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MLB
Long Sheet

Monday, April 16

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COLORADO (9 - 8) at PITTSBURGH (11 - 4) - 7:05 PM
GERMAN MARQUEZ (R) vs. STEVEN BRAULT (L)
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 319-438 (-108.9 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
COLORADO is 452-712 (-135.3 Units) against the money line in road games in night games since 1997.
PITTSBURGH is 10-2 (+8.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters this season.
PITTSBURGH is 418-427 (+40.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
COLORADO is 96-84 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 48-45 (+15.1 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 15-6 (+13.1 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 25-19 (+13.8 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 76-80 (+15.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 51-69 (-19.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.

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

GERMAN MARQUEZ vs. PITTSBURGH since 1997
MARQUEZ is 2-0 when starting against PITTSBURGH with an ERA of 2.25 and a WHIP of 0.833.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.0 units)

STEVEN BRAULT vs. COLORADO since 1997
No recent starts.

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WASHINGTON (7 - 9) at NY METS (12 - 2) - 7:10 PM
JEREMY HELLICKSON (R) vs. JACOB DEGROM (R)
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 5-9 (-10.1 Units) against the money line in April games this season.
NY METS are 12-2 (+11.4 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
NY METS are 8-0 (+9.5 Units) against the money line against division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 55-34 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HELLICKSON is 8-2 (+9.6 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
HELLICKSON is 20-14 (+13.7 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. (Team's Record)
NY METS are 43-44 (-24.9 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY METS is 3-0 (+4.5 Units) against WASHINGTON this season
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+0.9 Units)

JEREMY HELLICKSON vs. NY METS since 1997
HELLICKSON is 2-4 when starting against NY METS with an ERA of 7.81 and a WHIP of 1.736.
His team's record is 3-5 (-0.6 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-1. (+5.1 units)

JACOB DEGROM vs. WASHINGTON since 1997
DEGROM is 6-4 when starting against WASHINGTON with an ERA of 2.68 and a WHIP of 1.066.
His team's record is 8-5 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 6-7. (-1.8 units)

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PHILADELPHIA (9 - 5) at ATLANTA (8 - 6) - 7:35 PM
AARON NOLA (R) vs. JULIO TEHERAN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 47-80 (-26.3 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 60-62 (+20.2 Units) against the money line when the total is 8 to 8.5 over the last 3 seasons.
ATLANTA is 71-89 (+21.9 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 397-359 (+44.7 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997.
PHILADELPHIA is 33-25 (+15.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 3 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 389-440 (+46.7 Units) against the money line in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1997.
TEHERAN is 12-25 (-16.2 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
TEHERAN is 15-31 (-17.4 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

Head-to-Head Series History
ATLANTA is 2-1 (+1.1 Units) against PHILADELPHIA this season
2 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL this season . (Over=+2.0 Units)

AARON NOLA vs. ATLANTA since 1997
NOLA is 5-1 when starting against ATLANTA with an ERA of 1.93 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 5-3 (+1.2 units) in these starts. The OVER is 4-4. (-0.4 units)

JULIO TEHERAN vs. PHILADELPHIA since 1997
TEHERAN is 8-6 when starting against PHILADELPHIA with an ERA of 3.53 and a WHIP of 1.136.
His team's record is 12-7 (+2.9 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 10-7. (+2.0 units)


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CINCINNATI (2 - 13) at MILWAUKEE (8 - 8) - 7:40 PM
LUIS CASTILLO (R) vs. BRENT SUTER (L)
Top Trends for this game.
CINCINNATI is 2-13 (-10.7 Units) against the money line in all games this season.
CINCINNATI is 9-31 (-20.0 Units) against the money line against left-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 94-84 (+18.7 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 61-52 (+14.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 75-64 (+17.9 Units) against the money line against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
MILWAUKEE is 47-37 (+14.6 Units) against the money line after a loss over the last 2 seasons.

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

LUIS CASTILLO vs. MILWAUKEE since 1997
CASTILLO is 1-0 when starting against MILWAUKEE with an ERA of 1.98 and a WHIP of 0.878.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

BRENT SUTER vs. CINCINNATI since 1997
SUTER is 0-0 when starting against CINCINNATI with an ERA of 7.20 and a WHIP of 1.600.
His team's record is 2-0 (+2.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-1. (+0.0 units)

