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10-16-2017, 08:57 AM

NBA Northwest betting preview and odds: Thunder the faves among all the new faces
Steve Merril

The Northwest Division received a kind of extreme makeover this NBA offseason. Paul George and Carmelo Anthony join MVP Russell Westbrook in Oklahoma City, Jimmy Butler reunites with Tom Thibodeau in Minnesota and Paul Milsap signed with an up and coming Denver squad. Steve Merril breaks down all these changes and gives his season win total pick for each team.

Denver Nuggets (2016-17: 40-42 SU, 46-36 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +550
Season Win Total: 45.5

Why to Bet On The Nuggets: Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are two good pieces to build around. Jokic had several triple-doubles last year, leading Denver with 9.8 rebounds per game and 4.9 assists. Murray may have put up just under 10 points per contest, but he played the role of point guard well. The addition of Paul Millsap solidifies the front court with Danilo Gallinari gone.

Why Not to Bet On The Nuggets: In this division you really need a true superstar to survive and Denver lacks one. The Nuggets ranked 27th in scoring defense and 29th in field-goal percentage defense last season. Michael Malone has a losing record as head coach and might not be good enough to take this team to the next level.

Season Win Total Pick: Under 45.5

Minnesota Timberwolves (2016-17: 31-51 SU, 37-44-1 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +250
Season Win Total: 48.5

Why to Bet On The Timberwolves: It was a great offseason for Minnesota as the team added Jimmy Butler to an already great duo of Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. Butler brings a scoring mentality as well as someone who is willing to share the basketball. Towns averaged 25.1 points per game and 12.3 rebounds per contest last season, while Wiggins chipped in 23.6 ppg. Jamal Crawford will be a solid scorer off the bench even at the age of 37.

Why Not to Bet On The Timberwolves: It's not that easy to just add all these new pieces and have them gel right away. Going from Ricky Rubio to Jeff Teague at point guard isn't that much of an upgrade. Tom Thibodeau supposedly is a defensive coach, but it didn't show last season. The lack of a true perimeter shooter will hurt when opponents decide to collapse down low in the paint against Minnesota's athleticism.

Season Win Total Pick: Under 48.5

Oklahoma City Thunder (2016-17: 47-35 SU, 45-36-1 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: -140
Season Win Total: 53

Why to Bet On The Thunder: Not too many teams can roll out a trio of scorers like Oklahoma City can. The late addition of Carmelo Anthony is a big help alongside Russell Westbrook and Paul George who is potentially playing for a big contract in free agency. With these stars you need solid role players and Andre Roberson and Steven Adams are two of those. Roberson is a defensive specialist, while Adams is a banger inside. The squad also has one of the strongest home courts in the league.

Why Not to Bet On The Thunder: Head coach Billy Donovan must find a way to manage all these egos in one locker room and keep everything together. Carmelo Anthony has a history of dominating the ball and that won't fly with Westbrook and George. The team's depth isn't great either and Roberson won't be able to play late in games if he continues to struggle at the free throw line. If this team starts slow, tensions might mount.

Season Win Total Pick: Over 53

Portland Trail Blazers (2016-17: 41-41 SU, 40-42 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +1500
Season Win Total: 42.5

Why to Bet On The Blazers: Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum are an All-Star duo who can beat you driving the line and outside the arc. Jusuf Nurkic was a nice pickup after the deadline last year. He'll have help inside with rookie Gonzaga center Zach Collins. Terry Stotts is a good head coach and someone you can trust at the end of a ballgame.

Why Not to Bet On The Blazers: The roster needs depth and the team did very little this offseason. Outside of McCollum and Lillard there are very few players to trust when it comes to scoring. Evan Turner averaged just nine points per game in 2016-17 and is inconsistent. While the other teams in this division are improving, this team is standing still. They probably should have kept their three first-round draft picks, instead of trading two of them away.

Season Win Total Pick: Under 42.5

Utah Jazz (2016-17: 51-31 SU, 36-42-4 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +2200
Season Win Total: 40.5

Why to Bet On The Jazz: Defense will be this team's calling card now that a lot of their upper-level scoring is gone. Rudy Gobert continues to improve and he now has a better point guard in Ricky Rubio who is an upgrade over George Hill. There is also intriguing talent in Dante Exum, Rodney Hood and Donovan Mitchell. At first it seemed like an odd hire, but Quin Snyder is working well as the head coach.

Why Not to Bet On The Jazz: You do not lose the likes of Gordon Hayward and expect to have the same success. If a star player can leave the franchise, you have to wonder if others will consider doing so as well once their contracts are up. Someone will need to step up and take the big shots in close games. The Jazz do not have many snipers on the perimeter which means Utah will have to rely on their defense to win low-scoring contests.

Season Win Total Pick: Under 40.5

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:02 PM

GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (109-58) at Chicago Cubs (95-74)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 17 - 9:00 PM EST
WHERE: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Playoff Series:
League Championship; LA Dodgers leads 2-0

Preview: Dodgers at Cubs

Gracenote
Oct 16, 2017

The Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to lose in the postseason and are two wins from reaching their first World Series since 1988. The defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs have three straight home games beginning Tuesday to try to prevent them from getting any closer.

The Cubs have had the Dodgers’ number at Wrigley Field recently, winning two of three there during last year’s NLCS and taking two of three when the Dodgers visited in April. Los Angeles’ pitchers have dominated this series, though, allowing only three runs through two games as the bullpen has combined for eight scoreless frames and allowed one baserunner and no hits. “I think up to this point we've done everything we can to put ourselves in a good position, but there is a long way to go,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters. “It’s definitely noted how resilient that club is over there. They're going to do everything they can to win a game, and we're going to do the same.” To get back into the series, the Cubs will have to get the big bats in the middle of their lineup going as Chicago is hitting .117 in the series and stars Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo are a combined 1-for-14 with six strikeouts.
TV: 9 p.m. ET, TBS

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Yu Darvish (1-0, 1.80 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (1-0, 3.27)
Darvish won his only start in the NLDS, allowing one run and two hits while striking out seven over five innings to beat Arizona for his first win in three postseason starts. The 31-year-old went 4-3 with a 3.44 ERA in nine regular-season starts after the Dodgers acquired him from Texas, and has allowed only two earned runs over his last four starts dating to the regular season. Darvish faced the Cubs last season while with the Rangers and allowed two runs over 4 1/3 innings in a loss at Wrigley Field.
Hendricks is 2-1 with a 2.60 ERA in nine postseason starts, but wasn’t at his best in Game 5 of the NLDS against Washington, allowing four runs --and two homers -- over four innings. The 27-year-old helped the Cubs clinch last year’s NLCS by throwing 7 1/3 scoreless innings against the Dodgers a year ago. Hendricks is 2-1 with a 3.15 ERA in three regular-season meetings against Los Angeles.

WALK-OFFS
1. Since the LCS expanded to a best-of-seven format in 1985, only three of the 28 teams who lost the first two games have come back to win the series.
2. Dodgers 3B Justin Turner, whose three-run homer ended Game 2, is 9-for-21 with two homers and 10 RBIs in five games this postseason.
3. Chicago 2B Javier Baez is 0-for-19 with eight strikeouts this postseason.

PREDICTION: Cubs 3, Dodgers 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:03 PM

Trends - LA Dodgers at Chi. Cubs

W/L TRENDS

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 5-0 in their last 5 playoff games.
Dodgers are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 7-1 in their last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Dodgers are 58-15 in their last 73 games following a win.
Dodgers are 24-7 in their last 31 vs. National League Central.
Dodgers are 20-6 in their last 26 games following an off day.
Dodgers are 40-14 in their last 54 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 39-14 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Dodgers are 74-33 in their last 107 overall.
Dodgers are 74-33 in their last 107 games on grass.
Dodgers are 36-16 in their last 52 Tuesday games.
Dodgers are 6-13 in their last 19 playoff road games.
Dodgers are 1-10 in their last 11 League Championship road games.

Chi. Cubs

Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 19-7 in their last 26 home games.
Cubs are 31-12 in their last 43 games following a loss.
Cubs are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Cubs are 44-18 in their last 62 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Cubs are 17-7 in their last 24 games on grass.
Cubs are 36-15 in their last 51 games following an off day.
Cubs are 18-8 in their last 26 overall.
Cubs are 49-23 in their last 72 Tuesday games.
Cubs are 3-7 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. National League West.
Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 League Championship home games.
Cubs are 4-11 in their last 15 League Championship games.
Cubs are 3-10 in their last 13 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Cubs are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts.
Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts on grass.
Cubs are 25-9 in Hendricks' last 34 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 20-8 in Hendricks' last 28 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Cubs are 2-5 in Hendricks' last 7 Tuesday starts.

OU TRENDS

LA Dodgers

Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 4-0-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games.
Under is 3-0-1 in Dodgers last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 6-0-1 in Dodgers last 7 vs. National League Central.
Under is 4-0 in Dodgers last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 5-1 in Dodgers last 6 Tuesday games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 playoff road games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 on grass.
Under is 10-4-1 in Dodgers last 15 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 overall.

Chi. Cubs

Under is 3-0-1 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 4-0-1 in Cubs last 5 games following an off day.
Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 7-1-1 in Cubs last 9 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 playoff home games.
Under is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 games following a loss.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 on grass.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Cubs last 5 playoff games.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 home games.
Under is 40-19-6 in Cubs last 65 vs. National League West.
Under is 15-1 in Hendricks' last 16 Tuesday starts.
Under is 6-1 in Hendricks' last 7 starts on grass.
Under is 6-1 in Hendricks' last 7 starts overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Hendricks' last 7 starts vs. National League West.
Under is 9-2 in Hendricks' last 11 starts with 4 days of rest.
Under is 24-6-1 in Hendricks' last 31 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 20-6-1 in Hendricks' last 27 home starts vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2 in Hendricks' last 7 home starts.

HEAD TO HEAD

Dodgers are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 12-2 in the last 14 meetings in Chicago.
Under is 21-6-1 in the last 28 meetings.
Dodgers are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Chicago.

UMPIRE TRENDS - NAME UNAVAILABLE

No trends available.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:05 PM

When: 8:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Where: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, Ohio

Preview: Celtics at Cavaliers

Gracenote
Oct 16, 2017

Kyrie Irving figures to receive a chilly reception when he returns to Cleveland as a member of the Boston Celtics for Tuesday's season-opening game against the Cavaliers. Irving played six seasons with Cleveland but requested a trade following last season and ended up in Boston for a package that included point guard Isaiah Thomas and forward Jae Crowder.

The four-time All-Star guard helped Cleveland reach three NBA Finals - including winning the 2016 title - but reportedly tired of playing with forward LeBron James and now attempts to downplay his return to no avail. "The excitement and the energy is there but I think everything extra has been created by outside influence," Irving said. "So that's neither here nor there. I don't know what that reality is. ... It's going to happen regardless. That's just the nature of the business. I understand that." Irving helped the Cavaliers defeat the Celtics in last season's Eastern Conference finals and Cleveland's revamped roster includes veteran guards Dwyane Wade, Derrick Rose and Jose Calderon in addition to newcomers Thomas (out due to hip surgery) and Crowder. James has been bothered by a sprained left ankle and his availability may not be determined until close to tipoff.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE CELTICS: Irving wasn't the lone big offseason acquisition as Boston lured All-Star small forward Gordon Hayward (formerly of the Utah Jazz) to town with a four-year, $128 million deal. The move to Boston allows Hayward to reunite with Brad Stevens, his former college coach at Butler, and he looks to build off a career-best 2016-17 campaign in which he averaged 21.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Veteran post player Al Horford, second-year swingman Jaylen Brown and rookie forward Jayson Tatum are the other likely starters, with Tatum drawing the assignment of guarding James in his NBA debut.

ABOUT THE CAVALIERS: James missed four of Cleveland's five preseason games but he did participate in Monday's practice, which consisted of shooting drills and a walkthrough. "You know I never hide stuff from you guys, I really don't know," Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue told reporters. "I mean, just depends on how he feels after (Monday), but I really don't know." Thomas may not make his Cleveland debut until around the All-Star break, so veterans like Rose, Wade and J.R. Smith will be asked to help James and center Kevin Love on the scoring side.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Cavaliers went 3-1 in the regular season against the Celtics last season before winning the Eastern Conference finals in five games.

2. Boston F Marcus Morris, acquired from the Detroit Pistons in the offseason, will miss the first few weeks of the season due to knee soreness.

3. Cleveland is 4-23 over the past three seasons when James doesn't play, including losses in the last 11.

PREDICTION: Cavaliers 109, Celtics 107

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:07 PM

Trends - Boston at Cleveland

ATS TRENDS

Boston

Celtics are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up win.
Celtics are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Celtics are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Celtics are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Celtics are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games overall.
Celtics are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 vs. Eastern Conference.

Cleveland

Cavaliers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Cavaliers are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win.
Cavaliers are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference.
Cavaliers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win.
Cavaliers are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Cavaliers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Tuesday games.
Cavaliers are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 9-4-1 ATS in their last 14 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Cavaliers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 home games.

OU TRENDS

Boston

Over is 7-1 in Celtics last 8 Tuesday games.
Under is 15-5-2 in Celtics last 22 road games.
Over is 9-4 in Celtics last 13 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

Cleveland

Over is 4-0 in Cavaliers last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 20-6 in Cavaliers last 26 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Cavaliers last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 20-7-1 in Cavaliers last 28 home games.
Over is 14-5 in Cavaliers last 19 games following a straight up win.
Over is 8-3 in Cavaliers last 11 Tuesday games.
Over is 37-16-1 in Cavaliers last 54 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 15-7-1 in Cavaliers last 23 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Over is 34-16-1 in Cavaliers last 51 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 34-16-1 in Cavaliers last 51 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 40-19-1 in Cavaliers last 60 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Celtics are 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Cleveland.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Cleveland.
Road team is 12-3-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:08 PM

When:10:30 PM ET, Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Where:Oracle Arena, Oakland, California

Preview: Rockets at Warriors

Gracenote
Oct 16, 2017

The Golden State Warriors begin pursuit of their third NBA title in four seasons when they host the Houston Rockets in Tuesday's season-opening clash. The Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers to win last season's NBA Finals and will be in the hunt again this season behind the star quartet of forwards Kevin Durant and Draymond Green and guards Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.

Curry and Durant co-existed beautifully in the latter's first season with the Warriors but now the focus is on Curry, who coach Steve Kerr predicts will be better than his two recent NBA MVP campaigns of 2014-15 and 2015-16. "I think Steph is at his absolute peak right now," Kerr told reporters. "Physically, emotionally, this is probably as good as he's ever going to be, this year. I think he's better now than he was last year and the year before. And that's saying something." The Rockets added veteran point guard Chris Paul to the James Harden-led group and coach Mike D'Antoni feels his squad is closer to competing with the Warriors in terms of a possible matchup in the Western Conference finals. "We closed the gap only because I feel that we're better this year than last year," D'Antoni told reporters. "Now, we'll see if they're better. They might be better, so maybe it's an illusion. That's the reason we can say that. We just feel like we're a better team this year."

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

ABOUT THE ROCKETS: Harden was a do-it-all machine last season when he was the runner-up for MVP to Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook, but Paul is now around to be the primary ball-handler. "I can adjust to anybody," Harden told reporters. "Anybody that is a leader can figure it out and work together. That's just how life works. Anybody that works hard and has a great work ethic and loves and is passionate about something will be able to mesh and work together no matter what. We bring those qualities out of each other, me and CP. It's bound to work." Houston will again hoist a ton of 3-pointers as Harden (262), guard Eric Gordon (246) and forward Ryan Anderson (204) each topped 200 last season while forward Trevor Ariza (191) fell just short.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS: Durant enters this season in a comfortable position after the decision to leave Oklahoma City 15 months ago created plenty of drama, in addition to the upheaval of moving from a town he spent eight seasons living in to adjusting to a new city before capping off the season by being named Finals MVP. "He looked so relaxed and confident," Kerr said of Durant's preseason play. "Last year, he was trying to decipher what we were doing. This year, he just did it. There's a comfort level that exists now that allows him to go out there and play without thinking." Thompson remains one of the best two-way shooting guards in the NBA while Green is the reigning NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Warriors went 3-1 against the Rockets last season.

