11/30/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of struggling teams will meet today in Texas, as the Dallas Stars welcome the Edmonton Oilers for a battle at American Airlines Center.
The Stars are last in the NHL with just 18 points on the year and have lost four of their last five games. Dallas has won just three games in November and is 3-7-2 in its last 12 outings.
Dallas ended a three-game losing streak with Wednesday's 4-3 decision at Minnesota, but followed that performance two days later with a blowout loss to visiting San Jose. Dan Boyle scored twice and Ryane Clowe recorded three assists, as the Sharks stomped the Stars, 6-2, on Friday night.
Loui Eriksson and James Neal lit the lamp for Dallas, which has yet to win consecutive games this season.
Marty Turco gave up five goals on 19 shots before he was yanked at the beginning of the third period. Tobias Stephan made 10 saves the rest of the way.
The Stars are wrapping a brief two-game homestand tonight, as they try to end a four-game losing streak at American Airlines Center. The club is just 2-4-3 as the host this season.
Edmonton, meanwhile, won for just the second time in seven games on Saturday, picking up a road win in St. Louis. Since winning their opening four games of the season, the Oilers are just 6-10-2.
The Oilers trailed the Blues, 2-0, after one period, but they scored two goals in both the second and third stanzas to earn a victory. Shawn Horcoff had a goal and two assists to lead the Oilers in their 4-2 comeback win at Scottrade Center.
Dustin Penner had a goal and an assist while Andrew Cogliano and Sheldon Souray also lit the lamp for the Oilers. Dwayne Roloson made 27 saves in the win.
The Oilers improved to 2-3-2 as the visiting team this year with Saturday's win and are wrapping a two-game road trip tonight.
Dallas has had a great deal of success against the Oilers in recent memory, winning six straight and nine of the last 10 meetings between the clubs. Edmonton was defeated in each of its previous three stops in Texas and is 3-19 with a tie in its last 23 games as the visitor in this series.
<< Rangers welcome Panthers for home-and-home finale
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Rangers will aim for a fourth consecutive
victory when they host the Florida Panthers this afternoon at Madison Square
Garden in the finale of a home-and-home series.
The Rangers, who lead the Atlantic Divisio
<< Blazers open trip against Pistons
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Portland Trail Blazers will kick off a five-game road
trip this afternoon against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Portland is 4-6 away from the Rose Garden this season and will also visit New
York
<< Sixers aim to snap skid versus Bulls
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia 76ers will try to snap a three-game losing
streak Sunday when they welcome the Chicago Bulls to the Wachovia Center for
the opener of a home-and-home series.
Philadelphia dropped its third consecutive ga
<< Rockets try to stay hot on the road in Denver
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Rockets shoot for their fifth straight road win
tonight when they take on the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center.
Houston has won four in row away from home and is 7-3 as the visitor this
season. In Satur
Kangaroos appear to be easy prey for 17th-ranked Gators >>
Gainesville, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 17th-ranked Florida Gators welcome the
UMKC Kangaroos to Gainesville for a non-league clash.
UMKC lost three of its first four games, but the team has rebounded for
victories in two of the last three ou
No. 8 Notre Dame welcomes Furman to South Bend >>
South Bend, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The eighth-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish
will try to break the school record for the most consecutive home wins today,
as they entertain the Furman Paladins in non-conference play at the Joyce
Center.
Th
Miners and Sun Devils square off in Anaheim >>
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 14th-ranked Arizona State Sun Devils try
to bounce back from their first loss of the 2008-09 campaign as they attempt
to tackle the Miners of Texas-El Paso for third place in the 76 Classic at the
Anaheim Con
Wake Forest and Baylor battle for 76 Classic crown >>
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baylor Bears try to knock of a second
straight nationally-ranked opponent tonight as they compete against 19th-
ranked Wake Forest in the title game of the 76 Classic at the Anaheim
Convention Center.
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Brandon Roy Favorite to Win 2007 NBA Rookie of the Year
Portland TrailBlazer’s guard, Brandon Roy, is MySportsbook.com’s overwhelming favorite to win the NBA Rookie of the Year odds.
Despite missing 20 games due to an injury earlier this season, Roy has definitely put up the best numbers of his 1st year peers. In 32 games, Roy is averaging 15.3 PPG, 4.2 boards and 3.5 assists in over 33 minutes of play per game. While most rookies breakdown as the season progresses (see Morrison), Roy is only getting stronger as his playing time and scoring average has increased each month.
With 30 or so games left in the regular season, Roy isn’t a lock for the award by any means. Other rookies are putting together some pretty impressive campaigns and a few could give Roy a run for the award with increased playing time. Heading the list is first pick, Andrea Bargnani of the Toronto Raptors. Even though he has started only two games all season, Bargnani is averaging 10.3 PPPG while shooting 35% from deep.
Randy Foye of the Minnesota Timberwolves could be set to give Roy the best competition NBA Rookie of the Year betting lines. With the benching of Mike James, Foye looks like he could be the starter in the T-Wolves backcourt for the rest of the season. So far, Foye has averaged 9 PPG and 2.4 assists in just under 21 minutes per game. With his new role of starter, Foye’s numbers will definitely increase. In his first game as the new starting guard this past Sunday, Foye had 10 points; five rebounds and 8 assists. More importantly, he logged 34 minutes of playing time; his third highest run of the season.
Adam Morrison, of the Charlotte Bobcats, was the favorite early on in the season after averaging 15+ PPG through the first month of the season. Ever since his torrid start, Morrison’s point production has declined each month. This really isn’t surprising, considering at 6’8” he only weighs 205 lbs. Obviously he will need to hit the weights big time during the off-season in order to keep from breaking down in the future.
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El Duque expected to throw Tuesday
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- New York Mets pitcher Orlando Hernandez, sidelined at spring training because of arthritis in his neck, is expected to resume throwing on Tuesday.
Hernandez received a cortisone shot Thursday after leaving camp and returning to New York to have his neck examined. The 41-year-old right-hander is penciled in as the team's No. 2 starter behind Tom Glavine.
El Duque's health is a major issue for the Mets, who won the NL East in 2007 and came within one victory of the World Series. Their aging and unsettled rotation is a big question mark this year.
MySportsbook.com has the Mets as -110 favorites to repeat as NL East champions odds.
Hernandez went 11-11 with a 4.66 ERA last season, including 9-7 with a 4.09 ERA in 20 starts after the Mets acquired him from Arizona in late May. But he missed the playoffs because of a torn calf muscle.
New York already is without Pedro Martinez, out until at least midseason following rotator cuff surgery. Among those competing for starting jobs are prospects Mike Pelfrey, Philip Humber and Jason Vargas, plus veterans Chan Ho Park, Jorge Sosa and Aaron Sele.
Notes: Mets manager Willie Randolph is excited about two new utility players he could have on his bench: Damion Easley and David Newhan. ''Their value is really all over the place,'' Randolph said. Easley can play anywhere in the infield and could be used as an emergency outfielder, though Randolph said he would prefer to keep the veteran in the infield. Newhan, meanwhile, can play second base, third or any outfield position for the Mets. ''I love versatility,'' Randolph said. ''I love guys that can give me options when I need them to step in.''
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