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10-10-2017, 05:53 AM

GAME: Washington Nationals (98-67) at Chicago Cubs (94-71)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 10 - 5:30 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Playoff Series:
Divisional Playoff; Chi. Cubs leads 2-1

Preview: Nationals at Cubs

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Oct 10, 2017

The Chicago Cubs gave Jake Arrieta a few extra days to rest his tender hamstring, and now he’s in a position to help get the team back to the National League Championship Series. Arrieta gets the ball in Game 4 of the NL Division Series on Tuesday as the Cubs look to close out the visiting Washington Nationals.

Anthony Rizzo’s bloop single in the eighth inning plated the go-ahead run Monday as the Cubs posted a 2-1 victory in Game 3 to regain the series lead. Arrieta can close it out as he makes his first start since Sept. 26, and the 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner says his nagging right hamstring injury is a “non-issue.” He hopes to follow the rest of Chicago's starting rotation, which has allowed two runs - one earned - in 18 2/3 innings over the first three games of the series. Tanner Roark, who grew up about an hour’s drive from Wrigley Field, makes the start for the Nationals as they trail in the series despite permitting only eight runs.
TV: 5:30 p.m. ET, TBS

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Tanner Roark (13-11, 4.67 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (14-10, 3.53)
Roark made two relief appearances in the 2014 NLDS and received his first postseason start in last year’s NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing two runs and seven hits over 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision. The 31-year-old had a solid second half but finished the regular season on a sour note, losing his last two turns before giving up two runs in one inning of relief on Oct. 1. Roark is 4-2 with a 4.06 ERA in seven career games (six starts) against the Cubs.
Arrieta is 4-2 with a 3.64 ERA in seven starts over the last two postseasons, including a pair of wins in last year’s World Series. The 31-year-old has been outstanding at home throughout his tenure with the Cubs, going 30-14 with a 2.31 ERA in 59 outings. He hasn’t fared as well against the Nationals, however, as he owns a 1-2 record and 5.48 ERA in nine career meetings.

WALK-OFFS
1. Rizzo has hit safely in nine straight postseason games, going 13-for-33 during the streak.
2. Washington 1B Ryan Zimmerman has driven in four of the Nationals’ seven runs in the series.
3. Cubs RHP Wade Davis improved to 6-for-6 in save opportunities in the postseason with Monday’s save and has posted a 0.79 ERA in 25 career playoff games.

PREDICTION: Cubs 4, Nationals 3

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 05:54 AM

Trends - Washington at Chi. Cubs

W/L TRENDS

Washington

Nationals are 14-5 in their last 19 Tuesday games.
Nationals are 21-8 in their last 29 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 13-5 in their last 18 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 17-7 in their last 24 games following a loss.
Nationals are 25-12 in their last 37 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Nationals are 35-17 in their last 52 during game 4 of a series.
Nationals are 49-24 in their last 73 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 playoff games.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 games on grass.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 Divisional Playoff games.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Nationals are 4-0 in Roarks last 4 starts with 8 or more days of rest.
Nationals are 4-1 in Roarks last 5 starts during game 4 of a series.
Nationals are 4-1 in Roarks last 5 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Nationals are 2-5 in Roarks last 7 Tuesday starts.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 Divisional Playoff home games.
Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. National League East.
Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 playoff games.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 8-2 in their last 10 Divisional Playoff games.
Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 games on grass.
Cubs are 20-7 in their last 27 home games.
Cubs are 22-8 in their last 31 during game 4 of a series.
Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 44-17 in their last 61 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 17-7 in their last 24 games following a win.
Cubs are 17-7 in their last 24 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 14-6 in their last 20 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 35-16 in their last 51 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cubs are 49-23 in their last 72 Tuesday games.
Cubs are 35-17 in their last 52 overall.
Cubs are 5-0 in Arrietas last 5 starts during game 4 of a series.
Cubs are 4-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 13-5 in Arrietas last 18 starts vs. National League East.
Cubs are 5-2 in Arrietas last 7 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 43-18 in Arrietas last 61 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
Cubs are 29-13 in Arrietas last 42 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Washington

Under is 4-0-1 in Nationals last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0 in Nationals last 4 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-0 in Nationals last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-1 in Nationals last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Nationals last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 14-4-3 in Nationals last 21 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 7-2-2 in Nationals last 11 vs. National League Central.
Under is 24-8-4 in Nationals last 36 road games.
Under is 18-6-2 in Nationals last 26 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 3-1-1 in Nationals last 5 games following a loss.
Under is 16-6-4 in Nationals last 26 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 5-2 in Nationals last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Under is 33-14-4 in Nationals last 51 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 32-14-7 in Nationals last 53 on grass.
Under is 32-14-7 in Nationals last 53 overall.
Under is 32-15-4 in Nationals last 51 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-0 in Roarks last 4 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 10-1 in Roarks last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 10-2 in Roarks last 12 starts on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Roarks last 6 road starts.
Under is 10-2 in Roarks last 12 starts overall.
Under is 20-6-1 in Roarks last 27 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Roarks last 5 starts vs. National League Central.
Under is 18-7-1 in Roarks last 26 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.

Chi. Cubs

Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 playoff home games.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-1 in Cubs last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-4 in Cubs last 15 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Over is 11-4-1 in Cubs last 16 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 during game 4 of a series.
Over is 12-5-1 in Cubs last 18 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-5 in Cubs last 16 on grass.
Under is 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 starts with 13 or more days of rest.
Over is 3-0-1 in Arrietas last 4 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Arrietas last 9 starts when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Arrietas last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3 in Arrietas last 10 home starts.
Over is 18-8-3 in Arrietas last 29 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-0 in Arrietas last 4 starts vs. Nationals.
Nationals are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago.

UMPIRE TRENDS - NAME UNAVAILABLE

No trends available.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 05:55 AM

Preview: Blues at Rangers
Gracenote
Oct 10, 2017

The New York Rangers shook off two rough performances to post their first victory of the season and hope to make it two straight when they host the unbeaten St. Louis Blues on Tuesday. The Rangers suffered a season-opening home loss to Colorado - the league's worst team last campaign, surrendered eight goals in a setback at Toronto and needed two goals by Montreal to be overturned on Sunday before skating to a 2-0 win.

Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 34 shots for his 62nd career shutout in a game he was not even scheduled to start after being pulled against Toronto, which scored five goals against him in the first period the previous night. “The first two games were pretty much back and forth against two teams that try to go for it all the time, and that’s a little risky,” Lundqvist told reporters. “(On Sunday), I felt like we played more our style. We were more in control and used our speed when there’s an opportunity for it.” The Rangers will have to be just as sharp against the Blues, who defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 in a shootout on Monday as Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice and added another tally in the bonus format. St. Louis, which has started 3-0-0 for the third time in five seasons, has been ravaged by injuries but received balanced scoring and solid defense to beat Pittsburgh and Dallas as well in the early going.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Midwest (St. Louis), MSG (New York)

ABOUT THE BLUES (3-0-0): Tarasenko now has a team-high three goals on the season after his performance on Monday, while defenseman Alex Pietrangelo and Jaden Schwartz each notched an assist and top St. Louis with five points apiece. Paul Stastny also helped set up a goal, closing within three points of 600 in his career, and fellow center Ivan Barbashev registered one shot over 9 minutes, 34 seconds of ice time in his season debut. Jake Allen has played all three games, turning aside 107-of-115 shots - including 40-of-42 to beat the Islanders, but backup Carter Hutton (2-0-0, .945 save percentage against the Rangers) is slated to start on Tuesday.

ABOUT THE RANGERS (1-2-0): Mika Zibanejad is warming to the challenge of even more responsibility as the No. 1 center by recording at least one goal in every game and four overall in the early going. “I just am trying to place myself in a good spot out there and the guys are finding me and the puck seems to be going in,” Zibanejad told reporters. “That’s just the mentality. You just have to keep shooting when you are hot.” Mats Zuccarello leads the team with four assists and five points while the veteran Rick Nash has yet to record a point but is second on the team with 13 shots.

OVERTIME

1. St. Louis RW Scottie Upshall, who was re-signed as a free agent just before the season began, is one away from 700 games in his career.

2. The Rangers have converted four of their 12 opportunities with the man advantage but allowed four power-play goals in three games.

3. New York, which is 4-1-1 in its last six meetings with the Blues, claimed RW Adam Cracknell off waivers from Dallas on Monday.

PREDICTION: Rangers 3, Blues 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 05:56 AM

Trends - St. Louis at NY Rangers

W/L TRENDS

St. Louis

Blues are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Blues are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Blues are 10-3 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 20-7 in their last 27 games playing on 0 days rest.
Blues are 14-5 in their last 19 road games.
Blues are 24-9 in their last 33 overall.
Blues are 23-9 in their last 32 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Blues are 20-9 in their last 29 games following a win.
Blues are 11-5 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 19-9 in their last 28 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 106-51 in their last 157 vs. a team with a losing record.

