Preview: Penguins at Capitals
Gracenote
Nov 7, 2018
The Pittsburgh Penguins are facing a matchup on the road with the reigning Stanley Cup champions, but that may not be a bad thing given their ongoing struggles overall and at home. Pittsburgh has stumbled badly after completing a perfect four-game road trip through Canada and has dropped four in a row (0-3-1) entering Wednesday night's game at the Washington Capitals.
While team captains and resident superstars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin going head-to-head is always a headline attraction, the Penguins are more concerned by their recent slump that culminated with back-to-back losses at home by a 10-1 margin. "It's not a good feeling when you're in these types of situations, but we have to rely on one another to get out of it," Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan told reporters. "We believe we have what it takes to be a very good team in the league." Ovechkin helped Washington end a two-game slide of its own, scoring a late goal to provide the icing on a 4-2 win over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. It will mark the first meeting between the Metropolitan Division rivals since the Penguins edged the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals 7-6 in overtime on Oct. 4.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, TVA, Sportsnet
ABOUT THE PENGUINS (6-4-3): Pittsburgh has yet to lose in regulation away from home and pumped in 23 goals in its dominating four-game road trip, but it has been limited to six tallies during its current slide - including back-to-back drubbings by Toronto and New Jersey. "We have high expectations of ourselves and on our teammates and everything and no one is playing up to those expectations right now," forward Patric Hornqvist told reporters. "But we need to stop the bleeding next game." Sullivan juggled his lines at Tuesday's practice, moving Evgeni Malkin between Hornqvist and Carl Hagelin.
ABOUT THE CAPITALS (6-4-3): Washington received a boost from its newly configured fourth line to jump-start the win over Edmonton, getting goals from Jakub Vrana and Devante Smith-Pelly within the first six minutes of the game. Vrana was demoted to the fourth line after struggling in the previous game and was joined by Travis Boyd, who collected a pair of assists in his season debut. "We had a couple of good shifts and were able to capitalize right away," Boyd told reporters. "Overall, it was a good first night back for me and a great night for the team to get back in the win column, too."
OVERTIME
1. Washington has yet to win back-to-back games this season.
2. The Penguins are 2-for-19 on the power play in the past five games.
3. Ovechkin is tied for eighth on the all-time list with 234 power-play goals - two behind Mario Lemieux.
PREDICTION: Capitals 3, Penguins 2
Gracenote
Nov 7, 2018
The Pittsburgh Penguins are facing a matchup on the road with the reigning Stanley Cup champions, but that may not be a bad thing given their ongoing struggles overall and at home. Pittsburgh has stumbled badly after completing a perfect four-game road trip through Canada and has dropped four in a row (0-3-1) entering Wednesday night's game at the Washington Capitals.
While team captains and resident superstars Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin going head-to-head is always a headline attraction, the Penguins are more concerned by their recent slump that culminated with back-to-back losses at home by a 10-1 margin. "It's not a good feeling when you're in these types of situations, but we have to rely on one another to get out of it," Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan told reporters. "We believe we have what it takes to be a very good team in the league." Ovechkin helped Washington end a two-game slide of its own, scoring a late goal to provide the icing on a 4-2 win over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. It will mark the first meeting between the Metropolitan Division rivals since the Penguins edged the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals 7-6 in overtime on Oct. 4.
TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network, TVA, Sportsnet
ABOUT THE PENGUINS (6-4-3): Pittsburgh has yet to lose in regulation away from home and pumped in 23 goals in its dominating four-game road trip, but it has been limited to six tallies during its current slide - including back-to-back drubbings by Toronto and New Jersey. "We have high expectations of ourselves and on our teammates and everything and no one is playing up to those expectations right now," forward Patric Hornqvist told reporters. "But we need to stop the bleeding next game." Sullivan juggled his lines at Tuesday's practice, moving Evgeni Malkin between Hornqvist and Carl Hagelin.
ABOUT THE CAPITALS (6-4-3): Washington received a boost from its newly configured fourth line to jump-start the win over Edmonton, getting goals from Jakub Vrana and Devante Smith-Pelly within the first six minutes of the game. Vrana was demoted to the fourth line after struggling in the previous game and was joined by Travis Boyd, who collected a pair of assists in his season debut. "We had a couple of good shifts and were able to capitalize right away," Boyd told reporters. "Overall, it was a good first night back for me and a great night for the team to get back in the win column, too."
OVERTIME
1. Washington has yet to win back-to-back games this season.
2. The Penguins are 2-for-19 on the power play in the past five games.
3. Ovechkin is tied for eighth on the all-time list with 234 power-play goals - two behind Mario Lemieux.
PREDICTION: Capitals 3, Penguins 2
W/L Trends
Pittsburgh
Penguins are 9-2 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Penguins are 10-4 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 36-16 in their last 52 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Penguins are 62-29 in their last 91 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 38-18 in their last 56 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Penguins are 3-7 in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Penguins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Metropolitan.
Penguins are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Penguins are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Washington
Capitals are 18-5 in their last 23 Wednesday games.
Capitals are 58-24 in their last 82 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Capitals are 83-36 in their last 119 games playing on 1 days rest.
Capitals are 100-44 in their last 144 home games.
Capitals are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. Metropolitan.
Capitals are 15-7 in their last 22 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Capitals are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Capitals are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a win.
