Oddsmakers Break Down Illinois' Major Sports, Pitting Teams and Players Against Each Other to Give Fans Answers as to Whom Will Deliver First
Written by Reed Richards
Fri, 26 Jun 2009
Category sportsbook
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As we head deeper into summer with league drafts coming and going, MLB nearing its midway point, and the NFL pre-season still months away, fans across Illinois are left to speculate on how their favorite teams and players will perform the next time they lace 'em up! This being the case, BetUS broke down the state's professional franchises and athletes to give them the most comprehensive insider look as to who is most likely to deliver the goods first!
"The summer months can get a bit slow for the rabid sports fan," stated BetUS spokesman Reed Richards. "Without much to look forward to as far as daily head-to-head match-ups are concerned, we feel it is our duty to provide them with an insider glimpse as to how the numbers line up, and what they can expect in the months to come.
Analysts at BetUS posted the following odds on Illinois' pro sports landscape:
1st team to win a championship:
* Blackhawks 3/2
* Cubs 3/1
* Bears 9/4
* White Sox 4/1
* Bulls 9/2
Team to finish with the best winning percentage:
* Blackhawks 3/2
* Cubs 7/1
* Bear 9/4
* White Sox 7/1
* Bulls 2/1
Team to finish with the most individual awards:
* Blackhawks 7/4
* Bulls 7/4
* Cubs 3/1
* White Sox 4/1
* Bears 5/1
1st Manager/Coach to be fired:
* Joel Quenneville 3/1
* Lou Pinella 5/2
* Lovie Smith 4/1
* Ozzie Guillen 7/2
* Vinny Del Negro 3/2
1st Manager/Coach of the Year award:
* Joel Quenneville 5/4
* Lou Pinella 7/4
* Lovie Smith 4/1
* Ozzie Guillen 9/2
* Vinny Del Negro 5/1
Who will finish with the most points 2009/10?
* Jonathan Toews -130
* Patrick Kane -110
How many HR will Zambrano hit in 2009?
* Over 4.5 -120
* Under 4.5 -120
Who will finish with the most wins?
* Ted Lilly 1/2
* Carlos Zambrano 2/1
* Rich Harden 4/1
* Ryan Dempster 5/1
Who will lead the White Sox in strikeouts?
* Josh Fields 1/1
* Jim Thome 6/5
* Jermaine Dye 3/2
Will the White Sox have a .300 hitter?
* Yes 1/1
* No 5/7
Will Jay Cutler make the Pro Bowl?
* Yes 2/1
* No 1/3
How many rushing yards will Matt Forte have in 2009?
* Over 1299 -115
* Under 1299 -125
Total Kick Return TDs for Devin Hester:
* Over 1.5 -120
* Under 1.5 -120
Will any Bulls player average over 10 RB a game?
* Yes -110
* No -130
Who will lead the Bulls in scoring?
* Ben Gordon 5/1
* John Salmons 3/1
* Derrick Rose 3/1
* Luol Deng 7/4
* Any Other 5/2
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