Saturday 10-21-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

Matchup Edge

TOR	Edge in:	OTT
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Maple Leafs at Senators

Gracenote
Oct 20, 2017

This season's first Battle of Ontario has some added juice with the high-powered Toronto Maple Leafs set to bring the league's top-ranked offense into Saturday night's clash against the host Ottawa Senators. The Maple Leafs, led by 2016 No. 1 overall draft pick Auston Matthews, are averaging nearly five goals per game during their 6-1-0 start.

Toronto extended its winning streak to three games by taking a back-to-back against Washington and Detroit, scoring four goals on its first five shots in Wednesday's 6-3 victory over the Red Wings. “It’s great to see. (But) it’s still October," Maple Leafs center Nazem Kadri told reporters. "We can’t get too ahead of ourselves here. There are still a lot of good teams we have to play and it’s not going to be this loose for long.” The Senators are allowing the third-fewest goals in the league (2.29 per game) entering Friday and have lost just once in regulation, but they have yet to win at home in four games (0-1-3). Ottawa has owned the series against its provincial rival over the past two seasons, winning seven of the eight matchups.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, CBC, TVA, CITY

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (6-1-0): One of the hot topics in Toronto on Friday was a prominent betting website listing the Maple Leafs as favorites to win the Stanley Cup. “All that stuff is fluff,” Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock told reporters. “It’s hard to win the Cup. It’s darn near impossible. Let’s not worry about that -let’s try to get in the playoffs. Let’s do that by winning the game in Ottawa." Matthews, who leads the Maple Leafs with six goals and 10 points, scored four times and added three assists in four games versus Ottawa last season.

ABOUT THE SENATORS (3-1-3): The inability to win at home is baffling for Ottawa, which carried a two-goal lead into the third period against New Jersey on Thursday - only to wind up losing in overtime. "We've got to work on protecting leads," said center Kyle Turris, who leads the team with eight points. "We don't want to lose one-goal leads, never mind two-goal leads." Special teams continue to be productive for the Senators, who have snuffed out 20 of 21 penalties overall and are 7-for-21 on the power play in the past four games.

OVERTIME

1. Senators G Craig Anderson won both starts versus Toronto last season despite allowing seven goals.

2. Maple Leafs G Frederik Andersen has yielded five goals in winning his three road starts.

3. Senators F Zack Smith is expected to miss a week and D Mark Borowiecki will sit out his second straight game, both with upper-body injuries.

PREDICTION: Maple Leafs 4, Senators 2

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Trends - Toronto at Ottawa

W/L TRENDS

Toronto

Maple Leafs are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 2 days rest. Maple Leafs are 5-0 in their last 5 Saturday games. Maple Leafs are 6-1 in their last 7 overall. Maple Leafs are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Atlantic. Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 road games. Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win. Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Maple Leafs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Maple Leafs are 23-9 in their last 32 vs. a team with a losing record. Maple Leafs are 7-15 in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Ottawa

Senators are 6-1 in their last 7 Saturday games. Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Senators are 21-46 in their last 67 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Senators are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Senators are 0-4 in their last 4 home games. Senators are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.

OU TRENDS

Toronto

Over is 6-0 in Maple Leafs last 6 Saturday games. Over is 6-1 in Maple Leafs last 7 overall. Over is 6-1 in Maple Leafs last 7 games following a win. Over is 5-1 in Maple Leafs last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 4-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 vs. Atlantic. Over is 4-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 9-3 in Maple Leafs last 12 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 3-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Ottawa

Under is 5-0-1 in Senators last 6 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 2-0-2 in Senators last 4 vs. Atlantic. Over is 4-1-2 in Senators last 7 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 33-15-3 in Senators last 51 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Ottawa. Over is 12-5 in the last 17 meetings. Maple Leafs are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings in Ottawa. Maple Leafs are 1-7 in the last 8 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Captial One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia

Matchup Edge

FLA	Edge in:	WAS
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Panthers at Capitals

Gracenote
Oct 21, 2017

One day after becoming the first player in the league to reach double figures in goals, captain Alex Ovechkin looks to continue his success against Florida when the Washington Capitals host the Panthers on Saturday. Ovechkin increased his total to 10 goals when he scored in overtime to beat Detroit 4-3 on Friday and has torched the Panthers for 35 goals and 38 assists in 57 career meetings.

