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<< Northern Arizona 66, Dixie State 14
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) -Jeff Wheeler returned two interceptions for touchdowns, Alex Watson caught three scoring passes and Northern Arizona routed Dixie State 66-14 Saturday for its first victory of the year.The Lumberjacks (1-2), in their home open

<< Jeter extends hitting streak to 25 games, longest for Yanks in 64 years
NEW YORK (AP) -Derek Jeter extended his hitting streak to 25 games Saturday night, the longest for the New York Yankees since Joe Gordon's 29-game string in 1942.Jeter went 1-for-5 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader, a 5-2 New York loss to Bo

<< Nabokov, Toskala still vying for Sharks' top goalie job
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -Vesa Toskala spent most of the offseason on his new boat, peacefully cruising the Nordic lakes during Finland's most beautiful summer in 20 years.The goaltender then returned to his day job this week in San Jose, where the sit

Manning passes Unitas for Colts completions record >>
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -Peyton Manning broke John Unitas' franchise record for completions during the first quarter of Sunday's game against Houston.Manning set the mark with 8:17 left in the first quarter when he threw a 21-yard touchdown pass to Joseph

Final Cincinnati 34, Cleveland 17 >>
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Auburn tight end out; linebacker back from suspension >>
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -Auburn tight end Cole Bennett is expected to miss at least six weeks with a broken right ankle, coach Tommy Tuberville said Sunday.Bennett is scheduled for surgery on Monday. Cornerback Jonathan Wilhite is doubtful for Saturday's

Third, Kansas City 6, Denver 3 >>
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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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Welcome to our free football office pool page. Run your own NFL Football Office Pool. Create your own pool, invite your friends to join. Compete with your with co-workers, friends or family for bragging rights every week. Exchange some hard hits without risk of injury -- Trash Talk with your fellow co-workers.

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