South Africa vs Guatemala Preview: Soccer Friendly International

South Africa vs Guatemala Soccer Betting Odds: The International soccer friendly match between South Africa and Guatemala will kick off on May 31, 2010 at 2:35pm ET. The venue for this match is Peter Mokaba Stadium, South Africa.

South Africa is playing this friendly match because for their preparation of 2010 World Cup. This year, South Africa is playing very well in friendly matches. Out of 8 games, it has won 4 and drawn 4 games.

South Africa will play their first match in 2010 World Cup against Mexico on June 11. South Africa is playing this friendly match for their preparation of game against Mexico.

Guatemala is hoping to win the today’s match. Guatemala wants to beat South Africa and prove their strength. Both teams are very confident on winning of today’s match. Online Sportsbooks are provided odds for South Africa vs Guatemala match.

South Africa vs Guatemala Match Schedule

Match: South Africa vs Guatemala International Friendly

Time: 2:35pm ET

Date: May 31, 2010

Venue: Peter Mokaba Stadium, South Africa

Check out the Live Soccer Betting Picks for South Africa vs Guatemala Match

NBA Finals Betting: Lakers-Celtics Rematch

The Conference Finals have concluded and the championship series has been set — it’s a rematch of the 2008 NBA Final with the L.A. Lakers and the Boston Celtics.

In Championship Series Price betting, the Lakers are a slight favorite at -170 while the Celtics are +150 underdogs and in Game 1 line betting, the Lakers are 5.5-point home favorites while the Total is set at 192.5.

The Boston Celtics are 7-2 straight up and against the spread in their last nine games overall and as well, they are also 7-2 SU and ATS in their last nine home games.

Also in the Celtics’ last nine home games, there have been 2 Overs, 6 Unders and a Push.

The Los Angeles Lakers are only 7-4-1 ATS in their last 12 overall but they are 10-2 SU at the same time.

The Purple and Gold have been near unstoppable in their last 20 home games, going 17-3 SU but have had trouble covering, with a record of 7-12-1 ATS.

In the last 12 overall games between the two, the Celtics have the edge, only going 7-5 SU and 9-2-1 ATS.

In the Celtics’ last nine when underdogs of 6-points or less, there have been 6 Overs and 3 Unders.

The Lakers have struggled to cover in their last eight when favored by 6-points or less, going 2-5-1 ATS.

The NBA Finals begin this coming Thursday. For more NBA Betting Live Odds and Picks Check Out Sportsbetting @Sportsbook.

2010 Stanley Cup: Why Defense Is The Difference In The Stanley Cup Finals

It may sound like an odd observation to say that defense will be the difference in the Stanley Cup Finals, especially when there were 11 goals scored in Game 1. But at a closer look, defense in fact played a huge role in Game 1 – at least the top defensemen on both teams.

For the Flyers, Chris Pronger has been an MVP-caliber stud on the back end and he’s shutdown a number of No. 1 lines en route to the Stanley Cup Finals. See: Montreal Canadiens top line.

For the Blackhawks, their top pairing of Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook have also being doing work, limiting their opponents best players. See: San Jose Sharks top line.

In Game 1, even in a 6-5 barn-burner, the top defensemen on both sides had an impact and they will throughout this NHL series.

The Blackhawks top line of Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane and Dustin Byfuglien finished with a combined zero points and a minus-3 rating largely in part to the presence of Pronger. Meanwhile, the Flyers top line of Mike Richards, Jeff Carter and Simon Gagne were also held off the score sheet thanks to the Blackhawks top pairing.

So what does all this mean for Stanley Cup series betting purposes? It means that the team with the best depth will win. On paper, the Blackhawks have more depth both on offense and on defense – as evidenced in Game 1 – and that will very likely be the difference.

Game 2 goes tonight and the Blackhawks are a -190 favorite. The physical Flyers played a penalty-less game in their first outing but don’t be surprised if they land in the penalty box a little bit more tonight and end up feeling the sting of the Blackhawks power play as they fall into an 0-2 series hole.

2010 French open 4th Round: Fernando Verdasco vs. Nicolas Almagro Live Picks and Preview

Fernando Verdasco vs. Nicolas Almagro Live Tennis Betting Picks: Fernando Verdasco faces Nicolas Almagro in fourth round of French open at Court Suzanne Lenglen on Monday, May 31, 2010 and match followed by women’s singles match between Justine Henin and Samantha Stosur.

Seventh Seed Fernando played his third round match against 30 seeded German Player Philipp Kohlschreiber in five sets 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-7, 6-4 and match was played about four hours on Saturday. After easy win against Igor Kunitsyn in the first round he struggled a bit against Florent Serra and won match with 6-2, 6-2, 0-6, and 6-4. Verdasco won in Barcelona and reached the final in Monte Carlo and Nice on clay this season. He entered fourth round in the last three French Opens but he failed to enter Quarter finals.

French Open 4th Round: Thomaz Bellucci vs.Rafael Nadal Live Odds and Picks

Thomaz Bellucci vs.Rafael Nadal Live Tennis betting Odds: ‘King of Clay’ Four Times Winner at Roland Garros meets Brazil No.1 player Thomaz Bellucci in Pre Quarter finals at Court Philippe Chatrier on Monday, May 31, 2010 followed by Women’s Singles match between World No. 1 Serena Williams and Shahar Peer.

World No.2 ‘Clay Court King’ Rafael Nadal easy draw continuing and faces Worl No. 29 player in the fourth round of French Open. Nadal won six Grand Slams in his carrier among the six he won four at Roland Garros. Now he wants win seventh Grand Slam, Fifth at Roland Garros this Year. In the Third round he played against Australian Number one player Lleyton Hewitt and won with 6-3, 6-4, and 6-3.