Thursday 10-26-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Flyers at Senators

Gracenote
Oct 26, 2017

The Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers have cooled considerably following hot starts to the season, with the former failing to hold a late lead in the third period en route to a third loss in four contests. The Senators look to regain their edge on Thursday as they conclude a five-game homestand against the Flyers.

Goaltender Mike Condon misplayed the puck behind his own net, leading to a late goal and eventual 3-2 shootout setback against Los Angeles on Tuesday. Ottawa has been no stranger to working past regulation this season, and all three games versus Philadelphia in 2016-17 ventured past 60 minutes as well. Flyers forward Sean Couturier was held in check against the Senators last campaign but pushed his point total to six (five goals, one assist) in the last five contests with two goals in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to Anaheim. Philadelphia has mustered just three tallies in its last three games (1-2-0) after erupting for 18 in its previous three.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN Philadelphia, TSN5, RDS2 (Ottawa)

ABOUT THE FLYERS (5-4-0): Second overall pick Nolan Patrick was no worse for wear on Wednesday, one day removed from exiting the loss to the Ducks after being hit head-first into the boards by Anaheim's Chris Wagner. "I don't know if it's scary. It's part of the game. It happens fast, and I'm fine," the 19-year-old Patrick told Philly.com after Wednesday's practice. In addition to Patrick returning to the ice, Philadelphia also will feature a new-look top defensive unit with Ivan Provorov being paired with the puck-moving Shayne Gostisbehere in the absence of Andrew MacDonald (leg).

ABOUT THE SENATORS (4-1-4): Craig Anderson will look to continue his run of good fortune versus Philadelphia, against which he owns a 10-5-3 career record and .923 save percentage. Derick Brassard, who leads the team in goals (six) and points (10), was kept off the scoresheet in all three meetings with the Flyers last season. Fellow forward Mark Stone scored and set up a goal versus Philadelphia last campaign and has netted four of his five tallies this season at home.

OVERTIME

1. Ottawa C Kyle Turris sat out Wednesday's morning skate due to the flu and has been ruled out versus Philadelphia, coach Guy Boucher told reporters.

2. Flyers G Michal Neuvirth, who leads the league with a 1.36 goals-against average and .957 save percentage, will draw his fourth start of the season on Thursday.

3. Philadelphia RW Wayne Simmonds' availability versus Ottawa is in question as he reportedly is battling foot, groin and mouth injuries.

PREDICTION: Senators 4, Flyers 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Philadelphia at Ottawa

W/L TRENDS

Philadelphia

Flyers are 6-0 in their last 6 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Flyers are 8-1 in their last 9 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Flyers are 7-1 in their last 8 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals. Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Flyers are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. Atlantic. Flyers are 5-2 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Flyers are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference. Flyers are 6-16 in their last 22 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Flyers are 8-23 in their last 31 road games. Flyers are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record.

Ottawa

Senators are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Senators are 2-5 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Senators are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Metropolitan. Senators are 1-5 in their last 6 home games. Senators are 0-4 in their last 4 Thursday games.

OU TRENDS

Philadelphia

Over is 4-0 in Flyers last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 10-2-2 in Flyers last 14 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 3-1-1 in Flyers last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Flyers last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 31-15-6 in Flyers last 52 games playing on 1 days rest.

Ottawa

Over is 4-1-2 in Senators last 7 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 4-1-2 in Senators last 7 vs. Metropolitan. Under is 18-6-3 in Senators last 27 Thursday games. Over is 3-1-1 in Senators last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 3-1-1 in Senators last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 34-16-3 in Senators last 53 home games. Under is 39-19-6 in Senators last 64 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings. Flyers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Ottawa. Home team is 23-11 in the last 34 meetings. Flyers are 9-23-5 in the last 37 meetings in Ottawa.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida

Matchup Edge

DET	Edge in:	TB
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Red Wings at Lightning

Gracenote
Oct 25, 2017

The Tampa Bay Lightning hope to continue dominating the series and extend their overall point streak to nine games when they host the struggling Detroit Red Wings for an Atlantic Division battle Thursday. The Lightning are 7-0-1 in their last eight games after a 5-1 victory at Carolina on Tuesday and have won the last eight contests against Detroit, starting with two in the 2015-16 playoffs and the latest a 3-2 decision Oct. 16.

Captain Steven Stamkos, who leads the league with 20 points, and linemate Nikita Kucherov (NHL-most 11 goals) have hit the scoresheet in every game for Tampa Bay while goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy (99 career games) has been outstanding with an NHL-best eight wins. The Lightning are second in the league at 4.10 goals per game and the Red Wings are in the bottom third (2.6) after dropping a 1-0 decision at Buffalo on Tuesday for their fifth consecutive setback (0-4-1). Detroit could get speedy forward Andreas Athanasiou back in the lineup after a contract dispute to give the offense a boost, and defenseman Danny DeKeyser is close to returning after missing the last seven games with an ankle injury. “We’ve been playing better than getting only one point out of 10, but you can’t fall back to that either and stay somewhat happy about that,” Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg told the Detroit Free Press. “The only thing we can do is stick together here. … We know it is going to be a challenge for us in Tampa.”

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Detroit, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay)

ABOUT THE RED WINGS (4-5-1): The 23-year-old Athanasiou broke out last season with 18 goals and 29 points in 64 games before holding out and signing a one-year, $1.378 million contract last week. “We all know what type of player AA is,” Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard, who is expected to start Thursday, told the Free Press. “He uses his speed, he’s got a great skill set and he will help this lineup a lot.” Defenseman Mike Green leads the team with 11 points while Zetterberg and Dylan Larkin have nine, but the Red Wings need more from Gustav Nyquist (two goals, four points) and Darren Helm (one, three).

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (8-1-1): Rookie defenseman Mikhail Sergachev will be around the entire season after playing his 10th game Tuesday, activating the first of his three-year entry level contract. The 19-year-old Russian, acquired in a big trade with Montreal for Jonathan Drouin, leads all rookie blueliners with four goals and has nine points overall with a plus-4 rating - averaging 12:46 of ice time. Brayden Point and Vladislav Namestnikov are also off to strong starts offensively with four goals and seven assists apiece while Anton Stralman has four points and leads the league with a plus-11.

OVERTIME

1. Detroit Fs Tomas Tatar and Justin Abdelkader are each one point away from 200 in their careers.

2. Stamkos and Kucherov can each match the franchise record point streak of 11 to start a single season, set by Martin St. Louis (2009-10).

3. The Red Wings are 3-for-30 on the power play over the last nine games after scoring twice with the man advantage in the season opener.

PREDICTION: Lightning 5, Red Wings 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Detroit at Tampa Bay

W/L TRENDS

Detroit

Red Wings are 5-2 in their last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Red Wings are 17-35 in their last 52 vs. a team with a winning record. Red Wings are 9-19 in their last 28 road games. Red Wings are 17-36 in their last 53 vs. Atlantic. Red Wings are 17-37 in their last 54 vs. Eastern Conference. Red Wings are 4-9 in their last 13 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Red Wings are 16-37 in their last 53 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Red Wings are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Red Wings are 0-5 in their last 5 overall. Red Wings are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.

Tampa Bay

Lightning are 9-0 in their last 9 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Lightning are 7-0 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Lightning are 5-0 in their last 5 Thursday games. Lightning are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Lightning are 7-0 in their last 7 home games. Lightning are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Lightning are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Atlantic. Lightning are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win. Lightning are 13-3 in their last 16 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Lightning are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Lightning are 20-7 in their last 27 overall.

