Wednesday's six-pack
Prop bets for the NFL Draft, from SouthPoint sportsbook
— Number of Alabama players taken in first round of the 2017 NFL Draft:
over 4.5, -$140, under 4.5, +$120
— Number of LSU players taken in first round of the 2017 NFL Draft:
over 2.5, -$110, under 2.5, -$130
— Number of SEC players taken in first round of the 2017 NFL Draft:
over 11.5, even, under 11.5, -$120
— Conference to have more first round draft picks: SEC -5.5 vs Pac-12
— Conference to have more first round draft picks: SEC -4.5 vs Big 14
— Conference to have more first round draft picks:
Pac-12 +0.5 (+$130) vs Big 14 -0.5 (-$150)
Prop bets for the NFL Draft, from SouthPoint sportsbook
— Number of Alabama players taken in first round of the 2017 NFL Draft:
over 4.5, -$140, under 4.5, +$120
— Number of LSU players taken in first round of the 2017 NFL Draft:
over 2.5, -$110, under 2.5, -$130
— Number of SEC players taken in first round of the 2017 NFL Draft:
over 11.5, even, under 11.5, -$120
— Conference to have more first round draft picks: SEC -5.5 vs Pac-12
— Conference to have more first round draft picks: SEC -4.5 vs Big 14
— Conference to have more first round draft picks:
Pac-12 +0.5 (+$130) vs Big 14 -0.5 (-$150)
NHL
Dunkel
Wednesday, April 12
Boston @ Ottawa
Game 9-10
April 12, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boston
11.318
Ottawa
12.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
5
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+105); Over
San Jose @ Edmonton
Game 7-8
April 12, 2017 @ 10:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
12.525
Edmonton
10.990
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 1 1/2
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
-145
5
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
(+125); Under
St. Louis @ Minnesota
Game 5-6
April 12, 2017 @ 9:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
10.629
Minnesota
12.313
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-150
5
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-150); Under
Columbus @ Pittsburgh
Game 3-4
April 12, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
10.237
Pittsburgh
8.830
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-165
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(+145); Under
NY Rangers @ Montreal
Game 1-2
April 12, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
12.099
Montreal
9.065
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 3
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
-145
5
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(+125); Under
Dunkel
Wednesday, April 12
Boston @ Ottawa
Game 9-10
April 12, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boston
11.318
Ottawa
12.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-125
5
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+105); Over
San Jose @ Edmonton
Game 7-8
April 12, 2017 @ 10:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
12.525
Edmonton
10.990
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 1 1/2
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
-145
5
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
(+125); Under
St. Louis @ Minnesota
Game 5-6
April 12, 2017 @ 9:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
10.629
Minnesota
12.313
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1 1/2
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-150
5
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(-150); Under
Columbus @ Pittsburgh
Game 3-4
April 12, 2017 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
10.237
Pittsburgh
8.830
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-165
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(+145); Under
NY Rangers @ Montreal
Game 1-2
April 12, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
12.099
Montreal
9.065
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 3
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
-145
5
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(+125); Under
NHL
Long Sheet
Wednesday, April 12
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NY RANGERS (48-28-0-6, 102 pts.) at MONTREAL (47-26-0-9, 103 pts.) - 4/12/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 14-28 ATS (-14.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 11-18 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a division game this season.
NY RANGERS are 14-8 ATS (+22.8 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 13-4 ATS (+8.4 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
NY RANGERS are 23-11 ATS (+9.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 7-2 (+5.8 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 7-2-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)
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COLUMBUS (50-24-0-8, 108 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (50-21-0-11, 111 pts.) - 4/12/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 8-21 ATS (+37.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 47-24 ATS (+10.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 50-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 13-3 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
COLUMBUS is 23-11 ATS (+10.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 7-5 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 7-5-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)
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ST LOUIS (46-29-0-7, 99 pts.) at MINNESOTA (49-25-0-8, 106 pts.) - 4/12/2017, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 18-5 ATS (+10.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
ST LOUIS is 40-30 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-8 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 53-41 ATS (+7.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 7-3 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-52 ATS (-13.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-10-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)
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SAN JOSE (46-29-0-7, 99 pts.) at EDMONTON (47-26-0-9, 103 pts.) - 4/12/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 6-12 ATS (-8.7 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
SAN JOSE is 45-46 ATS (-23.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 18-7 ATS (+18.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
EDMONTON is 18-7 ATS (+7.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
SAN JOSE is 38-22 ATS (+14.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 15-6 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 26-20 ATS (+52.1 Units) in road games in the first round of the playoffs since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 21-13 ATS (+35.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 7-7 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 7-7-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)
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BOSTON (44-31-0-7, 95 pts.) at OTTAWA (44-28-0-10, 98 pts.) - 4/12/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 4-10 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-24 ATS (-13.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
BOSTON is 24-33 ATS (-21.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 44-38 ATS (-6.2 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 46-34 ATS (+82.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 28-17 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 20-13 ATS (+34.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 20-10 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 189-214 ATS (+459.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 10-3 (+11.4 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 10-3-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)
Long Sheet
Wednesday, April 12
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NY RANGERS (48-28-0-6, 102 pts.) at MONTREAL (47-26-0-9, 103 pts.) - 4/12/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 14-28 ATS (-14.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 11-18 ATS (-10.5 Units) after a division game this season.
NY RANGERS are 14-8 ATS (+22.8 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 13-4 ATS (+8.4 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
NY RANGERS are 23-11 ATS (+9.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 7-2 (+5.8 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 7-2-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)
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COLUMBUS (50-24-0-8, 108 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (50-21-0-11, 111 pts.) - 4/12/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 8-21 ATS (+37.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 47-24 ATS (+10.8 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 50-32 ATS (+9.8 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 13-3 ATS (+8.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest this season.
COLUMBUS is 23-11 ATS (+10.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 7-5 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 7-5-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)
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ST LOUIS (46-29-0-7, 99 pts.) at MINNESOTA (49-25-0-8, 106 pts.) - 4/12/2017, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 18-5 ATS (+10.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less this season.
ST LOUIS is 40-30 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 18-8 ATS (+9.7 Units) in road games second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 53-41 ATS (+7.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 7-3 ATS (+11.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.
MINNESOTA is 46-52 ATS (-13.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 10-10-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.9 Units)
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SAN JOSE (46-29-0-7, 99 pts.) at EDMONTON (47-26-0-9, 103 pts.) - 4/12/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 6-12 ATS (-8.7 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
SAN JOSE is 45-46 ATS (-23.8 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
EDMONTON is 18-7 ATS (+18.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
EDMONTON is 18-7 ATS (+7.9 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
SAN JOSE is 38-22 ATS (+14.2 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 15-6 ATS (+8.2 Units) in road games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 26-20 ATS (+52.1 Units) in road games in the first round of the playoffs since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 21-13 ATS (+35.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 7-7 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 7-7-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
7 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)
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BOSTON (44-31-0-7, 95 pts.) at OTTAWA (44-28-0-10, 98 pts.) - 4/12/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 4-10 ATS (-10.1 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 19-24 ATS (-13.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
BOSTON is 24-33 ATS (-21.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 44-38 ATS (-6.2 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 46-34 ATS (+82.0 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 28-17 ATS (+10.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 20-13 ATS (+34.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
BOSTON is 20-10 ATS (+8.7 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 189-214 ATS (+459.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 10-3 (+11.4 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 10-3-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)
NHL
Wednesday, April 12
Trend Report
7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. OTTAWA
Boston is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing Boston
Ottawa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. MONTREAL
NY Rangers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Montreal
NY Rangers are 16-8 SU in their last 24 games on the road
Montreal is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Rangers
Montreal is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
7:30 PM
COLUMBUS vs. PITTSBURGH
Columbus is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
9:30 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MINNESOTA
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
10:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. EDMONTON
San Jose is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Wednesday, April 12
Trend Report
7:00 PM
BOSTON vs. OTTAWA
Boston is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 15 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing Boston
Ottawa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
7:00 PM
NY RANGERS vs. MONTREAL
NY Rangers are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games when playing Montreal
NY Rangers are 16-8 SU in their last 24 games on the road
Montreal is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing NY Rangers
Montreal is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
7:30 PM
COLUMBUS vs. PITTSBURGH
Columbus is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Columbus
9:30 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. MINNESOTA
St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
St. Louis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
10:00 PM
SAN JOSE vs. EDMONTON
San Jose is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Edmonton
Edmonton is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
NHL
Short Sheet
Wednesday, April 12
NY Rangers at Montreal, 7:05 PM ET
New York: 15-7 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +200
Montreal: 0-5 SU in home games after 3 consecutive division games
Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7:35 PM ET
Columbus: 13-3 SU when playing with 2 days rest
Pittsburgh: 8-9 SU off a close loss by 1 goal to a division rival
St Louis at Minnesota, 9:35 PM ET
St Louis: 30-21 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +200
Minnesota: 3-8 SU in home games after having won 4 of their last 5
San Jose at Edmonton, 10:05 PM ET
San Jose: 10-1 SU in road games after 2 consecutive division games
Edmonton: 82-84 SU in home games after a 2 game unbeaten streak
Boston at Ottawa, 7:05 PM ET
Boston: 4-10 SU when playing with 3 or more days rest
Ottawa: 20-14 SU after one or more consecutive overs
Short Sheet
Wednesday, April 12
NY Rangers at Montreal, 7:05 PM ET
New York: 15-7 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +200
Montreal: 0-5 SU in home games after 3 consecutive division games
Columbus at Pittsburgh, 7:35 PM ET
Columbus: 13-3 SU when playing with 2 days rest
Pittsburgh: 8-9 SU off a close loss by 1 goal to a division rival
St Louis at Minnesota, 9:35 PM ET
St Louis: 30-21 SU as a road underdog of +100 to +200
Minnesota: 3-8 SU in home games after having won 4 of their last 5
San Jose at Edmonton, 10:05 PM ET
San Jose: 10-1 SU in road games after 2 consecutive division games
Edmonton: 82-84 SU in home games after a 2 game unbeaten streak
Boston at Ottawa, 7:05 PM ET
Boston: 4-10 SU when playing with 3 or more days rest
Ottawa: 20-14 SU after one or more consecutive overs
NHL
Wednesday, April 12
Montreal won six of last seven games with the Rangers; road team won five of those seven games. New York lost three of last four games in the Bell Centre. Over is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Rangers were outscored 16-8 in losing last four road games; they’re 2-5 in last seven games overall- their last three games stayed under. Canadiens won six of last eight games, three of last four at home. Under is 7-2-1 in their last ten. Rangers won their last four first round series; Montreal missed playoffs LY- they split last six first round series, over last eight years.
Home side won six of last seven Columbus-Pittsburgh games; Blue Jackets lost four of last five games in Steel City. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games. Jackets lost six of last seven games overall, five of last six on road- under is 7-2-1 in their last ten. Pittsburgh is 4-6 in its last ten games but won last two at home. Penguins won Stanley Cup LY, won first round series three of last four years- this is their 10th year in row in playoffs. Columbus is in playoffs for just third time, first time since 2014; their coach won Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay in 2004.
St Louis won five of last seven games with Minnesota; teams split last four series games played in Twin Cities. Over is 3-2-1 in last six series games. Blues won six of last eight games, three of last four on road- over is 3-1 in their last four. Minnesota won its last four games by a combined 17-9; they won last three home tilts. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Blues are in playoffs for 6th straight year; they lost first round series three of last four years. Minnesota is in playoffs for 5th year in row; they’re 4-3 overall in first round series.
