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26. Phillies in driver’s seat to be NL champs - 10/20/2009
The Los Angeles Dodgers were one out away from tying the NL championship series at two games apiece. Instead, Jimmy Rollins’ clutch hit has the Philadelphia Phillies on the verge of clinching their second straight pennant. Defending champion Philadelphia looks to carry the momentum from a thrilling comeback win and earn a trip back to the World Series on Wednesday night in Game 5 against a Dodgers team trying to send the NLCS back to Los Angeles.
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27. New York favored to build commanding lead - 10/19/2009
The New York Yankees were a few innings from being on the brink of their first World Series appearance since 2003. Instead, they’re suddenly locked in a hotly-contested series. With ace CC Sabathia on the mound, New York looks to regain control of the best-of-seven American League championship series Tuesday in Anaheim, where it faces the Los Angeles Angels in Game 4.
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28. Rangers underdogs despite sparkling start - 10/18/2009
The New York Rangers are the hottest team in the NHL, and Marian Gaborik is a big reason why. The offseason acquisition will try to help the Rangers match their longest winning streak in almost 35 years Monday night when they face the San Jose Sharks at Madison Square Garden.
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29. Two betting lines show spread of public's wisdom - 10/18/2009
As many sports bettors know, point spreads and betting lines are first set by oddsmakers and then adjusted to reflect the wagering patterns of the public. When betting is lopsided for one team, the line is adjusted to make the other team more attractive and, supposedly, even the wagering.
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30. Phillies favored to take series lead - 10/17/2009
On the verge of taking a commanding two-game lead in the National League championship series, the Philadelphia Phillies’ bullpen couldn’t shut the door. With the way Cliff Lee has pitched in his first two postseason starts, the much-maligned relief corps might not be needed for Game 3.The ace left-hander gets the ball Sunday night at Citizens Bank Park looking to help the Phillies regain control of the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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31. Detroit facing battle in Buffalo - 10/12/2009
The Detroit Red Wings have bounced back from their empty season-opening trip to Sweden with a pair of wins at Joe Louis Arena, but they’ve yet to play a road game on North American soil. The Buffalo Sabres, however, have rarely failed in making the Red Wings feel at home. Detroit has won 15 of its last 18 meetings with Buffalo, and it’ll look to continue that dominance Tuesday night at HSBC Arena against what’s so far been the league’s stingiest team.
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32. Backing Raiders deserves severe beating - 10/12/2009
Any handicapper who pumps up the Oakland Raiders is trying to breathe life into a corpse. There is no resuscitating coach Tom Cable or quarterback JaMarcus Russell, each auditioning to be the NFL's worst at their respective positions.
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33. Calgary tries to end Chicago dominance - 10/11/2009
The Calgary Flames are focused on the present, but they haven’t forgot about their past with the Chicago Blackhawks. Looking to bounce back from their first loss, the visiting Flames face the Blackhawks on Monday night for the first time since Chicago eliminated them from the playoffs last season.
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34. Dodgers at Cardinals Game 3 Betting Preview - 10/10/2009
Avoiding Albert Pujols seems to be working for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are one win away from a first-round playoff sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals. That strategy isn’t about to change heading into Game 3 on Saturday night. “To me, Albert is just out there in a class by himself,” Dodgers manager Joe Torre said Friday. “It may cost me tomorrow, you know, a three-run homer instead of a two-run homer.
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35. Kings try to crown St. Louis - 10/9/2009
Los Angeles Kings coach Terry Murray credits newcomer Ryan Smyth for the team’s fast start, saying the veteran winger has helped ignite a once-struggling offense and provide leadership on the ice. Smyth will now try and help the team solve its road woes from last season. In the opener of a six-game road trip, Smyth looks to lead the Kings to a third straight victory Saturday night against the St. Louis Blues.
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36. It’s all or nothing for WNBA championship - 10/8/2009
There is no homecourt advantage in these WNBA finals. Each team can claim a victory in the other’s arena, and that should be some comfort to the Indiana Fever when they face the Phoenix Mercury in the deciding Game 5 on Friday night. In fact, Indiana has won two of three in Phoenix, once in the regular season then again in Game 2. The most important road victory, though, came when Phoenix got back in its fast-paced groove for a 90-77 victory Wednesday night in Indianapolis. In this high scoring, lots of energy series, the road team is 4-0 against the spread and 11-1 ATS in these finalist’s last 12 contests.
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37. Sharks hunting for Columbus at home - 10/7/2009
The San Jose Sharks have had a less-than-stellar start to the season. Returning home could help them change that. San Jose plays its opener at HP Pavilion on Thursday night as it goes for its 10th straight home victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Sharks (1-2-0), beginning a three-game homestand, have allowed 12 goals on the season.