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ST LOUIS (9 - 7) at CHICAGO CUBS (7 - 7) - 7:05 PM
ADAM WAINWRIGHT (R) vs. TYLER CHATWOOD (R)
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 94-122 (-43.0 Units) against the money line in road games after 3 or more consecutive wins since 1997.
ST LOUIS is 67-48 (+20.4 Units) against the money line in road games in night games over the last 3 seasons.
WAINWRIGHT is 184-107 (+40.6 Units) against the money line in all games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 49-27 (+22.5 Units) against the money line on the road when the money line is +125 to -125 since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 89-54 (+28.1 Units) against the money line in road games since 1997. (Team's Record)
WAINWRIGHT is 47-21 (+22.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents since 1997. (Team's Record)
CHICAGO CUBS are 103-83 (-18.6 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 363-304 (-83.2 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 908-826 (-162.4 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 423-382 (-86.9 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
CHICAGO CUBS are 37-35 (-21.1 Units) against the money line in home games against right-handed starters over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 52-50 (-21.3 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO CUBS are 18-23 (-16.1 Units) against the money line in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CHATWOOD is 10-17 (-13.7 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHATWOOD is 5-12 (-11.3 Units) against the money line in home games in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)
CHATWOOD is 6-14 (-13.9 Units) against the money line in home games after a win over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

ADAM WAINWRIGHT vs. CHICAGO CUBS since 1997
WAINWRIGHT is 14-9 when starting against CHICAGO CUBS with an ERA of 4.02 and a WHIP of 1.279.
His team's record is 21-13 (+3.8 units) in these starts. The OVER is 14-17. (-4.5 units)

TYLER CHATWOOD vs. ST LOUIS since 1997
CHATWOOD is 0-1 when starting against ST LOUIS with an ERA of 6.00 and a WHIP of 1.500.
His team's record is 0-1 (-1.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-1. (-1.1 units)

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LA DODGERS (5 - 9) at SAN DIEGO (7 - 10) - 10:10 PM
HYUN-JIN RYU (L) vs. ROBBIE ERLIN (L)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

HYUN-JIN RYU vs. SAN DIEGO since 1997
RYU is 4-1 when starting against SAN DIEGO with an ERA of 2.57 and a WHIP of 1.071.
His team's record is 5-2 (+2.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 4-3. (+0.7 units)

ROBBIE ERLIN vs. LA DODGERS since 1997
ERLIN is 1-1 when starting against LA DODGERS with an ERA of 1.23 and a WHIP of 0.682.
His team's record is 1-1 (+0.0 units) in these starts. The OVER is 0-2. (-2.2 units)

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KANSAS CITY (3 - 10) at TORONTO (9 - 5) - 7:05 PM
ERIC SKOGLUND (L) vs. JAIME GARCIA (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 122-139 (-53.9 Units) against the money line in home games in April games since 1997.
TORONTO is 106-110 (-29.7 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 18-25 (-17.2 Units) against the money line in home games against left-handed starters over the last 3 seasons.
TORONTO is 35-49 (-19.5 Units) against the money line after a win over the last 2 seasons.
GARCIA is 45-50 (-24.6 Units) against the money line when playing against a team with a losing record since 1997. (Team's Record)

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

ERIC SKOGLUND vs. TORONTO since 1997
No recent starts.

JAIME GARCIA vs. KANSAS CITY since 1997
GARCIA is 1-1 when starting against KANSAS CITY with an ERA of 5.68 and a WHIP of 1.303.
His team's record is 3-2 (+0.4 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 1-4. (-3.8 units)

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TEXAS (6 - 11) at TAMPA BAY (3 - 12) - 7:10 PM
MARTIN PEREZ (L) vs. BLAKE SNELL (L)
Top Trends for this game.
TEXAS is 179-165 (+23.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 133-113 (+27.6 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.
TEXAS is 44-39 (+17.9 Units) against the money line in road games after a win over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 151-187 (-43.9 Units) against the money line in all games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 15-20 (-13.9 Units) against the money line as a home favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 79-89 (-24.4 Units) against the money line in home games over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 94-121 (-31.8 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons.

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

MARTIN PEREZ vs. TAMPA BAY since 1997
PEREZ is 0-2 when starting against TAMPA BAY with an ERA of 6.40 and a WHIP of 1.619.
His team's record is 1-4 (-4.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 2-2. (-0.4 units)

BLAKE SNELL vs. TEXAS since 1997
No recent starts.

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CHI WHITE SOX (4 - 8) at OAKLAND (6 - 10) - 10:05 PM
REYNALDO LOPEZ (R) vs. DANIEL MENGDEN (R)
Top Trends for this game.
CHI WHITE SOX are 19-13 (+12.3 Units) against the money line in road games in April games over the last 3 seasons.

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

REYNALDO LOPEZ vs. OAKLAND since 1997
No recent starts.

DANIEL MENGDEN vs. CHI WHITE SOX since 1997
No recent starts.

