NHL Recap and Preview for Monday, January 20th, 2025

Recap of Sunday's Games – January 19th, 2025

1. Ottawa Senators vs. New Jersey Devils
   • Result: Senators 2, Devils 1
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Senators 41%, Devils 73%
     • COGO: 66%
     • Forecast: Senators 2.8, Devils 2.93 (Total: 5.73)
   • Insight: Ottawa secured a hard-fought road win against the favored Devils.
2. New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens
   • Result: Canadiens 5, Rangers 4
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Rangers 42%, Canadiens 42%
     • COGO: 50%
     • Forecast: Rangers 3.6, Canadiens 2.68 (Total: 6.28)
   • Insight: The Canadiens outperformed their forecast to edge past the Rangers in a thrilling matchup.
3. Detroit Red Wings vs. Dallas Stars
   • Result: Stars 4, Red Wings 1
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Red Wings 60%, Stars 52%
     • COGO: 43%
     • Forecast: Red Wings 2.46, Stars 3.03 (Total: 5.49)
   • Insight: Dallas dominated defensively, holding Detroit to a single goal.

Preview of Monday's Games – January 20th, 2025

1. San Jose Sharks vs. Boston Bruins
   • Odds: Bruins -244, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Sharks 41.53%, Bruins 59.09%
     • COGO: 43%
     • Forecast: Sharks 2.46, Bruins 3.0 (Total: 5.46)
   • Insight: Boston looks to bounce back after their loss to Ottawa.

2. Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
   • Odds: Avalanche -222, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Wild 35.83%, Avalanche 59.07%
     • COGO: 41%
     • Forecast: Wild 2.43, Avalanche 3.1 (Total: 5.53)
   • Insight: Colorado’s offense aims to build on their recent success.

3. Buffalo Sabres vs. Seattle Kraken
   • Odds: Kraken -118, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Sabres 40.37%, Kraken 57.52%
     • COGO: 34%
     • Forecast: Sabres 2.54, Kraken 3.02 (Total: 5.56)
   • Insight: Seattle has the edge at home but faces a Sabres team eager to rebound.

4. St. Louis Blues vs. Vegas Golden Knights
   • Odds: Golden Knights -185, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Blues 40.37%, Golden Knights 62.35%
     • COGO: 52%
     • Forecast: Blues 2.5, Golden Knights 3.21 (Total: 5.71)
   • Insight: Vegas is favored to snap their losing streak against St. Louis.

5. Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders
   • Odds: Islanders -164, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Blue Jackets 8.33%, Islanders 59.07%
     • COGO: 62%
     • Forecast: Blue Jackets 2.04, Islanders 3.28 (Total: 5.32)
   • Insight: New York aims to capitalize on Columbus' low win probability.

6. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
   • Odds: Maple Leafs -303, Total: 6
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Lightning 29.17%, Maple Leafs 60.24%
     • COGO: 35%
     • Forecast: Lightning 2.6, Maple Leafs 3.3 (Total: 6.07)
   • Insight: Toronto looks to extend their winning streak at home.

7. Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets
   • Odds: Jets -145, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Blackhawks 44.21%, Jets 66.28%
     • COGO: 44%
     • Forecast: Blackhawks 2.87, Jets 3.17 (Total: 5.79)
   • Insight: Winnipeg is favored but faces a Chicago team gaining confidence.

8. Utah Hockey Club vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
   • Odds: Penguins -185, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Utah 39.84%, Penguins 40.37%
     • COGO: 47%
     • Forecast: Utah 2.62, Penguins 2.59 (Total: 5.74)
   • Insight: A close game is expected as both teams vie for a win.

9. Los Angeles Kings vs. Carolina Hurricanes
   • Odds: Hurricanes -303, Total: 6
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Kings 59.54%, Hurricanes 58.33%
     • COGO: 51%
     • Forecast: Kings 3.15, Hurricanes 3.2 (Total: 6.07)
   • Insight: Carolina looks to maintain their momentum, but Los Angeles is ready for an upset.

SBI Analysis for Monday, January 20th, 2025

The Sports Betting Index (SBI) provides insights into recent market trends to help bettors identify potential opportunities. Below is the analysis for today:

Straight-Up (SU) Trends

• 1-Day: Favorites 86%, Underdogs 14% (Bullish for Favorites)
• 3-Day: Favorites 69.7%, Underdogs 30.3% (Bullish for Favorites)
• 7-Day: Favorites 69.9%, Underdogs 30.1% (Bullish for Favorites)
• 1-Month: Favorites 71.2%, Underdogs 28.8% (Bullish for Favorites)

Over/Under (O/U) Trends

• 1-Day: Over 57%, Under 43% (Neutral)
• 3-Day: Over 63.7%, Under 36.3% (Bullish for Overs)
• 7-Day: Over 66%, Under 34% (Bullish for Overs)
• 1-Month: Over 55%, Under 45% (Neutral)

Against the Spread (ATS) Trends

• 1-Day: Favorites 86%, Underdogs 14% (Bullish for Favorites)
• 3-Day: Favorites 54.3%, Underdogs 45.7% (Neutral)
• 7-Day: Favorites 53.1%, Underdogs 46.9% (Neutral)
• 1-Month: Favorites 50.9%, Underdogs 49.1% (Neutral)

Takeaways:

1. Favorites have been performing well both SU and ATS in recent trends, with significant bullish trends in the 1-day and 3-day windows.
2. Overs are trending bullish, particularly in the 7-day range with 66% hitting.
3. Bettors should pay attention to games with strong COW and COGO alignment to capitalize on the market trends.