Recent Cup winners clash as Red Wings host Ducks

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12/01/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A matchup between the last two Stanley Cup champions is on tap tonight in the Motor City, as the Detroit Red Wings welcome the Anaheim Ducks to Joe Louis Arena.

The Ducks won it all in 2007 and defeated Detroit in the Western Conference finals that year. However, the Red Wings were world champions last spring, earning their fourth Cup in 11 seasons.

The teams met back on October 29 in Anaheim and the Ducks won that test, 5-4, on Francois Beauchemin's goal in overtime. Beauchemin won't be a factor in tonight's game, however, as he suffered a season-ending torn ACL injury in a November 14 game against Nashville.

The home team has won eight of the last 10 regular-season meetings between the Red Wings and Ducks. Anaheim has won two straight and three of four in the series, but has just two wins in its last 20 trips to the Joe.

The Ducks come into this evening's test on a hot streak, having won four straight and five of their last seven outings. Anaheim's latest triumph came Sunday evening at Carolina, as Rob Niedermayer netted a pair of third-period goals to lead the Ducks to a 4-1 victory at RBC Center.

Ryan Getzlaf added a goal and two assists and Teemu Selanne also tallied for the Ducks. Getzlaf extended his point streak to eight games and has four goals and eight assists during that run.

Jonas Hiller won his third straight start with a 36-save performance, but is expected to return to a backup role as No. 1 netminder Jean-Sebastien Giguere is slated to start tonight's test. Giguere, who is 8-7-2 on the season, missed the last two games while tending to family concerns in Montreal.

The Ducks have a solid 7-2-1 record as the visiting team this season and are playing the middle test of three-game road trip tonight. Anaheim will complete the swing Wednesday in Chicago.

The Red Wings, meanwhile, have lost three of their last four games and are coming off Saturday's 4-1 loss in Boston. David Krejci finished with a goal and an assist, as the Bruins rolled to the easy win at TD Banknorth Garden.

Jiri Hudler had the only goal for the Red Wings, who have lost three of four. Ty Conklin got the start in net for Detroit and gave up three goals on just nine shots. Chris Osgood came in as a replacement and made nine saves.

Boston never trailed in the contest, as it scored the game's first three goals.

Tonight's test marks the opener of a four-game homestand for the Red Wings, who are 5-2-2 as the host this year. Detroit will also welcome Vancouver, Chicago and Calgary to Motown during the residency.

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MySportsbook.com Posts Heisman Trophy Odds

With 3,919 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and a mere seven interceptions last season, combined with a powerful South Bend Heisman legacy, odds makers at MySportsbook.com have given Notre Dame senior quarterback Brady Quinn the best Heisman Trophy odds at 5-2.

Quinn isn’t the only big man on campus this season.  Oklahoma junior running back and 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson, listed at 7-2, rushed for a combined 3,033 yards in his first two years as a college player and will give Quinn a run for his money. 

This online sportsbook has also listed Troy Smith, Ohio State senior quarterback, as another strong favorite to win the 72nd Heisman Trophy.  A 7-1 bet, Smith threw for 2,282 yards last season and also led the Buckeyes to a convincing 34-20 victory over Quinn and the Fighting Irish in last season’s Fiesta Bowl.

Current betting odds Heisman trophy are:

Brady Quinn (QB, Notre Dame)
Adrian Peterson (RB, Oklahoma)
Troy Smith (QB, Ohio State)
Michael Bush (RB, Louisville)
Steve Slaton (RB, West Virginia)
Brian Brohm (QB, Louisville)
Chris Leak (QB, Florida)
Mike Hart (RB, Michigan)
Ted Ginn (WR, Ohio State)
Darius Walker (RB, Notre Dame)
Drew Tate (QB, Iowa)
Marshawn Lynch (RB, Cal)
Kenny Irons (RB, Auburn)
Chad Henne (QB, Michigan)
Kyle Wright (QB, Miami)
Drew Stanton (QB, Michigan State)
Kenneth Darby (RB, Alabama)
JaMarcus Russell (QB, LSU)
Drew Weatherford (QB, Florida State)
Blake Mitchell (QB, South Carolina)
Reggie Ball (QB, Georgia Tech)		 5-2
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For complete NCAA Football odds visit MySportsbook.com.







MySportsbook.com week 1 NFL lines


Now that the 2008 NFL schedule is finally out, it is only matter-of-course for lines on “Week 1” to follow.  Of course MySportsbook.com is the first to churn out odds for the NFL’s inaugural week for the upcoming season.   Expect a lot of fireworks the first Thursday night of the season as the defending champion Indianapolis Colts face off against the surprise of the 2008 season, the New Orleans Saints.  These teams were ranked #1 and #3 in the NFL respectively a season ago so a high scoring affair could be in order.  As of now, the Colts will be giving 6 points to the Saints; keep in mind the Saints were one of the better road teams last season going 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS.  The first Monday night of the season will again provide a “double feature”. Coming off a disappointing season, the Cincinnati Bengals will look to get back to playoffs and improve their public image as they take on the AFC North favorite Baltimore Ravens.  The second game features a couple of teams that haven’t had too much success recently but each could make some noise if the NFC is as weak as it was last year as the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals. The most interesting game of the opening week will feature the NFC champion Bears as they hit the road to take on the NFL’s top team during last year’s regular season, the San Diego Chargers.

MySportsbook.com Week 1 odds:

Saints +6 @ Colts -6

Falcons @ Vikings (pick ‘em)

Panthers @ Rams (pick ‘em)

Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5

Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1

Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3

Patriots -5 @ Jets +5

Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5

Steelers -4 @ Browns +4

Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6

Bears +6 @ Chargers -6

Lions +3 @ Raiders -3

Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5

Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4

Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3

Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3

 Super Bowl line (2008)

NFC +6.5 vs. AFC -6.5

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