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    Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
    04/15/10 11-10-0 52.38% +75 Detail
    04/14/10 13-15-1 46.43% -955 Detail
    04/13/10 4-8-0 33.33% -2920 Detail
    04/12/10 6-17-0 26.09% -6955 Detail
    04/11/10 17-13-0 56.67% +2635 Detail
    04/10/10 17-13-0 56.67% +2220 Detail
    04/09/10 15-13-2 53.57% +1115 Detail
    04/08/10 10-11-1 47.62% +85 Detail
    04/07/10 14-14-2 50.00% -799 Detail
    04/06/10 9-5-0 64.29% +1509 Detail
    04/05/10 10-14-2 41.67% -1743 Detail
    04/03/10 9-3-1 75.00% +3490 Detail
    04/02/10 8-3-2 72.73% +2560 Detail
    04/01/10 1-8-0 11.11% -3680 Detail
    Totals 144-147-11 49.48% -3363

    Friday, April 16Game Score Status Pick Amount

    Houston 0 Top 2 Houston +161 500
    Chi. Cubs 0 Over 9 500

    Chi. White Sox - 7:05 PM ET Chi. White Sox -127 500
    Cleveland - Under 9 500

    Texas - 7:05 PM ET Texas +193 500
    NY Yankees - Under 8.5 500

    Cincinnati - 7:05 PM ET Pittsburgh -112 500
    Pittsburgh - Over 8.5 500 ( TOTAL )

    Florida - 7:05 PM ET Florida +242 500 ( POD )
    Philadelphia - Over 8 500

    Milwaukee - 7:05 PM ET Washington +141 500 ( POD )
    Washington - Under 9 500

    LA Angels - 7:07 PM ET Toronto +101 500
    Toronto - Over 8.5 500 ( TOTAL )

    Tampa Bay - 7:10 PM ET Tampa Bay +157 500
    Boston - Over 9.5 500

    Colorado - 7:35 PM ET Colorado +125 500
    Atlanta - Under 8.5 500

    Kansas City - 8:10 PM ET Minnesota -124 500
    Minnesota - Over 7.5 500

    NY Mets - 8:15 PM ET St. Louis -225 500
    St. Louis - Under 8.5 500

    Baltimore - 10:05 PM ET Baltimore +150 500 ( POD )
    Oakland - Over 7.5 500

    Arizona - 10:05 PM ET Arizona -106 500
    San Diego - Over 7.5 500

    Detroit - 10:10 PM ET Detroit +169 500 ( POD )
    Seattle - Under 7 500

    San Francisco - 10:10 PM ET San Francisco +140 500
    LA Dodgers - Under 9 500

    ------------------------------------------------------------

    Date WLT Pct Net Units Record
    04/15/10 3-3-0 50.00% -875 Detail
    04/14/10 6-1-1 85.71% +3010 Detail

    Friday, April 16Game Score Status Pick Amount

    Ottawa - 7:00 PM ET Ottawa +223 500
    Pittsburgh - Over 5.5 500 ( NHL TOTAL )

    Philadelphia - 7:30 PM ET New Jersey -185 500
    New Jersey - Under 5 500

    Nashville - 8:30 PM ET Nashville +208 500 ( NHL DOG )
    Chicago - Over 5.5 500

    Detroit - 10:00 PM ET Phoenix +114 500 ( NHL DOG )
    Phoenix - Over 5 500

    Colorado - 10:30 PM ET San Jose -260 500
    San Jose - Over 5.5 500


    Good Luck Gang !
    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

  • #2
    MLB Series Betting- Detroit at Seattle

    After finishing 4-2 on their first homestand of the season, Detroit returns to the road for their longest trip of the year, playing 11 games in 11 days against three teams from the American League West starting in Seattle. The Tigers (6-3, +1.3 units) have been the comeback kids thus far with five of their wins coming after trailing.

    Another comeback story is pitcher Jeremy Bonderman. The right-hander gave up one hit and one run while striking out five in five innings in a 4-2 win over Cleveland last Saturday. That was Bonderman’s first victory in nearly two years, bouncing back from surgery that broke up a blood clot in his throwing shoulder.

    “It was fun to just get back on the mound, compete and be who I am and not worry about my arm hurting,” Bonderman said. “It’s been a long journey back, but I’m hoping I got 35 more starts in and hopefully we can do something special.”

    The 27-year old is making the change from a hard-thrower to pitcher. “That was really Jeremy Bonderman the pitcher," Leyland said of his first start in 2010, "not Jeremy Bonderman the 95-96-mph fastball, hard slider. He pitched, and that's the adjustment that he's going to have to make. We're tickled to death today. That's progress, and that's something you have to build on."

    His mound opponent for first game is 100 percent healthy and one of the best pitchers in baseball, Felix Hernandez. Seattle’s ace right-hander starts the season with 3.29 ERA, but no-decisions, providing two quality starts on the road, both Mariners wins. This makes it Hernandez first time to take the mound at Safeco Field and he and Mariners’ teammates are 27-9 the last two years he’s been the starter.

    Sportsbook.com has Seattle as -182 money line favorites in the first contest of the series with total Ov7. King Felix is 27-8 when the total is 7 to 8.5 (Mariners Record) and 10-1 OVER as a home favorite of -175 to -200. Detroit is 3-9 in Game 1 of a series dating back to last season and is 7-1 in Bonderman’s previous eight road starts.

    Game 1 Edge: Seattle

    Seattle (4-6, -2 units) has begun the season very slow with the bats, averaging 2.8 runs per game, with sordid team batting average of .231. They have shown a few signs of starting to work their way out of it with nine or more hits in four of last five games. The Mariners are the only team in baseball that has yet to score more than five runs in single game and they might still be searching facing the Tigers ace Jason Verlander.

    The 6’5 right-hander has dialed up the fastball into the upper-90’s, however has ERA of 9.00 because he’s lacked command of secondary pitches to retire hitters thus far. He’s making mistakes that are getting hit or batters are sitting dead-red in their second or third time at bat, not fearing Verlander can throw anything else over the plate. With Seattle still searching at the dish, Detroit’s top pitcher could go to 44-18 (Tigers Record) against losing teams.

    Seattle counters with Ryan Rowland-Smith. The Aussie has a sound delivery with a tailing fastball, a big overhand curveball that he likes to use early in counts to go along with first-rate changeup. Rowland-Smith is known for throwing strikes, but is not a strike-out pitcher. If the lefty is taking his turn in the rotation in Game 2, Seattle has four-game winning streak.

    Game 2 Edge: Detroit

    The series finale is a wild card contest, at least as far as the pitching is concerned. The Tigers go with Max Scherzer, who throws 95 MPH fastball and has devastating sweeping slider when he’s on. Has tendency to get lazy with mechanics, which adds up pitch count unnecessarily or has one faulty inning that costs him. One aspect in his favor is Detroit is 36-18 vs. teams whose hitters strike out seven or more times a game coming into the series.

    Ian Snell is making his third start of the year and comes in with ERA of 5. Snell would be described as a “slinger” with his three-quarters delivery style and follow thru. His fastball runs and sinks and he possesses a hard slider, but isn’t known as great listener and too easily loses command of the strike zone. Though a very good athlete, at 5’11 lacks the leverage to get extra tilt on his pitches when he tires. Snell is 1-1 with a 2.13 ERA in two career starts against the Tigers and Seattle begins the series having won 19 of last 26 at home.

    Game 3 Edge: Detroit

    The first two games have starting pitchers from each team that can dominate, which sets up a split. The starting pitching matchup for Game 3 is a push, however the Tigers bullpen and offense has been better thus far, making them the series play in the second weekend of baseball action.


    Sportsbook.com series odds: Detroit +140 , Seattle-180
    Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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    • #3
      Top MLB Weekend Power Trends 4/16-4/18

      Major League Baseball competes for betting dollars this weekend with both the NBA & NHL playoff schedules. The infant part of the season has produced some surprises, namely Toronto & Oakland leading their respective divisions in the face of pessimistic preseason expectations. It’s also somewhat strange to see no team with a winning percentage of .800 or better at this point, and no team with a lead of more than two games in their respective divisions. Perhaps it’s a sign of a competitive season to come. In any case, this weekend’s schedule features some intriguing matchups in both leagues. Let’s take a look at those, and reveal the list of Top ******* Power Trends that you’ll want to consider as you build your wagering lineup over the next three days.

