Free Selection from Sharp Bettor
Sharp Bettor FREE Play for Monday, February 19, 2017
2/19 04:00 PM CB (701) OAKLAND VS (702) IUPUI
Take : IUPUI
Free Selection from Sharp Bettor
Sharp Bettor FREE Play for Monday, February 19, 2017
2/19 04:00 PM CB (701) OAKLAND VS (702) IUPUI
Take : IUPUI
Free Selection from Roz Wins
Roz's Monday February 19, 2018, Free Pick
02/19 04:00 PM CB (717) HOWARD VS (718) NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL
Take : NC Central
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
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Fair Grounds - Race #2 - Post: 1:32pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $14,000 Class Rating: 66
Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar
#4 ZAR'S STAR (ML=9/2)
#2 DUDE GREELEY (ML=6/1)
ZAR'S STAR - This gelding is back in a race very quick. This is a great angle - Sprinters that come back in less than 10 days after a race. A good sign of a sharp and ready racehorse. The jockey and trainer combination have a positive ROI when they join forces. This gelding likes to be near the lead. Today's event is a shorter trip and should enhance his chances to win. DUDE GREELEY - You'll be generating profits right and left by turning your cash onto this jock/trainer combination. Ran a lackluster race at Fair Grounds last out. Racing without the off-track conditions puts this gelding at the top of my list of contenders.
Vulnerable Contenders: #7 COTTON UP (ML=7/2), #1 GOING COUNTRY (ML=9/2), #5 LUCAS HENRY G (ML=6/1),
COTTON UP - This gelding hasn't had any strong efforts in short distance contests in the last two months. Finished fourth in his most recent race with a disappointing fig. When I look at today's Equibase class figure, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this bunch. GOING COUNTRY - If you keep playing these sort of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be dissatisfied frequently. When any horse improves so much on a track listed as good, I have to be concerned about him next out. LUCAS HENRY G - Hard to play any racer to turn things around if there is no reward to taking the shot. Not likely for this one to do much running with no recent success in a sprint race. Don't think this runner will do much running in today's event. That last speed figure was mediocre when compared with today's class rating.
Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Brain - ZAR'S STAR - Has been racing regularly since a layoff. According to my calculations, horses hit their peak cycle in their 3rd or 4th race back. Watch out for this thoroughbred right here in this race.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #4 ZAR'S STAR to win if you can get odds of 2/1 or more
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,4]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Gulfstream Park
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 4 - Maiden Special Weight - 9.0f on the Turf. Purse: $50000 Class Rating: 84
FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 120 LBS.
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 1 SHAMROCK BABE 7/2
# 6 SUMMER FLING 6/1
# 2 ROMANTIC MOMENT 3/1
SHAMROCK BABE looks very strong to best this field. Mott has this filly racing well and is a very good choice based on the very good Equibase speed figs posted in route races recently. Lezcano has a win percent of 17 over the last month. Posted a reliable Equibase speed fig in the latest race. Can run another good one in this contest. SUMMER FLING - Has respectable speed figures and has to be considered for a wager in this competition. Well above average win clip at this distance/surface. ROMANTIC MOMENT - She looks respectable in this slot and I expect will be on the lead or close at the midpoint. Recorded a quite good Equibase Speed Fig last time out.
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Louisiana Downs
Louisiana Downs - Race 5
Daily Double / Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta / .50 Pick 3 (Races 5-6-7)
SO $10,000 • 440 Yards • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 79 • Purse: $5,300 • Post: 2:36P
QUARTER HORSE 440Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $5,000 OR LESS IN 2017-2018 OR CLAIMING PRICE $10,000. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $10,000.
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
Race Type: Not Applicable (Quarter Horse). * KEY ANGLES * JESS STREKIN SPUNKY: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. GRAND ILUSION: Horse ranks in the top three in Track Master Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. SONIC DASHING POOL: Quarter Horse has a Fast Break Style designation and no horse in a post position next to it gets out of the gate fast. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. HEZA BEACH BUM: Quarter horse has the highest last race Equibase Speed Rating. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation.
