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[CNOTES]

NHL


Friday, May 8




Unders galore as Holtby playing out of his mind


If there is one reason to believe in the Washington Capitals, it's Braden Holtby. In the 10 games Holtby has started for the Caps this postseason (missed one start), he has posted a .950 save percentage and has only allowed 15 goals.


Specifically against the New York Rangers, Holtby has only allowed five goals through four games in the series.


The red-hot goaltender is also a big reason why Washington is a red-hot under play, with the team going 1-7-2 over/under with Holtby in nets.


Currently, the total for Game 5 Friday is 4.5.




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NHL
Short Sheet


Friday, May 8




Eastern Conference Semifinals - Best of 7-Game 5 - Wash Leads 3-1


Washington at New York Rangers, 7:05 ET
Washington: 4-12 SU after covering 4 of their last 5 SU
New York Rangers: 12-2 against the money line (+9.3 Units) after scoring 2 goals or less in 2 straight games




Western Conference Semifinals - Best of 7 - Game 4 - ANA Leads 2-1


Anaheim at Calgary, 9:05 ET
Anaheim: 22-32 against the money line (-17.7 Units) after scoring 3 goals or more in 5 straight games
Calgary: 12-3 against the money line (+9.2 Units) in home games off a win against a division rival

 

[CNOTES]

Preview: Capitals (45-26) at Rangers (53-22)


Date: May 08, 2015 7:00 PM EDT

During the first round, close games tilted in favor of the New York Rangers. Against Braden Holtby and the Washington Capitals, they've gone the other way.


The Presidents' Trophy winners are in a familiar spot down 3-1 in the second round, but can lean on their recent history and home ice Friday night when the series shifts back to Madison Square Garden.


Dating to last season, New York has played in an NHL-record 11 consecutive playoff games decided by one goal. The Rangers found themselves on the right side of four 2-1 contests in the first round against Pittsburgh, but haven't been so fortunate against the Capitals.


Andre Burakovsky scored two goals Wednesday while Holtby stopped 28 shots and stoned Carl Hagelin on a third-period penalty shot in the Capitals' 2-1 win.


"We depend on everyone, and tonight I thought everyone was committed," Holtby said. "We're going to expect that and better for (Game 5)."


Holtby has been the key. He gave up three goals in Game 1 against the New York Islanders and missed Game 2 with an illness, but has since won six of his nine starts with a .957 save percentage.


He owns a .978 save percentage in Washington's three wins this series, only faltering in a Game 2 loss in New York - a fact the Rangers can take solace in as they head home. Holtby yielded a goal to Chris Kreider 38 seconds into the first period and ultimately lost 3-2.


The Rangers had similar scoring troubles in last season's second round. They were shut out twice and totaled two goals over a three-game skid that put them behind 3-1 against Pittsburgh, but rebounded with a five-goal outburst in Game 5 before winning the series in seven games.


"It's been done before so it's not like it's impossible," Martin St. Louis told the Rangers' official website. "It's one game at a time."


Derick Brassard proved vital during that run with three goals over the three wins, and has two of New York's five goals in this series. He's picked up the slack left by Rick Nash, who has only one goal - none against the Capitals - after leading the team with 42 during the season.


"It's real frustrating," Nash said. "We know what it takes. It's a matter right now of worrying about one game, one period of the next one and focusing on that."


Conversely, Washington has gotten production up and down the roster in the postseason. Ovechkin has followed his 53-goal season with four goals and four assists, Joel Ward scored the winner in Game 1 against the Rangers and Jay Beagle netted the Capitals' only goal in Game 3.


Washington's younger core has also been involved. The 20-year-old Burakovsky scored for the first time since February on Wednesday and fellow rookie Evgeny Kuznetsov has four goals, including the Game 7 winner against the Islanders.


"We are not a two- or three-man team," coach Barry Trotz said. "It's an effort of 20 individuals, and the strength is in the numbers, the strength is in the team. Guys recognize that different contributions have to come from different guys all the time.


"We've talked about creating a culture where we can win in different ways with different people. To this point, we've done that all year and hopefully we can continue to do it.