OU Trends
Pittsburgh
Under is 3-0-1 in Penguins last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 3-0-2 in Penguins last 5 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 3-0-1 in Penguins last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Penguins last 4 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 7-1 in Penguins last 8 Wednesday games.
Under is 9-3-3 in Penguins last 15 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Penguins last 5 overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 16-7-1 in Penguins last 24 road games.
Over is 13-6-3 in Penguins last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
Washington
Over is 3-0-1 in Capitals last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 3-0-1 in Capitals last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Capitals last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-0-1 in Capitals last 4 home games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Capitals last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-5-5 in Capitals last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 19-6-1 in Capitals last 26 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Capitals last 8 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Capitals last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 27-11-3 in Capitals last 41 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Head to Head
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Washington.
Pittsburgh
Penguins are 9-2 in their last 11 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Penguins are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Penguins are 10-4 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 36-16 in their last 52 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Penguins are 62-29 in their last 91 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Penguins are 38-18 in their last 56 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Penguins are 3-7 in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest.
Penguins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Metropolitan.
Penguins are 0-4 in their last 4 overall.
Penguins are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Washington
Capitals are 18-5 in their last 23 Wednesday games.
Capitals are 58-24 in their last 82 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Capitals are 83-36 in their last 119 games playing on 1 days rest.
Capitals are 100-44 in their last 144 home games.
Capitals are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. Metropolitan.
Capitals are 15-7 in their last 22 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Capitals are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Capitals are 0-5 in their last 5 games following a win.
OU Trends
Pittsburgh
Under is 3-0-1 in Penguins last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 3-0-2 in Penguins last 5 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 3-0-1 in Penguins last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 3-0-1 in Penguins last 4 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 7-1 in Penguins last 8 Wednesday games.
Under is 9-3-3 in Penguins last 15 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 3-1-1 in Penguins last 5 overall.
Under is 3-1-1 in Penguins last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 16-7-1 in Penguins last 24 road games.
Over is 13-6-3 in Penguins last 22 vs. a team with a losing record.
Washington
Over is 3-0-1 in Capitals last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 3-0-1 in Capitals last 4 overall.
Over is 4-0 in Capitals last 4 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-0-1 in Capitals last 4 home games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Capitals last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 16-5-5 in Capitals last 26 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 19-6-1 in Capitals last 26 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 6-2 in Capitals last 8 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Capitals last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 27-11-3 in Capitals last 41 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Head to Head
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Washington.
Preview: Predators at Avalanche
Gracenote
Nov 7, 2018
The Colorado Avalanche will hope to get back on track after a winless three-game road trip, but they will have to do it against a team that has been perfect away from home. The Nashville Predators, who became the fifth team in NHL history to open a season with at least six consecutive road victories, begin a five-game trek with a visit to the Avalanche on Wednesday night.
"We haven't talked about (it) too much," Nashville coach Peter Laviolette told reporters of the unblemished road record. "I know it's hard to win on the road, but I think our group has done a pretty good job of focusing on the opponent and the game and not necessarily the location." The league's first team to reach 11 wins and 22 points, the Predators have won three in a row and allowed a scant two goals as they make their first visit to Colorado since closing out a six-game postseason series against the Avalanche in April. Colorado ranks second in the NHL in scoring with 3.71 goals per game, but it struggled at the defensive end in Western Canada, allowing 13 tallies in losses to Calgary and Vancouver. "It wasn't the best road trip," said backup netminder Philipp Grubauer. "We'll need to keep working. If we're smart as a team we'll learn from this road trip, learn from our mistakes."
TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network
ABOUT THE PREDATORS (11-3-0): Top-line forward Viktor Arvidsson has sat out the past two games due to a lower-body injury and is eligible to come off injured reserve Wednesday, but he was wearing a non-contact jersey at Tuesday's practice. Colton Sissons and Kevin Fiala each played on the No. 1 unit alongside Ryan Johansen and Filip Forsberg in the past two games, but Ryan Hartman skated with the team's top two scorers during Wednesday's practice. Pekka Rinne has won both starts since returning from a five-game injury absence, including a 1-0 shutout of Boston on Saturday.
ABOUT THE AVALANCHE (7-4-3): Entering Tuesday's games, Colorado featured the league's Nos. 1 and 3 top scorers in Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon, who form a potent top line with captain Gabriel Landeskog. Rantanen, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on Oct. 29 by being named the NHL's Third Star of the Week, collected a goal and seven assists over the last four games. “We have to prove we can do it every night and be consistent,” Rantanen said of his line's production. "I knew I could play in the NHL but I never thought I would be playing on a line like this. I can’t deny, it’s been a lot of fun.”
OVERTIME
1. Forsberg had three goals and three assists in four matches against the Avalanche in 2017-18.
2. Landeskog has 10 goals in his last nine games, but his one tally was his only point in four games versus Nashville last season.
3. Rinne needs three wins to tie Miikka Kiprusoff (319) for the most by a Finnish-born goalie.
PREDICTION: Avalanche 4, Predators 3
Gracenote
Nov 7, 2018
The Colorado Avalanche will hope to get back on track after a winless three-game road trip, but they will have to do it against a team that has been perfect away from home. The Nashville Predators, who became the fifth team in NHL history to open a season with at least six consecutive road victories, begin a five-game trek with a visit to the Avalanche on Wednesday night.
