Stephen Nover;
CFB;
2* NIU -7
Eastern Michigan has lost five straight close games. That's not only tough on the record but the morale. Just ask the San Francisco 49ers. They also had lost five consecutive close games before getting drilled 40-10 by the Cowboys this past Sunday. I understand this is an apples and oranges comparison. Those teams have nothing to do with each other. But I point it out as an illustration of how tough it is to hang close for a sixth consecutive game after losing the first five times. The Eagles are going to have a tough time denting Northern Illinois' stout defense, the best in the MAC. Northern Illinois has a strong pass rush led by Sutton Smith, who has 8 1/2 sacks. The Eagles have the worst third-down conversion rate in the MAC. Northern Illinois has a balanced attack. Freshman quarterback Marcus Childers has been terrific since becoming the starter three games ago throwing for 594 yards and a 7-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ration in his three starts.
NHL;
2* CAPITAL -135
The Canucks are finally coming home after being on the road since the middle of the month. Vancouver went an improbable 4-1 on its away swing, including nipping Minnesota, 1-0, in its last game two night ago. Vancouver is dealing with a triple whammy here: No. 1: Playing at home for the first time following a long trip is tough because of the concentration level. It's also tough for the Canucks because it involves a time change and they are in a rare happy and fat syndrome. They were underdogs in all four of their road victories. No. 2: Vancouver is dreadful at home losing 18 of the past 22 times, including the past three. No. 3: Washington should be highly motivated. The Capitals have had five days to stew about a 4-1 home loss to Florida in their last game. The Capitals are rested and own a 20-6 mark following a loss of three goals or more. Washington also has won 13 of its past 18 road games.
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2* NO -118
I'm not expecting Anthony Davis to play. It's a monster bonus if Davis were to play. I'm not counting on that, though. The Pelicans are better than the Kings even if Davis is out after tweaking his knee in the Pelicans' last game two days ago. An MRI exam did come back negative. DeMarcus Cousins has been pointing to this game all summer in his return to Sacramento. Cousins is off to a great start averaging 31 points, 12 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.3 blocks. Yet, the Pelicans are just 1-3. All of their losses have been against tough foes - Grizzlies on the road, Warriors and Trail Blazers on the road when Davis got hurt five minutes into the game. New Orleans took care of business against the Lakers beating them, 119-112, in LA this past Sunday. The Kings are in that bottom rung with the Lakers. This is the Kings' first home game following a three-game road trip. The Kings have a lot of youth and new faces. They are going through an ajdustment period. They also are not used to the national spotlight as this is a rare TNT game for them. The Kings can work as an underdog play. It's too much to expect them to win straight-up.
CFB;
2* NIU -7
Eastern Michigan has lost five straight close games. That's not only tough on the record but the morale. Just ask the San Francisco 49ers. They also had lost five consecutive close games before getting drilled 40-10 by the Cowboys this past Sunday. I understand this is an apples and oranges comparison. Those teams have nothing to do with each other. But I point it out as an illustration of how tough it is to hang close for a sixth consecutive game after losing the first five times. The Eagles are going to have a tough time denting Northern Illinois' stout defense, the best in the MAC. Northern Illinois has a strong pass rush led by Sutton Smith, who has 8 1/2 sacks. The Eagles have the worst third-down conversion rate in the MAC. Northern Illinois has a balanced attack. Freshman quarterback Marcus Childers has been terrific since becoming the starter three games ago throwing for 594 yards and a 7-to-1 touchdown-to-interception ration in his three starts.
NHL;
2* CAPITAL -135
The Canucks are finally coming home after being on the road since the middle of the month. Vancouver went an improbable 4-1 on its away swing, including nipping Minnesota, 1-0, in its last game two night ago. Vancouver is dealing with a triple whammy here: No. 1: Playing at home for the first time following a long trip is tough because of the concentration level. It's also tough for the Canucks because it involves a time change and they are in a rare happy and fat syndrome. They were underdogs in all four of their road victories. No. 2: Vancouver is dreadful at home losing 18 of the past 22 times, including the past three. No. 3: Washington should be highly motivated. The Capitals have had five days to stew about a 4-1 home loss to Florida in their last game. The Capitals are rested and own a 20-6 mark following a loss of three goals or more. Washington also has won 13 of its past 18 road games.
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2* NO -118
I'm not expecting Anthony Davis to play. It's a monster bonus if Davis were to play. I'm not counting on that, though. The Pelicans are better than the Kings even if Davis is out after tweaking his knee in the Pelicans' last game two days ago. An MRI exam did come back negative. DeMarcus Cousins has been pointing to this game all summer in his return to Sacramento. Cousins is off to a great start averaging 31 points, 12 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 3.3 blocks. Yet, the Pelicans are just 1-3. All of their losses have been against tough foes - Grizzlies on the road, Warriors and Trail Blazers on the road when Davis got hurt five minutes into the game. New Orleans took care of business against the Lakers beating them, 119-112, in LA this past Sunday. The Kings are in that bottom rung with the Lakers. This is the Kings' first home game following a three-game road trip. The Kings have a lot of youth and new faces. They are going through an ajdustment period. They also are not used to the national spotlight as this is a rare TNT game for them. The Kings can work as an underdog play. It's too much to expect them to win straight-up.
anything on that hockey request yet ? Waiting patiently thanksVSI;
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3 Unit Play
Under 59.5 Stanford at Oregon St
Both PAC-12 teams come into this conference trending UNDER games and the way the Stanford Cardinals play defense I see this game staying UNDER the total. Stanford comes to Reser Stadium winners of 4-straight and their last 3 games have gone UNDER and two weekends ago the Cardinals held the Oregon Ducks to only 7 points. The Beavers are coming off a tough home loss in their last home game and their last 3 games 2 of them have gone UNDER the total. Last 16 meetings between these two teams 11 of them have gone UNDER and the Stanford Cardinals are 8-24-1 O/U against a team with a losing record.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
3 Unit Play
Under 59.5 Stanford at Oregon St
Both PAC-12 teams come into this conference trending UNDER games and the way the Stanford Cardinals play defense I see this game staying UNDER the total. Stanford comes to Reser Stadium winners of 4-straight and their last 3 games have gone UNDER and two weekends ago the Cardinals held the Oregon Ducks to only 7 points. The Beavers are coming off a tough home loss in their last home game and their last 3 games 2 of them have gone UNDER the total. Last 16 meetings between these two teams 11 of them have gone UNDER and the Stanford Cardinals are 8-24-1 O/U against a team with a losing record.
