Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Thursday, February 15, 2018 from various handicappers and websites
Thursday’s NHL
Kings won four of last five games with Pittsburgh; four of last six series games went OT/SO. LA won three of its last four visits to Steel City. Under is 5-1-1 in last seven series games. Kings split their last six games overall, lost three of last four road games. Four of their last five games went over total. Penguins won seven of last nine games overall, won their last six home games. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games.
Devils won three of last four games with Carolina; under is 4-0-4 in last eight series games. Hurricanes split their last four visits to the Garden State. Carolina won its last three games, outscoring foes 14-5; this is their first road game in three weeks. Seven of their last eight games stayed under. New Jersey lost four of its last five games; they’re 2-3 in last five home games. Four of last five Devil games went over the total.
Islanders won nine of last ten games with the Rangers, who lost their last four visits to the Barclays Center. Over is 6-1-1 in last eight series games- road team won five of those eight games. Rangers lost five of their last seven games, both overall and on road. Last three Ranger road games stayed under. Islanders lost six of their last eight games overall, four of last six home games. Four of their last six games went over.
Sabres won six of last seven games with Ottawa; they won four of last five games in this arena. Nine of last ten series games stayed under. Buffalo won three of last four games overall; they won last three road games, allowing total of two goals. Sabres’ last five games went over total. Senators won their last three home games; they’re 4-3 in last seven games overall. Last four Ottawa games went over total.
Lightning won their last ten games with Detroit, which lost its last five visits to the Bay Area. Over is 4-4-2 in last ten series games. Red Wings are 4-3 in last seven games overall, 3-2 in last five road games. Seven of their last ten games stayed under total. Lightning won 11 of last 14 home games; they’re 4-4 in last eight games overall. Last seven Tampa Bay games went over the total.
Washington won its last six games with Minnesota, winning last three visits to the Twin Cities. Over is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Capitals lost four of their last six games overall- they split their last four road games. Seven of last eight Washington games went over total. Minnesota won seven of last ten games overall, five of last six home games. Four of their last six games went over the total.
Road team won seven of last nine Flame-Predator games; Calgary won four of their last five visits to Nashville. Six of last eight series games stayed under. Flames won four of last six games overall; they split last six road games. Six of their last nine games overall. Nashville won five of its last seven games, last five of which went OT/SO. Four of their last six games went over total.
Blackhawks won six of last nine games with Anaheim; under is 3-1-3 in last seven series games. Ducks lost three of last five visits to Chicago. Anaheim lost five of its last seven games overall, four of last five on road. Ducks’ last three games stayed under total. Chicago lost its last seven games, outscored 29-12; they lost 3-2/4-2 in last two home games. Over is 4-2-1 in their last seven games.
Arizona won five of last eight games with Montreal; last four series games went over. Canadiens won three of last five games in Arizona. Montreal lost its last four road games and six of its last eight games overall; five of their last seven games stayed under. Coyotes won three of last four games overall; they’re 2-3 in last five home games. Five of their last six games went over the total.
Edmonton beat Las Vegas twice this year, 3-2 in OT here last month, 8-2 at home. Oilers lost their last four games, outscored 21-13- they lost three of last four road games. Six of their last seven games went over the total. Golden Knights split their last six games, lost two of last three at home. Five of their last six games went over the total.
Sharks won seven of last eight games with Vancouver; four of last six series games went under the total. Canucks lost their last four games in the Shark Tank. Vancouver lost five of its last six games overall; they lost three of last four road games. Six of their last eight games went over the total. San Jose is 4-6 in its last ten games overall, 1-3 in last four home games. Six of their last eight games stayed under.
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Long Sheet
Thursday, February 15
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LOS ANGELES (30-21-0-5, 65 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (32-22-0-4, 68 pts.) - 2/15/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 28-34 ATS (-21.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 197-239 ATS (-77.9 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 7-17 ATS (+24.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 37-13 ATS (+18.3 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 32-10 ATS (+12.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 12-2 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
PITTSBURGH is 18-4 ATS (+12.0 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.
PITTSBURGH is 11-16 ATS (-11.0 Units) in non-conference games this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
LOS ANGELES is 4-1 (+3.1 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
LOS ANGELES is 4-1-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.9 Units)
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CAROLINA (27-21-0-9, 63 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (28-20-0-8, 64 pts.) - 2/15/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 31-49 ATS (-21.1 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 22-47 ATS (+75.3 Units) in road games after a 3 game unbeaten streak since 1996.
NEW JERSEY is 20-43 ATS (+67.9 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NEW JERSEY is 5-4 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
NEW JERSEY is 5-4-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.6 Units)
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NY RANGERS (27-25-0-5, 59 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (27-25-0-6, 60 pts.) - 2/15/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 6-17 ATS (+26.4 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 30-16 ATS (+13.5 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 21-12 ATS (+8.3 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NY RANGERS are 19-12 ATS (+32.2 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 7-15 ATS (-9.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 6 or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 84-122 ATS (-48.3 Units) in home games after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
NY ISLANDERS is 9-1 (+9.1 Units) against the spread versus NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
NY ISLANDERS is 9-1-0 straight up against NY RANGERS over the last 3 seasons
6 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.4 Units)
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BUFFALO (17-30-0-10, 44 pts.) at OTTAWA (19-27-0-9, 47 pts.) - 2/15/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BUFFALO is 17-40 ATS (+73.4 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 42-41 ATS (+87.6 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BUFFALO is 282-255 ATS (+26.7 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
OTTAWA is 19-36 ATS (+64.0 Units) in all games this season.
