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Thursday 1-4-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc
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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct
RACE #7 - AQUEDUCT - 3:34 PM EASTERN POST
9.0 FURLONGS DIRT FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD $25,000.00 OPTIONAL CLAIMING $57,000.00 PURSE
#2 IRON POWER
#5 BECKER'S GALAXY
#4 CHARMING INDY
#6 TAOISEACH
#2 IRON POWER takes a class drop (-8), and has produced "POWER RUN PERFORMANCES" in each of his last five starts, hitting the board in three, including a "POWER RUN WIN" facing better company (+5) in his 3rd race back. #5 BECKER'S GALAXY, the morning line favorite, has hit the board in "POWER RUN FASHION" in three of his last five outings, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his 4th race back. Jockey Irad Ortiz and Trainer Rudy Rodriguez send him "postward" this afternoon ... they've hit the board with 54% of nearly 350 entries saddled as a team to date.
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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Delta Downs
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 3 - Maiden Claiming - 5.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $22000 Class Rating: 58
FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED MAIDENS, FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $20,000
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 7 GOODBEE 7/2
# 3 MARY B GOOD 4/1
# 1 SUCKERFORAGREY 8/1
GOODBEE looks to be a very good contender. Might best this group of horses here, showing strong figures of late. Has run admirably when racing a dirt sprint race. Decent jockey and handler combo winning 18 percent of their races working together. MARY B GOOD - Looks respectable for the conditions of this contest today, showing solid numbers in dirt sprint races lately. Looks very good to be up near the front end at the first call.
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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
Bar
Fair Grounds - Race #5 - Post: 3:05pm - Optional Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $43,000 Class Rating: 79
Rating: 4
#4 MINISTER OF WAR (ML=6/1)
#6 HALF FAST ROSE (ML=5/2)
MINISTER OF WAR - This mare should give a strong account of herself in today's event. HALF FAST ROSE - On Dec 3rd this mare shipped in to win and looks good right back. When this jockey and handler are put together you have to take a look. Pedroza and David have been terrific together. She has the topmost earnings per start (EPS). Take a good look at this thoroughbred.
Vulnerable Contenders: #8 LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN (ML=7/2), #3 PURELY BLESSED (ML=9/2), #2 PINKING OF YOU (ML=5/1),
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN - This mare in all probability won't be right there near the finish line. PURELY BLESSED - This racer will probably need at least one more race after the lackluster showing following the long turnout. PINKING OF YOU - When looking at today's class rating, she will have to earn a much better speed rating than last out to vie in this dirt route.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #4 MINISTER OF WAR on the nose if you can get odds of 2/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [4,6]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Gulfstream Park
Gulfstream Park - Race 10
$1 Exacta / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta / $1 Super Hi 5
Claiming $16,000 • 7 1/2 Furlongs • Turf • Ages 4 and up • CR: 86 • Purse: $21,000 • Post: 5:08P
(RAIL AT 96 FEET). FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE DECEMBER 4 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $16,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $12,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES). (IF DEEMED INADVISABLE TO RUN THIS RACE OVER THE TURF COURSE, IT WILL BE RUN ON THE MAIN TRACK AT SEVEN FURLONGS)
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * GRAN SAMAN: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. GRAN CHIEF: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. KING MAURO: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days.
