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Play of the Day:
Washington Capitals -155 over Dallas Stars
Play of the Day:
Washington Capitals -155 over Dallas Stars
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SPORTS WAGERS
Chicago –101 over ST. LOUIS (REG) Pinnacle
A favorite angle for sports bettors over the years is playing the first game out for a new coach after a firing. That would make the Blues a play here but the puck line strongly suggests that the Blackhawks will not lose this game in regulation. On the puck line, St. Louis is -½ +156 while Chicago is +½ -170 and that’s a clear enticement to attract Blues money. The bookmakers are sharp and they’re quite aware that this game has extra attention tonight because of the hiring of Ken Hitchcock. All the “so-called” experts say this was a good hiring but we’re not so sure. Hitchcock is an old-school coach that has been out of a job since December of 2010 because he couldn’t adjust to new-school personalities. Four teams interviewed him in the summer and four passed. Has he changed? Listen to what Hitchcock said when asked how long it would take to address the power play: “One practice. We’ll get that fixed quick.” The Blues rank last in the league in that department. One practice? Hitchcock instantly confirmed that Jaroslav Halak (1-6, 3.35 GAA) will get the start tonight and perhaps that’s the real reason Davis Payne was fired. Halak has a monster contract and Payne was leaning heavily to Brian Elliott as the #1 guy. In any case, Halak has not made a game changing play all season long. He appears lost out there and now he’s about to face a Blackhawks squad loaded with snipers. It’s very tempting to play this one over the total of 5½ but again, the puck line says Blackhawks won’t lose in regulation and therefore we’ll play it that way. Play: Chicago –101 (Risking 2.02 units to win 2).
Florida +115 over TORONTO Pinnacle
The Maple Leafs have 19 points and are second in the East just two points behind Pittsburgh, yet the books have made the Leafs a small favourite tonight over a Florida team that currently has amassed 15 points. Yet, the Red Wings, who are tied for 11th place in the West with 13 points are instilled as a –185 against a Colorado squad with the same 15 points. When you figure that the Leafs are a popular team while the Panthers have less followers than the Bay City Rollers, it causes this small line to stick out even more. Florida extended its season-high point streak to four games with a win in Buffalo and three straight shootout losses. The Panthers are a team on the rise. Playing in Toronto always amps up the visitors and the Panthers absolutely have a great chance to skate away with a win. Play: Florida +115 (Risking 2 units).
Minnesota +113 over CALGARY Pinnacle
The Flames return home from a short three-game trip but they’ve played in two different time zones, making this the third time zone change in five days. That’s significant and it sure doesn’t hurt that the Wild are playing some pretty good hockey right now. The Wild have won four in a row and they’ve defeated four quality opponents in Detroit (twice), Vancouver and St. Louis. Furthermore, the Wild have allowed one goal or less in all four games. Minnesota embarks on a five-game trip, beginning here and one of the best angles this season is playing on teams in the first game of extended trips. Everything sets up positively for the Wild here and having them on a current roll makes it all the more enticing. Play: Minnesota +113 (Risking 2 units).
Nashville –101 over LOS ANGELES (REG) Pinnacle
This one is very much like the Blackhawks/Blues games in that the puck line strongly suggests that the Predators will not lose in regulation. L.A. is -½ +156 while the Preds are +½ -170 and so the play is Nashville on the money line in regulation only. It makes sense too. The Kings will play their fourth game in six nights, their third game in four days and the tail end of back-to-backs after losing in San Jose last night. The Kings have dropped five in a row and they’ve failed to score more than two goals in any of those games. Meanwhile, the Preds are getting healthier and better. They have one of the best goalies in the league, complimented by a solid defensive corps. Nashville has won four of five and picked up points in all five games. That includes wins in San Jose and Phoenix and an OT loss in Chicago. What’s even more appealing about the Preds these days is that they’re scoring goals, having scored three or more in five straight and four or more in three of those. Predators feeling great while an exhausted Kings team is reeling. Play: Nashville –101 (Risking 2.02 units to win 2).Comment
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Mark Mayer Gaming Today
1. Nashville +105 at LA Kings (NHL 7:30 PT)
The visiting Predators are 2-1 on their West Coast swing with two shutout wins in the last four games. Pekka Rinne is an elite goalie. NASHVILLE.
2. Florida at Toronto (NHL, 4 PT)
Toronto off a humbling 7-0 loss to Boston. Eight of the Leafs’ last 10 games have exceeded the total. OVER
last week ATS: 0-2; 2011 record: 46-42. (His records)Comment
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Dom Chambers
Today's winners ...
My 30 Dime play is on Northern Illinois as a road favorate to cover against Bowling Green. Checkiing the sports books in Las Vegas at 7 a.m., the Huskies are a 5-point favorite. There are some 5 ½ spreads out there, so always shop arouod for the best number.Comment
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NCAA Football Play of the Day November 08, 2011 9:49 AM by GT Staff
NCAA FOOTBALL
Northern Illinois at Bowling Green +5½ Total 65½ at 5 p.m. PT ESPNU
The Falcon offense looks to have gone south for the winter as they are averaging just 16 points a game their last five games.
UNDER 65½Comment
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