OU TRENDS

Detroit

Over is 6-0 in Red Wings last 6 Thursday games. Over is 4-0 in Red Wings last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Under is 5-1 in Red Wings last 6 vs. Atlantic. Over is 4-1 in Red Wings last 5 road games. Over is 4-1-1 in Red Wings last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Red Wings last 8 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Red Wings last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.

Tampa Bay

Over is 8-1 in Lightning last 9 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Lightning last 7 home games. Over is 5-1 in Lightning last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 9-2 in Lightning last 11 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 8-2 in Lightning last 10 games following a win. Over is 4-1 in Lightning last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Lightning last 5 vs. Atlantic. Over is 9-3 in Lightning last 12 overall. Over is 8-3 in Lightning last 11 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings in Tampa Bay. Home team is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings. Red Wings are 8-23 in the last 31 meetings. Red Wings are 2-14 in the last 16 meetings in Tampa Bay.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Ducks at Panthers

Gracenote
Oct 25, 2017

The Anaheim Ducks have won back-to-back contests for the first time this season and are slowly getting a little healthier as they continue a four-game road trip against the struggling Florida Panthers on Thursday night. Captain Ryan Getzlaf (two points) and top-pair defenseman Hampus Lindholm (one assist) returned from injuries to contribute on the scoresheet as the Ducks knocked off Philadelphia 6-2 on Tuesday.

“We’ve been banged down and beaten up here pretty good with injuries,” Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle told reporters. “Anytime you can welcome veterans back and they come in, it does energize your group and it gives your group more confidence.” The Ducks have been without center Ryan Kesler (hip, out until at least December) and defenseman Sami Vatanen (shoulder, close to a return) all season, and recently lost blueliner Cam Fowler (knee, indefinite), but have fought their way over .500 and face a Florida team that has dropped four of five. The Panthers are near the bottom of the league in goals against per game (3.75) and were pounded 5-1 at Montreal on Tuesday after earning an inspiring victory at Washington in the previous contest. The biggest problem for Florida has been the penalty kill, which sits last in the league at 69.7 percent after allowing its ninth and 10 power-play goals of the season against the Canadiens.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, KCOP-13 (Anaheim), FSN Florida

ABOUT THE DUCKS (4-3-1): Getzlaf had a goal and an assist in his return while playing with Rickard Rakell (goal Tuesday) and Corey Perry (three assists, last two games) on the top line. “(Rakell is) a heck of a hockey player and the three of us worked well together in the past,” Getzlaf told reporters. “It’s a comfort level definitely when you get back out there and know where each other is going to be. Those guys do a good job of finding open spots for me.” Forward Ondrej Kase has two goals and an assist in the last two games after missing three with a head injury.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (3-5-0): Coach Bob Boughner blamed penalty trouble for turning the Montreal game around and Florida has allowed four power-play opportunities in each of the last four contests. Defenseman Keith Yandle scored his first goal of the campaign in Montreal and left wing Jonathan Huberdeau added an assist to take over the team lead with eight points. Antti Niemi was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh to back up James Reimer (2-3-0, .903 save percentage) with Roberto Luongo (hand) placed on injured reserve.

OVERTIME

1. Florida F Colton Sceviour (upper-body) missed the Montreal game and is questionable for Thursday.

2. Anaheim G John Gibson has allowed two or fewer goals in his last six games after permitting seven combined in the first two this season.

3. The Panthers won both matchups last season, allowing the Ducks one goal in each encounter.

PREDICTION: Ducks 5, Panthers 3

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Anaheim at Florida

W/L TRENDS

Anaheim

Ducks are 21-8 in their last 29 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Ducks are 5-2 in their last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Ducks are 12-5 in their last 17 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Ducks are 7-3 in their last 10 vs. Eastern Conference. Ducks are 42-19 in their last 61 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Ducks are 36-17 in their last 53 Thursday games. Ducks are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a win. Ducks are 1-6 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.