Boston lost its last six games with Ottawa, including last five played in this building. Three of last four series games stayed under total. Bruins won six of last eight games, including last two road games. Under is 7-1 in their last eight. Senators won three of last four games; they won last three home games. Under is 3-1 in their last four games. Bruins missed playoffs last two years, which is part of why they changed coaches during season; they won five of last six first round series. Ottawa lost four of last five first round series- they missed playoffs two of last three years.
Edmonton is in playoffs for first time since 2006, when they lost Cup final; they’ve lost four of last five first round series. San Jose lost Stanley Cup final LY; they’re 9-3 in last 12 first round series. Oilers won last three games with San Jose- they also won three of last four visits here; road side won five of last seven series games. Over is 3-1-2 in last six series games. Sharks lost five of last six road games, but won three of last four overall (under 3-1). Edmonton won its last nine home games; they’ve won eight of last nine overall- over is 3-0-1 in its last four.
Wednesday, April 12
Montreal won six of last seven games with the Rangers; road team won five of those seven games. New York lost three of last four games in the Bell Centre. Over is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Rangers were outscored 16-8 in losing last four road games; they’re 2-5 in last seven games overall- their last three games stayed under. Canadiens won six of last eight games, three of last four at home. Under is 7-2-1 in their last ten. Rangers won their last four first round series; Montreal missed playoffs LY- they split last six first round series, over last eight years.
Home side won six of last seven Columbus-Pittsburgh games; Blue Jackets lost four of last five games in Steel City. Under is 5-3 in last eight series games. Jackets lost six of last seven games overall, five of last six on road- under is 7-2-1 in their last ten. Pittsburgh is 4-6 in its last ten games but won last two at home. Penguins won Stanley Cup LY, won first round series three of last four years- this is their 10th year in row in playoffs. Columbus is in playoffs for just third time, first time since 2014; their coach won Stanley Cup with Tampa Bay in 2004.
St Louis won five of last seven games with Minnesota; teams split last four series games played in Twin Cities. Over is 3-2-1 in last six series games. Blues won six of last eight games, three of last four on road- over is 3-1 in their last four. Minnesota won its last four games by a combined 17-9; they won last three home tilts. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Blues are in playoffs for 6th straight year; they lost first round series three of last four years. Minnesota is in playoffs for 5th year in row; they’re 4-3 overall in first round series.
Boston lost its last six games with Ottawa, including last five played in this building. Three of last four series games stayed under total. Bruins won six of last eight games, including last two road games. Under is 7-1 in their last eight. Senators won three of last four games; they won last three home games. Under is 3-1 in their last four games. Bruins missed playoffs last two years, which is part of why they changed coaches during season; they won five of last six first round series. Ottawa lost four of last five first round series- they missed playoffs two of last three years.
Edmonton is in playoffs for first time since 2006, when they lost Cup final; they’ve lost four of last five first round series. San Jose lost Stanley Cup final LY; they’re 9-3 in last 12 first round series. Oilers won last three games with San Jose- they also won three of last four visits here; road side won five of last seven series games. Over is 3-1-2 in last six series games. Sharks lost five of last six road games, but won three of last four overall (under 3-1). Edmonton won its last nine home games; they’ve won eight of last nine overall- over is 3-0-1 in its last four.
NHL
Wednesday, April 12
Heading into NHL playoffs, 2016-17 regular season produced 529-549-152 Over/Under record (50.93% Under) with average of 5.54 goals per game.
Western Conference has produced more Overs than East in first round of NHL playoffs since 2013: 46-31-18 O/U (60% Over). 39-22-12 O/U L3Y.
Eastern Conference producing more Unders than West in opening round of NHL playoffs since 2013: 38-40-16 O/U. 14-26-7 O/U L2Y (65% Unders).
Wednesday, April 12
Heading into NHL playoffs, 2016-17 regular season produced 529-549-152 Over/Under record (50.93% Under) with average of 5.54 goals per game.
Western Conference has produced more Overs than East in first round of NHL playoffs since 2013: 46-31-18 O/U (60% Over). 39-22-12 O/U L3Y.
Eastern Conference producing more Unders than West in opening round of NHL playoffs since 2013: 38-40-16 O/U. 14-26-7 O/U L2Y (65% Unders).
NHL
Wednesday, April 12
Wednesday's NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview and Odds
The Edmonton Oilers end their 11 year playoff drought when they host the Sharks Wednesday in their first round matchup.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Wednesday with several intriguing series on the schedule, including Connor McDavid bringing the Oilers back to the postseason for a first round showdown with the Western Conference defending champion Sharks. We break down the betting angles for each and every matchup.
New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens (-150, 5)
ABOUT THE RANGERS (48-28-6, 40-36-6 O/U): New York ranked among the top five teams in scoring and had four players record at least 22 goals, led by Kreider, who establish career highs with 53 points and a team-leading 28 goals. In his fifth season, Chris Kreider has registered 20 goals in 65 postseason games and vowed not to let the incident with Carey Price alter his style. “For me to be effective, I need to get to the crease. That’s where I’m going to score goals,” Kreider said. “It’s the playoffs. I think everyone’s going to try to lift their physical play a little bit."
ABOUT THE CANADIENS (47-26-9, 29-38-15 O/U): Price emerged from a midseason funk and allowed seven goals while winning all three matchups against New York, but Montreal's other indispensable player, Max Pacioretty, provided a waiting-to-exhale moment at Tuesday's practice. The team's leading goal scorer by far with 35 tallies, Pacioretty was forced to leave the ice when he was inadvertently high-sticked in the left side of the face by teammate Michael McCarron. He will be re-evaluated Wednesday, but coach Claude Julien said: "We're very optimistic he'll be OK."
LINE HISTORY: The Habs opened the game listed as -130 home favorites and they have since been bet up to -147. The total is on the board at 5.
INJURY REPORT:
Rangers - RW J. Fast (Questionable Wednesday, undisclosed), G A. Raanta (Questionable Wednesday, knee).
Canadiens - LW M. Pacioretty (Probable Wednesday, face), D J. Benn (Probable Wednesday, upper body), D S. Weber (Probable Wednesday, lower body), D B. Davidson (Questionable Wednesday, Flu), D. A Emelin (Out Wednesday, lower body).
TRENDS:
* Rangers are 0-5 in their last five games following a win.
* Rangers are 1-6 in the last seven meetings.
* Under is 5-1-1 in Rangers last seven games playing on two days rest.
* Under is 5-1-1 in Canadiens last seven games following a win.
Boston Bruins at Ottawa Senators (+110, 5)
ABOUT THE BRUINS (44-31-7, 37-37-8 O/U): Brad Marchand, who has a team-high 39 goals and scored 22 times in 41 games on the road, will return to the lineup after serving a two-game suspension for spearing Tampa Bay's Jake Dotchin, but Boston has some major health worries. Defensemen Torey Krug (lower body) and Brandon Carlo (upper body) and rookie forward Noel Acciari have been ruled out of the series opener while third-leading goal scorer David Krejci and Dominic Moore missed Tuesday's practice. That puts more of an onus on Tuukka Rask, who set career highs this season with 37 wins and eight shutouts.
ABOUT THE SENATORS (44-28-10, 32-47-3 O/U): Ottawa, unlike the Bruins, is as healthy as it has been for much of the season, with the lone exception being defenseman Marc Methot, who is dealing with a finger injury resulting in a slash from Sidney Crosby. Coach Guy Boucher shuffled his lines at Tuesday's practice by moving Zack Smith (sidelined the past six games) to center on the fourth line while pairing Jean-Gabriel Pageau with forwards Mike Hoffman and slumping Mark Stone. Goaltender Craig Anderson, who took a leave from the team while his wife battled cancer, won all four starts against Boston this season.
LINE HISTORY: The Senators opened this game as home underdogs at +109 and have been faded to +115. The total is on the board at 5.
INJURY REPORT:
Bruins - G A. Khudobin (Probable Wednesday, illness), C D. Moore (Probable Wednesday, undisclosed), C D. Krejci (Probable Wednesday, undisclosed), RW J. Hayes (Questionable Wednesday, lower body), D T. Krug (Out indefinitely, lower body), C N. Acciari (Out Wednesday, upper body), D B. Carlo (Out Wednesday, upper body).
Senators - C Z. Smith (Probable Wednesday, upper body), D E Karlsson (Probable Wednesday, heel), D M. Methot (Questionable Wednesday, finger.)
TRENDS:
* Bruins are 4-0 in their last four first round playoff games.
* Senators are 6-0 in the last six meetings.
* Under is 4-0 in the Bruins last four games overall.
* Under is 5-0 in Senators last five games playing on two days rest.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins (-155, 5.5)
ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (50-24-8, 32-44-6 O/U): Rookie Zach Werenski (upper body) returned to practice Tuesday and is expected to end a four-game absence by suiting up against Pittsburgh. "That's huge for us he's back, just with his ability on the ice and what he does on the back end," captain Nick Foligno said of the 19-year-old offensive-minded defenseman, who rejoined Seth Jones on the first pair Tuesday. Werenski recorded 21 (four goals, 17 assists) of his 47 points on the power play and his return could provide a spark for Columbus, which led the league by going 32-for-124 with the man advantage in its first 41 games before converting on just 10-of-87 opportunities the rest of the way.
ABOUT THE PENGUINS (50-21-11, 47-30-5 O/U): Pittsburgh's postseason success could greatly hinge on the health of former Hart Trophy winner Evgeni Malkin (33 goals, 39 assists), who is expected to return Wednesday from a 13-game absence due to an upper-body injury. "I will play tomorrow, for sure. A couple extra days for me. ... I'm ready to play," the 30-year-old Malkin said Tuesday after taking part in a full-contact practice while skating between Bryan Rust and Phil Kessel (team-high 47 assists). While Malkin is set to return, fellow forwards Carl Hagelin (lower body) and Chris Kunitz (lower body) as well as defenseman Chad Ruhwedel (upper body) are expected to be spectators after sitting out practice on Tuesday.
LINE HISTORY: The Penguins open their defense of the Stanley Cup as hefty -167 faves against the Blue Jackets, but they have been faded slightly to the current number of -155. The total is on the board at 5.5.
INJURY REPORT:
Blue Jackets - D Z. Werenski (Probable Wednesday, shoulder).
Penguins - C E. Malkin (Probable Wednesday, shoulder), D C. Ruhwedel (Doubtful Wednesday, upper body), LW C. Kunitz (Out indefinitely, lower body), LW C. Hagelin (Late April, lower body).
TRENDS:
* Blue Jackets are 1-6 in their last seven games overall.
* Home team is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Under is 6-1-1 in Blue Jackets last eight road games.
* Under is 7-1-1 in Penguins last nine homes games vs. a team with a winning road record.
St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild (-160, 5)
ABOUT THE BLUES (46-29-7, 34-35-13 O/U): St. Louis won’t have veteran center Paul Stastny (foot) to start the series and rookie Ivan Barbashev is expected to take the top-line center role between Tarasenko (75 points) and Jaden Schwartz (55). Vladimir Sobotka, who was signed to a three-year deal late in the regular season after a three-year stay in Russia, reportedly will play with Jori Lehtera and Alex Steen on another line while Patrik Berglund centers a third unit. Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was solid down the stretch while recording two goals and four assists in his last four games.
