Wednesday, September 21, 2011

AL Central Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians

The fans at Progressive Field will be treated to a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Indians when they take their seats on Wednesday.

Lefthander Mark Buehrle will take the mound for the White Sox to start this game. Buehrle is 11-9 this season with a 3.74 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Ubaldo Jimenez who starts for the Indians. Righthander Jimenez is 10-11 with a 4.49 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 136-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Chicago won its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Indians on September 20. Bettors who backed the White Sox at -110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Chicago: 75-79 SU Cleveland: 76-77 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Cleveland are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 4-6 After a win are 5-5

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 1-9 Before playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Chi White Sox are 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone OVER in 11 of Chi White Sox's last 14 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 12 of Cleveland's last 15 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Cleveland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox

Next up: Cleveland home to Chi White Sox, Thursday, September 22

AL Central Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians

AL East Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Yankee Stadium.

James Shields will be the starting pitcher for the Rays on this day. Righthander Shields is 15-11 this season with a 2.78 ERA.

Shields's opponent in this one will be CC Sabathia. The Yankees lefthander has a 3.01 ERA to go along with a 19-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 142-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Tampa Bay was a 5-0 loser in its last match on the road against the Yankees. They lost as +142 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Current streak: New York has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 85-68 SU New York: 93-60 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3

New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games on the road Tampa Bay is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games NY Yankees are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games

Next up: NY Yankees home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, September 21

AL East Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

Sunday, September 18, 2011

After Setting Rookie Record, Cam Newton Faces Reigning Champs

Where exactly the Carolina Panthers stand a year after fumbling to a league-worst 2-14 record is a mystery, but at least they have a standout first-year quarterback to entertain them while they find out.

This Sunday, coming off a record-setting rookie debut, Panthers QB Cam Newton will look to follow up a 422-yard performance against a slightly more intimidating opponent than last week?s Arizona Cardinals: the reigning champion Green Bay Packers.

As far as the NFL betting lines are concerned, Newton?s dazzling display behind center is little more than an afterthought when it comes to the Week 2 tilt with the Pack. Despite playing hosts on the weekend, Carolina will have a +10.5 spread to contend with in order to payout.

With negligible odds of winning the Super Bowl and no guarantee that Newton will match, let alone exceed, his 24 for 37, three touchdown night (one rushing), all eyes will be on Green Bay as a true measuring stick for the young quarterback.

If NFL odds junkies are looking for player props to bet on this season, it?ll be hard not to consider the athletic Heisman winner out of Auburn, but the jury is still out on whether his Week 1 is a sign of things to come.

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NFL Betting Previews- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons

Point spread: Philadelphia -2.5

Over/Under: 50

It will a battle of the birds this Sunday night when Michael Vick returns to the Georgia Dome with his Philadelphia Eagles to take on his old team, the Atlanta Falcons in a NFC clash between two division winners from a year ago. The kick-off is slated for 8:20 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on NBC.

Philadelphia got off to a solid start last week with a 31-13 victory over St. Louis as a 4.5-point road favorite. The total ended as a ?push? against a closing line of 44 points. Philadelphia gave up a 47-yard rushing touchdown to Steven Jackson on the Rams first play from scrimmage, but then settled down to build a 10-point lead at the half. The Eagles put the game away for good in the fourth quarter, when LeSean McCoy ripped-off a 49-yard run for a score.

Vick finished the game with 187 yards passing and 98 yards rushing as the Eagles torched St. Louis for over 400 yards of total offense.

Atlanta did not fare as well in its opener with a 30-12 loss to Chicago as a three-point road favorite. The total went ?over? the 40.5-point line. The Falcons? normally potent offense was held to just two field goals as their only touchdown in the game was a 54-yard interception return when the game had already been decided. Matt Ryan finished the day with 319 yards passing and Michael Turner had 100 yards rushing, but Atlanta could not find its way into the end zone.

The Eagles are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games as a road favorite and the total has gone ?over? in six of their last seven games on the road. The Falcons are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a home underdog and the total has gone ?over? in nine of their last 13 games overall.