11
GRAN SAMAN
8/1
4/1
10
GRAN CHIEF
5/1
5/1
2
KING MAURO
4/1
9/1
P#
Horse (In Running Style Order)
Post
Morn
Line
Running Style
Good
Class
Good
Speed
Early Figure
Finish Figure
Platinum
Figure
3
BODHI DOG
3
30/1
Front-runner
78
75
119.8
74.0
59.5
11
GRAN SAMAN
11
8/1
Front-runner
83
83
115.8
79.8
74.8
5
CHANGING LEADS
5
12/1
Stalker
71
66
62.6
62.6
44.1
10
GRAN CHIEF
10
5/1
Alternator/Stalker
92
90
124.4
72.4
65.9
1
TIDE OF THE DESERT
1
12/1
Alternator/Stalker
85
81
117.0
77.6
61.1
6
WORD ON THE STREET
6
7/2
Trailer
83
75
95.7
80.6
74.6
4
RORY
4
8/1
Trailer
85
76
49.2
76.0
59.0
2
KING MAURO
2
4/1
Trailer
85
80
45.8
79.6
74.6
12
EL CHAVAL
12
30/1
Alternator/Trailer
77
75
91.8
74.3
60.3
9
OURS AGAIN
9
9/2
Alternator/Trailer
83
82
73.8
79.0
63.5
8
MONGOLIAN PARTY
8
30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
85
83
78.4
73.2
57.2
7
GODS GREATNESS
7
30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
83
77
63.4
71.6
54.6
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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
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Gulfstream Park - Race #10 - Post: 5:08pm - Claiming - 7.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $21,000 Class Rating: 86
Rating: 3
#11 GRAN SAMAN (ML=8/1)
#10 GRAN CHIEF (ML=5/1)
#9 OURS AGAIN (ML=9/2)
GRAN SAMAN - That last blow out tells me this colt is set for a top effort. Colt has shown some pace. This shorter trip should be better for him. Ran last time out against a much better field at Gulfstream Park. The move down in class ranks should suit him well. GRAN CHIEF - Saez was aboard this colt last time around the track and was impressed enough to take the animal right back. Trainer, Barboza, has been deliberate with this colt off the layoff. Look for a solid effort today. Good return on investment for this jock and handler duo. OURS AGAIN - Finished fourth at Gulfstream Park last out. Was close at the end and at odds of 9/2 right here, he looks like a possible contender.
Vulnerable Contenders: #6 WORD ON THE STREET (ML=7/2), #2 KING MAURO (ML=4/1), #4 RORY (ML=8/1),
WORD ON THE STREET - Hasn't hit the board in any short distance affairs of late. Unlikely to see him doing it this time out either. This mount just hasn't looked sharp recently. KING MAURO - Not probable for this participant to make an impact with no recent success in a short distance contest. This racer has not tallied a win here today in 11 starts. Little chance he wins today. RORY - Looked good on December 14th, finishing third, but no works since is a bit troublesome.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#11 GRAN SAMAN is the play if we get odds of 7/2 or better
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [9,10,11]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [9,10,11] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[9,10,11] with [9,10,11] with [1,9,10,11,12] with [1,9,10,11,12] Total Cost: $36
SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
[9,10,11] with [9,10,11] with [1,9,10,11] with [1,4,9,10,11,12] with [1,4,9,10,11,12] Total Cost: $72
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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Penn National
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 6 - Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $10800 Class Rating: 87
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE JULY 4. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE DECEMBER 4 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $4,000.
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 3 LEONARDO DA VINCI 6/1
# 4 I WANDA WIN 5/2
# 1 WHAT THE CHUB 7/2
LEONARDO DA VINCI could be the bet in here. Has strong Speed Figures and has to be considered for a bet in this competition. Earned a strong speed figure in the latest race. Can run another good one in this race. With a strong 85 average speed fig at the distance, seems well suited for today's race. I WANDA WIN - Rodriguez will most likely be able to get this gelding to break out sharply in this event. At the top in earnings per start at the distance/surface in this bunch. WHAT THE CHUB - Has raced strongly in dirt sprint races. His 79 average has this gelding with among the most respectable speed figures for this event.
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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Turfway Park
Turfway Park - Race 3
Exacta / 50 cent Trifecta / 10 cent Superfecta / Daily Double Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5)
Claiming $5,000 • 1 Mile • All-Weather • Ages 4 and up • CR: 86 • Purse: $6,100 • Post: 7:15P
FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE DECEMBER 4 ALLOWED 3 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $4,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES).
