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West Virginia Syracuse Betting: Syracuse Tries To Bounce Back Against West Virginia

The Syracuse Orange finally lost a game after winning their first 20 this season. Will they allow themselves to get rattled, or will they fight back with a fury against West Virginia?
West Virginia Mountaineers @ Syracuse Orange – Saturday, January 28
Sports betting line: No line
Why West Virginia Will Win
When you do your homework and assess your best best sportsbook on this game, it’s worth mentioning that while Syracuse is viewed as a national title contender, the Orange are going through one of those rough patches in the middle of a season, a stretch that can certainly make a team better for March… but not without short-term costs. Syracuse is fighting through its limitations right now. The Orange fell at Notre Dame this past Saturday, dropping a 67-58 decision without starting center Fab Melo, who was out with an injury. Melo is not a prolific scorer, but he doesn’t need to be a on a team loaded with them. Melo needs to be that rebounder-defender who anchors the Orange in the paint and provides just enough of an offensive threat to keep defenders honest. Melo was part of Syracuse’s winning mix, so the fact that Syracuse played so poorly without him is something of an alarm bell for SU and head coach Jim Boeheim.

Maybe Melo will play in this game against West Virginia, and maybe he won’t; what’s important to point out is that he won’t be 100 percent, which – in and of itself – raises questions regarding Syracuse’s level of performance. West Virginia big man Deniz Kilicli – a slow but intelligent player from Turkey who makes good decisions with the ball and plays high-level help defense – could have a big night against Syracuse, which would make the Orange a less effective team at the defensive end of the court. If Melo is not appreciably fit in this game – whether he plays or not – Syracuse’s wings will be smothered by West Virginia’s perimeter defenders, and the calculus will shift in West Virginia’s favor.

Why Syracuse Will Win
The college basketball betting experts who follow the Big East Conference for a living know that while Syracuse is a team in flux due to the Melo injury, this is not an overwhelming West Virginia club. The Mountaineers have two players – Kevin Jones (averaging roughly 20 points and 11 rebounds per game) and Darryl Bryant (roughly 18 points per game) – who can hit big shots on an appreciably consistent basis, and that’s pretty much it. Coach Bob Huggins doesn’t have the quality depth he could turn to in 2010, when the Mountaineers made the Final Four and took down a star-studded Kentucky team in the East Regional final. This is a less potent West Virginia squad, and against Syracuse’s array of gifted scorers, the Mountaineers will have to muck it up as much as possible in order to win. That’s not likely – not in Syracuse’s Carrier Dome. 
Who Will Win
It’s not a lock, because Syracuse is working through issues, but an elite team such as the Orange will likely use a loss as mental fuel. Syracuse might sweat against an opponent that can match its talent at all five spots on the floor, but West Virginia is not that team. Take Syracuse.

College Basketball Betting Pick: Syracuse

Is it legal to bet on sports online in the state of oregon

Like is it legal to bet on football or basketball using a site like bookmaker in OR.
Nobody can stop you from gaming, it’s the collecting I’m worried about.

Who’s going to stop you, the internet police? They’d have to stop the gaming first, wouldn’t they?

Of course my dear friend. It should be legal and it is not illegal anywhere else! i mean what are they gonna do by banning bet online on sports? I fully support betting online. It is one of the most awesome stuffs sports freaks will ever come across. It excites me and it is fun! No authorities should take any steps against it!

It may be legal.Because You are an independent person.So it is legal.

