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NBA

Thursday, April 23


Warriors' success on the court, not helping bettors

The Golden State Warriors have won six consecutive games, including both of their playoff games so far, but are just 1-5 against the spread during that time. The Warriors have won each of those games by an average of eight points, but have been facing an average spread of -12.5.

Each of those six games were at Oracle Arena, but with the playoff series flipping to New Orleans ATS issues may become even more prevalent. Golden State was just 21-20 ATS on the road this year, as they were commonly road faves.

The Warriors are currently -5 for Game 3 against the Pelicans Thursday.



NBA roundup: Spurs even series with Clippers

LOS ANGELES -- Forward Tim Duncan scored 28 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and forward Kawhi Leonard added 21 points and nine boards, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to a 111-107 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 2 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series on Wednesday night at Staples Center.

The Spurs never trailed in the extra session. Forward Danny Green's corner 3-pointer 46 seconds into overtime gave San Antonio a 97-94 lead. Los Angeles tied the score at 101 on a 3-pointer by guard J.J. Redick, but a 6-0 Spurs surge gave them a 107-101 advantage.

Paul's 3-pointer cut the deficit to 107-104, but Redick missed a wide-open trey with 13.9 seconds remaining. Point guard Patty Mills, who finished with 18 points, hit two foul shots with 11 seconds remaining, which turned out to be the difference. After Redick's 3-pointer sliced the gap to 109-107, Mills added two more with four seconds left to cap the scoring and even the series at 1-1.

Grizzlies 97, Trail Blazers 82

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The starting backcourt of Mike Conley and Courtney Lee combined for 36 points and Memphis defeated Portland at FedExForum to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series. The Trail Blazers, who lost Game 1 by 14 points, were never closer than nine points in the fourth quarter.

Memphis also swept the regular-season series 4-0.

Conley scored 18 points with six assists and Lee had 18 points and three steals. Memphis center Marc Gasol finished with 15 points, seven rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Power forward Zach Randolph scored 10 points with 10 rebounds. Forward LaMarcus Aldridge led the Trail Blazers with 24 points and 14 rebounds. He also had four blocks and two steals. Point guard Damian Lillard scored 18 points.

Hawks 96, Nets 91

ATLANTA -- All-Star forward Paul Millsap shed some protective padding and found his shooting touch.

Millsap scored 19 points, helping the Hawks stave off a late rally by the Nets and take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Games 3 and 4 are Saturday and Monday at Brooklyn.

Millsap ditched the pad that had been protecting his injured shoulder Wednesday and returned to form, connecting on seven of 11 field-goal tries, including all four of his 3-point attempts.

Guard Jarrett Jack led Brooklyn with 23 points. The Nets got within one point with 45 seconds left and were down by two when guard Deron Williams missed a 13-foot shot with eight seconds left that would have tied it.

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NBA
Dunkel

Thursday, April 23


Golden State Warriors @ New Orleans Pelicans

Game 737-738
April 23, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Golden State Warr
129.927
New Orleans Pelic
120.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State Warr
by 9
198
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State Warr
by 5
204
Dunkel Pick:
Golden State Warr
(-5); Under

Cleveland Cavaliers @ Boston Celtics

Game 733-734
April 23, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Cleveland Cavalie
123.605
Boston Celtics
125.091
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston Celtics
by 1 1/2
209
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Cleveland Cavalie
by 5
203 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston Celtics
(+5); Over

Chicago Bulls @ Milwaukee Bucks

Game 735-736
April 23, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago Bulls
122.048
Milwaukee Bucks
123.470
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Milwaukee Bucks
by 1 1/2
191
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Chicago Bulls
by 3
187
Dunkel Pick:
Milwaukee Bucks
(+3); Over

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Preview: Blackhawks (48-28) at Predators (47-25)

Date: April 23, 2015 9:30 PM EDT

If there was ever a scenario in which sports fans might prefer for their team to celebrate a series win in a visiting arena rather than their home city, this could be it.

The Nashville Predators organization has gone to great lengths to try to keep Chicago fans and their traditions out of Bridgestone Arena. That happens to be where the Central Division foes will meet Thursday night in Game 5 of their first-round series with the Blackhawks in a position to end the Predators' once-promising season.

