Thursday 1-17-19 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Hoop Trends - Thursday
Vince Akins

ATS Play ON Trend of the Day:

-- The Wizards are 10-0 ATS (+10.30 ppg) at home after a game in which they allowed 50-plus points in the paint.

ATS Play AGAINST Trend of the Day:

-- The 76ers are 0-19 ATS (-9.61 ppg) when the line is within 3 of pick off a win as a favorite and they are facing a team that is averaging less than ten offensive rebounds.

OU Play OVER Trend of the Day:

-- The Nuggets are 16-0 OU (+16.88 ppg) as a eight-plus favorite with less than two days rest off a loss in a home game when they are facing an opponent with an assist-to-turnover ratio less than 1.50.

OU Play UNDER Trend of the Day:

-- The Pacers are 0-14 OU (-14.64 ppg) when the line is within 3 of pick and they are off a win in which they has at least twice as many assists as turnovers.

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NBA's Top OVER Referees (based on Over %, min. 5 games):

1. Leroy Richardson 21-7
2. Michael Smith 23-9
3. Derek Richardson 20-9
4. Matt Boland 19-8
5. Tony Brown 22-12


NBA's Top UNDER Referees (based on Under %, min. 5 games):

1. Gediminas Petraitis 23-11
2. Rodney Mott 22-12
3. Courtney Kirkland 21-12
4. Sean Wright 22-13
5. Dedric Taylor 21-13

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By: Monique Vág



Monitoring the injury report

Joel Embiid is in a favorable spot today in Indiana, as the Pacers have surrendered an average of 22.1 points per game on 49.8 percent shooting and 15.2 rebounds to opposing centers per game.

Embiid is averaging 27 points a game on 48.8 percent shooting and is connecting on 31 percent of shots from beyond the arc and will likely hit on a few from deep versus a Pacers team with an opponent 3-point percentage of 36. Take Over Embiid's points, rebounds, assists total if he starts tonight as early notes have him as questionable.


Making it two straight

Sacramento and Charlotte meet again shortly after the Kings came up victorious on their home court 104-97 last Saturday. Sacramento has won four of its last five games and has had success when playing in Charlotte, covering the spread in five of the last seven trips there.

Offensively, the Kings rank sixth in points per game with 114.7 per contest and take on a Hornets team which have surrendered 111.8 per contest. Look for Sacramento to keep it close and take the 3-points as small road underdogs.


A perfect 10

The Toronto Raptors are playing the tail end of a back-to-back but return home today to take on the 11-34 Phoenix Suns. The Suns have found success versus Toronto splitting their most recent 10 matchups straight up and covering the spread in all 10.

Going back even farther, the Suns have won 17 of the last 25 ATS in the head-to-head including posting a 10-3 SU record when playing on the road at Toronto. Back the trend and take Phoenix to keep it close, covering as 8.5-point road underdogs.


Struggling to score

The Bulls have yet to win in January posting a 0-7 record, and today won’t get any easier as they travel to Denver to take on the Nuggets, who are 18-4 at home. To make matters worse for the Bulls, as they will be without Wendell Carter Jr. out with a thumb injury.

Denver have been dominant on their home court and have held opponents to only 104 points a game on 45.9 percent shooting. The Bulls rank last in points per game and should comfortably be held in check. Take Under their team total of 100.


Defensive struggles

The Thunder are as high as 11-point favorites at home as they host the Lakers who have only won four of their most recent 10 games. The Lakers have historically struggled versus the Thunder posting a 3-13 record when playing Oklahoma City, and 1-14 SU when playing on the road at Chesapeake Energy Center.

Although the Lakers have struggled to put up points recently, the Thunder defense are coming off a game where they allowed the Hawks to put up 142 points and have surrendered an average of 136 points on 54.7 percent shooting over their last three. Take the Lakers Over their team total of 108.