Bet Alabama Kentucky – Alabama Faces Huge Challenge At Kentucky

The Alabama Crimson Tide are going to have a hard enough time beating the Kentucky Wildcats on the raw merits. What makes Alabama’s task even tougher is this year’s scheduling format.
Alabama Crimson Tide @ Kentucky Wildcats – Saturday, January 21
Sports betting line: No line
Why Alabama Will Win
When you do your homework and assess your best best sportsbook on this game, you have to realize that Alabama is the team far more likely to show that quality which becomes more and more apparent in college basketball as a season progresses: desperation. Yes, Kentucky has the athletes and the credentials and even home-court advantage at Rupp Arena in Lexington, but Alabama has a lot more at stake in this contest, and that’s a prime source of improved performance and increased defensive intensity in particular. If Alabama and Kentucky played a 10-game set or a best-of-seven playoff series, there’s no question that Kentucky would win. In one game, however, Alabama – with its length and athleticism near the rim – could stay in the ring against the wingspan of imposing Kentucky post players such as Antonio Davis.
Alabama’s Tony Mitchell has explosive vertical leaping ability, enabling him to play far bigger than his 6-6 frame. JaMychal Green is 6-8 but extremely long and agile, giving him a chance to match up against Kentucky’s big men within six feet of the basket. Alabama has had a tough time shooting the three this season, but if the Tide can find the touch on just one afternoon in Lexington, they can indeed pull through and win this game. It’s attainable for the Tide and coach Anthony Grant.
Why Kentucky Will Win
The college basketball betting experts who are focusing on the Southeastern Conference can make some very particular observations about this game not just because of the X and O considerations involved, but because of the timing of this game within the SEC’s regular-season schedule. This is a 12:05 p.m. Eastern time tip-off on Saturday, an early game for Alabama on the road in Lexington, Kentucky. The game also follows Alabama’s Thursday night home game against a solid Vanderbilt squad. Most of the time, the SEC’s midweek game is on Wednesdays. To accommodate national television, however, some games are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
When teams play on a Tuesday, they get extra rest in advance of the normal Saturday game. When they play on Thursday, however, they are pinched in terms of rest. For Alabama to play on a Saturday after a Thursday is challenging enough, but since the Crimson Tide are playing a very early afternoon game (as early in the afternoon as possible), they’re going to have a very short turnaround which includes a flight from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Lexington. They’re likely to have very little fuel in the tank by the time the middle of the second half arrives. Alabama can hang in for 30 minutes, but probably not for 40.
Who Will Win
It’s really simple – Alabama’s brutal schedule will not give the Tide the ability to physically recover in time for this game. Vanderbilt, win or lose, will take a lot out of Bama. The Tide won’t be able to keep pace with Kentucky, especially not on the road.

College Basketball Betting Pick: Kentucky

Bet Missouri Baylor – Missouri, Baylor Lock Horns In Five-Star Showdown

The Big 12’s best teams, one could very legitimately say, are the Missouri Tigers and the Baylor Bears. They’ll meet this weekend in the Lone Star State with seeding position on the line.
Missouri Tigers @ Baylor Bears – Saturday, January 21 
Sports betting line: No line
Why Missouri Will Win
When you do your homework and assess your best best sportsbook on this game, you have to realize that the Missouri Tigers have many of the same players they did last season. Kim English, Marcus Denmon, and Company are extremely quick, agile and multitalented. The Tigers can put a starting five on the floor who can play an all-court game with energy and an aggressive mindset. Missouri possesses interchangeable parts and a deep bench, two clear and convincing reasons why it can outrun and outlast opponents. First-year coach Frank Haith has come from Miami (Florida) and not missed a beat. The Tigers have the look of a very confident team, one that is older and wiser than it was last season.
The veteran identity of this Mizzou roster, plus the stability it enjoys at the point, gives the Tigers a leg up on most teams in the Big 12. If anyone can give Baylor its first home loss of the 2012 season, it’s Missouri. Baylor has played a number of very close games so far this season, so it’s not as though one should see this game as a mismatch; it’s anything but. One should anticipate an even-steven fight to the finish line, and Missouri’s depth could very well carry the day.
Why Baylor Will Win
The college basketball betting experts who are beginning to sink their teeth into the Big 12 season are marveling at the portfolio produced in Waco, Texas. Coach Scott Drew’s team didn’t even make the Big Dance last season after making an Elite Eight run in the 2010 NCAA Tournament. However, if you tried to project the 2012 NCAA Tournament, Baylor would surely be a No. 1 seed at this point in time. That’s all you really need to say about Baylor’s competitive chops. The Bears have a do-everything athlete and meal ticket in the person of Perry Jones III who can get a big bucket, rebound, or blocked shot in crucial situations.
They have a fearless guard in the form of Pierre Jackson who is willing to take the big shot and provide lock-down defense on the perimeter. Quincy Acy is a shot blocker and rebounder near the rim, and Brady Heslip is a three-point shooting specialist. These defined roles and collected components give Baylor ballast and balance, and that’s why the Bears are in the top five of the national rankings, fully intent on winning the Big 12 and snaring other prizes on the road to March Madness. Missouri got whacked at Kansas State a week ago; Baylor can surely do the same thing to the Tigers.
Who Will Win
It’s not easy to pick a winner in this game, but since Baylor hasn’t lost at home yet this season, it’s ultimately easier to choose the Bears over the Tigers.