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. HEAT ROAD is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * HEAT ROAD: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest av erage Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. SMARTY KITTEN: Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
5
HEAT ROAD
3/1
5/2
1
SMARTY KITTEN
5/2
6/1
P#
Horse (In Running Style Order)
Post
Morn
Line
Running Style
Good
Class
Good
Speed
Early Figure
Finish Figure
Platinum
Figure
5
HEAT ROAD
5
3/1
Front-runner
81
76
82.1
79.2
70.7
7
THE BUCKEYE KID
7
6/1
Alternator/Front-runner
70
73
56.1
60.5
49.0
3
SIR GARY
3
8/1
Stalker
68
49
69.4
59.0
41.5
1
SMARTY KITTEN
1
5/2
Alternator/Stalker
91
81
64.3
73.7
71.2
8
THIRTEEN ROSES
8
8/1
Alternator/Stalker
77
63
42.0
63.6
54.6
4
RAKEITIN
4
15/1
Alternator/Trailer
86
81
67.2
65.8
58.3
9
BUCKEYE NATION
9
12/1
Alternator/Trailer
76
64
51.0
65.2
49.2
10
CONQUEST SKEDADDLE
10
5/1
Alternator/Non-contender
80
80
78.5
60.0
52.5
6
FRENCH BADGE
6
20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
76
66
44.4
61.2
45.7
2
MERENGON
2
20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
67
60
37.2
53.8
40.3
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Jim Feist
Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Thursday, January 4, 2017
NBA (503) OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER VS (504) LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
Take: over
Reason: Your free play for Thursday, January 4, 2017 is in the NBA contest between the OKC Thunder and the LA Clippers. The Clippers have really improved of late, winning four straight games and six of their last seven games. They have also covered four straight and are 9-1-1 ATS their last 11. While the Clippers average 104.8 ppg this season, they are averaging 114.8 ppg their last five and allowing just 104.8 ppg. OKC is just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 away games and 6-14 their last 20 overall. The Clippers have gone over in Five of their last six games and are 4-0 O/U in their last four vs the Northwest division. Five of the last seven meetings between these clubs have gone OVER. That's what I look for again here on Friday. Play the OVER.
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Arthur Ralph Sports
Thurs Arizona St -9 CBB
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SCOTT SPREITZER
NCAA-B | Jan 04, 2018
Santa Clara vs. Loyola Marymount
Santa Clara+5
I'm recommending a play on Santa Clara on Thursday night. Loyola Marymount runs up and down the floor and attempts to push the tempo. Unfortunately, their desired style doesn't work too well when you're terrible from the deep perimeter and play very little defense. The Lions make just 31 percent of their treys, (304th in the nation). Defensively, LMU allows over 79 ppg, which is more than they score themselves, and they have allowed teams to nail 47.3 percent of their FGA, which ranks 311th in college basketball. The Broncos aren't too hot on the defensive end either, but with four players averaging between 18 ppg and 10.6 ppg, they own the ability to keep this one close against a bad defensive favorite. KJ Feagin and Matt Hauser have combined for 105 assists this season and both get everyone involved on the offensive end. Meanwhile, LMU has James Batemon, but not much else when it comes to dishing to the open man. LMU is once again an overvalued home favorite against a team that struggles on the road. The Lions are 5-13-1 ATS the last 19 times at home against teams playing less than .400 road basketball. In fact, they've covered just 18 of their last 60 home games against teams with a losing road record in general. We're recommending a play on Santa Clara plus the points on Thursday. NOTE: Be sure to grab both of our premium plays today, including our CBB Conf GOM, and our West Coast Wipeout. Thanks & GL! Scott Spreitzer.
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LARRY NESS
My 1* Free Play is on the Oklahoma City Thunder (10:30 EST).
The Thunder come in off a relatively simple 133-96 destruction of the Lakers just last night and suffice it to say, I believe the team carries that momentum over here against the Clippers.
The Thunder’s big three of Carmelo Anthony, Paul George and Russell Westbrook combined for almost 70 points in just 28 minutes last night, meaning that the core for OKC is going to be well rested for tonight’s game as well.
