GAME OF WEEK (NHL): AAA's ONE & ONLY 10* GAME OF THE WEEK!
(NHL) Florida vs. Edmonton,
Money Line: -141.00 Edmonton (Home)
Result: Loss
This is a 10* GAME OF THE WEEK on 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 ATS statistics and common sense:

As note that Florida is just 2-4 (-2.3 units) already this year after playing three consecutive home games and a horrible 6-13 (-7.8 units) when playing with two days of rest, while despite all of its struggles this season, Edmonton is a superb 7-3 (+4.3 units) this year after playing three consecutive road games.

The bottom line: Edmonton has lost three straight. After tonight's game it enjoys two nights off before a three-game swing, starting off in Las Vegas. The Oilers clearly do not have the luxury to "look past" their opponent tonight. The Panthers had their four game win streak snapped in a 3-1 loss at home to the Kings and we think they'll suffer a classic letdown in the opener of this extended Western road swing. In our opinion, this line could/should easily be a lot larger. Play on EDMONTON.

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