Detroit Red Wings vs. Nashville Predators
Betting Odds: Nashville Predators -125 Over/Under 5 (April 20th 2012)
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ATS Trends:
Predators are 6-1 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Predators are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
Predators are 5-1 in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.
Predators are 4-1 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Predators are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Red Wings are 7-2 in their last 9 games playing on 2 days rest.
Red Wings are 15-6 in their last 21 Conference Quarterfinals games.
Red Wings are 27-11 in their last 38 Friday games.
Red Wings are 3-11 in their last 14 playoff games as an underdog.
Red Wings are 2-8 in their last 10 games as an underdog.

Over/Under Trends:
Under is 1-0-3 in Predators last 4 overall.
Under is 2-0-2 in Predators last 4 games as a home favorite.
Over is 3-0-1 in Predators last 4 playoff games as a favorite of -110 to -150.
Under is 3-0-1 in Predators last 4 Friday games.
Under is 2-0-2 in Predators last 4 home games.
Over is 5-0-2 in Red Wings last 7 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 5-0-4 in Red Wings last 9 overall.
Over is 1-0-3 in Red Wings last 4 road games.
Under is 2-0-4 in Red Wings last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 3-0-4 in Red Wings last 7 vs. Western Conference.

Head-to-Head Trends:
Under is 1-0-3 in the last 4 meetings in Nashville.
Under is 4-0-4 in the last 8 meetings.
Underdog is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Road team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Red Wings are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings.

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Predators Last 5 Games:

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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Betting Line: Pittsburgh Penguins -190 Over/Under 7 (April 20th 2012)
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ATS Trends:
Penguins are 18-5 in their last 23 home games.
Penguins are 18-6 in their last 24 vs. a team with a winning record.
Penguins are 66-25 in their last 91 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
Penguins are 13-5 in their last 18 games following a win.
Penguins are 17-7 in their last 24 games playing on 1 days rest.
Flyers are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Flyers are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
Flyers are 5-1 in their last 6 Conference Quarterfinals games.
Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Flyers are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Over/Under Trends:
Over is 6-0-1 in Penguins last 7 games as a home favorite of -151 to -200.
Over is 4-0-1 in Penguins last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 6-0-1 in Penguins last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Penguins last 7 games after allowing 8 or more power play opportunities in their previous game.
Over is 6-1 in Penguins last 7 playoff games as a favorite of -151 to -200.
Over is 6-0 in Flyers last 6 playoff games as an underdog.
Over is 4-0-1 in Flyers last 5 road games.
Over is 6-0-1 in Flyers last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Over is 3-0-1 in Flyers last 4 games as an underdog of +151 to +200.
Over is 3-0-1 in Flyers last 4 games as a road underdog.

Head-to-Head Trends:
Over is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Over is 5-0-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Flyers are 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in Pittsburgh.
Flyers are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings.
Road team is 18-7 in the last 25 meetings.
Underdog is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

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Penguins Last 5 Games:

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Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Betting Prediction: Under 6 goals -110 odds (April 13th 2012)
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Nice start to the NHL playoffs. I’ve gone 2-0 with my premium (guarnateed) plays while also going 2-0 with free plays. After a win with LA over Vancouver Wednesday, I came back with an underdog winner on San Jose over St. Louis yesterday. Today’s complimentary total also offers the chance to get more back than we wagered.

In other words, we’re able to get “plus money” on the “under 6″ for this game. While the first game was indeed high-scoring (4-3 Flyers in OT) I feel that’s providing us with excellent value. With all due respect to these offenses, in my humble opinion, I feel that’s simply too high for a playoff game.

While the Pens have certainly been a high-scoring team, keep in mind that the “under” is stil 4-1-1 when the Flyers have played a road game with an O/U line of six, 13-7-2 their last 22 in that situation.

Four of six regular season meetings produced six or fewer goals. I feel this one has a better chance of finishing with less than six than I do with more than six goals. That being the case, this price provides value. Consider the Under.

