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English Premier TODAY 20:00

Everton

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West Brom

	HOME	DRAW	AWAY
SS1		5/6	11/4	7/2	More markets

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RECENT FORM	LAST HEAD-TO-HEADSAT EVERTON	RECENT FORM
HLALALHDHDAD*​ Most recent​	0 - 0 2 - 1 2 - 0 2 - 1	ALHLALADHWHW​ Most recent​

KEY STAT: West Brom have scored just six goals in ten league away games this season

EXPERT VERDICT: A three-match unbeaten run and the appointment of Tony Pulis has injected some optimism into West Brom but there is still a lot of work to be done at theBaiiges before they can plan for another season in the top flight. Albion are winless in five away games and are unlikely to improve on that record at Goodison Park.

RECOMMENDATION: Everton
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REFEREE: Michael Oliver STADIUM:

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Northfield Park

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 9 - Post: 8:40 - 1 mile. TROT - Class Rating: 89 - Purse:$13000 - OPEN HANDICAP


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 7 ACTION-BROADWAY 5/1


# 2 THE NORTHERN DUDE 4/1


# 9 BOOKEM 9/1


ACTION-BROADWAY will not be denied the win for this one. This mare has been battling versus some of the most competitive company in this bunch recently. Has one of the finest win percentages in the field and may be able to add to those statistics right here. 100 percent of the time this driver and horse team end up in the money. Big players this time. THE NORTHERN DUDE - Hands down the best post at Northfield Park is the 2. The win rate is tremendous. Substantial driver-trainer figures make this harness racer a strong choice. Clearly will be putting cash down in this race. BOOKEM - Should be given a look based on the great speed rating achieved in the most recent race. Win percent for this driver/trainer is a sparkling 21 percent - magnificent probability.

 

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Handicapped by Chatsworth Consortium at Yonkers Raceway

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Odds shown are morning line odds.


Race 12 - Post: 10:50 - 1 mile. PACE - Class Rating: 92 - Purse:$18000 - NON-WINNERS OF $18,000 IN LAST 6 STARTS


CONSORTIUM CHOICES


Chatsworth Consortium

# 2 ROCK TO GLORY 2/1


# 7 I FOUND MY BEACH 5/1


# 1 DELCO ROCKNROLL 5/2


After thorough analysis by the knowledge group, ROCK TO GLORY comes out as the top choice. With a nice 92 speed rating last time out, will definitely be a factor in this gathering. Respectable driver/handler, winning 21 percent of the time. Seems to be a terrific wager. When the trainer Godinez puts Brennan up for the drive really strong things happen. All you need to do is look at the 11 pct ROI. I FOUND MY BEACH - May provide us a triumph based on very good recent TrackMaster Speed Ratings - earning an average of 94. Been racing with some tougher customers of late, has a distinct class advantage. (Average Rating 93). DELCO ROCKNROLL - The wagering panel will always throw in a nice horse from the 1 position here at Yonkers Raceway, definite exotic possibilities.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Louisiana Downs

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Race 7 - Allowance - 330y on the Dirt. Purse: $12000 Class Rating: 75

QUARTER HORSE 330Y, FOR ACCREDITED LA BRED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES. THREE YEAR OLDS, 124 LBS.; OLDER, 126 LBS.



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 2 SCARLETT JEWEL 7/2


# 8 TOWN PATRIOT 5/2


# 4 KISSY SUZUKI B 2 6/1


SCARLETT JEWEL is the strongest bet in this race. Could best this field based on the speed figure - 77 - of her last affair. Rodriguez and Edison have won 19 percent of their races giving this animal a very good chance. TOWN PATRIOT - Overall the Equibase Speed Figures of this horse look quite good in this outing. As of late Means has been scorching which may give the edge to this colt. KISSY SUZUKI B 2 - She has recorded respectable figs under today's conditions and should fare well versus this group. This animal has a terrific win percentage in shorts.

 

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Handicapped by The Walker Group at Parx Racing

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Race 7 - SA - 6.0f on the Dirt. Purse: $24000 Class Rating: 104

FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $5,000 OR LESS IN 2013-2015. WEIGHT, 122 LBS. NON-WINNERS OF TWO RACES SINCE NOVEMBER 19, 2014 ALLOWED 3 LBS.



RECOMMENDED CHOICES

The Walker Group Picks

# 9 MAGGIE'S LAD 12/1


# 2 MIAMI MAKO 9/2


# 1A R CLEVER CAT 6/1


I think MAGGIE'S LAD is a very good pick particularly if the morning line of 12/1 holds. His earnings per start in dirt sprint contests alone makes you take a look at him. MIAMI MAKO - He looks solid in this spot and I expect will be on the front end or close at the halfway point. With a formidable 105 Equibase Speed Figure last time out, will definitely be a factor in this contest.

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Santa Anita - Race #6 - Post: 3:07pm - Maiden Special - 6.5 furlongs on the Turf. Purse: $56,000 Class Rating: 93

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#1 DOMINO JOHNSON (ML=7/2)
#7 DOTHRAKI (ML=12/1)
#10 CLICKJAB (ML=3/1)
#3 DEAD EASY (ML=8/1)


DOMINO JOHNSON - As the only speed freak in the race, I expect this colt to be long gone. DOTHRAKI - This horse may have too much power on the turf for the rest of the field. Coming home, he could put these away. Last event at Del Mar on Nov 30th was a big class drop for this horse. Facing similar foes in this field. He should do well today. Average class figure is tops in this field. I think that is a big advantage for a grass race. Horse has improved at least 2 speed figure points in last two races. I look for that positive trend to continue in today's race. CLICKJAB - I like the hard fact that this colt's last speed rating, 93, is tops in this field. DEAD EASY - I expect a lot from this fine animal. His speed figures under similar conditions are tops in this group. That 93 fig this gelding recorded in his last contest tells me he's a chief player this time around.

