Bucks sign C Elson

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08/14/2008 - Milwaukee, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Milwaukee Bucks signed center Francisco Elson on Thursday. Per team policy, terms were not disclosed.

The seven-foot, 240-pound Elson comes to Milwaukee after splitting the 2007-08 season between San Antonio and Seattle. The 32-year-old Netherlands native averaged 3.5 points and 3.3 rebounds with the Spurs before he was dealt to the SuperSonics in February.

"Francisco is a player of high character who will bring length and athleticism to the front line," said general manager John Hammond. "In addition, he has extensive playoff experience and has been part of an NBA championship team. He knows what it takes to be a part of a winning team and we welcome a player with his level of experience."

Elson was on the 2007 Spurs team that won the NBA title. In five NBA seasons, Elson owns career averages of 4.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in 334 games. He has 30 games of playoff experience with Denver and San Antonio, and owns playoff career averages of 2.9 points and 2.8 rebounds.

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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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