-716: Utah at Dallas
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 115.729; Dallas 122.705
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 7; 207 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas by 5 1/2; 200
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (-5 1/2); Over

Game 717-718: Atlanta at Portland
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 119.511; Portland 127.643
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 8; 187 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A

 

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DCI
CLEVELAND 104, Washington 86
Denver 112, INDIANA 106
Boston 97, PHILADELPHIA 94
Orlando 95, DETROIT 89
MIAMI 108, Phoenix 104
CHICAGO 107, Milwaukee 97
L.A. Lakers 107, OKLAHOMA CITY 96
DALLAS 106, Utah 100
PORTLAND 98, Atlanta 89

 

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DUNKEL
Bowling Green at Buffalo

The Falcons look to build on their 9-2 ATS record in their last 11 road games. Bowling Green is the pick (+3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has Buffalo favored by only 2. Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+3 1/2).

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Time Posted: 7:30 a.m. EST
Game 301-302: Bowling Green at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 77.285; Buffalo 79.520
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 2; 50
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 3 1/2; 53 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+3 1/2); Under

 

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty missed with the Saints (-11-1/2) and Yankees Monday night.

Today it's the Bulls. The surplus is 645 sirignanos.

 

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DCI
Season: 71-52 (.577)

DETROIT 3, Boston 2
TORONTO 4, Tampa Bay 3
Atlanta vs. MONTREAL: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
VANCOUVER 3, N.Y. Rangers 2
Pittsburgh vs. ANAHEIM: TOO CLOSE TO CALL

 

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DCI
Mid-American Conference
BUFFALO 27, Bowling Green State 25

 

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CAPPERS ACCESS

Buffalo U.
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NBA ADDITIONAL

Tuesday, November 3

Trend Report

7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. PHILADELPHIA
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games
Philadelphia is 1-7-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Boston
Philadelphia is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston

7:00 PM
DENVER vs. INDIANA
Denver is 14-4-1 ATS in its last 19 games
Denver is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
Indiana is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Denver
Indiana is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Denver

7:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CLEVELAND
Washington is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Washington is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
Cleveland is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games

7:30 PM
ORLANDO vs. DETROIT
Orlando is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Orlando is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games
Detroit is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games

7:30 PM
PHOENIX vs. MIAMI
Phoenix is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Miami
Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

8:00 PM
LA LAKERS vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
LA Lakers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games
Oklahoma City is 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Oklahoma City is 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers

8:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. CHICAGO
Milwaukee is 8-16-1 ATS in its last 25 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Milwaukee is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

8:30 PM
UTAH vs. DALLAS
Utah is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Utah is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home
Dallas is 2-5-1 ATS in its last 8 games

10:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. PORTLAND
Atlanta is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games when playing Portland
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta's last 6 games when playing Portland
Portland is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Portland is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta

 

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Pick 'n' Roll: Today's best NBA bets

Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers (+7, 191)

Things couldn’t be going any better for the Celtics. They’ve opened the season 4-0 with a big win at Cleveland under their belt and now they’ve got their star point guard locked up for the next five years.

Rasheed Wallace’s ability to come off the bench and play big minutes at either the four or five spot has helped mask some of the rust Kevin Garnett is showing. The Big Ticket hasn’t played more than 26 minutes in any game since the opening night win over the 76ers.

Garnett’s presence is restoring the C’s defensive intensity. Boston’s opponents are shooting just 39.1 percent from the field, good for second best in the league.

Expect a well rested KG, along with Wallace backing him up, to slow down Elton Brand and the 76ers.

Pick: Celtics


Phoenix Suns at Miami Heat (-3.5, 216)

The Heat lead the Association in defensive field goal percentage, which is a big reason they’re 3-0 straight up and against the spread.

The Suns are also unbeaten but they’re doing it in the old Mike D’Antoni way: Shooting early, often and at a high percentage.

“He’ll test our defense in so many different ways,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra told the Miami Herald about Phoenix point guard Steve Nash. “It will be challenging night for our defense. But the fundamental things we’ve been stressing in training camp, our guys have taken to heart.”

Spoelstra would prefer his team to slow the pace down, but the Heat showed they didn’t mind pushing the ball and getting some easy hoops against the Knicks. They won’t be able to help themselves tonight either against Phoenix.