NHL Picks: April 3rd 2012
San Jose Sharks vs. Dallas Stars
Prediction: Dallas Stars +102
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This is the second game of a home-and-home between San Jose and Dallas and the Stars are in need of a win following a shutout loss to the Sharks on Saturday. Both teams are in the midst of a late season playoff push as San Jose has 90 points and it sitting in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Stars are right behind the Sharks with 89 points so obviously this game is going to have a lot of implications in the conference. Dallas is just 3-5 in its last eight games so now is the time.

The Sharks have been great at home with a 25-12-3 record but they are just 15-17-7 on the road and the recent highway play has been a real struggle with an atrocious 3-11-3 record over their last 17 roadies. The Sharks will likely need four points in the final three games to feel secure about making the playoffs but with two games on the road against teams fighting for those playoff spots, it will be extremely tough. San Jose then closes at home against Los Angeles, its second straight game against the Kings to close out.

San Jose’s offense has been nearly non-existent on the road lately as in its last nine games away from home, it has tallied only 16 goals so getting only one win in those games is no surprise. As a matter of fact, the Sharks have not had a lead in a road games since March 13th, a span of over 214 consecutive minutes of trailing. The pressure is definitely on. “I’ve never been in the position we’re in when it was down to the wire,” Dan Boyle said. “Thirteen years now, this is a first for me.”

Dallas knows it is likely now or never as loss knocks the Stars three points behind San Jose. “This game either puts us in the driver’s seat or takes us out of it, so it’s pretty big,’ Dallas head coach Glen Gulutzan said Monday. “We’re still in a position where we have everything in our control. You’ve got to win games to get in and it’s nice to know that if we do, we control our own destiny.” The good news is Dallas is 11-2 in its last 13 games following a loss of three goals or more. 3* (16) Dallas Stars

NHL Picks: March 23rd 2012
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Prediction: Columbus +136
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I like how this one sets up for the home underdog. While they won’t be going to the playoffs, the Hurricanes have actually won four games in a row. However, three of those came against teams which were currently fighting for the the playoffs and/or fighting to improve their playoff positioning. “Getting up” for those meaningful games is generally fairly easy, particularly when the last of those came against division rivals.

Getting up for a game against lowly Columbus, a non-playoff team from the opposite conference, figures to be a little more difficult, potentially more so with a showdown with the Wings at Joe Louis looming on deck tomorrow.

Note that Carolina is only 14-22 (-7.6) against teams with a losing record. Worse, even with Wednesday’s win vs. Florida, the Canes remain a terrible 4-17 (-13.4) when off a divisional game.

Playing at home (and with no game on deck tomorrow) the Blue Jackets should have an easier time getting motivated.

While they were outclassed by Chicago last time out, the Jackets have quietly gone a profitable 7-5 (+4.4) their last dozen games against teams with a losing record. They’re now 25-18 (+10.5) the past couple of years, when facing a losing team during the second half of the season.

It should also be noted that the Jackets are a perfect 4-0 the last four in this series, winning by a combined score of 15-6. Looking for an underdog with a solid shot at an upset? Consider Columbus.

Vancouver Canucks vs. New Jersey Devils
NHL Pick: New Jersey Devils -105 (February 24th 2012)
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The Canucks are playing very well right now. However, they’re in a tough spot tonight and they’ll be facing another team which is also playing well. Off a huge “shootout” win at Detroit, I expect Vancouver to stumble here.

Last night’s game at Detroit was a very big game. For starters, the Canucks and Red Wings are battling for top spot overall. Also, they may well see each other in the playoffs. Additionally, the Canucks were attempting to end Detroit’s record-breaking 23-game home winning streak.

As Canucks’ goalie Roberto Luongo noted afterwards: “It was an intense game with a playoff atmosphere …”

Vancouver’s Alex Burrows would add: “For us to come in here and play well and show that we can beat them means a lot …”

Note that not only are the Canucks playing the second of back-to-back games here, they’re also playing their third game in four days AND their fifth game in the past seven.

Off such an emotional victory and in such a difficult scheduling spot, a letdown is extremely possible, if not likely. Of course, even if the Canucks are fully focused on the Devils, its not going to be easy to win here.