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HOUSTON (10 - 6) at SEATTLE (8 - 5) - 10:10 PM
DALLAS KEUCHEL (L) vs. JAMES PAXTON (L)
Top Trends for this game.
HOUSTON is 60-37 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games over the last 2 seasons.
HOUSTON is 29-12 (+12.6 Units) against the money line in road games against division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
SEATTLE is 902-817 (-112.5 Units) against the money line in home games since 1997.
SEATTLE is 304-303 (-66.8 Units) against the money line in home games against division opponents since 1997.
SEATTLE is 629-580 (-99.5 Units) against the money line in home games in night games since 1997.
PAXTON is 13-20 (-13.0 Units) against the money line in night games over the last 3 seasons. (Team's Record)

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

DALLAS KEUCHEL vs. SEATTLE since 1997
KEUCHEL is 8-5 when starting against SEATTLE with an ERA of 2.76 and a WHIP of 1.025.
His team's record is 8-6 (+2.1 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-7. (-0.4 units)

JAMES PAXTON vs. HOUSTON since 1997
PAXTON is 3-3 when starting against HOUSTON with an ERA of 3.38 and a WHIP of 1.125.
His team's record is 3-5 (-2.6 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 5-3. (+1.8 units)

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MIAMI (4 - 11) at NY YANKEES (7 - 7) - 6:35 PM
CALEB SMITH (L) vs. LUIS SEVERINO (R)
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

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

CALEB SMITH vs. NY YANKEES since 1997
No recent starts.

LUIS SEVERINO vs. MIAMI since 1997
No recent starts.

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MLB
Dunkel

Monday, April 16


Colorado @ Pittsburgh

Game 901-902
April 16, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
(Marquez) 15.965
Pittsburgh
(Brault) 14.448
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Colorado
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-145
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Colorado
(+125); Over

Washington @ NY Mets

Game 903-904
April 16, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington
(Hellckson) 00.000
NY Mets
(deGrom) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Washington

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington

Dunkel Pick:
Washington
( );

Philadelphia @ Atlanta

Game 905-906
April 16, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
(Nola) 00.000
Atlanta
(Teheran) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia

Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
( );

Cincinnati @ Milwaukee

Game 907-908
April 16, 2018 @ 7:40 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cincinnati
(Castillo) 12.685
Milwaukee
(Suter) 15.097
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee
by 2 1/2
10
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Milwaukee
-135
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee
(-135); Over

St. Louis @ Chicago Cubs

Game 909-910
April 16, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
St. Louis
(Wnwrght) 16.267
Chicago Cubs
(Chtwood) 15.045
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Cubs
-145
No Total
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(+120); N/A

LA Dodgers @ San Diego

Game 911-912
April 16, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
LA Dodgers
(Ryu) 00.000
San Diego
(Erlin) 00.000
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
LA Dodgers

Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
LA Dodgers

Dunkel Pick:
LA Dodgers
( );

Kansas City @ Toronto

Game 915-916
April 16, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Kansas City
(Skglund) 15.785
Toronto
(Garcia) 14.286
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Kansas City
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-175
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Kansas City
(+155); Under

Texas @ Tampa Bay

Game 917-918
April 16, 2018 @ 7:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Texas
(Perez) 14.726
Tampa Bay
(Snell) 13.909
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Texas
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-165
8
Dunkel Pick:
Texas
(+145); Under

Chicago White Sox @ Oakland

Game 919-920
April 16, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago White Sox
(Lopez) 14.298
Oakland
(Mengden) 16.833
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Oakland
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Oakland
-140
8 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Oakland
(-140); Under

Houston @ Seattle

Game 921-922
April 16, 2018 @ 10:10 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Houston
(Keuchel) 15.856
Seattle
(Paxton) 14.467
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Houston
by 1 1/2
9
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Houston
-120
8
Dunkel Pick:
Houston
(-120); Over

Miami @ NY Yankees

Game 923-924
April 16, 2018 @ 6:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
(Smith) 16.005
NY Yankees
(Severino) 15.120
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Miami
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Yankees
-350
8
Dunkel Pick:
Miami
(+300); Under

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NBA
Dunkel

Monday, April 16


Miami @ Philadelphia

Game 701-702
April 16, 2018 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Miami
115.552
Philadelphia
130.453
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 15
226
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
by 6 1/2
215 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-6 1/2); Over

San Antonio @ Golden State

Game 703-704
April 16, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
San Antonio
116.139
Golden State
128.208
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State
by 12
214
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State
by 9 1/2
205 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State
(-9 1/2); Over

