Wednesday 11-1-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Our complimentary selection for Wednesday, Nov 1 is:

Charlotte Hornets -3.5 over Milwaukee Bucks.

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GAME: Houston Astros (111-68) at Los Angeles Dodgers (114-62)
DATE/TIME: Wednesday, November 01 - 8:00 PM EST
WHERE: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
LINE: N/A TOTAL: N/A

Playoff Series:

World Series; Series Tied 3-3

Preview: Astros at Dodgers

Gracenote
Nov 1, 2017

Either the Los Angeles Dodgers will end a 29-year title drought or the Houston Astros will celebrate their first World Series championship when the teams compete in Game 7 at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. The wild series that has featured a record 24 homers was extended to a seventh game Tuesday as the Dodgers posted a 3-1 victory.

Los Angeles solved Astros ace Justin Verlander in Game 6 and looks to ride the momentum when Yu Darvish takes the mound against Houston's Lance McCullers Jr. "You've got the two best teams in baseball going head-to-head," Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts told reporters after Game 6. "Like we've talked about from the beginning, these two teams mirror one another. But we worked all year long to have home-field advantage, and here we are." The Astros hope a second chance will deliver the outcome they crave after seeing their offense get shut down on Tuesday. "Now it feels like we need to play seven," Houston manager A.J. Hinch told reporters after the setback. "I'm glad the series isn't over in their favor. But this series has been back and forth - and two incredible teams trying to get to the finish line."

TV: 8:20 p.m. ET, FOX

PITCHING MATCHUP: Astros RH Lance McCullers Jr. (1-0, 2.95 ERA) vs. Dodgers RH Yu Darvish (2-1, 4.15)

McCullers was on hold for possible relief duty in Game 6, so he did his day-before throwing in right field following the conclusion of Tuesday's contest. The 24-year-old defeated the Dodgers in Game 3, when he gave up three runs and four hits with four walks over 5 1/3 innings. "I just have to stick with my game plan and execute a little bit better than last time in certain spots and just be a competitor out there," McCullers told reporters after Game 6.

Darvish was dreadful when matched against McCullers in Game 3 as he gave up four runs and six hits - including a homer by Yuli Gurriel - while lasting just 1 2/3 innings. "I can't pay that much attention to what happened last time," the Japanese Darvish said through his interpreter at a press conference. "Just focus on (Wednesday's) outing and have a good game." Darvish has served up seven homers in 24 2/3 career postseason innings, which includes his tenure with Texas.

WALK-OFFS

1. This will be the first Game 7 between two 100-win clubs since the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Athletics in 1931.

2. Houston RF George Springer (9-for-24, five walks) hit his fourth homer of the series on Tuesday and is one shy of the World Series record shared by Reggie Jackson (1977) and Chase Utley (2009).

3. Los Angeles LF Joc Pederson, who batted .212 in the regular season, is 5-for-14 with a franchise record-tying three homers in the series.

PREDICTION: Dodgers 5, Astros 4

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Trends - Houston at LA Dodgers

W/L TRENDS

Houston

Astros are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 17-5 in their last 22 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 24-9 in their last 33 interleague road games. Astros are 29-11 in their last 40 vs. National League West. Astros are 34-14 in their last 48 Wednesday games. Astros are 24-10 in their last 34 overall. Astros are 24-10 in their last 34 games on grass. Astros are 7-3 in their last 10 road games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 45-20 in their last 65 games following a loss. Astros are 45-21 in their last 66 interleague games. Astros are 85-40 in their last 125 games vs. a right-handed starter. Astros are 3-7 in their last 10 World Series games. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 World Series road games. Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 road games. Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Astros are 1-5 in their last 6 playoff road games. Astros are 8-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 9 starts with 4 days of rest. Astros are 5-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 Wednesday starts. Astros are 2-6 in McCullers Jr.s last 8 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Astros are 2-7 in McCullers Jr.s last 9 starts on grass. Astros are 2-8 in McCullers Jr.s last 10 starts. Astros are 1-5 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 road starts.