NY Rangers

Rangers are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Rangers are 21-7 in their last 28 vs. Western Conference.
Rangers are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. Central.
Rangers are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Rangers are 5-11 in their last 16 Tuesday games.
Rangers are 4-9 in their last 13 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Rangers are 2-7 in their last 9 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Rangers are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

St. Louis

Under is 4-0-2 in Blues last 6 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Over is 5-1 in Blues last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 4-1 in Blues last 5 road games.
Under is 8-2 in Blues last 10 games following a win.
Over is 4-1 in Blues last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 15-4-3 in Blues last 22 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Blues last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 10-4-1 in Blues last 15 overall.
Under is 39-19-10 in Blues last 68 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

NY Rangers

Over is 3-0-1 in Rangers last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 6-1 in Rangers last 7 vs. Central.
Over is 5-1-2 in Rangers last 8 overall.
Over is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 3-1-2 in Rangers last 6 Tuesday games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Rangers last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 21-8-1 in Rangers last 30 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 5-2-2 in Rangers last 9 home games.
Over is 10-4 in Rangers last 14 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 33-14-6 in Rangers last 53 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.

HEAD TO HEAD

Blues are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in New York.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 05:57 AM

Preview: Blue Jackets at HurricanesGracenote
Oct 9, 2017

The Columbus Blue Jackets were quickly brought back to earth following an impressive season-opening victory. The Carolina Hurricanes hope to avoid a similar fate in their second game of the season when they host the Blue Jackets on Tuesday night in a matchup of Metropolitan Division rivals.

Columbus blanked the New York Islanders 5-0 in its season debut but was promptly flattened in a 5-1 loss at the Chicago Blackhawks 24 hours later, which had coach John Tortorella mulling lineup changes at Monday's practice. "Well, we need to have the puck so we got to try and find someone who's going to grab the puck," Tortorella said. "It's determination. ... We have added skill but we're going to need determination too." There was no shortage of determination in the opener for Carolina, which overcame a two-game deficit and withstood a last-second tying goal before squeezing out a 5-4 shootout win over Minnesota. "There is a new feel, a lot of excitement, a lot of energy in the room and it showed out there on the ice," said Hurricanes forward Jaccob Slavin, who scored the decisive goal in the shootout.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Columbus), FSN Carolina

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (1-1-0): There will be one change for certain in the lineup for Columbus with the recall of forward Josh Anderson, who missed the entire preseason due to a contract squabble and was sent to the AHL for a conditioning assignment. “I wanted to get in game mode there,” Anderson said. “I felt like as soon as I got into that game mode there I felt pretty comfortable and ready to go." Anderson, who had 17 goals last season, was on a line with Brandon Dubinsky and Matt Calvert at practice Monday.

ABOUT THE HURRICANES (1-0-0): Giving up the tying goal with three-tenths of a second left dredged up negative memories for Carolina, which suffered 31 overtime/shootout losses over the past two seasons -- the most in the league. “Confidence is a big part of any sport, and I think this will give us confidence,” Hurricanes coach Bill Peters said. “There’s a whole different feel to our group.” Scott Darling required IV treatments following his victorious debut with Carolina but will be back in net against Columbus.

OVERTIME

1. Carolina and Columbus split four meetings last season, with the home team prevailing each time.

2. Blue Jackets G Sergei Bobrovsky, who posted his 20th career shutout in the opener, is 8-5-0 with a 2.21 GAA versus Carolina.

3. Hurricanes F Artemi Panarin had four goals and three assists in four games against Columbus while he was with Chicago.

PREDICTION: Hurricanes 2, Blue Jackets 1

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 05:57 AM

Trends - Columbus at Carolina

W/L TRENDS

Columbus

Blue Jackets are 13-3 in their last 16 games playing on 2 days rest.
Blue Jackets are 13-4 in their last 17 Tuesday games.
Blue Jackets are 15-6 in their last 21 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
Blue Jackets are 30-81 in their last 111 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Blue Jackets are 3-11 in their last 14 overall.
Blue Jackets are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. Metropolitan.
Blue Jackets are 2-10 in their last 12 vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jackets are 1-6 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.

Carolina

Hurricanes are 19-44 in their last 63 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Hurricanes are 2-6 in their last 8 Tuesday games.
Hurricanes are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

OU TRENDS

Columbus

Under is 5-1 in Blue Jackets last 6 Tuesday games.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Jackets last 5 overall.
Under is 8-2-1 in Blue Jackets last 11 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Blue Jackets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-3 in Blue Jackets last 12 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 8-3-1 in Blue Jackets last 12 road games.
Under is 9-4-1 in Blue Jackets last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.

Carolina

Under is 3-0-1 in Hurricanes last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 3-0-1 in Hurricanes last 4 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 3-1-1 in Hurricanes last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Hurricanes last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-2 in Hurricanes last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 15-7-9 in Hurricanes last 31 Tuesday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 05:59 AM

Preview: Blackhawks at Canadiens
Gracenote
Oct 10, 2017

The Montreal Canadiens hope to get their offense in gear Tuesday as they face off against the Chicago Blackhawks in their home opener. Montreal scored a total of three goals during its season-opening three-game road trip, which concluded Sunday with a 2-0 loss to the New York Rangers.

Brendan Gallagher is the only member of the Canadiens with multiple points while he and Phillip Danault each have scored a short-handed goal. Chicago was on the way to its third straight win to start the season Monday before squandering a two-goal lead in the latter half of the third period and dropping a 4-3 decision in overtime at Toronto. Defenseman Jan Rutta and Richard Panik recorded a goal and an assist apiece, with the latter's tally being just the second of the Blackhawks' 18 this season scored on the power play. Panik, who recorded a career-high 22 goals last campaign, is one off the team lead in both tallies (three) and points (five).

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, TSN2, NBCSN Chicago, RDS (Montreal)

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (2-0-1): Rutta's NHL career has gotten off to a strong start as the 27-year-old Czech has notched at least one point in each of his first three games. He also has posted a plus-7 rating, which ties him with captain Jonathan Toews for first on the team. Brandon Saad, who tops the club with four goals, notched an assist Monday to pull even with Ryan Hartman and Patrick Kane for the team lead of six points.

ABOUT THE CANADIENS (1-2-0): Scoring on Sunday just wasn't in the cards for Montreal, which had a pair of apparent goals waved off after video reviews in the first period. Andrew Shaw was ruled to have used a kicking motion to score on the first, while captain Max Pacioretty's goal was overturned due to goaltender interference. Defenseman Shea Weber, who leads the team with 12 hits and seven blocked shots, is the only member of the club with a positive plus/minus rating (plus-1).

OVERTIME

1. The Canadiens entered Monday one of six teams yet to score a power-play goal.

2. Only three of the 19 skaters Chicago has dressed over its first three games have not landed on the scoresheet.

3. Montreal has registered at least 34 shots in each of its first three contests.

PREDICTION: Blackhawks 4, Canadiens 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 05:59 AM

Trends - Chicago at Montreal

W/L TRENDS

Chicago

Blackhawks are 8-1 in their last 9 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Blackhawks are 36-15 in their last 51 games following OT on the previous day.
Blackhawks are 38-18 in their last 56 vs. Atlantic.
Blackhawks are 53-25 in their last 78 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Blackhawks are 86-42 in their last 128 games playing on 0 days rest.
Blackhawks are 53-26 in their last 79 vs. a team with a losing record.
Blackhawks are 2-9 in their last 11 overall.
Blackhawks are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blackhawks are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blackhawks are 0-6 in their last 6 road games.

Montreal

Canadiens are 4-1 in their last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Canadiens are 36-16 in their last 52 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Canadiens are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. Central.
Canadiens are 4-11 in their last 15 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Canadiens are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canadiens are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Canadiens are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Canadiens are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Chicago

Over is 5-0 in Blackhawks last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 4-0 in Blackhawks last 4 Tuesday games.
Over is 1-0-3 in Blackhawks last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 9-1-2 in Blackhawks last 12 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Over is 18-5-7 in Blackhawks last 30 road games.
Over is 19-6-2 in Blackhawks last 27 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 15-5-2 in Blackhawks last 22 vs. Atlantic.
Over is 5-2-1 in Blackhawks last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 13-6-6 in Blackhawks last 25 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 29-14-9 in Blackhawks last 52 overall.