8
JESS STREKIN SPUNKY
15/1
4/1
6
GRAND ILUSION
8/1
5/1
2
SONIC DASHING POOL
5/1
10/1
4
HEZA BEACH BUM
2/1
10/1
P#
Horse (In Running Style Order)
Post
Morn
Line
Running Style
Good
Class
Good
Speed
Early Figure
Finish Figure
Platinum
Figure
1
CLASSIFIED RED BULL
1
10/1
Slow
68
66
6.1
0.0
0.0
2
SONIC DASHING POOL
2
5/1
Fast
77
76
3.2
0.0
0.0
3
JW ONDABAYOU
3
6/1
Average
68
64
5.1
0.0
0.0
4
HEZA BEACH BUM
4
2/1
Average
75
76
3.7
0.0
0.0
5
IMA FIGHTING GATOR
5
10/1
Average
80
72
5.7
0.0
0.0
6
GRAND ILUSION
6
8/1
Slow
92
82
6.6
0.0
0.0
7
GREW UP DREAMING
7
3/1
Fast
70
72
3.1
0.0
0.0
8
JESS STREKIN SPUNKY
8
15/1
Fast
91
91
3.2
0.0
0.0
F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Laurel Park
Laurel Park - Race 6
EXACTA, TRIFECTA &DAILY DOUBLE (RACES 6-7) / 10 cent SUPERFECTA 50 cent PICK 3 (Races 6-7-8) / 50 cent PICK 4 (Races 6-7-8-9) $1.00 SUPER HIGH 5
Maiden Special • 1 Mile • Dirt • Age 3 • CR: 88 • Purse: $40,000 • Post: 3:00P
(PLUS UP TO 30% MBF) FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD. WEIGHT, 122 LBS.
Contenders
Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line
Accept
Odds
Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. SHANGHAI CHECK is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * SHANGHAI CHECK: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. TWO SWORDS: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. MAYNOOTH: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
6
SHANGHAI CHECK
9/2
3/1
4
TWO SWORDS
5/2
4/1
5
MAYNOOTH
2/1
9/1
P#
Horse (In Running Style Order)
Post
Morn
Line
Running Style
Good
Class
Good
Speed
Early Figure
Finish Figure
Platinum
Figure
6
SHANGHAI CHECK
6
9/2
Front-runner
84
78
90.1
75.8
68.8
4
TWO SWORDS
4
5/2
Front-runner
83
76
73.0
73.0
68.0
5
MAYNOOTH
5
2/1
Trailer
85
80
83.4
73.0
69.0
7
LONELY WEEKEND
7
3/1
Trailer
89
69
66.9
74.3
68.3
2
KINGSTON PIKE
2
12/1
Alternator/Non-contender
84
72
81.5
70.2
62.2
3
STUNNING BABY
3
20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
75
59
74.3
59.7
48.2
Handicapped by The Walker Group at Oaklawn Park
Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.
Race 9 - Stakes - 8.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $500000 Class Rating: 104
SOUTHWEST S. - GRADE 3 THREE YEAR OLDS. BY SUBSCRIPTION OF $750 ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2018 FOR THE SOUTHWEST, THE REBEL AND THE ARKANSAS DERBY, $2,500 TO PASS THE ENTRY BOX AND $2,500 ADDITIONAL TO START WITH $500,000 GUARANTEED OF WHICH 60% TO THE OWNER OF THE WINNER, 20% TO SECOND, 10% TO THIRD, 5% TO FOURTH, 3% TO FIFTH AND 2% TO BE DIVIDED EQUALLY BETWEEN REMAINING STARTERS.
RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks
# 4 MOURINHO 2/1
# 1 MY BOY JACK 12/1
# 6 SEVEN TRUMPETS 10/1
My pick in this race is MOURINHO. Baffert has one of the most favorable winning percentages in this field with entries running at this distance and surface. This colt must be given a chance just off the earnings per start in dirt route events alone. Should land on the board without a hitch. MY BOY JACK - Must be given consideration given the class of races run lately. Desormeaux has this colt racing well and is a strong selection based on the formidable speed figures put up in route races recently. SEVEN TRUMPETS - Like the finish positions in the last few races.
Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts
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Parx Racing - Race #8 - Post: 4:04pm - Allowance - 8.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $46,000 Class Rating: 94
Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar
#1 RUBY BLEU (ML=8/1)
#3 THESE BLUES (ML=10/1)
#2 DENNIS' DIAMOND (ML=10/1)
RUBY BLEU - Multiple wins in this horse's life, all at Parx Racing. Could add another win in this field. When Sanchez and Taylor team up on equines the return on investment has been fantastic at +25. You have to be keen on that last race speed figure, 95, which is the best latest race speed fig of this field. Look at this pattern of improvement. 89/93/95 are the last 3 Equibase speed figs. THESE BLUES - When this jockey and trainer combine forces you have to take a look. Castillo and Castillo have been fabulous together. I like when a thoroughbred wins after shipping in from elsewhere. It shows that they really like the track here. I'll take this gelding to win again. DENNIS' DIAMOND - This horse could be tough this time, especially since Caballero rode last out and now should be plenty familiar with this one. This gelding is in nice form, having run a good race on Jan 29th, finishing second.
