Betting news, trends, odds and predictions for Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from various handicappers and websites
Tuesday’s NHL
Home side won last nine Montreal-Philly games; Canadiens lost their last four games in this building. Over is 4-1 in last five series games in Philly. Montreal was outscored 21-10 in losing its last five games; they lost their last six road games- three of their last four road games went over the total. Flyers won six of last seven games overall but lost three of last four at home. Over is 8-3 in their last 11 games.
Toronto won four of last six games with Florida; Panthers were outscored 12-5 in losing their last three games played here. Three of last four series games stayed under. Florida won seven of its last nine games overall, five on last six on road. Last four Panther games went over the total. Maple Leafs won six of their last seven games overall- they won last six home games. Four of their last five games went over.
Washington won eight of last ten games with Tampa Bay; over is 6-4 in last ten series games. Lightning lost their last five games in this building. Tampa Bay lost three of its last four games overall; they lost last three road games, outscored 15-8. Eight of their last nine games went over the total. Capitals are 4-5 in their last nine games, splitting their last four home games. Nine of their last ten games went over.
Blue Jackets won five of last six games with New Jersey; they won their last three visits to the Garden State. Over is 5-4-1 in last ten series games. Columbus lost eight of its last ten games overall; they lost three of last four road games. Four of their last six games went over. Devils won last four games overall; they’re 3-2 in last five home games. five of their last six games went over the total.
Red Wings won their last seven games with Nashville; they just beat Predators here 3-1 three nights ago in Nashville. Preds lost four of last five visits to Detroit. Nashville lost four of their last six games, but split last four road games. Over is 5-3 in their last eight games. Detroit is 3-5 in its last eight games; they split their last four home games. Eight of last ten Red Wing games stayed under the total.
Jets won four of last six games with Los Angeles, which lost three of last four trips to Winnipeg. Over is 4-2-4 in last ten series games. Kings won five of their last eight games overall; they’re 5-4 in last nine road games. Five of their last eight games went over, Winnipeg won five of its last seven games, scoring 13 goals in last two games- they still haven’t been on road this month. Five of their last six games went over.
Blues won last three games with San Jose, outscoring them 11-3; Sharks split their last four games in St Louis. Over is 3-1-2 in last six series games. San Jose won four of last five games overall, three of last four on road. Seven of their last ten games stayed under. St Louis lost its last three games, scoring total of five goals; they won three of last five home games. Four of their last six games went over.
Oilers won their last six games with Boston, which lost its last three games in Edmonton, two in SO’s. Five of last seven series games went over the total. Bruins won seven of last nine games overall, five of last six on road- their last five games went over total. Edmonton lost six of its last seven games but split its last four home games. Under is 2-0-1 in their last three games.
Canucks won their last four games with Colorado; under is 3-2-2 in last seven series games. Avalanche lost three of last four visits to Vancouver. Colorado lost four of last six games overall, four of last five on road. Five of their last seven road games went over total. Canucks lost six of their last eight games overall; they won three of last five home games. Three of their last four games went over.
Home Production
The Pittsburgh Penguins enter play on Tuesday just one point behind the Washington Capitals in the Metropolitan Division. A huge part of their success this season has been their ability to win on home ice, especially since they're a rather dismal 12-15-3 away from the Steel City this season. The Pens are 23-7-1 at home, including an impressive 11 consecutive victories on friendly ice dating back to a 4-0 setback against Cam Ward and the Carolina Hurricanes on Jan. 4. During the span, 10 of those victories have been in regulation, with only a 6-5 victory against the Boston Bruins requiring overtime. The Pens are posting plenty of offense during the span, too, averaging 5.0 goals per game. As such, it's no surprise that the 'over' is 8-3 in the home winning streak.
Home Production - Part Deux
The Los Angeles Kings have been on a road odyssey across the East Coast, last seeing the bright lines of Hollywood on Feb. 7. They're rounding the corner and heading for home, winning a 3-1 game at Chicago on Monday night to even up at 3-3 on the seven-game trip with one last stop in Winnipeg awaiting them Tuesday night. The Kings likely can't wait to enjoy a little home cooking, as they're a solid 14-9-3 at home, and way more productive offensively at Staples Center, too. In fact, the 'over' has hit in five of their past seven on home ice. That's something to remember with the Kings back home Thursday against the Dallas Stars, kicking off a three-game homestand. They'll play eight of their next nine after Tuesday's road game, with only a quick L.A. to Vegas junket on Feb. 27 in the second of a back-to-back set.