College Basketball Betting Pick: Baylor

Lebron or Kobe: More Clutch with game on the line

People always say Lebron’s a choke artist and Kobe is much more clutch
According to this article

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/post/_/id/29844/todays-crunch-time-best-vs-air-jordan

When trailing by one or two points, or tied, in the final 24 seconds of playoff games,
Lebron James 5-12- 41.7%
Kobe Bryant 7-25- 28%

People hate on Lebron too much. Everyone knows hes the most talented player in the NBA- Kobe fans you have to admit. Dont be stubborn hes more talented..

He may be the most hated though (after kris humphries)
but it kinda gets me mad when people make it seem like he shoots 10% in clutch situation when in fact he has almost double kobe’s fg% in clutch playoff spots. Alright in the finals he did bad, but everyone has one bad series. The lakers got swept by the mavs. Kobe didnt do too great.

By the way im an unbiased New Yorker that isn’t a fan of any team, just likes to bet on basketball haha.

I like Lebron & Kobe but those arguments get me mad
Lisa: Michael Jordan won his first title when he was 28. (6 total rings). Lebrons 27. He still has a long time before his career is over. Lakers fans tend to argue about d-wade only reason why lebron will win a ring or more. but shaq was actually named mvp in championship for lakers so lakers fans cant argue. maybe 90′s bulls fans can haha
"Kobe has taken more shots than LeBron in the clutch."
Good point Kobe has 25 opposed to Lebron’s 12. But do you really think Lebron will go 2 for his next 13.. I dont think so lol

Thats cool man.
But hey man I got some advice for you dont ever ask this question again ok?

Kobe is more clutch always has been 5 rings more than Lebron and tons of game winners Lebron has been known to choke though both very talented

Leboss james is not even close to being clutch. Couple yes ago in the playoffs against the wizards. Lebron missed a layup to beat the buzzerat he should of made. That’s why the ball goes in d wade’s handif the need a buzzer beater.

the difference is that kobe’s team wins most of the games where he’s had poor performances. all his comeback victories are due to him also. lebron they always lose if he plays bad in 4th quarter.

Kobe has been in the league a lot longer than LeBron, has taken shots with a tougher degree of difficulty than LeBron has, and has taken more shots than LeBron in the clutch.

Kobe is more clutch

Larry Bird was more clutch than both put together.
You can have ‘ em both.