"We haven't talked about (it) too much," Nashville coach Peter Laviolette told reporters of the unblemished road record. "I know it's hard to win on the road, but I think our group has done a pretty good job of focusing on the opponent and the game and not necessarily the location." The league's first team to reach 11 wins and 22 points, the Predators have won three in a row and allowed a scant two goals as they make their first visit to Colorado since closing out a six-game postseason series against the Avalanche in April. Colorado ranks second in the NHL in scoring with 3.71 goals per game, but it struggled at the defensive end in Western Canada, allowing 13 tallies in losses to Calgary and Vancouver. "It wasn't the best road trip," said backup netminder Philipp Grubauer. "We'll need to keep working. If we're smart as a team we'll learn from this road trip, learn from our mistakes."
TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBC Sports Network
ABOUT THE PREDATORS (11-3-0): Top-line forward Viktor Arvidsson has sat out the past two games due to a lower-body injury and is eligible to come off injured reserve Wednesday, but he was wearing a non-contact jersey at Tuesday's practice. Colton Sissons and Kevin Fiala each played on the No. 1 unit alongside Ryan Johansen and Filip Forsberg in the past two games, but Ryan Hartman skated with the team's top two scorers during Wednesday's practice. Pekka Rinne has won both starts since returning from a five-game injury absence, including a 1-0 shutout of Boston on Saturday.
ABOUT THE AVALANCHE (7-4-3): Entering Tuesday's games, Colorado featured the league's Nos. 1 and 3 top scorers in Mikko Rantanen and Nathan MacKinnon, who form a potent top line with captain Gabriel Landeskog. Rantanen, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on Oct. 29 by being named the NHL's Third Star of the Week, collected a goal and seven assists over the last four games. “We have to prove we can do it every night and be consistent,” Rantanen said of his line's production. "I knew I could play in the NHL but I never thought I would be playing on a line like this. I can’t deny, it’s been a lot of fun.”
OVERTIME
1. Forsberg had three goals and three assists in four matches against the Avalanche in 2017-18.
2. Landeskog has 10 goals in his last nine games, but his one tally was his only point in four games versus Nashville last season.
3. Rinne needs three wins to tie Miikka Kiprusoff (319) for the most by a Finnish-born goalie.
PREDICTION: Avalanche 4, Predators 3
W/L Trends
Nashville
Predators are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Predators are 7-2 in their last 9 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Predators are 20-6 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Predators are 16-5 in their last 21 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Predators are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Predators are 23-9 in their last 32 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Predators are 37-15 in their last 52 overall.
Predators are 66-30 in their last 96 vs. Western Conference.
Predators are 35-16 in their last 51 road games.
Predators are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. Central.
Predators are 48-23 in their last 71 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Colorado
Avalanche are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Avalanche are 22-9 in their last 31 home games.
Avalanche are 25-51 in their last 76 vs. Central.
Avalanche are 18-39 in their last 57 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Avalanche are 31-68 in their last 99 vs. Western Conference.
Avalanche are 25-58 in their last 83 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Avalanche are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Avalanche are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Avalanche are 2-8 in their last 10 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
OU Trends
Nashville
Over is 8-1-2 in Predators last 11 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Predators last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Predators last 7 Wednesday games.
Over is 6-2-1 in Predators last 9 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Predators last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Colorado
Under is 5-0 in Avalanche last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 5-0 in Avalanche last 5 vs. Central.
Under is 7-1 in Avalanche last 8 Wednesday games.
Over is 4-1 in Avalanche last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Avalanche last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 6-2 in Avalanche last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 10-4-1 in Avalanche last 15 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Avalanche last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Avalanche last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Head to Head
Predators are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings in Colorado.
Predators are 14-2 in the last 16 meetings.
Over is 14-5 in the last 19 meetings.
Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings in Colorado.
Nashville
Predators are 4-1 in their last 5 Wednesday games.
Predators are 7-2 in their last 9 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Predators are 20-6 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Predators are 16-5 in their last 21 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Predators are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Predators are 23-9 in their last 32 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Predators are 37-15 in their last 52 overall.
Predators are 66-30 in their last 96 vs. Western Conference.
Predators are 35-16 in their last 51 road games.
Predators are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. Central.
Predators are 48-23 in their last 71 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Colorado
Avalanche are 6-2 in their last 8 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Avalanche are 22-9 in their last 31 home games.
Avalanche are 25-51 in their last 76 vs. Central.
Avalanche are 18-39 in their last 57 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Avalanche are 31-68 in their last 99 vs. Western Conference.
Avalanche are 25-58 in their last 83 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Avalanche are 3-9 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Avalanche are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Avalanche are 2-8 in their last 10 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
OU Trends
Nashville
Over is 8-1-2 in Predators last 11 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Predators last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 6-1 in Predators last 7 Wednesday games.
Over is 6-2-1 in Predators last 9 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Predators last 7 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Colorado
Under is 5-0 in Avalanche last 5 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Under is 5-0 in Avalanche last 5 vs. Central.
Under is 7-1 in Avalanche last 8 Wednesday games.
Over is 4-1 in Avalanche last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 8-2 in Avalanche last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 6-2 in Avalanche last 8 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 10-4-1 in Avalanche last 15 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Under is 5-2 in Avalanche last 7 home games.
Under is 5-2 in Avalanche last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Head to Head
Predators are 8-1 in the last 9 meetings in Colorado.
Predators are 14-2 in the last 16 meetings.
Over is 14-5 in the last 19 meetings.
Over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings in Colorado.