Vulnerable Contenders: #4 BELLAMY CONCERTO (ML=4/1), #8 GUGGENHEIM (ML=4/1), #9 GEORGE'S MAIN MAN (ML=8/1),

BELLAMY CONCERTO - Hard to invest in any horse to turn things around if there is no wager value to taking the risk. GUGGENHEIM - In any race of 6 1/2 furlongs, I like to back a contender that has been sharp in sprint races recently. Notched a mediocre speed fig in the last race in a Maiden Special race on November 20th. Improbable to see an improved performance off of that figure. GEORGE'S MAIN MAN - I'm prognosticating a less than stellar effort out of him this time.

Top HatGUEST COMMENTARY: The Turf Man - DOMINO JOHNSON - In this sprint on grass this racer has the extreme advantage on this field. This colt has the top speed number for this distance and surface.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Have to go with #1 DOMINO JOHNSON on the win end if we get at least 7/2 odds

EXACTA WAGERS:
1 with [3,7,10]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
1 with [3,7,10] with [3,7,10] Total Cost: $6

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
1 with [3,7,10] with [3,7,10] with [3,7,10] Total Cost: $6

 

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Handicapped by The Turf Club Analysts

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Gulfstream - Race #4 - Post: 2:07pm - Maiden Claiming - 7.0 furlongs on the Dirt. Purse: $16,000 Class Rating: 65

Rating: Golden DollarGolden DollarGolden DollarGolden Dollar

#9 ROANA DAYTONA (ML=5/1)
#2 VERO'S DREAM (ML=8/1)


ROANA DAYTONA - Levy drops her down to this level. You don't need too much more handicapping information to think this horse has a good chance at this level. That last effort must not have been too hard on this filly for her to be able to race again so quickly. VERO'S DREAM - On board this thoroughbred on Jan 10th and Rodriguez is right back in the irons today. That last effort must not have been too hard on this filly for her to be able to race again so quickly.

Vulnerable Contenders: #10 MUSICAL MYSTERY (ML=5/2), #7 ALRAMZ (ML=3/1), #5 GRAY'S SUNSHINE (ML=6/1),

MUSICAL MYSTERY - 5/2 odds isn't enough for this entrant when checking the most recent showings. ALRAMZ - 3/1 odds isn't enough for this one when examining the most recent efforts. No good results for this vulnerable equine in a sprint contest over the last couple months tells me that this filly is in a difficult circumstance GRAY'S SUNSHINE - Had to show me much more last out. Never made much of an impact. This filly hasn't had any recent favorable outcomes in sprint contests. Not easy to invest in her in this race. Finished sixth in her most recent race with a common fig. When I look at today's Equibase class figure, it would take an improved performance to triumph after that in this field.



STRAIGHT WAGERS:
Play #9 ROANA DAYTONA to win if you can get odds of 3/2 or more

EXACTA WAGERS:
Box [2,9]

TRIFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

SUPERFECTA WAGERS:
Skip

 

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Handicapped by Rick Needham at Aqueduct

RACE #8 - AQUEDUCT - 3:48 PM EASTERN POST


The Jazil Stakes

8.3 FURLONGS FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD STAKES $100,000.00 PURSE

#1A MICROMANAGE / #1A MISCONNECT
#2 ABRAGAN
#3 TURCO BRAVO
#6 IRSAAL

Lest you have forgotten folks ... this race is named in honor of Jazil who, in 2006, dead-heated for fourth place in the Kentucky Derby but then won the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown. Jazil was owned by the Shadwell Stable. He was trained by Kiaran McLaughlin and ridden by Fernando Jara. He was bred in Kentucky by Skara Glen Stables. Here in the initial running of this stakes event, #1 MICROMANAGE has hit the board in three of his last five outings overall, winning twice, including a "POWER RUN WIN" in his last start, facing better company (+4) in that race than he will face in this field today. His stablemate, #1 MISCONNECT was a "POWER RUN SHOW FINISHER" in that same race, 36 days ago here at "The Big-A," and has also won 2 of his last 5 outings overall. #2 ABRAHAM is the pace profile leader racing at, or about, today's distance of 8.3 furlongs on the dirt, and has won three of his last five outings overall, with two of those "Circle Trips" also qualifying as "POWER RUN WINS!"

 

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Woodbine Harness: Monday 1/19 Analysis
By Garnet Barnsdale

DRF HARNESS

Race 4 - $50,000 Guaranteed Pick Four Pool

EARLY $1 PICK 4 PLAY (Race 4):

2,4,7 / 3,9 / 2,5 / 1,6 = $24

MEET STATS: 11 - 21 / $70.50 BEST BETS: 2 - 2 / $13.20

Best Bet: MACH DREAMER (10th)

Spot Play: LOST IN PANSLATION (7th)


Race 1

(2) MACHMILLIONS pulled off a 74/1 shocker off a 6-week break last week. It is very possible that he will be even sharper back in a week so we expect a repeat but the price may be prohibitive. (4) IDEAL SHADOW did well to stay within 5 lengths at the finish in the Valedictory Final considering he was out the route. Many fizzle the first start back following a series Final and this one missed some time so it's a tough call. (5) SEA STAR was doomed by the 7 post at London last week but certainly looks like one of the better ones here based on previous local miles.