Henrik Lundqvist has won six of his last seven home playoff starts against the Capitals behind a .932 save percentage.


Ovechkin, however, has totaled six goals while scoring in five straight visits to MSG.




SERIES AT A GLANCE


GAME 1
Capitals at Rangers
Thu, Apr 30 Final 2 to 1


GAME 2
Capitals at Rangers
Sat, May 2 Final 2 to 3


GAME 3
Rangers at Capitals
Mon, May 4 Final 0 to 1


GAME 4
Rangers at Capitals
Wed, May 6 Final 1 to 2


GAME 5
Capitals at Rangers
Fri, May 8 - 7:00PM EDT

 

[CNOTES]

Team Open Line Movements Current Moneyline Halftime Scores


8:05 PM EDT
717 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS 195o05 195o05 / 196o05 / 196 195.5 +105
718 CHICAGO BULLS -1.5 -05 -2 / -2 -05 / -2 -1.5 -125
CLE-PF-Kevin Love-OUT | TV: ESPN, DTV: 206


10:35 PM EDT
719 HOUSTON ROCKETS 217 217.5 / 217 / 216u16 216 +170
FREE
720 LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS -2.5 -4 -15 / -4 -12 / -4 -15 -4.5 -200 HOT PICK
LAC-G-Chris Paul-? | TV: ESPN, DTV: 206

 

[CNOTES]

Team Pitcher Open Line Movements Current Runline Scores


7:05 PM EDT
901 ATLANTA BRAVES (L) Stults, E 7.5 7.5u20 / 7u32 / 7o19 7o20 +1.5(-135)
902 WASHINGTON NATIONALS (L) Gonzalez, G -200 -205 / -185 / -190 -192 -1.5(+115)
TV: FS-South, MASN2, DTV: 641, 646 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO LEFT 4-9. GAME TEMP 78, RH 51% HEAT INDEX 79


7:05 PM EDT
903 NEW YORK METS (R) Harvey, M -140 -129 / -130 / -131 -130 -1.5(+140)
904 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (L) Hamels, C 6.5u15 6.5 / 6.5o15 / 6.5o17 6.5o20 +1.5(-160)
TV: SNY, DTV: 639 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO LEFT CENTER 5-10. GAME TEMP 77, RH 51% HEAT INDEX 79


7:05 PM EDT
905 ST LOUIS CARDINALS (R) Wacha, M 7u25 7u15 / 7 / 7o15 7o20 +1.5(-205)
906 PITTSBURGH PIRATES (L) Liriano, F -120 -125 / -120 / -121 -123 -1.5(+175)
TV: FS-Midwest, ROOT-Pittsburgh, DTV: 659, 671 | PARTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWERS EARLY. WIND IN FROM RIGHT 4-9. GAME TEMP 81, RH 43% HEAT INDEX 81


8:10 PM EDT
907 CHICAGO CUBS (R) Hammel, J 7.5o20 -105 / -108 / -109 -111 -1.5(+145)
908 MILWAUKEE BREWERS (R) Nelson, J -115 7.5o20 / 7.5o24 / 8u15 8o20 +1.5(-165)
TV: CSN-Chicago, FS-Wisconsin, DTV: 665, 669 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 60% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND IN FROM RIGHT 6-11. GAME TEMP 71, RH 70% HEAT INDEX 73 (MILLER PARK ROOF CLOSES IN WET WEATHER)


8:40 PM EDT
909 LOS ANGELES DODGERS (L) Anderson, B -135 -135 / -143 -140 -1.5(+110)
910 COLORADO ROCKIES (R) Butler, E 10.5 10.5u20 / 10.5u32 / 10 10u15 +1.5(-130)
TV: ROOT-Rocky Mountain, DTV: 683 | CLOUDY, 60% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 9-14. GAME TEMP 51, RH 86%


