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Ice picks: Wednesday's best NHL bets (Jan 07/09 | 0 Comments)
Content provided by Associated Press. Picks provided by Associated Press.Montreal Canadiens at New York Rangers (-130, 5.5) Both the Montreal Canadiens and the New York Rangers benefited from solid goaltending in their most recent contests.Consideri...

Pick 'n' roll: Wednesday's best NBA bets (Jan 07/09 | 0 Comments)
Detroit Pistons at Portland Trail Blazers Why did the Pistons trade Chauncey Billups?It’s simple: they traded Billups because they had Rodney Stuckey.Stuckey led Detroit to a perfect 4-0 week averaging 23 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.5 rebounds along ...

Cash cows: NBA cellar dwellers dominate hot ATS group (Jan 06/09 | 0 Comments)
Determining who's hot and who's not over the NBA's 82-game schedule is a week-to-week task. Lucky for all of us that Covers Expert Alex Smart has done the work for us.1) Los Angeles Lakers (5-0 ATS in last five games): Ever since dropping 10 straight...

Canucks' Sundin could play Wednesday (Jan 06/09 | 0 Comments)
Mats Sundin believes there's a ''good chance'' he'll debut for the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday night in Edmonton.The 37-year-old center is nine months removed from his last game in a 17-season NHL career. He signed as a free agent Dec. 18 and join...

Sixers' Brand expects to return in 2 weeks (Jan 06/09 | 0 Comments)
Elton Brand is making progress while rehabbing his injured right shoulder and the 76ers forward could be back with the team in about two weeks.''I can feel it coming,'' Brand said Tuesday. ''It's not far away and that's very encouraging.''Brand hasn'...

Louisville team plane makes emergency landing (Jan 06/09 | 0 Comments)
A plane carrying Louisville's basketball team to a game in Florida has returned to the airport after what a school spokesman says was an indication of an engine fire.Louisville spokesman Kenny Klein said no one was hurt and the coaches and players, i...

Nuggets' Anthony out 3 weeks with broken bone (Jan 06/09 | 0 Comments)
Denver Nuggets All-Star Carmelo Anthony will miss at least three weeks with a broken bone in his shooting hand, but he won't need surgery.Anthony was fitted with a red, removable splint Tuesday after breaking a bone in his right hand in a victory ove...

Power plays: This week's NHL betting notes (Jan 06/09 | 0 Comments)
T.O. Whenham writes for Doc's Sports.Injuries piling up for the CanadiansAll-Star goalie Carey Price has missed the last two games with a lower body injury and backup Jaroslav Halak proved he’s not much of a replacement. The Habs are just 4-7 in the ...

Tuesday's NHL betting breakdowns (Jan 06/09 | 0 Comments)
Minnesota at Boston (-215, 5.5)It had been more than two months since a Boston Bruins home loss before Saturday, when their longest overall winning streak in more than 35 years also came to an end.With four games left in a six-game homestand, the Bru...

Oddsmaker: Sharps, public on the under in GMAC bowl (Jan 06/09 | 10 Comments)
Michael Perry is an oddsmaker with Logans.com.No. 22 Ball State (12-1) vs Tulsa (10-3)GMAC BowlGame being played at Mobile, AlabamaWeather conditions: 66°F Isolated T-Storms; Chance Precip. 30%; Wind: From SSW 14 mphWhere the line opened: Ball State ...

Ice picks: Tuesday’s best NHL bets (Jan 05/09 | 43 Comments)
Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres (-201, 5.5) Just two weeks after predicting the Senators would have a miracle turnaround, owner Eugene Melnyk looks like he may finally be ready to face reality. Rumours are swirling that Melnyk is looking to replac...

Pick 'n' roll: Tuesday's best NBA bets (Jan 05/09 | 133 Comments)
Washington Wizards at Orlando Magic (-13, 190) The Wizards should have a little pep in their step Tuesday when they visit the Magic. Washington, which has the league’s second worst record, beat the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday. Last week, the club sto...

