11/11/2008 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Veteran hurler Kenny Rogers was the only player to file for free agency on Tuesday.
The 20-year journeyman went 9-13 last season in 30 starts for the Detroit Tigers, his third year with the club. His 5.70 earned run average was his highest since 2001, when he was tagged with a 6.19 ERA in 20 outings with the Texas Rangers.
The 44-year-old lefty has appeared in 762 games -- 474 career starts -- with Texas, Oakland, Minnesota, Detroit and both New York franchises, compiling a 219-156 record with a 4.27 ERA.
The filing period for potential free agents runs through Thursday, November 13.
<< Edmonton claims Boulerice
Edmonton, AB (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Edmonton Oilers claimed forward Jesse
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Boulerice, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound enforcer has scored two goals with two
assists and 46 pena
<< AFC South: No run game, no problem for 9-0 Titans
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tennessee Titans rolled through the first eight weeks
of the season on the legs of running backs LenDale White and rookie Chris
Johnson. Both have contributed immensely this season, but each were held in
check in last Sun
<< Without Brodeur, Devils have a tough road ahead
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Jersey Devils have been criticized
at times for their use of the much-maligned system known as the neutral-zone
trap. But, with a goaltender of Martin Brodeur's caliber in net on a nightly
basis, it i
<< Richards, Flyers edge Isles
Uniondale, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mike Richards' tally just past the midway
point of the third period was the game-winner as Philadelphia nipped the New
York Islanders, 3-1, at Nassau Coliseum.
Danny Briere and Kimmo Timmonen also score
Broncos bring back Tatum Bell >>
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Broncos have come to terms on
a contract with running back Tatum Bell to help fill their depleted backfield.
Bell signed Tuesday afternoon after auditioning for the club at a morning
work
Ravens put McAlister, Landry on IR >>
Owings Mills, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Baltimore Ravens placed cornerback
Chris McAlister and strong safety Dawan Landry on injured reserve on Tuesday,
ending their seasons.
McAlister underwent surgery this week to repair posterior
Leparoux ties Churchill Downs single day mark >>
Louisville, KY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Veteran jockey Julien Leparoux won seven
races Tuesday to equal Hall of Fame rider Pat Day's one-day riding record for
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in whic
NFC West: Warner's magic taking over Cardinals >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The story of Kurt Warner has been told many times. From
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Warner has been a feel good story for some time.
But the story seemed to end a few seaso
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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