Expert Picks
NHL | Nashville 1 @ Toronto 2 | 01/12 | 12:30 AM UTC
Nashville +1.5 -145
WIN
ANALYSIS: I've mostly turned around NBA and NCAA hoops after a slump, but I simply can't catch a break in the NHL. Eight times since last Monday, a home team I've backed has led a game by at least a goal and lost. Just stupid. This has to turn. The Predators are playing their best hockey of the season and will not have to deal with Auston Matthews tonight as the Leafs' superstar has a minor ailment. Matthews had a franchise-record 60 goals last season and has 20 along with 27 assists and a plus-17 rating this year. I'll take the Preds at -145 on the puckline now.
Matt Severance
Severance Pays
Season Splits
42-39, +343 ML
55-37, +64 ML
All Games
ALL
All Games
48%
19-20, -221
25-16, 0
61%
On Road
LOCATION
At Home
47%
10-11, +77
14-7, -64
66%
As Underdog or Even
STATUS
As Favorite
43%
10-13, +3
20-15, -465
57%
When Line was +140 to +170
MONEY LINE
When Line was -197 to -167
37%
3-5, -50
6-2, +140
75%
As Road Underdog
LOCATION & STATUS
As Home Favorite
43%
7-9, +116
14-7, -64
66%
vs Teams That Win >55% of Games
OPP WIN%
vs Teams That Win 45-55% of Games
37%
6-10, -182
7-3, +203
70%
vs Teams Allowing 2.6 to 2.9 GPG
OPP DEFENSE
vs Teams Allowing >2.9 GPG
25%
2-6, -267
16-10, -167
61%
After a Day Off
REST
After a Day Off
47%
16-18, -359
20-15, -305
57%
vs TOR
HEAD TO HEAD
vs NSH
0%
0-0, 0
0-0, 0
0%
when Juuse Saros starts
PROJECTED STARTER
when Matt Murray starts
50%
15-15, -235
10-6, +158
62%