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Looking Ahead
Tuesday, February 20
The Florida Panthers head to the center of the hockey universe looking to cool off the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Panthers might be just the team to do it, as they have won seven of their past nine overall, including a 5-1 mark in the past six on the road. They're also 7-1 in their past eight against Atlantic Division foes. However, they're playing in the third of a four-game stretch, as they're 1-4 in their past five in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation. They're also 1-5 in their past six against teams with a winning overall mark. The Leafs are 6-0 in their past six at home, and 6-1 in the past seven. However, they're also in the third game of a 3-in-4, and they're just 14-38 in their past 52 in the stiuation. The home team has won five of the past six meetings in this series.
The Sharks make their way to St. Louis looking to get on track. While they have won four of their past five, they're just 1-6 in their past seven against Central Division foes, and 1-9 in their past 10 on the road against teams with a home winning percentage over .600 or better. They Blues aren't terribly impressive lately, either, winning just twice in the seven against winning teams while going 2-6 in their past eight against Pacific Division clubs. With both teams performing poorly against the opposition, perhaps the total is the play. The 'under' is 15-7-2 in the past 24 meetings in the Lou.
Wednesday, February 21
It's a light night in the NHL on Wednesday, with just three games on tap. The Vegas Golden Knights are looking to bounce back on home ice against the visiting Calgary Flames after a 2-0 shutout loss against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night. It was just the third time the expansion team was shut out this season, and only the second time on home ice. These teams have met just once, with the Golden Knights coming away with a 4-2 win on the road back on Jan. 30. Calgary lost 2-1 in overtime to Boston on Monday, and perhaps a Vegas trip will do them some good. The Flames are 8-2-1 across their past 11 on the road.
Thursday, February 22
The New Jersey Devils have been teetering on the cut line for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference in recent weeks, but they rattled off four straight wins from Feb. 13-18 to give them a little breathing room, including a key 3-2 win at Carolina on Sunday in overtime. In past years it was all about defense and goaltending for the Devs, but lately it is all about offense. They are averaging 4.3 goals per game during their winning streak, and the 'over' has hit in five of the past six outings overall heading into Tuesday. The Wild have been impressive on the road lately, winning three of the past four, doing a little better away from home. The 'over' is also 4-1 across their past five on road ice.
The Avalanche and Oilers will tangle in Northern Alberta, and Colorado is looking to return the favor after losing to Edmonton 4-2 on home ice Sunday. The last time the Avalanche visited Edmonton they came away with a 4-3 victory in overtime behind Jonathan Bernier. This season has been the closest between these two sides, as the Oilers swept the three-game season series in 2016-17, and the Avalanche broomed the Oil in three games during the 2015-16 campaign.
Friday, February 23
The Hurricanes have been a thorn in the side of the Penguins lately, winning two of the three meetings this season, including 4-0 on Jan. 4 in the Steel City, the last loss for the Pens at home in 12 tries. The teams have met just once at PNC Arena in Raleigh this season, and it was the Hurricanes coming away with a hard-fought 2-1 win behind Cam Ward on Dec. 29. He has allowed just two goals in three meetings against the Pens this season, going 2-1-0 with a stellar 1.35 GAA and .951 save percentage.
Saturday, February 24
The Bruins and Maple Leafs tangle in Toronto in a key Atlantic Division game on Hockey Night in Canada. The Leafs are looking to avenge a 4-1 setback in Beantown on Feb. 3, as Tuukka Rask was nearly unbeatable. However, the Maple Leafs led the season series 2-1, and they swept a home-and-home back on Nov. 10-11, including a 3-2 overtime victory on home ice in the first battle. The 'under' is 3-0 in the three meetings this season, and 6-0-1 in the past seven meetings overall. The 'under' is also 3-0-1 in the past four battles at Air Canada Centre.
The Ducks and Coyotes will face off in the desert, and Arizona is proving they're not the same pushover they were earlier in the season. Arizona has won four in a row entering play on Tuesday, and they're allowing just 1.0 goals per game during the impressive span. They're also a respectable 5-3-3 across their past 11 on home ice. The sides last met on New Year's Eve on the Pond, with the Ducks coming away with a 5-2 win behind John Gibson. He actually suffered a lower-body injury in Vegas on Monday, so it's uncertain if he'll be ready. Ryan Miller is just as capable, however, as he came on and stopped 20 shots in the final period to preserve the shutout win. The Ducks won the first meeting of the season, also on home ice, by a 5-4 margin on Opening Night back on Oct. 5.