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NBA
Long Sheet

Monday, April 16

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MIAMI (44 - 39) at PHILADELPHIA (53 - 30) - 4/16/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 49-34 ATS (+11.6 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 34-22 ATS (+9.8 Units) as a favorite this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 28-13 ATS (+13.7 Units) in home games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 23-12 ATS (+9.8 Units) in the second half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) against Southeast division opponents this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 21-10 ATS (+10.0 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 30-17 ATS (+11.3 Units) after scoring 115 points or more over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-6 ATS (+10.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MIAMI is 90-71 ATS (+11.9 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 54-36 ATS (+14.4 Units) as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 49-31 ATS (+14.9 Units) in road games over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 38-25 ATS (+10.5 Units) in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 47-33 ATS (+10.7 Units) revenging a loss vs opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 25-13 ATS (+10.7 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 24-9 ATS (+14.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
MIAMI is 13-5 ATS (+7.5 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
MIAMI is 11-2 ATS (+8.8 Units) in road games 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 7-5 against the spread versus MIAMI over the last 3 seasons
MIAMI is 7-5 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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SAN ANTONIO (47 - 36) at GOLDEN STATE (59 - 24) - 4/16/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN ANTONIO is 15-24 ATS (-11.4 Units) in road games this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 6-15 ATS (-10.5 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 6-16 ATS (-11.6 Units) in road games versus poor defensive teams - allowing 106+ points/game this season.
SAN ANTONIO is 6-18 ATS (-13.8 Units) in road games versus good offensive teams - scoring 106+ points/game this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 130-95 ATS (+25.5 Units) in April games since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 57-35 ATS (+18.5 Units) in all playoff games since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 25-8 ATS (+16.2 Units) in the first round of the playoffs since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 1045-917 ATS (+36.3 Units) in all games since 1996.
SAN ANTONIO is 142-109 ATS (+22.1 Units) after a loss by 10 points or more since 1996.
GOLDEN STATE is 34-46 ATS (-16.6 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 33-41 ATS (-12.1 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 15-27 ATS (-14.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 5-16 ATS (-12.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record - 2nd half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
GOLDEN STATE is 10-6 against the spread versus SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
GOLDEN STATE is 12-4 straight up against SAN ANTONIO over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA

Monday, April 16

Heat vs 76ers (1-0)

Miami led Game One 60-56 at half, then lost by 27, as 76ers made 18-28 on arc in winning their 17th game in row. Home side won last ten series games; Heat is 2-4 vs spread in last six games in this building. Under is 3-2 in last five series games. 76ers’ last loss was March 13; they’re 8-2 vs spread in last ten home games. Miami is 5-6 in its last 11 games; they’re 1-3-1 vs spread in last five road games. Miami starters other than Johnson shot combined 8-31 in Game 1; sub Olynyk scored 26 points in 31:00 off Heat bench.

Spurs vs Warriors (1-0) 

San Antonio is 0-8 vs spread in last eight road games; their last road cover was March 8, a 110-107 (+11) loss here in Oakland. Spurs lost Game One 113-92 here Saturday, as Thompson was 11-13 from floor, 5-6 behind arc. San Antonio lost nine of last ten games with Golden State; they’re 2-3 vs spread in last five visits to Oakland. Warriors are 1-5 vs spread in last six home games. Game 1 was 57-41 at half, not much of a contest; Warriors had 51-30 edge on boards, shooting 45.3% from floor but also grabbing 10 offensive rebounds. No Curry or Leonard in this series.

Wizards-Raptors
Tor 114-106, -7.5, O211

Heat-76ers
Phil 130-103, -6.5, O212

Spurs-Warriors
GState 113-92, -8, U209.5

Pelicans-Blazers
NO 97-95, +5.5, U216.5

Bucks-Celtics
Bos 113-107 OT, -4.5, O199.5

Pacers-Cavaliers
Ind 98-80, +7.5, U212.5

Jazz-Thunder
OKC 116-108, -4.5, O205

Wolves-Rockets
Hst 104-101, -11.5, U215.5

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NBA

Monday, April 16

Trend Report

Miami Heat
Miami is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Miami is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Miami is 2-13 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Miami's last 13 games on the road
Miami is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games when playing Philadelphia
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Miami is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 games
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games
Philadelphia is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami
Philadelphia is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Miami
Philadelphia is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Miami
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games when playing at home against Miami


San Antonio Spurs
San Antonio is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
San Antonio is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games
San Antonio is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
San Antonio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 6 games on the road
San Antonio is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Golden State
San Antonio is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Antonio's last 5 games when playing Golden State
San Antonio is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Golden State
San Antonio is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of San Antonio's last 7 games when playing on the road against Golden State
Golden State Warriors
Golden State is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games
Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Golden State is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Golden State's last 12 games at home
Golden State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing San Antonio
Golden State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State's last 5 games when playing San Antonio
Golden State is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against San Antonio
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 7 games when playing at home against San Antonio

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Monday's NBA Playoffs Betting Preview and Odds

The opening round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs continues Monday night with two games tipping off tonight, including the Warriors looking to win their fifth straight playoff game against the Spurs.

Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers (-6.5, 215.5)

The Philadelphia 76ers' phenomenal 17-game winning streak now includes one playoff victory, the franchise's first in six years. The Sixers will try to make it two straight over the Miami Heat in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series when the teams meet in Game 2 on Monday in Philadelphia.