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NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, January 17

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NEW JERSEY (18-21-0-7, 43 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (26-15-0-4, 56 pts.) - 1/17/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 4-15 ATS (+24.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
NEW JERSEY is 2-12 ATS (+17.4 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
NEW JERSEY is 5-17 ATS (+26.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 26-19 ATS (+54.5 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 11-6 ATS (+3.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NEW JERSEY is 111-102 ATS (+223.4 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 6-4 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 6-4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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ST LOUIS (20-20-0-5, 45 pts.) at BOSTON (26-16-0-5, 57 pts.) - 1/17/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 34-24 ATS (+60.3 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 121-99 ATS (+222.5 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 24-14 ATS (+38.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 277-239 ATS (-101.3 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
BOSTON is 2-7 ATS (-11.7 Units) in home games when playing on back-to-back days over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 222-175 ATS (-47.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
BOSTON is 104-87 ATS (-64.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-2-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)

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CHICAGO (16-23-0-9, 41 pts.) at NY RANGERS (19-20-0-7, 45 pts.) - 1/17/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 49-82 ATS (-41.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 16-36 ATS (-23.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 7-20 ATS (+33.6 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
CHICAGO is 2-11 ATS (+16.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
CHICAGO is 364-369 ATS (-149.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 3-12 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 5-0 ATS (+5.0 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
NY RANGERS are 90-108 ATS (-36.3 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 66-71 ATS (-41.2 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 19-28 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 126-123 ATS (-50.9 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-1-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

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TORONTO (28-15-0-2, 58 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (36-9-0-2, 74 pts.) - 1/17/2019, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 36-11 ATS (+21.7 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 45-15 ATS (+22.3 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 54-24 ATS (+18.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 17-2 ATS (+13.1 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
TAMPA BAY is 12-0 ATS (+12.0 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 11-1 ATS (+9.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 236-239 ATS (+544.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 14-6 ATS (+6.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
TORONTO is 13-4 ATS (+7.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
TORONTO is 38-20 ATS (+14.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 6-3 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 6-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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WINNIPEG (30-14-0-2, 62 pts.) at NASHVILLE (28-16-0-4, 60 pts.) - 1/17/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 3-10 ATS (-7.8 Units) in road games after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 14-1 ATS (+12.4 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 15-4 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 52-30 ATS (+14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 91-55 ATS (+22.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 51-31 ATS (+13.6 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 9-8-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
10 of 17 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.5 Units)

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ANAHEIM (19-19-0-9, 47 pts.) at MINNESOTA (23-20-0-3, 49 pts.) - 1/17/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 0-6 ATS (-7.2 Units) in January games this season.
ANAHEIM is 0-6 ATS (-7.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
ANAHEIM is 2-13 ATS (-12.5 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses this season.
ANAHEIM is 256-208 ATS (+32.6 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 62-44 ATS (+13.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-3-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.8 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (18-25-0-4, 40 pts.) at DALLAS (23-20-0-4, 50 pts.) - 1/17/2019, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 45-55 ATS (-28.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 26-15 ATS (+8.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 225-150 ATS (+33.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 21-32 ATS (-14.8 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-2 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-2-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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NHL

Thursday, January 17

Trend Report

St. Louis Blues
St. Louis is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of St. Louis's last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games when playing Boston
St. Louis is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston Bruins
Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games when playing St. Louis
Boston is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis

Chicago Blackhawks
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Chicago is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chicago's last 12 games on the road
Chicago is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
New York Rangers
NY Rangers is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of NY Rangers's last 20 games
NY Rangers is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
NY Rangers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
NY Rangers is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago

New Jersey Devils
New Jersey is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
New Jersey is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games
New Jersey is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games when playing NY Islanders
New Jersey is 5-15 SU in its last 20 games when playing NY Islanders
New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
New Jersey is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Jersey's last 10 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
New York Islanders
NY Islanders is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Islanders is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of NY Islanders's last 24 games
NY Islanders is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New Jersey
NY Islanders is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games when playing New Jersey
NY Islanders is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against New Jersey
NY Islanders is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Islanders's last 10 games when playing at home against New Jersey

Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 5 games
Toronto is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Toronto is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Toronto's last 11 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
Tampa Bay is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games when playing at home against Toronto

Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Anaheim is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 7 games
Anaheim is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Anaheim is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Anaheim is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Anaheim is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Anaheim is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
Minnesota Wild
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Minnesota's last 16 games
Minnesota is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 8 games at home
Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Anaheim
Minnesota is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Anaheim
Minnesota is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Anaheim

Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Winnipeg is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Winnipeg is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Winnipeg is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games on the road
Winnipeg is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 10 games when playing on the road against Nashville
Nashville Predators
Nashville is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Nashville is 7-14 ATS in its last 21 games
Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games
Nashville is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Nashville is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Nashville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Nashville's last 10 games when playing at home against Winnipeg

Los Angeles Kings
Los Angeles is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games
Los Angeles is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Los Angeles is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Los Angeles's last 6 games on the road
Los Angeles is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Dallas
Los Angeles is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Los Angeles is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas Stars
Dallas is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Dallas is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games
Dallas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games at home
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Dallas is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
Dallas is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

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In the Crease - Week 17
Joe Williams



Toothless Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks are fading fast, going 0-8-4 across the past 12 games. Despite the ugly skid they're still just two points behind the Edmonton Oilers for the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference with plenty of time to turn things around. In the past they're slide and 47 points through 47 games might be a death knell, but the last few playoff spots in the West this season might go to teams with point totals slightly lower than we've seen in recent seasons. The road trip continues at Minnesota on Thursday, at New Jersey on Saturday and at N.Y. Islanders on Sunday before returning home Wednesday against St. Louis to finish up before the All-Star break. If they don't break the skid then, they'll have to wait all the way until Feb. 2 due to the All-Star break, when they embark on another five-game road trip.

Calgary...On Fire
The Calgary Flames have fired to the top of the Pacific Division with an 8-1-2 mark across the past 11 outings, although they certainly haven't done it with a lot of attention. The Flames have posted a 15-4-5 mark at home this season, but they're a respectable 15-9-0 in 24 outings away from home to lead the Western Conference in road victories. Their plus-39 goal differential is also good for second in the NHL behind only the Tampa Bay Lightning (plus-58). The Flames face the Detroit Red Wings at home on Friday, and have a quick turnaround in Edmonton on Saturday night. Head coach Bill Peters will also face his former employer, the Carolina Hurricanes, in a pair of games on Tuesday, Jan. 22 in Calgary, and Sunday, Feb. 3 in Raleigh.

Looking Ahead

Thursday, Jan. 17

Toronto-Tampa Bay: The Maple Leafs hit the road for the Sunshine State stretch against the Lightning and Florida Panthers. The public is investing heavily in the home side despite the fact the Maple Leafs are an impressive 15-6 in the past 21 road games while going 10-1 in their past 11 while playing on two or more days of rest. The Lightning will be playing in their fourth game in six days, and they're 23-6 in the past 29 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. The public is likely backing the Lightning heavily, either straight-up or on the puck line, because of Toronto's woes in this series recently. The Leafs are 2-8 in their past 10 trips to Tampa, and 1-5 in the past six meetings overall. The 'under' is also 8-3 in the past 11 metings in this series.

Winnipeg-Nashville: The Jets roll into the Music City with five victories in the past six games overall, and they're 7-2 in the past nine attempts against a team with a winning overall record. In addition, Winnipeg has posted an 8-3 record across the past 11 on the road. The Predators are equally hot, going 4-0 in their past four against teams with a winning percentage over .600. Total bettors might be slapping the 'over', which is 4-0 in Smashville's past four overall and 5-2 in the past seven against the Western Conference. While the over is 8-1-2 in the past 11 road games by a team with a home winning percentage over .600, the under is 7-3-1 in the past 11 overall and 3-1-1 in the past five against winning teams. The over is 7-3 in the past 10 meetings in Nashville, and the road team has claimed four of the past five.

Los Angeles-Dallas: The Kings are Stars are both struggling, so something's gotta give in this one. The Kings are 2-5 in the past seven overall, while they're just 7-19 in the past 26 games away from home. For Dallas, they have dropped four of the past five overall, although they're a solid 11-4 in the past 15 against Pacific Division foes. The Kings are just 1-5 in the past six against the Stars, although the road team is 4-1 in the past five. While the under has been the play for both teams lately, going 8-2 in L.A.'s past 10, and 5-0-1 in the past six for Dallas, the 'over' is 7-3-4 in the past 14 meetings in this series.

