Chile won't back down against Brazil

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06/27/2010 - Johannesburg, South Africa (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - When faced with the challenge of playing one of the world's top teams, most sides would play a more conservative game and be reluctant to commit men forward.

But Chile is not most teams, which it proved in its last Group H match against Spain.

The South American side attacked the European champions and took the game to them before conceding a fluke goal and having a player sent off in a 2-1 defeat.

So when Chile meets Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium on Monday in a FIFA World Cup round of 16 match, expect more of the same.

The Chileans have been one of the most entertaining sides in South Africa, led by fiery manager Marcelo Bielsa and dynamic winger Alexis Sanchez.

La Roja has shown a tendency to go all out in attack, but they might need to be more cautious against a Brazil team that has the weapons to make them pay.

Brazil coasted through Group G with wins over North Korea and Ivory Coast before a lackluster 0-0 draw with Portugal in its final game. But overall, the team's manager, Dunga, has to be pleased with the kind of performance he has gotten from his team.

"I think we've played pretty consistently so far and we've got the results we needed to get," Dunga said. "The team has kept its shape and overall I'm happy with them. Obviously we still need to keep on developing and improving because things are going to get tougher from now on."

Brazil conceded late goals to both North Korea and Ivory Coast, but it cannot afford any defensive lapses against the attack-minded Chileans.

Chile won its first two games in Group H before the Spain defeat, and now it will be up against another world heavyweight in Brazil.

The loss to the Spanish may have been disappointing, but midfielder Arturo Vidal knows that his team must rebound quickly to get ready for such a big test.

"The most important thing was to qualify for the next round," Vidal said. "Next up for us are Brazil, so all we can do is prepare very well because once again we're up against one of the best sides."

Kaka will be back in the lineup for Brazil after serving a one-game suspension following his two yellow cards against Ivory Coast, while Chile will be missing three players for the game as defenders Gary Medel and Waldo Ponce as well as midfielder Marco Estrada are each unavailable due to suspension.

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American Idol Betting Season 6 Strategies  

It's that time of year folks.  Betting on American Idol Season 9.  And we have plenty of American Idol Season 6 strategies appearing below.  With the Top 24 finalists revealed, online gambling sites will be offering betting odds on each of them, including MySportsbook.com.

No other “event” has been growing as fast as wagering on American Idol. It has turned into a huge betting event with reasonably high limits and all sorts of profit-making potential for sharp bettors. Last year, MySportsbook.com experienced unprecedented traffic as a result of the American Idol betting craze.

Every week there will be odds to win American Idol, various elimination props and contestant versus contestant match-ups at the MySportsbook.com website.

Whether a fan of America’s top-rated show or watching only because of a wife or girlfriend, here are some of basic strategies to use when betting American Idol.

Odds to Win

There are a few things to consider when looking for the right win bet. First off, remember that this bet is for the long haul. Many people make the mistake of picking the performer who sang the best the previous week. This strategy leads to an underlay situation – betting a price, which is less than what it should be.

All Idol contestants struggle at some point in the competition, so you should always look for value. In last year’s competition alone, two performers who had some of the best performances early in the series were subsequently bet down to low prices - Lisa Tucker and Ace Young. After just a few weeks, Tucker had already been eliminated, while Young quickly became a huge long shot to win America’s largest talent search.

A better strategy is to look for performers who don’t necessarily get the praise from the judges, but show flashes of the talent necessary to go the distance.

Another important thing to remember when betting any contestant to win is the demographic breakdown of the voters, the viewing public and potential future CD purchasers. Unlike sporting events, American Idol is not decided on the field of play – it’s decided by the American public under the guiding influence of the shows producers.

Understand that the great state of Alabama has a mighty edge when it comes to American Idol. 

Therefore, to be successful betting on American Idol, put any personal opinions or prejudices aside and think like the majority of the voting public. Remember that the typical voter is young, female and quite often, Southern.

If a contestant cannot appeal to this demographic, no matter how much talent he or she possesses, they’ll struggle for votes. Looks, demeanor and charisma are extremely important. And it’s no coincidence that every Idol winner so far has hailed from a Southern state.

Elimination Props

Every week MySportsbook.com anticipates offering a prop on who’ll be eliminated from the show each Wednesday night. A suggestion to handicap this is to gauge an overall feel for who’s the least popular contestant left in the competition. Generally the least popular performers have recently appeared in the bottom three and will have been the target of repeated criticism from the judges.

Last year, resources included dialidol.com and votefortheworst.com. Dialidol.com measures the volume of each contestant’s voting line. While by no means a perfect science, it does give a good indication of who is generating votes and who isn’t. Meanwhile, votefortheworst.com is a site that attempts to build support for the worst competitor to keep them in the competition for ‘entertainment’ value. The site has a proven track record of keeping performers around who most feel should have been voted off a long time ago.

Contestant vs. Contestant Match-ups

The best strategy for doing well on match-ups is to assess how close either of the contestants is to being eliminated. If neither is expected to be voted off of the show in the coming weeks, the value is almost always on the underdog. If both are expecting an imminent exit in the near future, the favorite in the match-up might offer value.

Watch for American Idol betting odds on each of the contestants shortly and good luck with these American Idol betting strategies.

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