Pistons enjoying time off

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02/27/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the Eastern Conference, and currently are enjoying quality time off to rest and regroup.

Detroit is riding a four-game winning streak and hasn't played since a 95-93 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Flip Saunders' bunch owns an 11-1 mark over the previous 12 contests, and the coach became the fastest in team history to win 100 games with the victory over the Bulls.

The usual suspects are getting it done for Saunders, as Richard Hamilton, Chauncey Billups, Tayshaun Prince and Chris Webber continue to keep their club perched atop the Central Division. Detroit currently has a 4 1/2-game lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the standings.

Hamilton, who is averaging a career-high 21.5 ppg this season, is averaging 5.0 apg over the previous five contests. Hamilton, who has scored 20-plus points 34 times this season, helped the Pistons to the best February mark (10-1) since the 1989-90 squad finished the month with the same record. The best February mark was a 13-1 record during the 1985-86 campaign.

C-Webb, meanwhile, has helped his new club to a 15-4 record since he left Philadelphia. His demeanor in the Motor City compared to the days in Philly best resembles Lionel Kiddie City's "Turn that Frown upside Down ad." Webber appeared as if someone had died in his family before he left the Sixers, and now he couldn't be more happy. It also helped that Webber was able to pick who he gets to score points for next.

But with all the speculation aside, Webber is averaging 13.8 points and 7.1 rebounds in 18 games as a starter for Detroit. The former University of Michigan standout also has been a positive influence on teammate Rasheed Wallace.

Instead of getting caught smoking weed or causing problems with teammates, Wallace has benefited greatly since Webber inked a free-agent contract in mid January. Before Webber was named a Piston, Wallace was averaging 11.9 points per game with a 41.2 shooting percentage. Now Wallace is posting 13.2 ppg with a 42.0 shooting percentage. Even though the difference is minimal it still adds up in the final box score.

Speaking of Wallace, former Pistons center Ben Wallace made his return to The Palace in Sunday's loss for Chicago. After signing a huge contract with the division-rival Bulls in the offseason, Big Ben was back in Motown over the weekend and was greeted with a healthy mix of cheers and boos.

"Oh yeah, that's what I expected," said Wallace, who spent six seasons in Detroit. "There ain't nothing like a good cheer or a good boo, either way, it's all good."

Wallace finished with six points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocks against his former employer. Wallace and the Bulls will return to The Palace of Auburn Hills on April 4 this season.

Detroit will return to the hardwood on Friday, March 2 against the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena. It will then close out its brief two-game road trip at Memphis on Saturday. The Pistons have the best road record in the Eastern Conference at 17-9.

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Will he or won't he?  Now that the Dallas Cowboys have a new head coach in Wade Phillips, the big question will be: Does Terrell Owens stay with the team.

Jerry Jones continues to suggest that Terrell Owens will remain with the team.

"I've said that he's back, he's here, he's under contract," Jones said. "In the interviews I've just been through (to hire a new coach), it was very clear to me how highly he's thought of and how much of an impact he had on our offensive success."

Just to be sure though, Terrell Owens cleared out his locker and removed his name plate.

Terrell Owens was among the Cowboys most productive players this past season, catching 85 passes for 1,180 yards and a league-best 13 touchdowns.

But T.O. is due a $3 million roster bonus in June, then a $5 million salary this season. Cutting him before then would save a lot of money and headaches.

Aside from the questions surrounding Terrell Owens, the oddsmakers at MySportsbook.com have concerns over starting quarterback Tony Romo's state of mind and whether he will remain a starting quarterback.  It is also not known how players will adjust to new head coach, Wade Phillips.

Here are the football odds as seen at MySportsbook.com and subject to change after February 10, 2007 if not locked in prior to that date.
Arizona Cardinals 60-1


Atlanta Falcons 50-1


Baltimore Ravens 15-1


Buffalo Bills 50-1


Carolina Panthers 18-1


Chicago Bears 10-1


Cincinnati Bengals 15-1


Cleveland Browns 100-1


Dallas Cowboys 15-1


Denver Broncos 15-1


Detroit Lions 100-1


Green Bay Packers 50-1


Houston Texans 100-1


Indianapolis Colts 6-1


Jacksonville Jaguars 30-1


Kansas City Chiefs 30-1


Miami Dolphins 40-1


Minnesota Vikings 75-1


New England Patriots 10-1


New Orleans Saints 18-1


New York Giants 20-1


New York Jets 30-1


Oakland Raiders 100-1


Philadelphia Eagles 18-1


Pittsburgh Steelers 10-1


Saint Louis Rams 60-1


San Diego Chargers 6-1


San Francisco 49ers 75-1


Seattle Seahawks 20-1


Tampa Bay Buccanneers 75-1


Tennessee Titans 40-1


Washington Redskins 50-1

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LaDainian Tomlinson Favorite to be 2007 NFL MVP

With the first NFL preseason game less than two weeks away, it is time to start thinking about football once again at MySportsbook.com. Reigning NFL MVP LaDainian Tomlinson is currently the 5-1 co-favorite to win the award again alongside Super Bowl MVP Peyton Manning.

This shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone after his all out assault on the record books last season. For those suffering from amnesia or were under a rock last football season, all L.T. did last season was set the NFL record for rushing touchdowns (28), total touchdowns (31) and total points scored (186) to go along with his 1815 rushing yards and 508 receiving yards. At 6-1, Tom Brady is next in line which isn’t surprising considering all of the firepower the Pats added over the off-season. With the addition of Randy Moss, Donte Stallworth and Wes Welker; it would be quite difficult for Brady’s numbers not to improve from last years 3529 yards and 24 touchdowns. There appears to be some decent value in Drew Bees at 10-1 considering he probably would have won the award last year if it wasn’t for L.T.’s record breaking season.

There is no reason to think the Saints will come back to earth this season and playing in a weak NFC, they should have as good a shot as any to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl. At 15-1, Donovan McNabb could also be worth a look. Remember, many felt he was the MVP of the first half of the season before going down with a season ending injury. Reportedly, he is in great shape and well ahead of schedule to return to form. Also, he could have some added motivation to put up big numbers this season with the Eagles using their first pick in the draft on McNabb’s future successor Kevin Kolb.

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