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NBA
Dunkel

Wednesday, May 13


Washington Wizards @ Atlanta Hawks

Game 737-738
May 13, 2015 @ 8:00 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington Wizard
121.565
Atlanta Hawks
127.036
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Atlanta Hawks
by 5 1/2
204
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Atlanta Hawks
by 8
199 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Washington Wizard
(+8); Over

Memphis Grizzlies @ Golden State Warriors

Game 739-740
May 13, 2015 @ 10:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Memphis Grizzlies
123.665
Golden State Warr
130.766
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Golden State Warr
by 7
203
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Golden State Warr
by 9 1/2
195
Dunkel Pick:
Memphis Grizzlies
(+9 1/2); Over




NBA
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 13

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WASHINGTON (52 - 38) at ATLANTA (66 - 26) - 5/13/2015, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WASHINGTON is 157-202 ATS (-65.2 Units) vs. division opponents since 1996.
WASHINGTON is 7-15 ATS (-9.5 Units) after allowing 105 points or more this season.
ATLANTA is 53-36 ATS (+13.4 Units) in all games this season.
ATLANTA is 40-27 ATS (+10.3 Units) as a favorite this season.
ATLANTA is 28-18 ATS (+8.2 Units) in home games this season.
ATLANTA is 24-15 ATS (+7.5 Units) after scoring 105 points or more this season.
ATLANTA is 27-12 ATS (+13.8 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
ATLANTA is 29-18 ATS (+9.2 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game this season.
WASHINGTON is 83-57 ATS (+20.3 Units) as an underdog over the last 3 seasons.
WASHINGTON is 9-1 ATS (+7.9 Units) in road games in all playoff games over the last 2 seasons.
ATLANTA is 6-20 ATS (-16.0 Units) in the second round of the playoffs since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
WASHINGTON is 8-6 against the spread versus ATLANTA over the last 3 seasons
ATLANTA is 9-7 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
13 of 16 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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MEMPHIS (61 - 30) at GOLDEN STATE (73 - 17) - 5/13/2015, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
GOLDEN STATE is 49-37 ATS (+8.3 Units) in all games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 45-31 ATS (+10.9 Units) as a favorite this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) in home games this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 29-17 ATS (+10.3 Units) after a win by 10 points or more this season.
GOLDEN STATE is 27-16 ATS (+9.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 32-20 ATS (+10.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
MEMPHIS is 90-70 ATS (+13.0 Units) versus good offensive teams - scoring 99+ points/game over the last 3 seasons.
GOLDEN STATE is 65-97 ATS (-41.7 Units) after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MEMPHIS is 9-5 against the spread versus GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
MEMPHIS is 8-6 straight up against GOLDEN STATE over the last 3 seasons
9 of 14 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons

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NBA
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, May 13

Hawks bench shot 30-56 in Games 3-4 after going 14-35 in first two series games; Atlanta's 47.1% from floor in Game 4 was their best of the series so far. Washington's starting guards shot 24-64 from floor in last two games. Wizards are 3-5 in their last eight games vs Atlanta; ten of last 12 series games went over total. Nine of last 11 Wizard games also went over total. Korver hasn't done much, but his threat from arc has opened stuff for other guys.

Winning side has been up by 9+ points at half in all four series games, as only one of four games was decided by less than 10 points. Warriors scored under 40 points in first half in both series losses- they scored less than 40 in first half once during regular season. Golden State was 14-33 from arc in Game 4, after going 12-54 in Games 2-3. Warriors are 3-8 vs spread in last 11 games. Memphis is 6-3 SU in playoffs. Eight of last ten series games stayed under the total, including all four in this series.