The Predators have taken steps geared toward limiting options for Chicago fans to buy tickets for games in Nashville, and the organization has gone as far as electing to have the crowd sing the national anthem before games rather than a performer to silence Chicago fans' cheering of the anthem, as is part of the Blackhawks' home-ice tradition.

That tradition has in recent history included plenty of deep postseason runs, and the likelihood for another grew with Tuesday's 3-2 home win in three overtimes to give Chicago a 3-1 series edge.

Brent Seabrook scored a minute into the third extra session to make a 50-save effort from Scott Darling hold up.

Aside from the commanding series lead, there isn't much more that separates the teams. They've each scored 13 goals, while Nashville is 3 of 15 on the power play and Chicago is 2 of 15. Nashville's average shot advantage of 44.5-36.5 might be the most substantial difference. The Blackhawks have just found the net in both overtime games.

"Every game's been tight, every game's been on the line, a very competitive series," coach Joel Quenneville said. "Momentum's been shifting during games, and shift to shift for that matter."

Logic might lead one to think that would favor veteran Pekka Rinne, but it's been the inexperienced Darling who has stolen the spotlight - as well as Corey Crawford's starting job.

Darling took over after a 6-2 Game 2 loss in Nashville and won both home games. In three appearances in the series, all victories, the rookie has a .969 save percentage with an average of 42.3 saves per game. For the season, he's 12-4-0 with a .944 save percentage.

Continuing that in his first playoff start in Nashville is the next step, though he hasn't seen a huge drop-off away from the United Center. Darling is 7-3-0 with a .932 save percentage on the road, including a 3-1 victory in Nashville on Dec. 6.

Rinne, meanwhile, has seen his season fade along with the Predators'. He made 45 saves Tuesday, but fell to 8-13-4 with a .903 save percentage dating to Feb. 19 after going 34-7-2 with a .932 mark until that point.

Things have been especially bad with the team going 1-7-2 with 3.70 goals against dating to March 29.

"Our guys are a resilient group," said coach Peter Laviolette, who has been without defenseman Shea Weber and forward Mike Fisher due to lower-body injuries. "They will not cave. They will not go away quietly. They'll be ready to play Game 5, I promise you."

They might also be due for things to fall their way. Chicago has won six of eight meetings this season, though it holds just a 24-22 scoring edge and is 3 of 28 on the power play. The Predators have dropped seven of nine playoff games while conceding only a 25-22 scoring advantage.

Four of those 22 have come from a rejuvenated Colin Wilson in this series after the center went his last 15 games of the regular season without scoring.

The clubs' only other playoff series ended with the Blackhawks eliminating the Predators in Game 6 of the 2010 first round in Nashville. Chicago has won seven of 10 postseason meetings and three of five at Bridgestone.

Another win would send the Blackhawks to the conference semifinals for the fifth time in seven seasons under Quenneville, during which their .612 playoff winning percentage is the league's best.

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NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, April 23

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TAMPA BAY (51-26-0-8, 110 pts.) at DETROIT (45-26-0-14, 104 pts.) - 4/23/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 10-3 ATS (+14.0 Units) in road games when trailing in a playoff series since 1996.
DETROIT is 12-21 ATS (-15.0 Units) vs. division opponents this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
TAMPA BAY is 8-4 (+3.2 Units) against the spread versus DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 8-4-0 straight up against DETROIT over the last 3 seasons
8 of 12 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.4 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (49-29-0-8, 106 pts.) at WASHINGTON (47-27-0-12, 106 pts.) - 4/23/2015, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 24-25 ATS (-13.4 Units) second half of the season this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 23-11 ATS (+8.8 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 2-8 ATS (-11.6 Units) in home games when tied in a playoff series since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-7 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
WASHINGTON is 8-7-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
9 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+2.2 Units)