After a slow start in Saturday's opener, Philadelphia outscored the Heat by a whopping 74-43 margin in the second half en route to a convincing 130-103 Game 1 victory. "I feel this group has something special in it," coach Brett Brown told reporters after his team made 18-of-28 3-pointers and recorded 34 assists against just 10 turnovers in a dominant effort. The last nine of the Sixers' 17 straight wins have come without All-Star center Joel Embiid (orbital fracture), who could return as soon as Game 2 or 3. The Heat will need to get more out of their own big man, as Hassan Whiteside provided just two points on 1-of-4 shooting in 12 lackluster minutes.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT, FS Sun (Miami), NBCS Philadelphia

SERIES PRICE (PER PINNACLE):



BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVES: The Sixers opened as 7-point home favorites and as of Monday morning that number is down to -6.5. According to consensus numbers 72 percent of the side wagers are on the favorites, so this is a little bit of reverse line movement. The total hit betting boards at 216.5 and has been dropped slightly to 215.5.

ABOUT THE HEAT (44-39 SU, 40-37-6 ATS, 38-44-1 O/U): Whiteside has expressed displeasure at times with head coach Erik Spoelstra and the center seemed to display frustration over his limited minutes in Game 1. "It's not about him," Spoelstra told the media. "This series and this game, it's going to move quickly. It's not necessarily an indictment to his (play)." The play of another 7-footer, Kelly Olynyk, was perhaps another reason for Whiteside's limited contributions, as Olynyk scored a team-high 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting - including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc - off the bench.

ABOUT THE 76ERS (53-30 SU, 48-33-2 ATS, 42-40-1 O/U): With Embiid sidelined, Philadelphia has been thriving on its many quality outside shooters, and the quartet of JJ Redick, Dario Saric, Marco Belinelli and Ersan Ilyasova combined to hit 15-of-23 long-range attempts in Game 1. "Whether Ersan comes in or Marco comes in, that's who we are," Brown told reporters. "That's what we're trying to coach here. And the guys have bought in. We play fast, we look for each other. The 3-point shot, without Joel, has become a real big part of our identity. We'll continue to do that. You have to do that or you won't win games when it matters." Rookie Ben Simmons was the one finding most of those shooters and he finished his playoff debut with 17 points and 14 assists.

INJURY REPORT:

Heat - SG Dion Waiters (Out For Season, Ankle).

76ers - C Joel Embiid (Questionable, Face), SG Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot (Out Indefinitely, Knee).

MATCHUP CHART:



TRENDS:

* Heat are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
* 76ers are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points.
* Over is 5-0 in Heat last 5 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Over is 5-0 in 76ers last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
* Home team is 7-1-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.




San Antonio Spurs at Golden State Warriors (-9.5, 205.5)

The Golden State Warriors came into the postseason injured and slumping but quickly proved they can flip the switch to playoff mode with a dominating Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. The Warriors will try to keep the pressure on and get off to another hot start to make it a 2-0 cushion when they host the Spurs in Game 2 on Monday.

Golden State dropped 10 of its last 17 games in the regular season and struggled on defense but tightened things up that end and held the Spurs to 17 first-quarter points to establish a lead it wouldn’t relinquish in Game 1. "Just wanted to put our best defensive lineup on the floor from the beginning," Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who inserted small forward Andre Iguodala into the starting lineup, told reporters. "I think the whole point of these games here early in this series is to re-establish our defense. I think you guys know, over the last month or so, our defense has been subpar. Can't win in this league in the playoffs unless you defend, and they defended tonight, and we went with our best defensive group." San Antonio's starting unit wasn't up to the task and only LaMarcus Aldridge (14 points) scored in double figures among the starting five. "I thought we were very prepared physically and mentally," Spurs coach Gregg Popovich told reporters. "But I was mistaken. As I said, we looked like deer in the headlights. The defense was really poor as far as following game plan of the first quarter, and it's a bad combination to play defense like that and not shoot at the other end."

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT, FS Southwest (San Antonio), NBCS Bay Area (Golden State)

SERIES PRICE (PER PINNACLE):



BETTING ACTION AND LINE MOVES: The Warriors opened as 9.5-point home favorites for Game 2 and as of Monday morning that number has not moved. Consensus numbers are showing a fairly even split with 55 percent of the side wagers on the Dubs. The total hit betting boards at 206 and has been dropped slightly to 205.5.

ABOUT THE SPURS (47-36 SU, 42-39-2 ATS, 38-44-1 O/U): San Antonio shot 40 percent from the floor in Game 1 and managed only three offensive rebounds in the 113-92 setback. "We've got to regroup, feel hurt, upset, kind of desperate," guard Manu Ginobili told reporters. "We don't want to go home (down) 0-2. But at the same time, we've got to be smarter. Offensively, we're going to have to move the ball better, sharper, be more aggressive and see what happens. We are underdogs. We've talked about it. To get a win here, we've got to overachieve." Popovich started Rudy Gay in the second half over Kyle Anderson to generate more offense and could insert Gay into the starting lineup for Game 2.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS (59-24 SU, 35-47-1 ATS, 39-43-1 O/U): Starting Iguodala over Quinn Cook left Golden State without a true point guard, leading to All-Star forward Kevin Durant running the offense. "It's not just one guy who has the ball all the time and making all the plays," Durant, who finished with 24 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, told reporters. "I think that's the beauty of our team, that all of us can go off and score 30 or get eight, nine assists or grab 11 rebounds. That's just the beauty of our team, and all of us chip in when it comes to facilitating and orchestrating." The Warriors recorded 32 assists on 44 made field goals in the win, led by forward Draymond Green's 11.

