Monday 3-19-18 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc

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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, March 19

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MILWAUKEE (37 - 32) at CLEVELAND (40 - 29) - 3/19/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MILWAUKEE is 67-85 ATS (-26.5 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 6-14 ATS (-9.4 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
MILWAUKEE is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games after allowing 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 41-21 ATS (+17.9 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game since 1996.
CLEVELAND is 22-46 ATS (-28.6 Units) in all games this season.
CLEVELAND is 10-24 ATS (-16.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 this season.
CLEVELAND is 12-40 ATS (-32.0 Units) as a favorite this season.
CLEVELAND is 7-25 ATS (-20.5 Units) in home games this season.
CLEVELAND is 19-34 ATS (-18.4 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
CLEVELAND is 22-35 ATS (-16.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
CLEVELAND is 5-5 against the spread versus MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
CLEVELAND is 8-3 straight up against MILWAUKEE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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LA LAKERS (31 - 38) at INDIANA (40 - 30) - 3/19/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
LA LAKERS is 5-0 against the spread versus INDIANA over the last 3 seasons
INDIANA is 3-2 straight up against LA LAKERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHARLOTTE (30 - 40) at PHILADELPHIA (38 - 30) - 3/19/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHARLOTTE is 28-38 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games this season.
CHARLOTTE is 9-21 ATS (-14.1 Units) as an underdog this season.
CHARLOTTE is 7-24 ATS (-19.4 Units) against Atlantic division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
CHARLOTTE is 15-25 ATS (-12.5 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 86-63 ATS (+16.7 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-6 ATS (+9.4 Units) when the total is greater than or equal to 220 over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 20-11 ATS (+7.9 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 145-111 ATS (+22.9 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-7 ATS (+9.3 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 39-21 ATS (+15.9 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 22-6 ATS (+15.4 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-4 against the spread versus CHARLOTTE over the last 3 seasons
CHARLOTTE is 5-4 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DENVER (38 - 32) at MIAMI (37 - 33) - 3/19/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MIAMI is 3-2 against the spread versus DENVER over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 3-2 straight up against DENVER over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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CHICAGO (24 - 45) at NEW YORK (25 - 45) - 3/19/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
NEW YORK is 6-4 against the spread versus CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
NEW YORK is 6-4 straight up against CHICAGO over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (19 - 50) at BROOKLYN (22 - 48) - 3/19/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MEMPHIS is 28-38 ATS (-13.8 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 8-17 ATS (-10.7 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MEMPHIS is 9-18 ATS (-10.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
BROOKLYN is 40-29 ATS (+8.1 Units) in all games this season.
MEMPHIS is 53-32 ATS (+17.8 Units) in road games against Atlantic division opponents since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BROOKLYN is 3-2 against the spread versus MEMPHIS over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 3-2 straight up against BROOKLYN over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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GOLDEN STATE (53 - 17) at SAN ANTONIO (40 - 30) - 3/19/2018, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 29-38 ATS (-12.8 Units) in all games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 1039-910 ATS (+38.0 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 829-706 ATS (+52.4 Units) as a favorite since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 530-443 ATS (+42.7 Units) in home games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 190-147 ATS (+28.3 Units) in March games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 212-163 ATS (+32.7 Units) in home games after a win by 10 points or more since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 185-141 ATS (+29.9 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive wins over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 9-5 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 11-3 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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DETROIT (30 - 39) at SACRAMENTO (23 - 48) - 3/19/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 30-44 ATS (-18.4 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 5-15 ATS (-11.5 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 3-12 ATS (-10.2 Units) in road games in March games over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 7-18 ATS (-12.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
DETROIT is 1-8 ATS (-7.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record - 2nd half of the season this season.
DETROIT is 21-44 ATS (-27.4 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game since 1996.
DETROIT is 3-11 ATS (-9.1 Units) versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
SACRAMENTO is 3-0 against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
SACRAMENTO is 3-2 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Dunkel

Monday, March 19


Milwaukee @ Cleveland

Game 601-602
March 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Milwaukee
118.714
Cleveland
117.885
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 1
229
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland
by 3 1/2
222 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(+3 1/2); Over

LA Lakers @ Indiana

Game 603-604
March 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
00.000
Indiana
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Lakers

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Lakers

Dunkel Pick:
LA Lakers
( );

Charlotte @ Philadelphia

Game 605-606
March 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Charlotte
109.983
Philadelphia
119.942
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 10
218
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 7
223
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-7); Under

