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Big 12 battle pits top-25 foes in ManhattanNCAA Basketball Betting Lines01/30/2010 - Manhattan, KS (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - More than just state bragging rights are on the line in Manhattan this evening, as second-ranked Kansas and 11th-ranked Kansas State square off in a Big 12 showdown at the Bramlage Coliseum. Bill Self's Jayhawks have lost just once this season, but since a January 10th setback at Tennessee, Kansas has run the table in league play, moving to 5-0 with Monday's 84-65 rout of Missouri. The victory also extended the nation's longest homecourt winning streak to 54 games. Frank Martin has put a consistent product on the court in his three seasons at the helm of KSU and this year is no different. The Wildcats have a pair of league losses to Missouri and Oklahoma State, but the team has won four of its last five outings, including two wins over nationally-ranked programs in Texas (71-62) and most recently, Baylor (76-64). Kansas holds a 177-90 advantage in this longstanding series and has won each of the last three meetings. In addition, the Jayhawks have really been impressive at Bramlage Coliseum, winning 20 of the 21 meetings on KSU's home floor. Kansas is one of the favorites to win a national title, thanks to stellar play at both ends of the floor. As balanced a program as there is in the country, the Jayhawks boast of a +23.3 scoring margin, averaging a hefty 84.9 ppg, while allowing a mere 61.7. All-American candidate Sherron Collins is the straw that stirs the drink, leading the team in scoring (15.5 ppg) and assists (83), as well as the Big 12 in free-throw percentage (.873). Freshman Xavier Henry has definitely lived up to his billing and is another explosive scorer in the backcourt, averaging 14.1 ppg, thanks in large part to his team-high 42 three-pointers. Balance in the frontcourt comes in the form of forward Marcus Morris (12.6 ppg, 5.8 rpg) and center Cole Aldrich (11.3 ppg, 10.3 rpg). Despite committing a whopping 23 turnovers in the game, Kansas still went on to post a lopsided decision over Missouri. Morris led the way with 17 points, just missing a double-double with nine rebounds. Aldrich did complete the feat and recorded his second straight double-double and eighth of the season with 12 points and 16 rebounds. Tyrel Reed was instrumental off the bench with 14 points, making up for a poor performance by Collins, who converted just 2- of-11 shots, for a mere six points. It was a back-and-fourth game that saw 14 ties, but in the end, a pair of free-throws by Jacob Pullen with eight seconds left proved to be the difference in a two-point road win for Kansas State. It was a fitting end for Pullen, who was magnificent in the game, hitting six three-pointers en route to a game-high 25 points. Backcourt mate Denis Clemente poured in 17 points in support, while Rodney McGruder chipped in 10 off the bench for Kansas State, which shot .491 from the floor, including .524 from behind the arc (11-of-21). KSU has a ton of offensive talent, with the team averaging 81.4 ppg behind four double-digit scorers. Pullen is the best of the bunch, averaging 19.2 ppg and shooting .423 from behind the arc (60-of-142). Clemente has the ability to create for himself (14.7 ppg) and others (team-high 82 assists). Jamar Samuels is a key reserve at 11.8 ppg, while Curtis Kelly checks in at 11.2 ppg.
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MySportsbook.com and Kentucky Derby Offer Bonuses Well, not quite $1 million, but MySportsbook.com is offering a 75% rebate for Kentucky Derby lines. Check out the exclusive horse racing bonus for all the details. According to MySportsbook.com, the favorites for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky are: Curlin (+250); Street Sense (+500); Scat Daddy (+700); Circular Quay (+750); and Nobiz Like Shobiz (+800). Derby organizers announced this week that there will be a $1-million bonus at the 2007 Kentucky Derby odds if the first-place horse wins by more than 6 1/2 lengths – the margin of Barbaro's victory last year. The bonus would be divided Saturday among the winning trainer, jockey, owner and a charity, with each receiving 25 percent. The designated charity is the Barbaro Memorial Fund. ''It's certainly creative, it's certainly fun and it has something for the horsemen, which we always want to embrace,'' Churchill Downs president and chief executive Robert Evans said at a news conference. ''What's really cool is it will force us to remember Barbaro.'' Arkansas Derby winner Curlin – unbeaten in three career races – tries to overcome both those obstacles in Saturday's 133rd Derby. ''We're not running against history,'' trainer Steve Asmussen said Monday. ''We're running against who they load up.'' Six other horses have run in the Derby without benefit of 2-year-old races and with three or fewer starts. The best any of them managed was a sixth-place finish by Showing Up last year. ”He exudes confidence and he's got a great presence about him,'' the trainer said. ''I feel great about the position we're in. He's not worried about anything, why should you be?'' For complete odds on the Kentucky Derby, visit MySportsbook.com. Mysportsbook.com online sportsbook accepts Visa and Mastercard credit cards.
Sportsbook betting odds favor Europe in Ryder Cup September 19, – Despite holding a decided edge in the all-time series, with 24 wins, 2 ties and 10 losses, Team USA is the underdog again heading into the Ryder Cup in Kidare, Ireland this weekend, according to MySportsbook.com. The Europeans have captured four of the past five editions, including their largest victory ever, an 18 ½ to 9 ½ thumping in Michigan in 2004. Current Ryder Cup betting odds favor the Europeans to continue their winning ways; they are a 4-5 bet to take the title, compared to 6-5 for the Americans. Despite being knocked out in the first round of World Match play by Shaun Micheel, Tiger Woods is predicted to lead the US charge and be their highest point scorer for the week, with odds listed at 9-4 that he outpoints all other American players, including Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco to name a few. Team USA has four relatively unknown players on the roster but all four are 2007 tournament winners and have posted some of season’s best performances, each earning over $1.5 million on the PGA TOUR. They include Zach Johnson, Vaughan Taylor, JJ Henry and Brett Wetterich. The experienced European squad includes the likes of Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, Jose Maria Olazabal and Darren Clarke, who’s emotions will be tested after the passing of his wife to a battle with cancer. Donald and Garcia are in particularly good form and each is a 5-1 bet to lead the European squad in the points race. Donald has proven he can go head to head with Woods at a major event after a run for the $1.2 million purse at the PGA Championship. Garcia’s Ryder Cup credentials prove he’s ready for battle too. To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your golf sportsbook needs. Ryder Cup Odds
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