LA Dodgers

Dodgers are 8-1 in their last 9 interleague home games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 7-1 in their last 8 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Dodgers are 6-1 in their last 7 playoff home games. Dodgers are 12-3 in their last 15 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 60-18 in their last 78 games following a win. Dodgers are 12-4 in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Dodgers are 21-7 in their last 28 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Dodgers are 23-8 in their last 31 interleague games. Dodgers are 20-7 in their last 27 interleague home games. Dodgers are 42-15 in their last 57 home games. Dodgers are 8-3 in their last 11 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Dodgers are 50-19 in their last 69 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 39-15 in their last 54 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Dodgers are 10-4 in their last 14 playoff games. Dodgers are 10-4 in their last 14 games vs. a right-handed starter. Dodgers are 40-17 in their last 57 when their opponent scores 2 runs or less in their previous game. Dodgers are 79-37 in their last 116 overall. Dodgers are 79-37 in their last 116 games on grass. Dodgers are 2-6 in their last 8 Wednesday games. Dodgers are 4-0 in Darvishs last 4 starts after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Dodgers are 0-5 in Darvishs last 5 starts following a team loss in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Houston

Over is 5-0 in Astros last 5 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Astros last 6 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Astros last 5 games following a loss. Over is 3-1-1 in Astros last 5 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 8-3-1 in Astros last 12 interleague road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 12-5-1 in Astros last 18 games vs. a right-handed starter. Over is 3-0-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts on grass. Over is 3-0-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts overall. Over is 3-0-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 4 starts vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 road starts. Under is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 Wednesday starts. Under is 4-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 5 starts after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in McCullers Jr.s last 6 interleague starts. Under is 16-5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 23 starts with 4 days of rest. Over is 5-2 in McCullers Jr.s last 7 road starts vs. a team with a winning record.

LA Dodgers

Under is 5-1-1 in Dodgers last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1-1 in Dodgers last 6 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 playoff home games. Under is 3-1-1 in Dodgers last 5 home games. Under is 6-2-1 in Dodgers last 9 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 11-4 in Dodgers last 15 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 games following a win. Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. Under is 5-2-1 in Dodgers last 8 interleague games. Under is 7-3-2 in Dodgers last 12 on grass. Over is 7-3 in Dodgers last 10 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 7-3-2 in Dodgers last 12 overall. Under is 7-3-2 in Dodgers last 12 playoff games. Under is 45-21-1 in Dodgers last 67 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 3-0-1 in Darvishs last 4 starts following a team loss in their previous game. Under is 3-1-1 in Darvishs last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings. Astros are 2-8 in the last 10 meetings in Los Angeles.

UMPIRE TRENDS - PHIL CUZZI

Home team is 5-0 in Cuzzis last 5 interleague games behind home plate. Dodgers are 6-0 in their last 6 games with Cuzzi behind home plate. Road team is 6-0 in Cuzzis last 6 Wednesday games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Home team is 5-1 in Cuzzis last 6 games behind home plate vs. Houston. Under is 4-1 in Cuzzis last 5 interleague games behind home plate. Home team is 4-1 in Cuzzis last 5 games behind home plate vs. Los Angeles. Road team is 4-1 in Cuzzis last 5 interleague games behind home plate vs. Houston. Under is 5-2 in Cuzzis last 7 games behind home plate. Home team is 36-16 in Cuzzis last 52 Wednesday games behind home plate. Home team is 36-17 in Cuzzis last 53 games behind home plate. Dodgers are 1-4 in their last 5 Wednesday games with Cuzzi behind home plate. Astros are 1-4 in their last 5 games with Cuzzi behind home plate.

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MLB
Dunkel

Wednesday,November 1

Houston @ LA Dodgers

Game 913-914
November 1, 2017 @ 8:15 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(McCllers) 16.739
LA Dodgers
(Darvish) 18.479
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers
by 1 1/2
11
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers
-150
7 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
(-150); Over

