11/21/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The skidding Buffalo Sabres will attempt to halt a three- game losing streak in the opener of a four-game homestand tonight against the Philadelphia Flyers at HSBC Arena.
Buffalo began the season with four straight wins and victories in six of its first seven games, but has since lost eight of 11. The Sabres last three losses have been by wide margins, as the club has been outscored 18-7 in that span.
The Sabres were handed a 7-4 loss in Boston on Wednesday. Jason Pominville scored in his fourth straight game and added two assists to give him seven points over a five-game point streak (4 goals, 3 assists).
Thomas Vanek added two goals and an assist and has an NHL-leading 15 goals in 18 games this year. He is closing in on Rick Martin's franchise record for fastest to 20 goals, as he reached the mark in 24 games in 1972-73.
Netminder Ryan Miller allowed seven goals on 20 shots and was lifted in the third period in favor of Patrick Lalime, who made three saves the rest of the way. Miller has allowed 11 goals in his last two games, but is 7-3-1 with a 2.78 goals against average in 12 career starts against the Flyers.
Buffalo is expected to play its third straight game without both Tim Connolly (upper body) and Ales Kotalik (hamstring) as it tries to improve on its 5-3-1 mark at home. This four-game homestand, that next sees the New York Islanders come to town on Saturday, is a season long.
The Sabres will try to extend their recent success against the Flyers tonight, as they have won nine of 12 against them since the lockout. That includes victories in four of the six contests played in Buffalo.
They also won't have to face former captain Daniel Briere, who signed with the Flyers prior to last season after spending three-plus seasons with the Sabres. Briere will miss his fourth straight game due to a strained left groin after missing time earlier this year due to abdominal surgery.
Philadelphia has been rolling even without Briere, as it has won two straight and three of its last four (3-0-1). The Flyers picked up their 12th straight win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday with a 4-3 victory.
Simon Gagne had a goal and two assists in the win, giving him three goals and five assists over a five-game points streak. Gagne played in just 25 games a year ago due to concussion issues, but leads the Flyers this year with 22 points (11g, 11a).
Antero Niittymaki improved to 11-0-0 lifetime against Atlanta with a 29-save effort, while Mike Knuble had a goal and an assist. Joffrey Lupul came up with the game-winner in the third period and Kimmo Timonen had a power-play tally.
Former Sabre Martin Biron should return to net for the Flyers, and he is 2-2-1 with a 3.88 GAA in five games against the club that selected him in the first round of the 1995 draft.
The Flyers are 4-2-3 on the road this year and return home to face Phoenix on Saturday.
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Heisman Showdown >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - There are still a couple of weeks left in
the 2008 college football season and with it, the Heisman Trophy remains up
for grabs. The list of candidates has dwindled down significantly over the
last m
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Alkmaar on Sunday.
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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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