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01/17/2007 - Clemson, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Their reign atop the national polls was short-lived, now the fourth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels must find a way to bounce back from a devastating loss, as they invade Littlejohn Coliseum, for a big ACC showdown with the 19th-ranked Clemson Tigers.
Roy Williams' team reached the top spot in the national polls last week, but a surprising 94-88 loss at Virginia Tech this past weekend, halted a 12- game win streak and gave the team just its second loss of the season.
The Tigers are also coming off a loss, the first of the season for Clemson, which won its first 17 games to start the campaign. Oliver Purnell's squad took their undefeated record into College Park over the weekend and left with a 92-87 defeat.
The Tar Heels own a huge 117-19 lead in the all-time series with Clemson and have won 30 of the last 36 meetings overall. However, Clemson has won three of the last five meetings at home (2001, 2003, 2004). These teams met just once a season ago, with UNC capturing a 76-61 decision in Chapel Hill.
The Tar Heels turned the ball over a sloppy 17 times and paid the price for it, as the Hokies knocked off yet another ACC power with a solid showing over the weekend. The Heels cut a 22-point Hokie lead to eight, but UNC could not get the win in Blacksburg. All-American Tyler Hansbrough continued his strong play in the paint, finishing with a double-double consisting of 19 points and 15 rebounds. Point guard Ty Lawson finished with 16 points and six assists, while fellow freshmen Brandan Wright and Wayne Ellington checked in with 13 and 12 points, respectively. It has been the sophomore and trio of freshmen that have led the team all season long. Hansbrough paces the team in both scoring (18.6 ppg) and rebounding (8.2 rpg). Wright follows in both categories (15.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg). The perimeter game is handled by Ellington (12.4 ppg, .404 from three-point range) and Lawson (9.2 ppg, team-high 5.2 apg). Despite the poor defensive effort that allowed Virginia Tech to roll up 94 points, UNC is still allowing just 66.6 ppg. The offensive end is where North Carolina thrives though, averaging 88.8 ppg (second in the nation), on .502 shooting from the field.
Clemson has surged to its 17-1 record with strong play at both ends of the court. The team is getting it done offensively thanks to scoring depth that features five players currently averaging double digits, resulting in a solid 78.4 ppg. K.C. Rivers hasn't started a single game, but is perhaps the ACC's best sixth-man, as he is shooting .480 from the floor and .448 from behind the arc (52-of-116), leading to a team-high 15.2 ppg. James Mays is the team's primary option in the low post, averaging 13.4 ppg and leading the team in rebounding (7.7 rpg) and steals (39). Vernon Hamilton (11.8 ppg, 3.9 apg) and Cliff Hammonds (10.5 ppg, 3.6 apg) make up the starting backcourt, while Trevor Booker (10.2 ppg, team-high 32 blocks) mans the middle. Clemson played well enough to win at Maryland, but the Terrapins shot a scorching .627 from the floor to get the victory at home. Mays dominated in the low post, recording a double-double with 22 points and 15 rebounds, including 10 on the offensive glass. Rivers poured in 18 points, followed by Hamilton's 15. Booker chipped in 14 points, while Hammonds finished things off with 11.
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league
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Rebels and Tigers meet in Baton Rouge >>
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Vols try to right ship at Auburn >>
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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.
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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.
Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.
Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.
Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.
Arizona 20-1
Butler 20-1
Duke 30-1
Florida 7-2
Georgetown 30-1
Indiana 35-1
Kansas 15-1
Marquette 25-1
Maryland 40-1
Memphis 50-1
Nevada 50-1
UNC 9-2
OSU 8-1
Oregon 30-1
Pittsburgh 15-1
Texas 30-1
Texas A&M 18-1
UCLA 6-1
Wisconsin 10-1
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