Pick: Over

 

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NBA WRITE-UP

Tuesday, November 3

Hot Teams
-- Cavaliers won last two games by 17-11 points but are 1-3 vs spread so far this season. Wizards won two of their first three games.
-- Nuggets won first three games by 9-3-10 points (2-1 vs spread).
-- Celtics won first four games (1-0 on road, 3-1 vs spread).
-- Miami won, covered its first three games, allowing 87.7 ppg. Suns are 3-0 this season, winning by 2-22-8 points.
-- Oklahoma Coty won two of its first three games. First road game for Laker team that won two of first three games.
-- Mavericks won last two games, by 14-9 points.
-- Hawks won two of first three games, scoring 110 ppg- their only loss was by 8 at the Lakers Sunday.

Cold Teams
-- Pacers lost their first two games, by 11-13 points.
-- 76ers won last two games by 13-14 points.
-- Orlando won, covered first three games, winning by 14-10-9 points.
-- Pistons lost their last two games, scoring 84 ppg.
-- Bulls lost two of first three games, scoring 89.7 ppg. Home side won Milwaukee's first two games.
-- Utah lost two of its first three games.
-- Portland split its first four games (1-3 vs spread, all as favorite).

Totals
-- Three of four Cleveland games stayed under the total.
-- Two of first three Denver games stayed under the total.
-- Three of first four Boston games stayed under the total.
-- All three Detroit games stayed under the total.
-- Last couple Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Two of first three Chicago games stayed under the total.
-- All three Thunder games stayed under the total.
-- All three Utah games went over the total; all three Dallas games went under the total.
-- Three of first four Portland games stayed under the total.

 

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NHL ADDITIONAL

Tuesday, November 3

Trend Report

7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. DETROIT
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston's last 8 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston

7:30 PM
ATLANTA vs. MONTREAL
Atlanta is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Montreal's last 12 games at home

7:30 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. TORONTO
Tampa Bay is 4-17 SU in its last 21 games
Tampa Bay is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

10:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. VANCOUVER
NY Rangers are 2-5 SU in their last 7 games
NY Rangers are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games when playing Vancouver
Vancouver is 8-1 SU in their last 9 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing NY Rangers

10:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. ANAHEIM
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games on the road
Anaheim is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games at home

 

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Ice picks: Today's best NHL bets

Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings (-180, 5.5)

The Boston Bruins haven’t been able to gain any momentum so far this season. They have alternated wins and losses in their last 10 games, most recently falling 1-0 to the New York Rangers.

The main culprit in the Bruins’ slow start is their sputtering offense Goals have been hard to come by with scoring forwards Marc Savard and Milan Lucic both out.

“We played hard,” Bruins head coach Claude Julien told the Associated Press following Saturday’s loss to the Rangers. “We did everything, except right now we’re just not scoring goals. Until that happens, we’re going to be dealing with these types of games. It becomes frustrating for everybody.”

The Red Wings have had problems of their own in the early going, but returned home from their latest road trip with a 2-1-1 record. They finally look like they’re on the same page offensively after racking up 13 goals in their last three games.

Pick: Red Wings


Pittsburgh Penguins at Anaheim Ducks (-120, 5.5)

The Penguins ended an impressive month of October (11-3-0) with a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild at Mellon Arena on Saturday. The Pens outshot the Wild 35-15 and dominated most of the game.

Penguins captain Sidney Crosby, who was involved in a fight with Wild defenseman Marek Ziglicky after the two collided at the end of the second period, doesn’t seem to think the loss is a major setback.

“We can keep our heads up after this one,” Crosby told the Pittsburgh Tribune Review. “We’ve played some good hockey. Our other two losses were ones we realized we could be better. If you’re going to lose, I guess it’s better to lose this way.”

The Penguins have been struggling with their power play going 3 for 23 on the man advantage in their last five contests since losing defenseman Sergei Gonchar.

Gonchar will miss the next three weeks with a broken left wrist, while center Evgeni Malkin (strained right shoulder) is out for at least two weeks and winger Tyler Kennedy (undisclosed injury) is sidelined indefinitely.

Pittsburgh will suffer from the lack of offensive star power and both teams should have a hard time finding the back of the net.

Pick: Under