NCAA Basketball Conference Championship Odds

NCAA Basketball season is almost upon us and betED has their conference championship odds out now.

This season’s favorite pick to win it all is the Kansas Jayhawks so it’s no surprise that they’re also the heavy favorites to win the SEC East at -875. Jayhawks fans are already clearing their schedule for the Final Four, but the Tennessee Volunteers at +400 might prove to be more than a road-bump along the way.

The ACC features last year’s championship team, the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Tar Heels have another strong team and are the favorites to take the ACC at +122 while the Duke Blue Devils (+150) and Georgia Tech (+400) have the best chances for an upset.

The Big 10 and the Big East promise to have the closest battles for top spot.

In the Big 10 Michigan State (+125) and the Purdue Boilermakers (+150) are both strong teams with a legitimate chance to take the division.

The real dog-fight is in the Big East. The Villanova Wildcats (+205) are favored to take the conference, but the Connecticut Huskies, Louisville Cardinals, and West Virginia Mountaineers are all pegged at +250 to win the conference.

The Pac-10 looks to be a fight between the UCLA Bruins at +175, the California Golden Bears at +200, and the Washington Huskies at +225.

Find the full list of NCAA Conference Championship Odds at betED.

Odds for next City to get NHL Franchise

Say what you will about the Phoenix Coyotes successes and failures over the years; just say them quickly because it appears they won’t be around too much longer.

I am not sure why this team was moved from Winnipeg in the first place as it obviously had a better fan base than it does in the dessert city or any other southern American city for that matter. To me it just doesn’t make sense to try to force feed a sports league on country that just isn’t interested.

Will Gary Bettman finally clue in to the fact that you can not find a bigger fan base for an NHL team than a Canadian city? My bet is he won’t, he will probably do something even crazier like move the team to San Juan, Puerto Rico!

While a move to the small Caribbean nation may seem like a long shot I put it at about even odds with this hockey franchise moving to a Canadian city. Fortunately for you my gambling friends BetUS.com see things a little differently as they are offering betting odds on which Canadian city is going to get the Phoenix Coyotes.

Hamilton 3/1

Winnipeg 7/2

Victoria 4/1

Quebec City 6/1

Halifax 8/1

Sherbrooke 10/1

Regina 10/1

Charlottetown 25/1

E. Zack Lee

Banner Year For Bodog in 2009

It may be February, but the year has just begun for Bodog. With more Sports, Poker and Casino events and promotions planned than ever before, 2009 is already shaping up to be a banner year for Bodog.

Bodog Poker is ahead of the game, having already given away 11 $12,000 World Series of Poker* prize packages, with many more to come throughout the year. Also in the cards for 2009 is a third installment of the overwhelmingly successful Bodog Poker Open (BPO). With even bigger and better prizes, BPO III is tentatively scheduled for spring 2009. Alongside a slew of events and promotions, Bodog Poker will be adding a monthly player driven Q&A section to the site where players will submit Poker questions to be answered by Bodog Poker Pro Justin Bonomo. In other exciting news, Bodog Poker is now available to Mac users via a brand new flash based poker client, try it out here.

Bodog Casino will be launching an all new Baccarat leader board contest where players will accrue points for the amount of Baccarat they play and at the end of every week, before the leader board is reset for the next contest week, the top five players will be awarded a $100 casino chip. After four weeks, the player with the highest combined score for the previous four weeks will win a grand prize $1,000 casino chip. Following the Baccarat contest will be a special Bodog Mobile Casino promotion, along with an all new Roulette contest and themed Blackjack tables for Triple Crown and March Madness.

Bodog Sports has taken a quick lead out of the gates, offering futures odds on the 2009 NBA Championship game, the 2009 World Series, the 2010 BCS National Championship NCAA football game and will be posting futures odds on Super Bowl XLIV shortly. While already offering odds on most major sporting events for the next two years, Bodog Sports will be running some very exciting promotions and contests around Kentucky Derby, March Madness and a number of other major sporting events throughout 2009.

“The Super Bowl has been and gone, and as great as it was, you haven’t seen anything yet. The big game is just the start of the year at Bodog,” says Morris Mohawk Gaming Group (MMGG) CEO Alwyn Morris (MMGG is the exclusive licensee of the Bodog online gaming brand in North America). “2009 is going to be packed with exciting new events, promotions and contests across all Bodog channels, with some pretty impressive prizes and prize packages up for grabs. We’re going to make 2009 one of Bodog’s best years yet!”

2009 is going to be a busy year at Bodog, don’t miss a minute of it. Sign up to receive newsletters, event, promotion and contest notifications at https://www.bodoglife.com/account/app/Subscriptions.

Hockey Betting Sure Winner

It seems that there is one sure bet in sports betting these days and that is if you bet against the Vancouver Canucks winning any game they are playing. The Canucks GM wasted ½ of the season waiting for the past his prime center Mats Sundin. Sure he was a hell of a hockey player but he never really helped the Toronto Maple Leafs win anything of significance so what makes him think he will do anything for the accolade starved Canucks?

