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12/23/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After having a six-game point streak halted, the Phoenix Coyotes get right back to work tonight in a road test against the Colorado Avalanche at the Pepsi Center.
The Coyotes entered last night's game with Edmonton having won two straight while going 4-0-2 over their previous six games. However, they were dealt a 4-2 loss by the Oilers.
Martin Hanzal and Enver Lisin tallied for the Coyotes, who failed to match their season high for consecutive wins, set from November 8-12.
Ilya Bryzgalov had posted a 1.79 goals against average over the Coyotes' point streak, but was rested last night in favor of Mikael Tellqvist. Tellqvist took the loss after allowing four goals on 27 shots faced.
Bryzgalov should return to net tonight and is 3-2-1 with a 2.50 goals against average in six all-time outings against Colorado.
Phoenix remained three points back of Anaheim for second place in the Pacific Division and also fell to 5-10-2 on the road this year. The Coyotes are 1-3-1 over their last five as the visiting club and conclude a three-game road trip in Los Angeles on Friday.
Colorado capped a four-game road trip on Sunday, finishing 2-2-0 after a 3-0 loss in Florida. The Panthers' Tomas Vokoun halted all 23 shots faced in the contest.
Peter Budaj allowed two goals on 23 shots for the Avalanche, who lost for just the second time in 13 all-time road meetings with the Panthers. Budaj is 6-2-3 with a 2.70 GAA in his career versus the Coyotes.
Paul Stastny had scored in three straight games before being held without a goal on Sunday. He leads the Avalanche with 19 assists and 28 points and has five goals and three helpers in eight career games against the Coyotes.
Marek Svatos missed his fifth straight game due to a back injury and is questionable for tonight. Ruslan Salei is also questionable after he left Sunday's contest early when he crashed hard into the boards. He is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.
Colorado begins a three-game homestand tonight and is 8-6-0 as the host this year. The Avs have won four of their last five at home.
Phoenix notched a 2-1 home win over Colorado on November 28 for its fourth win in the last five meetings. The Coyotes have also won their last three at the Pepsi Center since going winless in 10 contests there.
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Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Most of the "must-see" bowl games
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<< Caps visit Rangers in battle of first-place clubs
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Capitals will try to rebound from a lopsided
loss when they visit the New York Rangers for tonight's battle between first-
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The Capitals, who lead the Southeast Division
<< Streaking Maple Leafs tangle with Stars
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The suddenly-hot Toronto Maple Leafs will aim for a sixth
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interconference matchup at Air Canada Centre.
The Maple Leafs earned their second straight b
<< Hoping to halt slide at 10, Isles host Thrashers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Islanders will try to avoid a 10th
consecutive loss when they host the Atlanta Thrashers tonight at Nassau
Coliseum.
The Islanders, who are tied with Tampa Bay for last place in the Eastern
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Bulls open trek against Pistons >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Central Division rivals meet Tuesday in Auburn Hills when
the Chicago Bulls kick off a four-game road trip against the Detroit Pistons
at The Palace.
The Bulls come in on a winning note after Ben Gordon scored 26 p
'Canes resume swing in Minnesota >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Carolina Hurricanes continue their four-game road trip
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Lakers, Hornets square off in the Big Easy >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pacific Division-leading Los Angeles Lakers conclude a
tough four-game road trip Tuesday when they arrive in the Big Easy to face the
New Orleans Hornets.
The Lakers improved to 1-2 on the trek Monday in Memphis
Celtics aim for 19th straight win vs. Sixers >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Celtics executive director of basketball operations and
general manager Danny Ainge probably hasn't stopped smiling since watching his
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Ainge pulled all the strings to get Kevin G
After all the trouble that’s ensued since Braylon Edwards allegedly punched one of LeBron James’ homeboys in the face at a club, the Cleveland Browns have sent away their last remaining player of worth to the New York Jets. This is a great move for Dirty Sanchez and all, but it’s even better for the Knicks. Now Donnie Walsh can say, “You get to haunt Braylon Edwards with your posse if you sign here!” next summer.
Putting that aside for a moment, the move is a clear indication that the new-look Jets are gunning for the Super Bowl this year. I don’t think that New York thought that Dirty Sanchez was going to be such a rock star. With a 75.2 passer rating that was killed against the Jets, Sanchez is doing an admirable job of managing games and putting the Jets in a position to win. The defense has been the major story in New York thus far, but the acquisition of Braylon Edwards makes this offense loaded with talent that can dent any defense…as long as Dirty Sanchez continues his meteoric rise.
Thus far, Edwards has been a non-factor in the NFL piling up just 139 receiving yards on 10 catches. He has yet to find the endzone, and with the Browns mired in the most unsexy quarterback controversy of all time (Anderson vs. Quinn...yawn), there going nowhere fast. Edwards is two seasons removed from a career year which saw him catch 80 passes for 1,289 yards and 16 touchdowns when the Browns were the spread killing monsters of 2007. In 2008, injuries slowed the receiver down to just 873 yards and three touchdowns though he played in all 16 games.
So that being said, we really don’t know if Braylon Edwards is just a flash in the pan, or a legit threat. At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, he is a prototypical receiver. But he’s also shown a strange, and unwarranted, talent for dropping passes. Lining up opposite Jericho Cotchery, a speed demon with 23 catches, 356 yards and a single touchdown, may give Braylon the open looks he needs. A change of scenery may also rejuvenate the star receiver.
In return, the Browns will receive Chansi Stuckey, online football betting a special teams player you’ve never heard of and a pair of draft picks. That’s a tall order for a guy whose only real value right now is in his name, and it shows no promise to the Browns that they can rebuild around those acquisitions. Braylon was the only reason to hope for the Browns to go 3-14 SU this year. Without him, they don’t have a single guy on offense that can scare any team.
For the Jets, it’s a response to the pounding that they took at the hand of the Saints. Thomas Jones and Leon Washington have averaged around 4.0 yards per carry each on the ground, but striking a fair balance between the passing and rushing attacks in New York has been a struggle. You have to believe that the trio of Dustin Keller, Jericho Cotchery and Braylon Edwards will give Sanchez the weapons he needs to unleash through the air. Theoretically, that would open up holes for the rushing game. But the proposed public option health care plan works in theory too. We need to see the proof in the pudding before we start loading up mega bucks on the New York Jets to take the AFC.
The one wrinkle in this whole thing is that Braylon could very well be suspended by the league for disciplinary action due to his “brawl” with LeBron’s friend. If that’s the case, the Jets may have to bench him for a few games leaving them with a somewhat depleted receiving corps for a few games. Also, this is a guy who gets in fights with people at clubs. New York may not be the best place for him. Just sayin’.
The Jets have a long week before they meet the Miami Dolphins on Monday Night Football Betting in a virtual pick ‘em game. Braylon’s excess baggage may be a distraction, and his curiously low production may be what we should be expecting of him overall, but for the Jets, taking a chance to strike gold is well worth it. At the end of the year, they can simply just blame it on their rookie quarterback.
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Terrell Owens could return for Cowboys next game
A bye week will allow Terrell Owens broken hand to recover just in time for the next game the Dallas Cowboys are slated to play, according to reports. MySportsbook.com, an football sportsbook, has posted football betting lines on TO playing.
Owens broke the bone leading to his right ring finger Sunday night and had a plate surgically attached to it Monday. Although Owens' hand was swollen and aching Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he's optimistic the receiver will be back at work next week and catching passes a week from Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
MySportsbook.com online sportsbook listed Terrell Owens with odds of 7-2 (or $7 paid out for every $2 bet) to return back for the game against Tennessee.
"I certainly wouldn't rule it out now," Parcells said, referring to Terrell Owens immediate return. "Maybe five days from now I might, but I wouldn't rule it out now. ... I know we're looking to try to get him moving around pretty good in the next day or so. So we'll see where we are."
Owens did not speak with reporters Wednesday, but said Sunday he'd be out two to four weeks. A return against the Titans would be 13 days after the surgery. The Cowboys were listed as an early -7 1/2 favorite vs. the Tennessee Titans for Week 4 at MySportsbook.com
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