Roma signs Baptista to four-year deal

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08/15/2008 - Rome, Italy (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Roma has finally completed the signing of Brazil forward Julio Baptista on a four-year deal from Spanish champions Real Madrid.

The 27-year-old is reported to have cost Roma around $15 million.

"Real Madrid wants to express its gratitude to a man who has always been noticeable for his professionalism, arduous work and spirit of sacrifice for the club," a statement from Real read.

"Real Madrid wishes him the best of luck and a successful future in his professional career and also reiterates its gratitude for all the services provided by a footballer who is a true example of professionalism."

Baptista had been at the Bernabeu for three seasons following his arrival from Sevilla, scoring 12 goals in 69 appearances for the Spanish giants.

He spent the whole of the 2006-07 season on loan with Arsenal, scoring 10 times in 35 outings for the Gunners.

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New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
 New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
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After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season. 
 
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls

Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
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Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons

Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
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Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
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