NHL Recap and Preview for Monday, January 20th, 2025

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Recap of Sunday’s Games – January 19th, 2025

1. Ottawa Senators vs. New Jersey Devils
   • Result: Senators 2, Devils 1
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Senators 41%, Devils 73%
     • COGO: 66%
     • Forecast: Senators 2.8, Devils 2.93 (Total: 5.73)
   • Insight: Ottawa secured a hard-fought road win against the favored Devils.
2. New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens
   • Result: Canadiens 5, Rangers 4
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Rangers 42%, Canadiens 42%
     • COGO: 50%
     • Forecast: Rangers 3.6, Canadiens 2.68 (Total: 6.28)
   • Insight: The Canadiens outperformed their forecast to edge past the Rangers in a thrilling matchup.
3. Detroit Red Wings vs. Dallas Stars
   • Result: Stars 4, Red Wings 1
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Red Wings 60%, Stars 52%
     • COGO: 43%
     • Forecast: Red Wings 2.46, Stars 3.03 (Total: 5.49)
   • Insight: Dallas dominated defensively, holding Detroit to a single goal.

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Preview of Monday’s Games – January 20th, 2025

1. San Jose Sharks vs. Boston Bruins
   • Odds: Bruins -244, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Sharks 41.53%, Bruins 59.09%
     • COGO: 43%
     • Forecast: Sharks 2.46, Bruins 3.0 (Total: 5.46)
   • Insight: Boston looks to bounce back after their loss to Ottawa.

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2. Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche
   • Odds: Avalanche -222, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Wild 35.83%, Avalanche 59.07%
     • COGO: 41%
     • Forecast: Wild 2.43, Avalanche 3.1 (Total: 5.53)
   • Insight: Colorado’s offense aims to build on their recent success.

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3. Buffalo Sabres vs. Seattle Kraken
   • Odds: Kraken -118, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Sabres 40.37%, Kraken 57.52%
     • COGO: 34%
     • Forecast: Sabres 2.54, Kraken 3.02 (Total: 5.56)
   • Insight: Seattle has the edge at home but faces a Sabres team eager to rebound.

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4. St. Louis Blues vs. Vegas Golden Knights
   • Odds: Golden Knights -185, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Blues 40.37%, Golden Knights 62.35%
     • COGO: 52%
     • Forecast: Blues 2.5, Golden Knights 3.21 (Total: 5.71)
   • Insight: Vegas is favored to snap their losing streak against St. Louis.

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5. Columbus Blue Jackets vs. New York Islanders
   • Odds: Islanders -164, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Blue Jackets 8.33%, Islanders 59.07%
     • COGO: 62%
     • Forecast: Blue Jackets 2.04, Islanders 3.28 (Total: 5.32)
   • Insight: New York aims to capitalize on Columbus’ low win probability.

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6. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
   • Odds: Maple Leafs -303, Total: 6
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Lightning 29.17%, Maple Leafs 60.24%
     • COGO: 35%
     • Forecast: Lightning 2.6, Maple Leafs 3.3 (Total: 6.07)
   • Insight: Toronto looks to extend their winning streak at home.

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7. Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets
   • Odds: Jets -145, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Blackhawks 44.21%, Jets 66.28%
     • COGO: 44%
     • Forecast: Blackhawks 2.87, Jets 3.17 (Total: 5.79)
   • Insight: Winnipeg is favored but faces a Chicago team gaining confidence.

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8. Utah Hockey Club vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
   • Odds: Penguins -185, Total: 5.5
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Utah 39.84%, Penguins 40.37%
     • COGO: 47%
     • Forecast: Utah 2.62, Penguins 2.59 (Total: 5.74)
   • Insight: A close game is expected as both teams vie for a win.

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9. Los Angeles Kings vs. Carolina Hurricanes
   • Odds: Hurricanes -303, Total: 6
   • Forecast Metrics:
     • COW: Kings 59.54%, Hurricanes 58.33%
     • COGO: 51%
     • Forecast: Kings 3.15, Hurricanes 3.2 (Total: 6.07)
   • Insight: Carolina looks to maintain their momentum, but Los Angeles is ready for an upset.

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SBI Analysis for Monday, January 20th, 2025

The Sports Betting Index (SBI) provides insights into recent market trends to help bettors identify potential opportunities. Below is the analysis for today:

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Straight-Up (SU) Trends

• 1-Day: Favorites 86%, Underdogs 14% (Bullish for Favorites)
• 3-Day: Favorites 69.7%, Underdogs 30.3% (Bullish for Favorites)
• 7-Day: Favorites 69.9%, Underdogs 30.1% (Bullish for Favorites)
• 1-Month: Favorites 71.2%, Underdogs 28.8% (Bullish for Favorites)

Over/Under (O/U) Trends

• 1-Day: Over 57%, Under 43% (Neutral)
• 3-Day: Over 63.7%, Under 36.3% (Bullish for Overs)
• 7-Day: Over 66%, Under 34% (Bullish for Overs)
• 1-Month: Over 55%, Under 45% (Neutral)

Against the Spread (ATS) Trends

• 1-Day: Favorites 86%, Underdogs 14% (Bullish for Favorites)
• 3-Day: Favorites 54.3%, Underdogs 45.7% (Neutral)
• 7-Day: Favorites 53.1%, Underdogs 46.9% (Neutral)
• 1-Month: Favorites 50.9%, Underdogs 49.1% (Neutral)

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Takeaways:

1. Favorites have been performing well both SU and ATS in recent trends, with significant bullish trends in the 1-day and 3-day windows.
2. Overs are trending bullish, particularly in the 7-day range with 66% hitting.
3. Bettors should pay attention to games with strong COW and COGO alignment to capitalize on the market trends.

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