While I am at it what about that useless coach Alain Vigneault? Sure the Canucks’ best player Roberto Luongo has been injured for the past 20 games or so but what about the rest of the team, have they not been playing and practicing for all that time? Sure the players have to take some of the heat for how bad they suck at the power play and the penalty kill but really does it not reflect more on poor management? And how about the ineffectiveness of this team on the shoot out, what’s that al about?

Sad to say that as far as betting on hockey games goes the only sure bet is that the Vancouver Canucks are not going to win their games, home or away, so why not make some money on a sure thing.

The Canucks suck and they always will because the Vancouver fan base will continue to support mediocrity by continuing to sell out this over priced, under performing bunch of junior players dressed up as professionals.

It is like I have always said…

“it doesn’t matter how big of a super star you bring to Vancouver in the end all you are doing is turning him into a Canuck!”

E. Zack Lee

Public going with Florida Gators in BCS title tilt

No. 1-ranked Florida Gators battle the No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners in the BCS National Championship game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami on Thursday (8:15 pm ET, FOX).

Florida is a 3.5-point and -170 moneyline favorite at Sportingbet. The over/under is 70.5. Public Betting information shows 58 per cent of wagers on the game are on Florida.

The Gators (12-1 SU, 10-2 ATS) won the SEC Championship while the Sooners (12-1 SU, 10-2 ATS) won the Big 12.

Florida won the inaugural BCS Title Game two years ago, beating the Ohio State Buckeyes 41-14.

The Gators’ only loss this season came against Ole Miss in September, a 31-30 setback. Otherwise, the Gators have rolled over most opponents, including one-sided road wins over Tennessee (30-6), Georgia (49-10) and Florida State (45-15), as well as LSU (51-21) at home.

Florida captured the SEC championship with a 31-20 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide to earn a spot in the national title game.

Florida scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to rally for the win. Florida failed to cover the 10-point spread and the score went under the total of 54.5.

The BCS National Championship will be Florida’s 18th straight bowl game and 36th bowl appearance overall (16-19).

Oklahoma won the Big 12 title with a 62-21 butt-kicking of Missouri.

It was the Sooners’ third-straight Big 12 championship. Oklahoma covered the 16.5-point spread and the score went over the total of 79.

Just like Florida, Oklahoma has had just one loss this season, a 45-35 setback to Texas on Oct. 11. The Sooners rattled off seven straight wins after that loss to end the season and wrap up the Big 12 championship.

The Sooners have won seven national titles since 1950 with the latest coming in 2000. and boast of a 24-16-1 all-time bowl record. The team is making its 10th straight bowl appearance, but has struggled in the postseason of late, losing two straight bowl games and four of the last five overall.

This will be the first-ever meeting between the two teams.

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Wildcats favored over No. 16 BYU in Las Vegas Bowl

The NCAA Football bowl schedule officially kicks off Saturday with four games, including the No. 16 BYU Cougars facing the favored Arizona Wildcats in the Las Vegas Bowl, the only matchup involving a Top 25-ranked team.

Arizona is a 3-point favorite with -105 juice at Sportsbook.com. The Wildcats are a -145 moneyline favorite at Sportsbook.com, and the over/under total is 61.5.

The game is being played at Sam Boyd Stadium (8 pm ET, ESPN).

The teams have split their past two meetings, while BYU has covered the spread in both games. They last squared off on Sept. 1, 2007, when the Cougars won 20-7 as 3.5-point home favorites.

In their final game of the season, BYU (10-2 SU, 3-8 ATS) was beaten 48-24 by Utah as 7-point underdogs. The score went well over the total of 55.

Arizona (7-5 SU and ATS) beat Arizona State 31-10 in their regular-season finale. Arizona covered the 10.5-point spread and the score fell under the total of 49.

On the injury front, BYU tight end Dennis Pitta (MCL) is listed as probable for Saturday.

BYU is 20-2 SU in its past 22 games, but 1 -7 ATS in its past eight. The total has gone over in four of BYU’s past five. Arizona is 11-5 ATS in its past 16.

BYU is a 3-point underdog, with -115 juice, and a +125 moneyline dog at Sportsbook.com.

Bettors like underdog Alabama in SEC title game

The No. 1-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide meet the No. 4 Florida Gators in the SEC Championship game on Saturday at the Georgia Dome (4 pm ET, CBS).

Alabama is undefeated (12-0 SU, 8-0 SEC) while Florida has lost just once this season (11-1 SU, 7-1 SEC).

The SEC champion is virtually guaranteed a spot in the BCS national championship game in Miami on Jan. 8.

The teams are even over the past six meetings, each winning three times. Alabama has an edge against the spread, covering four of those six tilts. The teams last met on Sept. 30, 2006, when Florida won 28-13 as 15.5-point home favorite. The score went over the total of 40.

Sportsbook.com NCAA Betting Odds has the Gators as a 9.5-point favorite. About 56 per cent of bets on the game are on Alabama, according to Public Betting information.

