12-27-13

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StatFox Super Situations

COLUMBUS at NEW JERSEY
Play On - Home teams against the money line (NEW JERSEY) after allowing 3 goals or more 2 straight games against opponent after scoring 4 goals or more in 3 straight games 47-18 over the last 5 seasons. ( 72.3% | 31.0 units ) 6-0 this year. ( 100.0% | 7.5 units )

COLORADO at CHICAGO
Play On - Home Favorites of -200 or less against the money line (CHICAGO) off an home win scoring 4 or more goals, on Friday nights 52-14 over the last 5 seasons. ( 78.8% | 32.9 units ) 2-0 this year. ( 100.0% | 2.0 units )

EDMONTON at CALGARY
Play On - Home Favorites of -200 or less against the money line (CALGARY) off an home win scoring 4 or more goals, on Friday nights 52-14 over the last 5 seasons. ( 78.8% | 32.9 units ) 2-0 this year. ( 100.0% | 2.0 units )

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Columbus won its last two games, scoring 4-6 goals.
-- Rangers won last two games, 2-1/4-1; this is their first road game in 22 days.
-- Penguins won seven of their last eight games.
-- Bruins won seven of their last nine games.
-- Sabres won three of their last four games.
-- Blackhawks won six of their last eight games.
-- Dallas Stars won three of their last four games.
-- Sharks won three of their last four games.

Cold teams
-- Devils are 4-6 in their last ten games.
-- Washington lost three of its last four games.
-- Carolina lost six of its last seven games.
-- Senators lost three of their last four games.
-- Maple Leafs lost seven of their last nine games.
-- Avalanche lost four of their last five road games.
-- Minnesota lost last three games, outscored 13-4. Jets lost six of last eight games.
-- Nashville lost last four games, outscored 17-8.
-- Oilers lost six of their last seven games. Calgary lost four of last five.
-- Coyotes lost four of their last five games.

Totals
-- Over is 6-0-1 in last seven Columbus games.
-- Four of last five Ranger-Washington games stayed under.
-- Three of last four Penguin games went over the total.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Boston games.
-- Under is 6-2-2 in last ten Buffalo games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Colorado games.
-- Over is 5-1-1 in last seven Winnipeg games.
-- Three of last four Dallas games stayed under.
-- Last three Edmonton games went over the total.
-- Seven of last nine Phoenix games stayed under total.

Series records
-- Blue Jackets won four of last six games with New Jersey.
-- Rangers won five of last seven games with Washington.
-- Penguins won seven of last eight games with Carolina.
-- Senators won last two games with Boston, after losing 13 of previous 14.
-- Sabres won three of last four games with Toronto.
-- Avalanche won five of last seven games with Chicago.
-- Jets are 0-3 vs Minnesota this year, with three one-goal losses.
-- Predators won five of last six games with Dallas.
-- Oilers won three of last four visits to Calgary.
-- Sharks lost five of last six visits to Phoenix.

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Sports Nostradamus

CBB
Ohio State

CFB
Marshall & Over
Over BYU

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Chicago Syndicate

CFB
Over Marshall
Minnesota

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LA Syndicate

CFB
Over Maryland
Over BYU

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Friday's NHL cheat sheet: Post holiday break action

The NHL returns to action after its short holiday break with a full slate of games Friday.

Check out our cheat sheet for betting info on every game:

Columbus Blue Jackets at New Jersey Devils (-125, 5)

The Columbus Jackets vie for a season-high three-game winning streak on Friday when they return from their Christmas break to visit the New Jersey Devils. Columbus has taken the first two meetings against New Jersey and is in the midst of a five-game stretch against Metropolitan Division rivals. The Blue Jackets split a home-and-home series with Philadelphia before skating to a 4-3 triumph over Carolina Monday.

New Jersey, which sits one point ahead of Columbus, enjoyed a season-high four-game point streak (3-0-1) before being held to 12 shots in a 5-2 setback to Chicago Monday. Leading scorer Jaromir Jagr was kept off the scoresheet for the first time in seven games, but he did collect one assist in each of the team's losses to Columbus this season.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSOH (Columbus), MSG-Plus (New Jersey)
TRENDS:
* Home team is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Under is 5-2-1 in the last eight meetings.
* Blue Jackets are 0-4 in the last four meetings in New Jersey.

New York Rangers at Washington Capitals (-126, 5.5)

After skating to a pair of victories to wrap up a franchise-high nine-game homestand, the New York Rangers hit the road for the first time since Dec. 5 with a date against the Washington Capitals Friday. Rookie Cam Talbot stopped 49 of 51 shots to lift New York to a 4-1 win over Minnesota on Sunday and a 2-1 shootout triumph against Toronto the following night. Henrik Lundqvist may get the nod on Friday as the Rangers open a five-game road trip versus the Capitals, against whom he turned aside all 22 shots in a 2-0 shutout on Oct. 16.

