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Dogs Do It Again With First Round of NBA Playoffs
Just how many underdogs have won in the first round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs?
Those dastardly dogs beat the favorites in 6 of the 8 weekend games.
Monday night the Pacers managed to cover against the Bulls with a 96-90 win. They were +12 underdogs. Only two Round One Playoffs games were scheduled for Monday with the Heat easily winning Against The Spread, a rare favorite to win.
On Tuesday, the dogs kept on barking. Both New York and Atlanta covered despite losing outright.
At press time the Trailblazers-Mavericks game was still in progress.
Hawks-Magic Line at Orlando for Game 2 of NBA Playoffs
Sportsbook.com Line/Total for the Hawks-Magic: Orlando -9 & 183.5 for Game 2 of the 2011 NBA Playoffs.
Knicks-Celtics Line at Boston -7
Sportsbook.com had the line for the Knicks-Celtics game set at -7 with a total of193
The defending Eastern Conference Champions showed they still have some magic left in them as they rallied from down 12 points at the half to defeat the Knicks 87-85 in Game One of their Eastern Conference First Round series. New York blew a golden chance to take the upper hand in the series on Sunday, and still hope to go to Madison Square Garden on Friday tied at one game apiece.
Pacers vs. Bulls Line at Chicago -12 For Game 2 of NBA Playoffs
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat Line at -9.5 for Game Two of NBA Playoffs
University of San Diego President Plays Down Sports Bribery Scandal
Mary Lyons, President of the University of San Diego, does not believe a recent point shaving scandal that has rocked the school’s basketball program will have any long time effect.
The USD President told the San Diego Union-Tribune Thursday: “The (sports bribery) incidents that have brought our University into the national spotlight are indeed serious, but they do not define us."
The implications are serious nonetheless.
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Bulls-Knicks Line at Chicago-7.5
The Bulls-Knicks line was listed at Chicago -7.5 at Sportsbook.com with a total of 204.
University of San Diego Basketball Bribery Case had its Roots Sown in Marijuana Probe
SWAT Team Used to Make Arrests in University of San Diego Point Shaving Case
San Diego All-Time Leader in Points Brandon Johnson Charged With Point Shaving
Rays vs. Red Sox Line at Boston -150
Sportsbook.com Line/Total on the Rays vs. Red Sox game: Boston -150 & 9
Now that the Red Sox have brought their fans back from the ledge of a possible 0-9 start by taking two out of three from the Yankees, Terry Francona’s squad will try and achieve another first for the 2011 season: the first winning streak of the year. Standing in the way of that feat will be the Tampa Bay Rays, 1-8, mired in last place, and feeling very confused as the MLB season enters its second full week of play.
Heat vs. Hawks Line Miami -6.5: Mavericks vs. Rockets Spread Dallas -2
Tiger Woods Close but no Cigar at 2011 US Masters: Odds Were 10-1
Cleveland Indians Odds to Win 2011 World Series Payout Would be $10,000
US Masters 2011: Latest Odds Update as Rory McIlroy Holds Onto Lead
The latest US Masters 2011 update had Rory McIlroy holding onto the lead as Saturday’s play was coming to a close. The winner would be determined tomorrow (Sunday).
McIlroy was listed with 3/1 odds coming into Day 3 at Sportsbook.com. He opened at 28/1 odds at most online sportsbooks.
The 21-year-old from Northern Ireland held a slim lead over playing partner Jim Day of Australia.