John Parker Wilson threw for 135 yards and one touchdown to lead Alabama to a 36-0 blowout of Auburn on Saturday. The Tide covered the 14.5-point spread and the score went under the total of 40.5.

Tim Tebow threw three touchdown passes, ran for 80 yards and another score, to pace Florida to a 45-15 win over Florida State in Week 14. The Gators covered the 17-point spread and the score went over the total of 53.5.

Alabama is 4-1 ATS in the past five meetings. Florida is 5-0 SU in its past five overall.

Alabama RB Roy Upchurch (neck) is questionable for the SEC championship. Florida WR Percy Harvin (ankle), QB Cameron Newton (ankle), DE Duke Lemmens (neck), and Matt Patchan (MCL) are all listed as questionable.

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Is the Betting Webmaster Safe With the ‘Right’ Affiliate Program?

Casino Affiliates Fear For Their Profits as the Credit Crunch Affects Online Services

November 24, 2008: Since warnings of the Credit Crunch began, consumers have been far more cautious with their money. This in turn is having a negative impact on the online affiliate program; especially those related to gambling and casinos and the webmasters who invest in them.

This outcome stems from the golden rule with Internet marketing; that if an online product is marketable then it will sell during good times and bad. Unfortunately a casino and sports betting affiliate program is considered somewhat of a ‘luxury’, which consumers are reluctant to make room for in their budgets. This industry has been hit hard.

Yet online sports betting giants Bet OT have come up with a solution for webmasters who would like to invest in their affiliate program, but who think that it won’t work or they can’t afford it. The answer is in profiting from the players’ losses, at up to 50% per month.

“Instant Cash is becoming the most popular affiliate program online” says Bet OT founder and manager Frank Fennel, “affiliates can make money immediately without the long waiting of weeks and months.”

While betting might be a ‘luxury’ and dispensable pass time for the money-conscious, it’s still popular and consumers will never stop making losses. It might seem brutal but the early webmaster gets the wealthy worm when they sign up to an affiliate program like that of the Bet OT ‘Instant Cash‘ program and profits from those losses. There are plenty of reasons for potential affiliates to sign up, including the $100 bonus upon joining, sign up players being ‘theirs for life’ and personal web pages on the BetOT.com website.

The world of Internet marketing welcomes online affiliate program ‘Instant Cash‘ from sports betting website Bet OT this season. This new program has brought the struggling webmaster a new and successful way to get a return on investment, even in such troubled economical times.

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NCAA Football bettors all over Ball State

The Western Michigan Broncos visit the No. 15 Ball State Cardinals in a MAC West clash on Tuesday night (7 pm ET, ESPN2).

The teams have split the past 10 meetings, each winning five, but Ball State has a 6-4 ATS edge over that span. The conference rivals last met on Oct. 20, 2007, when Ball State won 27-23 as a 1-point road favorite. The score went under the total of 68.5.

The Cardinals are an 11-point favorite at Sportsbook.com.

Public Betting Trends show bettors are backing Ball State big time, with 74 per cent of wagers placed on the game on the Cardinals as of Monday night.

In their last game, the Broncos’ Tim Hiller completed three touchdown passes to pace a 27-17 win over Toledo in Week 12. The Broncos failed to cover the 15-point spread and the score went under the total of 53.5.

Nate Davis threw four TD passes in leading Ball State to a 31-24 victory over Central Michigan in Week 13. Ball State covered the 6.5-point spread and the score fell under the total of 62.

Western Michigan (9-2 SU, 5-5 ATS) has won three straight, while Ball State (11-0 SU, 8-2 ATS) has won 11 straight.

Over/under bettors should note that the total has gone over in five of Western Michigan’s past six on the road, but has gone under in five of Ball State’s past six.

Western Michigan is 4-2 ATS in its past six. Ball State is 5-0 SU in its past five overall and at home, and 8-2 ATS in its last 10.

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Bettors backing Spartans to cover big spread at Penn State

The 15^th-ranked Michigan State Spartans visit the No. 8 Penn State Nittany Lions in NCAA Football action on Saturday (3:30 pm ET, ABC).

Penn State has been the dominant team over the past 10 meetings, going 7-3 SU and 6-4 ATS. But the Nittany Lions lost the last time the teams squared off, 35-31 as 3-point road favorites on Nov. 17 last season.

Penn State is a 15.5-point favorite at Sportsbook.com but NCAA bettors are backing the Spartans to cover the big spread. Almost 64 per cent of bets placed on the game are on Michigan State, and 67 per cent of over/under wagers are on the Over.

Javon Ringer had two touchdowns for Michigan State in a 27-7 win over Purdue in Week 11. The Spartans covered the 10-point spread, while the score fell under the total of 53.5.

Derrick Williams ran for one TD and caught another as Penn State beat Indiana 34-7 in Week 12. The Lions did not cover the 35.5-point spread, while the score went under the total of 56.

Michigan State is 9-2 SU, 6-5 ATS and has won three straight. Penn State is 10-1 SU and 6-3-1 ATS.

The total has gone over in six of the past eight meetings. Penn State is 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS in the past five meetings at Penn State.

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