If recent history is any precedence, then the Thunder have to be loving their chances today, because when these teams met for the first time back on November 10th, it was OKC that scored the relatively simple 120-111 victory.
OKC averages 103.5 PPG and concedes just 100.5. Westbrook averages 24.8 points, 9.6 boards and ten assists per game.
The Clippers average 105.7 points and concede 105.7 as well. Blake Griffin leads the Clippers with 23.5 points, 7.7 boards and 5.3 assists per game.
I’ll point out though that OKC is 3-1 ATS in its last four after scoring 130 points or more in its previous contest, while LA is just 8-9 ATS as an underdog this season.
With a well rested trio of superstars ready to play tonight, all signs point to another rout for the surging Thunder in my opinion. Consider a second look at Oklahoma City in this matchup.
Good luck…Larry
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MIKE LUNDIN
NHL | Jan 04, 2018
Kings vs. Flames
Kings+105
The Los Angeles Kings are coming off triumphs at Vancouver and Edmonton, and I think they'll come out of their three-game trek through Western Canada with a perfect record after visiting the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome Thursday night.
Calgary snapped a three-game skid with a 4-3 OT win against Chicago on New Year's Eve, but it's worth noting that this is a team that's just 2-6 in its last eight when facing a team with a winning record. The Flames have struggled to assert themselves in front of the home fans going just 10-11-0 at home. The Kings meanwhile own a Western Conference-best 13-6-2 road record and they've won 11 of their last 13 when visiting a team with a losing home record.
My free pick is on LA Kings.
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When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 4, 2018
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Matchup Edge
FLA Edge in: BOS
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending
Preview: Panthers at Bruins
The Boston Bruins are firing on all cylinders with an almost-whole lineup and attempt to extend their point streak to 10 games when they host the Florida Panthers for an Atlantic Division matchup Thursday night. The Bruins knocked off the New York Islanders 5-1 on Tuesday to improve to 7-0-2 in their last nine games, and go after a sixth straight victory over the Panthers.
Boston goaltender Tuukka Rask, named the NHL’s first star of the month for December, has earned at least a point in his last 12 decisions (11-0-1) and the Bruins are getting offensive contributions from throughout the lineup. “We knew it was coming this year,” Boston left wing Brad Marchand told reporters. “We had a lot of injuries (early in the season). We knew we just needed some time to come together a bit. You see the way some young guys are stepping up, it just seems like everyone is connecting. Everyone has that chemistry.” Florida had won five straight games before opening a five-game road trip with a 5-1 loss at Minnesota on Tuesday after being outshot 32-11 in the first two periods. “Hopefully, we learn from this game that we can’t take a night off, we can’t take our foot off the pedal,” Panthers coach Bob Boughner told reporters. “So, if we take anything out of the game, maybe it’s a good lesson.”
TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Pacific, TVA, FS Florida, NESN (Boston)
ABOUT THE PANTHERS (17-17-5): Jonathan Huberdeau scored Tuesday and has hit the back of the net five times in his last five contests while tying fellow forward Vincent Trocheck (99 career assists) with a team-best 37 points. Center Aleksander Barkov (34 points) had an assist against Minnesota, but has gone seven games without a goal and right wing Evgenii Dadonov is mired in a five-game point drought. Goaltender James Reimer, who has made 12 straight starts, left the game with a minor injury Tuesday but is expected to be available Thursday.
ABOUT THE BRUINS (22-10-6): Rask, who has allowed four goals in his last five outings, started the season 3-8-2 and was benched for four straight games in favor of a red-hot Anton Khudobin in November before getting his game together. “We always knew Tuukka was our guy,” Boston goalie Bruce Cassidy told reporters. “. … Tuukka has clearly benefitted from being pushed because he’s dead-on (right now).” David Pastrnak tops the team with 35 points - one ahead of Marchand - and veteran center Patrice Bergeron (697 career points) has turned it up with four goals in the last five games.