Montreal

Under is 8-0-1 in Canadiens last 9 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 7-1 in Canadiens last 8 Tuesday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Canadiens last 6 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1-2 in Canadiens last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 3-1-1 in Canadiens last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 3-1-2 in Canadiens last 6 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 3-1-1 in Canadiens last 5 home games.
Under is 20-7-7 in Canadiens last 34 overall.
Under is 11-4-5 in Canadiens last 20 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 26-11-16 in Canadiens last 53 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Under is 14-6-6 in Canadiens last 26 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Blackhawks are 7-0 in the last 7 meetings.
Home team is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.
Under is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Montreal.
Over is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 06:00 AM

Preview: Red Wings at Stars
Gracenote
Oct 9, 2017

The Detroit Red Wings were among the league's worst teams last season but they were perfect in one area -- the shootout. Fresh off a 2-1 win at Ottawa in the bonus format, the Red Wings look to continue their surprising start when they kick off a three-game road trip at the struggling Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.

Detroit has been projected to finish last in the Atlantic Division but it owns a pair of victories over playoff clubs from last season, following up a 4-2 win over Minnesota by edging the Senators. Frans Nielsen scored the decisive tally againt Ottawa, giving the Red Wings 11 straight shootout wins and tying him with Radim Vrbata for the most goals (45) in the extra format. The Stars have been a trendy pick to win the Central Division but lost at home to expansion Vegas 2-1 before dropping a 4-2 decision in St. Louis despite unleashing 86 shots on goal. "We're getting lots of shots on goal," Dallas coach Ken Hitchcock said. "We've got some things we really like and we've got some things we really don't like. ... We've got to bear down and be better in our own end. If we can do that then we can build something good."

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, FSN Southwest (Dallas)

ABOUT THE RED WINGS (2-0-0): Defenseman Trevor Daley spent his first 11 seasons with the Stars and the past two with Chicago and two-time Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh, but Tuesday will mark his first game in Dallas since leaving the franchise. “He’s done a great job,” coach Jeff Blashill said. “He is confident. He’s got poise under pressure – game gets tied, he doesn’t panic. And he gives us another guy that can play minutes.” Center Martin Hanzal is expected back in the lineup after exiting Saturday's game with a lower-body injury.

ABOUT THE STARTS (0-2-0): Not only is Dallas leading the league in shots on goal, it also is allowing the fewest (25.5), so the team is confident it is on the right track. "You've just got to keep everyone composed and sticking to the game plan," defenseman Marc Methot told the Dallas Morning News. "You know Hitch has been here before and he knows what to do. You have to just trust the system and roll with it." Ben Bishop, who was forced out of the opener by a cut over his eye, has not allowed a goal as he prepares to make his second start in net.

OVERTIME

1. Red Wings G Jimmy Howard has stopped 74 of 77 shots and will get the start again Tuesday.

2. F Adam Cracknell, placed on waivers by the Stars on Sunday, was claimed by the New York Rangers on Monday.

3. Nielsen is 45 of 91 in the shootout, including a league-best 20 game-deciding goals.

PREDICTION: Stars 4, Red Wings 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 06:01 AM

Trends - Detroit at Dallas

W/L TRENDS

Detroit

Red Wings are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Red Wings are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Red Wings are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Central.
Red Wings are 20-7 in their last 27 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Red Wings are 7-16 in their last 23 road games.
Red Wings are 7-20 in their last 27 Tuesday games.
Red Wings are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.

Dallas

Stars are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Stars are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Stars are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Stars are 2-8 in their last 10 games playing on 2 days rest.
Stars are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Stars are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Atlantic.

OU TRENDS

Detroit

Under is 5-0-2 in Red Wings last 7 Tuesday games.
Under is 6-0 in Red Wings last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 8-2-1 in Red Wings last 11 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Red Wings last 5 overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Red Wings last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-2 in Red Wings last 9 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 32-14-7 in Red Wings last 53 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 9-4-2 in Red Wings last 15 games following a win.

Dallas

Under is 4-0 in Stars last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Stars last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 4-1 in Stars last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Stars last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 17-5 in Stars last 22 home games.
Over is 6-2-1 in Stars last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-2 in Stars last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 14-6 in Stars last 20 Tuesday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Red Wings are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Dallas.
Red Wings are 11-4 in the last 15 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 06:02 AM

Preview: Senators at Canucks
Gracenote
Oct 9, 2017

While captain Erik Karlsson continues to recover from offseason surgery on his ankle, the Ottawa Senators hit the road to open a three-game swing through western Canada that begins at the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. The Senators are in search of their first victory, having opened the season with a pair of shootout losses.

Karlsson, Ottawa's do-everything defenseman who led the team in scoring and helped it to the Eastern Conference finals last season, did not accompany the Senators on the trek but could join up with them over the weekend. “We have everything (at home) to take care of him,” coach Guy Boucher told the Ottawa Citizen. “We have everything in the gym, the equipment and he can do things two or three times a day.” First-year coach Travis Green was victorious in his NHL debut as Vancouver topped Connor McDavid and Edmonton 3-2 on Saturday night. I thought we had a hell of a game against a really good hockey team," said Green, who spent the previous four seasons coaching the franchise's American Hockey League affiliate in Utica.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, RDS, TSN5 (Ottawa), Sportsnet Vancouver

ABOUT THE SENATORS (0-0-2): Karlsson isn't the only issue on the blue line -- Ottawa also is without veteran defenseman Johnny Oduya and Ben Harpur, who was injured in Saturday's loss after he was called up to replace Oduya. The Senators need to get untracked on the power play after going 0-for-12 in the first two games. “We're missing one of our big pieces with (Karlsson) and we’ve got to try to get a few more pucks through, get a few more shots and try to create havoc down low,” forward Mike Hoffman said.

ABOUT THE CANUCKS (1-0-0): Forward Bo Horvat led Vancouver with a career-best 20 goals last season -- and that's after the former first-round draft pick ended the year on a 17-game drought. That's why it was so encouraging for the Canucks to see Horvat score twice in the season opener against the Oilers. "You always want to start off hot, you always want to start off strong," Horvat said. "You look (around the league) all these guys scoring lots of goals already. "It definitely helps my confidence."

OVERTIME

1. F Alex Burrows, who played 12 seasons with Vancouver before he was traded to Ottawa in February, needs one goal to reach 200 for his career.

2. The Canucks, who ranked 29th in the league on the power play last season, were 1-for-7 against Edmonton.

3. Ottawa recalled Ds Thomas Chabot and Christian Jaros from Belleville of the AHL.

PREDICTION: Canucks 3, Senators 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 06:02 AM

Trends - Ottawa at Vancouver

W/L TRENDS

Ottawa

Senators are 26-11 in their last 37 vs. Pacific.
Senators are 3-7 in their last 10 games playing on 2 days rest.
Senators are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.
Senators are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Senators are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Vancouver

Canucks are 14-39 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 7-23 in their last 30 vs. Eastern Conference.
Canucks are 6-21 in their last 27 overall.
Canucks are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Atlantic.
Canucks are 2-8 in their last 10 games following a win.
Canucks are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Canucks are 2-10 in their last 12 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 1-6 in their last 7 Tuesday games.
Canucks are 2-14 in their last 16 home games.
Canucks are 1-9 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Ottawa

Under is 7-1-1 in Senators last 9 Tuesday games.
Under is 6-2-1 in Senators last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 6-2-4 in Senators last 12 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 34-15-2 in Senators last 51 vs. Pacific.

Vancouver

Under is 3-0-1 in Canucks last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-2 in Canucks last 5 home games.
Under is 12-3-3 in Canucks last 18 games following a win.
Under is 4-1-1 in Canucks last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Canucks last 6 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 3-1-2 in Canucks last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 9-3-3 in Canucks last 15 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-2 in Canucks last 6 Tuesday games.
Over is 6-2-1 in Canucks last 9 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 5-2-2 in Canucks last 9 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Senators are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Vancouver.
Senators are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Vancouver.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 06:44 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Finger Lakes

Finger Lakes - Race 2

EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA * PICK 4 (50 Cent Minimum: Races 2-3-4-5) * DAILY DOUBLE (Races 2-3)

Claiming $5,000 • 1 Mile • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 79 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 1:37P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON TWO RACES SINCE OCTOBER 10, 2016. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE SEPTEMBER 10 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE AUGUST 10 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000 (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $4,500 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ELIGIBILITY).
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * TIZMAS: Today is a route and this is the horse's third start after a layoff, after two sp rint prep races. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. TOTAL ACCOUNTING: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. RIVER MONSTER: Horse has run a Good Race within the la st 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
1
TIZMAS
5/2

9/2
2
TOTAL ACCOUNTING
4/1

6/1
6
RIVER MONSTER
5/1

6/1

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 06:45 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Indiana Downs

Indiana Downs - Race 6

Daily Double / Exacta / Trifecta / 50 Cent Trifecta / Superfecta 10 Cent Superfecta / 50 Cent Pick 3 (Races 6-7-8)

