Hawks swoop into New Jersey
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04/04/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Jersey Nets close out a brief two-game homestand when they welcome the Atlanta Hawks this evening to Continental Airlines Arena.
New Jersey has won three of its last four games, including Saturday's 86-82 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in the opener of the stand. Vince Carter scored 19 points, including 13 in the third quarter, while Richard Jefferson chipped in 14 points and Jason Kidd donated 12 points and eight assists for the Nets, who are seventh in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
The Nets have won two straight at home and are 20-17 at the Meadowlands this season.
Meanwhile, the Hawks have dropped six in a row and suffered a 105-97 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday at Philips Arena.
Josh Smith posted 24 points and pulled down 12 boards for the Hawks, who have lost eight of their last nine games. Marvin Williams added 16 points and eight rebounds, Tyronn Lue netted 15 points and Josh Childress scored 12 in defeat.
Atlanta has lost nine straight on the road and is 12-25 away from Philips Arena this season. Had the Hawks won more games as the visitor this season, maybe they wouldn't be seven games off a playoff spot.
Wednesday's game between Atlanta and New Jersey is the third and final meeting of the regular season. The season series is split so far, but New Jersey has won three of four and seven of the last nine meetings.
Atlanta snapped a nine-game series road losing streak with a 101-99 overtime win on February 4 this season. It has lost 15 of its last 18 at New Jersey.
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Orlando Magic try to keep their playoff hopes moving in the right direction this evening, as they resume a four-game homestand versus the Toronto Raptors at Amway Arena. Orlando currently owns the
<< White Sox aim to rebound against Indians
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jon Garland hopes to give Chicago a better effort than
Jose Contreras did on Opening Day when the White Sox play the middle contest
of their three-game season-opening series with the Cleveland Indians at U.S.
Cellular Field.
<< Wizards, Bobcats close out home-and-home set
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Wizards are caught in a funk and will try to
right the ship tonight versus the Charlotte Bobcats in the back end of a home-
and-home series at the Verizon Center.
Washington dropped a 122-102 decision on
<< Burnett ready to go to work as Blue Jays battle Tigers
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A.J. Burnett hopes to put an injury-plagued 2006 behind
him this afternoon when the Toronto Blue Jays play the middle contest of their
season-opening three-game set against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
After signi
<< New York Giants 2007 Draft Preview
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Giants have two gaping holes to fill. One is at left
tackle, where Luke Petitgout was released (and subsequently became a
Buccaneer), and Bob Whitfield retired. Trouble is, the only two tackles with
bona fide first-round
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Two teams fighting for a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference meet tonight, as the New York Knicks host Atlantic Division-rival Philadelphia at Madison Square Garden. The Sixers have lost four of their last
Oakland, Seattle wrap series at Safeco Field >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Injury-plagued right-hander Rich Harden makes his first
appearance after a solid spring tonight when the Oakland Athletics visit the
Seattle Mariners in the finale of a three-game series at Safeco Field.
Harden, who'd won
Beckett, Red Sox set to take on Royals >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Josh Beckett hopes to get the Boston Red Sox in the win
column this evening when they continue their season-opening three-game set
with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.
Beckett struggled a bit in his first year
Twins shoot for home sweep of Orioles >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Ramon Ortiz makes his Minnesota debut this evening, as the
Twins try to sweep their first season-opening series at home in 10 years in
the finale of their three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles at the
Metrodome.
A win
Boston hits the road to Milwaukee >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Celtics hit the road tonight as they pay a
visit to the Milwaukee Bucks at the Bradley Center.
Boston has won three of its last four games, including Sunday's 98-96 win over
the LeBron James-less Cleveland
MySportsbook.com favors Bears, Bengals, Chargers and Colts to remain perfect
LAS VEGAS , Sept. 28 - Two big match-ups of undefeated teams have fans salivating at the Week Four schedule in the NFL. The Chicago Bears stifling defense looks to provide a less than hospitable welcome to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday night in a battle of two 3-0 teams in the NFC conference. In the AFC, the San Diego Chargers (2-0) head to Maryland to face the surprising Baltimore Ravens (3-0) as both try to keep pace atop the conference standings. Betting Lines makers at MySportsbook.com, online sportsbook and casino, have set the Bears as 3.5 point favorites while the Chargers are a 2.5 point bet.
Of the three remaining undefeated teams, only one, New Orleans, enters this week's game as an underdog. Despite an emotional and resounding win over Atlanta on Monday night, the Saints are a 7.5 point underdog against the struggling Carolina Panthers. Indianapolis looks to stay perfect when they face the New York Jets as a 9 point road favorite while the Cincinnati Bengals are a 6 point favorite at home to the New England Patriots.
Six teams enter the week still looking for their first win, with a seventh, Tampa Bay, on a bye week. The prospect of dropping another game would not bode well for a potential playoff run. Since 1990, just three teams -- the 1992 Chargers, 1995 Detroit Lions and 1998 Buffalo Bills -- have overcome losing their first three games of the season to earn a postseason berth. And only the Chargers managed to accomplish the feat after starting 0-4.
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Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl Odds
Will he or won't he? Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.
Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.
"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."
Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.
Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.
But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.
Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback. It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.
Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1
Atlanta Falcons 50-1
Baltimore Ravens 15-1
Buffalo Bills 50-1
Carolina Panthers 18-1
Chicago Bears 10-1
Cincinnati Bengals 15-1
Cleveland Browns 100-1
Dallas Cowboys 15-1
Denver Broncos 15-1
Detroit Lions 100-1
Green Bay Packers 50-1
Houston Texans 100-1
Indianapolis Colts 6-1
Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1
Kansas City Chiefs 30-1
Miami Dolphins 40-1
Minnesota Vikings 75-1
New England Patriots 10-1
New Orleans Saints 18-1
New York Giants 20-1
New York Jets 30-1
Oakland Raiders 100-1
Philadelphia Eagles 18-1
Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1
Saint Louis Rams 60-1
San Diego Chargers 6-1
San Francisco 49ers 75-1
Seattle Seahawks 20-1
Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1
Tennessee Titans 40-1
Washington Redskins 50-1
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