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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Detroit Red Wings

- The Chicago Blackhawks and the Detroit Red Wings will meet on the ice at Joe Louis Arena on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Blackhawks played hard and came away with a 3-1 win over the Predators on Friday, as -180 favorites. The four goals were UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).

Jonathan Toews, Adam Burish and Patrick Kane scored for the Blackhawks. Patrick Lalime stopped 29 shots for the win.

The Red Wings clinched top spot in the NHL on Thursday, as they got past the struggling Blue Jackets 3-2. The Red Wings won the game as -260 favorites, but the five goals fell UNDER the night's posted over/under (5.5).

Mark Hartigan, Johan Franzen and Henrik Zetterberg scored for the Red Wings. Pavel Datsyuk collected a pair of assists in the win.

Current streak:
Chicago has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Chicago: 40-33-8
Detroit: 53-21-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-4-1
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Nashville are 8-2
After a win are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Edmonton are 5-5
After playing Columbus are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chicago's last 12 games on the road
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games at home
Detroit is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Chicago
Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

 
Posted : April 6, 2008 8:45 am
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Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche

- The fans at Pepsi Center will be treated to a game between the Minnesota Wild and the Colorado Avalanche when they take their seats on Sunday.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Niklas Backstrom stopped 26 shots on Thursday, as the Wild defeated the Flames 3-1. The Wild won the game as -150 favorites at home, and the four goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5).

Marian Gaborik scored twice for the Wild, and Todd Fedoruk added the other goal in the win.

Peter Forsberg and Milan Hejduk each had a goal and an assist to lead the Avalanche over the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Tuesday night.

Colorado won as +115 road underdogs as the teams played over the 5-goal total listed by sportsbooks.

Current streak:
Minnesota has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Minnesota: 44-28-9
Colorado: 43-31-7

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-4-2
Before playing Florida are 3-3-2
After playing Calgary are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Colorado most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 10-0
Before playing Buffalo are 8-8-1
After playing Vancouver are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Minnesota's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Minnesota's last 21 games
Colorado is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games

 
Posted : April 6, 2008 8:45 am
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St. Louis Blues vs. Columbus Blue Jackets

- The division rival St. Louis Blues and Columbus Blue Jackets are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Nationwide Arena.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Manny Legace stopped all 25 shots for the shutout on Saturday, as the Blues defeated the Blue Jackets 3-0. The Blues won the game as -130 favorites, while the three goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5).Keith Tkachuk scored twice and Brad Boyes added the other marker in the win.

Pascal Leclaire stopped 22-of-25 shots in a losing effort for the Blue Jackets, who were +110 underdogs in the first game of the home-and-home series.

Current streak:
Columbus has lost 4 straight games.

Team records:
St. Louis: 32-36-13
Columbus: 34-35-12

St. Louis most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-3-1
After playing Columbus are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Columbus most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 1-9
After playing St. Louis are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games on the road
St. Louis is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Columbus
St. Louis is 4-18 SU in its last 22 games
Columbus is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. Louis
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games at home
Columbus is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games at home
Columbus is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. Louis

 
Posted : April 6, 2008 8:46 am
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

- Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers meet at Wachovia Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Sidney Crosby scored a pair and added an assist Wednesday, as the Penguins doubled the Flyers 4-2. The Penguins won the game as -150 favorites, and the six goals were a PUSH against the posted over/under (6).

Sergei Gonchar had a goal and two assists, Evgeni Malkin added the other Penguins marker.

The Flyers played desperate and came away with a 3-0 victory over the Devils on Friday, as -160 favorites. The three goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5).

R.J. Umberger, Scottie Upshall and Joffrey Lupul tallied for the Flyers. Martin Biron stopped all 22 shots for the shutout.

Team records:
Pittsburgh: 47-26-8
Philadelphia: 41-29-11

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Ottawa are 3-7
After playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing New Jersey are 6-4
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games at home
Philadelphia is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home

 
Posted : April 6, 2008 8:46 am
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New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils

- If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils meet at Prudential Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Rangers lost 4-3 in a shootout to their rival Islanders last time out, as -300 favorites. The combined score made it OVER the posted over/under (5).

Daniel Girardi, Nigel Dawes and Jaromir Jagr tallied for the Rangers. Henrik Lundqvist stopped 29-of-32 shots in the loss.

The Devils failed to lock up home ice advantage with Friday's 3-0 loss to the Flyers, as +140 road underdogs. The three goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5).

Martin Brodeur made 33 saves in a losing effort.

Team records:
New York: 42-27-12
New Jersey: 45-29-7

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Florida are 7-3
After playing NY Islanders are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Buffalo are 9-1
After playing Philadelphia are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
NY Rangers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of the NY Rangers last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the NY Rangers last 8 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Rangers last 7 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New Jersey's last 8 games when playing at home against NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games when playing NY Rangers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of New Jersey's last 19 games

 
Posted : April 6, 2008 8:46 am
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San Jose Sharks vs. Dallas Stars

- The San Jose Sharks and the Dallas Stars will meet on the ice at American Airlines Center on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Sharks were upset 4-2 by the Kings last time out, as -145 favorites. The six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelskis scored for the Sharks.

The Stars were doubled 4-2 by the Coyotes on Friday, as -200 favorites. The six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5).

Philippe Boucher scored a shorthanded goal and Trevor Daley added the other Stars goal in the loss.

Team records:
San Jose: 49-22-10
Dallas: 44-30-7

San Jose most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-3-2
Before playing Toronto are 3-3-2
After playing Los Angeles are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Los Angeles are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
San Jose is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
San Jose is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
San Jose is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Jose's last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas's last 6 games
Dallas is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
Dallas is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against San Jose

 
Posted : April 6, 2008 8:47 am
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Phoenix Coyotes vs. Anaheim Ducks

- The division rival Phoenix Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks are set to renew hostilities on Sunday when they meet at Honda Center.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

Daniel Carcillo scored a hat trick to lead the Coyotes to a 4-2 win over the Stars on Friday, as +175 underdogs. The six goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5).

Philippe Boucher scored a shorthanded goal and Trevor Daley added the other Stars goal in the loss.

Teemu Selanne scored twice to lift the Ducks over the Kings 4-3 on Saturday, as -125 road favorites. The seven goals made it OVER the posted over/under (5.5).

Joe DiPenta and Ryan Getzlaf had the other Ducks markers, and Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 28 saves in the win.

Current streak:
Anaheim has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Phoenix: 38-37-6
Anaheim: 46-27-8

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 1-8-1
Before playing Chicago are 5-5
After playing Dallas are 4-6
After a win are 3-7

Anaheim most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
After playing Los Angeles are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Phoenix is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Phoenix's last 10 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Phoenix's last 9 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
Phoenix is 8-16-1 SU in its last 25 games when playing Anaheim
Anaheim is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Anaheim is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Anaheim is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games when playing Phoenix

 
Posted : April 6, 2008 8:47 am
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