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Bills vs. Jaguars Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 01/04/2018

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills have one thing in common entering Sunday's AFC wild-card matchup - they hardly were trendy choices to make it to the postseason. The Jaguars will make their first playoff appearance since 2007 when they host the Bills, who staged a late run to reach the postseason for the first time since 1999.

Jacksonville was no fluke in going from worst to first, not only winning the AFC South title but also contending for the top overall seed until a surprising loss at San Francisco in Week 16. "They're a challenge across the board - offense, defense, special teams," Bills coach Sean McDermott told reporters. "You look at where they're ranked and where we are, and ask, 'What favors us?' Not a whole lot." Buffalo's one-dimensional offense could be without star running back LeSean McCoy as it prepares to face a Jaguars defense that ranks among the league leaders in yards and points allowed, sacks and interceptions. "This is the start of a different type of season," Jacksonville coach Doug Marrone, who guided the Bills in 2013-14, told reporters. "This is 12 teams. ... Every one of those teams is dangerous, and it comes down to how you perform on that Sunday."

TV: 1:05 p.m. ET, CBS. LINE: Jaguars -9. O/U: 39.5

ABOUT THE BILLS (9-7): McCoy, fourth in the NFL with 1,138 yards rushing, sprained an ankle in last Sunday's regular-season finale and was limited to stretching during Thursday's practice. McCoy also had a team-best 59 receptions and his absence would place a huge burden on quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who is second on the team in rushing and presides over the NFL's 31st-ranked passing attack at 176.6 yards per game. If McCoy can't go, the other options are veteran Mike Tolbert or Marcus Murphy, who had one career rushing attempt prior to gaining 41 yards on seven carries last week. Linebacker Preston Brown made 144 tackles for a defense that ranked 29th against the run (124.6 yards).

ABOUT THE JAGUARS (10-6): Jacksonville's success is built on two familiar pillars - a running game led by rookie Leonard Fournette that paced the league at 141.6 yards per game and a ferocious defense that piled up 55 sacks and 21 interceptions while scoring an NFL-leading seven touchdowns. Blake Bortles completed a career-high 60.2 percent of his passes and had a career-low 13 interceptions - five in his last two games - but could get back leading receiver Marqise Lee (ankle). Fournette rushed for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns despite missing three games. Pro Bowler Calais Campbell and Yannick Ngakoue lead the pass rush with 14.5 and 12 sacks, respectively.

EXTRA POINTS

1. Buffalo beat visiting Jacksonville 28-21 last season and lost to the Jaguars 34-31 in London in 2015.

2. The Jaguars are one of two teams (Pittsburgh) to feature at least four players with at least six sacks.

3. Bortles had at least two TD passes in two meetings with Buffalo, while Taylor had only four interceptions in 420 passing attempts.

PREDICTION: Jaguars 23, Bills 16

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Panthers vs. Saints Preview and Predictions

By Gracenote for Scores and Stats
by Gracenote on 01/05/2018

The New Orleans Saints hope to disprove the notion that it's tough to beat a team three times in the same season when they host the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in an NFC wild-card matchup. The rivals finished tied atop the NFC South standings, but the Saints earned their first division title since 2011 - and home-field advantage for the third meeting - by virtue of sweeping the regular-season series.


Both teams enter the postseason looking to bounce back from disappointing showings in Week 17. The Saints started 0-2 before a 34-13 victory at Carolina in Week 3 kicked off an eight-game winning streak, but they went 3-3 over their final six contests and their defense was gashed in a 31-24 loss at Tampa Bay last Sunday. Carolina could have captured the division with a win at Atlanta last week, but the offense sputtered in a 22-10 loss. It was only the Panthers' second defeat in their last nine games, but the other was a 31-21 setback at New Orleans in Week 13.

TV: 4:40 p.m. ET, FOX. LINE: Saints -7. O/U: 48


ABOUT THE PANTHERS (11-5): Carolina's offense has been fairly one-dimensional all season, but it has been a dynamic dimension with Cam Newton (754 yards, six touchdowns), Jonathan Stewart (680, six) and rookie Christian McCaffrey (435, two) leading the league's fourth-best ground attack. Newton hasn't thrown for 300 yards since Week 5 at Detroit and has done so only twice all season, but he tossed three interceptions last week. The defense ranks third in the league in sacks, with Mario Addison and Julius Peppers leading the way with 11 apiece, and will need to shut down the run and pressure Drew Brees in order to have success.

ABOUT THE SAINTS (11-5): New Orleans owns the league's No. 2 offense, and it's more balanced than in years past thanks to the rushing duo of Mark Ingram and rookie Alvin Kamara. The Saints even had success running the ball against Carolina's third-ranked run defense, gaining 148 and 149 yards in the two meetings. New Orleans' defense turned in two of its best performances of the season against the Panthers, holding them under 300 total yards in both games, but the Saints also have given up big yardage totals on a few occasions - including 455 total yards last week.


EXTRA POINTS

1. Since 1970, teams that swept the regular-season series also won the playoff rematch 13 out of 20 times.

2. The Panthers have forced 19 turnovers in their 11 wins but only two in their five losses.

3. Saints WR Michael Thomas ranked third in the league with 104 receptions this season and has caught three touchdown passes in four career games against the Panthers.


PREDICTION: Saints 23, Panthers 20

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Fair Grounds

Fair Grounds - Race 3

Exacta / $0.50 Trifecta / $0.10 Superfecta $0.50 Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) / Daily Double


Maiden Claiming $12,500 • 6 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 78 • Purse: $14,000 • Post: 2:03P
FOR MAIDENS, FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $12,500, IF FOR $10,000, ALLOWED 2 LBS.
Contenders

Race Analysis
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Horse
Morn
Line

Accept
Odds


Race Type: Paceless Race. There is no true early speed in this race. * KEY ANGLES * NO RICHIE: Today is a sprint and the horse's last start was within the last ten days. Horse has a TrackMaster "+" designation or an "L" designation. OATER: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. ARMY GREY: Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equib ase Speed Figure at the distance/surface.
7
NO RICHIE
2/1

3/1
4
OATER
5/1

9/2
5
ARMY GREY
6/1

10/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
8
BUTTA GOT UNCS BAC
8

4/1
Stalker
62

55

39.0

45.4

36.4
4
OATER
4

5/1
Alternator/Stalker
75

78

66.8

64.2

58.7
7
NO RICHIE
7

2/1
Alternator/Stalker
87

79

61.5

70.6

68.1
5
ARMY GREY
5

6/1
Alternator/Trailer
72

66

54.4

57.6

51.1
2
AGGRAVATOR
2

9/2
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

54.3

32.2

22.7
1
SPELLETTO
1

30/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

50.2

4.7

0.0
3
JACKPOT JOHNNY
3

8/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

49.7

36.0

24.5
6
CRISTALS CANDY
6

20/1
Alternator/Non-contender
0

0

38.0

32.0

19.0

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Gulfstream Park - Race #5 - Post: 2:05pm - Claiming - 8.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $19,000 Class Rating: 89

Rating: 4

#1 STARSHIP HOSTILITY (ML=8/1)
#7 RORAIMA (ML=7/2)


STARSHIP HOSTILITY - When Donis and Iwinski team up on horses the return on investment has been great at +129. Last raced at Gulfstream Park with a poor post. I swiped some data from The Brain, and his computer says the inside should be a big help to this one today. RORAIMA - Walder brings her back again. I propose you stay with this strong mare.

Vulnerable Contenders: #8 VENTINA (ML=2/1), #2 ROLL IT GAL (ML=9/2), #6 SILVER SASHAY (ML=6/1),

VENTINA - Hasn't been coming close at all lately. This questionable contender ran a most unsatisfactory speed rating in the last race. She shouldn't improve and will probably suffer defeat in today's event running that figure. ROLL IT GAL - This equine doesn't have a champion's character. Quite often finishes in the place or show spot. SILVER SASHAY - Just cannot play this entrant. Didn't show me anything positive in the last race or on December 15th. Hard to recommend any horse with dropping speed figures of 89/76/62.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - STARSHIP HOSTILITY - Despite finishing fourth last time around the track, wasn't too far from the winner. Fits with this bunch.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Go with #1 STARSHIP HOSTILITY on top if we're getting at least 5/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [1,7]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPER HI 5 WAGERS:
Pass

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Los Alamitos (Quarter Horse)

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

Race 6 - Claiming - 330y on the Dirt. Purse: $9780 Class Rating: 80

QUARTER HORSE 330Y, FOR THREE YEAR OLDS WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $8,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 7 ONE HOT PARTY 3/1

# 2 FAVOR IT 4/1

# 1 LAND OF AHHS 9/2

I've got to go with ONE HOT PARTY. Shows formidable speed figures on average overall when matched with the rest of this group. Had one of the best Equibase Speed Figures of this group in her last race. Has been racing admirably and has among the top speed in the race for today's distance. FAVOR IT - Recorded a very good Equibase Speed Figure last time out. Bettors ought to take a good look at this one as this filly has one of the best win percentages at this distance in this group. LAND OF AHHS - She has quite good class ratings, averaging 90, and has to be given a shot in here. Could provide positive profits based on very good recent Equibase speed figs with an average of 64.

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

Bar

Santa Anita - Race #7 - Post: 3:38pm - Claiming - 6.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $43,000 Class Rating: 102

Rating: 3

#2 MONGOLIAN SHOPPER (ML=6/1)
#11 DEL MAR ANN (ML=5/1)
#9 AN UNUSUAL GROUP (ML=6/1)
#7 PEACH COVE (NZ) (ML=9/2)


MONGOLIAN SHOPPER - In this race here, this campaigner has clearly shown signs that she likes the turf. Her Equibase speed figures are the highest in the field for this distance-surface. DEL MAR ANN - This mare has been training well, and the recent bullet work says she's primed for a top effort today. Had a solid closing move in the last race, running the last quarter in less than 25 seconds. A similar race today, and it's straight to the winner's circle. AN UNUSUAL GROUP - This one likes to win at different racing venues. The switch in venue today may be a wake up call. Based on her last TrackMaster turf number alone, I'm going to play this horse. A repeat of that most recent performance on Dec 1st where she recorded a speed figure of 102 looks strong enough to triumph in this event. PEACH COVE (NZ) - In the last race, ran the last quarter in less than 25 ticks. A pretty good sign she can close well, and should be right there at the end in today's contest. Personally, I wouldn't worry about where she finished in her last race (fourth). Should improve in this event, with some pretty good odds.

Vulnerable Contenders: #5 SNOW CLOUD (IRE) (ML=4/1), #1 GIRL DOWNSTAIRS (ML=5/1), #8 SCATTAGIRL (ML=8/1),

SNOW CLOUD (IRE) - This mare hasn't had any recent favorable outcomes in short distance affairs. I find it hard to play her in this race. GIRL DOWNSTAIRS - Generally I need a sprinter to have some recent success in sprint races in order to bet on her. SCATTAGIRL - This horse just hasn't looked fit of late. This mare hasn't had any positive efforts in sprint contests in the last 60 days.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: Winston - PEACH COVE (NZ) - I have to bet on this mount. The addition of Lasix should get her on the right track.





STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Put your money on #2 MONGOLIAN SHOPPER on the nose if you can get odds of 6/1 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,9,11]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Pass

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
None

SUPER HIGH 5 WAGERS:
[2,11] with [2,7,9,11] with [2,7,9,11] with [1,2,6,7,9,11] with [1,2,6,7,9,11] Total Cost: $72

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Sunland Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.

Race 1 - Claiming - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $9600 Class Rating: 84

FOR FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NOT WON A RACE SINCE JULY 7, 2017. FOUR YEAR OLDS, 121 LBS.; OLDER, 123 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $5,000


RECOMMENDED CHOICES
The Walker Group Picks

# 4 ALTAIRA 3/5

# 1 ALMOSTEVENWITHEVAN 10/1

# 2 DEVIL'S WILDCAT 5/1

My choice in this contest is ALTAIRA. Has to be given a shot against this field displaying competitive numbers lately and an average Equibase speed fig of 75 under similar conditions. Recent figs for the jock - 24 win percent - make this mare stand out in this group. Will almost certainly come out strong - I have liked the way this mare has moved sharply to the lead recently. ALMOSTEVENWITHEVAN - Her earnings per start in dirt sprint events alone makes you take a look at her. Must be in good condition if the trainer is bringing her back so soon. DEVIL'S WILDCAT - Always good to invest in a handler with this kind of solid win percentage - 18 percent - at this distance & surface. Looks quite good to be up near the front end at the first call.

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F.A.S.T. Sheets Free Race for Turf Paradise

Turf Paradise - Race 3

$1 Exacta / $1 Quinella / $.50 Trifecta / $.10 Superfecta $1 Double (Races 3-4) / $.50 Pick 3 (Races 3-4-5) $1 Pick 6 (Races 3-4-5-6-7-8)


Claiming $6,250 • 5 1/2 Furlongs • Dirt • Ages 4 and up • CR: 91 • Purse: $9,000 • Post: 1:41P
(PLUS UP TO 10% PLUS 10%) FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. WEIGHT, 124 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF A RACE SINCE NOVEMBER 7, 2017 ALLOWED 2 LBS. CLAIMING PRICE $6,250 (CLAIMING RACES FOR $5,000 OR LESS NOT CONSIDERED IN ALLOWANCES). ARIZONA BRED CLAIMING PRICE $8,000.
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Race Analysis
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Race Type: Basic Race. This race has a mixed pace scenario. Check on scratches of any of the Front-runners (to look for a lone Front-runner). * KEY ANGLES * ROYAL PRIVACY: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse has the highest TrackMaster Power Rating. GOTTA GET PAID: Horse has run a Good Race within the last 30 days. Horse ranks in the top three in TrackMaster Power Rating. OKAAD: Today is a sprint and this is the horse's third or fourth start after a layoff. Horse ha s run a Good Race within the last 30 days. NEVADAN: Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Speed Figure at the distance/surface. Horse ranks in the top three in average Equibase Class Rating at the distance/surface.
1
ROYAL PRIVACY
7/5

5/1
6
GOTTA GET PAID
4/1

6/1
2
OKAAD
3/1

7/1
4
NEVADAN
6/1

7/1




P#

Horse (In Running Style Order)

Post

Morn
Line

Running Style

Good
Class

Good
Speed

Early Figure

Finish Figure

Platinum
Figure
4
NEVADAN
4

6/1
Front-runner
96

86

86.4

80.8

73.8
1
ROYAL PRIVACY
1

7/5
Front-runner
89

90

85.0

84.6

80.6
6
GOTTA GET PAID
6

4/1
Stalker
93

88

78.8

86.0

78.0
5
RACING RAY
5

20/1
Stalker
94

84

54.0

70.4

57.4
7
SOLEMNLY SWEAR
7

5/1
Trailer
90

81

67.2

83.0

75.0
2
OKAAD
2

3/1
Trailer
90

83

56.8

81.8

78.3
3
PACIORETTY
3

15/1
Alternator/Trailer
79

66

72.0

69.6

58.6

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When: 3:30 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida
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UTA Edge in: MIA
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Preview: Jazz at Heat
Gracenote
Jan 6, 2018

The Miami Heat matched their longest winning streak of the season by beating the New York Knicks in overtime for their third consecutive triumph on Friday. The Heat will try to keep rolling on Sunday, when they host the slumping Utah Jazz.

Miami hoisted a franchise-record 42 3-point attempts in Friday's win -- making 12 -- and are opening up the offense while averaging 111.7 points over the last three contests. "What has this organization come to? I'm sure I'm going to have to go upstairs and meet with (team president) Pat (Riley) and talk about getting the ball in the post or something," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra joked with reporters. "No, look, we're not going to be a team that averages 40, but those shots presented themselves tonight. And I thought they were good looks." The Jazz are allowing a lot of teams open looks of late and are losers of 12 of their last 15 games. "There's stretches ... where we're not as connected, not as determined as we need to be," Utah coach Quin Snyder told reporters. "There's a level of mental toughness that you need when a team's on a run to stop the run."

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain (Utah), FS Sun (Miami)

ABOUT THE JAZZ (16-23): Utah opened a four-game road trip with a 99-91 loss at Denver on Friday and let the defense fall apart during a third quarter in which it was outscored 38-16. The Jazz, who dropped to 3-16 on the road with the loss, are still missing defensive anchor Rudy Gobert (knee) but also struggled to defend the perimeter while allowing the Nuggets to knock down 14 3-pointers in the setback. The bright spot continues to be rookie guard Donovan Mitchell, who matched a team high with 15 points on Friday and is averaging 22.6 points since the beginning of December.

ABOUT THE HEAT (21-17): Shooting guard Wayne Ellington hoisted up a franchise-record 16 3-point attempts - making six - on Friday and finished with a team-high 24 points. "It was a crazy game, but it was a game for competitors only," Ellington told reporters. "When I looked at the sheet after the game and saw 16 attempts from out there I was like 'Wow!' I mean I didn't realize it. I was just in the flow of the game." Ellington is shooting 41.5 percent from beyond the arc on the season and knocked down at least three from beyond the arc in six of the last seven games.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Jazz PF Derrick Favors is 26-of-42 from the floor over the last four contests.

2. Heat SG Dion Waiters (ankle) sat out the last six games and is not expected to return this weekend.

3. Miami earned an 84-74 win at Utah on Nov. 10 behind 21 points from Waiters.

PREDICTION: Heat 106, Jazz 98

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Trends - Utah at Miami

ATS Trends
Utah

Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. NBA Southeast.
Jazz are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Jazz are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Jazz are 3-13 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 1 days rest.
Jazz are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Jazz are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Jazz are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games.
Jazz are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Miami

Heat are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Heat are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Heat are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.
Heat are 4-9-2 ATS in their last 15 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Heat are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Heat are 6-16-1 ATS in their last 23 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Heat are 6-18-2 ATS in their last 26 home games.
Heat are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games following a straight up win.
Heat are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 Sunday games.

OU Trends
Utah

Over is 5-0 in Jazz last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 4-0 in Jazz last 4 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 7-1 in Jazz last 8 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Jazz last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 5-1 in Jazz last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Jazz last 5 vs. NBA Southeast.

Miami

Under is 4-0 in Heat last 4 vs. NBA Northwest.
Under is 4-1 in Heat last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 9-3 in Heat last 12 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 15-5 in Heat last 20 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-6 in Heat last 21 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Heat last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 7-3 in Heat last 10 home games.
Under is 7-3 in Heat last 10 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 9-4 in Heat last 13 games following a straight up win.
Under is 38-17 in Heat last 55 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Over is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings in Miami.
Underdog is 17-5 ATS in the last 22 meetings.
Road team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Matchup Edge
NY Edge in: DAL
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Preview: Knicks at Mavericks
Gracenote
Jan 6, 2018

The road remains difficult for the New York Knicks, who will try to secure a rare win away from home when they cap a three-game trip at Dallas on Sunday. The Knicks are 0-2 to begin the excursion following a 107-103 overtime loss in Miami on Friday, and their 3-14 road mark is worse than all but two teams in the NBA.

Kristaps Porzingis, who earlier in the trip said he was "so tired," was 5-of-14 from the floor in the loss and is 15-for-46 during New York's three-game losing streak. The Mavericks have been on a very different path of late, first going 3-0 on a road trip but returning home to drop two in a row at American Airlines Center while giving up an average of 124.5 points. "We are falling into some bad habits playing these windshield-wiper games," coach Rick Carlisle told reporters after Friday's 127-124 loss to Chicago. "We just need to take a hard look at it." Wesley Matthews scored 24 points against the Bulls and is 12-for-19 from 3-point range through the first two games on the homestand.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG (New York), FS Southwest (Dallas)

ABOUT THE KNICKS (18-21): New York is 7-11 since losing Tim Hardaway Jr. (leg) last month and while the team's second-leading scorer is increasing his activity, his absence continues to be an issue for Porzingis, who bears the burden of being the team's only true go-to guy. "It's physically harder," Porzingis told reporters of playing without Hardaway's support. "That's something I was preparing myself for. It's not that all of a sudden it hit me and I have to be ready. I prepared myself for it and I have to be ready for it if I want to be the guy. There can't be any excuses made now that there's so many minutes I'm playing or whatever it is." Michael Beasley continues to do his part to help out and he scored 20 points in each of the last two games.

ABOUT THE MAVERICKS (13-27): Future Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki is enjoying his most consistent stretch of the season as he scored in double figures in nine straight games after going 8-for-11 from the floor Friday - including 3-for-3 from 3-point range. Matthews has been just about as hot and his accuracy on the homestand has pushed his 3-point percentage at American Airlines Center to 41.1 percent, but he knows the team needs to hunker down defensively to end the two-game slide. "We let them start 8 for 8 to start the game, and at the start of the fourth quarter they went on a 10-0 run in two minutes," Matthews told the media Friday. "That's unacceptable, and going forward we've got to get back to that brand of basketball that we've been playing."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Knicks C Enes Kanter is 17-for-22 from the floor in three games this month.

2. Nowitzki needs 10 made free throws to tie Hall of Famer Jerry West (7,160) for sixth on the NBA's all-time list.

3. Dallas won three straight meetings with New York at home and 25 of the last 31 overall.

PREDICTION: Mavericks 113, Knicks 109

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Trends - New York at Dallas

ATS Trends
New York

Knicks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Knicks are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 vs. Western Conference.
Knicks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games following a ATS win.
Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games.
Knicks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Knicks are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Knicks are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Knicks are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Dallas

Mavericks are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Mavericks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
Mavericks are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 home games.
Mavericks are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Mavericks are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Mavericks are 35-16 ATS in their last 51 Sunday games.
Mavericks are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Mavericks are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Atlantic.
Mavericks are 5-17 ATS in their last 22 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.

