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Colorado (4-0) at Arizona (3-1)
Fri, October 12, 2007 10:00 PM ET
O/U 9 – UNDER 9
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The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies in game 2 of the National League Championships tonight. The Rockies took game 1 yesterday, 5-1, giving Jeff Francis his second playoff win. The D-Backs pitcher, Brandon Webb, was shaky at the start allowing 4 runs in 3 innings.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will start pitcher Doug Davis (LP) (13-12, 4.25 ERA). Davis pitched against the Chicago Cubs for an 8-4 win at home. He pitched 5.2 innings, allowed 5 hits and 4 runs for a 6.35 ERA. During the regular season Davis had a home record of 9-3 with an ERA of 4.84. Chris Young leads the D-Backs with 32 homers and Eric Byrnes has the best batting average of .286.
Pitching for the Colorado Rockies tonight will be Ubaldo Jimenez (RP) (4-4, 4.28 ERA). Jimenez was starting pitcher against the Philadelphia Phillies and recorded a 2-1 win. He pitched 6.1 innings, allowed 3 hits and 1 run for an ERA of 1.42. During the regular season Jimenez had a road record of 1-1 with an ERA of 5.01. Matt Holliday leads the Rockies with 36 homers and a .340 batting average.

Bottom Line: The Rockies will get great pitching from Jimenez, while the D-Backs pitcher may struggle a bit, regardless of the pitchers both teams posses excellent defense. The Rockies have hitters that are capable of placing the ball anywhere on the field, which is one of the reasons why there 18-19.

There will be runs scored but not over 9. Tonight’s run total will be UNDER 9!

Vince Armstrong

Boston Bruins at LA Kings
Friday, October 12, 2007 10:30 PM ET
Bruins +129
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This is 1st meeting between these teams since January 2006. Both teams have struggled offensively early on in the season. The Kings are struggling w their Power Play this year which is 1 for 15 w a Man Advantage since their trip to London almost 2 weeks ago. That was also the last time they won as well! On the flip side, the Bruins have been struggling themselves averaging only a goal per game. However, they are playing good defense, and have done well in their PP kills. They held the defending Stanley Cup Champs to 2 goals the other night, but could not muster more than a goal themselves. Bruins were missing foward Mac Savard, their leading scorer from last year vs Anaheim Wed night. He will back in the lineup for this one tonight at the Staples Center. That good news can only help an already struggling Offense!

Botton Line: Bruins will win on the road here before they head back to Beantown for their Home Opener!

Final: Boston 4 LA 2

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