The Capitals snapped a two-game slide with the victory as T.J. Oshie scored on the power play with 1:01 remaining in regulation before Ovechkin cashed in during a man advantage 1:56 into the extra session. Washington looks to add another victory before flying to Western Canada for a three-game road trip and likely will face James Reimer, who replaced Roberto Luongo after the veteran suffered an apparent hand injury in Florida’s 4-3 home loss to Pittsburgh on Friday. The Panthers have been productive on the offensive end but are having a difficult time keeping the puck out of their net, averaging four goals allowed in their first six games. One positive out of the loss for Florida, which has dropped three straight, was the first goal of the season from 2013 second-overall pick Aleksander Barkov.

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

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (2-4-0): Special teams have been a major problem for Florida in the first half-dozen games, as it is 4-for-26 with the man advantage and has allowed eight power-play goals - three in Friday’s setback. Jonathan Huberdeau recorded an assist on Friday to take over the team lead with six points and newcomer Radim Vrbata notched his team-leading fifth assist but still is looking for his first goal. Reimer is 1-2-0 with an .880 save percentage and 4.11 goals-against average in three appearances (two starts) this season after going 18-16-5 in 2016-17.

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (4-3-1): Andre Burakovsky was demoted from the top two lines and responded with his first goal of the season along with an assist on Friday while playing primarily with Brett Connolly and Lars Eller. Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov each notched an assist in the win at Detroit and are tied for the team lead with 12 points - one better than Ovechkin, who registered seven shots on Friday. Braden Holtby was in net for the victory, and that is expected to give the Saturday start to backup Philipp Grubauer, who has struggled this season (0-1-1, .844 save percentage).

OVERTIME

1. Oshie, who has registered nine points in his first eight games, is slated to play in his 600th NHL contest on Saturday.

2. Florida D MacKenzie Weegar scored his first NHL goal on Friday in his season debut and fourth career game.

3. The Panthers have won three of the last five meetings, including a 2-0 triumph at Washington on April 9 in the last matchup.

PREDICTION: Capitals 5, Panthers 2

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Trends - Florida at Washington

W/L TRENDS

Florida

Panthers are 5-1 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Panthers are 4-10 in their last 14 overall. Panthers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Panthers are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Metropolitan. Panthers are 1-8 in their last 9 road games.

Washington

Capitals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Capitals are 56-17 in their last 73 vs. Atlantic. Capitals are 63-25 in their last 88 home games. Capitals are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. Eastern Conference. Capitals are 36-17 in their last 53 games following a win. Capitals are 88-43 in their last 131 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Capitals are 2-5 in their last 7 games playing on 0 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Florida

Over is 6-0 in Panthers last 6 overall. Over is 5-0 in Panthers last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 road games. Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. Metropolitan. Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 Saturday games.

Washington

Over is 5-0 in Capitals last 5 Saturday games. Over is 4-0 in Capitals last 4 games following a win. Under is 5-1-1 in Capitals last 7 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1 in Capitals last 5 vs. Atlantic. Over is 4-1 in Capitals last 5 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 6-2 in Capitals last 8 overall. Over is 6-2 in Capitals last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 10-4 in Capitals last 14 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings. Panthers are 5-14 in the last 19 meetings. Panthers are 5-17 in the last 22 meetings in Washington.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas

Matchup Edge

CAR	Edge in:	DAL
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Hurricanes at Stars

Gracenote
Oct 20, 2017

The Carolina Hurricanes look to finish a difficult early-season road trip with a winning record when they visit the surging Dallas Stars on Saturday night. The Hurricanes knocked off Calgary 2-1 on Thursday to gain a point for the fourth time in five games to open the season after splitting the first two contests on the trip with a loss at Winnipeg and an impressive victory at Edmonton.

“There are a lot of good things we can build on from this game,” Carolina coach Bill Peters told reporters after limiting Calgary to 26 shots and one power-play chance Thursday. “We can be stifling when we play the right way.” The Hurricanes will need that type of effort against the Stars, who have posted 11 goals in three consecutive victories with their talented top line taking the lead. Tyler Seguin (three goals), Jamie Benn (two) and Alexander Radulov have combined for six goals and five assists during the winning streak after Thursday’s 5-4 win at Arizona while defenseman John Klingberg and goaltender Ben Bishop continued their strong play. “I really liked the way our big boys played,” Dallas coach Ken Hitchcock told reporters. “Our top players carried the day, and that’s what you need to win on the road.”

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Carolinas, FSN Southwest Plus (Dallas)

ABOUT THE HURRICANES (3-1-1): Scott Darling has warmed to the task in his first season as a No. 1 goalie after coming over from Chicago in an offseason trade and signing a four-year, $16.6 million contract. “He was outstanding,” Peters said of Darling after he turned aside 25 shots Thursday. “He’s only going to get better as he gets used to the communication with our D and the way we play and the way we defend.” Justin Williams scored his first goal in his second stint with Carolina on Thursday to take over the team lead in points (five) while Jeff Skinner notched his third tally of the campaign.

ABOUT THE STARS (4-3-0): Dallas entered play Friday with the third best penalty-killing percentage (88.9) in the league, including 10-for-10 effort during the winning streak, after owning the NHL’s worst mark last season (73.9). Klingberg’s seven points match Benn and Seguin for the team lead after registering a pair of assists in Thursday’s victory and boasts a plus-3 rating during the win streak. Bishop, a two-time Vezina Trophy finalist who was signed as a free agent in the offseason, has won four of his five decisions and sports a .929 save percentage and 1.93 goals-against average in six contests.

OVERTIME

1. The Stars have won five straight meetings with the Hurricanes, outscoring them 8-2 in a pair last season.

2. Carolina F Elias Lindholm, who has three points and a plus-3 rating in the early going, needs two assists to reach 100 in his career.

3. Seguin led the NHL in shots (42) through Thursday’s games and has recorded two game-winning goals.

PREDICTION: Stars 4, Hurricanes 3

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Trends - Carolina at Dallas

W/L TRENDS

Carolina

Hurricanes are 17-35 in their last 52 road games. Hurricanes are 8-17 in their last 25 Saturday games. Hurricanes are 18-45 in their last 63 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Hurricanes are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Central. Hurricanes are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Hurricanes are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Dallas

Stars are 6-1 in their last 7 Saturday games. Stars are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Metropolitan. Stars are 8-2 in their last 10 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 home games. Stars are 5-2 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Stars are 8-23 in their last 31 vs. a team with a winning record. Stars are 10-30 in their last 40 games following a win. Stars are 1-9 in their last 10 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Carolina

Over is 4-0 in Hurricanes last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1-1 in Hurricanes last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Hurricanes last 5 games following a win. Over is 3-1-1 in Hurricanes last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Dallas

Under is 6-1 in Stars last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 8-3 in Stars last 11 Saturday games. Over is 18-7 in Stars last 25 home games. Under is 7-3 in Stars last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 7-3-1 in Stars last 11 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 18-7-2 in the last 27 meetings. Hurricanes are 1-11-1 in the last 13 meetings in Dallas. Hurricanes are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 9:00 PM ET, Saturday, October 21, 2017
Where: Gila River Arena, Glendale, Arizona

Matchup Edge

CHI	Edge in:	ARI
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Blackhawks at Coyotes

Gracenote
Oct 21, 2017

The Chicago Blackhawks have cooled off after a fast start but have a good chance to get back on track when they visit the an opponent they have dominated of late. The Blackhawks have dropped two in a row and four of six entering Saturday's road contest against the skidding Arizona Coyotes, who are the only team in the league that has yet to record a victory.

Chicago opened the season by pumping in 15 goals in beating up Metropolitan Division heavyweights Pittsburgh and Columbus, but it has netted 12 regulation tallies in six games since. The Blackhawks have allowed more than 40 shots three times in their last six games and rank last in the league with an average of 36.8 surrendered. Any struggles pale in comparison to those of the Coyotes, who secured their lone point in an overtime loss to expansion Vegas in the second game of the season. "We just gotta find a way to outscore the other team one time just to try to relieve the pressure of not getting a win," Arizona's Derek Stepan told reporters. "It's kind of created a little bit of a monster. I want nothing more than this group to find a way to get a win on Saturday."

