NHL Sports Betting Market Report for Friday, December 15th, 2023

ATS STATS – Analyzing the NHL betting market for Friday, December 15th, 2023, reveals some intriguing shifts and trends across Straight Up (SU), Over/Under (OU), and Against The Spread (ATS) markets. Here’s an in-depth look at the day’s SBI data:

Straight Up (SU) Performance:

• 1-Day Performance (Dec 14): An evenly matched scenario with both favorites and underdogs winning 50% of the games, leading to a neutral rating.
• 3-Day to 7-Day Range: Despite a neutral day, the 3-day and 7-day trends show a bullish pattern for favorites, with a 63.3% and 66.4% win rate respectively.
• 1-Month to Year-to-Date: The longer-term trend also leans bullish, with favorites maintaining a win rate around 59.5%.

Over/Under (OU) Performance:

• 1-Day Performance (Dec 14): A balanced day in the OU market, with both OVER and UNDER bets landing at a 50% rate.
• 3-Day to 7-Day Range: The 7-day range shows a bullish trend for OVER bets (58.4%), whereas the 3-day range is neutral.
• 1-Month to Year-to-Date: The longer-term trend remains neutral, slightly leaning towards UNDER bets.

Against The Spread (ATS) Performance:

• 1-Day Performance (Dec 14): A bearish day for favorites against the spread, with only a 13% success rate.
• 3-Day to 7-Day Range: This bearish sentiment continues over both 3-day (24.3%) and 7-day (36.6%) periods.
• 1-Month to Year-to-Date: Over the longer term, the trend remains bearish for favorites against the spread.

Key Insights:

• Even Matchup in SU: The latest day’s performance shows an evenly matched competition between favorites and underdogs, a departure from the bullish trend observed over the past week.
• Balanced Scoring Trends: The OVER/UNDER bets are quite balanced, with a slight inclination towards OVER bets in the short term.
• Caution in ATS Betting: The consistent bearish trend in the ATS market suggests that underdogs are more frequently beating the spread, which bettors should take into account.

Conclusion:

The NHL market for December 15th presents a unique blend of trends, with a neutral day in SU and OU markets but a noticeable bearish trend in ATS. Bettors might want to exercise caution, particularly in spread betting, while considering these recent market dynamics.

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