Allowance • 1 1/16 Miles • Turf • Ages 3 and up • CR: 89 • Purse: $32,500 • Post: 4:25P
(PLUS UP TO 40% INDIANA STATE BRED SUPPLEMENT) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE AT A MILE OR OVER ON THE TURF SINCE SEPTEMBER 10 ALLOWED 2 LBS. (RACES WHERE ENTERED FOR $25,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES). IF THIS RACE IS TAKEN OFF THE TURF, IT WILL BE RUN AT 1 MILE AND 1/16 ON THE MAIN TRACK.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds

Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * SECRET HOUSE: Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. HART HILLS ROAD: Horse ran ks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. ROLLIN SMOKE: Horse's average winning distance is within half a furlong of today's distance (within 50 yards if a Quarter Horse race). ARCHANGEL ROSE: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Powe r Rating. TITO TONIGHT: Horse's win percentage at today's distance(sprint or route)/surface (dirt or turf) is at least 50.
1
SECRET HOUSE
3/1

6/1
5
HART HILLS ROAD
8/1

7/1
9
ROLLIN SMOKE
12/1

7/1
4
ARCHANGEL ROSE
20/1

7/1
8
TITO TONIGHT
4/1

8/1

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 06:46 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Mountaineer Park - Race #9 - Post: 9:56pm - Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $6,300 Class Rating: 66

Rating: 3

#3 JOE HARDOON (ML=20/1)
#4 ON THE ZIP (ML=9/2)
#2 MY NICKY (ML=20/1)

JOE HARDOON - Don't often see a beneficial ROI like +378. This jockey/handler twosome has done well together over the last year. The August 16th affair at Presque Isle Downs was at a class level of (76). Dropping to a lower level a significant amount, so he should be in a good place. ON THE ZIP - Good return on investment for this jockey and handler pair. Look at this gelding's PP lines. With each affair he keeps getting closer. The fact that this gelding is entered right back into a race so quickly means he's fit and ready. Demczyk drops him down to this class level. You don't need too much more from the horse's history to think this animal will be tough to beat at this level. Have to give this gelding a chance. Ran a nice effort last race out within the last month. MY NICKY - Trainer Cox moves this thoroughbred to a lower class level to face a lower class of horses. Look for a strong race racing against these lower level horses. Past performance data show this thoroughbred with 3 improving speed ratings. Rivera should be on a live horse right here in this race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #10 TOOMANYFORBENNY (ML=6/5), #5 PRECIOUS ENERGY (ML=7/2),

TOOMANYFORBENNY - Hasn't been on the Mountaineer Park oval in the last few weeks. Cause for some concern. PRECIOUS ENERGY - If you keep choosing these kind of 'bridesmaid' types, you're going to be disappointed frequently. Pace makes the race. Hard for this speedball to be able to handle the pace pressure from the rest of this field.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #3 JOE HARDOON on top if we're getting at least 4/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,3,4]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Box [2,3,4] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
[2,3,4] with [2,3,4] with [1,2,3,4,6] with [1,2,3,4,6] Total Cost: $36

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 06:46 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Parx Racing - Race #1 - Post: 12:55pm - Maiden Special - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $45,000 Class Rating: 74

Rating: 4

#7 MOON CHANT (ML=8/1)
#2 MRS. REMBRANDT (ML=10/1)

MOON CHANT - Houghton brings her right back. I propose you stick with this hot filly. MRS. REMBRANDT - Rider jumped on this filly's back for the 1st ride on September 17th. Should be in touch with the equine even better in this race. Can't help but like the second time addition of Lasix by the trainer today. What that tells me is Vega thinks she can win.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 ULTIMATE CHALLENGE (ML=2/1), #3 SWEET CANDY DANCE (ML=3/1), #1 LISA LIMON (ML=5/1),

ULTIMATE CHALLENGE - This probable favorite may be out of condition without any recent morning activity. SWEET CANDY DANCE - Didn't show much run last time. Probably won't make an impact today. Finished eighth in her most recent performance with a quite unimpressive fig. When I look at today's class figure, it would take an improved performance to win after that in this group. LISA LIMON - Most unsatisfactory speed rating last time around the track at Laurel at 1 1/16 miles. Don't feel this mount will improve too much in today's event.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
#7 MOON CHANT to win at post-time odds of 2/1 or better

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 06:47 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Thistledown

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 2 - SA - 8.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $18200 Class Rating: 100

FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $8,000 OR LESS IN 2016 - 2017. THREE YEAR OLDS, 118 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES AT A MILE OR OVER SINCE SEPTEMBER 10 ALLOWED 2 LBS. SUCH A RACE SINCE THEN ALLOWED 4 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 2 SR. QUISQUEYANO 5/2

# 1 PALTARREVENGE 3/1

# 3 GATEWAY ARCH 6/1

I've got to go with SR. QUISQUEYANO. Radosevich has one of the best winning percentages in this group of horses with entries running at this distance and surface. Earnings per start at the distance/surface is a strong handicapping key. This horse ranks at the top in this lot. Should keep the strong string of finish positions intact this time out. PALTARREVENGE - Has run very well when racing a dirt route race. Ran a sharp last race. GATEWAY ARCH - It's a good sign that Hamm is using Rosendo on this horse. Hamm has a strong win percentage with horses racing in dirt route races.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 06:48 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Zia Park

Always check program numbers.
Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 6 - Allowance - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $38500 Class Rating: 97

FOR REGISTERED NEW MEXICO BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 10, 2017 ALLOWED 3 LBS.

RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 STORMIN THE JEWELS 3/2

# 6 D E LOVER 3/1

# 8 E BAR GOLD 15/1

STORMIN THE JEWELS looks very good to best this field. He has to be given consideration given the competitive speed figs. Must be carefully examined based on the decent speed rating posted in the last contest. He has earned respectable figures under today's conditions and will most likely fare well versus this group. D E LOVER - Reason to like this gelding as he has in the saddle one of the best jocks using winning percentages over the last month. The average class figure alone makes this one a solid contender.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 08:17 AM

NHL
Dunkel

Tuesday, October 10

St. Louis @ NY Rangers

Game 1-2
October 10, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
12.174
NY Rangers
10.398
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
N/A

Columbus @ Carolina

Game 3-4
October 10, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
13.372
Carolina
10.708
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Carolina
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(+105); Over

Chicago @ Montreal

Game 5-6
October 10, 2017 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
13.002
Montreal
9.526
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 3 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
N/A

Philadelphia @ Nashville

Game 7-8
October 10, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
11.215
Nashville
9.738
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+130); Under

Detroit @ Dallas

Game 9-10
October 10, 2017 @ 8:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
9.385
Dallas
11.693
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-185
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-185); Under

Ottawa @ Vancouver

Game 11-12
October 10, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
11.770
Vancouver
10.462
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vancouver
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(-105); Under

Arizona @ Vegas

Game 13-14
October 10, 2017 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
11.903
Vegas
8.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-110
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(-110); Under

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 08:18 AM

NHL

Tuesday, October 10

Rangers won three of last four games with St Louis, which lost 5-0/6-3 in last two visits to Manhattan. Under is 2-0-1 in last three series games. Blues are off to a 3-0 start, with road wins in SO/OT- over is 2-1 in their games. New York lost two of its first three games (over 2-1), splitting pair at home.

Home side won last four Columbus-Carolina games; Blue Jackets lost 5-3/2-1ot in last two visits to Raleigh. Last three series games stayed under. Columbus split their first two games (over 1-1), losing 5-1 at Chicago in their only road game. Hurricanes beat Minnesota 5-4 in OT in its only game so far.

Chicago won its last seven games with Montreal, winning last three visits here by a combined margin of 11-3. Over is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Blackhawks won two of first three games (over 3-0), losing first road game in OT at Toronto Monday. Canadiens went 1-2 on their opening road trip (over 1-1-1)- they scored four goals in the three games.

Flyers won four of their last five games with Nashville; they won 6-3/4-2 in last two visits to Music City. Over is 3-1-1 in last five series games played here. Philly won two of its first three games, all on road (under 2-1). Predators lost 4-3/4-0 in their first two games (over 1-1), both on road.

Detroit is 7-3 in its last ten games with the Dallas Stars; Red Wings won four of last five visits to Texas. Under is 3-1 in last four series games. Red Wings won their first two games 4-2/2-1ot (over 1-1). Dallas lost 4-2/2-1 in their first two games (over 1-1), losing in OT to Las Vegas in their only home game.

Ottawa won four of last five games with Vancouver, but they lost two of last three visits here; home side won five of last six series games. Under is 3-1 in last four. Senators lost their first two games, both at home, both in SO (over 1-1). Canucks beat Edmonton 3-2 in their home opener Saturday, their only game so far.

