01-08-19 |
Avalanche v. Jets OVER 6.5 |
Top |
4-7 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 50 m |
Show
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ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON OVER: Colorado at Winnipeg, Tuesday at 8:05 PM ET
These are two of the highest scoring teams in the league. These two hockey clubs also are two of the best teams in the league when it comes to the power play. As for the penalty kill, the Avalanche are one of the worst teams in the league. In goal tonight Colorado could have Semyon Varlamov back. However, this would be Varlamov's first start since the calendar hit 2019. Not only could there be some rust but also he is coming back from a lower body injury. That is a tough one for goalies as it effects their lateral movement in the crease and facing the high-powered Jets at Winnipeg is certainly not the ideal match-up for a recovering goalie. Should the Avs decided to stick with Philipp Grubauer, the netminder is off a strong start versus the Rangers but previously allowed 10 goals on just 73 shots in his 3 prior starts. That works out to a poor .863 save percentage. While the Avalanche goal-tending situation is a bit unsettled, they enter this game having scored 10 goals in their past two games. The Jets also can put up goals in a hurry and have scored 5 or more goals in 6 of their last 9 home games! Winnipeg's O/U is 8-3 this season after a divisional game and their O/U is 8-4 this season when they are off a win by a multiple goal margin. Colorado's O/U is 11-6 this season when they are on the road in a game with a total set at 6 or more goals. There is a big O/U of 6.5 set on this game but the firepower of both clubs, the extra rest for the Avs (off since Friday), and the fact the Jets have totaled 11 goals the last two times they've faced Colorado tells you why this game is set up to be a high-flying shootout! Bet the OVER tonight.
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01-03-19 |
Capitals v. Blues +107 |
Top |
2-5 |
Win
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107 |
7 h 36 m |
Show
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ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON St Louis over Washington, Thursday at 8:05 PM ET
On the surface this looks like a prime spot to take the Capitals. After all, they are the defending Stanley Cup Champions, they've dominated the Blues in recent years, and Vladimir Tarasenko is dealing with an illness. However, the key to the value is what is not apparent to casual observers. St Louis recently welcomed back Robby Fabbri (often plays on 2nd line) and Alex Pietrangelo (a top 2 defenseman). Additionally, the Blues activated Carl Gunnarsson (top 6 defenseman) off injured reserve yesterday. As you can see, the Blues are coming back close to full strength now and those are key players they are getting back. Also, Tarasenko is unlikely to miss this game when one considers it is a shot at the defending Stanley Cup Champs. Also St Louis has had two days off leading into this one. The Capitals are in the front end of a back to back as they are in Dallas tomorrow night. That is the same Stars team that beat the Caps in DC earlier this season. So unlike this game against the Blues, tomorrow's game is a big revenge game for Washington. As for tonight's game, it is St Louis that is highly motivated by revenge. More on that in a moment. From a statistical standpoint, note that the Blues have allowed 2 goals or less in 4 of their last 6 games. The Capitals have scored an average of only 2.7 goals their last 6 games as Alex Ovechkin is in a scoring slump. These teams last met on April 2nd in St Louis and the Capitals win over the Blues ended up being a key defeat that cost St Louis a playoff spot as they eventually lost the final spot to the Avalanche and that defeat against the Caps was part of their collapse over the final week of the season. Thursday it is payback time. Bet the BLUES on the money line tonight.
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12-17-18 |
Golden Knights v. Blue Jackets OVER 6 |
Top |
0-1 |
Loss |
-135 |
5 h 5 m |
Show
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ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON Over the Total - Vegas @ Columbus, Monday at 7:05 PM ET
The Blue Jackets have played well recently but have been stopped by strong goal-tending. Columbus has out-shot their opponents 114 to 77 in their last 3 games but lost 2 of 3. Look for the Blue Jackets to get a break tonight. If Marc-Andre Fluery starts again for the Golden Knights it will not only be a back to back spot, it will also be his 6th start in 10 days! This looks like a spot where back-up goalie Malcolm Subban, whom will be very rusty from a dearth of playing time, is very likely to get the start. Subban = plenty of rust and Fluery = needing of rest. The point is that, either way, Columbus is likely to have a huge night the way they've been putting pucks on net of late. The issue for the Blue Jackets here is that the Golden Knights like to play fast and Vegas has certainly "found their game" again in recent weeks. The Golden Knights have won 10 of their last 13 games and they've scored an average of 4 goals per game in their last 11 games. Vegas is 8-2-1 to the over in those 11 games. In their two games against Columbus (both last season) the Golden Knights got 38 shots on goal in each game. The Blue Jackets enter this game having averaged 38 shots on goal per game their last 3 games. The point is that this match-up should prove to be quite the battle of firepower with plenty of shots on goal in a non-conference match-up with the lamps being lit early and often in this one! Take the OVER tonight.
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12-11-18 |
Red Wings v. Capitals OVER 6 |
Top |
2-6 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 8 m |
Show
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ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON Over: Detroit @ Washington, Tuesday at 7:35 PM ET
The Capitals could get TJ Oshie back tonight. Even if they don't, Washington's production on offense has already been on a surge and they're going to take advantage of a Red Wings team that is in a back to back spot. Detroit did win 3-1 last night but they allowed 43 shots on goal and now may have to go with their back-up goalie tonight since it is a B2B situation. Washington has won 9 of its last 11 games thanks in large part to averaging 4.2 goals per game during this hot streak. The Red Wings last two games have been rather low-scoring (total of 5 goals in 2 games scored by Detroit) but, prior to this they had scored 4 or more goals in 5 of their 6 previous games. Those 6 games went 5-1 to the over and the Red Wings are 10-5-1 to the over in their last 16 road games with a total set at 6 goals or more. The Capitals are 3-0 to the over this season when they enter a game having played each of their 3 previous games on the road. Only 7 of the last 21 meetings between these teams in the nation's capital have resulted in an under. Plenty of goals again in this one! Bet the OVER at Washington tonight.
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12-07-18 |
Wild +101 v. Oilers |
Top |
2-7 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 16 m |
Show
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ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON Minnesota @ Edmonton, Friday at 9:05 PM ET
Even though this is a back to back spot for the Wild it is set up very well. Minnesota used their back-up goalie last night at Calgary so that Devan Dubnyk would get the start tonight at Edmonton. Dubnyk was originally drafted by the Oilers and he is 3-1-0 with a 1.24 GAA and a .947 save percentage in his four road starts against the Oilers since he came to the Wild from the Coyotes in 2015. Overall, the Oilers have struggled badly when hosting the Wild as Edmonton has won just 2 of their last 16 meetings with Minnesota north of the border! Even though this is a back to back for the Wild, they've gone 4-1 this season when in the 2nd game of a back to back. Of course coming off a shutout loss adds to the motivation factor here so the Wild will surely be ready to go here. The Oilers rallied late to tie the game at St Louis Wednesday and then they won in the shootout so they are off a fortunate win. Also, Edmonton has lost 13 of their last 19 Friday games. Minnesota has won 5 of their last 6 when they are off a game which they lost by a double digit margin. Bet the WILD on the money line tonight.
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12-04-18 |
Lightning v. Red Wings OVER 6 |
Top |
6-5 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 48 m |
Show
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ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON OVER: Tampa Bay @ Detroit, Tuesday at 7:35 PM ET
The Lightning are still without injured goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy. That is why back-up Louis Dominque has started 11 straight games. However, this is a back-to-back situation (the first during this stretch) and that means the Bolts are in a predicament here. Do they let Dominque start again (he was in goal for last night's win at New Jersey) or do they give the start to Eddie Pasquale? The latter option would mean a journeyman who has spent most of his career in the minors would be getting the start. The former option would mean a goalie not use to going back to back would be doing it plus it would be complicated by the fact that both starts were on the road. Either way we are confident this opens the door for the Red Wings to have a successful night in the offensive zone. The key to the over though is that Detroit is very unlikely to stop this red hot Lightning offensive machine. Tampa Bay has scored 5 goals in 3 straight games and, incredibly, the Lightning have now scored 4 or more goals in 13 of their last 16 games! The over is 9-4-2 in Tampa Bay's last 15 games. The over is a perfect 3-0 this season when the Bolts re plying the 2nd game of a back to back. The Red Wings are off a shutout loss but the over was 3-0 in their 3 prior games as they averaged scoring 4.3 goals per game in those 3 games. The Lightning have scored average of 4 goals per game in their last 3 games against Detroit! We look for the lamp to be lit early and often in this one. Take the OVER tonight.
