Alex Smart - The list of challengers to Lord Stanley's Cup will shrink by one tonight in Pittsburgh when the Penguins host the Montreal Canadiens for Game 7 of their series. 

Alex Smart - The combination of Baltimore's running game and its strong defense will be the difference in today's wild card contest when the Ravens pay the New England Patriots a visit.

Alex Smart - LSU played a very tough schedule, as do all SEC teams, and Les Miles will have his Tigers ready to go today in Orlando when they take on the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Alex Smart - June Jones brings SMU's run-n-gun offense into the Hawaii Bowl to face Chris Ault and Nevada's pistol scheme.  It all adds up to a shootout on Christmas Eve.

Alex Smart - The streaky Broncos head to Indianapolis today needing to keep pace in the AFC West.  Denver and the points is the right play against Peyton Manning and the Colts.

Alex Smart - The 'under' has brought home the bacon in six of the last 10 meetings between the Eagles and Redskins, and that will be the case again this afternoon in Philadelphia.

Alex Smart - The Packers blanked the Lions in Green Bay back in Week 6, and now it's Detroit's turn to give some back.  Back the Lions on their home turf at Ford Field.

Alex Smart - It's the Saints and Blue Hens at Albany's Times Union Center on Tuesday night, with the smart play being Delaware plus the 19 points agains Sammy's Siena squad.

Alex Smart - Miami should be able to run at Tampa Bay's porous defense while the Buccaneers look to stretch the field on the Dolphins when the Florida rivals meet at Land Shark Stadium

Alex Smart - Two very capable offenses tangle in New York's Madison Square Garden on Monday night when the Knicks host Deron Williams and the Utah Jazz.

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With just one win between the two in six games combined, the Charlotte Bobcats and New Jersey Nets come face to face on Monday night at the Time Warner Cable Arena.

Alex Smart - The Broncos are 6-0 and their defense is for real, but there are some doubts that the offense will score enough here vs. a Baltimore defense that has had two whole weeks to prepare.

Alex Smart - With a big match against Penn State on deck, the Ohio State Buckeyes will use this Saturday's game with New Mexico State as a warm up contest and fail to cover the 44-point spread.

Alex Smart - With Gilbert Arenas healthy for the Wizards and Jason Kidd directing the attack for the Mavericks, expect an Over in the season opener tonight between the two in Dallas.

Alex Smart - If you like gold helmets, this game is for you.  And if you enjoy underdog covers, the Boston College Eagles should be your play in South Bend on Saturday vs. the Fighting Irish.

Alex Smart - A good ground attack is nice to have, but the lack of air support will kill any army, especially these Black Knights in Philadelphia on Saturday against the Temple Owls.

Alex Smart - North Carolina State has won 11-straight against Duke and that streak will continue on Saturday in Raleigh when the Wolfpack run over the Blue Devils with a big win.

Alex Smart - The New York Jets have become public darlings rather quickly, but they have yet to face an offense as potent as the one the Saints possess, and they have not done well vs. the NFC.

Alex Smart - The San Francisco 49ers have taken on the personality of their coach Mike Singletary, and as a result, they have surprised many with their 2-0 start. The Vikings could be the next victims.

Alex Smart - Cincinnati will be ready for Fresno State and their ground game led by the nation's top runner Ryan Mathews.  Back the Bearcats at home when they host the Bulldogs.

Alex Smart - Dan Hawkins' future at the University of Colorado will cease to exist if his Buffaloes don't come out ready to put a beating on the Wyoming Cowboys this Saturday in Boulder.

Alex Smart - The Spartans will get the win at home Saturday against the Chippewas, but Michigan State will be looking forward to their game against Notre Dame and fail to cover.

Alex Smart - The Mariners have had success vs. the A's this season, and they have a promising youngster on the bump today in Doug Fister. Take Seattle as a Pick vs. the hittable Gio Gonzalez today.

Alex Smart - Gene Chizik finally gets a shot to show just why Auburn selected him to replace Tommy Tuberville on Saturday when the Tigers take on Louisiana Tech.

Alex Smart - The Angels are 26-9 in Jered Weaver's last 35 starts at the Big A, and that trend will continue Monday night when LA meets Justin Verlander and the Tigers.