2. Paul (bruised knee) missed Houston's final preseason game but was cleared for the opener.

3. Kerr stated after Monday's practice that F Andre Iguodala (back) and F Omri Casspi (ankle) are questionable for the opener with PG Shaun Livingston listed as probable.

PREDICTION: Warriors 128, Rockets 118

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:09 PM

Trends - Houston at Golden State

ATS TRENDS

Houston

Rockets are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss.
Rockets are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Rockets are 43-21 ATS in their last 64 Tuesday games.
Rockets are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 vs. Western Conference.
Rockets are 6-14 ATS in their last 20 games overall.
Rockets are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Rockets are 4-10 ATS in their last 14 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Rockets are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss.
Rockets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Pacific.

Golden State

Warriors are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Warriors are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 vs. NBA Southwest.
Warriors are 14-4-1 ATS in their last 19 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Warriors are 22-7-1 ATS in their last 30 games following a straight up win.
Warriors are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 Tuesday games.
Warriors are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Warriors are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 vs. Western Conference.
Warriors are 23-8-1 ATS in their last 32 games overall.
Warriors are 22-8-1 ATS in their last 31 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Warriors are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Houston

Over is 4-1 in Rockets last 5 road games.

Golden State

Over is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Warriors last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 5-0 in Warriors last 5 vs. NBA Southwest.
Over is 4-0 in Warriors last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Warriors last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Over is 6-1 in Warriors last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Warriors last 6 home games.
Under is 8-2 in Warriors last 10 Tuesday games.
Over is 17-5 in Warriors last 22 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 16-5 in Warriors last 21 games following a straight up win.
Under is 16-5 in Warriors last 21 games following a ATS loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Rockets are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Golden State.
Rockets are 1-5 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:11 PM

Preview: Penguins at Rangers
Gracenote
Oct 17, 2017

Off to their worst start in 37 years, the New York Rangers will attempt to turn things around when they host the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions on Tuesday night. The Rangers have managed only two points through their first six games -- the fewest since the 1980-81 season -- as they brace for a visit from Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

New York opened a six-game homestand with a 3-2 loss to the neighboring New Jersey Devils on Saturday night and has produced four goals during a three-game losing streak. “Hopefully, this is rock bottom here,” captain Ryan McDonagh said after the latest setback. “I’ve never had a start like this in my career, so it’s tough mentally. By no means is this group going to quit.” Since they were pummeled at Chicago 10-1 in the second game of the season, Pittsburgh has won three of its last four, including Saturday's 4-3 victory over visiting Florida despite surrendering 46 shots on goal. “One of the cornerstone characteristics of our identity has to be becoming a team that’s more difficult to play against,” Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said. “It’s hard to score your way to a championship in this league.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TVAS, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, MSG (New York)

ABOUT THE PENGUINS (3-2-1): Crosby halted a four-game goal-scoring drought by scoring twice against Florida, both coming on a pair of deflections. “I see him do it all the time,” Sullivan said. “He has such great hand-eye coordination. I think he’s the best in the game around the net, in close. A lot of it speaks to his skill level, but it’s also his determination. He’s in the battle areas all the time.” Pittsburgh has scored five power-play goals over the past three games but has also surrendered three in the past two contests.

ABOUT THE RANGERS (1-5-0): New York has scored 13 goals in its six games and netted more than two on one occasion, prompting coach Alain Vigneault so shuffle all his lines at Monday's practice, including adding Rick Nash to the top power-play unit. "I'm going to get the continuity once I get the results," Vigneault said per Newsday. "Two 5-on-5 goals in five (of the) games is not doing it." The reconfigured No. 1 line at Monday's practice featured Mika Zibanejad centering Mats Zuccarello and Nash, who call the slow start "a shock."

OVERTIME

1. Rangers G Henrik Lundqvist, who has allowed four goals in his last three starts, was 0-1-1 with a 4.34 GAA versus Pittsburgh last season.

2. Crosby had four goals and seven points in four matchups against Pittsburgh last season.

3. New York is seeking to avoid its first 1-6-0 start since the 1959-60 season.

PREDICTION: Rangers 3, Penguins 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:12 PM

Trends - Pittsburgh at NY Rangers

W/L TRENDS

Pittsburgh

Penguins are 15-6 in their last 21 Tuesday games.
Penguins are 47-19 in their last 66 vs. Metropolitan.
Penguins are 49-21 in their last 70 vs. a team with a losing record.
Penguins are 29-13 in their last 42 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 74-35 in their last 109 vs. Eastern Conference.
Penguins are 39-19 in their last 58 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Penguins are 2-5 in their last 7 road games.

NY Rangers

Rangers are 54-25 in their last 79 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Rangers are 5-12 in their last 17 Tuesday games.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Rangers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Rangers are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. Metropolitan.
Rangers are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.
Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Pittsburgh

Under is 7-1 in Penguins last 8 Tuesday games.
Under is 10-4-1 in Penguins last 15 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 47-22-8 in Penguins last 77 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

NY Rangers

Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 7-2-2 in Rangers last 11 home games.
Under is 8-3-1 in Rangers last 12 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 11-5-3 in Rangers last 19 vs. Eastern Conference.

HEAD TO HEAD

Penguins are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in New York.
Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Penguins are 10-3 in the last 13 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:13 PM

Preview: Maple Leafs at Capitals
Gracenote
Oct 16, 2017

The Toronto Maple Leafs take the NHL's top offense on the road Tuesday night when they visit the Washington Capitals in a rematch of last season’s first-round Eastern Conference playoff series. The Maple Leafs are averaging 5.2 goals and own the best power-play percentage in the league (30.8) as they prepare to face a Washington team that surrendered eight tallies in its last contest.

Toronto has won four of five to start the season, but is near the bottom of the league in goals against (3.8) and still trying to find its best form outside its own offensive zone. “We’re not playing near as good as we were at the end of last year, not even close,” Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock, whose team lost in six games to the Capitals last spring, told reporters. “But we’re probably playing better than we were at this time last year. We have more talent, but we can still play way better than we are playing and we plan on getting better.” Washington had points in four of its first five games with captain Alex Ovechkin posting nine goals before Philadelphia celebrated its home opener by pounding the rival Capitals 8-2 on Saturday. “We need to realize that we can’t just give away the puck all the time,” Washington center Nicklas Backstrom told reporters. “If we don’t realize that quick it’s going to be a long season.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, TSN 4 (Toronto), NBCSN Washington

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (4-1-0): Auston Matthews is showing no signs of a sophomore slump with five goals, three assists and a plus-7 rating in the early going after his overtime tally in a 4-3 victory at Montreal on Saturday. Matthews owns one of the eight power-play goals Toronto (8-for-26) has recorded with James van Riemsdyk and Nazem Kadri registering two each to lead the way. Patrick Marleau has fit in nicely for the Maple Leafs with three goals and a plus-4 rating while defenseman Nikita Zaitsev is off to a strong start with five points and a plus-8.

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (3-2-1): Washington is dealing with the loss of top-pair defenseman Matt Niskanen (hand), who was put on long term injured reserve and will be out until at least Nov. 7. John Carlson, Dmitry Orlov and Brooks Orpik are the only blueliners available who played significant minutes with the team last season while the Capitals will need to rely on youngsters Madison Bowey and Christian Djoos, who have combined to play four NHL games. Evgeny Kuznetsov leads the NHL in assists (11) and is tied with Backstrom for the team lead with 11 points.

OVERTIME

1. The Capitals have given up 22 goals, but No. 1 G Braden Holtby surrendered only 10 in his four starts (.923 save percentage).

2. Toronto F Mitch Marner boasts four points in five games, but his minus-6 rating pushed him down to the fourth line at practice Monday.

3. Capitals C Lars Eller, who has two assists in six games, reportedly missed Monday’s practice because of illness and is questionable.

PREDICTION: Maple Leafs 5, Capitals 3

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:13 PM

Trends - Toronto at Washington

W/L TRENDS

Toronto

Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Maple Leafs are 9-3 in their last 12 games playing on 2 days rest.
Maple Leafs are 6-2 in their last 8 road games.
Maple Leafs are 34-73 in their last 107 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Maple Leafs are 6-14 in their last 20 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Maple Leafs are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.

Washington

Capitals are 5-0 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Capitals are 6-0 in their last 6 Tuesday games.
Capitals are 11-1 in their last 12 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Capitals are 55-16 in their last 71 vs. Atlantic.
Capitals are 20-6 in their last 26 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Capitals are 20-6 in their last 26 games playing on 2 days rest.
Capitals are 37-14 in their last 51 home games.
Capitals are 66-29 in their last 95 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Capitals are 40-19 in their last 59 vs. Eastern Conference.
Capitals are 45-22 in their last 67 overall.

OU TRENDS

Toronto

Over is 5-0 in Maple Leafs last 5 overall.
Over is 5-0 in Maple Leafs last 5 games following a win.
Over is 9-2 in Maple Leafs last 11 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 Tuesday games.
Over is 6-2 in Maple Leafs last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-2 in Maple Leafs last 7 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 5-2 in Maple Leafs last 7 road games.
Under is 22-10 in Maple Leafs last 32 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Washington

Over is 5-1 in Capitals last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1-2 in Capitals last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-1 in Capitals last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-1 in Capitals last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 6-2 in Capitals last 8 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 9-4 in Capitals last 13 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Washington.
Home team is 13-6 in the last 19 meetings.
Maple Leafs are 7-19 in the last 26 meetings in Washington.
Maple Leafs are 3-11 in the last 14 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:15 PM

When:7:30 PM ET, Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Where:Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

Preview: Canucks at Senators

Gracenote
Oct 16, 2017

Coming off a perfect road trip that was capped by a pair of dominating victories, the Ottawa Senators will be getting their best player back as they begin a five-game homestand against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Captain Erik Karlsson will make his season debut for Ottawa, which posted a shootout victory over the Canucks on Oct. 10.

Coach Guy Boucher said at Monday's practice that star defenseman Karlsson is "100 percent" ready and "he will play tomorrow," all but ensuring a highly charged fan base as the Senators seek their first home win. After dropping a pair of shootout losses in its first two home games, Ottawa completed the first three-game sweep through Western Canada in franchise history, punctuated by a pair of six-goal performances at Calgary and Edmonton. While the Senators are riding high, the Canucks have dropped three in a row on their season-opening road trip. Vancouver managed the second-fewest points in the league away from home last season and will try to reverse its fortunes as it kicks off a five-game, 10-day trek.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, Sportsnet Vancouver, TSN 5 (Ottawa)

ABOUT THE CANUCKS (1-2-1): Offense, or a lack thereof, was a major sticking point last season for Vancouver, which has been limited to two goals each in each of the past three games. The Canucks ranked 29th in offense in 2016-17 and featured the league's second-worst power play, struggles that have carried into this season after they failed on seven chances with the man advantage in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Calgary. "You're not going to win a lot of games if that happens," acknowledged veteran forward Daniel Sedin. "You have to capitalize."

ABOUT THE SENATORS (3-0-2): Ottawa already has been receiving balanced scoring and now gets back its best offensive weapon in Karlsson, who recorded 17 goals and 54 assists last season. The two-time Norris Trophy winner also piled up 18 points in 19 playoff games in leading the Senators to the Eastern Conference finals. "I think I had the appropriate amount of time to get ready to play again and it's exciting," Karlsson told TSN at Monday's practice. "I'm going to be a little bit rusty probably, but it's better to get back into things as early as possible."

OVERTIME

1. Ottawa has started the season with a five-game point streak five times.

2. Canucks F Loui Eriksson had to exit Saturday's loss due to a knee injury and did not return.

3. In anticipation of Karlsson's return, the Senators sent rookie D Thomas Chabot to Belleville of the American Hockey League.

PREDICTION: Senators 4, Canucks 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:15 PM

Trends - Vancouver at Ottawa

W/L TRENDS

Vancouver

Canucks are 20-41 in their last 61 vs. Eastern Conference.
Canucks are 20-42 in their last 62 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 17-36 in their last 53 overall.
Canucks are 20-46 in their last 66 vs. a team with a winning record.
Canucks are 15-37 in their last 52 road games.
Canucks are 7-19 in their last 26 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 8-22 in their last 30 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Canucks are 5-16 in their last 21 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Canucks are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.
Canucks are 1-7 in their last 8 Tuesday games.
Canucks are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Atlantic.

Ottawa

Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 Tuesday games.
Senators are 29-11 in their last 40 vs. Pacific.
Senators are 7-3 in their last 10 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Senators are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. Western Conference.
Senators are 9-4 in their last 13 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Vancouver

Over is 4-0-1 in Canucks last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Canucks last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-2 in Canucks last 7 Tuesday games.
Over is 4-1-3 in Canucks last 8 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 4-1-2 in Canucks last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-2-5 in Canucks last 13 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-2 in Canucks last 10 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 3-1-2 in Canucks last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-2-1 in Canucks last 8 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Ottawa

Over is 2-0-2 in Senators last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 2-0-2 in Senators last 4 games following a win.
Over is 2-0-2 in Senators last 4 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0-2 in Senators last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-1-1 in Senators last 10 Tuesday games.
Over is 4-1 in Senators last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 3-1-1 in Senators last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 3-1-2 in Senators last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Senators last 7 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 36-15-2 in Senators last 53 vs. Pacific.
Under is 32-14-3 in Senators last 49 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Ottawa.
Canucks are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:16 PM

When:8:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Where:Bell MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Preview: Blue Jackets at Jets

Gracenote
Oct 16, 2017

Deficits have not kept the Columbus Blue Jackets from rallying for victories, as they arrive in Winnipeg to face the Jets on Tuesday with three consecutive come-from-behind wins. The latest came on Saturday, a 5-4 overtime triumph over Minnesota in which Columbus never led until Alexander Wennberg’s tally just 47 seconds into the extra session lifted the club to its fourth victory in five games to start the season.

“We’re just a resilient group,” forward Cam Atkinson told reporters Saturday, one night after the Blue Jackets scored twice in the third period to get past the New York Rangers 3-1. “We’re finding ways to get the job done.” The Jets also have won three in a row since replacing the struggling Steve Mason with Connor Hellebuyck. “You can see the guys blocking shots, working really hard, really grinding the other team down, keeping everything to the outside,” Hellebuyck told reporters after stopping 28 shots in Saturday's 2-1 home triumph over Carolina. Coach Paul Maurice stated after Monday’s practice that Mason, who has not played since Oct. 7, will start against Columbus.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Ohio (Columbus), TSN3 (Winnipeg)

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (4-1-0): The top line of Wennberg, Atkinson and Artemi Panarin has combined for 14 points through five games, with the latter netting the winning goal in the victory over the Rangers. Sergei Bobrovsky is unbeaten in four games while posting a 1.48 goals-against average and .952 save percentage. The Blue Jackets have allowed just 2.2 goals per contest, beginning the week sixth in the NHL in that category.

ABOUT THE JETS (3-2-0): Left wing Nikolaj Ehlers has scored five goals during the team's winning streak, earning NHL First Star of the Week honors. After his solid outing against the Hurricanes, Hellebuyck is 3-0-0 with a 2.11 GAA this season. The Jets have surrendered a total of five goals in their last three contests after allowing 13 in their first two games.

OVERTIME

1. Winnipeg placed C Mathieu Perreault (lower body) on injured reserve Monday and recalled LW Kyle Connor from Manitoba of the American Hockey League.the AHL.

2. The Blue Jackets will be without D Gabriel Carlsson (upper body), placing him on injured reserve and recalling D Markus Nutivaara from Cleveland of the AHL.

