Don't forget LES ELEPHANTS!

Las Vegas - Looking for the first upset in the World Cup tonight in Philadelphia. Everyone has been touting Ecuador and they have been tough, but watch out for Cote d'Ivoire. Yes, I took French. And that would be the Ivory Coast for most of us. Aside from having one of the best nicknames of all the teams, Les Elephants, or just The Elephants, these Ivorians can play. We know Ecuador is a beast on the defensive side, but they have issues scoring goals. The Elephants do NOT have any problems finding the net. In the four games leading up to the World Cup, they beat South Korea 4-0, Scotland 1-0, France 2-1 and the MLS team, Philadelphia Union, 2-0. If you're interested in some names, the main Elephant is Amad Diallo, who plays in the Premier League for Manchester United. And Ousmane Diomande who plays for Sporting CP in Portugal is world class. The rest of the Ivory Coast eleven all play in the best leagues in Europe. So gimme the Elephants (+$260) for a full Benjamin.

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Las Vegas - Back on the NHL board for a look at the fifth Stanley Cup game tonight in the 'what have you done lately' category. The Golden Knights (53-32-18) are hosting the Hurricanes (68-24-8). Carolina has won seven of the last 10 and has gone Over six times and Under three times with one push. Vegas has won seven of the last 10 and has gone Over five times and Under three times with two pushes.

These teams have met seven times this season. On October 20, the Golden Knights (-$110) posted a 4-1 victory in Las Vegas. The Over/Under total was 6.0 goals and went low. On October 28, the Golden Knights (+$130) posted a 6-3 victory in Carolina. The Over/Under total was 6.0 goals and went high.

In the opening game of the Stanley Cup on June 2, the Golden Knights (+$135) posted a 5-4 victory in Carolina. The Over/Under total was 5.5 goals and went high. In the second game of the Stanley Cup on June 4, the Hurricanes (-$170) posted a 4-3 victory in Carolina. The Over/Under total was 5.5 goals and went high. In the third game of the Stanley Cup on June 6, the Golden Knights (-$110) posted a 5-4 victory in Las Vegas. The Over/Under total was 5.5 goals and went high. In the fourth game of the Stanley Cup on June 9, the Hurricanes (-$115) posted a 5-3 victory in Las Vegas. The Over/Under total was 6 goals and went high. In the fifth game of the Stanley Cup on June 11, the Hurricanes (-$155) posted a 4-2 victory in Carolina. The Over/Under total was 6 goals and was a push.

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