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11-27-18 |
Penguins v. Jets OVER 6 |
Top |
4-3 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 17 m |
Show
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ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON Over the Total - Pittsburgh @ Winnipeg, Tuesday at 8:05 PM ET
The Penguins recently got Sidney Crosby back. The Jets, thanks to a red hot Patrik Laine (as well as his entire line being on fire), are also "fully loaded" when it comes to potency in terms of goal-scoring. Ever since Winnipeg had the two game series with Florida in Laine's native Finland to begin this month, the Jets have been a different team. 8 of Winnipeg's 10 games this month have totaled at least 6 goals. The Jets are scoring an average of 3.9 goals per game this month. Winnipeg has given up 4.3 goals per game their last 4 games. The Penguins have scored 4 or more goals in 4 of their last 5 games. Pittsburgh has allowed an average of 4 goals per game in its last 3 road games. The over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between the Penguins and Jets including 4 of the last 5 played in Winnipeg! These are two of the top power play teams in the league as Pittsburgh is converting on 25% of their power play opportunities and Winnipeg is converting at a 30.4% rate with the man advantage this season! Also, on the road the Penguins are 38% and at home the Jets are 39%. These are phenomenal numbers and Winnipeg had the best home record in the NHL last season and Pittsburgh has had multiple Stanley Cup championships in recent seasons. This one should be quite the battle of firepower with the lamps being lit early and often in this one! Take the OVER tonight.
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10-30-18 |
Devils +150 v. Lightning |
Top |
3-8 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 54 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* New Jersey Devils Money Line (+) over Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday at 7:35 PM ET
Perfect situation for a very hungry road dog. The Devils had won 3 straight regular season games over the Lightning entering the post-season last spring. The Bolts got their revenge in the first round of the playoffs as they took the series 4 games to 1. Now it is New Jersey seeking revenge and this spot is ideal for them to get it. While key D-man Victor Hedman is definitely out today and key left-winger Ondrej Palat is also likely to miss for the Lightning, the Devils are actually getting healthier. A number of New Jersey players are now getting healthy and goalie Cory Schneider is back from injury which is great news for the Devils but Keith Kinkaid is likely to get the start here. Kinkaid is seeking playoff revenge in this match-up. He was strong in winning his regular season start versus the Lightning last season but then they got the best of him early in last year's post-season series. Payback time here and the Devils are the healthier team and hungrier team entering this one. Also, the Lightning are off a 7-1 loss and they are an unimpressive 19-18 when off a game where they were held to 1 goal or less. The Devils have won 22 of their last 35 (+$12,500) Tuesday games and are off two days of rest and heading to Tampa Bay with a full head of steam. They are unlikely to be denied here and offering significant underdog value in this spot. Bet underdog New Jersey on the money line in early evening action Tuesday.
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10-18-18 |
Red Wings v. Lightning -1.5 |
Top |
1-3 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 59 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Tampa Bay Lightning Puck Line (-1.5 goals) vs Detroit Red Wings, Thursday at 7:35 PM ET
On April 21, 2016 the Lightning won game 5 of a first round playoff series with the Red Wings to take the series 4 games to 1. Ever since that game these teams have met 8 times the past two seasons and, of course, Detroit has had revenge on their minds in every single game but they have lost every time. The fact is that the once-mighty Red Wings just might be the worst team in the league now while Tampa Bay just might be the best team in the league. Certainly the Bolts are a legitimate Stanley Cup contender and the amazing thing is that they are so deep in terms of their scoring. The Lightning don't even have to have their biggest stars off to hot starts to be able to have put forth a strong start to this season. That said, Tampa Bay is actually "scary good" right now for opponents while the Red Wings are truly "scary bad". Detroit is winless in their 6 games this season and also winless in their last 10 meetings with the Lightning. Tampa Bay will NOT let up here as they have a 5-game road trip on deck. This is the final home game for the Bolts until October 30th so they want to make this one count in a big way! Tampa's last two wins have come by a combined score of 12-4 while the Red Wings last 3 losses have come by a combined score of 20-8. With that said, we love the value with the Lightning on the Puck Line in this one. Of course on the money line the Bolts are about a 3 to 1 favorite here. However, on the puck line, we get them at a pick'em price by laying the 1.5 goals and our math model forecast is a win by a 3 goal margin in this game. The Lightning are the better team in all phases all over the ice and that shows in a big way on Thursday as the Bolts make it 11 straight wins over the Red Wings with a blowout home win. Bet Tampa Bay on the puck line (-1.5 goals) in evening action Thursday.
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05-30-18 |
Capitals +136 v. Golden Knights |
Top |
3-2 |
Win
|
136 |
8 h 18 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Washington Capitals Money Line (+) @ Vegas Golden Knights, Wednesday at 8:05 PM ET
You have to go all the way back to early March - a span of nearly THREE months - to find the last time Washington has suffered consecutive losses on the road. Since then, the Capitals are 4-0 when on the road and off of a loss in their most recent road game. The Caps were completely ripped off in the Game 1 loss. Yes each team had some "breaks" go their way in the game but NONE were bigger than what happened in the 3rd period. The Capitals had silenced the crowd and taken the lead 4-3 (wasn't their first lead of the game either) and then, right in front of Washington's goal the Golden Knights Ryan Reaves gave a textbook cross-check (the type called for a penalty without question 100% of the time) to his defender and then had a wide open point blank shot on goal to tie the game. So in this case, instead of the Capitals being up 4-3 and going on the power play with a strong chance to take a 5-3 lead, the momentum and flow of the game was changed completely by Vegas tying the game on a goal that NEVER should have counted. No team has had as much luck in the post-season as the Golden Knights and, at the same time, they certainly have earned the respect they've been given. But, the point is, there is only so many ridiculous breaks a team can get and Vegas is VERY over-priced here with the hungry Capitals, led by a very determined Alexander Ovechkin, playing with tremendous grit and determination after the Golden Knights stole (literally) the Game 1 win. Situations just don't get much better than this, especially with a strong road team that is a sizable dog, and the Capitals should improve to 5-1 in this post-season when trailing in a playoff series. Also note that this is only the 5th time this season that the Golden Knights have had a winning streak of 5 or more games. 3 of the first 4 times (5 straight wins) ended with a loss in game #6 of the streak. This one makes it 4 out of 5 as once again a Vegas winning streak ends at 5 games. The physical Caps (out-hit the Golden Knights 38-25 in Game 1) once again bring a huge effort in Game 2 but this time they get the win they deserve. Bet Washington on the money line for a Top Play in evening action Wednesday.
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05-21-18 |
Lightning +114 v. Capitals |
Top |
0-3 |
Loss |
-100 |
9 h 40 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Tampa Bay Lightning Money Line (+) @ Washington Capitals, Monday at 8:05 PM ET
The Lightning came into the post-season as the number one seed in the East. They began by steam-rolling the Devils in the first round in 5 games. Then, after losing Game 1 to Boston in the second round, they responded by winning 4 straight over the Bruins. Surprisingly they next lost two straight games to the Capitals in Tampa Bay but they've responded by winning 3 straight games. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy is back to playing phenomenally well between the pipes. The Capitals are feeling all the pressure in the world after losing 3 straight games and, hence, we get to take the loose and relaxed Bolts as an underdog on the road in Game 6 and fade a Washington team well-known for playoff collapses. Not only has TB won 5 straight road games, 4 of the 5 victories came by a margin of 2 or more goals. The Capitals are just 4-7 in their last 11 home games and the Lightning also have been the much better team on the power play of late. The Bolts are skating very well right now and they have taken over the game flow in this series in the last 3 games with the Capitals only playing well in intermittent, short spurts. We look for the Lightning to improve to 6-1 in this post-season when they enter a game with a lead in the series. All signs point to the Capitals post-season coming to an end tonight as road dominance throughout their post-season resumes here! The Caps wrap up their season with the road team finishing with a 13-5 record in their 18 playoff games in 2018! Bet Tampa Bay on the money line in evening action Monday.
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05-12-18 |
Golden Knights v. Jets -149 |
Top |
2-4 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 38 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Winnipeg Jets Money Line (-) vs Vegas Golden Knights, Saturday at 7:05 PM ET
You saw it last night and you can expect a repeat tonight. Much was made about the Capitals coming off of the more grueling series to reach the Eastern Conference semi-finals and the fact that Tampa Bay had more rest. The Caps two series had been decided in 6 games apiece while the Bolts two series had been decided in 5 games apiece. As we've discussed in the past, more often than not in hockey, playing more games is even better. It keeps timing top-notch and keeps teams crisp in terms of their passing and puck handling. Tonight we have a similar situation to last night's game. The Golden Knights swept their 1st round series and the Jets won theirs in 5 games. Vegas then took their 2nd round series in 6 games while Winnipeg got stretched to 7 games. However, just like last night, the perceived advantage for the Golden Knights will not be there. The fact is that Vegas hasn't played since Sunday and too much time off is not a good thing! Look for their timing to be a little off and look for the Jets, particularly because they are on home ice, to jump on them from the outset. Yes, Winnipeg just played on Thursday but they did have two days off prior to that. This will be just the 2nd game for the Jets since Monday. That type of rest is ideal...the amount of rest the Golden Knights have had is not...it is too much! Also, the last time that Winnipeg was on home ice as a rare embarrassing home loss. The Jets were the best home ice team in the NHL this season. You can bank on a response for the hockey-crazed home fans in Winnipeg! The Jets loss on home ice Monday was just their 11th this season and it was just the 3rd time this season that they've lost 2 consecutive home games. They have NEVER lost 3 consecutive games on home ice all season! Also, even in these RARE back to back losses (followed 13 straight wins), the Jets outshot their opponent in both games. Bet Winnipeg on the money line in early evening action Saturday.