Vulnerable Contenders: #6 HONOR AND COURAGE (ML=8/5), #7 THE GREAT CASBY (ML=3/1), #8 SCHERZO (ML=5/1),
HONOR AND COURAGE - Finished seventh on January 30th after the very long layoff. Doubtful if there will be any change in this affair. THE GREAT CASBY - I forecast a letdown for this horse in this event. SCHERZO - You always believe this horse has a shot to be victorious, but he falls short often. Quite unimpressive speed figure last out at Parx Racing at 1 mile 70 yards. Don't feel this racer will improve too much today.
STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Putting our cash on #1 RUBY BLEU to win. Have to have odds of at least 3/1 or better though
EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2,3]
TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [1,2,3] Total Cost: $6
SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[1,2,3] with [1,2,3] with [1,2,3,4,8] with [1,2,3,4,8] Total Cost: $36
NCAAB
Long Sheet
Monday, February 19
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OAKLAND (17 - 11) at IUPUI (9 - 17) - 2/19/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OAKLAND is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games this season.
OAKLAND is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
OAKLAND is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
OAKLAND is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
OAKLAND is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
OAKLAND is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
OAKLAND is 21-9 ATS (+11.1 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 3 seasons.
OAKLAND is 13-4 ATS (+8.6 Units) in a road game where the total is 150 to 154.5 since 1997.
OAKLAND is 24-10 ATS (+13.0 Units) in road games in February games since 1997.
OAKLAND is 44-20 ATS (+22.0 Units) in road games off a win against a conference rival since 1997.
OAKLAND is 20-9 ATS (+10.1 Units) in road games after scoring 80 points or more over the last 3 seasons.
IUPUI is 5-14 ATS (-10.4 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
IUPUI is 62-87 ATS (-33.7 Units) after a conference game since 1997.
IUPUI is 20-36 ATS (-19.6 Units) revenging a road loss vs opponent since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
IUPUI is 1-0 against the spread versus OAKLAND over the last 3 seasons
OAKLAND is 1-0 straight up against IUPUI over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MIAMI (18 - 8) at NOTRE DAME (16 - 11) - 2/19/2018, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MIAMI is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 19-32 ATS (-16.2 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 3-10 ATS (-8.0 Units) after a conference game this season.
MIAMI is 137-98 ATS (+29.2 Units) as an underdog since 1997.
MIAMI is 125-90 ATS (+26.0 Units) in road games since 1997.
MIAMI is 125-90 ATS (+26.0 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MIAMI is 114-85 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games against conference opponents since 1997.
MIAMI is 32-17 ATS (+13.3 Units) after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
MIAMI is 142-110 ATS (+21.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 2-1 against the spread versus NOTRE DAME over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 2-1 straight up against NOTRE DAME 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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MARYLAND (18 - 11) at NORTHWESTERN (15 - 13) - 2/19/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
MARYLAND is 3-2 against the spread versus NORTHWESTERN over the last 3 seasons
MARYLAND is 4-1 straight up against NORTHWESTERN 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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YOUNGSTOWN ST (8 - 21) at N KENTUCKY (19 - 8) - 2/19/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
N KENTUCKY is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 35-20 ATS (+13.0 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
N KENTUCKY is 18-8 ATS (+9.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
N KENTUCKY is 3-3 against the spread versus YOUNGSTOWN ST over the last 3 seasons
N KENTUCKY is 4-2 straight up against YOUNGSTOWN ST 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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CLEVELAND ST (8 - 21) at WRIGHT ST (20 - 8) - 2/19/2018, 7:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CLEVELAND ST is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 31-49 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all lined games over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 25-39 ATS (-17.9 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND ST is 70-111 ATS (-52.1 Units) off a loss against a conference rival since 1997.
CLEVELAND ST is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND ST is 3-2 against the spread versus WRIGHT ST over the last 3 seasons
WRIGHT ST is 4-1 straight up against CLEVELAND ST 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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DETROIT (8 - 20) at IL-CHICAGO (16 - 12) - 2/19/2018, 8:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 6-19 ATS (-14.9 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 7-16 ATS (-10.6 Units) after scoring 80 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 15-6 ATS (+8.4 Units) when the total is 150 to 159.5 over the last 2 seasons.
IL-CHICAGO is 118-87 ATS (+22.3 Units) as a favorite since 1997.
IL-CHICAGO is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) against conference opponents this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 11-3 ATS (+7.7 Units) after a conference game this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) off a win against a conference rival this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 10-2 ATS (+7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record after 15 or more games this season.
IL-CHICAGO is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
IL-CHICAGO is 3-2 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
IL-CHICAGO is 3-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
5 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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MINNESOTA (14 - 14) at WISCONSIN (12 - 16) - 2/19/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 93-123 ATS (-42.3 Units) in road games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 93-123 ATS (-42.3 Units) in road lined games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 4-11 ATS (-8.1 Units) against conference opponents this season.
