Betting news, trends, odds and predictions from various handicappers and websites for Saturday 2/16/19
NHL – TRENDS OF THE DAY
It’s a busy Saturday in the National Hockey League as there are 24 teams who will take to the ice on February 16. This starts with a fantastic battle in Pennsylvania with the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Calgary Flames. In other action, the St. Louis Blues will look for their ninth straight victory when they take on the Colorado Avalanche, and the Nashville Predators head to Nevada to take on the Vegas Golden Knights.
Featured Game
Calgary Flames(+120) vs.Pittsburgh Penguins(-140)
The Calgary Flames enter this contest tied for first in the Pacific Division with 75 points (34-16-7). Calgary is 17-11-2 on the road this season and are 4-3-3 in their last 10 games. The Pittsburgh Penguins are in fourth place in the Metropolitan Division was 67 points (30-20-7). Pittsburgh is 16-10-2 at home this season and are 4-5-1 in their last 10 games.
Goaltending Matchup:
Mike Smith will be in goal for Calgary. Smith is 14-11-0 this season with a 3.06 goals-against average and a .891 save percentage. Smith has lost his last three starts and is 5-4-1 in his last 10.
Pittsburgh will start Matt Murray. Murray is 17-9-0 this season with a 2.82 goals-against average and a .916 save percentage. Murray has won each of his last two starts, allowing a single goal in each outing. He has saved 88 of the last 90 shots he is faced. Murray is 6-4-0 in his last 10 starts.
Hot Trends:
The Calgary Flames are…
1-4 in their last five games on the road.
0-4 in their last four games.
5-1 in their last six games against Metropolitan Division teams.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are…
1-5 in their last six games against teams with a winning record.
13-5 in their last 18 games against Pacific Division teams.
10-4 in their last 14 games following a victory.
Stat Pack:
Flames:
Goals For:3.63
Goals Against: 2.91
Power-Play:22.4%
Penalty Killing:79.2%
Penguins:
Goals For:3.42
Goals Against:3.02
Power-Play:23.2%
Penalty Killing:82.2%
Prediction
Overall, Calgary is the better team, but two things stand against them. First off, they enter this game as losers of their last four games. Plus, Murray has allowed a single goal in each of his last two starts. A hot goaltender is always the X factor in any game, so you simply can’t deny Pittsburgh as the favorite in this game. The Penguins have won five of the last seven meetings in Pittsburgh, so it makes sense to go with Pittsburgh.
The total is set at 6.5. These two teams have gone over in five of the last seven meetings, and Calgary has gone over in 15 of their last 18 overall. It would seem to make sense to go with the over here, but Pittsburgh has gone under in five of their last six, primarily because of the performance of Murray. We are riding the hot goaltender here, so you have to go with the under. Take the Pittsburgh Penguins to win, 4-1, so take the under.
Two Games to Watch
Louis Blues (-120) vs.Colorado Avalanche(+100)
The St. Louis Blues are in third in the Central Division with 63 points (29-22-5), while Colorado is in sixth in the division with 57 points (23-23-11). St. Louis is 15-9-3 on the road this season and are 9-1-0 in their last 10 games, including winning eight straight. Colorado is 10-11-5 at home this season and are 2-5-3 in their last 10 games.
Why St. Louis Wins:
Blues are 8-0 in their last eight games.
Blues are 6-0 in their last six games on the road.
Avalanche are 0-5 in their last five games at home.
Blues are 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Colorado.
Blues are 11-3 in the last 14 meetings.
Semyon Varlamov is 3-4-3 in his last 10 starts.
Why Colorado Wins:
Home team is 23-11 in the last 34 meetings.
Jake Allen has lost five of his last eight starts for St. Louis, giving up four goals in each of his last two starts.
Semyon Varlamov allowed one goal on 25 shots in his last start.
What About the Total?
Go under 6.0, because…
Louis has gone under in three of their last five on the road.
Louis has gone under in 11 of their last 17.
Colorado has gone under in 13 of their last 18 against division foes.
Nashville Predators (+100) vs.Vegas Golden Knights (-120)
The Nashville Predators are in second place in the Central Division with 73 points (34-21-5). Nashville is 15-10-4 on the road this season and are 6-3-1 in their last 10 games. The Vegas Golden Knights are in third in the Pacific Division with 66 points (31-24-4). Vegas is 16-9-3 at home this season and they are 3-7-0 in their last 10 games, including losing three straight.