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05-03-18 |
Predators v. Jets -135 |
Top |
2-1 |
Loss |
-135 |
10 h 56 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Winnipeg Jets Money Line (-) vs Nashville Predators, Thursday at 9:35 PM ET
Nashville got the Game 2 win on home ice and with the Jets big response in their Game 3 win in Winnipeg, the home team has now won 9 of the last 12 meetings between these division rivals. Certainly that trend should continue here as the Jets offensive production on home ice is tops in the NHL as they average 4 goals per game. This will be just the 3rd home game for Winnipeg since April 13th so, just like Tuesday, it will again be an incredibly hyped up hockey-crazed crowd in Canada for this one. Most of the entire nation is pulling for the Jets now that the Maple Leafs were eliminated from the post-season and Winnipeg is already well known for an incredible home ice edge. Today is May 3rd and the Jets haven't lost a home game since February! Winnipeg's run during this stretch is 13 STRAIGHT WINS coming by a combined score of 54-27. That is an average score of 4-2 on home ice with not a single loss the past two months! Look for this strong trend for the Jets to continue here. The Predators are certainly a quality hockey club but they are only 4-5 in their last 9 road games and Winnipeg's home ice edge will once again prove to be too much here. The Jets were in a 3-0 hole Tuesday and still rallied back for the win! That is huge for Winnipeg as their confidence is sky high on home ice while it was a crushing blow to the Predators (and goalie Pekka Rinne's) confidence. Bet Winnipeg on the money line in evening action Thursday.
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05-01-18 |
Predators v. Jets -125 |
Top |
4-7 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 30 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Winnipeg Jets Money Line (-) vs Nashville Predators, Tuesday at 8:05 PM ET
Nashville got the Game 2 win on home ice and the home team has now won 8 of the last 11 meetings between these division rivals. Certainly that trend should continue here as the Jets are back on home ice off of a loss! Winnipeg's offensive production on home ice is tops in the NHL as they average 4 goals per game. On the season, in home games with an O/U set at 5.5 goals, the Jets won 26 of 30 games! This will be just the 2nd home game for Winnipeg since April 13th so you can't even imagine just how incredibly hyped up the hockey-crazed crowd will be in Canada for this one. Most of the entire nation is pulling for the Jets now that the Maple Leafs were eliminated from the post-season and Winnipeg is already well known for an incredible home ice edge. Today is May 1st and the Jets haven't lost a home game since February! Winnipeg's run during this stretch is 12 straight wins coming by a combined score of 47-23. That is an average score of 4-2 on home ice with not a single loss the past two months! Look for this strong trend for the Jets to continue here. The Predators are certainly a quality hockey club but they are only 4-4 in their last 8 road games and Winnipeg's home ice edge will prove to be too much here. Coming off of a loss, look for the Jets to respond. Only 3 times since Christmas have the Jets lost consecutive games! Bet Winnipeg on the money line in evening action Tuesday.
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04-18-18 |
Predators v. Avalanche OVER 6 |
Top |
3-2 |
Loss |
-108 |
11 h 36 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* OVER: Nashville Predators @ Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday at 10:05 PM ET
The long-term numbers here are too strong to ignore and the situational aspect of tonight's match-up also strongly supports this play. First off, about those long-term numbers, the over is already 3-0 in this series and this is not a huge surprise as the over is now 14-3 in the last 17 meetings between these clubs and that includes 7-1 in the last 8 match-ups in Colorado. Being down 2-1 in this series and still trying to claw their way back, the Avalanche again have to rely on their offense here. Jonathan Bernier, back-up goalie, for the Avalanche is just not at the same level as Semyon Varlamov (out with injury). The over is 10-4 in Bernier's 14 starts versus divisional foes this season. As for the Predators Pekka Rinne, he is normally solid but the last 9 starts he has made have seen Nashville allow an average of 3.6 goals per game! Also, the over is 26-12 when the Preds enter a game on an over streak of 3 or more consecutive overs. The over is 15-2 in the Avs last 17 April games! Additionally, when the Avalanche enter a game on an over streak of 3 or more consecutive overs, the over has gone 12-3 this season! Both clubs are playing very confident right now in the offensive zone and we've been impressed with the speed and skating ability the Avalanche have displayed in this series and that should helped lead to another "barn burner" high-scoring match-up in Denver tonight. Bet the OVER in Colorado in late night action Wednesday.
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04-13-18 |
Wild v. Jets OVER 5.5 |
Top |
1-4 |
Loss |
-100 |
8 h 44 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* OVER: Minnesota Wild @ Winnipeg Jets, Friday at 7:35 PM ET
The first game of this series stayed under the total but just barely. That was the first under in the last 8 meetings between these teams in Winnipeg. In fact, in their last 19 meetings north of the border, there have only been 5 that resulted in an under! The Jets have averaged scoring 4 goals a game this season when on home ice. That said, the total of just 5.5 is offering solid line value here. Winnipeg finally broke through against Devan Dubnyk late in the 2nd period and carried that momentum to the 3rd period with 2 more goals. Dubnyk has not been as strong on the road as he has been at home this season and the Jets will carry over the momentum from the late game action in the first one right into Game 2 tonight. The Wild also broke through and had a brief 3rd period lead with a pair of goals against Connor Hellebuyck. The Jets goalie has only an .890 save percentage in his last 7 games versus Minnesota. The issue the Wild had in Game 1 was not getting enough shots on goal. They'll rectify that tonight. Keep in mind, Minnesota had averaged 33 shots on goal in the 5 prior games versus Hellebuyck and the Jets. At his long-term save percentage versus the Wild that equates to 3.5 goals tonight. Of course you can't score half a goal but the point is that the Wild should be good for 3 to 4 and with the Jets averaging 4 goals per game at home that should lead this one to a 4-3 or 5-4 Jets win. With the over 5.5 currently available with no juice, there is even more value with the over in this one. The over is 7-3 in Minnesota's Friday games this season. The Jets are very comfortable at home and haven't had to play away from Winnipeg in a week and a half. The Jets are 10-4 to the over this season when they enter a game having played each of their 3 prior games at home. Bet the OVER in Winnipeg in early evening action Friday.
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04-05-18 |
Predators +105 v. Capitals |
Top |
4-3 |
Win
|
105 |
8 h 6 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Nashville Predators Money Line (+) @ Washington Capitals, Thursday at 7:05 PM ET
The Predators are steaming mad. They had a goal disallowed in the final seconds of their 2-1 loss at Florida and every point right now is critical for them as they want that #1 seed for the post-season! Nashville has won 3 straight match-ups with the Capitals and while the Preds are fully focused and need points, Washington's playoff position is already set. They do not need any points and they are off of a big 4-2 win at St Louis that really was "the last hurrah" that they needed here in the regular season. So when the betting markets look at this game they look at a Capitals team that has been hotter than the Predators and yet this game is priced at roughly a "pick 'em" even though Washington is on home ice. This is enticing Capitals money but the sharps know that motivation very heavily favors the Predators in this one and, keep in mind, the Preds have the best record in the league right now! Nashville has 24 road wins this season and their 55 points earned away from home is tops in the league. After that frustrating loss to the Panthers, the Predators come out fighting mad here and lock up the #1 seed for the post-season! In road games with a total set at 6 goals or more, Nashville has won 9 of 12 games this season. Look for some key Capitals players (possibly even including Alexander Ovechkin) to sit out tonight. Certainly extra rest will be afforded some of Washington's top players. Road rout in the forecast here and the Predators have won each of the last 3 meetings by a combined score of 13 to 6. Bet Nashville on the money line in early evening action Thursday.
