May 17, 2012

Phoenix makes hockey cool in desert

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Phoenix Cototes vs Los Angeles Kings series preview PHOENIX COYOTES (3rd seed, West) REGULAR SEASON RECORD: 42-27-13 2012 PLAYOFFS: Defeated Chicago 4-2 in conference quarterfinals; defeated Nashville 4-1 in conference semifinals REVIEW: For the first time in franchise history, the Phoenix Coyotes will get a chance to play for a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals. After disposing of Nashville in five games of a Western Conference semifinal series, the Coyotes, … [Read more...]

Thunder strike first

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Dallas At Oklahoma City, Game 2, 9:30 p.m. EDT The opportunity to attempt a shot and win a game used to make Kevin Durant so jittery he couldn't sit still. With the game on the line, he'd find himself literally shaking as he sat on the bench in late-game timeouts with the ball about to come his way. Then he found a way to take the edge off: He had to stop caring quite so much. Durant said he decided to try the new mindset after he watched an interview … [Read more...]

Sports Options: By the numbers

Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III

Let's take a look at some of the interesting odds-related numbers related to this year's college bowl games that are currently appearing on the Sports Options odds service. Big Total The Big Total in this year's college bowl season features Washington (7-5) taking on No. 12 Baylor (9-3) in the Alamo Bowl at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, December 29 (6 p.m. PT, ESPN). The total in this matchup opened at 76.5 points, but has since increased to … [Read more...]

Niners top spread standings

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The NFC West-leading San Francisco 49ers continue to make money for their backers at an alarming pace. The 49ers own the best spread record in the NFL with a sparkling 10-1-1 ledger. That includes a nifty 6-0-1 mark in their first seven home encounters. The latest success occurred last Sunday when the Niners blanked St. Louis 26-0 as 14-point home favorites. It was the largest spread the 49ers had to cover all season. The combined 26 points dipped below the 38 … [Read more...]

Sports Options: By the numbers

Kansas City QB Tyler Palko

Let's take a look at some of the interesting odds-related numbers currently appearing on the Sports Options odds service. Big Total In this week's Big Total matchup, No. 24 Southern Mississippi visits No. 6 Houston in the CUSA title game at Robertson Stadium in Houston (Saturday, 9 a.m. PT, ABC). The posted total in this game is 72 at most online sportsbooks listed in the Sports Options odds service. The game opened at 70.5, and despite an increase of a … [Read more...]