INJURY REPORT:

Spurs - SF Kawhi Leonard (Out For Season, Quadricep).

Warriors - PG Stephen Curry (Late April, Knee), SG Patrick McCaw (Out Indefinitely, Back), SF Chris Boucher (Out Indefinitely, Ankle).

MATCHUP CHART:



TRENDS:

* Spurs are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 road games.
* Over is 5-0-1 in Spurs last 6 road games.
* Over is 3-0-1 in Warriors last 4 home games.
* Over is 5-1-1 in the last 7 meetings in Golden State.
* Favorite is 7-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Dunkel

Monday, April 16


Boston @ Toronto

Game 27-28
April 16, 2018 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
11.874
Toronto
9.569
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Toronto
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-105); Over

Tampa Bay @ New Jersey

Game 29-30
April 16, 2018 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
10.083
New Jersey
11.437
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New Jersey
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-140
6
Dunkel Pick:
New Jersey
(+120); Over

Nashville @ Colorado

Game 31-32
April 16, 2018 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Nashville
12.583
Colorado
11.009
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville
-160
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville
(-160); Over

Anaheim @ San Jose

Game 33-34
April 16, 2018 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Anaheim
11.258
San Jose
13.162
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
San Jose
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-140
5
Dunkel Pick:
San Jose
(-140); Under

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Monday, April 16

Trend Report

Boston Bruins
Boston is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Boston's last 9 games on the road
Boston is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Toronto
Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Toronto
Toronto Maple Leafs
Toronto is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Toronto is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Toronto's last 22 games
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Toronto is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Toronto's last 15 games at home
Toronto is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston


Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 8-16 ATS in its last 24 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Tampa Bay's last 14 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
Tampa Bay is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing New Jersey
Tampa Bay is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
New Jersey Devils
New Jersey is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
New Jersey is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
New Jersey is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games at home
New Jersey is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay
New Jersey is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
New Jersey is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


Nashville Predators
Nashville is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Nashville is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games
Nashville is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Nashville is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 6 games on the road
Nashville is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Colorado
Nashville is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Nashville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nashville's last 7 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Colorado Avalanche
Colorado is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games
Colorado is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games
Colorado is 18-5 ATS in its last 23 games at home
Colorado is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games at home
Colorado is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Nashville
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing Nashville
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Nashville
Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games when playing at home against Nashville


Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
Anaheim is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Anaheim is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 6 games on the road
Anaheim is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing San Jose
Anaheim is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Anaheim's last 7 games when playing San Jose
Anaheim is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Jose
Anaheim is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose
Anaheim is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Anaheim's last 7 games when playing on the road against San Jose
San Jose Sharks
San Jose is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
San Jose is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of San Jose's last 16 games
San Jose is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games at home
San Jose is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Anaheim
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 7 games when playing Anaheim
San Jose is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Anaheim
San Jose is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Anaheim
San Jose is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Jose's last 7 games when playing at home against Anaheim

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, April 16

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BOSTON (52-20-0-12, 116 pts.) at TORONTO (49-28-0-7, 105 pts.) - 4/16/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 42-27 ATS (+12.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 139-113 ATS (+20.5 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 8-7 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 8-7-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
7 of 13 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.5 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (56-23-0-5, 117 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (44-31-0-9, 97 pts.) - 4/16/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NEW JERSEY is 45-40 ATS (-16.3 Units) in all games this season.
NEW JERSEY is 8-1 ATS (+9.1 Units) after 3 or more consecutive overs this season.
NEW JERSEY is 25-23 ATS (+66.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
TAMPA BAY is 57-28 ATS (+8.8 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 226-232 ATS (+490.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 5-17 ATS (+24.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 7-4 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 7-4-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)

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NASHVILLE (55-18-0-11, 121 pts.) at COLORADO (43-32-0-9, 95 pts.) - 4/16/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 44-41 ATS (-17.9 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 25-22 ATS (+63.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 26-25 ATS (+88.5 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
COLORADO is 12-4 ATS (+7.8 Units) in home games after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
COLORADO is 19-15 ATS (+35.7 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 15-8 ATS (+6.2 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 55-30 ATS (+11.5 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 71-44 ATS (+12.3 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 20-8 ATS (+8.7 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
NASHVILLE is 27-12 ATS (+8.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
NASHVILLE is 11-1 ATS (+9.6 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games this season.
NASHVILLE is 33-14 ATS (+14.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 19-7 ATS (+8.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 13-3 (+7.5 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 13-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
13 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+10.7 Units)