Race 2

(8) CHARMED LIFE is the only one in the field that shows a win in the Preferred and she has three straight following her bang-up 4th in the Breeders Crown. She holds a massive class edge here and is tough to go against. (7) FEARLESS MAN was moved several times by a supremely confident Zeron last week and should be feared off that stellar mile. (6) CATCH THE DREAM tried in vain to chase Fearless Man down in the lane but that was also his best effort in some time.

Race 3

(7) JUST CALL ME LADY has been closing rapidly late in her last couple and need only be within 5 lengths or so at the 3/4 to take this group down. (2) NEILS GOLDEN GIRL also shows good late speed in a filed littered with quitters. Don't sell her short. (4) PASSED DA POINT showed some life when dropped into claimers last week both early and late in his mile. The Z Man may try to send this guy right down the road.

Race 4

(7) HARBOR PLACE was a sharp winner last week, now moves in a couple of posts and has a recency edge on her main rival (2) VELOCITY HEADLIGHT. The latter obviously has the speed to contend but has missed almost a month which is a big concern. (4) SHIPPEN OUT showed big improvement in his last without doing much work of his own. He can hit the tri if covered up most of the way.

Race 5

(3) LITTLE QUICK has been ultra-consistent of late and gets another favorable pace scenario to set up his late kick; top call. (9) ROCKNROLL BAND got the job done first time off Lasix and the early pace shape also favors his closing style. (7) LIBERTYS BEST STAR is as game as they come when he makes front and totally ineffective otherwise. His fortunes may depend on whether or not the 10 horse fires off the gate (which he normally does).

Race 6

(5) NORTHERN VICTORY was winning well in higher classes in late summer at Mohawk. He looks to be regaining his best form and will be tough to beat in here. (2) SAMIRA HANOVER's best game is on the front but with other early speed signed on she may look to take control of the race on the backside. (8) STANDING MY GROUND was just nailed in the final strides Monday night after cutting the mile and will be winging early for Zeron again but is likely to face opposition earlier in this mile.

Race 7

This is the weakest group (1) LOST IN PANSLATION has faced in a while and he may just steal this on the front end. (6) HOPETOBEFIRST continues to show good closing power but Henry will need to keep him closer here to have a shot at getting home first. (8) PL GYRO will be closing - but likely after the winner has been decided - and is a good one for the bottom of tri and super wagers.

Race 8

(4) RANDYS PLAN closed like he was shot out of a cannon down the Woodbine stretch last week to take his debut at 40/1. You don't often see moves like that from first-time starters anywhere, but especially not at Woodbine in the dead of winter. He gets the call to repeat. (3) CAMVICTED debuts off a nice qualifier at London over a track rated 4 seconds slow. He should be competitive immediately. (5) EARTHQUAKE MADNESS was a failed favorite in his first start over the big track but that was a decent enough outing to suggest he can compete here.

Race 9

(1) EW FISHER, a winner of nearly $300K lifetime, shipped in last week and destroyed a conditioned group of trotters. He now drops right in for a $12K claiming tag which is a bit of a head-scratcher but his trainer has been winning with everything lately. (7) TYMAL COLLOSUS left hard, took a shuffle then closed well late. He looks live but has also been off more than a month. (8) RANDOM MAJORITY was a regular winner last season and his middle move first up last week may indicate a return to better form is imminent.

Race 10

(6) MACH DREAMER takes a huge class plunge here and is obviously the fastest and classiest. The night's best bet. (8) BLISSFUL YEARS had his win streak broken last week but performed well considering the class hike and his early positioning. He can get a big piece of this. (5) SAVANNAH SPLENDOR responded well to the class drop last week and should make the ticket again. (1) BURNING SHORE challenged first up and paid the price last week but is a good bet to hit the exotics here from the rail. Saftic is likely to keep him covered up to the stretch then pick a few off late. (2) SMARTER YET ships in from Miami Valley and hits the top three 50% of the time. He is another good one for the bottom of Supers and Hi-5s.

 

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Yonkers: Monday 1/19 Analysis
By Matt Rose

DRF HARNESS

MEET STATS: 5 - 23 / $26.90 BEST BETS: 1 - 2 / $3.00

Best Bet: BOURBON BAY (8th)

Spot Play: FALL TOY (4th)


Race 1

(1) SEA VENTURE parlayed a smooth trip into victory last week. Classy gelding will be odds-on to repeat. (6) KIASMA returns east after a good run at Northfield and he should fit well here. (4) DOUBLESHOTASCOTCH needed last week's start and he should be better tonight.

Race 2

(3) ROADSHOW VIC has raced well at Yonkers in limited appearances and he returns to find a very suspect field. (1) JIMMER raced okay in the amateurs here and he returns with the best post. (5) IMA QUE T could be trouble if she is ready and behaves herself.

Race 3

(2) GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS was a good second in her local debut and she can build off that effort. (6) WORLD OF ROCK was never tested in victory last week but I can't see it being as easy tonight. (3) ROCKNROLL OLIVIA ships from The Meadowlands into a seemingly easier spot.

Race 4

(3) FALL TOY paced evenly versus better from a tough outside spot. The drop in class and the post relief can get him over the top. (1) HOKURI HANDRAIL N also gets class and post relief; threat. (4) ROCKNROLL JEWEL will likely be aggressively handled by Berry.