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CHICAGO (51-29-0-6, 108 pts.) at NASHVILLE (48-26-0-12, 108 pts.) - 4/23/2015, 9:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CHICAGO is 26-23 ATS (-13.3 Units) second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 187-148 ATS (+370.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
CHICAGO is 387-380 ATS (+795.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.
NASHVILLE is 1-7 ATS (-10.9 Units) in April games this season.
NASHVILLE is 24-26 ATS (-7.2 Units) second half of the season this season.
NASHVILLE is 8-17 ATS (-10.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the second half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
CHICAGO is 12-6 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
CHICAGO is 12-6-0 straight up against NASHVILLE over the last 3 seasons
8 of 16 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.1 Units)

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CALGARY (48-31-0-7, 103 pts.) at VANCOUVER (49-32-0-5, 103 pts.) - 4/23/2015, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
VANCOUVER is 21-16 ATS (-2.7 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
CALGARY is 48-38 ATS (+87.4 Units) in all games this season.
CALGARY is 27-20 ATS (+6.7 Units) second half of the season this season.
CALGARY is 25-8 ATS (+16.6 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
CALGARY is 22-10 ATS (+11.1 Units) after a division game this season.
VANCOUVER is 37-44 ATS (-33.2 Units) in home games in April games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 41-51 ATS (-25.0 Units) second half of the season over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
VANCOUVER is 12-6 (+4.3 Units) against the spread versus CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
VANCOUVER is 12-6-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
8 of 15 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.7 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Thursday, April 23

Detroit has 2-1 series edge despite taking only 59 shots in three games (Tampa has 98); Lightning is 2-17 on power play in series, Red Wings 2-11. Lightning won eight of their last 12 games vs Detroit- eight of those 12 stayed under the total. Tampa Bay won four of its last six games overall, allowing 12 goals; they're 2-3 in last five visits to Motor City. Under is 5-2-1 in Lightning's last eight games. Red Wings lost three of last five home games.

Islanders/Washington split pair of 2-1 OT games on Long Island; Islanders are 5-8 in last thirteen games overall, with under 3-1-1 in last five vs Caps. Isles are 0-10 on power play in series-- only thirteen penalties total were called in last three games (Washington is 1-7). Caps won seven of their last 11 games; they outshot Islanders 31-20 in third period last three games. Home side won six of last eight series games. Islanders lost three of last four visits here.

Chicago scored after 2am in third OT Wednesday morning to take 3-1 series edge; Nashville lost nine of last ten games overall with pair of multiple-OT losses in this series. Predators lost six of last eight games with Chicago, with four of last five going over total- theyr'e 2-15 on power play in series, while Nashville is 3-15-- three of four games in this playoff series went over total. Blackhawks lost three of last four road games; four of last eight Nashville losses came in OT/SO.

Calgary is up 3-1 in this series, has won five of last six games with Vancouver- under is 4-1-2 in last seven series games- they scored five first period goals in Games 3-4, after not scoring in first two periods in Games 1-2. Flames have now won eight of last eleven games; under is 6-2-1 in last nine Calgary games. Vancouver is 2-12 on power play in series, Calgary is 4-11- they've only scored ten goals in whole series.

Home teams are 19-12 in this round; over is 14-13-4.

2015 NHL playoffs
Montreal vs Ottawa
Mtl 4-3, -$140, O5
Mtl 3-2 OT, -$140, N5
Mtl 2-1 OT, +$110, U5
Ott 1-0, -$106, U5

Tampa Bay vs Detroit
Det 3-2, +$155, U5.5
TB 5-1, -$200, U5.5
Det 3-0, -$105, U5.5

NY Rangers vs Pittsburgh
NYR 2-1, -$180, U5
Pitt 4-3, +$175, O5
NYR 2-1, even U5
NYR 2-1 OT, -$119, U5

Washington vs NY Islanders
NYI 4-1, +125, N5
Wash 4-3, -$135, O5.5
NYI 2-1 OT, -$140, U5.5
Wash 2-1 OT, +$125, U5.5

St Louis vs Minnesota
Minn 4-2, +$125, O5
StL 4-1, -$140, N5
Minn 3-0, -$135, U5
StL 6-1, +$128, O5

Nashville vs Chicago
Chi 4-3 2OT, +$105, O5
Nash 6-2, -$120, O5
Chi 4-2, -$160, O5
Chi 3-2 3OT, -$160, U5.5

