How will Tiger react to the pressure at the Masters in his first event back?

Tiger Woods has admitted that he will be nervous about how the fans at the Masters will treat him in his first tournament since a sordid sex scandal changed the public perception of him forever: "It would be nice to hear a couple claps here and there," he said.

At Bodog, the online gaming industry’s leader for more than 15 years, you can bet on how Tiger himself will react on his first hole of competitive golf since November of last year. For example, will Woods be able to overcome his nerves and keep his drive on the first hole in the fairway? Bodog’s PGA golf odds make that a -200 favorite. What will Tiger shoot on his first hole? He would help make fans forget his off-the-course problems right away with a birdie, but Bodog lists par as the overwhelming 1/2 favorite.

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It seems improbable that Woods’ lowest-scoring round at this year’s Masters would come in the first round considering he hasn’t played in a tournament in six months.

And betting on Tiger to shine in Round 1 at Bodog doesn’t seem like a wise wager at Bodog because Woods has never – repeat, never – broken 70 at Augusta in the first round. History shows Tiger’s best round comes on Saturday at the Masters, otherwise known as “moving day.” Since Woods’ historic win in 1997, Tiger shoots on average a 68.9 in Round 3 at the Masters.

Perhaps Bodog’s most unique Tiger prop for the Masters is whether at some point during the tournament he is heckled while addressing the ball and steps away to gather himself. Tiger’s caddie, Steve Williams, says he expects his boss to get a good reception at Augusta. And indeed the crowds there are usually well-behaved and respectful because it’s such a hard and expensive ticket to get. Plus, Augusta officials will kick people out for even the smallest transgression. But it seems likely that Tiger hears some heckles during the tournament (will one of his mistresses be in the crowd?), and he has a history of reacting badly to distractions. Will the “new” Tiger be able to keep his focus on the course? Bet on that with Bodog’s golf odds.

Bodog has it all covered with dozens of golf PGA golf props available on Tiger Woods.

Ron Raymond’s NHL Hockey picks April 5, 2010

Ron Raymond is one of Canada’s top sports handicappers and he’s the one who called the Pittsburgh Penguins at 18-1 odds last year to win the Stanley Cup. Ron has been handicapping the playoff teams and he’s circled 3 teams that he likes to win the Stanley Cup this season. Stay tuned!

Ron Raymond’s NHL Picks

• Boston PK +125 vs. Washington: The Bruins are playing playoff hockey right now, as they’ve been involved in 4 straight one goal games. Tuuka Rask is 13-5 SU on the road this season and they give the B’s hope in nets. Plus, I’m a trends guy and the Caps are 0-3 SU at home this year on games played on Mondays. When BOSTON team Played as Road team as a Underdog - Vs Conference Opponent - Coming off vs Eastern Conference opponent - Coming off a Road win as a Underdog; the Bruins are 13-8-6 SU in this situation since 1996.

• St.Louis PK -170 vs. Columbus: Don’t like laying this much juice on the Blues, but the Blue Jackets have the Red Wings on deck and they are 1-8 SU vs. the Blues on the road. When ST LOUIS team played as a home team - Vs Central opponent - Allowed 1 or less goals AGAINST in their last game - Coming off a Home win as a Favorite; the Blues are 11-4-1 SU in this spot.

• Minnesota PK -120 vs. Edmonton: The Oilers are playing better vs. the Wild, but Backstrom is still 14-1 SU vs. the Oilers lifetime. When MINNESOTA Played as a Favorite - During Last 4 Years - With SU Record of 1 Win 4 Lost in L5G; the Wild are 16-4 SU in this role the last 4 years.

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