Everybody beats the Wiz: Randolph, Knicks keep Washington winless

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11/07/2008 - Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Zach Randolph scored 22 points and hauled in 13 rebounds to lead the New York Knicks in a 114-108 victory over the Washington Wizards.

Jamal Crawford poured in 23 points and doled out three assists for the Knicks, who have won two in a row. Nate Robinson gave 17 points and six assists, while Wilson Chandler ended with 17 points.

Caron Butler had a game-high 30 points and seven boards in a losing effort for the Wizards, who have lost each of their four games to start the season. Antawn Jamison had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Nick Young had 16 points off the bench.

With the Wizards down by five late on in the fourth, Young banked in a jump shot, Jamison connected on a layup and Butler followed suit with a layup to give Washington its first lead since the second quarter, 103-102.

Chris Duhon, though, immediately drained a three-pointer to spark a 10-0 New York run. Crawford added four points on the burst, while Randolph's layup capped it with 2:30 left in play to give the Knickerbockers a 112-103 lead, which held up through the end of the game.

The Knicks held a slight 29-28 lead after the first quarter, and opened up a 64-58 lead at the half.

An Etan Thomas basket brought the Wizards within six points, but Crawford responded with a three, Randolph dropped in a jumper and Chandler connected on a bucket to give New York its biggest lead to that point, 76-63, midway through the third quarter.

However, Washington outscored its counterpart 18-6 over the next five minutes to make it a game again, 82-81. Jamison sparked the surge with four points and JaVale McGee closed it out with a three-point play.

The teams traded baskets and the visitors still led by one, 89-88, heading into the final frame.

David Lee's turnaround hook shot sparked an 8-2 Knicks run to begin the fourth. Robinson had four points and Anthony Roberson added a layup to give New York a 97-90 lead with 9:22 left in the contest.

Game Notes

Washington outrebounded New York 50-36...The Knicks had more assists, 36-27...New York has won four of the last five meetings...The Knicks had dropped five of their last seven trips to D.C...The Knicks announced prior to Friday's game that former star Allan Houston has been named assistant to the president for basketball operations.

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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.

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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.

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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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