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04/22/2009 - Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Todd Helton went 3-for-5 with a two-run homer, as the Colorado Rockies hung on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 9-6, in the second game of a three-game set at Chase Field.
Helton had three RBI and three runs scored for the Rockies, who snapped a four-game skid. Brad Hawpe added two RBI and scored once.
Starting Colorado pitcher Franklin Morales was pulled after two innings due to a neck/shoulder injury. Matt Belisle (1-0) tossed 1 2/3 innings of scoreless relief to pick up the win. Manny Corpas pitched a scoreless ninth to collect his first save of the season.
Mark Reynolds, Chris Young, and Eric Byrnes each hit home runs for the Diamondbacks, who won 6-3 in the opening game of the series on Monday. Conor Jackson went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored.
Yusmeiro Petit made his second major-league start and picked up a no-decision after five innings of work for Arizona. He allowed three runs -- two earned -- on eight hits. Juan Gutierrez (0-1) gave up a run on two hits in 1 1/3 innings of relief to take the loss.
Ahead 7-6 in the eighth, Helton belted a two-run homer to give Colorado a three-run lead. With one out, Helton drove a Gutierrez pitch over the right- field wall to score Dexter Fowler, who led off with a double.
Jason Grilli and Alan Embree took turns on the mound in the eighth, while Corpas came in to close the game in the ninth for the Rockies.
The Rockies drew first blood with two runs in the top of the second. Clint Barmes' single to right field with two outs moved Hawpe to second. Back- to-back singles to center from Yorvit Torrealba and Morales scored Hawpe and Barmes, respectively.
The Diamondbacks responded with a pair of runs in the home half, as Young and Byrnes mashed back-to-back homers.
Colorado added a run in the top of the third to regain the lead. With runners on first and third and one out, Stewart singled to right field to knock in Todd Helton.
Arizona fought back with two runs in the bottom of the inning to grab a 4-3 lead. Augie Ojeda doubled to center to score Felipe Lopez, who led off with a single. Ojeda moved to third on the play because of a throwing error from center fielder Fowler. Jackson singled to knock in Ojeda, but Glendon Rusch retired the next three batters to prevent further damage.
The Diamondbacks used a two-run homer from Reynolds in the fifth to extend their margin to 6-3.
The Rockies rocked three different Arizona pitchers in the sixth to plate four runs. Omar Quintanilla doubled to center after Torrealba led off with a walk. Fowler earned a free pass to load the bases for Ryan Spilborghs, who grounded into a double play, plating Torrealba.
Doug Slaten took over the mound and Helton's single to left field brought home Quintanilla. Gutierrez entered from the bullpen and Garrett Atkins greeted him with a double. Hawpe's single to center knocked in Helton and Atkins.
Game Notes
Colorado went 6-for-17 with runners in scoring position, while the Diamondbacks went 2-for-8 with RISP...The Rockies lost 15 of 18 meetings with Arizona last year, but took two of three tests between these NL West foes at Chase Field from April 6-8. The Diamondbacks won eight of nine matchups at home against Colorado in 2008...The Rockies placed right-handed pitcher Ryan Speier on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring, retroactive to April 19, on Tuesday.
<< Matthews' double lifts Angels over Tigers
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Gary Matthews Jr. doubled in the winning run
in the eighth inning and added a sacrifice fly, as Los Angeles held on to
defeat the Detroit Tigers, 4-3, in the opener of a three-game series at Angel
Stadium
<< Lakers jump on Jazz early, take 2-0 series lead
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kobe Bryant scored 18 of his 26 points in
the second half, as the Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-0 series lead against the
Utah Jazz with a 119-109 victory in Game 2 of their Western Conference
quarter
<< Sharks avoid 3-0 hole, top Ducks in Game 3
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Patrick Marleau's power-play goal in the third
period provided the difference, as the San Jose Sharks saved their Western
Conference quarterfinal series with a 4-3 win over Anaheim in Game 3.
The top-seed
<< Seattle, Washburn continue strong start against Rays
Seattle, WA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jarrod Washburn tossed seven strong innings to
earn his third win in as many starts to open the season, as the Seattle
Mariners opened a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays with a 4-2 win
at Safe
Report: Rose to be named season's top rookie >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chicago Bulls have called a news conference
for this afternoon, when it's expected guard Derrick Rose will be named the
NBA's Rookie of the Year.
A Chicago native, Rose was drafted first overall by th
Hawks aim for 2-0 edge in series with Heat >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Heat hope to bounce back from an awful
performance in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinals series with
the Atlanta Hawks when the two teams resume the set at Philips Arena tonight.
Josh
76ers try to steal another win at Orlando >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia 76ers hope to build on a thrilling
comeback win when they face the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of their Eastern
Conference quarterfinals series.
Andre Iguodala's fadeaway jumper from the top of t
Hornets try to even series with Nuggets >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Hornets didn't look like much competition
for the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of their Western Conference quarterfinals
series, suffering a 113-84 drubbing to George Karl's team at the Pepsi Center
on Sund
“You play to win the game!”
Those are the words of notoriously intense head coach Herman Edwards. Unfortunately, from a bettors’ perspective, most coaches don’t feel that way about the NFL preseason. August is a time to evaluate young players, finalize the depth chart and pray your star players stay healthy.
The trick to making money during the exhibition schedule is identifying coaches – like Edwards – who can’t stand losing even when there's nothing on the line.
The New York Jets betting won 15 of 21 preseason games and went 14-7 against the spread (ATS) during Edwards’s five-year tenure with the club. In his first season as the Kansas City Chiefs field boss, the team improved from 0-4 to 2-2.
Identifying win-a-holics like Edwards is a good start if you plan betting the preseason – even though most say you shouldn’t ... but what the hell do they know anyway?
Here’s a brief rundown of two teams that have a habit of winning during the second-stringers’ season, and another club that has a good chance of exceeding this year.
Playing in the media hub of North America can be stressful but the press can’t write anything negative about the way Tom Coughlin’s boys play in the preseason. The Giants won and covered all four games last summer, improving their record to 7-1 both straight up (SU) and against the spread over the last two years.
Coughlin has shown he’s not afraid to give his starters more time in the second preseason game than most of his colleagues, no doubt one of the reasons his team has been so dominant.
Bettors can count on America’s team early on. The Cowboys are 14-6 both SU and ATS since 2002 in warm-up contests. Former coach Bill Parcells, the coach of the team the last four years, has an intimidating, in-your-face presence – surely a reason Dallas has had so much early success.
The Big Tuna won’t be strolling the sidelines with looks of disgust, but new coach Wade Phillips will be anxious to make a good first impression for owner Jerry Jones.
Dallas plays the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos before things get serious. They then face the Houston Texans in their third contest (the game starters see most game time) and finish off with the Minnesota Vikings.
Expect a Dallas team able to walk away with another 3-1 preseason record.
This team scored a league-worst 12 offensive touchdowns last season, so the rookies and veterans each have something to prove. There’s a bounty of first-unit jobs up for grabs and plenty of bodies competing for those slots.
First-time head coach Lane Kiffin will be eager to impress an owner who employs the philosophy, “Just win, baby!”
The 32-year-old Kiffin has to command respect from a locker room full of players older than him. All of these factors should lead to purpose in preseason.
Don’t forget: before playing like a team that belonged in NFL Europe, Oakland went 4-1 (both SU and ATS) in exhibition games.
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American Idol odds : Blake Lewis the Early Standout
An important American Idol betting lines recap from February 20 Guys episode. The 12 men came out flat overall with Blake Lewis appearing to have the early edge after the first hour and a half.
Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off. Randy was not impressed though. Paula thought he started off fantastic. "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either.
Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed. Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact. He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition.
Big favorite Sundance came in with a flat version of "Knights in White Satin" and the judges let him have it, including Paula. Randy claimed the song was out of pitch throughout.
Korean American - and a Jenny Woo favorite - Paul Kim was up next. Another pitchy flat one but Randy said he still liked his potential. Kim at +3000 odds was said to have sung a "third rate version of that (George Michael) song" according to Simon Cowell. He sang "Careless Whisper".
22 year old Chris Richardson was up next. He was listed with +1100 odds coming in. He got the best response from the judges though Simon did not believe the vocal was that great.
Nick was boring and pitchy. Simon didn't think he was that bad though and predicted he would be back next week. Nick Pedro was a big +3000 dog coming into this competition.
Beat boxer Blake Lewis was listed with early +1000 odds or $1000 payout on a $100 bet if he were to become the next American Idol winner odds . These of course were the early odds. He was considered original for picking an "odd song". He did not beat box and the judges felt it was the best vocal of the night.
Sanjaya came in as the second biggest favorite after Chris Sligh but his performance Tuesday night was not very good.
Chris Sleigh was the early favorite at +450 odds. Great voice and a great sense of humor. He's a real standout. Randy felt it was on point but maybe ahead of the chorus a little bit. Simon Cowell said he felt like he was in some "sort of weird student gig".
Jared Cotter followed. He was listed with +2000 odds early on to win the competition. The judges felt he needs to take more risks but looked good.
22-year old AJ Talbado, who has tried out for American Idol five times, was up next. "Kind of a theme park performance" said Simon. Though the judges felt he performed okay. Simon did feel AJ might be better than he originally thought.
Phil - this season's military favorite - came into this competition with +1200 odds to win the competition. He was the last to perform. He was certainly strong enough to get through this stage of the competition and perhaps the best one after a shaky start.
Tomorrow night, the ladies perform and I sure hope they do a better job than the boys. Check out all the American Idol betting odds here.
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