07/06/2008 - Wimbledon, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The rain has returned to the All England Club and the men's Wimbledon final between five-time champion Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is being delayed in the fifth set.
The match is even at 2-2, 40-40 in the decisive set.
Nadal won the first two sets by identical 6-4 scores and Federer stayed alive by capturing a pair of tiebreakers in the next two. Federer won the third-set tiebreak 7-5, then saved a pair of championship points on the way to 10-8 triumph in the fourth.
Rain also delayed the start of play for about 30 minutes and caused a lengthy delay in the third set.
<< Rangers' SS Young a late scratch
Baltimore, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Texas Rangers shortstop Michael Young was a
late scratch for Sunday's contest against the Baltimore Orioles with an
ongoing left groin issue.
Young was replaced in the starting lineup by Ramon Vaz
<< Federer extends Wimbledon final
Wimbledon, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Roger Federer's reign at Wimbledon is
not yet over, as the five-time champion won a tiebreaker in the third set
against Rafael Nadal to extend Sunday's final at the All England Club.
Nadal won th
<< Marlins bring up top prospect Volstad
Denver, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Florida Marlins selected the contract of
top pitching prospect Chris Volstad from Double-A Carolina on Sunday.
Volstad, a 6-foot-7 right-hander, was the 16th overall pick by the Marlins in
the 2005 dra
<< Fisher cruises to second European Tour win
Ash, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ross Fisher's biggest challenge came from the
rain, not the field, as he closed with a four-under 68 on Sunday to win the
European Open by seven shots.
Fisher played most of the round in a pesky rain, but
All-Star rosters revealed >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Major League Baseball has announced the
rosters for the 2008 All-Star Game, and the squads are filled with familiar
names as well as seven first-time starters.
The 79th Mid-Summer Classic will be p
Dunn helps Reds complete sweep of Nats >>
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer and Edinson
Volquez was effective over six innings as the Cincinnati Reds held on to edge
the Washington Nationals, 6-5, sweeping a four-game series at Great American
Ball Pa
Kim bests tight AT&T field for second win >>
Bethesda, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Anthony Kim shot a five-under 65 on Sunday to
squeeze past a tight field and win the AT&T National by two shots.
It was the 23-year-old American's second career PGA Tour title, the first
coming just
Wise helps White Sox get series split with A's >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dewayne Wise was 2-for-2 with a double, a run
scored and an RBI as the Chicago White Sox used another strong effort from
John Danks to earn a split in a four-game series against the Oakland Athletics
with a
Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
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.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
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.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
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.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
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.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
For even more betting trends for not just the NBA but for all of the major sports, log on to Sportsbook.com and click on “Trends”. With only two months left in the NBA betting season it is important to be as well informed as possible in order to maximize your profit. Also for all of you poker players, check out MySportsbook.com’s “WSOP Low Bid Auction”. You could be on your way to Vegas to play against the world’s best poker players for under a buck.
About MySportsbook.com MySportsbook.com is the largest sportsbook and casino on the planet, where millions of adult Americans bet on sports, play poker and enjoy blackjack and other casino games online in a regulated and licensed jurisdiction. Named the "Best US Sports Book" by the industry's top magazine, eGaming Review, MySportsbook.com has been leading the online gaming industry since 1996. Dwarfing its nearest competitors in the US, MySportsbook.com has been the first to achieve every significant industry milestone, from record turnover to active users to number of bets--achieving a peak of fifteen bets per second. As the US online gaming leader, the firm and it's products have been featured on CBS 60 Minutes, CNN, ESPN, Wall Street Journal, Barrons, Financial Times, USA Today and in every major newspaper in the US.
To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your basketball sportsbook needs. Mysportsbook.com online sportsbook accepts Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
MySportsbook features easy-to-use online betting software that’s the most reliable in the industry. If you’re looking to bet underdogs, then this Sportsbook is the place - we have the best betting lines in the business. MySportsbook is your one-stop shop for all your betting needs - sports betting, poker, casino, and horse betting . MySportsbook offers every bet type with lightning fast settlement of wagers. Take advantage of free statistical analysis - including against-the-spread and straight-up trends - in MySportsbook’s game previews section. With MySportsbook there are unlimited free deposits and payouts - and no transaction fees!
To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your football sportsbook needs.
Sports Betting News: NFL Team History | Football Betting | Baseball Betting | Basketball Betting | Hockey Betting | Golf Betting | Tennis Betting | Auto Racing Betting | Horse Racing Betting | Soccer Betting