When asked about the significance of win No. 903 and moving past his former coach and mentor Bobby Knight in to first place on the all-time wins list, Duke Blue Devils’ head coach Mike Krzyzewski talked down the actual number in terms of importance and alluded to the journey as being what brings him satisfaction. But while coach K made for some interesting language in that response, the truth is … [Read more...]
NHL Game Preview for Wednesday November 9, 2011: Chicago Blackhawks @ Vancouver Canucks
Sport Betting Overview The Chicago Blackhawks have quietly climbed to the very top of theNHLstandings with 25 points. The Blackhawks had a tough year last season because of the players lost to the post-Cup fire sale. It took a while for the team to adjust, and it also took time to find the right answers at key positions. Last season, the Blackhawks brought in former Dallas Stars goaltender … [Read more...]
NHL Game Preview for Friday November 11, 2011: Washington Capitals @ New Jersey Devils
Online Sportsbook Overview Two very different teams, that play two very different styles, and are on two very different streaks meet in what should be a very entertaining hockey game. Last year, the New Jersey Devils got head coach John MacLean fired by December 22 because the team would not score goals. Notice that the term was “would not” as opposed to “could not.” The effort was not there … [Read more...]
NHL Game Preview for Wednesday November 9, 2011: Philadelphia Flyers @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Online Sportsbook Overview The Philadelphia Flyers and Tampa Bay Lightning are right where they should be in their respective divisions. The Flyers is second to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the Atlantic Division, and the Lightning is second to the Washington Capitals in the Southeast Division. Considering the slow starts both the Flyers and Lightning had to the 2011-2012 season, they should both … [Read more...]
NHL Game Preview for Wednesday November 9, 2011: New York Rangers @ Ottawa Senators
Sports Betting Overview The New York Rangers have easily the most emotional coach in theNHLin John Tortorella, but he gets results. The players love performing for Tortorella and he loves pushing them to perform. As was expected, the Rangers are getting top-flight goaltending from Henrik Lundqvist. But theNHLfans inNew Yorkare a little confused as to why the newly revamped Rangers’ offense … [Read more...]
NFL Week 9 Preview: Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints (-9)
Game Overview As the Breeder’s Cup betting comes to a close,TampaBay head coach Raheem Morris can feel the pressure in the NFC South. Morris and his Buccaneers were expected to be one of the up and coming teams in the NFC, but the Bucs cannot seem to win big games when it needs to. At 4-3,TampaBay is tied for second in the NFC South with the Atlanta Falcons. But the Falcons have shown that it … [Read more...]
NHL Game Preview for Wednesday November 2, 2011: Phoenix Coyotes @ Colorado Avalanche
Game Overview Anyone who follows the Breeder’s Cup betting knows that a change in the field can affect the outcome of the race. The Phoenix Coyotes were built on the goaltending of Ilya Bryzgalov for many years. The Coyotes’ experienced its most successful seasons with Bryzgalov between the pipes. During the off-season, the Coyotes allowed Bryzgalov to sign with the Philadelphia … [Read more...]
NHL Game Preview for Friday October 28, 2011: San Jose Sharks @ Detroit Red Wings
Sports Betting Overview Everything was going so well for the Detroit Red Wings to open the 2011-2012NHLseason. The Red Wings were 5-0-0 off the bat and had only allowed six goals in those first five games. Goaltender Jimmy Howard looked like he was finally ready to live up to his status as the number one goalie. ThenDetroitchanged goalies and put in Ty Conklin and headed off toWashingtonto face … [Read more...]
NCAA Football Week 9 Preview: Stanford Cardinals (-7 ½) @ USC Trojans
College Football Betting Overview There is always something interesting about two California-based schools meeting up in a critical BCS contest late in the season. Sixth ranked Stanford travels south to play the unranked USC Trojans in what has become a very interesting game to watch. USC is ranked 20th on the AP Top 25 poll, but the Trojans do not appear anywhere on the BCS listing. When it … [Read more...]
MLB World Series Preview – Game 3: St. Louis Cardinals @ Texas Rangers
Online Sportsbook Overview This is already shaping up to be a very entertaining World Series.St. Louismanager Tony LaRussa was in great form in game one as he went through six pitchers to take the win. LaRussa was so spot-on with his managing that his five relief pitchers only gave up a combined one hit in a little more than two innings pitched. LaRussa’s use of pinch hitters and moving his … [Read more...]