Friday 11-10-17 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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Trends - Temple at Cincinnati

ATS TRENDS

Temple

Owls are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Owls are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games in November. Owls are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Owls are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games on fieldturf. Owls are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 conference games. Owls are 6-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Owls are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Owls are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games following a ATS win. Owls are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 road games. Owls are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Owls are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

Cincinnati

Bearcats are 9-2 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Bearcats are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Bearcats are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Bearcats are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 conference games. Bearcats are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win. Bearcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Bearcats are 2-11 ATS in their last 13 home games.

OU TRENDS

Temple

Under is 6-0 in Owls last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 9-1 in Owls last 10 conference games. Under is 8-1 in Owls last 9 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-1 in Owls last 6 games in November. Under is 7-2 in Owls last 9 games following a ATS win. Under is 6-2 in Owls last 8 games overall. Under is 6-2 in Owls last 8 Friday games. Over is 5-2 in Owls last 7 games on fieldturf.

Cincinnati

Under is 9-1 in Bearcats last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Under is 9-1 in Bearcats last 10 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Bearcats last 5 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 20-6 in Bearcats last 26 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 16-5 in Bearcats last 21 games following a ATS win. Under is 12-4 in Bearcats last 16 home games. Under is 19-7 in Bearcats last 26 games in November. Under is 8-3 in Bearcats last 11 conference games. Under is 21-8-1 in Bearcats last 30 games overall. Under is 18-7-1 in Bearcats last 26 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 14-6-1 in Bearcats last 21 games on fieldturf.

HEAD TO HEAD

Road team is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.

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When: 10:30 PM ET, Friday, November 10, 2017
Where: Sam Boyd Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada

QUICK HITS

Overall Team Offense

• The UNLV Rebels are ranked 48 on offense, averaging 424.4 yards per game. The Rebels are averaging 252.6 yards rushing and 171.9 yards passing so far this season.
• The Brigham Young Cougars are ranked 123 on offense, averaging 305.2 yards per game. The Cougars are averaging 110.5 yards rushing and 194.7 yards passing so far this season.

Home and Away

• The UNLV Rebels are 2-3 at home this season, 3-3 against conference opponents and 1-2 against non-conference opponents.
• At home the Rebels are averaging 30.0 scoring, and holding teams to 34.4 points scored on defense.
• The Brigham Young Cougars are 0-4 while on the road this season, 0-0 against conference opponents and 2-8 against non-conference opponents.
• On the road, the Cougars are averaging 16.0 scoring, and holding teams to 32.0 points scored on defense.

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Trends - Brigham Young at UNLV

ATS TRENDS

Brigham Young

Cougars are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games in November. Cougars are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Cougars are 7-3 ATS vs. a team with a losing record. Cougars are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. Cougars are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 non-conference games. Cougars are 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games overall. Cougars are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. Cougars are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss. Cougars are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 Friday games.

UNLV

Rebels are 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 Friday games. Rebels are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall. Rebels are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games on fieldturf.

OU TRENDS

Brigham Young

Under is 6-0 in Cougars last 6 games following a ATS win. Under is 8-1 in Cougars last 9 road games. Under is 5-1 in Cougars last 6 games on fieldturf. Under is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 games overall. Under is 4-1 in Cougars last 5 games in November. Over is 11-3 in Cougars last 14 road games vs. a team with a losing home record. Under is 17-5 in Cougars last 22 non-conference games. Under is 20-6-1 in Cougars last 27 Friday games. Under is 5-2 in Cougars last 7 vs. MWC.

