AAA's 10* *BIG TIGER!* (RIDICULOUS 15-4 +$10,200 w/ 10* BIG TICKET NHL YTD!)
(NHL) San Jose vs. Washington,
Money Line: -125.00 Washington (Home)
Result: Win
This is a 10* BIG TIGER on the Washington Capitals.

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 San Jose is just 14-17 (-9.1 units) in its last 31 after playing three consecutive road games, while Washington is 8-5 (+2.1 units) against clubs with winning records this season.

The bottom line: San Jose had won three straight, including two straight on the road before suffering a 5-2 loss in its most recent outing. With two nights off, before a "cream puff" against the Hurricanes at home, we think the Sharks have another letdown here. This is Game 3 of a five game stand for Washington, with tough upcoming ones against Chicago and the Rangers still to come. But the Capitals have been playing better of late, winning four of their last five, including a tough 5-4 win over Columbus in their most recent action. Washington catches the Sharks at a good time here. All things considered, a very fair price. Play on the CAPITALS.

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