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03-28-18 |
Rangers v. Capitals OVER 6 |
Top |
2-3 |
Loss |
-111 |
26 h 46 m |
Show
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ASA PLAY ON 10* OVER: New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals, Wednesday at 8:05 PM ET
The Rangers are gearing up for next season. That leads to a youth movement and right now this team is very weak in their own zone. The Rangers have too many missed assignments and players out of position and this results in being picked apart at times. Of course that is why the Capitals are a huge favorite in the rematch of the Monday match-up in New York. In that game Washington got up 4-0 in the first and hung on rather easily for the 4-2 win. We look for the Rangers to be a little more aggressive from the outset in this one as they certainly have nothing to lose at this late point in the season. Getting a couple goals as Monday's game went on got them some much-needed confidence but the weakness in their own zone is what has this one with the sharp-shooting Capitals going over the total. Washington has just 1 under in their last 7 games. The Rangers are 7-0-2 to the over in their last 9 games. The last three seasons, Rangers divisional games are 49-24 to the over and this includes 16-5 to the over this season! The Capitals are 15-9 to the over after a win by a margin of 2 or more goals and also 16-7-1 to the over in their 24 divisional games this season. Bet the OVER in Washington in early evening action Wednesday.
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03-20-18 |
Panthers v. Senators +120 |
Top |
7-2 |
Loss |
-100 |
9 h 22 m |
Show
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ASA PLAY ON 10* Top Play Ottawa Senators Money Line vs Florida Panthers, Tuesday at 7:35 PM ET
If the Senators aren't going to the post-season (they aren't!) they certainly don't want the division rival Panthers to be going either! Late-season angles like this are important to keep an eye on because some teams throw in the towel but others go hard and the latter is certainly the case with the Sens. Ottawa already beat the Panthers last Monday and that started a 3-game winning streak for the Senators. Now, after a tight loss at Columbus Saturday, the Sens have had two days off and are rested and ready for a Florida team that will be playing the 2nd game of a back to back. The Panthers got a key divisional win at Montreal last night 2-0 and now face another divisional foe on the road again and with no rest in between. Tough spot to say the least and the Panthers have lost 12 of 19 games this season when off of a win by a multiple goal margin. Also, Florida has lost 9 of their last 14 road games that had a total set at 6 goals or more. The Panthers had Roberto Luongo between the pipes last night and that means back-up James Reimer is likely to start tonight. Florida has lost 13 of his 20 road starts this season and his recent starts away from home have been disasters with a total of 37 goals allowed in 8 starts! The Senators will have Craig Anderson, their #1 goalie, getting the start tonight and they have won 4 of his last 5 starts. The Sens penalty kill at home has allowed just 3 goals in their last 23 penalty kills. The Panthers penalty kill on the road has given up 10 goals in their last 36 kill opportunities. The home road dichotomy here is huge as it relates to goaltending and special teams. Bet Ottawa on the money line in early evening action Tuesday.
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03-13-18 |
Avalanche v. Wild OVER 6 |
Top |
5-1 |
Push |
0 |
9 h 10 m |
Show
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ASA PLAY ON 10* Top Play OVER: Colorado Avalanche @ Minnesota Wild, Tuesday at 8:35 PM ET
The over is 5-1 in the Avs last 6 games and Colorado has averaged scoring 4 goals per game in their last 7 games. Minnesota is off of a bad loss at Edmonton but previously the Wild had won 8 of their last 10 games. Big key for the Wild was offensive production and even with the bad game versus the Oilers, Minnesota has averaged scoring 4 goals per game their last 11 games! The over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these teams and all 4 of the overs totaled at least 7 goals. With an opener of 6 goals on this total, it may seem a little high but, as you can see per the above, this one should prove to be not nearly high enough. The over is 8-3-1 Minnesota's last dozen games versus teams with a winning record. The over is 8-2 this season when the Wild are off of a game where they were shutout or scored just one goal. Only 4 of Colorado's last 13 road games that had a total set at 6 goals or higher resulted in an under. In other words, look for a back and forth shootout in this one tonight! Minnesota goalie Dubnyk has struggled badly in recent starts versus the Avs and his back-up Stalock has been in poor current form. Both Avs goalies, Varlamov and Bernier, have been sub-par overall in recent games. The lamp should be lit early and often in this one as that is what all signs are pointing to. Bet the OVER in Minnesota in evening action Tuesday.
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02-23-18 |
Sharks +122 v. Blackhawks |
Top |
1-3 |
Loss |
-100 |
9 h 46 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* San Jose Sharks Money Line (+) @ Chicago Blackhawks, Friday at 8:35 PM ET
The Sharks had won 3 straight games and 5 of their last 6 before getting thoroughly embarrassed in a 7-1 shellacking at Nashville last night. Sharks back-up goalie Aaron Dell had a rare awful game last night but now #1 goalie Martin Jones will be back between the pipes tonight. Jones has been fantastic of late while the Blackhawks have continued to struggle in goal because of the absence of Corey Crawford. Prior to last night, in San Jose's last 5 games they had not allowed more than 2 goals in any game. The Sharks had allowed an average of only 1.8 goals per game during this stretch. Coincidentally, in their last 5 road games San Jose had also held their opponents to an average of just 1.8 goals per game. While the Blackhawks are off of a rare victory, they have recorded back to back wins only 2 times since mid-December! This has been an awful stretch for Chicago as they had lost 13 of 16 before the win over Ottawa. By the way, the Senators are having an awful season and it took the Hawks a 7-round shootout to win that game over the Sens. The point is that Chicago has been relegated to the role of spoiler late this season and it hasn't gone well as, when they've played playoff-caliber teams, they've lost more often that not. The Sharks have won 38 of 57 when off of a loss by 2 goals or more in their prior game. Also, San Jose has won 9 of 12 this season when off of a game where they scored 1 goal or were shutout. Chicago, against teams with a winning record, has lost 20 of 28 this season. Bet the Sharks on the money line in evening action Friday.
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02-13-18 |
Blackhawks v. Golden Knights OVER 6 |
Top |
2-5 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 55 m |
Show
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ASA PLAY ON 10* OVER: Chicago Blackhawks @ Vegas Golden Knights, Tuesday at 10:05 PM ET
The last meeting between these clubs totaled 9 goals and that was in Chicago. In the first meeting, in Vegas, the game also went over the total with 6 goals scored. The Golden Knights are off of a game that just stayed under the total Sunday but 8 of their 10 prior games went over the total! The key to the value here is that both teams are putting a ton of pucks on net but both clubs are struggling to keep the biscuit out of their own goal! The Blackhawks are still waiting for Corey Crawford, their top goalie, to return from injury. He just started practicing again with the team but is not ready quite yet. Chicago has been using Tanner Glass and Anton Forsberg between the pipes in his absence. The Blackhawks have allowed 4 goals per game in their current 6 game losing streak as it has not gone well at all. The Blackhawks offensive production though has led to an average of nearly 40 shots on goal per game in their last 4 games and it should pay off here. That's because Marc Andre-Fleury is suddenly struggling for the Golden Knights. The veteran netminder has had a great season but is on the fade of late. The Vegas goalie has an .879 save percentage in his last 4 starts. The Golden Knights have allowed an average of 4 goals per game in their last 5 games. One thing Vegas does well though is score plenty of goals at home. The lost their most recent game Sunday but outshot the Flyers 39-18. The Golden Knights are averaging 3.5 goals per game at home this season. The over is 18-6 in Blackhawks February games. The over is 80% this season when the Golden Knights are off of a game where they were held to 1 goal or less. Bet the OVER in Vegas in late night action Tuesday.
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02-06-18 |
Sharks -108 v. Avalanche |
Top |
1-3 |
Loss |
-108 |
7 h 44 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* San Jose Sharks Money Line (-) @ Colorado Avalanche, Tuesday at 9:05 PM ET
The Sharks are seeking revenge for a 5-3 loss in Denver last month. San Jose outshot the Avalanche 48 to 22 in that game but came out on the wrong end on the scoreboard. The Sharks are back on track heading into this game as they have won each of their last two games by a 3 to 1 count. The Avalanche are in a tough spot as they already lost their leading scorer Nathan MacKinnon to injury and now another top scorer, Mikko Rantanen, is banged up. Even if Rantanen plays tonight he'll be less than 100% and he is very sore and would be facing some physicality with the Sharks in this one. Colorado has lost 4 of 5 and, although starting goalie Semyon Varlamov is back, Jonathan Bernier is expected to get the start between the pipes tonight. Bernier has struggled recently and also feels additional pressure here since Varlamov is now available. The Avalanche have lost 3 of Bernier's last 4 starts and 3.5 goals per game were given up. The Sharks are definitely the healthier team and they've also allowed a total of only 4 goals in their last 3 games. San Jose has won 32 of 46 Tuesday games (+15.4 net units). The Sharks also have won 65 of 113 when playing with revenge. The Avs have lost 27 of 37 Tuesday games (-15.4 net units) and that includes 5 of 7 this season. The special teams edge and goalie edge both go to the road team in this one! Bet San Jose on the money line in late evening action Tuesday.