Head-to-head, Philadelphia is 9-2-1 ATS in the last 12 meetings overall and 4-1-1 ATS in the last six games in Atlanta. The total has stayed ?under? in seven of the last eight games overall and in the last five meetings here.

This will be Michael Vick?s first appearance in the Georgia Dome as a starter since his days in Atlanta, but do not expect the crowd to welcome him back with open arms. The thing to expect is another big night from this Eagles? offense to pin the Falcons into an early 0-2 hole.

The Pick: Philadelphia 34 Atlanta 21

NFL Betting Previews- Philadelphia Eagles vs. Atlanta Falcons

Monday, September 12, 2011

MNF Preview: Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos

Sports Authority Field at Mile High has a Week 1 contest on tap for Monday as the Oakland Raiders and the Denver Broncos play their season openers.

Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 3-point favorites versus the Raiders, while the game's total is sitting at 41.

2010 team records: Oakland: 8-8 SU, 8-8 ATS Denver: 4-12 SU, 6-10 ATS

Oakland most recently: When playing in September are 3-7 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 3-7 When playing within the division are 7-3

Denver most recently: When playing in September are 7-3 When playing on grass are 2-8 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing within the division are 2-8

A few trends to consider: Oakland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Denver The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oakland's last 8 games when playing Denver The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver's last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Denver's last 8 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 15 of Denver's last 21 games Denver is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Oakland

Next up: Oakland at Buffalo, Sunday, September 18 Denver home to Cincinnati, Sunday, September 18

MNF Preview: Oakland Raiders vs. Denver Broncos

AL West Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics

The Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at O.co Coliseum.

Righthander Joel Pineiro will take the mound for the Angels to start this game. Pineiro is 6-6 this season with a 5.08 ERA.

The Athletics will counter Pineiro with Gio Gonzalez. Lefthander Gonzalez has a 3.43 ERA to go along with a 12-12 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Los Angeles was a 6-5 loser in its last match at home against the Yankees. They lost as -110 favorites, while the total score of 11 made winners of OVER bettors.

The Athletics were an 8-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Rangers. That made winners of bettors who got Texas at -255 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Team records: Los Angeles: 80-66 SU Oakland: 66-80 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Oakland are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 2-8 After a loss are 6-4

Oakland most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 4-6 After playing Texas are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Angels's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Angels's last 9 games on the road LA Angels are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of LA Angels's last 7 games when playing on the road against Oakland Oakland is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against LA Angels Oakland is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 18 of Oakland's last 24 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 7 games

Next up: Oakland home to LA Angels, Tuesday, September 13

AL West Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics

MLB Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox

The Detroit Tigers will be trying to extend a winning streak on Monday when they take on the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field.

Rick Porcello will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers on this day. Righthander Porcello is 13-8 this season with a 4.87 ERA.

Starting this game for the White Sox will be John Danks. The lefthander has a 4.09 ERA to go along with a 6-11 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 116-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Detroit won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Twins on September 11. Bettors who backed the Tigers at -247 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Chicago lost its last outing, a 7-3 result against the Indians on September 11. Bettors who backed the Indians at -103 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (10) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Detroit has won 9 straight games.

Team records: Detroit: 84-62 SU Chicago: 73-72 SU

Detroit most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 6-4 After playing Minnesota are 6-4 After a win are 9-1

Chicago most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Cleveland are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road Detroit is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Detroit, Tuesday, September 13

MLB Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox

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Monday, September 12, 2011 (Times shown in Eastern Daylight Time)
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Miss Albania

