NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 Preview

Date/Time: Sat, Jun 1 / 08:35:00 PM ET, Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

It seemed the Pacers were in big trouble after Miami's victory in game three, but despite dealing with a complicated situation, Indiana did what it had to do and showed that they can come back from anything as they got the huge game four win to tie the series up.

Then the series shifted back to South Beach with Miami leading the sportsbook betting odds at -7.5, and while the Pacers played well enough through three quarters to take what would have been a truly surprising 3-2 series lead. Lebron James decided to command the attack and leave the Pacers defenseless, taking over the fourth quarter along with Udonis "All I do is hit shots" Haslem.

Now the Pacers come back to their home arena where they have only lost once all playoffs long but have to win to extend their season and force a game seven in on Monday Night. Paul George once again had a monster night for the Pacers, but the Heat’s defense completely shut down George Hill and Lance Stephenson.

If the Pacers want to continue alive in this series, both of them need to come up big in game six. But that might all be irrelevant if King James keeps up the leadership and inspiration he showed on game five, it might not really matter as he has simply become without question the best on the game.

The home advantage could give Indiana an edge over Miami. The Pacers seem to be at their best when their backs are against the wall and this is the most they have been all season long. I look for the Bankers Life Field House crowd to be on fire and to give the Pacers a ton of confidence in a game where there is no margin for error.

That being said the Heat have just shown they are simply too good and while I fully expect great games out of Hibbert, who is fast becoming the best Big Man in the NBA, and Paul George. In the end it won't be enough has Lebron is just too good and players like the Birdman and Haslem have been superb in getting Miami to the brink of yet another NBA Finals. This game will come down to the wire , but look for the Heat to have all the medicine and move on to face the Spurs in what should be an epic Finals.

Game Odds:
Miami Heat: -2.5-110, -145
Indiana Pacers: +2.5-110, ML +125
Game Total: 182, o/u-110

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Ready for the 2013 Preakness Stakes? Check the Latest Odds Here!

The 138th Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown of horse racing popularly known as "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans" gets underway this Saturday, May 18th and horse racing fans around the country can hardly wait for some betting action.

With only 9 horses heading into the event, 2013 Kentucky Derby winner Orb commands the odds as the favorite candidate to win the race. The 2013 Kentucky Derby winner will break from the first position at the 139thPreakness Stakes. Based on the horserace betting odds released early this week, the 3-year-old colt is in great position to win the race. Orb will enter the race holding a winning streak of five races, including the Grade 2 Fountain of Youth and Grade 1 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park, as well as the 2013 Kentucky Derby. 

But despite the thinner field, a reduced group of horses are expected to give Orb a though competition.  Breaking from post six, Mylute, who closed fifth in the Kentucky Derby on May 4th, is second in the odds board at 5/1.  Next in the line is the 2013 Illinois Derby winner Departing (6/1), as well as Goldencents, winner of the 2013 Santa Anita Derby) and 2013 Kentucky Derby competitor Itsmyluckyday (10/1).

While we get ready to bet on horseracing and enjoy plenty of racing action, here are the Preakness Stakes 2013 post positions, betting odds and horse jockeys. Just keep in mind Sports Betting Online will have odds and props ready for the Preakness Stakes. For additional information, please click here.

1. Orb (2013 Kentucky Derby winner) (Even): Joel Rosario
2. Goldencents (8/1): Kevin Krigger
3. Titletown Five (30/1): Julien Leparoux
4. Departing (6/1): Brian Hernandez, Jr.
5. Mylute (5/1): Rosie Napravnik
6. Oxbow (15/1): Gary Stevens
7. Will Take Charge (12/1): Mike Smith
8. Govenor Charlie (12/1): Martin Garcia
9. Itsmyluckyday (10/1): John Velazquez

49ers Sign 12 Undrafted Free Agents

Here's the latest news for NFL and sportsbook betting fans. The Niners are going nutz. Just days after the San Francisco 49ers announced that Olympic athlete Lawrence Okoye signed a three year contract with the team, franchise officials made their latest announcement: The team hired 12 additional undrafted free agents.

Let’s face it, Okoye is by far the most intriguing addition to San Francisco’s roster; after all, having a professional discus thrower playing professional football isn’t something that happens every day in the NFL. But he isn’t the only undrafted rookie joining the team for the coming season.

In addition to Okoye, the San Francisco 49ers also signed punter Anthony Santella to a one-year contract. Santella entered the NFL two years ago as an undrafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers and spent training camp with the team before being released on August 27, 2011.