ABOUT THE WILD (49-25-8, 42-31-9 O/U): Devan Dubnyk, who struggled through the month of March with an .889 save percentage, has won all three of his starts this month to finish with a career-high 40 wins. Reportedly, Erik Haula is expected to play on the wing with captain Mikko Koivu and leading scorer Mikael Granlund (69 points) as coach Bruce Boudreau tries to even out his lines while 20-year-old rookie Joel Eriksson Ek likely will be in the lineup for Game 1. Defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) missed the last two regular-season games but hopes to play Wednesday.
LINE HISTORY: The Wild opened this matchup as moderate -143 faves and have seen the majority of support since then, with bettors moving the line to Minnesota -160. The total is on the board at 5. Check out the complete line history here.
INJURY REPORT:
Blues - D R. Bortuzzo (Questionable Wednesday, upper body), RW N. Yakkupov (Questionable Wednesday, undisclosed), C P. Stasny (Doubtful Wednesday, foot).
Wild - D J. Spurgeon (Questionable Wednesday, lower body), D V. Bartley (Out indefinitely, tricep).
TRENDS:
* Blues are 6-1 in their last seven road games.
* Wild are 6-0 in their last six games playing on three or more days rest.
* Under is 12-3-3 in the Blues last 18 games vs. Western Conference opponents.
* Over is 5-0-1 in Wild's last six days playing on three or more days rest.
San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers (-150, 5)
ABOUT THE SHARKS (46-29-7, 22-37-23 O/U): Couture and Thornton both have practiced each of the last two days but are not guaranteed to rejoin the lineup Wednesday. "Both those guys are day-to-day," coach Peter DeBoer told reporters on Tuesday. "They both looked good today at practice, but that will be a game-time decision." More will be expected from Joe Pavelski should Couture and Thornton not play as the captain shared the team lead with 29 goals during the regular season and has scored 40 in 105 career playoff games, including 14 during the team's run to the Final in 2016.
ABOUT THE OILERS (47-26-9, 32-42-8 O/U): McDavid, who also led the league with 70 assists, joined Wayne Gretzky as the only Oilers to win the regular-season scoring title and was the first member of the franchise to reach the 100-point plateau since Doug Weight in 1995-96. He became the third-youngest player in NHL history - behind Sidney Crosby and Gretzky - to capture the Art Ross Trophy at 20 years, 86 days as Edmonton made the largest increase in points (33) in the league after placing 29th last season. Leon Draisaitl finished second on the team in both goals (29) and points (77) and ended the campaign nearly as hot as McDavid, landing on the scoresheet in 12 of the final 14 games (six goals, 15 assists).
LINE HISTORY: It may be the Oilers first playoff game in 11 years, but bettors like them in Game 1. Since opening at -131 Edmonton has moved to -150.
INJURY REPORT:
Sharks - C L. Couture (Questionable Wednesday, teeth), C J. Thornton (Questionable Wednesday, knee).
Oilers - No injuries to report.
TRENDS:
* Sharks are 1-6 in their last seven road games.
* Oilers are 9-0 in their last nine home games.
* Over is 9-3-3 in Sharks last 15 first round playoff games.
* Under is 8-2 in Oilers last 10 games playing on two days rest.
Wednesday, April 12
Wednesday's NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview and Odds
The Edmonton Oilers end their 11 year playoff drought when they host the Sharks Wednesday in their first round matchup.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Wednesday with several intriguing series on the schedule, including Connor McDavid bringing the Oilers back to the postseason for a first round showdown with the Western Conference defending champion Sharks. We break down the betting angles for each and every matchup.
New York Rangers at Montreal Canadiens (-150, 5)
ABOUT THE RANGERS (48-28-6, 40-36-6 O/U): New York ranked among the top five teams in scoring and had four players record at least 22 goals, led by Kreider, who establish career highs with 53 points and a team-leading 28 goals. In his fifth season, Chris Kreider has registered 20 goals in 65 postseason games and vowed not to let the incident with Carey Price alter his style. “For me to be effective, I need to get to the crease. That’s where I’m going to score goals,” Kreider said. “It’s the playoffs. I think everyone’s going to try to lift their physical play a little bit."
ABOUT THE CANADIENS (47-26-9, 29-38-15 O/U): Price emerged from a midseason funk and allowed seven goals while winning all three matchups against New York, but Montreal's other indispensable player, Max Pacioretty, provided a waiting-to-exhale moment at Tuesday's practice. The team's leading goal scorer by far with 35 tallies, Pacioretty was forced to leave the ice when he was inadvertently high-sticked in the left side of the face by teammate Michael McCarron. He will be re-evaluated Wednesday, but coach Claude Julien said: "We're very optimistic he'll be OK."
LINE HISTORY: The Habs opened the game listed as -130 home favorites and they have since been bet up to -147. The total is on the board at 5.
INJURY REPORT:
Rangers - RW J. Fast (Questionable Wednesday, undisclosed), G A. Raanta (Questionable Wednesday, knee).
Canadiens - LW M. Pacioretty (Probable Wednesday, face), D J. Benn (Probable Wednesday, upper body), D S. Weber (Probable Wednesday, lower body), D B. Davidson (Questionable Wednesday, Flu), D. A Emelin (Out Wednesday, lower body).
TRENDS:
* Rangers are 0-5 in their last five games following a win.
* Rangers are 1-6 in the last seven meetings.
* Under is 5-1-1 in Rangers last seven games playing on two days rest.
* Under is 5-1-1 in Canadiens last seven games following a win.
Boston Bruins at Ottawa Senators (+110, 5)
ABOUT THE BRUINS (44-31-7, 37-37-8 O/U): Brad Marchand, who has a team-high 39 goals and scored 22 times in 41 games on the road, will return to the lineup after serving a two-game suspension for spearing Tampa Bay's Jake Dotchin, but Boston has some major health worries. Defensemen Torey Krug (lower body) and Brandon Carlo (upper body) and rookie forward Noel Acciari have been ruled out of the series opener while third-leading goal scorer David Krejci and Dominic Moore missed Tuesday's practice. That puts more of an onus on Tuukka Rask, who set career highs this season with 37 wins and eight shutouts.
ABOUT THE SENATORS (44-28-10, 32-47-3 O/U): Ottawa, unlike the Bruins, is as healthy as it has been for much of the season, with the lone exception being defenseman Marc Methot, who is dealing with a finger injury resulting in a slash from Sidney Crosby. Coach Guy Boucher shuffled his lines at Tuesday's practice by moving Zack Smith (sidelined the past six games) to center on the fourth line while pairing Jean-Gabriel Pageau with forwards Mike Hoffman and slumping Mark Stone. Goaltender Craig Anderson, who took a leave from the team while his wife battled cancer, won all four starts against Boston this season.
LINE HISTORY: The Senators opened this game as home underdogs at +109 and have been faded to +115. The total is on the board at 5.
INJURY REPORT:
Bruins - G A. Khudobin (Probable Wednesday, illness), C D. Moore (Probable Wednesday, undisclosed), C D. Krejci (Probable Wednesday, undisclosed), RW J. Hayes (Questionable Wednesday, lower body), D T. Krug (Out indefinitely, lower body), C N. Acciari (Out Wednesday, upper body), D B. Carlo (Out Wednesday, upper body).
Senators - C Z. Smith (Probable Wednesday, upper body), D E Karlsson (Probable Wednesday, heel), D M. Methot (Questionable Wednesday, finger.)
TRENDS:
* Bruins are 4-0 in their last four first round playoff games.
* Senators are 6-0 in the last six meetings.
* Under is 4-0 in the Bruins last four games overall.
* Under is 5-0 in Senators last five games playing on two days rest.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins (-155, 5.5)
ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (50-24-8, 32-44-6 O/U): Rookie Zach Werenski (upper body) returned to practice Tuesday and is expected to end a four-game absence by suiting up against Pittsburgh. "That's huge for us he's back, just with his ability on the ice and what he does on the back end," captain Nick Foligno said of the 19-year-old offensive-minded defenseman, who rejoined Seth Jones on the first pair Tuesday. Werenski recorded 21 (four goals, 17 assists) of his 47 points on the power play and his return could provide a spark for Columbus, which led the league by going 32-for-124 with the man advantage in its first 41 games before converting on just 10-of-87 opportunities the rest of the way.
ABOUT THE PENGUINS (50-21-11, 47-30-5 O/U): Pittsburgh's postseason success could greatly hinge on the health of former Hart Trophy winner Evgeni Malkin (33 goals, 39 assists), who is expected to return Wednesday from a 13-game absence due to an upper-body injury. "I will play tomorrow, for sure. A couple extra days for me. ... I'm ready to play," the 30-year-old Malkin said Tuesday after taking part in a full-contact practice while skating between Bryan Rust and Phil Kessel (team-high 47 assists). While Malkin is set to return, fellow forwards Carl Hagelin (lower body) and Chris Kunitz (lower body) as well as defenseman Chad Ruhwedel (upper body) are expected to be spectators after sitting out practice on Tuesday.
LINE HISTORY: The Penguins open their defense of the Stanley Cup as hefty -167 faves against the Blue Jackets, but they have been faded slightly to the current number of -155. The total is on the board at 5.5.
INJURY REPORT:
Blue Jackets - D Z. Werenski (Probable Wednesday, shoulder).
Penguins - C E. Malkin (Probable Wednesday, shoulder), D C. Ruhwedel (Doubtful Wednesday, upper body), LW C. Kunitz (Out indefinitely, lower body), LW C. Hagelin (Late April, lower body).
TRENDS:
* Blue Jackets are 1-6 in their last seven games overall.
* Home team is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Under is 6-1-1 in Blue Jackets last eight road games.
* Under is 7-1-1 in Penguins last nine homes games vs. a team with a winning road record.
St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild (-160, 5)
ABOUT THE BLUES (46-29-7, 34-35-13 O/U): St. Louis won’t have veteran center Paul Stastny (foot) to start the series and rookie Ivan Barbashev is expected to take the top-line center role between Tarasenko (75 points) and Jaden Schwartz (55). Vladimir Sobotka, who was signed to a three-year deal late in the regular season after a three-year stay in Russia, reportedly will play with Jori Lehtera and Alex Steen on another line while Patrik Berglund centers a third unit. Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was solid down the stretch while recording two goals and four assists in his last four games.
ABOUT THE WILD (49-25-8, 42-31-9 O/U): Devan Dubnyk, who struggled through the month of March with an .889 save percentage, has won all three of his starts this month to finish with a career-high 40 wins. Reportedly, Erik Haula is expected to play on the wing with captain Mikko Koivu and leading scorer Mikael Granlund (69 points) as coach Bruce Boudreau tries to even out his lines while 20-year-old rookie Joel Eriksson Ek likely will be in the lineup for Game 1. Defenseman Jared Spurgeon (lower body) missed the last two regular-season games but hopes to play Wednesday.
LINE HISTORY: The Wild opened this matchup as moderate -143 faves and have seen the majority of support since then, with bettors moving the line to Minnesota -160. The total is on the board at 5. Check out the complete line history here.
INJURY REPORT:
Blues - D R. Bortuzzo (Questionable Wednesday, upper body), RW N. Yakkupov (Questionable Wednesday, undisclosed), C P. Stasny (Doubtful Wednesday, foot).
Wild - D J. Spurgeon (Questionable Wednesday, lower body), D V. Bartley (Out indefinitely, tricep).
TRENDS:
* Blues are 6-1 in their last seven road games.
* Wild are 6-0 in their last six games playing on three or more days rest.
* Under is 12-3-3 in the Blues last 18 games vs. Western Conference opponents.