Las Vegas plays its first-ever home game after winning its first two games on road, both by 2-1 scores. Knights won 2-1 in Arizona in OT Saturday. Coyotes are 0-2 with two one-goal losses (over 1-1); they lost 5-4 at Anaheim in their only road game.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 08:18 AM

NHL

Tuesday, October 10

Trend Report

8:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. CAROLINA
Columbus is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games
Carolina is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games

8:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. NY RANGERS
St. Louis is 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
St. Louis is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games on the road
NY Rangers are 3-8 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against St. Louis
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing St. Louis

8:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. MONTREAL
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Montreal
Chicago is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Chicago
Montreal is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Chicago

9:00 PM
PHILADELPHIA vs. NASHVILLE
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Nashville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

9:30 PM
DETROIT vs. DALLAS
Detroit is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Dallas's last 23 games at home
Dallas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

11:00 PM
ARIZONA vs. LAS VEGAS
Arizona is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 11 games
No trends available

11:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. VANCOUVER
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Ottawa is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver's last 7 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Vancouver is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Ottawa

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 08:19 AM

MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, October 10

Washington @ Chicago Cubs

Game 955-956
October 10, 2017 @ 5:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Roark) 14.946
Chicago Cubs
(Arrieta) 15.916
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago Cubs
by 1
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago Cubs
(-150); Over

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 08:19 AM

MLB

Tuesday, October 10

Washington @ Chicago
Nationals are 5-5 against the Cubs this season (over 6-4).

Roark is 0-2, 6.94 in his last two starts; under is 10-2 in his last 12 starts. Washington is 8-7 in his road starts. He is 1-0, 2.84 against the Cubs this season.

Arrieta is 0-2, 7.84 in his last three starts; under is 5-3-1 in his last nine. Chicago is 6-4 in his home starts. He is 0-1, 13.50 vs Washington this year.

Cubs won the World Series LY, their first title since 1908; this is their 3rd year in a row in the playoffs. Washington is in the playoffs for 4th time in six years- they lost in this round the previous three times. Nationals have never been in the World Series.

AL Wild Card
NYY 8-4 Minn -$255, O7.5

NL Wild Card
Ariz 11-8 Colo -$148, O8.5

Hous 8-2 Bos, -$120, O7
Hous 8-2 Bos, -$185, O8.5
Bos 10-3 Hst, +$117, O9.5
Hst 5-4 Bos, -$118, O8
Astros win series, 3-1

Clev 4-0 NYY -$130, U8.5
Clev 9-8 NYY (13), -$210, O7
NYY 1-0 Clev, -$109, U8.5
NYY 7-3 Clev, -$150, O7.5

Cubs 3-0 Wash +$135, U7.5
Wash 6-3, -$117, O8.5
Cubs 2-1, +$105, U7,5

LA 9-4 Ariz -$270, O7.5
LA 8-5 Ariz, -$142, O8
LA 2-1 Ariz, -$115, U8
Dodgers win series, 3-0

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 08:20 AM

MLB

Tuesday, October 10

Trend Report

5:38 PM
WASHINGTON vs. CHI CUBS
Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games on the road
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
Chi Cubs are 17-5 SU in their last 22 games

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 09:50 AM

Arthur Ralph Sports

TUES: Washington w/ Roark +150

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 09:51 AM

MIKE LUNDIN
NHL | Oct 10, 2017
Flyers vs. Predators
Predators-146

The Nashville Predators have opened the season with back-to-back losses at Boston and Pittsburgh, but I think they'll record their fist W in their first home game of the season as they host the Philadelphia Flyers Tuesday night. Note that Nashville was 24-9-8 home at Bridgestone Arena last season while Philadelphia was just 14-22-5 on the road.
The Flyers have split their first two games of the season, on the road at LA and Anaheim. This will mark the finale of a three-game road trip before heading home to host the Capitals on Oct 14. Philly's focus might be on that game and I'm not sure how much they care about this non-conference game.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 09:52 AM

BEN BURNS
NHL | Oct 10, 2017
Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes
Hurricanes-122

These teams faced each other four times from January 10th through March 30th, splitting the four meetings. In all four cases, the home team won. The Canes are already 1-0 at home; the Jackets are already 0-1 on the road. The Canes are now 17-12 the past 2+ seasons, when playing a home game with an O/U line of 5.5. During that stretch, the Jackets were just 23-37 (-11.7) on the road, when the O/U line was 5.5. With expectations high in Raleigh this season, this price could easily be a little higher. Consider Carolina.

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10-10-2017, 09:52 AM

BIG AL

Our complimentary selection for Tuesday, Oct. 10 is:

Vegas Golden Knights over Arizona Coyotes.

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10-10-2017, 10:11 AM

Joey Juice

When these 2 teams play, its almost always under. The pressure will cement that tonight. Don't tell me about game 2, that game was a stone-cold under until the 8th inning when 5 runs crossed.

When we look inside the numbers we see Under with a big advantage, Under is 3-0-1 in Nationals last 4 road games vs. a winning team, 14-4-4 last 22 when Nationals play a winning home team.

The Under is also 18-6-2 last 26 on road when Nationals face a righty pitcher.

With the Cubs, Under is 5-1 last 6 playoff games, under has gone 9-3 last 12 vs winning team, and under has gone 5-2 the last 7 "Game Four" scenarios.

Free Pick is under.

2* WASHINGTON-CUBS UNDER

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10-10-2017, 10:13 AM

Scott Rickenbach

Free Pick Tuesday NHL

St. Louis vs. NY Rangers, 10/10/2017 19:00 EDT

Money Line: +119 St. Louis

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Free Pick Tuesday NHL St Louis Blues Money Line (+) @ New York Rangers @ 7:05 ET - When Mike Yeo took over the head coaching reins from Ken Hitchcock (fired on Feb 1st) last season, the Blues wrapped up the regular season by going 22-8-2 under Yeo. St Louis then lasted two rounds in the post-season and they've now begun this season with a perfect 3-0 start under Yeo. No one can argue that the players certainly seem to have responded well to the coaching change. Even though the Blues had to go to the shootout to get the win yesterday, they did lead the game 2-0 for much of the way. In fact, St Louis has truly been strong all season long except for the 3rd period in games. Certainly they'll be working to hard to fix that problem of allowing too many late goals. Though back-up Carter Hutton gets the start here, he defeated the Rangers and Henrik Lundqvist when he faced them last season. He has good overall numbers and is a solid #2 goalie. As for the fact that this is a back to back spot, note that the Blues have actually won 18 of 24 the past two seasons when they are playing the 2nd game of a 2 in 2 situation. It also helps that yesterday's game was an early game. The Blues have won 46 of their last 80 against teams with a losing record while the Rangers have lost 49 of 90 against teams with a winning record. Free Pick on ST LOUIS on the money line early Tuesday evening. Best of luck, Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach

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10-10-2017, 03:46 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, October 10

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WASHINGTON (98 - 67) at CHICAGO CUBS (94 - 71) - 5:35 PM
TANNER ROARK (R) vs. JAKE ARRIETA (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 26-30 (-17.6 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
WASHINGTON is 49-61 (-22.1 Units) against the money line in road games after a loss over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 50-32 (+13.7 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
WASHINGTON is 39-25 (+10.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 94-71 (-10.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 362-303 (-82.7 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 905-820 (-156.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 240-276 (-69.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 38-36 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in day games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-56 (-11.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 51-42 (-10.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 15-17 (-10.6 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-5 (+0.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+3.7 Units)

TANNER ROARK vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
ROARK is 3-2 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 3.75 and a WHIP of 1.250.
His team's record is 3-3 (-0.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 3-3. (-0.3 units)

JAKE ARRIETA vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
ARRIETA is 1-2 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 5.48 and a WHIP of 1.674.
His team's record is 5-4 (+0.8 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 6-3. (+2.6 units)

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10-10-2017, 03:47 PM

Tuesday's NLDS playoff betting preview and odds: Nationals at Cubs

Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs (A: +140, H: -160, Total: 7.5)

Cubs lead series 2-1

The Chicago Cubs gave Jake Arrieta a few extra days to rest his tender hamstring, and now he’s in a position to help get the team back to the National League Championship Series. Arrieta gets the ball in Game 4 of the NL Division Series on Tuesday as the Cubs look to close out the visiting Washington Nationals.

Anthony Rizzo’s bloop single in the eighth inning plated the go-ahead run Monday as the Cubs posted a 2-1 victory in Game 3 to regain the series lead. Arrieta can close it out as he makes his first start since Sept. 26, and the 2015 NL Cy Young Award winner says his nagging right hamstring injury is a “non-issue.” He hopes to follow the rest of Chicago's starting rotation, which has allowed two runs - one earned - in 18 2/3 innings over the first three games of the series. Tanner Roark, who grew up about an hour’s drive from Wrigley Field, makes the start for the Nationals as they trail in the series despite permitting only eight runs.

TV: 5:30 p.m. ET, TBS

INJURY REPORT:

Nationals - S. Drew (Out Indefinitely, Abdominal), LF R. Raburn (Out Indefinitely, Shoulder), SP J. Ross (Out For Season, Elbow), CF A. Eaton (Out For Season, Knee).

