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    Friday 2-14-20 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc


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    Big Ray Sports (CBB Comp Play) - Top 5* Yale/Princeton Over 137

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    Red Dog Sports

    Feb 14 '20, 3:00 PM in 6h
    Soccer | Leicester vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
    Play on: Leicester +193 at 5Dimes

    Leicester +193
    Free play on Leicester.
    Leicester 2
    Wolves 1

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    Jimmy Boyd

    Feb 14 '20, 7:00 PM in 10h
    NCAA-B | Quinnipiac vs St. Peter's
    Play on: Quinnipiac +6 -109 at GTBets

    1* Free Pick on Quinnipiac +6 -109

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    Bobby Conn

    Feb 14 '20, 7:00 PM in 10h
    NCAA-B | Fairfield vs Marist
    Play on: Fairfield +3 -109 at GTBets

    1* Free Play on Fairfield +3 -109

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    Hunter Price

    Feb 14 '20, 7:08 PM in 10h
    NHL | Canadiens vs Penguins
    Play on: Canadiens +170 at Bovada

    1* Free Pick on Canadiens +170

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    Cappers Club

    Feb 14 '20, 8:00 PM in 11h
    NCAA-B | Denver vs South Dakota State
    Play on: South Dakota State -15½ -109 at pinnacle

    South Dakota State -15.5
    This play just missed out on our premium card. Denver and South Dakota State face off on Friday night and the favorite is the play here.
    Denver is a terrible team, especially away from home. Away from home they are 0-11 straight up. For the Jackrabbits they are 13-0 at home and 10-1 against the spread.
    Away from home Denver is averaging 66.7 points per game, while the Jackrabbits are averaging 82.8 points per game at home.
    The Jackrabbits are going to run up the score and the Pioneers won't be able to keep up.
    Back SDSU -15.5
    5* FREE Cappers Club Play on SDSU -15.5
    Good Luck, Cappers Club.

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    Steve Janus

    Feb 14 '20, 9:00 PM in 12h
    NCAA-B | Rider vs Siena
    Play on: Rider +5½ -108 at pinnacle

    1* Free Sharp Play on Rider +5½ -108

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    Marc Lawrence

    Feb 14 '20, 9:00 PM in 12h
    NCAA-B | Illinois-Chicago vs Wright State
    Play on: Illinois-Chicago +11 -115 at BMaker

    Play - Illinois Chicago (Game 877).
    Edges - Flames: 14-4 ATS in this series, including 7-1 ATS away … Raiders: 0-7 ATS with revenge in this series … We recommend a 1* play on Illinois Chicago. Thank you and good luck as always.

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    Friday's Tip Sheet
    David Schwab

    A couple of early matchups in the Atlantic 10 and Mid-American Conference highlight Friday night’s limited betting board in college basketball.

    From the Reilly Center in New York, the Davidson Wildcats will be on the road against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies. At the same time, the Akron Zips will travel to McGuirk Arena in Mount Pleasant to face the Central Michigan Chippewas.

    Davidson Wildcats at St. Bonaventure Bonnies
    (ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET)

    Opening Odds: St. Bonaventure -4, Total 133


    Betting Matchup

    The Wildcats are 2-2 (straight-up and against the spread) in their last four games as part of a Atlantic 10 record of 6-5. They hammered Fordham 79-49 on Tuesday as 13 ½-point home favorites after losing to VCU 73-62 as nine-point road underdogs in their previous outing. The total has gone OVER or ended as a PUSH in three of their last four games.

    Davidson is 12-11 SU overall with a 10-13 record ATS. In Tuesday’s win, the Wildcats connected on 18 three-point shots.

    St. Bonaventure is two and half games behind Dayton for the lead in the A 10. With Tuesday’s 74-56 road victory against Saint Joseph’s, it moved to 9-3 SU in conference play and 17-8 overall. The Bonnies covered as eight-point favorites to extend their current winning streak to five games (SU and ATS). The total has gone OVER or ended as a PUSH in seven of their last nine games.

    Justin Winston posted a career-high 20 points along with Kyle Lofton’s 20 points in Tuesday’s win. Lofton leads the team in scoring with 14.2 points per game.

    Betting Trends

    -- The Wildcats are 3-6 both SU and ATS in nine previous road games this season. The total has gone OVER or ended as a PUSH in their last three games on the road.

    -- The Bonnies have covered in six of nine home games and they are 11-5 ATS this season when closing as favorites.

    -- Davidson has won seven of its last 10 games against St. Bonaventure both SU and ATS. It has covered in the last three meetings with the total going OVER in six of the last eight games between the two.


