Surging Bucks host Allen, Celtics
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03/09/2010 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sweet-stroking veteran Ray Allen has already recorded his
20,000th career point and will add to that mark tonight, when the Boston Celtics hit the road to Milwaukee for a showdown with the Bucks.
On Sunday, Allen hit a go-ahead three-pointer with 17.1 seconds left in
regulation to lift the Celtics to an 86-83 comeback victory over the
Washington Wizards at TD Garden. Allen ended with a game-high 25 points for
Atlantic Division-leading Boston, which closed out the game on a 20-4 run
in the final 6:33 of the fourth quarter for its fourth straight win.
"The bigs set great screens, and I came off," Allen said of his big shot. "I
think I had more time but that's one thing about shooting the ball, I don't
like sitting there on the three point line, once I come off its like the ball
comes and I'm up in the air with it."
Paul Pierce and Rajon Rondo chipped in 17 and 15 points, respectively, for the
victors, while Kevin Garnett had eight points and 10 boards in the win.
The Celtics, seeded third in the Eastern Conference, have won two in a row
away from Beantown and are 22-10 as the guest this season.
Bucks head coach Scott Skiles has his squad on the right path, as the Bucks
are riding a three-game winning streak and have won nine of their last 10
games. Milwaukee opened a four-game homestand with Saturday's 92-85 victory
over the LeBron James-less Cleveland Cavaliers at the Bradley Center thanks to
25 points from Brandon Jennings, who buried 5-of-7 from beyond the arc.
James was given the night off to rest a twisted right ankle and the Bucks took
advantage. Carlos Delfino added 16 points and a career-high 13 rebounds, while
Luc Mbah a Moute tallied 10 points and 11 boards for the Bucks, who got 15
points and nine boards from Andrew Bogut and seeded fifth in the East.
"When we had to get stops and a rebound, we did," said Skiles, who is two wins
(348) away from the 350th victory of his coaching career. "We had a lot of
guys chipping in."
Milwaukee's next win will match their win total from last season (34). It will
also host the Jazz and Pacers on the residency and owns a 20-9 record in
Wisconsin this season. The Bucks are unbeaten in their last four home games
and are three wins shy of 500 at the Bradley Center. They are 11-2 at home in
the new year.
Boston defeated Milwaukee, 98-89, back on December 8 this season and has won
seven of eight and nine of the last 12 meetings.
<< Sixers, Pacers clash in Indy
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big win at Toronto this weekend, and hope that carries over into Tuesday's
road bout against the Indiana Pacers at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Philadelphia was able to snap
<< Streaking Magic hope to make Clippers disappear
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The acquisition of Vince Carter has paid off so far for
Eastern Conference power Orlando, which will shoot for its sixth straight win
tonight versus the Los Angeles Clippers in the second test of a three-game
homestand at Amw
<< Rockets take fading playoff push to Washington
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The chances of the Houston Rockets making the playoffs are
fading like a flattop. Tonight they'll have to get past the Washington Wizards
at the Verizon Center and hope for some help around the league.
Houston is 4 1/2 gam
<< 2010 Conference USA Tournament Preview
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - For the first time in five years, someone
other than Memphis is the top seed in the Conference USA Tournament, as the
Texas-El Paso Miners won the regular-season title with a 15-1 finish. Winners
of 14 straig
<< Blazers' Przybilla undergoes surgery
Portland, OR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Portland Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla
underwent surgery late Monday to repair a ruptured right patella tendon.
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on Decemb
North Texas takes on Troy in Sun Belt title tilt >>
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seeded North Texas Mean Green have advanced to the championship game of the
2010 Sun Belt Conference Tournament, and they will compete for an automatic
bid to the "B
Bulldogs battle Raiders for Horizon League crown >>
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Championship Game when they host the Wright State Raiders this evening at the
Hinkle Fieldhouse.
IUPUI and Oakland collide for Summit League title >>
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Tournament. The prize for the winner is an automatic bid to the NCAA
Tournament.
IUPUI,
Heat visit Bobcats in key Eastern Conference showdown >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dwyane Wade is doing everything he can to keep the Miami
Heat in playoff contention. But, first he has to figure out a way to beat the
Charlotte Bobcats when the two teams collide Tuesday in the Tar Heel State.
The Bobcats
Bruins hope to bolster playoff chances vs. Maple Leafs >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Bruins will try to bolster their playoff hopes
when they visit the last-place Toronto Maple Leafs for tonight's clash between
Original Six clubs at Air Canada Centre.
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NFL Football Betting : Odds on NFL Division to Win the Super Bowl
NFL Super Bowl Betting
The 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.
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