Robinson agrees to five-year deal with Saints
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07/30/2010 - Metairie, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Saints have agreed to terms with rookie cornerback Patrick Robinson on a five-year contract.
Financial terms of the deal for the 32nd and last pick in the first round of April's draft were not disclosed.
Robinson was Florida State's defensive MVP last season, posting a career-best 52 tackles with 11 passes defensed and two forced fumbles in 12 games. He was a Second-Team All-ACC selection as a senior in 2009.
The Miami native finished his collegiate career with 117 tackles and seven interceptions. He set a school record with interceptions in five straight games during the 2007 season.
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Mountain West's non-conference straight-up records point in a favorable direction at 41-28 over the last two years, but don't be so quick in jumping to the windows to wager on the league against outside c
<< Hancock says Big 12 defections won't affect BCS
DETROIT (AP) -Bowl Championship Series executive director Bill Hancock says the defections of Nebraska and Colorado from the Big 12 will not influence the BCS.Hancock spoke Friday at the Mid-American Conference's media day at Ford Field in Detroit.N
<< Texans agree to terms with first-round pick Jackson
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Texans have reportedly agreed to
terms with cornerback Kareem Jackson, the team's first-round pick in the 2010
draft.
The Houston Chronicle is reporting that the deal with Jackson, the 20
<< Bolstered Padres to begin home set with Marlins
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - A walk-off victory and the acquisition of a six-time All-
Star made Thursday one exciting day for the San Diego Padres.
San Diego will hope Friday is just as good, as it is expected to have
infielder Miguel Tejada availabl
<< Ravens CB Foxworth tears ACL, out for the season
Westminster, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Baltimore Ravens cornerback Dominique
Foxworth will apparently miss the upcoming season after tearing his anterior
cruciate ligament.
Foxworth limped off the field during orientation practice on Th
Pocono, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Steve Letarte, the crew chief for four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon, has signed a multi-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports. Letarte and HMS made the announcement Frida
Hilliard, Tyree retire as Giants >>
East Rutherford, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Former New York Giants receivers Ike
Hilliard and David Tyree each signed contracts this week to retire as members
of the organization.
Hilliard played in 98 games, starting 92, during his career
Sounders aim to continue winning ways against 'Quakes >>
Santa Clara, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Seattle Sounders FC will go for their third
straight win on Saturday when they visit Buck Shaw Stadium to face the San
Jose Earthquakes.
The Sounders followed a 1-0 win over D.C. United with a 2-1 vi
Rapids, Dallas both gunning for points in Western showdown >>
Commerce City, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colorado Rapids host FC Dallas at
Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Major League Soccer action on Saturday night.
The Rapids (6-5-5), who are winless in six league fixtures, should have their
hands f
K.C. hopes to build on win vs. Man United in league play vs. TFC >>
Kansas City, KS (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - It has been a disappointing season to so
for the Kansas City Wizards, but the Major League Soccer club is hoping it can
use a 2-1 win in an exhibition against English premier League side Manchester
United
Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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