Salmons, Kings have big fourth quarter to beat Hornets

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11/19/2008 - New Orleans, LA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - John Salmons led five Kings in double figures with 29 points and six assists in Sacramento's 105-96 victory over the New Orleans Hornets.

Salmons hit a solid 13-of-18 from the floor for the Kings, who snapped a three-game skid. Donte Greene, in his first career start, notched 15 points, and Beno Udrih chipped in 14 points and seven assists in the impressive victory.

Brad Miller added 14 points and eight boards for Sacramento, while Bobby Jackson came off the bench scored all eight of his points in the critical fourth quarter.

Chris Paul, nursing a balky ankle, logged 20 points and 15 assists, while David West scored 22 points for New Orleans, which has lost three of four. Tyson Chandler posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds in defeat.

The Kings went scoreless for the first four minutes of the fourth quarter and trailed 84-77. Spencer Hawes, who finished with nine points, hit a layup to jump-start a 10-0 run for Sacramento.

West hit two field goals to regain the lead, but Jackson nailed a three- pointer to put the Kings ahead for good

Holding a 96-91 lead with 3 1/2 to play, Jackson hit a triple in the corner, and Miller's jumper with just over a minute left made it a seven-point game ,as the Kings made their free throws down the stretch to seal the win.

The first three quarters were back-and-forth affairs. New Orleans took a 29-23 edge after 12 minutes of play and led 54-51 at the break.

An 8-2 run to start the third helped the visitors take a slim 77-76 lead heading to the final quarter.

Game Notes

The Kings played without guard Kevin Martin and forward Mikki Moore, who were both out with ankle injuries...The home team had won three straight in the series and 12 of the last 13 meetings...Sacramento's Jason Thompson had 10 points, and Devin Brown scored 13 for the Hornets.

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MySportsbook.com Posts Heisman Trophy Odds

With 3,919 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and a mere seven interceptions last season, combined with a powerful South Bend Heisman legacy, odds makers at MySportsbook.com have given Notre Dame senior quarterback Brady Quinn the best Heisman Trophy odds at 5-2.

Quinn isn’t the only big man on campus this season.  Oklahoma junior running back and 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson, listed at 7-2, rushed for a combined 3,033 yards in his first two years as a college player and will give Quinn a run for his money. 

This online sportsbook has also listed Troy Smith, Ohio State senior quarterback, as another strong favorite to win the 72nd Heisman Trophy.  A 7-1 bet, Smith threw for 2,282 yards last season and also led the Buckeyes to a convincing 34-20 victory over Quinn and the Fighting Irish in last season’s Fiesta Bowl.

Current betting odds Heisman trophy are:

Brady Quinn (QB, Notre Dame)
Adrian Peterson (RB, Oklahoma)
Troy Smith (QB, Ohio State)
Michael Bush (RB, Louisville)
Steve Slaton (RB, West Virginia)
Brian Brohm (QB, Louisville)
Chris Leak (QB, Florida)
Mike Hart (RB, Michigan)
Ted Ginn (WR, Ohio State)
Darius Walker (RB, Notre Dame)
Drew Tate (QB, Iowa)
Marshawn Lynch (RB, Cal)
Kenny Irons (RB, Auburn)
Chad Henne (QB, Michigan)
Kyle Wright (QB, Miami)
Drew Stanton (QB, Michigan State)
Kenneth Darby (RB, Alabama)
JaMarcus Russell (QB, LSU)
Drew Weatherford (QB, Florida State)
Blake Mitchell (QB, South Carolina)
Reggie Ball (QB, Georgia Tech)
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For complete NCAA Football odds visit MySportsbook.com.