OU Trends
New York

Over is 9-2 in Knicks last 11 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Knicks last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 9-3 in Knicks last 12 road games.
Under is 13-5-1 in Knicks last 19 vs. NBA Southwest.
Under is 5-2 in Knicks last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Knicks last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 17-7 in Knicks last 24 Sunday games.
Over is 7-3 in Knicks last 10 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Dallas

Over is 5-0 in Mavericks last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Mavericks last 4 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 Sunday games.
Over is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Mavericks last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 4-1 in Mavericks last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Mavericks last 5 games after allowing more than 125 points in their previous game.
Under is 9-3 in Mavericks last 12 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 13-5 in Mavericks last 18 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-2 in Mavericks last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 13-6 in Mavericks last 19 games following a straight up loss.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona
Matchup Edge
OKC Edge in: PHO
Points Per Game
Field Goal %
Free Throw %
Defense
Rebounding
Turn Overs
Bench

Preview: Thunder at Suns
Gracenote
Jan 6, 2018

Fresh off an L.A. sweep, the Oklahoma City Thunder are thriving once again as Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony all seem to be on the same page offensively. The Thunder will try to make it three wins in a row when they continue the road trip by visiting the Phoenix Suns on Sunday.

Oklahoma City totaled 260 points in beating the Lakers and Clippers and watched George (12-of-16) and Anthony (9-of-12) enjoy strong shooting nights in the 127-117 win over the Clippers on Thursday. "We're finding our groove, we're figuring it out," George told reporters. "We're learning how to play with one another. The best thing is we're doing that on the road. I almost think that's bringing us closer. We're trusting one another. The chemistry is getting even better, and it just comes down to having fun out there." A hot offense is not a welcome sight for the Suns, who are last in the NBA in scoring defense at an average of 112.4 points and are losers of three of their last four games. Phoenix didn't have enough offense to make up for its defense on Friday, when TJ Warren (19.6 points) sat out a 103-89 loss to the San Antonio Spurs due to an illness that has him day-to-day.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FS Oklahoma, FS Arizona (Phoenix)

ABOUT THE THUNDER (22-17): Westbrook recorded his second triple-double in the last three games on Thursday with 29 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, and drew some praise from George. "I was just playing within the offense, making myself available," George told reporters. "Russ is as good as anybody in the league at finding people. I just had to get open." Oklahoma City's three stars have been working all season to find consistency together and appear to have turned a corner with wins in eight of the last 10 games after struggling through much of the first two months.

ABOUT THE SUNS (15-26): Phoenix is still trying to get things more settled at the offensive end and is asking shooting guard Devin Booker to absorb some point guard duties. The 21-year-old leads the team with an average of 4.3 assists but is also averaging 3.5 turnovers and gave the ball away a total of 22 times over the last four games. "I think I'm going to figure it out really quick," Booker told the Arizona Republic. "I'm sure we'll go over it in practice and make sure everyone is in the right spots at the right time and we should be getting open shots."

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Anthony scored at least 21 points in each of the last three contests and is 10-of-18 from 3-point range in that span.

2. Phoenix PG Isaiah Canaan (hamstring) sat out Friday and is day-to-day.

3. The teams split four meetings last season, with both protecting home court.

PREDICTION: Thunder 123, Suns 106

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Oklahoma City at Phoenix

ATS Trends
Oklahoma City

Thunder are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game.
Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 vs. NBA Pacific.
Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win.
Thunder are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.
Thunder are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Thunder are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Thunder are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Thunder are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games.
Thunder are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.

Phoenix

Suns are 5-1-2 ATS in their last 8 games following a ATS loss.
Suns are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a straight up loss.
Suns are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Suns are 5-2-2 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Suns are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Suns are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Suns are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Suns are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Suns are 0-4-1 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU Trends
Oklahoma City

Over is 5-0 in Thunder last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 road games.
Over is 4-1 in Thunder last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-3-1 in Thunder last 12 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 10-4 in Thunder last 14 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 5-2 in Thunder last 7 games following a ATS win.
Under is 43-20-1 in Thunder last 64 games playing on 2 days rest.

Phoenix

Under is 5-0 in Suns last 5 games following a straight up loss.
Under is 4-0 in Suns last 4 games following a ATS loss.
Under is 4-0 in Suns last 4 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Over is 6-1 in Suns last 7 Sunday games.
Under is 9-2 in Suns last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 8-2 in Suns last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Suns last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 8-3 in Suns last 11 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 16-6 in Suns last 22 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

Head to Head

Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Phoenix.
Over is 20-8 in the last 28 meetings.
Thunder are 2-5 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Phoenix.
Underdog is 10-4 ATS in the last 14 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 9:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Matchup Edge
SA Edge in: POR
Points Per Game
Field Goal %
Free Throw %
Defense
Rebounding
Turn Overs
Bench

Preview: Spurs at Trail Blazers
Gracenote
Jan 7, 2018

LaMarcus Aldridge finally got himself some well-deserved rest and Kawhi Leonard continued to increase his minutes when the San Antonio Spurs knocked off the Phoenix Suns in a brief stop at home on Friday, but another road trip looms. The Spurs will kick off a three-game west coast trip by visiting the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.

San Antonio began a stretch with nine of 11 on the road by dropping two of three last week and will continue to try to balance rest and winning while staring at another back-to-back at Portland on Sunday and Sacramento on Monday. Leonard is likely to take one of the two games off but Aldridge, who played 38 of the first 40 games, could be around for both after resting at home on Friday and watching his teammates breeze past the Phoenix Suns 103-89. The Trail Blazers had their own struggles on a recent road trip but returned home on Friday and locked down on the defensive end in a 110-89 triumph over the Atlanta Hawks. “I just thought we tightened up," Portland point guard Damian Lillard told reporters. "To start the third quarter, we came out right. We got our hands on balls, we contested shots, we continued to get to spots and share the ball offensively and we was able to sustain that."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBATV, FS Southwest (San Antonio), NBCS Northwest (Portland)

ABOUT THE SPURS (27-13): With Aldridge out on Friday, ageless wonder Manu Ginobili was ready to step up and became the second NBA player 40 years or older to score 20 or more points off the bench, joining Sacramento's Vince Carter. Ginobili, who sat out the second night of a back-to-back at Philadelphia on Wednesday, went for 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting in 19 minutes on Friday and buried three 3-pointers during a key sequence to close out the third quarter. "I felt those shots were going in, not a feeling that I've been having that often lately," Ginobili told reporters. "So, when it does come, it feels great. At the same time, you feel like you are helping the team because we were kind of struggling. The game was close. We were right there. I helped us get a little lead, and that makes it even better."

ABOUT THE TRAIL BLAZERS (20-18): Lillard is still working his way back into shape after sitting out five straight games with a hamstring injury and was only needed for 29 minutes in Friday's win. The Weber State product is 8-of-15 from 3-point range in his two games back but committed 11 turnovers in those contests, including seven in a loss at Cleveland on Tuesday. Shooting guard CJ McCollum led Portland with 20 points in Friday's win and is averaging 24.6 points over the last five contests.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. Spurs SG Danny Green (groin) sat out the last two games and is day-to-day.

2. Trail Blazers swingman Evan Turner is 21-of-33 from the field over the last three games.

3. San Antonio earned a 93-91 win at Portland on Dec. 20 behind 22 points from Aldridge.

PREDICTION: Spurs 106, Trail Blazers 101

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - San Antonio at Portland

ATS Trends
San Antonio

Spurs are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Spurs are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Spurs are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games playing on 1 days rest.
Spurs are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 Sunday games.
Spurs are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
Spurs are 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. NBA Northwest.

Portland

Trail Blazers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 Sunday games.
Trail Blazers are 7-1-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Trail Blazers are 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games overall.
Trail Blazers are 6-14-2 ATS in their last 22 home games.

OU Trends
San Antonio

Over is 6-1 in Spurs last 7 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 12-3 in Spurs last 15 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 vs. NBA Northwest.
Under is 7-2 in Spurs last 9 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-4 in Spurs last 16 Sunday games.
Under is 9-3 in Spurs last 12 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-2 in Spurs last 8 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 11-4 in Spurs last 15 games following a ATS win.
Under is 8-3 in Spurs last 11 vs. Western Conference.

Portland

Under is 7-1 in Trail Blazers last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Trail Blazers last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
Under is 11-3 in Trail Blazers last 14 home games.
Under is 12-4 in Trail Blazers last 16 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 15-5-1 in Trail Blazers last 21 games following a straight up win.
Over is 9-3 in Trail Blazers last 12 vs. a team with a winning straight up record.
Under is 19-7 in Trail Blazers last 26 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 21-8 in Trail Blazers last 29 overall.
Under is 21-8-1 in Trail Blazers last 30 games following a ATS win.

Head to Head

Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings in Portland.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 9:30 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California
Matchup Edge
ATL Edge in: LAL
Points Per Game
Field Goal %
Free Throw %
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Rebounding
Turn Overs
Bench

Preview: Hawks at Lakers
Gracenote
Jan 7, 2018

The worst teams in their respective conferences square off when the Los Angeles Lakers host the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. Only the Hawks (10) own fewer wins than the Lakers (11), who dropped their last three games by an average of 23 points to run their latest slide to nine straight.

Los Angeles slipped to 29th in the league in scoring defense at an average of 111.7 points and surrendered 93 points through the first three quarters in Friday's 108-94 home loss to the Charlotte Hornets. "Early in the year if we had off shooting nights we were still in ballgames because we were defending our tails off," Lakers coach Luke Walton told reporters. "The defense, we are going to get back to. As much as we are trying to get lineups together and get guys experience and find groups that are working, we are going to get back to being a good defensive team no matter what it takes." The Hawks have not won a road game since Dec. 2 at Brooklyn and dropped the first two legs of the five-game trip at Phoenix and Portland. Atlanta struggles on the defensive end as well and allowed the Trail Blazers to shoot 53.8 percent from the floor in Friday's 110-89 setback.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, FS Southeast (Atlanta), Spectrum SportsNet (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE HAWKS (10-28): The offense struggled just as much as the defense in Friday's loss, with Dennis Schroder leading just two players in double figures at 14 points as the team shot 36.1 percent from the floor. Schroder leads the team in scoring at an average of 19.6 points but is shooting 41.2 percent on the road while filling it up at 48 percent at home. Schroder is shooting just 31.9 percent from the field in his last four road games and is just 3-of-17 from 3-point range in those four contests.

ABOUT THE LAKERS (11-27): Los Angeles rookie point guard Lonzo Ball (shoulder) returned from a six-game absence on Friday and is taking ownership of his teams struggles. "I just need to get back to playing hard," Ball told reporters after scoring 11 points in 27 minutes. "Not really playing that hard right now. We're playing like garbage. It's something I need to address and fix." Small forward Brandon Ingram provided some of the few highlights on Friday while recording his fourth double-double of the season with 22 points and a career-high 14 rebounds.