Anaheim vs Winnipeg
Ana 4-2, -$150, O5
Ana 2-1, -$150, U5
Ana 5-4 OT, +$120, O5
Ana 5-2, +$106, O5.5
Ducks win series, 4-0

Vancouver vs Calgary
Cal 2-1, +$135, U5
Van 4-1, -$155, N5
Cal 4-2, -$115, O5
Cal 3-1, -$120, U5




NHL

Thursday, April 23

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Trend Report
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7:00 PM
NY ISLANDERS vs. WASHINGTON
NY Islanders are 6-12 SU in their last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of the NY Islanders last 12 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington's last 12 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Washington is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against NY Islanders

7:00 PM
TAMPA BAY vs. DETROIT
Tampa Bay is 3-13-1 SU in its last 17 games ,when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 6 games at home
Detroit13-3-1 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

9:30 PM
CHICAGO vs. NASHVILLE
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 5 games when playing Nashville
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nashville's last 5 games at home
Nashville is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Chicago

10:00 PM
CALGARY vs. VANCOUVER
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
Calgary is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Vancouver's last 6 games when playing at home against Calgary
Vancouver is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Calgary

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NHL

Thursday, April 23


NHL roundup: Ducks sweep Jets to advance

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- The Anaheim Ducks are the first team to advance to the second round of the NHL playoffs. Ducks center Ryan Kesler scored a pair of third-period goals to spark Anaheim to a 5-2 triumph over the Winnipeg Jets to wrap up a four-game sweep in the opening-round Western Conference playoff series.

The Ducks now await the winner of the series between the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks. The Flames lead that best-of-seven series 3-1.

Sami Vatanen, Emerson Etem and Andrew Cogliano also scored for the Ducks, while right winger Corey Perry chipped in a pair of assists to lead all skaters with seven points in the series.

Bryan Little and Mark Stuart scored for the Jets.

Frederik Anderson made 25 saves for Anaheim while Ondrej Pavelec stopped 30 shots for Winnipeg.

Rangers 2, Penguins 1 (OT)

PITTSBURGH -- Kevin Hayes scored from a scramble in front of the net 3:14 into overtime to give the New York Rangers a win over Pittsburgh at Consol Energy Center. The Rangers now have a 3-1 lead in the teams' first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

Patric Hornqvist picked up his second goal in as many games for Pittsburgh in the first period. Derick Brassard tied it for New York in the second period.

Each game in the series has been decided by one goal going into Friday's Game 5 at Madison Square Garden.

Senators 1, Canadiens 0

OTTAWA -- Mike Hoffman scored with 10:55 left in regulation as Ottawa staved off elimination with a victory over Montreal in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series at Canadian Tire Centre.

The Canadiens now lead the best-of-seven series 3-1, with Game 5 to be played Friday in Montreal.

Hoffman's shot through a screen from near the top of the left-wing face-off circle ended an intense goalie duel in front of a towel-waving full house.

Senators goalie Craig Anderson shared the hero's role, making 28 saves for the shutout. Canadiens goal Carey Price also turned in an exceptional performance, stopping 31 of 32 shots.

Blues 6, Wild 1

SAINT PAUL, Minn. -- St. Louis quieted the crowd with an early lead and survived a Minnesota rally to knot the best-of-seven Western Conference playoff series at 2-2.

Vladimir Tarasenko scored twice while Ryan Reaves, David Backes, Paul Stastny and Patrik Berglund all scored single goals for the Blues, who led 3-0 barely halfway through the first period. St. Louis goalie Jake Allen made 17 saves.

Defenseman Jared Spurgeon scored the lone goal for Minnesota, while goalie Devan Dubnyk was pulled after allowing four goals on the Blues' first dozen shots and finished with just 11 saves on 17 shots. Backup goalie Darcy Kuemper came on with 3:10 left in the second period and stopped all nine shots he faced.

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NHL

Thursday, April 23


Rangers-Penguins series cashing under wagers

The New York Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 2-1 in overtime in Game 4 Wednesday evening, improving the under record to 3-1 in those four games.

Heading into Thursday's schedule, the Rangers-Pens series was the best target for Under bettors.

