AAA's 10* TOTAL WEST-COAST EXPRESS (+$13,000 ALL NHL YTD!)
(NHL) Edmonton vs. Arizona,
Total: 5.50 | -125.00 Under
Result: Win
This is a 10* TOTAL EXPRESS on the OVER between the Edmonton Oilers and the Arizona Coyotes.

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 always use when making our decisions are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics.

This particular play is based primarily on strong/relevant O/U ATS statistics and common sense:

As note that Edmonton has seen the total go OVER the number in nine of 15 already this year against clubs with losing records, while Arizona has seen the total go OVER in nine of 16 against teams with losing records.

The bottom line: Clearly the Coyotes aren't planning for the playoffs, but they'll be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 shootout loss to the Rangers in their latest action. And with a tough game at San Jose tomorrow night, clearly the Coyotes can't leave anything to chance tonight. In the end, we don't have to question the home sides motivation levels. Edmonton though comes in desperate, it's lost eight of its last ten including three in a row. And with a brutally tough game at Vegas tomorrow night, there's no question in our minds that the Oilers will also be looking to push the pace from the opening face off until the final horn. When you add it all up, all signs do indeed point to the OVER as the savvy move in this contest.

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