Hawks welcome 76ers to Philips Arena

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01/27/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia 76ers open a three-game road trip when they visit the Atlanta Hawks tonight at Philips Arena.

The 76ers had a two-game winning streak stopped with Friday's 105-97 loss to the LeBron James-less Cleveland Cavaliers in the back end of a home-and-home set at the Wachovia Center. James was out with a sore big toe.

Andre Iguodala, who netted a career-high 34 points in Wednesday's win over the Cavs, finished with 22 points and seven assists, while Andre Miller recorded his seventh career triple-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds and 13 assists for the Sixers, who were trying for their first three-game winning streak since starting the season 3-0.

Sixers guard Willie Green (sore right knee) is questionable for Saturday.

Philadelphia, which is tied with Boston for last place in the Atlantic Division, is 6-20 away from home this season and will also visit the Rockets and Hornets on the trek.

Meanwhile, the Hawks have won two straight and completed a four-game road trip with a 2-2 mark. Atlanta notched its second straight win with Friday's 93-90 victory over the Orlando Magic at Amway Arena.

Joe Johnson scored a season-high 39 points on 14-of-23 shooting and Josh Smith netted 24 points and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Hawks, who will begin a four- game homestand versus Philadelphia, Orlando, Golden State and Toronto. Atlanta is 7-11 at Philips Arena this season and 9 1/2 games off the lead in the Southeast standings.

Philadelphia defeated the Hawks, 88-75, on November 1 this season at the Wachovia Center. The Sixers have won two straight, six of seven and seven of the last nine encounters.

The 76ers have won seven of 12 at the Hawks.

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Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds

Will he or won't he?  Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.

Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.

"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."

Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.

Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.

But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.

Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback.  It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.

Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1


Atlanta Falcons 50-1


Baltimore Ravens 15-1


Buffalo Bills 50-1


Carolina Panthers 18-1


Chicago Bears 10-1


Cincinnati Bengals 15-1


Cleveland Browns 100-1


Dallas Cowboys 15-1


Denver Broncos 15-1


Detroit Lions 100-1


Green Bay Packers 50-1


Houston Texans 100-1


Indianapolis Colts 6-1


Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1


Kansas City Chiefs 30-1


Miami Dolphins 40-1


Minnesota Vikings 75-1


New England Patriots 10-1


New Orleans Saints 18-1


New York Giants 20-1


New York Jets 30-1


Oakland Raiders 100-1


Philadelphia Eagles 18-1


Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1


Saint Louis Rams 60-1


San Diego Chargers 6-1


San Francisco 49ers 75-1


Seattle Seahawks 20-1


Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1


Tennessee Titans 40-1


Washington Redskins 50-1

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