Florida

Panthers are 2-5 in their last 7 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Panthers are 2-5 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Panthers are 7-19 in their last 26 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Panthers are 3-9 in their last 12 Thursday games. Panthers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. Panthers are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Panthers are 1-7 in their last 8 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.

OU TRENDS

Anaheim

Under is 5-0 in Ducks last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 4-1-1 in Ducks last 6 games following a win. Over is 8-3-3 in Ducks last 14 road games. Under is 5-2 in Ducks last 7 overall. Under is 10-4-4 in Ducks last 18 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 15-6-5 in Ducks last 26 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 9-4-3 in Ducks last 16 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 17-8-6 in Ducks last 31 vs. a team with a losing record.

Florida

Over is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Panthers last 8 overall. Over is 10-2 in Panthers last 12 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 home games. Over is 4-1-2 in Panthers last 7 vs. Pacific. Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. Western Conference. Over is 19-7-5 in Panthers last 31 following a loss of 3 or more goals. Over is 8-3 in Panthers last 11 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Panthers last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 12-5-3 in Panthers last 20 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 2-0-2 in the last 4 meetings. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Florida.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Matchup Edge

NYI	Edge in:	MIN
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Islanders at Wild

Gracenote
Oct 25, 2017

The New York Islanders ride a three-game winning streak into their road game versus the Minnesota Wild on Thursday with red-hot captain John Tavares at the wheel. Tavares hit the scoresheet in only one of New York's first seven games but recorded four goals and three assists in his last two contests, including a hat trick in Tuesday's 5-3 victory over Arizona.

"I know how it gets when he bursts out and then he takes a team on his shoulders for a while," Islanders coach Doug Weight told reporters. Tavares' scoring spree vaulted him into the team lead in goals with six - one ahead of Anders Lee and Brock Nelson, with the latter scoring Tuesday. New York and Minnesota split two meetings last season as Tavares recorded two goals and a pair of assists, giving him six of each in 11 games versus the Wild. Minnesota began a season-high six-game homestand with a 1-0 loss to Vancouver, leaving it 0-1-1 at Xcel Energy Center this season and prompting defenseman Jared Spurgeon to tell reporters: "I thought we had spurts of good hockey, but you have to play 60 minutes."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, MSG Plus (New York), FSN North (Minnesota)

ABOUT THE ISLANDERS (5-3-1): Jordan Eberle, who played his first seven seasons in Edmonton, hasn't scored in his first nine games with New York but recorded his first multi-point contest Tuesday by assisting on Tavares' first two goals. Eberle and Tavares are joined on a line by Lee, who recorded an assist Tuesday and has five points (three goals) in his last three games. Josh Bailey extended his point streak to four games (two goals, three assists) with an assist versus Arizona while Nelson's goals have come in the last six contests.

ABOUT THE WILD (2-3-2): Power forward Chris Stewart is off to a fast start with six goals on 14 shots, including one tally in each of the two games prior to Tuesday, after recording 13 in 79 games last season. Captain Mikko Koivu, who along with Eric Staal has three goals this season, had a five-game point streak (three goals, two assists) snapped Tuesday. Forward Justin Kloos, who was named Mr. Hockey in Minnesota as a high school senior in 2012, made his NHL debut Tuesday and took a penalty in 8:39 of ice time.

OVERTIME

1. The Islanders are 2-for-28 with the man advantage this season while allowing a power-play goal in four of their last five games.

2. LW Tyler Ennis, who has two goals in his first seven games with the Wild, needs one to reach 100 for his career.

3. Minnesota LW Zach Parise, who hasn't played this season, underwent back surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss 8-to-10 weeks. Parise hasn't played a full season since the 48-game 2012-13 lockout-abbreviated campaign - his first with the Wild, missing 48 contests over the next four years.

