Daily Market Trends: Lakers Fans Anticipate Win, Penguins Play Pivotal Game 5

6/01/2008 6:00pm EST

Moving Today's Market

As my fellow Angelenos dust off their parade attire in preparation for the Lakers' championship celebration, most of the nation's playing fields—and players—are at rest.

In the Stanley Cup Finals, the Penguins travel to Detroit for a pivotal Game 5 in the 3-1 series.

Key Injury Updates

Ray Allen (Boston Celtics)

Apparently, Interpol's Missing Persons Unit finally tracked down Ray Allen in time for him to play in the Celtics final two Eastern Conference Championship series tussles. "It was my pride that was injured," Allen told authorities from an undisclosed jurisdiction. "I think I have it back in time to help the club lose several close games to the Lakers."

Key Market Moves

Game 953 Marlins @ Braves

The homestanding Braves host the Florida Marlins tonight, and the Braves have been receiving the lion's share of the betting action in this one. Not only has the money line move from an open of Braves –130 to its current –152 handicap, the Braves were on the receiving end of two Steam Moves. Perhaps it's because the volatile, and highly hittable Scotty Olsen is on the mound for the M's.

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Tomorrow's Market Movers

A full slate of Major League Baseball is on tap.