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Gaels and Zags duke it out for West Coast Conference crownNCAA Basketball Betting Lines03/08/2010 - Las Vegas, NV (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - As expected, the top-seeded Gonzaga Bulldogs and the second-seeded Saint Mary's-CA Gaels will meet this evening in the championship game of the 2010 West Coast Conference Tournament. This game is a rematch of last year's title showdown, as Gonzaga beat Saint Mary's by a staggering 83-58 final to advance to the NCAA Tournament. The Gaels won this event back in 1997 and have been searching for another title ever since. They improved to an impressive 25-5 overall last night with a 69-55 victory over a solid University of Portland squad in the semifinal round. As for Gonzaga, it is fresh off Sunday's 77-62 decision over Loyola Marymount. The Bulldogs own 10 WCC Tournament titles, far more than any other conference member, and the Zags have captured five of the last six crowns. While some believe that Saint Mary's needs to win this game to reach the NCAA Tournament, Gonzaga would certainly be in line for an at-large bid should it falter this evening. The Bulldogs won both regular-season meetings with Saint Mary's, and Gonzaga owns a 52-23 advantage in the all-time series between the rivals. Saint Mary's connected on 55.6 percent of its field goal attempts against Portland last night while limiting the Pilots to 28.8 percent shooting. The Gaels also earned a 37-25 rebounding advantage, helping them overcome 19 turnovers and a 22-12 deficit in points from the foul line. Omar Samhan, Mickey McConnell and Matthew Delladova all scored 16 points, and Samhan ripped down 13 rebounds while blocking four shots. Overall this season, SMC is scoring 79.4 ppg on the strength of 48.7 percent shooting from the floor, including 40.9 percent accuracy from three-point range. Defensively, the Gaels are permitting 66.2 ppg. Samhan is posting 21.3 ppg and 11.1 rpg to go along with his 88 blocked shots, and he was recently named the West Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year as well as a First-Team All-WCC performer. McConnell also earned a spot on the all-league first team, and he is scoring 13.3 ppg in addition to 159 assists and 44 steals. Delladova, a All-WCC Honorable Mention performer, provides 12.6 ppg and 135 assists. Last night, Mark Few tied Hank Anderson as the winningest coach in Gonzaga history with 290 victories, and he can obviously break the record with a win tonight. The Bulldogs shot 52.1 percent from the floor against Loyola Marymount and held the Lions to 36.7 percent efficiency. Gonzaga also earned a 23-16 edge in points from the foul line and a 37-32 rebounding advantage. Steven Gray posted 18 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the Zags, while Elias Harris added 16 points. Matt Bouldin, who was recently named the WCC Player of the Year, tallied 12 points, and he is averaging 15.8 ppg this season. Harris checks in with 14.9 ppg and 7.2 rpg, while Gray provides 13.6 ppg. Robert Sacre pitches in 10.1 ppg from his center position, and Gonzaga is averaging 78.1 ppg while holding foes to 66.5 ppg. The Bulldogs are outrebounding opponents by five boards per contest.
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Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet). For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win. TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures. Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win. To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your Sportsbook accepts Visa needs.
NFL Football Betting : Odds on NFL Division to Win the Super BowlThe AFC South and the NFC East are the favorite divisions to have the next Super Bowl champ among them in the NFL betting odds. But more down to the point, these football odds are in favor of the Indianapolis Colts, by far the strongest team in the AFC South, and the Dallas Cowboys of the NFC East. Most sports fans would agree that these two teams top the list to win it all before the season even begins. In the BetUS Sportsbook football futures, the Colts are +800 in the odds to win the Super Bowl, while the Cowboys are sitting at +1000 and the Super Bowl XLIV champions New Orleans Saints at +900. In the AFC South, the Colts won the division for five straight years after the 2002 realignment, before the Tennessee Titans won it in 2008. But the Colts came back strong in 2009 to win the division again en route to the Super Bowl. The Cowboys are the favorite to win the NFC East, as well as to advance far into the post season. The Cowboys won the division last season before their horrendous loss in the NFC Divisional playoff to Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings. But the ‘Boys will take that loss humbly and be ready for the playoffs this time around. The NFC South is also very strong, at +600 in the NFL futures, considering that it is home to the defending Super Bowl champions. However, some predictions have the Atlanta Falcons with possibilities of claiming the divisional title this season in place of the Saints, as no team has won back-to-back division championships since the division realignment took place. Let’s not overlook the AFC North at +500. As TO goes to Cincinnati to join Chad OchoCinco and Adam “Pac-Man” Jones, this team looks to claim the division title again. And it is likely they will do so. The Bengals lost in the AFC Wild Card spot in a hard-fought battle against the New York Jets last season. Lest not forget the Pittsburgh Steelers, the XLII Super Bowl Champions… All these teams present interesting odds and matchups for the upcoming season, but the safest and surest bet seems to be with the Colts in the AFC South and the Cowboys in the NFC East. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win. To visit this sportsbook go to MySportsbook.com for all your NFL football betting needs. |
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