2015 playoffs

Chicago vs Cleveland
Chi 99-92, +4.5, U195
Clev 106-91, -5.5, O195.5
Chi 99-96, -3, O194.5
Clev 86-84, -3 U194
Clev 106-101, -5.5, O190.5

Washington vs Atlanta
Wash 104-98, +5.5, O197
Atl 106-90, -9, U199
Wash 103-101, +4, O196.5
Atl 106-101, -4.5, O198

GSt 101-86, -10.5, U196
Mem 101-86, +10.5, U198.5
Mem 99-89, +4.5, U196.5
GSt 101-84, -3.5, U196

LA Clippers vs Houston
LAC 117-101, +7.5, O212
Hst 115-109, -8, O214.5
LAC 124-99, -6, O214.5
LAC 128-95, -6.5 O217.5
Hst 124-103, +3, O219




NBA

Wednesday, May 13

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Trend Report
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8:00 PM
WASHINGTON vs. ATLANTA
Washington is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games when playing Atlanta
Washington is 2-6-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Atlanta
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Atlanta's last 8 games when playing at home against Washington
Atlanta is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Washington

10:30 PM
MEMPHIS vs. GOLDEN STATE
Memphis is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Golden State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Memphis
Golden State is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games when playing Memphis

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NBA

Wednesday, May 13

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Game of the Day: NBA Wednesday playoff matchups
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Washington Wizards at Atlanta Hawks (-8, 199.5)
Series tied 2-2

The Atlanta Hawks might be the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference but they haven’t been displaying it in the semifinal series against Washington. Atlanta rebounded to even the series and now has an opportunity to take a 3-2 edge when it host the Wizards on Wednesday.

The Hawks regained their form in Game 4 but still had to survive a late miss by Paul Pierce to seal the victory. “Now we got to go back home and take care of business,” point guard Jeff Teague told reporters. “They beat us once on our home floor, so they’re comfortable playing there, but we got to make it a hostile environment.” There is a slim chance Washington point guard John Wall can return from a hand injury that has sidelined him the past three games. The Wizards would like to see him on the court as they are 5-0 when Wall has played in this season’s playoffs and 1-2 – all against the Hawks – when he doesn’t.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Books opened the Hawks -9 but have since adjusted that number to -8.

INJURY REPORT: Wizards - G John Wall (Ques-Wrist) Hawks - F DeMarre Carroll (Prob-Hip)

ABOUT THE WIZARDS: Wall tested his injured left hand by dribbling a basketball for the first time since last Thursday’s diagnosis of five non-displaced fractures in the hand and wrist. He is scheduled to again be examined by doctors and the team listed him as questionable for Game 5 event though it has never revealed a firm timetable for his return. “He’s again moving in the right direction,” Washington coach Randy Wittman told reporters. “Swelling is down again – minimal swelling. He wanted to dribble the ball a little bit and get the feel of it first. This is what of what he did.”

ABOUT THE HAWKS: Teague had his best showing in the series by contributing 26 points and eight assists in Game 4 after shooting just 12-of-41 from the field over the first three games. Power forward Paul Millsap also bounced back with a 19-point effort after having just eight in Game 3 due to illness and shooting 14-of-39 over the first three games. “That’s how we play,” Millsap told reporters about Atlanta’s performance in Game 4. “That’s how we’ve been playing all year. Things we didn’t do pretty much all series, we did (Monday).”

TRENDS:

*Wizards are 2-6-1 ATS in the last 9 meetings.
*Hawks are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games following a S.U. win.
*Over is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.
*Over is 6-1 in Wizards last 7 overall.

CONSENSUS: Sixty-four percent of Consensus users are siding with the Wizards.




Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors (-9.5, 195.5)
Series tied 2-2

The Golden State Warriors temporarily solved the tactics of Memphis and are locked in a 2-2 series tie with the visiting Grizzlies entering Wednesday’s Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. Golden State played at a pace Memphis couldn’t match to post a 101-84 win on Monday as league MVP Stephen Curry erupted for 33 points.

The Warriors were facing the possibility of returning home in a big hole before rising to the challenge in Game 4. “This series could have been close to over if we hadn’t come out like we were supposed to,” Golden State center Andrew Bogut told reporters. “You know it’s never over until the end, but being down 3-1 going home is a pretty tough task so 2-2 right now in a three-game series and we like our chances.” Memphis might have squandered a big opportunity but the squad isn’t lacking in confidence. “We don’t panic, we don’t forget who we are or what we are supposed to do as a team,” center Marc Gasol told reporters. “We’ve been together long enough to know how to work ourselves out of a tough situation and just keep playing no matter what. We know we’re playing a very good team and nothing will be easy.”

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TNT

LINE HISTORY: Most books opened the Dubs as 10-point home faves but have dropped that number to -9.5 as of this writing.

