12/03/2008 - (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 the Golden State Warriors in Oakland on Monday.
Michael Beasley made a veteran play in his rookie season, stepping in front of an inbounds pass, getting fouled and draining the winning free throw with 3.6 seconds left in the extra frame to seal it.
It happened in stunning fashion, as Golden State appeared ready to win in both regulation and overtime. Udonis Haslem, who scored 21 points with 13 rebounds, put back a Beasley miss just before the buzzer to force overtime. Miami grabbed 21 offensive rebounds overall and outrebounded the Warriors, 51-36.
Chris Quinn then hit a game-tying three out of the right corner before Beasley's steal and free throw. Jamal Crawford, who scored 40 points in his first home game as a member of the Warriors, saw his running floater roll off the rim at the horn.
Dwyane Wade scored a team-best 37 points to go along with 13 assists, Shawn Marion added 21 points and 15 rebounds and Beasley donated 19 points.
The Jazz, meanwhile, earned a 99-94 win over the reeling Kings in Sacramento on Tuesday when Kyle Korver scored 15 points off the bench to lead Utah.
Paul Millsap added 13 points, 11 rebounds and five assists for the Jazz, who have won four of their last six games despite playing without leading scorer Carlos Boozer.
The forward has missed seven straight games with a strained left quadriceps and will likely miss another week. Boozer is averaging 20.5 points and 11.7 rebounds per game this season.
Deron Williams and Ronnie Brewer scored 14 points each against the Kings, with Williams also dishing out seven helpers.
Utah, which is 8-2 at home this season, defeated the Heat last year in Salt Lake City, the Jazz' only win in the last nine meetings between the two clubs.
<< 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
<< Dukes challenge Panthers in clash of Steel City rivals
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The third-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers seek
their eighth straight win to begin the 2008-09 season, when they welcome local
rival Duquesne to the Petersen Events Center this evening for non-conference
action.
<< Tigers standing in way of 7-0 start for Musketeers
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 14th-ranked Xavier Musketeers resume
their three-game homestand tonight, as they welcome the Auburn Tigers to the
Cintas Center for a non-league affair.
The Musketeers kicked of their home swing on Satur
<< No. 10 Tennessee hosts UNC-Asheville
Knoxville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 10th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are
heavy favorites in tonight's non-conference home clash with the UNC-Asheville
Bulldogs.
UNC-Asheville opened the season with three straight victories, all by double
f
Suns pay a visit to New Orleans >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Phoenix Suns open a short two-game road swing Wednesday
when they arrive in the Big Easy to take on the New Orleans Hornets.
The Suns lost their second straight game Sunday when New Jersey's Devin Harris
poured in a c
Bulls head to Milwaukee to face Bucks >>
(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-wi
Pacers face another tough test in Boston >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Indiana Pacers aim to complete am impressive back-to-
back sweep of the NBA's two best teams Wednesday when the club arrives in
Beantown to take on the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics at TD Banknorth
Garden.
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
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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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