Denver @ Miami

Game 607-608
March 19, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
00.000
Miami
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Denver

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Denver

Dunkel Pick:
Denver
( );

Chicago @ New York

Game 609-610
March 19, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
00.000
New York
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Chicago

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago

Dunkel Pick:
Chicago
( );

Memphis @ Brooklyn

Game 611-612
March 19, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis
107.517
Brooklyn
114.991
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Brooklyn
by 7 1/2
206
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Brooklyn
by 4 1/2
212
Dunkel Pick:
Brooklyn
(-4 1/2); Under

Golden State @ San Antonio

Game 613-614
March 19, 2018 @ 9:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State
117.737
San Antonio
125.680
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Antonio
by 8
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Antonio
by 6 1/2
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
San Antonio
(-6 1/2); Over

Detroit @ Sacramento

Game 615-616
March 19, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Detroit
113.415
Sacramento
114.566
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Sacramento
by 1
199
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit
by 2 1/2
204
Dunkel Pick:
Sacramento
(+2 1/2); Under

LA Lakers @ Indiana

Game 603-604
March 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Lakers
116.313
Indiana
123.498
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Indiana
by 7
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Indiana
by 4 1/2
219 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Indiana
(-4 1/2); Under

Denver @ Miami

Game 607-608
March 19, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Denver
116.802
Miami
120.869
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 4
211
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Miami
by 1 1/2
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(-1 1/2); Under

Chicago @ New York

Game 609-610
March 19, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago
108.273
New York
115.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York
by 7 1/2
223
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York
by 5 1/2
216 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York
(-5 1/2); Over

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NHL

Monday, March 19

Trend Report

COLUMBUS @ BOSTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing Boston
Columbus is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Columbus

NASHVILLE @ BUFFALO
Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games at home

FLORIDA @ MONTREAL
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Florida's last 7 games on the road
Florida is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Montreal is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Montreal is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Florida

LOS ANGELES @ MINNESOTA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Los Angeles's last 5 games when playing Minnesota
Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

CALGARY @ ARIZONA
Calgary is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Arizona
Calgary is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona's last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Arizona's last 14 games when playing Calgary

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NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, March 19

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COLUMBUS (39-28-0-5, 83 pts.) at BOSTON (45-17-0-8, 98 pts.) - 3/19/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 46-25 ATS (+20.8 Units) in all games this season.
BOSTON is 25-9 ATS (+9.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLUMBUS is 41-28 ATS (+12.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 23-7 ATS (+13.4 Units) after a 3 game unbeaten streak over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 20-25 ATS (-28.9 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 48-57 ATS (-48.4 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive road games since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-3 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-3-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+4.3 Units)

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NASHVILLE (47-14-0-10, 104 pts.) at BUFFALO (23-36-0-12, 58 pts.) - 3/19/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 43-86 ATS (+142.1 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
BUFFALO is 218-230 ATS (+503.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 47-25 ATS (+12.2 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 63-39 ATS (+12.4 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 10-4 ATS (+6.0 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
NASHVILLE is 21-9 ATS (+8.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
BUFFALO is 23-49 ATS (-62.2 Units) in all games this season.
BUFFALO is 2-12 ATS (+14.9 Units) in home games in non-conference games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 2-2 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 2-2-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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FLORIDA (35-27-0-7, 77 pts.) at MONTREAL (26-34-0-12, 64 pts.) - 3/19/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 179-208 ATS (-79.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
MONTREAL is 26-47 ATS (-52.2 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 10-24 ATS (-21.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
MONTREAL is 21-32 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 13-32 ATS (+48.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
MONTREAL is 9-27 ATS (+38.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MONTREAL is 3-15 ATS (+22.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 7-4 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 7-4-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.6 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (39-27-0-6, 84 pts.) at MINNESOTA (41-24-0-7, 89 pts.) - 3/19/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 37-42 ATS (-24.1 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 42-54 ATS (-26.0 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 12-22 ATS (-10.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 15-5 ATS (+7.0 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MINNESOTA is 68-69 ATS (-43.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
MINNESOTA is 9-17 ATS (-14.9 Units) in March games over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
MINNESOTA is 4-3 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
MINNESOTA is 4-3-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)

