Anthony paces Nuggets over Magic

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02/11/2009 - Orlando, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Carmelo Anthony tallied 29 points and eight rebounds, and the Denver Nuggets used a strong defense to down the Orlando Magic, 82-73, at Amway Arena.

Anthony made 15-of-18 from the free throw line for the Nuggets, who are 4-1 on a season-long eight-game road trip. Kenyon Martin provided 13 points, while Chauncey Billups had 11 points in the win.

Nene scored 12 points for Denver, which sits atop the Northwest Division with a 36-17 record heading into the All-Star break. The Nuggets also halted a 15- game losing streak in Orlando, which dated back to 1992.

Dwight Howard had a 16-point, 15-rebound effort for the Magic, who have lost three of five. Rashard Lewis shot a miserable 4-of-13 from the field for only 12 points, while Hedo Turkoglu had 11 points in the loss.

Courtney Lee donated 10 points for Orlando (38-13), which shot only 30.4 percent from the field overall, including 9-of-31 from three-point range. The Magic also committed a season-high 24 turnovers.

Martin and Anthony combined for 17 points in the first quarter, and the Nuggets held a 24-17 edge after the opening 12 minutes.

Denver held the Magic to only 29 first half points, outscoring them, 22-12, in the second quarter to take a 46-29 lead to halftime.

Orlando only got as close as 12 in the third quarter and headed into the fourth trailing, 63-51, after a couple free throws by Turkoglu.

An Anthony jumper with seven minutes to play in the game put the Nuggets ahead, 70-54, but the Magic staged a late comeback.

Lewis drained a pair of three-pointers, with the second cutting Orlando's deficit to 77-71 with two minutes left. With the score 79-73 in the final minute, Lewis and Mickael Pietrus each missed a long distance shot, and the Nuggets held on for the victory.

Game Notes

Orlando still holds a sizeable 7 1/2-game advantage over the Hawks in the Southeast Division...The Magic fell to 20-6 at home, while the Nuggets improved to 16-11 on the road...The teams split the season series, 1-1...Denver will finish out its road trip in Philadelphia, Chicago and Milwaukee.

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American Idol Betting Odds: Season 6  

The online gambling websites are in the process of deciphering each American Idol contestant and his or her chances of winning Season 6 to come up with the early American Idol betting lines.

Tim Dalton of MySportsbook.com has been locked away in a soundproof room coming up with all the latest tallies, we are told. "American Idol has become one of the most significant betting events of the year," claims Jack Black of MySportsbook.com.  "Last year, millions were bet during the season across the globe, not just in America.

It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis.  It's like Week 1 of the NFL.  Pre-season means nada!

We do know the 24 finalists however.

Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24.  He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway.  He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien. 

Brandon Rogers - Who?

Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition.  He should go a good distance.

Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was.  And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition.  He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice!  People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way. 

"Blake Lewis should go far because of his uniqueness and looks.  He's the boy next store with a twist - he beat boxes.  But on top of this, he's a great singer, and I adore him," Payton O'Brien relayed.

A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”

Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes. 

"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate.  "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past.  He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far.  Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."

Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts) 

And the others:

Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter

The girls

"Melinda Doolittle has one of the best voices," says MySportsbook.com Reporter and an acclaimed dancer in her own right, Destiney Lewis.  "It is great to see a back up singer step out like she has.  The girl needs to gain more confidence but that can also be a positive.  I think she will go far."

Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.

"Single mom Lakisha Jones I suspect will be a pretty big favorite entering Week 1 of the competition," says Destiny Williams.  Jones is an excellent singer and down to earth.  "She'll have a wide appeal," echoed O'Brien.

Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.

Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.

Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan

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