OTTAWA is 4-14 ATS (+21.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game this season.
OTTAWA is 10-16 ATS (-8.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BUFFALO is 7-3 (+4.9 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
BUFFALO is 7-3-0 straight up against OTTAWA 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)
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DETROIT (23-23-0-9, 55 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (38-16-0-3, 79 pts.) - 2/15/2018, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 14-35 ATS (+50.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DETROIT is 124-84 ATS (+24.9 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 5-9 ATS (-9.9 Units) after a division game this season.
TAMPA BAY is 376-418 ATS (+918.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 14-3 (+10.8 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 14-3-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.3 Units)
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WASHINGTON (32-17-0-7, 71 pts.) at MINNESOTA (31-19-0-6, 68 pts.) - 2/15/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 189-221 ATS (-76.4 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 13-3 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WASHINGTON is 156-89 ATS (+17.3 Units) in all games over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 60-47 ATS (+109.2 Units) in road games in February games since 1996.
MINNESOTA is 58-62 ATS (-24.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 5-0-0 straight up against MINNESOTA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.5 Units)
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CALGARY (29-20-0-8, 66 pts.) at NASHVILLE (34-12-0-9, 77 pts.) - 2/15/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NASHVILLE is 34-21 ATS (+12.0 Units) in all games this season.
NASHVILLE is 18-9 ATS (+6.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 31-18 ATS (+11.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 24-20 ATS (+50.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 14-9 ATS (+26.1 Units) in road games after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 39-31 ATS (+72.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 4-4 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 4-4-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.7 Units)
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ANAHEIM (27-20-0-11, 65 pts.) at CHICAGO (24-25-0-8, 56 pts.) - 2/15/2018, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ANAHEIM is 540-434 ATS (+36.2 Units) second half of the season since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 244-194 ATS (+33.8 Units) after a non-conference game since 1996.
ANAHEIM is 43-29 ATS (+8.4 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 24-33 ATS (-22.9 Units) in all games this season.
CHICAGO is 0-7 ATS (-10.5 Units) in February games this season.
CHICAGO is 2-8 ATS (-6.8 Units) in home games second half of the season this season.
CHICAGO is 12-22 ATS (-16.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 355-352 ATS (+782.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
CHICAGO is 152-172 ATS (-96.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 4-3 (+0.0 Units) against the spread versus ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 4-3-0 straight up against ANAHEIM over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.0 Units)
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MONTREAL (22-27-0-7, 51 pts.) at ARIZONA (15-32-0-10, 40 pts.) - 2/15/2018, 9:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 22-34 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 8-18 ATS (-12.1 Units) in non-conference games this season.
MONTREAL is 11-23 ATS (+35.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
MONTREAL is 102-80 ATS (+182.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
ARIZONA is 15-42 ATS (+57.0 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 5-16 ATS (+28.0 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-2-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+3.1 Units)
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EDMONTON (23-28-0-4, 50 pts.) at VEGAS (37-15-0-4, 78 pts.) - 2/15/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 23-32 ATS (-15.8 Units) in all games this season.
EDMONTON is 7-14 ATS (-8.6 Units) when playing with 2 days rest over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 4-12 ATS (-11.6 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
VEGAS is 37-19 ATS (+56.0 Units) in all games this season.
VEGAS is 13-2 ATS (+10.4 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
EDMONTON is 37-20 ATS (+14.1 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 2-0 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus VEGAS over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 2-0-0 straight up against VEGAS over the last 3 seasons
1 of 2 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)
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VANCOUVER (22-29-0-6, 50 pts.) at SAN JOSE (30-19-0-8, 68 pts.) - 2/15/2018, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 10-3 (+3.0 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 10-3-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)
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Trend Report
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CAROLINA @ NEW JERSEY
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Carolina's last 8 games
Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Jersey's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games at home
NY RANGERS @ NY ISLANDERS
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Rangers's last 6 games when playing NY Islanders
NY Rangers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
NY Islanders is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Islanders is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Rangers
LOS ANGELES @ PITTSBURGH
Los Angeles is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Los Angeles is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
BUFFALO @ OTTAWA
Buffalo is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Buffalo is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Ottawa is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Ottawa's last 10 games when playing Buffalo
DETROIT @ TAMPA BAY
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
WASHINGTON @ MINNESOTA
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Washington's last 8 games
Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Minnesota is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
CALGARY @ NASHVILLE
Calgary is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Nashville
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Calgary's last 8 games when playing Nashville
Nashville is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nashville's last 8 games when playing Calgary
ANAHEIM @ CHICAGO
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Anaheim's last 17 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Anaheim is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago's last 15 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago's last 17 games when playing at home against Anaheim
MONTREAL @ ARIZONA
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Montreal's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Montreal's last 14 games when playing on the road against Arizona
Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Arizona's last 14 games when playing at home against Montreal
EDMONTON @ VEGAS
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 7 games
Edmonton is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vegas's last 6 games
Vegas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
VANCOUVER @ SAN JOSE
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Vancouver's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing San Jose
San Jose is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Vancouver
San Jose is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver