Jimmy The Moose
Edmonton Oilers at New York Rangers
Prediction: New York Rangers
The Oilers have lost 7 of their last 10 games. Edmonton is 3-6 in their last 9 road games. The Oilers played last night and beat the Devils but tonight they'll face a tougher opponent in the Rangers. New York will be the better rested team in this one. The Rangers are off to a very solid 11-5-1 start to the season. New York has won 8 of their last 11 home games. The Rangers are 5-1 in their last 6 games hosting the Edmonton Oilers. Play on the New York Rangers -.
Ben Burns
Edmonton Oilers at New York Rangers
Prediction: New York Rangers
I successfully played against the Rangers last time out and they were beaten 3-1 at Washington. This is a much better spot for them though. In addition to playing at home, they're catching the Oilers off a win at New Jersey last night and playing the final leg of a 7-game road trip. In fact, tonight marks the 12th time in the past 14 games that Edmonton has played on the road. The Rangers are 5-1 the last six times that they were a host in this series. They're also a profitable 25-15 (+7.9) the last 40 times that they scored one goal or less in their previous game. Additionally, we find them at 28-9 (+14.9) the past 37 times they played a home game with an over/under line of 5.5. Consider New York
DUNKEL
Oklahoma City at Indiana
A tough stretch that saw the Pacers open against four straight playoff teams should give way tonight against an Oklahoma City team that has dropped five of its first six. Indiana is the pick (-10) according to Dunkel, which has the Pacers favored by 16. Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-10).
Game 701-702: Portland at Orlando
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 116.740; Orlando 122.935
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 6; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 7; 192
Dunkel Pick: Portland (+7); Over
Game 703-704: Oklahoma City at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 109.769; Indiana 125.827
Dunkel Line & Total: Indiana by 16; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Indiana by 10; 193
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-10); Over
Game 705-706: Toronto at Boston
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 116.857; Boston 128.886
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 12; 187
Vegas Line & Total: Boston by 8; 183
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-8); Over
Game 707-708: New Jersey at Miami
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 112.135; Miami 121.984
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 10; 192
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A
Game 709-710: Memphis at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 111.437; Phoenix 128.027
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 16 1/2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix by 12; 197
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-12); Over
NHL
Edmonton at NY Rangers
The Oilers come off a win at New Jersey yesterday and face a Rangers team that has dropped three of its last four. Edmonton is the underdog pick (+150) according to Dunkel, which has the Oilers favored straight up by 1. Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+150).
Game 51-52: Edmonton at NY Rangers
Dunkel Ratings: Edmonton 11.835; NY Rangers 10.806
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (+150); Over
Game 53-54: Tampa Bay at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.066; Washington 12.338
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-170); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-170); Over
NFL
Game 233-234: San Francisco at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 122.451; Arizona 135.853
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 13 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Arizona by 9 1/2; 46
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-9 1/2); Over
Sportsbettingstats
San Francisco 49'ers at Arizona Cardinals -10
Coming into this Monday night NFC West match up the Cardinals won their last game beating the Rams 34-14 while the 49'ers are coming off a bye. The Cardinals are running away with the NFC West, as the Cardinals have 5 wins and the other 3 teams in the division only have 2. All is not lost for the 49'ers, but this is a must win game if they have any hopes of making the post season, which seems like a long shot at this point in the season. The Cardinals are led by QB Kurt Warner (2431 yds 16 TD 6 INT) and his main targets are Larry Fitzgerald (49 rec 742 yds 5 TD) and Anquan Boldin (42 rec 514 yds 8 TD). The Cardinals rushing attack is led by Edgerrin James (380 yds 3 TD). The 49'ers are led by new starter in QB Shaun Hill (173 yds 1) and his main target is Isaac Bruce (23 rec 399 yds 3 TD) and 2nd receiver Arnaz Battle is out this game with an injury.
Staff Pick: The Cardinals are big favorites in this game and with good reason, as they have one of the most dynamic offenses, ranked 3rd in the NFL, and the 49'ers have an aging secondary. The 49'ers rank 19th on defense, but will have their hands full trying to contain Warner, who ranks 2nd in the league in QB rating. The Cardinals rank 12th in the league on defense and have been playing better as the season goes on. If James can pick up some yards for the Cardinals offense they will easily win this game, as the 49'ers will be focusing on stopping Warner. Warner has to cut down on his fumbles and interceptions, as when he does that the Cards are tough to beat. Warner is playing like he did in his MVP days in St. Louis. If the Cardinals can win this game they will, pretty much, be a lock for the NFC West title and they may even host their first playoff game since they were in Chicago back in 1944.It does not look good for the 49'ers, who have a new starting QB, a depleted WR corps, and a defense that has been less than stellar in the last few weeks. Look for the Cardinals to dominate the 49'ers and score a lot of points and easily win this game and cover the spread.
Cardinals 40 49'ers 18
Nostradamus
Portland +7
San Francisco +10
Chris Jordan
Portland at ORLANDO -7'
Since season-opening losses to Atlanta and Memphis, which saw the Magic score 85 and 84 points, respectively, Orlando has averaged 105.3 points per game, and yes, Superman is back in the building.
Dwight Howard, who is averaging 22.0 points and 13.7 rebounds, will dominate for the Magic tonight, as they catch the West Coast-Trail Blazers in Central Florida, and on weary legs, the Blazers won't be able to keep up.
Orlando has defeated Portland four straight times, including both meetings last season. The last time the Blazers won in Orlando was nearly four years ago, and they come in having lost all three of their road games thus far.
Portland is on losing spread runs of 1-4 on the highay and 2-5 with a suitcase in hand and facing a team that wins at home, while the Magic are on a 7-3 ATS run against the Northwest division.
Also, the home team has bagged the cash in five of the last six meetings, while the Magic have covered six of the last seven overall.
1♦ MAGIC
Drew Gordon
Portland at ORLANDO -7
The Magic may have started the season rusty, but a nice homestand exactly what the doctor ordered to get Howard and company rolling again, winners of 4 straight home games (3-1 ATS)! Orlando makes it 5 straight tonight, and here's why:
First and foremost, much like we saw last season, this Portland team is not nearly as good when they travel. They're 0-3 SUATS on the road, allowing 102 ppg on over 51% shooting in the early going this season! While we expect those numbers to improve as the season progresses, it won't happen tonight, as the Magic are suddenly surging during their current 5-game homestand.
Speaking of the Trail Blazers defense, its going to get tested early and often tonight, as the Magic are averaging 105 ppg over their 4-game win streak, led of course by manchild Dwight Howard. His 31-point (11 of 13 shooting), 16 board, 3-block effort against the Wizards Saturday was one of the more complete games I've seen from a bigman this season. The fact he's matched up against Przybilla only makes this match up that much sweeter for the Magic.
Also besides a match up edge in the paint, you've got to like Jameer Nelson's match up at the point guard spot. He's become a solid player for this Magic team, and should dominate a much slower Steve Blake tonight. With Howard and Nelson working well, it opens up the game for the rest of the talented Magic, including new arrival Michael Pietrus, who in his brief time here has cemented the shooting guard spot.
Bottom line, this contest is a match up nightmare for the Trail Blazers and the fact they've played so poorly on the road this season only makes it that much easier for a suddenly surging Magic squad tonight at home. Its bombs away on the Portland defense, as doubling Howard opens up the game for Orlando's deadly 3-point shooters, handing the Magic the easy home win and cover.
Take Orlando over Portland in this NBA match up.
2♦ ORLANDO
Bobby Maxwell
Portland at ORLANDO -7'
Swept our FREE plays on Sunday, including a comp winner on the Lakers as they blew out Houston in Los Angeles. Tonight we've got another NBA winner, this one on the Magic as they host Portland.
The Magic are riding a four-game winning streak and Portland hasn't won on the road this season. All signs point to Orlando in this matchup and don't worry about the chalk, the Magic win this one by 15.
Orlando destroyed Washington on Saturday 106-81 as a 9 1/2-point favorite and center Dwight Howard is in top form early in the season. He put up 31 points and pulled down 16 rebounds against the Wizards in the laugher.
The Magic have won four of the last five matchups with Portland and six of the last seven (5-1-1 ATS). The Blazers haven't gotten a win in Orlando since 2004, losing three straight and failing to cover in any of the three.
Portland is 1-4 ATS in their last five road games, 3-8 ATS after a straight-up win and 7-19 ATS on Mondays. Orlando is on ATS streaks of 17-8-2 at home, 20-7-2 at home against teams with a losing record and 7-3 ATS against the Northwest Division.
Let's go ahead and play the Magic at home in this one.
3♦ ORLANDO
Sports Gambling Hotline
Portland at ORLANDO -8
Tonight we hit the hardwood, and lay the lumber with Orlando.
5th straight home game for the Magic, and Orlando has taken care of business thus far, winning ALL 4 on this homestand, and they have covered in 3 of the 4, with the latest win and cover coming in a 106-81 Saturday rout of Washington.