      In the senior circuit, the early frontrunners in the East will go head-to-head when Philadelphia hosts Florida. The Marlins face the unenviable task of taking on co-aces Roy Halladay and Cole Hamels on back-to-back days. The Phillies own the best record in baseball heading into the weekend and are batting .311 as a team. However, Florida is 12-6 in Philly over the last two years. Also in the N.L., the Mets, off to a slow 3-6 start, travel to St. Louis to take on the Central-leading Cardinals. This series could see some high prices despite the fact that the Cards aren’t hitting the ball well (.240 batting average) and their bullpen is struggling as well (1.500 WHIP). Finally, on the coast this weekend, West rivals San Francisco and Los Angeles will get together. The host Dodgers are hitting the ball well with 65 hits in their last five games, only to go 2-3 in that span. The Giants lead the division after two weeks with a 7-3 mark.

      In the American League, the best and worst teams in the East and West Divisions will square off. In Toronto, the East leading Blue Jays, off to a 7-3 start, face the Angels, who own the opposite mark. The Jays are winning with pitching, with opponents batting just .219 after 10 games. That may not bode well for the Halo’s, who have produced just 3.6 runs per game in the early going. In Oakland, the surprising A’s will play host to the struggling Orioles. It figures to be a long year for Baltimore in the East, having won just one of its first 10 games. Elsewhere, the Yankees welcome Texas to town in a battle of expected playoff contenders. Both teams come in off a pair of series wins and could be ready to go on an early season run. Finally, in Boston, the Rays continue a difficult early season schedule with four games against the Red Sox. They are in the midst of a 10-game road trip although they were able to sweep the first three games in Baltimore. There is some concern with Boston’s pitching staff early, as it has allowed opponents to hit .287 over the first nine games.

      Don’t forget to consult our weekly list of Top ******* Power Trends before you hit the confirm button on your wagers this weekend:

      HOUSTON at CHICAGO CUBS


      CHICAGO CUBS are 88-45 (+23.5 Units) against the money line as a favorite of -125 to -175 over the last 3 seasons. The average score was CHICAGO CUBS 5.3, OPPONENT 4.0 - (Rating = 1*)

      CINCINNATI at PITTSBURGH


      PITTSBURGH is 10-40 (-30.9 Units) against the money line vs. an NL team with a team batting average of .255 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was PITTSBURGH 3.3, OPPONENT 5.8 - (Rating = 4*)

      MILWAUKEE at WASHINGTON


      WASHINGTON is 12-39 (-20.4 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.8 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was WASHINGTON 4.4, OPPONENT 6.2 - (Rating = 1*)

      FLORIDA at PHILADELPHIA


      FLORIDA is 11-3 (+10.0 Units) against the money line when playing against a top-level team (Win Pct. > 62%) over the last 3 seasons. The average score was FLORIDA 5.3, OPPONENT 3.9 - (Rating = 1*)

      COLORADO at ATLANTA


      COLORADO is 7-21 (-14.3 Units) against the money line vs. NL teams scoring 4.8 or more runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was COLORADO 3.5, OPPONENT 5.4 - (Rating = 1*)

      NY METS at ST LOUIS


      NY METS are 13-29 (-18.7 Units) against the money line vs. teams outscoring opp by 1 or more runs/game on the season over the last 3 seasons. The average score was NY METS 4.1, OPPONENT 5.5 - (Rating = 1*)

      ARIZONA at SAN DIEGO


      SAN DIEGO is 2-19 (-17.3 Units) against the money line vs. good fielding teams - (turning 1.1 or more DP's/game) over the last 3 seasons. The average score was SAN DIEGO 3.0, OPPONENT 5.1 - (Rating = 3*)

      SAN FRANCISCO at LA DODGERS


      LA DODGERS are 28-10 (+16.0 Units) against the money line vs. a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.75 or better over the last 2 seasons. The average score was LA DODGERS 5.8, OPPONENT 3.3 - (Rating = 1*)

      TEXAS at NY YANKEES


      NY YANKEES are 32-7 (+18.8 Units) against the money line in home games vs. AL teams allowing 4.7 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was NY YANKEES 5.8, OPPONENT 3.4 - (Rating = 2*)

      CHI WHITE SOX at CLEVELAND


      CLEVELAND is 30-50 (-19.1 Units) against the money line vs. AL teams allowing 4.7 or less runs/game on the season over the last 2 seasons. The average score was CLEVELAND 4.5, OPPONENT 5.3 - (Rating = 0*)

      LA ANGELS at TORONTO


      TORONTO is 22-12 (+11.3 Units) against the money line in April games over the last 2 seasons. The average score was TORONTO 5.6, OPPONENT 4.5 - (Rating = 1*)

      TAMPA BAY at BOSTON


      BOSTON is 40-13 (+24.3 Units) against the money line vs. a poor bullpen whose ERA is 4.50 or worse over the last 2 seasons. The average score was BOSTON 6.3, OPPONENT 4.0 - (Rating = 2*)

      KANSAS CITY at MINNESOTA


      MINNESOTA is 6-21 (-15.0 Units) against the money line in home games vs. an AL team with a team batting average of .295 or better since 1997. The average score was MINNESOTA 4.1, OPPONENT 7.2 - (Rating = 1*)

      BALTIMORE at OAKLAND


      BALTIMORE is 10-31 (-19.5 Units) against the money line vs. a good bullpen whose ERA is 3.75 or better over the last 2 seasons. The average score was BALTIMORE 3.8, OPPONENT 6.0 - (Rating = 1*)

      DETROIT at SEATTLE


      LEYLAND is 35-24 (+12.8 Units) against the money line in road games in April games as the manager of DETROIT. The average score was DETROIT 4.7, OPPONENT 4.0 - (Rating = 1*)
      Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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      • #4
        Diamond Trends - Friday

        Orioles at Athletics – The Orioles are 0-8 since September 21, 2009 on the road after allowing 6+ runs for a net profit of $800 when playing against. The Athletics are 8-0 since May 12, 2009 as a favorite vs a team that has lost at least their last three games for a net profit of $800.

        Angels at Blue Jays – The Angels are 8-0 since May 27, 2009 when Jered Weaver starts after facing 25 or fewer hitters for a net profit of $800 The Angels are 0-6 since August 21, 2009 after a loss in which they allowed 5+ walks and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $730 when playing against. The Blue Jays are 0-6 since April 17, 2009 after a win in which they drew 5+ walks and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $660 when playing against.

        Rockies at Braves – The Rockies are 0-6 since April 18, 2009 as a dog after a loss in which they were shut out in the last 6 innings for a net profit of $600 when playing against.

        Mets at Cardinals – The Mets are 0-7 since July 03, 2009 as a road dog after a win and it is the first game of the series for a net profit of $700 when playing against. The Cardinals are 0-5 since May 05, 2009 as a home favorite after a loss in which their opponent left fewer than 10 men on base for a net profit of $670 when playing against.

        Astros at Cubs – The Astros are 0-8 since April 24, 2009 when Felipe Paulino starts after facing 25 or fewer hitters and they lost in his previous start for a net profit of $835 when playing against.

        Giants at Dodgers – The Giants are 4-0 since May 08, 2009 as a road dog after a 5+ run win for a net profit of $580

        White Sox at Indians – The White Sox are 1-10 since May 13, 2009 on the road when their starter went at least eight innings in his last start for a net profit of $890 when playing against. The Indians are 0-10 since September 01, 2009 as a dog and it is the first game of the series for a net profit of $1000 when playing against.

        Tigers at Mariners – The Mariners are 8-0 since June 10, 2009 when Felix Hernandez starts after his team lost the last time he started vs this opponent for a net profit of $805. The Mariners are 0-6 since April 16, 2009 at home after a win in which they drew 5+ walks for a net profit of $720 when playing against. The Mariners are 6-0 since June 03, 2009 at home after a win in which they left 18+ men on base for a net profit of $675

        Brewers at Nationals – The Brewers are 0-5 since July 07, 2009 when Yovani Gallardo starts after losing as a home favorite in his last start for a net profit of $590 when playing against.

        Diamondbacks at Padres – The Diamondbacks are 12-1 since May 21, 2009 as a favorite after a loss in which they used 5+ pitchers for a net profit of $1085. The Diamondbacks are 0-7 since June 20, 2009 on the road after a loss in which their opponent left 18+ men on base for a net profit of $700 when playing against. The Padres are 7-0 since May 05, 2009 within 20 cents of pickem after a loss in which they left fewer than 10 men on base for a net profit of $725

        Reds at Pirates – The Reds are 7-0 since April 19, 2009 within 20 cents of pickem after a 5+ run loss for a net profit of $730. The Pirates are 0-9 since May 04, 2009 after a 5+ run loss and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $900 when playing against. The Pirates are 0-6 since April 19, 2009 when Zach Duke starts vs a team that has lost at least their last two games for a net profit of $600 when playing against.

        Rays at Red Sox – The Red Sox are 8-0 since June 09, 2009 when they are off a loss in which they never led and it is the first game of a series for a net profit of $800

        Royals at Twins – The Royals are 0-8 since May 08, 2009 as a road dog after a win in which their opponent left 18+ men on base for a net profit of $800 when playing against.

        Rangers at Yankees – The Yankees are 11-0 since July 18, 2009 when CC Sabathia starts as a favorite vs a team that has hit more grounders than fly balls season-to-date for a net profit of $1100
        Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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        • #5
          Friday's Factoids

          **Marlins at Phillies**

          --As of early this afternoon, most betting shops had Philadelphia (7-2, +314) listed as an extremely expensive minus-260 ‘chalk.’ Gamblers can bypass the rich straight price and go the run-line route (minus 1 ½ runs) with just minus-120 at risk. The total was eight flat (minus-110 either way).

          --Florida (6-4, +147) had a late-night flight into the City of Brotherly Love after wrapping up its three-game series with the Reds last night. The Marlins thumped Cincy by a 10-2 count Thursday to pull within 1 1/2 games of the division-leading Phillies.

          --Fredi Gonzalez will give the starting nod to Anibal Sanchez, who gave up four earned runs in six innings of work during his season debut. Sanchez took a no-decision in a 6-5 home win over the Dodgers. He has struggled against the division-rival Phillies, going 2-4 with a 5.40 ERA in seven career starts.

          --Philadelphia slugger Ryan Howard is 5-for-14 (.357) with a pair of doubles and two homers against Sanchez. Chase Utley has also enjoyed success against the Marlins’ right-hander, going 7-for-18 (.389) with three doubles and one triple versus Sanchez. Jayson Werth (1-for-10) and Shane Victorino (3-for-19, .158) haven’t fared as well against Sanchez.

          --Charlie Manuel will give the ball to his new ace Roy Halladay (2-0, 0.56) here in this spot. Halladay’s first two assignments for the Phillies have been nothing short of sensational, as the former Blue Jay has registered a pair of victories. However, Halladay is 0-1 with a 5.00 ERA in a pair of career starts against Florida.

          --Florida slugger Dan Uggla is 3-for-4 against Halladay with a triple, while Hanley Ramirez has a pair of singles in four at-bats versus the hard-throwing righty.

          --Philadelphia placed Jimmy Rollins on the 15-day disabled list this week and will be missing the All-Star shortstop for at least the next two weeks.

          --The ‘over’ is 8-2 overall for the Marlins. The ‘over’ went 2-1 for the Fish in their three previous road games against the Mets.

          --The ‘over’ has cashed at a 7-2 overall clip for the Phillies.

          --Fox Florida and Comcast in Philly will have the telecast at 7:05 p.m. Eastern.

          **Royals at Twins**

          --Las Vegas Sports Consultants opened Minnesota (7-3, +492) as a minus-120 favorite with a total of 7 ½ ‘under’ (minus-120). As of early this afternoon, most spots had the Twins at minus-120 as well. Gamblers can bring home a monster return in the plus-170 range by backing Ron Gardenhire’s squad on the run line.