Why Nashville Wins:
Predators are 17-8 in their last 25 against teams with a winning record.
Golden Knights are 2-7 in their last nine games.
Juuse Saros is 6-1-2 in his last nine starts, allowing 17 total goals in that span.
Marc-Andre Fleury has lost three straight games, allowing 14 total goals.
Why Vegas Wins:
Golden Knights are 23-6 in their last 29 games at home when facing a team with a winning record on the road.
Predators are 1-5 in their last six games on a Saturday.
Juuse Saros allowed five goals on 29 shots in his last start.
What About the Total?
Go under 5.5, because…
Total has gone under in each of the last four meetings.
Nashville has gone under in eight of their last 12 games.
Nashville has gone under in each of their last four on the road.
Saros has a goals against average under 2.00 in his last nine starts.
NHL
Long Sheet
Saturday, February 16
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DETROIT (23-28-0-7, 53 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (26-24-0-7, 59 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DETROIT is 455-353 ATS (-135.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 429-386 ATS (-106.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 5-2 (+2.2 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 5-2-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
4 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.4 Units)
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CALGARY (34-16-0-7, 75 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (30-20-0-7, 67 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 1:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CALGARY is 5-20 ATS (+27.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CALGARY is 26-18 ATS (+46.5 Units) in road games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 15-23 ATS (-20.1 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CALGARY is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
CALGARY is 3-2-0 straight up against PITTSBURGH over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)
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ST LOUIS (29-22-0-5, 63 pts.) at COLORADO (23-23-0-11, 57 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 3:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 9-4 ATS (+14.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
ST LOUIS is 7-0 ATS (+7.0 Units) in February games this season.
ST LOUIS is 14-5 ATS (+8.5 Units) second half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 24-14 ATS (+38.3 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 15-8 ATS (+23.2 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 31-11 ATS (+13.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
COLORADO is 23-34 ATS (-32.5 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 8-14 ATS (-8.4 Units) in a home game where the total is 6 or more this season.
COLORADO is 4-13 ATS (+18.6 Units) second half of the season this season.
COLORADO is 152-154 ATS (-105.6 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
COLORADO is 7-16 ATS (-11.0 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
COLORADO is 9-20 ATS (-14.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 9-3 (+4.7 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 9-3-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
6 of 12 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.7 Units, Under=-0.5 Units)
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EDMONTON (24-28-0-5, 53 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (34-17-0-6, 74 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
EDMONTON is 61-79 ATS (-29.2 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
EDMONTON is 5-15 ATS (+21.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 34-23 ATS (+65.9 Units) in all games this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 23-10 ATS (+33.3 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 29-19 ATS (+49.8 Units) after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 17-8 ATS (+8.6 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 3-1 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 3-1-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)
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TORONTO (36-18-0-3, 75 pts.) at ARIZONA (25-27-0-5, 55 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TORONTO is 401-410 ATS (-121.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TORONTO is 192-212 ATS (-71.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season since 1996.
TORONTO is 18-9 ATS (+7.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
TORONTO is 17-4 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
TORONTO is 9-0 ATS (+9.0 Units) in road games in non-conference games this season.
TORONTO is 16-5 ATS (+8.6 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-2 (+4.5 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-2-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)
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OTTAWA (21-31-0-5, 47 pts.) at WINNIPEG (36-19-0-3, 75 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 97-61 ATS (+190.8 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 24-7 ATS (+12.9 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 40-21 ATS (+14.3 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 23-11 ATS (+9.7 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
WINNIPEG is 46-19 ATS (+24.3 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 2 seasons.
OTTAWA is 58-63 ATS (+148.3 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-1 (+2.6 Units) against the spread versus OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 4-1-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.7 Units)
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MONTREAL (31-19-0-7, 69 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (43-11-0-4, 90 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 29-56 ATS (+88.1 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 20-45 ATS (+71.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 6-24 ATS (+36.2 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 43-15 ATS (+61.9 Units) in all games this season.
TAMPA BAY is 19-5 ATS (+9.6 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
TAMPA BAY is 26-9 ATS (+9.5 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game this season.
TAMPA BAY is 15-3 ATS (+8.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
TAMPA BAY is 241-242 ATS (+551.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
MONTREAL is 10-6 ATS (+18.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
MONTREAL is 9-2 ATS (+6.8 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 7-3 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 7-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.8 Units)
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DALLAS (29-23-0-5, 63 pts.) at CAROLINA (30-22-0-6, 66 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 24-49 ATS (+80.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.
