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12/31/2006 - Salt Lake City, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mehmet Okur scored 20 points and grabbed seven rebounds as the Utah Jazz beat the Portland Trail Blazers 96-86.
Carlos Boozer scored 19 points and pulled down 10 boards for Utah, which has won three of four. Andrei Kirilenko scored 14 points, and Derek Fisher and Paul Millsap scored 11 points each in the victory.
Zach Randolph led Portland with 34 points and 13 rebounds, but could not prevent the Trail Blazers' fourth loss in five games. Brandon Roy was the only other Portland player to register double figures in points, with 17.
The Trail Blazers trailed by as much as 24 points in the third quarter, but trimmed the deficit to six before fading in the end.
A Fisher three put the Jazz up 71-47 with 3:26 left in the third, but Portland answered with a run to make things interesting. The Trail Blazers outscored Utah 15-2 over the remainder of the quarter, and cut the deficit to 73-62 entering the fourth on the strength of a Juan Dixon basket at the buzzer.
Randolph hit baskets on consecutive possessions to bring Portland to within 79-73 with 7:23 left, capping a 26-8 run that bridged the final two quarters. Unfortunately for Portland, that was as interesting as things would get, and Utah iced the win an 8-2 run late in the fourth. An Okur jumper ended the run with just over a minute to play, giving Utah a 94-82 lead.
Portland led 21-20 after the first quarter, but Utah outscored the Trail Blazers 29-14 in the second quarter to take a 49-35 halftime lead.
Game Notes
Utah is now 13-2 at home on the season...The Jazz hit 50.6 percent from the field improving to 13-0 when shooting better than 50 percent from the field.
<< Joseph makes 40 saves as Phoenix routs San Jose
Glendale, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Curtis Joseph stopped 40 shots for his first
shutout of the season and 48th of his career and Jeremy Roenick notched his
10th career hat trick as the Phoenix Coyotes crushed the San Jose Sharks, 8-0,
at Jobi
<< Grizzlies hold on to down Raptors in Barone's debut
Memphis, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mike Miller scored 27 points, Pau Gasol
scored 22 points and pulled down 11 rebounds and Tony Barone won his first
game as an NBA head coach as Memphis beat Toronto, 110-104.
The Grizzlies led by a
<< Barber carries Giants to brink of playoffs
Landover, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Tiki Barber rushed for a franchise record 234
yards and scored three touchdowns as New York downed Washington, 34-28, in the
regular season finale, as the Giants drew one step closer to advancing to the
playoff
<< Mavericks cruise to ninth straight victory
Dallas, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jason Terry scored 25 points and handed out six
assists as Dallas beat up on New Orleans/Oklahoma City, 94-80.
Terry finished 10-of-20 from the field while Dirk Nowitzki posted 17 points
for the Mavericks,
Duke goes in search of eighth straight win >>
Durham, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The fifth-ranked Duke Blue Devils have been
better than expected this season, and they will attempt to extend their
nation-leading non-conference home winning streak to 50 games as they host
the
Bulldogs and Badgers meet in Atlanta >>
Athens, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The nation's fourth-ranked team takes its game
on the road today as the mighty Wisconsin Badgers of the Big Ten take on the
slumping Georgia Bulldogs of the SEC.
Wisconsin is a sensational 13-1 overal
Tigers try to scratch out 14th straight win >>
Clemson, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 25th-ranked Clemson Tigers put their
undefeated record on the line today, as they host the Georgia State Panthers
in non-conference action from Littlejohn Coliseum.
At a perfect 13-0, Clemson
Top-ranked Bruins play host to high-powered Huskies >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A couple of schools meeting for the 121st
time on the hardwood collide at Pauley Pavilion this evening, as the 14th-
ranked Washington Huskies take on the top-ranked UCLA Bruins in Pac-10 play.
The
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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Super Bowl XLIII isn't even a week old yet and oddsmakers have already released Super Bowl XLIV odds.
Despite the Pittsburgh Steelers winning Super Bowl 43, the New England Patriots are 8/1 favorites to win Super Bowl 44.
Bet Super Bowl XLIV Future Odds
With their 27-23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, the Steelers became the latest NFL champion. But believe it or not, oddsmakers from online sports book MySportsbook.com don't have the Steelers the favorites to win Super Bowl XLIV next season.
That honor belongs to the New England Patriots, who are 8/1 favorites to win despite not even qualify for the postseason in 2008. The Pats also have a major decision to make regarding what to do with Matt Cassel, who played well in Tom Brady's (knee surgery) absence last year but is also a free agent this offseason.
Ironically, the Steelers aren't even oddsmakers second choice to win Super Bowl 44, as the Dallas Cowboys are listed right behind the Patriots at 9/1 despite not making the playoffs themselves. Clearly oddsmakers think the public will hop back on the Cowboys' bandwagon considering the immense talent they have and the opening of a brand new stadium.
After Dallas, then comes Pittsburgh at 10/1, but they share those odds with the New York Giants, who won Super Bowl XLII. The Indianapolis Colts and San Diego Chargers round out the top six teams at 12/1, while the Baltimore Ravens (14/1), Tennessee Titans (16/1), Carolina Panthers (18/1) and Philadelphia Eagles (18/1) complete the top 10.
The NFC Champion Arizona Cardinals got no love from oddsmakers as they were established as a 30/1 long shot to win next year's Super Bowl. They share those same odds with the Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers – two teams that didn't even qualify for the postseason. Other long shots are the Kansas City Chiefs (100/1), Detroit Lions (100/1), St. Louis Rams (75/1) and Oakland Raiders (75/1).
To see a complete list of all the team's odds to win Super Bowl XLIV, check below.
NFL TEAM FUTURE ODDS TO WIN SUPER BOWL XLIV
New England Patriots 8/1
Dallas Cowboys 9/1
New York Giants 10/1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10/1
Indianapolis Colts 12/1
San Diego Chargers 12/1
Baltimore Ravens 14/1
Tennessee Titans 16/1
Carolina Panthers 18/1
Philadelphia Eagles 18/1
New Orleans Saints 20/1
Atlanta Falcons 25/1
Denver Broncos 25/1
Green Bay Packers 25/1
Jacksonville Jaguars 25/1
Minnesota Vikings 25/1
New York Jets 25/1
Arizona Cardinals 30/1
Chicago BearS 30/1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30/1
Buffalo Bills 35/1
Houston TexaNS 35/1
Miami Dolphins 35/1
Washington Redskins 35/1
Seattle SeahawkS 50/1
Cleveland Browns 55/1
Cincinnati Bengals 60/1
San Francisco 49ers 60/1
Oakland Raiders 75/1
St. Louis Rams 75/1
Detroit Lions 100/1
Kansas City Chiefs 100/1
Odds as of: 2/2/09
Bet Super Bowl XLIV Future Odds
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