Race 5

(2) VEGLIANTINO was an easy winner upon arrival and the trotting mare clearly makes the most sense in here. (6) JACOB WAYNE was used on the front end before tiring and breaking last week; he deserves another look. (1) ADRENALIN JUNKIE has missed a month but he looks like a good fit, especially from the best post.

Race 6

(3) KEEMOSABE debuts for Banca via claim, and his barn has been live so far this season. Erratic sort is capable of a big effort. (1) FLYING INSTRUCTOR gets needed post relief and he should be right there. (4) GAVINS DESIGNER was a super uncovered winner last week; can he repeat?

Race 7

(2) SCREAMIN SEAMAN A took all the money last week but broke before the start; clearly he's deserving of another chance. (1) BIG GAME HUNTER qualified nicely and appears ready for action. (5) MIGHTY YOUNG JOE is a classy oldtimer for Chiodo and he can land a share here.

Race 8

(2) BOURBON BAY beat better three back, then was the victim of a tough trip last week in an added-distance event. Gelding should jog here. (4) MAYD FORTHEFUTURE ships in with a decent-looking resume. (1) CZECH IT OUT has missed plenty of time for Garcia-Herrera; threat if she's ready.

Race 9

(2) BABY REMIND ME exits an effort at The Big M where she went too fast and fizzled out. Prior effort was a blowout win and this mare looks too speedy for these. (6) SGT MOLLY PITCHER also ships from the big track where she had moderate success. (7) ALESSANA HANOVER was one of a handful of horses last Monday who were all over the track; if she can stay on a straight path she could threaten late.

Race 10

(1) PANCHESTER UNITED lacks the seasoning of others in here but that was a decent effort last week versus some tough rivals; with a perfect trip Bartlett could take all. (3) STONEHOUSE ADAM rode the rail from last and rallied inside for second at a big price last week; Burke trainee will be more involved early here. (4) BULLET BOB took all the money as predicted last out and was hounded every step before tiring; if you like him tonight he'll be a better price.

Race 11

(4) VILLAGE JESSICA can have the lead in two steps here and get the jump on her main rivals; worth a play. (8) A LA NOTTE HANOVER moves all the way out to the eight hole and that may seal her fate. (2) SHERKIN HANOVER returns from The Meadowlands and maybe she can secure a small share.

Race 12

(2) ROCK TO GLORY was overpowered last week by a sharp rival; chance to rebound here. (1) DELCO ROCKNROLL was a decent second last out and it's tough to ignore these connections. (3) CAN HE GO drops, gets post relief and picks up Sears. He may make the most sense of all in a good three-horse matchup.

 

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SPOT PLAYS

For Monday


TRACK (RACE) HORSE, MORNING LINE


Aqueduct (5th) Prince Zurs, 9-2
(7th) Read the Mirage, 3-1

Fair Grounds (4th) Hadrian, 7-2
(6th) Cougar Ridge, 6-1


Golden Gate Fields (4th) Loveintheshadows, 7-2
(7th) Cinco de Mario, 3-1

Gulfstream Park (2nd) Mighty Sky, 6-1
(6th) Bellamy Chief, 3-1


Laurel Park (5th) Dune Dancer, 3-1
(8th) Golden Rings, 7-2


Mahoning Valley (5th) Mountain Why, 8-1
(7th) Perfect Groom, 10-1


Oaklawn Park (6th) Swan Deer, 9-2
(7th) Distant Kingdom, 4-1


Parx Racing (4th) Faryn, 8-1
(8th) Zuma Moon, 7-2

Sam Houston (7th) Souladar, 6-1
(9th) Roundancer, 4-1


Santa Anita (4th) Well Measured, 9-2
(8th) Bourne Hot, 8-1

Sunland Park (5th) Yea Im a Redhead, 4-1
(7th) Final Thunder, 5-1


Turf Paradise (6th) Northern Choice, 6-1
(8th) Native Empress, 3-1

 

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NHL Grand Salami - January

The Grand Salami in pro hockey is decided by adding up all the goals scored in every game scheduled for that particular day. You can wager on 'over' or 'under' the Grand Salami total. The total is set by adding up all listed 'over/under' odds for each game on that particular day.

Note: The Grand Salami will have no action if any game is suspended or cancelled before the regulation time of three twenty minute periods. Also, regardless of the number of goals scored during the shoot out portion of the overtime, the final scored recorded for the game will give the winning team on more goal than its opponent based on the score at the end of regulation time.

*The majority of sportsbooks do not put out a total on the Grand Salami when there is only one game on the card. For tracking purposes, we will continue to show the 'over/under' for goals and combined goals scored on days with just one game.

NHL GRAND SALAMI

Date No. of Games Total Goals Combined Goals Scored Result
1/1 2 10.5 10 UNDER
1/2 8 43 37 UNDER
1/3 10 52.5 74 OVER
1/4 7 37 46 OVER
1/5 1 5 5 PUSH
1/6 10 55.5 51 UNDER
1/7 4 22 23 OVER
1/8 10 55.5 58 OVER
1/9 5 26.5 33 OVER
1/10 11 58 58 PUSH
1/11 3 16 20 OVER
1/12 3 17.5 15 UNDER
1/13 10 54.5 64 OVER
1/14 4 21.5 18 UNDER
1/15 10 55.5 47 UNDER
1/16 6 32 34 OVER
1/17 12 64.5 69 OVER
1/18 4 21.5 33 OVER
1/19 7 - - -
1/20 8 - - -
1/21 6 - - -
1/22 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/23 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/24 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/25 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/26 No games scheduled/All-Star break
1/27 11 - - -
1/28 3 - - -
1/29 11 - - -
1/30 5 - - -
1/31 11 - - -

 

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NHL Preview: Flames (24-18) at Kings (20-14)

Date: January 19, 2015 10:30 PM EDT

The Calgary Flames showed some resilience to remain unbeaten on their road trip and next face a slumping team they've enjoyed some success against.