OVERTIME
1. Boston’s rookie F Danton Heinen boasts three multi-point games in his last four and is third on the team with 28 points (10 goals, 18 assists).
2. Florida RW Radim Vrbata, who has only four goals in 30 games, missed the last three contests because of illness and is day-to-day.
3. Bruins F Noel Acciari has scored in three consecutive games to give him five on the season and seven in 72 career contests.
PREDICTION: Bruins 4, Panthers 1
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Trends - Florida at Boston
W/L Trends
Florida
Panthers are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Atlantic.
Panthers are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Panthers are 5-1 in their last 6 overall.
Panthers are 5-2 in their last 7 Thursday games.
Panthers are 17-35 in their last 52 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Panthers are 60-130-3 in their last 193 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Panthers are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.
Panthers are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Boston
Bruins are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. Atlantic.
Bruins are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Bruins are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Bruins are 4-0 in their last 4 home games.
Bruins are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Bruins are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Bruins are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Bruins are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
Bruins are 7-2 in their last 9 Thursday games.
Bruins are 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Bruins are 16-5 in their last 21 overall.
Bruins are 21-7 in their last 28 vs. a team with a losing record.
OU Trends
Florida
Under is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 7-0 in Panthers last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-0 in Panthers last 5 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 5-0 in Panthers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 8-1 in Panthers last 9 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 12-3 in Panthers last 15 road games.
Under is 10-3 in Panthers last 13 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-3 in Panthers last 10 overall.
Boston
Over is 3-0-1 in Bruins last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Bruins last 8 vs. Atlantic.
Over is 6-1 in Bruins last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-1 in Bruins last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Bruins last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Bruins last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 11-5-1 in Bruins last 17 vs. Eastern Conference.
Head to Head
Under is 10-4-3 in the last 17 meetings in Boston.
Under is 19-8-6 in the last 33 meetings.
Panthers are 19-39-3 in the last 61 meetings.
Road team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Panthers are 3-13 in the last 16 meetings in Boston.
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When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 4, 2018
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario
Matchup Edge
SJ Edge in: TOR
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending
Preview: Sharks at Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs will attempt to avoid a season-high fourth consecutive defeat when they host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday in the second contest of their six-game homestand. Toronto has gone nearly seven years since beating San Jose, which has won the last 10 meetings between the clubs.
Although the Maple Leafs have dropped three in a row, one was an overtime loss at Colorado and the other two came at the hands of conference leaders Vegas and Tampa Bay. “We want to be at the top, and these last two teams (Vegas and Tampa Bay) we’ve just played are at the top, and we’re not quite at that level yet, but we feel as a team that we have all the tools to be there," Toronto star forward Auston Matthews told reporters. The Sharks turned in a dud on New Year's Eve, as they were flattened by Dallas 6-0 in the opener of a six-game road trip, but they bounced back with a 4-1 win in Montreal. San Jose is 9-6-2 on the road this season and has won its last seven trips to Toronto.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCS California (San Jose), Sportsnet Ontario (Toronto)
ABOUT THE SHARKS (21-12-4): San Jose's young talent is flourishing, with Timo Meier scoring twice at Montreal to give him five goals in his last eight games. Kevin Labanc collected two assists in the win to boost his point total to 12 over his last 10 contests. "They’re playing with more confidence," coach Peter DeBoer told reporters. "They’re contributing, helping us, and the older guys on the team no longer feel like they’re carrying them around. They’re starting to stand on their own.”
ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (23-16-2): After piling up nine points in a four-game stretch, Mitch Marner has been kept off the scoresheet in three straight games, although it took a highlight-reel save to deny his breakaway on Tuesday. “He knows he’s a driver on this team,” coach Mike Babcock told reporters. "We count on a number of young people here, as you know, and we need them to be good.” Matthews has recorded four goals in his last five games and scored in a 3-2 loss at San Jose on Oct. 30.