INJURY REPORT: Grizzlies - N/A Warriors - C Ognjen Kuzmic (Ques-Ankle)

ABOUT THE GRIZZLIES: Memphis held Golden State to an average of 89.5 points in its two victories and gave up 101 in both of the losses but its own lack of offensive production (91.5) is becoming a hindrance. “At some point we’re going to have to score 100 points to win a game against them,” Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger told reporters. “You can’t just keep running your defense at them.” Power forward Zach Randolph had 12 points and 11 rebounds in Game 4 but it was his lowest scoring output of the series after posting three straight games of 20 or more points.

ABOUT THE WARRIORS: Curry had his best performance of the series in Game 4 with 33 points, eight rebounds and five assists after averaging 21.3 points through the first three games. It marked the ninth time in his career he scored 30 points in a playoff game and his 21 first-half points set the tone for the much-improved effort. “We took a step towards understanding that sense of urgency and kind of competitiveness and physicality to the game,” Golden State coach Steve Kerr told reporters. “It was probably our most competitive effort, definitely of the series, but probably of the playoffs just in terms of understanding you got to play every second.”

TRENDS:

*Grizzlies are 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings in Golden State.
*Warriors are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games following a S.U. win.
*Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
*Under is 6-1 in Grizzlies last 7 games following a ATS loss.

CONSENSUS: According to Consensus, 56 percent of users are on the Grizz.

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NBA

Wednesday, May 13


Carroll expected to start for Hawks in Game 5

Atlanta Hawks small forward DeMarre Carroll is expected to be in the starting lineup of Game 4 against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.

Carroll suffered a hip pointer at the end of the game, but the injury doesn't appear to be too serious.

"He's doing good," Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer told reporters via a conference call Tuesday. "We expect him to play."

The Hawks are presently -8.5 for Game 5.

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NHL
Dunkel

Wednesday, May 13


Washington Capitals @ New York Rangers

Game 23-24
May 13, 2015 @ 7:30 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Washington Capita
10.096
New York Rangers
13.165
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
New York Rangers
by 3
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
New York Rangers
-165
4 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
New York Rangers
(-165); Over




NHL
Long Sheet

Wednesday, May 13

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WASHINGTON (52-30-0-13, 117 pts.) at NY RANGERS (60-26-0-7, 127 pts.) - 5/13/2015, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY RANGERS are 60-33 ATS (+25.4 Units) in all games this season.
NY RANGERS are 40-18 ATS (+9.8 Units) second half of the season this season.
NY RANGERS are 30-11 ATS (+12.3 Units) vs. division opponents this season.
WASHINGTON is 9-4 ATS (+13.4 Units) in road games when playing with 2 days rest this season.
WASHINGTON is 13-4 ATS (+8.0 Units) revenging a home loss versus opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-15 ATS (+10.7 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent this season.
WASHINGTON is 30-25 ATS (+55.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record this season.
NY RANGERS are 131-127 ATS (-62.8 Units) in home games after a division game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 110-115 ATS (-58.3 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.
NY RANGERS are 169-200 ATS (-160.4 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
NY RANGERS is 14-10 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
NY RANGERS is 14-10-0 straight up against WASHINGTON over the last 3 seasons
13 of 19 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+6.5 Units)

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NHL
Armadillo's Write-Up

Wednesday, May 13

All 11 Ranger games this postseason were decided by one goal; they scored 1-0-1 goals in their three series losses, 3-2-4 goals in their wins. Under is 8-2-1 in Ranger playoff games, 8-3-2 in Washington's games. Capitals are 26-28 killing penalties in playoffs; Rangers are 2-14 on power play this series, but a PP goal with 0:01 left in first period broke Game 6 open Sunday. Rangers outshot Caps 87-56 in first period in series; Washington outshot them 28-8 in 2nd/3rd periods Sunday, but never caught up. New York won their last five Game 7's at home.

Home teams are 13-8 in this round of playoffs; under is 10-7-4.