* Over is 5-0-1 in Wild's last six days playing on three or more days rest.
San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers (-150, 5)
ABOUT THE SHARKS (46-29-7, 22-37-23 O/U): Couture and Thornton both have practiced each of the last two days but are not guaranteed to rejoin the lineup Wednesday. "Both those guys are day-to-day," coach Peter DeBoer told reporters on Tuesday. "They both looked good today at practice, but that will be a game-time decision." More will be expected from Joe Pavelski should Couture and Thornton not play as the captain shared the team lead with 29 goals during the regular season and has scored 40 in 105 career playoff games, including 14 during the team's run to the Final in 2016.
ABOUT THE OILERS (47-26-9, 32-42-8 O/U): McDavid, who also led the league with 70 assists, joined Wayne Gretzky as the only Oilers to win the regular-season scoring title and was the first member of the franchise to reach the 100-point plateau since Doug Weight in 1995-96. He became the third-youngest player in NHL history - behind Sidney Crosby and Gretzky - to capture the Art Ross Trophy at 20 years, 86 days as Edmonton made the largest increase in points (33) in the league after placing 29th last season. Leon Draisaitl finished second on the team in both goals (29) and points (77) and ended the campaign nearly as hot as McDavid, landing on the scoresheet in 12 of the final 14 games (six goals, 15 assists).
LINE HISTORY: It may be the Oilers first playoff game in 11 years, but bettors like them in Game 1. Since opening at -131 Edmonton has moved to -150.
INJURY REPORT:
Sharks - C L. Couture (Questionable Wednesday, teeth), C J. Thornton (Questionable Wednesday, knee).
Oilers - No injuries to report.
TRENDS:
* Sharks are 1-6 in their last seven road games.
* Oilers are 9-0 in their last nine home games.
* Over is 9-3-3 in Sharks last 15 first round playoff games.
* Under is 8-2 in Oilers last 10 games playing on two days rest.
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After another long yet exciting season, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here and the first round is full of intriguing story-lines and matchups. Have no fear, Monty Andrews is here to help you handicap all of the opening matchup like a seasoned pro.
Habs Have the Upper Hand
The Montreal Canadiens may be the Atlantic Division champions, but they're in for the fight of their lives as they enter as a slim -125 favorite in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the New York Rangers. Montreal topped the Atlantic with 47 victories and 103 points, while the Rangers (+105) had to settle for the first Eastern Conference wild card spot despite recording a whopping 102 points themselves. Montreal may have the psychological upper hand after sweeping the three-game regular-season series; the teams went 1-1-1 O/U in those games.
Is the Pen Mightier than the Jacket?
The Pittsburgh Penguins (-170) open defense of their Stanley Cup title as strong favorites against relative postseason newcomer Columbus (+150). Both teams had sensational seasons, finishing second and fourth, respectively, in points; they both won 50 games, and each team finished at least +48 in goal differential. The Blue Jackets went 2-1-1 against the Penguins in the regular season, including a stunning 7-1 drubbing back on Dec. 22; Pittsburgh will need to be wary of Columbus forwards Brandon Dubinsky and Scott Hartnell, who combined to score six goals in the season series.
Leafs Facing Capital Punishment
Toronto Maple Leafs fans are thrilled that the team is returning to the playoffs for just the second time since the 2005-06 lockout, but their stay in the postseason might be a short one as the Maple Leafs (+270) get the Presidents Trophy-winning Washington Capitals (-330) in the opening round. These odds are the longest of any first-round matchup, and with good reason: the Capitals recorded a league-best 55 wins and 118 points while Toronto came out of nowhere after finishing dead last in the league in 2015-16. Washington won two of three in the season series, with the teams going 2-1-0 O/U.
Is an Upset Bruin?
The Boston Bruins (-190) are expected to cruise into the second round of the playoffs as they prepare to face off against the Ottawa Senators (+170). While Ottawa actually finished three points ahead of the Bruins in the Atlantic Division - thereby securing the home-ice edge - the Senators have stumbled into the postseason with losses in 10 of their last 15 games and finished the regular season with a negative goal differential. That said, the Senators swept the four-game season series with the Bruins, including a 2-1 shootout triumph on April 6; three of the four games played to the under.
Sharks Must Beware of Oil Spill
The Edmonton Oilers not only return to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in 11 years - they're actually modest -130 favorites as they kick off their first-round series with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. Behind a sensational 100-point season from phenom Connor McDavid and elite-level goaltending from Cam Talbot, the Oilers racked up 103 points to finish second in the competitive Pacific Division - four points clear of the Sharks, who were by far the worst over play in the league (22-37-23 O/U). The Oilers finished with a 3-1-1 edge in the season series, with the teams going 2-1-2 O/U.
Blackhawks Down? Not Likely
The biggest odds edge among Western Conference teams belongs to the Chicago Blackhawks, who open as -190 favorites to advance to the second round at the expense of the Central Division-rival Nashville Predators (+170). Chicago was the class of the conference, leading all teams with 50 victories and 109 points - but the Blackhawks come into the postseason riding an ugly four-game losing skid during which they scored just seven goals. Chicago does, however, have the Predators' number, winning four of five regular season meetings; the teams went 3-0-2 O/U in those contests.
Flames Facing 11-Year Duck Drought
If the Calgary Flames (+140) hope to reach the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, they'll need to do something they haven't done in nearly 11 years: win a road game in Anaheim. The Ducks (-160) have been positively dominant against the Flames in their own arena, winning the last 27 home meetings between the teams dating back to their first-round playoff matchup in 2006. Needless to say, Anaheim is in the driver's seat if past history is any indication - and their overall head-to-head series has been almost as one-sided, with the Ducks winning 11 of the last 12 encounters.
Into the Wild-Blues Yonder
Two of the hottest teams in the league coming into the postseason will square off in another Central Division showdown as the Minnesota Wild (-150) take on the St. Louis Blues (+130). Minnesota held on to second place in the division by fashioning a four-game season-ending winning streak, while the Blues' three-game winning run to end the campaign was for naught. St. Louis, however, earned seven of a possible 10 points in the reguar-season series - the final victory coming at the start of their season-closing 15-2-2 stretch. The teams split the totals down the middle, going 2-2-1 O/U.
Injury Updates
* The Bruins are down a pair of defensemen to open their series with the Senators. Torey Krug is nursing a lower-body injury that will sideline him for the entire first-round encounter, while Brandon Carlo is dealing with an upper-body ailment suffered in the regular-season finale that will keep him out of Game 1.
* The Predators' infirmary might be uncomfortably full for their series-opening tilt with the Blackhawks. Six players are considered questionable for Game 1 on Thursday night in Chicago, including forwards Mike Fisher (lower body) and Colin Wilson (lower body) and defensemen Roman Josi (lower body) and Yannick Weber (upper body).
Player Notes
* The Sharks might wish their first-round series with Edmonton opened on a different day of the week. McDavid recorded five goals and 11 assists in eight Wednesday games during the regular season, easily his highest points-per-game average of any day of the week; he also had four goals and four assists in five games against San Jose.
* As for Canadiens netminder Carey Price, Saturday night's all right for dominating - he has a magnificent 15-2-2 mark with a 1.98 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage on Saturdays this season. But Montreal isn't playing a Saturday game early in the first round - Game 2 is on Friday, where Price is 0-3 with an ugly 4.20 GAA in three starts.
Stanley Cup Futures
* The Capitals enter the Stanley Cup playoffs as the top pick to win it all, coming in at +450 according to Sports Interaction. The Penguins (+550) and Blackhawks (+550) are next in line, with the Wild (+700) and Blue Jackets (+700) rounding out the top five. The top odds for a Canadian team belong to the Canadiens, who are at +1,100.
* The Bruins might be favored in their first-round series with Ottawa, but they're one of the biggest long shots to go all the way in 2017. Sports Interaction has Boston installed as a +2,500 underdog to hoist the Stanley Cup, even with the Blues and Predators for the longest odds. The Canadian team with the longest shot? The Calgary Flames, at +2,200.
Over/Under Trends
* No team rewarded over bettors more than the Penguins, who come into the postseason having gone 47-30-5 O/U for the season - including a 26-11-4 mark at home. By comparison, Columbus finished tied with Ottawa for the second-fewest overs among Eastern Conference playoff teams (32).
* Look for some low-scoring Pacific Division action, as that seven-team group produced the only three teams with fewer than 30 overs on the season - Anaheim (28), Los Angeles (24) and San Jose (22). In fact, all seven teams in the division finished with more unders than overs, while six of the seven teams in the Central had more overs than unders.
After another long yet exciting season, the Stanley Cup Playoffs are finally here and the first round is full of intriguing story-lines and matchups. Have no fear, Monty Andrews is here to help you handicap all of the opening matchup like a seasoned pro.
Habs Have the Upper Hand
The Montreal Canadiens may be the Atlantic Division champions, but they're in for the fight of their lives as they enter as a slim -125 favorite in their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series with the New York Rangers. Montreal topped the Atlantic with 47 victories and 103 points, while the Rangers (+105) had to settle for the first Eastern Conference wild card spot despite recording a whopping 102 points themselves. Montreal may have the psychological upper hand after sweeping the three-game regular-season series; the teams went 1-1-1 O/U in those games.
Is the Pen Mightier than the Jacket?
The Pittsburgh Penguins (-170) open defense of their Stanley Cup title as strong favorites against relative postseason newcomer Columbus (+150). Both teams had sensational seasons, finishing second and fourth, respectively, in points; they both won 50 games, and each team finished at least +48 in goal differential. The Blue Jackets went 2-1-1 against the Penguins in the regular season, including a stunning 7-1 drubbing back on Dec. 22; Pittsburgh will need to be wary of Columbus forwards Brandon Dubinsky and Scott Hartnell, who combined to score six goals in the season series.
Leafs Facing Capital Punishment
Toronto Maple Leafs fans are thrilled that the team is returning to the playoffs for just the second time since the 2005-06 lockout, but their stay in the postseason might be a short one as the Maple Leafs (+270) get the Presidents Trophy-winning Washington Capitals (-330) in the opening round. These odds are the longest of any first-round matchup, and with good reason: the Capitals recorded a league-best 55 wins and 118 points while Toronto came out of nowhere after finishing dead last in the league in 2015-16. Washington won two of three in the season series, with the teams going 2-1-0 O/U.
Is an Upset Bruin?
The Boston Bruins (-190) are expected to cruise into the second round of the playoffs as they prepare to face off against the Ottawa Senators (+170). While Ottawa actually finished three points ahead of the Bruins in the Atlantic Division - thereby securing the home-ice edge - the Senators have stumbled into the postseason with losses in 10 of their last 15 games and finished the regular season with a negative goal differential. That said, the Senators swept the four-game season series with the Bruins, including a 2-1 shootout triumph on April 6; three of the four games played to the under.
Sharks Must Beware of Oil Spill
The Edmonton Oilers not only return to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in 11 years - they're actually modest -130 favorites as they kick off their first-round series with the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. Behind a sensational 100-point season from phenom Connor McDavid and elite-level goaltending from Cam Talbot, the Oilers racked up 103 points to finish second in the competitive Pacific Division - four points clear of the Sharks, who were by far the worst over play in the league (22-37-23 O/U). The Oilers finished with a 3-1-1 edge in the season series, with the teams going 2-1-2 O/U.