UNLV

Over is 7-1 in Rebels last 8 non-conference games. Under is 5-1 in Rebels last 6 games overall. Under is 5-1 in Rebels last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Rebels last 6 Friday games. Over is 10-2 in Rebels last 12 games in November. Over is 5-1 in Rebels last 6 games after accumulating more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Rebels last 5 games on fieldturf. Over is 12-4 in Rebels last 16 home games. Over is 7-3 in Rebels last 10 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in UNLV. Road team is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

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When: 10:30 PM ET, Friday, November 10, 2017
Where: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California

Preview: Washington at Stanford

Gracenote
Nov 7, 2017

Eighth-ranked Washington knows it must win out to have a chance at reaching the four-team College Football Playoff as it enters Friday's Pac-12 road contest at Stanford. The Huskies are ranked ninth in the CFP rankings and lead the Pac-12 North Division by a half-game over Washington State and Stanford.

Washington features the nation's top-ranked defense (240.9 yards per game) and stands sixth in rushing defense (91.1) as it attempts to slow down Cardinal star Bryce Love. The junior has rushed for 1,456 yards -- second nationally behind San Diego State's Rashaad Penny (1,602) -- and has recorded 11 runs of 50 or more yards this season. "He's just one of those guys that's really fast, strong, keeps his legs going at all times," Huskies coach Chris Petersen said of Love. "He's hard to tackle. He bounces off, runs through hard tackles, really powerful. Obviously, he's got really good vision." Stanford's special teams unit will have their collective eyes on Huskies senior punt returner Dante Pettis, who has four return touchdowns this season and an NCAA-record nine during his career.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1. LINE: Washington -5.5

ABOUT WASHINGTON (8-1, 5-1 Pac-12): Junior running back Myles Gaskin (918 yards, 10 touchdowns) has topped 100 yards in four of the past six games and is on pace to top 1,300 rushing yards for the third straight season. Junior quarterback Jake Browning is tied for the school record of 75 touchdown passes (Keith Price, 2010-13), with 16 of them coming this season against just five interceptions. Junior inside linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven has registered a team-leading 59 tackles while senior Keishawn Bierria matched the school record of eight career fumble recoveries.

ABOUT STANFORD (6-3, 5-2): Love was held to a season-low 69 yards last Saturday in a loss to Washington State but still managed a 52-yard scoring run to keep his streak alive of having at least one 50-yard gain in each game this season. Redshirt freshman quarterback K.J. Costello is making his second career start and he struggled in the snowy conditions in Pullman, Wash., by going 9-for-20 passing for 105 yards and one interception. The Cardinal allow an average of 21.3 points per game but the defense features two standouts in junior strong safety Justin Reid (tied for second nationally with five interceptions) and senior defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (team-best figures of 68 tackles and five sacks).

EXTRA POINTS

1. Washington posted a 44-6 victory over Stanford last season for only its third win in the past 12 meetings.

2. Stanford coach David Shaw has 70 victories -- one behind legendary Glenn "Pop" Warner (1924-32) for most in school history.

3. Gaskin's 34 career rushing touchdowns is tied for second in school history with school legend Napoleon Kaufman (1991-94).

PREDICTION: Washington 26, Stanford 23

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Trends - No. 8 Washington at Stanford

ATS TRENDS

Washington

Huskies are 5-0 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Huskies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 conference games. Huskies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 Friday games. Huskies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Huskies are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall. Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win. Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Huskies are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in November. Huskies are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game.

Stanford

Cardinal are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up loss. Cardinal are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Cardinal are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Friday games. Cardinal are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Cardinal are 15-7 ATS in their last 22 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Cardinal are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 home games. Cardinal are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. Cardinal are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games. Cardinal are 2-6-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Cardinal are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Cardinal are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Washington

Under is 5-0-1 in Huskies last 6 road games. Under is 5-0 in Huskies last 5 games following a straight up win. Under is 5-0 in Huskies last 5 games following a straight up win of more than 20 points. Under is 3-0-1 in Huskies last 4 games in November. Under is 4-0 in Huskies last 4 games following a ATS win. Under is 3-0-1 in Huskies last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Under is 8-1 in Huskies last 9 games on grass. Under is 8-1-1 in Huskies last 10 conference games. Under is 5-1 in Huskies last 6 games overall. Under is 5-1-1 in Huskies last 7 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games after allowing less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Huskies last 5 games after accumulating more than 450 total yards in their previous game. Under is 6-2-1 in Huskies last 9 Friday games. Under is 6-2-1 in Huskies last 9 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Huskies last 7 games after allowing more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game.

