Ivey's strong fourth quarter leads Sixers past Heat
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02/07/2009 -
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Royal Ivey came off the bench and scored
10 of his 11 points in the fourth quarter to help carry the Philadelphia 76ers
to a 94-84 comeback victory over the Miami Heat.
Fellow reserve Marreese Speights chipped in 15 points and six boards for the
Sixers, who improved to 3-2 during a seven-game home stand. Andre Miller
posted 15 points and five assists, while Thaddeus Young and Andre Iguodala
contributed 14 and 12 points, respectively, in a winning cause.
Dwyane Wade tallied 21 points but failed to make a field goal in the fourth
quarter, as Miami fell for the fourth time in five games. Wade also dished out
seven assists, while Mario Chalmers scored 18 points and Michael Beasley 14 in
defeat.
The Sixers, who made a whopping 30-of-36 from the foul line in the game,
managed to inch back from a six-point deficit to start the fourth quarter.
Their first seven points in the frame came at the stripe, and Ivey's bucket
gave Philly a 74-73 lead with 9 1/2 minutes to play.
Ivey and Young each hit from downtown during Philly's game-altering 14-1
spurt, and Ivey stole a lackadaisical Chalmers pass and dropped in a fastbreak
layup for an 84-74 margin with about six minutes on the clock.
Philadelphia continued to play front-runner, as Miami could only get as close
as eight the rest of the way.
The Heat withstood the Sixers' early sharp-shooting and trailed just 26-23
after the opening 12 minutes.
The hosts went over four minutes without a point in the second quarter, but
Miami also struggled from the field and the teams limped towards a 44-44 tie
at the intermission.
Miami scored the first six points of the second half and stayed ahead the
entire period. The Sixers shot a putrid 4-of-18 from the field in the frame
and were on the wrong end of a 69-63 score after three periods of play.
Game Notes
Philly was playing its second game after finding out forward Elton Brand will
undergo season-ending surgery on his ailing shoulder...The Sixers, who are
15-11 as the host on the year, will finish their homestand with bouts against
Phoenix and Memphis...The Heat fell to 10-15 on the road this season...Miami
has lost six of seven to the Sixers...Willie Green and Lou Williams each had
10 points for Philly, which also received a game-high 10 rebounds out of
Samuel Dalembert.
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It's that time of year folks. Betting on American Idol Season 9. And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below. With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.
No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.
Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.
Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.
Odds to Win
There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.
All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.
A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.
Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.
Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol.
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Elimination Props
Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.
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Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups
The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.
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