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01-12-18 |
Jets -103 v. Blackhawks |
Top |
1-2 |
Loss |
-103 |
6 h 24 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Winnipeg Jets Money Line (-) @ Chicago Blackhawks, Friday at 8:35 PM ET
The Blackhawks have been getting good goal-tending from Anton Forsberg recently as they continue to wait for Corey Crawford's return. However, with the bye week upcoming for Chicago, they are expected to use Jeff Glass tonight and get him some work in advance of the bye week. He is a 32-year old NHL rookie which, that right there tells you a lot about Glass. In his 4 starts at the NHL level since making his debut with the Blackhawks he has compiled a 3.51 GAA and he has an .884 save percentage on home ice. It is a lot of pressure on him here to try and come up with a good start on home ice and facing a tough divisional match-up. We expect Glass to again struggle at the United Center. The Jets are the highest scoring team in the Western Conference this season. Also, unlike the Blackhawks, Winnipeg has their #1 goalie available tonight and he has certainly been on top of his game. Connor Hellebuyck just got named to the All Star team and he has a fantastic 23-4-6 record with a stellar 2.36 goals-against average and .923 save percentage on the season. The Jets come into this game seeking revenge as they lost each of their last two meetings with the Blackhawks in Winnipeg. Those home losses continued a trend in recent meetings between these divisional foes. That trend is that home ice hasn't mattered! Not only has the road team won 5 straight in this series, those 5 victories have come by a combined score of 20 to 8. We expect another road dominated game here as the Jets come in having scored 4.3 goals per game in their last 7 games (6 of those being wins). Big goaltending edge here with Winnipeg having their #1 goalie and the Blackhawks using their #3 goalie. Also, the power play of the Jets is a big edge and the revenge factor will insure they don't take their foot off of the gas in this one. Chicago has 21 wins in their 43 games this season and Winnipeg has won 13 of 18 against teams with a losing record this season. The Blackhawks have lost 14 of 19 games against teams with a winning record this season! Bet the Jets on the money line for a Top Play in evening action Friday.
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12-28-17 |
Blackhawks v. Canucks OVER 5.5 |
Top |
2-5 |
Win
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100 |
8 h 52 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* OVER 5.5 goals - Chicago Blackhawks @ Vancouver Canucks, Thursday at 10:05 PM ET
The Blackhawks will be without #1 goalie Corey Crawford. That is a significant loss for Chicago as they have lost 7 of 8 games that back-up Anton Forsberg has started. Also, the over is 4-2 in the 6 road starts Forsberg has made as he has a poor .894 save percentage away from home. After a 5-game winning streak that saw the Blackhawks average 3.6 goals per game, they lost their final two games before the Christmas break and scored only 1 goal. Chicago can't wait to get back on the ice and make amends for those efforts and they will score well tonight. The problem will be keeping the puck out of their own net with Forsberg between the pipes. Vancouver has certainly had issues with keeping the puck out of their own net! The Canucks lost 8 of 9 games before the Christmas break and Vancouver allowed an average of 4.9 goals per game during this poor stretch! The Canucks offense did show improvement however and they averaged 3 goals per game their final 5 games before the break. They should enjoy plenty of success against Forsberg tonight. The over is 7-1 in the Canucks last 8 games. The over is 11-3 this season when Vancouver is off of a loss by a multiple goal margin in their prior game. When the Blackhawks are off of a game where they scored 1 goal or less this season, they've only stayed under the total twice in six games. Look for plenty of offense in this one. Bet the OVER in Vancouver in late night action Thursday.
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12-21-17 |
Blackhawks +124 v. Stars |
Top |
0-4 |
Loss |
-100 |
7 h 18 m |
Show
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ASA PLAY ON 10* Chicago Blackhawks Money Line (+) @ Dallas Stars, Thursday at 8:35 PM ET
Beautiful set up here. The Blackhawks have won 5 straight games and are getting excellent goaltending from Cory Crawford. Chicago has allowed only 1.4 goals per game their last 5 games. The Hawks are playing this game with double revenge as the Stars have managed to win each of the first two match-ups. Dallas comes into this game slumping as they have lost 6 of their last 8 games. Unlike the Blackhawks, the Stars goaltending has been struggling at times. This has been particularly true on home ice where Dallas has lost 3 straight by a combined score of 14 to 8. While this is a divisional game that would seem important for both clubs, the fact is that the situation here makes it much more important for Chicago. The Blackhawks are fully focused as they had been dominating the Stars in recent meetings until this season and now want revenge for losing each of the first two match-ups this season. Also, the Hawks have a non-conference match-up on deck. As for the Stars, they have a big game with Nashville on deck. The Predators have been a thorn in the side of Dallas and the Stars are looking forward to that divisional revenge opportunity in their final game before the Christmas break at home on Saturday. As for the Blackhawks, they are fully focused on the "here and now" as they seek revenge tonight. Chicago has won 4 of 5 this season (and 19 of 25 in recent seasons) when they enter a game on a streak of 3 or more consecutive unders. Dallas has lost 10 of 12 this season when off of a non-conference game and they are off of a loss to the Eastern Conference Washington Capitals Tuesday. Bet Chicago on the money line in evening action Thursday.
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12-14-17 |
Penguins -105 v. Golden Knights |
Top |
1-2 |
Loss |
-105 |
7 h 20 m |
Show
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ASA PLAY ON 10* Pittsburgh Penguins Money Line (-) @ Vegas Golden Knights, Thursday at 10:05 PM ET
The Penguins are off of back to back losses and are ready to respond in Vegas after two off days since a rare home loss to the Avalanche Monday. This has been an unusual stretch for the back to back Stanley Cup Champion Penguins as they enter off of back to back losses but have lost 3 straight games only one time this season. Of course there is a lot of hype with this match-up as long-time Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury faces his former team for the first time. A lot of pressure on Fleury for this game while the Penguins will have their #1 netminder, Matt Murray, back between the pipes tonight. The Golden Knights have been outshot by a combined 18 shots on goal in their past 3 games while the Penguins have outshot the opposition by 44 shots on goal in their last 4 games. Despite losing 3 of their past 4 games, you can see that the Pens have truly played better than what their record has shown. The result is line value here as Pittsburgh also gets Murray back between the pipes for this one. Vegas has lost 7 of 10 games versus Eastern Conference foes this season. The Penguins are the much better team on the power play in comparing these two teams. Also, the Pens have won 6 of 8 games this season when playing with 2 days of rest between games. The Penguins answer the bell here and avoid what would be a rare 3-game losing streak. Bet Pittsburgh on the money line in late night action Thursday.
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12-08-17 |
Blue Jackets -125 v. Devils |
Top |
5-3 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 36 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Columbus Blue Jackets Money Line (+) @ New Jersey Devils, Friday at 7:05 PM ET
The Blue Jackets are in revenge mode here and this is a battle for first place in the Metropolitan Division. After the Devils leap-frogged the Jackets with a win at Columbus earlier this week, the Blue Jackets can return the favor with a win at New Jersey tonight. Columbus comes into this game off of back to back losses and the impressive thing about that is that we're two months into the season already and only once this entire season have the Blue Jackets lost more than two games in a row. Look for Columbus to respond big tonight. The Devils did start hot this season but they were truly over-achieving. New Jersey quickly came back down to reality with losses in 9 of 15 games prior to the upset win at Columbus on Tuesday. That is why there is such good value here in backing the better team in a revenge role and at a small price on the road. The Blue Jackets have won 5 of 7 road games with a total set at 5.5 goals this season while the Devils, in the last 3 seasons, have lost 12 of 16 home games with a total set at 5.5 goals. In Friday games Columbus has won 23 of 35 while New Jersey has lost 22 of 29. After scoring 4 or more goals the Devils have lost 26 of 41 games. The Blue Jackets have won 5 of 7 this season when they are off of a game where they were held to 1 goal or less. Bet Columbus on the money line in early evening action Friday.
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11-28-17 |
Stars -105 v. Golden Knights |
Top |
3-0 |
Win
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100 |
9 h 47 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Dallas Stars Money Line (-) over Vegas Golden Knights, Tuesday at 10:05 PM ET
The Stars are playing with revenge here as they lost 2-1 at home against Vegas earlier this season despite peppering the Golden Knights with 46 shots on goal and completely out playing them. Now the Stars finally get their chance at revenge and this is a "Dad Trip" for Dallas as 15 of the players brought their fathers along for this game. Not that this is the only key edge because it most certainly is not but you know damn sure that the Stars are ready to deliver a huge game in front of fathers and other family in attendance for this huge revenge game. While Ben Bishop has certainly not performed between the pipes the way he was expected to, he still rates a huge edge over the Golden Knights goal-tending situation which is in disarray right now. Vegas has been hurt badly by injuries at the goalie position and they have other injury issues with their skaters too as they prepare to definitely face the wrath of the Stars in this game. Dallas is off of a 6-4 home win versus Calgary and the Stars have won 7 of 10 this season when off of a game where they allowed 4 goals or more in their prior game. This is the first time this season that the upstart Knights (in their expansion season) will be facing a team that is playing with revenge against them. As strong as Vegas has been this season (very surprising) they are banged up right now and also facing a team many expect to be a Stanley Cup contender as the season goes on and we fully expect the Stars to make an emphatic statement in this game. Payback time. Bet Dallas on the money line in late night action Tuesday.
