07/11/2007 - Bridgeview, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Fire announced Wednesday that forward Cuauhtemoc Blanco, the teams Designated Player signing, will soon return from his run in Copa America with the Mexican National Team to make his much-anticipated Chicago Fire debut on Sunday, July 22, when the squad takes on Scottish Premier League side Celtic FC at Toyota Park.
"Obviously Celtic is a great team and a very well recognized club throughout Europe and throughout the world," new Fire head coach Juan Carlos Osorio said. "It can not be a better opposition for some of the guys here that haven't had experience at that level, hopefully for the younger players like Chris Rolfe, Chad [Barrett] and the rest. If we can have Cuauhtemoc for the game then I think we will have all the guys ready and hopefully have the team in place that will be basically be the starting lineup for the rest of the season."
The 34-year-old attacker has been with the Mexican National Team after closing out his career with Mexican First Division side, Club America. Overall, Blanco, a native of Mexico City, Mexico, tallied seven goals and six assists through 1,530 minutes of action during the 2007 Clausura regular season.
<< Osorio set for Fire debut against Dynamo
Bridgeview, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Fire will be led for the first
time by new head coach Juan Carlos Osorio on Thursday when they host the
Houston Dynamo at Toyota Park in Primetime.
"I am the first to admit I don't kno
<< Francis headed for free agency after Blazers buyout
Portland, OR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Steve Francis' stint as a Trail Blazer was
a short one, as Portland waived the 30-year-old guard and agreed to terms on
a buyout of the final two years of his contract.
"This move will provide us gre
<< London calling: Ducks, Kings to open NHL regular season
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The National Hockey League will open its
2007-08 regular season overseas, as the Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks and
Los Angeles Kings will play in London at the O2 Arena.
The two-game series between
<< Raptors ink Jamario Moon
Toronto, ON (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Raptors signed free agent forward
Jamario Moon to a two-year contract on Wednesday. Per team policy, financial
details were not disclosed.
Moon played two seasons with the Albany Patroons of the
Report: Wallace, Bobcats agree to deal >>
Charlotte, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Forward Gerald Wallace has reportedly agreed
to a new contract with the Charlotte Bobcats.
According to the Charlotte Observer, Wallace agreed to a six-year contract
worth $57 million to return to the
Diamondbacks replace hitting coach Seitzer with Schu >>
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Arizona Diamondbacks fired hitting coach
Kevin Seitzer on Wednesday and replaced him with Rick Schu, the organization's
hitting coordinator.
"We felt a change was an appropriate decision based on
Perez helps International League to All-Star victory >>
Albuquerque, NM (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Timo Perez had three hits and drove in two
runs, assisting the International League to a 7-5 victory over the Pacific
Coast League in the 20th edition of the Triple-A All-Star Game.
Mike Hessman belted
Cleveland's Hafner signs extension >>
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Cleveland Indians have reportedly
signed designated hitter Travis Hafner to a four-year, $57 million contract
extension.
According to the Cleveland-Plain Dealer, Hafner's contract for this ye
American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies
It's that time of year folks. Betting on American Idol Season 9. And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below. With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.
No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.
Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.
Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.
Odds to Win
There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.
All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.
A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.
Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.
Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol.
Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.
If a contestant cannot appeal to this demographic, no matter how much talent he or she possesses, they’ll struggle for votes. Looks, demeanor and charisma are extremely important. And it’s no coincidence that every Idol winner so far has hailed from a Southern state.
Elimination Props
Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.
Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.
Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups
The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.
Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.
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New York, NY – October 3, 2007 – The dress rehearsal is over! The NHL preseason has ended and now that fans have had a glimpse of what is to come it is time to hit the book! Stanley Cup odds are live at MySportsbook.com, the world’s largest online sportsbook and casino.
The Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings remain on top of the odds charts after an impressive start in the preseason. Betting lines opened for both teams at 6-1 in June. Since then the Sens have fallen to 7-1 and the Red Wings are now caught in a pack including the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes, the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks, all at 10-1.
MySportsbook.com has also posted props on each team’s point total for the regular season. The Senators lead the charge at 108.5 followed by the Ducks at 106.5. Detroit will attempt a repeat for the prize as the Red Wings are deadlocked with the Predators at 104.5 a piece. The temporary loss of highly touted rookie Evgeni Malkin puts a lot of pressure on the stick of assistant captain Sidney Crosby - his lowly Pittsburgh Penguins are listed at 71.5.
Even if bettors are not brave enough to put their money on the underdog, an early bet on the favorites at sportsbook.com tends to produce bigger payouts than a mid-season wager. Placing a $1,000 bet last summer on the Detroit Red Wings or Ottawa Senators would have paid out to $8,000 and $10,000 respectively, opposed to a $2,500 or $3,000 payout at the beginning of the playoffs.
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