MINNESOTA is 2-12 ATS (-11.2 Units) after a conference game this season.
MINNESOTA is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) off a loss against a conference rival this season.
MINNESOTA is 24-41 ATS (-21.1 Units) in road games after scoring 60 points or less since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 13-26 ATS (-15.6 Units) in road games after failing to cover the spread in 3 or more consecutive games since 1997.
MINNESOTA is 0-6 ATS (-6.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
WISCONSIN is 5-13 ATS (-9.3 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WISCONSIN is 2-1 against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
WISCONSIN is 3-0 straight up against MINNESOTA 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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OKLAHOMA (16 - 10) at KANSAS (21 - 6) - 2/19/2018, 9:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OKLAHOMA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all games this season.
OKLAHOMA is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in all lined games this season.
OKLAHOMA is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) after a conference game this season.
OKLAHOMA is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
OKLAHOMA is 1-10 ATS (-10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record after 15 or more games this season.
KANSAS is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
KANSAS is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) off a win against a conference rival over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
OKLAHOMA is 4-1 against the spread versus KANSAS over the last 3 seasons
KANSAS is 4-1 straight up against OKLAHOMA 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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HOWARD (8 - 20) at NC CENTRAL (13 - 13) - 2/19/2018, 7:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
HOWARD is 1-0 against the spread versus NC CENTRAL over the last 3 seasons
NC CENTRAL is 3-2 straight up against HOWARD over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons
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ALCORN ST (10 - 17) at ALABAMA ST (6 - 19) - 2/19/2018, 9:00 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ALCORN ST is 4-1 straight up against ALABAMA ST over the last 3 seasons
NCAAB
Monday, February 19
Oakland won 8 of its last 11 games; they’re 5-3 on Horizon road, with four of five wins by 8+ points. IUPUI is 6-9 in its first Horizon season, but 4-2 at home, losing to UIC by 5, Youngstown by 4. Jaguars are turning ball over 21.8% of time in conference games, worst in league. Oakland beat IUPUI 82-74 at home Feb 4, outscoring Jaguars 25-14 on foul line. IUPUI covered six of last seven games as home underdogs; Oakland is 17-8 in last 25 games as road favorites, 3-3 this year. Horizon home underdogs are 14-14 vs spread.
Miami lost its last three games after an 18-5 start; ‘canes 3-4 on ACC road, 5-6 vs top 50 teams. Notre Dame won three of its last four games; they’re 3-2 since PG Farrell got back in lineup- he was 10-12 on arc in Saturday’s win over BC. Miami/Notre Dame split their six ACC meetings, splitting pair in South Bend; underdogs are 3-2 vs spread in last five series games. Hurricanes are 5-7 in last 12 games as road underdogs, 1-2 this year. Notre Dame is 12-9 in last 21 games as home favorites, 3-3 this year. ACC home favorites are 33-31 vs spread.
Northwestern led Michigan State by 27 Saturday, by 22 at half, but lost, their third loss in row. Maryland never trailed in 73-57 home win over Northwestern nine days ago; Terps won five of six Big 14 meetings, winning by 13-10 points in two visits to Evanston. Terrapins haven’t won consecutive games since Jan 2; they lost their last seven road games- their last road win was Dec 3rd at Illinois. Maryland is 12-11-1 vs spread on Big 14 road, 3-5 this year; Wildcats are 8-7-1 in last 16 home games, 4-3 this year. Big 14 home teams are 56-44 vs spread.
Northern Kentucky made 10-19 on arc in 95-85 win in Youngstown Feb 1; Norse won three of four Horizon meetings- they beat YSU 83-70 here LY. NKU is 12-3 in Horizon, 6-2 at home; their last three games were all decided by 6 or fewer points. Youngstown won two of last three games; they’re 2-6 on Horizon road, winning in Cleveland, at IUPUI by total of 7 points. Norse is 10-10 as a Horizon home favorite, 3-5 this year; Penguins are 5-2 vs spread as road underdogs this season. Horizon home favorites are 18-30 vs spread.
Cleveland State was 14-32 on arc in 77-74 upset win over Wright State Feb 1, snapping Wright’s 4-game series win streak. Vikings lost last two visits to Dayton, by 17-4 points. CSU split its last six games; they’re 1-6 on Horizon road, with four losses by 13+ points. Raiders won 13 of their last 16 games; their last three games were all decided by 4 or fewer points. Vikings are 9-4-1 in last 14 games as road underdogs, 5-2 this year; Wright is 5-7-1 in last 13 games as home favorites, 1-4 this year. Horizon home favorites are 18-30 vs spread.