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11-07-17 |
Oilers v. Islanders OVER 5.5 |
Top |
2-1 |
Loss |
-110 |
5 h 30 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* OVER 5.5 goals - Edmonton Oilers at New York Islanders, Tuesday at 7:05 PM ET
The Oilers are ready to explode on offense after being shutout at home on Sunday by the Red Wings. Indeed it has been a very tough start to the season for Edmonton. This is especially true when one considers many had picked them as Stanley Cup Champs for this season. Of course there is a long way to go and the Oilers can still turn things around but, even with an expected offensive explosion tonight, Edmonton continues to have issues in their own end and with sub-par goal-tending. Prior to being shutout, the Oilers had scored 15 goals in their last 4 games as they had started to turn things around in the offensive zone. However, Edmonton has given up 19 goals in their last 5 games as problems in their own zone continue. The Islanders know all about that as well. Even though the Islanders have been winning they continue to give up a ton of goals. So many in fact that back-up goalie Thomas Greiss "earned" another start even though he allowed 4 goals in replacing Jaroslav Halak in the Islanders most recent game. That was a 6-4 win for New York and brought the run to a perfect 8-0 to the over in the Islanders last 8 games. The thing is that Isles games aren't just "barely" going over either. All 8 of the games have totaled at least 7 goals and the average goals scored during this 8-0 run is 8.4 goals a game! Greiss has allowed 14 goals in his last 4 games and the Oilers are expected to have Cam Talbot between the pipes for this one. Talbot has also given up 14 goals in his last 4 games. When Edmonton is off of a game where they were held to 1 goal or less, they've gone 26-16 to the over in their next game. The Islanders are Oilers combine to make it 9 straight overs with another Isles "barn-burner" tonight! Bet OVER 5.5 goals in the New York Islanders game in early evening action Tuesday.
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10-19-17 |
Oilers v. Blackhawks OVER 6 |
Top |
2-1 |
Loss |
-105 |
7 h 18 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* OVER 6 goals in Edmonton Oilers at Chicago Blackhawks, Thursday at 8;35 PM ET
The Blackhawks lost 5-2 at St Louis last night. With this being a back to back situation the only options in goal consist of forcing Corey Crawford to go back to back or starting Anton Forsberg. The back-up netminder, Forsberg entered this season with a 1-8 record and a 4.02 GAA and .879 save percentage in his NHL career - all with Columbus. In his only start this season, his first with Chicago, he allowed 4 goals. Whether Crawford goes again (in the 2nd night of a back to back) or Forsberg gets the call (likely), the Blackhawks netminders will have their hands full with the Oilers tonight. Edmonton is one of the most explosive teams in the league and, even without Leon Draisaitl, the Oilers registered 51 shots on goal in their loss versus Carolina Tuesday. With the Oilers having endured a tough stretch, but certainly generating plenty of offense, their break-through game is likely coming tonight. Chicago's off that tough divisional match-up with St Louis last night and the defense may not have a lot of physicality left after the black and blue nature of the Hawks divisional rivalry with the Blues. With that said, this should end up being a high-scoring barn-burner because the Oilers have allowed 4.75 goals per game in their last 4 games. Cam Talbot is expected to get the start between the pipes and he has struggled early this season as evidenced by his .879 save percentage. This total certainly is big (6 goals) but there is plenty of reason to believe that each team gets at least 3 goals tonight which means this game ends up with no less than a 4-3 final. The Blackhawks are 3-1 to the over in their home games this season and the Oilers have gone over the total in 3 straight games. The last 28 games where Chicago is in the 2nd game of a back to back, only 9 of the 28 have stayed under the total. The last 58 games where Edmonton is off of a game where they gave up 4 goals or more, only 20 of the 58 have stayed under the total. Bet the OVER in Chicago in evening action Thursday.
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10-11-17 |
Bruins -118 v. Avalanche |
Top |
3-6 |
Loss |
-118 |
9 h 37 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Boston Bruins Money Line (-) over Colorado Avalanche, Wednesday at 9:35 PM ET
The Bruins got thoroughly embarrassed in a 4-0 home loss to the Avalanche on Monday. Colorado was the worst team in the NHL last season and there certainly has not been a "miracle turnaround" for the Avs. The fact is that anything can happen in any game and sometimes upsets happen. However, when an upset happens and then the better team gets the shot at immediate revenge in their very next game, look out! Boston is going to be flying all over the ice tonight to get their payback and the fact that Patrice Bergeron is out for this game has actually added some line value here. Certainly he is one of the Bruins top players but they've got plenty of other talent ready to step up for this revenge game. Also, the line has been held lower than it should be because of Bergeron's absence. The series between these clubs has been dominated by the road team as the roadie won each game two years ago and then again last season the road team took both and now this season started with the Avs taking the first match-up in Boston. The Bruins get their payback here in Colorado. The road team has won the last 3 games by a combined score of 10-2 but the Bruins have held a big edge in shots on goal in recent meetings with a combined 106 to 65 edge in shots on goal in the last 3 match-ups! We expect more dominance for Boston in this one. The Bruins have won 25 of 40 road games with a total set at 5.5 goals. The Avalanche have lost 22 of 30 games when they are off of a game where they scored 4 or more goals. The Avalanche allowed 5 power play goals in their first two games and the Bruins are likely to be skating circles around Colorado tonight and drawing penalties and they'll get some power play action rolling! Bet Boston on the money line in evening action Wednesday.
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05-23-17 |
Penguins v. Senators +127 |
Top |
1-2 |
Win
|
127 |
7 h 28 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Ottawa Senators Money Line (+) over Pittsburgh Penguins, Tuesday @ 8 PM ET
In the 2017 post-season, there have been 5 games won by a margin of 4 goals or more. So far the team that has been blown out has bounced back with a win in the next game all 4 times. We look for that streak to reach 5-0 here as the Senators respond after getting thoroughly embarrassed at Pittsburgh on Sunday afternoon. It certainly helps here that the Senators are on home ice for this one as they look to avoid elimination. The Sens did lose Game 4 in Ottawa but the Senators entered that game on an 8-2 run on home ice. While the Penguins had an ultra impressive performance in Game 5, their success was certainly helped by a 3 for 3 performance on the power play and truly it was just one of those games where everything broke in favor of one team. Prior to that huge win, the Penguins had averaged only 1.9 goals per game in their last 9 post-season games! The Senators have exploded for 4.5 goals per game in their last 4 games on home ice and every time the Sens have been counted out in this post-season they have responded. Look for that resiliency to come to the forefront once again and we expect the home dog to force a Game 7 with their best effort of the entire season right here, right now. Bet the Ottawa Senators on the money line Wednesday in Game 6 Eastern Conference Finals NHL playoff action!
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05-19-17 |
Penguins -110 v. Senators |
Top |
3-2 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 31 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Pittsburgh Penguins Money Line (-) over Ottawa Senators, Friday @ 8 PM ET
The Penguins are making the move to goalie Matt Murray after getting throttled in Game 3 Wednesday in a 5-1 loss. Marc-Andre Fleury is only 8-15 in road starts this season while Murray has gone 16-9 and we expect the rejuvenated (and proud) Penguins to come up big on Friday as they deliver a huge effort and tie this series up. Murray is the better goal-tender of the two but Fleury had the hot hand so the Pens rode him as long as they could. Look for Murray to come in and come up here here. By the way, the Penguins are a fantastic 12-4 this season when they are off of a loss by a margin of 3 goals or more. There is no doubt the defending Stanley Cup champs are going to be ready to respond here. The Senators are 3-6 this season when they are off of a win by a margin of 3 goals or more. Look for the Pens to improve to 6-2 when trailing in a playoff series. Bet the Pittsburgh Penguins on the money line Friday in Game 4 Eastern Conference Finals NHL playoff action!
