Jankovic advances, Mattek stuns Vaidisova in L.A.

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07/24/2008 - Carson, CA (Tennis Betting) - Top-seeded Jelena Jankovic of Serbia topped Vania King of the Unites States, while another American, Bethanie Mattek, stunned 11th-seeded Nicole Vaidisova of the Czech Republic in the second round of the East West Bank Classic Wednesday.

Jankovic struggled in the first set but rebounded to take a 7-5, 6-2 win over King. Meanwhile, the 23-year-old Mattek, a wild card, breezed by Vaidisova for a rather easy 6-4, 6-0 win and will move on to face another upset winner, Olga Govortsova of Belarus, who dispatched of sixth-seeded Slovakian Daniela Hantuchova on Tuesday.

Fourth-seeded Russian Dinara Safina of Russia also moved into the third round by routing Shuai Peng of China 6-2, 6-2. Fifth-seeded Russian Vera Zvonareva, No. 8 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, No. 9 Nadia Petrova of Russia, No. 10 Nadia Pennetta of Italy and No. 14 Sybille Bammer of Austria also advanced.

Azarenka topped Yung-Jan-Chan of Chinese Taipei 6-1, 6-3. Zvonareva topped American Jill Craybas, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2), Petrova got the best of Uzbekistan's Akgul Amanmuradova, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, while Pennetta upended Tamira Paszek of Austria and Bammer dumped Stephanie Dubois of Canada, 6-3, 7-5.

Veteran Ai Sugiyama of Japan upset seventh-seeded Patty Schnyder of Switzerland, 6-4, 7-5, and Russian Alla Kudryavtseva took out 15th-seeded Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4, while Meng Yuan of China sent No. 16 Sania Mirza of India packing, 6-4, 6-3.

Other winners were Melinda Czink of Hungary, who dismissed Olga Savchuk of the Ukraine in three sets, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4, Australian Samantha Stosur, who dispatched of Russian Regina Kulikova, 7-6 (7-4), 7-5, and Melanie South of Great Britain, who upended Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic, 6-4, 6-2. South replaced an injured Serena Williams in the draw,

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Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends

We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS.  Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned.  For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go.  As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190).  Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”.   By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet.  For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction.  On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later.  Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick.  Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com

New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
 New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season. 
 
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls

Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times. 
 
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons

Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season. 
 
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS. 
 
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