9:40 PM EDT
911 SAN DIEGO PADRES (R) Shields, J -125 -124 / -115 / -114 -115 -1.5(+145)
912 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (R) Hellickson, J 8.5u20 8.5u20 / 8.5u15 / 8.5u17 8.5u20 +1.5(-165)
TV: FS-Arizona, FS-San Diego, DTV: 686, 694 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, WIND LEFT TO RIGHT 10-15. GAME TEMP 71, RH 30% WIND CHILL 0


10:15 PM EDT
913 MIAMI MARLINS (R) Cosart, J 7u15 7o20 / 7o18 / 7o20 7o15 +1.5(-210)
914 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS (R) Lincecum, T -135 -130 / -125 / -124 -118 -1.5(+180)
TV: CSN-Bay, FS-Florida, DTV: 654, 696 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT CENTER 10-15. GAME TEMP 58, RH 66%


7:05 PM EDT
915 KANSAS CITY ROYALS (R) Ventura, Y 7.5 7.5 / 7.5o15 7.5 +1.5(-175)
916 DETROIT TIGERS (L) Price, D -165 -145 / -144 / -142 -140 -1.5(+155)
TV: FS-Detroit, FS-Kansas City, DTV: 663, 672 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS EARLY. WIND IN FROM RIGHT 7-12. GAME TEMP 81, RH 45% HEAT INDEX 82


7:05 PM EDT
917 BALTIMORE ORIOLES (R) Gonzalez, M 8.5o15 8.5 / 8.5u18 / 8.5u25 8.5u20 +1.5(-200)
FREE
918 NEW YORK YANKEES (R) Warren, A -125 -116 / -115 / -121 -118 -1.5(+170) HOT PICK
TV: MASN, YES, DTV: 631, 640 | PARTLY CLOUDY, WIND RIGHT TO LEFT 4-9. GAME TEMP 71, RH 56% HEAT INDEX 71


7:10 PM EDT
919 MINNESOTA TWINS (R) Pelfrey, M 8.5 9o15 / 9o20 / 9o16 9o15 +1.5(-170)
920 CLEVELAND INDIANS (R) Bauer, T -150 -140 / -138 / -136 -134 -1.5(+150)
TV: FS-North, SportsTime Ohio, DTV: 662, 668 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 30% CHANCE SHOWERS. WIND OUT TO RIGHT 4-9. GAME TEMP 81, RH 43% HEAT INDEX 81


7:05 PM EDT
921 BOSTON RED SOX (L) Miley, W 9.5u20 9.5u22 / 9.5u25 / 9.5u31 9 +1.5(-195)
922 TORONTO BLUE JAYS (R) Sanchez, A -120 -121 / -125 / -123 -119 -1.5(+165)
BOS-LF-Hanley Ramirez-OUT | TV: NESN, DTV: 628 | MOSTLY FAIR, WIND OUT TO CENTER 9-14. GAME TEMP 77, RH 43% HEAT INDEX 78


7:10 PM EDT
923 TEXAS RANGERS (R) Gallardo, Y 7.5 7.5 / 7.5u15 / 7.5u12 7.5 +1.5(-215)
924 TAMPA BAY RAYS (R) Karns, N -130 -125 / -115 / -111 -110 -1.5(+185)
TV: FS-Southwest, SunSports, DTV: 653, 676 | Dome


10:05 PM EDT
925 HOUSTON ASTROS (R) Hernandez, R 8.5 8o15 / 8o20 / 8o28 8o20 +1.5(-190)
926 LOS ANGELES ANGELS (R) Weaver, J -135 -140 / -135 / -125 -123 -1.5(+160)
TV: FS-West, ROOT-Southwest, DTV: 674, 692 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, WIND OUT TO RIGHT CENTER 7-12. GAME TEMP 62, RH 57%


10:10 PM EDT
927 OAKLAND ATHLETICS (R) Gray, S -130 -124 / -120 / -121 -115 -1.5(+145)
928 SEATTLE MARINERS (R) Walker, T 7 7.5u15 / 7.5o15 / 7.5 7.5u20 +1.5(-165)
TV: CSN-California, ROOT-Northwest, DTV: 687, 698 | CLEAR, WIND IN FROM LEFT 5-10. GAME TEMP 71, RH 31%