    Akron Zips at Central Michigan Chippewas
    (ESPNU, 7 p.m. ET)

    Opening Odds: Akron -4, Total 155


    Betting Matchup

    The Zips posted SU home wins against Eastern Michigan and Bowling Green in their last two outings to improve to 8-3 in conference play. They are 18-6 SU overall with a 13-9 record ATS. With a 3-4 record ATS in the last seven games, the total has stayed UNDER in the last four contests.

    Loren Cristian Jackson leads Akron in scoring with 18.9 PPG. The junior guard posted 28 points in Tuesday’s 74-59 victory against Bowling Green. He has outscored his average in four of his last five starts.

    Central Michigan has dropped its last two games with a road loss to Buffalo and a 73-70 loss at home on Tuesday to Eastern Michigan as 6 ½-point favorites. This was the first time it failed to cover in its last five games. The Chippewas are 6-4 SU (7-3 ATS) in conference play and 13-10 overall.

    Central Michigan has five different players averaging at least nine points a game as part of its 81.3 PPG. This is the ninth-highest total in the nation. Defensively, the team is giving up an average of 75.7 points a game.

    Betting Trends

    -- The Zips have a 7-1 record ATS in eight road games this season while going 5-3 SU. The total has stayed UNDER in four of their last five conference games on the road.

    -- The Chippewas are 11-2 SU at home this season but they slip to 6-4 ATS in 10 home games with a closing spread. The total has stayed UNDER in three of their last five games at home.

    -- Akron has won eight of the last 10 meetings SU but the series is tied 2-2-1 ATS over the previuos five matchups. The total has gone OVER in seven of the last 10 meetings.

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    851COLUMBIA -852 DARTMOUTH
    DARTMOUTH is 29-57 ATS (-33.7 Units) in home games after a game where they failed to cover the spread since 1997.

    853IUPUI -854 N KENTUCKY
    IUPUI is 0-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent in the last 3 seasons.

    855YALE -856 PRINCETON
    PRINCETON is 18-36 ATS (-21.6 Units) in home games when playing only their 3rd game in a week since 1997.

    857RIDER -858 SIENA
    RIDER is 13-27 ATS (-16.7 Units) after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite in the last 3 seasons.

    859QUINNIPIAC -860 ST PETERS
    QUINNIPIAC is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) after 2 straight games with 12 or less assists over the last 2 seasons.

    861MONMOUTH -862 CANISIUS
    CANISIUS are 22-9 ATS (12.1 Units) when the line is +3 to -3 in the last 3 seasons.

    863FAIRFIELD -864 MARIST
    FAIRFIELD is 7-1 ATS (5.9 Units) in road games after 1 or more consecutive losses in the current season.

    865DAVIDSON -866 ST BONAVENTURE
    ST BONAVENTURE is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.

    867CORNELL -868 HARVARD
    HARVARD is 29-16 ATS (11.4 Units) after 2 straight games giving up 9 or less offensive rebounds in the last 3 seasons.

    869BROWN -870 PENNSYLVANIA
    PENNSYLVANIA is 8-0 ATS (8 Units) after 2 straight games with 9 or less offensive rebounds in the current season.

    873IUPU-FT WAYNE -874 N DAKOTA ST
    N DAKOTA ST is 7-1 ATS (5.9 Units) versus poor foul drawing teams - attempting <=18 free throws/game in the current season.

    875DENVER -876 S DAKOTA ST
    S DAKOTA ST is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in home games versus poor pressure defensive teams - forcing <=14 turnovers/game in the current season.

    875DENVER -876 S DAKOTA ST
    S DAKOTA ST is 7-0 ATS (7 Units) in home games after 2 straight games with 9 or less offensive rebounds in the current season.

    877IL-CHICAGO -878 WRIGHT ST
    IL-CHICAGO is 7-1 ATS (5.9 Units) after 2 or more consecutive unders in the current season.

    879BUFFALO -880 TOLEDO
    TOLEDO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games vs. winning teams in the current season.

    881AKRON -882 C MICHIGAN
    C MICHIGAN is 15-3 ATS (11.7 Units) versus teams who attempt 21 or more 3 point shots/game on the season after 15+ games over the last 2 seasons.