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MLB
Long Sheet

Wednesday,November 1

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HOUSTON (111 - 68) at LA DODGERS (114 - 62) - 8:15 PM
LANCE MCCULLERS JR. (R) vs. YU DARVISH (R)
Top Trends for this game.
MCCULLERS JR. is 11-19 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
LA DODGERS are 79-35 (+25.8 Units) against the money line after a win this season.
HOUSTON is 111-68 (+14.8 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
HOUSTON is 55-34 (+12.0 Units) against the money line in road games this season.
HOUSTON is 45-21 (+20.2 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game over the last 3 seasons.
HOUSTON is 39-24 (+9.2 Units) against the money line in road games in night games this season.
HOUSTON is 85-40 (+27.2 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
HOUSTON is 44-22 (+11.6 Units) against the money line after a loss this season.
HOUSTON is 42-28 (+9.1 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
LA DODGERS are 156-180 (-64.1 Units) against the money line when playing on Wednesday since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 107-125 (-34.7 Units) against the money line in an inter-league game since 1997.
LA DODGERS are 150-108 (-12.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
DARVISH is 16-18 (-11.5 Units) against the money line in all games this season. (Team's Record)
DARVISH is 6-10 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in home games this season. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
HOUSTON is 3-3 (+0.1 Units) against LA DODGERS this season
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=-0.1 Units, Under=-0.4 Units)

LANCE MCCULLERS JR. vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
MCCULLERS JR. is 1-0 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 3.65 and a WHIP of 1.298.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.0 units)

YU DARVISH vs. HOUSTON since 1997
DARVISH is 5-6 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.77 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 8-7 (-4.3 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-5. (+1.1 units)

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MLB

Wednesday,November 1

Trend Report

HOUSTON @ LA DODGERS
Houston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing LA Dodgers
Houston is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
LA Dodgers is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Houston
LA Dodgers is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games

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MLB

Wednesday,November 1

Houston @ Los Angeles
Astros are 2-6 on road in playoffs, outscored by opponents 45-22. Under is 8-5-1 in their last 14 games. Dodgers are 10-4 in the playoffs, 6-2 at home. Since 1903, the Game 5 winner when series was tied 2-2 is 28-14 in that World Series.

McCullers is 1-0, 3.27 in two playoff starts this fall; he closed out the ALCS with a 4-inning relief stint. Astros are 1-5 in his last six road starts. McCullers is 1-0, 5.06 in one start against LA this season— he is 1-0, 2.92 in five career playoff games (3 starts).

Darvish is 2-1, 4.15 in three playoff starts this fall; this will be only his second home start since Sept 8. He is 1-2, 4.84 in four home starts for the Dodgers, and is 2-3, 4.74 in five career playoff starts. Houston KO’d him in the second inning in Game 3 Friday night.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Where: Waldo Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan

QUICK HITS

Overall Team Offense

• The Western Michigan Broncos are ranked 55 on offense, averaging 416.6 yards per game. The Broncos are averaging 235.6 yards rushing and 181.0 yards passing so far this season.
• The Central Michigan Chippewas are ranked 75 on offense, averaging 391.1 yards per game. The Chippewas are averaging 136.8 yards rushing and 254.4 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The Western Michigan Broncos are 3-1 at home this season, 3-1 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Broncos are averaging 38.5 scoring, and holding teams to 14.8 points scored on defense.
• The Central Michigan Chippewas are 3-2 while on the road this season, 2-2 against conference opponents and 2-2 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Chippewas are averaging 30.4 scoring, and holding teams to 25.6 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Central Michigan at Western Michigan

ATS TRENDS

Central Michigan

Chippewas are 6-0-1 ATS in their last 7 Wednesday games. Chippewas are 10-2 ATS in their last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Chippewas are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Chippewas are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 conference games. Chippewas are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games on fieldturf. Chippewas are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Chippewas are 5-13 ATS in their last 18 games overall. Chippewas are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Chippewas are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games in November. Chippewas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Chippewas are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS win.

Western Michigan

Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games in November. Broncos are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a bye week. Broncos are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Broncos are 25-8 ATS in their last 33 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Broncos are 22-10 ATS in their last 32 games following a straight up win. Broncos are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games overall. Broncos are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win.

OU TRENDS

Central Michigan

Under is 4-0 in Chippewas last 4 games following a ATS win. Under is 11-1 in Chippewas last 12 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 8-1 in Chippewas last 9 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Chippewas last 7 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Chippewas last 6 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Chippewas last 6 games on fieldturf. Under is 5-1 in Chippewas last 6 conference games. Over is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 Wednesday games. Under is 4-1 in Chippewas last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 19-7 in Chippewas last 26 games after allowing less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 5-2 in Chippewas last 7 road games. Under is 5-2 in Chippewas last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Western Michigan

Over is 4-0 in Broncos last 4 games following a bye week. Under is 4-0 in Broncos last 4 Wednesday games. Over is 6-1 in Broncos last 7 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Broncos last 6 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Over is 9-2 in Broncos last 11 home games. Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games after allowing more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Broncos last 5 games in November. Over is 5-2 in Broncos last 7 games following a ATS win.