Stanford

Under is 5-0 in Cardinal last 5 games overall. Over is 5-0 in Cardinal last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Under is 5-0 in Cardinal last 5 conference games. Under is 4-1 in Cardinal last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 7-2 in Cardinal last 9 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. Under is 37-15 in Cardinal last 52 games after accumulating less than 100 yards rushing in their previous game. Under is 53-23-1 in Cardinal last 77 games following a ATS loss. Under is 35-16-1 in Cardinal last 52 games after accumulating less than 275 total yards in their previous game. Under is 48-23-1 in Cardinal last 72 games following a straight up loss.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. Huskies are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings. Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings.

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NCAAF
Long Sheet

Friday, November 10

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TEMPLE (4 - 5) at CINCINNATI (3 - 6) - 11/10/2017, 7:00 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TEMPLE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 16-7 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all lined games over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 12-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) against conference opponents over the last 2 seasons.
TEMPLE is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) after playing a conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home lined games over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) when playing with 6 or less days rest over the last 2 seasons.
CINCINNATI is 2-9 ATS (-7.9 Units) in home games in games played on turf over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TEMPLE is 2-0 against the spread versus CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
TEMPLE is 2-0 straight up against CINCINNATI over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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WASHINGTON (8 - 1) at STANFORD (6 - 3) - 11/10/2017, 10:30 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
STANFORD is 1-1 against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
STANFORD is 1-1 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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BYU (2 - 8) at UNLV (4 - 5) - 11/10/2017, 10:30 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BYU is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all games this season.
BYU is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in all lined games this season.
BYU is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in non-conference games this season.
BYU is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) in a road game where the total is between 49.5 and 52 since 1992.
UNLV is 25-43 ATS (-22.3 Units) as a favorite since 1992.
UNLV is 57-82 ATS (-33.2 Units) after playing a conference game since 1992.

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

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NCAAF

Week 11

Trend Report

Friday, November 10

TEMPLE @ CINCINNATI
Temple is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Temple is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Cincinnati's last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Cincinnati's last 16 games

WASHINGTON @ STANFORD
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington's last 5 games on the road
Washington is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Stanford's last 5 games
Stanford is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

BRIGHAM YOUNG @ NEVADA-LAS VEGAS
Brigham Young is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nevada-Las Vegas
Brigham Young is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Nevada-Las Vegas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nevada-Las Vegas's last 7 games when playing Brigham Young
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nevada-Las Vegas's last 6 games

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NCAAF

Week 11

Friday’s games
Temple beat Cincinnati 34-13/34-26 last two years- they outgained Bearcats 474-186 in LY’s meeting. Owls upset Navy last week; they’re 4-5, need two more wins to go bowling. Temple covered four of last five games, including last two road games, at ECU/Army. Cincy snapped a 5-game skid with upset win at Tulane LW: Bearcats’ last two games were decided by total of four points- they’re 1-2 vs spread at home. Under is 5-2 in last seven Temple games, 3-0 in Cincinnati’s last three. AAC home underdogs are 8-6 vs spread.

Washington scored 82 points in winning its last two games since their only loss, 13-7 at ASU in their last road game. Huskies are 2-7 in last nine games with Stanford, losing last four visits to The Farm- three of those four losses were by 17+ points. Washington is 3-1 on road, with all three wins by 16+ points. Stanford is 4-0 at home, with all four wins by 10+ – they struggled on road last two weeks, nipping Oregon State 15-14, losing at Washington State. Five of Huskies’ last six games stayed under total. Pac-12 home underdogs are 13-5 vs spread this season.