BUZZER BEATERS

1. The Lakers waived veteran C Andrew Bogut.

2. Hawks rookie PF John Collins is shooting 57.8 percent from the field but is 4-of-19 over his last three games.

3. Los Angeles took both meetings last season after dropping three straight in the series.

PREDICTION: Hawks 116, Lakers 109

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Atlanta at L.A. Lakers

ATS Trends
Atlanta

Hawks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Hawks are 5-0-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Hawks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Hawks are 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games following a straight up loss.
Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Hawks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Hawks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Hawks are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Hawks are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 road games.
Hawks are 10-4-1 ATS in their last 15 games overall.
Hawks are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 Sunday games.
Hawks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Hawks are 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 vs. NBA Pacific.

L.A. Lakers

Lakers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Sunday games.
Lakers are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games following a straight up loss of more than 10 points.
Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Lakers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a ATS loss.
Lakers are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Lakers are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Lakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games following a straight up loss.
Lakers are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Lakers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games.
Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Lakers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU Trends
Atlanta

Under is 5-0 in Hawks last 5 overall.
Over is 5-0-1 in Hawks last 6 Sunday games.
Under is 5-0 in Hawks last 5 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Under is 4-1 in Hawks last 5 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Hawks last 8 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 22-8-1 in Hawks last 31 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 19-7 in Hawks last 26 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Under is 20-8 in Hawks last 28 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 5-2 in Hawks last 7 games following a ATS loss.

L.A. Lakers

Over is 8-1 in Lakers last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 6-1 in Lakers last 7 games following a ATS loss.
Over is 8-2 in Lakers last 10 vs. a team with a losing straight up record.
Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 Sunday games.
Over is 4-1 in Lakers last 5 home games.
Over is 7-2 in Lakers last 9 games following a double-digit loss at home.
Over is 10-3 in Lakers last 13 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Lakers last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 6-2 in Lakers last 8 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 8-3 in Lakers last 11 games following a straight up loss.
Over is 8-3 in Lakers last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Under is 23-9 in Lakers last 32 vs. NBA Southeast.
Under is 10-4 in Lakers last 14 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-2 in Lakers last 7 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.

Head to Head

Under is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Los Angeles.
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 13-6 ATS in the last 19 meetings.
Hawks are 3-8 ATS in the last 11 meetings in Los Angeles.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Long Sheet

Sunday, January 7

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UTAH (16 - 23) at MIAMI (21 - 17) - 1/7/2018, 3:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
UTAH is 4-13 ATS (-10.3 Units) in January games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 12-3 ATS (+8.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 33-20 ATS (+11.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
UTAH is 92-65 ATS (+20.5 Units) on Sunday games since 1996.

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

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NEW YORK (18 - 21) at DALLAS (13 - 27) - 1/7/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) on Sunday games over the last 2 seasons.

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

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OKLAHOMA CITY (22 - 17) at PHOENIX (15 - 26) - 1/7/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHOENIX is 4-3 against the spread versus OKLAHOMA CITY over the last 3 seasons
OKLAHOMA CITY is 5-2 straight up against PHOENIX over the last 3 seasons
5 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (27 - 13) at PORTLAND (20 - 18) - 1/7/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PORTLAND is 143-110 ATS (+22.0 Units) in home games after allowing 90 points or less since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 1025-896 ATS (+39.4 Units) in all games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN ANTONIO is 5-3 against the spread versus PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
SAN ANTONIO is 6-2 straight up against PORTLAND over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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ATLANTA (10 - 28) at LA LAKERS (11 - 27) - 1/7/2018, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LA LAKERS are 157-204 ATS (-67.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 2-2 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
LA LAKERS is 2-2 straight up against ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA
Dunkel

Sunday, January 7

Utah @ Miami

Game 801-802
January 7, 2018 @ 3:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Utah
112.523
Miami
121.908
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 9 1/2
192
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 4 1/2
197 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-4 1/2); Under

New York @ Dallas

Game 803-804
January 7, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York
113.221
Dallas
121.863
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 8 1/2
202
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
by 4
208
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-4); Under

Oklahoma City @ Phoenix

Game 805-806
January 7, 2018 @ 5:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Oklahoma City
117.822
Phoenix
116.419
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oklahoma City
by 1 1/2
224
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oklahoma City
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Oklahoma City
N/A

San Antonio @ Portland

Game 807-808
January 7, 2018 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
122.419
Portland
120.553
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 2
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Portland
by 2
198
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(+2); Over

Atlanta @ LA Lakers

Game 809-810
January 7, 2018 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Atlanta
111.852
LA Lakers
118.404
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers
by 6 1/2
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers
by 3
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
(-3); Over

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA

Sunday, January 7

Trend Report

UTAH @ MIAMI
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Utah's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Utah's last 13 games when playing on the road against Miami
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Utah

NEW YORK @ DALLAS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 5 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 15-2 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against New York
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing New York

OKLAHOMA CITY @ PHOENIX
Oklahoma City is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 18 of Phoenix's last 25 games when playing Oklahoma City
Phoenix is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

SAN ANTONIO @ PORTLAND
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of San Antonio's last 15 games on the road
San Antonio is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Portland's last 14 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Portland's last 12 games when playing San Antonio

ATLANTA @ LA LAKERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Lakers's last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta
LA Lakers is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Atlanta

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NBA


Sunday, January 7

Miami/Utah split their last ten games; road team won five of last seven series games. Jazz covered their last three visits to Miami. Over is 6-4 in last ten series games. Utah lost five of its last six games; they’re 4-11 as road underdogs. Seven of their last eight games stayed under total. Miami won six of its last eight games; they’re 3-8-1 as home favorites. Heat’s last three games went over total.

Knicks lost six of last seven games with Dallas; they’re 3-2 vs spread in last five games in this building. Four of last five series games stayed under total. Knicks lost seven of their last eight games; they’re 5-10 as road underdogs. Over is 8-3-1 in their last dozen road games. Dallas lost its last two games by 3 points each; six of its last seven games were decided by 5 or less points. Macs are 3-5 as home favorites. Last four Dallas games went over the total.

Thunder won six of their last eight games with Phoenix, but lost last two; OKC is 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to the desert. Over is 7-3 in last ten series games. Oklahoma City won eight of its last ten games; they’re 4-11 as road favorites. Four of their last five games went over total. Phoenix lost three of its last four games; they’re 6-10 as home dogs. Under is 10-5 in their last 15 games.

Spurs won six of last eight games with Portland; they covered three of last four visits to Oregon. Seven of last ten series games stayed under the total. San Antonio won eight of its last 11 games; they’re 3-4 vs spread as road underdogs. Three of their last four games stayed under total. Portland won four of last six games; they’re 4-10-1 as home favorites. Under is 10-4 in their last 14 games.

Lakers/Hawks split their last ten meetings; Atlanta is 1-3 vs spread in last four series games in Staples. Four of last five series games stayed under the total. Hawks lost three of their last four games; they’re 11-8-1 vs spread as road underdogs. Last five Atlanta games stayed under the total. Lakers lost their last nine games; they’re 2-3 as home favorites. Over is 10-3 in their last 13 games.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York
Matchup Edge
NJ Edge in: NYI
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Devils at Islanders
Gracenote
Jan 6, 2018

The New Jersey Devils are mired in a losing streak that has knocked them out of first place in the Metropolitan Division, but their struggles pale in comparison to the skidding New York Islanders. One of the two clubs will end a slide when the Devils make the short trip to visit the reeling Islanders in a Sunday matinee.

New Jersey had won five in a row but followed that up by dropping four straight games (0-2-2) to match its longest losing streak of the season entering the final stop of a four-game road trip before its off week. "We have to get two points in that game (Sunday)," Devils forward Taylor Hall told reporters. "We don’t want to go into a break with five straight Ls. We know our conference, our division, can slip away pretty quick.” The Islanders know that feeling, getting outscored 25-8 during the five-game tailspin that has them spiraling down the standings. "I've been concerned for a few weeks," New York coach Doug Weight told reporters. "It's a concerning time. We looked tired at times. ... We have to recharge and get revamped."

TV: 1 p.m. ET, MSG (New Jersey), MSG Plus (New York)

ABOUT THE DEVILS (22-11-7): Taylor Hall has scored five times and collected 11 points over the past nine games to boost his team-high totals to 14 goals and 26 assists. Brian Boyle, who did not make his season debut until Nov. 1 after he was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia in September, continues to flourish by scoring his 11th goal in 30 games at Dallas on Thursday. Cory Schneider is 3-5-1 despite a 1.88 goals-against average versus the Islanders.

ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (20-18-4): New York also enters its off week after Sunday's game and it couldn't come at a more opportune time after co-leading scorer Josh Bailey was injured in Friday's 4-0 loss at Pittsburgh. Weight does not expect Bailey to be available Sunday and was unsure of the status of Andrew Ladd and defenseman Ryan Pulock. “I just have been holding my face for 15 minutes,” Weight said. “So I don’t know how long people are going to be out.”

OVERTIME

1. Special teams are killing New York, which went 13-for-20 on the penalty kill and 1-for-16 on the power play during the five-game skid

2. The Devils have lost three in a row overall in the series and their last seven visits to New York.

3. Islanders G Jaroslav Halak has lost four in a row overall, but allowed three goals in winning both starts versus the Devils last season.

PREDICTION: Devils 4, Islanders 3

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - New Jersey at NY Islanders

W/L Trends
New Jersey

Devils are 6-2 in their last 8 games playing on 2 days rest.
Devils are 9-19 in their last 28 vs. a team with a losing record.
Devils are 15-36 in their last 51 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Devils are 15-37 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Devils are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Devils are 6-16 in their last 22 vs. Metropolitan.
Devils are 1-7 in their last 8 Sunday games.
Devils are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Devils are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.

NY Islanders

Islanders are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Islanders are 4-10 in their last 14 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Islanders are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. a team with a winning record.
Islanders are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Islanders are 1-4 in their last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Islanders are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Islanders are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Islanders are 0-5 in their last 5 overall.
Islanders are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Islanders are 0-4 in their last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
New Jersey

Over is 4-0 in Devils last 4 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 4-1 in Devils last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 5-2 in Devils last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 9-4 in Devils last 13 overall.

NY Islanders

Over is 3-0-1 in Islanders last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-0-1 in Islanders last 7 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 7-1-1 in Islanders last 9 Sunday games.
Over is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 8-2-1 in Islanders last 11 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 12-3-3 in Islanders last 18 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 26-7-3 in Islanders last 36 overall.
Over is 15-5-1 in Islanders last 21 home games.
Over is 14-5-2 in Islanders last 21 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 9-4 in Islanders last 13 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Over is 33-16-3 in Islanders last 52 games playing on 1 days rest.

Head to Head

Under is 8-2-4 in the last 14 meetings.
Home team is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Under is 26-9-2 in the last 37 meetings in New York.
Devils are 5-16 in the last 21 meetings.
Devils are 0-7 in the last 7 meetings in New York.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Matchup Edge
BUF Edge in: PHI
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Sabres at Flyers
Gracenote
Jan 6, 2018

The Philadelphia Flyers have some work to do if they are to climb into playoff position in the crowded Eastern Conference, but will try to keep their encouraging play of late going when they host the struggling Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 6-3 on Saturday for its second straight victory and third in four games, but is tied for last in the Metropolitan Division with the New York Islanders.

