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NCAA to Conduct its own Investigation into University of San Diego Gambling Ring

Orioles vs. Yankees Line at -175

University of San Diego Basketball Bribery Case had its Roots Sown in Marijuana Probe

SWAT Team Used to Make Arrests in University of San Diego Point Shaving Case

Rays vs. Red Sox Line at Boston -150

Sportsbook.com Line/Total on the Rays vs. Red Sox game: Boston -150 & 9

Now that the Red Sox have brought their fans back from the ledge of a possible 0-9 start by taking two out of three from the Yankees, Terry Francona’s squad will try and achieve another first for the 2011 season: the first winning streak of the year. Standing in the way of that feat will be the Tampa Bay Rays, 1-8, mired in last place, and feeling very confused as the MLB season enters its second full week of play.

Tiger Woods Close but no Cigar at 2011 US Masters: Odds Were 10-1

US Masters 2011: Latest Odds Update as Rory McIlroy Holds Onto Lead

The latest US Masters 2011 update had Rory McIlroy holding onto the lead as Saturday’s play was coming to a close.  The winner would be determined tomorrow (Sunday).

McIlroy was listed with 3/1 odds coming into Day 3 at Sportsbook.com.  He opened at 28/1 odds at most online sportsbooks. 

The 21-year-old from Northern Ireland held a slim lead over playing partner Jim Day of Australia. 

Tiger Woods Comes in Strong at 2011 US Masters: Odds Now 9/4

Rory McIlroy Leads After Day One at US Masters With 18-1 Odds

Rory McIlroy came into the 2011 US Masters with odds of 18/1 of winning.  After Day One, he led the pack.

"I think that you're always going to be nervous teeing it up in a Major Championship," said McIlroy. "It's very natural and it's a good thing. It means that you want it. But I feel like...I've practiced and I've prepared myself for this week."

Alvaro Quiros, a 28-year-old Spaniard listed among the “field” options at Bookmaker.com, placed second.   

Celtics vs. Bulls Line at -4.5 Chicago

Tigers vs. Orioles Line at Detroit -133

Poker Brat Phil Hellmuth Favors Uncle Mo to Win This Year’s Kentucky Derby

2011 NCAA Championship Game Predictions

For those of you who rely heavily on trends, Gambling911.com has a few 2011 NCAA Championship game predictions based on this information.  Let’s do a little comparison shopping.

The line in this game is 3.5 favoring UConn. In the Huskies last 10 games, they have covered this number only 6 times.  They have not covered the current spread in the last two games, both won by two and a single point, respectively. 

Butler vs. U Conn Line Opens at -3.5 for Huskies