Flames to honor former defenseman MacInnis

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02/15/2012 - Calgary, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Calgary Flames announced on Wednesday their intention to honor former defenseman Al MacInnis' service to the organization.

The ceremony will take place prior to a February 27 game against the St. Louis Blues.

"I am truly honoured to receive this recognition as a member of the Flames family and to have my name and number recognized by one of the finest hockey teams I have ever had the pleasure to compete on," said MacInnis. "The Forever A Flame program serves a multitude of purposes but most importantly for me as a former player, it permits a bright young player in the future to wear my number and the tradition that accompanies it."

While MacInnis' number will be honored by the franchise, future Flames players will be allowed to wear it, in a similar fashion to how the Toronto Maple Leafs honor a particular number and players who have worn it throughout club history without retiring it outright.

"We are thrilled to add Al as an honouree in what will be a group of individuals who we consider to be Forever Flames," said Flames president and CEO Ken King.

MacInnis, a native of Nova Scotia, was a first-round pick by Calgary in the 1981 draft, and was finally able to crack the Flames' lineup on a full-time basis during the 1983-84 season.

Over parts of 13 seasons in Calgary, MacInnis set a standard for offensive- minded defenseman, totaling 213 goals and 822 points in 803 regular-season games. He added 102 points in 95 playoff contests, including an NHL-best 31 points during the Flames' 1989 Stanley Cup run which netted him Conn Smythe Trophy honors.

MacInnis played for the Blues from 1994 until the end of his career, early in the 2003-04 season.

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New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
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When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season. 
 
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls

Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
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At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
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Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season. 
 
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
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