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<< Howard, Nowitzki take home NBA Player of the Week honors
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard and Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki were named the Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for the period ending April 11. Howard averaged

<< Union's Le Toux tabbed as MLS Player of the Week
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Philadelphia Union forward Sebastien Le Toux was voted Major League Soccer Player of the Week for Week 3 of the 2010 MLS season on Monday. Le Toux scored three times to lift the Union to a 3-2 home vict

<< West Virginia's Ebanks declares for NBA Draft
Morgantown, WV (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - West Virginia sophomore forward Devin Ebanks announced his intention to declare for the 2010 NBA Draft on Monday. "I have decided to enter my name into the 2010 NBA draft," Ebanks said in a statement. "I

<< Cirstea wins in rainy Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Fifth-seeded Sorana Cirstea was one of only two first-round winners Monday at the $220,000 Barcelona Ladies Open. Cirstea topped Austrian Tamira Paszek 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) on a rainy opening day at David Ll

Lakers' Bryant to miss last two regular season games >>
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant will not play in the team's final two regular season games due to an avulsion fracture in his right index finger. Bryant will sit for Tuesday's game against Sac

Gordon to serve as head coach of U.S. Men's National Team >>
Colorado Springs, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - USA Hockey announced Monday that Scott Gordon will serve as head coach of the United States Men's National Team at the 2010 International Ice Hockey Federation World Championship. The event

Newly-acquired Jets WR Holmes suspended four games by NFL >>
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New Jets receiver Santonio Holmes was suspended four games without pay by the NFL for violating the league's substance abuse policy. Holmes, who was acquired by New York on Monday for a fifth

This Week in Golf - April 15th through April 18th >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - PGA TOUR - VERIZON HERITAGE, Harbour Town Golf Links Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - It might be hard for the annual tour stop in Hilton Head to get some momentum going. Less than a week removed from

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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