Spurs, Hornets clash at New Orleans Arena

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03/01/2010 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The San Antonio Spurs shoot for their second win in as many nights on Monday in the Big Easy when they visit a New Orleans Hornets team on the outside, looking in at the Western Conference playoff picture.

The Spurs recorded a big win over fellow West contender Phoenix last night in the Alamo City, as Tim Duncan scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 113-110 win over the Suns.

Manu Ginobili added 21 points, eight assists and six boards off the bench, while Richard Jefferson finished with 20 points for San Antonio, which had dropped three of four coming into the contest, including a 109-104 setback at Houston on Friday.

Tony Parker, returning to the floor after a case of food poisoning, added 16 points and Antonio McDyess went for 12 points and nine boards in the win.

"Great victory," Duncan said. "It's a game-by-game thing right now and we just have to focus on the next game coming up, so getting this win and forgetting about last game and just getting victories and building on something is what we need to do."

San Antonio remained the seventh seed in the competitive West, one-half game ahead of Portland and 3 1/2 clear of New Orleans, which fell in Dallas last night.

Dirk Nowitzki finished with 36 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in that one, as the Mavericks took the 108-100 win.

Rookie point guard Darren Collison, starting in place on injured All-Star Chris Paul, had a career-high 35 points, while fellow freshman Marcus Thornton added 21 points off the bench, but the Hornets lost for the third time in four games.

"They're a very strong team and they play very well together, and we were going to have to give ourselves a better chance in the first half to win this one," said Hornets head coach Jeff Bower.

The Spurs have already beaten New Orleans twice this season and have taken three straight overall vs. the Hornets.

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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds  
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.

Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.

Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.

Below is a list of some of the favorites to win the 2007 Men’s NCAA Basketball Championship lines. For the full list of teams and March Madness odds be sure to log onto MySportsbook.com. If you want to use your credit card to bet on college hoops or any other event, MySportsbook.com has the highest credit card acceptance rate in the industry.

Arizona 20-1

Butler 20-1

Duke 30-1

Florida 7-2

Georgetown 30-1

Indiana 35-1

Kansas 15-1

Marquette 25-1

Maryland 40-1

Memphis 50-1

Nevada 50-1

UNC 9-2

OSU 8-1

Oregon 30-1

Pittsburgh 15-1

Texas 30-1

Texas A&M 18-1

UCLA 6-1

Wisconsin 10-1

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