Sharks re-sign Joslin, Zalewski
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08/05/2010 -
San Jose, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Jose Sharks have re-signed defenseman
Derek Joslin and forward Steven Zalewski to one-year contracts.
The 23-year-old Joslin recorded his fist NHL points (three assists) in 24
games last year for the parent club. He posted five goals and 32 points in 55
games with Worcester of the American Hockey League as well and added five
points in 11 playoff games.
Also 23, Zalewski finished second at Worcester with 62 points and scored 22
goals in 78 games. He went on to post six points in 11 playoff games and also
appeared in three games with the Sharks during the 2009-10 season.
<< West Ham signs New Zealand WC hero Reid
London, England (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - West Ham signed New Zealand international
defender Winston Reid to a three-year contract from Danish side Midtjylland on
Thursday.
Reid helped New Zealand to three draws in the recent FIFA World Cup. He s
<< Jazz ink GM O'Connor to extension
Salt Lake City, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Utah Jazz announced Thursday that
the team has signed general manager Kevin O'Connor to a multi-year extension.
Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.
"I am very appreciative of
<< Big Ten selects Lucas Oil Stadium for 2011 football title game
Park Ridge, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Big Ten Conference announced Thursday
that Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis has been chosen as the proposed site
for the inaugural football championship game in 2011.
The conference office will
<< Philadelphia signs Colombian defender
Chester, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Union signed Colombian central
defender Juan Diego Gonzalez Alzate on Thursday.
Gonzalez brings a wealth of experience to Philadelphia, as he has played for
clubs in Colombia, Argentina and
<< Revs top Puebla in PKs to reach SuperLiga final
Foxborough, MA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Kenny Mansally scored in regulation and then
added the winning penalty in the shootout, sending the New England Revolution
into the SuperLiga final, 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw Wednesday night at
Gillett
Haynesworth MRI reveals no structural damage >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - An MRI exam on Washington Redskins
defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth's ailing knee reportedly showed no
structural damage.
The Washington Post, which cites sources familiar with the situ
Davidson fires 63 to lead Wichita Open >>
Wichita, KS (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Matt Davidson fired an eight-under 63 Thursday
to take a one-stroke lead after one round of the Wichita Open.
Davidson has made just five starts this year with a tie for seventh his best
finish. He has never
Suns name Blanks general manager >>
Phoenix, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Phoenix Suns named Lance Blanks the new
general manager on Thursday.
"After a thorough search, we believe we have found the perfect choice to serve
as our general manager," said Suns president of ba
Two share lead at Turning Stone >>
Verona, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Rory Sabbatini and Omar Uresti posted seven-
under 65s Thursday and they share the lead with the first round of the Turning
Stone Resort Championship suspended due to darkness.
There was a two-hour, 43-minute we
Cowboys' Spears suffers injury in practice >>
San Antonio, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dallas Cowboys starting defensive end
Marcus Spears suffered a sprained left MCL at practice Thursday.
Spears will miss 4-to-6 weeks of action, putting his status for the season-
opener against th
NFL Football Betting Online
In terms of sports wagering, the NFL is "the most popular game in town." The explanation behind that is easy.
It is called the "pointspread."
Many years ago, NFL games, as well as the more popular college games, used straight odds as a vehicle for betting. For example, if the Bears were playing the Giants, and it shaped up as a competitive contest, the Bears might be, say, a 7/5 favorite. If they were playing an also-ran, it might be 10/1. Well, there is a point where a line becomes prohibitive, as far as betting the favorite. And who would waste money betting an underdog that has virtually no chance? Such a setup did not contribute to promoting betting action.
But in modern sports betting, a "pointspread" is used.
A NFL pointspreads are exactly that, a pre-established point difference between the two sides that will, for all intents and purposes, create a handicap that evens things out, and in doing so, produces comparable wagering activity on both sides of that proposition. So in lieu of a odds figure in which to bet the team to win outright, the Bears might be a three-point favorite over the New York Giants, and a 17-point favorite over the also-ran. Now that the team that is the underdog can "get" points, there can be equal action on both sides.
In sportsbooks, this is usually done with efficiency by charging the losing bettors 10% extra - in effect, bettors are laying 11/10 on those games. So they are actually betting $110 to win $100. If they lose, they pay the "vig." If they win, they simply collect.
The establishment of the pointspread as the corner stone around which team sports like football can be wagered upon was truly what brought gridiron betting into the stratosphere for online football betting .
Don't believe it? Just take a look at what happens around the Super Bowl.
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