To date in the postseason, the under has had the slight edge at 14-13-4.


Road teams the hot play on the ice Wednesday

Visiting teams skated to victories in three of the four playoff games on the board Wednesday evening.

The New York Rangers (-120), St. Louis Blues (+125) and Anaheim Ducks (+105) all posted wins while the Montreal Canadiens were the lone road team to lose.

To date in the postseason, away teams are 13-15-3.

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NHL

Thursday, April 23

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Thursday's NHL Playoffs betting cheat sheet
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New York Islanders at Washington Capitals (-129, 5)

Series tied 2-2

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has picked a fine time to rediscover his scoring touch. After failing to find the back of the net in the final seven weeks of the regular season, Backstrom has scored in three straight contests heading into Thursday's Game 5 of the Capitals' Eastern Conference first-round series against the visiting New York Islanders.

Backstrom, who also has three assists in the set, scored 11:09 into overtime as Washington evened the series at two victories apiece with a 2-1 triumph on Tuesday. "Nicky is our horse, our dude," linemate Joel Ward said. "It's just good to see we won. It was a good team effort." While Backstrom has been on a high, John Tavares hasn't been too shabby in his own right. The Islanders captain recorded a pair of assists in the first two contests before scoring 15 seconds into overtime in New York's 2-1 win in Game 3 on Sunday afternoon.

TRENDS:

*Islanders are 1-11 in their last 12 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
*Home team is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
*Under is 4-1-2 in Capitals last 7 Conference Quarterfinals games.
*Under is 11-5-2 in Islanders last 18 overall.


Tampa Bay Lightning at Detroit Red Wings (-108, 5)

Red Wings lead series 2-1

Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock is heralded in hockey circles for his shrewd decisions, and he is drawing rave reviews for one of his most recent ones. Babcock selected Petr Mrazek to serve as his starting goaltender, and the 23-year-old looks to reward the veteran coach by pushing the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning to the brink of elimination when the Atlantic Division rivals play Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Thursday.

After making a career-high 44 saves in a 3-2 victory in Game 1, Mrazek turned aside all 22 shots he faced in a 3-0 triumph over Tampa Bay on Tuesday to give the Red Wings a 2-1 edge in the series. "Huge win for us, first game home, first win. But it's over," Mrazek said after joining Earl Robertson (1937), Terry Sawchuk (1951), Chris Osgood (1994) and Jimmy Howard (2010) as the only rookie netminders in franchise history to record a postseason shutout. Tampa Bay has lost six straight playoff games on the road and has been rendered powerless at Joe Louis Arena, posting a 4-16-0 mark with one tie in the all-time series.

TRENDS:

*Lightning are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
*Red Wings are 1-8 in their last 9 games following a win.
*Under is 11-1 in Lightning last 12 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
*Under is 4-0-2 in Red Wings last 6 home games.


Chicago Blackhawks at Nashville Predators (-113, 5)

Blackhawks lead series 3-1

After prevailing in a marathon triple-overtime contest, the Chicago Blackhawks can wrap up their Western Conference first-round playoff series when they visit the Nashville Predators on Thursday night in Game 5. Defenseman Brent Seabrook's goal one minute into the third overtime lifted the Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory in Tuesday's Game 4 and gave them a commanding 3-1 edge in the best-of-seven series.

Nashville coach Peter Laviolette expects a big performance from his team, similar to its 6-2 victory in Game 2 after blowing a three-goal lead and losing in double overtime in the series opener. "Our guys are a resilient group," Laviolette said. "They will not cave. They will not go away quietly. They'll be ready to play Game 5, I promise you." Predators captain Shea Weber missed the last two games and Laviolette is uncertain if he will be available Thursday. That will make the task even more daunting against a Chicago team that is 12-3 in close-out games under coach Joel Quenneville.

TRENDS:

*Blackhawks are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
*Predators are 1-9 in their last 10 overall.
*Under is 12-3-3 in Blackhawks last 18 games following a win.
*Over is 8-2-2 in Predators last 12 vs. Western Conference.


Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks (-147, 5)

Flames lead series 3-1

Despite being one victory away from advancing, Calgary is not looking past the Canucks, who overcame a 3-1 first-round deficit in 1994 to eliminate the Flames en route to an appearance in the Stanley Cup final. "We all know it," said center Joe Colborne, regarding the difficulty of registering the fourth victory in a series. "There are a lot of very good players over there and there's a lot of pride in that room. We're not expecting for one second that they are going to pack it in."

Coach Willie Desjardins admitted he has selected the starting netminder for Game 5 but was not ready to reveal his choice. "I have decided, but no, we'll wait to see after the morning skate (Thursday) and then we'll name it," he said after Wednesday's practice. One decision Desjardins did not have to make revolved around the status of Alex Burrows, who will miss the remainder of the series due to an upper-body injury. The veteran right wing, who notched two assists over the first three contests, was hurt during the morning skate on Tuesday and did not appear in Game 4. "It's nothing to worry about," Desjardins said. "It's just kind of a comfort thing."

TRENDS:

*Flames are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
*Canucks are 3-14 in their last 17 Conference Quarterfinals games.
*Under is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings.
*Under is 5-1-1 in Flames last 7 vs. Pacific.

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NHL
Dunkel

Thursday, April 23


Tampa Bay Lightning @ Detroit Red Wings

Game 73-74
April 23, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay Lightni
12.998
Detroit Red Wings
10.257
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay Lightni
by 2 1/2
6 1/2
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Detroit Red Wings
-115
5
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay Lightni
(-105); Over

New York Islanders @ Washington Capitals

Game 75-76
April 23, 2015 @ 7:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
New York Islander
12.719
Washington Capita
10.169
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York Islander
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Washington Capita
-135
5
Dunkel Pick:
New York Islander
(+115); Over

Chicago Blackhawks @ Nashville Predators

Game 77-78
April 23, 2015 @ 9:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Chicago *********
10.665
Nashville Predato
12.075
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Nashville Predato
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Nashville Predato
-115
5
Dunkel Pick:
Nashville Predato
(-115); Under

Calgary Flames @ Vancouver Canucks

Game 79-80
April 23, 2015 @ 10:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary Flames
11.712
Vancouver Canucks
13.156
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver Canucks
by 1 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vancouver Canucks
-150
5
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver Canucks
(-150); Under

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MLB MONEYLINE UPDATE

MLB > (957) CINCINNATI@ (958) MILWAUKEE | 04/23/2015 - 01:40 PM
Play AGAINST MILWAUKEE using the money line in All games in all games
The record is 2 Wins and 13 Losses for the this season (-12.2 units)

MLB > (967) BALTIMORE@ (968) TORONTO | 04/23/2015 - 07:05 PM
Play ON BALTIMORE using the money line in All games in night games
The record is 77 Wins and 44 Losses for the last two seasons (+37.95 units)

MLB > (973) KANSAS CITY@ (974) CHI WHITE SOX | 04/23/2015 - 08:10 PM
Play ON KANSAS CITY using the money line in All games as a road underdog of +100 to +125
The record is 22 Wins and 9 Losses for the last two seasons (+15.4 units)

MLB > (971) BOSTON@ (972) TAMPA BAY | 04/23/2015 - 07:10 PM
Play AGAINST TAMPA BAY using the money line in All games in games played in a dome
The record is 38 Wins and 51 Losses for the last two seasons (-30.55 units)

MLB > (963) ST LOUIS@ (964) WASHINGTON | 04/23/2015 - 04:05 PM
Play AGAINST ST LOUIS using the money line in Road games after a win
The record is 33 Wins and 59 Losses for the last three seasons (-34.65 units)

MLB TOP POWERLINES

MLB > (951) CHICAGO CUBS @ (952) PITTSBURGH | 04/23/2015 - 12:35 PM
Line: PITTSBURGH -120 BTB PowerLine: PITTSBURGH -130
Edge On: PITTSBURGH (10)

MLB > (965) NY YANKEES @ (966) DETROIT | 04/23/2015 - 01:05 PM
Line: DETROIT +104 BTB PowerLine: DETROIT 107
Edge On: DETROIT (3)