HEAD TO HEAD

Road team is 5-0 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Favorite is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Chippewas are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Western Michigan.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Where: United Center, Chicago, Illinois

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Flyers at Blackhawks

Gracenote
Oct 31, 2017

Joel Quenneville is no stranger to using colorful language to get his point across, however, one might ascertain there's a bit more behind Tuesday's profanity-laced outburst with the Chicago Blackhawks on the wrong end of five of their last six contests. With just six goals during their three-game losing skid, the Blackhawks look to get it in gear on Wednesday when they host the Philadelphia Flyers.

"I didn't like the last part of our practice. The intensity and the pace went down to a tough-to-watch (level). It was just, 'Let’s go,'" Quenneville told the Chicago Sun-Times. Patrick Kane has been held off the scoresheet in back-to-back contests following a six-game point streak, but the former Hart Trophy winner has tormented Philadelphia with 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in 11 career contests - and that's excluding his Stanley Cup-clinching goal in 2010. The Flyers became the first team to fall victim to Arizona on Monday, dropping a 4-3 overtime decision despite Sean Couturier scoring twice to give him eight points (five goals, three assists) in his last four games. The 24-year-old Couturier, who has 32 points and is a plus-28 in his last 32 games dating to last season, has nine goals to lead the team and resides just six tallies shy of matching his career-best total after playing all 82 contests in the 2014-15 campaign.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, NBCSN

ABOUT THE FLYERS (6-5-1): Rookie forward Nolan Patrick joined defensemen Shayne Gostisbehere (upper body) and Andrew MacDonald (lower body) by being placed on injured reserve on Tuesday, with the second overall pick missing the last three contests while nursing an upper-body ailment. Philadelphia recalled Will O'Neill from Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League on Tuesday, with the defenseman barely able to contain himself as he sits on the verge of making his NHL debut. "It's my first time here and it's been a long time coming for me, so I'm excited and looking forward to it," said O'Neill, who has scored one goal and set up two others in nine games with the Phantoms.

ABOUT THE BLACKHAWKS (5-5-2): Artem Anisimov has shown signs of breaking out of his offensive slump by scoring in his second straight contest in Saturday's 6-3 setback to Colorado. The 29-year-old Russian scored two goals and set up two others in a 7-4 rout of Philadelphia on Oct. 18, 2016 before adding an assist in a 3-1 setback to the Flyers on Dec. 3. Brandon Saad, who leads the team with six goals, has just one point - an assist - in his last six games.

OVERTIME

1. Philadelphia captain Claude Giroux, who notched a pair of assists on Monday, has scored at least one point in nine of 12 contests this season.

2. Chicago is 0-for-14 on the power play in the last three games and surrendered four tallies while on the penalty kill in that same stretch.

3. Flyers RW Wayne Simmonds has been held off the scoresheet in four straight contests after recording nine points (six goals, three assists) in his previous eight.

PREDICTION: Blackhawks 4, Flyers 1

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Trends - Philadelphia at Chicago

W/L TRENDS

Philadelphia

Flyers are 9-24 in their last 33 road games. Flyers are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. Central. Flyers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference. Flyers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.

Chicago

Blackhawks are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. Metropolitan. Blackhawks are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Blackhawks are 2-6 in their last 8 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Blackhawks are 4-12 in their last 16 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Blackhawks are 1-4 in their last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Blackhawks are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.

OU TRENDS

Philadelphia

Over is 3-0-1 in Flyers last 4 overall. Over is 3-0-1 in Flyers last 4 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 6-1 in Flyers last 7 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 5-1 in Flyers last 6 vs. Central. Under is 3-1-1 in Flyers last 5 Wednesday games. Under is 18-7-1 in Flyers last 26 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 11-5-1 in Flyers last 17 vs. Western Conference.

Chicago

Under is 9-2-6 in Blackhawks last 17 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 31-12-12 in Blackhawks last 55 vs. Metropolitan. Under is 7-3-1 in Blackhawks last 11 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings. Flyers are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Home team is 21-6 in the last 27 meetings. Flyers are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Chicago.

