01/30/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alexander Ovechkin will put the NHL's current longest scoring streak on the line tonight in Ottawa, where his Washington Capitals begin a three-game road trip by facing the Senators at Scotiabank Place.
Ovechkin has notched at least one point in 11 consecutive games, which ties a career-high for the second-year sensation. The reigning NHL Rookie of the Year has amassed 18 points (6 goals, 12 assists) during this latest run and contributed a goal and an assist in Washington's most recent game, a 7-3 victory over Carolina on Saturday.
Alexander Semin scored twice and assisted on another for the Capitals, who avenged a 6-2 setback to the Hurricanes one night earlier. Chris Clark and Kris Beech also lit the lamp in the win, while Olaf Kolzig made 34 saves for Washington.
Ovechkin's other 11-game point streak came during his rookie campaign, when he compiled five goals and 12 assists from March 18-April 7, 2006.
The Capitals, who will also play Florida and Pittsburgh on this trek, are 9-11-4 on the road for the season.
The red-hot Senators were finally stopped on Monday, when Montreal's David Aebischer stopped 26-of-27 shots to lead the Canadiens to a 3-1 victory on Ken Dryden night at the Bell Centre.
Ottawa had posted victories in seven of its last eight games and was 12-2-1 over a 15-game span prior to the loss.
Chris Phillips scored for the Senators less than one minute into the contest, but Ottawa was shut out the rest of the way. Ray Emery recorded 25 saves in the losing cause.
The Senators have won five of their last six at Scotiabank Place and bring a 14-11-1 home mark into tonight's tilt.
This evening's matchup will be the fourth and final regular-season meeting between these clubs this season. The Capitals have won two of the three earlier games, both of which were played in Washington, but dropped a 5-2 decision to the Senators in Ottawa earlier this month.
The Caps are 1-4-0 in their last five visits to Ottawa.
<< Flyers aim for consecutive wins, host Lightning
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Flyers will aim for back-to-back wins for
the first time in a month as they welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning to the
Wachovia Center tonight.
The Flyers ended a nine-game losing streak with a win in Atlanta
<< Toronto kicks off long trek in Carolina
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Maple Leafs will begin their longest road
trip of the season tonight, when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes at RBC
Center.
The Maple Leafs have won three of their last four games and were able to beat
the
<< Red Wings and Isles meet at the Coliseum
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Red Wings will make their first appearance at
Nassau Coliseum in more than three years tonight, when the Western Conference
powers visit the New York Islanders.
Detroit last played on Long Island on December 1
<< Slumping Sabres welcome Bruins
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The suddenly-slumping Buffalo Sabres will try to get back
on track this evening, when they host the Boston Bruins at HSBC Arena in the
opener of a home-and-home series.
The Sabres lead the Northeast Division and Eastern
Wild continue swing in St. Louis >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After having their season-best four-game winning streak
halted on Saturday, St. Louis will try to get back on track when they host the
Minnesota Wild tonight at Scottrade Center.
Steve Sullivan scored two goals and added
Flames welcome Kings to town >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Calgary Flames kick off a four-game homestand this
evening, when they welcome the lowly Los Angeles Kings to Pengrowth
Saddledome.
The game will mark the first this season in a Flames uniform for Craig Conroy,
who Cal
Canucks get Jackets at home >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Columbus begins a three-game road trip with possibly a
different look in net tonight, as the Blue Jackets invade General Motors Place
to take on the Vancouver Canucks.
Backup netminder Ty Conklin will most likely be in net
Stars begin two-game series in San Jose >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two teams will get to know each other well over the next
few days as the San Jose Sharks begin a four-game homestand tonight, when they
play host to the Dallas Stars.
It will be the first of two consecutive meetings at HP
Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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