3. Mason, who spent the first 4 1/2 seasons of his career with Columbus, gave up 11 goals over 100 minutes, 36 seconds of ice time in his first two appearances with Winnipeg.

PREDICTION: Blue Jackets 4, Jets 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:17 PM

Trends - Columbus at Winnipeg

W/L TRENDS

Columbus

Blue Jackets are 15-3 in their last 18 games playing on 2 days rest.
Blue Jackets are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Blue Jackets are 16-5 in their last 21 Tuesday games.
Blue Jackets are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. Central.
Blue Jackets are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.
Blue Jackets are 3-9 in their last 12 road games.
Blue Jackets are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Blue Jackets are 2-8 in their last 10 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Winnipeg

Jets are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Jets are 10-1 in their last 11 games following a win.
Jets are 7-1 in their last 8 home games.
Jets are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Jets are 5-1 in their last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Jets are 10-2 in their last 12 overall.
Jets are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Jets are 50-109 in their last 159 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Jets are 3-9 in their last 12 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Jets are 5-16 in their last 21 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

OU TRENDS

Columbus

Under is 4-0 in Blue Jackets last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 6-1 in Blue Jackets last 7 Tuesday games.
Over is 7-2-1 in Blue Jackets last 10 vs. Central.
Under is 6-2 in Blue Jackets last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 9-4-1 in Blue Jackets last 14 road games.
Under is 20-9-1 in Blue Jackets last 30 vs. Western Conference.

Winnipeg

Over is 4-0 in Jets last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 9-1 in Jets last 10 Tuesday games.
Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 16-4-1 in Jets last 21 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-2 in Jets last 9 games following a win.
Over is 17-5-2 in Jets last 24 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 19-7-2 in Jets last 28 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 11-5-3 in Jets last 19 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 34-16-3 in Jets last 53 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings.
Blue Jackets are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Winnipeg.
Road team is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Blue Jackets are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:18 PM

When:8:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Where:Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee

Preview: Avalanche at Predators

Gracenote
Oct 16, 2017

The Nashville Predators are starting to show glimpses of the club that reached the 2017 Stanley Cup Final as they try for their seventh straight victory over the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday. Nashville has recovered from an 0-2-0 start by going 2-0-1 in its last three games following Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss at Chicago on Saturday.

"Certainly trending in the right direction," the Predators' Colton Sissons told reporters. "A lot of work to do, but we're definitely feeling better about ourselves and we can continue to build off the way we did (Saturday)." Colorado is coming off a 3-1 loss at Dallas on Saturday in which a lackluster first two periods left it trailing 2-0. "It's a good learning lesson for this group," Avalanche coach Jared Bednar told reporters. "It's a different group than last year, but now it is the first time we've realized that we didn't leave it all on the line for 60 minutes, and that's something we need to do every night." Matt Duchene, who wants to be traded, is improving his value with a renewed work ethic and by sharing the team lead in goals (three) with Sven Andrighetto and Nail Yakupov, and points (six) with Andrighetto while posting a plus-5 rating.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Altitude (Colorado), FSN Tennessee (Nashville)

ABOUT THE AVALANCHE (4-2-0): Rookie Tyson Jost practiced Monday wearing a normal jersey, meaning he could return Tuesday after missing two games because of a knee injury. Defenseman Tyson Barrie, who slumped to seven goals and a minus-34 rating last season, has recorded two tallies - both game-winners - three assists and a plus-1 this campaign. Nathan MacKinnon (four assists this season) played Saturday - a day after leaving a 3-1 victory over Anaheim in the first period, when he took an errant stick in the eye.

ABOUT THE PREDATORS (2-2-1): Nashville has been thin defensively as Ryan Ellis (knee) probably is out until around Christmas while Yannick Weber and Roman Josi have not been in the lineup. Josi practiced Monday after missing the last three games with a lower-body injury while Weber (upper body) did not play against Chicago or participate in Monday's practice. Filip Forsberg is off to a fast start with a team-leading five goals while Scott Hartnell has recorded three in his first season back with the Predators after spending the first six years of his career with them but is a minus-4.

OVERTIME

1. Yakupov, the first overall pick in the 2012 draft by Edmonton, scored three goals in 40 games with St. Louis last season.

2. Nashville is 5-for-11 on the power play in its last three games and was 6-for-6 on the penalty kill versus the Blackhawks.

3. Duchene, the third overall pick in the 2009 draft behind John Tavares and Victor Hedman, is minus-56 for his career after going minus-34 last season.

PREDICTION: Predators 3, Avalanche 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:19 PM

Trends - Colorado at Nashville

W/L TRENDS

Colorado

Avalanche are 17-35 in their last 52 Tuesday games.
Avalanche are 15-36 in their last 51 vs. Central.
Avalanche are 15-37 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Avalanche are 15-38 in their last 53 vs. a team with a losing record.
Avalanche are 14-37 in their last 51 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Avalanche are 15-40 in their last 55 road games.
Avalanche are 14-39 in their last 53 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Avalanche are 2-6 in their last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Avalanche are 17-53 in their last 70 overall.
Avalanche are 3-12 in their last 15 games playing on 2 days rest.
Avalanche are 11-46 in their last 57 vs. Western Conference.

Nashville

Predators are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. Central.
Predators are 20-7 in their last 27 vs. Western Conference.
Predators are 11-5 in their last 16 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Predators are 19-9 in their last 28 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Predators are 39-19 in their last 58 home games.
Predators are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Predators are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Predators are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Colorado

Over is 6-1 in Avalanche last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Avalanche last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2-1 in Avalanche last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 3-1-1 in Avalanche last 5 overall.
Under is 6-2-1 in Avalanche last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 3-1-1 in Avalanche last 5 road games.
Over is 10-4 in Avalanche last 14 vs. Central.

Nashville

Under is 9-2-5 in Predators last 16 vs. Central.
Under is 4-1 in Predators last 5 Tuesday games.
Under is 8-2-3 in Predators last 13 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 10-3-3 in Predators last 16 home games.
Under is 10-4-2 in Predators last 16 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 9-4-6 in Predators last 19 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 11-5-1 in Predators last 17 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 15-7-3 in Predators last 25 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 19-9-7 in Predators last 35 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 8-1 in the last 9 meetings.
Over is 12-3-1 in the last 16 meetings in Nashville.
Avalanche are 4-12 in the last 16 meetings in Nashville.
Avalanche are 0-6 in the last 6 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:22 PM

When:8:30 PM ET, Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Where:American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Preview: Coyotes at Stars

Gracenote
Oct 16, 2017

The Arizona Coyotes have two objectives when they visit the Dallas Stars on Tuesday for the opener of a home-and-home series -- record their first victory of the season and break a streak that has seen them score only two goals in three consecutive games. Arizona has earned only one point over its first five contests, netting fewer than three tallies each time out after dropping a 5-4 decision at Anaheim in its season opener.

Rookie Clayton Keller, a 19-year-old center who was selected seventh overall in the 2016 draft, has recorded a team-high three goals but was kept off the scoresheet Saturday as the Coyotes were trounced 6-2 at home by Boston. Dallas has won two straight at home after being edged 2-1 by Vegas in the season opener at American Airlines Center. Tyler Seguin and captain Jamie Benn each registered a goal and an assist Saturday as the Stars posted a 3-1 victory over visiting Colorado. Both players doubled their point total for the season, climbing within one of defenseman John Klingberg (five) for the team lead.

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

ABOUT THE COYOTES (0-4-1): Mario Kempe, who is in his first season in the NHL, was credited with his first goal Saturday after it originally was given to Anthony Duclair but wasn't all that thrilled. "Honestly, I didn't even know it hit me first," the 29-year-old Swedish right wing told reporters. "That's what they said on the replay, that it hit my stick. I don't really care. That's a personal milestone. For me, I just want to get a win right now." Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored his 41st career power-play goal in the loss to Boston to overtake Fredrik Olausson for first place on the franchise list among defensemen.

ABOUT THE STARS (2-3-0): Saturday's victory was the 783rd of Ken Hitchcock's coaching career, moving him ahead of Al Arbour for third place on the all-time list. Hitchcock, who also has been behind the bench for St. Louis (248), Philadelphia (131) and Columbus (125), has earned the majority of his wins (279) with the Stars. Defenseman Dan Hamhuis returned to the lineup against Colorado after missing two games with a groin injury and logged 19 minutes, 16 seconds of ice time.

OVERTIME

1. Each of Seguin's team-leading three goals have come on the power play, with Saturday's serving as the game-winner.

2. Ekman-Larsson's next game will be the 500th of his NHL career.

3. Dallas has scored a power-play goal in each of its five contests and was seventh in the league entering Monday with a 27.8 percent success rate.

PREDICTION: Stars 4, Coyotes 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:24 PM

Trends - Arizona at Dallas

W/L TRENDS

Arizona

Coyotes are 22-45 in their last 67 overall.
Coyotes are 42-89 in their last 131 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 17-36 in their last 53 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Coyotes are 18-38 in their last 56 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Coyotes are 16-35 in their last 51 Tuesday games.
Coyotes are 49-112 in their last 161 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Coyotes are 17-40 in their last 57 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Coyotes are 17-42 in their last 59 vs. Western Conference.
Coyotes are 2-5 in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Coyotes are 14-47 in their last 61 road games.
Coyotes are 17-59 in their last 76 vs. Central.
Coyotes are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.

Dallas

Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Stars are 6-2 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Stars are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
Stars are 222-103-25 in their last 350 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Stars are 17-36 in their last 53 games following a win.
Stars are 7-16 in their last 23 vs. Western Conference.
Stars are 12-30 in their last 42 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Stars are 3-8 in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest.
Stars are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Arizona

Under is 7-0 in Coyotes last 7 vs. Central.
Over is 4-0 in Coyotes last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1-1 in Coyotes last 7 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 38-8-5 in Coyotes last 51 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Coyotes last 5 overall.
Over is 7-2 in Coyotes last 9 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Coyotes last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 9-3-1 in Coyotes last 13 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 5-2 in Coyotes last 7 road games.

Dallas

Under is 4-0 in Stars last 4 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 7-1 in Stars last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Stars last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Stars last 5 vs. Pacific.
Over is 19-7 in Stars last 26 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Stars last 7 games following a win.
Under is 5-2 in Stars last 7 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 18-7-1 in the last 26 meetings.
Home team is 20-8 in the last 28 meetings.
Coyotes are 1-10 in the last 11 meetings in Dallas.
Coyotes are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:37 PM

NBA Southwest betting preview and odds: Can new-look Rockets dethrone Spurs?
Matt Fargo

Chris Paul is teaming up with James Harden in Houston with hopes of knocking Golden State from its throne, but the Rockets can't overlook the Spurs, who have won 50-plus games in 18 straight seasons and the division title in six of the last seven years.

Houston Rockets (2016-17: 55-27 SU, 42-40 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: -120
Season Win Total: Over 55.5 -132/Under 55.5 +113

Why TO bet the Rockets: James Harden carried his team to 55 wins last season, up from 41 wins the season before when he was paired with Dwight Howard, and now he gets a huge upgrade with the addition of Chris Paul. The Rockets were ranked No. 2 in scoring offense so they could run with anyone but they finished No. 26 in scoring defense. Houston picked up P.J. Tucker and Luc Mbah A Moute to help shore up that defense so if all the parts gel, this is a team to contend with the Warriors.

Why NOT to bet the Rockets: The addition of Paul adds another star to the team but as effective as the offense was last season, he cannot just be inserted and expect it to get better. The Rockets relied on threes and dunks but Paul is a mid-range player so the offense will have to be adjusted to fit around the parts. That could be a problem on both ends of the floor so early on, Houston could struggle. While the Rockets got better with key additions, the Western Conference got better as a whole as well.

Season Win Total Pick: Over 55.5 -132

San Antonio Spurs (2016-17: 61-21 SU, 41-39-2 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +130
Season Win Total: Over 54.5 -130/Under 54.5 +110

Why TO bet the Spurs: Year in and year out, the Spurs are the best coached team in the NBA and Greg Popovich brings the best out of his team in his system. After winning 61 games last season, the Spurs did not do much in the offseason but it was not necessary as they were No. 2 in the West last year. San Antonio signed Rudy Gay to add some solid depth off the bench and I still possesses one of the most underrated players in the NBA in Kawhi Leonard and it showed after he went down in the playoffs.

Why NOT to bet the Spurs: Even though we say it every year and it backfires, San Antonio is not getting any younger. Tony Parker is hurt, Manu Ginobili is coming back for his 16th season and Pau Gasol is 37. As we saw in the playoffs, the Spurs are a Leonard injury away of calling it a season as there is no one on the roster that can carry this team. That includes LaMarcus Aldridge who has averaged 17.6 ppg in two seasons after averaging over 22 ppg in his last five seasons in Portland.

Season Win Total Pick: Under 54.5 +110

New Orleans Pelicans (2016-17: 34-48 SU, 39-42-1 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +1400
Season Win Total: Over 39.5 -112/Under 39.5 -104

Why TO bet the Pelicans: The experiment to have Anthony Davis coexist with DeMarcus Cousins failed to get the Pelicans into the playoffs nut they were together for only 25 games last season. Now together for a full season, the potential is there to be one of the best frontcourts we have ever seen. Couple that with the resigning of Jrue Holiday and the signing of Rajon Rondo, and this is a legitimate playoff contender. New Orleans is in the weakest division of the Western Conference which does not hurt.

Why NOT to bet the Pelicans: While 25 games is not a big sample size, it is big enough to show that the two big guys might not be able to work together. They will both stuff the boxscore but individual performances will not help as working together to be more efficient goes a long way. Holiday is being moved to the two-spot to make room for Rondo so that could take time. There is very little depth coming off the bench so Alvin Gentry could have his hands full in saving his job.

Season Win Total Pick: Over 39.5 -112

Memphis Grizzlies (2016-17: 43-39 SU, 41-41 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +2000
Season Win Total: Over 37.5 -124/Under 37.5 +106

Why TO bet the Grizzlies: The core of the Grizzlies has been together for a while now so there is no learning curve like a lot of other teams in the Western Conference have to endure. Memphis did lose Zack Randolph and Tony Allen but there is not a big dropoff especially if Chandler Parsons can stay healthy. He was a huge disappointment as he played just 34 games and averaged only 6.2 ppg because of a knee injury. If he gets back to his Rockets/Mavericks form, it will be huge for the Grizzlies.

Why NOT to bet Grizzlies: While the core is still in place, Memphis will be playing faster this season as their old system of being a slower paced team does not work in this conference. This could take time to come together. Going faster also means their defense will be hurt which was a No. 7 unit last season. The Grizzlies made no big free agent signings in the off season to close the gap and come February, they could be once again fighting for a bottom seed in the playoffs.

Season Win Total Pick: Under 37.5 +106

Dallas Mavericks (2016-17: 33-49 SU, 43-38-1 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +5000
Season Win Total: Over 35.5 Even/Under 35.5 -117

Why TO bet the Mavericks: This is a team in transition and as is the case with a lot of teams like this, there is value to be had as people are already writing them off. The Mavericks had the sixth worst record in the Western Conference but the third best record against the number which proves that. Harrison Barnes, Wes Matthews and Seth Curry form a nice nucleus and rookie Dennis Smith Jr. is expected to be the real deal. Dirk Nowitzki is back and while he is on the decline, he can still be clutch.

Why NOT to bet the Mavericks: Nowitzki is no longer the dominant player he used to be and the Mavericks are coming off their worst season in 17 years so things are not looking good for this once proud franchise. The Mavericks will be relying on a rookie to lead the team at the point and if Smith cannot adjust quickly, it will be a long season. Dallas resigned center Nerlens Noel and while he is a solid defender, his offense is not where it needs to be. A lot of questions surround the Mavericks.

Season Win Total Pick: Over 35.5 Even

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:38 PM

NBA Southeast betting preview and odds: Nobody beats the Wiz

There might not be a better collection of mismanaged teams in the Association than four of the five teams residing in the Southeast Division.

