2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Sportsbook Wagering Odds

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Wagering Odds

Women’s Singles Action - Jam Packed Friday in Miami

Thursday, March 26, 2009 9:00 PM

Key Biscayen, Florida – Tennis bettors are served a veritable buffet of matchups to bet on in the second round at the Sony Ericsson Open.

Sweet 16 Betting - Top Dogs Reign Supreme

Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:50 PM

The first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament turned up no Cinderellas, which almost always makes her annual appearance to the Big Dance, but with few upsets she was forced to stay home and watch via television with the millions of sports betting viewers. With all No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 seeds advancing to the Sweet 16 for the first time ever, after two rounds of basketball that was nearly as...

Wade Brings the Heat into Chi Town - Miami at Chicago

Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:45 PM

BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: CHICAGO -6, Total 202.5
Here are some of the NBA pro basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* MIA has lost four of its last six games SU
* MIA has lost five of its last six road games SU
* CHI has covered eight of its last 11 games
* CHI has won five of its last six games SU
* CHI has won and covered eight of its last nine home...

Stick with the Favorites - Miami Masters Tennis

Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:41 PM

Key Biscayne, Florida –Smart Money in tennis betting always leans towards the favorites. They are, for the most part, tried, tested and true, holding their weight in the marketplace. In this context, they inspire confidence in tennis bettors.

Game Theory Part 4 - More Bluffing Frequency Solutions

Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:35 PM

This article is Part 4 of a series on game theory and its uses and applications in poker. This is going to get technical right away so please see Part 1, 2 and 3 for some background.
In the last article, we found an optimal solution for a common problem, determining how often to bluff. I also explained the concept of using randomly selected cards to bluff on in order to make sure that you are...

Sweet 16 Upset Pick - (2) Duke vs. (3) Villanova

Thursday, March 26, 2009 8:25 PM

With expectations of underdogs making more noise in the Regional Semifinals, here's Thursday's puppy play of the day, as well as key NCAA basketball wagering trends. With a little luck we can resume the Big Dance in money-making fashion. We're not going far out on a limb but there's decent value on No.

Big East vs. ACC in the Sweet 16 - (3) Villanova vs. (2) Duke

Thursday, March 26, 2009 6:35 PM

BetUS NCAA Basketball Betting Odds: DUKE -2.5, Total 148
Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* VILL has won five of its last six games SU
* VILL has covered one of its last four games
* VILL has played four of its last five games OVER the total
* DUKE has won ten of its last 11 games SU
* DUKE has covered six of its last ten games
* DUKE has...

Kobe's Lakers visit the Motor City - Los Angeles vs. Detroit

Thursday, March 26, 2009 6:28 PM

(56-14 SU, 35-34-1 ATS) Los Angeles Lakers at Detroit Pistons (34-36 SU, 30-40 ATS)
BetUS NBA Odds: L.A. LAKERS -8.5, Total 193.5
Here are some of the NBA pro basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* LA has won six of its last seven games SU
* LA has played four of its last five games UNDER the total
* LA has won and covered four of its last five road games
* DET has...

3 Game NBA Parlay - Lakers, Bulls and Blazers will be a Payday

Thursday, March 26, 2009 6:25 PM

Los Angeles Lakers (56-14) @ Detroit Pistons (34-36)
NBA betting fans will get to see a rematch of the 2004 NBA Finals when the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons meet up on Wednesday night but somehow, this matchup doesn’t have as much cache.
The Lakers are the best team in the Western Conference while the Pistons are a mediocre squad in the East who will be severely shorthanded...

March Madness Sweet 16 - (5) Purdue Boilermakers vs. (1) UConn Huskies

Thursday, March 26, 2009 6:20 PM

BetUS NCAA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: CONNECTICUT -6.5, Total 134
Here are some of the NCAA basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* PUR has won its last five games SU
* CONN has covered three of its last nine games
* CONN has won 18 of its last 21 games SU
* CONN has played four of its last six games OVER the total
* CONN has played 15 of its last 23 games UNDER...

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Wagering Odds

CBI Semi's - Stanford Cardinals at Oregon State

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 9:45 PM

NCAA Basketball Sports Betting
Stanford Cardinal(20-13 SU, 18-12-1 ATS) at Oregon State Beavers(15-17 SU, 12-14-1 ATS)
Wednesday, March 25

BetUS NCAA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: STANFORD -3.5, Total 128
Here are some of the NCAA basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:

STAN has won and covered five of its last seven games
STAN has played six of...

Gut Check Time - Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 9:30 PM

BetUS NBA Basketball Odds: PHOENIX -3, Total 229
Here are some of the NBA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* UTAH has won 15 of its last 18 games SU
* UTAH has played four of its last five road games UNDER the total
* PHX has covered four of its last five games
* PHX has won its last five games SU
* PHX has covered 10 of its last 14 home games
* PHX has won four of its...

Miami Masters - Querrey and Delic Turn up the Heat in South Beach

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 9:00 PM

Key Biscayne, Florida – With all the top players in the world vying for the Miami crown save for the defending champion and world No.5 Nikolay Davydenko sports bettors are in for another exciting fortnight of tennis betting. Most importantly, there will be a new champion crowned in Miami next Sunday.

The Best Team not in the Tournament - St. Mary's vs. San Diego St

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 8:30 PM

The mid-major college basketball leagues were not represented all that well in the 2009 NCAA Tournament, but the NIT Quarterfinals looks like the perfect showcase for two of the top teams tonight.

St.

Something to Prove - UTEP Miners at Richmond Spiders

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 8:00 PM

NCAA Basketball Sports Betting
UTEP Miners(21-12 SU, 18-11-1 ATS) at Richmond Spiders(20-15 SU, 17-11 ATS)
Wednesday, March 25

BetUS NCAA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: RICHMOND -1.5, Total 143.5
Here are some of the NCAA basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:

UTEP has won and covered four of its last five games
UTEP has played five of its last six...

Game Theory and Poker Part 3

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 7:50 PM

Game Theory and Poker Part 3: Optimal Solutions – Bluffing Frequency
In the first part of this series, you got an introduction to game theory with a very simple example of one optimal solution to a game: rock, paper, scissors.

March Sadness - Kentucky at Notre Dame

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 7:45 PM

NIT Betting Online - Luck Of The Irish

Ok, sports betting friends, it's not the Big Dance and is March Sadness for Kentucky (22-13 SU, 15-14-1 ATS) and Notre Dame (20-14 SU, 10-18-0 ATS), but when the ball goes up to be tipped at 7:00pm EST on Wednesday, it'll provide solid college basketball betting action as the two meet in the NIT's quarterfinals. So let's take a peak at the...