OVERTIME
1. San Jose has collected 15 power-play goals in its last 11 games.
2. Maple Leafs C Nazem Kadri (upper body) was back in the lineup Tuesday but his point drought reached 12 contests.
3. Sharks G Aaron Dell owns a .942 save percentage over his last 12 games.
PREDICTION: Maple Leafs 3, Sharks 2
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Trends - San Jose at Toronto
W/L Trends
San Jose
Sharks are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games.
Sharks are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sharks are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Sharks are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Sharks are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
Sharks are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sharks are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Toronto
Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Maple Leafs are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Pacific.
Maple Leafs are 7-3 in their last 10 home games.
Maple Leafs are 9-4 in their last 13 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Maple Leafs are 37-79 in their last 116 vs. a team with a winning record.
Maple Leafs are 3-7 in their last 10 overall.
Maple Leafs are 0-5 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
OU Trends
San Jose
Under is 5-1 in Sharks last 6 vs. Atlantic.
Over is 4-1 in Sharks last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-3 in Sharks last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 33-11-14 in Sharks last 58 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Sharks last 7 Thursday games.
Under is 43-18-15 in Sharks last 76 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 21-9 in Sharks last 30 overall.
Under is 40-18-16 in Sharks last 74 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Toronto
Under is 4-0 in Maple Leafs last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 3-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-1 in Maple Leafs last 9 home games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 17-6 in Maple Leafs last 23 vs. Pacific.
Over is 5-2 in Maple Leafs last 7 overall.
Head to Head
Sharks are 7-0 in the last 7 meetings in Toronto.
Sharks are 17-4-2 in the last 23 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
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When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 4, 2018
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Matchup Edge
NYI Edge in: PHI
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending
Preview: Islanders at Flyers
Even a return to home ice could not end the slumber of the New York Islanders, who head back out on the road Thursday for a matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first of three straight contests versus Metropolitan Division rivals. New York has been outscored 15-4 during its three-game losing streak.
After allowing 48 shots in Sunday's 6-1 drubbing in Colorado, the Islanders were outshot 38-26 and gave up three third-period goals in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to Boston. "Adversity is hitting us between the eyes right now as a group, as a staff, as players," New York coach Doug Weight told reporters. "We've got to find a way. ... We have three really big games and we have to figure it out." That also applies to Philadelphia, which opened a four-game homestand by absorbing a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of slumping Pittsburgh. The Flyers had won six of seven in the all-time series against New York entering this season but dropped both ends of a home-and-home set - each in overtime - in late November.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG Plus (New York), NBCS Philadelphia
ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (20-16-4): Josh Bailey had his career-best 11-game point streak halted Tuesday, but he scored an overtime winner and collected three assists in the two triumphs over Philadelphia in November. The rest of the team's offense is what concerns Weight. “Some guys have disappeared,” Weight said. “We have to challenge them, challenge some ice times. There’s only so many things you can do. But some guys have to start answering the bell on a consistent basis.”
ABOUT THE FLYERS (16-15-8): Philadelphia has dropped four of its last five contests, managing a paltry six goals in the defeats, and has led after the first period in only one of its last 19 games. Brian Elliott has made 14 consecutive starts, but that streak could come to an end after he was yanked after two periods of Tuesday's setback. Back from a lower-body injury, Michal Neuvirth replaced Elliott and turned aside 10-of-11 shots in his first appearance since Nov. 28.
OVERTIME
1. Islanders D Johnny Boychuk, who has been sidelined for three games, practiced Wednesday and hopes to play versus the Flyers.
2. Philadelphia D Ivan Provorov exited Tuesday's game after blocking a shot but participated in practice on Wednesday.
3. New York rookie C Mathew Barzal scored in each matchup versus the Flyers in November.
PREDICTION: Islanders 4, Flyers 3
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Trends - NY Islanders at Philadelphia
W/L Trends
NY Islanders
Islanders are 5-1 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Islanders are 16-5 in their last 21 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Islanders are 15-6 in their last 21 vs. a team with a losing record.
Islanders are 13-27 in their last 40 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Islanders are 4-10 in their last 14 overall.
