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04/12/2008 - Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nathan Gerbe posted two goals and two assists to help the Boston College Eagles capture their third NCAA championship with a 4-1 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Ben Smith registered a goal and two assists for the Eagles, who captured their first title since 2001. Boston College was making its third straight appearance in the championship game. Last year, the Eagles lost to Michigan State, 3-1. In 2006, Boston College fell to Wisconsin, 2-1.
John Muse made 20 saves to earn the victory.
Kevin Deeth netted the lone goal for the Fighting Irish, who reached the title game for the first time in the program's 40-year history. Jordan Pearce allowed four goals on 23 shots in defeat.
Following a defensive first period in which scoring chances were kept at a premium, the Eagles got on the board at the 2:23 mark of the second. Off the cycle, Brian Gibbons sent a backhand pass from the goal line for Gerbe, who ripped a shot from the bottom of the left circle high over the glove of Pearce.
Boston College grabbed a 2-0 lead with a power-play goal. Notre Dame's Ryan Thang was called for interference and the Eagles quickly went to work. Gerbe threaded a pass to Smith, whose laser from the slot sailed wide of the net and bounced off the end boards. Gerbe jumped on the loose puck at the right side of the goal and stuffed it past Pearce at 5:37 of the second.
Another goal with the man-advantage, gave the Eagles a commanding 3-0 lead in the second. Joe Whitney rifled a slap shot from the high slot that deflected off the right skate of Notre Dame defenseman Teddy Ruth and beat Pearce on the stick side at 8:11.
The Fighting Irish responded less than a minute later, as they took advantage of a poor line change by BC. Deeth gathered a cross-ice feed from Kyle Lawson and fired a shot from the left circle that found room in the far side of the net at 9:07.
Notre Dame appeared to narrow the deficit to 3-2 at 4:56 of the third period. Originally ruled a goal by the official, the play underwent a lengthy review and the footage revealed that Lawson used a distinct kicking motion to propel the puck into the net.
Shortly after the disallowed tally, Gerbe made a backhand pass between his legs to get the puck out front to Smith, whose shot eluded Pearce at 5:31.
Notre Dame threw everything it had left at Muse, but couldn't mount a comeback, and, as the final seconds ticked off the clock, the Eagles players spilled off the bench to celebrate their victory.
<< Schelotto, Rogers lead Crew over Chivas USA
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Columbus Crew got no production on the
score sheet from two of its best players - Guillermo Barros Schelotto
and Robbie Rogers - through the first two games of the Major League Soccer
season,
<< Ramirez helps Red Sox edge Yanks in rain-delayed contest
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Manny Ramirez homered, doubled, drove in three
runs and scored twice as the Boston Red Sox survived a two hour, 11 minute
rain delay in the eighth inning to edge the New York Yankees, 4-3, at Fenway
Park.
<< Cassell's huge fourth helps Celts soar over Hawks
Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sam Cassell scored 15 of his 20 points in the
fourth quarter, and the Boston bench sparked a huge fourth quarter run as the
Celtics topped Atlanta, 99-89, preventing the Hawks from clinching a playoff
berth.
<< Indiana fumbles playoff chances with loss at home to Charlotte
Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jason Richardson scored 26 points, and the
Charlotte Bobcats put another dent in Indiana's playoff hopes with a 107-103
victory over the Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Jared Dudley scored 19 points, whil
Kovalev's OT tally gives Habs 2-0 series lead against Bruins >>
Montreal, QC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alex Kovalev's power play goal 2:30 into
overtime gave the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins in Game
2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at the Bell Centre.
Boston had rallied
Bonser tosses six strong innings as Twins blank Royals again >>
Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boof Bonser threw six shutout innings, and
Jason Kubel went 2-for-4 with a homer, as Minnesota shut out Kansas City for
the second straight night, 2-0.
Bonser (1-2) scattered three hits and two walks
McLouth, Pirates slip by Reds >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nate McLouth was 2-for-5, knocked in the
game-winning run and scored a run as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the
Cincinnati Reds, 4-3, at PNC Park.
Xavier Nady went 2-for-4 with a run scored and o
Marlins strand 14 runners in shutout loss to Astros >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lance Berkman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home
run, and four Astros pitchers combined for a nine-hit shutout as Houston
rolled over the Florida Marlins, 5-0, at Minute Maid Park.
Mark Loretta was 3-for-5
Let’s take a look at the Super Bowl 2009 betting odds and the betting line and figure out where they’ve been and where they are going to go.
MySportsbook.com put up the Super Bowl 2009 betting odds late on Sunday night with the Pittsburgh Steelers favored by 6.5 points and a total betting line at 47.5 points.
Since then, however, the Super Bowl 2009 betting odds have seen a good deal of movement and you’ll want to be on top of where they are likely to move to make sure you get the best line value for the big game.
Since opening, the Super Bowl 2009 betting lines went to Steelers -7 in the span of roughly 3 hours but were quickly bought back down just minutes later to 6.5 again.
After that is took about 5-6 more hours before the betting line went back to -7 where it has sat for a while now and is likely to remain. The opening betting total of 47.5 was bet down right after the line became available and went to 47 within minutes.
Roughly a day later it has been bet even further down to the 46.5 tally it currently is set at.
Roughly 60% of gamblers seem to be on the Cardinals here so the point spread will be bet down and a 7.5 would not last very long at all with many taking the early 6.5 in hopes of finding a potential middle in the Super Bowl 2009 betting odds.
If you like Arizona and see a 7.5, I’d take it as soon as possible because it’s unlikely to last. For Pittsburgh backers, the -7 might be the best you’ll be able to find but a 6.5 is definitely possible close to game time.
Regarding the Super Bowl 2009 betting odds for the total, most tracked gamblers are already on the over and with those who took the under 47.5 already securing a middle on the over 46.5, the only way I see it moving is back up to 47 so if you like the over, I’d recommend betting now.
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NFL betting action is back! At MySportsbook, all of the pro football odds are posted for the NFC North. Check out how we see the four teams in this cloudy division stacking up this year in the chase for the playoffs! Green Bay Packers (+125) - With QB Aaron Rodgers leading the offense and DC Dom Capers working his magic on defense, the Packers are a real force to be reckoned with.
Virtually nothing changed on this offense for Green Bay from last year to this year, save for the addition of rookie OT Brian Bulaga to the bunch. Expect more huge numbers from the Pack, and a relatively favorable schedule should get them over the hump and into the playoffs once again this season. My NFL Betting Predictions: 11-5, 1st place in NFC North Minnesota Vikings (+130) - There are still too many unknowns about the Vikes this year. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not.
There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.
Chicago Bears (+350) - The Bears are probably a bit of an overhyped team once again this year.No, we don't think it is plausible for QB Jay Cutler to have as bad of a season as he did last year, and we do think the additions of RB Chester Taylor and DE Julius Peppers are going to help immensely, but there's still something in the water in the Windy City that we aren't so sure about. Maybe Chicago finds its way to .500... but then again, maybe it doesn't. If Favre comes back, Cutler might be the worst quarterback in this division this year.
Detroit Lions (+1500) - The Lions are probably once again going to be the whipping boys for the rest of the teams in the NFC North, but they aren't just going to roll over and die once again. There is some real talent amassing on this team offensively, as the combination of QB Matt Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, and TE Brandon Pettigrew should put a bunch of points on the board if the offensive line can even remotely hold up. The questions really lie on defense, where it feels like DT Ndamukong Suh is going to be trying to stop opposing teams all by himself. This year should show some marked improvement in the Motor City.
The Patriots will make NFL betting fans a lot of money this season, get in early and enjoy the cash.
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