2015 NHL playoffs
Washington vs NY Rangers
Wash 2-1, +$143, U5
NYR 3-2, -$174, N5
Wash 1-0, +$105, U5
Wash 2-1, -$107, U5
NYR 2-1 OT, -$166, U5
NYR 4-3, +$104, O5

Tampa Bay vs Montreal
TB 2-1 OT, +$107, U5
TB 6-2, +$125, O5
TB 2-1, -$144, U5
Mtl 6-2, +$134, O5
Mtl 2-1, -$123, U5
TB 4-1, -$138 N5
Lightning wins series, 4-2

Calgary vs Anaheim
Ana 6-1, -$190, O5.5
Ana 3-0, -$215, U5.5
Cal 4-3 OT, +$106, O5.5
Ana 4-2, -$137, O5.5
Ana 3-2 OT, -$243, N5
Ducks win series, 4-1

Minnesota vs Chicago
Chi 4-3, -$135, O5
Chi 4-1, -$137, N5
Chi 1-0, +$134, U5
Chi 4-3, +$105, O5
Blackhawks win series, 4-0




NHL

Wednesday, May 13

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Trend Report
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7:30 PM
WASHINGTON vs. NY RANGERS
Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 4-10 SU in their last 14 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 7 games at home
NY Rangers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games at home

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Game 7 - Capitals at Rangers

May 12, 2015

The Rangers are seeking their second straight Eastern Conference title, but need one more win over the Capitals to advance to the conference finals. New York trailed Washington, 3-1, but the Rangers have pulled off back-to-back victories to even up their series at 3-3 heading back to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night for the decisive Game 7 of the conference semifinals.

New York opened as a -175 home favorite (Bet $175 to win $100) at Sportsbook.ag, as all 11 of its postseason games in the two rounds against the Penguins and Capitals have been decided by one goal each. The Rangers have seen seven of those games finish with a 2-1 score (five wins), while the ‘under’ is a solid 8-2-1 this postseason. The total has closed at 5 in each of the first 11 games, but Sportsbook.ag opened up the Game 7 total at 4 ½, with the ‘over’ shaded at -130 (Bet $130 to win $100).

Washington enters Game 7 as a +155 underdog (Bet $100 to win $155), as the Capitals are playing a decisive Game 7 for the second straight round. The Capitals eliminated the other New York squad in the opening round, edging the Islanders, 2-1 at the Verizon Center as a -150 favorite to advance. Washington is playing in its first road Game 7 since the 2012 conference semifinals, when it faced the Rangers and lost 2-1 at MSG.

There have been 155 Game 7’s in the NHL Playoffs and the home squad owns a 96-59 (61.9%) record. In this season’s playoffs, the home team is 2-0 in Game 7’s, which is in stark contrast to the 1-6 mark put up by the home squads in 2014. The Capitals have captured one Game 7 victory by beating the Islanders in the last round, while the Lightning blanked the Red Wings, 2-0 as heavy -190 favorites.

Recent Game 7 History

The Rangers are no stranger to reaching the limit in a playoff series. New York has won five consecutive Game 7’s, while playing in its first Game 7 since last season’s second round against Pittsburgh.

New York

2014 – New York Rangers 2 at Pittsburgh Penguins 1 (Conference Semifinals)
2014 – Philadelphia Flyers 1 at New York Rangers 2 (Conference Quarterfinals)
2013 – New York Rangers 5 at Washington Capitals 0 (Conference Quarterfinals)

Washington

2015 – New York Islanders 1 at Washington Capitals 2 (Conference Quarterfinals)
2013 – New York Rangers 5 at Washington Capitals 0 (Conference Quarterfinals)
2012 – Washington Capitals 1 at New York Rangers 2 (Conference Semifinals)

NHL Game 7 Playoff History (2012-2014)

As mentioned above, road teams won 85 percent (6-1) of the Game 7’s in last year’s NHL Playoffs and that shouldn’t be surprising. In the previous three playoff campaigns, the road team has been competitive, going 10-6 in the previous 16 decisive battles. Five of the 16 went to an extra session but none of this year’s Game 7’s have seen overtime.

