NHL Recap and Preview for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Recap of Tuesday, January 21, 2025

1. Detroit Red Wings vs. Philadelphia Flyers
   • Final Score: Red Wings 1, Flyers 2
   • C.O.W: 61%, C.O.G.O: 44%, Forecasted Total: 5.38
   • Key Takeaway: A tight defensive battle kept the game under the total, with Philadelphia edging out Detroit.
2. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens
   • Final Score: Lightning 2, Canadiens 3
   • C.O.W: 39%, C.O.G.O: 42%, Forecasted Total: 6.52
   • Key Takeaway: Montreal pulled off the upset, with strong defense holding Tampa below expectations.
3. Ottawa Senators vs. New York Rangers
   • Final Score: Senators 0, Rangers 5
   • C.O.W: 41%, C.O.G.O: 43%, Forecasted Total: 6.56
   • Key Takeaway: The Rangers dominated, cruising past Ottawa in a high-COW matchup.
4. Carolina Hurricanes vs. Dallas Stars
   • Final Score: Hurricanes 2, Stars 1
   • C.O.W: 37%, C.O.G.O: 52%, Forecasted Total: 5.39
   • Key Takeaway: Dallas fell short in a low-scoring game, with Carolina exceeding expectations defensively.
5. San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators
   • Final Score: Sharks 5, Predators 7
   • C.O.W: 86%, C.O.G.O: 32%, Forecasted Total: 6.09
   • Key Takeaway: A high-scoring affair saw Nashville prevail, hitting the over comfortably.
6. Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers
   • Final Score: Capitals 3, Oilers 2
   • C.O.W: 16%, C.O.G.O: 35%, Forecasted Total: 6.11
   • Key Takeaway: Washington's upset win defied predictions, with Edmonton struggling offensively.
7. Florida Panthers vs. Anaheim Ducks
   • Final Score: Panthers 5, Ducks 2
   • C.O.W: 38%, C.O.G.O: 80%, Forecasted Total: 6.07
   • Key Takeaway: Florida dominated as expected, comfortably covering the spread.
8. Buffalo Sabres vs. Vancouver Canucks
   • Final Score: Sabres 3, Canucks 2
   • C.O.W: 65%, C.O.G.O: 61%, Forecasted Total: 6.12
   • Key Takeaway: Buffalo edged Vancouver in a close contest, staying under the total.

Preview for Wednesday, January 22, 2025

1. Boston Bruins vs. New Jersey Devils
   • Spread: Devils -217
   • Total: 5.5
   • Forecast: Bruins 2.72, Devils 2.94 (O/U: 5.66)
   • Insight: New Jersey's losing streak may end here, but a low-scoring game is expected.
2. Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
   • Spread: Maple Leafs -227
   • Total: 6
   • Forecast: Blue Jackets 2.7, Maple Leafs 3.17 (O/U: 5.87)
   • Insight: Toronto should continue their winning form, with a lean to the under.
3. Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche
   • Spread: Avalanche -120
   • Total: 5.5
   • Forecast: Jets 2.55, Avalanche 3.01 (O/U: 5.56)
   • Insight: Colorado holds a slight edge at home, with the total leaning under.
4. Florida Panthers vs. Los Angeles Kings
   • Spread: Kings -111
   • Total: 5.5
   • Forecast: Panthers 2.59, Kings 3.1 (O/U: 5.69)
   • Insight: A closely matched contest with a slight lean toward the Kings at home.

SBI Markets for January 22, 2025

Straight-Up (SU) Trends

• 1-Day: Favorites 50%, Underdogs 50% (Neutral)
• 3-Day: Favorites 46.3%, Underdogs 53.7% (Neutral)
• 7-Day: Favorites 51.4%, Underdogs 48.6% (Neutral)

Over/Under (O/U) Trends

• 1-Day: Over 25%, Under 75% (Bearish for Overs)
• 3-Day: Over 45.3%, Under 54.7% (Neutral)
• 7-Day: Over 55.7%, Under 44.3% (Neutral)

Against the Spread (ATS) Trends

• 1-Day: Favorites 38%, Underdogs 63% (Bearish for Favorites)
• 3-Day: Favorites 38.3%, Underdogs 62% (Bearish for Favorites)
• 7-Day: Favorites 35.6%, Underdogs 64.6% (Bearish for Favorites)

Key Takeaways

1. Underdogs have been outperforming in recent ATS trends, especially in the 7-day window.
2. Totals are mixed, but recent results suggest unders may dominate in low-scoring matchups.
3. Favorites remain neutral SU but are struggling ATS, reflecting tighter matchups.