11/29/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Blackhawks will try to avoid a third consecutive loss when they visit the Los Angeles Kings for an afternoon battle at the Staples Center.
Today's test marks the end of a six-game road trip for the Blackhawks, who began the swing with three straight victories before losing in overtime to San Jose on Wednesday and dropping a 1-0 decision in Anaheim on Friday.
Anaheim's Ryan Getzlaf scored the only goal of the game and Jonas Hiller recorded his second career shutout to lift the Ducks to the victory at the Honda Center.
Cristobal Huet turned in a solid performance between the pipes for Chicago, stopping 20-of-21 shots in loss. Huet may get the start again today as Nikolai Khabibulin is suffering from a lower-body injury.
Khabibulin, who has been the primary goaltender for the Blackhawks this year, didn't dress for Friday's game in Anaheim, but is still listed as day-to-day.
The Blackhawks are 4-4-2 as the visiting team this season. The club will return to the Windy City for their next game -- a rematch with the Ducks this Wednesday at the United Center.
The Kings ended a two-game losing streak recently, as they edged the Oilers in Edmonton on Wednesday night. Los Angeles posted just its second win in six games by posting the 2-1 decision at Rexall Place.
Anze Kopitar and Patrick O'Sullivan both recorded a goal and an assist to lift the Kings to the victory. Jason LaBarbera stopped 22 shots, including all seven he faced in the third period, for the Kings.
Kopitar, who leads LA with 18 points, has reached the scoresheet in four straight games, posting three goals and two assists during his longest point streak of the season.
Today's outing is the first of two straight on home ice for the Kings, who are 6-5-3 as the host this season. Los Angeles will also invite the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Staples Center on Monday.
The Kings have won three of the last five encounters with Chicago, but the Blackhawks have come out on top in three of their previous four trips to the City of Angels.
This is the first of four matchups between the clubs this season. They won't meet again until January 29, when LA hosts the Blackhawks.
<< Mighty Sharks visit Phoenix, aim for seventh straight win
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The powerful San Jose Sharks will try to match their
longest winning streak of the season when they visit the Phoenix Coyotes for a
Pacific Division battle tonight at Jobing.com Arena.
The Sharks have won six straight cont
<< Struggling Lightning make a stop in Colorado
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tampa Bay Lightning will try for just their second
win in the seventh game since the firing of head coach Barry Melrose when
they visit the Colorado Avalanche for tonight's matchup at the Pepsi Center.
The Lightning ax
<< Devils ride hot streak into Pittsburgh
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The surging New Jersey Devils will try to extend their
season-high winning streak to six games tonight, when they visit the
Pittsburgh Penguins in an Atlantic Division battle at Mellon Arena.
The Devils' hot play has come
<< Caps head to Ohio to face Blue Jackets
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Capitals will try to close out their
November schedule on a positive note when they visit the struggling Columbus
Blue Jackets for tonight's encounter at Nationwide Arena.
The Capitals have won two straight
Report: Burress hospitalized after self-inflicted gunshot wound >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico
Burress reportedly spent the night in a hospital after accidentally shooting
himself in the leg on Friday.
FOXSports.com said the wound is not believed to be li
Rangers falls further behind Celtic >>
Edinburgh, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rangers title hopes took another hit on
Saturday at Tynecastle Stadium as the club suffered a 2-1 loss to Hearts,
while league-leaders Celtic earned a 1-0 win over Inverness.
The day's results lea
Bayern doubles up on Leverkusen to take over second >>
Leverkusen, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bayern Munich moved into second place
on Saturday after recording a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen at Bay Arena.
Luca Toni scored the first goal for Bayern in the 59th minute, while Miroslav
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Bolton blasts Sunderland to claim top half spot >>
Sunderland, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bolton moved into the top half of the
Premiership standings on Saturday after recording a 4-1 win over Sunderland at
the Stadium of Light.
Djibril Cisse put the Black Cats in front just 11 minutes i
Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds
Will he or won't he? Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.
Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.
"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."
Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.
Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.
But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.
Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback. It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.
Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Baltimore Ravens 15-1
Buffalo Bills 50-1
Carolina Panthers 18-1
Chicago Bears 10-1
Cincinnati Bengals 15-1
Cleveland Browns 100-1
Dallas Cowboys 15-1
Denver Broncos 15-1
Detroit Lions 100-1
Green Bay Packers 50-1
Houston Texans 100-1
Indianapolis Colts 6-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
Miami Dolphins 40-1
Minnesota Vikings 75-1
New England Patriots 10-1
New Orleans Saints 18-1
New York Giants 20-1
New York Jets 30-1
Oakland Raiders 100-1
Philadelphia Eagles 18-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
Saint Louis Rams 60-1
San Diego Chargers 6-1
San Francisco 49ers 75-1
Seattle Seahawks 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1
Tennessee Titans 40-1
Washington Redskins 50-1
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American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6
The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.
Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com. "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis. It's like Week 1 of the NFL. Pre-season means nada!
We do know the 24 finalists however.
Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24. He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway. He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien.
Brandon Rogers - Who?
Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition. He should go a good distance.
Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was. And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition. He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice! People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way.
"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks. He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes. But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.
A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”
Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes.
"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate. "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past. He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far. Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."
Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts)
And the others:
Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter
The girls
"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis. "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has. The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive. I think she will go far."
Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.
"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams. Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth. "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.
Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.
Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.
Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan
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