Recap of Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Boston Bruins vs. New Jersey Devils
- Final Score: Bruins 1, Devils 5
- C.O.C: 43%, C.O.G.O: 73%, Forecasted Total: 6.18
- Key Takeaway: The Devils snapped a losing streak with a decisive win, highlighting the Bruins' defensive struggles.
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
- Final Score: Blue Jackets 5, Maple Leafs 1
- C.O.C: 60%, C.O.G.O: 19%, Forecasted Total: 5.79
- Key Takeaway: Columbus pulled off a surprising upset, dominating on both ends and staying under the total.
- Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche
- Final Score: Jets 3, Avalanche 2
- C.O.C: 51%, C.O.G.O: 54%, Forecasted Total: 6.44
- Key Takeaway: A low-scoring defensive battle went in favor of the Jets, against the expected over result.
- Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings
- Final Score: Panthers 1, Kings 2
- C.O.C: 38%, C.O.G.O: 55%, Forecasted Total: 5.98
- Key Takeaway: The Kings edged out a defensive win, keeping the game well under the total.
Preview for Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers
- Spread: Rangers -145
- Total: 5.5
- Forecast: Flyers 2.51, Rangers 3.11 (O/U: 5.62)
- Insight: Both teams are coming off strong defensive performances. Leaning toward the under.
- Montreal Canadiens vs. Detroit Red Wings
- Spread: Red Wings -118
- Total: 5.5
- Forecast: Canadiens 2.51, Red Wings 3.14 (O/U: 5.65)
- Insight: Montreal's recent form suggests a tight contest, with slight favor for the under.
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Spread: Hurricanes -357
- Total: 5.5
- Forecast: Blue Jackets 2.99, Hurricanes 3.71 (O/U: 5.86)
- Insight: Carolina is a heavy favorite, but Columbus has upset potential after their win against Toronto.
- Boston Bruins vs. Utah Hockey Club
- Spread: Bruins -143
- Total: 5.5
- Forecast: Bruins 2.75, Utah 2.48 (O/U: 5.52)
- Insight: Both teams show inconsistent form; expect a closely fought game with a lean toward the under.
- Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Spread: Wild -143
- Total: 5.5
- Forecast: Wild 3.04, Golden Knights 2.98 (O/U: 5.64)
- Insight: Minnesota's solid recent form gives them an edge in this matchup.
- St. Louis Blues vs. Buffalo Sabres
- Spread: Blues -118
- Total: 5.5
- Forecast: Blues 2.66, Sabres 2.54 (O/U: 5.59)
- Insight: St. Louis is slightly favored, but Buffalo’s offense could challenge them.
- Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Spread: Flames -130
- Total: 5.5
- Forecast: Flames 3.05, Canucks 2.59 (O/U: 5.72)
- Insight: Calgary's rested roster should have the upper hand in this divisional clash.
- Edmonton Oilers vs. Washington Capitals
- Spread: Oilers -182
- Total: 6
- Forecast: Oilers 3.13, Capitals 2.88 (O/U: 6.07)
- Insight: Both teams bring momentum; expect a high-scoring game leaning toward the over.
- Seattle Kraken vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Spread: Penguins -143
- Total: 5.5
- Forecast: Kraken 3.19, Penguins 3.27 (O/U: 5.93)
- Insight: The Penguins' slight edge comes from their strong home record.
- Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville Predators
- Spread: Predators -238
- Total: 6.5
- Forecast: Ducks 2.66, Predators 3.43 (O/U: 6.62)
- Insight: Nashville is expected to dominate, but the high total could make the under a viable play.
SBI Markets for January 23, 2025
Straight-Up (SU) Trends
- 1-Day: Favorites 50%, Underdogs 50% (Neutral)
- 3-Day: Favorites 52%, Underdogs 48% (Neutral)
- 7-Day: Favorites 51.4%, Underdogs 48.6% (Neutral)
Over/Under (O/U) Trends
- 1-Day: Over 33%, Under 67% (Bearish for Overs)
- 3-Day: Over 45.3%, Under 54.7% (Neutral)
- 7-Day: Over 46.1%, Under 53.9% (Neutral)
Against the Spread (ATS) Trends
- 1-Day: Favorites 25%, Underdogs 75% (Bearish for Favorites)
- 3-Day: Favorites 35.7%, Underdogs 64.7% (Bearish for Favorites)
- 7-Day: Favorites 32%, Underdogs 68.1% (Bearish for Favorites)
Key Takeaways
- Favorites maintain a slight edge SU, though underdog wins are notable.
- Totals show a significant trend toward unders in recent games.
- ATS Trends continue to favor underdogs, reflecting tighter contests and more volatility.