          --Kansas City (4-5, +57) will turn to ace Zack Greinke (0-1, 3.55), who owns a 3-4 record and 3.94 career ERA against Minnesota.

          --Gardenhire will give the ball to Scott Baker (1-1, 3.86) in the series opener against KC. Baker owns a 7-3 record and 3.16 ERA in 12 career assignments versus the Royals.

          --The ‘over’ is a lucrative 7-2 overall for the Royals, 3-0 in their road outings.

          --The ‘under’ is 6-2-2 overall for the Twins, 1-0-1 in their home games.

          --The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. Eastern on Fox KC.

          **B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets**

          --Pittsburgh LHP Zach Duke (2-0, 3.00) will face division-rival Cincinnati on Friday night. Duke is 3-6 with a 4.37 ERA in 10 lifetime starts against the Reds. Cincy will counter with Mike Leake, whose facing the Pirates for the first time.

          --LVSC opened St. Louis as a minus-270 favorite for Friday’s series opener against the Mets. Chris Carpenter has not been able to solve the Mets in the past, however, compiling a 1-4 record and 4.80 career ERA. New York will send Oliver Perez to the bump. The southpaw is 2-5 with a 4.84 lifetime ERA against the Cardinals.

          --Seattle ace Felix Hernandez will take aim at Detroit on Friday night. The right-handed phenom is 5-2 with a 2.68 career ERA against the Tigers.
          Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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          • #6
            Predators-Blackhawks Outlook

            No. 2 Chicago Blackhawks vs. No. 7 Nashville Predators

            Series Price: Chicago -400, Nashville +330

            Series Format: Chicago, 2-2-1-1-1


            HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISONS
            TEAM SU PUCK LINE HOME AWAY OVER/UNDER
            47-29-6 44-38 24-14-3 23-15-3 39-38-5
            52-22-8 35-47 29-8-4 23-14-4 41-40-1



            2009-10 Head to Head Meetings
            Date Results Total
            12/27/09 Nashville 4 @ Chicago 5 (-190) OVER 5
            12/26/09 Chicago 4 (-130) @ Nashville 1 PUSH 5
            12/04/09 Nashville 4 (+190) @ Chicago 1 UNDER 5.5
            10/29/09 Chicago 0 @ Nashville 2 (+140) UNDER 5.5
            10/24/09 Nashville 0 @ Chicago 2 (-200) UNDER 5.5
            10/15/09 Chicago 3 (-130) @ Nashville 1 UNDER 5.5



            Skinny: The Blackhawks fell one point short of claiming the top seed in the Western Conference, but Chicago still finished its best season in franchise history with 52 victories and 112 points. The Hawks look for their first trip to the Stanley Cup Finals since 1992 when Chicago battles division rival Nashville in the first round of the playoffs.

            Chicago is led by one of the youngest, but most talented lines in the league. Patrick Kane (30 goals, 55 assists) and Jonathan Toews (25 goals, 43 assists) are each shy of 23 years old, while veterans Duncan Keith and Patrick Sharp have rounded out this balanced Blackhawks' offense. Kane is the only Chicago player in the top 47 in the league in goals scored, but the Hawks tallied the third-most goals in the NHL. Antti Niemi was exceptionally strong in the Chicago net by owning a 2.25 GAA and 26-7-4 record. Niemi ranked fourth in the league in GAA, while veteran goalie Cristobal Huet picked up 26 victories in 46 starts.

            Nashville is making its fifth playoff appearance in the last six seasons after missing the postseason in 2009. The Preds don't have the scoring punch that the Blackhawks provide, but are paced by the 30 goals from Patric Hornqvist. Nashville ranked 18th in the league in goals (217), but allowed the 14th fewest goals in the NHL (221). Former 8th round pick Pekka Rinne finished the season solid with a 32-16-5 mark in goal, including wins in ten of his last 14 games in the Nashville net.

            The Hawks grabbed four of the six regular season meetings, but these teams haven't seen each other in this calendar year. In an odd scheduling quirk, Chicago and Nashville met three times in October and three times in December. Four of the six meetings finished 'under' the total, including Chicago's first two victories in this series. The Hawks grabbed a pair of two-goal victories, but the Preds bounced back as a home underdog with a 2-0 shutout in late October. Nashville pulled off a big surprise as nearly a $2.00 road 'dog by stunning Chicago, 4-1 on December 4. The Blackhawks restored order with consecutive wins on a home-and-home in late December, tallying nine goals in the final two victories.

            Gambling Notes: Chicago owned one of the best home records in the NHL, while going 17-6 as 'chalk' at the United Center at $2.00 or higher. The Hawks finished just 10-13 on the puck-line when listed in that price range, as Chicago played to 12 'unders' in the last 20 as a home favorite of at least $2.00. Following five straight losses as a road favorite through March, the Hawks have captured four consecutive games as road 'chalk.'

            Nashville was extremely profitable when taken on the puck-line as $2.00 road underdogs by compiling an 8-3 mark. The Preds kept many games close as road 'dogs in general with a 26-11 ledger on the puck-line. Seven of the final eight home games for Nashville finished 'under' the total, which came after six consecutive 'overs' at Bridgestone Arena.

            Series Outlook: It's never easy facing a division rival in the playoffs, especially one you haven't seen in over three months. Chicago's offense will be too much for Nashville with Kane and Toews paving the way. Niemi has been sharp in net for the Hawks, and even though Rinna's season is impressive, the Preds will have problems scoring a bunch of goals in this series. The Hawks will advance to the second round in five games.
            Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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            • #7
              Friday, April 16th (All times eastern)
              (8) Colorado Avalanche (1-0) at (1) San Jose Sharks (0-1), 10:30 p.m.

              (Sports Network) - The best team in the Western Conference this year will try to avoid falling in a 2-0 series' hole tonight, when the San Jose Sharks host the eighth-seeded Colorado Avalanche at HP Pavilion.

              The top-seeded Sharks, who were knocked out by eighth-seeded Anaheim in the first round a year ago, lost Game 1 of this best-of-seven Western Conference quarterfinal series on Wednesday, dropping a 2-1 decision to the visiting Avalanche.

              Last year, the Sharks entered the playoffs fresh off a 117-point season that netted them the Presidents' Trophy and high expectations. San Jose, which has won three straight Pacific Division titles, hasn't made it past the second round of the playoffs since losing to Calgary in the 2004 Western Conference finals.

              Colorado, meanwhile, is back in the playoffs just one season after finishing last in the Western Conference with 69 points. The Avs have made three playoff appearances in five seasons since the lockout.

              Chris Stewart was credited with the game-winning goal in the final minute of regulation on Wednesday to stake Colorado to the early series' lead. Stewart's shot from behind the goal line deep in the Colorado offensive zone actually deflected in off the skate of San Jose defenseman Rob Blake.

              John-Michael Liles also scored for the Avalanche, while Craig Anderson recorded 25 saves in the victory.

              "There's still a long way to go," Avalanche coach Joe Sacco said. "We're the eight seed, they're the one seed, certainly not a lot of people are giving us a chance in this series. The pressure is on them."

              Ryan Clowe scored the only goal for the Sharks and Evgeni Nabokov allowed two goals on 30 shots for San Jose.

              "We have to be better. They didn't give us much time and space," Clowe said. "We were pretty solid defensively, but you have to get more pucks to the net. We need to be sharper."

              Joe Thornton, who led San Jose with 89 points this year, had five shots on goal but no points in the opener. His linemates, Patrick Marleau and Dany Heatley, also failed to reach the scoresheet in Game 1. Marleau and Heatley had 83 and 82 points, respectively, this season, making San Jose's top line one of the most-feared units in the game.

              San Jose was 27-6-8 as the host during the regular season, while the Avalanche were 19-20-2 on the road. Game 3 of this set is scheduled for Sunday night in Denver.

              The Avalanche are trying to become the third eight seed in five seasons to knock off the top-seeded club. However, the Sharks had the better of the season series, going 2-1-1 and winning both games in San Jose.

              These two clubs are meeting in the postseason for the fourth time, with the last matchup coming in 2004. The Sharks won that series, 4-2, in the semifinals before losing in six games to the Flames in the conference finals.
              Remember the 3 G's Gambling, Golf, Girls not in any particular order.....

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