10/14/2008 - Bremen, Germany (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Werder Bremen could be without Martin Harnik for a significant period after Austria striker damaged ankle ligaments while on international duty.
Harnik, 21, only recently returned to full-fitness after missing the last four weeks of Bundesliga action.
However, he lasted just 25 minutes of Austria's 1-1 weekend draw with the Faroe Islands after twisting his ankle.
Initial scans have revealed minor ligament damage which means the striker could be out of action for at least four weeks.
The German-born striker came through the ranks at the Weserstadion and enjoyed a breakthrough season in the Bundesliga last term before being named in Austria's squad for Euro 2008.
(Courtesy of sportbox.tv)
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In terms of sports wagering, the NFL is "the most popular game in town." The explanation behind that is easy.
It is called the "pointspread."
Many years ago, NFL games, as well as the more popular college games, used straight odds as a vehicle for betting. For example, if the Bears were playing the Giants, and it shaped up as a competitive contest, the Bears might be, say, a 7/5 favorite. If they were playing an also-ran, it might be 10/1. Well, there is a point where a line becomes prohibitive, as far as betting the favorite. And who would waste money betting an underdog that has virtually no chance? Such a setup did not contribute to promoting betting action.
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A NFL pointspreads are exactly that, a pre-established point difference between the two sides that will, for all intents and purposes, create a handicap that evens things out, and in doing so, produces comparable wagering activity on both sides of that proposition. So in lieu of a odds figure in which to bet the team to win outright, the Bears might be a three-point favorite over the New York Giants, and a 17-point favorite over the also-ran. Now that the team that is the underdog can "get" points, there can be equal action on both sides.
In sportsbooks, this is usually done with efficiency by charging the losing bettors 10% extra - in effect, bettors are laying 11/10 on those games. So they are actually betting $110 to win $100. If they lose, they pay the "vig." If they win, they simply collect.
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