DALLAS is 22-34 ATS (-15.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 14-6 ATS (+6.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
DALLAS is 257-166 ATS (+59.3 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
DALLAS is 227-151 ATS (+41.9 Units) after scoring 1 goal or less in their previous game since 1996.
CAROLINA is 66-74 ATS (+152.6 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 1-7 ATS (-7.3 Units) on Saturday games this season.
CAROLINA is 7-14 ATS (-7.7 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 3-1 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 3-1-0 straight up against CAROLINA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)
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COLUMBUS (32-21-0-3, 67 pts.) at CHICAGO (24-25-0-9, 57 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 8:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 13-21 ATS (-12.8 Units) on Saturday games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 6-1 ATS (+7.0 Units) in February games this season.
COLUMBUS is 14-8 ATS (+22.9 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more this season.
COLUMBUS is 182-166 ATS (+360.3 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
COLUMBUS is 8-2 ATS (+6.0 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
COLUMBUS is 27-12 ATS (+12.4 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 57-84 ATS (-79.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
CHICAGO is 23-49 ATS (-31.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 3-2 (+1.2 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 3-2-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)
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NASHVILLE (34-21-0-5, 73 pts.) at VEGAS (31-24-0-4, 66 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VEGAS is 96-66 ATS (+11.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 16-3 ATS (+12.5 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 13-2 ATS (+9.8 Units) in home games after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
VEGAS is 48-34 ATS (+9.1 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 18-7 ATS (+10.3 Units) in road games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NASHVILLE is 18-6 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NASHVILLE is 55-32 ATS (+13.9 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
NASHVILLE is 3-2 (+0.6 Units) against the spread versus VEGAS over the last 3 seasons
NASHVILLE is 3-2-0 straight up against VEGAS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.0 Units)
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VANCOUVER (26-26-0-7, 59 pts.) at SAN JOSE (34-17-0-7, 75 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 41-19 ATS (+10.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 121-118 ATS (+258.7 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 160-140 ATS (+312.1 Units) in road games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 204-232 ATS (+516.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 225-161 ATS (-33.7 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 11-1 (+9.6 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 11-1-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
6 of 10 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)
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BOSTON (33-17-0-8, 74 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (23-28-0-6, 52 pts.) - 2/16/2019, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 206-166 ATS (+373.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
BOSTON is 17-6 ATS (+9.8 Units) in road games on Saturday games over the last 3 seasons.
BOSTON is 43-28 ATS (+71.7 Units) in road games after shutting out their opponent in their previous game since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 169-172 ATS (-18.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.
LOS ANGELES is 50-60 ATS (-14.5 Units) second half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 22-44 ATS (-29.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-1 (+3.6 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-1-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.7 Units)
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Trend Report
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Detroit @ Philadelphia
Detroit
Detroit is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Detroit is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Detroit
Philadelphia is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games
Calgary @ Pittsburgh
Calgary
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Calgary's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Calgary's last 14 games
Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Calgary
St. Louis @ Colorado
St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Colorado
Colorado is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games at home
Toronto @ Arizona
Toronto
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto's last 6 games
Arizona
Arizona is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Toronto
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games at home
Ottawa @ Winnipeg
Ottawa
Ottawa is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Ottawa is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Winnipeg
Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
Winnipeg is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Edmonton @ NY Islanders
Edmonton
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Edmonton's last 16 games when playing NY Islanders
Edmonton is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
NY Islanders
NY Islanders is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of NY Islanders's last 15 games
Montreal @ Tampa Bay
Montreal
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Montreal's last 5 games on the road
Montreal is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Montreal
Tampa Bay is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games at home
Dallas @ Carolina
Dallas
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Dallas's last 7 games on the road
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Carolina
Carolina
Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games
Columbus @ Chicago
Columbus
Columbus is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Columbus is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago
Chicago is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 5 games
Vancouver @ San Jose
Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing on the road against San Jose
Vancouver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
San Jose
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Vancouver
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Vancouver
Nashville @ Vegas
Nashville
Nashville is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing Vegas
Vegas
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vegas's last 5 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Vegas's last 5 games
Boston @ Los Angeles
Boston
Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Los Angeles
Los Angeles
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Los Angeles's last 9 games
Los Angeles is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
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