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05/31/2010 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chipper Jones hit a two-run homer and Troy Glaus added a late three-run shot, backing a solid start from Tommy Hanson and helping the Braves to their sixth consecutive win, a 9-3 decision over the Phillies.
Hanson (5-3) gave up a run and three hits in 6 2/3 innings to take the win. He also walked three and struck out two in the victory, which opened a three-game series and vaulted Atlanta over the Phillies into first place in the NL East by half a game.
The Braves had been 6 1/2 games behind on May 17, but have gone 11-2 since then. Atlanta made up the ground thanks also to the Phillies' struggles, which have mostly been offensive. The Phillies have lost seven of their last nine and been shut out five times over that stretch.
<< NCAA champ Hill turns pro
Dublin, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Matt Hill, the reigning NCAA champion, announced
Monday that he is skipping his final year at North Carolina State to turn
professional.
Hill last played for the Wolfpack in the NCAA East Regional an
<< Stampeders WR Ralph retires
Calgary, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Calgary Stampeders wideout Brett Ralph
announced his retirement on Monday.
The 28-year-old Alberta native caught 29 balls for 403 yards and one touchdown
a year ago for Calgary. He finishes his five-ye
<< Another Magic overhaul? GM says it's unlikely
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -Magic general manager Otis Smith wants to be clear: He's not looking to overhaul the roster again.Unless he does.Smith said Monday he doesn't expect any major moves this offseason, even after failing to return to the NBA finals.
<< This Week in Golf - June 3rd through June 6th
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - PGA TOUR - THE MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT,
Muirfield Village Golf Club, Dublin, Ohio - The PGA Tour shifts from Hogan's
Alley, Colonial, to Jack's Place, Muirfield Village, this week.
Jack Nicklaus host
Pirates continue to handle Cubs >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Bobby Crosby knocked in the go-ahead run
with a single in the eighth inning, as the Pittsburgh Pirates edged the
Chicago Cubs, 2-1, in the opener of a three-game series at PNC Park.
Garrett Jones
Angels beat Royals to open road trip >>
Kansas City, MO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ervin Santana pitched a solid seven
innings while Mike Napoli and Howie Kendrick drove in two runs each, as the
Angels opened up a season-long 14-game road trip with a 7-1 win over Kansas
City.
Ladd will sit again for Game 2 >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chicago Blackhawks forward Andrew Ladd will
not suit up for Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals with an upper-body injury.
Ladd had missed the Blackhawks' 6-5 victory in Game 1 on Saturday with the
ailment
Interactif added to Belmont Stakes >>
Elmont, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Trainer Todd Pletcher announced Monday that
Interactif will start in this year's 142nd edition of the $1 million Belmont
Stakes on Saturday. The three-year-old is owned by brothers Alain and Gerard
Werthei
Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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MySportsbook.com Favors Fighting Irish to win College Football betting odds
According to odds makers at MySportsbook.com, on January 8, the Fighting Irish faithful may be toasting their 14th national title in Arizona – Notre Dame’s first national championship in close to 20 years.
Although MySportsbook.com has listed Notre Dame as the 5-1 favorite to win thecollege football College Football betting, fans in Columbus do not need to cancel their tickets to Glendale just yet. The Ohio State Buckeyes, listed right behind the Irish at 7-1, are also heavy favorites to win college football’s most coveted prize, while West Virginia, USC and the 2007 National Champion Texas Longhorns - all listed at 8-1 – are strong contenders as well.
MySportsbook.com has also posted gambling odds on the conference championships for the ACC, Big 12 and SEC. In the ACC – it could be anyone’s title, particularly for the two schools from the Sunshine State. Florida State and Miami, both listed at 2-1, are favored to win the ACC Championship Game odds, with the ‘Noles hoping to finish in the nation’s top 10 for the first time in five years, and the ‘Canes looking to avenge their 10-7 loss against FSU in last year’s ACC Championship betting.
Moving west to the Big 12, MySportsbook.com has betting lines listing Texas as 7-5 favorites to repeat as conference champions, even though the Longhorns lost their national championship-winning quarterback Vince Young to the NFL. In the south, the Auburn Tigers – led by Heisman-hopeful senior running back Kenny Irons – have been given the best odds to win the SEC Championship odds at 5-2.
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