Millsap, Korver pace Utah rout of Minnesota

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03/17/2010 - Salt Lake City, UT (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Paul Millsap and Kyle Korver were at the head of a balanced scoring attack with 21 and 20 points, respectively, as the Utah Jazz logged a runaway win over Minnesota, 122-100.

Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 11 rebounds, Mehmet Okur chipped in 14 and Wesley Matthews provided 10 points.

Deron Williams dished 11 assists to pair with nine points for the Jazz, who won for the sixth time in eight contests. Korver reached a season-high in points by hitting 7-of-9 shots, while Millsap added 11 boards in the rout.

Al Jefferson and Corey Brewer each recorded 17 points for the Timberwolves, who are riding an 11-game losing streak. Wayne Ellington and Ryan Gomes added 13 and 11 points, respectively, in the T'Wolves' 17th loss in the last 18 games.

It was tied at 26 after the opening 12 minutes, but Utah pulled ahead by 11 behind a 13-2 run in the second. Andrei Kirilenko and Korver provided four points apiece during the stretch and the Jazz led 52-43 at the break.

Both teams ratcheted up the offense in the third and Utah maintained a 10- point advantage at the midway point following an Okur basket.

Korver sank a pair of three-pointers down the stretch, while Boozer and Millsap each converted conventional three-point plays to help solidify an 87-73 Jazz lead moving to the fourth.

A 12-2 Utah run to open the final period set the tone for the rest of the game. Ronnie Price's dunk three minutes in made it a 24-point game at 99-75, as the overmatched T'Wolves failed to equal Utah's 62.5-percent shooting prowess in the fourth quarter.

Game Notes

The Jazz had 28 fast-break points and shot 60.4 percent overall in the second half...Kirilenko returned to score nine points after missing two games with a strained left calf...Despite their monumental struggles this season, the T'Wolves earned a split of the season series.

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Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament odds  
As of February 9, MySportsbook.com has released its coveted 2007 Mens NCAA Basketball Tournament betting odds. “March Madness betting ” only a month away, the top ranked Florida Gators are favorite at 7-2 to win it all. The defending champs have not disappointed at all this season and currently have a 22-2 record and are undefeated (9-0) in SEC play. The Gators’ thrive off of their extremely balanced, experienced and versatile attack. All five starters started in last seasons National Championship game. What is most impressive with this group is their balance; the five starters all average between 10.7 and 13.6 PPG. The Gators have been on an absolute roll having won 15 straight by an average of 16.4 PPG.

Right behind the Gators are the 5th ranked UNC Tar Heels at 9-2. The Heels (21-3, 7-2) are absolutely loaded with top notch talent and are as deep as any team in the country. A concern for the Tar Heels might be inexperience. Of their top four scorers/ minute earners, three are freshmen and the other is a sophomore. The rest of the regular season, the Tar Heels play only one team that is currently ranked (Duke). Their remaining opponents do combine for an impressive 107-58 record though.

Other teams that the MySportsbook.com members seem to believe will win it all include the west coasts’ top team #2 UCLA (6-1), #3 OSU behind man-child Greg Oden (8-1), and #4 Wisconsin (10-1) behind their defense which has given up 70+ points only three times all season.

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Arizona 20-1

Butler 20-1

Duke 30-1

Florida 7-2

Georgetown 30-1

Indiana 35-1

Kansas 15-1

Marquette 25-1

Maryland 40-1

Memphis 50-1

Nevada 50-1

UNC 9-2

OSU 8-1

Oregon 30-1

Pittsburgh 15-1

Texas 30-1

Texas A&M 18-1

UCLA 6-1

Wisconsin 10-1

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