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Chicago dominates Philadelphia in first period of Game 5Hockey Betting Lines06/06/2010 - Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brent Seabrook, Dave Bolland and Kris Versteeg all scored in the opening period, giving Chicago a healthy 3-0 lead over Philadelphia after 20 minutes of the Stanley Cup Finals' Game 5. If there were any questions about the way the Blackhawks were playing after losing Games 3 and 4 and a 2-0 series lead in Philadelphia, they certainly answered them in the first period. Playing at a frenetic pace, Chicago dominated play throughout the opening frame, as the Flyers struggled to have any sustained offensive pressure. Antti Niemi needed to stop only seven shots in the first period for the 'Hawks, who are looking to continue the trend of the home team winning each game in this series. Chicago's power play, which went only 1-for-9 in the first four games, stepped up by succeeding on one of its two opportunities while holding Philadelphia scoreless on its only man advantage. The Blackhawks, looking to take one step closer to their first Stanley Cup title since 1961, peppered Flyers netminder Michael Leighton with 13 shots to take control. Leighton, meanwhile, stopped only 10 of them for Philadelphia, which is coming off a 5-3 home victory on Friday. The Flyers, who have taken a storybook journey to reach this point, have not lost in a series in this postseason in Game 4 or beyond. In the early minutes, it was all Chicago. Philadelphia defenseman Braydon Coburn committed a turnover at his own blue line within the first 90 seconds, and Dustin Byfuglien recovered it for the 'Hawks and drove toward the net. Coburn and Leighton were able to cut off the angle and prevent the goal. The Blackhawks also got the first power play after Lukas Kraijcek was called for cross-checking at 2:50. Chicago created several good shots, but many of the attempts sailed wide of the net. After the hosts recorded six of the first seven shots on net, the Flyers went on the power play after a cross-check call on Bolland with 10:45 to go in the frame. Despite the advantage, it seemed as though the 'Hawks had as many chances as the Flyers during the two-minute stretch, which went without a goal. A second after Bolland's infraction expired, Philadelphia's Scott Hartnell was called for high-sticking, and the Blackhawks took advantage of the opportunity. Versteeg held the puck behind the Philadelphia net and dished it out to Seabrook in the left circle. Seabrook waited and fired a shot that deflected off Chris Pronger's skate and into the left side of the net at 12:17. Chicago kept the pressure on and increased its lead with 4:34 left in the frame. With the 'Hawks maintaining possession with a delayed penalty waiting on Philadelphia, Bolland shoveled the puck from behind the net off Leighton's skate and in for a 2-0 lead. The Flyers' best chance came almost by mistake. With 3 1/2 minutes left, Jeff Carter sent a harmless shot toward the net from just inside the blue line. The disc bounced off a Chicago player and slid just wide of Niemi, who was out of position. The Blackhawks, though, kept pouring it on and were again rewarded. Versteeg skated in on a 3-on-2 and cut back to the top of the slot, firing a wrist shot past a screened Leighton with 1:45 left for a commanding 3-0 cushion.
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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. To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your Sportsbook credit cards needs.
Football Betting LinesThe 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds have been released and Denver Broncos' running back Knowshon Moreno has been made the opening favorite. Moreno was selected in the first round of April's NFL draft and is expected to carry the rushing load for the Broncos this season. And with Jay Cutler now in Chicago, Moreno might be expected to be Denver's entire offense. Betting Lines from sports betting lines have made Moreno a 5/2 favorite to win this year's Offensive Rookie of the Year Award. Fellow running back Chris “Beanie” Wells (Arizona Cardinals) is right behind Moreno at 7/2, while Donald Brown (Indianapolis Colts) and receiver Michael Crabtree (San Francisco 49ers) are 5/1 to win. Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez (New York Jets) and Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) are 7/1 and 8/1, respectively. A couple of players who present some value are Josh Freeman, Shonn Green and Darrius Heyward-Bey. Freeman needs to beat out Byron Leftwich to become the starting quarterback of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers but if he does, he has a lot or raw talent and could use the weapons around him (i.e. Kellen Winslow Jr. and Antonio Bryant) to be very successful in his first season. Green enters a crowded backfield in New York, but considering both Thomas Jones and Leon Washington are unhappy about their contract situations and might holdout, the former Iowa product could become the Jets' primary back. Everyone was shocked when Al Davis took Heyward-Bey with the eighth overall pick in April's draft, but the kid has a tremendous amount of talent and if quarterback JaMarcus Russell takes the next step this year, the former Maryland product could blossom. Plus, Heyward-Bey will be looking to prove the people wrong who said Oakland should have taken Michael Crabtree with the No. 8 pick. And if you're looking for a deep sleeper, check out Pat White at 30/1. He enters the Miami Dolphins vaunted “Wild Cat” offense and could be a big time playmaker. For complete odds on the 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year odds, see below. 2009 AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Odds to Win Ramses Barden (NYG) 40/1 Andre Brown (NYG) 20/1 Donald Brown (IND) 5/1 Kenny Britt (TEN) 20/1 Glenn Coffee (SFO) 30/1 Chase Coffman (CIN) 50/1 Michael Crabtree (SFO) 5/1 Josh Freeman (TB) 14/1 Shonn Green (NYJ) 14/1 Percy Harvin (MIN) 10/1 Darrius Heyward-Bay (OAK) 18/1 Juaquan Iglesias (CHI) 30/1 Cornelius Ingram (PHI) 50/1 Rashad Jennings (JAC) 30/1 Johnny Knox (CHI) 40/1 Jeremy Maclin (PHI) 18/1 Mohamed Massaquoi (CLE) 30/1 LeSean McCoy (PHI) 12/1 Knowshon Moreno (DEN) 5/2 Hakeem Nicks (NYG) 18/1 Brandon Pettigrew (DET) 30/1 Brian Robiskie (CLE) 20/1 Mark Sanchez (NYJ) 7/1 Matthew Stafford (DET) 8/1 Jason Smith (STL) 40/1 Mike Thomas (JAC) 25/1 Patrick Turner (MIA) 50/1 Mike Wallace (PIT) 50/1 Chris Wells (ARI) 7/2 Pat White (MIA) 30/1 Field (Any Other Player) 9/1 To visit this sports betting site go to BettingExpress.com for all your football betting lines needs. For sports betting with credit cards site go to BettingExpress.com as well. |
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