"We have a couple good games and then we slack off with how we play," Flyers captain Claude Giroux told reporters after recording a goal and two assists Saturday, giving him a team-high 51 points. "So we've got to keep going." Buffalo, meanwhile, is last in the Atlantic Division after a 4-3 loss at Winnipeg on Friday. The Sabres are riding a three-game losing streak and have the second-fewest points in the NHL to Arizona. "It seems like it's a lot of the same questions with a lot of the same answers," Buffalo coach Phil Housley told reporters after the Sabres gave up a pair of power-play goals Friday and are only 7-for-12 on the penalty kill in their last four games.

TV: 1 p.m. ET, Sportsnet; MSG Buffalo, NBCS Philadelphia

ABOUT THE SABRES (10-22-9): Evander Kane shares the team lead in points (35) with Jack Eichel, but has only a goal and an assist in his last six games. Eichel hasn't recorded a point in three contests after a torrid stretch that saw him pile up seven goals and four assists in six games to end December. Jason Pominville (eight goals, 19 points) has three assists in his last two contests after not recording a point in his previous 10 contests.

ABOUT THE FLYERS (18-15-8): Sean Couturier scored twice Saturday, reaching the 20-goal plateau for the first time in his career and prompting him to tell reporters: "It's a great accomplishment in this league, but you know I'll take the win any day that I can instead of the goals." Wayne Simmonds scored Saturday for the third time in four games, giving him 14 on the season along with Giroux and tied for second to Couturier's 21. Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded at least a point in eight of his last 10 contests with four goals and five assists during that span.

OVERTIME

1. Philadelphia RW Jakub Voracek leads the NHL with 41 assists after recording one Saturday, giving him five in the last four games.

2. Buffalo is 0-for-8 on the power play in its last two games and has the second-worst percentage in the NHL at 11.9 percent after leading the league at 24.5 percent last season.

3. The teams split the last 10 meetings including the first two of three encounters this season - each winning at home - with Buffalo's Ryan O'Reilly scoring in both games and Voracek recording three assists.

PREDICTION: Flyers 3, Sabres 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Buffalo at Philadelphia

W/L Trends
Buffalo

Sabres are 18-37 in their last 55 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Sabres are 23-52 in their last 75 vs. Eastern Conference.
Sabres are 24-55 in their last 79 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Sabres are 16-41 in their last 57 vs. Metropolitan.
Sabres are 7-19 in their last 26 Sunday games.
Sabres are 17-47 in their last 64 overall.
Sabres are 3-9 in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest.
Sabres are 14-43 in their last 57 road games.
Sabres are 15-47 in their last 62 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Sabres are 3-10 in their last 13 vs. a team with a losing record.

Philadelphia

Flyers are 6-2 in their last 8 home games.
Flyers are 15-7 in their last 22 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Flyers are 7-18 in their last 25 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Flyers are 2-6 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

OU Trends
Buffalo

Under is 5-0 in Sabres last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 6-1 in Sabres last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Sabres last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Sabres last 5 road games.
Under is 6-2-1 in Sabres last 9 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 14-5-1 in Sabres last 20 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-2 in Sabres last 7 overall.
Under is 10-4 in Sabres last 14 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 9-4-1 in Sabres last 14 Sunday games.

Philadelphia

Over is 4-0 in Flyers last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0-1 in Flyers last 5 Sunday games.
Over is 4-0 in Flyers last 4 home games.
Over is 5-1 in Flyers last 6 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Over is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Over is 13-4-2 in Flyers last 19 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-2 in Flyers last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 5-2 in Flyers last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 5-2 in Flyers last 7 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.

Head to Head

Home team is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings.
Over is 20-6-2 in the last 28 meetings in Philadelphia.
Over is 35-16-2 in the last 53 meetings.
Sabres are 7-16 in the last 23 meetings.
Sabres are 2-9 in the last 11 meetings in Philadelphia.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 3:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Matchup Edge
EDM Edge in: CHI
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Oilers at Blackhawks
Gracenote
Jan 6, 2018

The Chicago Blackhawks appeared as though they were making a run toward the top of the Central Division in the middle of December with five straight victories, but nothing has come easy since. The Blackhawks have won only two of the last seven contests and their No. 1 goalie Corey Crawford is out indefinitely with an injury as they prepare to host the desperate Edmonton Oilers on Sunday afternoon.

Chicago had points in three consecutive games (2-0-1) before coughing up a lead in the third period of a 5-4 setback against red-hot Vegas at home Friday. “It wasn’t a great night for our (defense),” Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville told reporters after the loss. “That was probably as tough a period with how we played with our gap. We gave them the puck and possession on almost every entry, not denying them what we wanted to do.” The Oilers followed up an inspiring 2-1 shootout victory over Anaheim on Thursday by allowing three goals in the first period Saturday en route to a 5-1 loss at Dallas to open a five-game road trip. Edmonton captain Connor McDavid notched an assist Saturday for his team-leading 47th point, but the 20-year-old is suffering through a six-game goal drought in which he has totaled 20 shots.

TV: 3 p.m. ET, NHL Network, TVA, Sportsnet West (Edmonton), WGN (Chicago)

ABOUT THE OILERS (18-21-3): Leon Draisaitl snapped a three-game point drought with his 11th goal of the season Saturday on the power play, but joined Ryan Nugent-Hopkins with a team-worst, minus-3 rating in the contest. Power forward Patrick Maroon (nine goals, 21 points) will be eligible after serving a two-game suspension for an illegal hit. Recently acquired goaltender Al Montoya made his Oilers debut by stopping 13-of-14 shots in relief of starter Cam Talbot, who has surrendered at least four goals in five of his last six contests.

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (19-15-6): Captain Jonathan Toews has notched a goal and an assist in each of the last three games and is second on the team with 28 points. Patrick Kane leads the way with 40 points and has registered seven goals and six assists in his last 11 games while linemate Nick Schmaltz has scored three times and set up four others in the past five contests. Forward Ryan Hartman, who had been skating with Schmaltz and Kane, was scratched Friday because of an upper-body injury and is day-to-day.

OVERTIME

1. Kane scored the winner as the Blackhawks defeated the host Oilers 4-3 in overtime on Dec. 29 after Edmonton won 2-1 in OT on Oct. 19 in Chicago.

2. Blackhawks G Jeff Glass, a 32-year-old rookie, is 2-1-1 with a .908 save percentage while making four straight starts.

3. Edmonton F Ryan Strome played his 300th NHL game Saturday, but has gone five games without recording a point.

PREDICTION: Blackhawks 5, Oilers 4

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Edmonton at Chicago

W/L Trends
Edmonton

Oilers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Oilers are 7-2 in their last 9 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Oilers are 10-4 in their last 14 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Oilers are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Oilers are 19-41 in their last 60 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Oilers are 29-63 in their last 92 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Oilers are 65-150 in their last 215 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Oilers are 23-65 in their last 88 games playing on 0 days rest.
Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 Sunday games.
Oilers are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Oilers are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Oilers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Central.

Chicago

Blackhawks are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Blackhawks are 4-1 in their last 5 home games.
Blackhawks are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Blackhawks are 61-26 in their last 87 Sunday games.
Blackhawks are 99-44 in their last 143 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Blackhawks are 4-10 in their last 14 vs. Pacific.
Blackhawks are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Blackhawks are 8-21 in their last 29 vs. Western Conference.
Blackhawks are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
Edmonton

Under is 4-1 in Oilers last 5 Sunday games.
Over is 7-2 in Oilers last 9 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Over is 9-3 in Oilers last 12 road games.
Over is 9-4 in Oilers last 13 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Chicago

Over is 5-0 in Blackhawks last 5 overall.
Under is 4-0 in Blackhawks last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 4-0 in Blackhawks last 4 vs. Pacific.
Over is 4-0 in Blackhawks last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 5-1 in Blackhawks last 6 home games.
Over is 7-2-2 in Blackhawks last 11 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 10-3-1 in Blackhawks last 14 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 11-4-6 in Blackhawks last 21 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-2-1 in Blackhawks last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Blackhawks last 7 Sunday games.

Head to Head

Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago.
Oilers are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Chicago.
Oilers are 4-11 in the last 15 meetings.
Road team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 3:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: Bell MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Matchup Edge
SJ Edge in: WIN
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Sharks at Jets
Gracenote
Jan 6, 2018

The Winnipeg Jets have played well throughout the first 42 games of the NHL season, and look to continue their home dominance when they host the San Jose Sharks on Sunday. The Jets won for the fourth time in five games overall and improved to 15-3-1 on home ice - including a loss on opening night - with a 4-3 victory Friday over Buffalo as center Blake Wheeler finished with a goal and an assist.

“Special teams was the difference for sure in the game tonight,” Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice told reporters after the Jets killed off all five Buffalo power plays Friday, the 10th consecutive home game they have not allowed a power-play goal (30 opportunities). The Sharks could not hold a 5-2 lead after two periods Friday at Ottawa, surrendering three goals in the third period before falling 6-5 in overtime. “There are no easy points on the road,” Sharks coach Peter DeBoer told the media after San Jose dropped to 1-1-2 on a road trip that ends Sunday. “We’ll take the point and move on. We’ve got a chance to have a great trip with a win in Winnipeg.” The Sharks are one of only two teams to shut out the Jets this season, winning 4-0 in San Jose on Nov. 25.

TV: 3 p.m. ET, NBCS California (San Jose), TSN3 (Winnipeg)

ABOUT THE SHARKS (21-12-6): Center Logan Couture recorded three assists Friday - his first points since returning to the lineup Dec. 31, following a head injury. Defenseman Brent Burns has 22 points in his past 20 games after recording a goal and an assist against the Senators. The Sharks played backup goaltender Aaron Dell against the Senators, while starter Martin Jones has surrendered six goals on 50 shots across his past two outings.

ABOUT THE JETS (24-11-7): Wheeler has five goals and eight points in five games since moving from forward to center for the injured Mark Scheifele. Defenseman Dustin Byfuglien snapped a 33-game goal drought with his first of the season Friday. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, the reigning NHL first star of the week, is 6-0-2 in his past eight games with a .936 save percentage and a 1.97 goals against average.

OVERTIME

1. San Jose’s loss Friday dropped its record when leading after two periods to 14-0-1, while the Jets are 19-0-1 when leading after 40 minutes.

2. Winnipeg is 6-for-16 on the power play in its past four games and entered Saturday tied for second in the NHL in power play percentage (24.8).

3. The Sharks are fifth in the NHL in goals allowed per game (2.56), and the Jets are tied for third in goals scored per contest (3.31) through Friday.

PREDICTION: Jets 3, Sharks 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - San Jose at Winnipeg

W/L Trends
San Jose

Sharks are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Sharks are 20-7 in their last 27 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Sharks are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. Central.
Sharks are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Sharks are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Sharks are 0-5 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Winnipeg

Jets are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Pacific.
Jets are 10-1 in their last 11 Sunday games.
Jets are 21-5 in their last 26 home games.
Jets are 4-1 in their last 5 overall.
Jets are 21-8 in their last 29 vs. Western Conference.
Jets are 23-10 in their last 33 games playing on 1 days rest.
Jets are 40-19 in their last 59 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Jets are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.

