Sports Betting Match Ups for May 5, 2009

May 5, 2009 - Wrote By Glen

Detroit carries a heavy weight going into the third game of the series with Anaheim. Odds favor Detroit, leaving Anaheim as the underdog in all lines of betting. Detroit is looking at a -130 where as Anaheim carries a +110. With Anaheim's last minute victory in the triple overtime run in the second game, a wager on Anaheim might not look too bad. In the Vancouver/Chicago game, odds weigh in favor of Vancouver at a +120 rate to Chicago's -140. The current NHL standings are definitely a point of excitement.

In NBA games tonight, the Fifth of May, Atlanta and Cleveland are both presenting good odds on the straight bet. Atlanta is staring at a +800 on the money line should they take victory, with Cleveland pointing at a -1200. This is sure to be a heated game, with both rivals giving it their best. Dallas and Denver are not as wide ranged, speaking in terms of probability, But the Nuggets are definitely the favorite in that match up.

The Tampa Bay Rays are the favored team in the Tampa Bay/Baltimore match up in the American League of the NBA. The spread is looking good and the Oriels will sport a +170 pay out compared to the Rays -200. In the National league we are looking at the Marlins as the favored at -125, going against the reds at a paltry +105. If you are not a fan of either team, it would probably be best to find a game with better odds than that.

This week is definitely going to lead to some excitement. The next round of the NBA playoffs begins, the NHL is in the middle of their current round, and the MLB is still the MLB. Check your favorite USA Sportsbooks for all future bets and money lines. No matter your sport, there's a bet for your.