TV: 9 p.m. ET, NBCSN Chicago, FSN Arizona Plus

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (4-2-2): Chicago has had plenty of opportunities on the power play, going 6-for-39 on the season and 2-for-18 over its last three games after failing to convert on five chances - including a two-man advantage - in Tuesday's 2-1 overtime loss to Edmonton. “The 5-on-3, we had some great looks around the net,” coach Joel Quenneville told reporters. “A lot of loose pucks that we just didn’t find the handle, we’re not anticipating or sniffing them out around the net." Defenseman Duncan Keith has notched an assist in three straight games.

ABOUT THE COYOTES (0-6-1): One positive in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Dallas was the performance of rookie Clayton Keller, who scored twice and assisted on another tally to boost his team-high totals to five goals and seven points. Defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson, who played 10 seasons and won three Stanley Cups with Chicago, will face his former team for the first time. "It's going to be a special game," Hjalmarsson told reporters. "It's going to be a little weird in the beginning. ... It's all new and I'm looking forward to the game."

OVERTIME

1. Coyotes G Adin Hill has started the last two games with Antti Raanta hurt, but coach Rick Tocchet was undecided on Saturday's netminder.

2. The Blackhawks have won their last seven contests against the Coyotes, including their past four visits to Arizona.

3. Stepan, an offseason acquisition from the New York Rangers, scored his first two goals of the season Thursday.

PREDICTION: Blackhawks 4, Coyotes 3

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Trends - Chicago at Arizona

W/L TRENDS

Chicago

Blackhawks are 9-2 in their last 11 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. Blackhawks are 55-26 in their last 81 vs. a team with a losing record. Blackhawks are 23-11 in their last 34 Saturday games. Blackhawks are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blackhawks are 4-12 in their last 16 overall. Blackhawks are 2-8 in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest. Blackhawks are 2-10 in their last 12 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blackhawks are 1-7 in their last 8 road games. Blackhawks are 1-10 in their last 11 vs. Western Conference. Blackhawks are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Pacific.

Arizona

Coyotes are 20-42 in their last 62 games playing on 1 days rest. Coyotes are 22-47 in their last 69 overall. Coyotes are 42-91 in their last 133 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Coyotes are 16-35 in their last 51 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Coyotes are 17-44 in their last 61 vs. Western Conference. Coyotes are 17-61 in their last 78 vs. Central. Coyotes are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Coyotes are 0-5 in their last 5 Saturday games. Coyotes are 0-5 in their last 5 home games.

OU TRENDS

Chicago

Over is 5-0-1 in Blackhawks last 6 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Blackhawks last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 6-1-1 in Blackhawks last 8 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 10-2-2 in Blackhawks last 14 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation. Over is 19-6-7 in Blackhawks last 32 road games. Under is 3-1-2 in Blackhawks last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 3-1-1 in Blackhawks last 5 vs. Pacific. Over is 23-8-6 in Blackhawks last 37 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 19-8-7 in Blackhawks last 34 vs. Western Conference. Over is 29-13-19 in Blackhawks last 61 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Arizona

Over is 4-0 in Coyotes last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 8-1 in Coyotes last 9 vs. Central. Under is 39-9-5 in Coyotes last 53 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Coyotes last 5 overall. Over is 4-1 in Coyotes last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Coyotes last 5 Saturday games. Over is 5-2 in Coyotes last 7 home games. Under is 10-4-1 in Coyotes last 15 vs. Western Conference. Over is 7-3 in Coyotes last 10 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Blackhawks are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Arizona. Blackhawks are 7-0 in the last 7 meetings. Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings. Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Arizona. Road team is 14-6 in the last 20 meetings.

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NHL

Saturday, October 21

Rangers won four of last five games with Nashville; under is 6-2-2 in last ten series games. Predators are 1-4 in last five visits to Manhattan. Nashville won four of its last five games; they are 1-3 on road- their last four games stayed under total. Rangers lost their last five games, last two in SO/OT; under is 4-2 in their last six games. New York is 1-5 at home.

