12/03/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bulls aim to bounce back from a tough loss on Tuesday when they make the short trip to Milwaukee to take on the reeling Bucks at the Bradley Center.
Philadelphia's Andre Miller missed the game-winning three-pointer in regulation but rebounded to score nine of his season-high 28 points in overtime, as the 76ers erased a four-game slide with a 103-95 victory over the Bulls in Chicago.
Tuesday's game was the back end of a home-and-home series, as Chicago defeated the Sixers, 103-92, in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Rookie star Derrick Rose finished with 24 points on 11-of-19 shooting with six boards but dished out just two assists, while Ben Gordon logged 18 points for the Bulls, who were coming off a 3-4 road trip.
The Bucks, meanwhile, dropped their fourth straight game on Saturday when Cleveland's LeBron James scored 32 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out five assists, leading the Cavaliers to a 97-85 victory over Milwaukee.
Michael Redd, in his first game back after missing the last 14 with a sprained ankle, scored a team-high 20 points on 5-of-16 shooting in 35 minutes for the Bucks.
Richard Jefferson scored 19 points, while Ramon Sessions had 16 points and eight assists. Luke Ridnour contributed 15 points in the loss.
The Bulls have dominated the Bucks recently, winning four straight and eight of the last nine meetings.
<< Clippers wrap up Texas two-step in Houston
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angles Clippers finish a quick two-day swing of
Texas Wednesday when they face the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.
The Clips lost a tough one in Dallas on Tuesday when Jose Barea's three-
pointer with
<< Heat close out trek in Utah
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat finish a five-game road swing Wednesday when
they visit Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz at EnergySolutions Arena.
The Heat improved to 2-2 on the trip with an exciting 130-129 overtime win
against t
<< Tar Heels and Spartans mix it up in Motor City
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - One of the premier matchups of the early season
takes place in Detroit this evening, as the top-ranked North Carolina Tar
Heels meet up with the 13th-ranked Michigan State Spartans as part of the
ACC/Big Ten Chall
<< Hoosiers visit undefeated Demon Deacons
Winston-Salem, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 15th-ranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons
will play host to the Indiana Hoosiers as part of the ACC/Big Ten Challenge
the evening from Lawrence Joel Coliseum.
The Demon Deacons return home to Winston-Sale
Hawks host Grizzlies at Philips Arena >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Atlanta Hawks kick off a quick two-game homestand
Wednesday by welcoming the struggling Memphis Grizzlies to Philips Arena.
Al Horford scored 19 points, including the go-ahead three-point-play with 12.4
seconds l
Bobcats host Thunder in Charlotte >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Oklahoma City Thunder will try to string together
consecutive wins for the first time this season when they resume a four-game
road trip tonight against the Charlotte Bobcats.
The expansion Thunder won for just the sec
Hurricanes fire Laviolette >>
Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Carolina Hurricanes have decided to make a
coaching change and will reportedly replace Peter Laviolette with his
predecessor, Paul Maurice.
The Hurricanes have scheduled a Wednesday news confe
Thrashers, Sens meet in Ottawa >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A pair of struggling teams will meet tonight in Canada's
capital city, as the Ottawa Senators welcome the Atlanta Thrashers for a
matchup at Scotiabank Place.
The Thrashers have lost four straight and seven of their last e
Many fans thought it was the best side in the nation by the end of last season. This year, the polls have built on Georgia's momentum and granted it the No. 1 preseason ranking, followed by Ohio State and USC. (The Associated Press has the Buckeyes at No. 2; USA Today took the Trojans.)
"To have people believing we have one of the best teams in the nation going into this thing, it's exciting for us," Bulldogs coach Mark Richt told the AP. "I don't think anything is guaranteed, but we certainly have put ourselves in position where at least the college football world thinks we're pretty good."
Georgia Bulldogs - 9.5 wins
There's no question they're good, but the Bulldogs have one of the toughest 12-game schedules in the nation, mostly because they play in the powerhouse Southeastern Conference. Away games at No. 15 Arizona State, No. 7 LSU and No. 10 Auburn loom large, with contests between the hedges versus No. 24 Alabama and No. 18 Tennessee as well as the World's Largest Cocktail Party in Jacksonville versus No.5 Florida.
Ohio State Buckeyes - 10 wins
Like the Bulldogs, the Buckeyes also have a number of tough road contests in 2008. After two scrimmages dressed up as real games versus Youngstown State and Ohio, it's off to face USC. Other tough away games include No.13 Wisconsin in October and No. 20 Illinois in November. Granted, it should be pretty easy sledding at the Horseshoe. In fact, the only ranked team that travels to Columbus is No. 22 Penn State, in October.
USC Trojans - 10.5 wins
A similarly light schedule awaits the Trojans of Southern California, which is why the oddsmakers' total is one win more and the over is currently commanding -150 odds. Pete Carroll's troops only play three ranked teams in 2008, and all of those games are at home. After what should be an easy trip to Virginia to start things off on Aug. 30, the Trojans get two weeks to prepare for Ohio State in Los Angeles. Their two other ranked opponents, No. 21 Oregon and No. 15 Arizona State, visit in consecutive weeks to start the month of October. After that, the competition eases up. Of course, this is the same highly-touted school that lost to Stanford in 2007 and Oregon State in 2006. And don't discount the fact that USC plays its biggest rivals, Notre Dame and UCLA, back-to-back to close out the regular season. On paper, the Trojans are far superior, but motivation will be high for the Irish and Bruins, especially if their historic foes are in national-title contention.
Odds to Win the Heisman Trophy
Tim Tebow, Florida - 7/2
He won it last year, so it's no surprise he's the favorite to do it again, making him just the second player to go back-to-back. Ohio State's Archie Griffin turned the trick in 1974 and 1975, and Tebow's coach, Urban Meyer, is pretty sure his star quarterback can match the Buckeyes legend.
"There has never been anyone quite like him," Meyer told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "I am very lucky to be his coach."
Chris Wells, Ohio State - 5/1
The man they call "Beanie" was a star recruit out of high school, so it's not like nobody knew who the star tailback was before he rushed for 576 yards as a freshman in 2006 and 1,609 as a sophomore. But perhaps his finest moment came last year versus Michigan when he rumbled for 222 yards and two touchdowns in the Buckeyes' 14-3 victory over the hated Wolverines.
Knowshon Moreno, Georgia - 8/1
If the Bulldogs are to live up to expectations, they'll need a huge effort from their sophomore running back. This might be the last year of college ball for Moreno, who rushed for 1,334 yards and for 14 touchdowns as a freshman, while adding 253 receiving yards on 20 receptions, so expect big things for the man from Belford, N.J.
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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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