This is worst BYU team in almost 50 years; they’re 1-8 SU vs I-A teams, 1-4 vs spread on road, but they have covered last two games overall. Cougars scored 17 or less points in four of last five games. UNLV won its last two games, is 4-5, needs two more wins to go to a bowl (Las Vegas Bowl???); Rebels are 2-1 vs spread as a favorite this season. Five of last six UNLV games stayed under the total, as have four of last five BYU games. Mountain West home favorites are 2-5 vs spread outside the conference.

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NCAAF
Dunkel

Week 11

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Temple
@
Cincinnati
Game 119-120
November 10, 2017 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Temple
79.075
Cincinnati
77.920
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Temple
by 1
45
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Temple
by 3
48
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati
(+3); Under

Washington
@
Stanford
Game 121-122
November 10, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Washington
106.351
Stanford
105.948
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Stanford
Even
46
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Washington
by 6
44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Stanford
(+6); Over

Brigham Young
@
UNLV
Game 123-124
November 10, 2017 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating: Brigham Young
70.550
UNLV
79.749
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: UNLV
by 9
58
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: UNLV
by 4
49 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UNLV
(-4); Over

Dartmouth
@
Brown
Game 301-302
November 10, 2017 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating: Dartmouth
56.892
Brown
37.675
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total: Dartmouth
by 19
39
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total: Dartmouth
by 16 1/2
36
Dunkel Pick: Dartmouth
(-16 1/2); Over

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NCAAF

Friday, November 10

NCAAF Game of the Day: Washington at Stanford betting preview and odds

Washington Huskies at Stanford Cardinal (+6, 44.5)

Eighth-ranked Washington knows it must win out to have a chance at reaching the four-team College Football Playoff as it enters Friday's Pac-12 road contest at Stanford. The Huskies are ranked ninth in the CFP rankings and lead the Pac-12 North Division by a half-game over Washington State and Stanford.

Washington features the nation's top-ranked defense (240.9 yards per game) and stands sixth in rushing defense (91.1) as it attempts to slow down Cardinal star Bryce Love. The junior has rushed for 1,456 yards -- second nationally behind San Diego State's Rashaad Penny (1,602) -- and has recorded 11 runs of 50 or more yards this season. "He's just one of those guys that's really fast, strong, keeps his legs going at all times," Huskies coach Chris Petersen said of Love. "He's hard to tackle. He bounces off, runs through hard tackles, really powerful. Obviously, he's got really good vision." Stanford's special teams unit will have their collective eyes on Huskies senior punt returner Dante Pettis, who has four return touchdowns this season and an NCAA-record nine during his career.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports 1.

LINE HISTORY: Washington opened as eight-point road favorites but as of Thursday night that spread was down to six points. The total hit betting boards at 47 and was bet down to 44.5 heading into game day.

INJURY REPORT:

Washington - WR Quinten Pounds (Out For Season, Knee), TE Hunter Bryant (Out Indefinitely, Leg), OL Trey Adams (Out For Season, Knee), DB Jordan Miller (Out For Season, Ankle), WR Chico McClatcher (Out For Season, Ankle), DB Byron Murphy (Late Nov, Foot), TE David Ajamu (Out For Season, Leg).

Stanford - RB Bryce Love (Probable, Ankle), LB Curtis Robinson (Probable, Undisclosed), T Walker Little (Probable, Undisclosed), CB Alijah Holder (Out For Season, Knee), CB Terrence Alexander (Out Indefinitely, Forearm), LB Sean Barton (Out For Season, Knee).

ABOUT WASHINGTON (8-1 SU, 6-3 ATS, 3-6 O/U): Junior running back Myles Gaskin (918 yards, 10 touchdowns) has topped 100 yards in four of the past six games and is on pace to top 1,300 rushing yards for the third straight season. Junior quarterback Jake Browning is tied for the school record of 75 touchdown passes (Keith Price, 2010-13), with 16 of them coming this season against just five interceptions. Junior inside linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven has registered a team-leading 59 tackles while senior Keishawn Bierria matched the school record of eight career fumble recoveries.