Friday, Jan. 18

N.Y. Islanders-Washington: It might be rather overlooked, but the Capitals will welcome Stanley Cup champion head coach Barry Trotz to town on Friday night. It will be his first visit to D.C. since leaving after last season's title, failing to agree to terms on a new deal after the franchise's first championship. Washington greeted him rudely on the Island in the first meeting on Nov. 26, winning 4-1 behind Braden Holtby. He has been on the shelf with an injury, so it's likely Pheonix Copley gets the starting nod. The Capitals are 0-2-1 over Copley's past three starts, getting outscored 13-4 in the process.

Buffalo-Vancouver: The Sabres continue their road trip against the Canucks in the Pacific Northwest, and the home side is a slight favorite over the skidding side from Buffalo. The Sabres picked up a much-needed win, and a rather impressive one, in Calgary on Wednesday. Buffalo posted a 4-3 win in overtime thanks to superstar Jack Eichel just 70 seconds into the extra session. Vancouver is looking to bounce back after a 3-2 setback against the Edmonton Oilers in a shootout on Wednesday. They're looking for revenge after losing a 4-3 shootout in Buffalo on Nov. 10 earlier in the season, too. The Canucks are 5-2-2 over their past nine at home.

Saturday, Jan. 19

Anaheim-New Jersey: The Ducks and Devils will drop the puck at 1:00 p.m. ET on Saturday in Newark, or 10:00 a.m. PT, the local clock of the Ducks. It could be a sluggish start for a team not playing all that way lately. Anaheim enters 0-5-2 in their past seven against Eastern Conference teams, last winning in Pittsburgh of all places on Dec. 17 by a 4-2 count. They also were able to beat the Devils in a shootout by a 6-5 count back on Dec. 9, as John Gibson outdueled Cory Schneider. The Ducks lost 5-3 last season in Newark on Dec. 18, and they haven't won in New Jersey since Dec. 19, 2015.

Philadelphia-Montreal: The Flyers and Canadiens do battle for the first time this season, and they're set to meet three times between now and March 19. Philly might be showing signs of snapping out of their funk, winning back-to-back games Monday and Wednesday. It's the first time the Fly Guys had consecutive wins in regulation since Dec. 18-20. Their season high, accomplished once, was a three-game run from Nov. 5-10, sweeping a home-and-home with Arizona before blanking Chicago. All-Star goaltender Carey Price is back, posting a solid 18-13-4 mark with a 2.65 goals-against average and .912 save percentage as of Thursday AM. He also has three shutouts to his credit.

Pittsburgh-Vegas: The Golden Knights welcome the Penguins to town, and Marc-Andre Fleury will likely be in the crease for this one. Malcolm Subban started the first meeting the Steel City back on Oct. 11, as the Pens posted a 4-2 victory behind Casey DeSmith. Matt Murray will likely be holding down the fort in this one. In the only previous meeting in Sin City last season, Fleury bested Murray, his former understudy, by a 2-1 margin on Dec. 14, 2017. The 'under' is 7-2-1 across the past 10 outings heading into Saturday's showdown. On the flip side, the Pens have a 4-0 'over' mark across their past four road games heading into Friday's battle in Arizona. They have the difficult task of back-to-back desert games, while Vegas enters well rested and off since Tuesday.

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NHL
Dunkel

Thursday, January 17


New Jersey @ NY Islanders

Game 31-32
January 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
11.862
NY Islanders
10.568
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Islanders
-160
6
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(+140); Over

St. Louis @ Boston

Game 33-34
January 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
10.395
Boston
11.895
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-145); Under

Chicago @ NY Rangers

Game 35-36
January 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
10.388
NY Rangers
11.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
-130
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(-130); Over

Toronto @ Tampa Bay

Game 37-38
January 17, 2019 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
9.377
Tampa Bay
11.205
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-140
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-140); Under

Winnipeg @ Nashville

Game 39-40
January 17, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Winnipeg
11.969
Nashville
13.086
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-160
6
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
(-160); Over

Anaheim @ Minnesota

Game 41-42
January 17, 2019 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
10.791
Minnesota
9.812
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-170
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
(+150); Under

Los Angeles @ Dallas

Game 43-44
January 17, 2019 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
11.147
Dallas
10.223
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-180
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(+160); Under

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Underdogs went a perfect 5-0 on the moneyline in the NHL last night - profiting $695 overall for $100 bettors.