PREDICTION: Islanders 3, Wild 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - NY Islanders at Minnesota

W/L TRENDS

NY Islanders

Islanders are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Islanders are 9-2 in their last 11 Thursday games. Islanders are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Islanders are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. Islanders are 5-2 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Islanders are 7-3 in their last 10 games following a win. Islanders are 9-4 in their last 13 road games. Islanders are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Islanders are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Central.

Minnesota

Wild are 15-5 in their last 20 Thursday games. Wild are 9-3 in their last 12 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Wild are 16-6 in their last 22 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Wild are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Wild are 3-9 in their last 12 overall. Wild are 6-22 in their last 28 vs. Metropolitan. Wild are 2-9 in their last 11 vs. Eastern Conference. Wild are 2-11 in their last 13 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Wild are 1-11 in their last 12 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Wild are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest. Wild are 0-5 in their last 5 home games.

OU TRENDS

NY Islanders

Under is 4-0 in Islanders last 4 vs. Central. Over is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 road games. Under is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Islanders last 5 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 7-2 in Islanders last 9 vs. Western Conference. Over is 5-2 in Islanders last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Minnesota

Over is 4-0 in Wild last 4 Thursday games. Over is 6-0 in Wild last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 4-0 in Wild last 4 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-1-1 in Wild last 8 overall. Over is 14-4-3 in Wild last 21 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 16-6-4 in Wild last 26 vs. Metropolitan. Over is 5-2 in Wild last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 7-3 in Wild last 10 home games. Under is 9-4 in Wild last 13 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 9:00 PM ET, Thursday, October 26, 2017
Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Stars at Oilers

Gracenote
Oct 25, 2017

The Edmonton Oilers, off to a surprisingly slow 2-5-1 start, begin a five-game homestand when they host the Dallas Stars on Thursday. Edmonton completed a 1-1-1 road trip with a 2-1 overtime loss at two-time defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh on Tuesday as the Oilers continue to struggle offensively by scoring an NHL-worst 1.88 goals per game.

"We just have to relax. Just calm down," Oilers captain Connor McDavid, who leads the team with four goals and nine points, told reporters. "I mean, we're getting these chances in front of the net that should be automatic and we're not scoring them. Myself included. So we have to get better in that area. ..." Dallas is coming off a 5-3 loss at Colorado on Tuesday in which coach Ken Hitchcock pulled No. 1 goaltender Ben Bishop in favor of backup Kari Lehtonen after he allowed three goals on 14 shots. "It has nothing to do with Ben Bishop. It has to do with wake up, let's get playing, which is exactly what we did," Hitchcock told reporters. "... I'll do the same with any other goaltender. If I think it's going to help the team to change their mindset, I've got to do whatever it takes. So that's what I did." Edmonton won the final two meetings last season by a combined 12-3 with defenseman Oscar Klefbom scoring in each game and McDavid recording four goals in the pair of contests including a hat trick, bringing his career totals versus the Stars to five goals and an assist in four games.

TV: 9 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest Plus (Dallas), Sportsnet West (Edmonton)

ABOUT THE STARS (5-4-0): Jamie Benn (team-high 11 points) recorded a goal and two assists Tuesday, giving him three goals and four assists in the last three contests. Tyler Seguin (club-most six goals, 10 points) registered a pair of assists versus Colorado and has four goals and four assists during a five-game point streak. Defenseman Stephen Johns (goal, three points, plus-2 this season) left Tuesday's contest after the first period with a concussion and will likely miss Thursday's game.

ABOUT THE OILERS (2-5-1): Edmonton on Tuesday welcomed the return of Leon Draisaitl (goal, three points in four games), who missed the previous four games with a concussion. Patrick Maroon, second on the club with six points, joins Ryan-Nugent Hopkins and Mark Letestu as the only Oilers other than McDavid with more than one goal (two apiece). Cam Talbot (2-4-1, 2.79 goals-against average, .915 save percentage), who stopped 42 shots Tuesday, is expected to make his fourth straight start in goal.