ABOUT STANFORD (6-3 SU, 3-5-1 ATS, 3-6 O/U): Love was held to a season-low 69 yards last Saturday in a loss to Washington State but still managed a 52-yard scoring run to keep his streak alive of having at least one 50-yard gain in each game this season. Redshirt freshman quarterback K.J. Costello is making his second career start and he struggled in the snowy conditions in Pullman, Wash., by going 9-for-20 passing for 105 yards and one interception. The Cardinal allow an average of 21.3 points per game but the defense features two standouts in junior strong safety Justin Reid (tied for second nationally with five interceptions) and senior defensive tackle Harrison Phillips (team-best figures of 68 tackles and five sacks).

TRENDS:

* Huskies are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 conference games.
* Cardinal are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games following a straight up loss.
* Under is 8-1-1 in Huskies last 10 conference games.
* Under is 5-0 in Cardinal last 5 conference games.
* Home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings.

CONSENSUS: The road favorites from Washington are picking up 59 percent of the action on the spread and Over is getting 61 percent of the totals wagers.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, November 10, 2017
Where: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Panthers at Sabres

Gracenote
Nov 9, 2017

The Buffalo Sabres created a blueprint last time out of what is needed for them to win consistently, and hope to match that effort when the struggling Florida Panthers pay a visit Friday night. The Sabres posted 15 shots in the first period and carried that momentum throughout to score a 3-1 triumph against Washington on Tuesday for only their fifth victory in 15 contests to open the season.

“It’s so nice and also frustrating to see because when we play like this, we’re just a hell of a hockey team I think,” Buffalo goalie Robin Lehner told reporters. “But then we get away from it. I just really hope we all understand that’s the way we’ve got to play.” The Sabres hope to put together another solid effort on both ends of the ice and take advantage of the fading Panthers, who have lost five straight games and allowed 33 goals in their past seven. Florida allowed at least 38 shots throughout its losing streak, two of which ended after regulation, and has not won since scoring a season-high eight against Anaheim on Oct. 26. The Panthers have sunk to the bottom of the Eastern Conference with their slide and have won only one of six games on the road in the early going.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, FSN Florida, MSG Buffalo

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (4-8-2): Florida is still tied for sixth in the league in scoring through Wednesday’s contests (3.43) despite a 3-1 loss at Carolina last time out, but sits last in the league in goals-against per contest (4.14). Center Vincent Trocheck has posted goals in three straight games and shares the team lead in points with left wing Jonathan Huberdeau at 16. Roberto Luongo, who needs one victory to pass Curtis Joseph (454) for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list, has turned aside 84 of 91 shots in two games since returning from a hand injury.

ABOUT THE SABRES (5-8-2): Buffalo could take some pressure off its offense if it can find some success on the power play, which has converted 1-of-25 opportunities over the last eight contests. Left wing Evander Kane leads the team with nine goals, including three in the last three games, and 15 points while Benoit Pouliot boasts three tallies and an assist in his past three contests. Nathan Beaulieu (upper-body) and Josh Gorges (lower-body) could return against Florida while fellow blueliner Rasmus Ristolainen (upper-body) was downgraded to week-to-week.

OVERTIME

1. Buffalo C Jack Eichel had four goals in the first nine games and has been shut out in the past six.

2. The Panthers recalled F Dryden Hunt from the American Hockey League and sent F Chase Balisy down.

3. The teams split four games last season with each team winning a pair on home ice.

PREDICTION: Panthers 4, Sabres 3

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Trends - Florida at Buffalo

W/L TRENDS

Florida

Panthers are 17-35 in their last 52 vs. Eastern Conference. Panthers are 11-27 in their last 38 overall. Panthers are 7-19 in their last 26 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Panthers are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. Atlantic. Panthers are 1-4 in their last 5 Friday games. Panthers are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record. Panthers are 3-13 in their last 16 road games. Panthers are 0-6 in their last 6 games playing on 2 days rest.