Edmonton won four of its last five games with Philly, but they’re 1-4 in last five games in this building. Over is 6-2 in last eight series games. Oilers last four of their last five games; they’re 1-1 on road. Over is 3-1 in their last four games. Flyers split their first six games; they’re 2-1 at home. Three of their last four games went over total.

Kings-Blue Jackets split their last four meetings, all of which ended 3-2 (under 2-0-2); LA split their last four visits to Ohio. Kings won five of their last six games; they won at San Jose in their only road game this season. Over is 3-1 in their last four games. Columbus won four of its last five games (under 4-3); they’re 2-1 at home this season.

Sharks-Islanders split their last ten meetings; San Jose won three of last five visits here- under is 2-0-1 in last three series games. Sharks won three of last four games after winning their road opener in New Jersey Friday- under is 3-1 in their last four games. New York is 2-3 in its last five games (under 4-1); they split their first two home games this season.

Bruins won their last seven games with Buffalo; four of last five series games stayed under. Sabres were outscored 9-2 in losing their last three visits to Benton. Buffalo is 1-7 to start the season, 0-3 at home; three of their last four games went over. Boston split its first six games (2-1 at home); three of their last four games went over.

Ottawa won seven of last eight games with Toronto; over is 3-1 in last four series games. Leafs lost three of last four games in this building. Toronto won its last three games and six of first seven- over is 6-1 in those games- they’re 3-0 on road. Senators are 0-4 at home, 3-0 on road; over is 3-1 in their last four games. Ottawa lost 3-0/5-4ot in its last two games.

Penguins won five of last six games with Tampa Bay; they’re 3-2 in last five games in Bay Area. Over is 8-1 in last nine series games. Pittsburgh won five of its last six games, with last four going over total- they’re 3-2 on road after winning in Miami Friday. Lightning won five of their last six games; they’re 4-0 at home. Under is 3-1 in their last four games.

Washington is 6-4 in its last ten games with Florida; over is 3-1 in last four series games. Panthers are 2-3 in last five visits here. Florida lost its last three games, after losing to Penguins Friday; they’re 0-3 on road. Last six Florida games went over total. Washington lost four of last six games after winning in OT in Detroit Friday- over is 5-2 in their last seven games.

Dallas Stars won their last five games with Carolina; over is 4-2 in last six series games. Hurricanes lost four of last five visits to Texas. Carolina is 3-2 to start season- under is 3-1 in their last four games. Hurricanes are 2-1 on road. Stars won their last three games; under is 3-1 in last four games. Dallas won its last three home games.

Blackhawks won their last seven games with Arizona; five of last six series games went over. Chicago won its last four visits to the desert- they’re 1-3 in last four games- over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Hawks are 1-2 on the road. Coyotes are 0-7 this season, with four of those games at home. Four of their last five games went over the total.

Calgary won its last four games with Minnesota; over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. Wild lost 3-2so/5-1 in last two games in Saddledome. Minnesota lost five of last six games after losing in Winnipeg Friday; all five of their games went over. Wild are 1-3 on the road. Flames are 4-2 in last six games but they lost last two home games. Over is 3-1 in their last four games.

St Louis won six of its first eight games; over is 3-1 in their last four games. Blues are 4-2 on the road. Las Vegas is 5-1 to start its franchise history; they’re 3-1 at home (over 3-1).

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NHL

Saturday, October 21

Trend Report

NASHVILLE @ NY RANGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nashville's last 6 games
Nashville is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
NY Rangers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nashville
NY Rangers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville

EDMONTON @ PHILADELPHIA
Edmonton is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Edmonton
Philadelphia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home

BUFFALO @ BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing Boston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Buffalo
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Buffalo

LOS ANGELES @ COLUMBUS
Los Angeles is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Los Angeles is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Columbus is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

SAN JOSE @ NY ISLANDERS
San Jose is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Islanders
NY Islanders is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games

TORONTO @ OTTAWA
Toronto is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Ottawa is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ottawa's last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto

PITTSBURGH @ TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

FLORIDA @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games on the road
Washington is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games

