Bulls aim to continue road success in Boston
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02/12/2012 -
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The East-leading Chicago Bulls shoot for their sixth
straight win when they finish a grueling nine-game road trip at TD Garden vs.
the Boston Celtics.
The Bulls, who have the NBA's best record at 23-6, hope to have Derrick Rose
back in the lineup this afternoon. The reigning league MVP rested his ailing
back against woeful Charlotte on Friday and Chicago still made it look easy by
posting a 95-64 rout over the Bobcats in the Queen City.
Joakim Noah recorded a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds for the
Bulls, who improved to an impressive 6-2 on their trip and became the first
team to win four consecutive road games by at least 20 points. Carlos Boozer
totaled 16 points and six boards in the lopsided win.
C.J. Watson started in place of Rose and contributed seven points, five
assists and four steals.
"I think you have to learn how to play with a lead, you've got to play tough
with a lead," said Chicago head coach Tom Thibodeau.
The Celtics, meanwhile, lost their second straight contest on Friday in
Toronto, falling to the Raptors 86-74. It was a modicum of revenge for
Toronto, which was routed by the Celtics 100-64 back on Feb. 1
Kevin Garnett paced the Celtics with 17 points to go with eight rebounds,
while Paul Pierce added 12 points and five assists in defeat.
The Raptors came out of the gate on fire. A balanced attack led by DeMar
DeRozan (nine first-quarter points), Jose Calderon (eight) and James Johnson
(eight) was highlighted by a floating alley-oop from Calderon to DeRozan that
capped off a 14-4 start in favor of Toronto. Boston ended up scoring a season-
low 14 points in the first quarter.
"Awful. Just awful," said Celtics coach Doc Rivers when asked about the first
frame. "I was really frustrated."
Celtics center Jermaine O'Neal did not play against the Raptors with a sore
left shoulder and remains questionable for today's game.
Chicago has won three straight over Boston, including a 88-79 triumph in
Beantown back on Jan. 13.
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The improving Detroit Pistons shoot for a season-high fifth
straight win when they take on the lowly Washington Wizards in the middle
contest of a three-game homestand.
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Southeast when they entertain division-leading Miami at Philips Arena.
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tonight in Oakland against the Golden State Warriors.
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Sportsbook betting odds favor Europe in Ryder Cup
September 19, – Despite holding a decided edge in the all-time series, with 24 wins, 2 ties and 10 losses, Team USA is the underdog again heading into the Ryder Cup in Kidare, Ireland this weekend, according to MySportsbook.com. The Europeans have captured four of the past five editions, including their largest victory ever, an 18 ½ to 9 ½ thumping in Michigan in 2004. Current Ryder Cup betting odds favor the Europeans to continue their winning ways; they are a 4-5 bet to take the title, compared to 6-5 for the Americans.
Despite being knocked out in the first round of World Match play by Shaun Micheel, Tiger Woods is predicted to lead the US charge and be their highest point scorer for the week, with odds listed at 9-4 that he outpoints all other American players, including Jim Furyk, Phil Mickelson and Chris DiMarco to name a few. Team USA has four relatively unknown players on the roster but all four are 2007 tournament winners and have posted some of season’s best performances, each earning over $1.5 million on the PGA TOUR. They include Zach Johnson, Vaughan Taylor, JJ Henry and Brett Wetterich.
The experienced European squad includes the likes of Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, Jose Maria Olazabal and Darren Clarke, who’s emotions will be tested after the passing of his wife to a battle with cancer. Donald and Garcia are in particularly good form and each is a 5-1 bet to lead the European squad in the points race. Donald has proven he can go head to head with Woods at a major event after a run for the $1.2 million purse at the PGA Championship. Garcia’s Ryder Cup credentials prove he’s ready for battle too.
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Ryder Cup Odds
Europe
Tie
USA |
4-5
10-1
6-5 |
Ryder Cup Top US point scorer
Tiger Woods
Jim Furyk
Phil Mickelson
Chris DiMarco
David Toms
Stewart Cink
Chad Campbell
Scott Verplank
Zach Johnson
Vaughan Taylor
JJ Henry
Brett Wetterich |
9-4
4-1
5-1
7-1
8-1
12-1
15-1
15-1
25-1
30-1
30-1
50-1 |
Ryder Cup Top European scorer
Sergio Garcia
Luke Donald
Padraig Harrington
Colin Montgomerie
Darren Clarke
David Howell
Lee Westwood
Paul Casey
Henrik Stenson
Jose Maria Olazabal
Paul McGinley
Robert Karlsson |
5-1
5-1
6-1
13-2
8-1
9-1
9-1
11-1
12-1
12-1
20-1
25-1 |
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