Bet Alabama Kentucky: Alabama Faces Huge Challenge At Kentucky

The Alabama Crimson Tide are going to have a hard enough time beating the Kentucky Wildcats on the raw merits. What makes Alabama’s task even tougher is this year’s scheduling format.
Alabama Crimson Tide @ Kentucky Wildcats – Saturday, January 21
Sports betting line: No line
Why Alabama Will Win
When you do your homework and assess your best best sportsbook on this game, you have to realize that Alabama is the team far more likely to show that quality which becomes more and more apparent in college basketball as a season progresses: desperation. Yes, Kentucky has the athletes and the credentials and even home-court advantage at Rupp Arena in Lexington, but Alabama has a lot more at stake in this contest, and that’s a prime source of improved performance and increased defensive intensity in particular. If Alabama and Kentucky played a 10-game set or a best-of-seven playoff series, there’s no question that Kentucky would win. In one game, however, Alabama – with its length and athleticism near the rim – could stay in the ring against the wingspan of imposing Kentucky post players such as Antonio Davis.
Alabama’s Tony Mitchell has explosive vertical leaping ability, enabling him to play far bigger than his 6-6 frame. JaMychal Green is 6-8 but extremely long and agile, giving him a chance to match up against Kentucky’s big men within six feet of the basket. Alabama has had a tough time shooting the three this season, but if the Tide can find the touch on just one afternoon in Lexington, they can indeed pull through and win this game. It’s attainable for the Tide and coach Anthony Grant.
Why Kentucky Will Win
The college basketball betting experts who are focusing on the Southeastern Conference can make some very particular observations about this game not just because of the X and O considerations involved, but because of the timing of this game within the SEC’s regular-season schedule. This is a 12:05 p.m. Eastern time tip-off on Saturday, an early game for Alabama on the road in Lexington, Kentucky. The game also follows Alabama’s Thursday night home game against a solid Vanderbilt squad. Most of the time, the SEC’s midweek game is on Wednesdays. To accommodate national television, however, some games are played on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
When teams play on a Tuesday, they get extra rest in advance of the normal Saturday game. When they play on Thursday, however, they are pinched in terms of rest. For Alabama to play on a Saturday after a Thursday is challenging enough, but since the Crimson Tide are playing a very early afternoon game (as early in the afternoon as possible), they’re going to have a very short turnaround which includes a flight from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Lexington. They’re likely to have very little fuel in the tank by the time the middle of the second half arrives. Alabama can hang in for 30 minutes, but probably not for 40.
Who Will Win
It’s really simple – Alabama’s brutal schedule will not give the Tide the ability to physically recover in time for this game. Vanderbilt, win or lose, will take a lot out of Bama. The Tide won’t be able to keep pace with Kentucky, especially not on the road.

College Basketball Betting Pick: Kentucky

BASKETBALL: I just made a bet for 50 bucks that KD will NOT get the scoring title this year

Am I stupid?

I don’t think he will get it this year.

better pray lebron doesnt go soft and starts passing up everything

put your money where your mouth is

good bet

hes only scoring like 25 ppg. westbrick is too much of a ballhog now to let KD score 30+ppg

Nah I got lebron or Kobe winning it this year

Wetbrook will hog it you just made the right move.

No. Ur fine. Westbrook is a ballhog now. Kds ppg will go down from 30 to 23

Making bets is never a good idea.
Even when you win, you can still lose.

And when you lose, bad things can happen.

KD IS GOING OFF

Parenting: Do the prettiest people do the ugliest things

I was at my local gym working out, then afterwards I went in to the basketball gym. There was youth ball going on. This beautiful ten year old mixed race boy that I watch was standing in the crowded doorway talking to his teammates. He was making fun of the movie war horse. His big beautiful green eyes glimmered, as he told the story. Then he spotted me watching him and asked "dude why are you always here? Do you even have a kid?" I looked behind me, then back at him. He said "I’m talking to you n!66a" So I just stay quiet and smile. then he says " i bet war horse is his second favorite movie, right after dolphin tail" then all his friends laugh at me as I leave the gym.

How could such a beautiful child be so cruel?

Bad parenting.

Overall cruelty is found in people of varying appearances, simply because the child is attractive does not mean that he is kind. One cannot determine disposition by physical attractiveness.

He didn’t say those things because he’s beautiful
Nor would an ugly child do something pretty because their ugly
Comes down to the child

He didn’t even say anything cruel, the n-word is just slang nowadays don’t take it to heart. He asked you why you’re always at youth basketball games when you don’t have kids. Judging by your obsession with his looks I would say that was a good question. Then he said you like movies he thinks is lame? Nothing cruel about that. However, I do find this kid funny and you creepy.