Look for the Magic to run off another double digit win, and cover against a Portland team that does bring a 2-game winning streak into this one, but those Blazers wins came at home. On the road, Portland has yet to win or cover in 3 tries this season.
Orlando has also swept the season series the last 2 years, covering the last 3 series tilts.
No issue here, Lay it!
5♦ ORLANDO
Mr A
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals
The struggling 49ers will have a big assignment slowing down the Cardinals' high-scoring offense at Phoenix Stadium. Arizona has won five straight at home and five of the last seven meetings versus San Francisco, 4-2-1 ATS.
Arizona Cardinals -9½
Orlando Magic -7
Boston Celtics -8
Jeff Benton
We’re only a handful of games into the 2008-09 season, so you can’t put too much emphasis on any trends. That said, it’s interesting to note that the Blazers are 0-3 on the road this year (0-3 ATS) – all as an underdog – and 3-0 at home (2-1 ATS). It’s also interesting to note that the Magic have ripped off four straight victories, all in Orlando, with three of them coming by double digits.
Also, Orlando has owned Portland the last two years, winning four straight meetings and cashing in each of the last three. And the last time the Blazers won in the Magic Kingdom was nearly four years ago – they’re 0-3 SU and ATS since, including last year’s 101-94 defeat as a 5½-point favorite. In fact, Orlando is on a 6-1 run in this rivalry (5-1-1 ATS).
Finally, at home this season, the Magic are averaging a whopping 101.2 points per game and shooting 45.5 percent from the field, while allowing 92.8 points per game and 43.3 percent shooting. Meanwhile, in its three road losses, Portland is netting 89.3 ppg on 41.2 percent shooting but giving up 102 points per game and 51.4 percent shooting.
Pretty easy call here, folks. Lay the points, as Orlando should roll to a comfortable victory.
2♦ ORLANDO MAGIC
Matt Rivers
For Monday take the points with the Grizz out West.
Sure Phoenix is far better than Memphis in terms of sheer talent alone and it is the Grizz who are on the back-to-back but this is not an easy spot for Steve Nash and the fellas and I'll scoop up this large number.
The Suns just came back home from that East coast swing and may be a little lethargic back home in this first game back as most teams generally seem to be. Nash, Amare Stoudemire, Shaq and the Suns obviously can run the floor and score a ton of points and blow anybody out at anytime but the Grizz have been alright early on this season and a dozen points in this spot is enough for me.
The Grizz have won three of their last five outright and have covered four of six. These guys beat Dwight Howard and Orlando in upset fashion as well as Golden State twice. Memphis certainly should not win this game as Marc Gasol, Rudy Gay, OJ Mayo and the Grizz are still far from good but they appear to be better than in years' past and are getting a few too many.
It is never easy to come home from a road trip and cover a number and that is the theory I am banking on here as I am all about going against the Suns in this spot.
LT Profits
Oklahoma City Thunder @ Indiana Pacers Over 194.5
The Indiana Pacers went Under vs. the New Jersey Nets on Saturday, but we expect a return to their high-scoring ways when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight.
The Pacers has gone Over in three of their first four games prior to that Nets contest, with the sole Under coming vs. a Boston Celtics team that plays the best defense in the league. They are no facing such an immovable force here in the Thunder.
In fact, these clubs are accustomed to shootouts, as the Over is 9-1 in the last 10 head-to-head meetings! These teams combined for 221 points in a Pacers 114-107 win over the then Seattle Sonics in this building the last time they met last season in March.
Now the Thunder have yet to crack the 100-point mark, but they have faced quite a few good defensive teams so far such as Boston, Houston and Atlanta. They should at the very least approach 100 points vs. an Indiana defense that is surrendering 96.6 points per game.
Now granted, the Thunder are playing the second of a back-to-back, but that had an adverse effect on the defensively last season, when they allowed a whopping 106.9 points per game on the 15 occasions that they played with no rest.
Look for history to repeat itself tonight.
Pick: Thunder, Pacers Over 194.5
Lenny Del Genio
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals
Prediction: Under
Look for the Niners to become a defensive-minded team under new HC Mike Singletary. The turnovers that plagued the offense with J.T. O?Sullivan under center will be a thing of the past with the move to Shaun Hill. They were -4 in TO?s the first time they met the Cardinals and the game still went Under. Cardinals are 7-1 Under after gaining seven or more yards per play their previous game. Niners are 12-3 Under when the total is between 42.5 and 49. Take Under.
Yankee Capper
2 Units - 49ers/Cardinals Under 47.5
2 Units - Memphis Grizzlies +11.5