Atlanta Hawks (2016-17: 43-39 SU, 39-43 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +1200
Season Win Total: 25.5

Why to bet the Hawks: Well, they are going to be underdogs - at least. No team is projected to take a bigger step back than the Hawks this season. This team won 43 games a year ago, fifth most in the Eastern Conference and it was just three seasons ago when it won 60 games and finished with the best regular season record in the East.
This team has made the playoffs for 10 consecutive years. There probably is a bit of value in betting the Over on the season win total simply due to the size of the projected decline.

Why not to bet the Hawks: Dennis Schroder is their best player - by a wide margin. The playoff streak is a virtual lock to end as the team is significantly weaker on paper and every other team in the division is improved. Keep in mind that last year's team was actually outscored and this year's group will not match the 5-0 overtime record from a year ago. Atlanta isn't the worst team in the East, but the team is closer to the bottom than the playoffs.

Season Win Total Pick: Over 25.5

Charlotte Hornets (2016-17: 36-46 SU, 35-44-3 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +650
Season Win Total: 42.5

Why to bet the Hornets: This team is on my short list for most improved. Last year's record fails to reflect a lot of poor luck, namely a horrendous 0-9 straight up record in games decided by three points or fewer (were also 0-6 in OT!).

They actually outscored opponents over the course of the season and ranked in the top 10 defensively most of the way. A simple progression to the mean would have probably been enough to push the Hornets into the playoffs. But the roster looks to be improved as well. Well, that's if Dwight Howard has his head on straight. Nic Batum and Cody Zeller also need to be healthy.

Why not to bet the Hornets: Reportedly, Atlanta Hawks' players openly cheered upon learning of Howard's trade here. Batum got injured in the preseason and will be out 6-8 weeks, though the team got good news when it was learned surgery would not be required to repair the elbow ligament.

The Hornets were terrible with Zeller off the floor last year. Their net rating fell from +5.5 to -3.6 and he missed 20 games due to injury. It was a similar story when Kemba Walker didn't play or was on the bench. This is not a deep team.

Season Win Total Pick: Over 42.5

Miami Heat (2016-17: 41-41 SU, 48-33-1 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +600
Season Win Total: 43.5

Why to bet the Heat: Like Charlotte, this was a non-playoff team that was actually better than some of the actual playoff teams. The Heat's points per game differential (+1.1) was fifth best in the East. They appeared to be dead in the water after starting the season 11-30, but they finished 30-11 over the second half.

Why not to bet the Heat: Can Goran Dragic, Dion Waiters and James Johnson all repeat career years? Probably not. A better question would be will any of them repeat the career years? That's not guaranteed. On a game by game basis, you're unlikely to get the Heat as well-priced as they were last year, which enabled them to finish near the top of the league's ATS (48-33-1) standings.

Season Win Total Pick: Over 43.5

Orlando Magic (2016-17: 29-53 SU, 39-42-1 ATS)

Odds To Win the Division: +1000
Season Win Total: 33.5

Why to bet the Magic: This moribund franchise has to make some sort of leap sooner or later, right? Right?

In all seriousness, this should be the best Magic team in years. With all the lottery picks in recent years, there's some decent talent on hand, even if it's all young. Frank Vogel is a good coach that preaches defense and if the Magic improve in that area, they'll be able to stay in a lot of games and cash routinely as underdogs.

Why not to bet the Magic: When Elfrid Payton and Aaron Gordon are your best players, there are still question marks. This team was outscored last year by a number similar to 20-game winner Brooklyn. There's a new front office, so that means some of the players they inherited could be dealt. Last year, the Magic ranked 24th in points per possession and 29th in points allowed.

Washington Wizards (2016-17: 49-33 SU, 42-39-1 ATS)

Odds to Win The Division: -125
Season Win Total: 47.5

Why to bet the Wizards: As indicated by the odds, this is a heavy favorite to repeat at Southeast Division champs. The nucleus from last year's 49-win team is back. Bradley Beal and John Wall form one of the league's best backcourts. Otto Porter, Markieff Morris and Marcin Gortat make it a strong starting five overall. They look like a 50-win team on paper.

Odds to Win The Division: -125
Season Win Total: 47.5

Why to bet the Wizards: As indicated by the odds, this is a heavy favorite to repeat at Southeast Division champs. The nucleus from last year's 49-win team is back. Bradley Beal and John Wall form one of the league's best backcourts. Otto Porter, Markieff Morris and Marcin Gortat make it a strong starting five overall. They look like a 50-win team on paper.

Why not to bet the Wizards: Can they improve again after jumping from 41 to 49 wins a year ago? An injury to Wall or Beal, particularly the former, would be devastating. While the Wiz did clean up against losing teams (27-9 SU record), they went just 22-24 SU against foes that were .500 or better. They had one of the worst bench units in the league a year ago and haven’t done anything to address the problem.

Season Win Total: Over 47.5

Can'tPickAWinner

10-16-2017, 11:39 PM

NBA Atlantic betting preview and odds: Celtics' division to lose
Steve Merril

There are plenty of storylines in the NBA's Atlantic division with the retooled Boston Celtics expected to dominate at the top of the standings. Other than the C's the Raptors are possibly a team in transition, the 76ers are trending up, and the Nets and Knicks are...well...the Nets and Knicks.

Boston Celtics (2016-17: 53-29 SU; 40-40-2 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: -500
Season Win Total: 53.5

Why to Bet On The Celtics: The addition of Kyrie Irving makes their starting lineup top notch. Irving will pair nicely with Gordon Hayward who does more then just score. The team has solid depth all over, and players who fill their role nicely, including rookie Jayson Tatum who could be the best player from this draft class. Al Horford bangs down low, but also has some ability from the outside. To top it off, Brad Stevens is one of the best coaches in the league.

Why not bet the Celtics: The team could take some time to gel with so many new pieces. They are also relatively undersized inside with Horford and Aron Baynes being their tallest players. Interior defense is suspect without a good rim protector down low. Boston is also a young team overall.

Season Win Total Pick: Over 53.5

Brooklyn Nets (2016-17: 20-62 SU; 41-38-3 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +17500
Season Win Total: 27.5

Why to Bet On The Nets: The additions of D'Angelo Russell and Allen Crabbe make the backcourt passable in the NBA. This team tried hard last year at times, despite a talent difference with most of their opponents. Kenny Atkinson will get the best out of his squad. There are some other options in Jeremy Lin, Timofey Mozgov and DeMarre Carroll.

Why Not to Bet On The Nets: There are no go-to scoring option on this team and no one to stop long runs by their opponents. The squad is pretty awful defensively, yet they aren't capable of winning a lot of high scoring affairs. The frontcourt is bad and doesn't have a ton of size either. The lack of high draft picks the past few seasons is going to hurt this roster's future. They'll have to hope they get some help from their free agent acquisitions.

Season Win Total Pick: Under 27.5

New York Knicks (2016-17: 31-51 SU; 42-40 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +8500
Season Win Total: 30

Why to Bet On The Knicks: Carmelo Anthony is gone and that means more sharing of the ball on offense. It also means that Kristaps Porzingis is the go-to guy and he should be able to handle it. With the Zinger and Enes Kanter up front, you've got size and scoring from the forward and center positions. For the money they paid Tim Hardaway Jr, the former Michigan star is going to be a big part of the offense.

Why Not to Bet On The Knicks: Carmelo Anthony averaged 22.4 points per game. Frank Ntilikina has got a solid future in this league, but being a point guard for this team is asking a lot. At least Derrick Rose last year was able to run the offense when he was healthy. There is just not a lot of star power in New York and few consistent scorers. Defense will be an issue as well.

Season Win Total Pick: Over 30

Philadelphia 76ers (2016-17: 28-54 SU; 49-33 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +1000
Season Win Total: 39.5

Why to Bet On The Sixers: Joel Embiid is a megastar in the making and he's supposedly healthy entering this season. The center has a long range shot and is the juice and electricity for this roster. Ben Simmons provides excitement at the guard position and has become tough to stop when driving the ball to the rim. Robert Covington is an underrated defender, while JJ Redick is the long-range shooter that this team has desperately needed.

Why Not to Bet On The Sixers: It's not going to be easy integrating all these new pieces and there will be growing pains with such a young roster. Markelle Fultz looked lost at times during the preseason and may not be able to help right away. Embiid will probably sit out back-to-back games and that makes the team weaker. We'll also find out if Brett Brown is a good coach. So far, he's put up bad numbers with bad rosters. He now has a group that has playoff potential. Can he get them there?

Season Win Total Pick: Under 39.5

Toronto Raptors (2016-17: 51-31 SU; 45-36-1 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +500
Season Win Total: 48.5

Why to Bet On The Raptors: Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan are one of the best duos in the league as they averaged nearly 50 points per game last season. Serge Ibaka is a perfect complement as he provides long range shooting. Jonas Valanciunas has solid size inside and can only get better. CJ Miles is underrated and put up 10.7 ppg last year.

Why Not to Bet On The Raptors: Beyond the starting lineup, there's not much depth. They probably needed to split up Lowry or DeRozan as this roster just doesn't have enough in the Eastern Conference to get past Cleveland or Boston now. Toronto needs to share the ball more and get more players tallying assists. It has become routine for Toronto to make the playoffs, but then bow out against a better opponent.

Season Win Total Pick: Under 48.5

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:33 AM

When:7:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Where:Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Preview: Panthers at Flyers

Gracenote
Oct 17, 2017

While Hall of Famer Allen Iverson was long considered "The Answer" in basketball circles, that same nickname has been resurrected on the ice in Philadelphia. Jakub Voracek and captain Claude Giroux have presented new linemate Sean Couturier with that moniker for the Flyers, who play the second contest of a five-game homestand versus the Florida Panthers.

"(Couturier is) a very responsible guy on both sides of the puck, and it shows," Voracek told Philly.com after Monday's practice. "He creates more space for me and 'G' on offense. It feels like he always has the answer for whatever we say. We call him 'The Answer.'" The trio has been right on the money with 22 points (six goals, 16 assists), including Giroux's two-goal, two-assist performance on Saturday as Philadelphia erupted for its highest goal output in a regular-season game in six years with an 8-2 shellacking of Washington. The Flyers are scoring 4.20 goals per game this season but will need to contend with Roberto Luongo, who is one win away from passing Curtis Joseph (454) and moving into fourth place on the NHL's all-time list. "It's nice to be mentioned in the same sentence with guys like that and I'll probably look back on it at some point," the 38-year-old Luongo said. "But right now I'm just trying to win games for this hockey team."
TV: 7 p.m. ET, NHL.TV, FSN Florida, NBCSN Philadelphia

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (2-2-0): Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice and increased his team co-leading point total to five (three goals, two assists) in Saturday's 4-3 setback to Pittsburgh. "We had a lot of chances. We missed some chances too," Huberdeau said. "I think it could've gone either way, but it happens. We just have to go to the next one." Huberdeau and Vincent Trocheck are each riding four-game point streaks while Evgenii Dadonov set up a pair of goals versus the Penguins, raising his team-leading assist total to four.
ABOUT THE FLYERS (3-2-0): Giroux has made a seamless transition from shifting from right to left wing on the new line. "When you're playing the wing, you're trying to make them lose you and trying to find the open ice," said the 29-year-old Giroux, who has three goals and four assists this season. "Jake and Coots are good at holding onto the puck, so it gives me time to get open." Giroux notched a pair of assists versus Florida last season and Voracek (team-leading nine assists) scored and set up a goal, but Couturier (three goals, three assists, plus-8) was held off the scoresheet against the Panthers.

OVERTIME

1. Philadelphia won all three encounters versus Florida in 2016-17.

2. Panthers C Nick Bjugstad, who has two multi-point performances this season, was held off the scoresheet in all three games versus the Flyers in 2016-17.

3. Philadelphia D Shayne Gostisbehere, who is a Florida native, has five assists in his last two contests.

PREDICTION: Flyers 3, Panthers 1

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:34 AM

Trends - Florida at Philadelphia

W/L TRENDS

Florida

Panthers are 9-19 in their last 28 overall.
Panthers are 59-127-3 in their last 189 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Panthers are 5-11 in their last 16 Tuesday games.
Panthers are 4-9 in their last 13 games playing on 2 days rest.
Panthers are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. a team with a winning record.
Panthers are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. Metropolitan.
Panthers are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. Eastern Conference.
Panthers are 1-7 in their last 8 road games.

Philadelphia

Flyers are 7-1 in their last 8 home games.
Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Flyers are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. Atlantic.
Flyers are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Flyers are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.

OU TRENDS

Florida

Over is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 overall.
Under is 3-0-1 in Panthers last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 road games.
Under is 7-2-1 in Panthers last 10 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 7-3 in Panthers last 10 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 27-13-12 in Panthers last 52 Tuesday games.

Philadelphia

Over is 4-0 in Flyers last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 5-1 in Flyers last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 home games.
Over is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 18-6-4 in Flyers last 28 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-2 in Flyers last 13 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-2 in Flyers last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Flyers last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Over is 11-5-4 in Flyers last 20 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 12-3-2 in the last 17 meetings in Philadelphia.
Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings.
Panthers are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.
Panthers are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:36 AM

When:7:30 PM ET, Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Where:Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey

Preview: Lightning at Devils

Gracenote
Oct 17, 2017

The New Jersey Devils rebounded from their first loss of the season by earning a victory over a big rival and look to build another winning streak when they host the equally hot Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. The Devils suffered a 5-2 defeat against visiting Washington on Friday and were outshot 14-3 in the first period one day later before recording a 3-2 road triumph over the New York Rangers.

“I think we just had to re-evaluate what kind of team we were and what we were doing out there,” New Jersey coach John Hynes told reporters. “We need to work hard, get on the forecheck and stick to detail. We just got away from that a little bit.” The Lightning won their fourth straight game on Monday as Nikita Kucherov kept his impressive streak going with a pair of goals and captain Steven Stamkos set up two in a 3-2 win at Detroit. Kucherov has scored at least one goal in six straight games to start the season, joining Tampa Bay general manager Steve Yzerman, Mario Lemieux and Keith Tkachuk as the only players in the last 30 years to accomplish that feat. “He didn’t show up to Tampa in September,” Lightning coach Jon Cooper told reporters of Kucherov. “He showed up in July. He was on the ice four or five times a week just working on his game. We’re reaping the benefits of that.”

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (5-1-0): Kucherov has accumulated seven goals and 10 points in six games while linemate Stamkos has notched a tally and eight assists after missing most of last season due to a knee injury. Tampa Bay has netted at least one power-play goal in each contest (7-for-26) and was perfect in six penalty-killing situations on Monday to improve to 22-for-26 on the season. Andrei Vasilevskiy recorded his fifth win in six games during his first full season as a No. 1 goaltender but likely will be rested on Tuesday in favor of Peter Budaj.

ABOUT THE DEVILS (4-1-0): Nico Hischier has yet to score his first goal after being the first overall pick in the 2017 draft but has notched two assists, and Hynes has been pleased with the overall play of the rookie thus far. “The kid helps you win games,” Hynes told reporters. “He can help you in multiple ways. If he continues to progress and play the way he’s playing, his points, his goals will come.” Pavel Zacha, Marcus Johansson and Jimmy Hayes played sparingly in the second period and were benched for the third against the Rangers as Hynes went with nine forwards to send a message after a slow start to the game.

OVERTIME

1. Tampa Bay C Tyler Johnson registered the sixth short-handed goal of his career on Monday and needs one to tie for fourth place in franchise history.

2. New Jersey D Will Butcher is the first player to post eight assists in his first five NHL games since Calgary's Sergei Makarov in 1989-90.

3. The Lightning have gone 6-1-1 in the last eight meetings, but the Devils won 3-1 at home in the last matchup.

PREDICTION: Lightning 3, Devils 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:37 AM

Trends - Tampa Bay at New Jersey

W/L TRENDS

Tampa Bay

Lightning are 10-1 in their last 11 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Lightning are 7-1 in their last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.
Lightning are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Lightning are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.
Lightning are 5-1 in their last 6 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Lightning are 8-2 in their last 10 road games.
Lightning are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Lightning are 21-8 in their last 29 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Lightning are 20-8 in their last 28 overall.

New Jersey

Devils are 18-38 in their last 56 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Devils are 23-49 in their last 72 overall.
Devils are 4-10 in their last 14 games following a win.
Devils are 7-19 in their last 26 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Devils are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. Eastern Conference.
Devils are 7-20 in their last 27 home games.
Devils are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. Atlantic.
Devils are 3-13 in their last 16 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Devils are 1-7 in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Tampa Bay

Over is 6-1 in Lightning last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-1 in Lightning last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Lightning last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Lightning last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Over is 6-2 in Lightning last 8 overall.
Under is 10-4-1 in Lightning last 15 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 15-6-5 in Lightning last 26 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-2 in Lightning last 7 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Lightning last 7 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 7-3 in Lightning last 10 road games.

New Jersey

Over is 3-0-3 in Devils last 6 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Over is 7-0-1 in Devils last 8 games following a win.
Over is 3-0-1 in Devils last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Devils last 4 home games.
Over is 4-0-2 in Devils last 6 vs. Atlantic.
Over is 8-1-3 in Devils last 12 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1-2 in Devils last 8 overall.
Over is 5-1-1 in Devils last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 28-12-13 in Devils last 53 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 28-13-13 in Devils last 54 Tuesday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Lightning are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in New Jersey.
Under is 8-2-2 in the last 12 meetings.
Home team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Lightning are 5-14 in the last 19 meetings in New Jersey.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:38 AM

When:9:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Where:Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta

Preview: Hurricanes at Oilers

Gracenote
Oct 17, 2017

The Edmonton Oilers were the ultra-trendy pick to reach the Stanley Cup this season with reigning Hart Trophy recipient Connor McDavid and fellow forward Leon Draisaitl leading the way. After winning their opener, the Oilers look to avert dropping their fourth consecutive contest on Tuesday when they conclude their three-game homestand against the Carolina Hurricanes.

"We just have to lighten up a bit," forward Patrick Maroon of the club, which has been outscored 14-5 during its losing skid. "We just have to know that we still have 78 more games left. We can't sit here and feel sorry for ourselves." Workhorse goaltender Cam Talbot has been gashed for 12 goals on 73 shots in his last three games, but owns a 4-1-0 mark with two shutouts, a 1.18 goals-against average and .955 save percentage in five career encounters with Carolina. That's not comforting news for the Hurricanes, who have been limited to just one goal by Jeff Skinner in back-to-back losses to Columbus and Winnipeg, respectively. "I think we just need to be more hungry. We have opportunities," the 25-year-old Skinner said. "More hunger, more desperation. It's disappointing when that's the reason because that's in your control. We need more hunger and more desperation for sure."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NHL.TV, FSN Carolinas, SNOL (Edmonton)

ABOUT THE HURRICANES (1-1-1): While Carolina's offense has been stuck in neutral, offseason acquisition Scott Darling has been clicking on all cylinders by turning aside 44 of 48 shots in the last two games. The 28-year-old has been in the crease in all three games for the Hurricanes as opposed to franchise goaltender Cam Ward, who has backstopped the team for the majority of 12 seasons. "He gives us a chance every night," coach Bill Peters of Darling. "... It's a race to three (goals) in the National Hockey League. You've gotta be able to get to three to get a point, if not two points."

ABOUT THE OILERS (1-3-0): With Draisaitl now on injured reserve with an eye issue and concussion-like symptoms, rookie Kailer Yamamoto made the most of his promotion to the first line by notching a secondary assist for his first career NHL point in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Ottawa. "I felt a lot more comfortable out there," said the 19-year-old Yamamoto, who had a team-high six shots in 18:38 of ice time. "Playing with McDavid again, it opened my eyes. He's an unbelievable player. I've got to keep up with him." McDavid recorded his second hat trick in the opener and has notched an assist in back-to-back games ahead of Tuesday's tilt versus Carolina, against which he scored in his last meeting - a 2-1 setback on Feb. 3.

OVERTIME

1. Edmonton C Brad Malone was recalled from Bakersfield of the American Hockey League and could face his former team on Tuesday.

2. Hurricanes LW Sebastian Aho, who scored the game-winning goal in the last meeting with the Oilers, has mustered just four shots in his last two contests.

3. Edmonton is just 1-for-12 on the power play while Carolina is converted just two of its 12 opportunities.

PREDICTION: Oilers 4, Hurricanes 2

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:39 AM

Trends - Carolina at Edmonton

W/L TRENDS

Carolina

Hurricanes are 17-39 in their last 56 road games.
Hurricanes are 19-45 in their last 64 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Hurricanes are 2-5 in their last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Hurricanes are 2-7 in their last 9 overall.
Hurricanes are 2-7 in their last 9 Tuesday games.
Hurricanes are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Hurricanes are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Hurricanes are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Edmonton

Oilers are 9-1 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Oilers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Oilers are 13-5 in their last 18 home games.
Oilers are 23-9 in their last 32 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Oilers are 15-36 in their last 51 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Oilers are 12-39 in their last 51 Tuesday games.
Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Oilers are 0-5 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Carolina

Under is 4-0-1 in Hurricanes last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 4-1-1 in Hurricanes last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 vs. Pacific.
Under is 4-1-1 in Hurricanes last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 3-1-1 in Hurricanes last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 16-7-9 in Hurricanes last 32 Tuesday games.

Edmonton

Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 7-1-1 in Oilers last 9 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 6-1 in Oilers last 7 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Oilers last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Oilers last 5 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 10-3-1 in Oilers last 14 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 18-7-1 in Oilers last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 10-4-1 in Oilers last 15 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings.
Home team is 16-5 in the last 21 meetings.
Hurricanes are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Edmonton.

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10-17-2017, 06:40 AM

When:10:00 PM ET, Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Where:T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada

Preview: Sabres at Golden Knights

Gracenote
Oct 17, 2017

The expansion Vegas Golden Knights have enjoyed a strong start out of the blocks while the Buffalo Sabres finally found their footing with their first victory of the season. The Golden Knights vie for their fifth win in six contests and second straight over an Atlantic Division representative on Tuesday when they host the Sabres.

Malcolm Subban, who got the nod on Sunday after Vegas placed Marc-Andre Fleury (concussion-like symptoms) on injured reserve, came within 30 seconds of a shutout versus his former team before settling for a 3-1 win over Boston. The 21-save performance earned Subban his first career NHL victory and helped the Golden Knights become the first team in the expansion era – and third in league history (Canadiens in 1917-18, Rangers in 1926-27) – to win four of its first five games in its inaugural season. While Vegas is cashing in to start the season, Buffalo nearly went broke with five losses before handing Phil Housley his first win with the Sabres in 3-1 victory over Anaheim on Sunday. "There's a lot of ways that they could have turned in the wrong direction, but they just stuck with it," Housley said.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, NHL.TV, MSG-Buffalo, AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Vegas)

ABOUT THE SABRES (1-4-1): Chad Johnson rebounded from a 6-1 drubbing at the hands of New Jersey with a 25-save performance versus the Ducks, although Robin Lehner likely will get the nod versus Vegas. The 26-year-old Swede is searching for his first win despite having yielded just six goals over his last seven periods. Jack Eichel leads Buffalo with five assists and shares top honors with Evander Kane in points (seven), with three and four, respectively, coming on the first three contests of the team's four-game road trip.

ABOUT THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS (4-1-0): With 30-goal scorer Jonathan Marchessault and Erik Haula sidelined by lower-body injuries, Alex Tuch and Vadim Shipachyov paid immediate dividends following their respective recalls from Chicago of the American Hockey League by scoring versus the Bruins. "They played a good game and they capitalized on their chances," Vegas coach Gerard Gallant said. "When you lose players like Marchessault, Haula and Fleury in the last game and you bring these guys in, they're a big part of our group. They played really well for us." James Neal (team-leading six goals), who was held off the scoresheet for the first time this season on Sunday, collected a goal and two assists - albeit with a minus-5 rating - in two encounters versus Buffalo last season.

OVERTIME

1. Former Sabres D Brayden Schenn has one assist this season while F William Carrier has provided a spark on the fourth line for Vegas.

2. Buffalo F Kyle Okposo hopes to end a two-game absence due to the flu with a return to the ice on Tuesday.

3. Vegas is just 1-for-21 on the power play this season, but is 13-for-14 on the penalty kill.

PREDICTION: Sabres 3, Golden Knights 2

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10-17-2017, 06:41 AM

Trends - Buffalo at Vegas

W/L TRENDS

Buffalo

Sabres are 46-94 in their last 140 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sabres are 26-53 in their last 79 games following a win.
Sabres are 28-60 in their last 88 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Sabres are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. Pacific.
Sabres are 47-113 in their last 160 road games.
Sabres are 29-71 in their last 100 vs. a team with a winning record.
Sabres are 8-21 in their last 29 overall.
Sabres are 17-45 in their last 62 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Sabres are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. Western Conference.
Sabres are 2-6 in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Sabres are 1-4 in their last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Sabres are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sabres are 0-5 in their last 5 Tuesday games.

Vegas

Golden Knights are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.

OU TRENDS

Buffalo

Under is 4-0-1 in Sabres last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Over is 4-0 in Sabres last 4 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Sabres last 7 games following a win.
Over is 4-1 in Sabres last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1-1 in Sabres last 6 vs. Pacific.
Under is 4-1-1 in Sabres last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 3-1-1 in Sabres last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Sabres last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2-2 in Sabres last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 7-3-1 in Sabres last 11 road games.
Over is 11-5-2 in Sabres last 18 Tuesday games.

Vegas

No trends available.

HEAD TO HEAD

No trends available.

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10-17-2017, 06:44 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Fort Erie

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

Race 1 - Claiming - 5.0f on the Turf. Purse: $16320 Class Rating: 89

FOR FILLIES AND MARES THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 116 LBS.; OLDER, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 17 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE AUGUST 17 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500, IF FOR $12,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS. IF DEEMED INADVISABLE BY MANAGEMENT TO RUN ON THE

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The Walker Group Picks

# 6 CANNA RED 12/1

# 4 MISS FORESTER 8/5

# 3 SONNY SHORT STACK 5/1

I have to consider CANNA RED for this event especially at a long price. Drexler has her trained well to break promptly out of the gate. MISS FORESTER - Earning some good money in turf sprint races. With a nice Equibase class rating average of 90, has one of the top class advantages in this field. SONNY SHORT STACK - Ran a strong last race. Have to take notice when any racer makes a quick return.

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10-17-2017, 06:45 AM

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

Finger Lakes - Race 2

EXACTA * TRIFECTA * SUPERFECTA * DAILY DOUBLE (Races 2-3)

Claiming $5,000 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 81 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 1:37P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE SEPTEMBER 17 ALLOWED 2 LBS. A RACE SINCE AUGUST 17 ALLOWED 4 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000.
Contenders

Race Analysis
P#
Horse
Morn
Line

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Odds

Race Type: Dominant Front-runner. I WILL ROCK YOU is the Dominant Front-runner of the race. * KEY ANGLES * I WILL ROCK YOU: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse has the highest average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. MEETME AT D'STREET: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in th e top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
2
I WILL ROCK YOU
5/2

3/1
5
MEETME AT D'STREET
2/1

4/1

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10-17-2017, 06:45 AM

F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Portland Meadows

Portland Meadows - Race 7

Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta / $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 7-8-9)

Claiming $2,500 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 3 and up • CR: 85 • Purse: $5,500 • Post: 2:48P
FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JANUARY 17, 2017 OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON FOUR RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $2,500.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Race Type: Lone Trailer. DUSTIN'S PASSION is the Lone Trailer of the race. * KEY ANGLES * DUSTIN'S PASSION: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/su rface. IT DOESN'T ADD UP: Horse had a bullet workout within the last seven days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. CHUTNEY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating.
5
DUSTIN'S PASSION
7/2

9/2
3
IT DOESN'T ADD UP
5/2

9/2
6
CHUTNEY
6/1

7/1

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10-17-2017, 06:46 AM

Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 2 - Maiden Claiming - 5.5f on the Dirt. Purse: $28000 Class Rating: 72

FOR MAIDENS, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. THREE YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $30,000.

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The Walker Group Picks

# 6 GRAYMOND 5/2

# 5 JONES TAXI 6/1

# 3 CATAPULT JACK 2/1

GRAYMOND looks respectable to best this field. Could provide positive returns based on decent recent Equibase Speed Figures with an average of 68. Should be given a shot - I like the numbers from the last affair. Have to look at solely on class, with some of the most favorable class numbers of this field. JONES TAXI - This gelding must be given consideration just off the earnings per start in dirt sprint contests alone. Could best this field here, showing formidable figures of late. CATAPULT JACK - Vera has this gelding racing well and is a quite good selection based on the formidable Equibase Speed Figures put up in sprint races as of late. The winning percentage shown by horses entered by Vera running at this distance are the top in this group.

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10-17-2017, 06:46 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Thistledown - Race #4 - Post: 3:10pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $9,500 Class Rating: 75

Rating: 4

#6 FULL METAL (ML=8/1)
#2 SABBIADORO (ML=7/2)

FULL METAL - Hernandezlopez rode this mount for the first time in the last race and comes right back in this race. Trainer Vickers moves this one down in class ranks to face a lower level today. Look for a strong effort with this class drop. This horse is number one in earnings per start. He looks strong in today's clash. SABBIADORO - Rounding his way back into form. Each of his finish positions is getting better in his recent starts. This thoroughbred coming off a sharp contest in the last 30 days is a contender in my opinion. PP lines show this campaigner with 3 improving Equibase speed figs. Corrales should be on a live horse in today's race.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 NICO SUAVE' (ML=3/1), #1 GLADHANDER (ML=9/2), #4 JAVA FOR TWO (ML=6/1),

NICO SUAVE' - Difficult to bet on any thoroughbred to turn things around if there is no wager value to taking the stab. This probable favorite hasn't motored around the track in awhile. No workouts since last race. GLADHANDER - You think this equine is going to win just because he's always close. Just doesn't finish first regularly. JAVA FOR TWO - Unlikely that this horse will finish better than he did last time when placing fifth. You think this equine is going to win today just because he's always close. Just doesn't win regularly.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #6 FULL METAL on top if we're getting at least 8/5 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,6]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

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10-17-2017, 06:47 AM

Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Zia Park - Race #4 - Post: 1:32pm - Maiden Claiming - 5.5 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,000 Class Rating: 62

Rating: 4

#3 TEF'S ORDEAL (ML=6/1)
#2 CRIMSON MUSIC (ML=4/1)

TEF'S ORDEAL - The jockey/handler duo of Reyes and Dennison has a strong ROI together. Gelding looks like the lone speed here. He may turn the race into a procession. This gelding's last fig recorded on September 12th is number one in last race Equibase speed figures. CRIMSON MUSIC - Have to make this gelding a contender; he comes off a sharp race on September 23rd. This gelding gets a weight break of -5 lbs from last race. Its possible this could make the difference right here in this race. Look at this pattern of improvement. 45/49/53 are the last three speed ratings.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 STREAKIN DOME (ML=9/5), #1 THE GHOST OF DIXIE (ML=5/1), #9 MALUSITA TOWER (ML=8/1),

STREAKIN DOME - The Brain always cautions me to stay away from horses in sprint races that haven't hit the board in sprint contests of late. When looking at today's Equibase class figure, he will have to earn a much better speed rating than last time around the track to compete in this dirt sprint. THE GHOST OF DIXIE - Didn't do much last time out of the box. Probably won't do much running in today's race. MALUSITA TOWER - I can't play this frequent non-winner. Gets the task done occasionally.

STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #3 TEF'S ORDEAL on the win end if we get at least 2/1 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,3]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

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10-17-2017, 08:29 AM

Arthur Ralph Sports

FREE play: TUES Houston w/ McCullers

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10-17-2017, 08:30 AM

TENNIS INSIDERS
Tennis | Oct 17, 2017
K Pliskova vs. D Gavrilova
K Pliskova+134
Pick: 1* Pliskova to win

- Gavrilova faces a short turnaround following a dramatic 7-5/3-6/6-7 defeat in the Hong Kong final late Sunday night (local time)
- She spent 3hrs 13mins on court during the final, and has flown +4000 miles to Moscow.
- Pliskova is 14cm taller than Gavrilova and should thrive in these quick conditions with her big serve & groundstrokes
- She'll also have chances to attack the Gavrilova second serve
- 6th match in 8 days for Gavrilova, take the physically fresher Pliskova to win

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10-17-2017, 08:30 AM

JIMMY BOYD

Free pick on Celtics/Cavs UNDER 212

I see some value here in the total on Tuesday's highly anticipated Opening Night matchup between the Celtics and Cavaliers. Not only did these two teams face off in the Eastern Conference Finals last year, they made a blockbuster trade in the offseason. Cleveland traded Kyrie Irving to Boston for Isaiah Thomas and Jae Crowder. A deal that was sparked by Irving's demand to be traded.
LeBron James and the rest of the Cavaliers who have been with the team took that trade personal, as Irving basically said he didn't want to play with them anymore. Needless to say, this is one of the rare times you get a playoff type atmosphere in October. Both teams will be out to make a statement.
I look for that intensity to result in a much lower-scoring game than the number the books have set for this total. Keep in mind there's a lot of new faces on both teams and there's just not going to be that chemistry.
Cleveland has 3 new starters in Derrick Rose, Dwayne Wade and Crowder. Boston has two new faces in Irving and Gordon Hayward, plus will be without expected starting power forward Marcus Morris, who figures to be out another week or so with a knee injury. James is questionable for the Cavs, but I fully expect him to play. If he doesn't, that only adds more value to this one going below the mark. Take the UNDER!

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10-17-2017, 08:30 AM

RED DOG SPORTS
Soccer | Oct 17, 2017
Bristol Rovers vs. Shrewsbury Town
Shrewsbury +145

Other books have the home team at +150 to +160. This soccer match takes place at 2:45pm on Tuesday in England's League One. Shrewsbury is off two 1-1 draws on the road and now play at home where they have 12 wins, 0 losses and 2 draws in their last 14. Bristol has 6 wins and 7 losses (-1 goal difference). I do worry about another 1-1 final but Shrewsbury beat them 2-0 at home last December. Nice value at +145.

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10-17-2017, 08:30 AM

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach EARLY Free Pick NHL Tuesday:

Toronto Maple Leafs Money Line (+) @ Washington Capitals @ 7:05 ET

Playoff revenge for the Maple Leafs after they blew a 2-1 series lead in April and lost to Washington. Toronto comes into this game with a 4-1 record this season while the Capitals are already showing some flaws as they've dropped 3 of their last 4 games and just got annihilated by the Flyers 8-2 on Saturday. The hotter team playing with revenge and also available at a solid underdog price is offering significant value here. EARLY Free Pick on TORONTO

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10-17-2017, 08:33 AM

Scott Rickenbach

Free Pick Tuesday NHL Late

Buffalo vs. Las Vegas, 10/17/2017 22:00 EDT

Total: -105/+5½ Over

Sportsbook:
PinnacleSports

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach LATE Free Pick NHL Tuesday: OVER 5.5 goals in Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres @ 10:05 ET - Vegas really stepped up in front of goalie Malcolm Subban in his first game replacing the injured Marc-Andre Fleury. Give Subban credit for allowing only 1 goal but also give the Golden Knights credit for only allowing 22 shots. The thing is, a lot of times a team will really step up their efforts in front of a back-up goalie making his first start but in the 2nd game complacency tends to resume. Don't expect any extra special effort in front of Subban tonight and the result should be a high-scoring shootout in the desert because the Sabres are off of a 3-1 win at Anaheim Sunday but had allowed 4.4 goals per game in their first 5 games this season. Only 12 of Buffalo's last 36 Tuesday games (33%) have stayed under the total. The over was 3-1 in the Sabres 4 games prior to the low-scoring win over the Ducks. The first two home games for Vegas averaged 7 goals a game and after the 3rd one was a rare low-scoring game (Subban's debut with the Golden Knights), I look for the high-scoring trend to resume immediately. LATE Free Pick on OVER 5.5 goals in Vegas

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10-17-2017, 08:34 AM

Tony Brown

Tony's *5 Nba opening day free play

Houston vs. Golden State, 10/17/2017 22:30 EDT

Point Spread: +9½/-110 Houston

Sportsbook:
TopBet

Fp: houston added a few key pieces on defense and of course all world pg Cris Paul .to help James harden get past the Golden State hump in the west coast and I think it will be just what the doctor ordered all the offense weapons on the rockets they have a good shot to win out right . Getting 10 points for insurance making houston my Nba free play .

bmd1803

10-17-2017, 08:48 AM

Maple Leafs at Capitals 10/17/17 - NHL Picks & Predictionsby Mike

Latest Odds : WAS -150 Total 6 (http://picksandparlays.net/index/odds/league/NHL/)

The Capitals are going to be scratching their heads coming into this game as they dropped the last game to the Flyers by a score of 8-2. However, the Capitals defense is the main issue the team has had to deal with almost all season this year. So the Capitals know the weakness and need to improve on the defense.

Offensively the Capitals have been able to score 3.7 goals a game and lead the league in power play conversion at 31.6%. However, the defense is giving up 3.7 goals a game as well and they are only killing off only 76.9% of the power plays they have faced.

For the Maple Leafs they have been a potent threat on the ice all season long. The Maple Leafs have had a chance to go out and win a game each time they are hitting the ice and with the leagues best offense it is very easy to see why they are doing so well on the season.

The Maple Leafs offense is scoring at a clip of 5.2 goals a game and the power play is converting at a clip of 30.8% on the year. The defense for the Maple Leafs has managed to contain the opponents to 3.8 goals a game, but are only killing off 79.2% of the opponents power plays.

Recent Betting Trends:
Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Capitals are 6-0 in their last 6 Tuesday games.
Over is 5-0 in Maple Leafs last 5 games following a win.
Under is 9-4 in Capitals last 13 home games.

Free Betting Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs +140 (http://picksandparlays.net/index/odds/league/NHL/)

Neither the Maple Leafs nor the Capitals are playing good on defense. However, the Maple Leafs offense is blowing the doors off of the opponents. Look for the Maple Leafs offense to continue on a good run here as they pick up the win 5-3.

bmd1803

10-17-2017, 08:52 AM

Penguins at Rangers 10/17/17 - NHL Picks & Predictions by Adam
Latest Odds : PIT -120 Total 6 (http://picksandparlays.net/index/odds/league/NHL/)The New York Rangers (1 - 5 - 0, 2 pts) are heading home to take on the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins (3 - 2 - 1, 7 pts). New York has been abysmal to start the season and now sit in the basement of the Metropolitan Division. Pittsburgh comes to town looking to establish themselves once again as the pride of the division.

The New York Rangers have been struggling in pretty much every facet of the game but it all starts with scoring. New York is ranked 26th in the NHL in goals scored this season as they are barely putting two pucks into the net per night. Kevin Shattenkirk (5 pots) is the surprise early season point leader for New York, and that's not a good thing. New York is also surrendering nearly 4 goals per game defensively which shows that the Rangers are giving up way too much in the net.

Pittsburgh is coming off of a nice win over Florida and the Penguins will look to use a couple days off to refresh and re-focus in this match-up. Pittsburgh is 11th in the NHL in goals scored this season with star Sidney Crosby (3 goals, 5 assists) leading the way. Pittsburgh should be able to take advantage of an abysmal New York defense en route to winning this game. Pittsburgh is, however, lackluster defensively as they are 30th in the league in goals allowed.

Recent Betting Trends:
Penguins are 49-21 in their last 70 vs. a team with a losing record.
Rangers are 1-7 in their last 8 overall.
Rangers are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1-1 in Rangers last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.

Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Penguins -120 (http://picksandparlays.net/index/odds/league/NHL/)

Lindqvist has struggled late and was even yanked from a game earlier this year in the middle of it. The Penguins have a strong offense and with Crosby on the team it is easy to see why the Penguins come out with a win. We like Pittsburgh to beat New York, 5 - 3.

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10-17-2017, 08:59 AM

Astros at Yankees 10/17/17 - ALCS Game 4 - MLB Picks & Predictions by Eddie

Latest Odds : HOU -265 O/U 7.5 (http://picksandparlays.net/index/odds/league/MLB/)

Game Four of the American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees will take place on Tuesday evening from the Bronx. Houston won the first two games at home by identical 2-1 final scores, but managed just four hits during Monday’s 8-1 road loss in Game Three. SP Charlie Morton was tagged for six hits and seven runs in just three plus innings for the Astros.

Twenty-four year old righty Lance McCullers Jr. (7-4 4.25 ERA) was confirmed as the Game Four starting pitcher for Houston. On the road, McCullers Jr. posted a 5.14 ERA and allowed a .269 opponents’ batting average over 13 starts.

The New York Yankees were 21 games above .500 at home during the regular season and have what it takes to send this best-of-seven series back to Houston tied at two games apiece. Todd Frazier got the scoring started with a three-run homer and All-Star OF Aaron Judge added his own three-run bomb to power the Yankees. SP C.C. Sabathia allowed three hits over six scoreless frames and earned his first postseason win in five years.

Twenty-seven year old righty Sonny Gray (10-12 3.55 ERA) will take the mound for the Yankees on Tuesday. In his lone start versus Houston this season, Gray was tagged for seven hits and five runs in five innings of work.

Recent Betting Trends:
Astros are 8-2 in their last 10 road games.
Yankees are 1-4 in Grays last 5 starts.
Over is 11-5 in Astros last 16 road games.
Under is 5-1 in Grays last 6 starts vs a team with a winning record.
Astros are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in New York.

Free Betting Pick: OVER 7.5 Runs (http://picksandparlays.net/index/odds/league/MLB/)

Both teams come into this series in good health and with no major injuries to report. Through 162 games, Houston ranked 1st in batting average and 1st in runs scored. For the season, New York ranked 7th in batting average and 2nd in runs scored. We cashed with the over last night and I expect it to soar over the total again on Tuesday. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 7-5.

bmd1803

10-17-2017, 09:03 AM

Dodgers at Cubs 10/17/17 - NLCS Game 3 - MLB Picks & Predictions
by Eddie

Latest Odds : CHC -119 Total 7 (http://picksandparlays.net/index/odds/league/MLB/)

The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to stay undefeated this postseason when they travel to Wrigley Field on Tuesday night for Game Three of the NLCS versus the Chicago Cubs. In Game Two, Justin Turner launched a three-run walk off homer to power the Dodgers to a 4-1 victory. SP Rich Hill struck out eight batters over five frames and did not factor in the decision.

Thirty-one year old righty Yu Darvish (10-12 3.86 ERA) will head to the hill for the Dodgers in Game Three. In the NLDS, Darvish allowed just one run and struck out seven batters over seven frames during a 3-1 victory at Arizona.

The defending World Series Champion Chicago Cubs have scored just three runs through the first two games of this series. On Sunday, Addison Russell’s fifth inning solo shot was the only offense that the Cubs could generate. SP Jon Lester walked five batters over four plus innings and John Lackey served up the walkoff home run in the ninth inning.

Chicago skipper Joe Maddon will counter with twenty-seven year old righty Kyle Hendricks (7-5 3.03 ERA) on Tuesday. In two starts this postseason, Hendricks has given up 11 hits and four runs across 13 frames.

Recent Betting Trends:
Dodgers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Cubs are 4-1 in Hendricks last 5 starts.
Under is 4-0-1 in Dodgers last 5 road games.
Under is 24-6-1 in Hendricks last 31 starts vs a team with a winning record.
Under is 12-2 in last 12 meetings in Chicago.

Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -119 (http://picksandparlays.net/index/odds/league/MLB/)

Los Angeles SS Corey Seager (back) feels considerably better despite being left off the NLCS roster. Through 162 games, Los Angeles ranked 22nd in batting average and 12th in runs scored. For the season, Chicago ranked 16th in batting average and 4th in runs scored. Take Chicago to win at home on Tuesday night. Final Score Prediction, Chicago Cubs win 3-2.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:18 PM

Tommy Brunson

Opening Night in the NBA, and does it get any more interesting that this Boston-Cleveland meeting?

The big offseason trade, the addition of Dwyane Wade to the Cavs as Flash gets reunited with LeBron, etc. etc.

Well, the time for talk, plots and sub-plots is done. The time to jump ball is tonight, and with Cleveland still wanting to show that they are the measuring stick in the Eastern Conference, I will back them as the small home favorite.

LeBron James did suffer an ankle injury late in the preseason and is officially listed as questionable, but I suspect King James will not sit this one out.

Not going to delve into past stats here, as each new season brings its own fingerprint, and in the new chapter of this rivalry, look for the Cavs to get the best of their old teammate Kyrie Irving.

Play Cleveland minus the points.

2* CLEVELAND

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:19 PM

Eric Schroeder

It's going to be loud, and it will be rowdy in Cleveland.

Kyrie Irving is back on the floor, but with the Boston Celtics, while the defending Eastern Conference champion Cavaliers have a new face to fans, and old face to LeBron James.

The welcome to Believeland party begins tonights at Quicken Loans Arena, with James, Dwyane Wade and Kevin Love looking to make an early statement against the one team expected to challenge the Cavs for the East title.

It's the season-opener, so we're going to have some fun with this freebie, and simply take a cheap look. Bottom line here is motivation, and after the Indians were knocked from the playoffs sooner than expected, and the Browns a hapless train wreck once again, the Cavaliers will be looking to give fans something to cheer about.

Lay the home chalk.

1* CAVALIERS

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:20 PM

Chris Jordan

Game 3, and the defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs are up against it. And the only way this team can challenge the No. 1 seed Los Angeles Dodgers is to buckle down with pitching. The Cubs have to silence the bats, and keep things tight, otherwise this thing is going to 3-0 L.A. tonight.

MAKE NOTE: All Run Line/Total plays automatically list pitchers with the starters who are scheduled to go at the time of the wager, and I want you to be sure the following pitchers are the starters of record on your ticket when making your play: Yu Darvish and Kyle Hendricks. If one or both of these pitchers is not going, this is a no-play.

Darvish steps to the hill after turning in five strong innings versus the Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the National League Divisional Series, as he allowed one run on two hits, while walking none and striking out seven. The right-handed import has faced the Cubs once, giving up just two runs over 4.1 innings on July 16, 2016, when he was still a member of the Texas Rangers.

For the Cubs, we should see the best out of Hendricks, who excelled over seven scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals in Game 1 of the NLDS. He did allow four runs on nine hits in four innings in Game 5 of the NLDS, so I suspect he'll be looking to avenge that outing. His confidence should be right there, as he fired 7.1 scoreless frames against these Dodgers in the Cubs' pennant-clinching NLCS Game 6 win in '16.

Take the under.

2* UNDER Cubs/Dodgers (Darvish/Hendricks)

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:21 PM

Joey Juice

Chicago has been atrocious at the plate. They have completely struggled in the first two games of the series and given nobody any hope that things will get much better. The Dogers bullpen has completely shut out the Cubs giving up zero hits, zero! In fact, the Cubs are hitting just .162 as a team in this series.

A deeper look into the numbers reveals the under is the only play to consider. The under is 4-0 in the Dodgers’ last 4 road games vs. a winning team. In fact the Dodgers Under is 4-0-1 in their last 5 road games overall. More importantly the Dodgers Under is 3-0-1 in their last 4 road games vs. a righty. Also keep in mind that the Dodgers Under is 6-0-1 in their last 7 vs. The National League Central, and the Dodgers under is 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a winning home team.

