11/28/2008 - Orlando, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cameron Tatum scored 14 of his 17 points in the second half, as 12th-ranked Tennessee got past 21st-ranked Georgetown, 90-78, in the semifinals of the Old Spice Classic.
Tennessee (5-0) now awaits the winner of the second semifinal between Maryland and ninth-ranked Gonzaga in Sunday's championship.
Tyler Smith led all scorers with 21 points for the unbeaten Volunteers, who beat Siena in the opening round of this event on Thursday. Bobby Maze added 14 points with nine assists in the victory.
Chris Wright had 18 points and DaJuan Summers finished with 17 for the Hoyas (3-1), who lost for the first time in four games this season. They had advanced to the semis with a win over Wichita State on Thursday.
Omar Wattad capped a 12-0 run by Georgetown to give the Hoyas a 54-47 edge a little over midway through the second half.
Tennessee, though, clawed its way back and took the lead, 67-66, on a Tatum three with just under six minutes remaining. The Hoyas then pulled even on a free throw, but the Vols ripped off eight straight points -- capped by a Tatum steal and dunk -- to go up 75-67 with a little over four minutes to play.
Georgetown did not get any closer than four after that, as the Volunteers cruised to the 12-point win.
Early on it was a game of runs, as Georgetown jumped out to a 5-0 lead, only to see the Volunteers score the next six points. The Hoyas then went on a 9-0 before Tennessee reeled off eight straight points to knot the game at 14.
Then, tied at 21, Tennessee scored nine of 11 points to open its biggest lead of the game, 30-23, on an Emmanuel Negedu basket with 5:56 remaining in the half.
Then true to form, Georgetown scored 10 of the next 12 points to take a one- point lead. The teams traded baskets the rest of the half and the Vols went into the break with a two-point edge, 39-37.
Wayne Chism paced Tennessee in the first 20 minutes with nine points, while Summers led all scorers with 11 points in the first half.
Game Notes
Chism did not score in the second half for Tennessee...The Vols connected on 10-of-16 from three-point range and held a 33-26 edge on the boards...Greg Monroe scored 15 for Georgetown and Austin Freeman added 12, but had six of his team's 20 turnovers...The Hoyas shot 53.1 percent overall and the Vols finished at 52.7 percent from the field...Georgetown won its only previous meeting with Tennessee, 70-60 in the NIT March 18, 2003.
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American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies
It's that time of year folks. Betting on American Idol Season 9. And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below. With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.
No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.
Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.
Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.
Odds to Win
There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.
All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.
A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.
Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.
Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol.
Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.
If a contestant cannot appeal to this demographic, no matter how much talent he or she possesses, they’ll struggle for votes. Looks, demeanor and charisma are extremely important. And it’s no coincidence that every Idol winner so far has hailed from a Southern state.
Elimination Props
Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.
Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.
Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups
The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.
Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.
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