Playoff Race out West - Denver Nuggets at New Orleans Hornets

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 7:40 PM

BetUS NBA Basketball Odds: NEW ORLEANS -4.5, Total 196
Here are some of the NBA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* DEN has won five of its last six games SU
* DEN has played four of its last six games OVER the total
* DEN has covered two of its last eight road games
* DEN has lost seven of its last eight road games SU
* NO has won 12 of its last 15 games SU
* NO has...

Kentucky Wildcats at Notre Dame Fighting Irish - NIT Elite 8

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 7:35 PM

NCAA Basketball Sports Betting
Kentucky Wildcats (22-13 SU, 15-14-1 ATS) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (20-14 SU, 11-18 ATS)
Wednesday, March 25
BetUS NCAA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: NOTRE DAME -2.5, Total 144.5
Here are some of the NCAA basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:

KY has covered five of its last 15 games
KY has played its last five games...

NIT Tournament's Finest - Saint Mary's at San Diego

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 7:30 PM

BetUS NCAA Basketball Odds: SAN DIEGO STATE -3, Total 128
Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* SM has won nine of its last ten games SU
* SM has played four of its last five games OVER the total
* SM is 0-5 ATS in its last five road games
* SM has won 10 of its last 14 road games SU
* SM has played six of its last eight road games UNDER the...

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Sports Wagering Odds

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Wagering Odds

NCAA Tournament - South Region Betting Power Poll

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 3:50 PM

All the chalk managed to get passed the first sports betting weekend of the 2009 NCAA Tournament, and this is how the South region stacks up against one another at BetUS Sportsbook.

MLB Futures - Regular Season Pitcher Propositions

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 3:30 PM

Opening Day in Major League Baseball is quickly approaching and the BetUS is starting to gear up for a great 2009!
One of the best wagers that online bettors can place is on baseball props where getting odds on good teams, or in this case good pitchers, in prop bets can really increase the yearly bankroll.
Let’s take a look at some of the best prop bets available to gamblers in the pitching...

Horse Picks - Sunland Park Race 12

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 2:40 PM

Race-day: 3/24/2009
Race-time: 7:19 pm est.
Sunland Park in New Mexico usually offers 10 to 13 races on their card. Such is the case this Tuesday when BetUS online racebook fans will have 13 races to wager on at Sunland.
Some of the races boast competitive fields.

NBA Prop of the Day - Lakers and Thunder

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 2:30 PM

I hope everyone made some money on yesterday’s prop of the day, my pick for the double result in the 76ers/Blazers game paid off big, +550! Today’s pick is on a different kind of prop, the “first to score” prop.

NASCAR Power Rankings - Busch is the Food City Champ

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:45 PM

NASCAR returned to action on Sunday and so did Kyle Busch. Busch racked up his second Sprint Cup victory of the season in the Food City 500.
Busch is back on track after the victory, but after a terrific regular season in 2008, Kyle floundered in the Chase. Hopefully, he won’t flounder in 2009. Consistency will be the key.
Now, it’s on to Martinsville, Virginia this Sunday for the...

Formula 1 Returns - Australian Grand Prix Preview

Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:00 PM

With Formula 1 returning on Sunday and NASCAR in full swing racing betting fans get even more opportunities to cash in this weekend.
The Sprint Cup Series heads to Martinsville Speedway this weekend for the Goody’s Fast Relief 500.

Barack's Bracket Picks - Shaky Start, Strong Finish

Monday, March 23, 2009 8:30 PM

President Obama’s March Madness bracket started out uglier than his Jay Leno interview, but like any good diplomat, he’s managed to pull it from the fire and make it look like he knew what he was doing all along.

Game Theory and Poker Part 1 - Introduction

Monday, March 23, 2009 7:15 PM

Game Theory Part 1: Introduction
This is the first part in a series of articles dedicated to the complicated topic of game theory and its uses in poker. Game theory only becomes relevant at advanced levels of play against excellent opposition.

Alex the Great in the Mecca of Hockey - Washington at Toronto

Monday, March 23, 2009 6:55 PM

NHL betting: Ovie visits Toronto
NHL betting sharps will be in for a treat on Tuesday night, as the best professional hockey player in the world visits arguably the mecca of the hockey world.

Nadal Crushes Murray for ATP title at Indian Wells

Monday, March 23, 2009 6:50 PM

Indian Wells, California – Rafael Nadal won the Indian Wells Masters Series title over the weekend, crushing Andy Murray 6-1, 6-2, yet still pundits and sports bettors would have it down to the tough conditions and not his prodigious game. The conditions favoured Nadal scream headlines everywhere.

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Sports Wagering Odds

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Wagering Odds

Cinderella's last Dance - (1) Louisville vs. (9) Sienna

Sunday, March 22, 2009 3:35 PM

The Midwest Regional second-round date is set for Sunday between the 9th seeded Sienna Saints and the top ranked Louisville Cardinals. BetUS has set the total at 141 and has Louisville as an 11 ½ point favorite.

Sienna has played in some seriously entertaining games in March Madness tournaments and their double OT win over Ohio State was no exception.

Pac 10 Champs are for Real - (10) USC vs. (2) Michigan State

Sunday, March 22, 2009 2:26 PM

USC Trojans (22-12 SU, 17-14 ATS) vs. Michigan State Spartans (26-6 SU, 16-13 ATS)
Those of us who follow college hoops have watched as the USC Trojans have gotten hot at just the right time. On Sunday, USC tries to make it into the Sweet 16 when they face the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of NCAA Tournament that is scheduled to tip off at approximately 5 PM ET at the Metrodome...

Pesky Badgers in Second Round - (4) Xavier vs. (12) Wisconsin

Sunday, March 22, 2009 1:05 PM

The No. 12 seeded Wisconsin Badgers (20-12) will play fourth-seeded Xavier Musketeers (26-7) on Sunday in the West Regional. BetUS has set the total at 121 ½ and has Wisconsin as a 4 ½ point underdog coming in which at first glance seems low based on the seeding but we’ll look at some trends that help explain why this is going to be another close contest.

Trevon Hughes...

The Heat are Slipping - Miami at Detroit

Sunday, March 22, 2009 12:01 PM

Miami Heat (36-32 SU, 32-34-1 ATS) at Detroit Pistons (34-34 SU, 29-38 ATS)
MVP candidate, Dwyane Wade, leads his Miami Heat into Detroit to face the Pistons on Sunday afternoon at 1pm ET from the Palace at Auburn Hills. This is an early game so be sure to get your bet in on time for this one.