The numbers for the Cubs Under are just as good. Chicago Under is 3-0-1 last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. The Cubs Under is 4-0-1 in their last 5 games following a day off, and the Cubs under is 6-1 in their last 7 playoff games at home.

The play is Under!

3* L.A. DODGERS-CUBS UNDER

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:23 PM

MLB
Dunkel

Tuesday, October 17

LA Dodgers @ Chicago Cubs

Game 963-964
October 17, 2017 @ 9:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Darvish) 17.112
Chicago Cubs
(Hendrcks) 15.006
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-120
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(+100); N/A

Houston @ NY Yankees

Game 965-966
October 17, 2017 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McCllers) 19.023
NY Yankees
(Gray) 16.791
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
N/A

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:23 PM

MLB
Long Sheet

Tuesday, October 17

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LA DODGERS (109 - 58) at CHICAGO CUBS (95 - 74) - 9:05 PM
YU DARVISH (R) vs. KYLE HENDRICKS (R)
Top Trends for this game.
LA DODGERS are 19-31 (-13.4 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 89-80 (-19.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 145-104 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 96-93 (-34.3 Units) against the money line in road games against right-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
DARVISH is 15-17 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 187-112 (+37.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
LA DODGERS are 77-32 (+27.5 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
LA DODGERS are 40-13 (+20.4 Units) against the money line after 3 or more consecutive wins this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 95-74 (-12.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 905-821 (-157.9 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 17-24 (-18.5 Units) against the money line in home games in October games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 240-276 (-69.0 Units) against the money line when playing on Tuesday since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 73-57 (-12.7 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
CHICAGO CUBS are 34-36 (-10.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA DODGERS is 6-2 (+4.2 Units) against CHICAGO CUBS this season
6 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL this season . (Under=+5.0 Units)

YU DARVISH vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
DARVISH is 0-1 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.386.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-0. (+1.0 units)

KYLE HENDRICKS vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
HENDRICKS is 3-2 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 2.20 and a WHIP of 0.704.
His team's record is 3-2 (+1.5 units) in these starts. The OVER is 2-3. (-1.0 units)

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HOUSTON (106 - 62) at NY YANKEES (95 - 75) - 5:05 PM
BRAD PEACOCK (R) vs. SONNY GRAY (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 7-2 (+4.6 Units) against NY YANKEES this season
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.7 Units)

BRAD PEACOCK vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

SONNY GRAY vs. HOUSTON since 1997
GRAY is 4-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.09 and a WHIP of 1.286.
His team's record is 4-5 (-3.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-4. (+0.4 units)

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:23 PM

MLB

Tuesday, October 17

New York @ Houston
Astros are 7-3 against New York this season, winning 3 of 5 in the Bronx. Houston scored total of five runs in first three games in this series.

McCullers is 0-2, 7.50 in his last four starts; his last win was June 24. Over is 6-2 in his last eight starts. Houston is 1-4 in his last five road starts. He is 1-0, 2.38 in two starts vs NY this season, is 0-0, 3.86 in two career playoff games (one start).

Gray is 1-3, 6.75 in his last four starts; under is 8-4-1 in his last 13 starts. NY is 2-3 in his home starts. Gray allowed five runs in five IP in his one start vs Houston this year- he is 0-2, 3.31 in three career playoff starts.

Cubs @ Dodgers
Dodgers are 5-2 vs Chicago this season; they shut Cubs out in 3 of the 5 wins. Home team won six of seven series games (under 6-1).

Darvish is 3-0, 1.11 in his last four starts; over is 5-3-1 in his last nine starts. Dodgers are 4-2 in his road starts. He is 1-2, 4.32 in three career playoff starts- he hasn’t pitched the Cubs this year.

Hendricks is 2-0, 1.82 in his last five starts; under is 6-1 in his last seven starts. Cubs are 7-6 in his home starts. Hendricks is 2-1, 2.60 in nine career playoff starts; he hasn’t pitched against the Dodgers this season.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:24 PM

MLB

Tuesday, October 17

Trend Report

5:08 PM
HOUSTON vs. NY YANKEES
Houston is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Houston's last 8 games when playing on the road against NY Yankees
NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Houston
NY Yankees are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home

9:01 PM
LA DODGERS vs. CHI CUBS
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
LA Dodgers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
Chi Cubs are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:25 PM

Tuesday's MLB League Championship Series Betting Preview and Odds

It should be a tremendous day of baseball Tuesday with a pair of crucial games hitting the field. The Yankees will host the Astros for Game 4 of the ALCS, followed by the Dodgers and Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago for Game 3 of the NLCS.

Houston Astros at New York Yankees (HOU +115, NYY -125, Total: 9)

Astros lead series 2-1

The New York Yankees woke up offensively just in time on their home field and hope to build on a big night when the Houston Astros visit for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on Tuesday. The Yankees managed only two runs while losing the first two games but exploded for eight runs in the first four innings on Monday before going on to post a critical 8-1 triumph.

Aaron Judge, who was 4-for-31 with 19 strikeouts in the playoffs coming into Monday's contest, and Todd Frazier (2-for-15 in the previous five games) each belted a three-run homer to break out of postseason slumbers as New York avoided playing another elimination game. Sonny Gray will try to help the Yankees even the series and keep Jose Altuve under control as the AL batting champion is 11-for-30 lifetime against him and hitting .481 with three homers in the postseason. Houston will counter with Lance McCullers Jr., who struck out 132 batters over 118 2/3 innings during the regular season but is looking for his first victory since June 24. The Astros, who led the majors in several offensive categories this campaign and averaged six runs along with 12.3 hits in the AL Division Series, have managed five runs and 15 hits over the first three games against the Yankees.

TV: 5:08 p.m. ET, FS1

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (0-0, 6.00 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Sonny Gray (0-1, 8.10)

McCullers makes his second career playoff start and first this postseason after giving up two runs and three hits over three innings of relief against Boston on Oct. 8. The 24-year-old Tampa native, who gave up two runs over 6 1/3 frames in his other playoff start in 2015, went 7-4 with a 4.25 ERA during the regular season but was winless in his last eight turns. Didi Gregorius is 5-for-8 against McCullers, who went 1-0 with a 2.38 ERA in two starts versus the Yankees during an eight-game stretch this year in which he went 5-0.

Gray has had plenty of rest since permitting three runs on three hits and four walks over 3 1/3 innings against Cleveland in the ALDS for his eighth loss in 12 decisions since joining the Yankees. The 27-year-old Vanderbilt product is 2-3 with a 5.65 ERA in five starts at Yankee Stadium this year and gave up five runs over five innings in a loss to Houston on June 20 while with Oakland. Gray is winless in three career postseason outings, but he pitched well for the Athletics during the 2013 playoffs (2.08 ERA in two starts).

TRENDS:

* Astros are 40-18 in their last 58 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
* Astros are 1-7 in McCullers Jr.'s last 8 starts.
* Yankees are 20-7 in their last 27 home games.
* Yankees are 1-7 in their last 8 League Championship games.
* Over is 7-1 in McCullers Jr.'s last 8 starts overall.
* Home team is 19-9 in Guccione's last 28 games behind home plate.

Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs (LAD +102, CHC -110, Total: 8.5)

Dodgers lead series 2-0

The Los Angeles Dodgers have yet to lose in the postseason and are two wins from reaching their first World Series since 1988. The defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs have three straight home games beginning Tuesday to try to prevent them from getting any closer.

The Cubs have had the Dodgers’ number at Wrigley Field recently, winning two of three there during last year’s NLCS and taking two of three when the Dodgers visited in April. Los Angeles’ pitchers have dominated this series, though, allowing only three runs through two games as the bullpen has combined for eight scoreless frames and allowed one baserunner and no hits. “I think up to this point we've done everything we can to put ourselves in a good position, but there is a long way to go,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters. “It’s definitely noted how resilient that club is over there. They're going to do everything they can to win a game, and we're going to do the same.” To get back into the series, the Cubs will have to get the big bats in the middle of their lineup going as Chicago is hitting .117 in the series and stars Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo are a combined 1-for-14 with six strikeouts.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, TBS

PITCHING MATCHUP: Dodgers RH Yu Darvish (1-0, 1.80 ERA) vs. Cubs RH Kyle Hendricks (1-0, 3.27)

Darvish won his only start in the NLDS, allowing one run and two hits while striking out seven over five innings to beat Arizona for his first win in three postseason starts. The 31-year-old went 4-3 with a 3.44 ERA in nine regular-season starts after the Dodgers acquired him from Texas, and has allowed only two earned runs over his last four starts dating to the regular season. Darvish faced the Cubs last season while with the Rangers and allowed two runs over 4 1/3 innings in a loss at Wrigley Field.

Hendricks is 2-1 with a 2.60 ERA in nine postseason starts, but wasn’t at his best in Game 5 of the NLDS against Washington, allowing four runs --and two homers -- over four innings. The 27-year-old helped the Cubs clinch last year’s NLCS by throwing 7 1/3 scoreless innings against the Dodgers a year ago. Hendricks is 2-1 with a 3.15 ERA in three regular-season meetings against Los Angeles.

TRENDS:

* Dodgers are 1-10 in their last 11 League Championship road games.
* Cubs are 16-5 in their last 21 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
* Under is 6-0-1 in Dodgers' last 7 vs. National League Central.
* Under is 6-1 in Cubs' last 7 playoff home games.
* Under is 24-6-1 in Hendricks' last 31 starts vs. a team with a winning record.
* Under is 12-2 in the last 14 meetings in Chicago.

CONSENSUS: The public is leaning toward the home chalk Cubs with 60 percent of the picks.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:28 PM

NHL
Dunkel

Tuesday, October 17

Pittsburgh @ NY Rangers

Game 51-52
October 17, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
10.045
NY Rangers
12.225
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(-105); Under

Florida @ Philadelphia

Game 53-54
October 17, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
14.142
Philadelphia
10.636
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(+120); Under

Toronto @ Washington

Game 55-56
October 17, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
12.440
Washington
10.716
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-145
6
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+125); Under

Tampa Bay @ New Jersey

Game 57-58
October 17, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
10.306
New Jersey
13.319
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Jersey
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
N/A

Vancouver @ Ottawa

Game 59-60
October 17, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vancouver
11.958
Ottawa
10.818
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa
-180
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+160); Over

Colorado @ Nashville

Game 61-62
October 17, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
9.947
Nashville
11.867
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-185
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
(-185); Under

Columbus @ Winnipeg

Game 63-64
October 17, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
10.111
Winnipeg
13.702
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
-110
6
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
(-110); Under

Arizona @ Dallas

Game 65-66
October 17, 2017 @ 8:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
10.491
Dallas
8.850
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Arizona
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
N/A

Carolina @ Edmonton

Game 67-68
October 17, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Carolina
8.656
Edmonton
11.268
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(-145); Over

Buffalo @ Vegas

Game 69-70
October 17, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
9.186
Vegas
10.333
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vegas
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Buffalo
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vegas
(-105); Under

Montreal @ San Jose

Game 71-72
October 17, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
7.906
San Jose
11.501
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
N/A

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:28 PM

NHL

Tuesday, October 17

Penguins won six of last eight games with the Rangers; over is 5-1 in last six series games. Pittsburgh won four of last five visits to Manhattan. Penguins won three of their last four games; over is 4-2 in their games this season- they’re 1-2 on road. New York lost five of their first six games, scoring total of 4 goals in last three games- their last four games stayed under. Rangers are 0-3 at home.

Flyers won four of last five games with Florida; under is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. Florida lost last three games in this building, all by one goal. Panthers split their first four games (over 4-0); losing 4-3/5-3 in their two road tilts. Philly is 3-2 to start season (over 3-2), winning 8-2 in their only home game.

Washington is 6-2 in its last eight games with Toronto; under is 3-2 in last five series games played here. Maple Leafs lost four of last five visits here. Toronto won four of its first five games (over 5-0), winning 4-3ot/7-2 in their two road games. Caps lost three of their last four games; over is 5-1 in their games this season. Washington lost their only home game, 3-2.

Lightning won six of last seven games with New Jersey; under is 5-2-2 in last nine series games. Teams split last four series games played here. Tampa Bay won its last four games; they split two road games, winning 3-2 in Detroit last night. Over is 4-2 in their games this season. Devils won four of their first five games; over is 3-1 in their last four games. New Jersey split their two home games.

Senators won five of their last six games with Vancouver; Canucks lost last three games in this building, outscored 8-5. Under is 4-1 in last five series games. Canucks were outscored 12-6 in losing last three games; over is 2-2 in their games this season- this is their road opener. Ottawa won its last three games, outscoring foes 15-3; road team won all five of their games. Over is 3-2 in their games this year.

Nashville won its last six games with Colorado, winning last three played here 4-3/4-3/4-2. Over is 8-1 in last nine series games. Avalanche won three of last four games (under 3-1); they split their four road games. Predators are 2-3 to start season; under is 3-1 in their last four games. Home team won all five of their games; Nashville is 2-0 at home, winning 6-5/4-1.

Winnipeg won five of last six games with Columbus; road team won six of last eight series games. Blue Jackets are 3-2 in their last five visits to Manitoba- over is 5-2 in last seven series games. Columbus won its last three games; two of those wins were in OT. Under is 3-2 in their games this year. Jets won their last three games, allowing five goals; over is 4-1 in their games.

Home team won seven of last eight Arizona-Dallas games; Coyotes were outscored 21-6 in losing their last five visits to Texas. Under is 4-1 in last five series games. Arizona is 0-5 to start season (over 4-1), losing road games 5-2/5-4. Dallas Stars are 2-3 to start season (under 3-2); home side won their last four games. Dallas won two of three home games.

Home side won last six Carolina-Edmonton games; Hurricanes were outscored 15-9 in losing their last four visits here. Last three series games stayed under. Carolina lost two of first three games (under 2-1), losing only road game 2-1 in Winnipeg. Oilers were outscored 14-5 in losing their last three games; they lost two of there home games. Over is 2-2 in their games this season.

Buffalo lost five of its first six games; over is 3-2 in their last five games. Sabres lost three of their four road games- they won last game in Anaheim. Vegas won four of its first five games (under 3-2); they’ve won two of their first three home games.