OVERTIME

1. Dallas is 2-for-14 on the power play in its last five games after going 4-for-12 in its first four contests and is 30-for-33 on the penalty kill this season.

2. Edmonton D Eric Gryba and RW Zack Kassian, who lead the club in penalty minutes with 16 and 15, respectively, are the only Oilers with a plus rating at plus-1.

3. Bishop is 5-1-0 with a 2.38 GAA and .920 SP while Lehtonen is 0-3-0, 4.00, .851.

PREDICTION: Oilers 3, Stars 2

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Dallas at Edmonton

W/L TRENDS

Dallas

Stars are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Stars are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Stars are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Pacific. Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 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 games playing on 1 days rest. Stars are 17-35 in their last 52 road games. Stars are 2-8 in their last 10 Thursday games.

Edmonton

Oilers are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Central. Oilers are 16-5 in their last 21 Thursday games. Oilers are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Oilers are 16-6 in their last 22 games playing on 1 days rest. Oilers are 21-10 in their last 31 vs. Western Conference. Oilers are 111-227 in their last 338 vs. a team with a winning record. Oilers are 2-5 in their last 7 home games. Oilers are 1-6 in their last 7 overall. Oilers are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Oilers are 0-5 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Dallas

Over is 4-1 in Stars last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Stars last 5 road games. Under is 5-2 in Stars last 7 vs. Pacific. Under is 12-5 in Stars last 17 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Edmonton

Under is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 7-1 in Oilers last 8 home games. Over is 5-1-1 in Oilers last 7 Thursday games. Under is 12-3-2 in Oilers last 17 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Oilers last 5 vs. Western Conference. Over is 5-2 in Oilers last 7 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 18-8-1 in Oilers last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 7-2-2 in the last 11 meetings in Edmonton. Stars are 65-23-3 in the last 91 meetings. Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings. Stars are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Edmonton. Under is 13-6-2 in the last 21 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Dunkel

Thursday, October 26


San Jose @ Boston

Game 1-2
October 26, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Jose
10.193
Boston
12.077
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
N/A

Arizona @ NY Rangers

Game 3-4
October 26, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
8.797
NY Rangers
10.247
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Rangers
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Rangers
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
NY Rangers
N/A

Winnipeg @ Pittsburgh

Game 5-6
October 26, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Winnipeg
11.546
Pittsburgh
10.178
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-180
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
(+160); Under

Carolina @ Toronto

Game 7-8
October 26, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Carolina
12.424
Toronto
9.668
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 3
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-155
6
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(+135); Under

Detroit @ Tampa Bay

Game 9-10
October 26, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
11.872
Tampa Bay
10.829
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Detroit
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-220
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Detroit
(+180); Over

Philadelphia @ Ottawa

Game 11-12
October 26, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
12.047
Ottawa
9.589
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa
-120
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+100); Over

Los Angeles @ Montreal

Game 13-14
October 26, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
10.176
Montreal
12.153
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
-120
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
(-120); Over

Anaheim @ Florida

Game 15-16
October 26, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
10.002
Florida
12.014
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(-115); Over

NY Islanders @ Minnesota

Game 17-18
October 26, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Islanders
11.412
Minnesota
10.080
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Islanders
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Islanders
(+120); Under

Dallas @ Edmonton

Game 19-20
October 26, 2017 @ 9:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
11.265
Edmonton
9.266
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Dallas
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Edmonton
-120
6
Dunkel Pick:
Dallas
(+100); Under

Washington @ Vancouver

Game 21-22
October 26, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
10.495
Vancouver
11.635
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+130); Over

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Thursday’s NHL games

San Jose is 3-5 in its last eight games with the Bruins, 1-3 in last four visits to Benton. Over is 4-2 in last six series games. Sharks won three of their last four games; they’re 2-1 on road. Under is 4-2 in their last six games. Boston lost four of their last six games; they’ve split four home games. Over is 4-1 in their last five games.