Buffalo

Sabres are 27-56 in their last 83 games following a win. Sabres are 46-96 in their last 142 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Sabres are 20-42 in their last 62 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Sabres are 16-35 in their last 51 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Sabres are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference. Sabres are 6-15 in their last 21 overall. Sabres are 3-8 in their last 11 Friday games.

OU TRENDS

Florida

Over is 5-0-1 in Panthers last 6 Friday games. Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 vs. Atlantic. Under is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 11-3 in Panthers last 14 overall. Over is 18-6-3 in Panthers last 27 games playing on 2 days rest. Over is 9-3 in Panthers last 12 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 18-6-2 in Panthers last 26 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Buffalo

Under is 4-0-1 in Sabres last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 3-1-1 in Sabres last 5 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 15-6-5 in Sabres last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 5-2-1 in Sabres last 8 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 9-4-1 in Sabres last 14 Friday games. Under is 41-20-12 in Sabres last 73 games playing on 2 days rest.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Panthers are 12-4 in the last 16 meetings. Panthers are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings in Buffalo.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, November 10, 2017
Where: Air Canada Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Bruins at Maple Leafs

Gracenote
Nov 9, 2017

Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock told reporters that Auston Matthews is making progress from his upper-body injury, but that doesn't mean he's rushing the reigning Calder Trophy recipient back to the ice. After missing the first game of his young career, Matthews' availability is in question for Friday's opener of a home-and-home series against the Boston Bruins at Air Canada Centre.

"When he's ready to go, when he's out there skating around, we'll know he's a day closer," Babcock said of the 20-year-old Matthews, who leads the team in goals (10) and points (19). "The kid wants to play hockey. It's not serious, but it's something we've got to get fixed." Nazem Kadri helped Toronto fix its recent troubles of losing five of six by scoring twice in a 4-3 win over Vegas on Monday before tallying again two nights later in a 4-2 victory over Minnesota. David Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron each scored a goal and set up another in a 4-2 setback at the New York Rangers, resulting in Boston's fourth loss in six games. Pastrnak has 15 points (eight goals, seven assists) in his last 11 contests while Bergeron has 10 (three goals, seven assists) in his last six.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NESN (Boston), TSN4 (Toronto)

ABOUT THE BRUINS (6-5-3): Coach Bruce Cassidy showed considerable fire along the bench as he liberally gave his players the business during Boston's game against New York, with the match seemingly being lit after his team's painfully slow start. "We want to see the urgency at 7 or 8 (p.m.) when the puck drops - not when we're behind a couple (goals)," Cassidy said. "That's the message we're trying to get through and hopefully it sinks in Friday because we've got another tough building." Cassidy wasn't sure on Thursday if Brad Marchand would answer the bell in the opener versus the Maple leafs as he deals with an upper-body injury.

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (10-7-0): Connor Brown scored and set up a goal versus the Wild to increase his point total to five (four goals, one assists) in five games. Fellow forward William Nylander would love that type of production, however he insists he isn't dwelling on his current nine-game goal drought. "I think I've had the opportunities, but maybe just haven't been able to get the shot off," the 21-year-old Nylander said. "... Goals will come when they come, there's no point wasting energy (worrying about) that."

OVERTIME

1. Cassidy told reporters that he is leaning toward Anton Khudobin in net on Friday before turning to fellow G Tuukka Rask at home.

2. Toronto LW Patrick Marleau has scored two goals and set up two others over his last five games.

3. The Original Six rivals will reconvene in Boston for Saturday's tilt before steering clear of each other until a Feb. 3 contest at TD Garden.