Cubs - SP J. Arrieta (Probable, Hamstring), RP K. Uehara (Out Indefinitely, Knee).

WEATHER REPORT:

The forecast does not look good for Wrigley Field for late afternoon and into the evening with a 70-90 percent chance of wet stuff. If they do, somehow, manage to get this game in the wind will be blowing straight in from center field at 16-18 miles per hour.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Nationals RH Tanner Roark (13-11, 4.67 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Jake Arrieta (14-10, 3.53)

Roark made two relief appearances in the 2014 NLDS and received his first postseason start in last year’s NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, allowing two runs and seven hits over 4 1/3 innings in a no-decision. The 31-year-old had a solid second half but finished the regular season on a sour note, losing his last two turns before giving up two runs in one inning of relief on Oct. 1. Roark is 4-2 with a 4.06 ERA in seven career games (six starts) against the Cubs.

Arrieta is 4-2 with a 3.64 ERA in seven starts over the last two postseasons, including a pair of wins in last year’s World Series. The 31-year-old has been outstanding at home throughout his tenure with the Cubs, going 30-14 with a 2.31 ERA in 59 outings. He hasn’t fared as well against the Nationals, however, as he owns a 1-2 record and 5.48 ERA in nine career meetings.

TRENDS:

* Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 Divisional Playoff games.
* Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 Divisional Playoff home games.
* Cubs are 13-5 in Arrieta's last 18 starts vs. National League East.
* Under is 10-1 in Roark's last 11 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.
* Under is 5-1 in Cubs' last 6 playoff home games.
* Under is 4-0 in Arrieta's last 4 starts vs. Nationals.

CONSENSUS: The public is siding with the home chalk Cubs at a rate of 73 percent and the Over is picking up 69 percent of the totals action.

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10-10-2017, 03:47 PM

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, October 10

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ST LOUIS (3-0-0-0, 6 pts.) at NY RANGERS (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/10/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 3-1-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)

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COLUMBUS (1-1-0-0, 2 pts.) at CAROLINA (1-0-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/10/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 26-65 ATS (+118.6 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 27-10 ATS (+38.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 20-8 ATS (+28.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 73-86 ATS (-60.5 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 5-3 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
CAROLINA is 5-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.8 Units)

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CHICAGO (2-0-0-1, 5 pts.) at MONTREAL (1-2-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/10/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-0 (+4.1 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-0-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (2-1-0-0, 4 pts.) at NASHVILLE (0-2-0-0, 0 pts.) - 10/10/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-27 ATS (+41.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 199-171 ATS (+381.0 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 35-23 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 34-42 ATS (-30.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 32-40 ATS (-20.8 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-1-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.0 Units)

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DETROIT (2-0-0-0, 4 pts.) at DALLAS (0-2-0-0, 0 pts.) - 10/10/2017, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 111-131 ATS (-85.2 Units) on Tuesday nights since 1996.
DETROIT is 430-322 ATS (-127.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
DALLAS is 11-2 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 34-50 ATS (-26.0 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 10-27 ATS (-22.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 2-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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OTTAWA (0-0-0-2, 2 pts.) at VANCOUVER (1-0-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/10/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 9-2 ATS (+6.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 55-48 ATS (+107.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 15-11 ATS (+29.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 94-72 ATS (+166.4 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
OTTAWA is 22-14 ATS (+37.0 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 17-11 ATS (+31.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 31-22 ATS (+58.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 369-341 ATS (-27.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 3-1 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 3-1-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)

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ARIZONA (0-1-0-1, 1 pts.) at VEGAS (2-0-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/10/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 5-29 ATS (+65.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VEGAS is 1-0 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
VEGAS is 1-0-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 1 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)

Can'tPickAWinner

10-10-2017, 03:49 PM

Home Teams and Overs dominating 1st week of 2017-18 National Hockey League season.

Home Teams: 22-9-3-4
Overs: 22-13-3

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10-10-2017, 04:10 PM

Tony Brown

Tony's *5 nhl free pick

Arizona vs. Las Vegas, 10/10/2017 22:00 EDT

Money Line: -105 Las Vegas

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Fp: Vegas nights home opener and the crowd will be electric as Vegas welcome it's first pro team at the T-Mobile arena .. already 2-0 on the season with 2 road wins I think they ride the way back home and get the win for my nhl free pick.

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10-10-2017, 04:20 PM

Tony Karpinski

FREE ACTION

Arizona vs. Las Vegas, 10/10/2017 22:00 EDT

Money Line: -105 Arizona

Sportsbook:
PinnacleSports

Vegas was lucky to win their first game and got lucky in a shootout in game 2.
They are not as good as their 2-0 record and surprisingly competitive.
Its tough to beat the same team twice in a week.
The Public is all over Vegas for emotional reasons, but the Coyotes are the better team here and I'll back them tonight as your comp play.

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10-10-2017, 04:55 PM

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10-10-2017, 06:01 PM

R and R Totals

NHL CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS/MONTRÉAL CANADIENS o5.5

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10-10-2017, 06:01 PM

Team Underground

NHL DALLAS STARS ‑160

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10-10-2017, 06:02 PM

Monster Sports Picks

NHL VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS ‑110

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10-10-2017, 06:02 PM

Golden Lock Sports

MLB WASHINGTON NATIONALS/CHICAGO CUBS ‑170

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10-10-2017, 06:02 PM

Line Mover Sports

NHL NASHVILLE PREDATORS ‑145

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10-10-2017, 06:04 PM

Stephen Nover Oct 10 '17, 7:35 PM

NHL | Blackhawks vs Canadiens
Play on: Blackhawks +120 at betonline

The Blackhawks have struggled on the road so the oddsmaker has made them a 'dog against the Canadiens. I believe that's a mistake. Chicago definitely is the superior team. The Canadiens haven't been a good home club - 5-13 in their last 18 home contests - and are struggling offensively. This marks Montreal's first home game after a three-game road trip to open the season. Often it works against a team returning home in their first game following being gone for an extended trip. The Canadiens have managed just one goal at even strength and four goals all together. Their last game was a 2-0 loss to the Rangers on Sunday. The Rangers had given up 12 goals in their previous two games. By contrast, the Blackhawks are the second-highest goal scoring team in the NHL behind Toronto. The Blackhawks are averaging six goals in their three games. The Blackhawks entered this season very emotional about their embarrassing playoff exit last season. They opened up blasting the defending two-time Stanley Cup champion Penguins, 10-1, and followed that up with a 5-1 victory against the Blue Jackets. But then last night the Blackhawks blew a two-goal lead in the third period and lost, 4-3 in overtime, to Toronto. That was their opening road game. I anticipate the Blackhawks to be fired-up following that stinging defeat. The Canadiens heavily rely on goalie Carey Price. He wasn't as dominant last season, though, as he's been in the past. Chicago has an excellent goalie, too, Corey Crawford. And it's Crawford who is hotter than Price right now with a save percentage of .968 compared to Price's .905. Crawford always gets pumped when he plays in Montral since that's his hometown. Price had an off-night this past Saturday giving up four goals on 14 shots to the Capitals in one period before being pulled. Right now I trust Crawford more. The Blackhawks hold a major edge on offense. They've beaten the Canadiens seven consecutive times because of it, including winning during their last three visits to Montreal. This is a third-in-four nights scenario for the Blackhawks. But they've been up to task before in this situation winning eight of the past nine times in that spot. (Editor's note: Long-time hockey buff Stephen Nover has turned a tidy profit in the NHL the past two seasons and is 22-14-1 since last season, up 18 units on a 1-to-3 unit scale. Stephen has two strong sides and totals plays today in addition to this selection.)

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10-10-2017, 06:04 PM

Andre Ramirez Oct 10 '17, 8:35 PM

NHL | Red Wings vs Stars
Play on: Red Wings +156 at 5Dimes

NHL 75 DIME FREE GAME
RED WINGS +156
Red Wings’ center Martin Hanzal is expected back in the lineup after exiting this past Saturday’s game with a lower-body injury. Goalie Jimmy Howard has stopped 74 of 77 shots and will get the start again on Tuesday. Clearly the Stars are in for another tough test having already started its season 0-2. Detroit is 4-0 in its last four against the Western Conference, 4-1 in its last five against the Central Division, and 20-7 in its last 27 on the road against opponents with home winning percentages under .400. The Stars are 2-5 in their last seven against opponents with winning percentages over .600, 0-4 in their last four against the Atlantic Division, 4-11 in the last 15 meetings between the two teams, and 1-7 in their last eight at home against the Red Wings. Take the Red Wings for the victory!