Blackhawks Down? Not Likely
The biggest odds edge among Western Conference teams belongs to the Chicago Blackhawks, who open as -190 favorites to advance to the second round at the expense of the Central Division-rival Nashville Predators (+170). Chicago was the class of the conference, leading all teams with 50 victories and 109 points - but the Blackhawks come into the postseason riding an ugly four-game losing skid during which they scored just seven goals. Chicago does, however, have the Predators' number, winning four of five regular season meetings; the teams went 3-0-2 O/U in those contests.
Flames Facing 11-Year Duck Drought
If the Calgary Flames (+140) hope to reach the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, they'll need to do something they haven't done in nearly 11 years: win a road game in Anaheim. The Ducks (-160) have been positively dominant against the Flames in their own arena, winning the last 27 home meetings between the teams dating back to their first-round playoff matchup in 2006. Needless to say, Anaheim is in the driver's seat if past history is any indication - and their overall head-to-head series has been almost as one-sided, with the Ducks winning 11 of the last 12 encounters.
Into the Wild-Blues Yonder
Two of the hottest teams in the league coming into the postseason will square off in another Central Division showdown as the Minnesota Wild (-150) take on the St. Louis Blues (+130). Minnesota held on to second place in the division by fashioning a four-game season-ending winning streak, while the Blues' three-game winning run to end the campaign was for naught. St. Louis, however, earned seven of a possible 10 points in the reguar-season series - the final victory coming at the start of their season-closing 15-2-2 stretch. The teams split the totals down the middle, going 2-2-1 O/U.
Injury Updates
* The Bruins are down a pair of defensemen to open their series with the Senators. Torey Krug is nursing a lower-body injury that will sideline him for the entire first-round encounter, while Brandon Carlo is dealing with an upper-body ailment suffered in the regular-season finale that will keep him out of Game 1.
* The Predators' infirmary might be uncomfortably full for their series-opening tilt with the Blackhawks. Six players are considered questionable for Game 1 on Thursday night in Chicago, including forwards Mike Fisher (lower body) and Colin Wilson (lower body) and defensemen Roman Josi (lower body) and Yannick Weber (upper body).
Player Notes
* The Sharks might wish their first-round series with Edmonton opened on a different day of the week. McDavid recorded five goals and 11 assists in eight Wednesday games during the regular season, easily his highest points-per-game average of any day of the week; he also had four goals and four assists in five games against San Jose.
* As for Canadiens netminder Carey Price, Saturday night's all right for dominating - he has a magnificent 15-2-2 mark with a 1.98 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage on Saturdays this season. But Montreal isn't playing a Saturday game early in the first round - Game 2 is on Friday, where Price is 0-3 with an ugly 4.20 GAA in three starts.
Stanley Cup Futures
* The Capitals enter the Stanley Cup playoffs as the top pick to win it all, coming in at +450 according to Sports Interaction. The Penguins (+550) and Blackhawks (+550) are next in line, with the Wild (+700) and Blue Jackets (+700) rounding out the top five. The top odds for a Canadian team belong to the Canadiens, who are at +1,100.
* The Bruins might be favored in their first-round series with Ottawa, but they're one of the biggest long shots to go all the way in 2017. Sports Interaction has Boston installed as a +2,500 underdog to hoist the Stanley Cup, even with the Blues and Predators for the longest odds. The Canadian team with the longest shot? The Calgary Flames, at +2,200.
Over/Under Trends
* No team rewarded over bettors more than the Penguins, who come into the postseason having gone 47-30-5 O/U for the season - including a 26-11-4 mark at home. By comparison, Columbus finished tied with Ottawa for the second-fewest overs among Eastern Conference playoff teams (32).
* Look for some low-scoring Pacific Division action, as that seven-team group produced the only three teams with fewer than 30 overs on the season - Anaheim (28), Los Angeles (24) and San Jose (22). In fact, all seven teams in the division finished with more unders than overs, while six of the seven teams in the Central had more overs than unders.
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Wednesday, April 12
Minnesota lost its last five games; they’re 2-9 vs spread in last 11 road games. Three of their last four games stayed under. Houston is 3-5 in its last eight games (0-8 vs spread); they’re 2-4 vs spread in last six home tilts. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Rockets won nine of last ten games with Minnesota, but Wolves covered six of last seven. Nine of last ten series games went over the total.
Dallas lost its last five games (0-4-1 vs spread); they’re 1-3-1 vs spread in last five road games. Four of their last five games went over total. Memphis lost four of last five games; they’re 7-10 vs spread in last 17 home games. Under is 8-3 in their last eleven games. Dallas won/covered four of last six games with Memphis; teams split last four games played here. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games.
Denver won four of its last six games; they covered last three road games- their last four games all stayed under the total. Thunder won four of last five games; six of their last seven games stayed under. Oklahoma City won its last nine games with Denver (7-2 vs spread); Nuggets lost last four visits here (1-3 vs spread), had hearts torn out Sunday when Westbrook’s buzzer-beater KO’d Denver from playoff race, 106-105. Over is 8-2 in last ten series games.
Cleveland is 0-7 this season when Lebron sits out, which he is tonite. Toronto is 11-2 in its last 13 games, 5-1 vs spread in its last six road games. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Cavaliers lost last three games, last two in OT; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Cavs won their last five games (4-1 vs spread) with Toronto this season; three of last four went over total. Raptors lost three of last four visits to Ohio (1-3 vs spread).
Atlanta won its last three games, covered five of last six; they’re 4-1 vs spread in last six road games. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Pacers won last four games, covered last five; they’re 7-2-1 vs spread in last ten home games. Hawks won/covered three of last four games with Indiana, but Pacers need this win to make the playoffs. Teams split last four series games played here; last four series games stayed under the total.
Bucks are 8-4 in their last 12 games, 5-2 vs spread in last seven on road- their last four games stayed under the total. Boston won six of last nine games; they’re 3-6 vs spread in last six road games. Over is 6-4 in their last ten games overall. Celtics won five of last seven games with Milwaukee; six of last eight series games went over total. Teams split last four series games in Beantown.
Pistons are 3-8 in their last 11 games but covered last three road tilts. Under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Magic lost seven of last eight games; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven games at home. Over is 8-3 in their last eleven games. Orlando won last two games with Detroit, after losing previous seven; last three series games stayed under. Pistons won three of last four visits to the Magic Kingdom.
76ers lost their last seven games (1-6 vs spread); they’re 12-4 vs spread in last 16 home games. Four of their last six games went over total. Knicks lost four of last five games, are 604 vs spread in last ten home games. Under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Home side won seven of last nine Philly-New York games; 76ers lost last four games played here, but covered last two. Last three series games stayed under the total.
Miami won/covered its last four games with Washington; Heat needs win here and help to make playoffs. Wizards lost by 20-11 points in last two games here. Washington won three of last four games, is 1-4 vs spread in last five road games- their last three games stayed under total. Miami won three of last four games, is 6-1-1 vs spread in last eight road games. Under is 7-4 in their last eleven games. Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.
Bulls need win to clinch playoff spot; they won five of last six home games. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Nets won four of last six games, covered four of last five on road; supposedly they’re resting six guys tonite, not sure what they’re resting from. Under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Chicago won seven of last ten games with Brooklyn; last three series games stayed under total. Teams split last four series games in Windy City.
San Antonio lost three of last four games; they’re 7-4 vs spread in last 11 road games. Under is 9-3 in their last dozen games. Jazz won six of last eight games; they’re 5-3 vs spread in last eight home games. Under is 5-2 in last seven Utah games. Spurs won six of last seven games with Utah (5-2 vs spread); they won last three visits here, by 18-2-14 points. Over is 5-2 in last seven series games.
New Orleans lost five of its last six road games (1-5 vs spread); they lost last four games overall (0-4 vs spread). Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Portland won/covered its last eight home games; they’re 10-1 vs spread in last 11 games. Three of their last four stayed under the total. Home side won seven of last eight New Orleans-Portland games; Pelicans lost last five visits to Oregon (0-5 vs spread). Under is 7-3 in last ten series games.
Warriors won 14 of their last 15 games; they’re 7-2 vs spread in last nine home games. Four of their last five games went over total. Lakers won their last four games, covered their last five; they’re 2-6 vs spread in last eight games away from Staples. Under is 4-1 in their last five games. Golden State won six of last eight games with the Lakers, covered five of last seven; LA lost last four visits to Oakland (1-3 vs spread). Six of last seven series games stayed under.
Sacramento is 5-4 in its last nine games, 3-2 vs spread in last five road games. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games. Clippers won their last six games, are 4-3-1 vs spread in last eight home games. Three of their last four games stayed under the total. Road team won seven of last eight Sacramento-Clipper games; Kings won last two series games here by 1-7 points. Seven of last ten series games went over.
Wednesday, April 12
Minnesota lost its last five games; they’re 2-9 vs spread in last 11 road games. Three of their last four games stayed under. Houston is 3-5 in its last eight games (0-8 vs spread); they’re 2-4 vs spread in last six home tilts. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Rockets won nine of last ten games with Minnesota, but Wolves covered six of last seven. Nine of last ten series games went over the total.
Dallas lost its last five games (0-4-1 vs spread); they’re 1-3-1 vs spread in last five road games. Four of their last five games went over total. Memphis lost four of last five games; they’re 7-10 vs spread in last 17 home games. Under is 8-3 in their last eleven games. Dallas won/covered four of last six games with Memphis; teams split last four games played here. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games.
Denver won four of its last six games; they covered last three road games- their last four games all stayed under the total. Thunder won four of last five games; six of their last seven games stayed under. Oklahoma City won its last nine games with Denver (7-2 vs spread); Nuggets lost last four visits here (1-3 vs spread), had hearts torn out Sunday when Westbrook’s buzzer-beater KO’d Denver from playoff race, 106-105. Over is 8-2 in last ten series games.
Cleveland is 0-7 this season when Lebron sits out, which he is tonite. Toronto is 11-2 in its last 13 games, 5-1 vs spread in its last six road games. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games. Cavaliers lost last three games, last two in OT; over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. Cavs won their last five games (4-1 vs spread) with Toronto this season; three of last four went over total. Raptors lost three of last four visits to Ohio (1-3 vs spread).
Atlanta won its last three games, covered five of last six; they’re 4-1 vs spread in last six road games. Over is 3-1-1 in their last five games. Pacers won last four games, covered last five; they’re 7-2-1 vs spread in last ten home games. Hawks won/covered three of last four games with Indiana, but Pacers need this win to make the playoffs. Teams split last four series games played here; last four series games stayed under the total.
Bucks are 8-4 in their last 12 games, 5-2 vs spread in last seven on road- their last four games stayed under the total. Boston won six of last nine games; they’re 3-6 vs spread in last six road games. Over is 6-4 in their last ten games overall. Celtics won five of last seven games with Milwaukee; six of last eight series games went over total. Teams split last four series games in Beantown.
Pistons are 3-8 in their last 11 games but covered last three road tilts. Under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Magic lost seven of last eight games; they’re 2-5 vs spread in last seven games at home. Over is 8-3 in their last eleven games. Orlando won last two games with Detroit, after losing previous seven; last three series games stayed under. Pistons won three of last four visits to the Magic Kingdom.
76ers lost their last seven games (1-6 vs spread); they’re 12-4 vs spread in last 16 home games. Four of their last six games went over total. Knicks lost four of last five games, are 604 vs spread in last ten home games. Under is 7-1 in their last eight games. Home side won seven of last nine Philly-New York games; 76ers lost last four games played here, but covered last two. Last three series games stayed under the total.