CAROLINA @ DALLAS
Carolina is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Carolina is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Dallas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Carolina
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Carolina

CHICAGO @ ARIZONA
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Chicago is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games

MINNESOTA @ CALGARY
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games on the road
Calgary is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Calgary is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

ST. LOUIS @ LAS VEGAS
St. Louis is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
St. Louis is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Las Vegas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Las Vegas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

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NHL
Dunkel

Saturday, October 21


Nashville @ NY Rangers

Game 51-52
October 21, 2017 @ 12:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
10.498
NY Rangers
12.235
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
(-115); Over

Edmonton @ Philadelphia

Game 53-54
October 21, 2017 @ 1:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Edmonton
12.021
Philadelphia
10.559
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Edmonton
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-120
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Edmonton
(+100); Over

Los Angeles @ Columbus

Game 55-56
October 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
10.623
Columbus
11.689
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(-140); Under

San Jose @ NY Islanders

Game 57-58
October 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
11.901
NY Islanders
10.855
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
N/A

Buffalo @ Boston

Game 59-60
October 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Buffalo
9.682
Boston
10.774
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-175
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-175); Over

Toronto @ Ottawa

Game 61-62
October 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
12.179
Ottawa
10.942
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-115
6
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(-115); Over

Pittsburgh @ Tampa Bay

Game 63-64
October 21, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Pittsburgh
14.038
Tampa Bay
10.549
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Pittsburgh
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Pittsburgh
N/A

Florida @ Washington

Game 65-66
October 21, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
12.428
Washington
11.012
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
N/A

Carolina @ Dallas

Game 67-68
October 21, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Carolina
8.972
Dallas
12.576
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 3 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-135
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(-135); Over

Chicago @ Arizona

Game 69-70
October 21, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
10.896
Arizona
8.766
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
N/A

Minnesota @ Calgary

Game 71-72
October 21, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Minnesota
11.269
Calgary
10.551
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Minnesota
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Minnesota
N/A

St. Louis @ Vegas

Game 73-74
October 21, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
11.720
Vegas
10.475
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-145); Under

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NHL
Long Sheet

Saturday, October 21

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NASHVILLE (4-2-0-1, 9 pts.) at NY RANGERS (1-5-0-2, 4 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 12:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 13-26 ATS (-15.5 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 37-38 ATS (-23.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 15-23 ATS (-19.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 201-171 ATS (+376.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 1-7 ATS (+8.4 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 1-7 ATS (-9.1 Units) first half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 12-21 ATS (-12.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 100-137 ATS (-104.1 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 194-229 ATS (-150.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 3-1 (+2.1 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 3-1-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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EDMONTON (2-4-0-0, 4 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (4-3-0-0, 8 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 398-355 ATS (-105.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-1-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (5-0-0-1, 11 pts.) at COLUMBUS (5-2-0-0, 10 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 30-37 ATS (-19.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 56-38 ATS (+10.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 31-11 ATS (+17.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 157-142 ATS (+347.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 70-61 ATS (+139.6 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 21-8 ATS (+11.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 2-2 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 2-2-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)

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SAN JOSE (3-3-0-0, 6 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (3-3-0-1, 7 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 3-2 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 3-2-0 straight up against SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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BUFFALO (1-5-0-2, 4 pts.) at BOSTON (3-3-0-0, 6 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 14-30 ATS (+53.0 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 277-248 ATS (+26.4 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
BOSTON is 24-29 ATS (-16.6 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 203-168 ATS (-71.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 7-1 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 7-1-0 straight up against BUFFALO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.2 Units)

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TORONTO (6-1-0-0, 12 pts.) at OTTAWA (3-1-0-3, 9 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 60-95 ATS (-47.2 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
TORONTO is 359-384 ATS (-112.9 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
OTTAWA is 58-50 ATS (+3.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 33-23 ATS (+58.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 96-73 ATS (-1.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
OTTAWA is 160-143 ATS (-55.1 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 7-1 (+6.3 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 7-1-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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PITTSBURGH (5-2-0-1, 11 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (6-1-0-1, 13 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 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 7-7 (+1.6 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 7-7-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
11 of 13 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+9.1 Units)

