Heat down Pacers for third win in as many nights
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Indianapolis, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Entering this lockout-shortened season,
many expected games on consecutive nights to wear down even the league's most
athletic players.
Not so for the Heat on Tuesday.
LeBron James netted 23 points to go with nine rebounds and seven assists as
Miami rolled over Indiana, 105-90, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Norris Cole tied a career-high with 20 off the bench, Dwyane Wade chipped in
16 and Chris Bosh added 13 for Miami, which has won back-to-back-to-back
games. The Heat defeated Atlanta on Sunday and Milwaukee on Monday, and have
won four straight overall.
Six players scored in double-figures for Indiana in defeat, led by David
West's 14. Paul George and A.J. Price each had 12, Tyler Hansbrough scored 11
and Dahntay Jones and Roy Hibbert each had 10 for the Pacers, who dropped
their fourth consecutive game, extending a season-high losing streak.
Miami swept games on three consecutive nights for the first time since 1999.
It was the third time such a sweep has occurred in the NBA this season, and
the first to occur entirely on the road.
<< Anderson, Spezza lift Sens over Lightning
Tampa, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Craig Anderson made 28 saves en route to his
second shutout of the season, while Jason Spezza recorded his fourth career
hat trick as the Ottawa Senators took a 4-0 decision over the Tampa Bay
Lightni
<< Kovalchuk, Brodeur lead Devils over Sabres
Buffalo, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ilya Kovalchuk posted his 12th career hat trick
with an assist and Martin Brodeur made 29 saves as New Jersey topped Buffalo,
4-1, on Tuesday.
Petr Sykora scored the other goal while Adam Herique added two ass
<< Notre Dame rolls over Providence
South Bend, IN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Skylar Diggins and Devereaux Peters scored
19 points apiece to lead fourth-ranked Notre Dame past Providence, 66-47, at
Purcell Pavilion.
Peters added a game-high 11 rebounds and Diggins dished out sev
<< Florida tops Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Patric Young scored 19 points as No. 14
Florida downed a shorthanded Alabama team, 61-52, on Tuesday.
The Gators (20-6, 8-3 SEC) had lost two straight, but got 14 points from both
Erik Murphy and Bra
<< Clemson knocks off No. 22 Virginia
Clemson, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tanner Smith and Andre Young scored 13 points
apiece, helping the Clemson Tigers beat the visiting 22nd-ranked Virginia
Cavaliers, 60-48, Tuesday night.
Devin Booker supplied all 10 of his points in
Thorns, TCU upset No. 11 UNLV in OT >>
Fort Worth, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Hank Thorns made eight three-pointers and
scored a career-high 32 points, leading TCU to a 102-97 upset of No. 11 UNLV
in overtime on Tuesday.
Thorns was 8-of-12 from beyond the arc. He knocked down back-to-
Jackets cool off Blues >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Derek Dorsett scored the game-winning goal in
the third period, as the Columbus Blue Jackets cooled off the St. Louis Blues,
2-1, at Nationwide Arena.
James Wisniewski also scored and Steve Mason made 31
Lin buries game-winning 3 in last second >>
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Linsanity has reached Canada.
Jeremy Lin knocked down a game-winning three-pointer with 0.5 seconds left
Tuesday night, lifting the New York Knicks to a 90-87 comeback win over the
Toronto Raptors at Air
Detroit sets record for most consecutive home wins >>
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Red Wings now hold the NHL record
for most consecutive home wins thanks to a 3-1 win over the Dallas Stars at
Joe Louis Arena.
The last loss the Red Wings suffered in front of the home c
Ducks rally in 3rd to top skidding Wild >>
St. Paul, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Niklas Hagman and Corey Perry each netted a
goal in the third period as the Anaheim Ducks rallied to take a 2-1 victory
over the struggling Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center.
Jonas Hiller stopped 17-
American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies
It's that time of year folks. Betting on American Idol Season 9. And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below. With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.
No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.
Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.
Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.
Odds to Win
There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.
All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.
A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.
Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.
Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol.
Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.
If a contestant cannot appeal to this demographic, no matter how much talent he or she possesses, they’ll struggle for votes. Looks, demeanor and charisma are extremely important. And it’s no coincidence that every Idol winner so far has hailed from a Southern state.
Elimination Props
Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.
Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.
Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups
The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.
Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.
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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.
Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
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