Alex Smart - Steady Josh Beckett gets the call for Boston on Tuesday as the Red Sox look to break a two-game losing skid on the road in Toronto against the Blue Jays.

Alex Smart - Eskimos QB Ricky Ray and his talented receivers will be too much for DeAndra Cobb and the Hamiton Tiger-Cats at Ivor Wynne Stadium in CFL action on Saturday.

Alex Smart - The Rockies are still red hot with an 11-6 record since the break and off a sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati.  Cash Colorado tonight against Jamie Moyer and the Phillies.

Alex Smart - Felix Hernandez is having a Cy Young caliber season as he goes for his 11th win of the 2009 campaign on Wednesday night in Detroit against the Tigers.

Alex Smart - Matt Cain is having a great year, but he has never fared well vs. the Pirates and he has not pitched in nine days due to a bruised arm. Take the Pirates with Duke as home dogs.

Alex Smart - The Monarchs are struggling to say the least, losing five straight with three of those by wide margins.  Chalk this one up to the Chicago Sky on their home floor.

Alex Smart - The Blue Jays have dropped seven of their last 10 vs. lefthanded starters, and tonight they face a tough southpaw when Cole Hamels and the Phillies come to Toronto.

Alex Smart - The Reds are slowly sinking in the NL Central while the Blue Jays are keeping up in the AL East race.  Take Toronto on Thursday as the complete the sweep of Cincinnati.

Alex Smart - It's like Colorado has gone back in time to their amazing late run in Sep 2007, and on Tuesday the Rockies will keep piling on the wins when they meet up with the Angels.

Alex Smart - The home team is a perfect 6-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals.  Make that 7-0 after the Detroit Red Wings win their second straight NHL Championship tonight vs. the Penguins.

Alex Smart - Offense will prevail at Safeco Field on Monday night when the Seattle Mariners host the Baltimore Orioles.  Play the Over in what should be an offensive show.

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One team will move on in the playoffs and one team will go home for the summer, and the safest bet in the Penguins, Capitals Game 7 Wednesday night in Washington will be on the Over.

Alex Smart - This should turn into a pitchers duel when Roy Oswalt of the Astros and Adam Wainwright of the Cardinals meet up.  Play Under in the St. Louis, Houston contest.

Alex Smart - The Sharks have already secured home ice for the playoffs and will be coasting tonight.  Cash the Calgary Flames in the Saddledome tonight when they host San Jose.

Alex Smart - With the Bruins struggling over their last seven and the Islanders hungry to beat a top-tier team, taking New York on the moneyline is the Smart play against Boston.

Alex Smart - With an offense that is averaging just 53 points per game away from home, the Air Force Falcons should be easy prey for the Colorado State Rams on Wednesday.

Alex Smart - Vanderbilt and Arkansas are heading in opposite directions, as Vandy is returning home after back-to-back nice road wins while Arkansas has lost 10 of their last 11. Lay the points with the Commodores at home.

Alex Smart - Stanford suffered a rare loss to Oregon State earlier this season, and they'll be primed for revenge tonight.  Cash the Cardinal on the road in Corvallis vs. the Beavers.

Alex Smart - The Magic should come out in big fashion tonight after their embarrassing loss to Denver before the break.  Lay the points on Orlando against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Alex Smart - The natives have become restless in Toronto, and that's affecting the performance on the floor.  LeBron and the Cleveland Cavaliers cover when they host the Raptors.

Alex Smart - After topping then-No. 1 Duke earlier this week, Wake Forest is due for a let-down in this contest at Georgia Tech. Take the Yellowjackets and points vs. the Deacons.

Alex Smart - Picking up a win and a cover at a tough venue like BYU's should give UNLV the confidence they need to turn back the Utah Utes.  Lay the points on the Rebels at home Saturday.

Alex Smart - All three meetings this season between the Blues and Blackhawks have gone to OT with St. Louis topping Chicago twice.  Play the moneyline dog in this Wednesday skate.

Alex Smart - Defense will be the deciding factor in this game pitting Georgetown of the Big East against Duke of the ACC.  Play under the total when the Bule Devils host the Hoyas.

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Mike D'Antoni and the Knicks are starting to turn things around.  Lay the points on New York at home in Madison Square Garden over the struggling Washington Wizards.