NHL Betting. 1/21

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This Week's Best NHL Spot Bet Opportunities
By Sean Murphy
Covers.com

Spot bets are classic handicapping practices that have proven profitable no matter what sport you’re betting. Whether it’s a team looking past this week’s opponent, one coming off a hard-fought victory, or a rough patch of schedule, bettors can find value picking their spots.

Letdown spot

The Toronto Maple Leafs will head into Monday's trip-opening stop in Phoenix fresh off a big win over the rival Canadiens on home ice on Saturday. That marked the Leafs fourth straight victory, but three of those came at home, and two by way of a shootout.

The Coyotes are a force at home, where they're 14-7-3 on the season. Phoenix has righted the ship following an ugly stretch, notching back-to-back wins over the Canucks and Devils. Staying home works in the 'Yotes favor against a 'fat and happy' Leafs squad on Monday.

Lookahead spot

The L.A. Kings have been playing a rather uneven brand of hockey lately, and they'll find themselves in a difficult spot on Tuesday, as they head to Columbus for a non-conference date with the red hot Blue Jackets.

The spot is made even tougher thanks to the game that the Kings have on deck two nights later. That's when they'll head back out west for a matchup against an even hotter opponent, and a rival at that, in the Anaheim Ducks. Don't count on a Tuesday night game in Columbus drawing the Kings full attention.

Schedule spot

It's going to be a tough week for the Ottawa Senators, as they pack their bags and hit the road for three games in four nights. After falling in blowout fashion against the Rangers on Saturday, the Sens will make the trip to Washington for a game against the Capitals on Tuesday night.

After enjoying a day off, they'll be back at it in Tampa on Thursday before facing the Hurricanes in Carolina on Friday. We could see a drained Sens squad taking the ice by the time Friday rolls around, and the Canes are never an easy out at home, where they're 11-9-5 this season.

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This Week's Best NHL Bets
By Covers.com

Every week, we update you on who's hot, who's not and situational betting spots in the National Hockey League.

For the week of Jan. 12-18

Hot team

Columbus Blue Jackets (3-0 SU)

Welcome back, Sergei Bobrovsky. The defending Vezina Trophy winner's return to the lineup has helped fuel the Blue Jackets' season-high six-game winning streak, which includes victories over the Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals and an overtime thriller over the Buffalo Sabres last week. Bobrovsky, who struggled with his form earlier in the season, is 5-0-0 since coming back from a groin injury and has Columbus in position to challenge for a playoff berth in the jam-packed Eastern Conference race.

Cold team

Washington Capitals (0-4 SU)

One of the streakiest teams in the NHL is at it again, taking itself out of the race for top spot in the Metropolitan Division with losses in eight of its last 10 games. The once-vaunted offense has gone completely silent, with the Capitals managing just six total goals in its four losses last week. And while it managed to pick up single points in shootout defeats against Buffalo and San Jose, the club is ice-cold heading into a rough stretch that will see it play six of its next seven games away from Washington.

Best Over play

Philadelphia Flyers (3-0-1 O/U)

The combination of a strong, balanced offense and some shoddy goaltending has contributed to the Flyers being one of the league's strongest "over" plays last week. Philadelphia earned a push in a 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers before edging the Buffalo Sabres 4-3, dropping a 4-3 shootout decision to the Nashville Predators and fending off the New York Islanders 6-4. Goaltender Steve Mason is going through a rough stretch - and suffered a minor indignity by being pulled in the win over the Islanders, just hours after signing a three-year contract extension.

Best Under play

New York Rangers (0-3-1 O/U)

The Rangers went in the opposite direction following the victory over Philadelphia, tightening up what has been a much-maligned defense for most of the season. New York dropped a 2-1 decision to the Tampa Bay Lightning before bouncing back nicely with victories over the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators. Netminder Henrik Lundqvist is starting to look like one of the world's top players again, allowing just three goals over his last three appearances; backup Cam Talbot has also been solid, allowing two goals in his previous two starts.

