Lawrie, Stanley soar in world rankings
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02/06/2012 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paul Lawrie claimed a four-shot win in Qatar, while Kyle Stanley erased an eight-shot deficit to come from behind and win the Phoenix Open on Sunday. With those victories, both players made big moves in this week's world rankings.
Lawrie returns to the top 50 for the first time since 2003 as he jumped 31 places to No. 47. Stanley, who lost an eight-stroke lead a week earlier, climbed 35 spots to No. 52.
The top six in the rankings were unchanged with Luke Donald followed by Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer, Steve Stricker and Webb Simpson.
Jason Day shared second place behind Lawrie and moved up three notches to seventh. His move bumped Adam Scott, Charl Schwartzel and Dustin Johnson down one place apiece.
Graeme McDowell and Matt Kuchar held steady at Nos. 11 and 12. Nick Watney and K.J. Choi exchanged places with the American up to 13th. Brandt Snedeker stayed put at No. 15.
Sergio Garcia tied for fifth in Qatar and moved up two spaces to 16th. His moved pushed Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods down one to 17 and 18 respectively.
Bubba Watson tied for fifth in Phoenix and leapt five spots to No. 19 and Justin Rose remained 20th again this week. Hunter Mahan tumbled out of the top 20 as he dropped two from 19th to 21st.
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Christel Boeljon came from three strokes back to win the Australian Ladies Masters on Sunday and that helped her jump 16 spots in this week's women's world rankings. Boeljon, who played in her first
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Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends
We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS. Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned. For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go. As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190). Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet. For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction. On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later. Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick. Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com
New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors
Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season.
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls
Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times.
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons
Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season.
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers
In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS.
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