Midwest Surprise Team - (11) Dayton vs. (3) Kansas

Sunday, March 22, 2009 12:00 PM

Dayton Flyers (27-7 SU, 13-16 ATS) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (26-7 SU, 18-8-1 ATS)
There were more than a few people surprised that the Dayton Flyers were able to bang out a win over West Virginia the first round of NCAA competition.

Sunday NBA Parlay - King Lebron and Vinsanity go Head to Head

Sunday, March 22, 2009 12:00 PM

NBA Online Sports Betting Action - Sunday Four-Play Parlay
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 NBA sports betting members with the maximum potential to make four winning wagers on today’s matchups.
Here...

Dirty South Second Round - (3) Syracuse vs. (6) Arizona State

Sunday, March 22, 2009 10:14 AM

Syracuse Orange (27-9 SU, 16-15 ATS) vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (25-9 SU, 18-11 ATS)
Fans won't soon forget the Syracuse Orange's six-overtime win over Connecticut in the Big East tournament.

The 2 Seed may take a Bow - Texas vs. Duke

Saturday, March 21, 2009 7:00 PM

NCAA Basketball Sports Betting
Texas Longhorns (23-11 SU, 11-18-1 ATS) vs Duke Blue Devils (29-6 SU, 16-16-1 ATS)
NCAA Tournament (@ Greensboro, N.C.)
Saturday, March 21
BetUS NCAA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: DUKE -7, Total 139.5
Here are some of the NCAA basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:

TEX has won four of its last six games SU
TEX is...

Blow Out Alert - New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic

Saturday, March 21, 2009 6:20 PM

BetUS Sportsbook customers have taken notice that the New York Knicks have been absolutely embarrassed in each of their last two games.

Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Bobcats - Take the Home Team

Saturday, March 21, 2009 6:10 PM

The Charlotte Bobcats are surprising some BetUS Sportsbook customers by hanging in there and contending for a playoff berth. On Saturday night they will play host to the Indiana Pacers in NBA pro basketball sports betting action that is scheduled to tip off at 7 PM ET at the Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte.

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News and Sportsbook Wagering Odds

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Wagering Odds

Siena vs. Ohio State - Saints may wear the Slippers Again

Friday, March 20, 2009 4:00 PM

Get your March Madness Bracket Here!
Siena Saints (26-7 SU, 15-16 ATS) vs.

Chasing the Lottery Pick - NBA Teams Tanking for the Draft

Friday, March 20, 2009 3:40 PM

When trying to handicap an NBA game, bettors can’t simply look at the talent on the floor. There’s also the whole question of motivation; what team wants it more, is going to play harder. One part of motivation that most NBA betting enthusiasts already take into account is playing at home, but late in the season some other factors come into play as well.
Yes it’s that time of...

(13) Portland State vs. (4) Xavier - Don't Count out the Vikings

Friday, March 20, 2009 3:30 PM

BetUS NCAA Basketball Betting Odds: XAVIER -10.5, Total 135
Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* PST has covered three of its last nine games
* PST has won its last six games SU
* PST has played 13 of its last 18 games OVER the total
* XAV is 4-6-2 ATS in its last 12 games
* XAV has won 16 of its last 21 games SU
* XAV has played five of its last...

Revenge is in the Air - New Orleans vs. Memphis

Friday, March 20, 2009 3:10 PM

Memphis Grizzlies (17-50 SU, 30-36-1 ATS) at New Orleans Hornets (42-25 SU, 28-37-2 ATS)
BetUS NBA Odds: NEW ORLEANS -11.5, Total 188
Here are some of the NBA betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* MEM has lost 14 of its last 16 games SU
* MEM has covered seven of its last nine games
* MEM has played five of its last eight games OVER the total
* MEM has lost nine of its last...

Padding Your Bankroll - Horse Picks from Aqueduct

Friday, March 20, 2009 3:00 PM

Friday’s card at Aqueduct holds some promise, starting with our play of the day, which is a $25,000 claiming race, the fourth race on the nine race card.
J T Moore is sitting at 4/1 on the morning line and finds a good spot to pick up another win.
Our Late Pick 3 play starts in the seventh race, a $20 investment for a $1 unit.

Strength of Schedule Comes into Play - (5) Florida St vs. (12) Wisconsin

Friday, March 20, 2009 3:00 PM

BetUS NCAA Basketball Odds: FLORIDA STATE -2.5, Total 121.5
Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* WISC has covered one of its last five games
* WISC has won seven of its last ten games SU
* WISC has played six of its last seven games UNDER the total
* FSU has covered 11 of its last 16 games
* FSU has won nine of its last 13 games SU
* FSU has...

Weekend Stakes Action - Derby Preps Heat Up

Friday, March 20, 2009 2:55 PM

Grade II Lane’s End Stakes and Grade II San Luis Rey Handicap
One of the most popular three year old prep races of the year is this Saturday when sophomores take the track for the Grade II Lane’s End Stakes.
The Lane’s End Stakes is held on the Polytrack at Turfway Park. BetUS Racebook fans will want to really pay attention to how the Polytrack is paying earlier in the...

NL East Odds - Phillies Look to Repeat

Friday, March 20, 2009 2:30 PM

The race for division supremacy in the NL East has been an absolute knock-down, drag-out, fight to the finish the last two seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies laying two emphatic division ‘smackdowns’ on the Mets, including their history-making comeback two seasons ago.
The NL East race is once again shaping up to be another thriller with the Phillies going on to win...

Blackburn Rovers vs. West Ham United - Premier League Picks

Friday, March 20, 2009 2:25 PM

West Ham United are in seventh place and quite secure about their Premier League survival this season.

Premier League Betting - Portsmouth vs. Everton

Friday, March 20, 2009 2:20 PM

Portsmouth FC hover too close to the relegation zone for comfort and their dire position is further compounded by having missed an opportunity against Middlesbrough last week when they allowed a late goal to settle for a draw. With Middlesbrough sharing in the spoils, Portsmouth took a point for their effort and managed only to inch up the ranks.

2009 NCAA March Madness -Thursday's Madness Moneymaker

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Wagering Odds

Thursday's Madness Moneymaker - (4) Gonzaga vs. (13) Akron

Thursday, March 19, 2009 3:50 PM

No. 4 Gonzaga vs. No. 13 Akron (7:25pm EST) Rose Garden (Portland, OR)
A favorable first weekend South Region draw for the Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-5 SU, 15-13-0 ATS) begins with the MAC champion Akron Zips (23-12 SU, 16-13-1 ATS), who was winless this season against NCAA tournament teams and finished 3-4 SU, going 4-0 ATS in their last four games versus a teams above .600. Akron is a well rounded...