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38. Indiana favored to win first WNBA title - 10/6/2009
Diana Taurasi hasn’t found her rhythm during the WNBA finals and the Phoenix Mercury are paying for it. The Indiana Fever lead the series 2-1 and can win its first championship on Wednesday night in Game 4. Indiana’s odds of closing out the best-of-five series increase if Taurasi, the league’s MVP, has another poor shooting performance.
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39. Philadelphia tries for flying start - 10/5/2009
Led by newcomers Ray Emery and Chris Pronger, the Philadelphia Flyers defense has been all but impenetrable through their first two games. Another good performance in the team’s home opener, however, could have much deeper meaning. That’s because the Flyers will be faced with the task of slowing down Alexander Ovechkin and the explosive Washington Capitals on Tuesday night at the Wachovia Center, as each fast-starting club tries to stay unbeaten.
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40. Chiefs final TD not pointless at all - 10/5/2009
A good example of the game within the game regarding the NFL betting line was played out yesterday in the fourth quarter of what, on the surface, was mop-up time in the New York Giants' 27-16 win over the terrible Kansas City Chiefs. And it wasn't the point spread between the two teams that was at issue. Even though the Giants allowed two fourth-quarter touchdowns, Giants bettors giving 81/2 points were still fairly safe.
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41. Columbus to test skills on the road - 10/4/2009
Blue Jackets defenseman Rostislav Klesla has been with the franchise since its inception nearly a decade ago and has endured several disappointing seasons. A playoff appearance last year and a solid victory in the season opener have Klesla believing the team is moving closer to being a Stanley Cup contender. Columbus will try to open with back-to-back wins for the first time in franchise history Monday night when they visit the Vancouver Canucks, who are off to their worst start in eight years.
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42. Montreal travels to Buffalo for division contest - 10/2/2009
Carey Price is trying to put a tough postseason behind him. The Buffalo Sabres, meanwhile, want nothing more than to experience what the playoffs feel like again. After a strong season debut, Price will likely be in net again for the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night against a Sabres team hoping some added bulk will help it start on a positive note.
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43. StatFox in prestigious 2009 Leroy's Money Talks Contest - 10/18/2009
(Las Vegas, NV) - StatFox has entered into the 2009 Leroy's Money Talks Invitational, where some of the nation's top sports handicappers go head-to-head in a winner-take-all competition. Steve Makinen will represent StatFox in its first round matchup against 2005 Hilton Contest champ Tony Ricci on October 23rd, live from Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas.
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44. AL Central Showdown - 9/29/2009
After earning one of their most important wins of the season, the Detroit Tigers have a simple way to end the drama of the AL Central race - beat the Minnesota Twins in consecutive games. The division-leading Tigers will try to earn the first of those victories against the second-place Twins on Wednesday night at Comerica Park.
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45. Twins and Tigers tangle for two - 9/28/2009
The next three days could determine the AL Central champion, and the most pivotal hours will come Tuesday. After rain washed out the scheduled opener of a four-game series, the division-leading Detroit Tigers and second-place Minnesota Twins will play a day-night doubleheader at Comerica Park.
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46. Contenders, pretenders becoming more evident - 9/27/2009
For anyone who suspected the New York Jets would be just another patsy this season, with rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez and first-year coach Rex Ryan imitating Gilligan and the Skipper, it's time to admit the mistake.There are plenty of clumsy NFL teams producing comic misadventures. The Jets are not one of them, and neither are the New Orleans Saints.
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47. Philly favored in Florida - 9/22/2009
With a win in the second game of a doubleheader, the Florida Marlins finally ensured they wouldn’t go winless at home against the Philadelphia Phillies this season. Beating Philadelphia twice in a row looks to be a tall order.
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48. Get ready to ante up to Congress - 9/20/2009
Internet gambling, which was dealt a body blow by the GOP-controlled Congress in late 2006, may be making a quiet comeback, thanks to the lure of tax revenues in an economy that is still struggling to regain its footing. At least three bills have been introduced that would, to varying degrees, lift the virtual ban on Internet gambling that went into effect three years ago when former President George W. Bush signed into law the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UNIGEA).
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49. Phoenix Favored to Move on WNBA Playoffs - 9/20/2009
With their season on the line, the top-seeded Phoenix Mercury felt a sense of urgency as they tried to force a deciding Game 3 against the San Antonio Silver Stars. After accomplishing that goal, Phoenix doesn’t plan on becoming less aggressive. Coming off a dominant performance, the Mercury try to advance to the Western Conference finals when they host the Silver Stars on Monday night.
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50. Opening Weekend of the NFL Season Brings In Big Money - 9/14/2009
Sunday was the official kick off to the NFL season and that's bringing in a lot of money for local sports books. The area economy is getting a big boost right now because Americans love football, and betting on those games makes it more exciting. The Hilton Sports Book, which has been slow all summer, was packed Sunday.
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