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Stephen Nover's NHL Wednesday Totals Dominator - 5-1 Last 6 NHL Totals

Match Up	Pick	Rating	Score	Result	Profit	Analysis
Wizards vs Rockets	Rockets -3½ -108	Premium	88-107	Win	100	Show
The Rockets are far from elite since they no longer have James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul. They may not even make the playoffs. But they still are a couple of levels higher than the Wizards especially given Washington's COVID-19 troubles. This is just the rusty Wizards' second game since Jan. 11 because of COVID issues. They were blown out by the Spurs, 121-101, two days ago in their last game. The 3-9 Wizards could be down four rotation players. They have new faces and haven't had nearly the needed practice time. This is a big motivation game for John Wall against his former team. He's not going to let the Rockets get lazy in this matchup. DeMarcus Cousins is coming off a monster 28-point, 17-rebound game against the Mavericks in a 133-108 victory. That was on Saturday. So the Rockets should be rested and prepared. It's an added bonus if Christian Wood is able to play for Houston. He's questionable with an ankle injury.
#Central Michigan vs #Buffalo	#Buffalo -12½ -110	Premium	0-0	Push	0	Show
Power rating-wise this line comes out short. It wouldn't surprise if Buffalo were to win the Mid-American Conference Tournament - if there is one this season - and Central Michigan is one of the worst teams in the conference. The Chippewas have only been able to beat one MAC team, Eastern Michigan, who happens to be tied for the worst record in the league at 1-6. Central Michigan lost its other MAC games to Bowling Green (twice), Kent State, Toledo and Akron. Central Michigan has one of the worst defenses in the country giving up 77.7 points a game. The Chippewas have been even worse in conference play. If you discount a 75-64 victory versus Eastern Michigan, the Chippewas are surrendering an average of 89.4 points in their past five games. They are 0-6 ATS the last six times facing above .500 opponents. Buffalo has the scorers to take advantage. The Bulls are the 22nd highest scoring team in the nation averaging 82.4 points. They are the highest-scoring team in the MAC, while Central Michigan carries the worst defensive efficiency rating in the league.
Sharks vs Avalanche	Avalanche -1½ +113	Premium	3-7	Win	113	Show
The last time the Avalanche were home they buried the Blues, 8-0. Now I don't expect Colorado to beat San Jose by eight goals, but I do believe the Avalanche will win this game by multiple goals. Colorado fell 3-1 on the road to the Ducks this past Sunday. That was a frustrating defeat for the Avalanche, who outshot Anaheim, 33-15, while running into hot goalie John Gibson. Now the Avalanche drop way down defensively in class hosting San Jose. The Sharks rank 27th defensively. This is their fourth game in six days so they have a heavy fatigue factor, which further erodes an already weak defense. San Jose has dropped eight of its 11 road contests even after upsetting Minnesota this past Sunday.
Islanders vs Capitals	Islanders -129	Top Premium	2-3	Loss	-129	Show
Surprised the Islanders are a mid-sized road favorite against the Capitals? Shouldn't be because the spot and situation set up well for New York. The Islanders enter this two-game series off a 2-0 loss to the Devils this past Sunday. Islanders coach Barry Trotz was not happy about that defeat and he let his team know about it. Trotz should have his squad ready and fired-up to play his former team. So I'm expecting an all-out effort from the Islanders. The Capitals are 0-7 the past seven times they've hosted the patient and defensive-minded Islanders, a team that has frustrated them with their style. The Islanders are strong again defensively ranking third in fewest goals allowed per game and fourth in penalty kill. Washington is highly vulnerable right now with Alex Ovechkin, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dimitry Orlov and starting goalie Ilya Samsonov all on the COVID-19 list. In addition, enforcer Tom Wilson is likely out, too, because of a lower body injury. The Capitals have managed three victories because they've played four of their six games against the Sabres. They are 3-1 versus Buffalo. Their other two games were losses to the Penguins.

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