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10-10-2017, 06:05 PM

ASA Oct 10 '17, 10:05 PM

NHL | Senators vs Canucks
Play on: Senators -103 at betonline

ASA FREE PLAY ON Ottawa Senators Money Line (+) over Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday at 10:05 PM ET

The Senators are off of back to back losses to open up the season while the Canucks have played only one game but it was a big upset win over the Oilers. This situation has set up a nice value spot for the Sens here. Vancouver was outshot 35 to 26 in their win over Edmonton. Ottawa actually outshot the opposition in each of their first two games this season but fell short on the scoreboard. The Senators are 38-27 (+15.4 net units) when off of a divisional game. The Canucks are 22-42 (-17.0 net units in non-conference games. Ottawa won both games against Vancouver last season and they shutout the Canucks in each game. The Canucks are not only off of a big win but they also have more conference and divisional games on deck. Vancouver could get caught peeking ahead to those match-ups while the Senators are merely beginning a road trip that features all non-conference games. Considering that as well as the fact the Sens are hungry for their first win and this is a strong situational spot that favors the road team. FREE PLAY ON Ottawa on the money line in late night action Tuesday.

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10-10-2017, 06:05 PM

DAVE COKIN

BLACKHAWKS AT CANADIENS
PLAY: BLACKHAWKS

My preseason assessment of the Canadiens was not positive. I can see the Habs struggling thanks to an anemic offense and a lack of physicality. So far, so good on that call as this team has not looked sharp out of the NHL starting gate.

Montreal might be catching the Blackhawks at the wrong time tonight. Chicago figures to arrive inboxed a nasty mood following a really lousy performance on Monday at Toronto. The Hawks were roundly outplayed by the Maple Leafs. But Chicago was still up 3-1 in the period, so not getting the two points as the Leafs rallied to win in overtime won’t sit well with this talented entry.

Note that if playing Chicago off an overtime game the prior night seems dicey, the data suggests it’s not for this outfit. The Blackhawks have a stellar 36-15 ledger off an OT game the prior night.

I’m also pleased with the fact Corey Crawford sat on Monday night, which means the Hawks #1 goalie will be ready for action tonight. Crawford has owned the Habs over the years and I sure have no problem backing him this evening.

No line on this game as I’m writing this. But with this being the second of back to backs for the visitors, the line is unlikely to be what I consider to be an obstacle. I’ll be looking to take Chicago in this game.

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10-10-2017, 06:06 PM

Larry Ness

Philadelphia vs. Nashville
Pick: Nashville -145

The Nashville Predators will host the Philadelphia Flyers tonight, looking for their first win of the new season (Preds are 0-2). As for the Flyers, they've had to open the season with a four-game road trip but so far, have gone 2-1.

The Flyers have missed the playoffs in three of the last five years and haven't advanced past the first round of the postseason since 2012. The Flyers are a team in transition and may be looking for Nolan Patrick to make an immediate impact. The Flyers selected the center No. 2 overall, as a 16-year-old two seasons ago, Patrick scored 41 goals and a team-high 61 assists for Brandon of the Western Hockey League. He managed to record 20 goals and 26 assists in 33 games in an injury-shortened 2016-17 campaign and then recorded three assists in six preseason games. The Flyers need for Claude Giroux to turn things around. The center led Philadelphia with 86 points in 2013-1 but his scoring has declined in each of the next three seasons. Despite playing all 82 games, Giroux scored only 58 points last season, and his 14 goals were the fewest in a full season since 2009-10. Also a key will be goaltender Brian Elliott. The Flyers have been looking for an elite goaltender for years (the club was tied for 26th in save percentage at .901 last season) and they think Elliott is the answer. Elliott got off to a slow start by going 3-9-1 with a 3.31 goal-against average over the first two months of the campaign last season with Calgary but.he finished 26-18-3 with a 2.55 GAA and two shutouts, which was enough for the Flyers to give the 32-year-old a two-year deal.Neuvirth was in goal for Philly's 2-0 loss at the LA Kings with Elliott going 2-0 with a 2.49 GAA. He's expected to play again, tonight. Patrick has just one point (an assist) in three games but Wayne Simmonds tallied a hat trick Wednesday night in a 5-3, season-opening win at San Jose, then scored the game-winner Saturday night in overtime for a 3-2 victory over Anaheim, giving him a team-leading four goals.

Nashville did little in last year's regular season to make anyone think the Preds would be a Stanley Cup contender but they opened the playoffs with an improbable four-game sweep of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Western Conference points leader. Nashville then beat St. Louis and Anaheim in six-games series, before taking the Pittsburgh Penguins to six games in the Finals. The Predators lost James Neal to Las Vegas in the expansion draft and captain Mike Fisher to retirement. However, Nashville did add Nick Bonino, winner of consecutive Stanley Cups with Pittsburgh, to fortify the center position before Fisher retired. Winger Scott Hartnell was also signed from the Columbus Blue Jackets to add depth scoring and another veteran presence in the locker room. Otherwise, the Predators are sticking with the young core that got them to Game 6 of the Finals last spring.

As noted, the season is off to a bad start for Nashville and that's an understatement. Nashville has not had a lead at any point in its first two games, losing 4-3 at Boston and then 4-0 at Pittsburgh. That rematch of the Stanley Cup Finals particularly hurts, as it marks the third straight game the Preds have been shut out by the Pens (lost Game 5 and Game 6 by scores of 6-0 and 2-0, respectively!). Adding insult to injury, Pittsburgh entered Saturday's game having allowed 15 goals in its first two games of the season, before shutting out the Preds. All this said, it's just TWO games into the season. The home crowd and the banner raising should be all the motivation Nashville needs to beat a Phildelphia team playing a fourth road game in seven nights. Take the Preds.

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10-10-2017, 06:06 PM

SPORTS WAGERS

VANCOUVER -105 over Ottawa

OT included. Ottawa is 0-2 after two games but both losses were in OT so they could just as easily be 2-0. The Sens lost to Washington 5-4 before losing to Detroit 2-1. However, the Sens have not been sharp. They’ve spent more time in their own end than in their opponent’s end have surrendered more high quality chances than they’ve created. This is a top heavy, unbalanced squad with a makeshift defense until Erik Karlsson and Johnny Oduya return. The general consensus around hockey people is that the Sens overachieved last year and perhaps that’s true but one thing we know for sure is that their stock is higher than Vancouver’s, which is the basis for this play.

Every publication and NHL season preview will tell you the exact same thing in regards to the Canucks. They are projected to fight with Vegas and the Avs for the worst record in hockey but we’re not as convinced as guys like Bob McKenzie, who watch their twitter feed all day and report the same thing as everyone else. We watch the games and what jumps out to us is that the Canucks have brought in a lot of fresh talent, especially up front. Having trained and implored his new team to play faster, Vancouver Canuck’s new head coach Travis Green is a guy we’re very impressed with. First, Daniel and Henrik’s minutes were way down in their opening game so Green is not going to overwork the twins or expect them to carry this team any longer. That means more minutes for guys like Bo Horvat, Markus Granlund, Sven Baertschi, Brandon Sutter and others. We’re not sure this market is aware of just how good Horvat is. Green’s second brilliant move was sitting 20-year-old wonder boy, Brock Boeser, who had four goals in a nine-game NHL cameo at the end of last season and then led Vancouver in pre-season scoring. That game was the opening Saturday for Hockey Night in Canada and the Oilers/Canucks were the featured game. Boeser sat and watched from the press box and we’re pretty sure he’s anxious to get in there tonight. Against the Canucks, who are supposed to finish at the opposite end of the standings than the Oilers, Connor McDavid was held to two shots and no points in 24:38.

That’s just one game but it set a tone for the Canucks. They have read and heard about how bad they are so right away Green has used that as motivation and he’s also put a chip on the shoulders of every player in the Canucks dressing room. Jacob Markstrom was sharp in goal against Edmonton and he’ll take a step down in class tonight. So will the Canucks and we expect them to be 2-0 after this one.

Philadelphia +122 over NASHVILLE

OT included. Lots of things are in play here. First, the 0-2 Predators will do something they have never done, which is hoist a banner to the rafters of Bridgestone Arena before the game tonight in a brief, pre-game ceremony celebrating its Western Conference championship. That only motivates the visitor more. Secondly, the Preds will once again go with goaltender Pekka Rinne, who is worse this year than last year and has allowed eight goals so far. Both Pittsburgh and Boston penetrated the Nashville blue-line with relative ease. Additionally, the Predators gave away the puck 14 times in two games. Overall, 13 of the 20 skaters on the roster have more starts in the defensive zone than the offensive zone.

The Predators' season-opening trip to Boston and Pittsburgh resulted in them losing both games by a combined score of 8-3 and never owning a lead. Incidentally, Pittsburgh had just lost 10-1 to Chicago and Boston was beaten at home by Colorado yesterday.

Bridgestone Arena has been one of the more difficult venues for visitors to win at but we’re not going to allow that to influence us here when the underdog is so live. Almost every Predator had a career year last year and they barely snuck into the playoffs as a #8 seed before catching lightning in a bottle. They’ll enter this game trying to pick up that elusive first win and they’ll also enter it with inferior goaltending.