2014
Los Angeles Kings 5 at Chicago Blackhawks 4 (OT)
Los Angeles Kings 6 at Anaheim Ducks 2
Montreal Canadiens 3 at Boston Bruins 1
New York Rangers 2 at Pittsburgh Penguins 1
Philadelphia Flyers 3 at New York Rangers 4
Minnesota Wild 5 at Colorado Avalanche 4
Los Angeles Kings 5 at San Jose Sharks 1

2013
New York Rangers 5 at Washington Capitals 0
Toronto Maple Leafs 4 at Boston Bruins 5 (OT)
Detroit Red Wings 3 at Anaheim Ducks 2
Detroit Red Wings 1 at Chicago Blackhawks 2 (OT)
San Jose Sharks 1 at Los Angeles Kings 2

2012
Ottawa Senators 1 at New York Rangers 2
Washington Capitals 2 at Boston Bruins 1 (OT)
New Jersey Devils 3 at Florida Panthers 2 (2OT)
Washington Capitals 1 at New York Rangers 2

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Rangers face Ovechkin, Caps in Game 7

May 12, 2015

GREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP) - The New York Rangers weren't wasting any time on Alexander Ovechkin's prediction of a Game 7 win for the Washington Capitals in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Ovechkin said it on Monday and the Rangers didn't care Tuesday. The only thing they talked about after practice was being prepared for winner-take-all game Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

The Rangers usually are. They have won their last five Game 7s dating to 2012, including a win in Pittsburgh last season that capped a rally from a 3-1 deficit and the last two series against Washington (2012 and '13).

In the 2013 series, the Rangers overcame deficits of 2-0 and 3-1 to win. They are one win away from overcoming a 3-1 deficit in this series.

While the Capitals have Ovechkin leading the way, the Rangers have Henrik Lundqvist. The goaltender is 5-0 with a 0.80 goals-against average and a .973 save percentage in his last five Game 7 appearances.

''His focus and his preparation are by far one of the best I have seen in this game,'' Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said. ''For him and, I can say our group, these are moments to play for and I think everybody is looking forward to it.''

Game 7s are the dream of children playing hockey, with hopes of scoring the game-winning goal or coming up with the big save.

When they get older, it's a job, no matter how well you have done.

''The past is the past,'' Lundqvist said. ''You don't think about it, you just go in there and you focus the same way you focused the game before. It's great memories to have to win important games. Tomorrow is a new opportunity for the team here, so you have to be in the moment. You can't think about the last year and whatever. That doesn't really matter, You stay in the moment.''

Lundqvist expects to have butterflies before the game. He gets them every game, whether it's the season opener or the playoffs.

''When you start the playoffs, I talked about, you have to see it happen, you have to see good things happen to you and your team, and then you have to go out there and work for it,'' Lundqvist said. ''It starts with believing. We were in a tough spot in this series and we believed we could force another game, and another game, and now are here.''

Lundqvist refused to comment on Ovechkin's prediction, other than to say he was just trying to get himself ready for Game 7. The Capitals were doing to same thing in Washington.

''We're just going in there to concentrate for three periods, maybe four, maybe five,'' Ovechkin said. ''Whatever it takes.''

History is working against the Capitals. In all previous series that they led 3-1, the Capitals have been pushed to Game 7 four times and they're 0-4.

Since Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green made their playoff debuts in 2008, this is the ninth time in 11 playoff series that Washington has gone to a Game 7. The team is 3-5 in the previous eight. That core group has never made it out of the second round of the playoffs.

''There's an opportunity here and that's the key word - opportunity,' Green said. ''None of us wants that to go to waste. We want to create something special here, especially with his group of guys. It's been a lot of fun and it's not over yet.''

A closer look at the only game on the NHL playoff schedule Wednesday night:

Capitals at Rangers, series tied 3-3, 7:30 p.m. EDT, NBC Sports Network

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Capitals coach Barry Trotz was asked whether he's gone back and watched any of the team's past Game 7s.

''No, because they're not the same team and I wasn't a part of it, so, no. And I won't, because it has no relevance on this series at all. Zero. Nothing,'' Trotz said.

RICK NASH ON RISK VS. REWARD

''It's a happy medium of making sure you're tight defensively but you've got to take chances to get the offensive battles,'' said Rick Nash, who led the Rangers with 42 goals during the season. ''When it's Game 7 and everything on the line, sometimes it's tough to take those.''

OVECHKIN AND BACKSTROM

Ovechkin led the NHL in goals with 53 this season and linemate Nicklas Backstrom was No. 1 in assists with 60. For all of their regular-season success in this year and others, they do not have particularly impressive individual numbers in Game 7s.

In eight previous Game 7s, Ovechkin and Backstrom have combined for three goals and four assists - but neither has scored a goal during the past five Game 7s. Backstrom has zero points in any of his last six Game 7s, while Ovechkin has no goals and two assists in his last five.

Ovechkin's last goal in a Game 7 came all the way back in 2009, and it was a meaningless late score in a 6-2 home loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Kreider leading Rangers' comeback

May 12, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) - In a thrilling series featuring two of the NHL's top goal scorers and two of the league's best goaltenders, Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers is stealing the spotlight.

The 24-year-old power forward who is one of fastest skaters in the league has been the biggest reason why the Rangers are still going and heading to a decisive Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

Down 3-1 in the series, Kreider scored with 1:41 left in regulation in Game 5 to force overtime. Ryan McDonagh then got the winner in overtime.

Kreider stepped up big again in Game 6, scoring goals early and late in the first period and the Rangers held on for a 4-3 win. He also had the early goal in Game 2 when New York evened the series.

''There is a very young player with tons of potential and he's working on putting it all together, as much offensively as defensively,'' Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said. ''There has been a real strong improvement on his game from last year to this year. There was progress last season. With his potential, it's normal. He's become a very important piece of our team with a big role. For us, like any team that expects to win at this time of year, you need to have your players to play up to their level and Chris is doing that for us now and he needs to continue.''

Kreider has a team-high four goals in the series - all in the Rangers' three wins - and he is tied for the team lead with five in the postseason.

''He's the fastest guy I've ever played with and he showed it on the first goal, huge first goal ,'' said Rangers defenseman Dan Boyle, who had the game-winning goal in Game 6.

The Rangers struggled for goals in the opening five games of the series.

Rick Nash, who led the Rangers with 42 goals in the regular season, has two in the playoffs, one this series against Braden Holtby.

Alexander Ovechkin, who led the NHL with 53 goals in the regular season, has two in this series, one in each of the first two games. He has been blanked by Henrik Lundqvist the past four games.

Capitals coach Barry Trotz said the key to winning with the big names not scoring is to get support from the other guys.

Kreider has been the guy for the Rangers.

''Only thing that will matter: Whatever it says on the scoreboard at the end of the game,'' Trotz said. ''If a top player can take a team on his shoulders for a game or a foot soldier can have that game or the unsung hero can have a little bit of a breakout game, that's all that's going to matter. We'll take one of each if we can.''

Ovechkin told reporters after Game 6 that the Capitals would win Game 7 and play either Montreal or Tampa Bay in the conference finals.

The bravado didn't bother Trotz.

''His whole career, he's said stuff,'' Trotz said Monday. ''Every year, he says stuff that (is) bold - and he backs it up, usually.''

NOTES: Vigneault said he expects D Ryan McDonagh to play Wednesday. McDonagh left the ice after taking a big hit from Ovechkin in the third period of Game 6 but returned. ... Since 1985, the Capitals have managed to lose nine series in which they led 2-0 or 3-1.

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Recapping Tuesdays Action: MLB goes 5 - 6, NHL goes 1 Hat Trick win and a Push,
NBA goes 2 - 2 as i split triple and slam dunks.



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Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores


8:00 PM EDT
737 WASHINGTON WIZARDS 200o05 200o05 / 200u08 199.5 +285
738 ATLANTA HAWKS -9 -8 / -8 -15 / -8 -7.5 -345
WAS-G-John Wall-Doubtful | TV: TNT, DTV: 245


10:35 PM EDT
739 MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES 195o05 195 / 194.5 / 195 195.5 +430
FREE
740 GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS -10 -05 -9.5 -15 / -9.5 / -9.5 -05 -9.5 -560
TV: TNT, DTV: 245

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Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores


3:40 PM EDT
951 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (L) Gonzalez, G -145 -127 / -132 / -134 -140 -1.5(+115)
952 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (R) Hellickson, J 8.5o25 8.5o15 / 8.5o25 / 9u14 9 +1.5(-135)
TV: FS-Arizona, MASN, MLB, DTV: 213, 640, 686 | MOSTLY SUNNY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT CENTER 10-15. GAME TEMP 89, RH 16% WIND CHILL 0