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When: 8:30 PM ET, Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Penguins at Oilers

Gracenote
Oct 31, 2017

The Pittsburgh Penguins have long been known for their scoring prowess, making their current offensive issues quite puzzling. Pittsburgh looks to end a string of five straight games with fewer than three goals when it continues its five-game road trip Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers.

The Penguins have lost the first two games of the trek and dropped three in a row on the road, scoring one goal in each of the setbacks. They posted a pair of overtime home victories in between, with both contests ending in 2-1 decisions. One of those triumphs came last Tuesday against Edmonton, which is in the middle of a five-game homestand on which it split the first two contests. The Oilers edged Dallas 5-4 on Thursday before dropping a 5-2 decision to Washington two days later for their fourth setback in six home games.

TV: 8:30 p.m. ET, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, Sportsnet One, TVA (Edmonton)

ABOUT THE PENGUINS (7-5-1): Pittsburgh has been outscored 9-2 over the first two games of its road trip, with Evgeni Malkin scoring in each of the setbacks. The 31-year-old Russian, who is a two-time Art Ross Trophy winner, is tied with captain Sidney Crosby and Conor Sheary for the team lead in goals (five) and even with Phil Kessel for tops on the club in points (13). Malkin has collected four tallies and nine points over his last seven contests.

ABOUT THE OILERS (3-6-1): Connor McDavid leads the team with five goals but has yet to score on the power play, where Edmonton is 4-for-33 on the season. The Oilers' special teams could use plenty of improvement, as they are tied with Anaheim for 29th in the league with a 12.1 percent success rate with the man advantage while ranking 30th on the penalty kill (70.3 percent). Patrick Maroon is riding a five-game point streak during which he has registered four goals and an assist.

OVERTIME

1. All 22 players who have skated for the Penguins this season have a negative plus/minus rating, with D Kris Letang being worst at minus-14.

2. Edmonton is 0-for-12 on the power play over its last four contests.

3. Pittsburgh recalled Tristan Jarry from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and assigned fellow G Casey DeSmith to the American Hockey League club.

PREDICTION: Penguins 4, Oilers 3

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Trends - Pittsburgh at Edmonton

W/L TRENDS

Pittsburgh

Penguins are 5-0 in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest. Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Pacific. Penguins are 25-10 in their last 35 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Penguins are 45-18 in their last 63 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Penguins are 5-2 in their last 7 Wednesday games. Penguins are 51-22 in their last 73 vs. a team with a losing record. Penguins are 37-17 in their last 54 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Penguins are 32-15 in their last 47 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Penguins are 38-18 in their last 56 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Penguins are 4-9 in their last 13 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Edmonton

Oilers are 7-2 in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Oilers are 13-4 in their last 17 Wednesday games. Oilers are 18-37 in their last 55 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Oilers are 19-41 in their last 60 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Oilers are 16-37 in their last 53 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Oilers are 2-7 in their last 9 overall. Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals. Oilers are 1-4 in their last 5 home games. Oilers are 3-13 in their last 16 vs. Metropolitan. Oilers are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Oilers are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.

OU TRENDS

Pittsburgh

Over is 5-1 in Penguins last 6 road games. Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. Pacific. Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. Western Conference. Under is 4-1 in Penguins last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1-1 in Penguins last 6 following a loss of 3 or more goals. Under is 6-2-1 in Penguins last 9 Wednesday games. Over is 51-23-8 in Penguins last 82 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 11-5-1 in Penguins last 17 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Edmonton

Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-0 in Oilers last 4 following a home loss of 3 or more goals. Over is 5-0 in Oilers last 5 home games. Over is 5-0 in Oilers last 5 following a loss of 3 or more goals. Over is 5-1 in Oilers last 6 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Oilers last 6 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Under is 9-3-1 in Oilers last 13 vs. Metropolitan. Over is 6-2 in Oilers last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-2 in Oilers last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 12-5-2 in Oilers last 19 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 7-3 in Oilers last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 16-7-2 in Oilers last 25 Wednesday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Penguins are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings. Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Edmonton. Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Penguins are 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Edmonton.