After a three-game West-Coast trip to San Jose, Los Angeles and Anaheim, the Flyers are 2-1 and could easily be 3-0. They have looked sharp and well prepped in all three games and we don’t see them letting up here. Philadelphia narrowly missed the playoffs last year after a late rally that just fell short. The previous season they made a furious rally in the final month to just sneak into the playoffs. It would appear that the Flyers have learned a valuable lesson, that being that two points in October are just as value as two points in May. There is an emphasis to a strong start and the Flyers have gotten the message. Philadelphia also has a different look to them this year. The Flyers’ overall team speed is much better than last season and they have upgraded in several areas which includes defense and depth. If you haven’t watched the Flyers play yet, pay attention to its fourth line. Thanks to its quickness and tenacity, the fourth line — Scott Laughton centering Taylor Leier and Michael Raffl — has created numerous scoring chances in the first three games.

The balanced lines give the Flyers better matchups than in the past. Last year’s fourth line, composed of center Pierre-Edouard Bellemare, winger Chris Vande Velde and a variety of other wingers and it was not good. This year, Philly is constantly sending out fresh bodies. The fourth line is getting significant playing time and all four lines are creating. It’s a massive difference from sending out three lines that are playing extra minutes because the fourth line was a liability. This is a dangerous dog that the market hasn’t caught up to yet and they are absolutely worth a bet here.

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10-10-2017, 06:07 PM

Preview: Flyers at Predators
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Oct 10, 2017

The Philadelphia Flyers acquitted themselves well during the traditionally treacherous trek through California and look to wrap up a four-game, season-opening road trip on the right note Tuesday in Music City against the Nashville Predators. Finishing strong has been nothing new this season for the Flyers, who have outshot the opposition 49-20 in the third period.

"With all the guys we have who can skate (quickly), and with the skill we've added, I think that helps keep us fresh for the third period and allows us to continue to push and push and push," said NHL Third Star of the Week Wayne Simmonds, who scored 44 seconds into overtime in Saturday's 3-2 win over Anaheim. The 29-year-old is off to a hot start by scoring four times after leading the club following his 31-goal campaign in 2016-17, including a two-tally performance in a 4-2 triumph in Nashville on Dec. 4. While Philadelphia has received positive results on its season-opening road trip, Nashville hasn't been as fortunate with its two-game trek and hopes a bit of home cooking can take the taste out of its mouth after Saturday's 4-0 loss to Pittsburgh in a rematch of the Stanley Cup Finals. "It's always a tremendous atmosphere at home, but we need to give our fans a reason to be noisy," Predators coach Peter Laviolette said Monday.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, NHL.TV, NBCSN Philadelphia, FSN Tennessee (Nashville)

ABOUT THE FLYERS (2-1-0): While Simmonds has impressed on the team's second line, it's the fourth line consisting of Scott Laughton, Taylor Leier and Michael Raffl that has captured his eye. "They're unbelievable," Simmonds told Philly.com of the group that has combined for 19 shots. "They've been in the other teams' zone the whole time. I don't think they've been in their (own) zone once in three games." The fourth line has yet to score, however, and the team's power play has failed on all 10 attempts in the last two games after going 3-for-5 in a season-opening 5-3 win at San Jose.
ABOUT THE PREDATORS (0-2-0): Former Flyer Scott Hartnell is looking to avenge a tough outing on Saturday in which he had three minor penalties and a 10-game misconduct in Nashville's loss to the Penguins. "Looking forward to getting two points and kick the Flyers' butt," said the 35-year-old Hartnell, who has seen his career come full circle after entering the NHL with Nashville 17 years ago. Pekka Rinne, who has been with the Predators for the duration of his career, turned aside 31 of 32 shots in a 2-1 win over Philadelphia on Dec. 19.

OVERTIME

1. Nashville will unveil the 2017 Western Conference championship banner prior to Tuesday's game.

2. Philadelphia acquired G Dustin Tokarski from Anaheim for future considerations and promptly sent him to Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League.

3. Predators F Kevin Fiala, who sat out versus Pittsburgh, is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

PREDICTION: Predators 3, Flyers 1

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10-10-2017, 06:08 PM

Trends - Philadelphia at Nashville

W/L TRENDS

Philadelphia

Flyers are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
Flyers are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flyers are 15-6 in their last 21 vs. Central.
Flyers are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Flyers are 8-22 in their last 30 road games.
Flyers are 4-12 in their last 16 games following a win.

Nashville

Predators are 19-7 in their last 26 home games.
Predators are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Predators are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. Metropolitan.
Predators are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Predators are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.

OU TRENDS

Philadelphia

Under is 4-0 in Flyers last 4 vs. Central.
Under is 9-1-2 in Flyers last 12 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Flyers last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 4-1-2 in Flyers last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-2 in Flyers last 12 Tuesday games.

Nashville

Under is 4-0 in Predators last 4 Tuesday games.
Under is 9-2-3 in Predators last 14 home games.
Under is 10-3-2 in Predators last 15 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 11-4-1 in Predators last 16 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 10-4-4 in Predators last 18 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 17-8-7 in Predators last 32 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Nashville.
Flyers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

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10-10-2017, 06:09 PM

Preview: Coyotes at Golden Knights
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Oct 10, 2017

The Vegas Golden Knights return home for an emotionally charged game on Tuesday as the expansion club faces the Arizona Coyotes for the second time in four nights. The Golden Knights' home opener is nine days removed from an unspeakable tragedy that saw 58 people lose their lives and over 500 injured following a shooting at an outdoor concert over a block away from T-Mobile Arena.

"It will be real emotional (because) of what happened here in Vegas," forward James Neal said. "We're trying to do everything we can to bring a positive light to the city and bring this city together. I think we've gotten off to a good start in doing that. (Tuesday) is going to be an amazing night." Neal recorded back-to-back game-winning goals for the upstart Golden Knights, including the overtime tally in Saturday's 2-1 win over Arizona. The Coyotes held a one-goal edge for the majority of that contest before Nate Schmidt scored with 1:12 remaining, leaving Arizona defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson to lament the end result. "That's something we have to learn, to close games down,” Ekman-Larsson told azcentral.com.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, NHL.TV, NBCSN, SN360, TVAS

ABOUT THE COYOTES (0-1-1): Coach Rick Tocchet told reporters that Antti Raanta will get the nod on Tuesday after turning aside 40 shots in his first start of the season versus Vegas. Tocchet has full confidence in Raanta, but did express a bit of a concern as his team plays in what is expected to be a charged atmosphere. "As a player, on the other side, you've got to be ready to play," Tocchet said. "You have to have emotion going right into the game. You can't wade yourself in, put your toe into the water. You've got to be mentally focused and have passion invested into the game right away. We can't sit and wait."

ABOUT THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS (2-0-0): Marc-Andre Fleury highlighted his strong start to the season with 27 saves on Saturday, with the NHL honoring the three-time Stanley Cup champion two days later by naming him the NHL's Second Star of the Week. The 32-year-old Quebec native owns a 2-0-0 mark with an 0.98 goals-against average and .973 save percentage this season and has a 1.98 GAA in 12 career encounters versus the Coyotes. Schmidt (one goal, two assists), who signed a two-year, $4.45 million deal in the offseason, joins Neal with a team-leading three points.

OVERTIME

1. The national anthem at Tuesday's game will be led by a member of the Route 91 Harvest Festival Team, the music festival that was the site of Sunday's tragic shooting.

2. Tocchet told reporters that Arizona F Mario Kempe is expected to provided a bit of "energy" when he makes his NHL debut on Tuesday.

3. The Golden Knights have failed to convert on all 11 power-play opportunities during the regular season after going 0-for-21 in the preseason.

PREDICTION: Golden Knights 3, Coyotes 2

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10-10-2017, 06:09 PM

Trends - Arizona at Vegas

W/L TRENDS

Arizona

Coyotes are 17-35 in their last 52 Tuesday games.
Coyotes are 42-88 in their last 130 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 49-109 in their last 158 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 17-41 in their last 58 vs. Western Conference.
Coyotes are 27-79 in their last 106 vs. a team with a winning record.
Coyotes are 2-6 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 14-46 in their last 60 road games.
Coyotes are 6-20 in their last 26 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.

Vegas

No trends available.

OU TRENDS

Arizona

Under is 7-1 in Coyotes last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1 in Coyotes last 6 road games.
Under is 38-8-5 in Coyotes last 51 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 6-2-2 in Coyotes last 10 Tuesday games.
Under is 8-3 in Coyotes last 11 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Coyotes last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-4 in Coyotes last 17 vs. Pacific.
Under is 31-15-8 in Coyotes last 54 vs. Western Conference.

Vegas

No trends available.

HEAD TO HEAD

No trends available.