7:05 PM EDT
953 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (L) Liriano, F -125 -121 / -118 / -119 -123 -1.5(+135)
954 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (L) Hamels, C 7u25 7u25 / 6.5o20 / 6.5o15 6.5u15 +1.5(-155)
TV: ROOT-Pittsburgh, DTV: 659 | CLEAR, WIND IN FROM LEFT 9-14. GAME TEMP 68, RH 32%

7:10 PM EDT
955 ATLANTA BRAVES (L) Stults, E 8o20 8.5u22 / 8.5u20 / 8.5u26 8u15 +1.5(-200)
956 CINCINNATI REDS (R) Iglesias, R -145 -133 / -131 / -123 -127 -1.5(+170)
TV: FS-Ohio, SportsSouth, DTV: 646, 661 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND IN FROM LEFT 4-9. GAME TEMP 66, RH 38%

7:50 PM EDT
957 MIAMI MARLINS (R) Cosart, J 7.5 7.5u25 / 7o15 / 7.5u25 7.5u20 +1.5(-155)
958 LOS ANGELES DODGERS (R) Frias, C -145 -160 / -158 / -156 -160 -1.5(+135)
TV: FS-Florida, DTV: 654 | MOSTLY SUNNY, WIND OUT TO LEFT CENTER 6-11. GAME TEMP 68, RH 45%

8:05 PM EDT
959 NEW YORK METS (R) Harvey, M -120 -105 / -103 / -104 -105 +1.5(-240)
960 CHICAGO CUBS (R) Hammel, J 6.5o15 6.5o15 6.5 -1.5(+200)
TV: ESPN, SNY, WGN, DTV: 206, 307, 639 | CLEAR, WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 5-10. GAME TEMP 47, RH 63%

3:35 PM EDT
961 BOSTON RED SOX (L) Miley, W 7.5u25 7o15 / 7o20 / 7o15 7o20 +1.5(-165)
962 OAKLAND ATHLETICS (R) Gray, S -150 -142 / -145 / -144 -148 -1.5(+145)
TV: CSN-California, MLB, NESN, DTV: 213, 628, 698 | MOSTLY SUNNY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT 12-17. GAME TEMP 64, RH 51%

7:05 PM EDT
963 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (R) Sanchez, A 8.5o20 9u22 / 9u20 / 8.5o15 8.5o20 +1.5(-195)
964 BALTIMORE ORIOLES (R) Gonzalez, M -125 -120 / -115 / -120 -124 -1.5(+165)
TV: MASN2, DTV: 641 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND IN FROM LEFT 11-16. GAME TEMP 67, RH 38%

7:05 PM EDT
965 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Nolasco, R 9 9u15 / 9u20 / 9u25 8.5o20 +1.5(-170)
966 DETROIT TIGERS (L) Lobstein, K -150 -145 / -144 / -130 -140 -1.5(+150)
TV: FS-Detroit, FS-North, DTV: 663, 668 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 6-11. GAME TEMP 55, RH 43%

7:10 PM EDT
967 NEW YORK YANKEES (R) Warren, A 7.5o15 -105 / -106 -105 -1.5(+150)
968 TAMPA BAY RAYS (R) Karns, N -115 7.5o15 / 7.5o13 7.5 +1.5(-170)
TV: SunSports, YES, DTV: 631, 653 | Dome

8:05 PM EDT
969 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Ventura, Y -130 -120 / -115 / -117 -116 -1.5(+140)
970 TEXAS RANGERS (R) Gallardo, Y 8o20 8.5u20 / 8o15 / 8o20 8.5u20 +1.5(-160)
TV: FS-Kansas City, FS-Southwest, DTV: 672, 676 | CLOUDY, 70% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND IN FROM CENTER 12-17. GAME TEMP 70, RH 93% HEAT INDEX 73

6:10 PM EDT
971 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (R) Lackey, J 7.5u15 7.5u12 / 7.5u15 / 7.5u20 7o20 +1.5(-190)
972 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Kluber, C -125 -128 / -129 / -140 -133 -1.5(+160)
TV: FS-Midwest, SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 662, 671 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND IN FROM RIGHT CENTER 8-13. GAME TEMP 54, RH 56%

