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02/20/2010 - Raleigh, NC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Coming off a stunning loss at Virginia Tech, the 23rd-ranked Wake Forest Demon Deacons will attempt to right the ship, as they invade the RBC Center in Raleigh to take on the NC State Wolfpack in ACC action this afternoon.
Dino Gaudio's Demon Deacons had won four straight games and were playing as well as any team in the conference heading into Blacksburg this week. However, after jumping out to a big lead, Wake was unable to hold on and dropped a heartbreaking 87-83 decision to the Hokies. The loss dropped Wake Forest to a still respectable 8-4 in league play, a half game behind Maryland (8-3) and Virginia Tech (8-3) and two games behind league-leading Duke (10-2).
The Wolfpack have had their ups and downs this season and a 14-13 overall record is a direct result of that. There have been more downs in terms of league play however, with NC State winning just two ACC games this year and residing in the conference cellar at 2-10. Sidney Lowe's squad enters this weekend with an ugly five-game losing streak in tow, including Wednesday's 67-58 loss to Maryland.
This is NC State's oldest rivalry, with this game representing the 231st all- time meeting. The Wolfpack lead the series 131-99. NC State has won the last four meetings in Raleigh, but it is the Demon Deacons seeking the regular- season sweep after posting a 67-59 win in Winston-Salem on December 20th.
Wake watched an 11-point second-half lead evaporate, resulting in a four-point loss in Blacksburg. The loss spoiled a dominating performance by Al-Farouq Aminu, who finished with 28 points and 11 rebounds, including a remarkable eight offensive boards. L.D. Williams poured in 19 points and Ishmael Smith added 18 points and eight assists, but it wasn't enough to hold off the hard- charging Hokies. The Demon Deacons are still within striking distance in the ACC, thanks to solid play at both ends of the floor. The team is averaging a respectable 75.6 ppg, while limiting the opposition to just 68.4 ppg and .377 shooting. Aminu is perhaps the top frontcourt player in the conference, ranking seventh in the league in scoring (16.8 ppg) and first in rebounding (10.9 rpg). Smith is a perfect complement as both a scorer (13.3 ppg) and distributor (league-leading 6.2 apg). C.J. Harris (10.6 ppg) and Williams (9.2 ppg) provide perimeter support.
NC State's problems have been offensive in nature. The team is averaging a meager 68.5 ppg and even in the watered-down ACC, that simply isn't enough. The Wolfpack do have one of the conference's top scorers in Tracy Smith. The 6-7 junior forward ranks sixth in the league at 17.2 ppg and is doing so on an impressive .545 shooting. Smith is also among the league leaders in rebounds (eighth at 8.1 rpg). Dennis Horner adds 12.0 ppg to the cause, while Javier Gonzalez chips in with 9.6 ppg, while leading the team in assists (103). The Wolfpack took a 10-point lead into the intermission against Maryland this week, but a 22-5 run by the Terps after the break kept the Wolfpack in the loss column. Horner led the way offensively with 19 points. Smith however, tallied just 10 points and six rebounds in 33 minutes of work.
<< Vols tangle with Gamecocks in SEC action
Columbia, SC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The 20th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers begin a
brief two-game road trip this afternoon, as the invade Columbia to take on the
South Carolina Gamecocks in SEC action from the Colonial Life Arena.
The Volunteers a
<< Cyclones seek upset of 24th-ranked Aggies
Ames, IA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Iowa State Cyclones will attempt to put an end
to a 20-game losing streak against ranked foes when they entertain the 24th-
ranked Texas A&M Aggies today at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.
Texas A&M is coming
<< Owls and Hawks meet for 150th time
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Big 5 action ensues at the legendary
Palestra in Philadelphia today, as the 21st-ranked Temple Owls battle Atlantic
10 Conference rival Saint Joseph's.
Temple has won its last two games and four of its las
<< Pirates take aim at upset in clash with Mountaineers
Morgantown, WV (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The eighth-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers
return home this afternoon for a Big East clash with the Seton Hall Pirates.
The Mountaineers ended a two-game slide with Wednesday's 88-74 win at
Providence. The
Astros extend GM Wade's contract >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Astros have reportedly extended
the contract of general manager Ed Wade two years through the 2012 season.
According to the team's website, the Astros are expected to make the extension
official
Ferrer, Monaco advance to Copa Telmex semis >>
Buenos Aires, Argentina (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Top-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer
and fourth seed Juan Monaco both were quarterfinal winners Saturday at the
$475,300 Copa Telmex tennis event.
Inclement weather forced their matches to be sus
Celtic edges closer to Rangers >>
Glasgow, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Robbie Keane's first-half goal allowed
Celtic to claim a 1-0 win over Dundee United at Celtic Park on Saturday in a
battle of top-four teams.
Keane struck the lone goal of the match in the 20th m
Benneteau outlasts Tsonga to reach final in Marseille >>
Marseille, France (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Eight seed Julien Benneteau outlasted
fellow Frenchman and reigning champion Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to secure a spot in
Sunday's final at the $700,000 Open 13 tennis event.
The second-seeded Tsonga ente
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If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture. Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).
For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot. The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.
TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.
"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,' it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."
"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.
Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash. Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win.
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