08/26/2008 - Knoxville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - University of Tennessee defensive back Brent Vinson and defensive tackle Donald Langley have been suspended for the team's first game of the season.
The school's head coach, Phillip Fulmer, announced that Vinson and Langley will miss the season opener at UCLA on September 1 because of an academic- related issue.
The players will, however, be eligible for the Volunteers' game against University of Alabama-Birmingham on September 13. Vinson, a sophomore, played in 14 games (10 starts) last season and was second on the team with eight passes defended. Langley redshirted last season.
<< Beltre's extra-inning heroics lifts M's over Twins
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Adrian Beltre hit a two-run home run in the
11th inning as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Minnesota Twins, 4-2, in the
opener of a three-game set at Safeco Field.
With Jesse Crain on the mound, Raul
<< Torrealba, Rockies halt Giants' five-game winning streak
San Francisco, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Yorvit Torrealba smacked a two-run homer
and Jeff Francis picked up his first win in over two months as the Colorado
Rockies edged the streaking San Francisco Giants, 4-2, in the opener of
a three
<< Gerut's ninth-inning blast helps Padres snap skid
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jody Gerut hit a game-ending two-run home run
to lift San Diego to a 4-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, and snap the
Padres' seven game losing streak.
The game had been tied since the end of the fou
<< Seahawks Pro-Bowl LB Tatupu leaves game with knee injury
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Seattle Seahawks linebacker Lofa Tatupu
left Monday's game against the San Diego Chargers after injuring his knee.
He did not return to the contest and, according to the Tacoma News Tribune,
will und
Celtics sign first round pick >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Celtics signed guard J.R. Giddens to
an undisclosed contract Tuesday.
Giddens, the team's first round draft pick out of New Mexico, was the Mountain
West Conference co-Player of the Year as a senior
New Orleans Saints 2008 Season Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - When it comes to the New Orleans Saints, expect the
unexpected.
A franchise that has seen its share of dark days hit rock bottom in 2005, when
the Saints stumbled their way through a miserable 3-13 campaign that saw the
t
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2008 Season Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The defending NFC South champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers won't
be entering the 2008 season with history on their side.
Since the NFL adopted the current eight-division format in 2002, no NFC South
team that captured the title
Rangers, Royals play second of three in KC >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Right-hander Zack Greinke will try to replicate the
effort, but not the result of an early season meeting when the Kansas City
Royals host the Texas Rangers in the second test of a three-game series at
Kauffman Stadium.
Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value
If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).
For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.
TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.
"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,' it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."
"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.
Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win.
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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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