Ill-Chicago won 11 of its last 13 games; they’re 4-2 at home in Horizon, but they lost last home game to Cleveland St. Detroit lost seven of its last nine games; they’re 1-7 on Horizon road, winning at Youngstown Friday for their only conference road win this season. UIC won 78-69 at Detroit Feb 4, holding Titans to 4-27 on arc. Flames won last three series games, by 14-5-9 points. UIC is 7-5 as home favorites under McClain, 4-1 this year; Detroit is 19-14-1 in last 34 games as road underdogs, Horizon home favorites are 18-30 vs spread.
Minnesota lost its last eight games, losing last two by 24-30 points; they’re 1-6 on Big 14 road, with lone win in OT at Penn State. Wisconsin lost nine of last 12 games but they upset Purdue here in last game. Badgers are 3-4 at home in Big 14 games. Wisconsin won its last seven games with Minnesota; Gophers lost last six visits to Madison, by 8-7-1-8-10-17 points. Under Pitino, Minnesota is 13-22-1 as road underdogs, 2-5 this year; Badgers are 11-8 in last 19 games as home favorites, 2-3 this year, 4-4 this year. Big 14 home favorites are 35-29 vs spread.
Oklahoma lost its last five games, allowing 75+ points in all five; Sooners lost their last seven road games. Kansas won 14 of its last 18 games overall. Sooners outscored Kansas 20-6 on foul line in 85-80 home win over Kansas Jan 23; Jayhawks are 7-2 in last nine series games; Sooners lost their last 10 visits to Lawrence, but three of last four losses here were by 8 or fewer points. Kansas is 3-13 in last 16 games as home favorites, 1-6 this year; Sooners are 9-6-1 in last 16 games as road underdogs, 1-3 this year. Big X home favorites are 24-25.
NCAAB
Monday, February 19
Trend Report
MIAMI @ NOTRE DAME
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Miami's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Notre Dame's last 6 games at home
Notre Dame is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home
OAKLAND @ IUPUI
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Oakland's last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oakland's last 7 games
IUPUI is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of IUPUI's last 5 games
MARYLAND @ NORTHWESTERN
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Maryland's last 10 games
Maryland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Northwestern
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northwestern's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Northwestern's last 6 games
CLEVELAND STATE @ WRIGHT STATE
Cleveland State is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Cleveland State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Wright State
Wright State is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Wright State's last 9 games at home
YOUNGSTOWN STATE @ NORTHERN KENTUCKY
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Youngstown State's last 5 games when playing Northern Kentucky
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Youngstown State's last 6 games
DETROIT @ UIC
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing UIC
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of UIC's last 5 games when playing Detroit
UIC is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
MINNESOTA @ WISCONSIN
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin
Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
OKLAHOMA @ KANSAS
Oklahoma is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kansas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma's last 5 games when playing Kansas
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma
Kansas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
NCAAB
Dunkel
Monday, February 19
Oakland @ IUPUI
Game 701-702
February 19, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oakland
54.327
IUPUI
45.298
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 9
145
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
by 5 1/2
151
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-5 1/2); Under
Miami-FL @ Notre Dame
Game 703-704
February 19, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Miami-FL
63.187
Notre Dame
70.645
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Notre Dame
by 7 1/2
134
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Notre Dame
by 4
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Notre Dame
(-4); Under
Maryland @ Northwestern
Game 705-706
February 19, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Maryland
68.525
Northwestern
65.026
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Maryland
by 3 1/2
139
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Maryland
Pick
133
Dunkel Pick:
Maryland
Over
Youngstown St @ Northern Kentucky
Game 707-708
February 19, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Youngstown St
44.523
Northern Kentucky
57.683
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Northern Kentucky
by 13
158
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Northern Kentucky
by 17
153 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Youngstown St
(+17); Over
Cleveland State @ Wright State
Game 709-710
February 19, 2018 @ 7:30 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland State
46.525
Wright State
56.741
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wright State
by 10
144
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wright State
by 14
136
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland State
(+14); Over
Detroit @ Illinois-Chicago
Game 711-712
February 19, 2018 @ 8:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
46.737
Illinois-Chicago
55.612
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Illinois-Chicago
by 9
164
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Illinois-Chicago
by 10 1/2
157 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+10 1/2); Over
Minnesota @ Wisconsin
Game 713-714
February 19, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
56.735
Wisconsin
64.663
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wisconsin
by 8
136
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wisconsin
by 6 1/2
140 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Wisconsin
(-6 1/2); Under
Oklahoma @ Kansas
Game 715-716
February 19, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma
64.237
Kansas
74.783
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas
by 10 1/2
162
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Kansas
by 8 1/2
167 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas
(-8 1/2); Under
Howard @ NC Central
Game 717-718
February 19, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Howard
35.562
NC Central
45.617
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NC Central
by 10
141
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NC Central
by 7
146 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NC Central
(-7); Under
Alcorn State @ Alabama State
Game 719-720
February 19, 2018 @ 9:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Alcorn State
39.236
Alabama State
41.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Alabama State
by 2 1/2
138
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Alabama State
Pick
142
Dunkel Pick:
Alabama State
Under
NCAAB
Monday, February 19
NCAAB Game of the Day: Oklahoma at Kansas betting preview and odds
Trae Young snapped a streak of 20 consecutive missed 3-pointers on Saturday and is averaging 23.6 points per game during the Sooners' current five-game losing skid.
