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02/10/2009 - Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Joe Johnson poured in 22 points, doled out Atlanta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Joe Johnson poured in 22 points, doled out eight assists and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Atlanta Hawks in a 111-90 eight assists and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Atlanta Hawks in a 111-90 rout of the lowly Washington Wizards at Philips Arena. rout of the lowly Washington Wizards at Philips Arena.

Flip Murray added 16 points and Maurice Evans 14 for the Hawks, who have won Flip Murray added 16 points and Maurice Evans 14 for the Hawks, who have won four of their last six games. Zaza Pachulia and Acie Law both had 11 points, four of their last six games. Zaza Pachulia and Acie Law both had 11 points, with Pachulia adding 12 boards. with Pachulia adding 12 boards.

Mike Bibby was back in uniform after missing Saturday's 121-97 blowout loss to Mike Bibby was back in uniform after missing Saturday's 121-97 blowout loss to the Clippers with a sprained left foot. He had 12 points and six helpers in the Clippers with a sprained left foot. He had 12 points and six helpers in the triumph. the triumph.

Caron Butler donated 22 points and eight boards for the Wizards, who have lost Caron Butler donated 22 points and eight boards for the Wizards, who have lost nine of their last 11 contests. JaVale McGee added 18 points and 11 rebounds, nine of their last 11 contests. JaVale McGee added 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Antawn Jamison finished with 17 points and 12 boards. and Antawn Jamison finished with 17 points and 12 boards.

Washington center Darius Songaila left in the second quarter with a bruised Washington center Darius Songaila left in the second quarter with a bruised left elbow and did not return. He had just two points in 15 1/2 minutes before left elbow and did not return. He had just two points in 15 1/2 minutes before the departure. the departure.

The Hawks grabbed a 26-17 lead after the first quarter, and a 16-0 Atlanta The Hawks grabbed a 26-17 lead after the first quarter, and a 16-0 Atlanta run, highlighted by a pair of three-pointers from Johnson, contributed to a run, highlighted by a pair of three-pointers from Johnson, contributed to a 53-37 lead for the home team at the break. 53-37 lead for the home team at the break.

Jamison's layup and McGee's putback slam dunk brought the Wizards within 12, Jamison's layup and McGee's putback slam dunk brought the Wizards within 12, 58-46, with 7:32 left in third quarter. 58-46, with 7:32 left in third quarter.

Atlanta responded with 10 straight points to find itself ahead 68-46 with 4:40 Atlanta responded with 10 straight points to find itself ahead 68-46 with 4:40 left. left.

Washington cut it to 77-61 heading into the final 12 minutes, but Evans' Washington cut it to 77-61 heading into the final 12 minutes, but Evans' three-pointer gave the Hawks a 20-point lead, 90-70, with 7:38 showing on the three-pointer gave the Hawks a 20-point lead, 90-70, with 7:38 showing on the clock. clock.

Game Notes Game Notes

The Hawks are 19-6 at home this season...The Wizards have not recorded The Hawks are 19-6 at home this season...The Wizards have not recorded consecutive wins since beating Oklahoma City and Houston on December consecutive wins since beating Oklahoma City and Houston on December 27 and 29, respectively...Atlanta has gone 3-0 against Washington this season 27 and 29, respectively...Atlanta has gone 3-0 against Washington this season and is unbeaten in the past four meetings. Washington is 6-4 over the past 10 and is unbeaten in the past four meetings. Washington is 6-4 over the past 10 trips to Philips Arena. trips to Philips Arena.

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How did changes to college football betting rules affect bettors?

The 2007 college football rules changes that were implemented to shorten games are now history. The NCAA rules committee did what they set out to do; games were cut by an average of 14 minutes per game last season. There were also, on average, 14 fewer plays per game. We’ll get into how that did (or didn’t) affect games in regards to the pointspread a bit later.

While the NCAA rules committee may have had the betterment of the game in mind, they'll now “turn back the clock” for next season. Two key rules have now been overturned by the NCAA committee for the 2007 season, something definitely for the better.

For those of you who may not remember what those rules actually were, let us refresh your memory.

1) The first one was actually starting the clock on a kickoff as soon as the kicker touched the ball rather than waiting until the returner touched it. The problem here was near the end of the half (or game), if the team leading was kicking off, they could milk the clock by intentionally running offsides and then re-kicking. They could run 10-15 seconds off the clock each play while taking just five-yard penalties each time. They could run the clock down and simply cause the half (or game) to end on a kickoff, keeping the opposing offense off the field. In 2007, the clock will now start when the returner touches the ball as it had before last season.

2) The second rule dealt with starting the clock after a change of online football betting possession rather than waiting until the ball was snapped. This took a lot of time off the clock throughout the game as teams changed possession, however it caused the most problems late in games (or halves). Rather than huddling up and calling a play, the offensive team would have to rush onto the field as the clock started. This was a definite disadvantage to a team that was trying to come from behind late in the game. This year the clock will start on a change of possession, after the ball is snapped.

How did those rules affect the college game last year and will it make a difference this year when it comes to the pointspread? We commonly heard two theories when it came to these changes. First, it would affect scoring negatively. Second, it would hurt favorites as they would have less time and fewer plays to cover the number.

