Odds and ends: Big shift in Bulls-Pacers line

NBA Live OddsIndiana Pacers at Chicago Bulls (-9, 186.5)Most books opened up with the Bulls set around -10.5 or -11 but now Chicago sits around -9 at most shops and at -8.5 at a few others. Chicago guard Derrick Rose is expected to play, though nobody seems to know how bad his sprained ankle really is. He skipped a good portion of today’s shootaround and hasn’t said much other than to reassure everyone that he’ll be ready to go tonight. Meanwhile, a whopping 75 percent of Covers Consensus bettors are wagering on the Pacers. The total is down a point after opening at 187.5. NHL Live OddsChicago Blackhawks at Vancouver Canucks (-165, 5.5)With Chicago reeling off three straight wins to get back in this series, nobody seems to know what to make of this Game 7 tonight. After oddsmakers opened with Vancouver set as a -175 favorite, you can now find the Canucks anywhere between -165 and -180. Roberto Luongo will reportedly start in goal after starting Game 6 on the pine, only toe on in relief after backup Cory Schneider was injured. MLB Live OddsColorado Rockies at Chicago Cubs (+125, 12.5)The Cubs are sitting right around their opening number of +125 for this matchup, but the total has jumped from 10 to 12.5 runs. Strong winds (about 20mph) are expected to be blowing out to center field tonight while the Cubs and Rockies havebined to play over the total 30 times already this season. Other betting notes of interest:Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant is still expected to play tonight despite refusing medical treatment on his foot/ankle injury. The Lakers are pegged as big 10.5-point favorites for Game 5 against New Orleans. St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols is out tonight with a strained hamstring but should return to the lineup tomorrow or Thursday. St. Louis is set as a -135 favorite tonight at Houston. If you have any feedback or suggestions for our Editorial Team, please contact us at Editorial

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April 24, 2011 • Tags: Odds, Odds Ends • Posted in: Sport Betting Analysis

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