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Rare 4* on BYU -8 in NCAAF
Rare 4* on BYU -8 in NCAAF
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WINNIPEG -½ +147 over New Jersey (REG)Pinnacle
New Jersey has lost three in a row and over its past five games they've scored two goals or less in all of them. Over their last three games, the Devils have allowed 13 goals against. Marty Brodeur was pulled last night after allowing three goals on four shots early in the first period. The Devils used up a lot of energy trying to get back into it but could not. Now they’ll travel again to play their third game in four nights and tail end of back-to-backs, all on the road. The Florida Panthers played for Devils coach Peter DeBoer last season and they all shared the same sentiments. They hated playing for him because he never let you live down a mistake and constantly dwelled upon an individual’s shortcoming. The Devils are reeling, there’s no end in sight and this is not a favorable spot either. The Jets love playing hockey and they love it even more at home. This is a true love affair with the fans. After each home win the team salutes the fans by raising their sticks in the air as they gather around center ice. Winnipeg is getting the love and appreciation they never got in Atlanta and perhaps that explains why they always started the year off great but always faltered badly. Winnipeg has won four of five at home with only loss over that span occurring against the Sens upon returning from a trip. The best part about this game is that the Jets have lost four in a row to this fragile invader and they will play their hearts out to put a stop to that losing streak. Bet this one with confidence. Play: Winnipeg -½ +147 (Risking 2 units).
Toronto +275 over BOSTON (3-way betting) Bet365
Not easy to bet against the hottest team on ice these days but the price dictates the play and the Maple Leafs are playing too good right now to ignore. The Leafs went toe-to-toe with the Bruins on Wednesday in an unfavorable situation (returning home from a four game trip that ended in Anaheim) and there’s no reason they can’t go toe-to-toe with them here. Toronto has won four of its last six games and they scored 23 goals in those four games. Both Leaf losses over that stretch were in unfavorable spots with the other occurring in Carolina, playing its third game in four days and playing a late afternoon game after a night game, something that is rarely seen. So yeah, the B’s are hot and seemingly have the Leafs number but we’re not buying that. The Leafs are greatly improved, they’re greatly undervalued here and could play one of its best games of the season. Play: Toronto +275 (Risking 2 units).
Ottawa +240 over WASHINGTON (3-way betting) Bet365
At some point the Capitals are going to win a game but as pressure mounts and as the losses pile up, it gets tougher, not easier to get that first win for their new coach. Since Dale Hunter took over the Caps have scored twice in two games. Hunter is switching goaltenders tonight from Tomas Vokoun to Michael Neuvirth and his 2-4-1 record, 3.81 GAA and .868 winning percentage. It also appears that the new coach didn’t give any spark to Alexander Semin and although not confirmed the reports are that Semin will be a healthy scratch again tonight. Believe it folks, the Caps are coming apart and they’re just not that good anymore. They were badly outplayed by the Blue Notes in Hunter’s debut and it was worse against the Pens in that flattering 2-1 loss. Meanwhile, the Sens remain one of the most undervalued teams in the league. They’re playing with confidence and they know they can beat anyone with an honest 60-minute effort. Under some extremely unfavorable scheduling conditions, the Sens have won five of their last eight games and they absolutely have a shot to win here. Once again we find some tremendous value playing against an overvalued and unappealing Caps squad. Play: Ottawa +240 (Risking 2 units).
Buffalo +190 over NASHVILLE (3-way betting) Bet365
The Predators are returning home from an exhausting road trip that took them through Minnesota, Detroit and three games in Western Canada that ended with a game in Vancouver on Thursday night. The Preds wanted that last game badly and gave it everything they had in a 6-5 win. That took a lot out of them and they’ll now have to face a hungry Sabres team that has been so much better on the road than they’ve been at home. Buffalo is 7-3 on the road and it looks like they’ll get Ryan Miller back for this one. That alone is more comfortable for the whole team, as Jonas Enroth is capable but he’s a back-up goaltender and the Sabres rely on Miller. Buffalo has lost back-to-back home games to the Islanders and Detroit and they’ve lost five of its last six games. Even with all the injuries it’s still uncharacteristic of the Sabres to perform at less than 100%. It’s time to dig down deep for this road win and be in a good frame of mind for its upcoming five-game home stand after this one. Again, the situation is a favorable one for the Sabres, as the Preds are a team that needs a 100% effort or damn near to beat anyone. Expect a more focused and determined Sabres team, as coach Lindy Ruff will not tolerate anything else. Play: Buffalo +190 (Risking units).Comment
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North Dak ST -1.5
Loy Maryland -2.5
West Car -6.5
San diego +2.5
Wyoming +9.5
Ul monroe -2
George mason -16
Buffalo -6
Pitt -1
Arkansas +13
Georgia State -14
Cleveland State -4
Tulane -2.5
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James Mad OVER 142
Drex UNDER 122.5
BYU OVER 146.5
Charls OVER 144.5
Boise OVER 138
Northest UNDER 123
Buffalo OVER 133.5
West Virg UNDER 136
Tulsa UNDER 125.5Comment
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