Sixers to test Hawks in Atlanta
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11/01/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia 76ers head to Dixie to take on Atlanta in the Hawks' home opener at Philips Arena Saturday.
The Sixers opened the season by splitting a pair of home games. After a lackluster loss to Toronto in the season-opener, the Sixers rebounded on Friday when Elton Brand poured in game-highs of 24 points and 14 rebounds to lead the team in a 116-87 rout of the New York Knicks at the Wachovia Center on Friday.
Andre Miller added 20 points, eight assists and seven boards for the Sixers, who bounced back from a 95-84 drubbing at the hands of the Raptors on Wednesday.
Willie Green and Lou Williams scored 18 and 15, respectively, off the bench while second-year man Thaddeus Young had 13 points in the win.
Atlanta was very impressive in its opener despite the absence of talented forward Marvin Williams, who was suspended for committing a flagrant foul in the Hawks' final playoff game against Boston last season.
Joe Johnson scored 25 points to go with seven rebounds, as the Hawks upset the Magic in Orlando, 99-85, on Wednesday.
Josh Smith finished with 17 points, 10 boards and four steals for the Hawks, who are coming off a season in which they made the playoffs and took the eventual world champion Celtics to a seventh game in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals before losing.
Al Horford added 10 points and nine rebounds for Atlanta, while Ronald Murray chipped in 14 points off the bench in his Hawks debut.
Williams, who averaged 14.8 points and 5.7 rebounds per game last season, will return against the Sixers.
Atlanta took three of its four meetings against Philadelphia last season with the only Sixers win coming in Atlanta, a 109-104 triumph on April 4.
San Roque, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Soren Kjeldsen managed an even-par 71 on Saturday to finally complete the weather-plagued second round of the season- ending Volvo Masters. Kjeldsen finished 36 holes at six-under 136 and is two clear
<< In-Kyung Kim takes over lead in homeland
Incheon, South Korea (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - South Korean In-Kyung Kim posted a
three-under 69 Saturday and took a one-stroke lead after two rounds of the
Hana Bank - KOLON Championship.
Hee-Won Han also carded a 69 Saturday to move into a share
<< Canucks win wild one in 13th round of shootout
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mattias Ohlund scored in the 13th round of the
shootout to lift the Vancouver Canucks to a 7-6 win over the Anaheim Ducks at
Honda Center.
Anaheim went first in the shootout, but Roberto Luongo stopped Teemu
<< Roy, Blazers edge Spurs
Portland, OR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Brandon Roy scored 26 points on 10-of-18
shooting to help the Portland Trail Blazers hold off the San Antonio Spurs for
a thrilling 100-99 triumph at the Rose Garden.
LaMarcus Aldridge had 23 points on 1
<< Iverson, Nuggets come back to upend Clippers in OT
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Allen Iverson scored 25 points, including
nine in overtime, as the Denver Nuggets overcame an 18-point halftime deficit
to beat the Los Angeles Clippers, 113-103, at Staples Center.
Nene scored 22 poin
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After opening the season with two impressive wins at home, the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics try their luck on the road for the first time in 2008-09 as they travel to Indiana for the Pacers' home opener. Kevin Gar
Kings, Magic both shoot for first win in Orlando >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of teams off to disappointing starts meet in the
Magic Kingdom on Saturday when the Sacramento Kings pay a visit to Orlando at
Amway Arena.
In the midst of a tough four-game road trip to start the season, the Kings
Brown looks for first win as Bobcats welcome Heat to Charlotte >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat will attempt to secure their second win
in as many nights when they travel to Charlotte to face the Bobcats in Larry
Brown's home debut as the head coach.
Miami superstar Dwyane Wade had 20 points, eight
Nets entertain Warriors in home opener >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After opening the season with a win on the road, the New
Jersey Nets kick off the home portion of their schedule by welcoming the
Golden State Warriors to the Izod Center.
Vince Carter scored 21 points and had six assists,
Gone dry: Oilers try to halt skid in road test with Hurricanes >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After opening the season with four straight wins, the
Oilers have gone cold at both ends of the ice. Edmonton will attempt to halt a
five-game losing streak this afternoon in a test with the Carolina Hurricanes
at the RBC Cen
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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