This is a 10* PUCK-LINE DESTRUCTION on the Washington Capitals.

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:

Alexander Ovechkin: The Capitals' super star has nine goals in his last seven games and 24 of his 38 goals over the last 26 contests. He's also fared extremely well against Arizona throughout his career, posting four goals and eight assists in ten career meetings, including a goal and three helpers in this most recent home matchup.

Arizona road woes: The Coyotes have lost three straight away from friendly confines, getting outscored 14-5 in the process. A sub-par power play is definitely to blame as Arizona is just 1 for 16 with the man advantage over its last four on the road.

ATS statistics: Note that Arizona is just 8-12 (-1.6 units) after scoring four goals or more in its previous contest and only 8-15 (-5.6 units) in all non-conference games, while Washington is 11-5 (+4.4 units) in all non-conference games and 22-7 (+10 units) vs. teams with losing records.

The bottom line: All signs point to an epic lop-sided destruction, play on the CAPITALS on the PUCK-LINE.

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