Sports Odds - Betting Lines and Vegas Sports OddsVegas sports odds for predictions, picks and betting trends. NFL odds with college football predictions, NBA betting, college basketball picks and Vegas sports odds for MLB, NHL, UFC, NASCAR, the PGA tour and horse racing.http://www.vegassports-odds.com/feed/atom2012-05-17T05:59:26ZJoomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content ManagementHeat vs Pacers Odds: Indiana Adds New Dimension to NBA Lines2012-05-16T18:45:43Z2012-05-16T18:45:43Zhttp://www.vegassports-odds.com/201205164287/nba/headlines/heat-vs-pacers-odds-indiana-adds-new-dimension-to-nba-linesMatt Franklinmfranklin@vegassports-odds.com<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="http://vegassports-odds.com/images/stories/heat-pacers.jpg" alt="NBA Lines and Heat vs Pacers Odds" /></div>
<p>The Indiana Pacers held on for a much-needed, albeit unexpected, 78-75 victory in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal from the AmericanAirlines Arena last Friday. Now they’ll head back home to the Bankers Life Fieldhouse with the series knotted at 1-1 as Pacers vs Heat odds in Vegas for Game 3 currently have both Indiana and Miami as a PK with the over/under wagering total being set at 182 for Thursday's game that can be seen live on ESPN or online at ESPN3 at 7:00pm EST.</p>
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<p>The Indiana Pacers held on for a much-needed, albeit unexpected, 78-75 victory in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal from the AmericanAirlines Arena last Friday. Now they’ll head back home to the Bankers Life Fieldhouse with the series knotted at 1-1 as Pacers vs Heat odds in Vegas for Game 3 currently have both Indiana and Miami as a PK with the over/under wagering total being set at 182 for Thursday's game that can be seen live on ESPN or online at ESPN3 at 7:00pm EST.</p>
Preakness Stakes 2012 Odds: Rivals Meet Again2012-05-15T15:46:00Z2012-05-15T15:46:00Zhttp://www.vegassports-odds.com/201205154286/horseracing/headlines/preakness-stakes-2012-odds-rivals-meet-againMark Fernandezmfernandez@vegassports-odds.com<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="http://vegassports-odds.com/images/stories/ill-have-another.jpg" alt="Preakness Stakes 2012 Odds" /></div>
<p>Preakness Stakes 2012 odds will go off the board on Saturday, May 19th at Pimlico Race Course with Kentucky Derby champion I’ll Have Another scheduled to start, but he will have to face some old rivals in the including Bodemeister and Went the Day Well. I’ll Have Another, piloted by Mario Gutierrez, is on everyone’s watch-list since his brilliant Kentucky Derby. His winning performance had him breaking from extreme outside post 19, but a strong start and perfect timing by Gutierrez had him in just the right position to make a run at the pacesetter and catch him late in the race.</p>
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<p>Preakness Stakes 2012 odds will go off the board on Saturday, May 19th at Pimlico Race Course with Kentucky Derby champion I’ll Have Another scheduled to start, but he will have to face some old rivals in the including Bodemeister and Went the Day Well. I’ll Have Another, piloted by Mario Gutierrez, is on everyone’s watch-list since his brilliant Kentucky Derby. His winning performance had him breaking from extreme outside post 19, but a strong start and perfect timing by Gutierrez had him in just the right position to make a run at the pacesetter and catch him late in the race.</p>
NBA Playoff Lines: Clippers vs Spurs Odds2012-05-15T13:34:54Z2012-05-15T13:34:54Zhttp://www.vegassports-odds.com/201205154285/nba/headlines/nba-playoff-lines-clippers-vs-spurs-oddsJamal Gordonjgordon@vegassports-odds.com<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="http://vegassports-odds.com/images/stories/tim-duncan-spurs.jpg" alt="2012 NBA Playoff Lines with Clippers vs Spurs Odds" /></div>
<p>The biggest question mark surrounding the <em>San Antonio Spurs</em> heading into 2012 NBA playoffs lines as basketball betting favorites in the Western Conference was whether or not the aging veterans that make up the roster would be able to stay fresh throughout the entire post season. Well, so far, so good, as head coach Gregg Popovich's team took the No. 1 seed in the West, swept the Utah Jazz in four straight games and will collide with the <em>Los Angeles Clippers</em> on Tuesday night at 9:30pm EST which can be seen live on TNT.</p>