Seeking a fourth straight victory, the Flames look to extend their longest road winning streak in six years Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings.

Calgary (24-18-3) recovered after blowing an early two-goal lead Saturday and topped San Jose 4-3 in overtime, improving to 3-0-0 on a five-game trek and earning a fourth consecutive road victory. Jiri Hudler scored the tying goal in the second period and Sean Monahan netted his fourth overtime winner in his 31st career game that went past regulation.

"It's big obviously," Monahan said. "At the end of the day, we've got to find ways to beat those kind of teams to make the playoffs."

The Flames' road winning streak - their longest since a six-game run Feb. 12-March 5, 2009 - started with a 4-3 overtime victory against the Kings (20-14-11) on Dec. 22. Johnny Gaudreau's first career hat trick rallied Calgary from a three-goal deficit while Mark Giordano finished off the team's third straight win in Los Angeles.

The Flames, who also earned a 2-1 home win over the Kings a week later for their third straight win in the series, moved just ahead of Los Angeles in the playoff race with their latest victory coupled with the Kings' 3-2 shootout defeat to Anaheim on Saturday.

The teams each have 51 points but Calgary owns 21 non-shootout victories, two more than its Pacific Division rivals.

Los Angeles' defeat dropped it to 2-3-4 in its last nine and 1-2-3 on a season-high seven-game homestand that ends Monday. The Kings have also lost their past seven shootouts, easily their longest stretch of futility in that format in franchise history.

"We've got to do something to win these shootout games," forward Marian Gaborik said. "We have enough talent here. We just have to find a way to bear down and get some goals. It's not early in the season. We're past half, so we just have to find a way."

The Kings have also struggled on special teams, especially at killing penalties. They've allowed eight goals on 19 times short-handed in the last seven games and have gone 3 for 22 on the power play on the homestand.

Calgary has succeeded lately despite going 4 for 49 with a man advantage in its last 15 games. The Flames have allowed an average of 2.22 goals in their last nine contests while the Kings have given up 3.67 per game on their homestand.

Hudler, who ended a season-high 10-game goal drought Saturday, hasn't scored one in his last nine matchups with Los Angeles but has five assists in his past three.

The Kings' Anze Kopitar has three goals and seven assists in his last 11 games against Calgary, and he's been one of the league's most prolific point producers since Dec. 15, totaling five goals and 17 assists in 14 games.

 

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NHL Game roundup: Stars top Blackhawks
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

CHICAGO -- Center Cody Eakin scored two goals and an assist, goalie Kari Lehtonen stopped 38 shots and the Dallas Stars defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-3 on Sunday at the United Center.

Dallas (21-17-7) is now 10-8-2 on the road. Chicago (28-15-2), meanwhile, continued its recent struggles, suffering its fifth loss in the last eight games.

Chicago goalie Corey Crawford was able to stop just 28 of Dallas' 34 shots. Crawford suffered his second straight defeat and fourth in his last seven outings, dropping his personal season mark to 17-10-2.

Dallas took over with three third-period goals after entering the period tied at 3. That's where Dallas put things together, while Chicago fell apart.

The tie lasted less than three minutes as Eakin scored his second goal of the night and ninth of the season on the power play at 2:58.

Left wingers Tyler Seguin and Eric Cole, and centers Vernon Fiddler and Shawn Horcoff also scored for Dallas.

Left winger Brandon Saad scored twice and right winger Patrick Kane once for Chicago.


Rangers 5, Penguins 2

PITTSBURGH -- Rick Nash and Derek Stepan each scored two goals as the New York Rangers beat Pittsburgh on Sunday for their 15th win in their last 18 games.

Centers Derrick Brassard added a goal and an assist for New York, which improved to 13-3-1 in Metropolitan Division play and won the season series from Pittsburgh 3-0-1. Rangers center Chris Kreider and right winger Martin St. Louis had two assists each.

The Penguins' goals were scored by center Sidney Crosby and left winger David Perron, with defenseman Kris Letang assisting on both.


Jets 4, Coyotes 3 (SO)

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Winnipeg center Bryan Little scored the only goal in the shootout to lift the his team to victory over Arizona.

Defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, Little and right winger Michael Frolik scored in regulation for the Jets while netminder Ondrej Pavelec made 28 saves.

Left winger Lauri Korpikoski, right winger Tobias Rieder and defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored for Arizona. Golaie Mike Smith finished with 27 saves.


Red Wings 6, Sabres 4

DETROIT -- Forward Henrik Zetterberg had three goals and an assist and Detroit rallied for a come-from-behind win against Buffalo at Joe Louis Arena.

Left winger Tomas Tatar and right winger Gustav Nyquist had a goal and an assist each and left winger Drew Miller also scored for Detroit. Goalie Petr Mrazek allowed three goals on seven shots before being pulled with 6:23 left in the first period. Tom McCollum replaced him and made seven saves for his first career win.

Center Tyler Ennis had two goals and an assist and right wingers Drew Stafford and Chris Stewart also scored for Buffalo. Defenseman Nikita Zadorov had two assists and goaltender Jhonas Enroth made 20 saves.