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ANAHEIM (44-27-0-13, 101 pts.) at SAN JOSE (47-27-0-10, 104 pts.) - 4/16/2018, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 13-17 ATS (-10.2 Units) after a division game this season.
SAN JOSE is 23-8 ATS (+12.9 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
ANAHEIM is 557-443 ATS (+38.8 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 14-8 ATS (+24.6 Units) in road games when trailing in a playoff series since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 27-15 ATS (+9.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
ANAHEIM is 441-442 ATS (+907.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 48-31 ATS (+12.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 178-150 ATS (-80.4 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 16-27 ATS (-15.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 8-7-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
9 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+8.2 Units)

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Monday's NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview and Odds

The opening round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs continues Monday night with the puck dropping on four games. Home ice has dominated these series except out West where the Sharks won both games in Anaheim and look to put a stranglehold on the series in Game 3.

Boston Bruins at Toronto Maple Leafs (-110, 5.5)

Bruins lead series 2-0.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are making back-to-back appearances in the postseason for the first time in 14 years but they appear headed for a second straight first-round exit barring a stunning turnaround. Toronto has been manhandled in its Eastern Conference first-round series against the Boston Bruins and hopes a return home to Air Canada Centre will get it back on track in Monday night's Game 3.

ABOUT THE BRUINS: Center Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand form the other two-thirds of Boston's top line and each collected four assists in Saturday's romp, but Pastrnak has been the driving force in helping the unit amass a staggering 20 points in the first two games. "A lot of people in Boston already know how good he is," Bergeron said of Pastrnak, who scored 35 goals in the regular season. "I think people on the outside are getting to know." Defenseman Torey Krug collected all three of his assists in the first-period outburst Saturday to give him five for the series.

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS: Toronto has concerns from one end of the ice to the other, but the biggest are the lack of productivity of its own No. 1 line and the suddenly shaky play of netminder Frederik Andersen, who was yanked in Game 2 after surrendering three goals on five shots. "You've got to give your goalie a chance to be good and we haven't done that," Babcock said Sunday. "Freddy's our guy and he'll be back tomorrow." With Nazem Kadri serving a three-game suspension, the pressure is even greater on Auston Matthews and the top line, which has yet to score a point.

SERIES PRICE (PER SPORTS INTERACTION):



LINE HISTORY: The Maple Leafs have been get pumped by Boston and still opened as -118 home chalk. However, money coming in on Boston has driven that line down to -110 or lower at some shops. The total hit the betting board at 5.5 and has held firm.

INJURY REPORT:

Bruins - C Riley Nash (Questionable, Ear), RW Tommy Wingels (Questionable, Upper Body), D Brandon Carlo (Out For Season, Ankle), LW Anders Bjork (Out For Season, Shoulder).

Maple Leafs - C Leo Komarov (Questionable, Lower Body), C Nazem Kadri (Eligible to return April 21, Suspension), LW Joffrey Lupul (I-R, Conditioning).

MATCHUP CHART:



TRENDS:

* Bruins are 0-4 in their last 4 road games.
* Maple Leafs are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
* Over is 2-0-2 in Bruins last 4 overall.
* Over is 6-0-1 in Maple Leafs last 7 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
* Home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.




Tampa Bay Lightning at New Jersey Devils (+120, 6)

Lightning lead series 2-0.

The Tampa Bay Lightning look to continue their offensive production and take a stranglehold of the Eastern Conference first-round series when they visit the New Jersey Devils for Game 3 on Monday night. The Lightning scored 10 times while winning the first two games of the series, going 3-for-4 on the power-play and getting multiple goals from three players.

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING: Alex Killorn has often saved his best hockey for the postseason and he is off to another strong start with three goals in the first two games of the series after scoring twice Saturday. “You play all season for this,” Killorn, who has 18 goals and 36 points in 49 career playoff games, told reporters. “Playoff hockey is great. There are a few more cameras around, a couple more people watching, but I think we like that pressure.” Forwards Nikita Kucherov and Tyler Johnson have also scored twice in the first two games while defenseman Ryan McDonagh and left wing Ondrej Palat each boast three assists.

ABOUT THE DEVILS: Cory Schneider, who has not won a game since Dec. 27 while struggling with injuries and an .863 save percentage since, stopped all 10 shots he faced in relief of Keith Kinkaid on Saturday and could get the start Monday. “It was good to give him an opportunity to get in there,” coach John Hynes told reporters, “and I thought he came in and made huge saves, looked solid, so that’s a positive for us moving forward.” Hynes went with 11 forwards and seven defensemen Saturday while inserting blue liner Damon Severson (three shots, 16:41 of ice time) into the lineup and hinted there could be more changes for Game 3.

SERIES PRICE (PER SPORTS INTERACTION):



LINE HISTORY: The Lightning opened as +120 road favorites at most books and money coming in on the home team has seen that number bet down to +115. The total hit the board 5.5 and has been bet up slightly to an even 6.