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<p>The biggest question mark surrounding the <em>San Antonio Spurs</em> heading into 2012 NBA playoffs lines as basketball betting favorites in the Western Conference was whether or not the aging veterans that make up the roster would be able to stay fresh throughout the entire post season. Well, so far, so good, as head coach Gregg Popovich's team took the No. 1 seed in the West, swept the Utah Jazz in four straight games and will collide with the <em>Los Angeles Clippers</em> on Tuesday night at 9:30pm EST which can be seen live on TNT.</p>
MLB Betting Lines: World Series Odds to Win2012-05-11T18:22:58Z2012-05-11T18:22:58Zhttp://www.vegassports-odds.com/201205114284/mlb/headlines/mlb-betting-lines-world-series-odds-to-winBishop Whitmorebwhitmore@vegassports-odds.com<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="http://vegassports-odds.com/images/stories/world-series-trophy.jpg" alt="MLB Betting Lines and 2012 World Series Odds to Win" /></div>
<p>Lost in the media circus that has been the utter dysfunction of the Boston Red Sox and the unlikely rise of the Baltimore Orioles has been a pair of more-than-relevant American League East contenders quietly making their mark on the division - and no, we’re not talking about the New York Yankees. What’s the story behind the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays this season and where do they factor into the <strong>MLB betting lines</strong>? Nestled comfortably above the .500 mark, the Jays and Rays have laid relatively low on the Major League Baseball radar.</p>
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<p>Lost in the media circus that has been the utter dysfunction of the Boston Red Sox and the unlikely rise of the Baltimore Orioles has been a pair of more-than-relevant American League East contenders quietly making their mark on the division - and no, we’re not talking about the New York Yankees. What’s the story behind the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays this season and where do they factor into the <strong>MLB betting lines</strong>? Nestled comfortably above the .500 mark, the Jays and Rays have laid relatively low on the Major League Baseball radar.</p>
2012 Preakness Stakes Betting Odds: Top Contenders2012-05-10T15:03:21Z2012-05-10T15:03:21Zhttp://www.vegassports-odds.com/201205104283/horseracing/headlines/2012-preakness-stakes-betting-odds-top-contendersMick Bergenmbergen@vegassports-odds.com<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="images/stories/preakness.jpg" alt="2012 Preakness Stakes Betting Odds and Top Contenders" /></div>
<p>The $1M Preakness Stakes (G1) will take place at Pimlico Race Course this year on Saturday, May 19th, 2012. Though the Kentucky Derby has just ended, we learned a lot about some of the top finishers and how they might do in the second leg of the Triple Crown. Let's take a closer look at the top contenders in 2012 <strong>Preakness Stakes betting odds</strong> which include I’ll Have Another, Bodemeister and Went the Day Well. Sent off from the gate in the Kentucky Derby at 15-1 odds, I’ll Have Another surprised pacesetter Bodemeister late in the stretch run by overtaking him and powering through to a 1 ½ length victory.</p>
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<p>The $1M Preakness Stakes (G1) will take place at Pimlico Race Course this year on Saturday, May 19th, 2012. Though the Kentucky Derby has just ended, we learned a lot about some of the top finishers and how they might do in the second leg of the Triple Crown. Let's take a closer look at the top contenders in 2012 <strong>Preakness Stakes betting odds</strong> which include I’ll Have Another, Bodemeister and Went the Day Well. Sent off from the gate in the Kentucky Derby at 15-1 odds, I’ll Have Another surprised pacesetter Bodemeister late in the stretch run by overtaking him and powering through to a 1 ½ length victory.</p>
