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Kings try to crown Raptors once again at ARCOBasketball Betting Lines11/12/2006 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Toronto Raptors open up a five-game road trip against Western Conference opponents tonight, when the club takes on the Sacramento Kings at ARCO Arena. If recent history is any indication, the Raptors will be facing a significant challenge in the opener of this swing. Toronto is just 1-9 lifetime at ARCO Arena and has lost eight straight games in Sacramento. The Raptors' lone road win over the Kings came on March 13, 1997. Sacramento has also won 10 of the last 13 overall meetings with Toronto, although the teams have split their home-and-home series in each of the past two seasons. The Raptors are coming off a four-game homestand which ended with Friday's 111-102 loss to surging Atlanta. Joe Johnson poured in 34 points to lead the Hawks, while Josh Smith scored 20 of his career-high 29 points in the second half to help Atlanta to its fourth consecutive victory. Chris Bosh compiled 19 points and 17 rebounds for Toronto, which went 2-2 on the stand. T.J. Ford added 17 points and 11 assists while Morris Peterson netted 18 points in the losing effort. The Kings will be playing the third of four straight home games this evening. Sacramento won the first two in its friendly confines, including Wednesday's 99-86 victory over Detroit. Kevin Martin tied a career-high with 30 points and Mike Bibby scored 23 while dishing out seven assists for the Kings, who won for the third time in four games. Sacramento's Ron Artest faced the Pistons for the first time since he helped incite the infamous melee between players and fans in a November 19, 2004 game between Detroit and Indiana at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The controversial forward finished with 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists and three steals. The Kings will close out the homestand Wednesday against Memphis.
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Jose Sharks had to battle back from a slow start last season just to make the playoffs, but have begun this year on the right track. The Sharks are 13-5-0 on the season and with 26 points are just two behind Anah
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Terrell Owens could return for Cowboys next game Owens broke the bone leading to his right ring finger Sunday night and had a plate surgically attached to it Monday. Although Owens' hand was swollen and aching Wednesday, Dallas Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said he's optimistic the receiver will be back at work next week and catching passes a week from Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. MySportsbook.com online sportsbook listed Terrell Owens with odds of 7-2 (or $7 paid out for every $2 bet) to return back for the game against Tennessee. "I certainly wouldn't rule it out now," Parcells said, referring to Terrell Owens immediate return. "Maybe five days from now I might, but I wouldn't rule it out now. ... I know we're looking to try to get him moving around pretty good in the next day or so. So we'll see where we are." To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your Sportsbook accepts Mastercard needs.
Pro Football Odds : NFC SOUTH BETTING ODDSNFL betting action is back! At MySportsbook, all of the pro football odds are posted for the NFC North. Check out how we see the four teams in this cloudy division stacking up this year in the chase for the playoffs! Green Bay Packers (+125) - With QB Aaron Rodgers leading the offense and DC Dom Capers working his magic on defense, the Packers are a real force to be reckoned with. Virtually nothing changed on this offense for Green Bay from last year to this year, save for the addition of rookie OT Brian Bulaga to the bunch. Expect more huge numbers from the Pack, and a relatively favorable schedule should get them over the hump and into the playoffs once again this season. My NFL Betting Predictions: 11-5, 1st place in NFC North Minnesota Vikings (+130) - There are still too many unknowns about the Vikes this year. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win. Chicago Bears (+350) - The Bears are probably a bit of an overhyped team once again this year.No, we don't think it is plausible for QB Jay Cutler to have as bad of a season as he did last year, and we do think the additions of RB Chester Taylor and DE Julius Peppers are going to help immensely, but there's still something in the water in the Windy City that we aren't so sure about. Maybe Chicago finds its way to .500... but then again, maybe it doesn't. If Favre comes back, Cutler might be the worst quarterback in this division this year. Detroit Lions (+1500) - The Lions are probably once again going to be the whipping boys for the rest of the teams in the NFC North, but they aren't just going to roll over and die once again. There is some real talent amassing on this team offensively, as the combination of QB Matt Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, and TE Brandon Pettigrew should put a bunch of points on the board if the offensive line can even remotely hold up. The questions really lie on defense, where it feels like DT Ndamukong Suh is going to be trying to stop opposing teams all by himself. This year should show some marked improvement in the Motor City. The Patriots will make NFL betting fans a lot of money this season, get in early and enjoy the cash. To visit this sportsbook go to MySportsbook.com for all your NFL football betting needs. |
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