Depends on the parent. I think you mean why do such innocent, sweet looking children have such vial mess coming from their mouths. It depends on the parent, child and influences really and I’m sorry you have experiences with this. Remember, there is no way to look at someone and tell who they should be, if anything you learned not to judge a book by its cover. Reasoning like that is the basis of racism and similar ideas.

Bet Missouri Baylor – Missouri, Baylor Lock Horns In Five-Star Showdown

The Big 12’s best teams, one could very legitimately say, are the Missouri Tigers and the Baylor Bears. They’ll meet this weekend in the Lone Star State with seeding position on the line.
Missouri Tigers @ Baylor Bears – Saturday, January 21 
Sports betting line: No line
Why Missouri Will Win
When you do your homework and assess your best best sportsbook on this game, you have to realize that the Missouri Tigers have many of the same players they did last season. Kim English, Marcus Denmon, and Company are extremely quick, agile and multitalented. The Tigers can put a starting five on the floor who can play an all-court game with energy and an aggressive mindset. Missouri possesses interchangeable parts and a deep bench, two clear and convincing reasons why it can outrun and outlast opponents. First-year coach Frank Haith has come from Miami (Florida) and not missed a beat. The Tigers have the look of a very confident team, one that is older and wiser than it was last season.
The veteran identity of this Mizzou roster, plus the stability it enjoys at the point, gives the Tigers a leg up on most teams in the Big 12. If anyone can give Baylor its first home loss of the 2012 season, it’s Missouri. Baylor has played a number of very close games so far this season, so it’s not as though one should see this game as a mismatch; it’s anything but. One should anticipate an even-steven fight to the finish line, and Missouri’s depth could very well carry the day.
Why Baylor Will Win
The college basketball betting experts who are beginning to sink their teeth into the Big 12 season are marveling at the portfolio produced in Waco, Texas. Coach Scott Drew’s team didn’t even make the Big Dance last season after making an Elite Eight run in the 2010 NCAA Tournament. However, if you tried to project the 2012 NCAA Tournament, Baylor would surely be a No. 1 seed at this point in time. That’s all you really need to say about Baylor’s competitive chops. The Bears have a do-everything athlete and meal ticket in the person of Perry Jones III who can get a big bucket, rebound, or blocked shot in crucial situations.
They have a fearless guard in the form of Pierre Jackson who is willing to take the big shot and provide lock-down defense on the perimeter. Quincy Acy is a shot blocker and rebounder near the rim, and Brady Heslip is a three-point shooting specialist. These defined roles and collected components give Baylor ballast and balance, and that’s why the Bears are in the top five of the national rankings, fully intent on winning the Big 12 and snaring other prizes on the road to March Madness. Missouri got whacked at Kansas State a week ago; Baylor can surely do the same thing to the Tigers.
Who Will Win
It’s not easy to pick a winner in this game, but since Baylor hasn’t lost at home yet this season, it’s ultimately easier to choose the Bears over the Tigers.

College Basketball Betting Pick: Baylor

Wilt Chamberlain is the best ever, or is he

His stats say so.

Those pesky stats. Unlike Babe Ruth, who played in a segregated era, Wilt played against a diverse crowd.

Why all the hate toward Wilt?

Today’s spoiled children, most people not born before 1965, are caught up with ESPN and other modern establishments to think clearly, I think. And I was born in 1971.

Here are some stats you probably know and some you might not….

Lets makes sure we ignore these stats and just go ‘goo-goo ga ga’ over what is seen on TV. Stats rule, except when liberals are in the White House and when comparing Wilt to everyone else.

Scored 100 points in 1 game. Wow. That’s a lot, except when Wilt does it.

55 rebounds in 1 game. Yes, too bad Jordan was never close, you know it!

4 time League MVP

Won 2 Championships

7 scoring titles IN A ROW.

11 time Rebound champion of the league. Boy, a couple more years and Kobe and Jordan will be here. O’ wait. No they won’t.

Once averaged 50 points and 25 reb in a season. How close was Kobe, Larry or Jordan?

2 crazy ones….

Led league in Assists. How close was anyone else to leading the league in assists and did everything else Wilt did? Jordan couldn’t do this at his peak and he were in the NCAA.

Once had a 20,20,20 game, 20pts, 20 reb,20 assists.

No other has done these in total.

Come up with real statistics to back up the claim that Wilt is not the best ever. The # of championships? Wilt has two. Somehow, for most everyone else, it matters about team. But for Wilt, two isn’t enough. Game 6 of NBA playoff game Phoenix vs Chicago was fixed. The NBA knew they could fool silly American guys who drool over Jordan, despite never getting stats like Wilt, despite Wilt playing against the best.

Wilt was in a smaller league and talent was tougher every game. Hey nerds, Tyrone Curtis "Muggsy" Boguescould not have played when Wilt played. The leauge was saturated with guys a lot better than Tyrone.

Muggsy, (born January 9, 1965) is a retired American professional basketball player. The shortest player ever to play in the NBA, the 5 ft 3 in Bogues played point guard for four teams during his 14-season career in the National Basketball Association. 1987-2001.

He would have been laughed out of the arena if he played when Wilt played.

We need something other than some guy typing ‘Kobe’ to justify why Wilt is not the bets. Kobe looks the best to silly guys who see him in HD playing against Muggsy. Wilt could score 150 against Muggsy and today’s players.

Why is Kobe the best. Needs facts to see why Kobe, or Muggsy, is best. Of course Larry and Jordan look good. They played against a guy who is 5 ft 3. What a joke. If Bogues was of age when Wilt played, he would have never left Baltimore because the NBA’s talent to just too deep to allow a guy who is that short to play. If this is not a fact, please back it up with facts, not feelings and emotions please.

How can you justify why guys who play against someone shorter than 5 ft 4 vs Wilt. Wilt never played against a guy 5 ft 3, but we know Jordan, Larry and Kobe did.

Right?

Need facts to see why Michael Jordan, who sucks as gambling and baseball, is the best. Cut and paste stats, but just because you saw these guys on TV is not good enough.

And we will put an asteris next to anyone who played from 1987 to 2001 because they got lucky and played against a guy who is 5 ft 3.

I have not watched a NBA game since Game 6 of the 1993 NBA final, Chicago vs. Phoenix, when the NBA rigged game six to make sure the series went to Game 7. Game 7 was not fixed, but 6 was. The NBA, knowing most of the audience are not bright, knew they could pull a fast one on the audience.

Jordan couldn’t even get Chicago past Phoenix to get to the finals. He needed the NBA to fix Game 6 for him.

Anyway, stick to the point.

I need stats to see why Wilt is not the best.

Take your time. Cut and paste or do whatever, but I need stats and facts and logic. Not feelings and emotions.

You see, government schools and Democrats focus too much on feelings and emotions and I need more than feelings and emotions.

I am a Libertarian and I need facts.

Funny, for all the people who say Wilt is not the best, there are equal amounts who refuse to see what I see when I watch Babe Ruth play baseball. There are only white guys. Baseball was extremely segregated.

But for most people, Babe getting better stats than most against a bunch of white guys and most see him as the best. Wilt played against people of all color and dominates like no one else, and nobody points out the BS.

This is a Gorge Carlin case. It’s all BS, and BS is bad for us.

Babe Ruth has great stats in a racist league, and no one says anything. Wilt plays against really tall players of all backgrounds, and has great stats, but ‘nothing to see here.’

oh yeah, Wilt also slept with about 1

No doubt about it!

no his not…in his era yea, but the nba wasnt that big back then…there wasnt any competition nor was there alot of size…

had sex with 20,000 women.

He scored 100 points……. against the Knicks! I could score 1000 against the Knicks and I am white.

He was great, but wouldnt of been as good in the Shaq and Oluijajaun era

6th on the all time list

Could’nt be bothered reading it all.

Wilt is overrated

Michael Jordan is the king of basketball

completely agree!

Wilt was an amazing player in his time, but his competition wasn’t so. He was greatt at everything, but if he played in the 90′s, he wouldn’t have the same stats.