Howard and Magic pound hapless Knicks

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03/01/2008 - Orlando, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Dwight Howard dominated the New York frontcourt to the tune of 26 points and 22 rebounds, and the Orlando Magic coasted past the Knicks, 118-92, at Amway Arena.

Howard was 10-for-16 from the floor and grabbed five of his boards on the offensive glass, while Hedo Turkoglu went for 25 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists.

Rashard Lewis scored 22 to go with seven boards for the Magic, winners of four of their last five. Carlos Arroyo had 13 points and eight assists and Maurice Evans was the fifth Orlando player in double figures with 11.

Jamal Crawford led New York with 23 points and seven assists, but the Knicks shot just 40 percent as a team and were hammered on the glass, getting outrebounded 54-37.

Quentin Richardson had 16 and seven rebounds, while Malik Rose and David Lee scored 11 each off the New York bench in a second straight Knicks loss.

Orlando led 31-29 after one quarter behind 10 points from Lewis, then went on a 17-2 run during the latter stages of the second quarter take a 62-49 advantage. Howard had 10 points in the period, and Orlando's edge was 68-54 at the break.

The Magic extended their lead to 19 early in the third before the Knicks ran off seven unanswered, pulling within 74-62 on Richardson's up-and-under bucket with 7:17 left in the quarter.

Orlando recovered to run the lead back to 19 by the two-minute mark, and they took a 20-point bulge to the fourth after Arroyo drained a three on the final Magic possession of the period to make it 94-74.

A 9-0 New York spurt had capped by a Lee bucket had the Knicks down just 96-83 with under 9 1/2 minutes to go. But Orlando again thwarted the potential rally, as Turkoglu scored seven consecutive points to stretch the lead to 107-84 with less than six minutes remaining.

Game Notes

Knicks forward Zach Randolph warmed up prior to the game but did not play because of a sore right foot; Orlando was without guards Jameer Nelson (hamstring) and Keyon Dooling (sprained left foot)...It was Howard's second 20-20 game against New York this season, and his seventh of the year overall; he has 13 such outings for his career...Orlando's 68 first-half points equaled the most this season...The Magic are 3-0 against the Knicks on the season.

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Sportsbook betting odds favor Europe in Ryder Cup

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The experienced European squad includes the likes of Luke Donald, Sergio Garcia, Padraig Harrington, Jose Maria Olazabal and Darren Clarke, who’s emotions will be tested after the passing of his wife to a battle with cancer.  Donald and Garcia are in particularly good form and each is a 5-1 bet to lead the European squad in the points race. Donald has proven he can go head to head with Woods at a major event after a run for the $1.2 million purse at the PGA Championship. Garcia’s Ryder Cup credentials prove he’s ready for battle too.

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Ryder Cup Odds

Europe
Tie
USA		 4-5
10-1
6-5


Ryder Cup Top US point scorer
Tiger Woods
Jim Furyk
Phil Mickelson
Chris DiMarco
David Toms
Stewart Cink
Chad Campbell
Scott Verplank
Zach Johnson
Vaughan Taylor
JJ Henry
Brett Wetterich		 9-4
4-1
5-1
7-1
8-1
12-1
15-1
15-1
25-1
30-1
30-1
50-1


Ryder Cup Top European scorer
Sergio Garcia
Luke Donald
Padraig Harrington
Colin Montgomerie
Darren Clarke
David Howell
Lee Westwood
Paul Casey
Henrik Stenson
Jose Maria Olazabal
Paul McGinley
Robert Karlsson		 5-1
5-1
6-1
13-2
8-1
9-1
9-1
11-1
12-1
12-1
20-1
25-1

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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.

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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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