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    Friday, February 14


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    COLUMBIA (6 - 16) at DARTMOUTH (7 - 14) - 2/14/2020, 7:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    COLUMBIA is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all games this season.
    COLUMBIA is 7-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in all lined games this season.
    DARTMOUTH is 187-229 ATS (-64.9 Units) in all games since 1997.
    DARTMOUTH is 187-229 ATS (-64.9 Units) in all lined games since 1997.
    DARTMOUTH is 29-52 ATS (-28.2 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
    DARTMOUTH is 71-106 ATS (-45.6 Units) in all home games since 1997.
    DARTMOUTH is 71-106 ATS (-45.6 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
    DARTMOUTH is 62-88 ATS (-34.8 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
    DARTMOUTH is 27-44 ATS (-21.4 Units) in home games on Friday nights since 1997.
    DARTMOUTH is 27-46 ATS (-23.6 Units) in home games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    DARTMOUTH is 3-1 against the spread versus COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
    DARTMOUTH is 2-2 straight up against COLUMBIA over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    IUPUI (6 - 20) at N KENTUCKY (18 - 7) - 2/14/2020, 7:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    IUPUI is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all games this season.
    IUPUI is 8-16 ATS (-9.6 Units) in all lined games this season.
    IUPUI is 10-21 ATS (-13.1 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
    IUPUI is 77-107 ATS (-40.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
    IUPUI is 0-8 ATS (-8.8 Units) revenging a home loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
    IUPUI is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) after allowing 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
    N KENTUCKY is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games this season.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    N KENTUCKY is 4-1 against the spread versus IUPUI over the last 3 seasons
    N KENTUCKY is 4-1 straight up against IUPUI over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    YALE (17 - 5) at PRINCETON (10 - 9) - 2/14/2020, 7:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    YALE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all games this season.
    YALE is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) in all lined games this season.
    YALE is 25-11 ATS (+12.9 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
    YALE is 17-3 ATS (+13.7 Units) as a road favorite of 3.5 to 6 points since 1997.
    YALE is 148-110 ATS (+27.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
    YALE is 148-110 ATS (+27.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
    YALE is 94-67 ATS (+20.3 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
    YALE is 99-66 ATS (+26.4 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
    YALE is 99-67 ATS (+25.3 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.
    YALE is 92-66 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games after a conference game since 1997.
    YALE is 50-30 ATS (+17.0 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less since 1997.
    YALE is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    YALE is 4-1 against the spread versus PRINCETON over the last 3 seasons
    YALE is 4-1 straight up against PRINCETON over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    RIDER (14 - 9) at SIENA (11 - 10) - 2/14/2020, 9:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    RIDER is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
    RIDER is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
    RIDER is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
    RIDER is 8-20 ATS (-14.0 Units) in road lined games over the last 2 seasons.
    RIDER is 10-22 ATS (-14.2 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
    RIDER is 9-22 ATS (-15.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
    RIDER is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
    RIDER is 2-11 ATS (-10.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    SIENA is 2-2 against the spread versus RIDER over the last 3 seasons
    SIENA is 2-2 straight up against RIDER over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    QUINNIPIAC (11 - 11) at ST PETERS (11 - 11) - 2/14/2020, 7:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    ST PETERS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all games this season.
    ST PETERS is 15-7 ATS (+7.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
    ST PETERS is 12-5 ATS (+6.5 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 this season.
    ST PETERS is 91-62 ATS (+22.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
    QUINNIPIAC is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games over the last 3 seasons.
    QUINNIPIAC is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road lined games over the last 3 seasons.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    ST PETERS is 3-2 against the spread versus QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons
    ST PETERS is 3-2 straight up against QUINNIPIAC over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    MONMOUTH (13 - 10) at CANISIUS (9 - 15) - 2/14/2020, 7:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    CANISIUS is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) as a favorite this season.
    CANISIUS is 21-37 ATS (-19.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    CANISIUS is 4-2 against the spread versus MONMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
    CANISIUS is 4-2 straight up against MONMOUTH over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    FAIRFIELD (9 - 14) at MARIST (6 - 15) - 2/14/2020, 7:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    FAIRFIELD is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
    FAIRFIELD is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
    FAIRFIELD is 2-10 ATS (-9.0 Units) in road games off a loss against a conference rival over the last 3 seasons.
    FAIRFIELD is 45-25 ATS (+17.5 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
    FAIRFIELD is 45-26 ATS (+16.4 Units) in road games revenging a home loss vs opponent since 1997.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    MARIST is 3-3 against the spread versus FAIRFIELD over the last 3 seasons
    FAIRFIELD is 4-2 straight up against MARIST over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    DAVIDSON (12 - 11) at ST BONAVENTURE (17 - 8) - 2/14/2020, 7:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    DAVIDSON is 1-7 ATS (-6.7 Units) as an underdog this season.
    DAVIDSON is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) in road games after allowing 60 points or less over the last 2 seasons.
    ST BONAVENTURE is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when the total is 130 to 139.5 over the last 3 seasons.
    ST BONAVENTURE is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
    ST BONAVENTURE is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) after allowing 60 points or less this season.
    DAVIDSON is 220-159 ATS (+45.1 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
