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Ice, Ice Baby!
Las Vegas - Skating on to the NHL ice in Carolina for a look at the Hurricanes/Canadiens game in the Eastern Conference Final. If you looked at the results from the regular season, Montreal would be the obvious play. On January 1, the Canadiens beat the Hurricanes in Carolina, 7-5. The Over/Under total was 6.5 goals and went high. On March 24, the Canadiens beat the Hurricanes in Montreal, 5-2. The Over/Under total was 6.5 goals and went high again. On March 29, the Canadiens beat the Hurricanes in Carolina, 3-1. The Over/Under total was 6.5 goals and went low. Of course there is a however. However, the 'Canes are pitching a playoff PERFECTO at 8-0. Yeah, EIGHT & OH! Carolina is playing amazing defense and the Over/Under total has gone low in seven of their eight playoff games. The only concern is that word, rust. The 'Canes have not skated since March 9 and tonight makes 12 days without an angry opponent on the other side of the ice. Might not be a hurricane but we do expect Carolina to post a W in the opener.
On the NBA playoff board, you know the drill. If New York is playing, this guy, your guy, is OUT!
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Las Vegas - Back on the NBA board for a look at a game tonight in the 'what have you done lately' category. The Knicks (63-31) are hosting the Cavaliers (60-37). New York has won eight of the last 10 straight up and has a 7-3 record against the spread. They have gone Over six times and Under four times. Cleveland has won five of the last 10 and has a 5-5 record against the spread. They have gone Over seven times and Under three times.
These teams have met four times this season. On October 22, the Knicks (+1.5) posted a 119-111 victory in New York. The Over/Under total was 229.5 and went high. On December 25, the Knicks (-4.5) posted a 126-124 victory in New York. The Over/Under total was 241.5 and went high again. On February 24, the Cavaliers (-4) posted a 109-94 victory in Cleveland. The Over/Under total was 231.5 and went low.
In the opening game of the playoff series on May 19, the Knicks (-6.5) posted a 115-104 victory in New York. The Over/Under total was 218.5 and went high.