80/1


Miss Angola

20/1


Miss Argentina

30/1


Miss Aruba

50/1


Miss Australia

9/1


Miss Bahamas

65/1


Miss Belgium

75/1


Miss Bolivia

60/1


Miss Botswana

100/1


Miss Brazil

20/1


Miss British Virgin Islands

100/1


Miss Canada

16/1


Miss Cayman Islands

85/1


Miss Chile

55/1


Miss China

13/2


Miss Colombia

66/1


Miss Costa Rica

28/1


Miss Croatia

70/1


Miss Curacao

70/1


Miss Cyrpus

95/1


Miss Czech Republic

30/1


Miss Denmark

75/1


Miss Dominican Republic

48/1


Miss Ecuador

50/1


Miss Egypt

40/1


Miss El Salvador

90/1


Miss Estonia

45/1


Miss Finland

22/1


Miss France

30/1


Miss Georgia

70/1


Miss Germany

60/1


Miss Ghana

40/1


Miss Great Britian

85/1


Miss Greece

40/1


Miss Guam

100/1


Miss Guatemala

35/1


Miss Guyana

90/1


Miss Haiti

35/1


Miss Honduras

100/1


Miss Hungary

40/1


Miss India

55/1


Miss Indonesia

60/1


Miss Ireland

40/1


Miss Israel

35/1


Miss Italy

60/1


Miss Jamaica

60/1


Miss Japan

45/1


Miss Kazakhstan

90/1


Miss Korea

65/1


Miss Kosovo

18/1


Miss Lebanon

75/1


Miss Malaysia

22/1


Miss Mauritius

55/1


Miss Mexico

22/1


Miss Montenegro

100/1


Miss Netherlands

20/1


Miss New Zealand

95/1


Miss Nicaragua

55/1


Miss Nigeria

100/1


Miss Panama

26/1


Miss Paraguay

40/1


Miss Peru

45/1


Miss Philippines

16/1


Miss Poland

65/1


Miss Portugal

60/1


Miss Puerto Rico

36/1


Miss Romania

50/1


Miss Russia

32/1


Miss Serbia

60/1


Miss Singapore

85/1


Miss Slovak Republic

50/1


Miss Slovenia

80/1


Miss South Africa

45/1


Miss Spain

60/1


Miss Sri Lanka

80/1


Miss St Lucia

85/1


Miss Sweden

26/1


Miss Switzerland

45/1


Miss Tanzania

100/1


Miss Thailand

60/1


Miss Trinidad and Tobago

35/1


Miss Turkey

100/1


Miss Turks and Caicos

90/1


Miss US Virgin Islands

75/1


Miss USA

6/1


Miss Ukraine

16/1


Miss Uruguay

24/1


Miss Venezuela

20/1


Miss Vietnam

40/1


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Thursday, September 8, 2011

AL Central Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox

The Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.

The Indians will trot David Huff out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Huff has a 2-3 record and a 2.81 ERA this season.

The White Sox will counter Huff with Gavin Floyd. Righthander Floyd has a 4.42 ERA to go along with a 12-9 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 150-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Last time out for Cleveland, they were an 8-6 loser as they battled the Tigers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Tigers at -168 were rewarded, while the 14 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Chicago was a 5-4 loser in its last match on the road against the Twins. They lost as -140 favorites, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.

Current streak: Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 70-70 SU Chicago: 71-70 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 2-8 Before playing Chi White Sox are 3-7 After playing Detroit are 3-7 After a loss are 5-5

Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Cleveland are 8-2 After playing Minnesota are 7-3 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games Cleveland is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Chi White Sox are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing Cleveland Chi White Sox are 13-4 SU in their last 17 games when playing Cleveland Chi White Sox are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Cleveland, Friday, September 9

AL Central Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Chicago White Sox

Surging Brewers to Face September Test Versus Dominant Phillies

The Milwaukee Brewers are the hottest team in baseball.

In almost no time they've perfected a starting rotation that plagued them as recently as last year, flaunted the absolute dominance of their superstars with a Sports Illustrated cover story and, most importantly, managed to turn what was once a tight NL Central race into the biggest landslide lead in MLB this season.

It's no surprise they have 13/2 odds of winning the World Series this season.

This Thursday, however, the Brewers will face a true challenge for the first time in months, hosting the National League king Philadelphia Phillies for a four-game set.

For Milwaukee, the series is a serious gauging point. Though they've shredded their NL Central foes for weeks now, the Phillies have been atop the NL East and entire league all season long. Bet on the MLB juggernaut clash with Bodog's online sportsbook.

Though the Brew Crew have won over fans and critics alike with their dominance of late, the Phils were pegged as early favorites ever since last offseason, the expectations remain today. Philadelphia currently sits atop the MLB futures board with 2/1 odds of winning the World Series.

