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06/05/2010 - Boston, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Boston Bruins have signed defenseman Dennis Seidenberg to a four-year contract extension. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Boston acquired Seidenberg from Florida in a trade deadline deal this March, and in 79 games between the clubs he posted four goals and a career-high 28 assists.
Seidenberg, however, missed the last four games of the regular season and did not skate in the playoffs after sustaining a lacerated forearm tendon in an April 3 game against Toronto. He had surgery April 6.
In 374 career games with Philadelphia, Phoenix, Carolina, Florida and Boston, the 28-year-old Seidenberg has posted 18 goals and 98 assists.
<< Nigeria's Mikel ruled out of World Cup with knee injury
Johannesburg, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nigeria midfielder John Obi
Mikel will not take part in this summer's World Cup in South Africa after he
was ruled out with a knee injury on Saturday.
Mikel missed the final month of his c
<< Report: Hornets to make Monty Williams next head coach
New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Hornets have reportedly
reached an agreement with Monty Williams to be their next head coach.
According to The Times-Picayune, the two sides have agreed in principle on a
three-year co
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<< D'Backs rally in ninth to down Rockies, snap 10-game skid
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Back-to-back RBI singles from Gerardo Parra and
Ryan Roberts in the bottom of the ninth gave the Diamondbacks a thrilling 7-6
victory over Colorado in the opener of a three-game set at Chase Field.
Holding a
Schiavone beats Stosur for French Open crown >>
Paris, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Italian Francesca Schiavone was a 6-4, 7-6
(7-2) winner over Australian Samantha Stosur on Saturday to take the French
Open title.
The 17th-seeded Schiavone became the first Italian woman to win a Gra
Pettitte goes for history-making win in Yanks-Jays tilt >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - With his next win, Andy Pettitte will reach a milestone
achieved by only two other players in the storied history of the New York
Yankees. His team hopes that next victory comes in this afternoon's showdown
with a Toronto Blu
Niese to make return as Mets continue set with Marlins >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lefty Nate Robertson looks for a second straight defeat of
the New York Mets when the Florida Marlins visit Citi Field today for the
middle test of a three-game weekend series with their National League East
Division rivals.
First-place Cardinals look to further bury Brewers >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - After regaining sole possession of first place in the
National League Central with a win on Friday, the St. Louis Cardinals will try
to remain on top in this afternoon's matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers from
Busch Stadium.
Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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