INJURY REPORT:

Lightning - D Dan Girardi (Questionable, Undisclosed), RW Ryan Callahan (Questionable, Upper Body), LW Adam Erne (Out Indefinitely, Lower Body).

Devils - LW Marcus Johansson (Questionable, Concussion).

MATCHUP CHART:



TRENDS:

* Lightning are 4-0 in their last 4 Conference Quarterfinals games.
* Over is 5-0 in Devils last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
* Over is 6-1 in Devils last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
* Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings.




Nashville Predators at Colorado Avalanche (+140, 5.5)

Predators lead series 2-0.

The Colorado Avalanche are banking that the Rocky Mountain air will breathe new life into their Western Conference first-round series with the Nashville Predators. The Avalanche, who matched franchise records for consecutive home wins (10) and total victories on the season (28), have dropped 12 straight to the Predators -- including the first two heading into Monday's Game 3.

ABOUT THE PREDATORS: Nashville has spread its offense around in the first two games of the series, with eight players responsible for the team's 10 goals. Filip Forsberg and Austin Watson have each scored twice, with the former netting five goals in his last three contests while latter has tallied in three straight. Ryan Johansen scored in Game 2 to extend his point streak to four contests while defenseman P.K. Subban set up two goals on Saturday to boost his point total to seven (one goal, six assists) in his last eight outings.

ABOUT THE AVALANCHE: While MacKinnon has eight points (two goals, six assists) in his last seven games, captain Gabriel Landeskog has seven (two goals, five assists) in that stretch after scoring and setting up a goal in Game 2. While the statistics are piling up, the wins are not -- but Landeskog told reporters that a victory in Game 3 would eliminate any lingering doubts on his club and generate some for the opponent. "I think it's win Game 3 and all of a sudden you are feeling good and they start second-guessing themselves," the 25-year-old Swede said. "We just got to make sure we take care of these two at home, that's the bottom line. Especially Game 3, we can't look too much further ahead than that, but make sure we win Game 3 and then after that get rolling."

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LINE HISTORY: The Predators opened as +120 road chalk and that number wasn't high enough as money rolled in on Nashville pushing the line as high as +140. The total opened at 6 and has been bet down slightly to 5.5.

INJURY REPORT:

Predators - C Calle Jarnkrok (Questionable, Upper Body), D Yannick Weber (Questionable, Upper Body).

Avalanche - D Samuel Girard (Questionable, Upper Body), G Semyon Varlamov (Out Indefinitely, Knee), D Erik Johnson (Late May, Knee).

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TRENDS:

* Predators are 8-0 in their last 8 Conference Quarterfinals games.
* Avalanche are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
* Over is 6-1 in Predators last 7 games following a win.
* Over is 5-0 in Avalanche last 5 Conference Quarterfinals games.
* Predators are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Colorado.
* Over is 6-1-1 in the last 8 meetings in Colorado.




Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks (-140, 5)

Sharks lead series 2-0.

The Anaheim Ducks are in a familiar -- albeit uncomfortable -- position, having lost the opening two games at home for the third time in their last five postseason appearances. The Ducks will have to find a way to claw back into their Western Conference first-round series on the road against a Pacific Division rival when they head north to face the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.

ABOUT THE DUCKS: Anaheim, which entered the postseason with the fewest goals of any of the 16 teams, now must attempt to duplicate last season's series against Edmonton, when it dropped the first two at home before rally to prevail in seven games. “Sure, we can draw on that,” said Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm, who scored one goal and set up another Saturday. “People have not been believing in us all year but we know what we’re capable of.” Rickard Rakell, the team's leading goal (34) and overall scorer, has been limited to two shots on goal through the first two games.

ABOUT THE SHARKS: Goaltender Martin Jones won only once in his final five starts of the regulation season but he has turned away 53 of 55 shots in the series and has surrendered only seven goals in five matchups against the Ducks this season. Captain Joe Pavelski, who has collected three assists in the first two games, said a key factor for San Jose was to not get rattled by the relentless physical play of Anaheim. "Nothing we haven't taken before," Pavelski said. "Maybe they are coming a little bit harder. Be poised. Make some plays. Stick to what we are trying to do."

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LINE HISTORY: The Sharks opened as high as -161 home chalk and that number was too high and money coming in on Anaheim has dropped that moneyline down as low as -135 at some books. The total hit the betting board at 5 and has yet to move off the opening number.

INJURY REPORT:

Ducks - D Cam Fowler (Mid May, Shoulder), RW Patrick Eaves (Out For Season, Illness).

Sharks - C Joe Thornton (Questionable, Knee), RW Barclay Goodrow (Questionable, Upper Body).

MATCHUP CHART:



TRENDS:

* Sharks are 8-2 in their last 10 games following a win.
* Under is 7-1 in Ducks last 8 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
* Under is 6-0-1 in the last 7 meetings in San Jose.
* Ducks are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

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