NHL Preview: Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks

NHL Preview: Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks

The Los Angeles Kings and the Vancouver Canucks will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rogers Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Canucks listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Kings, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 2-0 winner as they battled the Oilers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Kings at -185 were rewarded, while the 2 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Vancouver, they were a 3-1 winner as they battled the Predators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Canucks at +100 were rewarded, while the 4 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Vancouver: Team record: 51-17-9 SU, ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games at home is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Los Angeles

When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing San Jose are 6-4 After playing Nashville are 6-4 After a win are 9-1

Los Angeles: Team record: 44-26-6 SU, ATS Current streak: won 4 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Vancouver

When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Dallas are 6-4 After playing Edmonton are 5-5 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Los Angeles home to Dallas, Saturday, April 2 Vancouver home to Edmonton, Saturday, April 2

NHL Preview: Los Angeles Kings vs. Vancouver Canucks

The Wichita State Shockers and the Alabama Crimson Tide will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Shockers listed as 2-point favorites versus the Crimson Tide, while the game's total is sitting at 128½.

Wichita State won its last outing, a 75-44 result against Washington State on March 29. They covered in that game as a 3-point favorite.

Alabama won its last outing, a 62-61 result against Colorado on March 29. They failed to cover in that game as a 2.5-point favorite.

Wichita State: Team record: 28-8 SU, 17-15 ATS

When playing on Thursday are 5-2 After a win are 6-4

Alabama: Team record: 25-11 SU, 17-14-1 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games is 16-7-1 ATS in its last 24 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Thursday are 4-3 After a win are 7-3

NIT Championship Preview: Wichita State Shockers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Dodger Stadium.

The Giants will give the ball to starter Tim Lincecum in this one. Righthander Lincecum was 20-11 last season with a 3.29 ERA.

The Dodgers will counter Lincecum with Clayton Kershaw. Lefthander Kershaw had a 2.91 ERA to go along with a 13-10 record last season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Dodgers listed as 112-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total is sitting at 6½.

2010 team records: San Francisco: 92-70 SU Los Angeles: 80-82 SU

San Francisco most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing LA Dodgers are 7-3 After playing Texas are 7-3 After a win are 6-4

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing San Francisco are 2-8 After playing Arizona are 6-4 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of San Francisco's last 5 games on the road San Francisco is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Dodgers San Francisco is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 8 games when playing San Francisco The total has gone UNDER in 5 of LA Dodgers's last 7 games when playing at home against San Francisco

Next up: LA Dodgers home to San Francisco, Friday, April 1

MLB Preview: San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB Game Preview:- Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees

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This Thursday is opening day for Major League Baseball as the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees kick off the 2011 regular season in the American League with a 1:05 p.m. (ET) start at Yankee Stadium. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Detroit finished third in the AL Central last season with an overall record of 81-81, but enters the 2011 season with renewed optimism after a productive spring campaign that resulted in a 20-14 record. Injury concerns still surround 2B Carlos Guillen but the Tigers? potent lineup still has the bats of 1B Miguel Cabrera and RF Magglio Ordonez along with Victor Martinez filling the role of DH to get the job done.

The Tigers will send their ?ace? Justin Verlander to the mound for opening day. The right hander went 18-9 in 2010 with an ERA of 3.37 in 33 starts. He recorded 219 strikeouts and had a WHIP of 1.16. This will be his fourth career opening day outing with a loss and two no-decisions in his previous three games.

New York is set for another AL East division run after finishing second the Tampa Bay last season by just one game with an overall record of 95-67. The Yankees? lineup remains pretty much intact from last season after signing Derek Jeter to a long-term deal. Jeter, along with Robinson Cano, Alex Rodriguez, and Mark Teixeira should once again provide enough offensive firepower to make New York one of the highest scoring teams in the league.

Left hander C C Sabathia will get the start for the Yankees in this one. He is coming off a 2010 campaign in which he went 21-7 with a 3.18 ERA in 34 starts. He ended the season with a WHIP of 1.19 and 197 strikeouts. He was 11-2 with an ERA of 3.00 at Yankee Stadium last year.

The Yankees are 6-1 against Detroit in the last seven games at home and 9-4 in the last 13 games overall. The total has stayed ?under? in eight of the last 11 meetings. This time around stick with New York to continue its domination of this series in a game that stays ?under? the eight run total line.

MLB Game Preview:- Detroit Tigers at New York Yankees

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CBI Tournament Championship Game 1 Preview: Oregon Ducks vs. Creighton Bluejays

CBI Tournament Championship Game 1 Preview: Oregon Ducks vs. Creighton Bluejays

The Oregon Ducks and the Creighton Bluejays will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Qwest Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bluejays listed as 5-point favorites versus the Ducks, while the game's total is sitting at 141½.

Oregon won its last outing, a 79-71 result against Boise State on March 23. They covered in that game as a 4-point favorite.

In their last action, Creighton was an 82-64 winner at home against Central Florida. They covered the 4.5?point spread as favorites.

Oregon: Team record: 19-17 SU, 18-16 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games on the road is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road

When playing on Monday are 8-2 After playing Boise State are 2-0 After a win are 6-4

Creighton: Team record: 22-14 SU, 20-14 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games at home

When playing on Monday are 8-2 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Oregon home to Creighton, Wednesday, March 30 Creighton at Oregon, Wednesday, March 30

CBI Tournament Championship Game 1 Preview: Oregon Ducks vs. Creighton Bluejays

The Orlando Magic and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.

Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 2-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 206.

Last time out for Orlando, they were a 95-85 winner as they battled the Nets at home. The Magic failed to cover in the match as a 13-point favorite, while 180 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York lost its last outing, a 114-106 result against the Bobcats on March 26. The Knicks failed to cover in that game as a 5-point favorite, while the 220 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Orlando: Team record: 47-26 SU, 30-41-2 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing New York is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Atlanta are 7-3 After playing New Jersey are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

New York: Team record: 35-38 SU, 40-31-2 ATS Current streak: lost 6 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Orlando The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 12 games

When playing on Monday are 2-8 Before playing New Jersey are 4-6 After playing Charlotte are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7

Next up: Orlando at Atlanta, Wednesday, March 30 New York home to New Jersey, Wednesday, March 30

 

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks

The Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at AT&T Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 3-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 190½.

Last time out for Portland, they were a 99-90 loser as they battled the Thunder on the road. The Trail Blazers failed to cover in the match as a 4.5-point underdog, while 189 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Spurs were a 111-104 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Grizzlies. They failed to cover the 1?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (215) made winners of OVER bettors.

Portland: Team record: 42-31 SU, 37-32-4 ATS

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing San Antonio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing San Antonio The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing New Orleans are 8-2 After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

San Antonio: Team record: 57-16 SU, 41-30-2 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games at home is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Portland The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Portland

When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Boston are 6-4 After playing Memphis are 5-5 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: Portland at New Orleans, Wednesday, March 30 San Antonio home to Boston, Thursday, March 31

 

NBA Preview: Portland Trail Blazers vs. San Antonio Spurs

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Joe Louis Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Wings listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Chicago lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Ducks on March 26. Bettors who backed the Ducks at +165 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Detroit, they were a 4-2 winner as they battled the Maple Leafs at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Wings at -190 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Detroit: Team record: 44-22-9 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Chicago is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games at home

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Edmonton are 7-3 After playing Toronto are 7-7-1 After a win are 7-3

Chicago: Team record: 40-26-8 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Detroit is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Edmonton are 6-4 After playing Anaheim are 6-4 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Chicago at Boston, Tuesday, March 29 Detroit home to St. Louis, Wednesday, March 30

 

NHL Preview: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings