SPORTS WAGERS
Tampa Bay +1.15 over MONTREAL
A management overhaul was the best thing to happen to the Lightning in the past three years. They brought in hockey icon Steve Yzerman as the GM and Yzerman in turn brought a new style to the on-ice play with the hiring of Guy Boucher as the club's head coach. The Lightning opened the year with an impressive 5-3 win over a tough Thrashers squad and this will only be its second game of the season. In its first game, the Bolts jumped out to a 4-0 lead and spent much of the first period in the Thrashers zone. They looked extremely sharp and things are only going to bet better from here. There are no more trade rumors surrounding Vincent LeCavalier, Martin St. Louis was signed to a four-year deal and Steve Stamkos continued where he left off a last season with two goals in the opener. TB also picked up Simon Gagne, another offensive threat to give the Lightning plenty of firepower. The Habs will play its home opener here and that means a lot more pressure on Carey Price. Price is going to have to win over the fans because right now he’s the most hated player in Montreal and it won’t take much for the fans to turn on him again. The Canadiens are 1-1 after opening the year with a loss in Toronto and following that up with an unlikely win in Pittsburgh, when they scored two very late goals. Once again, the Habs are offensively challenged and just like last year and its first win this year, they’re going to have to rely on goaltending to win games. Seldom are they going to outplay anyone and thus, they’re a big risk as a favorite. The equation here is a rather simple one. When Montreal is favored, play the dog because therein lies all the value. Play: Tampa Bay +1.15 (Risking 2 units).
Tampa Bay +1.15 over MONTREAL
A management overhaul was the best thing to happen to the Lightning in the past three years. They brought in hockey icon Steve Yzerman as the GM and Yzerman in turn brought a new style to the on-ice play with the hiring of Guy Boucher as the club's head coach. The Lightning opened the year with an impressive 5-3 win over a tough Thrashers squad and this will only be its second game of the season. In its first game, the Bolts jumped out to a 4-0 lead and spent much of the first period in the Thrashers zone. They looked extremely sharp and things are only going to bet better from here. There are no more trade rumors surrounding Vincent LeCavalier, Martin St. Louis was signed to a four-year deal and Steve Stamkos continued where he left off a last season with two goals in the opener. TB also picked up Simon Gagne, another offensive threat to give the Lightning plenty of firepower. The Habs will play its home opener here and that means a lot more pressure on Carey Price. Price is going to have to win over the fans because right now he’s the most hated player in Montreal and it won’t take much for the fans to turn on him again. The Canadiens are 1-1 after opening the year with a loss in Toronto and following that up with an unlikely win in Pittsburgh, when they scored two very late goals. Once again, the Habs are offensively challenged and just like last year and its first win this year, they’re going to have to rely on goaltending to win games. Seldom are they going to outplay anyone and thus, they’re a big risk as a favorite. The equation here is a rather simple one. When Montreal is favored, play the dog because therein lies all the value. Play: Tampa Bay +1.15 (Risking 2 units).
Dunkel NHL
Today's NHL Picks
New Jersey at Buffalo
The Devils look for their first win of the season and to build on their 19-8-3 record against Buffalo in their last 30 meetings. New Jersey is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Devils favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+125). Here are all of today's picks.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
Time Posted 8:00 a.m. EST
Game 1-2: NY Islanders at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.383; Washington 12.386
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-290); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-290); Over
Game 3-4: New Jersey at Buffalo (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.083; Buffalo 10.333
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+125); Under
Game 5-6: Toronto at Pittsburgh (7:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.587; Pittsburgh 12.202
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-190); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-190); Under
Game 7-8: Tampa Bay at Montreal (7:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 12.455; Montreal 11.630
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+110); Over
Game 9-10: Nashville at Chicago (8:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.815; Chicago 12.754
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 11-12: Vancouver at Anaheim (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 10.943; Anaheim 11.777
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+115); Under
Today's NHL Picks
New Jersey at Buffalo
The Devils look for their first win of the season and to build on their 19-8-3 record against Buffalo in their last 30 meetings. New Jersey is the pick (+125) according to Dunkel, which has the Devils favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+125). Here are all of today's picks.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13
Time Posted 8:00 a.m. EST
Game 1-2: NY Islanders at Washington (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.383; Washington 12.386
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-290); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-290); Over
Game 3-4: New Jersey at Buffalo (7:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 11.083; Buffalo 10.333
Dunkel Line & Total: New Jersey by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Jersey (+125); Under
Game 5-6: Toronto at Pittsburgh (7:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 10.587; Pittsburgh 12.202
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-190); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-190); Under
Game 7-8: Tampa Bay at Montreal (7:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 12.455; Montreal 11.630
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (+110); Over
Game 9-10: Nashville at Chicago (8:35 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 11.815; Chicago 12.754
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 11-12: Vancouver at Anaheim (10:05 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Vancouver 10.943; Anaheim 11.777
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 4 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+115); Under
Gambler World
Today's TIP OF THE DAY:
Sport: NHL
Game: 7:00PM New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
Play On: UNDER 6
Current Line: Washington (--300)
Over/Under: 6
Preview: The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 300-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total is sitting at 6.
Last time out for New York, they were a 6-4 winner as they battled the Rangers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Islanders at +125 were rewarded, while the 10 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Capitals were a 3-2 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Senators. That made winners of bettors who got Washington at -220 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Current streak:
Washington has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 1-0-1
Washington: 2-1-0
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing NY Rangers are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Ottawa are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 7 games on the road
Washington is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
Washington16-6-1 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Next up:
NY Islanders at Pittsburgh, Friday, October 15
Washington at Nashville, Saturday, October 16
Today's TIP OF THE DAY:
Sport: NHL
Game: 7:00PM New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
Play On: UNDER 6
Current Line: Washington (--300)
Over/Under: 6
Preview: The fans at Verizon Center will be treated to a game between the New York Islanders and the Washington Capitals when they take their seats on Wednesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Capitals listed as 300-moneyline favorites versus the Islanders, while the game's total is sitting at 6.
Last time out for New York, they were a 6-4 winner as they battled the Rangers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Islanders at +125 were rewarded, while the 10 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
The Capitals were a 3-2 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Senators. That made winners of bettors who got Washington at -220 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Current streak:
Washington has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 1-0-1
Washington: 2-1-0
New York most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing New Jersey are 5-5
After playing NY Rangers are 5-5
After a win are 5-5
Washington most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Calgary are 4-6
After playing Ottawa are 7-3
After a win are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the NY Islanders last 7 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 7 games on the road
Washington is 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 7 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Washington's last 5 games when playing NY Islanders
Washington16-6-1 SU in their last 23 games when playing at home against NY Islanders
Next up:
NY Islanders at Pittsburgh, Friday, October 15
Washington at Nashville, Saturday, October 16
Accuscore NHL Totals 10/13/10
[COLOR=#000000 !important]2-0 last nite on the totals, 19-9 overall. Accuscore also ranks the plays based on a star system. I have been ignoring their star ratings and playing even money. If you are inclined, you could bet a little more on the higher ranked plays.
5 Toronto Maple Leafs/Pittsburgh Penguins* Under 5½ +110 *** Better
3 New Jersey Devils/Buffalo Sabres* Under 5½ -125 ** Good
7 Tampa Bay Lightning/Montreal Canadiens* Under 5½ -106
9 Nashville Predators/Chicago Blackhawks* Under 5½ -105
11 Vancouver Canucks/Anaheim Ducks* Over 5½
I am not playing because it falls the number 6:
1 New York Islanders/Washington Capitals OVER [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#000000 !important]2-0 last nite on the totals, 19-9 overall. Accuscore also ranks the plays based on a star system. I have been ignoring their star ratings and playing even money. If you are inclined, you could bet a little more on the higher ranked plays.
5 Toronto Maple Leafs/Pittsburgh Penguins* Under 5½ +110 *** Better
3 New Jersey Devils/Buffalo Sabres* Under 5½ -125 ** Good
7 Tampa Bay Lightning/Montreal Canadiens* Under 5½ -106
9 Nashville Predators/Chicago Blackhawks* Under 5½ -105
11 Vancouver Canucks/Anaheim Ducks* Over 5½
I am not playing because it falls the number 6:
1 New York Islanders/Washington Capitals OVER [/COLOR]
Jimmy Boyd
3* NCAAF Primetime Total UCF/Marshall Under 45
Last season, these two teams combined for just 41 points, and I'm expecting another low-scoring affair this time around. UCF has put up some big offensive numbers at home, but it is averaging just 18.5 ppg in two road games this season. It is worth noting that both of those games went under the number by double digits. While Marshall has been blown out on the road, it has been very competitive at home against a pair of quality opponents (WVU, Ohio). We only saw 45 points scored when W. Virginia came to town, and 3 of those points were tacked on in OT. Having had a bye week to prepare for this one, I expect a solid defensive effort from the Thundering Herd. I also expect a strong defensive performance from UCF, which has held all 3 of its non-BCS opponents to 10 or fewer points. In fact, UCF ranks in the top 10 in both scoring and total defense for the season. There are plenty of numbers in our favor as well. The under is 4-0 in the Thundering Herd's last 4 games following a bye week, 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog and 5-0 in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. The Under is also 4-1 in the Knights' last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game and 6-2 in the last 8 meetings between these two sides.
3* NCAAF Primetime Total UCF/Marshall Under 45
Last season, these two teams combined for just 41 points, and I'm expecting another low-scoring affair this time around. UCF has put up some big offensive numbers at home, but it is averaging just 18.5 ppg in two road games this season. It is worth noting that both of those games went under the number by double digits. While Marshall has been blown out on the road, it has been very competitive at home against a pair of quality opponents (WVU, Ohio). We only saw 45 points scored when W. Virginia came to town, and 3 of those points were tacked on in OT. Having had a bye week to prepare for this one, I expect a solid defensive effort from the Thundering Herd. I also expect a strong defensive performance from UCF, which has held all 3 of its non-BCS opponents to 10 or fewer points. In fact, UCF ranks in the top 10 in both scoring and total defense for the season. There are plenty of numbers in our favor as well. The under is 4-0 in the Thundering Herd's last 4 games following a bye week, 5-0 in their last 5 games as a home underdog and 5-0 in their last 5 games after scoring less than 20 points in their previous game. The Under is also 4-1 in the Knights' last 5 games after scoring more than 40 points in their previous game and 6-2 in the last 8 meetings between these two sides.
