Surging Hokies take on Seminoles in Sunshine State
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01/17/2007 -
Tallahassee, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two teams sitting at opposite ends of
the ACC landscape get together in Tallahassee this evening, as the red-hot
23rd-ranked Virginia Tech Hokies, take on the Florida State Seminoles in
league action from the Donald L. Tucker Center.
What a week the Hokies have had, as Virginia Tech thrust itself into the
national spotlight with wins over powerhouses Duke and North Carolina in a
seven-day span. In all, Virginia Tech has won four straight games and
nine of the last 10, including knocking off then top-ranked North Carolina
this past weekend, 94-88. With the win, the Hokies moved to 13-4 overall
and a perfect 3-0 in league play.
The Seminoles are still in search of their first league win (0-3), having
dropped three games in a row, including last weekend's 88-80 shootout loss
at George Tech.
Florida State leads the all-time series with Virginia Tech, 21-16. Tech won
the last game however, a 72-61 decision in Blacksburg a year ago.
The win over North Carolina halted an 18-game losing streak to the Tar Heels
and was Tech's first home win over UNC since 1949. The Hokies fell behind
early, but went on a 17-0 run in the first half to take a 10-point lead at the
break. North Carolina made a run of its own in the second half, but clutch
free-throw shooting down the stretch preserved the win for the home team.
Five Hokies finished in double figures, led by Zabian Dowdell's 23 points.
Fellow starters Jamon Gordon (17 pts) and Coleman Collins (12 pts) got in the
act as well, while key reserves A.D. Vassallo (17 pts) and Nick Munson (10
pts) did the rest. Tech is an obvious dangerous team that has gotten the job
done at both ends of the court this season. The team is averaging 74.4 ppg on
a solid .473 shooting. Defensively, Tech is yielding just 59.7 ppg, while
holding opponents under 40 percent shooting (.397). Dowdell, who was named the
ACC Player of the Week recently, leads the team in scoring at 17.0 ppg. His
backcourt partner, Gordon, adds 12.4 ppg, while adding a team-high 73 assists.
Vassallo is one of the ACC's top reserves, with 11.6 ppg and is followed in
the scoring column by Deron Washington (10.8 ppg, team-high 5.1 rpg).
The Seminoles are similar to Virginia Tech in many statistical categories, but
have failed to put it all together in league play yet. The team has done a
nice job at the offensive end of the court, averaging a solid 75.1 ppg, while
shooting a healthy .486 from the floor. Defensively, the team has thrived at
forcing turnovers, averaging almost 19 takeaways per game (18.9). Al Thornton
is one of the conference's most under appreciated performers. He is shooting
.547 from the floor and leads the Seminoles in scoring (17.3 ppg), rebounding
(5.9 rpg) and blocked shots (23). Auburn transfer Toney Douglas has fit in
nice with his new team, averaging 13.6 ppg, while shooting nearly 50 percent
from the floor (.497). Jason Rich rounds out the double-digit threats with
10.5 ppg. The Seminoles jumped out to an 8-0 lead, but could not sustain the
momentum, as Georgia Tech went on an 18-4 run to take the lead for good.
Douglas led the way with 22 points, followed closely by Thornton's 20. Uche
Echefu added 13 points to the losing cause, as FSU shot a respectable .509
from the floor, including 50 percent from behind the arc (8-of-16). However,
the 'Noles turned the ball over a costly 18 times in the game.
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MySportsbook.com: NFL draft - The NFC South
In part two of MySportsbook.com’s draft preview, we’ll take a look at a division that was extremely disappointing last season: the NFC South. Many “experts” predicted the Panthers to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, of course they could not even make the playoffs in an extremely weak NFC. The Saints definitely made up for the disappointing seasons of their NFC South brethren by exploding out of no where en route to the NFC Championship game. For the avid NFL gambler, it is imperative to pay attention to the NFL draft. Although free agency gets a ton of publicity, the successful franchises build their teams around the draft.
1. New Orleans Saints
Who would have thought this time last year that the Saints would be the favorites to win the NFC South for the 2007 campaign? New Orleans is loaded with firepower on the offensive side of the ball but with the exodus of Joe Horn they will most likely look to draft a WR on Day 1. Despite having the NFL’s 3rd ranked pass defense last season, the Saints will most likely upgrade their CB’s with one of their first two picks. Other possibilities for the Saints will be TE and DT. Because of where they will be selecting (27th), the Saints could go the “best available player” route which could net a LB.
Key additions: Eric Johnson TE, Troy Evans LB, David Patten WR
Key loses: Joe Horn WR,
Team needs: CB, WR, TE, LB, DT
Possible draftees: Aaron Ross CB Texas, Darrelle Revis CB Pitt, Ted Ginn Jr. WR OSU, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Chris Houston CB Arkansas, Greg Olsen TE Miami
2. Carolina Panthers
Carolina was one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL last season. With the signing of David Carr, expect the very first quarterback controversy to come out of Carolina if Jake Delhomme doesn’t rebound quickly from an average 2007 season. With veteran safety Mike Minter getting up there in age, they will look to draft a safety on Day 1 but probably not in the first round. LB is another need with the loss of Chris Draft to go along with Dan Morgan’s concussion problems. If TE Greg Olsen is still on the board, he might be too good to pass up despite their needs on the defensive side of the ball.