8:10 PM EDT
973 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (R) Hudson, T 8.5o15 9u29 / 9u36 / 8.5 8.5u15 +1.5(-165)
974 HOUSTON ASTROS (L) Oberholtzer, B -120 -126 / -127 / -140 -142 -1.5(+145)
TV: CSN-Bay, ROOT-Southwest, DTV: 674, 696 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 60% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND OUT TO LEFT 6-11. GAME TEMP 77, RH 81% HEAT INDEX 81 (MINUTE MAID PARK ROOF CLOSES IN WET WEATHER)

8:10 PM EDT
975 CHICAGO WHITE SOX (L) Quintana, J 8o15 8o15 / 8 / 8u15 8u20 +1.5(-205)
976 MILWAUKEE BREWERS (R) Nelson, J -125 -114 / -111 / -120 -119 -1.5(+175)
TV: CSN-Chicago, FS-Midwest, DTV: 665, 671 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND IN FROM LEFT 4-9. GAME TEMP 46, RH 58%

10:05 PM EDT
977 COLORADO ROCKIES (R) Lyles, J 8u15 8u15 +1.5(-140)
978 LOS ANGELES ANGELS (L) Santiago, H -165 -175 / -172 / -174 -170 -1.5(+120)
TV: FS-West, ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 683, 692 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO LEFT 7-12. GAME TEMP 64, RH 62%

10:10 PM EDT
979 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Shields, J -115 7.5u25 / 7.5u30 / 7 7o25 +1.5(-200)
980 SEATTLE MARINERS (R) Walker, T 7.5u25 -120 / -125 / -124 -122 -1.5(+170)
TV: FS-San Diego, ROOT-Northwest, DTV: 687, 694 | CLOUDY, 40% CHANCE SHOWERS. WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 5-10. GAME TEMP 55, RH 77% (SAFECO FIELD ROOF CLOSES IN WET WEATHER)

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Team Open Line Movements Current Puck Line Scores

7:35 PM EDT
23 WASHINGTON CAPITALS 4.5o30 4.5o26 / 4.5o25 / 4.5o28 4.5o25 +1.5(-230)
24 NEW YORK RANGERS -175 -175 / -170 / -165 -160 -1.5(+192)
TV: NBC Sports Network, DTV: 220

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MLB EARLY GAMES

Wednesday, May 13

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Boston - 3:35 PM ET Oakland -142 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Oakland - Under 7 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Washington - 3:40 PM ET Arizona +122 500 DOUBLE PLAY

Arizona - Over 9 500 DOUBLE PLAY

St. Louis - 6:10 PM ET St. Louis +121 500 TRIPLE PLAY

Cleveland - Over 7.5 500 *****

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MLB Evening Picks:


Toronto - 7:05 PM ET Toronto +112 500 *****
Baltimore - Over 8.5 500

Pittsburgh - 7:05 PM ET Philadelphia +109 500 *****
Philadelphia - Over 6.5 500

Minnesota - 7:08 PM ET Minnesota +123 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Detroit - Over 8.5 500

NY Yankees - 7:10 PM ET Tampa Bay -108 500
Tampa Bay - Over 7.5 500

Atlanta - 7:10 PM ET Atlanta +115 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Cincinnati - Over 7.5 500

Miami - 7:50 PM ET Miami +146 500 GRAND SLAM
LA Dodgers - Over 7.5 500

Kansas City - 8:05 PM ET Texas +104 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Texas - Over 8 500

NY Mets - 8:05 PM ET Chi. Cubs -104 500
Chi. Cubs - Under 6.5 500

Chi. White Sox - 8:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox +115 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Milwaukee - Over 7.5 500

San Francisco - 8:10 PM ET San Francisco +126 500 GRAND SLAM
Houston - Under 8.5 500

Colorado - 10:05 PM ET LA Angels -167 500
LA Angels - Under 8 500

San Diego - 10:10 PM ET San Diego +119 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Seattle - Over 7 500

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Wednesday, May 13

Game Score Status Pick Amount

Washington - 7:30 PM ET NY Rangers -157 500 DOUBLE PLAY

NY Rangers - Under 5 500 *****