Underdogs vs Volatile Defenses
Backs NHL underdogs with poor home records under the assigned referee when facing opponents whose shots-against totals have shown high variability (standard deviation above 5.8) over their last five games.
Part of all NHL ATS system records.
When This System Fires
The system places a pick only when every one of these triggers holds true at game time.
Market Role
Team is the underdog.
Opp Pavg 5 P Avgshotsagainst Std
Referee Home Win %
Crew has a historical home-team win rate below 51%.
TOTAL PICKS
2221
HIT RATE
59.97%
RECORD
475-317
ROI
+14.50%
Recent Picks
| Date | Game | Side | Result | CLV | Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, '26 | Buffalo Sabres @ Montreal Canadiens | away | W | +3.00 | +$0.91 |
| May 13, '26 | Anaheim Ducks @ Vegas Golden Knights | away | W | +3.00 | +$0.91 |
| May 12, '26 | Buffalo Sabres @ Montreal Canadiens | away | W | +3.00 | +$0.91 |
| May 10, '26 | Buffalo Sabres @ Montreal Canadiens | away | L | +3.00 | -$1.00 |
| May 7, '26 | Anaheim Ducks @ Vegas Golden Knights | away | W | +3.00 | +$0.91 |
| May 5, '26 | Anaheim Ducks @ Vegas Golden Knights | away | L | +3.00 | -$1.00 |
| May 1, '26 | Edmonton Oilers @ Anaheim Ducks | home | W | — | +$0.91 |
| Apr 29, '26 | Anaheim Ducks @ Edmonton Oilers | away | L | +3.00 | -$1.00 |
| Apr 27, '26 | Edmonton Oilers @ Anaheim Ducks | home | W | — | +$0.91 |
| Apr 26, '26 | Buffalo Sabres @ Boston Bruins | away | W | +3.00 | +$0.91 |
| Apr 25, '26 | Edmonton Oilers @ Anaheim Ducks | home | W | — | +$0.91 |
| Apr 23, '26 | Anaheim Ducks @ Edmonton Oilers | away | W | +3.00 | +$0.91 |
| Apr 21, '26 | Anaheim Ducks @ Edmonton Oilers | away | W | +3.00 | +$0.91 |
| Apr 15, '26 | Dallas Stars @ Buffalo Sabres | home | W | — | +$0.91 |
| Apr 11, '26 | Columbus Blue Jackets @ Montreal Canadiens | away | W | +3.00 | +$0.91 |
| Apr 11, '26 | Edmonton Oilers @ Los Angeles Kings | away | W | +3.00 | +$0.91 |
| Apr 9, '26 | Columbus Blue Jackets @ Buffalo Sabres | away | L | +3.00 | -$1.00 |
| Apr 7, '26 | Tampa Bay Lightning @ Ottawa Senators | away | L | +3.00 | -$1.00 |
| Apr 6, '26 | Tampa Bay Lightning @ Buffalo Sabres | home | W | — | +$0.91 |
| Apr 2, '26 | Buffalo Sabres @ Ottawa Senators | away | L | +3.00 | -$1.00 |
Profit Curve
$1 flat-stake cumulative profit from graded picks, sorted by settlement date. Net: +$572.70 across 22 picks.
PERFORMANCE BREAKDOWN
475
792
317
WINS
TOTAL BETS
LOSSES
Picks by Month
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the "Underdogs vs Volatile Defenses" NHL ATS system still work?▾
The system's live record is 475-317 (59.97% hit rate) with 14.50% ROI across 792 graded picks. Closing line value averages -0.09, meaning picks are consistently behind the sharpest closing price. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results — track it forward to confirm the edge persists.
When does the Underdogs vs Volatile Defenses system fire a pick?▾
The system triggers a NHL ats pick only when all 3 of its filter conditions are satisfied at game time. See the "When This System Fires" section above for the exact thresholds on each condition — the system waits for every trigger before placing a bet, which is why sample sizes are smaller than total games.
What is the sample size for the Underdogs vs Volatile Defenses system?▾
The system has been evaluated against 2221 total qualifying games, with 792 of those reaching a graded outcome (wins + losses). Sample size matters — any system under ~15-20 graded picks is noise; 50+ is where a real edge shows statistical signal.