Season to date:
Dogs: 300-412
Home Dogs: 99-124
Road Dogs: 201-288

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Matt Josephs

Jan 17 '19, 7:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | College of Charleston vs Northeastern
Play on: College of Charleston +4 -107 at betonline

The College of Charleston is probably the best team in the CAA, but Northeastern has one of the oddest homecourt advantages in Mathews Arena. It's a giant cavernous hockey rank that they use for basketball. Northeastern is a really hot and cold team who has already lost at home to Delaware and Boston U. They are led by Vasa Pusica who is a really good point guard. Jordan Roland is a nice complementary piece as well. Charleston has road wins at Towson, UNC Wilmington, Siena, VCU and Western Carolina. They have lost two of their last three, but I trust a team that puts Grant Riller and Jarrell Brantley out there on a nightly basis. Last year, these two teams played three times with the Cougars winning all three including the road tilt once again as a four point dog. Charleston has plenty of talent and I think they are a live dog in this one.

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Kenny Walker

Jan 17 '19, 7:00 PM in 1h
NCAA-B | Canisius vs Quinnipiac
Play on: Canisius +3½ -110 at sportsbook

Free Pick on Canisius

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Doc's Sports

Jan 17 '19, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | 76ers vs Pacers
Play on: Pacers -2½ -109 at GTBets

We are always looking for spots to fade the Sixers on the road, where they have been a money burner this season. This team is 8-14 ATS on the road this season, and we think they are getting too much credit from the oddsmakers tonight. Indiana has been the better team overall and they are nearly unbeatable at home. They won by double digits just last month in Philly, so we know they matchup up well here. In fact, they have covered in five of the last seven matchups. We think there is a good chance that they get a comfortable 7+-point win tonight.

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ASA

Jan 17 '19, 7:05 PM in 1h
NHL | Blackhawks vs Rangers
Play on: Blackhawks +108 at betonline

ASA PLAY ON Free Pick: Chicago at NY Rangers, Thursday @ 7:05 PM ET

The Blackhawks are off an embarrassing 8-5 loss at New Jersey. The last 3 times that Chicago has lost a game by a margin of 3 or more goals they have won their next game very single time. The Rangers are off a huge 6-2 win versus Carolina. New York is 0-3 the last 3 times they were off a win by a margin of 2 or more goals. You can see why, even though Chicago has been struggling, they're offering solid underdog line value in this spot given the situation. Also, New York had lost 17 of their 23 games prior to the win over the Hurricanes. The Blackhawks also have won each of the last 3 meetings with the Rangers and we look for another dominating win here as each of the 3 prior Chicago victories in this series have come by a 3-goal margin. Free Pick: Chicago Blackhawks in early evening action Thursday.

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Ben Burns

Jan 17 '19, 7:05 PM in 1h
NHL | Blackhawks vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers -120 at pinnacle

This classic Original Six matchup has seen better days. If the playoffs were to start today, neither team would be involved. The Rangers are a lot closer though and the teams are currently going in opposite directions. The Rangers are off a 6-2 win, their second victory in three games. As for the Hawks, the reality is that they have a better chance of winning the draft lottery than making the playoffs. This is a Chicago team which allows more goals than any team in its conference; last time the Hawks allowed eight, their fourth straight loss. While the Hawks are 8-16 on the road, the Rangers are 12-11 at MSG. Really, the price could easily be higher. Consider NY.