Washington exacted revenge by scoring four times versus Lundqvist in a 4-1 victory on Dec. 8. Mikhail Grabovski converted on a penalty shot in that contest and also tallied on Monday as the Capitals suffered a 3-2 setback to Anaheim. The loss to the Ducks was Washington's second straight and third in four outings.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG2 (New York), CSMA (Washington)
TRENDS:
* Rangers are 5-2 in the last seven meetings.
* Under is 15-4-9 in the last 28 meetings.
* Home team is 11-5 in the last 16 meetings.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Carolina Hurricanes (OFF)

The Pittsburgh Penguins come out of the holiday break Friday looking to start a new winning streak against an opponent they’ve enjoyed facing this season. The Penguins visit the Carolina Hurricanes, a team they have already defeated twice by a combined score of 8-2. Pittsburgh saw its season-high seven-game winning streak come to an end Monday but holds a comfortable 13-point lead in the Metropolitan Division.

The Hurricanes are 1-3-3 in their last seven contests as they slide further out of playoff contention. Carolina has struggled at home, going 7-8-4 and dropping four of their last five, while the Penguins are 5-2-1 in their last eight road games. Pittsburgh goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury allowed a season-high five goals in his last start before the break but is expected to start Friday.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, ROOT, Fox Sports Carolinas
TRENDS:
* Penguins are 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Home team is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
* Under is 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Carolina.

Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins (-181, 5)

The Boston Bruins have gone two months without losing at home and will attempt to keep the streak intact when they host the Ottawa Senators Friday night in the front end of a home-and-home. The Bruins, who hold a three-point lead over Tampa Bay atop the Atlantic Division, are riding a 14-game point streak at TD Garden and their 15 home victories are second in the league to Pittsburgh (17). Boston will be going for its eighth straight home win.

Ottawa turned in perhaps its most complete performance of the season entering the break, halting a three-game skid (0-2-1) with a 5-0 drubbing of Pittsburgh that snapped the Penguins' seven-game winning streak. Inconsistency has been a hallmark of the Senators, who will be seeking back-to-back victories for the first time since winning three straight from Nov. 5-9.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, RDS, RSN East (Ottawa), NESN (Boston)
TRENDS:
* Road team is 15-7 in the last 22 meetings.
* Senators are 2-6 in the last eight meetings in Boston.
* Bruins are 35-16 in the last 51 meetings.

Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple Leafs (-164, 5)

TRENDS:
* Home team is 20-7 in the last 27 meetings.
* Sabres are 1-7 in the last eight meetings in Toronto.
* Maple Leafs are 1-4 in their last five games overall.

Colorado Avalanche at Chicago Blackhawks (-185, 5.5)

The Chicago Blackhawks attempt to extend their point streak to five games when they host the Colorado Avalanche on Friday. Chicago improved to 3-0-1 over its last four overall contests and ran its home point streak to six games (4-0-2) with a 5-2 triumph over New Jersey Monday. Patrick Sharp scored twice and Nick Leddy registered a goal and an assist as the Blackhawks raised their home record to 13-2-5.

Colorado has earned points in each of its last three games, defeating Edmonton at home before suffering shootout losses at Los Angeles and San Jose. The Avalanche were involved in a wild contest against the Sharks on Monday, scoring twice in a 12-second span with less than two minutes remaining in the third period to take the lead before allowing the tying goal with 19.6 seconds to play. Colorado skated to a 5-1 home victory over Chicago on Nov. 19 in the first of five meetings between the Central Division rivals this season.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, Altitude (Colorado), CSN (Chicago)
TRENDS:
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Home team is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Avalanche are 5-2 in the last seven meetings.

Minnesota Wild at Winnipeg Jets (OFF)

After three consecutive losses in which they gave up 13 goals, the Minnesota Wild need a spark when they visit the Winnipeg Jets Friday. Goalie Josh Harding, who may be activated after missed three contests while receiving a new treatment for his multiple sclerosis, could provide that boost to a Wild squad that is 5-9-1 in their last 15. The Jets are also struggling, with two wins in their previous eight outings, and are eight points out of playoff position.

Winnipeg gave up six goals at Edmonton on Monday and also lost at Eastern Conference cellar dweller Buffalo last week, continuing its see-saw campaign. The Wild dropped a 4-1 decision at Philadelphia on Monday without one of its leading scorers Zach Parise, who is questionable with a lower-body injury. Minnesota has produced only 12 goals the last nine contests, dropping to 29th in the league in scoring.


TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN North (Minnesota), TSN-Jets (Winnipeg)
TRENDS:
* Under is 3-1-1 in the last five meetings.
* Wild are 10-4 in their last 14 versus teams with a losing record.
* Jets are 1-6 in their last seven home games.

Nashville Predators at Dallas Stars (-143, 5.5)

While the Dallas Stars look to pick up right where they left off prior to the holiday break, the Nashville Predators hope to turn things around when the Central Division rivals face off at American Airlines Center on Friday. Dallas is riding a four-game point streak (3-0-1) as it begins a five-game homestand. The Stars are coming off a 5-2 road victory over Los Angeles Monday.

Nashville has been going in the opposite direction as it enters the showdown with a four-game winless streak (0-3-1). The Predators, who won four in a row prior to the skid, dropped a 6-2 home decision to Boston Monday despite a pair of goals from Craig Smith. Nashville posted a 3-1 home victory in the first of the five meetings between the clubs on Dec. 12.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, FSN Tennessee (Nashville), FSN Southwest (Dallas)
TRENDS:
* Predators are 5-1 in the last six meetings.
* Under is 12-5-4 in the last 21 meetings in Dallas.
* Predators are 7-18 in the last 25 meetings in Dallas.

Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames (-129, 5.5)

After collecting three of a possible four points, the Edmonton Oilers vie to maintain the upper hand against the Calgary Flames on Friday of the third installment of the Battle of Alberta this season. Edmonton skated to a 4-2 road victory over Calgary on Nov. 16 before dropping a 2-1 overtime decision on home ice on Dec. 7. The Oilers lost six of seven since that outing before the team's 6-2 triumph over Winnipeg Monday.

Calgary snapped a four-game winless skid (0-2-2) by skating to a 4-3 shootout victory over St. Louis Monday. Captain Mark Giordano ignited the fireworks by scoring the game-tying goal with 4.2 seconds remaining in the third period. The Flames are all-too-familiar with nail-biting contests as they lead the league with 25 one-goal games.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, RWS
TRENDS:
* Over is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Calgary.
* Road team is 4-0 in the last four meetings.
* Oilers are 7-12 in the last 28 meetings.

San Jose Sharks at Phoenix Coyotes (+106, 5.5)

The road has not been kind to the San Jose Sharks, but the club hopes to reverse its fortunes when it visits the Phoenix Coyotes on Friday. San Jose is 10-7-3 on the road this season but has lost five of its last six games away from home. The Sharks are coming off their second consecutive shootout win at home, a 5-4 triumph over Colorado.

Phoenix has won just one of its last five games (1-2-2), scoring only one goal in each of the defeats. The Coyotes lost in unusual fashion Monday, dropping a 2-1 overtime decision in Buffalo when the puck popped into the air and fell into the back of Mike Smith's pants before the goaltender spun around and slid back into his own net, unknowingly handing the Sabres the winning goal. The setback concluded a 1-1-2 road trip for Phoenix, which has played only two of its 10 games this month at home.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, CSN California (San Jose), KTVK (Phoenix)
TRENDS:
* Under is 4-0 in the last four meetings in Phoenix.
* Under is 5-0-1 in the last six meetings.
* Sharks are 1-5 in the last six meetings in Phoenix.

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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

Our Free Plays are 1145-874 (57%) over the last 5 1/2 years College FB 65-38 this yr,NFL 46-38:

Free winner FRI Okl City -8 NBA

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Gamblers Data

Free Plays Friday

Northwestern -4

Dallas Stars -150

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Diamond Dog Sports

NCAA Football
Reg. Season: 64 - 46 - 2 (+15.99u) 58.2%
Bowl Games: 3 - 3 (+1.40u) 50.00%

Maryland +2.5 -105 (B) [Buy or shop to get +3 -115]
Maryland/Marshall Over 62.5 -105 (B)
Syracuse +4.5 -105 (A)

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NCAA Basketball Picks

DePaul at Northwestern

The 7-5 Wildcats host a DePaul team that is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games against teams with a winning SU record. Northwestern is the pick (-4) according to Dunkel, which has the Wildcats favored by 6 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (-4). Here are all of today's games.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 Time Posted: 6:00 a.m. EST

Game 819-820: UL-Monroe at Ohio State (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: UL-Monroe 52.691; Ohio State 72.509 Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 20 Vegas Line: Ohio State by 25 Dunkel Pick: UL-Monroe (+25)