Did the rules hurt scoring? Yes. It seemed obvious that shortening the game by what amounted to 14 plays would push scoring downward. That was the case last year. Of the 119 Division 1A teams, 69 squads scored fewer points in 2007 than they did in 2005. Just 48 teams had a higher PPG scoring average and two stayed the same. Almost 59 percent of the teams in college football last year had a lower PPG average than they did in 2005. Expect more scoring in 2007 as we revert back to the old rules.

Did the rules hinder favorites from covering the number in 2007? Not really. Last year the favorites posted an overall spread record of 336-350-16 (48.9 percent). The year before, favorites were 316-326-13 (49.2 percent). In 2004, the favorites were 316-339-2 (48.2 percent). In fact, college football favorites have been above 50 percent for the season just once in the last seven years (in 2003). Last year’s numbers fell right in line with where they have been historically.

How about big favorites? The rules must have hurt them? Maybe a little bit. Double-digit favorites last year came in at a 47.8 percent clip compare with an average of just over 50 percent over the last seven years. Since 1980, favorites of -10 or more have covered at exactly a 50 percent clip (measured over 6,716 games).

Even bigger favorites must have struggled? Not really. In fact, it was just the opposite. Favorites of three TD’s or more were 59-54-2 last year (52.2 percent). Since 2000, those same favorites (-21 or higher) hit at 51.3 percent and since 1990 came in a clip of 50.3 percent. Stepping it up a notch to four TD favorites or higher, we actually see they've covered at a much better rate last season than before. Last year, favorites of -28 or more were 31-21-1, or almost 60 percent. Historically, four-TD-or-higher favorites have come in at a 50.7 percent spot since 2000 and only 48.9 percent since 1990. The “perceived” problem with the favorites covering at a reduced rate really never came to fruition.

Bottom line is, there might be some more scoring in 2007, but no real revelations when it comes to finding any pointspread golden nuggets.

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2007 Academy Award Betting : Oscars odds

The 79th Annual Academy Awards odds , which will air February 25th, is sparking an interest throughout the nation with the announcement of its nominees. As the public chooses their favorites, sportsbooks are creating odds for one of the biggest entertainment betting nights of the year.

Whether its at a “Oscar Party” or in an on line sportsbook, entertainment gambling on award shows represent a huge increase in betting. As the public speculation mounts, MySportsbook.com, the largest and most respected sportsbook on the web, posted odds on who is going home with a “Golden Best Friend.”

“ We see a majority of our entertainment wagers come from the Academy Awards,” said MySportsbook.com spokesperson, Tim Dalton. “This is a competition that applies to everyone. These are the people that entertain us on a daily basis and you want to see them win.”

MySportsbook.com posted the following odds for Academy Awards:

Odds to win the Achievement in Directing:

Alejandro González Iñárritu "Babel": 8/1

Martin Scorsese "The Departed": 2/17

Clint Eastwood "Letters From Iwo Jima: 4/1

Stephen Frears "The Queen": 12/1

Paul Greengrass "United 93": 15/1

Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role:

Leonardo DiCaprio in "Blood Diamond": 11/1

Ryan Gosling in "Half Nelson": 20/1

Peter O’Toole in "Venus": 16/5

Will Smith in "The Pursuit of Happyness": 16/1

Forest Whitaker in "The Last King of Scotland": 1/11

Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role:

Penélope Cruz in "Volver": 18/1

Judi Dench in "Notes on a Scandal": 15/1

Helen Mirren in "The Queen": 1/50

Meryl Streep in "The Devil Wears Prada": 10/1

Kate Winslet in "Little Children": 20/1

Best Animated Feature Film:

"Cars": 1/3

"Happy Feet": 2/1

"Monster House": 20/1

Best Foreign-Language Film of the Year:

"Water" – Canada: 22/1

"The Lives of Others" – Germany: 7/2

"After the Wedding" - Denmark: 24/1

"Days of Glory (Indigenes)" – Algeria: 23/1

"Pan's Labyrinth" - Mexico: 1/10

Odds to win the Best Live-Action Short Film:

"Binta and the Great Idea (Binta Y La Gran Idea)": 6/5

"Eramos Pocos (One Too Many)": 7/2

"Helmer & Son": 5/2

"The Saviour": 6/1

"West Bank Story": 7/2

Odds to win the Best Original Screenplay:

"Babel": 7/4

"Letters From Iwo Jima": 3/1

"Little Miss Sunshine": 21/20

"Pan's Labyrinth": 11/4

"The Queen": 5/4

Best Motion Picture of the Year:

"Babel": 11/4

"The Departed": 1/2

"Letters from Iwo Jima": 15/2

"Little Miss Sunshine": 17/10

"The Queen": 20/1

Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role:

Alan Arkin in "Little Miss Sunshine": 11/10

Jackie Earle Haley in "Little Children": 10/1

Djimon Hounsou in "Blood Diamond": 9/1

Eddie Murphy in "Dreamgirls": 2/5

Mark Wahlberg in "The Departed": 5/1

Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role:

Adriana Barraza in "Babel": 14/1

Cate Blanchett in "Notes on a Scandal": 11/1

Abigail Breslin in "Little Miss Sunshine": 2/1

Jennifer Hudson in "Dreamgirls": 1/8

Rinko Kikuchi in "Babel": 11/1

Film To Win Most Oscars:

Dreamgirls: 2/3

Pans Labyrinth: 6/5

The Departed: 6/1

The Queen: 11/1

Babel: 15/1

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest: 11/1

Little Miss Sunshine: 15/1


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