The 25-year old native of Wauconda, IL, had some college experience previous to joining the NFL. Santella played at the University of Illinois, where he was a First-Team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches and a second-team selection by the media, as a senior. He finished his college career ranked second in both career punts with 244 and career punting yardage with 9,964, and finished fourth in punting average at 40.8.

Additionally, the NFC champion also reached a two-year deal with former Guard/Tackle Adam Snyder, who played three seasons with San Francisco before moving to Arizona last season. However, Snyder was released by the Cardinals on April 29, 2013 and resigned with the 49ers on May 6, 2013.

The 49ers got some players who did had a brilliant college career, including former Minnesota Golden Gophers QB and Wide Receiver MarQueis Gray.  Gray caught 42 passes as a sophomore for 587 yards and five touchdowns as a wide receiver. The following season he played as quarterback, completing 108 of 213 pass attempts for 1,495 yards with eight touchdowns and eight interceptions. As a senior, he rushed for 390 yards and five touchdowns.  Another unsigned agent joining this year’s roster is Fullback Alex Debniak, who played outside linebacker for the Standford Cardinal. As a fifth-year senior, Debniak recorded 24 tackles, four sacks, two quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles. 

Here’s the list of undrafted free agents signed by the San Francisco 49ers in recent days:

Centre Sherman Carter (Tennessee State)
Fullback Alex Debniak(Stanford)
Halfback MarQueis Gray (Minnesota)
Running back D.J. Harper (Boise State)
Wide receiver Chuck Jacobs (Utah State Aggies)
Tackle Luke Marquardt (Azusa Pacific)
Long snapper Kevin McDermott  (UCLA)
Cornerback Darryl Morris (Texas State)
Defensive lineman Lawrence Okoye (England)
Guard Patrick Omameh (Michigan)
Nose tackle Mike Purcell (Wyoming)
Cornerback Lowell Rose (Tulsa)



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Jets QB Geno Smith Catches Critized for Firing Agents

Less than a week after the Jets announced the decision to cut QB Tim Tebow, the off-season drama surrounding the team does not seem to end.  And that's something that football and sportsbook betting fans should take in mind before backing the Jets this season. This time former West Virginia and New York’s recently acquired quarterback Geno Smith, who fired his agent after failing to get picked in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. 

Smith got selected by the New York Jets in the second round (39th overall), which according to sports news sites, didn’t sit well with him. As it’s been reported this week, Smith thought he should have been No. 1 pick in NFL draft, and took the decision to part ways with his representatives from Select Sports Group after falling out of the first round.

The Jets passed on Smith with the Nos. 9 and 13 picks before grabbing him with the seventh pick in the second round (39th overall) Friday. Smith was the second quarterback picked, 23 slots after Buffalo took E.J. Manuel at No. 16.

While Smith didn’t have much to say about his decision, sources close to Smith said  the young quarterback was expecting to be a “high pick” during this year’s draft, but his agent simply failed to do things that could have pushed his stock higher. One of them is the decision to keep Smith out of the Senior Bowl.  According to the source, Smith wanted to play in the Senior Bowl, but was convinced by his agent to sit out the event. Smith was criticized for skipping the game, which usually gives prospects the chance to showcase their talents before the Draft. Despite the constant and massive coverage on this issue, Smith has simply denied this version.

"First and foremost, I want to make it known that I was never bitter about where I was selected because it's a great selection. Whether it was No. 1 or the last pick, I was coming in with the right mentality, and that's to get better and compete daily. I'm extremely ecstatic to be a part of the Jets organization. I'm not bitter about where I was selected, because I'm on a great team and I'm in a great position." Smith said during an interview on NFL Sirius radio.

But only days after the radio interview, Smith's ex-agents Jeff Nalley and Erik Burkhardt issued a statement to Pro Football Talk explaining some of the reasons behind Smith’s decision.

“We worked tirelessly for Geno Smith and all of our draft prospects. The NFL Draft is unpredictable, and we prepared Geno and all of our draft prospects, as we do every year, about what can happen during the draft. Not only did we tell him that what transpired on the first day of the draft was possible, the question of whether Geno would be a first- or second-round pick was arguably the most talked about subject in the three months leading up to the draft. We wish Geno the best.”

Now, switching agencies isn't a rare move in the NFL.  What is being considered uncommon is the back and forth explanations and accusations from both sides.  Despite the reasons behind this decision, the move still raises questions regarding Smith’s ability to deal media and sometimes the frustration that comes with playing in the NFL.

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