Game 821-822: DePaul at Northwestern (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: DePaul 54.886; Northwestern 61.484 Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 6 1/2 Vegas Line: Northwestern by 4 Dunkel Pick: Northwestern (-4)

Game 831-832: Northern Kentucky at North Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Northern Kentucky 46.126; North Carolina 70.634 Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 24 1/2 Vegas Line: North Carolina by 27 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Northern Kentucky (+27 1/2)

Game 833-834: Lafayette at Seton Hall (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Lafayette 48.793; Seton Hall 62.899 Dunkel Line: Seton Hall by 14 Vegas Line: Seton Hall 11 Dunkel Pick: Seton Hall (-11)

Game 835-836: Mississippi Valley State at Washington (10:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi Valley State 36.875; Washington 60.731 Dunkel Line: Washington by 24 Vegas Line: Washington by 22 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Washington (-22 1/2)

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River City Sharps
Maryland vs. Marshall
Marshall takes their high-powered offense to the Military Bowl where they will take on the Terps
from the ACC. The Marshall offense is led by QB Rakeem Cato, who has directed the Herd offense
to a seventh rank nationally in scoring and 12th in total offense and over 502 ypg. A Marshall
victory in this game will give them their first 10-win season since the 2002 team went 11-2, led
by Byron Leftwich. Marshall really has a balanced run/pass attack where Maryland struggles to
produce a lot of offense. Even though we will readily admit that Maryland plays the better
schedule, we think Marshall is the better team and will show it here in this spot. We think both of
these teams are motivated to perform, but the herd have way too many weapons for Maryland to
handle. The Sharps say....
3 UNITS - MARSHALL (-4)

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Football Crusher
nothing yet
(System Record: 48-4, won last 2 games)
Overall Record: 48-45-1

Hockey Crusher
Phoenix Coyotes +105 over San Jose Sharks
(System Record: 46-0, wlost last game)
Overall Record: 46-27-1

Basketball Crusher
Phoenix Suns +6.5 over Golden State Warriors
(System Record: 29-2, lost last game)
Overall Record: 29-29-1

Soccer Crusher
Kortrijk + Standard Liege UNDER 2.5
This match is happening in Belgium
(System Record: 500-18, won last game)
Overall Record: 500-431-73

Here are the rest of his hockey and basketball plays for today...


Hockey
Dallas Stars -144 over Nashville
New Jersey Devils -126 over Columbus Blue Jackets
Calgary Flames -130 over Edmonton Oilers


Basketball
Milwaukee Bucks +5.5 over Brooklyn Nets
Sacramento Kings +7.5 over Miami Heat
Charlotte Bobcats +8.5 over Oklahoma City Thunder

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Today's NHL Picks

San Jose at Phoenix

The Coyotes return home after dropping three of four on the road and face a San Jose team that is 1-5 in its last 6 road games. Phoenix is the pick (+105) according to Dunkel, which has the Coyotes favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+105). Here are all of today's picks.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST

Game 1-2: Columbus at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Columbus 10.621; New Jersey 12.122 Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1 1/2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-130); 5 Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (-130); Under

Game 3-4: NY Rangers at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 11.574; Washington 10.591 Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-130); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (+110); Over

Game 5-6: Pittsburgh at Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.742; Carolina 12.910 Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 7-8: Ottawa at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 10.301; Boston 12.176 Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-190); 5 Dunkel Pick: Boston (-190); Under

Game 9-10: Buffalo at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 10.185; Toronto 11.644 Dunkel Line & Total: Toronto by 1 1/2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: Toronto (-170); 5 Dunkel Pick: Toronto (-170); Under

Game 11-12: Colorado at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 12.680; Chicago 11.566 Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-200); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+170); Over

Game 13-14: Minnesota at Winnipeg (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 10.241; Winnipeg 11.182 Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: No Line Dunkel Pick: N/A

Game 15-16: Nashville at Dallas (8:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 12.049; Dallas 11.146 Dunkel Line & Total: Nashville by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-150); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Nashville (+130); Over

Game 17-18: Edmonton at Calgary (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 9.936; Calgary 1.210 Dunkel Line & Total: Calgary by 1 1/2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Calgary (-135); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Calgary (-135); Under

Game 19-20: San Jose at Phoenix (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 10.634; Phoenix 11.662 Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 6 Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-125); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (+105); Over

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Allen Eastman

CFB 3* Marshall

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Totals 4 U

Triple Parlay ... Marshall UNDER 62- .. Minnsota UNDER 47- .. Washington UNDER 61
NBA .. Top PLay .. Heat UNDER209
NBA.. Reg Plays . OKC UNDER 199 .. Wash OVER 204 .. Utah UNDER 197.. GS OVER 209