OU Trends
San Jose

Under is 6-1-1 in Sharks last 8 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Sharks last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 34-11-14 in Sharks last 59 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 9-3-4 in Sharks last 16 Sunday games.
Under is 5-2-2 in Sharks last 9 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Under is 22-10 in Sharks last 32 overall.

Winnipeg

Over is 3-0-2 in Jets last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Under is 3-0-1 in Jets last 4 games following a win.
Over is 14-3 in Jets last 17 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-5-2 in Jets last 23 Sunday games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Jets last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 6-2-2 in Jets last 10 home games.

Head to Head

Sharks are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Sharks are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Winnipeg.
Road team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 3:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: Captial One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia
Matchup Edge
STL Edge in: WAS
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Blues at Capitals
Gracenote
Jan 6, 2018

The Washington Capitals host St. Louis on Sunday and hope a stretch of one game in seven days doesn't leave them too rusty to fend off the Blues. Washington, which leads the Metropolitan Division by two points over New Jersey, won at Carolina 5-4 in overtime Tuesday for its third straight victory and seventh in the last 10 games.

Capitals defenseman Matt Niskanen (team-high plus-15, 22:29 average ice time) will play Sunday after missing Tuesday's game because of an upper-body injury, telling reporters: “I only had to miss one game. I could’ve easily missed five probably in a different part of the schedule.” Washington's Alex Ovechkin, who was named captain of the Metropolitan Division on Saturday for the All-Star Game on Jan. 28, has 13 goals and 25 points in 15 games versus St. Louis. The Blues lost 6-3 at Philadelphia on Saturday, falling to 20-2-0 this season when scoring three or more goals. "Today wasn't good enough," Blues coach Mike Yeo told reporters. "That wasn't our level, so we have to make sure we understand that, see that, and get back."

TV: 3 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet Pacific; FS Midwest (St. Louis), NBCS Washington

ABOUT THE BLUES (26-16-2): St. Louis is struggling to score with 25 goals in 14 games since Jaden Schwartz went down with an ankle injury. Brayden Schenn, who shares the team lead in goals (17) with Vladimir Tarasenko, hasn't scored in eight games. Paul Stastny (eight goals) owns two goals and two assists in his last three contests and has scored in back-to-back games for first time this season.

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (25-13-3): Ovechkin (26 goals this season) scored twice Tuesday and has three goals and three assists in his last three games, bringing his career totals to 584 and 494. Evgeny Kuznetsov is second on the club with 12 goals and shares the team lead in assists (27) with defenseman John Carlson despite recording only one point in the last five games. Nicklas Backstrom is third with 33 points and 25 assists after recording a goal and four assists in his last two games.

OVERTIME

1. Blues D Vince Dunn missed Saturday's game because of illness and was placed on injured reserve. St. Louis called up D Jake Walman, who could make his NHL debut Sunday.

2. Washington is 16-0-1 when leading after one period with the most wins in the NHL under such conditions. The Blues have the second-most wins at 15-0-1.

3. The Capitals have won the last three meetings by a combined 16-7.

PREDICTION: Capitals 3, Blues 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - St. Louis at Washington

W/L Trends
St. Louis

Blues are 21-5 in their last 26 games playing on 0 days rest.
Blues are 11-3 in their last 14 vs. Metropolitan.
Blues are 14-5 in their last 19 Sunday games.
Blues are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. Eastern Conference.
Blues are 29-14 in their last 43 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Blues are 3-8 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Blues are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Blues are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Blues are 0-4 in their last 4 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.

Washington

Capitals are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Capitals are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
Capitals are 20-6 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Capitals are 39-12 in their last 51 home games.
Capitals are 14-5 in their last 19 overall.
Capitals are 19-7 in their last 26 vs. Central.
Capitals are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Capitals are 36-15 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record.
Capitals are 3-11 in their last 14 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

OU Trends
St. Louis

Under is 5-0 in Blues last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 5-0 in Blues last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Under is 4-0 in Blues last 4 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 9-1-1 in Blues last 11 Sunday games.
Under is 8-2 in Blues last 10 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 4-1 in Blues last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 17-5 in Blues last 22 overall.
Under is 16-5-3 in Blues last 24 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 12-4-1 in Blues last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 26-10-3 in Blues last 39 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 11-5 in Blues last 16 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Washington

Under is 10-2-6 in Capitals last 18 Sunday games.
Over is 5-1 in Capitals last 6 home games.
Over is 20-4-5 in Capitals last 29 vs. Central.
Over is 4-1 in Capitals last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 6-2 in Capitals last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head

Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Road team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 5:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
Matchup Edge
FLA Edge in: CLB
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Panthers at Blue Jackets
Gracenote
Jan 6, 2018

The Columbus Blue Jackets have stumbled during a road-heavy stretch of their schedule but hope to get back on track when they make a brief stop at home to face the Florida Panthers on Sunday. Columbus is 3-5-2 over its last 10 as it resumes a 13-game stretch in which it plays only four times at Nationwide Arena.

The Blue Jackets are missing three of their top forwards because of injury and it is taking a toll after they were shut out for the second time in three games Thursday at Colorado. “It is what it is. We have so many guys out," coach John Tortorella told reporters, referring to the extended absences of Cam Atkinson, Alexander Wennberg and Brandon Dubinsky. The Panthers were going in the right direction following a perfect homestand that ran their winning streak to five, but have lost the first two games on their road trip sandwiched around a snow postponement in Boston. "Right now, we have to think positive," center Aleksander Barkov told reporters after Florida poured 40 shots on goal in a 4-2 loss at Detroit. "We had a lot of chances. We played the right way. We just need to continue to do that and good things will happen."

TV: 5 p.m. ET, FS Florida, FS Ohio (Columbus)

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (17-18-5): Barkov was a force against Detroit, ending a seven-game drought with his 12th goal and notching a career-best 10 shots on net. He has peppered the opposition with 32 shots on goal in the past five games. Defenseman Mike Matheson also is heating up after failing to find the net in the first 28 games of the season, collecting his fourth goal in the past 11 games - a highlight-reel tally that just beat the second-period buzzer in Detroit.

ABOUT THE BLUE JACKETS (23-16-3): Oliver Bjorkstrand scored twice in a 7-3 victory at Florida on Nov. 2, but is among many players slumping badly with three goals in the past 27 games. Matt Calvert and captain Nick Foligno have gone 15 and 10 games, respectively, without a goal while Boone Jenner has scored once in 21 games. “It’s not about digging down into Cleveland and bringing people from there," Tortorella said. "We just have to hope that they get going."

OVERTIME

1. Columbus owns a nine-game point streak at home (8-0-1) versus Florida.

2. The Panthers are 0-for-16 on the power play over the past seven games.

3. Blue Jackets G Sergei Bobrovsky is 10-1-2 with a 2.02 goals-against average and .937 save percentage versus the Panthers.

PREDICTION: Blue Jackets 3, Panthers 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Florida at Columbus

W/L Trends
Florida

Panthers are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Panthers are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Panthers are 17-36 in their last 53 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Panthers are 60-130-3 in their last 193 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Panthers are 6-14 in their last 20 vs. Metropolitan.
Panthers are 1-4 in their last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Panthers are 1-5 in their last 6 road games.
Panthers are 1-5 in their last 6 Sunday games.
Panthers are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Panthers are 1-11 in their last 12 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.

Columbus

Blue Jackets are 21-5 in their last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Blue Jackets are 22-7 in their last 29 games playing on 2 days rest.
Blue Jackets are 12-4 in their last 16 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 43-19 in their last 62 home games.
Blue Jackets are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Atlantic.
Blue Jackets are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Blue Jackets are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Blue Jackets are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.
Blue Jackets are 1-6 in their last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Florida

Under is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Over is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 5-0 in Panthers last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 5-1-1 in Panthers last 7 Sunday games.
Under is 8-2 in Panthers last 10 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 12-4 in Panthers last 16 road games.
Under is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 10-4 in Panthers last 14 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Columbus

Under is 6-2 in Blue Jackets last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 3-1-2 in Blue Jackets last 6 Sunday games.
Under is 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 overall.
Over is 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 7-3 in Blue Jackets last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 17-8 in Blue Jackets last 25 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 23-11-1 in Blue Jackets last 35 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Head to Head

Home team is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings in Columbus.
Under is 12-5-1 in the last 18 meetings.
Panthers are 5-13 in the last 18 meetings.
Panthers are 1-8 in the last 9 meetings in Columbus.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Matchup Edge
VAN Edge in: MON
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Canucks at Canadiens
Gracenote
Jan 7, 2018

After ending their five-game slide last time out, the Montreal Canadiens hope to begin a winning streak when they continue their five-game homestand Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. Montreal ended December - and its 2-5-0 road trip - with four straight losses and dropped the opener of its string at Bell Centre before edging league-leading Tampa Bay 2-1 in a shootout on Thursday.

Despite the victory, the Canadiens have produced fewer than two goals in each of their last six contests and have three forwards with plus/minus ratings of minus-13 or worse. Captain Max Pacioretty may be heating up, however, as he has recorded a goal and an assist over his last two games to pull even with Alex Galchenyuk for the team lead with 22 points. Vancouver began its seven-game road trip Saturday with its third straight loss, a 3-2 defeat at Toronto in a shootout. Rookie Brock Boeser scored his team-leading 22nd goal as the Canucks squandered a 2-0 lead in the third period and fell to 0-2-2 on the road since winning at Nashville on Nov 30.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, Sportsnet, RDS

ABOUT THE CANUCKS (16-19-6): Chris Tanev left after being hit in the mouth by a shot less than four minutes into Saturday's contest and did not return. The 28-year-old defenseman was playing in just his second game since missing time with a groin injury and also has been sidelined by a thumb ailment this season. Vancouver is looking to avenge a 7-5 home loss on Dec. 19 in which Thomas Vanek registered his 10th career hat trick and added an assist.

ABOUT THE CANADIENS (17-20-4): Victor Mete is expected to rejoin the club on Friday after being given time off following Team Canada's run to the gold medal at the World Junior Hockey Championship. The 19-year-old rookie defenseman appeared in 27 games for Montreal before representing his country in the tournament, recording four assists and a plus-5 rating. Carey Price, who made 44 saves against the Lightning, did not participate in Saturday's practice due to the flu and is questionable to face the Canucks.

OVERTIME

1. Pacioretty's goal on Thursday was his first since Nov. 30, ending a 13-game drought.

2. Vancouver has lost seven of eight both overall (1-5-2) and on the road (1-4-3).

3. Galchenyuk is two goals shy of 100 for his career.

PREDICTION: Canadiens 4, Canucks 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Vancouver at Montreal

W/L Trends
Vancouver

Canucks are 5-2 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Canucks are 18-40 in their last 58 overall.
Canucks are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 7-19 in their last 26 Sunday games.
Canucks are 15-45 in their last 60 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Canucks are 1-5 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
Canucks are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.

