Vikings' Robinson out again
Football Betting Lines
11/11/2006 - Minneapolis, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Marcus Robinson will miss his third straight game because of a back injury.
The wideout was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, but was downgraded to out on Friday's injury report.
Robinson, who missed Week 8's 31-7 loss to New England as well, has 13 catches for 200 yards and three touchdowns this season.
Linebacker Napoleon Harris (wrist) is also out for this week's contest.
Glendale, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Phoenix Coyotes announced on Friday that captain Shane Doan will miss two-to-three weeks with a back injury. Doan met with earlier in the day with Dr. Robert Watkins, who determined that the right winge
<< Daly/Holmes, Leonard/Verplank lead at Merrill Lynch
Naples, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The teams of John Daly and J.B. Holmes and
Justin Leonard and Scott Verplank shot matching nine-under-par 63s on Friday
to share the lead after the first round of the Merrill Lynch Shootout.
Daly and Hol
<< Cowboys Stay on the Road to Play Arizona
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The next time Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo hears
cheering directed at him, he might do a bit of a double-take.
Romo's career as the Cowboys' starter, which will continue this week when his
team travels to meet the
<< Flyers recall Grant, Picard
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Flyers recalled left
wing Triston Grant and defenseman Alexandre Picard from their American Hockey
League affiliate, the Philadelphia Phantoms, on Friday.
The club also announced th
<< Raiders' Latest Headache Is Broncos Defense
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Clearly, the Oakland Raiders have some problems.
The Raiders are 2-6 heading into Sunday afternoon's test against AFC West
rival Denver at McAfee Coliseum, and progress for the once-proud franchise,
particularly on the off
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pitcher Keith Foulke announced on Friday that he declined to exercise his 2007 contract option with the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox announced on Tuesday that they would not exercise their part of the mu
Telfair taken to hospital >>
Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Boston Celtics point guard Sebastian Telfair
was taken to a local hospital Friday night after leaving a game against the
Utah Jazz.
Telfair exited the contest in the first quarter due to shortness of breath and
Smyth leads Oilers past Columbus >>
Columbus, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ryan Smyth netted a pair of goals to guide the
Edmonton Oilers past the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-1, at Nationwide Arena.
Joffrey Lupul and Ales Hemsky also lit the lamp for the Oilers, who snapped a
four-game
Allen and Sonics down Charlotte >>
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ray Allen scored 26 points to lead the
Seattle SuperSonics over the Charlotte Bobcats, 99-85.
Rashard Lewis added 21 points and six assists and Chris Wilcox had 12 points
and 13 boards for Seattle,
Sens snap slide by pounding Pittsburgh >>
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dany Heatley's two goals and Jason Spezza's
goal and two assists helped the Ottawa Senators double up the Pittsburgh
Penguins, 6-3 at Mellon Arena.
Wade Redden recorded a goal and an assist, whi
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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Will Ohio State continue to run the table in College Football betting odds?
MySportsbook.com favors Buckeyes, Fighting Irish and Golden Bears in this weekend's big games.
NEW YORK, NY, Sept. 21 - My Sportsbook NCAA football fans: things are beginning to get really interesting on college football's national stage. Following last weekend's "Separation Saturday", which included five teams ranked in the top 15 dropping games, the BCS Championship picture is beginning to take shape - with Ohio State leading the charge. And, according to odds makers at MySportsbook.com, the number-one-ranked Buckeyes will continue their winning ways this weekend.
Revenge will be the name of the game in Columbus this Saturday, as Ohio State looks to even the score following last season's loss to Joe Paterno's Nittany Lions. Although Penn State are listed as 16.5 point underdogs, they are 11-10 all-time versus the Buckeyes. Paterno and the Lions, however, will have to shut down Heisman Trophy favorite Troy Smith who has thrown for 769 yards and seven touchdowns this season.
Speaking of revenge, Notre Dame will be out for some against Michigan State, following last year's 44 - 41 overtime loss to the Spartans in South Bend. The thirteenth-ranked Irish, listed as a 3-point favorite, will also be looking to avenge last Saturday's thrashing from the Michigan Wolverines. The Spartans, meanwhile, have won seven of the last nine match-ups against Notre Dame and are coming off an impressive 38-23 victory over Pittsburgh.
Out west, 22nd-ranked Arizona State will be battling for their first victory over 21st-ranked California since 2000. Although the Golden Bears are listed as 7.5-point favorites, the Sun Devils are 3-0, lead the nation in sacks with 18 and possess the Pac-10's leading passer in sophomore quarterback Rudy Carpenter.
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NCAA Football betting lines (home team in CAPS)
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Date Favorite Opponent Point Spread
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Sept 21 GEORGIA TECH Virginia 17
Sept 22 NEVADA Northwestern 6.5
Sept 23 MICHIGAN Wisconsin 14
Sept 23 Minnesota PURDUE 3
Sept 23 SYRACUSE Miami (Ohio) 6.5
Sept 23 MISSOURI Ohio 21.5
Sept 23 Louisville KANSAS STATE 14
Sept 23 TENNESSEE Marshall 22
Sept 23 CLEMSON North Carolina 16.5
Sept 23 FLORIDA Kentucky 24
Sept 23 Iowa ILLINOIS 20.5
Sept 23 FLORIDA STATE Rice 30.5
Sept 23 AUBURN Buffalo 41.5
Sept 23 BOWLING GREEN Kent 7
Sept 23 NAVY Tulsa 4.5
Sept 23 VIRGINIA TECH Cincinnati 27
Sept 23 BYU Utah State 29
Sept 23 OHIO STATE Penn State 16.5
Sept 23 TEXAS Iowa State 25
Sept 23 Washington State STANFORD 10
Sept 23 CALIFORNIA Arizona State 7.5
Sept 23 UCLA WASHINGTON 3
Sept 23 INDIANA Connecticut 1.5
Sept 23 Central Michigan EASTERN MICHIGAN 4
Sept 23 WYOMING Air Force 1
Sept 23 UTEP NEW MEXICO 9.5
Sept 23 West Virginia EAST CAROLINA 21
Sept 23 Boston College NORTH CAROLINA STATE 7
Sept 23 GEORGIA Colorado 27
Sept 23 ARKANSAS Alabama 1.5
Sept 23 BAYLOR Army 11
Sept 23 WESTERN MICHIGAN Temple 28
Sept 23 MISSISSIPPI Wake Forest 2.5
Sept 23 KANSAS South Florida 5.5
Sept 23 TEXAS A&M Louisiana Tech 23.5
Sept 23 UAB Mississippi State 9.5
Sept 23 LSU Tulane 36
Sept 23 Utah SAN DIEGO STATE 6.5
Sept 23 BOISE STATE Hawaii 15
Sept 23 Notre Dame MICHIGAN STATE 3
Sept 23 USC ARIZONA U 22
Sept 23 Oklahoma State HOUSTON 1
Sept 23 OREGON STATE Idaho 23
Sept 23 OKLAHOMA Middle Tennessee State 29
Sept 23 MARYLAND Florida International 18.5
Sept 23 AKRON North Texas 17.5
Sept 23 SOUTH CAROLINA Florida Atlantic 29.5
Sept 23 NEBRASKA Troy 23
Sept 23 SMU Arkansas State 6
For complete NCAA football odds and World Series odds please visit MySportsbook.com