Rangers won their last seven games with Arizona (over 4-1-2); Coyotes lost their last five visits to Manhattan. Arizona is 0-9 to start the season; they were outscored 18-10 n losing their four road games. Over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games. New York lost six of their last seven games; they’re 2-6 at home. Over is 3-1 in their last four games.

Penguins won nine of last ten games with Winnipeg; over is 6-2 in last eight series games. Jets lost their last five games in the Steel City. Winnipeg won four of its last five games; over is 6-1 in their games this month. Jets are 2-1 on the road. Pittsburgh won six of last eight games; over is 5-1 in their last six games. Penguins are 3-1 at home this season.

Toronto won three of last four games with Carolina; road team won five of last six series games. Hurricanes won three of last four games in this building. Last nine series games stayed under the total. Carolina lost four of last six games; over is 3-1 in their last four games. Hurricanes split their four road games. Leafs won seven of first nine games (over 7-2); they’re 4-1 at home.

Tampa Bay won its last eight games with Detroit; they won last four visits to the Motor City. Under is 2-1-1 in last four series games. Red Wings lost their last five games; over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Detroit is 2-3 on the road. Lightning won seven of last eight games; they’re 5-0 at home this season. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Flyers won four of last five games with Ottawa; they’re 2-3 in last five visits to Ottawa. Under is 7-1-1 in last nine series games. Philly are 3-2 in last five games; they split their four road games. Over is 4-2 in their last six games. Senators lost three of their last four games, all at home; over is 4-2 in their last six games. Ottawa is 1-5 at home, with four losses in OT/SO.

Kings won six of last nine games with Montreal; over is 4-1-2 in last seven series games. LA split its last four games in this building. Kings won five of their last six games; they’re 3-1 on road. Over is 4-3 in their last seven games. Montreal lost seven of last eight games, last five of which went over total. Canadiens are 1-2 at home this season.

Panthers won four of last six games with Anaheim; under is 2-0-2 in last four series games. Ducks lost three of last four games in the building. Anaheim are 3-4 in its last seven games (under 5-2); they split their two road games. Florida lost four of its last five games; over is 7-1 in their last eight games. Panthers are 2-1 at home this season.

Islanders won three of last four games with Minnesota; over is 6-2 in last eight series games. Isles won three of last five visits to the Twin Cities. New York won its last three games, scoring 14 goals (over 3-0); they’re 2-3 on the road. Minnesota lost three of its last four games; they’re 0-2 at home, losing 5-4ot/1-0. Over is 5-1-1 in their games this season.

Dallas is 6-4 in last 10 games with Edmonton but lost last two; Stars lost three of last four games in Edmonton (under 3-1). Dallas Stars won four of last five games but they’re 1-3 on road- their last three games went over the total. Edmonton lost six of its last seven games; they’re 1-3 at home. Oilers’ last three games stayed under the total.

Washington won its last four games with Vancouver; over is 4-2-1 in last seven series games. Capitals are 2-3 in last five visits here, but won last two. Washington lost five of last seven games; they’re 3-2 on road. Over is 6-3 in their games this season. Canucks are back from a 4-1 road trip; they’re 1-3 at home this season (over 2-2).

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NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, October 26

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SAN JOSE (4-4-0-0, 8 pts.) at BOSTON (3-3-0-1, 7 pts.) - 10/26/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 1-7 ATS (-7.2 Units) in road games after playing 3 consecutive road games over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 400-319 ATS (-117.7 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 39-24 ATS (+12.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 89-65 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 119-91 ATS (+20.6 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
BOSTON is 23-26 ATS (-12.5 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5 or less over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 7-11 ATS (-11.8 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 13-18 ATS (-16.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 5-9 ATS (-9.7 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 2-2-0 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=+0.2 Units)