Montreal

Canadiens are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Canadiens are 4-1 in their last 5 Sunday games.
Canadiens are 3-9 in their last 12 vs. Pacific.
Canadiens are 1-4 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canadiens are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. Western Conference.
Canadiens are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Canadiens are 0-4 in their last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU Trends
Vancouver

Over is 4-0 in Canucks last 4 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 6-1 in Canucks last 7 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Canucks last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Canucks last 5 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 4-1 in Canucks last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 9-3 in Canucks last 12 overall.
Over is 6-2 in Canucks last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Canucks last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.

Montreal

Under is 5-0 in Canadiens last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Canadiens last 5 home games.
Under is 20-6-1 in Canadiens last 27 overall.
Under is 25-9-6 in Canadiens last 40 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 21-8-4 in Canadiens last 33 games following a win.
Under is 5-2 in Canadiens last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 15-6-9 in Canadiens last 30 Sunday games.
Under is 9-4 in Canadiens last 13 vs. Western Conference.

Head to Head

Home team is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings in Montreal.
Canucks are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Montreal.
Canucks are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:00 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Matchup Edge
TB Edge in: DET
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Lightning at Red Wings
Gracenote
Jan 7, 2018

The Detroit Red Wings are creeping closer to playoff contention with a season-high four straight victories and hope to continue their run on Sunday, when they host the NHL-leading Tampa Bay Lightning. Detroit has allowed just six goals during its winning streak after Friday’s 4-2 victory over Florida but won’t have Jimmy Howard in net for the Atlantic Division battle due to a lower-body injury.

“The one thing this team has showed so far sitting where we sit today is, they have showed a good, resilient attitude,” Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill told the Detroit Free Press. “That’s our leadership. … They’ve done a good job of keeping it calm and continuing to work on the process.” Petr Mrazek will be in the crease for the Red Wings as they attempt to end a nine-game losing streak - including playoffs - against Tampa Bay, which won a pair of 3-2 decisions in October. The Lightning have lost consecutive games for just the second time this season after dropping a shootout decision at Montreal on Thursday and struggling in their own end two nights later to fall 6-3 at Ottawa. “There’s a group of guys that are going to have to circle the wagons in there, the leaders, and figure this one out, because we’re going down a road,” Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper told reporters. “This is the part of the season now where you can’t let things slide.”

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FS Sun (Tampa Bay), FS Detroit

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (29-9-3): Defenseman Anton Stralman, who had led the league with a plus-26 rating coming into the weekend, joined rookie blue-line partner Mikhail Sergachev at minus-4 in the loss to Ottawa. Defensemen Victor Hedman, who has notched 14 points in his last 12 games, and Slater Koekkoek produced two of the three goals for Tampa Bay on Saturday. Andrei Vasilevskiy (league-best 26 victories) has started the first four games of the road trip, which could give Louis Domingue (0-6-0 with Arizona this season) his first shot in net for the Lightning.

ABOUT THE RED WINGS (17-16-7): Blashill told reporters he does not think Howard’s injury would be long term and will turn to Mrazek, who has not played since Dec. 19 and is 3-4-1 with an .892 save percentage this season. “I think (Mrazek has) worked hard to put himself in position to be ready,” Blashill told the media. “Now he’s got to go and play well.” Dylan Larkin has posted 10 of his team-leading 34 points in the last eight contests while captain Henrik Zetterberg, who notched his 600th career assist on Friday, is second on the club with 28.

OVERTIME

1. Tampa Bay RW Nikita Kucherov recorded an assist Saturday for his 24th point in the last 18 games and a league-leading 58 overall.

2. Detroit LW Andreas Athanasiou has registered four goals in his last four contests after enduring a 15-game drought.

3. The Lightning have gone 4-for-33 on the power play over their last eight games to lose their spot atop the league in the category.

PREDICTION: Lightning 4, Red Wings 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Tampa Bay at Detroit

W/L Trends
Tampa Bay

Lightning are 5-0 in their last 5 Sunday games.
Lightning are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Lightning are 23-6 in their last 29 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Lightning are 6-2 in their last 8 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Lightning are 25-9 in their last 34 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Lightning are 11-4 in their last 15 vs. Atlantic.
Lightning are 37-14 in their last 51 overall.
Lightning are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Lightning are 5-2 in their last 7 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Lightning are 20-9 in their last 29 road games.
Lightning are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest.

Detroit

Red Wings are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Red Wings are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Red Wings are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Red Wings are 5-0 in their last 5 home games.
Red Wings are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Red Wings are 16-35 in their last 51 vs. Eastern Conference.
Red Wings are 15-37 in their last 52 vs. Atlantic.
Red Wings are 8-21 in their last 29 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Red Wings are 1-4 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Red Wings are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

OU Trends
Tampa Bay

Over is 7-1 in Lightning last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Lightning last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-5-6 in Lightning last 27 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 5-2 in Lightning last 7 overall.
Under is 10-4 in Lightning last 14 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 5-2 in Lightning last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Over is 5-2 in Lightning last 7 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 7-3 in Lightning last 10 road games.
Over is 9-4 in Lightning last 13 following a loss of 3 or more goals.

Detroit

Under is 6-1 in Red Wings last 7 home games.
Under is 5-1 in Red Wings last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-1 in Red Wings last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Red Wings last 7 Sunday games.
Under is 5-1 in Red Wings last 6 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 5-1 in Red Wings last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-2 in Red Wings last 7 games following a win.
Under is 12-5-2 in Red Wings last 19 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

Head to Head

Lightning are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Detroit.
Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Detroit.
Home team is 13-4 in the last 17 meetings.
Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Lightning are 24-8 in the last 32 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: PPG PAINTS Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Matchup Edge
BOS Edge in: PIT
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Bruins at Penguins
Gracenote
Jan 7, 2018

The Pittsburgh Penguins hope to build off a complete effort last time out and continue to climb back into a playoff position when they open a three-game homestand Sunday against the surging Boston Bruins. Captain Sidney Crosby registered his first four-point performance of the season as the Penguins rolled to a 4-0 road victory against the New York Islanders on Friday for their second convincing win in three games.

“We played fast, we generated a lot of shots (38), a lot of opportunities, so that’s more of the way we need to play,” Crosby told reporters. “Especially coming off of (a 4-0 home loss to Carolina on Thursday). We had a quick turnaround. That one was fresh in our mind, and I thought we responded well.” Pittsburgh is 12-7-1 at home in 2017-18 and posted a pair of wins at PPG Paints Arena last season against Boston, which extended its point streak to 10 games (8-0-2) with a 7-1 triumph over Carolina on Saturday. Patrice Bergeron tied the single-game club record and became the first Bruin to score four goals in a game since 1999 while moving over the 700-point mark (702) in his career. Tuukka Rask, who is 11-0-1 in his last 12 starts and has allowed a total of four goals in his last five games, is expected to be in net after being rested against the Hurricanes.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network

ABOUT THE BRUINS (23-10-6): Boston had plenty of players who padded their statistics in the win over Carolina, as Bergeron moved to third on the team with 31 points after recording five. Brad Marchand registered four assists Saturday while David Pastrnak scored a goal and set up two others as the duo enter Sunday sharing the club lead with 38 points apiece. Rookie Danton Heinen also notched an assist, giving him seven points in his last five games, while David Backes has registered 12 in his last nine contests.

ABOUT THE PENGUINS (21-19-3): Crosby recorded just three points in his previous eight games before scoring one goal and setting up three others against the Islanders while new linemate Daniel Sprong collected two tallies and an assist. Phil Kessel has notched four of his team-leading 45 points in the last four games and Evgeni Malkin has registered two goals and two assists in the same span to push his point total to 39 - one behind Crosby. Defenseman Brian Dumoulin (concussion) has missed the last two games and is questionable for Sunday.

OVERTIME

1. The Bruins have scored 25 goals in their last five games and are 4-for-9 on the power play over their last three contests.

2. Pittsburgh RW Patric Hornqvist has been kept off the scoresheet in five straight games and C Jake Guentzel is pointless in four.

3. Crosby needed three goals to reach 400 for his career while Boston D Torey Krug is two points shy of 200 in the NHL.

PREDICTION: Penguins 3, Bruins 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Boston at Pittsburgh

W/L Trends
Boston

Bruins are 4-0 in their last 4 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Bruins are 6-1 in their last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Bruins are 6-1 in their last 7 games following a win.
Bruins are 13-3 in their last 16 vs. Eastern Conference.
Bruins are 8-2 in their last 10 road games.
Bruins are 4-1 in their last 5 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Bruins are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Bruins are 17-5 in their last 22 overall.
Bruins are 21-7 in their last 28 vs. a team with a losing record.
Bruins are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. Metropolitan.
Bruins are 8-20 in their last 28 games playing on 0 days rest.

Pittsburgh

Penguins are 27-10 in their last 37 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Penguins are 78-29 in their last 107 home games.
Penguins are 16-6 in their last 22 Sunday games.
Penguins are 5-2 in their last 7 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Penguins are 2-5 in their last 7 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Penguins are 4-11 in their last 15 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 3-13 in their last 16 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Penguins are 1-7 in their last 8 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Penguins are 0-6 in their last 6 games following a win.

OU Trends
Boston

Over is 3-0-1 in Bruins last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Bruins last 4 games following a win.
Over is 4-0 in Bruins last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-0-1 in Bruins last 4 vs. Metropolitan.
Under is 8-0 in Bruins last 8 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 4-1 in Bruins last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Under is 7-2-1 in Bruins last 10 road games.
Under is 6-2 in Bruins last 8 games playing on 0 days rest.
Over is 3-1-1 in Bruins last 5 overall.
Over is 3-1-1 in Bruins last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 29-14-8 in Bruins last 51 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.

Pittsburgh

Under is 3-0-1 in Penguins last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Penguins last 4 games following a win.
Over is 5-1 in Penguins last 6 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 4-1-1 in Penguins last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1-1 in Penguins last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 home games.
Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 20-7-1 in Penguins last 28 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Over is 14-6-2 in Penguins last 22 Sunday games.
Over is 38-18-6 in Penguins last 62 vs. Atlantic.

Head to Head

Over is 6-0 in the last 6 meetings.
Home team is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Bruins are 7-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 9:30 PM ET, Sunday, January 7, 2018
Where: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
Matchup Edge
NYR Edge in: VEG
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending

Preview: Rangers at Golden Knights
Gracenote
Jan 7, 2018

The Western Conference-leading Vegas Golden Knights hope to continue their home dominance when they host the New York Rangers on Sunday. Vegas, which is coming off a 5-4 triumph at Chicago on Friday, owns the NHL's best home record (17-2-1) and is riding a nine-game point streak (8-0-1) - including six straight wins - at T-Mobile Arena.