Islanders are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Islanders are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Islanders are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Islanders are 1-5 in their last 6 Thursday games.
Islanders are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Islanders are 0-6 in their last 6 road games.
Philadelphia
Flyers are 9-3 in their last 12 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Flyers are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Flyers are 5-2 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Flyers are 5-11 in their last 16 home games.
Flyers are 4-9 in their last 13 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flyers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Flyers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Flyers are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Flyers are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flyers are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Flyers are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
OU Trends
NY Islanders
Over is 7-0 in Islanders last 7 Thursday games.
Over is 5-0-1 in Islanders last 6 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 7-1 in Islanders last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-1-1 in Islanders last 9 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 6-1-1 in Islanders last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-1 in Islanders last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 5-1 in Islanders last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 25-6-3 in Islanders last 34 overall.
Over is 12-3-2 in Islanders last 17 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 12-3-2 in Islanders last 17 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-5-1 in Islanders last 21 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 15-5-2 in Islanders last 22 vs. Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia
Under is 6-0 in Flyers last 6 Thursday games.
Over is 5-0 in Flyers last 5 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 7-1-1 in Flyers last 9 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Flyers last 8 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 6-2-1 in Flyers last 9 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-4-2 in Flyers last 18 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 6-2-1 in Flyers last 9 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 5-2-1 in Flyers last 8 home games.
Under is 15-7-3 in Flyers last 25 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Head to Head
Islanders are 15-40 in the last 55 meetings.
Islanders are 7-20 in the last 27 meetings in Philadelphia.
Road team is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
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When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, January 4, 2018
Where: PPG PAINTS Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Matchup Edge
CAR Edge in: PIT
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending
Preview: Hurricanes at Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are not accustomed to looking up at Carolina in the standings, but that's the position the two-time reigning Stanley Cup champions find themselves as they enter Thursday's game against the visiting Hurricanes. The Penguins will be looking to win consecutive contests for the first time in more than a month.
A 5-1 victory at Philadelphia on Tuesday prevented Pittsburgh from falling into the basement of the rugged Metropolitan Division - not to mention giving the players a reason for optimism. "We definitely needed a game like that where the offense is clicking and we're playing good defense," forward Ryan Reaves told reporters. "It's something to build off, but we need to string a couple of those together." The Hurricanes are in the midst of a brutal schedule as they prepare to play the opener of a four-game road trip. Carolina followed a 7-1-0 stretch with one-goal losses to St. Louis and Washington, and visits three of the best teams in the Eastern Conference (Boston, Tampa Bay and Washington) after Thursday's contest.
TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Carolina), AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh
ABOUT THE HURRICANES (18-13-8): Victor Rask scored three times in a 23-game stretch before notching six goals in his last 13 contests. Rask struck for his ninth and 10th goals in the overtime loss at Washington. "He's been way better. He's been better on a consistent basis, and that's what you expect from a guy who has been in the league long enough now that he should have a level of expectations that are fair and honest," coach Bill Peters told reporters. "He's playing more towards his game, for sure."
ABOUT THE PENGUINS (20-18-3): Pittsburgh received a boost on the blue line with the returns of Kris Letang and Justin Schultz, who were sidelined for three and 11 games, respectively, due to lower-body injuries. “When they're not in our lineup, it's fairly evident we don't come out of our end zone as clean,” coach Mike Sullivan told reporters. "They're both mobile guys. They can get back to pucks quickly.” Matt Murray will get the start in net Thursday after Tristan Jarry was hurt against the Flyers.
OVERTIME
1. Murray went 3-0-0 with six goals allowed in four appearances versus the Hurricanes last season.
2. Carolina placed Marcus Kruger (lower body) on injured reserve and recalled fellow C Aleksi Saarela from Charlotte of the American Hockey League.
3. Along with Jarry (undisclosed), Penguins D Brian Dumoulin (head) and RW Carter Rowney (undisclosed) also were injured in Tuesday's victory.
PREDICTION: Penguins 3, Hurricanes 1
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