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<< Dolphins ink first-round pick Odrick
Davie, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Dolphins and defensive lineman Jared Odrick have reportedly agreed to a five-year deal worth $13 million, including $7.133 million guaranteed. Additionally, second-round selection linebacker Koa M

<< Tribe pitcher Talbot leaves game
Cleveland, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cleveland Indians starter Mitch Talbot left Thursday's game against the Yankees with an undisclosed injury. Talbot made his exit with a runner on first and none out in the third. Rafael Perez entered the g

<< Vikings sign second-round pick Cook, three others
Eden Prairie, MN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Minnesota Vikings have signed rookie cornerback Chris Cook. The Vikings selected the Virginia product in the second round (34th overall) of the 2010 draft. Cook was an All-Atlantic Coast Conf

<< Lorenzen Wright's death ruled a homicide
Memphis, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The death of Lorenzen Wright has reportedly been termed a homicide by gunshot wound. The Commercial Appeal cited a police statement in reporting Wright, a former Memphis basketball star and NBA player,

Bowditch, Thompson share lead in Nebraska >>
Omaha, NE (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Steven Bowditch and Kyle Thompson fired rounds of eight-under 63 Thursday to share the lead after one round of the Cox Classic. Bowditch claimed his lone tour win in his homeland of Australia at the 2005 Jacob

Jets place McKnight on active non-football injury list >>
Florham Park, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Jets placed running back and 2010 draft pick Joe McKnight on the active non-football injury list Thursday after he failed a conditioning test. McKnight, who was taken by the Jets in the

Salazar, Padres take series from Dodgers >>
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pinch-hitter Oscar Salazar singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres posted a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles in the rubber match of a three-game series at Petco P

Sharks sign D Demers to two-year extension >>
San Jose, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Jose Sharks signed defenseman Jason Demers to a two-year contract extension on Thursday. The 22-year-old Demers finished fourth among NHL rookie defenseman with 21 points (four goals, 17 assis

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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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.

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