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04-27-17 |
Penguins v. Capitals OVER 5.5 |
Top |
3-2 |
Loss |
-109 |
26 h 5 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* OVER 5.5 goals in Pittsburgh Penguins @ Washington Capitals, Thursday at 7:35 PM ET
The last 3 meetings between these teams have averaged 10 goals per game! The Penguins averaged 4.2 goals per game in their first round series victory over the Blue Jackets. The Capitals averaged 3 goals per game in their first round series victory over the Maple Leafs. Washington allowed 4 goals to Toronto in 3 of the last 5 games. Pittsburgh allowed 4 goals or more in 2 of their last 3 games with Columbus. A big key here is there will be fresh legs for both teams as they've had some time off. In particular, the Penguins have had a full week off and they have gone 7-0 to the over this season when they enter a game having had 3 or more consecutive days off. Also, when off of a win by two goals or more, Pittsburgh has gone 23-10 to the over this season. The over is also 29-13 this season when the Penguins are off of a game where they scored 4 goals or more. Crosby and Ovechkin (and the revenge angle) make a great story line but the fact is both of these clubs are loaded with much more talent up front than just their superstar. With that said, all the potent weapons up front will be hard to stop with fresh legs and the layoff perhaps leading to some turnovers that lead to solid scoring chances with both teams having had significant time off. Bet the OVER in Pittsburgh in this early evening match-up Thursday.
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04-01-17 |
Canadiens v. Lightning -102 |
Top |
2-1 |
Loss |
-102 |
7 h 58 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Tampa Bay Lightning Money Line (-) over Montreal Canadiens, Saturday at 7:05 PM ET
The home team has won each of the last 3 meetings between these clubs and 4 of the last 5 overall. Also, even though this game is certainly important to both teams, the Bolts certainly need it more than the Habs. The Canadiens are hoping to win the Atlantic Division and still have work to do in that regard but he Lighting are playing their hearts out right now in hopes of just getting to the playoffs . Tampa Bay has won four straight games and also 43 of 71 home games where the total is set at 5.5 goals. Montreal has lost 21 of 37 road games where the total is set at 5.5 goals. The Canadiens have been outshot in both meetings with the Bolts this season and we again look for the Lightning to "carry play" in this match-up Saturday evening. Montreal comes into this game on a 3-game winning streak but they've only stretched a winning streak past 3 games one time since mid-November. As you can see, the odds are against the Canadiens stealing a road win here against a desperate Lightning club. We're grabbing the undervalued home team here with Tampa Bay on the money line Saturday.
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03-30-17 |
Sharks +118 v. Oilers |
Top |
2-3 |
Loss |
-100 |
5 h 10 m |
Show
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* San Jose Sharks Money Line (+) over Edmonton Oilers, Thursday at 9:05 PM ET
Plenty of playoff implications here with these two clubs battling it out near the top of the Pacific Division. Both teams just recently clinched a post-season berth but for the Sharks this is nothing new but it snapped a long playoff drought for the Oilers when they were able to defeat Los Angeles Tuesday night. With that said, we would not be surprised to see Edmonton struggle to match the intensity and high level of play that they brought to the rink on Tuesday when they clinched a spot in an emotional game for the team and their fans on home ice. While the Oilers had been on a roll, the Sharks had been struggling and that's why their win over the Rangers Tuesday night (after regulation) was so important. Look for San Jose to use that as a springboard to a late season push upward in the standings and the road team has come out victorious in 4 of the last 5 meetings between these division rivals. The Oilers are only 12-17 against teams with a winning record this season and Edmonton has lost 7 of 11 this season when they have won 3 consecutive games or more. Coming into this one having won three straight, and facing a San Jose team that has won 73 of 120 when playing with revenge, we look for the Sharks to avenge a 4-1 home loss to the Oilers that occurred in late January despite SJ having a big edge in shots on goal. Time for payback tonight. We're grabbing the underdog with San Jose on the money line Thursday.
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03-27-17 |
Coyotes v. Blues -1.5 |
Top |
1-4 |
Win
|
110 |
6 h 49 m |
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PLAY ON 10* TOP St Louis Blues Puck Line -1.5 goals over Arizona Coyotes @ 8:05 ET: Not only have the Blues defeated the Coyotes 9 straight times, it has been complete domination. 7 wins in the 9-0 run have come by a multiple goal margin and, in fact, the average margin of victory in the 9 wins is 3 goals! With that being said, we like the value here of being able to lay 1.5 goals and get plus money on a Blues team that is off of a loss (rare) and will be ready to bounce back strong. The surge has been big for St Louis since Mike Yeo took over for Ken Hitchcock behind the bench and we've seen the Blues became a different team with Yeo leading the way. The loss that St Louis just had versus Calgary (3-2 in OT) saw all 3 Flames goals score off of deflections off of Blues skates! After that ridiculous result St Louis will take advantage of facing a Coyotes team that is struggling badly again. Arizona has lost 5 of its last 6 games and each of the Coyotes last 4 defeats have come by a multiple goal margin. In recent seasons, the Coyotes have lost a combined 82 of 109 games against teams with a winning record. Facing the hungry and motivated Blues in a spot like this is likely to continue Arizona's misery. St Louis has seen each of its last 5 wins come by a multiple goal margin. Off of a rare loss and considering their series dominance as well as the fact that the Coyotes are tanking, look for the Blues to respond with a huge effort tonight and win this one by a multiple goal margin.
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03-23-17 |
Penguins v. Senators +124 |
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1-2 |
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4 h 8 m |
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Ottawa Senators Money Line (+) over Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday at 7:35 PM ET
The Penguins are off of a win that clinched a playoff berth. The Pens could be flat here as they have a pair of divisional games on deck and then the top team out west (Chicago) on deck. Pittsburgh is also a banged up team and though they've won three straight games the wins have come against non-playoff teams. The Penguins schedule has truly been rather light recently and yet they've still only won 3 of the 5 games. Injuries have been an issue and now the Pens face a Senators team that is playing with some extra desperation as they need points considering they had a recent 0-2-2 skid and are in a battle in the Atlantic Division with Montreal and the Sens also have the Maple Leafs nipping at their heels. Unlike Pittsburgh, Ottawa has yet to clinch a playoff spot and, as a result, they'll be very hungry on home ice tonight. The Senators got back on track with a win at Boston Tuesday and they have won 17 of 28 games against teams with a winning record this season while the Pens are surprisingly a money loser (down 2.3 net games) when facing teams with a winning record this season. The Senators have won 49 of their last 83 home games with a total set at 5.5 goals. The Penguins have lost 36 of 61 road games with a total set at 5.5 goals. The home team has taken 6 of the last 8 meetings between these clubs. All things considered, we are confidently grabbing the generous underdog price with the home dog Senators on the money line in this one Thursday evening.
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03-16-17 |
Sabres v. Kings -1.5 |
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0-2 |
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9 h 23 m |
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10* Los Angeles Kings Puck Line -1.5 goals: The Sabres have lost 9 of their last 11 games but they haven't faced the Kings since mid-December and that was a big 6-3 win for Buffalo. You know the Kings will be looking for payback here and what has intensified the situation is the fact that Los Angeles is off of back to back losses and playing their final home game for the next 7 days. After this game the Kings will be heading to Western Canada for a two-game road trip and they won't be on home ice again until next Thursday. This means there is no doubt that LA will have supreme focus for this game and the home team has won the last two games between these clubs by a combined score of 8 to 3. The Kings average margin of victory in their last 13 games is 2.2 goals. The Sabres average margin of defeat in their last 11 losses is 2 goals. With Buffalo in the middle of a tough road trip out west and Los Angeles looking to respond after an embarrassing home loss versus Arizona, this one should easily be decided by a multiple goal margin. LA finds itself in a fierce fight for the final playoff spot out west while the Sabres run of 9 losses in their last 11 games has dashed any glimmering hopes about making the playoffs for this season. Off of back to back losses and playing this game with revenge, look for the Kings to respond with a huge effort tonight and win this one by a multiple goal margin.