Miami won/covered its last four games with Washington; Heat needs win here and help to make playoffs. Wizards lost by 20-11 points in last two games here. Washington won three of last four games, is 1-4 vs spread in last five road games- their last three games stayed under total. Miami won three of last four games, is 6-1-1 vs spread in last eight road games. Under is 7-4 in their last eleven games. Over is 7-3 in last ten series games.
Bulls need win to clinch playoff spot; they won five of last six home games. Under is 6-2 in their last eight games. Nets won four of last six games, covered four of last five on road; supposedly they’re resting six guys tonite, not sure what they’re resting from. Under is 7-2 in their last nine games. Chicago won seven of last ten games with Brooklyn; last three series games stayed under total. Teams split last four series games in Windy City.
San Antonio lost three of last four games; they’re 7-4 vs spread in last 11 road games. Under is 9-3 in their last dozen games. Jazz won six of last eight games; they’re 5-3 vs spread in last eight home games. Under is 5-2 in last seven Utah games. Spurs won six of last seven games with Utah (5-2 vs spread); they won last three visits here, by 18-2-14 points. Over is 5-2 in last seven series games.
New Orleans lost five of its last six road games (1-5 vs spread); they lost last four games overall (0-4 vs spread). Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Portland won/covered its last eight home games; they’re 10-1 vs spread in last 11 games. Three of their last four stayed under the total. Home side won seven of last eight New Orleans-Portland games; Pelicans lost last five visits to Oregon (0-5 vs spread). Under is 7-3 in last ten series games.
Warriors won 14 of their last 15 games; they’re 7-2 vs spread in last nine home games. Four of their last five games went over total. Lakers won their last four games, covered their last five; they’re 2-6 vs spread in last eight games away from Staples. Under is 4-1 in their last five games. Golden State won six of last eight games with the Lakers, covered five of last seven; LA lost last four visits to Oakland (1-3 vs spread). Six of last seven series games stayed under.
Sacramento is 5-4 in its last nine games, 3-2 vs spread in last five road games. Under is 7-3 in their last ten games. Clippers won their last six games, are 4-3-1 vs spread in last eight home games. Three of their last four games stayed under the total. Road team won seven of last eight Sacramento-Clipper games; Kings won last two series games here by 1-7 points. Seven of last ten series games went over.
NBA
Wednesday, April 12
Trend Report
8:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW YORK
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
Philadelphia is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing New York
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
8:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Brooklyn's last 13 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. MEMPHIS
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 16 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Houston's last 12 games when playing Minnesota
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
8:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Boston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Boston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. CLEVELAND
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
8:00 PM
DETROIT vs. ORLANDO
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Orlando's last 22 games at home
8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
Washington is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Washington's last 22 games
Miami is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Indiana is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Indiana is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Atlanta
8:00 PM
DENVER vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Denver is 2-9-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 8 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
9:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. UTAH
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games when playing San Antonio
Utah is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio
10:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. PORTLAND
New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland's last 12 games
10:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. LA CLIPPERS
Sacramento is 4-18 SU in their last 22 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Sacramento's last 10 games
LA Clippers are 18-4 SU in their last 22 games when playing Sacramento
LA Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Sacramento
10:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 11 of the LA Lakers last 16 games when playing on the road against Golden State
LA Lakers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Golden State's last 16 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Golden State is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Wednesday, April 12
Trend Report
8:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW YORK
Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York
Philadelphia is 3-10 SU in its last 13 games when playing New York
New York is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
New York is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
8:00 PM
BROOKLYN vs. CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Brooklyn's last 13 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Brooklyn's last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games
8:00 PM
DALLAS vs. MEMPHIS
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 7 games when playing on the road against Memphis
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games when playing at home against Dallas
8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. HOUSTON
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 16 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Houston
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Houston's last 12 games when playing Minnesota
Houston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Minnesota
8:00 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 5 games
Boston is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games
Boston is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. CLEVELAND
Toronto is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games at home
Cleveland is 5-10 ATS in its last 15 games
8:00 PM
DETROIT vs. ORLANDO
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Orlando's last 22 games at home
8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. MIAMI
Washington is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Washington's last 22 games
Miami is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 5 games when playing at home against Washington
8:00 PM
ATLANTA vs. INDIANA
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games on the road
Atlanta is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Indiana is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Indiana is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Atlanta
8:00 PM
DENVER vs. OKLAHOMA CITY
Denver is 2-9-1 ATS in its last 12 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 8 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
9:00 PM
SAN ANTONIO vs. UTAH
San Antonio is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
San Antonio is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games when playing San Antonio
Utah is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Antonio
10:30 PM
NEW ORLEANS vs. PORTLAND
New Orleans is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
New Orleans is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Portland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland's last 12 games
10:30 PM
SACRAMENTO vs. LA CLIPPERS
Sacramento is 4-18 SU in their last 22 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Sacramento's last 10 games
LA Clippers are 18-4 SU in their last 22 games when playing Sacramento
LA Clippers are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games when playing Sacramento
10:30 PM
LA LAKERS vs. GOLDEN STATE
The total has gone OVER in 11 of the LA Lakers last 16 games when playing on the road against Golden State
LA Lakers are 3-6 ATS in their last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Golden State's last 16 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
Golden State is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
MLB
Dunkel
Wednesday, April 12
Milwaukee @ Toronto
Game 929-930
April 12, 2017 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 16.022
Toronto
(Stroman) 14.158
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-210
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+185); Over
Houston @ Seattle
Game 927-928
April 12, 2017 @ 10:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Fiers) 13.487
Seattle
(Gallardo) 14.858
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+110); Under
Texas @ LA Angels
Game 925-926
April 12, 2017 @ 10:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Griffin) 14.851
LA Angels
(Chavez) 16.454
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-135); Over
Oakland @ Kansas City
Game 923-924
April 12, 2017 @ 8:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Triggs) 12.315
Kansas City
(Hammel) 16.818
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 4 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-115); Over
Baltimore @ Boston
Game 921-922
April 12, 2017 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 17.940
Boston
(Wright) 16.259
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+130); Over
Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees
Game 919-920
April 12, 2017 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 16.940
NY Yankees
(Mntgmery) 15.320
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+110); Over
Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland
Game 917-918
April 12, 2017 @ 6:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Holland) 16.153
Cleveland
(Salazar) 14.620
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-240
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+200); Over
Minnesota @ Detroit
Game 915-916
April 12, 2017 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
Gibson) 15.759
Detroit
(Fulmer) 14.747
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+135); Under
Arizona @ San Francisco
Game 913-914
April 12, 2017 @ 10:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Miller) 13.784
San Francisco
(Cain) 18.695
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 5
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-120); Over
LA Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs
Game 911-912
April 12, 2017 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(McCrthy) 17.640
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 14.795
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(+120); N/A
Atlanta @ Miami
Game 909-910
April 12, 2017 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Garcia) 15.295
Miami
(Koehler) 13.725
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+110); Under
St. Louis @ Washington
Game 907-908
April 12, 2017 @ 4:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Leake) 12.073
Washington
(Scherzer) 16.238
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-200); Under
NY Mets @ Philadelphia
Game 905-906
April 12, 2017 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 15.955
Philadelphia
(Velsquez) 13.420
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+105); Over
Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh
Game 903-904
April 12, 2017 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Garrett) 12.527
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 17.752
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 5
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-150); Over
San Diego @ Colorado
Game 901-902
April 12, 2017 @ 3:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Lee) 12.807
Colorado
(Freeland) 15.656
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-140
12
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-140); Under
Dunkel
Wednesday, April 12
Milwaukee @ Toronto
Game 929-930
April 12, 2017 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
(Andrson) 16.022
Toronto
(Stroman) 14.158
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-210
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+185); Over
Houston @ Seattle
Game 927-928
April 12, 2017 @ 10:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Fiers) 13.487
Seattle
(Gallardo) 14.858
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Seattle
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Seattle
(+110); Under
Texas @ LA Angels
Game 925-926
April 12, 2017 @ 10:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Griffin) 14.851
LA Angels
(Chavez) 16.454
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Angels
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Angels
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Angels
(-135); Over
Oakland @ Kansas City
Game 923-924
April 12, 2017 @ 8:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
(Triggs) 12.315
Kansas City
(Hammel) 16.818
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 4 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas City
-115
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(-115); Over
Baltimore @ Boston
Game 921-922
April 12, 2017 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Baltimore
(Jimenez) 17.940
Boston
(Wright) 16.259
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Baltimore
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-150
9 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Baltimore
(+130); Over
Tampa Bay @ NY Yankees
Game 919-920
April 12, 2017 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 16.940
NY Yankees
(Mntgmery) 15.320
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(+110); Over
Chicago White Sox @ Cleveland
Game 917-918
April 12, 2017 @ 6:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Holland) 16.153
Cleveland
(Salazar) 14.620
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago White Sox
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
-240
8
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago White Sox
(+200); Over
Minnesota @ Detroit
Game 915-916
April 12, 2017 @ 1:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
Gibson) 15.759
Detroit
(Fulmer) 14.747
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
-155
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
(+135); Under
Arizona @ San Francisco
Game 913-914
April 12, 2017 @ 10:15 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
(Miller) 13.784
San Francisco
(Cain) 18.695
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Francisco
by 5
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Francisco
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
San Francisco
(-120); Over
LA Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs
Game 911-912
April 12, 2017 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(McCrthy) 17.640
Chicago Cubs
(Lackey) 14.795
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-140
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(+120); N/A
Atlanta @ Miami
Game 909-910
April 12, 2017 @ 7:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
(Garcia) 15.295
Miami
(Koehler) 13.725
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
-130
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Atlanta
(+110); Under
St. Louis @ Washington
Game 907-908
April 12, 2017 @ 4:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Leake) 12.073
Washington
(Scherzer) 16.238
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 4
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-200
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-200); Under
NY Mets @ Philadelphia
Game 905-906
April 12, 2017 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
NY Mets
(Wheeler) 15.955
Philadelphia
(Velsquez) 13.420
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Mets
by 2 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-125
8
Dunkel Pick:
NY Mets
(+105); Over
Cincinnati @ Pittsburgh
Game 903-904
April 12, 2017 @ 7:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Garrett) 12.527
Pittsburgh
(Nova) 17.752
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 5
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-150
8
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-150); Over
San Diego @ Colorado
Game 901-902
April 12, 2017 @ 3:10 pm
Dunkel Rating:
San Diego
(Lee) 12.807
Colorado
(Freeland) 15.656
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 3
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-140
12
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(-140); Under
MLB
Wednesday, April 12
National League
Padres @ Rockies
Lee made one start for the Dodgers in 2015, allowing seven runs in 4.2 IP. LY, he was a combined 7-14, 6.48 in 27 AAA starts for two different teams. This is his 2nd MLB start.
Freeland allowed one run in six IP (95 PT) in his first ’17 start, against LA.
San Diego won three of its last five games, but lost three of last four on road; under is 4-1 in their last five road games. Colorado is off to a 6-3 start; six of their last seven games stayed under.
Reds @ Pirates
Garrett blanked St Louis for six innings (78 PT) in his first big league start, a 2-0 Reds’ win.
Nova allowed one run in six IP (93 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-4 win over Atlanta.
Cincinnati won six of its last seven games; over is 3-2-3 in their games. Pirates are 3-4 in their first seven games, 3-2 at home. Over is 3-2-2 in their games.
Mets @ Phillies
Wheeler allowed five runs in four IP (80 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 7-2 loss to Miami.
Velasquez allowed four runs in four IP (67 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 7-6 loss to Washington.