 

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NBA game roundup: Evans, Pelicans tip Raptors
By THE SPORTS XCHANGE

TORONTO -- Guard Tyreke Evans made the winning hook shot with 1.6 seconds left, and he finished with 26 points as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Toronto Raptors 95-93 Sunday.

Reserve center Alexis Ajinca added 22 points for the Pelicans, who led by 16 points early in the second half and trailed by 12 in the fourth quarter. Guard Eric Gordon added 14 points for the Pelicans, and center Omer Asik scored 11 points and grabbed nine rebounds.

Guard DeMar DeRozan scored 22 points to lead the Raptors, who lost for the seventh time in nine games and finished a six-game homestand 2-4. DeRozan's jumper tied the game at 91 with 1:31 to play. Gordon gave New Orleans a two-point lead with 56 seconds left. DeRozan tied it 14 seconds later by sinking two free throws.

Guard Lou Williams added 17 points for Toronto, and guard Greivis Vasquez had 16. Forward Amir Johnson contributed 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while forward Patrick Patterson scored 10 points.


Spurs 89, Jazz 69

SAN ANTONIO -- Center Tiago Splitter became the 12th player to lead San Antonio in scoring this season, producing 14 points during the Spurs' victory over Utah.

The Spurs won an eighth consecutive home game against Utah, last losing to the Jazz in San Antonio in January 2010.

Guard Danny Green scored 13 for the Spurs, all in the fourth quarter, when he made three 3-point baskets. Forward Kawhi Leonard, the team leader with 15.4 points a game before Sunday, had 12 points and nine rebounds. Reserve center Rudy Gobert led Utah with 13 points, a career-best 18 rebounds and four blocks.


Thunder 127, Magic 99

ORLANDO -- Forward Kevin Durant had 21 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists in just 27 minutes, leading Oklahoma City to a victory over Orlando.

The Thunder built a 38-point lead in the first half, then coasted through the second, giving them an easier-than expected start to a five-game, Eastern Conference road trip.

Oklahoma City guard Russell Westbrook had 17 points and six assists in 24 minutes. Forward Serge Ibaka had 16 points, including four 3-pointers, and eight rebounds in 28 minutes. Guard Victor Oladipo led the Magic with 23 points.

 

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MLK Day Matinee Betting Cheat Sheet

Minnesota Timberwolves at Charlotte Hornets (OFF, OFF)

An injury-stricken Charlotte squad may have to forge on without leading scorer Kemba Walker when it hosts Minnesota in a Monday matinee. Walker missed Saturday's 80-71 overtime win against Indiana - the Hornets' sixth win in seven games - due to a cyst in his left knee and it is unclear how long the soreness will linger for one of the league's hottest players. The veteran had averaged 29.8 points over his last six games, but now joins center Al Jefferson on the Hornets' ever-crowded injury list.

Jefferson, who has missed nine games due to a groin strain, may be back for Wednesday's home game against Miami while reserve guard Jannero Pargo (back) is due to miss his 13th consecutive game. The Timberwolves know all about injuries as three-fifths of their starting lineup has missed most of the season and replacement starter Shabazz Muhammad (oblique) was out for the fourth straight time at Denver on Saturday, when Minnesota improved to 2-1 on its current road trip with a 113-105 win. Monday marks the Timberwolves' seventh chance at recording their first winning streak this season.

TRENDS:

* The Hornets are 6-1 ATS in their last seven overall
* The Timberwolves are 1-7 ATS in their last eight vs. the Eastern Conference
* The Timberwolves are 5-2 ATS in their last seven following an ATS win


Philadelphia 76ers at Washington Wizards (-14, 192.5)

The Washington Wizards stand second in the Eastern Conference at the midway point of their regular season and look to continue their surge toward the top when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday afternoon. The Wizards have won six of their last eight games after a victory at Brooklyn on Saturday to remain five games behind East-leading Atlanta. Philadelphia, which dropped its first 17 contests this season, has split its last eight games after a 107-89 loss at Detroit on Saturday.

It will be the first clash this season for two of the league’s top young point guards as Michael Carter-Williams faces off against Washington’s John Wall. Carter-Williams, in his second season, has scored 21.5 per game over his last four outings while the 24-year-old Wall averages a double-double (17.1 points, 10 assists). The Wizards, who beat the 76ers in their last three meetings in 2013-14, boast 17 home victories – most in the conference.

TRENDS:

*The Under is 6-1 in the Wizards' last seven home games
*The Under is 7-1 in the 76ers' last eight overall
*The 76ers are 4-0 ATS in their last four games following a SU loss


Detroit Pistons at Atlanta Hawks (-7.5, 204)

The two hottest teams in the Eastern Conference go head-to-head Monday afternoon when the Atlanta Hawks host the Detroit Pistons. The Hawks have won 12 straight and 26 of 28 to move atop the East standings and continue their best start in franchise history. The Pistons, meanwhile, have won 11 of their last 13 following a 5-23 start and are within a game of the Brooklyn Nets for the eighth and final playoff spot in the East.

Atlanta’s winning streak has been especially impressive considering it includes victories at the Portland and the Los Angeles Clippers, two of the more difficult teams to beat at home, as well as wins against Eastern Division pursuers Chicago, Toronto, Washington and Cleveland. The Hawks also beat Detroit during the current run, ending its seven-game winning streak. Stopping point guard Jeff Teague will be a priority for the Pistons after he lit them up for 28 points in a 99-89 win Nov. 21 in Atlanta.