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Brandon Lee

Jan 17 '19, 7:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Kings vs Hornets
Play on: Hornets -3 -108 at pinnacle

10* FREE NBA PICK (Hornets -3)
I'll take my chances here with Charlotte as a small home dog. I want to start off by saying I really like this Kings team and have been on them a lot here of late. However, I think the fact that Sacramento has won 4 of 5 and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 has them getting a little too much love on the road.
Charlotte has not been playing great basketball. The Hornets are just 6-10 in their last 16, but come in off a 108-93 upset win at the Spurs, where the players rallied around veteran Tony Parker, who was playing his first game back in San Antonio since leaving the team. I think that's something they can carry over into this game and there's extra motivation here with revenge. Hornets just lost at the Kings on Saturday.
Hornets are 10-2 ATS at home when they go into the contest having lost 2 of their last 3, while the Kings are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs a team with a winning home record. (Charlotte is 14-8 at home compared to 6-15 on the road). Give me the Hornets -3!

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Mike Lundin

Jan 17 '19, 7:05 PM in 1h
NHL | Devils vs Islanders
Play on: Islanders -151 at pinnacle

34-24 L58 NBA SIDES ~ +$18,000 TOP PLAY RUN
This looks like a more than reasonable price on the red hot New York Islanders who have won nine of their last 11 overall.
Here they'll host a New Jersey side that has lost four of its last six and is in a tough spot playing its fourth game in six nights (0-5 in its last five in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation).
The Islanders have won nine of the last 10 meetings in their building, and that's a trend more than likely to continue here Thursday night.
Free pick on New York Islanders.

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Mike Williams

Jan 17 '19, 7:30 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | NC-Greensboro vs Western Carolina
Play on: Western Carolina +11½ -110 at sportsbook

1* on Western Carolina +11½ -110

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Steve Janus

Jan 17 '19, 7:30 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Texas-San Antonio vs Middle Tennessee
Play on: Middle Tennessee +3½ -110 at Bovada

1* Free Sharp Play on Middle Tennessee +3½ -110
My money is on the Blue Raiders to cash in easy cover here at home against the Roadrunners. Middle Tennessee comes in having lost 13 straight and UTSA enters having won 7 straight and have not failed to cover since November (8-0-1). The fact that the Roadrunners are such a small road favorite makes this an easy play on the other side. UTSA has struggled coming off a close win, as they just beat North Texas 76-74 at home. Roadrunners are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 road games off a win by 6 or less. Bet Middle Tennessee +3.5!

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Jack Jones

Jan 17 '19, 8:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Michigan State vs Nebraska
Play on: Michigan State -1½ -109 at GTBets

Jack’s Free Pick Thursday: Michigan State -1.5
Michigan State has been underrated for much of the season. They sit at 15-2 and have gone 13-4 ATS to show how underrated they’ve been. Their only losses came to Kansas on a neutral in the opener and at Louisville in OT, and that loss to Louisville doesn’t look as bad now after Louisville just waxed UNC by 21 on the road.
The Spartans have since gone 9-0 SU & 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games overall. They are 6-0 SU & 6-0 ATS in Big Ten play with their six wins coming by nearly 17 points per game. The Spartans have now won 18 straight regular season conference games. Nebraska has won 20 straight at home, so something has to give, and I believe it’s the Huskers’ streak.
Third-leading scorer Joshua Langford, who averages 15 PPG, has missed the past four games with an ankle injury. He is expected to return soon. The Spartans have a great point guard/big man duo with Cassius Winston and Nick Ward. Winston averages 17.6 PPG & 7.4 APG and is one of the best guards in the country. Ward is tough to tame inside as he averages 16.6 PPG on 65.4% shooting.
Michigan State has absolutely owned Nebraska over the past few seasons. The Spartans are 3-0 SU & 3-0 ATS in their last three meetings with their three wins coming by an average of 18.7 points per game. That includes their 72-61 win in their last trip to Nebraska as nearly identical 2-point favorites.
The Spartans are 8-0 ATS in their last eight games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Michigan State is 14-3 ATS vs. good defensive team that allow 39% or less over the last three seasons. The Spartans are 9-1 ATS off a win by 15 points or more this season. Bet Michigan State Thursday.

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Bobby Conn

Jan 17 '19, 8:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | Georgia State vs South Alabama
Play on: South Alabama +6½ -109 at GTBets

1* Free Play on South Alabama +6½ -109

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Hunter Price

Jan 17 '19, 8:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-B | IUPU-Indianapolis vs Green Bay
Play on: Green Bay -2½ -108 at pinnacle

1* Free Pick on Green Bay -2½ -108