The expansion Golden Knights, who haven't fallen in 60 minutes at home since Nov. 28 against Dallas, suffered their first overall regulation loss since Dec. 1 on Thursday at St. Louis (2-1) but bounced back versus the Blackhawks as Reilly Smith capped a third-period comeback - and a three-point performance - with 6:07 remaining. William Karlsson also tallied in the win, giving him a team-leading 21 goals in 40 games after recording 18 in 183 contests over his first three NHL seasons. New York has played well on the road of late, going 3-0-2 in its last five after recording a 2-1 shootout win at Arizona on Saturday despite being without leading scorer Mats Zuccarello (31 points) due to illness. The Rangers are 6-2-2 in their last 10 overall thanks in part to Mika Zibanejad, who scored the lone goal in the bonus format.

TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, Sportsnet 360, MSG Plus (New York), AT&T SportsNet-Rocky Mountain (Vegas)

ABOUT THE RANGERS (22-14-5): Henrik Lundqvist made 38 saves before stopping all three attempts he faced in the shootout to record his 424th career victory. The 35-year-old Swede passed Tony Esposito for eighth place on the all-time list, needing 111 fewer games to register 423 wins. Each of New York's last five road contests have gone beyond regulation, with the team going 2-0 in overtime decisions and 1-2 in shootouts.

ABOUT THE GOLDEN KNIGHTS (28-10-2): Luca Sbisa, who hadn't played since Dec. 12 due to a lower-body injury, returned to the lineup Friday but exited after two periods and could miss the game against New York. Forward Ryan Carpenter made his debut for Vegas after being claimed off waivers from San Jose on Dec. 13, registering two shots and a minus-1 rating in 12 minutes, 33 seconds of ice time. The 26-year-old center notched one assist in 16 games with the Sharks this season, giving him five points (two goals) in 28 career contests prior to Friday.

OVERTIME

1. Golden Knights F Jonathan Marchessault, who leads the team with 39 points, has landed on the scoresheet in eight of his last nine games - collecting six goals and seven assists in that span.

2. Zuccarello leads New York with 23 assists and is one away from 200 for his career.

3. Vegas D Deryk Engelland's next point will be his 100th in the NHL while Sbisa is two shy of the century mark.

PREDICTION: Golden Knights 4, Rangers 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - NY Rangers at Vegas

W/L Trends
NY Rangers

Rangers are 9-2 in their last 11 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Rangers are 38-14 in their last 52 vs. Pacific.
Rangers are 59-28 in their last 87 Sunday games.
Rangers are 35-17 in their last 52 vs. Western Conference.
Rangers are 47-23 in their last 70 games playing on 0 days rest.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
Rangers are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Vegas

Golden Knights are 5-0 in their last 5 Sunday games.
Golden Knights are 5-0 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Golden Knights are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Golden Knights are 16-2 in their last 18 home games.
Golden Knights are 5-1 in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Golden Knights are 5-1 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Golden Knights are 19-4 in their last 23 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Golden Knights are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Golden Knights are 4-1 in their last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation.
Golden Knights are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Golden Knights are 20-7 in their last 27 games following a win.
Golden Knights are 19-7 in their last 26 overall.

OU Trends
NY Rangers

Under is 4-0 in Rangers last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 overall.
Under is 5-1 in Rangers last 6 road games.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Rangers last 5 Sunday games.
Under is 6-2 in Rangers last 8 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 15-5-2 in Rangers last 22 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Rangers last 7 vs. Pacific.
Over is 12-5 in Rangers last 17 games following a win.
Over is 7-3 in Rangers last 10 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 15-7-1 in Rangers last 23 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Vegas

Under is 5-1 in Golden Knights last 6 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Golden Knights last 6 games following a win.
Under is 4-1 in Golden Knights last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Golden Knights last 7 overall.
Under is 5-2 in Golden Knights last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
Over is 5-2-1 in Golden Knights last 8 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 12-5-1 in Golden Knights last 18 vs. a team with a winning record.

Head to Head
No trends available.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Long Sheet

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NEW JERSEY (22-11-0-7, 51 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (20-18-0-4, 44 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 27-14 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 22-18 ATS (+42.3 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 82-121 ATS (-49.2 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 6-2 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 6-2-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

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BUFFALO (10-22-0-9, 29 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (18-15-0-8, 44 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 10-31 ATS (+53.0 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 7-24 ATS (+39.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 19-32 ATS (+57.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 247-261 ATS (-26.0 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-13 ATS (-11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 5-13 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 4-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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ST LOUIS (26-16-0-2, 54 pts.) at WASHINGTON (25-13-0-3, 53 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 149-81 ATS (+61.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-7 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 42-23 ATS (+3.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 174-168 ATS (+359.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 21-12 ATS (+33.4 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-5 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 113-93 ATS (+207.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 17-9 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 34-27 ATS (+65.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-10 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 187-219 ATS (-75.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 39-50 ATS (-40.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-1-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

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SAN JOSE (21-12-0-6, 48 pts.) at WINNIPEG (24-11-0-7, 55 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 2-10 ATS (-9.6 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 11-1 ATS (+9.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
SAN JOSE is 211-218 ATS (+468.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 5-2 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 5-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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EDMONTON (18-21-0-3, 39 pts.) at CHICAGO (19-15-0-6, 44 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 18-24 ATS (-11.8 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 7-17 ATS (-11.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
CHICAGO is 4-9 ATS (-11.1 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs over the last 3 seasons.
CHICAGO is 352-347 ATS (-66.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-3 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

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FLORIDA (17-18-0-5, 39 pts.) at COLUMBUS (23-16-0-3, 49 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 52-70 ATS (-23.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 53-35 ATS (+17.2 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 26-14 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 31-20 ATS (+52.6 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-3 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 4-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

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VANCOUVER (16-19-0-6, 38 pts.) at MONTREAL (17-20-0-4, 38 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-1-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (29-9-0-3, 61 pts.) at DETROIT (17-16-0-7, 41 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 13-3 (+9.8 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 13-3-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.3 Units)

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BOSTON (23-10-0-6, 52 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (21-19-0-3, 45 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-2 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-2-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.1 Units)

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NY RANGERS (22-14-0-5, 49 pts.) at VEGAS (28-10-0-2, 58 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Sunday, January 7

Trend Report

NEW JERSEY @ NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
New Jersey is 15-5 ATS in its last 20 games on the road
NY Islanders is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of NY Islanders's last 7 games when playing at home against New Jersey

BUFFALO @ PHILADELPHIA
Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Buffalo

EDMONTON @ CHICAGO
Edmonton is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games at home

SAN JOSE @ WINNIPEG
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Winnipeg
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

ST. LOUIS @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of St. Louis's last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis's last 5 games when playing Washington
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 6 games at home

FLORIDA @ COLUMBUS
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Florida's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida's last 7 games when playing on the road against Columbus
Columbus is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Florida
Columbus is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

TAMPA BAY @ DETROIT
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit's last 7 games at home

VANCOUVER @ MONTREAL
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Vancouver's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Vancouver's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games
Montreal is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Vancouver

BOSTON @ PITTSBURGH
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games

NY RANGERS @ LAS VEGAS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Rangers's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Rangers's last 6 games on the road
Las Vegas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Dunkel

Sunday, January 7

New Jersey @ NY Islanders

Game 51-52
January 7, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New Jersey
10.404
NY Islanders
11.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Islanders
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New Jersey
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
NY Islanders
(-105); Over

Buffalo @ Philadelphia

Game 53-54
January 7, 2018 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
11.462
Philadelphia
10.505
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Buffalo
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-200
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Buffalo
(+170); Over

St. Louis @ Washington

Game 55-56
January 7, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
10.398
Washington
12.446
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington
(-150); Under

San Jose @ Winnipeg

Game 57-58
January 7, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
11.243
Winnipeg
12.677
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
(-135); Under

Edmonton @ Chicago

Game 59-60
January 7, 2018 @ 3:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
10.335
Chicago
11.716
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
(-150); Over

Florida @ Columbus

Game 61-62
January 7, 2018 @ 5:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
9.877
Columbus
12.312
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 2 1/2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-165
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(-165); Over

Vancouver @ Montreal

Game 63-64
January 7, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vancouver
11.556
Montreal
10.414
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 1
3
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
-170
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+150); Under

Tampa Bay @ Detroit

Game 65-66
January 7, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
10.513
Detroit
12.019
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-165
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+145); Under

Boston @ Pittsburgh

Game 67-68
January 7, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
11.212
Pittsburgh
12.109
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-110
7
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
(-110); Over

NY Rangers @ Vegas

Game 69-70
January 7, 2018 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Rangers
10.212
Vegas
12.331
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vegas
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vegas
-185
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vegas
(-185); Over

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Pro Hockey Trend Report

NEW JERSEY (22-11-0-7, 51 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (20-18-0-4, 44 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 27-14 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 22-18 ATS (+42.3 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 82-121 ATS (-49.2 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 6-2 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 6-2-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)

BUFFALO (10-22-0-9, 29 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (18-15-0-8, 44 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 1:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 4-4 (+0.8 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-4-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

ST LOUIS (26-16-0-2, 54 pts.) at WASHINGTON (25-13-0-3, 53 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 149-81 ATS (+61.2 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 12-3 ATS (+8.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
WASHINGTON is 27-7 ATS (+15.5 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 42-23 ATS (+3.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 174-168 ATS (+359.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 21-12 ATS (+33.4 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-5 ATS (+10.4 Units) when playing on back-to-back days over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 113-93 ATS (+207.7 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 17-9 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 34-27 ATS (+65.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 2-10 ATS (-13.8 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 187-219 ATS (-75.5 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 39-50 ATS (-40.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive overs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 3-1 (+1.8 Units) against the spread versus ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-1-0 straight up against ST LOUIS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)

SAN JOSE (21-12-0-6, 48 pts.) at WINNIPEG (24-11-0-7, 55 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 2-10 ATS (-9.6 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 11-1 ATS (+9.8 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
SAN JOSE is 211-218 ATS (+468.1 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 5-2 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 5-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

EDMONTON (18-21-0-3, 39 pts.) at CHICAGO (19-15-0-6, 44 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 3:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 5-3 (+2.4 Units) against the spread versus EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 5-3-0 straight up against EDMONTON over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.3 Units)

FLORIDA (17-18-0-5, 39 pts.) at COLUMBUS (23-16-0-3, 49 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 5:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 52-70 ATS (-23.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 53-35 ATS (+17.2 Units) in home games in January games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 22-8 ATS (+13.2 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 26-14 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 31-20 ATS (+52.6 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 4-3 (+1.3 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 4-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.6 Units)

VANCOUVER (16-19-0-6, 38 pts.) at MONTREAL (17-20-0-4, 38 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 4-1 (+2.8 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
MONTREAL is 4-1-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.5 Units)

TAMPA BAY (29-9-0-3, 61 pts.) at DETROIT (17-16-0-7, 41 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 13-3 (+9.8 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 13-3-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
8 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.3 Units)

BOSTON (23-10-0-6, 52 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (21-19-0-3, 45 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-2 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-2-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
6 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+5.1 Units)

NY RANGERS (22-14-0-5, 49 pts.) at VEGAS (28-10-0-2, 58 pts.) - 1/7/2018, 9:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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