Early Round Lock Alert - (5) Illinois vs. (12) Western Kentucky

Thursday, March 19, 2009 3:45 PM

What kind of school name is that? Wouldn’t you love to call yourself a Western Kentucky Hilltopper? That’s pathetic. And look at their logo! It’s a severed hand waving a blanket! What the hell is that?! How have the boosters and alumni of this atrocious school let this slide by? My goodness.
When the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers visit the Rose Garden to play the Illinois Fighting...

West Bracket Opener - (3) Missouri Tigers vs. (14) Cornell Big Red

Thursday, March 19, 2009 3:35 PM

Cornell Big Red vs. Missouri Tigers 3:00 ET
As the NCAA Tournament enters its second day of sports betting action, NCAA bettors will get the chance to settle down and take in another fantastic slate of sixteen games on Friday.

Obama's Team - (1) North Carolina vs. (16) Radford

Thursday, March 19, 2009 3:25 PM

The UNC Tar Heels will look to close out a season that saw them ride the top ranking in the country for eight weeks. It’s been up and down this season for UNC, but nothing has them more furious than a loss to FSU during Championship Week. Making a statement in the opening round of the tournament is paramount for Tyler Hansbrough.

South Bracket Opener - (4) Gonzaga vs. (13) Akron

Thursday, March 19, 2009 3:05 PM

Can we just get one thing out of the way about Akron? Their team name is the “Zips”. How did this happen? When the Zips travel to Portland to take on the Zags, one thing is for sure, underestimating the Zips as a childish team may cost you big in the sportsbook.
The Akron Zips are a rough and tumble team, touting the Mid-American Conference Championship after a surprising season....

It’s Time to Dance - (10) Michigan vs. (7) Clemson

Thursday, March 19, 2009 2:45 PM

Michigan Wolverines vs. Clemson Tigers 7:10 ET
NCAA Tournament betting finally kicks off on Thursday with a full slate of games on tap.

Obama’s Bracket - 5 Reasons Why it’s Better than his Stimulus Plan

Thursday, March 19, 2009 2:40 PM

With March Madness upon us, Barack Obama has selected the 2009 “Presidential Bracket” – his picks for which teams will win each game in the tournament.

The Defending Champs - (14) North Dakota State vs. (3) Kansas

Thursday, March 19, 2009 2:40 PM

#14 North Dakota State Bison vs. #3 Kansas Jayhawks 12:30 ET
The second day of the NCAA sports betting Tournament tips off from Dayton Arena at 12:30 ET when the Summit League champion North Dakota State Bison (26-6, 1-1 ATS) squares off against Head Coach Bill Self and the defending NCAA champion Kansas Jayhawks (25-7, 18-7-1 ATS). The Fargo, ND based Bison punched their first ever ticket to the...

Indian Wells Quarterfinal - Radwanska vs. Pavlyuchenkova

Thursday, March 19, 2009 2:30 PM

Indian Wells, California – The Indian Wells tournament on the women’s side has been rather uncharacteristic, declining to fall in line with pre-tournament predictions. The top four front-runners, save for fourth seed Vera Zvonareva, have been wiped out of the tournament; meanwhile, the young guns have enjoyed standout form in the desert.
In the bottom-half of the draw, second seed...

Today's Play of the Day from Aqueduct

Thursday, March 19, 2009 2:10 PM

We started off the week on Wednesday padding our bankroll in the racebook in a nice way.

Sports Betting News & Sportsbook Wagering Odds

Group Betting on Golf - Transitions Championship

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 8:15 PM

This weekend is the Transitions Championship. Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods and Vijay Singh have all decided to skip this tournament.
That means that some very good golfers have a chance to win. But finding a winner in any golf tournament is always tough to do.

Eastern Conference Parlay Picks - Knicks and Magic in Action

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:55 PM

Knicks At Home Hosting Nets…And More!
Portland Trailblazers +2 over INDIANA PACERS
The days of Indiana’s spread busting are over.

Knicks vs. Nets - Rivalry Runs Deep

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:50 PM

The New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks will renew their mini-rivalry tonight at Madison Square Garden with the Knicks coming in as a 7-point favorite over New Jersey. The game means a lot of things: Jay-Z vs.

Dwayne Wade Rolls into Boston - Heat at Celtics

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:50 PM

Miami has gone a viscious 5-2 SU in their last 7 games, roaring through the standings to deafening cheers of Wade for “M-V-P!”. As a +1000 candidate in our NBA futures, Wade is certainly making his case known. Boasting a starting roster with two rookies, Udonis Haslem and Jermaine O’Neal isn’t easy times for The Flash, but he’s making the most of it.

Suns vs. Sixers - Both Teams Need it Bad

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:45 PM

The Phoenix will host the Philadelphia 76ers tonight in a game that means a great deal to both teams as they fight for playoff positioning, or in the Suns’ case, a chance to continue playing ball into late spring.
The Suns are listed as 7-point favorite in this one with an astronomical expected point total for over/under bets listed at 226 ½.

Roddick and Ferrer - A Battle for a Spot in the Quarters

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:40 PM

Indian Wells, California – While wild card American John Isner has captured the imagination of sports bettors in Indian Wells, surely, real hope in Indian Wells lies in top American Andy Roddick.

The Young Guns in Memphis - Nuggets vs. Grizzlies

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:20 PM

The Denver Nuggets travel to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies in a game where Denver will be a big road favorite. The Nuggets haven’t had the best season imaginable but they have done okay up to this point. They are 43 and 25 straight-up which means they will make the NBA Playoffs. Against the spread, Denver does have a winning record of 36-31-1.

Orlando at Milwaukee - Magic Need to Bounce Back

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:05 PM

Magic Look To Make Bucks Disappear – Orlando at Milwaukee
The Orlando Magic (49-18 SU, 43-23-1 ATS, 32-35 O/U) had its three-game winning streak snapped on Tuesday night, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers 97-93 but covered the spread as 6.5-point road underdogs just as I predicted in the BetUS Locker Room earlier that day.
Veteran point guard Rafer Alston led Orlando with 23 points...

NCAA Championship Tournament - East Bracket Preview

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 7:00 PM

Attention all college basketball sports betting fanatics, the 2009 NCAA Championship Tournament is set to kick off and this preview of the tournament’s East Bracket (click here for your printable March Madness bracket) will give BetUS members the knowledge they need to compile a winning bracket and make several bankroll-boosting wagers in the process.
With tip-off time just hours away,...

The Harris-less Nets - NJ Nets at NY Knicks

Wednesday, March 18, 2009 6:55 PM

Fading the Harris-less Nets
Although they’ve been a poor team the whole year (28-39 SU), New Jersey has performed well against the spread (34-32-1 ATS), especially on the road (19-15 ATS) and as an underdog (26-21 ATS).

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Sports Wagering Odds

Young Guns in the NIT - Kentucky vs. UNLV

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 7:10 PM

The Kentucky Wildcats are obviously extremely disappointed that they failed to make the NCAA Tournament in 2009, but they will try and make amends by winning the NIT Tournament and setting themselves up for a big run in 2010 with their young talent under head coach Billy Gillespie.
The Wildcats are currently a 7 ½ point favorite over the Runnin’ Rebels of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) at...

Best in the World - Nadal faces Tursunov in R32

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 7:00 PM

Indian Wells, California – Of the big four, Rafael Nadal put forward the most convincing performance in his opening match in the Californian desert. The Spaniard was in frightening form when he dismissed Michael Berrer 6-2, 6-1 in 67 minutes.

The Irish on St. Patty's Day - Notre Dame vs. UAB

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:55 PM

The NIT Tournament will kick off on Tuesday night with some surprisingly good matchups, and Notre Dame vs. Alabama-Birmingham is definitely one of them.

NBA Parlay - Timberwolves at Spurs

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:50 PM

The Minnesota Timberwolves (20-46 SU, 29-36-1 ATS, 34-30-2 O/U) have won two of their last three games going an identical 2-1 ATS during the span.
The San Antonio Spurs (44-22 SU, 34-30-2 ATS, 31-34-1 O/U) have dropped two of their last three while going an identical 1-2 ATS during the span.
Both teams will be trying to pick up an SU and ATS victory in the BetUS Sportsbook when they meet at the...

Eastern Conference Finals Preview - Magic at Cavaliers

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:45 PM

Streaking Howard, Magic Visit Even Hotter Cavaliers and King James
The Orlando Magic (49-17 SU, 42-23-1 ATS, 32-34 O/U) have won three straight games while covering the spread in each contest.
The Cleveland Cavaliers (53-13 SU, 42-24 ATS, 29-37 O/U) have won fight straight games but have gone an unimpressive 1-4 against the spread during the span.
Tonight, one team’s winning streak will come...

Kings at Hawks - Sacramento and the Points

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:40 PM

The Sacramento Kings (14-52 SU, 32-34 ATS, 33-33 O/U) have lost three straight games in the BetUS Sportsbook but have gone a robust 3-1 against the spread over their last four contests.

California Showdown - Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State Warriors

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:35 PM

Los Angeles Clippers (16-50 SU, 26-40 ATS) at Golden State Warriors (23-43 SU, 31-34-1 ATS)
BetUS NBA Odds: GOLDEN STATE -2.5, Total 223.5
Here are some of the NBA sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* LA has covered seven of its last 24 games
* LA has lost seven of its last eight games SU
* LA has lost its last five road games SU
* LA is 0-5 ATS in its last five road...

NBA Playoff Picture - Western Conference vs. The Lakers

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:30 PM

With most teams having played around 80% of their schedule, NBA betting enthusiasts are starting to develop a pretty clear sense of where teams are at. Although a couple teams in the East like Detriot and Philly are hard to get a beat on with their up and down play, most of the playoff caliber teams in the West have been consistent, but not world-beating (obvious exception of the Lakers). The...

Indian Wells Picks - Safin vs. Isner

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:13 PM

Indian Wells, California – Tennis is one of the healthiest sports to bet on today because there are so many exciting characters in the game. From Nadal, at the top of the bill, to Federer, Djokovic and Murray, the colourful spectrum looms enticing, attracts different fans and provides endless options to support. Among these banner names are also some familiar classic players, unique...

College Basketball Invitational - UTEP at Nevada

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 6:10 PM

BetUS NCAA Basketball Betting Odds: NEVADA -1.5, Total 144.5
Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* UTEP has won six of its last nine games SU
* UTEP has played six of its last nine games UNDER the total
* UTEP has covered seven of its last nine road games
* UTEP has won seven of its last ten games SU
* NEV has covered seven of its last 23 games
*...

2009 NCAA March Madness Basketball Betting and Online Sportsbook Odds

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Sportsbook Wagering Odds

NASCAR Betting - Back After it at Bristol

Monday, March 16, 2009 6:10 PM

Racing with a purpose at Bristol
NASCAR betting fans have enjoyed a week away from the track, giving them a chance to collect their thoughts, study up and analyze NASCAR odds for the upcoming race.
For a handful of drivers however, it hasn't been a week of rest, but rather one of intense preparation both in and out of the stock car. To say the least, the current economic hardship has thrown...

NIT Tournament Preview - Some of the Nations Best

Monday, March 16, 2009 5:20 PM

NIT IS NOT FOR LOSERS - THIS YEAR IT HAS A LOT OF INTRIGUE
The NIT is underrated. There, I said it.
Remember that this tournament was, at one time, just as prestigious as the NCAA basketball tournament that ran concurrent to it, if not more so.

Nuggets are out for Revenge - New Jersey at Denver

Monday, March 16, 2009 5:00 PM

NBA Basketball Sports Betting
New Jersey Nets (28-38 SU, 34-31-1 ATS) at Denver Nuggets (42-25 SU, 36-30-1 ATS)
Monday, March 16
BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Odds: DENVER -13, Total 204.5
Here are some of the NBA pro basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:

NJ has lost five of its last six games SU
NJ is 0-3-1 ATS in its last four games
NJ has...

Houston Rockets at New Orleans Hornets - Take the Under

Monday, March 16, 2009 4:55 PM

BetUS NBA Basketball Odds: NEW ORLEANS -3.5, Total 182.5
Here are some of the NBA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* HOU has won four of its last six games SU
* HOU has covered two of its last six games
* HOU has played its last five games UNDER the total
* HOU has covered its last four road games
* HOU has played its last four road games UNDER the total
* NO has won...

WBC Pool 2 Pick - Venezuela vs. Puerto Rico

Monday, March 16, 2009 4:45 PM

Venezuela and Puerto Rico will battle tonight at Dolphin Stadium in a second round matchup that promises to be a flat-out thriller for BetUS WBC baseball betting buffs.
Venezuela is coming off a 3-1 win over the Netherlands on Saturday in a tight ballgame in which they managed just three hits.

Team Breakdown - Xavier Musketeers

Monday, March 16, 2009 4:30 PM

They don’t come from a power conference or have any big-name stars. Their hallmark is defense and solid all around play. If you can name more than two more Musketeers, you're a true hoop-head.
Yet there were suggestions this season that this might be the best group of Muskies ever.

Betting March Madness - Bring On the Brackets!

Monday, March 16, 2009 4:20 PM

Betting March Madness - Bring On The Brackets!

