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(NHL) Los Angeles vs. Arizona, 02/02/2016 4:00 PM, Score: 6 - 2
Money Line: -144.00 Los Angeles (Away)
Result: Win
This is a 10* WEST-COAST EXPRESS on the LA Kings.

We don't subscribe to any one 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 a bunch of 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. The actual contestants on the field of play rarely enter into our equation when making selections, unless it's a Top 3 player like a LeBron James or Aaron Rodgers etc. One set of criteria which we almost always use when making our decisions, are Against The Spread (ATS) statistics. Sometimes these stats can be overrated and other times they help foreshadow the outcome of a contest.

This particular play is based on a few different factors:

Revenge: LA has lost three of the last four in the series, including a 3-2 setback on January 23rd.

A nice first half surprise, BUT …: Arizona is 24-20 and was definitely a nice surprise in the first half, but note that the team did back its way into the break, going 2-4-1 in its last seven. A poor offense is to blame, the Coyotes have gone just 1 for 23 on the power play, while totalling just eight goals over their last six games.

Road warriors: The Kings had their fair share of ups and downs in the first half as well, but the team has done very well on the road, going 6-2 their last eight away from friendly confines.

ATS statistics: Note that LA is 19-7 (+6.4 units) this season in trying to revenge a loss vs. an opponent, while Arizona is just 14-43 (-19.5 units) the last three years vs. teams with winning records.

The bottom line: Revenge is a powerful motivating factor and we expect it to be the difference maker in this one, play on the KINGS.

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