Bulls on parade in Motor City
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04/05/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bulls wrap up a short two-game road trip tonight when they pay a visit to the Central Division-leading Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Chicago is 4 1/2 games off Detroit's lead in the division, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are second in the standings at 3 1/2 games back. The Bulls posted their fifth win in six tries with Sunday's 105-97 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena.
Luol Deng poured in a game-high 30 points and grabbed six rebounds, while Kirk Hinrich added 22 points for the playoff-bound Bulls, who have won two straight on the road and are 16-21 as the visitor this season. Ben Gordon scored 15 points and dished out seven assists in the winning cause.
Chicago is fifth in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
In injury news for the Bulls, guard Adrian Griffin (back spasms) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against Detroit.
Detroit, meanwhile, has won three in a row and will open a two-game homestand this evening versus Chicago. In Tuesday's 100-85 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Conseco Fieldhouse, Tayshaun Prince tallied a game-high 24 points to lead the top team in the East.
Richard Hamilton scored 19 points and Chauncey Billups ended with 11 points and four assists for the playoff-bound Pistons, winners of five of their last six games. Rasheed Wallace and Chris Webber both added 10 points in the win. Wallace is questionable for tonight with a hyperextended left pointer finger.
The Pistons, who will host the division-rival Cavaliers, on Sunday and are 23-13 at The Palace of Auburn Hills this season.
Wednesday's game between Chicago and Detroit is the fourth and final meeting of the regular season. The Bulls are 2-1 so far in the season series, but Detroit has won six of the last eight meetings.
Chicago has lost three straight and seven of its last nine trips to the Motor City.
Boulder, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jeff Bzdelik, who posted a 50-16 record the past two seasons at Air Force, agreed on a five-year contract to become the University of Colorado's new men's basketball coach on Wednesday. The contract in
<< Rockets continue homestand vs. Golden State
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The playoff-bound Houston Rockets play the middle contest
of a three-game homestand, as they welcome the Golden State Warriors tonight
to the Toyota Center.
Houston is No. 5 in the Western Conference playoff race, while Go
<< Penguins name Morehouse team president
Pittsburgh, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Pittsburgh Penguins named David
Morehouse team president on Wednesday.
The 46-year-old Morehouse will represent the franchise primarily in the
redevelopment of the Mellon Arena site,
<< Hornets, SuperSonics clash at Ford Center
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets try to keep their
playoff hopes alive, as they welcome the Seattle SuperSonics tonight to the
Ford Center.
The Hornets are 2 1/2 games behind the Los Angeles Clippers for the eighth an
<< Vikings add S Doss
Eden Prairie, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Vikings signed free agent
safety Mike Doss on Wednesday.
Doss played the first six games of the season for Indianapolis last year --
including four starts -- before going down with a
Mexico City, Mexico (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - D.C. United was knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions' Cup on Tuesday as they dropped a 2-1 decision to Guadalajara in the second leg of their semifinal with the Mexican side, who elimina
Trail Blazers are playing like they are ready to go on vacation >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The youthful Portland Trail Blazers have showed signs
during the campaign that the future looks bright. However, they have struggled
lately and are not finishing the season like they had hoped.
Portland (29-44) is in
Golden State is still alive in playoff race >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Golden State Warriors still have a chance to grab the
eighth and final playoff berth in the Western Conference. They are 1 1/2 games
behind the eighth-seeded Los Angeles Clippers.
Golden State (35-39) has eight game
It's time for Philly to focus on next season >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - They flirted and teased with a playoff berth like the old
high school bombshell who wouldn't give anyone the time of day. And now the
Sixers are back where they started several months ago in the offseason.
Philadelphi
Coaching legend Eddie Robinson dies >>
Grambling, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former Grambling State head coach Eddie
Robinson passed away late Tuesday night after a long bout with Alzheimer's.
He was 88.
Robinson spent 56 years coaching at Grambling and became the first c
Chiefs' Treen Green out for Sunday's game
How long Trent Green will remain sidelined is unknown. Coach Herm Edwards said Monday he will miss a second straight start Sunday when the Chiefs host the San Francisco 49ers.
A two-time Pro Bowler, Green was going into a feet-first hook slide when he was knocked unconscious by a thunderous, head-snapping hit from Cincinnati's Robert Geathers.
Oddsmakers at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com currently have the Chiefs listed as 7-point favorites versus the 49ers.
The 49ers got beat by Philadelphia 38-24 as a 6.5-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Alex Smith completed 27-of-46 passes for 293 yards with a touchdown. Michael Robinson rushed for 29 yards and a pair of touchdowns on five carries.
The Chiefs lost 9-6 to Denver last week as an 11-point underdog. The combined score was well UNDER the posted over/under total (38).
Larry Johnson rushed for 126 yards on 27 carries. Damon Huard completed 17-of-23 passes for 133 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
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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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