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Las Vegas - It's about time that the Oilers started skating like the Oilers. It has been a brutal start for Edmonton, losing 13 of the first 18, but it looks like the ship is starting to glide on smooth ice. The Oilers have won four in a row and outscored the opposition 21-7. They played the Hurricanes in Carolina back on November 22, and wound up on the short end of a 6-3 score. So, revenge is on the table. They also have a tidy little 4-0 streak working on home ice, while the 'Canes have lost seven of the last 12. Gimme Oil for the money.

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For your wagering pleasure, here are your spread stats of the day. Looking at the Oklahoma City/Houston matchup on the NBA hardwood tonight and we can tell you that the Thunder have been a MONEY MACHINE since early November. They have covered 11 of 13 with one push. And if you like totals, they have gone Over in six of the last eight games. Also gotta tell you that the Rockets have been money in the bank, covering 10 of the last 12 with 2 pushes.

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