North American gamblers are most concerned about the NBA Finals odds
and the Belmont
Stakes morning line but internationally football punters, also known as
soccer bettors, are abuzz about Euro 2008.
Switzerland
and the Czech Republic
kick things off, with the Swiss a modest -115 favorite. Much like American
sports bettors can wager on the baseball run line, there is a goal line to bet
on with Switzerland
laying -1/2 at +175.
The second contest sees Portugal
and Turkey,
with Portugal
an overwhelming -335 chalk, but also options for adjusted lines at -.5 or a
full goal.
Sunday sees Austria
and Croatia,
with the Croatians laying a half-goal. The next game will be broadcast in ESPN
as Germany is a
goal favorite to Poland.
Do you think the Poles will upset them outright? The money line will pay you
4-1.
Game 2 of the NBA Finals is not until Sunday, but at press
time Boston is a one-point favorite
at NewBodog.
For those who believe Big Brown will win the Triple Crown,
but the odds are too steep, gamblers can bet a parlay and match Big Brown with
the English Derby. The double sees him paired with Casual Conquest at 6/1, New
Approach and Tantan Bearer each at 7/1.