After yesterday's 0-4 record, I can not faithfully term my all-sports experiment an adventure.  When I think of "adventure" I picture the confident heroism of Indiana Jones, not Barney the shaky deputy from The Andy Griffith Show.  An adventure is a healthy, playful adrenaline rush, not an exercise in anxiety, frustration, and yet another broken remote control.  So until my all-sports record rises above .500, this is wild, wacky wagering -- at best. 

Detroit Pistons -7.5

Yes, it will take a few games for Allen Iverson to gel with his new squad, but the Pistons should be able to cover the spread against a Nets team they have vanquished seven straight times by an average of 14 points.

Phoenix Suns -4.5

Given that the Suns have dominated the Chicago Bulls (four straight visiting wins and 14 of the last 18 meetings), I am concerned that the line, -4.5 in favor of the Suns, has seen very little, if any, movement all day.  However, the Suns lead the NBA in field-goal percentage (55.4), while the Bulls are struggling: 37.8% the last four games.

Atlanta Thrashers @ Buffalo Sabres Over 5.5 (-110)

Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller has not allowed a goal in 145 minutes, resulting in two shutouts.  But the Thrashers have scored nine goals over their last two contests, and did beat Buffalo 3-2 on October 18.  The stronger Buffalo squad will apply maximum effort to avenge the loss, while the Thrashers should add one or two goals.

Ottawa Senators -110

I have a feeling this meeting with the Carolina Hurricanes may extend to overtime or even end in a shootout.  Yet, the Senators power play has been sizzling lately, 14 for 59, while the Hurricanes power play is just plain fizzling -- 6 for 47 the last 11 games.  The Senators Dany Heatley has 14 goals and 15 assists in 23 career games versus Carolina.

May all your wagers be winners!