The madness of March brings with it a lot of teeth-gnashing, nail-biting and, of course, some cursing and celebrating to the online sports betting nation.

San Antonio at Oklahoma - Durant's Thunder Host Duncan's Spurs

Monday, March 16, 2009 4:10 PM

Back In Lineup, Durant, Thunder, Host Duncan, Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs (44-21 SU, 34-29-2 ATS, 31-33-1 O/U) bounced back from their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in their previous contest to beat the Houston Rockets 88-85 on Saturday.
San Antonio covered the spread as 2.5-point road underdogs while the 173 combined points played Under the 182-point O/U total.
Veteran point guard Tony...

Raptors at Bobcats - Battle of the Basement

Monday, March 16, 2009 4:05 PM

The Toronto Raptors (24-43 SU, 24-41-2 ATS, 40-26 O/U) had lost seven consecutive games in the BetUS Sportsbook, failing to cover the spread in every single contest for NBA online betting enthusiasts.

Weekly Review - Celtics are Slipping

Monday, March 16, 2009 4:00 PM

NBA Weekly Review – Cavs Tighten Grip, Lakers Remain Rock Steady
Okay BetUS NBA sports betting buffs, the start of another brand new week means it’s once again time to look at how each team has fared with their SU numbers over the course of the past week.
I’ll start this week, with the lesser-talented Eastern Conference.
The top seed in the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers...

NCAA Basketball March Madness, Let The Madness Begin !!

Let the Madness Begin - NCAA Tournament Preview

Monday, March 16, 2009 2:20 PM

The NCAAB Tournament begins this Thursday. For most online betting fans, there is no tournament in the world like the Big Dance. Tons of games will be played throughout the three week tournament and the BetUS sportsbook is going to be there for every single one of those games.
The most surprising thing about this year’s tournament? Three of the top four seeds belong to the Big East....

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Sportsbook Wagering Odds

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Wagering Odds

NBA 2 Game Parlay - Spurs vs. Rockets and Thunder vs. Suns

Saturday, March 14, 2009 4:00 PM

With so many things still undecided on the basketball front, it makes sense for BetUS online sportsbook fans to concentrate on the NBA this weekend.
The NBA will be showcasing some interesting games on Saturday and Sunday that could potentially provide profits to gamblers.

Another Australian Open Rematch - Hewitt vs. Gonzalez

Saturday, March 14, 2009 1:30 PM

Indian Wells, California – The second round of Indian Wells serves up another Australian Open rematch for tennis fanatics in Lleyton Hewitt versus Fernando Gonzalez. Revenge is the back-story on Saturday a day of reckoning for Hewitt as he seeks to redemption for his loss to Gonzalez in Melbourne.

Weekend Stakes Action - Horse Picks from the Hottest Tracks

Saturday, March 14, 2009 1:30 PM

Grade II Louisiana Derby and Grade I Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap
Race-day: 3/14/2009
Saturday is a huge day in the BetUS racebook as the Fairgrounds Racetrack in New Orleans, Louisiana will showcase some of the best three year olds in the world, including Friesan Fire, in the Grade II Louisiana Derby.
Then, later on Santa Anita Park will showcase some fantastic fillies and mares in the...

Horse Racing Lock Picks - Fairgrounds Racetrack in New Orleans

Saturday, March 14, 2009 1:04 PM

It’s Louisiana Derby Day at the Fairgrounds on Saturday. That fact should put a smile onto the faces of most horseplayers.
But horseplayers would be missing on a lot of other betting opportunities if they were to concentrate solely on the Louisiana Derby.

Australian Open Rematch - Two Free Picks from Indian Wells

Saturday, March 14, 2009 12:30 PM

Indian Wells, California – The second round of Indian Wells serves up some intriguing betting morsels for tennis fanatics as several clashes are rematches of hotly contested five-set Australian Open thrillers.

BNP Paribas Second Round - Parlay Federer with the Favorites

Saturday, March 14, 2009 12:00 PM

Indian Wells, California – For all intended purposes, the tournament really begins when the seeded players step up to the plate. As all 32 seeds received a first-round bye, this happenstance occurs in the second round.

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Sportsbook Wagering Odds

Top 8 Women at Indian Wells - Dinara Safina is Number 1

Friday, March 13, 2009 7:30 PM

Indian Wells, California – Aside from World No.1 Serena Williams and No. 5 Venus Williams who have boycotted this event since 2001, the remaining top 8 women in the WTA rankings are in the draw and seeded from 1 to 6 respectively, with World No.2 Dinara Safina gaining top seed honours and World No.8 Svetlana Kuznetsova receiving the sixth seed spot. As No. 9 Nadia Petrova is also out, the...

NBA Sunday Double Play - Magic and Hawks in a Possible Parlay

Friday, March 13, 2009 7:20 PM

BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Matchup:
Utah Jazz (41-24 SU, 35-30 ATS) at Orlando Magic (47-17 SU, 40-23-1 ATS)
Amway Arena, Orlando -- 6 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:
* ORL has won four of the last six meetings SU
* ORL has covered five of the last six meetings
*...

NHL Friday Night – Blackhawks and Canucks Strong at Home

Friday, March 13, 2009 7:10 PM

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS -200 over Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games, but most of those have come during a steady home stand. The Jackets throttled Pittsburgh, LA and Boston at home, tallying up a score of 11-7 over those three games.
While that tempting win over Detroit, 8-2 in Jose Louis, has NHL betting lunatics batty about this matchup, Chicago is too scary of a...

Marathon Men in Action Again - West Virginia vs Syracuse

Friday, March 13, 2009 7:00 PM

West Virginia Mountaineers (23-10 SU, 16-14 ATS) vs. Syracuse Orange (25-8 SU, 15-14 ATS)
Big East Tournament (@ New York City)
BetUS NCAA Basketball Odds: WEST VIRGINIA -6.5, Total 138.5
Here are some of the NCAA basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* WV has won four of its last five games SU
* WV has covered six of its last nine meetings
* WV has played seven...

NBA Saturday Double Play Parlay - Rockets and Bulls to Win

Friday, March 13, 2009 7:00 PM

BetUS NBA Basketball Sports Betting Matchup:
San Antonio Spurs (43-21 SU, 33-29-2 ATS) at Houston Rockets (42-24 SU, 31-34-1 ATS)
Toyota Center, Houston -- 8:30 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:
* HOU has covered four of the last six meetings
* SA has won 11 of the last 16 meetings...

NCAA Conference Tournament - Big Payday with 3 Game Parlay

Friday, March 13, 2009 6:55 PM

Folks, if the conference tournament's excitement is an indicator of what's to come during March Madness, you better tighten your dancing shoes for a wild ride. From four teams vying for No.