Key additions: David Carr QB
Key loses: Chris Draft LB
Team needs: LB, TE, S, OT
Possible draftees: Greg Olsen TE Miami, Patrick Willis LB Ole Miss, Paul Posluszny LB PSU, Levi Brown OT PSU
3. Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were another NFC South team to have a disappointing 2007 season. The Falcons have been plenty busy during the off season with plenty of players coming and going including a new head coach. The Falcons were able to improve their draft position with the trade of coveted backup QB Matt Schaub. High on the list of Day 1 needs will be a defensive end to replace Patrick Kerney and a hard hitting safety since Lawyer Milloy is nearing the end of his career. With an additional 2nd round pick, the Falcons could attempt to trade up to acquire local product WR Calvin Johnson.
Key additions: Joey Harrington QB, Toniu Fonoti OG, Joe Horn WR
Key loses: Justin Griffen RB, Patrick Kerney DE, Matt Lehr OG, Ashley Lelie WR, Matt Schaub QB
Team needs: DE, S, OT, WR, DT
Possible draftees: LaRon Landry S LSU, Amobi Okoye DT Louisville, Levi Brown OT PSU, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas, Alan Branch DT Michigan
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Age really caught up to the Bucs last season. The Bucs still have plenty of household names on defense in Ronde Barber, Simeon Rice and Derrick Brooks but the one thing those three have in common is unfortunately age. It is imperative for the Bucs to get much younger, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Despite having bigger needs on the defensive side of the ball, WR Calvin Johnson is the most likely pick if he is still available when the Bucs pick at the four spot. This would suit Bucs’ faithful just fine as Johnson is widely considered the top talent in the draft and it is a position of need for the Bucs.
Key additions: Jeff Garcia QB, Kevin Carter DE, Torrie Cox CB, Cato June LB
Key loses: Dewayne White DE, Sean Mahan OG
Team needs: WR, LB, DE, CB (Youth on defense!)
Possible draftees: Calvin Johnson WR Georgia Tech, Gains Adams DE Clemson, Jamaal Anderson DE Arkansas
It is never too early to start betting on the NFL. Log on to MySportsbook.com to checkout all of the NFL futures for the upcoming season. On the clock: the NFC North
Odds to win the NFC South:
New Orleans Saints 8-5
Carolina Panthers 2-1
Atlanta Falcons 12-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-2
Odds to win the NFC:
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Carolina Panthers 7-1
Atlanta Falcons 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-1
Odds to win the Super Bowl:
New Orleans Saints 18-1
Carolina Panthers 20-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 75-1
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Stanley Cup betting
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.
Stanley Cup Odds
Ottawa Senators
Detroit Red Wings
Carolina Hurricanes
San Jose Sharks
Anaheim Ducks
Philadelphia Flyers
Calgary Flames
New Jersey Devils
Buffalo Sabres
Dallas Stars
New York Rangers
Nashville Predators
Vancouver Canucks
Colorado Avalanche
Minnesota Wild
Tampa Bay Lightning
Boston Bruins
Florida Panthers
Montreal Canadiens
Atlanta Thrashers
Toronto Maple Leafs
Edmonton Oilers
Phoenix Coyotes
Los Angeles Kings
New York Islanders
Columbus Blue Jackets
St. Louis Blues
Pittsburgh Penguins
Washington Capitals
Chicago Blackhawks |
7-1
10-1
10-1
10-1
10-1
12-1
12-1
12-1
12-1
15-1
15-1
15-1
20-1
20-1
25-1
25-1
30-1
30-1
30-1
30-1
30-1
30-1
40-1
40-1
50-1
50-1
80-1
80-1
100-1
100-1 |
NHL Regular Season Points - Team Must Play 82 Games
Team
Ottawa Senators
Anaheim Ducks
Detroit Red Wings
Nashville Predators
San Jose Sharks
Calgary Flames
Philadelphia Flyers
New Jersey Devils
Buffalo Sabres
Carolina Hurricanes
Dallas Stars
New York Rangers
Minnesota Wild
Atlanta Thrashers
Montreal Canadiens
Team
Los Angeles Kings
Tampa Bay Lightening
Vancouver Canucks
Boston Bruins
Colorado Avalanche
Edmonton Oilers
Phoenix Coyotes
Toronto Maple Leafs
Florida Panthers
Columbus Blue Jackets
New York Islanders
Chicago Blackhawks
St. Louis Blues
Washington Capitals
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Over/Under
108.5
106.5
104.5
104.5
103.5
101.5
100.5
99.5
97.5
97.5
97.5
95.5
94.5
93.5
92.5
Over/Under
91.5
91.5
91.5
89.5
89.5
88.5
88.5
86.5
84.5
82.5
80.5
72.5
72.5
72.5
71.5 |
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