11/21/2008 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Hornets return to the Ford Center Friday as they take on the woeful Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Hornets played 71 home games at the Ford Center in the 2005-06 and 2006-07 seasons in the wake of the destruction of Hurricane Katrina before returning back to the Big Easy.
While toiling in Oklahoma City, the Hornets averaged over 18,000 fans per game and the NBA was so impressed by the local faithful that the city rose to the top of the list for a future expansion team or as a possible destination for a relocation.
That came to fruition in the offseason as the Seattle SuperSonics moved to Oklahoma, and the Thunder were born.
Things haven't been all peaches and cream on the court for the Thunder, however. Oklahoma City lost its ninth straight contest Wednesday when Chris Kaman led a balanced attack with 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Thunder, 108-88, in a battle of the league's two worst teams.
With a combined record of 2-19 coming into the contest, the Clippers and Thunder had the two worst winning percentages in the NBA.
Kevin Durant had a team-high 18 points for the Thunder, who have now dropped nine straight games since a win over Minnesota. Damien Wilkins scored 17 points, while Russell Westbrook came off the bench to score 10 points and dish out four assists.
Meanwhile, the Hornets have been struggling themselves. Sacramento's John Salmons led five Kings in double figures with 29 points and six assists in Sacramento's 105-96 victory over New Orleans on Wednesday.
Chris Paul, nursing a balky ankle, logged 20 points and 15 assists, while David West scored 22 points for New Orleans, which has lost three of four. Tyson Chandler posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in defeat.
On the injury front for the Hornets, swingman Morris Peterson is expected to miss Friday's game with a sore right knee.
The Hornets have won five straight over the Seattle/Oklahoma City franchise.
<< Disappointed Bruins battle Salukis in NYC
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A third place finish in the 2K Sports Classic
Benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer is on the line this evening, as the fourth-
ranked UCLA Bruins meet the Southern Illinois Salukis at Madison Square
Garden.
The Brui
<< Hurricanes blow into St. Thomas to take on Golden Eagles
St. Thomas, VI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 2008 Paradise Jam kicks off today, with
the 17th-ranked Miami-Florida Hurricanes taking on the Southern Mississippi
Golden Eagles at the Sports and Fitness Center in the Virgin Islands. The
winner of this f
<< Short-handed Tar Heels take on Gauchos
Santa Barbara, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The UC-Santa Barbara Gauchos play host to
a top-ranked team for the first time since 1991, as they welcome the number
one ranked North Carolina Tar Heels to the Thunderdome for non-conference
action this eve
<< No. 21 Davidson hosts Winthrop
Davidson, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 21st-ranked Davidson Wildcats try to get
right back into the win column tonight as they face off against the Winthrop
Eagles in non-conference action in North Carolina.
Davidson, which became the darling o
Jazz pay a visit to San Antonio >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Utah Jazz head south to the Alamo City in search of
their third consecutive win Friday when they meet the San Antonio Spurs at the
AT&T Center.
C.J. Miles scored 25 points to lead Utah to a 105-94 comeback
Islanders shoot for fourth straight win in test with Devils >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Islanders will try to extend their season-high
winning streak to four games when they visit the New Jersey Devils for an
Atlantic Division matchup at Prudential Center.
After sweeping a home-and-home series wi
Storm front: 'Canes try to extend win streak vs. Coyotes >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Carolina Hurricanes will try to earn their first three-
game winning streak of the season when they welcome the sliding Phoenix
Coyotes for tonight's meeting at RBC Center.
The Hurricanes are in the midst of a four-gam
Sliding Sabres welcome Flyers to western New York >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The skidding Buffalo Sabres will attempt to halt a three-
game losing streak in the opener of a four-game homestand tonight against the
Philadelphia Flyers at HSBC Arena.
Buffalo began the season with four straight wins an
MySportsbook.com: NBA Championship Odds
With the playoffs about two months away, the top two teams in the Western Conference are the clear cut leaders to win the NBA Championship. The Dallas Mavericks have the best record in the NBA (44-9) and have been absolutely scorching since the second week of the season. What makes the Mavs’ record more impressive is the fact that they dropped their first four games of the season. Currently they have won 17 out of their last 18 and are MySportsbook.com’s favorite (2-1) to win it all. Right behind the Mavs are the Pacific leading Phoenix Suns (39-13). Last season, the Suns lost in the Conference Finals to non-other then the Mavericks four games to two. Of course the Suns were without center Amare Stoudemire who has is averaging 19.9 PPG and 9.5 RPG since coming back from his knee injury. Unlike the Mavs, the Suns have struggled a bit lately having lost their last three and four out of their last seven. Of course the main reason for their three straight loses is due to the absence of two time MVP Steve Nash, who is out with a shoulder injury. Heads-up, the Mavs have beaten the Suns in both of their meetings this season.
In the Eastern Conference, the Pistons (32-19) are the favorites to win it all at 6-1. The addition of Chris Webber seems to have been a good move for the Pistons. Since coming over from the 76ers, Webber has averaged 13.1 PPG and 7.3 RPG and the Pistons are 11-4. Even though the defending champion Heat are currently on the playoff making cusp, they are the Eastern Conference team that is getting the most action to win it all (9-1). The fact that Shaquille O’Neal is back in the starting lineup after missing 39 games probably has something to do with this. No doubt, Shaq makes a difference when in the lineup as their winning six out of their last seven would indicate.
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Atlanta Hawks 1000-1
Boston Celtics 5000-1
Charlotte Bobcats 5000-1
Chicago Bulls 20-1
Cleveland Cavaliers 20-1
Dallas Mavericks 2-1
Denver Nuggets 25-1
Detroit Pistons 6-1
Golden State Warriors 250-1
Houston Rockets 12-1
Indiana Pacers 60-1
Los Angeles Clippers 45-1
Memphis Grizzlies 5000-1
Miami Heat 9-1
Milwaukee Bucks 1000-1
Minnesota T-Wolves 200-1
New Jersey Nets 50-1
New Orleans Hornets 150-1
New York Knicks 150-1
Orlando Magic 75-1
Philadelphia 76ers 1000-1
Phoenix Suns 5-2
Portland TrailBlazers 1000-1
Sacramento Kings 250-1
San Antonio Spurs 9-1
Seattle Sonics 5000-1
Toronto Raptors 35-1
Utah Jazz 20-1
Washington Wizards 25-1
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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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