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02/23/2009 - Norman, OK (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The top spot in the Big 12 is on the line this evening in Norman, as the Kansas Jayhawks take on the Oklahoma Sooners in the battle of top-25 rivals at the Lloyd Noble Center.
Kansas is seeking its fifth straight Big 12 regular season crown and has certainly kept itself in the hunt, winning 11 of its first 12 league tilts. The Jayhawks bring a modest three-game win streak into this contest and are coming off a 70-53 win over Nebraska this past weekend.
The Sooners have been one of the most impressive teams in the country this year, with a mere two losses on the season. However, after winning the first 11 conference games on the docket, Oklahoma suffered its first defeat this past weekend, falling in Austin, to the Texas Longhorns, 73-68. The loss halted a 13-game win streak for OU and dropped the team into a tie with Kansas atop the league standings.
Kansas holds a 133-64 edge in the all-time series and has claimed victory in four straight meetings entering this contest. Since the inception of the Big 12, Kansas has won 12 of the 16 meetings with Oklahoma.
The defending national champions have seen a great deal of turnover from last year's squad, but the results have been similar, with Kansas thriving at both ends of the floor. The team certainly has enough offensive depth, rolling up 77.0 ppg this year, while also showing the ability to play tight defense, giving up a mere 64.3 ppg. Veteran guard Sherron Collins is the leader on the court and really brings this team together, both with his scoring prowess (18.0 ppg), as well as his distribution skills (135 assists). Cole Aldrich is a formidable presence down low, with his double-double average of 15.0 points and 10.3 rebounds per outing. Talented freshmen like Tyshawn Taylor (9.1 ppg) and Marcus Morris (7.6 ppg) have bright futures in Lawrence and will be instrumental to the team the rest of the way. It was once again the combination of Collins and Aldrich that led the charge against the Cornhuskers on Saturday, as Collins hit 8-of-12 shots from the floor to lead all scorers with 22 points. Aldrich recorded his 15th double-double of the season with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
The most important player in the country for any team has to be national player of the year candidate Blake Griffin. So when the big man left the game against Texas on Saturday with a concussion, it was no surprise that the Longhorns were able to earn a hard-fought victory over the Sooners. Griffin played just 11 minutes in the game and finished with a mere two points. Willie Warren did his best to keep his team rolling, hitting six three-pointers and tallying a game-high 27 points. Tony Crocker added 14 points in support, but without Griffin inside, OU lost the battle on the boards (36-35). The 6-10 sophomore is questionable for this game, but just how effective he will be if he is able to suit up is anyone's guess. When at full strength, there is no player in the nation who can contain him. Griffin leads the country with 22 double-doubles on the season and is currently averaging 22.0 points and 13.8 rebounds per game. Warren (15.4 ppg) and Crocker (10.2 ppg) definitely benefit from all the attention that must be paid to Griffin in the paint. The pair has combined for 100 of the team's 190 three-pointers to date.
<< Hornets make a stop in Sacramento
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New Orleans Hornets hope to salvage the finale of a
three-game road trip tonight when they face off with the woeful Sacramento
Kings at ARCO Arena.
The Hornets fell to 0-2 on their trek in Salt Lake City
<< Clippers, Warriors square off in LA
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Pacific Division rivals meet in Hollywood Monday when the
Los Angeles Clippers host the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center.
The Clippers, who are embarking on a quick two-game homestand, dropped their
third strai
<< Nuggets back at home to face Celtics
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Nuggets will play on their home court for the
first time in nearly three weeks this evening, when the reigning world
champion Boston Celtics pay a visit to the Pepsi Center.
Denver just completed an
<< Out of the tank: Sharks hit the road to battle Stars
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Jose Sharks kick off a four-game road trip tonight
with a visit to Dallas to take on the the Pacific Division-rival Stars at
American Airlines Center.
The Sharks had dropped three straight on the road (0-1-2) befor
Bruce blames scoring woes on duo's departure >>
Wigan, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wigan manager Steve Bruce believes his
team's current dearth of goals can be traced back to last month's sales of
Emile Heskey and Wilson Palacios.
The Latics have managed to find the net only on
Shawky eyes Boro exit >>
Middlesbrough, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Middlesbrough midfielder Mohamed
Shawky appears to be on the move after admitting he was unhappy at the
Riverside Stadium.
The 27-year-old Egypt international has made only 16 starts
Liverpool boosted by good news on Gerrard >>
Liverpool, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Liverpool have received a boost with the
news that Steven Gerrard will travel to Spain for Tuesday's Champions League
clash with Real Madrid.
The Reds skipper has been out of action for three wee
Hart believes Pompey will avoid relegation >>
Portsmouth, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Portsmouth caretaker manager Paul Hart
believes there is enough character and resilience in the squad to avoid
relegation.
Pompey grabbed a precious point against fellow strugglers Stoke C
MySportsbook.com Favors Fighting Irish to win College Football betting odds
According to odds makers at MySportsbook.com, on January 8, the Fighting Irish faithful may be toasting their 14th national title in Arizona – Notre Dame’s first national championship in close to 20 years.
Although MySportsbook.com has listed Notre Dame as the 5-1 favorite to win thecollege football College Football betting, fans in Columbus do not need to cancel their tickets to Glendale just yet. The Ohio State Buckeyes, listed right behind the Irish at 7-1, are also heavy favorites to win college football’s most coveted prize, while West Virginia, USC and the 2007 National Champion Texas Longhorns - all listed at 8-1 – are strong contenders as well.
MySportsbook.com has also posted gambling odds on the conference championships for the ACC, Big 12 and SEC. In the ACC – it could be anyone’s title, particularly for the two schools from the Sunshine State. Florida State and Miami, both listed at 2-1, are favored to win the ACC Championship Game odds, with the ‘Noles hoping to finish in the nation’s top 10 for the first time in five years, and the ‘Canes looking to avenge their 10-7 loss against FSU in last year’s ACC Championship betting.
Moving west to the Big 12, MySportsbook.com has betting lines listing Texas as 7-5 favorites to repeat as conference champions, even though the Longhorns lost their national championship-winning quarterback Vince Young to the NFL. In the south, the Auburn Tigers – led by Heisman-hopeful senior running back Kenny Irons – have been given the best odds to win the SEC Championship odds at 5-2.
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