10* GAME OF WEEK (+$13K BIG TICKET 10* NHL STREAK!)
(NHL) Washington vs. NY Islanders,
Money Line: -116.00 NY Islanders (Home)
Result: Win
This is a 10* NHL GAME OF THE WEEK on the New York Islanders.

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 Washington is already just 1-2 (-1.5 units) this year after a three game unbeaten streak, while New York is 8-5 (+3.5 units) in its last 13 after a three game losing streak, 4-1 (+3.6 units) already this year after a loss by two goals or more and 5-4 (+1.9 units) in trying to revenge a loss against an opponent.

The bottom line: The Isles will be desperate here as they do indeed come into this one having lost three straight, most recently a 3-1 setback to Boston. New York also plays with revenge after falling 4-3 to the Capitals on November 2nd. Washington has won four straight, most recently 4-2 win over the Rangers at home. With a much more "winnable" game at home tomorrow night against the Avs, we think the visitors "get caught looking ahead." In our professional opinion, this is the very definition of "great line value." Play on the ISLANDERS.

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