Coyotes ink Perreault

Hockey Betting Lines

08/14/2008 - Glendale, AZ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Phoenix Coyotes re-signed center Joel Perreault to a two-year contract on Thursday.

The 6-foot-1, 197-pound Perreault appeared in 49 games for the Coyotes last season and notched seven goals and 10 assists, all of which were career highs.

Over three seasons in the NHL, he has played in 80 games, 11 with St. Louis and the rest with Phoenix, and has totaled nine goals and 13 assists.

Starlcukcasino Hockey Betting News

<< Three share early lead in Sweden
Stockholm, Sweden (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Nick Dougherty opened with a four-under- par 66 Thursday to grab a share of the lead after the opening round of the SAS Masters. Dougherty was joined in the lead by Peter Hanson and Pedro Linhart. Rob

<< Flyers extend head coach Stevens once more
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Flyers reached an agreement with head coach John Stevens on a two-year contract extension on Thursday. Per club policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. "I am very exc

<< Roy has successful surgery
Portland, OR (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on Thursday to repair a meniscus tear in his left knee. The All-Star from the University of Washington learned of th

<< Saints DT Thomas out two months
Metairie, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Hollis Thomas suffered a right triceps injury in practice on Wednesday that will sideline him about two months. A starter for much of his two seasons with New Orlea

<< Blake ousts Federer from Olympics; Williams sisters out of singles
Beijing, China (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - James Blake has finally slayed the dragon. The eighth-seeded Blake had been 0-8 against Super Swiss Roger Federer going into Thursday's tennis quarterfinal match at the Olympics, but the American pulled out

Proud Spell and Music Note highlight Alabama Stakes >>
Saratoga Springs, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Proud Spell and Music Note, two of this year's leading three-year-old fillies, top a field of six for Saturday's 128th running of the $600,000 Alabama at Saratoga Race Course. The 1 1/4-mile race is

Padres' Young back on DL >>
San Diego, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Diego Padres placed pitcher Chris Young on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 11, with a strained right forearm on Thursday. The righty suffered the injury on Sunday in the Padr

Nationals' top pick Crow signs with Fort Worth team >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Right-handed pitcher Aaron Crow, the Washington Nationals' top pick, ninth overall, in this year's draft, has signed a deal with the Fort Worth Cats of the American Association. The Nationals

Nats activate Boone; place Gonzalez on DL >>
Washington, DC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Washington Nationals activated infielder Aaron Boone off the disabled list and placed shortstop Alberto Gonzalez on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday. Boone had missed the past 30 games with a left

Giants' Rowand leaves game with back tightness >>
Houston, TX (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - San Francisco Giants center fielder Aaron Rowand left Thursday's game against the Astros in the second inning with tightness in his lower back. He is day-to-day with the injury. Rowand batted and f


Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value

If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture.  Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).

For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot.  The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.

TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the  drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.

"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,'  it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."

"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.

Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash.  Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win. 

To visit this online sportsbook got to MySportsbook.com for all your Sportsbook accepts Visa needs.