    DAVIDSON is 216-162 ATS (+37.8 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
    DAVIDSON is 106-66 ATS (+33.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games since 1997.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    DAVIDSON is 4-1 against the spread versus ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
    DAVIDSON is 4-1 straight up against ST BONAVENTURE over the last 3 seasons
    4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    CORNELL (5 - 14) at HARVARD (14 - 7) - 2/14/2020, 7:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    HARVARD is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) after a conference game over the last 3 seasons.
    HARVARD is 11-21 ATS (-12.1 Units) as a favorite over the last 2 seasons.
    HARVARD is 52-75 ATS (-30.5 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
    HARVARD is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    CORNELL is 3-2 against the spread versus HARVARD over the last 3 seasons
    HARVARD is 3-2 straight up against CORNELL over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    BROWN (11 - 8) at PENNSYLVANIA (12 - 7) - 2/14/2020, 7:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    PENNSYLVANIA is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
    PENNSYLVANIA is 110-143 ATS (-47.3 Units) in all home games since 1997.
    PENNSYLVANIA is 110-143 ATS (-47.3 Units) in home lined games since 1997.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    PENNSYLVANIA is 3-1 against the spread versus BROWN over the last 3 seasons
    PENNSYLVANIA is 4-0 straight up against BROWN over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    MANHATTAN (11 - 10) at IONA (7 - 12) - 2/14/2020, 7:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    IONA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
    IONA is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
    IONA is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
    IONA is 90-119 ATS (-40.9 Units) in all home games since 1997.
    IONA is 90-119 ATS (-40.9 Units) in home lined games since 1997.
    IONA is 72-103 ATS (-41.3 Units) in home games against conference opponents since 1997.
    IONA is 20-49 ATS (-33.9 Units) in home games in February games since 1997.
    IONA is 64-92 ATS (-37.2 Units) in home games after a conference game since 1997.
    IONA is 22-39 ATS (-20.9 Units) in home games revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
    IONA is 35-57 ATS (-27.7 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    IONA is 4-1 against the spread versus MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
    IONA is 4-1 straight up against MANHATTAN over the last 3 seasons
    4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    IUPU-FT WAYNE (12 - 14) at N DAKOTA ST (18 - 7) - 2/14/2020, 8:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    N DAKOTA ST is 19-8 ATS (+10.2 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
    IUPU-FT WAYNE is 84-57 ATS (+21.3 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
    N DAKOTA ST is 30-51 ATS (-26.1 Units) after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    N DAKOTA ST is 3-3 against the spread versus IUPU-FT WAYNE over the last 3 seasons
    N DAKOTA ST is 3-3 straight up against IUPU-FT WAYNE over the last 3 seasons
    4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    DENVER (5 - 20) at S DAKOTA ST (18 - 8) - 2/14/2020, 8:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    DENVER is 21-32 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
    DENVER is 21-32 ATS (-14.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
    DENVER is 64-92 ATS (-37.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
    S DAKOTA ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all games this season.
    S DAKOTA ST is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) in all lined games this season.
    S DAKOTA ST is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) as a favorite this season.
    S DAKOTA ST is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) as a home favorite of 12.5 or more points over the last 3 seasons.
    S DAKOTA ST is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in all home games this season.
    S DAKOTA ST is 10-1 ATS (+8.9 Units) in home lined games this season.
    S DAKOTA ST is 113-76 ATS (+29.4 Units) against conference opponents since 1997.
    S DAKOTA ST is 43-25 ATS (+15.5 Units) in February games since 1997.
    S DAKOTA ST is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
    S DAKOTA ST is 39-15 ATS (+22.5 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
    S DAKOTA ST is 36-11 ATS (+23.9 Units) in home games after scoring 80 points or more since 1997.
    S DAKOTA ST is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
    S DAKOTA ST is 52-30 ATS (+19.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games since 1997.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    S DAKOTA ST is 3-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
    S DAKOTA ST is 5-0 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
    4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    IL-CHICAGO (12 - 14) at WRIGHT ST (21 - 5) - 2/14/2020, 9:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    IL-CHICAGO is 4-12 ATS (-9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
    WRIGHT ST is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in home games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
    WRIGHT ST is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) in home games off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
    IL-CHICAGO is 29-14 ATS (+13.6 Units) in road games on Friday nights since 1997.
    IL-CHICAGO is 52-29 ATS (+20.1 Units) when playing with 5 or 6 days rest since 1997.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    IL-CHICAGO is 4-1 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
    IL-CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    BUFFALO (15 - 9) at TOLEDO (12 - 13) - 2/14/2020, 6:30 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    BUFFALO is 6-0 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games when playing with 5 or 6 days rest over the last 3 seasons.
    TOLEDO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all games this season.
    TOLEDO is 6-17 ATS (-12.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
    TOLEDO is 3-14 ATS (-12.4 Units) as a favorite this season.
    TOLEDO is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in all home games this season.
    TOLEDO is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home lined games this season.
    TOLEDO is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) against conference opponents this season.
    TOLEDO is 16-30 ATS (-17.0 Units) on Friday nights since 1997.
    TOLEDO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) after a conference game this season.
    TOLEDO is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games this season.
    TOLEDO is 0-7 ATS (-7.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    BUFFALO is 4-0 against the spread versus TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
    BUFFALO is 4-0 straight up against TOLEDO over the last 3 seasons
    3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons




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    AKRON (18 - 6) at C MICHIGAN (13 - 10) - 2/14/2020, 7:00 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    C MICHIGAN is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
    C MICHIGAN is 47-32 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
    C MICHIGAN is 26-13 ATS (+11.7 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
    C MICHIGAN is 22-7 ATS (+14.3 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
    C MICHIGAN is 8-1 ATS (+6.9 Units) in February games over the last 2 seasons.
    C MICHIGAN is 20-8 ATS (+11.2 Units) after a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
    AKRON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road games this season.
    AKRON is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) in road lined games this season.


    Head-to-Head Series History
    C MICHIGAN is 2-1 against the spread versus AKRON over the last 3 seasons
    AKRON is 2-1 straight up against C MICHIGAN over the last 3 seasons
    2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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    Buffalo lost three of its last five games, is 6-5 in MAC, 3-2 on road, losing at Bat St/EMU; Bulls don’t shoot, making 30.7% of their 3’s (#295), 67.1% on foul line (#284)- they rebound 36.1% of their missed shots (#9). Four of their last five games were decided by 4 or fewer points. Toledo lost five of its last six games, is 4-8 in MAC, losing four of last five home games. Rockets are making 37.6% of its 3’s (#19). Buffalo won its last four games with Toledo; teams split last four meetings here. Favorites covered last five series games.

    Akron is 8-3 in MAC, winning four of five road games, with lone loss by point at Kent State; Zips allowed 58-59 points in winning last two games- they’re shooting 38.3% on arc (#12), getting 38% of their points on arc (#29). Akron’s eFG% is #57. Central Michigan lost its last two games by total of 8 points; they’re 6-4 in MAC, 4-2 at home, losing to Buffalo/EMU. CMU’s opponents are shooting 37.9% on arc this year (#339). Akron won 18 of last 21 games with CMU, but they lost two of last three visits to Mt Pleasant. Favorites are 4-1-1 ATS in last six series games.

    Dartmouth lost its last nine games, is 0-6 in Ivy League, but five of those losses were on road- they lost only Ivy home game by 4 to Harvard. Big Green is shooting only 31% on arc (#285), 65% on line (#323). Columbia lost its last five games, is 1-5 in Ivy, losing all three road games, by 12-31-6 points. Dartmouth won four of last five games with Columbia; Lions lost their last three visits to Hanover, by 1-2-16 points. Favorites are 5-3 ATS in last eight series games. Ivy League home favorites are 7-4 ATS this season.

    Northern Kentucky shot 77.4% inside arc, made 13-35 on arc in its 96-71 win over IUPUI Jan 12; Norse won four of five Horizon meetings, splitting pair of visits here, losing 83-77 LY.NKU won four in row, nine of last ten games; they’re 10-3 inn Horizon, winning last four home games, three of them by 19+ points. IUPUI is 4-20 this season, 2-11 in Horizon- they lost last four games, but last two losses were by total of only 7 points, losing last game to Milwaukee in OT. Horizon League double digit home favorites are 3-7 ATS this season.

    Yale/Princeton are tied for first in Ivy League; this is a big game. Bulldogs won 12 of last 14 games, with only Ivy loss by point at home to Harvard; Bulldogs are shooting 37.8% on arc (#18); their eFG% is #16- they get 37.2% of their points on arc (#43). Princeton won eight of last ten games; their only Ivy loss was by 11 at Cornell. Tigers don’t defend arc well; opponents are making 34.9% of their 3’s (#266). Yale won its last four games with Princeton, but they lost three of last four games in Jadwin Gym- they beat Tigers 83-77 in Ivy tourney LY.

    Siena is 10-0 at home, 1-10 on road; they won four of last five games, are grabbing 34.5% of missed shots in MAAC games (#1). Rider outscored Siena 28-13 on foul line in its 85-77 home win over the Saints Jan 5; Siena made 10-24 on arc, but turned ball over 20 times (-3). Teams split last six series games; Broncs lost their last five visits to Albany, losing 87-81 here in MAAC tourney LY. Rider won five of its last six games; they’re 8-5 in MAAC, 2-4 on road, winning at Marist/Manhattan. MAAC home favorites of 5+ points are 5-13 ATS TY.