Nets' Harris aggravates injured hamstring (Jan 05/09 | 0 Comments)
Devin Harris aggravated his injured right hamstring and did not return for the second half of the New Jersey Nets' game against the Sacramento Kings on Monday night.Harris hurt the hamstring in an overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday nig...

Florida's Harvin says ankle 90 percent healed (Jan 05/09 | 0 Comments)
Percy Harvin says his sprained ankle is ''90 percent'' healed - the result of spending nearly 100 percent of his time in the training room over the holidays.The Gators' speedy playmaker stayed in Gainesville, Fla., every day but Christmas and New Yea...

NFL opening line report: Divisional round (Jan 05/09 | 3 Comments)
The days of home underdogs in the NFL playoffs are over. All four home clubs this weekend are favored. The biggest is Carolina -10 hosting Arizona. The smallest is Tennessee laying three to Baltimore. This is quite unlike last week’s opening round, w...

Canucks' Sundin could make debut this week (Jan 05/09 | 1 Comments)
The Vancouver Canucks cleared room for Mats Sundin to join the lineup this week, sending forward Jannik Hansen to Manitoba of the AHL on Monday.Sundin, who signed as a free agent on Dec. 18 and joined the team Dec. 30, had his first full practice on ...

Injuries pile up for division-leading Flyers (Jan 05/09 | 2 Comments)
The injury list keeps growing for the Philadelphia Flyers.Right wing Joffrey Lupul will miss at least two weeks with a pulled abdominal muscle he sustained in Friday's win over Anaheim, and backup goaltender Antero Niittymaki will miss at least a wee...

Boldin has strained hamstring, status uncertain (Jan 05/09 | 1 Comments)
Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin has a strained left hamstring and his status is uncertain for Saturday night's NFC divisional playoff game at Carolina.''We'll see how it goes this week,'' coach Ken Whisenhunt said at his Monday news conference.Bo...

AP Source: Bradley, Cubs agree to $30M, 3-yr deal (Jan 05/09 | 0 Comments)
The Chicago Cubs and free agent Milton Bradley reached a preliminary agreement Monday on a $30 million, three-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.The deal is subject to a physical scheduled for Thursday, the person sai...

The Dean's List: Tarred and feathered (Jan 05/09 | 2 Comments)
Ding dong the Heels are dead.Boston College's upset defeat of the North Carolina Tar Heels Sunday has shaken up the college hoops universe with the type of force usually reserved for Keanu Reeves movies.After watching polls and power rankings pour ou...

Oddsmaker: Early money on Irish in tonight's Big East tilt (Jan 05/09 | 1 Comments)
Eddie Franks is an oddsmaker with Brobury Sports.Georgetown Hoyas (+2.5) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7:00 PM ET, ESPN)Both the Hoyas and the Irish are coming off tough losses on Saturday in games where they were favored. Georgetown was throttled at...

Oddsmaker: Heavy action on the over in Fiesta Bowl (Jan 05/09 | 5 Comments)
Michael Perry is an oddsmaker with Logans.com.No. 10 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-2) vs  No. 3 Texas Longhorns (11-1)Game being played at Glendale, ArizonaWeather conditions: 56° F Mostly Cloudy; Wind: From WSW 9 mphWhere the line opened: Texas -10.5Where...

NBA injury report: Heat return defensive stopper (Jan 05/09 | 1 Comments)
Miami Heat: Forward Shawn Marion is expected to return against the Spurs Monday after missing the last outing with back spasms. Marion is averaging more than 11 points and almost nine rebounds this season. He's also the Heat's lockdown defender on th...

Drive for five: Canada goes for fifth gold in World Juniors (Jan 05/09 | 3 Comments)
Canada’s “Drive for Five” concludes on Monday as they meet up with Sweden in the World Junior Championship’s gold medal game.It looked like Canada’s run for a fifth straight gold medal was going to end against Russia in Saturday night’s semifinal, as...

College basketball power rankings: Week 9 (Jan 05/09 | 4 Comments)
North Carolina is undefeated no more. That upset loss to Boston College has shaken up the Top 25 college basketball power rankings. The Tar Heels slide, giving way to a Big East beast and two conference foes. Check out the rest of Week 9's moves here...