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CALGARY (35-28-0-10, 80 pts.) at ARIZONA (23-37-0-11, 57 pts.) - 3/19/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 33-51 ATS (-21.3 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
ARIZONA is 17-14 ATS (+35.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 15-9 ATS (+25.4 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
CALGARY is 9-3 ATS (+12.2 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
CALGARY is 117-114 ATS (+260.6 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
CALGARY is 110-110 ATS (+245.0 Units) in road games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
CALGARY is 11-4 ATS (+6.8 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record this season.
CALGARY is 14-5 ATS (+19.3 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
ARIZONA is 23-49 ATS (-47.1 Units) in all games this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 7-5 (+0.1 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 7-5-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.1 Units)

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NHL
Dunkel

Monday, March 19


Columbus @ Boston

Game 1-2
March 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
00.000
Boston
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus

Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
( );

Nashville @ Buffalo

Game 3-4
March 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
13.149
Buffalo
11.531
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-220
6
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
(-220); Under

Florida @ Montreal

Game 5-6
March 19, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Florida
10.655
Montreal
9.733
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Florida
-145
6
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(-145); Under

Los Angeles @ Minnesota

Game 7-8
March 19, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
11.190
Minnesota
10.270
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Minnesota
-140
5
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(+120); Over

Calgary @ Arizona

Game 9-10
March 19, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
00.000
Arizona
00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Calgary

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary

Dunkel Pick:
Calgary
( );

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NHL Betting Cheat Sheet and Odds: Bruins charging for top spot in the East
Monty Andrews

The Boston Bruins claimed a pivotal 3-0 decision in Tampa Bay over the weekend and enter the new week just four points back of the Atlantic Division-leading Lightning with two games in hand.

The Boston Bruins handled the first place Tampa Bay Lightning over the weekend and now sit only four points behind the Bolts for top spot in the Eastern Conference with two games in hand. Monty dangles at the hash and goes bar down to give NHL bettors a breakdown of what to watch for this week on the ice.

Eyes on Top Spot

The Boston BruIns have their sights set on top spot in the Eastern Conference standings as they prepare to entertain the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night. The Bruins claimed a pivotal 3-0 decision in Tampa Bay over the weekend and enter the new week just four points back of the Atlantic Division-leading Lightning with two games in hand. Boston and Columbus have split a pair of meetings this season, with the Bruins prevailing 7-2 in their previous encounter back on Dec. 18.

Tough Trip to T-Bay

Speaking of the Lightning, they still control their destiny atop both the division and the conference as they host the Toronto Maple Leafs at Amalie Arena in a Tuesday night encounter. The favorite to represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup final bounced back nicely from Saturday’s blanking at the hands of the Bruins by defeating visiting Edmonton 3-1 - and are eyeing a season series win over Toronto after winning two of the first three meetings. The Leafs have won four in a row overall.

Race to the Bottom

While more than two-thirds of NHL teams continue to jockey for playoff positioning with just a few weeks left in the regular season, the bottom two teams in the standings are set to play out the string as the Arizona Coyotes visit the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. The Sabres lead the Coyotes by a single point entering the week, though Arizona has caught fire of late with victories in 11 of its past 18 games. The Sabres prevailed 5-4 back on Nov. 2 in the only prior meeting between the teams this season.

Player News

* U.S. Olympic forward Ryan Donato has signed with Boston and could be ready to suit up for the Bruins as early as Monday night against the Blue Jackets. Donato is the son of former NHLer Ted Donato; Ryan had five goals and one assist in six games for the U.S. in Pyeongchang last month.

* Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon and linemate Mikko Rantanen have been red-hot in March, leading the league with 18 points apiece for the month. MacKinnon’s surge has him just two points behind league leader Nikita Kucherov, and has helped the Avs go 5-2-2 O/U so far this month.

Injury Updates

* St. Louis Blues superstar Vladimir Tarasenko is day-to-day entering he week after missing his team’s 5-4 OT win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday after suffering an upper-body injury against the New York Rangers on Saturday. Tarasenko leads the team with 27 goals; the Blues are 15-6-1 when he scores.

* Veteran Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dmitri Kulikov will undergo back surgery and is expected to miss the next eight weeks. It’s a major blow to the blue-line depth of the Jets, who come into the week installed at +1,100 on Bet365 to win their first Stanley Cup championship in franchise history - second-best among Canadian teams.

Stanley Cup Futures

* The Nashville Predators have streaked their way to the best Stanley Cup odds in the NHL. Bet365 has the Predators listed at +375 to win their first championship in franchise history; the Lightning are next at +475, followed by the Boston Bruins (+675), Toronto Maple Leafs (+900) and Vegas Golden Knights (+950).