TRENDS:

* The Pistons are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 overall
* The Under is 5-2 in the Pistons' last seven road games
* The favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings


Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Clippers (-12, 212.5)

The Los Angeles Clippers look to snap a rare home losing streak when they host reeling Boston in a Monday matinee. After a 126-121 loss to Cleveland on Friday, the Clippers had dropped two in a row at the Staples Center for the first time since the beginning of the 2012-13 season. Los Angeles, which bounced back with a 117-108 victory at Sacramento on Saturday, has also lost three straight at home against Eastern Conference foes as part of a 4-3 stretch overall.

Matt Barnes scored 22 points in the first half en route to 26 while Blake Griffin had 18 of his 30 in the second half for the Clippers against the Kings. While Los Angeles finished strong in that one, the Celtics faded late in a 119-104 loss to Chicago at home on Friday, their 11th loss in 14 games. Boston, which is 4-12 away from home on the season and has lost 23 in a row against Western Conference opponents, is beginning a season-high six-game road swing against the West.

TRENDS:

* The Underdog is 9-2 in their last 11 meetings
* The Celtics are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 contests
* The Celtics are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following an ATS loss


Denver Nuggets at Golden State Warriors (-14, 218)

The Golden State Warriors have been making history all season and will have a chance to do it again when they host the Denver Nuggets on Monday. The Warriors need one more victory to break the franchise record of 15 straight home wins set by the 1989-90 squad. Denver had been working on a winning streak of its own with five straight before running into trouble over the weekend in back-to-back losses.

The Warriors stumbled briefly in a 127-115 loss at Oklahoma State on Friday that ended an eight-game winning streak by bounced right back by slamming the Houston Rockets 131-106 to close out the two-game excursion on Saturday. “We just wanted to get back to our identity,” Golden State guard Klay Thompson told reporters. “It felt good to get back to what we do best.” The Nuggets are coming off a 113-105 home loss to the Western Conference-worst Minnesota Timberwolves.

TRENDS:

* The Nuggets are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight games overall
* The Underdog is 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings
* The road side is 4-0 ATS in their last four matchups


Philadelphia Flyers at New York Islanders (-190, 6)

With four victories in their last five games, the New York Islanders have guaranteed themselves their coveted first-place position in the Metropolitan Division heading into the upcoming All-Star break. The Islanders can pad their three-point lead when they vie for their third straight victory over visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Monday afternoon. Captain John Tavares collected a goal and an assist, but fellow All-Star Jaroslav Halak yielded six goals on 33 shots in New York's 6-4 setback to Montreal on Saturday.

The pair enjoyed much better performances in the first meeting with Philadelphia, as Tavares scored in the shootout and Halak made 21 saves in a 1-0 victory on Nov. 24. Steve Mason turned aside a season-best 46 shots in a losing effort in that contest and is still nursing a knee injury. Former Islanders defenseman Mark Streit scored to lift the sputtering Flyers to a 4-3 triumph over Buffalo on Saturday.

TRENDS:

* The Islanders are 4-1 in their last five overall
* The Over is 4-1 in their last five clashes
* The Flyers are 20-7 in their last 27 meetings in New York

 

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Bucks defense clicking, now 11-straight unders
By JUSTIN HARTLING

The Milwaukee Bucks defense has been stellar all-season long, ranking fourth in the association, but they have been even better as of late. Milwaukee's defensive acumen has pushed them to cash-in on the under for 11 consecutive games.

The Bucks are allowing a ridiculously low 86.7 points per game during their torrid under streak, which is 9.8 points less than the Portland Trail Blazers league-best defense has been allowing this season.

Only one team, the high-octane Phoenix Suns, have scored triple-digits against the Bucks in their last 11. Comparably, six of the Bucks past 11 opponents have been held to 85 points or fewer.

Offensively, the Bucks have have not been lighting up the scoreboard with a run-of-the-mill 95.5 point average.

Milwaukee's next game comes against the Toronto Raptors on Monday.

 

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Tennis 2015 Australian Open Odds

The 2015 Australian Open begins on January 19 from Melbourne as the top players in the world will look to capture the first gramd slam event of the year.

Oddsmakers at the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas have updated their future odds for the tournament.

Last year's winner, Stanislas Wawrinka, is listed as a 10/1 betting choice to repeat. The runner-up to Wawrinka last year, Rafael Nadal, is a 15/2 choice.

The favorite is Novak Djokovic (10/11). The Serbian was upset in last year's event in the quarterfinals but won the three previous years in Melbourne.

Despite not winning the women's title at this event since 2010, Serena Williams has been installed as the 9/4 favorite. Right behind her is Maria Sharapova (5/1) and Simona Halep (6/1).

Listed below are all of the odds per the SuperBook.

Odds to win 2015 Australian Open Men's Singles Championship

NOVAK DJOKOVIC 10/11
RAFAEL NADAL 15/2
ANDY MURRAY 13/2
ROGER FEDERER 11/2
STAN WAWRINKA 10/1
GRIGOR DIMITROV 20/1
KEI NISHIKORI 12/1
JUAN MARTIN DEL POTRO 50/1
TOMAS BERDYCH 40/1
MILOS RAONIC 30/1
NICK KYRGIOS 60/1
DAVID FERRER 60/1
BERNARD TOMIC 100/1
ERNESTS GULBIS 125/1
GAEL MONFILS 80/1
JERZY JANOWICZ 150/1
JOHN ISNER 200/1
RICHARD GASQUET 200/1
FERNANDO VERDASCO 250/1
FELICIANO LOPEZ 250/1
DOMINIC THIEM 250/1
LLEYTON HEWITT 300/1
NICOLAS ALMAGRO 500/1
PHILIPP KOHLSCHREIBER 400/1
FABIO FOGNINI 400/1
KEVIN ANDERSON 500/1
ROBERTO BAUTISTA AGUT 250/1
ALEXANDER ZVEREV 500/1
DAVID GOFFIN 125/1

