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March 31, 2009
Final Four Online Sports Gambling Finds Carolina Top Choice
With sixty-one of sixty-five teams eliminated, the NCAA college basketball championship begins the Final Four, and online gambling at sports books has made North Carolina the team to beat.
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Veteran Spurs vs. Young Thunder – Oklahoma City at San Antonio
The Oklahoma City Thunder (20-53 SU, 42-29-1 ATS, 33-39 O/U) have lost three straight games including their 103-84 road loss to the Boston Celtics as a 10.5-point road underdog on Sunday.
Rookie point guard Russell Westbrook led Oklahoma City with 23 points and shooting guard Kevin Durant added 21 points in the loss while the combined score checked in Under the set O/U total of 191.5 points.
The...
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No Love in Philadelphia – Hawks at 76ers
At the end of last season, these were the two teams you never bet against at home. Philadelphia became a home steady soldier at Wachovia, while the Hawks barely lost to the oddsmakers in their own building. Now, Atlanta has continued that trend, decimating the Lakers as Kobe got in to early foul trouble, and they’ve been decent on the road depending on the matchup.
The same can not be said...
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Mavericks need a Win – Dallas at Minnesota
The Dallas Mavericks (43-30 SU, 35-38 ATS, 34-39 O/U) and Minnesota Timberwolves (21-53 SU, 33-39-2 ATS, 37-35-2 O/U) battle at the Target Center at 8 PM ET.
The Mavericks were obliterated by the Cleveland Cavaliers 102-74 as a 9-point road underdog on Sunday while the 176 combined points checked in Under the posted over/under total of 191 points.
All-star forward Dirk Nowitzki led the Mavericks...
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Sportingbet Proves Online Casinos and Sports Can Cooperate
Sportingbet said today that it would be the new sponsor for a distinguished English soccer team, showing US leagues how productive online casinos and sports leagues can be when working together.
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Atlanta Hawks vs. Philadelphia 76ers – Take the Over
One of the top teams in the NBA Power Rankings, the Atlanta Hawks, take on the Philadelphia 76’ers on Tuesday night. Atlanta has been very good recently going 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
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NBA Picks – Pistons Ten-Point Dogs in Cleveland
It was only a couple years ago that LeBron went bananas in the historic Game 5 of the Pistons-Cavaliers playoff series. My how the tables of turned. At the time, Detroit was a perennial playoff powerhouse and Cleveland was a team with a legend in the making. Well that legend took off in that game and, while the Cavs have surged to the top, Detroit has never truly recovered.
You can watch the...
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Western Conference Playoff Push – Utah at Portland
BetUS NBA Betting Odds: PORTLAND -6, Total 192.5
Here are some of the NBA betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* UTAH has covered two of its last nine games
* UTAH has won five of its last six games SU
* UTAH has played 14 of its last 19 games UNDER the total
* UTAH has covered one of its last five road games
* UTAH has lost four of its last five road games SU
* UTAH has played four of...
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More Online Casino Ads Barred by Overzealous UK Agency
The British Advertising Standards Authority blocked two new online casino commercials for supposedly appealing to children.
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Hawks at 76ers – Watch out for Hotlanta
BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: PHILADELPHIA -2, Total 193
Here are some of the NBA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* ATL is 9-2-1 ATS in its last 12 games
* ATL has won nine of its last 12 games SU
* ATL has played four of its last five gams OVER the total
* ATL has covered three of its last nine road games
* ATL has lost six of its last seven road games SU
*...
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Los Angeles at Charlotte – Are the Lakers Slipping?
Los Angeles Lakers (58-15 SU, 37-35-1 ATS) at Charlotte Bobcats (33-40 SU, 44-29 ATS)
BetUS NBA Betting Odds: L.A.
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Chicago Bulls vs. Indiana Pacers – We Have Your Pick
The road has not been kind to the Bulls this season as they have gone just 12 and 27 ATS away from the United Center. That’s just where they’ll be tonight as they travel to Indiana to take on the Pacers.
Despite the Pacers having an ugly 31-43 ATS record for the season, they have been decent at home, going 21 and 14.
Here is the BetUS betting line for this game.
Chicago Bulls +2...
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1st Quarter Betting – Atlanta Hawks at Philadelphia 76ers
If you haven’t done so already, you’ve got to check out the BetUS sportsbook’s 1st quarter NBA lines. My 1st quarter pick yesterday, Orlando -1/2pt, worked out nicely with the Magic winning the quarter by 5. Today I’ve got another killer 1st quarter pick.
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American League Pennant – The Best Division in Baseball
Baseball season is here and MLB betting fans are gearing up for a very profitable 2009 MLB Season.
One way to ensure profits is to make a future book wager on a team to win one of the pennants before the season starts. That’s when the odds are at their best.