Surveying the schedule

The Toronto Maple Leafs undid much of the damage caused by a four-game losing skid earlier in the month, following it up with an impressive four-game winning streak that included a measure of revenge over the defending Eastern Conference-champion Boston Bruins. But the Maple Leafs' ability to sustain that momentum will be put to the test this week as they hit the road for a pivotal four-game trek. Games in Phoenix, Colorado, Dallas and Winnipeg could go a long way in determining whether Toronto is a contender for a top-four seed in the East.

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Rangers won six of last seven games. Islanders won six of their last eight games.
-- Columbus won last six games, outscoring foes 25-12.
-- Minnesota won seven of its last nine games.
-- Colorado won eight of last ten ganes. Maple Leafs won last five games, scoring 20 goals.
-- Anaheim won 19 of last 21 games. Jets won their last three games, allowing five goals.

Cold teams
-- Buffalo lost four of last five games; four of those games went to SO. Panthers are 3-4 in their last seven games.
-- New Jersey lost three of its last four games. Blues are 2-3 in last five games, but won four of last five on road.
-- Carolina lost three of its last four games. Flyers lost four of last six.
-- Washington lost its last five games, scoring seven goals. Senators lost last two games, allowing nine goals.
-- Los Angeles lost seven of its last eight road games.
-- Dallas Stars lost nine of their last ten games.
-- Canucks/Oilers both lost eight of their last ten games.

Totals
-- Five of last seven Florida games stayed under total; last three Buffalo games went over. .
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last six St Louis games.
-- Under is 5-0-1 in last Ranger games. Four of last five Islander games went over total.
-- Five of last seven Carolina games stayed under the total. Over is 5-0-1 in Flyers' last six.
-- Three of last four Ottawa games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Columbus games went over the total.
-- Under is 3-0-1 in last four Minnesota games.
-- Over is 7-1-1 in last nine Toronto games.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Vancouver games.
-- Five of last six Winnipeg games went over the total.

Series records
-- Panthers won three of last four visits to Buffalo.
-- Blues won last three games with New Jersey, allowing five goals.
-- Rangers won three of last four games with the Islanders.
-- Carolina is 2-0 vs Philly this season, both games ending 2-1, after they had lost 15 of last 17 games with the Flyers.
-- Senators won their last six games with Washington.
-- Kings won 11 of last 14 games with Columbus.
-- Dallas Stars lost four of last five games with Minnesota.
-- Colorado won last two games with Toronto, 3-2ot/2-1.
-- Canucks won eight of last eleven games with Edmonton.
-- Ducks won four of last five games with Winnipeg.

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7:00 PM
CAROLINA vs. PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Carolina's last 9 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
Carolina is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games when playing Philadelphia
Philadelphia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games

7:00 PM
FLORIDA vs. BUFFALO
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games on the road
Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Buffalo is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo's last 9 games when playing at home against Florida

7:00 PM
LOS ANGELES vs. COLUMBUS
Los Angeles is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Los Angeles is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Columbus
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Columbus's last 7 games when playing Los Angeles
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Columbus's last 13 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. NY RANGERS
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 6 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone OVER in 13 of the NY Islanders last 19 games when playing NY Rangers
NY Rangers are 8-3 SU in their last 11 games when playing NY Islanders
NY Rangers are 8-2 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

7:00 PM
OTTAWA vs. WASHINGTON
Ottawa is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Washington
Ottawa is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Washington is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ottawa
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing Ottawa

7:00 PM
ST. LOUIS vs. NEW JERSEY
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New Jersey's last 6 games when playing at home against St. Louis
New Jersey is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

8:00 PM
MINNESOTA vs. DALLAS
Minnesota is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Minnesota's last 16 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 17-1 SU in its last 18 games when playing at home against Minnesota
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Dallas's last 16 games when playing at home against Minnesota

9:00 PM
TORONTO vs. COLORADO
Toronto is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto's last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Colorado is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Toronto

9:30 PM
VANCOUVER vs. EDMONTON
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Vancouver's last 12 games when playing on the road against Edmonton
Vancouver is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Edmonton's last 11 games
Edmonton is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing Vancouver

10:00 PM
WINNIPEG vs. ANAHEIM
Winnipeg is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Winnipeg is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Winnipeg
Anaheim is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Winnipeg

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Today's NHL Picks

Vancouver at Edmonton

The Canucks come into Edmonton tonight carrying an 8-3 record in the last 11 meetings between the two teams. Vancouver is the pick (-125) according to Dunkel, which has the Canucks favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-125). Here are all of today's picks.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 Time Posted: 9:00 a.m. EST

Game 51-52: Los Angeles at Columbus (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 11.590; Columbus 12.595 Dunkel Line & Total: Columbus by 1; 4 Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-110); 5 Dunkel Pick: Columbus (-110); Under

Game 53-54: Ottawa at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 12.349; Washington 10.132 Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-130); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+110); Over

Game 55-56: Carolina at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.862; Philadelphia 10.645 Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1; 6 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia (-135); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+115); Over

Game 57-58: NY Islanders at NY Rangers (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.278; NY Rangers 12.827 Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-185); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-185); Under

Game 59-60: St. Louis at New Jersey (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 12.826; New Jersey 10.652 Dunkel Line & Total: St. Louis by 2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-135); 5 Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-135); Under

Game 61-62: Florida at Buffalo (7:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.866; Buffalo 10.279 Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1 1/2; 5 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-120); 5 Dunkel Pick: Florida (+100); Over

Game 63-64: Minnesota at Dallas (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.888; Dallas 9.953 Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 2; 6 Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-130); 5 Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+110); Over

Game 65-66: Toronto at Colorado (9:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.078; Colorado 12.150 Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 2; 4 Vegas Line & Total: Colorado (-180); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-180); Under

Game 67-68: Vancouver at Edmonton (9:30 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 11.506; Edmonton 10.064 Dunkel Line & Total: Vancouver by 1 1/2; 5 Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-125); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Vancouver (-125); Under

Game 69-70: Winnipeg at Anaheim (10:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 11.558; Anaheim 11.104 Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1/2; 6 1/2 Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-220); 5 1/2 Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+190); Over

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LA at Columbus, 7:05 ET
LA: 2-11 away in second half of the season
Columbus: 7-1 in January games this year

Ottawa at Washington, 7:05 ET
Ottawa: 25-17 as away dogs of +150 or less
Washington: 5-17 playing 3rd game in 5 days

Carolina at Philadelphia, 7:05 ET
Carolina: 15-41 vs. Philadelphia
Philadelphia: 7-1 Under playing without rest

NY Islanders at NY Rangers, 7:05 ET
NY Islanders: 1-10 off a home win by 1 goal
NY Rangers: 5-11 after a win by 2 or more goals

St. Louis at New Jersey, 7:05 ET
St. Louis: 31-13 as a favorite this season
New Jersey: 4-14 in non-conference games

Florida at Buffalo, 7:05 ET
Florida: 14-6 Under after goalies saving >91% of shots
Buffalo: 7-0 Under vs. teams tht score 2.55 goals or less

Minnesota at Dallas , 8:05 ET
Minnesota: 24-14 off a home win
Dallas: 1-9 in January games

Toronto at Colorado , 9:05 ET
Toronto: 19-30 after scoring 4 goals or more 3 straight games
Colorado: 25-9 in non-conference games

Vancouver at Edmonton , 9:35 ET
Vancouver: 12-2 off a home win vs. division opponent
Edmonton: 5-21 after allowing 3 goals or more 2 straight games

Winnipeg at Anaheim , 10:05 ET
Winnipeg: 6-0 Under after winning in overtime
Anaheim: 17-4 in January games