<< Redskins add Willie Parker to crowded backfield
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Redskins have reportedly
signed free agent running back Willie Parker to a contract for the 2010
season.
The Washington Post is one of several sources reporting the signing. The pa
<< UCLA forward Lane to have ankle surgery
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Forward Brendan Lane will undergo surgery
on his left ankle next week, the school announced on Friday.
Lane, who averaged 2.4 points and 1.5 rebounds last season as a freshman for
the Bruins, will hav
<< Rapids sign Argentine forward Lopez
Commerce City, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rapids signed Argentine
forward Claudio Lopez on Friday, and he will be added to the club's senior
roster pending receipt of his P1 Visa.
"Any time you can add a talented player li
<< Rangers ink Feldman through 2012
Arlington, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers have signed right-hander
Scott Feldman to a contract extension through 2012.
Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal includes a club option for
the 2013 season. The contract
<< Laker for Life: Kobe inks three-year extension in LA
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Lakers announced on Friday
that superstar guard Kobe Bryant has signed a three-year contract extension.
Bryant previously was under contract through the 2010-11 season, with an opt-
out c
Karlberg cruises to win in New Delhi >>
New Delhi, India (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sweden's Richard Karlberg fired a six-
under 66 Friday and cruised to a five-stroke win at the Asian Tour's SAIL
Open.
Karlberg finished the event at 20-under-par 268. He finished five stroke
Raiders re-sign OL Walker >>
Oakland, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Oakland Raiders re-signed offensive lineman
Langston Walker on Friday.
Originally a second-round pick of the Raiders in 2002, he spent his first five
seasons in Oakland. He then went to Buffalo for the
Dynamo's Ching sidelined with hamstring injury >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Houston Dynamo and U.S. striker Brian Ching was
helped off the field Thursday night with a left hamstring injury and will miss
a "number of weeks," according to the 31-year-old.
Ching had to leave the Dynamo's
Busch takes Nashville truck pole >>
Lebanon, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kyle Busch won the pole for Friday night's
Nashville 200 NASACAR Camping World Truck Series race at the Nashville
Superspeedway. The No.18 Toyota driver rounded the 1.333-mile concrete oval in
157.809
Bucks' Delfino makes return against Charlotte >>
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Milwaukee Bucks forward Carlos Delfino
returned to action Friday exactly a week after an ugly incident that saw him
taken from the court on a stretcher with injuries to his head and neck.
In last Fr
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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