Georgetown-Notre Dame Preview (Jan 05/09 | 0 Comments)
Georgetown saw its 29-game home winning streak come to a crashing halt its last time out. Now, it'll try to end an even longer streak that belongs to Notre Dame.The nation's longest home-court winning streak will get a severe test Monday night in Sou...

Road warriors: Top 5 NBA road ATS teams (Jan 05/09 | 4 Comments)
Home court advantage is a tried and true adage in the NBA. But for some teams, success comes far easier on the road. Knowing which teams to bet on when they are on the road gives bettors an added edge. Here's the top five teams against the spread awa...

Monday's NHL betting breakdowns (Jan 05/09 | 1 Comments)
Pittsburgh at NY Rangers (-133, 5.5)The New York Rangers are slumping, having dropped four of their past five games as their franchise goaltender has struggled.The Pittsburgh Penguins, though, look like they're in the midst of a free fall.The Rangers...

Raptors-Bucks Preview (Jan 05/09 | 1 Comments)
After a long stretch of struggles, the Toronto Raptors finally may be gaining some momentum after a pair of impressive victories.The way the Milwaukee Bucks are playing at home, a win at the Bradley Center would also fall into that category.The Rapto...

Books side with Giants in third meeting with Eagles (Jan 04/09 | 4 Comments)
If there was one team that was going to get the New York Giants' attention in the NFC semifinals, it was the Philadelphia Eagles.Philadelphia embarrassed the defending Super Bowl champions 20-14 at Giants Stadium in a game that really wasn't that clo...

Pick 'n' roll: Monday's best NBA bets (Jan 04/09 | 65 Comments)
Files from Associated Press. Picks by Covers.com staff.Indiana Pacers at Denver Nuggets (-8, 225.5) Monday begins a five-game road trip for the Pacers, who are 5-12 away from Conseco Fieldhouse. Indiana, though, has won three of its last four road ga...

Underdog Eagles upset No. 1 UNC in Chapel Hill (Jan 04/09 | 0 Comments)
Tyrese Rice and Boston College put an end to all that talk of whether No. 1 North Carolina could go unbeaten.Rice scored 25 points in his second straight big game against the Tar Heels to help the Eagles stun North Carolina 85-78 on Sunday, likely en...

Celtics seem OK with potential Marbury addition (Jan 04/09 | 0 Comments)
The Boston Celtics are aware of Stephon Marbury's reputation. They're also aware they may need more depth to win another title.So if general manager Danny Ainge and coach Doc Rivers decide the banished New York Knicks guard can help them, the Celtics...

Chargers coach: Tomlinson not worse but not better, either (Jan 04/09 | 0 Comments)
With LaDainian Tomlinson perhaps hurt worse than the team is letting on and Darren Sproles sore from all the running he did in a thrilling wild-card win, the San Diego Chargers turned their thoughts toward the weather and the Pittsburgh Steelers' def...

Ice picks: Monday's best NHL bets (Jan 04/09 | 21 Comments)
Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers (-130, 5.5) The Penguins' frustrations boiled over during a 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers Saturday. Star center Sidney Crosby let his emotions get the best of him, trying to pick a fight with the Panthers' ...

Titans early favorites against familiar foe (Jan 04/09 | 0 Comments)
Now it really feels just like the 2000 season all over again for the Tennessee Titans.That was the season Tennessee posted the NFL's best record at 13-3 and earned the AFC's No. 1 seed with home-field advantage - just like this year. Tampa is hostin...

Fiesta Bowl betting preview: Ohio State vs. Texas (Jan 04/09 | 18 Comments)
Texas coach Mack Brown thinks his team should be playing for the national championship, but he's done talking about the BCS system. After all, he has to prepare for an Ohio State program that's appeared in the last two title games.The third-ranked Lo...

Longhorns bracing for Buckeyes' power game (Jan 04/09 | 0 Comments)
In the Big 12, where offenses are built on the spread, speed and on-target quarterbacks, the Texas defense got the job done with a fierce pass rush, swift linebackers and plenty of help from its own high-scoring offense.Now it's time to play power fo...