2012 Kentucky Derby Picks: Hansen Favored in Betting Lines2012-05-05T13:42:24Z2012-05-05T13:42:24Zhttp://www.vegassports-odds.com/201205054282/horseracing/headlines/2012-kentucky-derby-picks-hansen-favored-in-betting-linesJohn Bowerjbower@vegassports-odds.com<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="images/stories/hansen.jpg" alt="Kentucky Derby Picks and Betting Lines Favor Hansen" /></div>
<p>2012 <strong>Kentucky Derby picks</strong> in Vegas for the 138th edition of the "run for the roses" have listed Hansen as a 11/1 favorite in horse betting lines for Saturday's race at Churchill Downs that has a post time of 5:45pm EST and can be seen live on NBC. Owned by Kendall E. Hansen - Sky Chai Stable and trained by Michael J. Maker, Hansen will be looking to win the first jewel of the Triple Crown 2012 coming off a second place finish at the Blue Grass G1 with jockey Ramon Dominguez onboard. The 3-year-old Colt lost to Dullahan around the 1 1/8-mile track at Keeneland but was able to defeat Gung Ho.</p>
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<p>2012 <strong>Kentucky Derby picks</strong> in Vegas for the 138th edition of the "run for the roses" have listed Hansen as a 11/1 favorite in horse betting lines for Saturday's race at Churchill Downs that has a post time of 5:45pm EST and can be seen live on NBC. Owned by Kendall E. Hansen - Sky Chai Stable and trained by Michael J. Maker, Hansen will be looking to win the first jewel of the Triple Crown 2012 coming off a second place finish at the Blue Grass G1 with jockey Ramon Dominguez onboard. The 3-year-old Colt lost to Dullahan around the 1 1/8-mile track at Keeneland but was able to defeat Gung Ho.</p>
Kentucky Derby Lines: Gemologist - Betting Odds2012-05-05T11:20:44Z2012-05-05T11:20:44Zhttp://www.vegassports-odds.com/201205054281/horseracing/headlines/kentucky-derby-lines-gemologist-betting-oddsMark Fernandezmfernandez@vegassports-odds.com<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="images/stories/gemologist.jpg" alt="Kentucky Derby Lines and Betting Odds Favor Gemologist" /></div>
<p><strong>Kentucky Derby lines</strong> for the 138th "run for the roses" have listed the undefeated Gemologist as a 6/1 favorite in horse betting odds for Saturday's race at Churchill Downs that can be seen live on NBC starting at 5:00pm EST. Owned by WinStar Farm LLC and trained by the hall of famer Todd A. Pletcher, Gemologist will be looking to win his fifth straight race in the first jewel of the 2012 Triple Crown coming off a win at the Wood Memorial G1 with jockey Javier Castellano onboard. The 3-year-old Colt flew around the 1 1/8-mile track at Aqueduct to defeat Alpha and Teeth of the Dog in a time of 1:50.96.</p>
<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="images/stories/gemologist.jpg" alt="Kentucky Derby Lines and Betting Odds Favor Gemologist" /></div>
<p><strong>Kentucky Derby lines</strong> for the 138th "run for the roses" have listed the undefeated Gemologist as a 6/1 favorite in horse betting odds for Saturday's race at Churchill Downs that can be seen live on NBC starting at 5:00pm EST. Owned by WinStar Farm LLC and trained by the hall of famer Todd A. Pletcher, Gemologist will be looking to win his fifth straight race in the first jewel of the 2012 Triple Crown coming off a win at the Wood Memorial G1 with jockey Javier Castellano onboard. The 3-year-old Colt flew around the 1 1/8-mile track at Aqueduct to defeat Alpha and Teeth of the Dog in a time of 1:50.96.</p>
Kentucky Derby Betting: Union Rags - Contender2012-05-05T11:03:23Z2012-05-05T11:03:23Zhttp://www.vegassports-odds.com/201205054280/horseracing/headlines/kentucky-derby-betting-union-rags-contenderBrock Lanningblanning@vegassports-odds.com<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="images/stories/union-rags.jpg" alt="Kentucky Derby Betting - Union Rags - Contender" /></div>
<p><strong>Kentucky Derby betting</strong> in Vegas for the 138th edition of the "the fastest two minute in sports" have listed Union Rags as the 9/2 favorite to win Saturday's race at Churchill Downs. Owned by Phyllis M. Wyeth - Chadds Ford Stable and trained by the hall of famer Michael R. Matz, Union Rags will be looking to win the first jewel of the Triple Crown 2012 coming off a dissapointing 3rd place show at the Florida Derby G1 with jockey Julien Leparoux onboard. The 3-year-old contender ran the 1 1/8-mile Gulfstream Park with precision but was lacking the speed and had to settle for third behind Take Charge Indy and Reveron.</p>
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<p><strong>Kentucky Derby betting</strong> in Vegas for the 138th edition of the "the fastest two minute in sports" have listed Union Rags as the 9/2 favorite to win Saturday's race at Churchill Downs. Owned by Phyllis M. Wyeth - Chadds Ford Stable and trained by the hall of famer Michael R. Matz, Union Rags will be looking to win the first jewel of the Triple Crown 2012 coming off a dissapointing 3rd place show at the Florida Derby G1 with jockey Julien Leparoux onboard. The 3-year-old contender ran the 1 1/8-mile Gulfstream Park with precision but was lacking the speed and had to settle for third behind Take Charge Indy and Reveron.</p>
Kentucky Derby Odds: Bodemeister - Betting Favorite2012-05-04T16:21:31Z2012-05-04T16:21:31Zhttp://www.vegassports-odds.com/201205044279/horseracing/headlines/kentucky-derby-odds-bodemeister-betting-favoriteMatt Franklinmfranklin@vegassports-odds.com<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="images/stories/bodemeister.jpg" alt="Kentucky Derby Betting Odds Favor Bodemeister" /></div>
<p><strong>Kentucky Derby odds</strong> for the 138th "run for the roses" were posted on Wednesday and have listed Bodemeister as a 4/1 betting favorite for Saturday's race at Churchill Downs that can be seen live starting at 5:00pm EST on NBC. Owned by Zayat Stables and trained by the hall of famer Bob Baffert, Bodemeister will be looking to take the first jewel of the 2012 Triple Crown coming off an impressive win at the Arkansas Derby G1 with jockey Mike Smith onboard. The 3-year-old Colt flew around the 1 1/8-mile track at Oaklawn Park to defeat Secret Circle and Sabercat in a time of 1:48.71.</p>
<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="images/stories/bodemeister.jpg" alt="Kentucky Derby Betting Odds Favor Bodemeister" /></div>
<p><strong>Kentucky Derby odds</strong> for the 138th "run for the roses" were posted on Wednesday and have listed Bodemeister as a 4/1 betting favorite for Saturday's race at Churchill Downs that can be seen live starting at 5:00pm EST on NBC. Owned by Zayat Stables and trained by the hall of famer Bob Baffert, Bodemeister will be looking to take the first jewel of the 2012 Triple Crown coming off an impressive win at the Arkansas Derby G1 with jockey Mike Smith onboard. The 3-year-old Colt flew around the 1 1/8-mile track at Oaklawn Park to defeat Secret Circle and Sabercat in a time of 1:48.71.</p>
2012 Kentucky Derby Betting: Contenders & Post Positions2012-05-04T14:00:52Z2012-05-04T14:00:52Zhttp://www.vegassports-odds.com/201205044276/horseracing/headlines/2012-kentucky-derby-betting-contenders-post-positionsMark Fernandezmfernandez@vegassports-odds.com<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="images/stories/kentucky-derby-field.jpg" alt="2012 Kentucky Derby Betting Contenders and Post Postions" /></div>
<p>The fastest two minutes in sports is scheduled to start approximately at 5:00pm EST on Saturday, May 5th and can be seen live on NBC. The fanciest hats and the stylish celebrities will descend upon the track at Churchill Downs to witness and be seen at the 138th "Run for the Roses" as the best 3-year-old thoroughbreds will race 1 1/4-miles to history. 2012 <strong>Kentucky Derby betting</strong> contenders for the 20-horse field include Bodemeister as the 4/1 favorite breaking from the #6 post position, Union Rags at 9/2 taking off from the #4 gate and Gemologist from the #15 post at 6/1.</p>
<div align="left"><img style="margin: 10px; float: left;" src="images/stories/kentucky-derby-field.jpg" alt="2012 Kentucky Derby Betting Contenders and Post Postions" /></div>
<p>The fastest two minutes in sports is scheduled to start approximately at 5:00pm EST on Saturday, May 5th and can be seen live on NBC. The fanciest hats and the stylish celebrities will descend upon the track at Churchill Downs to witness and be seen at the 138th "Run for the Roses" as the best 3-year-old thoroughbreds will race 1 1/4-miles to history. 2012 <strong>Kentucky Derby betting</strong> contenders for the 20-horse field include Bodemeister as the 4/1 favorite breaking from the #6 post position, Union Rags at 9/2 taking off from the #4 gate and Gemologist from the #15 post at 6/1.</p>