Preview: Flames at Ducks
Gracenote
Nov 7, 2018
Sean Monahan has been unstoppable of late, registering two points in each of the last four contests of his six-game point streak. The 24-year-old center looks to extend the run and reach a milestone Wednesday as the Calgary Flames seek their fifth straight win when they kick off a three-game road trip against the Anaheim Ducks.
Monahan has collected four goals and six assists during his point streak, putting him one away from 300 for his career. The sixth overall pick in the 2013 draft, he has recorded all four tallies and four assists during the Flames' winning streak to earn the NHL's First Star of the Week honors. Anaheim's struggles continued Tuesday as it dropped a 4-1 decision in Los Angeles two days after ending its seven-game slide. Ryan Kesler ended his eight-game goal-scoring drought in the loss by the Ducks, who are in the midst of a stretch during which they play 11 of 13 at home.
TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, Sportsnet West (Calgary), Prime Ticket (Anaheim)
ABOUT THE FLAMES (9-5-1): Michael Frolik is heating up as he has scored three of his seven goals over his last four games. The 30-year-old Czech, who recorded only 10 tallies in 70 contests last season, has yet to notch an assist in 2018-19 - keeping him at 199 for his career. Captain Mark Giordano was kept off the scoresheet in Saturday's 5-3 victory over Chicago after collecting a goal and seven assists during a four-game point streak.
ABOUT THE DUCKS (6-7-3): Captain Ryan Getzlaf was back in the lineup Tuesday after missing one game with an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old center, who is second on the team with 10 points, was a minus-2 and had his four-game point streak halted but registered four shots, four hits and three blocked shots while going 12-8 on faceoffs. Randy Carlyle's next victory will be his 461st as an NHL coach, breaking a tie with Roger Neilson for 30th place on the all-time list.
OVERTIME
1. The Flames have scored a league-leading 28 goals in the third period this season.
2. Anaheim C Chase De Leo was a healthy scratch Tuesday after being recalled from San Diego of the American Hockey League earlier in the day.
3. Calgary rookie C Dillon Dube, who was injured in Saturday's win over Chicago, has not practiced and remains in concussion protocol.
PREDICTION: Flames 5, Ducks 3
Gracenote
Nov 7, 2018
Sean Monahan has been unstoppable of late, registering two points in each of the last four contests of his six-game point streak. The 24-year-old center looks to extend the run and reach a milestone Wednesday as the Calgary Flames seek their fifth straight win when they kick off a three-game road trip against the Anaheim Ducks.
Monahan has collected four goals and six assists during his point streak, putting him one away from 300 for his career. The sixth overall pick in the 2013 draft, he has recorded all four tallies and four assists during the Flames' winning streak to earn the NHL's First Star of the Week honors. Anaheim's struggles continued Tuesday as it dropped a 4-1 decision in Los Angeles two days after ending its seven-game slide. Ryan Kesler ended his eight-game goal-scoring drought in the loss by the Ducks, who are in the midst of a stretch during which they play 11 of 13 at home.
TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, Sportsnet West (Calgary), Prime Ticket (Anaheim)
ABOUT THE FLAMES (9-5-1): Michael Frolik is heating up as he has scored three of his seven goals over his last four games. The 30-year-old Czech, who recorded only 10 tallies in 70 contests last season, has yet to notch an assist in 2018-19 - keeping him at 199 for his career. Captain Mark Giordano was kept off the scoresheet in Saturday's 5-3 victory over Chicago after collecting a goal and seven assists during a four-game point streak.
ABOUT THE DUCKS (6-7-3): Captain Ryan Getzlaf was back in the lineup Tuesday after missing one game with an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old center, who is second on the team with 10 points, was a minus-2 and had his four-game point streak halted but registered four shots, four hits and three blocked shots while going 12-8 on faceoffs. Randy Carlyle's next victory will be his 461st as an NHL coach, breaking a tie with Roger Neilson for 30th place on the all-time list.
OVERTIME
1. The Flames have scored a league-leading 28 goals in the third period this season.
2. Anaheim C Chase De Leo was a healthy scratch Tuesday after being recalled from San Diego of the American Hockey League earlier in the day.
3. Calgary rookie C Dillon Dube, who was injured in Saturday's win over Chicago, has not practiced and remains in concussion protocol.
PREDICTION: Flames 5, Ducks 3
W/L Trends
Calgary
Flames are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Flames are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Flames are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Flames are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Flames are 6-16 in their last 22 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flames are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. Pacific.
Flames are 4-13 in their last 17 Wednesday games.
Anaheim
Ducks are 19-7 in their last 26 Wednesday games.
Ducks are 35-16 in their last 51 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Ducks are 35-16 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Ducks are 3-10 in their last 13 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Ducks are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Ducks are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Ducks are 1-7 in their last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Ducks are 1-8 in their last 9 overall.
Ducks are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Pacific.
Ducks are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
OU Trends
Calgary
Over is 4-0 in Flames last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Flames last 5 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Flames last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Flames last 6 Wednesday games.
Over is 4-1 in Flames last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Flames last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 16-5-1 in Flames last 22 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-2 in Flames last 7 games following a win.
Anaheim
Under is 4-0 in Ducks last 4 overall.
Under is 13-3-1 in Ducks last 17 Wednesday games.
Under is 7-2-1 in Ducks last 10 home games.
Under is 9-3 in Ducks last 12 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 19-7-1 in Ducks last 27 vs. Pacific.
Under is 41-18-5 in Ducks last 64 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 22-10-1 in Ducks last 33 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 38-18-2 in Ducks last 58 vs. Western Conference.
Head to Head
Under is 4-0-2 in the last 6 meetings in Anaheim.
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 54-19 in the last 73 meetings.
Flames are 13-40 in the last 53 meetings.
Flames are 1-30 in the last 31 meetings in Anaheim.
Calgary
Flames are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Flames are 4-1 in their last 5 road games.
Flames are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Flames are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Western Conference.
Flames are 6-16 in their last 22 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Flames are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. Pacific.
Flames are 4-13 in their last 17 Wednesday games.
Anaheim
Ducks are 19-7 in their last 26 Wednesday games.
Ducks are 35-16 in their last 51 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Ducks are 35-16 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Ducks are 3-10 in their last 13 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Ducks are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. a team with a winning record.
Ducks are 1-4 in their last 5 home games.
Ducks are 1-7 in their last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Ducks are 1-8 in their last 9 overall.
Ducks are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Pacific.
Ducks are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
OU Trends
Calgary
Over is 4-0 in Flames last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-0 in Flames last 5 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Flames last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 5-1 in Flames last 6 Wednesday games.
Over is 4-1 in Flames last 5 games playing on 3 or more days rest.
Over is 4-1 in Flames last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Over is 16-5-1 in Flames last 22 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-2 in Flames last 7 games following a win.
Anaheim
Under is 4-0 in Ducks last 4 overall.
Under is 13-3-1 in Ducks last 17 Wednesday games.
Under is 7-2-1 in Ducks last 10 home games.
Under is 9-3 in Ducks last 12 games playing on 0 days rest.
Under is 19-7-1 in Ducks last 27 vs. Pacific.
Under is 41-18-5 in Ducks last 64 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 22-10-1 in Ducks last 33 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 38-18-2 in Ducks last 58 vs. Western Conference.
Head to Head
Under is 4-0-2 in the last 6 meetings in Anaheim.
Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Home team is 54-19 in the last 73 meetings.
Flames are 13-40 in the last 53 meetings.
Flames are 1-30 in the last 31 meetings in Anaheim.
NCAAB
Dunkel
Wednesday, November 7
Ohio State @ Cincinnati
Game 521-522
November 7, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Ohio State
69.429
Cincinnati
71.009
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
by 6
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
(+6); Under
Marshall @ Eastern Kentucky
Game 523-524
November 7, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Marshall
57.326
Eastern Kentucky
52.351
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Marshall
by 5
169
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marshall
by 8
164
Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Kentucky
(+8); Over
Western Carolina @ Wright State
Game 525-526
November 7, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Western Carolina
40.853
Wright State
61.022
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wright State
by 20
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wright State
by 17
146
Dunkel Pick:
Western Carolina
(-17); Under
Dunkel
Wednesday, November 7
Ohio State @ Cincinnati
Game 521-522
November 7, 2018 @ 6:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Ohio State
69.429
Cincinnati
71.009
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Cincinnati
by 1 1/2
133
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cincinnati
by 6
137 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ohio State
(+6); Under
Marshall @ Eastern Kentucky
Game 523-524
November 7, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Marshall
57.326
Eastern Kentucky
52.351
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Marshall
by 5
169
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Marshall
by 8
164
Dunkel Pick:
Eastern Kentucky
(+8); Over
Western Carolina @ Wright State
Game 525-526
November 7, 2018 @ 7:00 pm
Dunkel Rating:
Western Carolina
40.853
Wright State
61.022
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Wright State
by 20
142
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Wright State
by 17
146
Dunkel Pick:
Western Carolina
(-17); Under
NCAAB
Wednesday, November 7
Wednesday’s college hoop games— Not a lot of info to go on until teams play some games…….
Cincinnati/Ohio State last met in 2012 Sweet 16; Bearcats lost three starters from LY’s 31-5 team that blew a 22-point 2nd half lead in a 2nd round NCAA loss to Nevada. Cincy is picked to win AAC again this year- they took a trip to Canada this summer, so had some extra practices. Ohio State lost three starters from a 25-9 team; they’re picked near middle of Big 14. Buckeyes are a much younger team this year. Last three years, AAC teams are 11-10 vs spread when playing a Big 14 opponent.
Home side won last three Marshall-Eastern Kentucky games; Thundering Herd lost 89-80 in their last visit here two years ago- they beat EKU by 20 LY, making 11-25 on arc. Marshall has four starters back from a 25-11 team that upset Wichita State in NCAA’s LY, before losing to West Virginia in 2nd round. Colonels lost three starters from an 11-20 team; they’ve got a new coach. EKU is picked near bottom of OVC. Last three years, OVC teams are 18-14-1 vs spread when playing a C-USA team.
Western Carolina lost four starters from LY’s 13-19 team, so now they’ve got a new coach, the son of former Wake Forest coach Skip Prosser. WCU is picked to finish near bottom of SoCon; they’ve got some shooters but lack overall talent. Wright State has four starters back from a 25-10 team that lost to Tennessee in NCAA’s. Raiders are expected to be deeper this season. Last three years, SoCon teams covered six of seven games against Horizon opponents.
Wednesday, November 7
Wednesday’s college hoop games— Not a lot of info to go on until teams play some games…….
Cincinnati/Ohio State last met in 2012 Sweet 16; Bearcats lost three starters from LY’s 31-5 team that blew a 22-point 2nd half lead in a 2nd round NCAA loss to Nevada. Cincy is picked to win AAC again this year- they took a trip to Canada this summer, so had some extra practices. Ohio State lost three starters from a 25-9 team; they’re picked near middle of Big 14. Buckeyes are a much younger team this year. Last three years, AAC teams are 11-10 vs spread when playing a Big 14 opponent.
Home side won last three Marshall-Eastern Kentucky games; Thundering Herd lost 89-80 in their last visit here two years ago- they beat EKU by 20 LY, making 11-25 on arc. Marshall has four starters back from a 25-11 team that upset Wichita State in NCAA’s LY, before losing to West Virginia in 2nd round. Colonels lost three starters from an 11-20 team; they’ve got a new coach. EKU is picked near bottom of OVC. Last three years, OVC teams are 18-14-1 vs spread when playing a C-USA team.
Western Carolina lost four starters from LY’s 13-19 team, so now they’ve got a new coach, the son of former Wake Forest coach Skip Prosser. WCU is picked to finish near bottom of SoCon; they’ve got some shooters but lack overall talent. Wright State has four starters back from a 25-10 team that lost to Tennessee in NCAA’s. Raiders are expected to be deeper this season. Last three years, SoCon teams covered six of seven games against Horizon opponents.
NCAAB
Wednesday, November 7
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Ohio State @ Cincinnati
Ohio State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ohio State's last 6 games
Ohio State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Cincinnati is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Marshall @ Eastern Kentucky
Marshall
Marshall is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Marshall is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Eastern Kentucky is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Western Carolina @ Wright State
Western Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Carolina's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Carolina's last 6 games on the road
Wright State
Wright State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Wright State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Wednesday, November 7
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Ohio State @ Cincinnati
Ohio State
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ohio State's last 6 games
Ohio State is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
Cincinnati
Cincinnati is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
Cincinnati is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Marshall @ Eastern Kentucky
Marshall
Marshall is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Marshall is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky is 3-9 SU in its last 12 games
Eastern Kentucky is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Western Carolina @ Wright State
Western Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Carolina's last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Carolina's last 6 games on the road
Wright State
Wright State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Wright State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Preview: Ohio State at Cincinnati
Gracenote
Nov 6, 2018
For the first time since Jan. 3, 1920, Ohio State will travel to Cincinnati to play the Bearcats on Wednesday night in the first game at the newly refurbished Fifth Third Arena. The season opener for both teams will be the first meeting in a regular-season game since 1921.
No one knows for sure the reason the two Ohio programs have avoided each other through the years, but the general consensus is that Ohio State had nothing to gain as the highest-profile school in the state and losing to Cincinnati could affect recruiting. Cincinnati defeated Ohio State in the 1961 and 1962 NCAA Tournament championship games, and Ohio State won contests on a neutral court in 2006 and in an NCAA Sweet 16 game in 2012 in Boston. The two-year agreement to meet in a home-and-home series is attributable to relationships between the schools' two athletic directors (Cincinnati's Mike Bohn and Ohio State's Gene Smith) and the two coaches (Cincinnati's Mick Cronin and Ohio State's Chris Holtmann). "It's great for basketball in Ohio, the two biggest universities in the state playing each other," Cronin told Cincinnati.com. "It's good for our state, it’s good for high school basketball, it brings attention to both our universities nationally. Everything is positive about the game. Hopefully, it’s a series we can always play."
TV: 6 p.m. ET, ESPN2
ABOUT OHIO STATE (2017-18: 25-9): The Buckeyes surprised everyone last year by finishing in a second-place tie with Purdue in the Big Ten in Holtmann's first season after being picked 11th in the preseason. Ohio State is not expected to duplicate last year's success after losing several key components, including Big Ten Player of the Year Keita Bates-Diop. The top returnee is forward Kaleb Wesson, who recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds in limited action against UNC Pembroke in Ohio State's 81-63 exhibition victory last week.
ABOUT CINCINNATI (2017-18: 31-5): The Bearcats must replace three starters -- Gary Clark, the 2017-18 American Athletic Conference player of the year; Kyle Washington and Jacob Evans -- who were significant contributors from an NCAA Tournament team that won more than 30 games for the second consecutive year. Junior guard Jarron Cumberland, a preseason All-American Athletic Conference pick, is the only returnee who averaged in double figures last season (11.5 points per game). Junior college transfer Rashawn Fredericks should make an immediate contribution and 6-foot-11, 250-pound junior center Nysier Brooks should see more minutes, primarily as a rebounder and defender.
TIP-INS
1. Wesson's brother, Andre, along with C.J. Jackson, Musa Jallow and Kyle Young, are the other Ohio State returnees with some experience, and will be joined by transfer Keyshawn Woods and Holtmann's first recruiting class, which could contribute right away.
2. Cincinnati is one of four programs to win 30 or more games in each of the past two seasons, and one of six schools to appear in the last eight NCAA Tournaments.
3. Junior F Micah Potter, expected to be a backup for Ohio State behind Kaleb Wesson, announced Monday that he will transfer after contributing 13 points and six rebounds in the exhibition victory over UNC Pembroke.
PREDICTION: Cincinnati 60, Ohio State 58
Gracenote
Nov 6, 2018
For the first time since Jan. 3, 1920, Ohio State will travel to Cincinnati to play the Bearcats on Wednesday night in the first game at the newly refurbished Fifth Third Arena. The season opener for both teams will be the first meeting in a regular-season game since 1921.
No one knows for sure the reason the two Ohio programs have avoided each other through the years, but the general consensus is that Ohio State had nothing to gain as the highest-profile school in the state and losing to Cincinnati could affect recruiting. Cincinnati defeated Ohio State in the 1961 and 1962 NCAA Tournament championship games, and Ohio State won contests on a neutral court in 2006 and in an NCAA Sweet 16 game in 2012 in Boston. The two-year agreement to meet in a home-and-home series is attributable to relationships between the schools' two athletic directors (Cincinnati's Mike Bohn and Ohio State's Gene Smith) and the two coaches (Cincinnati's Mick Cronin and Ohio State's Chris Holtmann). "It's great for basketball in Ohio, the two biggest universities in the state playing each other," Cronin told Cincinnati.com. "It's good for our state, it’s good for high school basketball, it brings attention to both our universities nationally. Everything is positive about the game. Hopefully, it’s a series we can always play."
TV: 6 p.m. ET, ESPN2
ABOUT OHIO STATE (2017-18: 25-9): The Buckeyes surprised everyone last year by finishing in a second-place tie with Purdue in the Big Ten in Holtmann's first season after being picked 11th in the preseason. Ohio State is not expected to duplicate last year's success after losing several key components, including Big Ten Player of the Year Keita Bates-Diop. The top returnee is forward Kaleb Wesson, who recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds in limited action against UNC Pembroke in Ohio State's 81-63 exhibition victory last week.
ABOUT CINCINNATI (2017-18: 31-5): The Bearcats must replace three starters -- Gary Clark, the 2017-18 American Athletic Conference player of the year; Kyle Washington and Jacob Evans -- who were significant contributors from an NCAA Tournament team that won more than 30 games for the second consecutive year. Junior guard Jarron Cumberland, a preseason All-American Athletic Conference pick, is the only returnee who averaged in double figures last season (11.5 points per game). Junior college transfer Rashawn Fredericks should make an immediate contribution and 6-foot-11, 250-pound junior center Nysier Brooks should see more minutes, primarily as a rebounder and defender.
TIP-INS
1. Wesson's brother, Andre, along with C.J. Jackson, Musa Jallow and Kyle Young, are the other Ohio State returnees with some experience, and will be joined by transfer Keyshawn Woods and Holtmann's first recruiting class, which could contribute right away.
2. Cincinnati is one of four programs to win 30 or more games in each of the past two seasons, and one of six schools to appear in the last eight NCAA Tournaments.
3. Junior F Micah Potter, expected to be a backup for Ohio State behind Kaleb Wesson, announced Monday that he will transfer after contributing 13 points and six rebounds in the exhibition victory over UNC Pembroke.
PREDICTION: Cincinnati 60, Ohio State 58
ATS Trends
Ohio St.
Buckeyes are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 Wednesday games.
Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Buckeyes are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.
Cincinnati
Bearcats are 23-11-1 ATS in their last 35 Wednesday games.
Bearcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Bearcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.
OU Trends
Ohio St.
Over is 5-1 in Buckeyes last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 Wednesday games.
Under is 12-5 in Buckeyes last 17 non-conference games.
Cincinnati
Under is 20-6 in Bearcats last 26 Wednesday games.
Under is 5-2 in Bearcats last 7 overall.
Under is 53-22 in Bearcats last 75 non-conference games.
Head to Head
No trends available.
Ohio St.
Buckeyes are 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 Wednesday games.
Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games.
Buckeyes are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Buckeyes are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games.
Cincinnati
Bearcats are 23-11-1 ATS in their last 35 Wednesday games.
Bearcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
Bearcats are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games.
OU Trends
Ohio St.
Over is 5-1 in Buckeyes last 6 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Buckeyes last 5 Wednesday games.
Under is 12-5 in Buckeyes last 17 non-conference games.
Cincinnati
Under is 20-6 in Bearcats last 26 Wednesday games.
Under is 5-2 in Bearcats last 7 overall.
Under is 53-22 in Bearcats last 75 non-conference games.
Head to Head
No trends available.
Wednesday card has a 5* College football Totals play and the NBA perfect system Do Of the Month. NHL Comp play below.
The NHL Comp play is on Nashville at 10:05 eastern. The Predators are rolling and have allowed just 3 goals in their last 3 games. They have won 7 of 8 here in Colorado and are 8-0 off a home game. In games on the road with a total that is 6 or more they have won 19 of 24. In November games they have won 21 of the last 30. Colorado has lost 5 of 7 after scoring 4 or more goals and they are 0-3 of late allowing 16 goals in those 3 losses. We have two teams going in opposite directions. Play on Nashville. On Hump day we have the NBA Perfect system dog of the month and the 5* College Football totals play. Message or see us on facebook to jump on. For the NHL Free pick. Play on the Predators. RV- Golden Contender Sports.
The NHL Comp play is on Nashville at 10:05 eastern. The Predators are rolling and have allowed just 3 goals in their last 3 games. They have won 7 of 8 here in Colorado and are 8-0 off a home game. In games on the road with a total that is 6 or more they have won 19 of 24. In November games they have won 21 of the last 30. Colorado has lost 5 of 7 after scoring 4 or more goals and they are 0-3 of late allowing 16 goals in those 3 losses. We have two teams going in opposite directions. Play on Nashville. On Hump day we have the NBA Perfect system dog of the month and the 5* College Football totals play. Message or see us on facebook to jump on. For the NHL Free pick. Play on the Predators. RV- Golden Contender Sports.
Tommy Brunson
Wednesday's comp play comes in the NBA as I side with the Denver Nuggets to continue to play top-shelf basketball tonight in their stand-alone road game at the Grind House in Memphis.
Denver just beat-back Boston, 115-107 on their home court on Monday night, as they made it 5 straight wins, and 3 straight covers.
The 9-1 Nuggets can join the Warriors and the Raptors as the only double-digit win teams in the league if they can take care of business tonight over the Grizzlies, and with wins in 3 of the last 4 in this series, I do indeed like their chances.
Memphis is back home after 3 straight on the road, but they do come home after being handled in their last pair of highway affairs, losing a close one in Phoenix by just a basket, then getting steamrolled in Golden State by 17-points.
The difference tonight is the "team" play of Denver, as each night it is someone different that helps boost the club to the "W". On Monday it was Jamal Murray who went for a career-high 48 points. Paul Millsap, Nikola Jokic, and Gary Harris have also taken their turns this season wearing the Superman Cape.
The Nuggs are just playing too well right now to be cooled off tonight.
Lay the road wood with Denver as they make it a 10-1 start to the year.
3* DENVER
Wednesday's comp play comes in the NBA as I side with the Denver Nuggets to continue to play top-shelf basketball tonight in their stand-alone road game at the Grind House in Memphis.
Denver just beat-back Boston, 115-107 on their home court on Monday night, as they made it 5 straight wins, and 3 straight covers.
The 9-1 Nuggets can join the Warriors and the Raptors as the only double-digit win teams in the league if they can take care of business tonight over the Grizzlies, and with wins in 3 of the last 4 in this series, I do indeed like their chances.
Memphis is back home after 3 straight on the road, but they do come home after being handled in their last pair of highway affairs, losing a close one in Phoenix by just a basket, then getting steamrolled in Golden State by 17-points.
The difference tonight is the "team" play of Denver, as each night it is someone different that helps boost the club to the "W". On Monday it was Jamal Murray who went for a career-high 48 points. Paul Millsap, Nikola Jokic, and Gary Harris have also taken their turns this season wearing the Superman Cape.
The Nuggs are just playing too well right now to be cooled off tonight.
Lay the road wood with Denver as they make it a 10-1 start to the year.
3* DENVER
Jimmy Boyd
Nov 07 '18, 7:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Marshall vs Eastern Kentucky
Play on: OVER 168 -110
1* Free Pick on Marshall/Eastern Kentucky OVER 168
Last year the average score for a Marshall game was 163 points and that number figures to rise in this season. Marshall has taken an analytics approach to the college game, where head coach Dan D'Antoni has littered his roster with guys who can hit the 3-point shot and finish around the rim. Very similar to what his younger brother is doing in the NBA with the Houston Rockets.
Marshall returns their offensive catalyst in senior guard Jon Elmore, who figures to be an All-American candidate. Elmore averaged 22.7 ppg. He's not the only guy who can light it up. Fellow senior C.J. Burks averaged 20.1 ppg. This backcourt is going to have it's way with Eastern Kentucky.
The key here is that while Marshall is really good at lighting up the scoreboard, they aren't exactly the best defensive team. While Eastern Kentucky is going thru a bit of a transition, they bring back the potential Ohio Valley Player of the Year in Nick Mayo. He'll keep the Colonels in this until the end and I think we could upwards of 180 points in this one. Take the OVER!
Nov 07 '18, 7:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-B | Marshall vs Eastern Kentucky
Play on: OVER 168 -110
1* Free Pick on Marshall/Eastern Kentucky OVER 168
Last year the average score for a Marshall game was 163 points and that number figures to rise in this season. Marshall has taken an analytics approach to the college game, where head coach Dan D'Antoni has littered his roster with guys who can hit the 3-point shot and finish around the rim. Very similar to what his younger brother is doing in the NBA with the Houston Rockets.
Marshall returns their offensive catalyst in senior guard Jon Elmore, who figures to be an All-American candidate. Elmore averaged 22.7 ppg. He's not the only guy who can light it up. Fellow senior C.J. Burks averaged 20.1 ppg. This backcourt is going to have it's way with Eastern Kentucky.
The key here is that while Marshall is really good at lighting up the scoreboard, they aren't exactly the best defensive team. While Eastern Kentucky is going thru a bit of a transition, they bring back the potential Ohio Valley Player of the Year in Nick Mayo. He'll keep the Colonels in this until the end and I think we could upwards of 180 points in this one. Take the OVER!
Pro Computer Gambler
Nov 07 '18, 7:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-F | Ohio vs Miami-OH
Play on: Ohio -3½ -103 at pinnacle
NCAAF SYSTEM OF FOR WEEK 11: Since 1989, teams off of 2+ straight >27 pt. blowout wins is 112-44-1 71.8% ATS against a team that just allowed over 36 points last game. Active on Ohio U this week!
Nov 07 '18, 7:00 PM in 7h
NCAA-F | Ohio vs Miami-OH
Play on: Ohio -3½ -103 at pinnacle
NCAAF SYSTEM OF FOR WEEK 11: Since 1989, teams off of 2+ straight >27 pt. blowout wins is 112-44-1 71.8% ATS against a team that just allowed over 36 points last game. Active on Ohio U this week!
