Bruins and Bears battle in Berkeley

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02/28/2009 - Berkeley, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 22nd-ranked UCLA Bruins and California Golden Bears will both try to remain in the Pac-10 title race tonight, as they lock horns in a pivotal matchup at Haas Pavilion.

UCLA and Cal, along with Arizona State, are all tied for second place in the Pac-10 at 10-5 and they each trail Washington, which sits at 12-4. The Bruins remained in the hunt for their fourth straight Pac-10 championship on Thursday, recording a 76-71 win at Stanford. It was a nice rebound for UCLA, which was coming off a shocking and critical home loss to Washington State last weekend. Winners of two of their last three games, the Bruins are now 21-7 overall on the season.

As for Cal, it put itself back in title contention on the strength of a five- game winning streak. Most recently, the team hosted USC on Thursday and nipped the Trojans, 81-78, in overtime. It was the 16th win in 17 home outings for the Bears, who improved to 21-7 overall.

California though, trails the all-time series with UCLA, which holds a 130-94 advantage, including an 81-66 victory in the first meeting of the season.

Josh Shipp sparked the Bruins on Thursday, as he dropped in 24 points and grabbed seven caroms in a win at Stanford. Alfred Aboya tallied 16 points and Nikola Dragovic finished with 10 and four boards. The Bruins shot an efficient 51.8 percent from the floor, including an 8-of-16 showing from three-point land. The sound shooting performance is nothing new though, as UCLA is hitting on 50.3 percent from the field and 40.3 percent from beyond the arc this season. Darren Collison, who was held to just seven points on Thursday, currently leads UCLA in scoring at 14.8 ppg and he is also dishing out a team- high 4.9 apg. Shipp, a 43.4 percent three-point shooter, adds 13.5 ppg, while Aboya contributes 10.1 ppg and a team-high 5.9 rpg.

Patrick Christopher turned in a career-high 29 points to power to the Bears past USC in overtime of a crucial bout on Thursday. Jerome Randle got involved with 15 points and eight helpers, while Theo Robertson had 10 points and six boards. Cal connected on 54.2 percent of its total shots and also went 5-of-11 from downtown and 24-of-27 at the foul line. The Bears have had great success making shots from all over this season, knocking down 49.1 percent from the field, 44.2 percent from long distance and 75.8 percent at the stripe. Randle tops the roster in scoring at 17.7 ppg and he is also distributing a team-high 5.0 apg. Christopher follows with 15.0 ppg and Robertson chips in with 12.2 ppg on an impressive 53.4 percent shooting from three-point range. Jamal Boykin rounds out the double-figure scorers with 12.2 ppg and he is also pulling down a team-best 6.5 rpg.

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MySportsbook.com week 1 NFL lines


Now that the 2008 NFL schedule is finally out, it is only matter-of-course for lines on “Week 1” to follow.  Of course MySportsbook.com is the first to churn out odds for the NFL’s inaugural week for the upcoming season.   Expect a lot of fireworks the first Thursday night of the season as the defending champion Indianapolis Colts face off against the surprise of the 2008 season, the New Orleans Saints.  These teams were ranked #1 and #3 in the NFL respectively a season ago so a high scoring affair could be in order.  As of now, the Colts will be giving 6 points to the Saints; keep in mind the Saints were one of the better road teams last season going 6-3 SU and 7-2 ATS.  The first Monday night of the season will again provide a “double feature”. Coming off a disappointing season, the Cincinnati Bengals will look to get back to playoffs and improve their public image as they take on the AFC North favorite Baltimore Ravens.  The second game features a couple of teams that haven’t had too much success recently but each could make some noise if the NFC is as weak as it was last year as the San Francisco 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals. The most interesting game of the opening week will feature the NFC champion Bears as they hit the road to take on the NFL’s top team during last year’s regular season, the San Diego Chargers.

MySportsbook.com Week 1 odds:

Saints +6 @ Colts -6

Falcons @ Vikings (pick ‘em)

Panthers @ Rams (pick ‘em)

Broncos -3.5 @ Bills +3.5

Chiefs -1 @ Texans +1

Dolphins +3 @ Redskins -3

Patriots -5 @ Jets +5

Eagles -3.5 @ Packers +3.5

Steelers -4 @ Browns +4

Titans +6 @ Jaguars -6

Bears +6 @ Chargers -6

Lions +3 @ Raiders -3

Bucs +6.5 @ Seahawks -6.5

Giants +4 @ Cowboys -4

Ravens +3 @ Bengals -3

Cardinals +3 @ 49ers -3

 Super Bowl line (2008)

NFC +6.5 vs. AFC -6.5

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American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6  

The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.

Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com.  "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.

It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis.  It's like Week 1 of the NFL.  Pre-season means nada!

We do know the 24 finalists however.

Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24.  He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway.  He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien. 

Brandon Rogers - Who?

Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition.  He should go a good distance.

Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was.  And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition.  He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice!  People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way. 

"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks.  He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes.  But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.

A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”

Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes. 

"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate.  "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past.  He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far.  Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."

Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts) 

And the others:

Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter

The girls

"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis.  "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has.  The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive.  I think she will go far."

Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.

"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams.  Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth.  "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.

Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.

Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.

Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan

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Last two contestants will be?

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