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04/09/2010 - Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Executive Committee announced Friday that University of Wisconsin forward Blake Geoffrion was named the 30th winner of college hockey's most prestigious individual honor.
Named after a legendary Princeton hockey player who died in World War I, the award recognizes strength of character in players both on and off the ice.
Geoffrion, a 22-year-old senior and grandson of Montreal Canadiens Hall-of- Famer Bernie Geoffrion, is the first player in the storied history of the Badgers program to win the award.
Entering Saturday's NCAA final, he has posted 28 goals and 50 points in 39 games, which includes 19 goals and 34 points in 25 Western Collegiate Hockey Association contests.
He is also the first player from the WCHA to win since forward Ryan Duncan was named the top collegiate player in 2007 as a sophomore.
A pair of Hockey East players, senior forward Bobby Butler of New Hampshire and sophomore forward Gustav Nyquist, were the other two finalists.
Boston University defenseman Matt Gilroy took home the award last season.
<< Poulter, Westwood in front; Woods in third at Augusta
Augusta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Englishmen Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood are
knotted atop the leaderboard after Friday's second round of The Masters at
Augusta National.
Poulter (68) and Westwood (69) are tied at eight-under 136.
Ti
<< VCU's Sanders declares for draft
Richmond, VA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - VCU forward Larry Sanders has announced he
will skip his final year of eligibility to enter the 2010 NBA Draft.
Additionally, Sanders will hire an agent, formally ending any chance he could
opt out of the
<< Eclipse Award winner Personal Ensign dies
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former champion mare Personal Ensign died
Thursday of natural causes at Claiborne Farm in Kentucky. The 1988 Eclipse
Award winner was undefeated in 13 career starts for $1,679,880.
"Personal Ensign wa
<< Watson stumbles, still in the hunt
Augusta, GA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Less than one year ago, Tom Watson nearly
shocked the best players in the world by winning the British Open.
He missed a par putt on the 72nd hole that would have given him the title,
then was out-pl
Rowand lifts Giants over Braves in 13th >>
San Francisco, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Edgar Renteria hit a game-tying two-run
homer in the ninth inning before Aaron Rowand's infield single plated the
winning run in the 13th, as the Giants rallied past the Braves, 5-4, in a
maratho
Allmendinger claims first Sprint Cup pole at Phoenix >>
Avondale, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A.J. Allmendinger will start on the pole for
the first time in his Sprint Cup Series career after winning Friday's
qualifying for the Subway Fresh Fit 600 at Phoenix International Raceway.
Allmendin
Ovechkin scores 50th, takes NHL points lead >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Alex Ovechkin took over the goal-scoring and
points lead with his pair of markers and an assist as the Washington Capitals
took a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Thrashers at Verizon Center.
Ovechkin now has 50
Magic rout Knicks >>
Orlando, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Vince Carter and Dwight Howard each poured in
25 points, and the Orlando Magic handled the New York Knicks, 118-103, at
Amway Arena.
Howard added 13 rebounds for his league-leading 61st double-double
In terms of sports wagering, the NFL is "the most popular game in town." The explanation behind that is easy.
It is called the "pointspread."
Many years ago, NFL games, as well as the more popular college games, used straight odds as a vehicle for betting. For example, if the Bears were playing the Giants, and it shaped up as a competitive contest, the Bears might be, say, a 7/5 favorite. If they were playing an also-ran, it might be 10/1. Well, there is a point where a line becomes prohibitive, as far as betting the favorite. And who would waste money betting an underdog that has virtually no chance? Such a setup did not contribute to promoting betting action.
But in modern sports betting, a "pointspread" is used.
A NFL pointspreads are exactly that, a pre-established point difference between the two sides that will, for all intents and purposes, create a handicap that evens things out, and in doing so, produces comparable wagering activity on both sides of that proposition. So in lieu of a odds figure in which to bet the team to win outright, the Bears might be a three-point favorite over the New York Giants, and a 17-point favorite over the also-ran. Now that the team that is the underdog can "get" points, there can be equal action on both sides.
In sportsbooks, this is usually done with efficiency by charging the losing bettors 10% extra - in effect, bettors are laying 11/10 on those games. So they are actually betting $110 to win $100. If they lose, they pay the "vig." If they win, they simply collect.
The establishment of the pointspread as the corner stone around which team sports like football can be wagered upon was truly what brought gridiron betting into the stratosphere for online football betting .
Don't believe it? Just take a look at what happens around the Super Bowl.
Stay with us here as we take you through the best in NFL action on a consistent basis, with advice columns as well as handicapping selections. If you're looking for college football betting, that's in our NCAA section, which you can reach by clicking here. And if you're looking for a different kind of football, such as the Canadian Football League, which we'll deal with occasionally, or the Arena Football League, which we really like, you can find it in our Miscellaneous section by clicking
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New York, NY – October 3, 2007 – The dress rehearsal is over! The NHL preseason has ended and now that fans have had a glimpse of what is to come it is time to hit the book! Stanley Cup odds are live at MySportsbook.com, the world’s largest online sportsbook and casino.
The Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings remain on top of the odds charts after an impressive start in the preseason. Betting lines opened for both teams at 6-1 in June. Since then the Sens have fallen to 7-1 and the Red Wings are now caught in a pack including the defending champion Carolina Hurricanes, the San Jose Sharks and the Anaheim Ducks, all at 10-1.
MySportsbook.com has also posted props on each team’s point total for the regular season. The Senators lead the charge at 108.5 followed by the Ducks at 106.5. Detroit will attempt a repeat for the prize as the Red Wings are deadlocked with the Predators at 104.5 a piece. The temporary loss of highly touted rookie Evgeni Malkin puts a lot of pressure on the stick of assistant captain Sidney Crosby - his lowly Pittsburgh Penguins are listed at 71.5.
Even if bettors are not brave enough to put their money on the underdog, an early bet on the favorites at sportsbook.com tends to produce bigger payouts than a mid-season wager. Placing a $1,000 bet last summer on the Detroit Red Wings or Ottawa Senators would have paid out to $8,000 and $10,000 respectively, opposed to a $2,500 or $3,000 payout at the beginning of the playoffs.
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NHL Regular Season Points - Team Must Play 82 Games
| Team Ottawa Senators Anaheim Ducks Detroit Red Wings Nashville Predators San Jose Sharks Calgary Flames Philadelphia Flyers New Jersey Devils Buffalo Sabres Carolina Hurricanes Dallas Stars New York Rangers Minnesota Wild Atlanta Thrashers Montreal Canadiens Team Los Angeles Kings Tampa Bay Lightening Vancouver Canucks Boston Bruins Colorado Avalanche Edmonton Oilers Phoenix Coyotes Toronto Maple Leafs Florida Panthers Columbus Blue Jackets New York Islanders Chicago Blackhawks St. Louis Blues Washington Capitals Pittsburgh Penguins |
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