Not only will the mid-September tilt serve as a potential NLCS preview, it will also showcase two of the game?s best colliding violently at the peaks of their reign. Bet on Brewers/Phillies now.

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Odds Favor Momentum as 2011 and 2010 Super Bowl Champs Collide

The last two Super Bowl champions will be at work Thursday night, helping usher in the latest NFL betting campaign. Heading into their Week 1 affair, both the Green Bay Packers and visiting New Orleans Saints will look to justify their lofty spots on the futures board.

Though they were disappointed in the first round of the playoffs by the shocking Seattle Seahawks last season, the Saints sit with 12/1 odds of winning the Super Bowl in 2012. The Packers, coming off a fantastic post-season run and returning many of the stars who got them there, are even better with 7/1 odds.

But the best part about the return of football is that fans are no longer limited to only playing Super Bowl futures. With regular season action just days away, individual tilts with individual NFL betting lines await in the online sportsbook ripe for the plucking.

Can Drew Brees and co. rebound from their early exit last winter? They?ll be looking to do so under one of the biggest spotlights the NFL has to offer.

The Packers, on the other hand, have nothing to fear aside from how they manage the extended pressure that inevitably comes with the newly-set targets on their backs. If Aaron Rodgers and Clay Matthews III can put forth efforts this season that they did last, they should be just fine.

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NFL Betting Preview - New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins

Point spread: New England -7

Over/Under: 45.5

The New England Patriots kick-off their regular season against a familiar opponent when they tangle with the Miami Dolphins this Monday night at Sun Life Stadium in this AFC East matchup. The game is slated to get underway at 7 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

New England raced to an NFL-best 14-2 record last season only to lose to its bitter rival, the Jets, 28-21 as 9.5-point home favorite in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. The Patriots have been instilled by Bodog as the favorites to win the Super Bowl this season at 11/2.

Quarterback Tom Brady appeared to be in mid-season form in limited play in the preseason and has the majority of the weapons back from an offense that finished the season ranked eighth in the NFL in total yards per game and first in points with an average of 32.4 a game. Wes Welker and Deion Branch will once again anchor the receiving corps, but New England added Chad Ochocinco as an added twist to the passing game.

Miami?s miraculous 11-5 record and AFC East title in 2008 must seem like a faded memory to fourth-year head coach Tony Sparano after his team posted back-to-back 7-9 seasons. An even bigger issue for this game was the Dolphins dismal performance at home last season, where they went just 1-7 SU.

The much maligned Chad Henne will get the start at quarterback on Monday night for Miami. Henne completed 61.4 percent of his throws in 2010 for 3,301 yards and 15 touchdowns, but he is better known for his 19 interceptions and inconsistent play. The addition of Reggie Bush catching balls out of the backfield will help, but the Dolphins will have to find a way to improve upon the 17.1 points a game they averaged last year, which ranked them 30th in the league.

Head-to-head, the Patriots have won seven of the last 10 games SU. They outscored Miami 79-21 in the two games last season, easily covering the spread in each. The road team is 6-2 ATS in the last eight meetings and the total has gone ?over? in four of the last six games between the two.

Count on Brady to come out firing on Monday in an effort to put this one away early. The Dolphins are just too outmatched in offensive fire power to stand toe-to-toe with this team.

The Pick: New England 34 Miami 13

NFL Betting Preview - New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins

NFL Betting Preview - Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Jets

Point spread: New York -4

Over/Under: 40.5

The Dallas Cowboys will look to start this season on a winning note when they take on the New York Jets on Sunday night at the New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey. The game is slated to start at 8:20 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on NBC.

Last season did not go anywhere near as planned for Dallas after a 1-6 start completely derailed this team. Jason Garrett was promoted to head coach and helped corral the Cowboys to a 6-10 finish. Heading into this season, he is confident this team has what it takes to return to the top of the NFC East.

Having Tony Romo back as his starting quarterback will definitely help after he missed the final 10 games of the year with a broken collar bone. Also back is wide receiver Dez Bryant, who went down with a broken ankle in early November. Throw in Miles Austin and Jason Witten in the passing game and Felix Jones and Tashard Choice running the ball and this team should be able to put some points on the board.

