Rivera homers as Angels edge Dodgers

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06/13/2010 - Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Juan Rivera clubbed a two-run homer to help the Angels defeat the Dodgers, 4-2, in the middle contest of a three-game interleague series at Chavez Ravine.

Howie Kendrick and Torii Hunter each had an RBI double for the Angels, who improved to 10-3 on their 14-game road trip. Scott Kazmir (6-5) gave up two runs on three hits and four walks in five innings to get the win, his third in as many outings.

"Scott had a live fastball and pitched really well with his changeup," said Angels manager Mike Scioscia. "He battled and set a tone early. Our bullpen did a good job of putting up four zeros."

Russell Martin hit a two-run double for the Dodgers, who were 1-for-9 with runners in scoring position and left nine men on base. Rookie John Ely (3-3) allowed four runs on six hits and walked three over five full frames.

"We had our opportunities to do some stuff," said Dodgers manager Joe Torre. "John Ely was a little off tonight. He can't challenge people down the middle because he is not overpowering."

The Angels grabbed a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning. Kendrick led off with a double, advanced to third on a Bobby Abreu groundout and came home when Hunter stroked a double to left field. After Maicer Izturis lined out, Rivera deposited a 2-2 pitch into the Dodgers' bullpen beyond the left-field wall.

Kendrick doubled home Erick Aybar to give the visitors a 4-0 lead in the fifth. Martin halved the deficit in the bottom of the inning.

The Dodgers had the bases loaded with one out in the seventh, but Kevin Jepsen fanned Andre Ethier and Matt Kemp grounded into a fielder's choice.

Fernando Rodney set down the Dodgers in order in the eighth and Brian Fuentes finished things off in the ninth to collect his ninth save of the season.

Game Notes

Kazmir has won four of his past five starts...The Angels are 7-3 in their last 10 games at Dodger Stadium...The Dodgers fell to 8-4 on their 13-game homestand...Angels outfielder/designated hitter Hideki Matsui celebrated his 36th birthday.

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Huskers' Lucky hospitalized for undisclosed reason

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska running back Marlon Lucky was hospitalized Monday for undisclosed reasons after Lincoln police responded to a call at his residence.

The Nebraska athletic department said in a release Monday that Lucky was admitted Sunday night.

MySportsbook.com has the Cornhuskers listed at +2500 to win the BCS National Championship odds.

A nursing supervisor at the hospital said all questions about Lucky were being referred to the athletic department. The athletic department said there would be no further comment from the department or Lucky's family.

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American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies  

It's that time of year folks.  Betting on American Idol Season 9.  And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below.  With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.

No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.

Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.

Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.

Odds to Win

There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.

All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.

A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.

Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.

Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol. 

Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.

If a contestant cannot appeal to this demographic, no matter how much talent he or she possesses, they’ll struggle for votes. Looks, demeanor and charisma are extremely important. And it’s no coincidence that every Idol winner so far has hailed from a Southern state.

Elimination Props

Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.

Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.

Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups

The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.

Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.

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