BNP Paribas Open Preview - Youzhny vs. Troicki

Friday, March 13, 2009 6:50 PM

BNP Paribas Open Preview: Youzhny vs. Troicki
Indian Wells, California – While no seeded players are on the tennis betting menu today, all 32 seeds enjoying first-round byes, the on-court action at the Masters Series Indian Wells spotlights some intriguing players who are anxious to create a real buzz and shine on court.

SEC Tournament Showdown - Alabama vs. Tennessee

Friday, March 13, 2009 6:45 PM

BetUS NCAA Basketball Odds: TENNESSEE -7, Total 149
Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* ALA has won five of its last six games SU
* ALA has covered six of its last seven games
* ALA has played six of its last seven games OVER the total
* TENN has covered two of its last six games
* TENN has won five of its last eight games SU
* TENN has played...

Hornets and Bucks Raining Buckets - Take the Over Tonight

Friday, March 13, 2009 6:35 PM

Can The Bucks Handle The Visiting Hornets At All?
I’ve refrained from seriously commenting on the Bucks. Evidently it looks like the only time I made a passing comment about the Bucks this season was in referencing them making the Cavs virtually unstoppable by practically giving them Mo Williams, or discussing Andrew Bogut getting bitch slapped by KG. But I guess with the season closing...

Big East Beasts - Villanova Wildcats vs. Louisville Cardinals

Friday, March 13, 2009 6:15 PM

BetUS NCAA Basketball Betting Odds: LOUISVILLE -4, Total 139.5
Here are some of the NCAA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* VILL has won six of its last seven games SU
* VILL has played eight of its last 11 games OVER the total
* LOU has won its last eight games SU
* LOU has covered six of its last eight games
* LOU has played six of its last nine games OVER the total...

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Sportsbook Wagering Odds

Indian Wells Quick Picks - Women’s First Round Action

Thursday, March 12, 2009 2:15 PM

Indian Wells, California – An impressive field of players has arrived in the Californian desert to compete at the prestigious Indian Wells event. The BNP Paribas Open is a major event on the WTA Calendar, second to a Grand Slam event.
On Wednesday, the top half of the draw took to the courts at the Indian Wells Garden. Sixteen players, including five of the world’s top 50 won and...

Ladies Tennis Heats Up - BNP Paribas First Round Picks

Thursday, March 12, 2009 2:10 PM

Indian Wells, California – The BNP Paribas Open kicks off today at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in the Californian desert with first round action on both the women’s and men’s fronts.

NBA Thursday Night Doubleheader - Kobe and Lebron in Action

Thursday, March 12, 2009 2:05 PM

NBA Thursday Night Doubleheader
The weekly Thursday night doubleheader delivers both Kobe Bryant and LeBron James on the NBA betting slate, as the Lakers take on the Spurs and the Cavaliers face the Suns.
The Lakers have had a busy week so far with three games in four nights. Los Angeles visited Portland on Monday night before starting their journey through Texas on Wednesday at Houston....

Indian Wells Preview - Djokovic Dealt a Dangerous Course

Thursday, March 12, 2009 2:00 PM

Indian Wells, California – Of all the quarters of the draw at Indian Wells, World No.3 and defending champion Novak Djokovic got the toughest – at least, that is the overriding opinion in the marketplace.

Indian Wells Draw Preview - World No.1 Nadal’s Quarter

Thursday, March 12, 2009 1:40 PM

Indian Wells, California – In the first quarter of the draw sports bettors will find World No.1 and top seed Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard was a champion in Indian Wells in 2007, and he takes a 16-3 lifetime record in the Californian desert into his opening match. Of all the potential second round clashes the “Big 4”four face in Indian Wells (they receive a Bye into the R64), Nadal...

UEFA CUP LAST 16 - Hamburger SV vs. Galatasaray AŞ

Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:30 PM

Hamburger easily progressed into UEFA Cup last 16. They got the job done in the first leg against Dutch side NEC Nijmegen by winning 3:0; the second leg was a mere formality. Next up for the German side is Turkish club Galatasaray. Though the Germans will have home edge in the first leg, they are about to feel the full force of the immense support Galatasaray will surely enjoy given Germany boasts...

UEFA CUP LAST 16 - Dynamo Kiev vs. Metallist Kharkiv

Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:15 PM

UEFA CUP LAST 16: Dynamo Kiev vs. Metallist Kharkiv

In this first-ever all-Ukrainian affair in the last 16 of UEFA Cup action sports bettors will be treated to the two leading clubs in their domestic table as Dynamo Kiev take on rivals Metallist Kharkiv. Given their domestic rivalry, this tie is shaping up to be a thrilling clash on the European front.

UEFA Cup R16 Match Preview CSKA Moscow vs. Shakhtar Donetsk

Thursday, March 12, 2009 12:00 PM

UEFA Cup betting is second to Champions League online betting but it is no less thrilling for it. And as the first leg of the two-legged Round of 16 gets set to kick off this week, there are many standout ties in the marketplace for sports bettors. The first tie on the books is between CSKA Moscow and Shakhtar Donetsk.

Pac 10 Tournament - Oregon vs. Washington State

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 8:10 PM

Oregon Ducks (8-22 SU, 9-20 ATS) vs. Washington State Cougars (16-14 SU, 11-17 ATS)
Pac 10 Tournament (@ Los Angeles)
BetUS NCAAB Odds: WASHINGTON STATE -9, Total 121.5
Here are some of the NCAA basketball sports betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* ORE has covered two of its last nine games
* ORE has lost 16 of its last 18 games SU
* ORE has played four of its last six games...

NBA 6 Game Parlay - Huge Payday if this Hits

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 8:00 PM

Utah Jazz @ Atlanta Hawks
Is there anyone that wants to step in front of the Utah Jazz right now? Sports betting handicappers would be smart to bet with them or to stay away at this point as the Jazz are winners of 12 straight and are the hottest team in the NBA.
The Hawks have won two straight at home and in general, have been fairly reliable at Phillips Arena this season. They are 22-7 at...

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Sportsbook Wagering Odds

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Online Sportsbook Wagering Odds

NBA 6 Game Parlay - Huge Payday if this Hits

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 8:00 PM

Utah Jazz @ Atlanta Hawks
Is there anyone that wants to step in front of the Utah Jazz right now? Sports betting handicappers would be smart to bet with them or to stay away at this point as the Jazz are winners of 12 straight and are the hottest team in the NBA.
The Hawks have won two straight at home and in general, have been fairly reliable at Phillips Arena this season. They are 22-7 at...

NBA Lock Alert - Celtics vs. Heat

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 7:55 PM

The Boston Celtics (49-15 SU, 34-30 ATS, 29-34-1 O/U) are surviving life without Kevin Garnett fairly well, but lost to the Orlando Magic 86-79 as a 2.5-point home favorite on Sunday.

Bulls at Magic - Orlando will roll over Chicago

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 7:50 PM

Magic Look To Bounce Back As Bulls Visit
The Chicago Bulls (29-35 SU, 32-31-1 ATS, 36-27-1 O/U) got a spectacular 43 points from shooting guard Ben Gordon but lost to the Miami Heat 129-127 in double overtime on Monday night.
The Bulls covered the spread as 5-point road underdogs while the game played over the 205-point Over/Under total.
The Orlando Magic (46-17 SU, 39-23-1 ATS, 31-32 O/U) got 27...

NHL Free Picks - Hurricanes will upset the Blackhawks

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 7:45 PM

Sens, Hawks Looking Steady At Home
OTTAWA SENATORS -230 over Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning have crestfallen to a lousy 1-5 SU in their last 6 games and are just 1-7 SU in their last 8 on the road.

NBA East Free Picks - Knicks vs. Pistons and Wizards vs. Hornets

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 7:40 PM

ATLANTA HAWKS -1.5 over Utah Jazz
The Jazz have emerged as a definitive sleeper team that every Western Conference contender is viably afraid of.

New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons - Wallace and Iverson out

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 7:30 PM

The Knicks travel to Detroit to take on the Pistons in what amounts to a game between two bad teams in the Eastern Conference. New York is fun to watch now that Coach Mike D’Antoni has instituted the run and gun but the run and gun hasn’t translated to wins with New York garnering a straight-up record of 26 and 37 this season.

Big 12 Texas Showdown - Texas Tech vs. Texas A&M

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 6:40 PM

NCAAB Betting - Game Match-Up (3/11)
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs.

Indian Wells Draw Released - Federer is in Tough

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 6:15 PM

Indian Wells, California – The Indian Wells draw is out and Roger Federer, who is competing in his frist tournament since the Australian Open final has a tough course to navigate through – albeit his course is not the toughest of the “Big 4” players.

NBA Game of the Night - LA Lakers at Houston Rockets

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 5:50 PM

BetUS NBA Basketball Odds: HOUSTON -3.5, Total 201
Here are some of the NBA basketball betting trends as they relate to this matchup:
* LA has won 19 of its last 24 games SU
* LA has won 14 of its last 19 road games SU
* HOU has won 11 of its last 13 games SU
* HOU has won its last 12 home games SU
Also...
* LA has covered four of the last five meetings
* LA has won 15 of the last 23 meetings SU...

March Madness Betting - Who's Dancing as a Number 1 Seed

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 5:47 PM

Amateurs of the online college basketball betting community wait until Selection Sunday to get caught up in the madness. The experienced online betting group started tuning in last week to watch the little guys attempt to make the Big Dance by winning small-time conference tournaments only to be swallowed up by the higher seeds in a short-lived March.
Though, the short-lived stay of a No. 15 or...

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Wagering Odds, Online Sportsbook Daily News

2009 NCAA March Madness Betting News & Wagering Odds

Santa Anita Park Race 7 - The Winning Trifecta

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 5:01 PM

It’s back to Santa Anita on Wednesday where the best bet can be found in Race 7 on the card.
Usually, Race 7 at Santa Anita on week days provides the best horses wagering opportunities for racing fans because it’s a feature void of a true favorite.

Indian Wells Qualifiers - Who Will make it into the Main Draw?

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 4:40 PM

Indian Wells, California – Qualifying is a hapless job at the best of times for though the reward is entry into the main draw, it comes part and parcel with a first round encounter against the likes of Nadal, Federer, Djokovic or Murray (to name a few) – players of such high calibre that the quality of mercy is not strained and inevitably the tournament ends for a qualifier before it...

The Benefits of Online Poker - Knowing Your Game

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 4:35 PM

Playing live poker at a casino can be a lot of fun, but really irritating as well. There are often long waits to get on a table, and when a seat finally opens, you have to take it even if you’d rather be at a different table.

NASCAR Betting - Food City 500 Preview

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 4:15 PM

NASCAR betting sharps aren't unlike every other stock car racing fan in the world, in that they could not be more excited about the short track madness that will ensue this week! The good ol' boys make their way to Bristol Motor Speedway, which has housed some of the most exciting races in NASCAR history, more or less on an annual basis. Bristol brings back memories of every driver's roots in...

Padding Your Bankroll - March 11 Horse Picks from Aqueduct

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 4:05 PM

A new week at the Big A starts today, and we might see some rain, as there are showers forecast for early in the day with a 60% chance of rain.
The Late Pick 3 play has some potential for a decent payoff as we attempt to pad our bankroll.

2009 NBA Draft Stocks - March Madness can Make or Break Players

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:35 PM

The Big Dance is upon us, and if certain youngsters can perform beyond themselves, then they’ll realize their big dream in a big way. Just ask Mario Chalmers, the former Kansas Jayhawk clutch man who won the NCAA Title for the Jayhakws last year and jumped up to the 34th overall pick as the fourth pick in round two.

NBA MVP Candidates - The King and Kobe but what about Wade?

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:30 PM

NBA MVP – The Debate Continue
The MVP race has always been led by just two guys – LeBron James and Kobe Bryant. No surprise there, especially as the Lakers and Cavs seemed destined to clash for the title.

Golf's Best Bet - Odds to Finish in Top 10

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:20 PM

This is how difficult it is to win at golf. Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Vijay Singh and Padraig Harrington skip last week’s Honda Classic, and none of the top three favorites in the BetUS sportsbook: Ernie Els, Sergio Garcia or Camilo Villegas, take down the top prize.
That’s how difficult it is even for the best golfers to win a tournament which is why sometimes it’s a good...

Colorado Rockies Season Preview

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:10 PM

MLB BETTING – COLORADO ROCKIES 2009 SEASON PREVIEW
2008 Season Review:
The Rockies buckled amidst lofty expectations entering the 2008 season after they caught fire to close out the 2007 regular season to eventually punch the franchise’s first ticket to the World Series. After the disappointing season concluded, the Rockies cost MLB bettors close to $2000 on the year by...

Indian Wells - The Americans Bid for a Spot in the Main Draw

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 3:00 PM

Indian Wells, California – The first day of the BNP Paribas Open is underway but the action to be had is in the qualifying rounds. The qualifiers hold a lot of appeal though for some reason many tennis bettors avoid these early stages, choosing to start handicapping a tournament as the more familiar big names take the courts.