NHL
Tuesday, February 20
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Trend Report
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COLUMBUS @ NEW JERSEY
Columbus is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Columbus is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Jersey's last 6 games
New Jersey is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
MONTREAL @ PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Montreal's last 13 games on the road
Philadelphia is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Montreal
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
FLORIDA @ TORONTO
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 5 games on the road
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Toronto is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
TAMPA BAY @ WASHINGTON
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games
Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
Washington is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Tampa Bay
NASHVILLE @ DETROIT
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nashville's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Nashville is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Nashville
Detroit is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
SAN JOSE @ ST. LOUIS
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games on the road
San Jose is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against St. Louis
St. Louis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of St. Louis's last 19 games at home
LOS ANGELES @ WINNIPEG
Los Angeles is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Los Angeles is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Winnipeg's last 6 games at home
BOSTON @ EDMONTON
Boston is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Edmonton is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Boston
Edmonton is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston
COLORADO @ VANCOUVER
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 7 games on the road
Colorado is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Vancouver's last 5 games at home
Vancouver is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
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Long Sheet
Tuesday, February 20
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MONTREAL (22-29-0-7, 51 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (30-19-0-10, 70 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
MONTREAL is 22-36 ATS (-17.2 Units) in all games this season.
MONTREAL is 11-24 ATS (+36.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 17-5 ATS (+10.3 Units) in home games after a division game over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 102-82 ATS (+185.0 Units) after 3 or more consecutive losses since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 251-263 ATS (-80.4 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 47-59 ATS (-16.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record over the last 3 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3 (+1.1 Units) against the spread versus MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 4-3-0 straight up against MONTREAL over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.7 Units)
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FLORIDA (26-24-0-6, 58 pts.) at TORONTO (36-20-0-5, 77 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
FLORIDA is 9-1 ATS (+10.2 Units) in road games in February games over the last 2 seasons.
TORONTO is 375-394 ATS (+825.6 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
TORONTO is 5-5 (+0.9 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
TORONTO is 5-5-0 straight up against FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 9 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.9 Units)
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TAMPA BAY (39-17-0-3, 81 pts.) at WASHINGTON (34-18-0-7, 75 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 6-2 (+4.2 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 6-2-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)
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COLUMBUS (29-25-0-5, 63 pts.) at NEW JERSEY (31-20-0-8, 70 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLUMBUS is 32-39 ATS (-12.2 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 9-20 ATS (+31.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 31-28 ATS (+59.4 Units) in all games this season.
COLUMBUS is 11-4 ATS (+16.0 Units) in road games after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.
NEW JERSEY is 11-24 ATS (+35.2 Units) in home games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
Head-to-Head Series History
COLUMBUS is 9-3 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
COLUMBUS is 9-3-0 straight up against NEW JERSEY over the last 3 seasons
5 of 10 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=-0.5 Units, Under=-0.1 Units)
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NASHVILLE (35-14-0-9, 79 pts.) at DETROIT (24-25-0-9, 57 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
DETROIT is 5-0 (+7.1 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 5-0-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.3 Units)
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LOS ANGELES (32-22-0-5, 69 pts.) at WINNIPEG (35-15-0-9, 79 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
LOS ANGELES is 30-35 ATS (-20.8 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 7-18 ATS (+25.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
WINNIPEG is 17-2 ATS (+14.4 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 this season.
Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 4-3 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
WINNIPEG is 4-3-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)
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SAN JOSE (32-19-0-8, 72 pts.) at ST LOUIS (34-22-0-4, 72 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 8:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 6-6 (+1.0 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 6-6-0 straight up against SAN JOSE 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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BOSTON (36-13-0-8, 80 pts.) at EDMONTON (24-30-0-4, 52 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 9:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.
Head-to-Head Series History
EDMONTON is 5-0 (+6.3 Units) against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
EDMONTON is 5-0-0 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.2 Units)
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COLORADO (31-23-0-4, 66 pts.) at VANCOUVER (23-30-0-6, 52 pts.) - 2/20/2018, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 5-29 ATS (+53.5 Units) in road games second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 0-10 ATS (+15.8 Units) in road games on Tuesday nights over the last 2 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 174-120 ATS (+39.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
COLORADO is 31-27 ATS (+64.6 Units) in all games this season.
COLORADO is 79-60 ATS (+142.8 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
COLORADO is 19-17 ATS (+41.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
VANCOUVER is 236-240 ATS (-117.1 Units) in home games second half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 1-7 ATS (-6.5 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more this season.
VANCOUVER is 7-19 ATS (-12.7 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 15-37 ATS (+53.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
VANCOUVER is 102-125 ATS (-50.1 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season since 1996.
Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 6-1 (+5.5 Units) against the spread versus COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 6-1-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.0 Units)
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