The Devils, who had the past two days off, have won four straight games. They’re 9-2 since the end of January. They’re also now a profitable 21-9 (+11.1) in the month of February, the past few seasons.

With the Devils also at 12-6 (+5.9) when playing with two day’s rest in between games, lets back the well-rested home team. Consider New Jersey. Get more NHL picks for February 24th 2012 from Ben Burns at Touthouse.com

Odds to win 2012 NHL Stanley Cup
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That’s right hockey lovers, it doesn’t matter whether you like one of the top-notch favorites on the board or whether you’re looking to cash in with a slightly lesser, but higher paying, underdog. This comprehensive betting breakdown on the odds to win the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Trophy, will help hockey gamblers everywhere narrow their selections on the fun-filled – and extremely value-laden, NHL Stanley Cup Futures Odds.

Okay, with that thought in mind, we’ve put each team in a specific grouping, based on how they’ve played so far this season and the realistic chances they have of winning it all.

The Favorites
Detroit 10/1
N.Y. Rangers 30/1
Pittsburgh 7/1
Vancouver 9/1
Philadelphia 10/1
San Jose 12/1
Boston 15/1

Analysis: All of the seven teams in this grouping of ‘favorites’ will have a legitimate chance to hoist this season’s Stanley Cup Trophy. While some elite teams’ chances are better than others, the reality is that none of these teams should be counted out.

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At 10/1, the Detroit Red Wings are a near, must-bet selection at this point. The Red Wings have won an NHL record, 21 consecutive games at home while scoring a league-high 18 goals at the time of this writing.

The New York Rangers are suddenly looking like they could come out of the Eastern Conference with their special blend of size, speed, power and finesse. At a mind-numbing 30/1, backing the Rangers in this NHL Futures Odds wager is a must!

The remaining five teams on this list will also have very legitimate chances to win it all, including the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins, who are looking pretty attractive at 15/, unless you think Tim Thomas’ political foolishness will cost the team that is.

At this point, it looks like NHL gamblers can almost expect either San Jose or Vancouver to meet Detroit in the Western Conference Finals.

Legitimate Title Contenders
Washington 6/1
Nashville 40/1
St. Louis 45/1
Los Angeles 10/1
Calgary 60/1

Analysis: You might like one of the aforementioned ‘cream of the crop’ teams on the board, but the fact of the matter is that all five of these ‘legitimate title contending’ teams could manage to upset the entire playoff apple cart!

Calgary, L.A., St. Louis and Washington are all currently in second place in their respective divisions with Nashville in third place in the Central Division, just three points behind the Blues. In the case of the Blues (+4500) and Predators (+4000), both teams are nipping at the Red Wings’ heels with 34 and 33 wins respectively. Either team, with their stunning NHL Futures Odds, look like solid wagers, if you like underdogs.

It Could Happen!
Chicago 6/1
New Jersey 35/1
Colorado 50/1
Phoenix 85/1
Ottawa 150/1
Florida 125/1

Analysis: Every team in this ‘It Could Happen’ category is either in third or fourth place in their respective divisions except for Ottawa, (second in the Northeast Division) and Florida, which is in first place in the Southeast Division. If you like the Senators, who were expected to contend for the title this season, take comfort in the fact that center is second in the league in scoring with 63 points.

You may also want to know that, despite being in first place in their division, the Florida Panthers have been outscored by 15 goals on the season. Also, while New Jersey is in fourth place in the Atlantic Division, the Devils’ 32 wins would have them winning two divisions while coming in second in two others, so don’t count out New Jersey just yet.

It’s A Long Shot!
Buffalo 10/1
Anaheim 20/1
Tampa Bay 20/1
Toronto 35/1
Montreal 40/1
Dallas 40/1
Carolina 45/1
Minnesota 60/1
N.Y. Islanders 80/1
Winnipeg 85/1
Edmonton 50/1

Analysis: These teams are real long shots, but at least, in the NHL, even long shots have a respectable chance to pull off a postseason upset or two. Toronto (29-23), Dallas (28-25) and Minnesota (25-23) all have winning records at this point – and some seriously bankroll-boosting NHL Futures Odds should any of the trio manage to win it all.