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ARIZONA (0-8-0-1, 1 pts.) at NY RANGERS (2-6-0-2, 6 pts.) - 10/26/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 4-0-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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WINNIPEG (4-3-0-0, 8 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (6-3-0-1, 13 pts.) - 10/26/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 10-6 ATS (+19.4 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 3-1 (+2.0 Units) against the spread versus WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 3-1-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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CAROLINA (3-3-0-1, 7 pts.) at TORONTO (7-2-0-0, 14 pts.) - 10/26/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 4-19 ATS (+32.9 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 83-100 ATS (-58.3 Units) in home games after a non-conference game since 1996.
TORONTO is 359-385 ATS (-28.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 4-2 (+2.3 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 4-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.1 Units)

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DETROIT (4-5-0-1, 9 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (8-1-0-1, 17 pts.) - 10/26/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 9-25 ATS (+34.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 362-409 ATS (-163.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 162-201 ATS (-77.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 12-3 (+8.8 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 12-3-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
7 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (5-4-0-0, 10 pts.) at OTTAWA (4-1-0-4, 12 pts.) - 10/26/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 12-28 ATS (+43.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 59-51 ATS (+4.1 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 34-24 ATS (+59.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 0-5 ATS (-5.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-2 (+1.9 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-2-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.0 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (7-1-0-1, 15 pts.) at MONTREAL (2-6-0-1, 5 pts.) - 10/26/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 189-228 ATS (-74.7 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
MONTREAL is 22-38 ATS (-23.6 Units) in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 3-2 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 3-2-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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ANAHEIM (4-3-0-1, 9 pts.) at FLORIDA (3-5-0-0, 6 pts.) - 10/26/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 232-183 ATS (+32.3 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
FLORIDA is 170-194 ATS (+385.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
FLORIDA is 152-228 ATS (-78.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 2-2 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 2-2-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
3 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.2 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (5-3-0-1, 11 pts.) at MINNESOTA (2-3-0-2, 6 pts.) - 10/26/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 6-14 ATS (-11.2 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 14-3 ATS (+10.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 11-17 ATS (-11.9 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.

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

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DALLAS (5-4-0-0, 10 pts.) at EDMONTON (2-5-0-1, 5 pts.) - 10/26/2017, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 50-33 ATS (+83.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 192-163 ATS (+22.8 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 36-16 ATS (+16.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-3-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.4 Units, Under=-0.2 Units)

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WASHINGTON (4-4-0-1, 9 pts.) at VANCOUVER (5-3-0-1, 11 pts.) - 10/26/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 1-7 ATS (-11.1 Units) when playing with 3 or more days rest over the last 2 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 178-211 ATS (-74.1 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 371-344 ATS (-94.0 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 4-0-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.0 Units)

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Brandon Lee

Oct 26 '17, 8:05 PM in 3h
NBA | Mavs vs Grizzlies
Play on: Grizzlies -8 -107 at 5Dimes

10* FREE NBA PICK (Grizzlies -8)
This is your classic home-and-home situation where I think the team that lost the first meeting is going to head home and lay it on the opposition. Memphis didn't show up for last night's game in Dallas with the energy you need to win on the road in the NBA and it was understandable coming off back-to-back wins over the Warriors and Rockets. The Mavericks on the other hand were 100% locked in at home trying to avoid starting the season 0-5. Dallas ended up winning by 9-points, but that could have went either way down the stretch. I look for a much different Memphis team to take the floor at home, especially on the defensive side of the ball. That should be more than enough to win here by double-digits against the rebuilding Mavs. Give me the Grizzlies -8!

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Doug Upstone

Oct 26 '17, 7:00 PM in 2h
NCAA-F | Toledo vs Ball State
Play on: Toledo -25 -110 at BMaker

With Toledo on the rise at 6-1 and Ball State fading into the sunset without their regular starting quarterback and at 2-5, the Rockets have soared from -23 to -25. This is a large number to back on Toledo as a road team, nevertheless, the Cardinals have 15 total points in past three games. Given where the teams are, its either Toledo or Pass.