Let’s analyze some of the team’s chances to win the 2009 American League Pennant.
MLB: American League Pennant
1. Boston...
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March 30, 2009
Big Eastern Conference Matchup – Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat
Howard, Streaking Magic, Host D-Wade, Miami Heat
The Orlando Magic (54-18 SU, 45-26-1 ATS, 33-39 O/U) have won five consecutive games in the BetUS Sportsbook including their 110-94 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday.
The Magic covered the spread as 12-point home underdogs while the final score played Over the 198-point O/U total.
The Miami Heat (39-34 SU, 34-37-2 ATS, 39-33 O/U)...
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New York at Utah – Jazz will Dance past Knicks
The New York Knicks (29-44 SU, 41-31-1 ATS, 35-38 O/U) and Utah Jazz (45-27 SU, 37-35 ATS, 34-37-1 O/U) go head to head at the EnergySolutions Arena tonight at 9 PM ET.
The struggling Knicks lost to the Charlotte Bobcats 96-85 on Saturday, failing to cover the spread as 7-point road underdogs while the game played Under the posted O/U total of 206 points.
Reserve forward Wilson Chandler led the...
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Playoff Hopes Dwindling – Bucks at Nets
Playoff Hopes Almost Gone, Jefferson, Bucks, Visit Still-Acrobatic Carter, Nets
The Milwaukee Bucks (31-43 SU, 36-36-2 ATS, 40-34 O/U) have seen their playoff hopes take a staggering hit recently, dropping five straight games in the BetUS Sportsbook including Saturday’s 102-85 road loss to the Miami Heat.
The Bucks failed to cover the spread as 8.5-point underdogs while the 187 combined...
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NBA Weekly Review – The Race out East
With the 2008-09 NBA regular season quickly coming to a close, this look back at the week that was should help point NBA bettors in the right direction toward making a multitude of winning wagers in the BetUS Sportsbook throughout the upcoming week and heading into the postseason.
In the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers appear to be on a serious mission to dethrone the Boston Celtics as...
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NBA Power Rankings – The King’s Cavs Back on Top
The Cleveland Cavaliers return to the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings after dominating the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday and covering the spread in the BetUS online sportsbook.
Without a doubt, Cleveland has been the top team for bettors since the NBA Season started in late 2008. Cleveland continues to be exceptional at home.
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1st Quarter Betting – Orlando Magic at Miami Heat
Instead of our daily prop bet, we’re going to look at some 1st quarter action, because one line in particular is a total steal.
Today’s 1st Quarter betting odds at the BetUS Sportsbook offer a few attractive prices, but none more so than the Orlando Magic at Miami Heat line.
Here are the current prices:
Spread:
Orlando Magic -1/2pt -115
Miami Heat +1/2pt -115
Moneyline:...
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Will UIGEA Interfere with Legal Intrastate Online Gambling?
Several states plan to use the exemption granted in the UIGEA to host intrastate online gambling, but concerns of unwarranted UIGEA interference arise.
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Worst Foes of Regulated Online Casinos May Be Gaming Interests
The most ardent opponents of intrastate Internet gambling may be land casinos, racinos, and other vested special interests.
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California May Be Online Casino Bell Cow
Legislators in California are continuing a push begun last year to regulate intrastate online gambling, exploiting a clause in the UIGEA that allows states to control activity within its borders.
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March 29, 2009
Barney Frank Online Gambling Bill Coming After Easter
Representative Barney Frank says his bill to regulate online casinos and Internet gaming will be released next month.
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Europa Online Casino Pays $2.4 Million Jackpot
Casino Europa, a Playtech online gambling site, had a patron hit a progressive jackpot for $2.4 million.
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The Suns are Desperate – Phoenix vs Sacramento
Phoenix Suns (40-32 SU, 30-41-1 ATS) at Sacramento Kings (15-56 SU, 33-38 ATS)
Sunday, March 29
9PM ET
Here are some of the NBA pro basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
(Stats good through Friday's games)
* PHX has won six of its last seven games
* PHX has covered five of its last seven games
* PHX has played four of its last six games OVER the total...
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Celtics will Win but not Cover – Oklahoma City vs. Boston
Oklahoma City Thunder (20-52 SU, 41-30-1 ATS) at Boston Celtics (55-19 SU, 38-36 ATS)
Sunday, March 29
7 PM ET
Here are some of the NBA pro basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* OKC has lost four of its last five games SU
* OKC has covered one of its last five games
* OKC has played six of its last seven games UNDER the total
* OKC has lost four of...