No Way Jose!
Columbus 150/1

Analysis: The Columbus Blue Jackets are an absolute mess and the only team on this list of teams that have absolutely no shot of cashing in on this thrilling, season-long NHL Futures Odds wager.

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Boston Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens
NHL Pick: Montreal PL (February 15th 2012)
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After a winner with the Pistons yesterday, today’s free play comes on the ice. The Canadiens are playing at home, have the schedule in their favor and arguably need this game more. However, its Boston which is favored. No surprise. The Bruins are the defending champs.

With the Bruins favored on the moneyline, we’re able to play the Canadiens at +1.5 goals on the puck-line. While we have to lay a fairly steep price to do so, given the recent series history, our chances of cashing should be quite high.

These bitter rivals have faced each other five times this season. All five games have been extremely close. The Canadiens won one of them by two goals, scoring an empty-net goal with 12 seconds remaining for the 4-2 win. The other four were ALL decided by a single goal.

The Canadiens come in desperate for points. They had yesterday off after a disappointing loss Monday. Prior to that, they’d won four straight.

The Bruins are off a shutout loss yesterday. They’ve now dropped four of their six games in February. They’ve only had four wins since January 20th and three of those came by a single goal.

Looking at the last nine meetings between these teams here at Montreal and we find that only one of them resulted in a Boston win by more than one goal. Consider Montreal @ +1.5 goals. -Ben Burns

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Colorado Avalanche
NHL Pick: Colorado Avalanche -130 (February 10th 2012)
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This week’s two free plays have both been underdogs on the moneyline. Each of them won. Today, however, I’m backing the favored Avalanche.

After losing five straight, their longest skid of the season, the Avs got back on track in a big way last time out. They beat a struggling (but very talented) Chicago team by a score of 5-2. That victory figures to be just what the doctor ordered. Order restored, I feel that the Avs should be able to follow it up with another “W” this evening.

While the recent 5-game losing streak was the Avs first of the season, they have had a pair of 5-game winning streaks, including a stretch where they won nine of 10. So, this is a team which is capable of stringing together victories.

The Avs should be thrilled to see the Hurricanes coming to town. For starters, they’re an impressive 10-2 (+9.6) against Eastern Conference opponents. Going back further finds the Avs at 30-18 (+12.1) the past few seasons against teams from the East. During the same stretch, Carolina is a money-burning 19-27 (-6.9) against teams from the West.

Additionally, Colorado has dominated the Canes here over the years. In fact, the Avs are a perfect 7-0 the last seven times that they were a host in this series.

As for Colorado being favored, given the home/road stats of both teams, the price seems more than fair. While the Avs are only a modest 15-14 (15-13-1) here at Denver, the Canes are a terrible 6-20 (6-13-7) away from Raleigh.

Knowing they embark on a tough 4-game road trip after this, the Avs should be really motivated to close out the homestand with another victory. Consider Colorado. Get more NHL picks for February 10th 2012 from Ben Burns at Touthouse.com

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens
NHL Pick: Montreal Canadiens +125 odds (February 7th 2012)

I won with the Canadiens in their last game, a 3-0 victory over Winnipeg on Sunday. They’re “stepping up in class” here, so are now listed as underdogs. As I feel they’ve got an excellent shot at another victory, I believe that’s providing us with solid value.

The Canadiens should be extremely motivated. That’s because they are playing with “triple revenge,” having lost all three to the Penguins so far this season. Note that each of the last two meetings were decided by a single goal.

Still without Crosby, the Pens have started to finally cool off a little lately. They lost 5-2 last time out and have now dropped two of their last three. Note that they’re only 2-8 (-8.6) the last 10 times that they were off a loss of two or more goals.

The Pens are wrapping up a 4-game road trip and have a few days off after this. They could easily be looking forward to getting home. On the other hand, the Canadiens are finishing up a 3-game homestand. Having split the first two games, they’d love to close things out with a win here.

I expect the Canadiens to be a little more “hungry” and feel that gives them a strong shot at the “upset.” Looking for a play with a decent underdog return on Tuesday? Consider Montreal. Get more NHL picks from Ben Burns at Touthouse.com