Gonzales, Eger share lead at Dakota Dunes
Golf Betting Lines
07/08/2010 -
Saskatoon, SK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Defending champion Andres Gonzales and Kent
Eger both carded eight-under 64s Thursday to share the first-round lead at the
Dakota Dunes Casino Open.
Kris Wasylowich carded a seven-under 65 and was joined in a share of third
place at Dakota Dunes Golf Links by Luke Hickmott and Carlos Sainz.
Gonzales closed with a nine-under 63 last year to win by a stroke over Scott
Gibson and Hugo Leon. Gonzales got going with a birdie on the par-five 10th,
his second hole as players started on one and nine. He came back with birdies
on 13 and 15.
After a par on 16, Gonzales birdied the 17th and 18th to turn in five-under.
He jumped to seven-under with an eagle on the par-five second. Gonzales
birdied No. 7, another par-five, to get to minus-eight.
Gonzales played the five par-fives at minus-five with three birdies and an
eagle.
Eger made birdie on the second to open his round, but gave that shot right
back with a bogey on the third. He came back with three birdies over the next
four holes.
Around the turn, Eger birdied 10 and 11 before a birdie at the 14th got him to
six-under. He birdied his last two holes, 17 and 18, to share the lead with
the defending champion.
Mike Mezei opened with a six-under 66. He shares sixth place with Byron Smith,
Will Strickler, Benjamin Alvarado, Ryan Yip, Mitchell Gillis, Danny Sahl and
Brady Stockton.
NOTES: Josh Geary, the 2008 winner, is tied for 33rd at minus-three...Leon
struggled to a two-over 74, which left him tied for 121st.
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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.
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Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol.
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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.
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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.
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MySportsbook.com Releases World Series Championship Lines
New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox early favorites to win 2008 World Series
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