PREMIUM
AAA's 10* Non-Conf GAME OF YEAR (89-67 Y-T-D NHL, 404-301 +$21,651 s/ 2013!)
(NHL) Washington vs. Los Angeles,
03/09/2016 5:30 PM, Score: 3 - 4
Money Line: -123.00 Los Angeles (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -123.00 Los Angeles (Home)
Result: Win
This is a 10* NON-CONFERENCE GAME OF THE YEAR on the LA Kings.
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 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 spot: The Kings will be out to avenge a 3-1 loss in the nation's capital on February 16th. Formers Kings' players Justin Williams and Mike Richards were both in the Capitals' lineup for that victory and they'll now be back in LA for the first time since signing with Washington. We're fully expecting the home side to risk life and limb today in trying to even the score.
Home sweet home: The Kings have won five straight in this series in front of the home town crowd. LA also comes in with plenty of momentum after winning for the sixth time in eight games with a 5-1 victory over the Canucks on Monday (note that in all six victories in the eight-game run the Kings have given up two or fewer goals).
Classic letdown spot: Washington has been among the league's best all year, but a small letdown after beating the Bruins 2-1 in OT on Saturday and the Ducks in a 2-1 shootout on Monday, would not be shocking in this position.
The bottom line: Three great situational factors collide and when coupled with what we feel to be an extremely favorable line, all signs do indeed point to the KINGS as the sharp move in this contest.
AAA Sports
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 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 spot: The Kings will be out to avenge a 3-1 loss in the nation's capital on February 16th. Formers Kings' players Justin Williams and Mike Richards were both in the Capitals' lineup for that victory and they'll now be back in LA for the first time since signing with Washington. We're fully expecting the home side to risk life and limb today in trying to even the score.
Home sweet home: The Kings have won five straight in this series in front of the home town crowd. LA also comes in with plenty of momentum after winning for the sixth time in eight games with a 5-1 victory over the Canucks on Monday (note that in all six victories in the eight-game run the Kings have given up two or fewer goals).
Classic letdown spot: Washington has been among the league's best all year, but a small letdown after beating the Bruins 2-1 in OT on Saturday and the Ducks in a 2-1 shootout on Monday, would not be shocking in this position.
The bottom line: Three great situational factors collide and when coupled with what we feel to be an extremely favorable line, all signs do indeed point to the KINGS as the sharp move in this contest.
AAA Sports