San Jose won four in row, eight of last nine games vs Montreal, which was outscored 20-6 in losing their last five visits here. Under is 6-2 in last eight series games. Canadiens were outscored 15-5 in losing their last four games (over 2-2-1); they’re 1-2 on the road. Sharks lost three of their first four games (under 2-1-1); they still haven’t played a road game.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:29 PM

NHL

Tuesday, October 17

Trend Report

8:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. PHILADELPHIA
Florida is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games
Philadelphia is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
PITTSBURGH vs. NY RANGERS
Pittsburgh is 6-1 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
NY Rangers are 1-7 SU in their last 8 games
NY Rangers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games at home

8:00 PM
TORONTO vs. WASHINGTON
Toronto is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing Washington
Toronto is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Washington's last 13 games at home
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home

8:30 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. NEW JERSEY
Tampa Bay is 5-14 SU in its last 19 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games when playing New Jersey
New Jersey is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home
New Jersey is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

8:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. OTTAWA
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Vancouver's last 13 games when playing on the road against Ottawa
Vancouver is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games when playing Vancouver
Ottawa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Vancouver

9:00 PM
COLORADO vs. NASHVILLE
Colorado is 6-13 SU in its last 19 games
Colorado is 4-12 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Nashville
Nashville is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Colorado
Nashville is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home

9:00 PM
COLUMBUS vs. WINNIPEG
Columbus is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Columbus is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Winnipeg is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games

9:30 PM
ARIZONA vs. DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Dallas's last 18 games

10:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Carolina is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 9 games
Edmonton is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home

11:00 PM
BUFFALO vs. LAS VEGAS
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Buffalo's last 10 games on the road
Buffalo is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Las Vegas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

11:30 PM
MONTREAL vs. SAN JOSE
Montreal is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Montreal is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games when playing San Jose
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 8 games when playing Montreal

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:29 PM

NHL
Long Sheet

Tuesday, October 17

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PITTSBURGH (3-2-0-1, 7 pts.) at NY RANGERS (1-5-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 64-47 ATS (+112.3 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.
PITTSBURGH is 29-14 ATS (+10.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 70-90 ATS (-37.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 8-13 ATS (-10.4 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 140-135 ATS (-76.1 Units) in home games vs. division opponents since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 4-12 ATS (-13.6 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 10-4 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 10-4-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.9 Units)

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FLORIDA (2-2-0-0, 4 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (3-2-0-0, 6 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 100-152 ATS (+256.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-2 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 75-84 ATS (-66.9 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 241-256 ATS (-99.2 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-2 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-2-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)

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TORONTO (4-1-0-0, 8 pts.) at WASHINGTON (3-2-0-1, 7 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 13-3 ATS (+8.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 90-61 ATS (+14.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 9-3 (+3.8 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 9-3-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (5-1-0-0, 10 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (4-1-0-0, 8 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 5-1 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 5-1-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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VANCOUVER (1-2-0-1, 3 pts.) at OTTAWA (3-0-0-2, 8 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 2-15 ATS (+22.3 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 58-48 ATS (+122.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 34-25 ATS (+61.0 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 17-11 ATS (+29.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 71-49 ATS (+21.5 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 192-209 ATS (+464.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
OTTAWA is 148-124 ATS (-40.6 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
OTTAWA is 52-57 ATS (-52.9 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 4-1 (+2.9 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 4-1-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.5 Units)

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COLORADO (4-2-0-0, 8 pts.) at NASHVILLE (2-2-0-1, 5 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 26-62 ATS (+110.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 200-171 ATS (+15.3 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 36-24 ATS (+6.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 36-43 ATS (-30.2 Units) first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 7-3 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 7-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+6.6 Units)

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COLUMBUS (4-1-0-0, 8 pts.) at WINNIPEG (3-2-0-0, 6 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 55-37 ATS (+16.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 30-10 ATS (+40.9 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 15-4 ATS (+10.8 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 21-8 ATS (+29.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 156-142 ATS (+317.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 15-5 ATS (+8.8 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 13-25 ATS (-18.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 3-1-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.2 Units)

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ARIZONA (0-4-0-1, 1 pts.) at DALLAS (2-3-0-0, 4 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 8:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-2 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-2-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)

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CAROLINA (1-1-0-1, 3 pts.) at EDMONTON (1-3-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 5-17 ATS (+27.8 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 64-122 ATS (+213.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
EDMONTON is 5-13 ATS (+18.5 Units) on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 4-10 ATS (-6.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 182-175 ATS (+359.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
EDMONTON is 78-90 ATS (-67.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 2-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)

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BUFFALO (1-4-0-1, 3 pts.) at VEGAS (4-1-0-0, 8 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 65-63 ATS (+146.6 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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MONTREAL (1-3-0-1, 3 pts.) at SAN JOSE (1-3-0-0, 2 pts.) - 10/17/2017, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 4-0 (+4.4 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 4-0-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:30 PM

NBA
Dunkel

Tuesday, October 17

Boston @ Cleveland

Game 501-502
October 17, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
118.135
Cleveland
135.624
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cleveland
by 17 1/2
234
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 3
212
Dunkel Pick:
Cleveland
(-3); Over

Houston @ Golden State

Game 503-504
October 17, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
116.711
Golden State
135.6241239.954
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 23
236
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 9
231 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-9); Over

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:31 PM

NBA
Long Sheet

Tuesday, October 17

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BOSTON (62 - 38) at CLEVELAND (64 - 36) - 10/17/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 23-10 ATS (+12.0 Units) in road games in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games against Central division opponents over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 6-5 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 9-3 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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HOUSTON (61 - 32) at GOLDEN STATE (83 - 16) - 10/17/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 8-3 against the spread versus HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 10-2 straight up against HOUSTON over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:31 PM

NBA

Tuesday, October 17

Trend Report

8:00 PM
BOSTON vs. CLEVELAND
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland
Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland
Cleveland is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games
Cleveland is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston

10:30 PM
HOUSTON vs. GOLDEN STATE
Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games on the road
Golden State is 19-3 SU in its last 22 games when playing Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing Houston

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 02:32 PM

NBA

Tuesday, October 17

Not a lot to go on for the first 7-10 days, until these teams get some games under their belts. I’ll give you what relevant information I have:

Cavaliers won five of their last six games with Boston, beating Celtics in 5 games in playoffs LY. Road team won five of last six series games. Celtics lost four of last five visits here, but went 3-1-1 vs spread in those games (over 4-1). These teams made a big trade in offseason; Irving is now a Celtic, Thomas is out with an injury.

Golden State won 8 of last 10 games with Houston (7-3 vs spread); under is 6-1 in last seven series games. Rockets, who now have Chris Paul, lost four of last five visits to Oakland (2-3 vs spread). Warriors probably get their championship rings tonight, which can be a distraction.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:13 PM

Mike Lundin Oct 17 '17, 7:05 PM in 53m
NHL | Penguins vs Rangers
Play on: Penguins -110 at betonline

The New York Rangers are off to their worst start in 37 years with losses in five of their first six games. This looks like another tough matchup as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins Tuesday night.
The Pens have won three of four since taking a 10-1 beating from the Blackhawks on October 5. Sidney Crosby ended a four-game goal-scoring drought by scoring twice in Saturday's 4-3 victory over visiting Florida and he had four goals and seven points in four meetings with the Rangers last season. We can also note that New York netminder Henrik Lundqvist posted a poor 4.34 GAA against Pittsburgh.
The Penguins are 6-1 in the last seven meetings in New York, and I would not recommend putting any money on the Rangers until they show some life. I like the price we get on the Penguins at here at Madison Square Garden
My free pick is on Pittsburgh Penguins.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:14 PM

Doug Upstone Oct 17 '17, 9:05 PM in 2h
NHL | Hurricanes vs Oilers
Play on: Oilers -121 at betonline

Edmonton like a lot of good hockey teams has stumbled out of the gate. The Oilers are off a couple of really bad home losses and faces Carolina who has lost two in a row. In this scenario, we are looking for home favorites like Edmonton, off a home loss by three goals or more, against opponent off a road loss. In the past five years, teams like the Oilers are 66-22, 75 percent.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:15 PM

Dave Price Oct 17 '17, 10:35 PM in 4h
NBA | Rockets vs Warriors
Play on: UNDER 229 -105

Dave's Tuesday Free Play:

1* on Rockets/Warriors UNDER 229

The Key: This has been an UNDER series and I think that continues tonight. The UNDER is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings between the Rockets and Warriors. They have combined for 226 or fewer points at the end of regulation in 8 of their last 9 meetings with their highest output being 233 points during that span. Take the UNDER.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:15 PM

Totals Guru Oct 17 '17, 8:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Celtics vs Cavs
Play on: OVER 212½ -112

Free Total Annihilator On Celtics vs Cavs over 212½ -112

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:16 PM

Jack Jones Oct 17 '17, 8:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Celtics vs Cavs
Play on: OVER 212 -110

Jack's Free Pick Tuesday: Celtics/Cavs OVER 212

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers have made some offseason changes, most notably the trade of Kyrie Irving to Boston. But not a whole lot is going to change between these teams. They are both elite offensive squads who play suspect defense.

The Cavs got a nice replacement for Irving in Derrick Rose, who looks rejuvenated in the preseason. And they added Dwyane Wade and Jae Crowder. This is a Cavs team that averaged 111.4 points per game last season while giving up 107.4 points per game. They are going to start Kevin Love at center this season, which is a move that will maximize their offensive potential, but leave them vulnerable defensively.

The Boston Celtics put up 107.5 points per game last season and gave up 105.9 points per game. They won't miss a beat offensively with Irving in place of Isaiah Thomas. They may be slightly better defensively, but playing Al Horford at center and surrounding him with guards and small forwards is also a move to maximize offensive potential.

The Celtics and Cavs have combined for 211 or more points in eight of their last 10 meetings, and 216 or more in seven of those. I think there is some value with the OVER tonight, especially when you consider this 212-point total is the lowest for any Boston/Cleveland game in the last nine meetings. Bet the OVER in this game Tuesday.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:26 PM

Sal Michaels Oct 17 '17, 8:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Celtics vs Cavs
Play on: UNDER 213 -115

Free Play on Celtics vs Cavs under 213 -115

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:27 PM

Hunter Price Oct 17 '17, 9:00 PM in 2h
MLB | Dodgers vs Cubs
Play on: Cubs -110 at 5Dimes

1* Free Pick on Cubs -110

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:27 PM

Mike Williams Oct 17 '17, 9:00 PM in 2h
MLB | LAD vs CHC
Play on: UNDER 8 -102

1* on Dodgers vs Cubs under 8 -102

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:28 PM

Tony Karpinski Oct 17 '17, 8:05 PM in 1h
NBA | Celtics vs Cavs
Play on: OVER 211½ -110

FREE Totals play on Tuesday night in the NBA as there are only 2 games so no official premium releases.

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:28 PM

Info Plays Oct 17 '17, 10:35 PM in 4h
NBA | Rockets vs Warriors
Play on: UNDER 229 -110

1* Free Play on Rockets vs Warriors under 229 -110

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:28 PM

Matt Fargo Oct 17 '17, 7:05 PM in 53m
NHL | Penguins vs Rangers
Play on: Rangers +100 at betonline

It has been an ugly start for the Rangers as they are still adjusting to the absence of top-line center Derek Stepan who was dealt in the offseason and the offense has suffered. New York is 1-5 and in five games, it has scored two goals or fewer and needs to find a spark. This is the worst start for the Rangers since 1980 and facing the Penguins is not ideal but a win over an elite team can go a long way in fixing what may be wrong. Henrik Lundqvist will be back in net after resting Saturday and he has been solid with the exception of one bad game at Toronto. He has allowed five goals in three home starts. Pittsburgh is 3-2-1 which is a disappointment by its standards being the two-time Stanley Cup champions and it hits the road where it is 1-2. The offense has been a problem here as well especially Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel who have been on a line together this season, have combined for just two goals in six games, and just one goal at even strength. That helps New York and its defense that has put up solid numbers that have been skewed by allowing three empty net goals which is second most in the league. Going back, the Rangers are 54-25 in their last 79 home games against teams with a road winning percentage of less than .400. Play (52) New York Rangers

Can'tPickAWinner

10-17-2017, 06:29 PM

NBA Central betting preview and odds: The King won't be dethroned
Matt Fargo

With little in the form of resistance in their division this season, LeBron James and Co. are huge -930 chalk to win the Central.

The Cavaliers made some big moves this offseason, swapping point guard Kyrie Irving for Isaiah Thomas and LeBron James is getting the band back together as Dwyane Wade reunites with him in Cleveland. With little resistance in the Central, the Cavs are huge chalk to win the division.

Cleveland Cavaliers (2016-17: 51-31 SU, 36-43-3 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: -930
Season Win Total: Over 53.5 -155/Under 53.5 +132

Why TO bet the Cavaliers: LeBron James is a proven winner and as long as he stays healthy, his team is the team to beat. The Cavaliers went to the NBA Finals last season, the seventh straight time a James-led team won the Eastern Conference and he continues to be a force. The loss of Kyrie Irving will be felt early in the season since Isaiah Thomas will be out for a few months but the additions of Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade and Jae Crowder will keep them favorites once again

Why to NOT bet the Cavaliers: Chemistry could be a real issue with Cleveland with so many new faces plus the fact that James missed almost the entire preseason and has not been able to work with his new teammates. He knows Wade so there is no issue there but the remainder could be a problem early on. Cleveland is the biggest favorite to win a division in the Eastern Conference so there should be no issue but as has been the case the last few years, the Cavaliers will be overvalued on a nightly basis.

Season Win Total Pick: Over 53.5 -155

Milwaukee Bucks (2016-17: 42-40 SU, 36-46 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +790
Season Win Total: Over 47.5 +135/Under 47.5 -158

Why TO bet the Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo is a superstar already and one to build a franchise around. Last season, the Bucks were without Khris Middleton for 53 games to start the season and Jabari Parker for 31 games to end the season with neither being on the floor together so any significant time and the Bucks still finished above .500 and made it to the playoffs. This team is still one of the youngest in the NBA but there is enough experience to make a considerable run.

Why to NOT bet the Bucks: Injuries hurt the chemistry of Milwaukee but the Bucks nucleus remains stable which is a good thing. However, two years ago that same nucleus went just 33-49 and injuries were not even part of it as those three players along with Greg Monroe all played at least 76 games. Milwaukee is a sleeper pick to make a significant run and the pressure could derail them if they get off to an average start. This is another team that will be overvalued based on the hype.

Season Win Total Pick: Over 47.5 +135

Detroit Pistons (2016-17: 37-45 SU, 38-44 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +3350
Season Win Total: Over 38.5 -118/Under 38.5 +101

Why TO bet the Pistons: Last season was a big disappointment in Detroit as it was pegged as a lock to make the playoffs but ended up seven games under .500 and missed the postseason. There will be a lot of motivation after the slide and the Pistons can look to Milwaukee which was a playoff team, went in reverse and then came back strong. Reggie Jackson is the leader of the team but he struggled last year with injuries and never got in the groove. He will bounce back and the addition of Avery Bradley was huge.

Why to NOT bet the Pistons: This team cannot get over the hump it seems as there is too much talent on this team for mediocrity to settle in again. But it very well could. Whether it is coaching or just bad chemistry, there has been no consistency. Bradley is the type of player that can turn that around with the right parts but it is still unclear if the right parts are even there. There is not a whole lot of optimism and that could be a problem for Stan Van Gundy who is in his fourth season.

Season Win Total Pick: Under 38.5 +101

Indiana Pacers (2016-17: 42-40 SU, 39-42-1 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +12300
Season Win Total: Over 31.5 -117/Under 31.5 +100

Why TO bet the Pacers: The Pacers are rebuilding after trading star Paul George but with low expectations, we can buy them low. Indiana still has Myles Turner who is a player than can be built around could be out for a breakout season. The Pacers did the right thing to get something for George instead of letting him walk after this season and they got Victor Oladipo in the trade and he is no slouch who could also have a breakout season. Indiana had a very solid draft that can help right away.

Why to NOT bet the Pacers: When the talk of rebuilding is so prevalent, it is hard to look past that to find confidence. A rebuilding team in the Eastern Conference will have more success than in the Western Conference but the east is getting stronger overall which hurts teams in transition like Indiana. After Turner and Oladipo, there is not a lot of star power than can help carry the team and the bench is extremely thin and will be even more so if those draft picks do not work out.

Season Win Total Pick: Under 31.5 +100

Chicago Bulls (2016-17: 41-41 SU, 42-40 ATS)

Odds to Win the Division: +40500
Season Win Total: Over 21.5 -158/Under 21.5 +135

Why TO bet the Bulls: Chicago is going through the ultimate rebuild as it had a plan in place on draft night when it traded guard Jimmy Butler to Minnesota. Other pieces from last season have also left so this is basically a brand-new team that has no identity. The good news is that there is no pressure so playing loose could make the Bulls succeed and become more respectable than what people may think. Justin Holiday, Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine, once he gets fully healthy, could be a sneaky good backcourt.

Why to NOT bet the Bulls: It is rare to see teams go from possible division contender to one of the worst teams in the conference but that is the case with the Bulls. This is a big plummet and if things go bad early, it could be a very long season even if they play with to pressure. While there has been a lot of talk about tanking in the NBA, it fits here and would make sense even if it is not good for basketball. Fred Hoiberg did little to show he is a capable NBA coach and this season is not going to suddenly change that.

Season Win Total Pick: Under 21.5 +135