05/09/2008 - Manchester, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - There is still plenty to be decided on the final Premiership Sunday of the season, with Manchester United and Chelsea both level on 84 points at the top, while three teams are separated by just one point for the final two relegation spots.
United can secure its second consecutive EPL title if they can beat Wigan because the Red Devils own a superior advantage in goal differential over Chelsea, however The JJB Stadium has proven to be a tough place to win for any team in England this season.
Despite sitting in the bottom half of the table, Wigan has played very well at home this year, putting together a solid 8-5-5 mark that includes a draw with Arsenal and close losses to both Chelsea and Liverpool.
At times, the pitch has looked more like a minefield than a surface suitable for soccer, which also adds to the home side's advantage.
United has a chance to pull off a rare double by winning both the league and Champions League titles, and they can secure the first with a win on Sunday.
Sir Alex Ferguson's men have suffered four of their five losses this season away from home, and Wigan has already guaranteed that they will be up for United's visit, something Chelsea is hoping for as well.
Should United drop points against Wigan, the Blues can clinch a third title in four years by beating Bolton at Stamford Bridge.
Wanderers all but secured a spot in the top flight next season with a 2-0 win over Sunderland last week, and they will have a tough time following up that win with another result at Chelsea.
Arsenal and Liverpool have little to play for as both sides have already ensured themselves of a place in the top four and Champions League soccer next season.
The Gunners finish up their campaign on the road at Sunderland while the Reds also end away from home at Tottenham.
The final UEFA Cup spot is still up for grabs with Everton needing only a draw at home against Newcastle to claim it, while Aston Villa still holds out hope with an Everton defeat and a win at West Ham.
The relegation battle figures to once again offer up drama on the final day with Fulham, Reading and Birmingham so close together.
Fulham earned a vital 2-0 win over Birmingham last week to move outside the bottom three and they can secure their safety with a win at Portsmouth.
While taking three points at Fratton Park will be difficult, it might be necessary because Reading is level on 33 points and faces relegation-bound Derby.
The Royals will feel good about their chances of getting a win at Pride Park, while Birmingham, which is one point back of both Fulham and Reading, hosts Blackburn in a must-win affair.
The other match of the day features top-half side Manchester City traveling to The Riverside Stadium to meet bottom-half club Middlesbrough.
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American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies
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.
Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.
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.
A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.
Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.
Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol.
Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.
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.
Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.
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.
Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.
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