8:10 PM EDT
929 CINCINNATI REDS (R) Marquis, J -115 9 / 9o15 / 9o20 9o25 +1.5(-200)
930 CHICAGO WHITE SOX (R) Noesi, H 9.5u20 -117 / -122 / -120 -117 -1.5(+170)
TV: CSN-Chicago, FS-Ohio, DTV: 661, 665 | MOSTLY CLOUDY, 70% CHANCE SHOWER/STORMS. WIND OUT TO LEFT 6-11. GAME TEMP 74, RH 71% HEAT INDEX 77

 

[CNOTES]

Team Open Line Movements Current Puck Line Scores


7:05 PM EDT
5 WASHINGTON CAPITALS 4.5o25 4.5o25 +1.5(-210)
FREE
6 NEW YORK RANGERS -165 -165 / -168 -170 -1.5(+180) HOT PICK
TV: NBC Sports Network, DTV: 220


9:35 PM EDT
7 ANAHEIM DUCKS -135 -135 / -145 -147 -1.5(+210)
8 CALGARY FLAMES 5.5u30 5.5u30 5.5u25 +1.5(-255)

 

[CNOTES]

Recapping last night action......What a mess i made on thursday night......MLB goes 4 - 8
grand slams are killing me....i may need to take a few days off.......damn
NHL goes 1 - 3............in a major slum this week......hang in there things has to turn....


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MAY RATED PICKS


MLB


*****..................... 9 - 7 .....................+ 2.56
double play.............. 8 - 12 .....................- 5.72
triple play ............... 2 - 6 .................... - 14.65
grand slam .............. 2 - 9 .................... - 40.36


NBA


*****......................3 - 3
double play...............3 - 2
triple play................ 0 - 0
slam dunk.................1 - 4


NHL


*****................. 2 - 1................+ 1.30
double play.......... 6 - 2............... + 8.70
triple play.............0 - 0............... + 0.00
hat trick...............0 - 1 ................- 4,00

 

[CNOTES]

Mets pitching has unders cashing out


The New York Mets have gone under in five consecutive games and their pitching is a large reason why. Through their past five games the Mets pitching staff has allowed only five runs while striking out 8.8 batters per game.


The Mets send Matt Harvey to the mound Friday to face the Phillies with a current total of 6.5.

 

[CNOTES]

Rockets getting spread, Clipper moneyline


After splitting the first two games of their series, the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers head to the Staples Center Friday. With the status of Chris Paul still in doubt, action has been split in an odd way for Game 3.


"The Rockets are getting 58 percent of the action to cover the +4 point spread, while the Clippers are getting 79 percent of the action on the moneyline," Carbonsports.ag tells Covers.


The point guard averaged 22.7 points and 7.9 assists per game during the Clippers first round series against the San Antonio Spurs.


69 percent of action is taking the over, despite a high 216.5 total per CarbonSports.

 

[CNOTES]

Friday's NHL Playoff betting cheat sheet


May 07, 2015
Washington Capitals at New York Rangers (-166, 4.5)
Capitals lead series 3-1


The Washington Capitals are in command of their Eastern Conference semifinal series and can close out the host New York Rangers in Game 5 on Friday night at Madison Square Garden. Rookie Andre Burakovsky scored both goal to lift the Capitals to a 2-1 victory in Game 4, giving the Capitals a 3-1 series lead and putting the Presidents' Trophy winners on the brink of elimination.


"It's tough times. We have to stick together," New York forward Rick Nash said. "We need that one win, that's it. Worry about the next game at home in front of our home fans." The punchless Rangers have scored twice in their three losses and extended their NHL record with their 11th consecutive one-goal decision dating to last season. Washington is understandably wary of looking ahead after getting knocked out of the postseason by New York in 2012 and 2013 and blowing a 3-1 series lead in falling to Montreal in 2009-10. "We've got to get one more win," Capitals coach Barry Trotz said. "That next win is going to be hard to come by."


TV: 7 p.m. ET, NBCSN, CBC, TVA


LINE HISTORY: The Rangers opened as -160 favorites before shifting to -166. The total has remained 4.5 since open.