    Quinnipiac went 4-32 on arc in its 71-51 home loss to St Peter’s Jan 18; Bobcats get 44.3% of their points on arc (#3), so 4-32 in a big deal. Peacocks won five of last seven series games. Bobcats lost three of last four visits to Jersey City. Quinnipiac lost six of its last eight games, is 6-6 in MAAC, losing three of last four road games- they scored 58 ppg in last three games. St Peter’s won five of its last six games; they’re 8-5 in MAAC, winning last four home games, three of them by 5 or fewer points. MAAC home favorites of 5+ points are 5-13 ATS TY.

    Canisius turned ball over 22 times in its 84-65 loss at Monmouth Jan 10; teams split last ten series games- Hawks lost their last two visits to Canisius, by 15-14 points. Monmouth lost three of last four games; they’re 7-5 in MAAC, 2-4 on road, losing last two road games by total of five points. Hawks are shooting only 43.5% inside arc (#342). Canisius lost five of its last six games, is 4-9 in MAAC, splitting six home games- they lost their last two games, by total of 4 points. MAAC home favorites of 5 or fewer points are 14-6 ATS this season.

    Marist made 10-21 on arc, won 70-58 at Fairfield Jan 8, just their second win in last 10 series games. Red Foxes won four of last six games after starting season 2-13; they’re 5-7 in MAAC, 2-4 on road, winning at Fairfield/Niagara- they’ve made 37.6% of their 3’s in MAAC play. #2 in league. Fairfield lost five of its last seven games; they’re 5-7 in MAAC, losing last four road games. Stags are turning ball over 22.1% of time (#324). Stags won three of last four visits to McCann Center. MAAC home favorites of 5 or fewer points are 14-6 ATS.

    Davidson won five of its last seven games, is 6-5 in A-14, losing last two road games, at VCU by 11, at GW in four OT’s. Wildcats are making 36.5% of their 3’s, 78% on foul line, both best in A-14 games- they play a slow (#324) pace. Davidson won its last six games with St Bonaventure; teams split two meetings in Olean. Bonnies won their last five games, are 9-3 in A-14, 4-1 at home, with only home loss by 6 to Rhode Island. St Bona is experience team #335 but they’re hot right now. A-14 home favorites of 5 or fewer points are 7-6 ATS this season.

    Harvard was favored to win Ivy League, but lost three of last four games, with losses by total of five points- they’re 3-3 in Ivy, with five of those six games on road- they won only Ivy home game, by 5 over Dartmouth. Cornell upset Harvard twice LY, after losing 14 of previous 16 series games; teams split last four meetings in Cambridge. Cornell is 3-14 overall, 2-4 in Ivy League, losing all three Ivy road tilt, by 14-11-15 points; Big Red is shooting only 30.3% on arc (#306). Crimson is shooting 62.4% on line in Ivy games. Ivy League home favorites are 7-4 ATS.

    Penn won its last five games, including a win over Temple; they’re 4-2 in Ivy League, 2-1 at home, with lone loss to Princeton. Quakers have made only 24.4% of their 3’s in Ivy League games, but their eFG% defense in Ivy tilts is best in league. Penn won its last five games with Brown (4-1 ATS); Bears lost their last two games in Palestra, by 5-10 points. Brown swept four home games the last two weekends; they lost their only Ivy road game, by 14 at Yale. Bears are turning ball over 22.7% of time (#338). Ivy League home favorites are 7-4 ATS this season.

    Iona was outscored 39-14 in second half of its 72-49 loss at Manhattan 12 days ago; Gaels shot 32.6% for game, their first loss in last nine series games. Manhattan lost its last six visits to New Rochelle. Jaspers won its last three games, is 7-5 in MAAC, splitting six road games- they’re forcing turnovers 23.1% of time (#22). Manhattan’s eFG% is #301; they’re a defensive team, for sure. Iona won both its games since the first Manhattan game; they’re #2 experience team in country, but have an interim coach. MAAC home favorites of 5 or fewer points are 14-6 ATS.

    North Dakota State outscored Fort Wayne 26-8 over final 6:48 of their 71-60 road win 13 days ago. Teams split last eight meetings; Mastodons posted upset wins in their last two visits to Fargo. Fort Wayne won three of last four games, is 5-6 in Summit, 2-3 on road; Mastodons are turning ball over 19.4% of time in Summit games, worst in league. ND State won its last five games, is 9-2 in Summit, 5-0 at home, with three wins by 9 or fewer points. Summit League home favorites of 9+ points are 3-7 ATS this year.

    South Dakota State won 80-68 in Denver Jan 8; Pioneers were 1-20 on arc. Jackrabbits are 13-2 in series games, 6-0 in games played here, four of them by 12+ points. Denver lost five in row, 15 of last 16 games; they’re 1-10 in Summit, 0-5 on road, but none of their road losses were by more than 12 points. Pioneers have made only 33% of their 3’s in Summit games, worst in league. SD State won four in row, nine of last ten games; they’re 9-2 in Summit, 5-0 at home, with three of five home wins by 17+ points. Summit League home favorites of 9+ points are 3-7 ATS this year.

    Wright State is 11-2 in Horizon, but one of losses was 76-72 loss at UIC Jan 12, Flames’ third straight series win. UIC lost three of last four visits to Dayton, losing by 14-38-4 points. UIC won six of its last nine games after an injury-plagued 6-12 start; Flames are experience team #48 that turns ball over 23.2% of time (#342)- they won four of last five road games. Wright State is 7-0 at home in Horizon, with five of seven wins by 12+ points- they’ve made 42.9% of their 3’s in league games. Horizon League double digit home favorites are 3-7 ATS this season.

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    73SAN JOSE -74 WINNIPEG
    WINNIPEG is 10-3 ATS (6.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game in the current season.

    75NY RANGERS -76 COLUMBUS
    COLUMBUS are 10-2 ATS (9.4 Units) against good offensive teams - averaging 29.5+ shots on goal per game in the 2nd half of the year in the current season.

    77NEW JERSEY -78 CAROLINA
    NEW JERSEY is 10-7 ATS (8.8 Units) against good teams - outscoring their opponents by 0.3+ goals/game in the current season.

    79MONTREAL -80 PITTSBURGH
    MONTREAL is 9-2 ATS (6.8 Units) in road games after 1 or more consecutive unders in the current season.

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    Friday, February 14


    Trend Report

    Winnipeg Jets
    Winnipeg is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
    Winnipeg is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
    Winnipeg is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing San Jose
    The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 9 games when playing San Jose
    Winnipeg is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose
    Winnipeg is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose
    San Jose Sharks
    San Jose is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
    San Jose is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
    The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games
    San Jose is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
    San Jose is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
    The total has gone UNDER in 9 of San Jose's last 12 games on the road
    San Jose is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Winnipeg
    The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 9 games when playing Winnipeg
    San Jose is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
    San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg

    Columbus Blue Jackets
    Columbus is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
    Columbus is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
    The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Columbus's last 13 games
    Columbus is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
    Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
    The total has gone OVER in 14 of Columbus's last 21 games when playing NY Rangers
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
    New York Rangers
    NY Rangers is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 6 games
    NY Rangers is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 5 games on the road
    NY Rangers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Columbus
    NY Rangers is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
    The total has gone OVER in 14 of NY Rangers's last 21 games when playing Columbus
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers's last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus

    Pittsburgh Penguins
    Pittsburgh is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
    Pittsburgh is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
    Pittsburgh is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Montreal
    Pittsburgh is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Montreal
    Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
    Montreal Canadiens
    Montreal is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games
    Montreal is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
    Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
    The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games on the road
    Montreal is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
    Montreal is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Pittsburgh
    Montreal is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
    The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

    Carolina Hurricanes
    No Trends to Report
    New Jersey Devils
    No Trends to Report

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    SAN JOSE (24-28-0-4, 52 pts.) at WINNIPEG (29-24-0-5, 63 pts.) - 2/14/2020, 7:08 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    SAN JOSE is 80-78 ATS (-21.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
    WINNIPEG is 10-3 ATS (+13.2 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
    WINNIPEG is 9-14 ATS (-12.8 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    WINNIPEG is 5-3 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
    WINNIPEG is 5-3-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
    5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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    NY RANGERS (29-23-0-4, 62 pts.) at COLUMBUS (30-17-0-11, 71 pts.) - 2/14/2020, 7:08 PM
    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    COLUMBUS is 7-3 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
    COLUMBUS is 7-3-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
    5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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    NEW JERSEY (21-25-0-10, 52 pts.) at CAROLINA (32-21-0-3, 67 pts.) - 2/14/2020, 7:08 PM
    There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    NEW JERSEY is 6-3 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
    NEW JERSEY is 6-3-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
    6 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.7 Units)

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    MONTREAL (27-25-0-7, 61 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (34-15-0-6, 74 pts.) - 2/14/2020, 7:08 PM
    Top Trends for this game.
    MONTREAL is 2-12 ATS (+17.3 Units) in road games in February games over the last 3 seasons.
    MONTREAL is 7-12 ATS (-9.0 Units) after a division game this season.
    MONTREAL is 19-39 ATS (+63.9 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.
    PITTSBURGH is 34-21 ATS (+11.8 Units) in all games this season.
    MONTREAL is 27-22 ATS (+56.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
    MONTREAL is 18-8 ATS (+8.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.