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When: 10:00 PM ET, Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Where: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia

Matchup Edge

NJ	Edge in:	VAN
	Offense
	Defense
	Power Play
	Penalty Kill
	Face Offs
	Discipline
	Goaltending

Preview: Devils at Canucks

Gracenote
Oct 31, 2017

Two of the most surprising teams in the early season meet Wednesday night when the New Jersey Devils begin a three-game trip to Western Canada against the Vancouver Canucks. The Devils, who missed the playoffs each of the last five seasons, have won eight of the first 10 games and the Canucks boast points in the last five contests (4-0-1) after suffering two years without a postseason.

New Jersey, which has won two in a row and scored 36 goals in its eight wins while netting two combined in the two setbacks, is 4-0-0 on the road but face the first trip of more than two contests. “Obviously, a lot of the young guys haven’t done the trip before,” Devils captain Andy Greene told reporters of the trek, which includes games at Edmonton and Calgary. “I think it’ll be good for this group to get out on the road and see what happens.” Vancouver saw its four-game win streak come to an end with a 2-1 overtime loss against Dallas on Monday, but has given up only seven goals during the point streak and is giving teams a different look. “If they faced us the last couple years, we’re playing a lot harder and faster than we did in the past,” Canucks defenseman Chris Tanev told Sportsnet. “That’s how you have to play in this league now.”

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ABOUT THE DEVILS (8-2-0): Power forward Brian Boyle told reporters, “I’m ready to rock here,” and is expected to make his New Jersey debut at some point on the trip after being treated for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. “We have a speed game but he’s a very smart player,” Devils coach John Hynes told The Record. “With his size and his understanding of the game, he fits in well with the type of group we have up front. He also brings some things we don’t have. He’s got a big body. He’s a good centerman who can kill penalties.” Right wing Kyle Palmieri is expected to miss all three games on the trip while he recovers from a left foot injury.

ABOUT THE CANUCKS (6-3-2): Vancouver posted 39 shots in Sunday’s loss, including 16 in the first period, but could not score until Sam Gagner registered his first of the season with a power-play tally in the third. The Canucks were without leading scorer Brock Boeser (two goals, nine points) because of a bruised right foot, suffered after blocking a shot last Thursday against Washington, but the rookie forward could return Wednesday. Forward Derek Dorsett was kept off the scoresheet Sunday, but is off to a great start with six goals in 11 contests, and offseason free-agent signing Thomas Vanek notched his sixth point with an assist against Dallas.

OVERTIME

1. The Devils have won five straight meetings, including a 2-1 overtime triumph at Vancouver last January.

2. Tanev leads the team with a plus-8 rating and has recorded a pair of goals along with three assists.

3. New Jersey LW Taylor Hall leads the team with 13 points - eight in the last four contests.

PREDICTION: Canucks 4, Devils 3

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Trends - New Jersey at Vancouver

W/L TRENDS

New Jersey

Devils are 4-0 in their last 4 road games. Devils are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Devils are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win. Devils are 18-38 in their last 56 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Devils are 17-37 in their last 54 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Devils are 14-37 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning record. Devils are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. Western Conference. Devils are 4-14 in their last 18 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Devils are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Pacific.

Vancouver

Canucks are 4-0 in their last 4 Wednesday games. Canucks are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference. Canucks are 20-41 in their last 61 games playing on 1 days rest. Canucks are 16-36 in their last 52 overall. Canucks are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Canucks are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. Metropolitan. Canucks are 7-19 in their last 26 home games. Canucks are 5-14 in their last 19 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Canucks are 7-20 in their last 27 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Canucks are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.

OU TRENDS

New Jersey

Over is 7-0-2 in Devils last 9 games playing on 3 or more days rest. Over is 10-1-1 in Devils last 12 games following a win. Over is 6-1-1 in Devils last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 9-2-2 in Devils last 13 overall. Over is 4-1-1 in Devils last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1-3 in Devils last 8 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-1-1 in Devils last 5 road games. Over is 3-1-1 in Devils last 5 vs. Pacific. Under is 5-2 in Devils last 7 Wednesday games.

Vancouver

Over is 5-1 in Canucks last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Canucks last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Under is 8-2-6 in Canucks last 16 Wednesday games. Over is 5-2-1 in Canucks last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 7-3-1 in Canucks last 11 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings in Vancouver. Devils are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings. Under is 5-2-3 in the last 10 meetings.