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03-09-17 |
Senators v. Coyotes OVER 5.5 |
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3-2 |
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6 h 23 m |
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* OVER 5.5 goals in Arizona Coyotes vs Ottawa Senators, Thursday at 9:05 PM ET
Ottawa is off of a big win at Dallas last night and has been rolling as they picked up another win, 5-2, over the Stars. The Senators now are in a back to back spot for the 10th time this season and, in the 2nd game of a back to back, they have gone 6-3 to the over this season. Speaking of 6-3 to the over, the Coyotes were 6-3-1 to the over in their last 10 games before a 2-1 home loss to Carolina Sunday. Arizona, even though their season has long been over in terms of playoff hopes, had been soring better prior to the loss to the Canes. The Coyotes had won 10 of their last 19 games and averaged 3.1 goals per game prior to the loss to the Hurricanes. 7 of the Coyotes last 10 games against teams with a winning record have ended up going over the total. It's because Arizona has been working hard to play the role of spoiler and they should see some open ice tonight against a tired Sens team coming off of a big win. 4 of the last 5 meetings have gone over the total and the last 2 match-ups have totaled 18 goals. We see don't see any reason to believe that tonight's game will play out much differently. Good value on the over 5.5 at plus juice! Bet the OVER in Arizona in this late evening match-up out west Thursday
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03-02-17 |
Rangers v. Bruins OVER 5.5 |
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2-1 |
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-100 |
9 h 27 m |
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* OVER 5.5 goals in Boston Bruins vs New York Rangers, Thursday at 7:05 PM ET
Though the Rangers have lost two straight, the defeats came at the hands of two of the best teams in the league. With that said, this Thursday match-up features two hot teams squaring off in Boston. Before the Rangers lost back to back games to the Blue Jackets and Capitals, New York had won 9 of its last 11 games and, for the most part, the offense led the way. The Rangers are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season and they now face a red hot Bruins offense in this one. Boston has won 10 of its last 13 games and the Bruins have averaged scoring 4 goals per game during this red hot 13-game stretch. With plenty of potent offensive weapons on both sides of the ice in this one, look for a high-scoring match-up in Boston tonight. The over has cashed in 16 of 22 times in Rangers games against teams with a winning record this season. The over has cashed in 15 of 23 times this season in Boston's games against teams with a winning record. Also, the Bruins are on a long-term 55-31 run to the over in games against opponents with a winning record. 4 of the last 5 meetings between these clubs have resulted in 7 goals scored. With this total sitting at a 5.5, and considering the current trending of these teams toward the over, we raise the level of this one to a Top Play.. There have only been 6 unders in the Rangers last 29 games and the Bruins are on a 10-3-1 run to the over in their last 14 games. Bet the OVER in Boston in this one early Thursday evening.
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02-22-17 |
Bruins v. Ducks +100 |
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100 |
11 h 23 m |
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Anaheim Ducks Money Line over Boston Bruins, Wednesday at 10:35 PM ET
The Ducks are off of a tough loss at Arizona where they not only out shot the Coyotes by a sizable margin for the game, Anaheim out shot them in every single period. It was a strong effort for the Ducks and yet they ended up with nothing to show for it. This most definitely will result in an intense effort from Anaheim tonight. The Ducks have dominated the Bruins in recent meetings and, with a win already at Boston in December, are going for their third straight season series sweep. The Bruins have won 4 straight games entering tonight's match-up but Boston's win at San Jose Sunday was the first time this season that Boston was able to make it a 4-game run. The Bruins had lost all 4 times this season when entering a game on a winning streak of 3 games or more. Boston is now in the wrong place at the wrong time to extend that run as the Ducks have won 46 of their last 70 home games with a total set at 5 goals. Anaheim is hungry to get right back into the win column and the Bruins win over the Sharks was just their 2nd victory in their last 6 road games. The point is that Boston is getting a lot of positive press right now due to their winning streak since the coaching change but most of their recent wins have been at home and now they're being tremendously tested on the road. We don't foresee this one ending well for the Bruins as Anaheim has outscored them 14 to 5 in the last 3 meetings. Grab the fantastic line value with the Ducks on the money line in what should be a home ice blowout late Wednesday night.
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02-21-17 |
Blackhawks v. Wild OVER 5.5 |
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5-3 |
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113 |
9 h 16 m |
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ASA 10* TOP PLAY ON: OVER 5.5 goals: Chicago Blackhawks at Minnesota Wild, Tuesday at 8:05 PM ET
The Blackhawks are off of a 5-1 win at Buffalo on Sunday. That marked the 6th time that Chicago has scored 4 goals or more in their last 7 games! Minnesota is also off of a big win, 5-2 versus Nashville, and the Wild have scored 4 goals or more in more than half of their games the last 5 weeks. Even though this is a big divisional match-up and one might expect a lower-scoring game as a result, both of these teams are "clicking" right now in the offensive zone! Also, in their last meeting two weeks ago they combined for 7 goals and both meetings between these clubs this season have totaled at least 67 shots on goal. The Wild are 14-6 to the over this season after a victory that was decided by a margin of 2 goals or more. That was a divisional win, versus Nashville, and the Wild are 13-5 to the over this season when off of a divisional game. The Blackhawks are on a 13-3-1 run to the over in their last 17 games and we just don't see either teams blue liners being able to dictate the pace of this game. As a result, look for a highly entertaining divisional battle with plenty of goals in this one as the forwards continue to create scoring chances at a great clip. Bet the OVER in Minnesota Tuesday night.
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02-19-17 |
Flyers -125 v. Canucks |
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9 h 14 m |
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Philadelphia Flyers Money Line over Vancouver Canucks, Sunday at 10:05 PM ET
The Flyers have been struggling and now this is their only chance to 'right the ship' in an otherwise 'quiet' part of their schedule as they face the Canucks Sunday night. Philadelphia had 2 days off coming into this game and they'll have 2 days off before their next game Wednesday in Philly. With that said, we expect a very focused Flyers team to take the ice in Vancouver tonight. Philly knows this is a critical game to 'stop the bleeding' as they look to keep their playoff hopes alive. Philadelphia is catching the Canucks at the right time as Vancouver is off of a tight win over Calgary last night. Not only was that a big divisional win for the Canucks, they also could be peeking ahead to their bye week here as they have 5 days off after this game! Vancouver has only won back to back games once since early January. In fact, prior to their win over the Flames, the Canucks had lost 12 of their last 18 games. Vancouver has lost 17 of 26 divisional games this season and the Flyers have won their last two meetings with the Canucks by a combined score of 7 to 4. With Philly off of back to back losses they'll respond here. The Flyers have not only outshot their opponent in 5 straight games, they've outshot them by a double digit margin in 4 of the 5 games. We expect their strong efforts to finally be rewarded here. Lay the small price with the Flyers on the money line in what should be a road rout Sunday night.
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02-17-17 |
Panthers +120 v. Ducks |
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4-1 |
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120 |
9 h 54 m |
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ASA TOP PLAY 10* Florida Panthers Money Line over Anaheim Ducks, Friday at 10:05 PM ET
We successfully used the Panthers as an underdog at San Jose Wednesday and the set-up here in this Friday match-up involving Florida at Anaheim is nearly identical so we won't hesitate to step in. Even though the Panthers win over the Sharks Wednesday came in overtime, Florida never trailed the entire game and they had a multiple goal lead on multiple occasions including in the third period. San Jose's goal with less than a minute left is what forced overtime in that game. That night the Panthers were catching the Sharks off of a long road trip and in their first game back home. That is precisely the same situation here with Anaheim as the Ducks just got done with a long road trip back east and this will be the first game since coming back. As we've said before, the first home game back after a long road trip is often the toughest game. That said, look for Anaheim to struggle here and the hungry Panthers will take advantage. Florida is hell-bent on making a playoff push and they are proving it by winning 5 of their last 6 games. Taking a look at the Ducks, they had lost 4 of their last 5 games before notching a win at Minnesota Tuesday night. That was a bit of a fortunate win for Anaheim as they were outplayed for much of that game. That also was a big revenge win for the Ducks as that was their first victory over Bruce Boudreau since he went from Anaheim to the Wild in the off-season. That makes this a flat spot for the Ducks and they weren't playing that well as it was. Anaheim also has a huge game with big rival Los Angeles on deck and that strengthens this situation even more for Florida. The suspension of Antoine Vermette further weakens the Ducks for this game and defenseman Sami Vatanen is also questionable for Friday's game as he deals with a knee injury. The Panthers have won 12 of 18 this season and 38 of 63 in recent seasons after a game where they gave up 4 or more goals. Grab the underdog value with the Panthers on the money line for a Top Play selection late Friday night.
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02-02-17 |
Canadiens v. Flyers +101 |
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1-3 |
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101 |
8 h 19 m |
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ASA TOP PLAY ON 10* Philadelphia Flyers Money Line (+) over Tampa Bay Lightning, Thursday at 7:05 PM ET
Montreal is off of a win but they have not managed back to back wins in the past 4 weeks. Overall, the Canadiens had lost 6 of their last 10 games before coming up with the home win versus Buffalo. Included in this stretch Montreal has lost 3 of its last 4 road games and the 3 defeats have come by a combined score of 11 to 2. They now face a Flyers team hungry to bounce back after a dismal effort on the road against the Hurricanes. In that loss at Carolina, Philly clearly wasn't ready to go and they need to make amends on home ice where they have won 10 of their last 13 games. Philadelphia only has a non-conference game on deck while the Canadiens have a big battle with Washington on deck. That sets this one up nicely for the Flyers to roll at home. Montreal has lost 20 of 35 road games when the total is set at 5.5 goals while Philly has won 36 of 59 home games with a total set at 5.5 goals. The home team has won each of the last 5 meetings between these clubs and it was a year ago to the day that the Flyers last hosted the Habs and Philadelphia got the 4-2 win. We expect a repeat today with fired up Philly off of a divisional loss. Grab the undervalue home team with the Flyers on the money line in this one early Thursday evening.
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