Mets won their last three games, scoring 23 runs; over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Phillies are 2-5 in their last seven games; four of their last six games went over.
Cardinals @ Nationals
Leake allowed one run in eight IP (92 PT) in a 2-0 loss to the Reds.
Scherzer allowed two runs in 6.2 IP (98 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 7-6 loss at Philly. .
Cardinals lost six of their last seven games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Washington lost three of its last five games; over is 4-1 in their last five games.
Braves @ Marlins
Garcia allowed four runs in six IP (86 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-2 loss in New York.
Koehler allowed one run in five IP (71 PT) in his first ’17 start, an extra inning win in Washington.
Atlanta lost its last five games, all of which went over the total. Miami won four of its last five games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six games.
Dodgers @ Cubs
McCarthy allowed two runs in six IP (78 PT) in his first start, a 10-2 win over San Diego.
Lackey allowed four runs in six IP (98 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-4 win in St Louis.
Dodgers lost three of last four games; five of their last seven games stayed under. Cubs won five of last six games; over is 3-3-1 in their games this season.
Diamondbacks @ Giants
Miller allowed three runs in 5.1 IP (105 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 7-3 win over the Indians.
Cain allowed four runs in 4.1 IP (85 PT) in his first ’17 start, a loss in San Diego.
Arizona won six of its last seven games; three of its last four games stayed under. San Francisco lost five of its last seven games; three of its last four games stayed under.
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American League games
Twins @ Tigers
Gibson allowed three runs in five IP (81 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-3 win over the Royals.
Fulmer shut the Red Sox out for six innings in his first ’17 start, a 6-5 Detroit win.
Minnesota won five of its first seven games; their last five games stayed under. Detroit won five of its first seven games (over 4-3).
White Sox @ Indians
Holland allowed three runs in six IP (93 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 3-1 loss to the Twins.
Salazar allowed five runs in 5.2 IP (102 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 9-6 win in Texas.
White Sox are 2-4 in their first six games; their last four games stayed under. Indians lost three of last four games- over is 4-3 in their games this season.
Tampa Bay @ Bronx
Snell allowed five runs in 6.2 IP in his first ’17 start, a 5-2 loss to Toronto.
Montgomery is making his MLB debut; he was 5-1, 0.97 in six AAA starts LY.
Rays won three of last four games; three of those four games went over. Bronx won its last two games after a 1-4 start- their last four games all went over.
Orioles @ Red Sox
Jimenez allowed five runs in 4.1 IP (94 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-5 win over New York.
Wright allowed four runs in 6.2 IP (93 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-5 loss in Detroit.
Orioles won four of their first six games; three of their last four games went over. Boston lost three of last five games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games.
A’s @ Royals
Triggs allowed one run in 5.2 IP (91 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-1 win over the Angels.
Hammel allowed three runs in five IP (95 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-3 loss in Minnesota.
Oakland split its first eight games; their last three games stayed under. Royals lost five of their first seven games (over 3-3-1).
Rangers @ Angels
Griffin allowed four runs in 3.1 IP (75 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 10-5 win over Oakland.
Chavez allowed one run in 5.2 IP (89 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-1 win over Seattle.
Texas lost five of their first seven games (over 4-3). Angels won six of their last seven games; their last three games went over. Halos won last two games, despite trailing both games by 3+ runs in 9th inning.
Astros @ Mariners
Fiers allowed two runs in six IP (97 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-1 loss to the Royals.
Gallardo allowed three runs in five IP (90 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-1 loss in Anaheim.
Mariners lost seven of first nine games; under is 6-3 in their games. Houston lost four of its last six games; under is 5-3 in its games this season.
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Interleague
Brewers @ Blue Jays
Anderson allowed one run in six IP (88 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 2-1 loss to Colorado.
Stroman allowed one run in 6.1 IP in his first ’17 start, a 5-2 win at Tampa Bay.
Brewers are 3-5 to start the season; four of their last six games stayed under. Toronto lost six of its first seven games (under 5-2).
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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Atl-Mia: Garcia 0-1; Koehler 1-0
StL-Wsh: Leake 0-1; Scherzer 0-1
NY-Phil: Wheeler 0-1; Velasquez 0-1
Cin-Pitt: Garrett 1-0; Nova 1-0
SD-Colo: Lee 0-0; Freeland 1-0
LA-Chi: McCarthy 1-0; Lackey 1-0
Ariz-SF: Miller 1-0; Cain 0-1
American League
Min-Det: Gibson 1-0; Fulmer 1-0
Chi-Clev: Holland 0-1; Salazar 1-0
TB-NY— Snell Montgomery 0-0
Balt-Bos: Jimenez 1-0; Wright 0-1
A’s-KC: Triggs 1-0; Hammel 0-1
Tex-LA: Griffin 1-0; Chavez 1-0
Hst-Sea: Fiers 0-1; Gallardo 0-1
Interleague
Mil-Tor: Anderson 0-1; Stroman 1-0
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Umpires
National League
American League
Interleague
Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 10/1/16
Interleague play
NL @ AL– 2-1 AL, favorites +$10
AL @ NL– 3-0 NL, favorites -$208
Total: 4-2 NL, favorites -$198
Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL– Over 0-3
AL @ NL– Over 2-1
Total– Over 2-4
Wednesday, April 12
National League
Padres @ Rockies
Lee made one start for the Dodgers in 2015, allowing seven runs in 4.2 IP. LY, he was a combined 7-14, 6.48 in 27 AAA starts for two different teams. This is his 2nd MLB start.
Freeland allowed one run in six IP (95 PT) in his first ’17 start, against LA.
San Diego won three of its last five games, but lost three of last four on road; under is 4-1 in their last five road games. Colorado is off to a 6-3 start; six of their last seven games stayed under.
Reds @ Pirates
Garrett blanked St Louis for six innings (78 PT) in his first big league start, a 2-0 Reds’ win.
Nova allowed one run in six IP (93 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-4 win over Atlanta.
Cincinnati won six of its last seven games; over is 3-2-3 in their games. Pirates are 3-4 in their first seven games, 3-2 at home. Over is 3-2-2 in their games.
Mets @ Phillies
Wheeler allowed five runs in four IP (80 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 7-2 loss to Miami.
Velasquez allowed four runs in four IP (67 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 7-6 loss to Washington.
Mets won their last three games, scoring 23 runs; over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Phillies are 2-5 in their last seven games; four of their last six games went over.
Cardinals @ Nationals
Leake allowed one run in eight IP (92 PT) in a 2-0 loss to the Reds.
Scherzer allowed two runs in 6.2 IP (98 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 7-6 loss at Philly. .
Cardinals lost six of their last seven games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six games. Washington lost three of its last five games; over is 4-1 in their last five games.
Braves @ Marlins
Garcia allowed four runs in six IP (86 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-2 loss in New York.
Koehler allowed one run in five IP (71 PT) in his first ’17 start, an extra inning win in Washington.
Atlanta lost its last five games, all of which went over the total. Miami won four of its last five games; over is 4-1-1 in their last six games.
Dodgers @ Cubs
McCarthy allowed two runs in six IP (78 PT) in his first start, a 10-2 win over San Diego.
Lackey allowed four runs in six IP (98 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-4 win in St Louis.
Dodgers lost three of last four games; five of their last seven games stayed under. Cubs won five of last six games; over is 3-3-1 in their games this season.
Diamondbacks @ Giants
Miller allowed three runs in 5.1 IP (105 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 7-3 win over the Indians.
Cain allowed four runs in 4.1 IP (85 PT) in his first ’17 start, a loss in San Diego.
Arizona won six of its last seven games; three of its last four games stayed under. San Francisco lost five of its last seven games; three of its last four games stayed under.
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American League games
Twins @ Tigers
Gibson allowed three runs in five IP (81 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-3 win over the Royals.
Fulmer shut the Red Sox out for six innings in his first ’17 start, a 6-5 Detroit win.
Minnesota won five of its first seven games; their last five games stayed under. Detroit won five of its first seven games (over 4-3).
White Sox @ Indians
Holland allowed three runs in six IP (93 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 3-1 loss to the Twins.
Salazar allowed five runs in 5.2 IP (102 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 9-6 win in Texas.
White Sox are 2-4 in their first six games; their last four games stayed under. Indians lost three of last four games- over is 4-3 in their games this season.
Tampa Bay @ Bronx
Snell allowed five runs in 6.2 IP in his first ’17 start, a 5-2 loss to Toronto.
Montgomery is making his MLB debut; he was 5-1, 0.97 in six AAA starts LY.
Rays won three of last four games; three of those four games went over. Bronx won its last two games after a 1-4 start- their last four games all went over.
Orioles @ Red Sox
Jimenez allowed five runs in 4.1 IP (94 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-5 win over New York.
Wright allowed four runs in 6.2 IP (93 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 6-5 loss in Detroit.
Orioles won four of their first six games; three of their last four games went over. Boston lost three of last five games; under is 5-2 in their last seven games.
A’s @ Royals
Triggs allowed one run in 5.2 IP (91 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-1 win over the Angels.
Hammel allowed three runs in five IP (95 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-3 loss in Minnesota.
Oakland split its first eight games; their last three games stayed under. Royals lost five of their first seven games (over 3-3-1).
Rangers @ Angels
Griffin allowed four runs in 3.1 IP (75 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 10-5 win over Oakland.
Chavez allowed one run in 5.2 IP (89 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-1 win over Seattle.
Texas lost five of their first seven games (over 4-3). Angels won six of their last seven games; their last three games went over. Halos won last two games, despite trailing both games by 3+ runs in 9th inning.
Astros @ Mariners
Fiers allowed two runs in six IP (97 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-1 loss to the Royals.
Gallardo allowed three runs in five IP (90 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 5-1 loss in Anaheim.
Mariners lost seven of first nine games; under is 6-3 in their games. Houston lost four of its last six games; under is 5-3 in its games this season.
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Interleague
Brewers @ Blue Jays
Anderson allowed one run in six IP (88 PT) in his first ’17 start, a 2-1 loss to Colorado.
Stroman allowed one run in 6.1 IP in his first ’17 start, a 5-2 win at Tampa Bay.
Brewers are 3-5 to start the season; four of their last six games stayed under. Toronto lost six of its first seven games (under 5-2).
