Pats ink pair of second-round picks
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07/26/2010 - Foxboro, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New England Patriots have signed their 2010 second-round draft selections, tight end Rob Gronkowski and defensive lineman Jermaine Cunningham.
Terms of the contracts were not released.
Gronkowski was taken 42nd overall in April's draft out of Arizona where he re- wrote the record book for tight ends.
In just two seasons and 22 games for the Wildcats, the 6-foot-6, 265-pound Gronkowski totaled 75 receptions, 1,197 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns -- all school records at the tight end position. He missed all of last season due to a back injury.
Cunningham was drafted 11 picks later out of Florida where he started 38 of 45 games during his three years with the Gators. At 6-foot-3 and 260 pounds, Cunningham tied for tenth in school history with 19 1/2 sacks and ended his collegiate tenure with 152 tackles and five forced fumbles.
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<< Dodgers P Kershaw drops appeal, will serve suspension
Los Angeles, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton
Kershaw has dropped the appeal of his five-game suspension and will begin
serving it Tuesday when the team opens a three-game series in San Diego.
The southp
<< Dolphins sign DT Stanley
Davie, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Miami Dolphins added some depth to the
defensive line position on Monday by agreeing to terms with veteran tackle
Montavious Stanley.
Details of the contract were not disclosed.
Stanley, a five
<< Report: Titans file lawsuit against Kiffin, USC
Nashville, TN (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Tennessee Titans have reportedly filed a
lawsuit against the University of Southern California and head coach Lane
Kiffin in the wake of the hiring flap surrounding Kennedy Pola.
On Saturday, USC
<< Ravens rookie Kindle to miss camp due to head injury
Owings Mills, MD (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Baltimore Ravens rookie linebacker Sergio
Kindle will miss all of training camp after suffering injuries to his head
when he apparently fell down two flights of stairs at a private residence in
Austin,
New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Baltimore Orioles infielder Ty Wigginton had his three-game suspension reduced by one game, Major League Baseball announced on Monday. Wigginton, who agreed to drop his appeal, was originally slapped with
Angels option Bell, call up Kohn >>
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have optioned
right-hander Trevor Bell to Triple-A Salt Lake and purchased the contract of
pitcher Michael Kohn to take his place on the roster.
Bell started Sunday's game
Mets' C Barajas disabled, INF Hessman recalled >>
Flushing, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Mets have placed catcher Rod
Barajas on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 25, with a strained
left oblique.
The veteran receiver was injured in the sixth inning of Saturday'
Coyotes re-sign winger Picard >>
Glendale, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Phoenix Coyotes have re-signed left wing
Alexandre Picard to a one-year contract.
As per team policy, no terms of the deal were announced.
Picard was acquired by the Coyotes from Columbus on March 3 bu
Packers sign second-round pick DE Neal >>
Green Bay, WI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Green Bay Packers signed their 2010
second-round pick, defensive end Mike Neal Monday.
Terms of the contract were not released.
Selected 56th overall, the 6-foot-3, 294-pound Neal started 23 of
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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