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FLORIDA (2-4-0-0, 4 pts.) at WASHINGTON (4-3-0-1, 9 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 3-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 3-3-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.3 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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CAROLINA (3-1-0-1, 7 pts.) at DALLAS (4-3-0-0, 8 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 66-122 ATS (+215.4 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
CAROLINA is 4-18 ATS (+31.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 6-16 ATS (-12.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 141-137 ATS (-55.9 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
DALLAS is 12-27 ATS (-24.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 4-0 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 4-0-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.2 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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CHICAGO (4-2-0-2, 10 pts.) at ARIZONA (0-6-0-1, 1 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 6-0 (+6.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 6-0-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.5 Units)

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MINNESOTA (1-2-0-2, 4 pts.) at CALGARY (4-3-0-0, 8 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 10:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-2 (+3.3 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 4-2-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.8 Units)

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ST LOUIS (6-2-0-0, 12 pts.) at VEGAS (5-1-0-0, 10 pts.) - 10/21/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 167-160 ATS (+345.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
ST LOUIS is 23-6 ATS (+16.4 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 61-47 ATS (+11.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.

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

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Scott Rickenbach

Free Pick Saturday CFB

Maryland vs. Wisconsin, 10/21/2017 12:00 EDT

Point Spread: +24½/-110 Maryland

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Scott "The Bulldog" Rickenbach Free Pick CFB Game #357 Maryland Terrapins (+) @ Wisconsin Badgers @ Noon ET - It is homecoming weekend in Madison and the Badgers, make no mistake about it, are a very good football team. However, one thing that has benefited Wisconsin this season is a rather weak schedule. As it stands now, the Badgers have not played a single team that currently has a winning record. I am well aware of the fact that Maryland has had injuries at the QB position and certainly the Terrapins aren't going to march into Madison and get an upset win. However, I do like the Terps to keep this one closer than many are expecting. Road wins at Texas and Minnesota help give Maryland some added confidence heading into this one. Yes the Terrapins got annihilated at Ohio State recently but just the fact that the Terps faced a powerhouse like the Buckeyes gives them an edge over a Badgers team that has truly faced an easy schedule this season. Look for the Terrapins to improve to 8-4 ATS when they are entering a game off of 2 or more consecutive SU losses. Free Pick on MARYLAND

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Stephen Nover Free NHL Saturday Play

Edmonton vs. Philadelphia, 10/21/2017 13:00 EDT

Money Line: -114 Philadelphia

Sportsbook:
Betonline

The Oilers are in a tough spot here. They just upset the Blackhawks, 2-1 in overtime on the road Thursday. Now they have to play here at an early start time. So it's almost like a back-to-back situation. It's especially rough for a visiting Western Conference team to play a day game in an Eastern time zone.

Philadelphia has won eight of its last 10 home games. The Flyers, though, were shut out, 1-0, by Nashville in their last home game two days ago.

However, the Flyers had won their two previous home games this season in convincing fashion destroying the Capitals, 8-2, and Panthers, 5-1.

Edmonton goalie Cam Talbot hasn't been real sharp this season.

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Jesse Schule

The Iceman's Free Pick

Syracuse vs. Miami-FL, 10/21/2017 15:30 EDT

Point Spread: +17/-110 Syracuse

Sportsbook:
Betonline

Syracuse Orange vs Miami Hurricanes Free Pick October 21, 2017.

Many expect Syracuse to suffer a let down coming off a dramatic upset win over Clemson last Friday, and perhaps that's why the line has been bet up several points since opening at +14.5. They will play at Miami, and the Hurricanes are undefeated and ranked in the Top 10. I wasn't exactly surprised by the Orange beating Clemson, in fact I bet on it. This team is for real, with a clutch quarterback surrounded by talent and speed, and a defense that has come a long way since last season. We've already seen them cover against Top 25 teams on the road at NC State and LSU. They haven't lost by double-digits in any of their games this season, and they are 5-0 ATS versus teams with a winning record. Eric Dungey has thrown for over 2000 yards and 12 TDs so far this season, and I think he's more than capable of keeping the Orange within two TDs at Miami.

Take SYR.

GL,

Jesse Schule