No. 23 Oklahoma Sooners at No. 13 Kansas Jayhawks (-8.5, 166.5)
Before focusing on a Big 12 first-place showdown with Texas Tech next weekend, 13th-ranked Kansas must take care of business Monday when slumping No. 23 Oklahoma and Trae Young come calling. The Jayhawks escaped at home against West Virginia on Saturday and drew even atop the conference standings when Baylor knocked off the Red Raiders later that night.
Kansas closed out West Virginia with a 19-3 run as Udoka Azubuike scored 21 points and Devonte' Graham contributed 15 points while the defense stepped to the challenge as the Jayhawks put themselves in a position to challenge for a 14th consecutive regular-season championship. "It keeps us in a position to play for something," Kansas coach Bill Self told reporters afterward. "It was big for our guys' confidence, probably." The Sooners dropped their fifth straight game Saturday, 76-66 to Texas, shooting a season-low 30.8 percent with Young continuing to struggle. The 6-2 guard scored 26 points but shot 7-of-21 from the field and is 18-for-58 over his last three games, including 4-of-27 from the arc.
TV: 9 p.m. ET, ESPN
LINE HISTORY: The first place Jayhawks opened as 8.5-point home favorites and that number has yet to move. The total hit betting boards at 167 and has been dropped slightly to 166.5.
ABOUT OKLAHOMA (16-10 SU, 8-17 ATS, 16-9 O/U): Young (29.0 points, 9.2 assists), who added seven assists and five rebounds against Texas, snapped a streak of 20 consecutive missed 3-pointers on Saturday and is averaging 23.6 points per game during the losing skid. "I'm getting guarded like nobody else in the country is being guarded, scouted on like no one else in the country," Young told reporters after the game. “It's a lot tougher for me to score now than it was in the beginning.” Christian James (12.3 points) was held to 11 points after scoring at least 20 in his previous two games and Brady Manek (11.0 points) connected on 3-of-13 after entering the game shooting 61.7 percent at home.
ABOUT KANSAS (21-6 SU, 13-12-1 ATS, 11-15 O/U): Azubuike (14.1 points, 7.0 rebounds) made 7-of-8 shots from the field against West Virginia to lift his shooting percentage to 76.9, and the 7-foot sophomore sank 7-of-10 from the free-throw line to raise his season percentage to 44.7. Azubuike is shooting 78 percent from the field in conference play and 86 percent over his last six games. Lagerald Vick (12.8 points) has scored 29 points in his last two games after after reaching double figures in four of his previous 12 contests.
MATCHUP CHART:
TRENDS:
* Sooners are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games overall.
* Jayhawks are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Under is 4-0 in Sooners last 4 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
* Under is 8-2 in Jayhawks last 10 vs. Big 12.
* Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
TIP-IN BETTING TIDBITS:
- Kansas is 146-67 all-time against Oklahoma, but the Sooners got 26 points on just nine field-goal attempts from Young on Jan. 23 to post an 85-80 victory.
- Graham has played 40 minutes in 10 straight games.
- Kansas has won at least 10 league games in 24 consecutive seasons.
CONSENSUS: Consensus numbers show 65 percent of contest players like the road underdog Sooners to cover the spread.
NHL
Monday, February 19
Minnesota is 5-3 in its last eight games with the Islanders, splitting their last four visits here. Seven of last nine series games went over. Wild split its last ten games but won three of last four road games- this is their first road game in 13 days. Three of last four Minnesota games stayed under total. Islanders won 3-0/3-0 in last two games; they’re 3-4 in last seven home games. New York’s last four games stayed under.
Washington won seven of last nine games with Buffalo; under is 2-0-2 in last four series games. Caps won three of last five visits to western New York. Washington lost three of its last four games overall- they split last six road games. Nine of last ten Washington games went over total. Sabres lost three of last four games overall, six of last eight at home. Six of their last seven games went over.
Bruins won three of last four games with Calgary; they split last four visits to the Saddledome. Five of last seven series games went over total. Boston won six of last eight games overall, four of last five on road. Bruins’ last five games went over total. Flames split their last six games but lost three of last four home games. Seven of last ten Calgary games went over the total.