MLB > (953) MIAMI @ (954) PHILADELPHIA | 04/23/2015 - 01:05 PM
Line: PHILADELPHIA +100 BTB PowerLine: PHILADELPHIA 101
Edge On: PHILADELPHIA (1)

MLB > (955) ATLANTA @ (956) NY METS | 04/23/2015 - 01:10 PM
Line: NY METS -131 BTB PowerLine: NY METS -146
Edge On: NY METS (15)

MLB > (957) CINCINNATI @ (958) MILWAUKEE | 04/23/2015 - 01:40 PM
Line: MILWAUKEE -106 BTB PowerLine: MILWAUKEE 113
Edge On: MILWAUKEE (9)

MLB > (959) SAN DIEGO @ (960) COLORADO | 04/23/2015 - 03:10 PM
Line: COLORADO +105 BTB PowerLine: COLORADO 119
Edge On: COLORADO (4)

MLB > (963) ST LOUIS @ (964) WASHINGTON | 04/23/2015 - 04:05 PM
Line: WASHINGTON -125 BTB PowerLine: WASHINGTON -134
Edge On: WASHINGTON (9)

MLB > (967) BALTIMORE @ (968) TORONTO | 04/23/2015 - 07:05 PM
Line: TORONTO -128 BTB PowerLine: TORONTO 121
Edge On: TORONTO (39)

MLB > (969) OAKLAND @ (970) LA ANGELS | 04/23/2015 - 07:05 PM
Line: LA ANGELS -130 BTB PowerLine: LA ANGELS 102
Edge On: LA ANGELS (12)

MLB > (971) BOSTON @ (972) TAMPA BAY | 04/23/2015 - 07:10 PM
Line: TAMPA BAY -106 BTB PowerLine: TAMPA BAY 105
Edge On: TAMPA BAY (1)

MLB > (973) KANSAS CITY @ (974) CHI WHITE SOX | 04/23/2015 - 08:10 PM
Line: CHI WHITE SOX -145 BTB PowerLine: CHI WHITE SOX 102
Edge On: CHI WHITE SOX (32)

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MLB EARLY STARTS:

Thursday, April 23

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Chi. Cubs - 12:35 PM ET Pittsburgh -117 500 *****
Pittsburgh - Under 7.5 500

Miami - 1:05 PM ET Philadelphia +102 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Philadelphia - Under 7.5 500

NY Yankees - 1:08 PM ET Detroit +101 500 *****
Detroit - Under 8 500

Atlanta - 1:10 PM ET Atlanta +120 500 DOUBLE PLAY
NY Mets - Under 7 500

Cincinnati - 1:40 PM ET Cincinnati -108 500 *****
Milwaukee - Over 8 500

San Diego - 3:10 PM ET Colorado +104 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Colorado - Over 10.5 500

LA Dodgers - 3:45 PM ET San Francisco -104 500 *****
San Francisco - Under 7.5 500

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MLB

Thursday, April 23

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Oakland - 7:05 PM ET Oakland +106 500 DOUBLE PLAY
LA Angels - Over 8 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Baltimore - 7:07 PM ET Baltimore +116 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Toronto - Under 8.5 500

Boston - 7:10 PM ET Tampa Bay -110 500
Tampa Bay - Over 7.5 500

Kansas City - 8:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox -146 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Chi. White Sox - Under 7 500

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NBA

Thursday, April 23

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Cleveland - 7:00 PM ET Cleveland -5 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Boston - Under 205.5 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Chicago - 8:00 PM ET Milwaukee +2.5 500 *****
Milwaukee - Over 187 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Golden State - 9:30 PM ET New Orleans +5.5 500 GRAND SLAM
New Orleans - Over 203.5 500 GRAND SLAM

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NHL

Thursday, April 23

Game Score Status Pick Amount

NY Islanders - 7:00 PM ET NY Islanders +117 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Washington - Under 5 500

Tampa Bay - 7:00 PM ET Tampa Bay -107 500 *****
Detroit - Over 5 500

Chicago - 9:30 PM ET Nashville -117 500 *****
Nashville - Under 5 500

Calgary - 10:00 PM ET Calgary +135 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Vancouver - Over 5 500