Last night 3-3 -.60 Units YTD 158-118-2 +62.54 Units
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With rosters depleted by injuries and covid cases, playing under the total might be the way to go as coaches are going to play it very defensive-minded. Teams re-starting play after 2 weeks or more, but with no pre-season hockey.....lots of turnovers, mistakes, not much defensive structure. Last night the Blues couldn't score an empty netter in 3 minutes for us! Sorry for the short blog, very busy these days. Back tomorrow with systems updated and more. Keep on eye on 1st period totals going over the 1.5 of 2 that is posted as it was 4-2 last night.
TB/FL - Panthers played last night while TB rested up after being MTL in OT one night ago. The Lightning are on their 3rd goalie so once again, love the total over in this spot with Florida a strong home who fill the net. I would expect Spencer Knight in goal for FL.
MTL/CAR - Habs played in TB the other night and take a look at the players out for MTL, it's insane! No Price/Allen/Primeau for MTL in goal, the Canes should fill the net with some rested legs too! Once again, love the over 5.5.
NASH/CLB - The Preds are playing back to back nights on the road against a rested CLB team playing their first game after the break. Over 5.5, strong lean!
BUFF/NYI - The Sabres played at home last night and now travel to play the Isles who sat rested last night. Another great spot for the over 5.5 here, strong lean!
CAL/SEA - The Kraken are playing back to back home games on consecutive nights while the Flames are finally healthy and rested having not played last night. Calgary hasn't played a game since Dec. 11th, so watch for some sloppy play and plenty of goals! Strong lean to the over 5.5!
VAN/LA - The Kings already have a game under their belts and the Canucks have 9 in covid protocol plus 5 injuries......many of these guys playing tonight have yet to play a game together. Vancouver is playing back to back nights on the road too, tired legs fresh out of protocol too. Strong lean to the over here at 5.5 Quick was pulled last game against Vegas 2 nights ago. Canucks 7 wins in a row under Boudreau now!
PHI/SJ - The Sharks played a crazy game 2 nights ago, winning 8-7 in a shootout over AZ. The Flyers are playing to back to back nights on the road. Lean to the over at 6 and to SJ on the ML as they have a very active defense to like to push the play offensively!
Playing tonight all for 2 Units each - Might play the SJ over later tonight!
TB/FL o6
MTL/CAR o5.5
NASH/CL o5.5
BUFF/NYI o5.5
CAL/SEA o5.5
VAN/LA o5.5
Added - PHI/SJ o6(2 Units) game doesn't start until 1030pm, added it at 945pm.
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