Nashville won six of last eight games with Ottawa, which lost its last three visits to Music City. Four of last five series games went over total. Ottawa won six of its last nine games but was outscored 16-7 in losing its last three road games. Five of their last six games went over total. Predators lost four of their last six games overall- they split their last six home games.
Kings won five of last six games with Chicago; they lost three of last five visits to the Windy City. Under is 3-0-1 in last four series games. Los Angeles lost three of its last four games, all on the road. Five of their last seven games went over total. Blackhawks lost eight of their last nine games, losing three of last four at home. Three of their last four games went over.
Las Vegas is 3-0 vs Anaheim this season, winning 4-1/4-3SO/4-2 (over 1-1-1); the shootout game was only one of the three played in Vegas. Ducks won four of last six games overall, three of last four on road. Last five Anaheim games stayed under. Las Vegas won its last three games, all at home, scoring 15 goals; six of their last eight games went over the total.
NHL
Monday, February 19
Trend Report
MINNESOTA @ NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games
WASHINGTON @ BUFFALO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Washington's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games at home
Buffalo is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
BOSTON @ CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games
OTTAWA @ NASHVILLE
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Nashville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
LOS ANGELES @ CHICAGO
Los Angeles is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
Los Angeles is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Chicago's last 17 games at home
Chicago is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Los Angeles
ANAHEIM @ VEGAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Anaheim's last 14 games on the road
Vegas is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Vegas is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
NHL
Dunkel
Monday, February 19
Minnesota @ NY Islanders
Game 1-2
February 19, 2018 @ 1:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
9.733
NY Islanders
12.735
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Islanders
by 3
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Islanders
(+105); Over
Washington @ Buffalo
Game 3-4
February 19, 2018 @ 3:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Washington
11.264
Buffalo
10.212
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
N/A
Boston @ Calgary
Game 5-6
February 19, 2018 @ 4:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Boston
12.278
Calgary
10.717
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A
Ottawa @ Nashville
Game 7-8
February 19, 2018 @ 8:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
11.737
Nashville
10.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-240
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(+200); Over
Los Angeles @ Chicago
Game 9-10
February 19, 2018 @ 8:35 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
11.646
Chicago
10.208
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Los Angeles
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(-115); Over
Anaheim @ Vegas
Game 11-12
February 19, 2018 @ 10:05 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
12.314
Vegas
11.232
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Anaheim
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-175
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Anaheim
(+155); Under
NHL
Long Sheet
Monday, February 19
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MINNESOTA (31-20-0-7, 69 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (29-25-0-6, 64 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MINNESOTA is 58-64 ATS (-31.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 13-5 ATS (+6.3 Units) after a division game this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 9-3 ATS (+5.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 3-2 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 3-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.2 Units)
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WASHINGTON (33-18-0-7, 73 pts.) at BUFFALO (17-31-0-11, 45 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 215-225 ATS (+493.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 157-90 ATS (+17.1 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 61-48 ATS (+111.2 Units) in road games in February games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 18-6 ATS (+10.6 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 19-6 ATS (+9.7 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-1 ATS (+10.4 Units) after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 17-42 ATS (-46.2 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 7-17 ATS (+30.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-2 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-2-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)
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BOSTON (35-13-0-8, 78 pts.) at CALGARY (30-21-0-8, 68 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 4:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 40-31 ATS (+73.0 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 14-6 ATS (+6.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
BOSTON is 23-12 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 3-2 (+0.4 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 3-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)
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OTTAWA (21-27-0-9, 51 pts.) at NASHVILLE (34-14-0-9, 77 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 257-206 ATS (+37.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 204-174 ATS (+386.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
OTTAWA is 44-41 ATS (+92.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 22-17 ATS (+43.8 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 10-5 ATS (+16.8 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 13-9 ATS (+25.2 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 45-42 ATS (+98.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 28-30 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 4-1 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 4-1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)
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LOS ANGELES (31-22-0-5, 67 pts.) at CHICAGO (25-26-0-8, 58 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 29-35 ATS (-21.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 198-240 ATS (-77.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 20-9 ATS (+8.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CHICAGO is 25-34 ATS (-15.2 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 1-8 ATS (-10.7 Units) in February games this season.
CHICAGO is 3-9 ATS (-6.3 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 9-20 ATS (+33.0 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 8-19 ATS (-15.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 5-2 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 5-2-0 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)
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ANAHEIM (29-20-0-11, 69 pts.) at VEGAS (39-15-0-4, 82 pts.) - 2/19/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VEGAS is 39-19 ATS (+15.9 Units) in all games this season.