PREDICTION: Maple Leafs 4, Bruins 2

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Trends - Boston at Toronto

W/L TRENDS

Boston

Bruins are 4-9 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning record. Bruins are 3-7 in their last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Bruins are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. Bruins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Atlantic. Bruins are 1-7 in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Bruins are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.

Toronto

Maple Leafs are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Maple Leafs are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record. Maple Leafs are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Atlantic. Maple Leafs are 36-76 in their last 112 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Boston

Under is 2-0-2 in Bruins last 4 Friday games. Over is 7-2-1 in Bruins last 10 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Over is 3-1-2 in Bruins last 6 vs. Atlantic. Over is 3-1-2 in Bruins last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 17-6-3 in Bruins last 26 road games. Over is 19-7-2 in Bruins last 28 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 13-5-2 in Bruins last 20 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2-2 in Bruins last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.

Toronto

Over is 3-0-1 in Maple Leafs last 4 overall. Over is 5-0 in Maple Leafs last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Maple Leafs last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 3-0-1 in Maple Leafs last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 2-0-2 in Maple Leafs last 4 home games. Over is 3-0-1 in Maple Leafs last 4 vs. Eastern Conference. Over is 6-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Maple Leafs last 6 vs. Atlantic. Over is 18-7-1 in Maple Leafs last 26 games following a win. Under is 7-3 in Maple Leafs last 10 Friday games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings. Bruins are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

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When: 7:00 PM ET, Friday, November 10, 2017
Where: Captial One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia

Matchup Edge

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Preview: Penguins at Capitals

Gracenote
Nov 9, 2017

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals traditionally are two of the higher scoring teams in the NHL, but a few decorated players are enduring considerable offensive woes. Penguins superstar captain Sidney Crosby, who is as decorated as they come, aims to end a nine-game goal drought on Friday as the Metropolitan Division rivals clash at Capital One Arena.

"There's been some chances there, some posts and things like that, but I can generate a little bit more," said Crosby, who will play in his 800th career game on Friday. The two-time Hart Trophy recipient notched his 61st point (20 goals, 41 assists) in 42 career games versus Washington with an assist in Pittsburgh's 3-2 win on Oct. 11, and gashed the Capitals for two goals and five assists in the Penguins' seven-game, second-round series victory last spring. Washington has a pair of stellar forwards mired in point droughts, as T.J. Oshie has failed to dent the scoresheet in eight games while Nicklas Backstrom has zero points in his last seven. "I realize that I've got to be better and I've got to create more chances, produce and be one of the leading guys on the team," Backstrom said.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, NHL Network, Sportsnet, TVAS, AT&T SportsNet-Pittsburgh, NBCSN Washington

ABOUT THE PENGUINS (9-6-2): Patric Hornqvist scored to seal the win in Game 7 versus the Capitals last spring and had a power-play goal and assist in his season debut against Washington at Capital One Arena. "We have a lot of good memories there from last year, when we won that Game 7. This year, we played a really good game there too," the 30-year-old Swede said. Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel didn't dent the scoresheet in the first meeting with Washington, but each scored a goal and set up two others in Tuesday's 3-1 victory over Arizona.

ABOUT THE CAPITALS (8-7-1): Alex Ovechkin scored a goal for the third straight contest on Tuesday, but Washington failed to muster anything else offensively and saw its three-game winning streak come to a halt with a 3-1 setback to Buffalo. The three-time Hart Trophy winner also scored in the team's first encounter to give him 31 goals and 21 assists in 49 career games versus Pittsburgh. Former Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik has notched an assist in two of his last three contests after setting up just one goal in his previous 13.

OVERTIME

1. Washington G Braden Holtby has permitted just nine goals during his four-game winning streak.

2. Pittsburgh, which boasts the third-ranked power play, has scored at least one goal with the man advantage in 13 of 17 games this season.

3. The Capitals have just three wins at home this season, with only Carolina, Buffalo, Detroit and Arizona having fewer.

PREDICTION: Capitals 4, Penguins 3