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Record with this pitcher starting:
National League
Atl-Mia: Garcia 0-1; Koehler 1-0
StL-Wsh: Leake 0-1; Scherzer 0-1
NY-Phil: Wheeler 0-1; Velasquez 0-1
Cin-Pitt: Garrett 1-0; Nova 1-0
SD-Colo: Lee 0-0; Freeland 1-0
LA-Chi: McCarthy 1-0; Lackey 1-0
Ariz-SF: Miller 1-0; Cain 0-1
American League
Min-Det: Gibson 1-0; Fulmer 1-0
Chi-Clev: Holland 0-1; Salazar 1-0
TB-NY— Snell Montgomery 0-0
Balt-Bos: Jimenez 1-0; Wright 0-1
A’s-KC: Triggs 1-0; Hammel 0-1
Tex-LA: Griffin 1-0; Chavez 1-0
Hst-Sea: Fiers 0-1; Gallardo 0-1
Interleague
Mil-Tor: Anderson 0-1; Stroman 1-0
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Umpires
National League
American League
Interleague
Teams’ records in first five innings:
Team (road-home-total)- thru 10/1/16
Interleague play
NL @ AL– 2-1 AL, favorites +$10
AL @ NL– 3-0 NL, favorites -$208
Total: 4-2 NL, favorites -$198
Totals in interleague games
NL @ AL– Over 0-3
AL @ NL– Over 2-1
Total– Over 2-4
MLB
Wednesday, April 12
Trend Report
1:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home
1:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
3:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
4:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. WASHINGTON
St. Louis is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
6:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
7:07 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 12 games
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
7:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Baltimore's last 22 games
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Boston's last 24 games
7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Atlanta's last 23 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Miami's last 23 games when playing Atlanta
8:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CHI CUBS
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Chi Cubs's last 21 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
8:15 PM
OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Kansas City's last 21 games at home
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
10:07 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Texas is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Texas
10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. SEATTLE
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
10:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Arizona
Wednesday, April 12
Trend Report
1:05 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NY YANKEES
Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 5 games
NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home
1:10 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DETROIT
Minnesota is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Minnesota is 7-18 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
3:10 PM
SAN DIEGO vs. COLORADO
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego's last 6 games when playing Colorado
San Diego is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games
Colorado is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
4:05 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. WASHINGTON
St. Louis is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games
6:10 PM
CHI WHITE SOX vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games
Chi White Sox are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Cleveland is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
7:05 PM
CINCINNATI vs. PITTSBURGH
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
7:05 PM
NY METS vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing NY Mets
Philadelphia is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
7:07 PM
MILWAUKEE vs. TORONTO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee's last 6 games
Milwaukee is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Toronto's last 12 games
Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
7:10 PM
BALTIMORE vs. BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Baltimore's last 22 games
Boston is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Boston's last 24 games
7:10 PM
ATLANTA vs. MIAMI
Atlanta is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Atlanta's last 23 games when playing Miami
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Miami's last 23 games when playing Atlanta
8:05 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CHI CUBS
LA Dodgers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Chi Cubs's last 21 games when playing LA Dodgers
Chi Cubs are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers
8:15 PM
OAKLAND vs. KANSAS CITY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas City
Oakland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Kansas City's last 21 games at home
Kansas City is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
10:07 PM
TEXAS vs. LA ANGELS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Angels
Texas is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games when playing Texas
10:10 PM
HOUSTON vs. SEATTLE
Houston is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Seattle
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Seattle is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
Seattle is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
10:15 PM
ARIZONA vs. SAN FRANCISCO
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing San Francisco
Arizona is 6-15 SU in its last 21 games when playing San Francisco
San Francisco is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco's last 6 games when playing Arizona
DAVE COKIN
FLAMES VS. DUCKS
PLAY: DUCKS -165
Those of you who check in to see what I’m doing with the daily Bonus Plays are undoubtedly aware that I very rarely lay any big prices. I’m far more underdog or small chalk oriented. But I won’t just simply refuse to spot a good sized money line favorite piece if the numbers are overwhelming, and they are all of that here.
27-0, or 0-27 depending on your perspective. The Anaheim Ducks have defeated the Calgary Flames 27 straight times when these teams meet at Anaheim.
That amazing streak alone pretty much eliminated any consideration for the Flames in this series. I suppose one can argue that if they can simply steal a game at The Pond, maybe the burden of failure gets lifted and Calgary suddenly has a great chance to pull the series upset. I guess I can’t argue against that. But one might also suggest that they’re got to be mentally beaten quickly if the struggles at Anaheim are maintained.
I also factored current form into this decision. The Ducks are entering the playoffs on a big roll. Anaheim went 11-3 to finish the regular season, and garnered at least one point in each of the last 14 games.
This is a veteran Ducks team that is heading into the playoffs red hot. Add in the astounding dominance at home against the Flames and I actually think -165 is arguably a little less than it ought to be. I’m making a series play on Anaheim.
FLAMES VS. DUCKS
PLAY: DUCKS -165
Those of you who check in to see what I’m doing with the daily Bonus Plays are undoubtedly aware that I very rarely lay any big prices. I’m far more underdog or small chalk oriented. But I won’t just simply refuse to spot a good sized money line favorite piece if the numbers are overwhelming, and they are all of that here.
27-0, or 0-27 depending on your perspective. The Anaheim Ducks have defeated the Calgary Flames 27 straight times when these teams meet at Anaheim.
That amazing streak alone pretty much eliminated any consideration for the Flames in this series. I suppose one can argue that if they can simply steal a game at The Pond, maybe the burden of failure gets lifted and Calgary suddenly has a great chance to pull the series upset. I guess I can’t argue against that. But one might also suggest that they’re got to be mentally beaten quickly if the struggles at Anaheim are maintained.
I also factored current form into this decision. The Ducks are entering the playoffs on a big roll. Anaheim went 11-3 to finish the regular season, and garnered at least one point in each of the last 14 games.
This is a veteran Ducks team that is heading into the playoffs red hot. Add in the astounding dominance at home against the Flames and I actually think -165 is arguably a little less than it ought to be. I’m making a series play on Anaheim.
Alex Smith
Series - St. Louis Blues +130
The Minnesota Wild battle the St. Louis Blues in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting Wednesday. These two clubs hooked up back in 2014 with the Wild taking the series in six games under head coach Mike Yeo who is now the bench boss for the Blues.
St. Louis knew they would have to make some changes after losing in the Western Conference finals last May. They brought in Yeo to be the associate coach-in-waiting as longtime leader Ken Hitchcock was planning to call it a career after this season. When the Blues lost 7 of 11 games heading into the All-Star break and suffered a bad loss in their first contest back, management went ahead and fired Hitchcock and promoted Yeo on February 1. This move paid off quickly as St. Louis won 22 of its final 32 games to reach 99 points and clinch a sixth consecutive playoff berth. Yeo's mantra has always been defense and that was a weakness for the Blues prior to his promotion. Since Yeo took over, St. Louis has improved in all areas of backchecking and goaltending with a league-best 1.87 GAA, .936 save pct., and a 88.5% mark in penalty killing. The re-acquisition of forward Vladimir Sobotka helped boost an already talent-rich group of wingers. Led by Vladimir Tarasenko's 39-goal, 75-point season, along with Jaden Schwartz (19 goals, 55 points) and Alex Steen (16 goals, 51 points), St. Louis finished eighth in the NHL in power plays with a 21.3% conversion rate.
The Wild looked to be one of the best clubs in the NHL for most of the first half. With a franchise record 12-game winning streak at the end of the 2016 calendar year and a league-leading 69 points at the All-Star break, it appeared first-year head coach Bruce Boudreau was well on his way to a division title. But things started to get shaky around early February, and looked very bleak in March, when Minnesota went on a 3-10-2 tailspin. They were knocked out of the top spot in the Central Division and Western Conference though did manage to clinch home ice thanks to a four-game winning streak to close out the regular season. The MVP for the club is without question veteran Eric Staal. The 31-year old winger was acquired in the off-season to complement the likes of Zach Parise and Mikael Granlund. Staal led the Wild with 28 goals and ranked second on the team with 65 points; only four back of Granlund. Parise missed some time with a pair of injuries which allowed for other forwards to step up and contribute (Nino Niederreiter 25 goals, 57 points; Charlie Coyle 18 goals, 56 points.
The goaltending battle will be the key to the series. St. Louis’ Jake Allen struggled at times early in the year, but battled back to retain his starting job and finished the season with 33 wins and a 2.42 GAA. Minnesota’s Devan Dubnyk had a very solid year and could be a strong contender for the Vezina Trophy. With 40 wins, five shutouts and a .923 save percentage, "Dubs" carried this club on his pads when the offense faltered. His numbers however against St. Louis aren't promising. The veteran netminder is 10-16 lifetime versus the Blues with a 2.80 GAA and a .884 save percentage. With the strength of St. Louis' special teams, they have a big edge in this series as a strongly balanced club that can certainly pressure Minnesota on both ends of the ice. We've seen a string of talented Wild clubs succeed in the regular season only to unravel in the playoffs. Boudreau’s team have had eight first or second round playoff exits and is 1-7 all-time in Game 7's. This matchup of an underachieving coach leading an underachieving team should prove to be fruitful for the Blues. And one has to think that Yeo would love to lead the charge into sending his old club to an early tee time. At a plus price, I'm backing the St. Louis Blues to beat the Minnesota Wild and advance to Western Conference semifinals.
Series - St. Louis Blues +130
The Minnesota Wild battle the St. Louis Blues in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting Wednesday. These two clubs hooked up back in 2014 with the Wild taking the series in six games under head coach Mike Yeo who is now the bench boss for the Blues.
St. Louis knew they would have to make some changes after losing in the Western Conference finals last May. They brought in Yeo to be the associate coach-in-waiting as longtime leader Ken Hitchcock was planning to call it a career after this season. When the Blues lost 7 of 11 games heading into the All-Star break and suffered a bad loss in their first contest back, management went ahead and fired Hitchcock and promoted Yeo on February 1. This move paid off quickly as St. Louis won 22 of its final 32 games to reach 99 points and clinch a sixth consecutive playoff berth. Yeo's mantra has always been defense and that was a weakness for the Blues prior to his promotion. Since Yeo took over, St. Louis has improved in all areas of backchecking and goaltending with a league-best 1.87 GAA, .936 save pct., and a 88.5% mark in penalty killing. The re-acquisition of forward Vladimir Sobotka helped boost an already talent-rich group of wingers. Led by Vladimir Tarasenko's 39-goal, 75-point season, along with Jaden Schwartz (19 goals, 55 points) and Alex Steen (16 goals, 51 points), St. Louis finished eighth in the NHL in power plays with a 21.3% conversion rate.
The Wild looked to be one of the best clubs in the NHL for most of the first half. With a franchise record 12-game winning streak at the end of the 2016 calendar year and a league-leading 69 points at the All-Star break, it appeared first-year head coach Bruce Boudreau was well on his way to a division title. But things started to get shaky around early February, and looked very bleak in March, when Minnesota went on a 3-10-2 tailspin. They were knocked out of the top spot in the Central Division and Western Conference though did manage to clinch home ice thanks to a four-game winning streak to close out the regular season. The MVP for the club is without question veteran Eric Staal. The 31-year old winger was acquired in the off-season to complement the likes of Zach Parise and Mikael Granlund. Staal led the Wild with 28 goals and ranked second on the team with 65 points; only four back of Granlund. Parise missed some time with a pair of injuries which allowed for other forwards to step up and contribute (Nino Niederreiter 25 goals, 57 points; Charlie Coyle 18 goals, 56 points.
The goaltending battle will be the key to the series. St. Louis’ Jake Allen struggled at times early in the year, but battled back to retain his starting job and finished the season with 33 wins and a 2.42 GAA. Minnesota’s Devan Dubnyk had a very solid year and could be a strong contender for the Vezina Trophy. With 40 wins, five shutouts and a .923 save percentage, "Dubs" carried this club on his pads when the offense faltered. His numbers however against St. Louis aren't promising. The veteran netminder is 10-16 lifetime versus the Blues with a 2.80 GAA and a .884 save percentage. With the strength of St. Louis' special teams, they have a big edge in this series as a strongly balanced club that can certainly pressure Minnesota on both ends of the ice. We've seen a string of talented Wild clubs succeed in the regular season only to unravel in the playoffs. Boudreau’s team have had eight first or second round playoff exits and is 1-7 all-time in Game 7's. This matchup of an underachieving coach leading an underachieving team should prove to be fruitful for the Blues. And one has to think that Yeo would love to lead the charge into sending his old club to an early tee time. At a plus price, I'm backing the St. Louis Blues to beat the Minnesota Wild and advance to Western Conference semifinals.