INJURY REPORT: Capitals - RW Eric Fehr (Ques-Upper Body) Rangers - N/A


ABOUT THE CAPITALS: The 20-year-old Burakovsky found his way into the lineup after Eric Fehr was injured in Game 3 of the first round against the New York Islanders and picked the opportune time to end a goalless drought of nearly three months. The 2013 first-round draft pick tied the score with 3 1/2 minutes left in the second period before beating childhood idol Henrik Lundqvist 24 seconds into the third period for his first two tallies since Feb. 15. "The elements are there of a very competitive, talented young player who's got speed and skill and awareness and a lot courage," Trotz said of Burakovsky. "He's got a lot of confidence. I don't know what the ceiling is for a player like that."


ABOUT THE RANGERS: New York not only owned the league's top overall record but also the best mark on the road before dropping both games in Washington, scoring a combined one goal and seeing its offensive ineptitude peak when Carl Hagelin was denying on a penalty shot in the third period. "This team works really hard and prepares really hard to win every game," captain Ryan McDonagh said. "And when it doesn't happen it's not a good feeling. At the same time this series isn't over and our season isn't over so we've got to control what we can." The Rangers have been a tough out in front of their home fans - they have won a record eight straight at Madison Square Garden when facing elimination.


TRENDS:


*Capitals are 13-3 in their last 16 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
*Rangers are 23-11 in their last 34 home games.
*Under is 28-13-11 in the last 52 meetings.
*Under is 6-0-1 in Rangers last 7 overall.


Anaheim Ducks at Calgary Flames (+128, 5.5)
Ducks lead series 2-1


After producing very little punch in the first two contests, the Calgary Flames showed in Game 3 that they don't plan on going down without a fight in their Western Conference semifinal series. Calgary now looks to even the matchup when it hosts the top-seeded Anaheim Ducks for Game 4 on Friday.


The Flames were outclassed in the opening pair of games, scoring just one goal while allowing a total of nine as their losing streak at Honda Center reached 21 games (0-16-5). Calgary was on the verge of going down 0-3 in the series before doing the unthinkable, as Calder Trophy finalist Johnny Gaudreau scored a power-play goal with 20 seconds remaining in the third period to forge a 3-3 tie before Mikael Backlund tallied 4:24 into overtime to hand Anaheim its first loss this postseason. The Ducks elected to regroup from the stunning setback with a trip to the Alberta resort town of Banff during the two-day break between games, something that was appreciated by the players. "It was pretty nice," defenseman Cam Fowler said. "It's not every day you get the chance during a playoff series to kind of come out to a place like this and unwind a little bit. I thought it was a great thing for our team."


TV: 9:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN, RSN, TVA


LINE HISTORY: The Flames opened as +122 before moving to +128. The opening total of 5.5 has not moved.


INJURY REPORT: Ducks - N/A Flames - C Lance Bouma (Prob-Upper Body), C Paul Byron (Ques-Lower body), Michael Ferland (Ques-Upper Body)


ABOUT THE DUCKS: Despite the outcome on Tuesday, Corey Perry and captain Ryan Getzlaf continued their torrid pace this postseason as the former scored his sixth goal while the latter notched a pair of assists. Perry entered Thursday leading the league in playoff scoring with 14 points and Getzlaf was right behind his teammate with 12. Matt Beleskey - who failed to record a point in the first-round sweep of Winnipeg - has picked up his play, registering a goal in each of the first three games versus Calgary.


ABOUT THE FLAMES: Captain Mark Giordano was encouraged after Thursday's practice, as he absorbed his highest amount of contact since suffering a torn biceps tendon in late February. However, the defenseman understands he still is nowhere close to returning to the lineup. "It's still pretty early with this type of injury, so we've got to be smart about it," Giordano said. "It seems like every day is getting better and better, so it's been all positive." Coach Bob Hartley, whose team is 4-0 at home this postseason, was named a finalist for the Jack Adams Award for the first time in his career.