Longhorns, Buckeyes ready for Fiesta Bowl (Jan 04/09 | 0 Comments)
Texas coach Mack Brown has a theory about bowl games.''If the teams are fairly even, the team that wants to be there the most and has the edge and is more motivated usually wins,'' Brown said.If third-ranked Texas had a choice, it would be in Miami p...

Oklahoma player gives Gators, Tebow bulletin-board material (Jan 04/09 | 5 Comments)
The Florida Gators may have some bulletin-board material, a little extra motivation heading into the Bowl Championship Series title game.Oklahoma cornerback Dominique Franks, a sophomore from Tulsa, Okla., called Florida's Tim Tebow the fourth-best q...

NBA injury report: Blazers without star versus Lakers (Jan 04/09 | 0 Comments)
New York Knicks: Forward Tim Thomas will likely miss Sunday with a toe injury. He did not play in the last game and is listed as day-to-day.Orlando Magic: Keith Bogans is a game-time decision for Sunday's game in Toronto with an injured ankle. Bogans...

Where the action is: Sunday's NFL wildcard playoffs (Jan 04/09 | 13 Comments)
Randy Scott is the sportsbook manager for betED.com.Baltimore Ravens at Miami Dolphins (+3.5, 38)Sun 1:00 pmWeather: Mostly Sunny, Temp 80° F, Wind E – lightThe point-spread opened at: -3.5 The total opened at: 37Where most of the bets are: Baltimore...

Magic-Raptors Preview (Jan 04/09 | 0 Comments)
In April, the Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors met in an Eastern Conference first-round series featuring two up-and-coming teams led by young big men. Two months into this season, only one of those teams has looked worthy of even returning to the pl...

Ice picks: Sunday's best NHL bets (Jan 04/09 | 21 Comments)
Content provided by Associate Press. Picks by Covers.com staff.Phoenix Coyotes at Anaheim Ducks (-150, 5.5) The Coyotes look to hand the Anaheim Ducks their fourth straight home loss and take sole possession of second place in the Pacific Division w...

Ducks forward Perry suspended 4 games by NHL (Jan 03/09 | 0 Comments)
Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry was suspended for four games by the NHL on Saturday for elbowing Philadelphia Flyers forward Claude Giroux during the third period Friday night.Under terms of the collective bargaining agreement, and based on his ave...

Pick 'n' roll: Sunday's best NBA bets (Jan 03/09 | 100 Comments)
content provided by Associated Press. Picks by Covers.com.Cleveland Cavaliers at Washington Wizards (+9, 189.5) LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers have made a habit of making the crowds at the Verizon Center miserable, and there's little reaso...

Top 25 college basketball roundup (Jan 03/09 | 0 Comments)
B.J. Raymond scored 24 points and hit four of the Musketeers nine 3-pointers as they built a big early lead before hanging on.Xavier (11-2) missed their first nine shots, but eventually went on a 23-2 run, with the last 19 coming in succession, and ...

McGrady, Artest held out vs. Hawks (Jan 03/09 | 0 Comments)
Tracy McGrady missed Houston's game against Atlanta on Saturday night because of a chronically sore left knee, and sixth-man Ron Artest was sidelined by a swollen right ankle.Brent Barry started his first game of the season, replacing McGrady. Accord...

What bettors need to know: Fiesta Bowl (Jan 03/09 | 32 Comments)
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Texas Longhorns Location: University of Phoenix Stadium Line movementMost books in Vegas and offshore opened with the Longhorns favored by double digits with some shops giving the Buckeyes 10.5 or 11 points. Since then the lin...

What bettors need to know: Eagles at Vikings (Jan 03/09 | 2 Comments)
Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1 SU, 10-6 ATS) at Minnesota Vikings (10-6 SU, 6-10 ATS)The numbers: Philadelphia is a 3-point favorite. Oddsmakers set the total at 41.Line movement: The line has held steady for most of the week at most sportsbooks. The tot...