* The two-time defending champions remain one of the hottest live underdogs with time winding down in the regular season. The Pittsburgh Penguins carry +1,500 odds into the week, eighth-best among NHL teams; they’re also sitting at +750 to represent the East in the finals, the fifth-best odds in the conference.

Betting Trends

* Over bettors have had a field day over the previous seven days, with a whopping 32 of 50 games (64 percent) going above the total in that span. That makes the Over play the stronger of the two over the past 30 days - but only just barely, with 109 Overs compared to 104 Unders in that stretch.

* Home-ice advantage has been a significant edge for favored teams over the past month, with home favorites converting at a 64.8-percent clip in the past 30 days. That late-season boost has pushed home faves’ winning rate for the season to 60 percent; road favorites are also strong at 57.6 percent.

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NHL
Dunkel

Monday, March 19


Columbus @ Boston

Game 1-2
March 19, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Columbus
12.334
Boston
11.446
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-165
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(+145); Over

Calgary @ Arizona

Game 9-10
March 19, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
9.270
Arizona
11.284
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Arizona
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Calgary
-125
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Arizona
(+105); Under

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Tommy Brunson

Monday comp play release is Oklahoma State minus the points at home against Stanford.

Looks to me like the Cowboys are on a mission to take their act to Madison Square Garden next week, as they did handle a dangerous Florida Gulf Coast team in Stillwater in the opening round, 80-68 as the -11 point home favorite last week.

Stanford also won and covered their tourney opener, 86-83 as the -2 1/2 point home favorite over BYU.

The 'Pokes are 14-5 at home this season, and of late have been "feeling it", as they have won 4 of their last 5, and 5 of their last 7 games overall, and they have covered in 6 of those 7 contests.

Look for the home crowd to make the difference tonight against a Stanford team that has been inconsistent in their away games this season.

Close game for a while, but a big 4th quarter carries the night for State.

Play on Oklahoma State as the home favorite.

2* OKLAHOMA STATE

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Jack Brayman

As I told you last week, there were 68 teams in the dance, and according to the AP poll, a Top 30 team was not good enough to dance. I promised you Saint Mary's was not happy, and that wouldn't hinder it from giving everything its got in the NIT.

We saw the Gaels trounce SE Louisiana in the opening round, and if you thought Saint Mary's was pissed last week, can you imagine the anger after seeing the way so many teams fell from brackets over the weekend.

The Gaels are in the postseason for the 11th straight season under head coach Randy Bennett, and he knows how to keep his troops focused on this tournament.

Saint Mary's, which is 6-2 all time at home in NIT action and 0-3 on the road, has the overall better résumé than Washington in my eyes.

Lay the chalk tonight, as the Gaels roll.

1* SAINT MARY'S

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Eric Schroeder

On to my complimentary winner...

I've been supportive of Jacksonville State for much of the season. Tonight, unfortunately, its season comes to an end. Central Arkansas is better suited to win this game, and probably shouldn't be catching the point here.

Central Arkansas has the offensive firepower to run away with this one. If the defense steps up, Jacksonville State will struggle.

The Bears have won five of their last six games, and it's an offense that averages 80.6 points per game that makes this team tick. They also average 80.2 at home.

After a 92-90 overtime win at Seattle last Wednesday, Central Arkansas will enjoy this home game, and will be in a good spot to win this outright.

5* CENTRAL ARKANSAS

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Chris Jordan

My free play for tonight is on the Eastern Michigan Eagles, as I have them winning big, over the Sam Houston St. Bearkats.

Eastern Michigan, which has now covered eight straight, has a stellar balance at both ends of the floor, especially of late. The Eagles have scored 71.6 points per game in their last five outings, while they've limited foes to just 62.8 ppg.

Sam Houston State is in this event because of its overall record, not because of how it's looked since the end of Februrary. The Bearkats, who have failed to cover seven of their last 10 at home, have dropped three of four on the hardwood. This team hasn't played since March 9, a 10-point loss at Southeast Louisiana.

EMU already has one game under its belt in this event, an 83-65 win over Niagara on Wednesday. The Eagles have won eight of their last nine straight-up, and roll in on additional ATS win streaks of 4-0 on the road and 5-1 against non-conference foes.

Take the road team here.

5* EASTERN MICHIGAN