TRENDS:


*Home team is 43-10 in the last 53 meetings.
*Ducks are 6-1 in their last 7 road games.
*Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Calgary.
*Under is 4-0 in Flames last 4 games playing on 2 days rest.

 

[CNOTES]

Indians continue to be the hottest over team in the majors


With a 7-4 loss at the hands of the Kansas City Royals, the Cleveland Indians hit their sixth consecutive over Thursday. The Tribes over/under record has been dominated by an inability to stop opponents from scoring as the team has a 10-1 O/U record in their past 11 contests.


Cleveland has allowed 4.72 runs per game this season, the fourth most in the MLB, but that number jumps to a staggering 6.5 runs over their past 11 contests. The Tribe also allows the fourth most hits (9.30 per game) while posting the fifth worst team ERA (4.72).


The Indians have allowed huge offensive outbursts during their torrid over streak as Cleveland has allowed three or more runs in a single inning in eight of those contests. To make things worse for the Tribe, they have allowed their opponent to score as many or more runs in one inning than they would in the entire game six times in their past 11.


Cleveland starts a weekend series with the Minnesota Twins Friday with the total currently set at 8.5.

 

[CNOTES]

Orioles record sixth straight under


The Baltimore Orioles may have lost 4-3 to the New York Yankees Thursday, but under bettors continue to find profit in the O's. Six consecutive Orioles games have seen the under cash out thanks, in large, to the teams offensive deficiencies.


Baltimore has scored a mere 14 runs in their past six, which equals an average of 2.3 runs per game.


The O's continue their weekend series with the Yankees Friday with a current total of 8.5.

 

[CNOTES]

NHL


Friday, May 8


Game Score Status Pick Amount


Washington - 7:00 PM ET NY Rangers -163 500 DOUBLE PLAY
NY Rangers - Under 5 500 *****


Anaheim - 9:30 PM ET Anaheim -137 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Calgary - Under 5.5 500 *****

 

[CNOTES]

NBA


Friday, May 8


Game Score Status Pick Amount


Cleveland - 8:00 PM ET Cleveland +2 500 SLAM DUNK
Chicago - Over 196 500 DOUBLE PLAY




Houston - 10:30 PM ET Houston +4.5 500 SLAM DUNK
L.A. Clippers - Over 217 500 DOUBLE PLAY

 

[CNOTES]

MLB


Friday, May 8


Game Score Status Pick Amount


Baltimore - 7:05 PM ET Baltimore +109 500 DOUBLE PLAY
NY Yankees - Under 8.5 500 DOUBLE PLAY


Atlanta - 7:05 PM ET Atlanta +185 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Washington - Over 7.5 500


NY Mets - 7:05 PM ET NY Mets -128 500
Philadelphia - Over 6.5 500


St. Louis - 7:05 PM ET St. Louis +106 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Pittsburgh - Under 7 500


Boston - 7:07 PM ET Toronto -123 500 GRAND SLAM
Toronto - Under 9 500


Kansas City - 7:08 PM ET Kansas City +134 500 *****
Detroit - Over 7.5 500


Minnesota - 7:10 PM ET Minnesota +155 500 DOUBLE PLAY
Cleveland - Over 9 500


Texas - 7:10 PM ET Texas +111 500 GRAND SLAM
Tampa Bay - Over 7.5 500


Cincinnati - 8:10 PM ET Chi. White Sox -130 500
Chi. White Sox - Under 9 500


Chi. Cubs - 8:10 PM ET Milwaukee -112 500
Milwaukee - Under 8 500


LA Dodgers - 8:40 PM ET LA Dodgers -130 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Colorado - Over 10 500


San Diego - 9:40 PM ET Arizona +102 500 *****
Arizona - Over 8.5 500


Houston - 10:05 PM ET Houston +108 500 DOUBLE PLAY
LA Angels - Under 8.5 500


Oakland - 10:10 PM ET Oakland -114 500 TRIPLE PLAY
Seattle - Under 7.5 500


Miami - 10:15 PM ET Miami +106 500 GRAND SLAM
San Francisco - Over 7 500