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Sunday Double Play Parlay – 76ers will Roll
NBA Basketball Sports Betting
CJ'S DOUBLE PLAY FOR SUNDAY
March 29, 2009
New Jersey Nets (30-41 SU, 37-33-1 ATS) at Minnesota Timberwolves (20-52 SU, 32-38-2 ATS)
Target Center, Minneapolis -- 3:30 PM ET
(Records good through Thursday games)
Here are some of the NBA basketball head-to-head sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
NJ has won four of the last six...
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NBA Free Picks – Sunday Four-Play Parlay
NBA Free Picks - Sunday Four-Play Parlay
BetUS NBA sports betting fanatics know that another Sunday means more thrilling NBA basketball action to wager on in the BetUS Sportsbook.
As is my weekly custom, this NBA ‘Four-Play Parlay’ is designed to provide BetUS sports betting members with the maximum potential to make four winning wagers on today’s matchups.
Here then, is a brief look...
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March 28, 2009
Swedish Government Criticized for Online Casino Block Plan
A plan by the Swedish government to force filtering of Internet casino gambling sites was met with an array of attacks from both within and outside the government.
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Florida Legislators Unfazed By Casino Gambling Foe
Florida state Representatives rejected testimony by a noted casino gaming opponent, saying his statements were unsupported.
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Major League Pitching Props
MLB Baseball Props Betting
MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHING PROPS - PART 2
One of the great things about the BetUS Sportsbook is that they have propositions on the total wins of a number of prominent major league pitchers, which you can take advantage of in the "Futures" section. Last time out we took a look at some of the guys who are considered "aces" in their respective...
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NBA Saturday Parlay – 3 Game Pick
NBA Online Sports Wagering Action – Saturday Four-Pack of Free Picks
BetUS NBA sports betting members looking to increase their respective season long pro basketball betting bankrolls will get a nudge in the right direction with their wagering selections with this informative NBA Saturday Three-Play Parlay
With a nearly full slate of NBA action taking place this weekend, BetUS NBA...
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NBA Saturday Double Play – Sticking it to the Knicks
BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Matchup:
New York Knicks (28-43 SU, 40-30-1 ATS) at Charlotte Bobcats (31-40 SU, 42-29 ATS)
Time Warner Cable Arena, Charlotte -- 7 PM ET
(Records good through Thursday games)
Here are some of the NBA basketball head-to-head sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* CHAR has covered nine of the last 13 meetings
* NY has won four of the...
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March 27, 2009
Nuggets vs. Mavericks – Western Conference Showdown
The Nuggets of Denver and the Mavericks of Dallas will clash on the court on Friday in a Western Conference matchup for playoff positioning coming down the stretch of the NBA’s regular season at 8:30 p.m.
According to the Sportsbook, the Mavericks are a 4-point favorite going into the matchup at home, with the over/under resting at 205 ½ points for the game.
The Nuggets have dominated...
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Still in the Hunt… For Last Place – Memphis at Sacramento
BetUS NBA Basketball Odds: SACRAMENTO -3, Total 206.5
Here are some of the NBA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* MEM has covered one of its last five games
* MEM has lost nine of its last ten games SU
* MEM has covered eight of its last 11 road games
* MEM has lost 19 of its last 22 road games SU
* MEM has played five of its last six road games UNDER the total
* SAC...
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The Other LA Team – Clippers at Spurs
Los Angeles Clippers (18-54 SU, 29-43 ATS) at San Antonio Spurs (47-24 SU, 35-34-2 ATS)
BetUS NBA Betting Odds: SAN ANTONIO -11, Total 191
Here are some of the NBA pro basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* LA has last 11 of its last 14 games SU
* LA has played five of its last seven games OVER the total
* LA has covered two of its last ten road games
* LA has lost...
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The Knicks are Done – New Orleans at New York
BetUS NBA Basketball Odds: NEW ORLEANS -5, Total 207
Here are some of the NBA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* NO has covered two of its last six games
* NO has won 12 of its last 16 games SU
* NO has played its last seven games UNDER the total
* NO has covered four of its last 13 road games
* NO has won five of its last seven road games SU
* NY has covered six of its...
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Oklahoma City at Toronto – Battle of Superstars
Oklahoma City Thunder (20-51 SU, 41-29-1 ATS) at Toronto Raptors (26-45 SU, 26-42-3 ATS)
BetUS NBA Odds: TORONTO -5.5, Total 202
Here are some of the NBA pro basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* OKC has covered two of its last six games
* OKC has lost five of its last seven games SU
* OKC has played its last six games UNDER the total
* OKC has covered five of...
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East meets West – NJ Nets vs. LA Lakers
BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: L.A. LAKERS -7, Total 205.5
Here are some of the NBA pro basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* LA has won seven of its last eight games SU
* LA has won its last five road games SU
* NJ is 3-5-1 ATS in its last nine games
* NJ has lost six of its last eight games SU
* NJ has played 13 of its last 19 games OVER the total
* NJ has...
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