This is a 5* BIG-CHALK CHOKE-OUT on the San Jose Sharks.

We don't subscribe to any single handicapping methodology, but instead feel that being flexible with ones approach is the best way to secure profits over the longterm. Sometimes we keep it simple, while other times we'll take into account numerous different factors, like motivation, scheduling and significant injuries. Recognizing classic "spot bets" is something we always do as well, IE: the "look ahead" spot, the "let down" spot and the "trap" game. One set of criteria which we almost always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. Sometimes these stats can be overrated and other times they help foreshadow the outcome of a contest.

This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant ATS statistics:

As note that Detroit is already 4-6 (-1.9 units) this year after scoring four goals or more in its previous contest and only 7-9 (-1.2 units0 against clubs with winning records, while San Jose is 14-6 (+5.4 units) in all non-conference games this year, 2-0 (+2.2 units) after three or more consecutive losses and 3-1 (+1.9 units) after allowing four goals or more in its previous contest.

The bottom line: We're expecting these extremely strong trends to continue tonight, lay the price with confidence on the SHARKS.

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