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Santacapper
11-01-2006, 09:30 AM
No plays yesterday and the way the games played out, Im pretty glad I didnt.

Sides 14-12 +2.05 unit
Totals 26-26-4 -0.37 unit
YTD 40-38-4 + 2.42 unit

Carolina / Atlanta over 6.5

A case of when these teams meet the lights tend to light up. 2 meetings this year have already played to 7 and 9 goals. Both teams have found an offensive rhythm netting over 3 a night. Atlanta at 3.5 a night is the better offonsive team. Carolina is allowing close to 3.7 goals a night and Cam Ward and his .890 save % is still in 'hangover' mode IMO. Both teams special teams are good on the offensive side at close to 20% PP for both and middle of the road on the defensive side at close to 85% for both. moreso in their last 5 with PP of 20 and 25% and worse in around 75% on the PK. The only times the total stayed under in the last 10 was with a total of 7 set on the game. Over is 6-2-1 in Thrashers last 9, 11-3-5 last 19 meetings, 5-1 in Carolina road games, 5-2-3 last 10 meetings in Atlanta. Sign me up.

Toronto +130

Leafs always play well vs the SE division, save for Carolina, they are 39-15-6 vs the 'weaker division' overall of the east. Throw into that TB has troubles vs the Leafs and the NE division, at 5-21 vs the NE and 6-21-2 vs the Leafs. Leafs play a different road game overall, as they score over 4 goals a night on the road, and not against weaker teams, they racked em up vs NJ, Ottawa (once) and Montreal. Their PP is better than the lightning, slightly overall, but moreso in H/A splits at 22 - 16%. Throw in the PK units overall and H/a being better for the Leafs. Toronto kills penalties so far on the road at nearly 90%. Raycroft looked a lot better vs the Thrashers on Monday night and the day off Saturday seemed to rejuvenate him as he looked tired to me before that. TB is scoring more in their last 5 granted, but against Carolina (see above), Washington, and Philly I dont put oo much stock in that.

Los Angeles / Pittsburgh under 6

Both teams are allowing under 3 goals a night and right now are playing a solid defensive game. Under is 11-2 in LA games this season, 4-4 in Pitt. I know they are scoring on the road, but against Phlly, NYI and NYR again, not much stock IMO. Garon and his .941 save % should hold his own against hte Penguins tonight IMO. Both PK units around 85%. LA has 2 PP goals in their last 34 opportunities, and havent allowed a PK goal in the last 3 games.

Columbus / Colorado under 6

Blue jackets havent scored a goal in 10 days, 3 games. But at the same time they are playing defense, allowing under 3 across the board on the season, last 5 and H/A splits. The only game that has gone over in their last 5 games was vs Pitt, a game in which 27 penalties were called.

Thats it.

GL everyone:cheers:

Dreamer
11-01-2006, 11:51 AM
GL, tonight, Santa! Lost my two plays yesterday. It sure was a good day to take off. Knocked everyone outta the contest, too!

Cass7206
11-01-2006, 12:18 PM
GL...love the car/atl over but be careful with the PIT under

Santacapper
11-01-2006, 01:06 PM
Dreamer - yeah I saw that today. Was a weird night, with SJ scoring late, and that Ottawa total pushing with that late 3 goals. GL tonight

Cass - just think its a matchup play, vs how I really see the Penguins offensive depth vs the Kinds checking lines. Carolina should have a tonne of open ice tonight. GL:cheers:

mcm481
11-01-2006, 07:36 PM
Alright bro, I'll be up north from Monday thru Wednesday and they are putting me up at the Park Plaza. Shoot me an email (mcm481@yahoo.com) and let me know if your up to catching a game or you know of any spots in the area. Not sure if Monday night football is a bar viewing event or even a Raptors game :smiley_acbe: GL on those pucks tonight:cheers:

BTW...do you still talk to the guys at Winnerscircle? Wondering what college is up to these days?

Santacapper
11-01-2006, 10:21 PM
MCM - I dont know that place off the top of my head and fire you an e-mail tomorrow morning. Definitely gotta get out for a beer. Hard pressed to find a Raptors game on TV... now if the Leafs are playing, different story. lol. yeah, still talk to CB, catch you up in the email. GL