Odds to win 2015 Australian Open Women's Singles Championship

SERENA WILLIAMS 9/4
VICTORIA AZARENKA 10/1
MARIA SHARAPOVA 5/1
SIMONA HALEP 6/1
EUGENIE BOUCHARD 10/1
PETRA KVITOVA 10/1
CAROLINE WOZNIACKI 10/1
AGNIESZKA RADWANSKA 20/1
ANGELIQUE KERBER 40/1
GARBINE MUGURUZA 40/1
SLOANE STEPHENS 50/1
ANA IVANOVIC 20/1
SABINE LISICKI 80/1
DOMINIKA CIBULKOVA 60/1
EKATERINA MAKAROVA 50/1
SAMANTHA STOSUR 60/1
MADISON KEYS 60/1
JELENA JANKOVIC 60/1
FLAVIA PENNETTA 100/1
SARA ERRANI 150/1
LUCIE SAFAROVA 50/1
VENUS WILLIAMS 30/1
SHUAI PENG 200/1
CAMILA GIORGI 200/1
ALIZE CORNET 200/1
CARLA SUAREZ NAVARRO 200/1
KIRSTEN FLIPKENS 250/1
MARIA KIRILENKO 200/1

 

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NCAAB Monday's Tip Sheet
By David Schwab

Big Monday’s on ESPN in men’s college basketball have been noted for bringing us some of the top conference matchups in the nation to help get the week off to a strong start. Turning to this Monday’s slate, there are two showdowns in the ACC and the Big 12 that should catch quite a bit of attention from the betting public.

Pittsburgh Panthers at No. 4 Duke Blue Devils (ESPN, 7:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Duke -15

Pittsburgh evened its straight-up record in the ACC to 3-3 with this past Saturday’s 70-65 victory against Georgia Tech, but it could not cover against the spread as a six-point favorite at home. The Panthers are now a costly 1-7 ATS in their last eight outings with posted betting odds. The total has gone OVER in their last three games. Sophomore forward Michael Young leads Pitt with 13.7 points per game and he is pulling down a team-high 7.8 rebounds. Junior guard James Robinson is the only other player scoring in double figures with 10.2 PPG and he is dishing-out 4.8 assists.

The Blue Devils snapped a rare two-game losing streak both SU and ATS that is sure to drop them in the national rankings with a key 63-52 victory over then-No. 6 Louisville as three-point road underdogs this past Saturday. It was just the first time Duke covered in its last four contests. The total stayed UNDER the 142 ½-point closing line against the Cardinals after it went OVER in four of their previous five games. Duke is ranked ninth in the nation in scoring with 82 PPG and its 50.2 shooting percentage is fourth-best in the country. Freshman center Jahlil Okafor has been a one-man wrecking crew with 18.9 PPG and a team-high 9.3 rebounds.

Betting Trends

-- The Panthers have failed to cover in five of their last seven Monday games and they are 1-7 ATS in their last eight road games. The total has gone OVER in eight of their last 11 conference games.

-- The Blue Devils are just 2-5 ATS in their last seven home games and they have gone a costly 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games in the ACC. The total has gone OVER in their last four home games.

-- Duke rolled to an 80-65 victory in the only meeting last season against the Panthers as a 4 ½-point road favorite. The total went OVER the closing 139 ½-point line in that game.

No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners at No. 9 Kansas Jayhawks (ESPN, 9:00 p.m. ET)

Opening Odds: Kansas -4

Oklahoma bounced back from back-to-back losses to Kansas State and West Virginia with an 82-65 romp over in-state rival Oklahoma State as a 6 ½-point home favorite this past Saturday. The Sooners are now 5-2 SU in their last seven games with a 4-3 record ATS. On the year, they are 1-2 ATS in three games as underdogs and the total has stayed UNDER in eight of 13 games with posted betting odds. Junior Guard Buddy Hield leads the team in scoring with 17.6 PPG and Oklahoma, as a team, is averaging 73 PPG while shooting 44.6 percent from the field. It has been one of the better teams in the nation under the boards with 39.9 rebounds a game.

The Jayhawks will look to bounce back from a hard-fought 86-81 loss to Iowa State this past Saturday as four-point underdogs on the road. The total went OVER the closing 147 ½-point line in that game and it has now gone OVER in four of their last six contests. The loss snapped a five-game winning streak both SU and ATS. Kansas is another solid rebounding team with 39.2 boards a game. Junior forward Perry Ellis has led the way with 6.6 rebounds and he is the team’s second-leading scorer with 12.6 PPG. The Jayhawks’ leading scorer is sophomore guard Frank Mason III with 12.9 PPG. He is shooting 49 percent from the field and an effective 47.1 percent from three-point range.

Betting Trends

-- The Sooners are a profitable 9-3 ATS in their last 12 conference games and they are a perfect 4-0 ATS in their last four Monday games. The total has gone OVER in 16 of their last 21 games played on a Monday.

-- The Jayhawks have covered ATS in their last four home games and they are 24-10-1 ATS in their last 35 games in Big 12 action. The total has gone OVER in four of their last five games against a team that has a SU winning record.

-- Kansas has won nine of the last 10 meetings SU, but Oklahoma has covered in two of the last three games. The total has gone OVER in each of those three contests.