Tuesday NHL Opening Odds (The Spread) – There are six games on the NHL schedule Tuesday and it includes an Eastern Conference matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Tampa Bay Lightning that will air live on Versus. Continue reading for opening lines and totals on all the NHL games for February 8, 2011.
Author: Nate
Clippers vs. Magic Preview ORLANDO, FL (AP) – Blake Griffin’s stellar season hasn’t made up for the inconsistent play of the remaining Los Angeles Clippers. The struggling Orlando Magic hope to take advantage for the second time this season.
76ers vs. Hawks Preview ATLANTA, GA (AP) – The Atlanta Hawks are hoping to get Al Horford their All Star center back in time to face the Philadelphia 76ers. If Josh Smith can duplicate his most recent performance, they might not need their All-Star center to win.
Tennessee vs. Kentucky Preview LEXINGTON, KY (AP) – Tennessee coach Bruce Pearl is back after his eight-game suspension from Southeastern Conference play. He still feels like more punishment is on the horizon with the Volunteers’ playing No. 18 Kentucky and No. 17 Florida this week.
Indiana vs. Purdue Preview WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (AP) – Returning home to face archrival Indiana might be what Purdue needs to bounce back from its latest Big Ten defeat.
Blues vs. Panthers Preview SUNRISE, FL (AP) The Florida Panthers will probably want to start Tomas Vokoun against the St. Louis Blues since he’s won his last nine games against them. The Blues, meanwhile, seemingly won’t be able to go wrong with their choice of goalie.
Sharks vs. Capitals Preview WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) – The San Jose Sharks and Washington Capitals coasted through much of the 2009-10 regular season en route to top seeds in their respective conferences.
Super Bowl XLV most-watched ever NEW YORK, NY (AP) – For the second year in a row, the Super Bowl has set a record for American television viewing.
Hoke rounds out first coaching staff ANN ARBOR, MI (AP) – New Michigan coach Brady Hoke hired Curt Mallory to coach the secondary and Jerry Montgomery to coach the defensive line.The moves complete Hoke’s first staff with the Wolverines.
Tracy feeling better than ever DENVER, CO (AP) – Jim Tracy fainted three times in a five-year span, not something that concerned the Colorado manager enough to seek medical help. He was always away from the baseball field anyway.