    Head-to-Head Series History
    PITTSBURGH is 5-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL 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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    Friday, February 14



    San Jose @ Winnipeg

    Game 73-74
    February 14, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    San Jose
    11.437
    Winnipeg
    10.035
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    San Jose
    by 1 1/2
    6
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Winnipeg
    -145
    6 1/2
    Dunkel Pick:
    San Jose
    (+125); Under

    Montreal @ Pittsburgh


    Game 79-80
    February 14, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    Montreal
    10.353
    Pittsburgh
    11.276
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Pittsburgh
    by 1
    5
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Pittsburgh
    -185
    5 1/2
    Dunkel Pick:
    Pittsburgh
    (-185); Under

    NY Rangers @ Columbus


    Game 75-76
    February 14, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    NY Rangers
    12.379
    Columbus
    10.931
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    NY Rangers
    by 1 1/2
    4
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Columbus
    -150
    5 1/2
    Dunkel Pick:
    NY Rangers
    (+130); Under

    New Jersey @ Carolina


    Game 77-78
    February 14, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

    Dunkel Rating:
    New Jersey
    11.070
    Carolina
    11.992
    Dunkel Team:
    Dunkel Line:
    Dunkel Total:
    Carolina
    by 1
    5
    Vegas Team:
    Vegas Line:
    Vegas Total:
    Carolina
    -250
    6
    Dunkel Pick:
    Carolina
    (-250); Under

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    The outbreak of the coronavirus in China has started having ramifications around the NHL. Specifically, it’s impacting some players’ ability to get new hockey sticks.

    Many professional sticks are manufactured in China, and according to a report from The Boston Globe, work and travel restrictions in the region have severely hampered the ability for companies to produce and ship new gear. Bauer and CCM craft 75.7 percent of hockey sticks used by NHL players and both companies make those sticks in China.

    The stick shortage has hit several players in the Devils’ locker room, and they’ve been trying to navigate around that inconvenience for the past few weeks.

    “It’s definitely been tough. A lot of guys have actually started to use each others’ sticks,” Devils forward Kevin Rooney told NJ Advance Media. “Right now, I’m using (Blake) Coleman’s stick. It’s tough not having a lot of sticks because guys like to go through them. Even if they’re not breaking, guys like to switch — once a week, minimum — to try to use a new stick. Just the way they’re built, the pop in the stick goes away after a week.”

    The number of sticks used in a season varies by player. Some, like Devils forward Miles Wood, like to use a new stick every game. Others, like winger Jesper Bratt, will use a stick until it breaks.
    Bratt said he’s used the same stick for the past nine games and has a decent supply left, so he hasn’t been hampered by the current shortage. Other players are also lucky enough to still have a good number of sticks stocked up.

    But while Rooney is currently using one of Coleman’s sticks, Coleman is also one of the few feeling the pain of the short supply.
    Right before the outbreak started and the manufacturing of sticks slowed, Coleman switched his stick, so the shortage came at the worst time for him. For more than a month, he’s been using sticks that don’t have his name on them.

    “Hoping they get it open soon,” Coleman said. “In the meantime, I’ve just been using a partially broken stick for the last couple games, but trying to ride that one out as long as possible.”

    Coleman has two goals in the past two games with that partially broken stick, so he at least seems to be getting by just fine while he waits for new lumber.
    Rooney said the shortage has also indirectly hurt the fans, since it’s been harder for players to give away sticks before or after games. At this moment, there are only so many to go around, and players need to be conservative about handing out souvenirs.

    When it comes to hockey sticks, players are very particular about the details. The length, the amount of curve and flexibility all factor into a player’s use. Slightly altering even one of those things can have an impact.

    “For most hockey guys, we’re all obviously creatures of habit, so anything that throws off our routine, we don’t really like," Rooney said. "Especially with something equipment related.”

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    Free Pick: Illinois-Chicago +10½ over Wright St

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    Jim Feist's Comp Pick, Friday, February 14, 2020


    2/14 04:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET

    CB (859) QUINNIPIAC VS (860) ST. PETER'S

    Take: (860) ST. PETER'S

    Reason: Your free play from Jim Feist for Friday, February 14, 2020 is in the college basketball contest between Quinnipiac and St Peters. Your free play is on St Peters -6 points.

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