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01/18/2007 - Melbourne, Australia (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Swiss superstar Roger Federer will take to the courts Friday at the 2007 Australian Open, but a third-round match between former world No. 1s Andy Roddick and Marat Safin will mark the marquee bout of the day at Melbourne Park.
The sixth-seeded Roddick and 26th-seeded Safin have split six career matchups, but the big Russian is 1-0 against the American here in Melbourne, with the victory coming three years ago in the Aussie Open quarters.
Both the 2006 U.S. Open runner-up Roddick and Safin are former U.S. Open champions and the Russian has also titled here in Melbourne (2005) to go along with his pair of runner-up finishes at this Aussie fortnight.
The top-seeded/world No. 1 Federer, currently riding a 31-match winning streak, will face 25th-seeded Russian Mikhail Youzhny, who is a dismal 0-7 lifetime against the mighty Swiss.
Federer captured the Aussie Open last year and in 2004 and is seeking his 10th career Grand Slam title. He currently holds the Aussie, Wimbledon and U.S. Open crowns.
Seventh-seeded Spaniard Tommy Robredo will battle American Sam Querrey on Day 5, while ninth-seeded Croat Mario Ancic will be opposed by 22nd-seeded Slovak Dominik Hrbaty.
Other third-round bouts will pit 14th-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic against Thai Danai Udomchoke, 16th-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer versus 20th-seeded Czech Radek Stepanek and 18th-seeded Richard Gasquet against his fellow Frenchman Gael Monfils. Djokovic is already a perfect 7-0 this season, including a title in Adelaide two weeks ago.
One other crowd-pleasing match will pit veteran Aussie favorite Wayne Arthurs against capable American Mardy Fish.
<< Streaking Sharks take on Coyotes
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Jose Sharks will aim for their fourth consecutive
victory this evening, when they open the doors of HP Pavilion for the Phoenix
Coyotes.
The Sharks are 6-1-0 in their last seven games and are coming off Monday's w
<< Kings get the Blues in LA
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Kings will attempt to avoid their longest
losing streak of the season tonight, when they welcome the St. Louis Blues to
Staples Center.
The Kings have dropped five straight contests (0-4-1), matching the l
<< Oilers welcome Ducks to town
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Edmonton Oilers will kick off a five-game homestand
this evening with an intraconference test against the suddenly-struggling
Anaheim Ducks at Rexall Place.
The Ducks still reside at the top of the Pacific Division but
<< Predators try Blue Jackets on for size
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Nashville Predators will try to get back in the win
column tonight, when they welcome the Columbus Blue Jackets to Gaylord
Entertainment Center.
The Predators had won six straight before losing in Detroit on Wednesday
Davenport to West Ham >>
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - West Ham has completed the signing of Calum
Davenport, a former Tottenham defender, to boost the team's effort to get out
of the Premiership's relegation zone.
Davenport, 24, was with Tottenham for a li
Rossi joins relegation battle in Serie A >>
Parma, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Serie A bottom-feeder Parma, have signed 19-
year-old striker Giuseppe Rossi - on loan from Manchester United - for the
remainder of the season.
"It gives us particular pleasure to announce the news
Lauren joins Portsmouth from Arsenal >>
Portsmouth, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cameroonian, Lauren, joined Portsmouth
from Arsenal on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed transfer fee
between the two Premiership teams.
Lauren will join fellow former Arsenal player
Borriello expected to receive lengthy ban >>
Rome, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - AC Milan midfielder Marco Borriello has been
confirmed by the Italian Olympic Committee's anti-doping agency to have used
two banned substances.
Borriello was originally suspended in December after fai
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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MySportsbook.com Posts Heisman Trophy Odds
With 3,919 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and a mere seven interceptions last season, combined with a powerful South Bend Heisman legacy, odds makers at MySportsbook.com have given Notre Dame senior quarterback Brady Quinn the best Heisman Trophy odds at 5-2.
Quinn isn’t the only big man on campus this season. Oklahoma junior running back and 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson, listed at 7-2, rushed for a combined 3,033 yards in his first two years as a college player and will give Quinn a run for his money.
This online sportsbook has also listed Troy Smith, Ohio State senior quarterback, as another strong favorite to win the 72nd Heisman Trophy. A 7-1 bet, Smith threw for 2,282 yards last season and also led the Buckeyes to a convincing 34-20 victory over Quinn and the Fighting Irish in last season’s Fiesta Bowl.
Current betting odds Heisman trophy are:
| Brady Quinn (QB, Notre Dame) Adrian Peterson (RB, Oklahoma) Troy Smith (QB, Ohio State) Michael Bush (RB, Louisville) Steve Slaton (RB, West Virginia) Brian Brohm (QB, Louisville) Chris Leak (QB, Florida) Mike Hart (RB, Michigan) Ted Ginn (WR, Ohio State) Darius Walker (RB, Notre Dame) Drew Tate (QB, Iowa) Marshawn Lynch (RB, Cal) Kenny Irons (RB, Auburn) Chad Henne (QB, Michigan) Kyle Wright (QB, Miami) Drew Stanton (QB, Michigan State) Kenneth Darby (RB, Alabama) JaMarcus Russell (QB, LSU) Drew Weatherford (QB, Florida State) Blake Mitchell (QB, South Carolina) Reggie Ball (QB, Georgia Tech) |
5-2 7-2 7-1 10-1 10-1 12-1 12-1 18-1 18-1 20-1 30-1 35-1 35-1 40-1 50-1 50-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 |
For complete NCAA Football odds visit MySportsbook.com.
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