VEGAS is 9-1 ATS (+8.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
VEGAS is 14-2 ATS (+11.2 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
VEGAS is 16-8 ATS (+7.3 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
VEGAS is 8-1 ATS (+6.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.
ANAHEIM is 542-434 ATS (+38.3 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 45-29 ATS (+10.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
ANAHEIM is 433-436 ATS (+895.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 40-25 ATS (+12.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 3-0 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 3-0-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)
NHL Betting Cheat Sheet and Odds: Islanders playing well and out for revenge
Monty Andrews
The Islanders have allowed the most goals in the NHL by a wide margin, but are coming off back-to-back 3-0 shutout victories over the Rangers and Hurricanes.
This week we take a look at the Vegas Golden Knights who are the NHL's best moneyline wager this season and the second favorites in the futures market. Also, the Islanders travel to Toronto to take on the Leafs in what could be a potential revenge play. Monty Andrews dangles at the hash and goes bar down to give NHL bettors a breakdown of what to watch for this week on the ice.
Vegas is the Best Bet
No one could have predicted that the Vegas Golden Knights would be the top team in the NHL as of the middle of February - but that's where we are as the sensational expansion team continues to defy the odds. The Golden Knights look to continue their home-ice dominance Monday night as they entertain the Anaheim Ducks; Vegas is an incredible 22-4-2 at T-Mobile Arena, and has already beaten the Ducks in each of their first three meetings this season. The Golden Knights were a popular preseason novelty futures bet but are now going off at +700 on Bet365 to claim the Stanley Cup, the second-best odds in the league.
Battle of East Powers
Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference face off Tuesday night in the U.S. capital as the Washington Capitals entertain the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Capitals are trying to fend off the Pittsburgh Penguins atop the Metropolitan Division, and continue to be led by the scoring exploits of NHL goals leader Alex Ovechkin. Washington enters the week a sizzling 20-4-2 SU in games in which Ovechkin scores. The Capitals also have the edge in their head-to-head series with the conference-leading Lightning, having earned three of a possible four points through their first two encounters.
Armed for Vengeance?
The New York Islanders appear to have figured out this whole goal prevention thing - and they'll look to put their new skill on display Thursday night in the second of three meetings this season with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The visiting Islanders have allowed the most goals in the NHL by a wide margin, but are coming off back-to-back 3-0 shutout victories over the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes. The Isles will be looking to rebound from having been shut out themselves, dropping a 5-0 decision to the Maple Leafs in their first meeting of the season back on Jan. 31.
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Player News
* The St. Louis Blues are reportedly in serious talks with Ottawa about acquiring Mike Hoffman and Derick Brassard from the Senators. The Blues enter the week in a battle with Dallas for third place in the Central, and are +1,800 to win the Cup.
* The Calgary Flames have locked up a key part of their forward corps, signing winger Mikael Backlund to a six-year extension worth an average of $5.35 million per season. The Flames are 18-5-2 SU when Backlund records a point this season.
* Nashville Predators general manager David Poile says he isn't close to make a deal ahead of the trade deadline. The defending Western Conference champions are installed at +900 to win the title, the fourth-best odds in the league entering the week.
Injury Updates
* The Colorado Avalanche welcomed leading scorer Nathan MacKinnon back to the lineup Sunday after he had missed the previous eight games with an upper-body injury. The Avalanche struggled in his absence, going 4-4-0 SU and 4-4 O/U.
* The Florida Panthers also welcomed back a familiar face, as Roberto Luongo returned to the crease after a 27-game absence due to a lower-body injury. The Panthers are 7-7-2 SU in Luongo's appearances following Saturday's 6-3 win over Calgary.
* There could be real problems in goal for the Philadelphia Flyers after Michal Neuvirth left Sunday's game against the Rangers with a lower-body injury. The Flyers are already without No. 1 option Brian Elliott, who is out several weeks with a core muscle injury.
Stanley Cup Futures
* It's a two-team battle for the best Stanley Cup odds among Canadian franchises. The Maple Leafs continue to lead the way at +1,000 on Bet365, with the Winnipeg Jets a close second at +1,100 entering the week. Calgary is third at +2,800.
* The Penguins' recent hot streak has them skyrocketing up the odds list, now installed at +1,100 to win their third consecutive title. Pittsburgh is vying to become the first team since the New York Islanders in the early 80s to win three straight Stanley Cups.
Over/Under Trends
* The Metropolitan Division has been a dream for over bettors - at least when it comes to the top teams. Washington, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New Jersey and the Islanders all have at least 31 overs as of Sunday afternoon.
* The overs have been king league-wide over the previous seven days, with 27 of 45 games going above the total in that span as of Sunday afternoon. That surge makes it 446 overs on the season through Saturday's games, compared with 436 unders.
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NCAA Basketball MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS +7