GAME OF WEEK (NHL): AAA's 10* NHL TOTAL OF THE WEEK!
(NHL) Tampa Bay vs. Edmonton,
Total: 5.50 | -119.00 Over
Result: Loss
This is a 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the UNDER between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Edmonton Oilers.

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 Tampa has seen the total go UNDER the number in three of its last four against clubs with losing records, while Edmonton has seen the total to UNDER the number in 16 of 28 against teams with winning records.

The bottom line: This is the final game of an eight-game road trip for the Bolts, who could be caught flat-footed tonight after back-to-back victories. The Oilers have lost two of three and embark on a road trip of their own on Wednesday, so won't be taking anything for granted. When you add it all up, this number is indeed a little high. Great value on the UNDER.

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