New York, under head coach Rex Ryan, have been all about creating a solid rushing attack and a shutdown defense. This has gotten the Jets to two straight AFC Championship games, but they will need better production from third-year quarterback Mark Sanchez in order to take the next step. He has managed the game well, but has yet to show the ability to put this team on his back and carry it to a championship.

The first step would be to improve upon a 54.8 completion percentage that is just not getting the job done. Fortunately, Sanchez will have wide receiver Santonio Holmes back as well as Plaxico Burress to try and improve these numbers. The Jets also have that running game to fall back on, led by Shonn Greene and rookie Bilal Powell.

Dallas is 5-0 against the spread in its last five games as an underdog and the total has gone ?over? in six of its last seven games as a dog.

New York is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games as a favorite of 3.5 points or more. The total has gone ?over? in seven of its last 10 games as a favorite.

Romo could struggle in his first game back after the long layoff, but the Cowboys keep things close enough to cover the four points in a game that stays ?under? the total.

The Pick: New York 17 Dallas 16

NFL Betting Preview - Dallas Cowboys vs. New York Jets

NCAA Football Preview: Arizona Wildcats vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys

The Arizona Wildcats and the Oklahoma State Cowboys will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Boone Pickens Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 14½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 67.

Arizona was a 41-10 winner in its last match at home against Northern Arizona. They covered the 27?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 51 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Oklahoma State was a 61-34 winner at home against Louisiana-Lafayette. They failed to cover the 38?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (95) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Team records: Arizona: 1-0 SU, 1-0 ATS Oklahoma State: 1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS

Arizona most recently: When playing in September are 9-1 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Oklahoma State most recently: When playing in September are 9-1 When playing on turf are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Arizona's last 9 games on the road Arizona is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma State's last 9 games at home Oklahoma State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Oklahoma State is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home

Next up: Arizona home to Stanford, Saturday, September 17 Oklahoma State at Tulsa, Saturday, September 17

NCAA Football Preview: Arizona Wildcats vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys

Monday, September 5, 2011

Red-Hot Stampeders Top CFL Betting Board, Face West Rival

The CFL's top two West Division teams will square off in a primetime bout this long weekend when the 6-2 Calgary Stampeders host the 5-3 Edmonton Eskimos on Monday afternoon.

Not only does the match serve as a potential preview of the league's West Division final, it also gives bettors an inside look at two heated story lines that ought to factor into any CFL betting decision.

Though both teams sit towards the top of the Grey Cup futures list, they?re headed in vastly opposite directions.

Having won their last four games, the Stampeders are well on their way to replicating last year?s success when they finished the 2010 campaign with the best record in Canadian football.

The Eskimos, on the other hand, after winning their first five games of the season have been in free fall ever since. With just 5/1 odds of winning the Grey Cup - a low mark considering six of the eight teams in the league make the playoffs - bettor confidence is obviously waning.

In contrast, the Stampeders have 9/4 odds of winning the CFL championship this fall. A mark even more optimistic than the 7-1 Blue Bombers and two-time reigning champion Alouettes.

Will the Stampeders continue their torrid run through the league or will the spotlight be all Edmonton needs to get their wayward season back on track?

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ACC Football Preview: Miami Hurricanes vs. Maryland Terrapins

Byrd Stadium has a Week 1 contest on tap for Monday as the Miami Hurricanes and the Maryland Terrapins play their season openers.

Oddsmakers currently have the Terrapins listed as 4-point favorites versus the Hurricanes, while the game's total is sitting at 46.

Team records: Miami: 7-6 SU, 4-8 ATS Maryland: 9-4 SU, 8-4 ATS

Miami most recently: When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 6-4

Maryland most recently: When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 3-7 When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Maryland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Maryland is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Maryland's last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Maryland's last 6 games at home

Next up: Miami home to Ohio State, Saturday, September 17 Maryland home to West Virginia, Saturday, September 17

ACC Football Preview: Miami Hurricanes vs. Maryland Terrapins

NL East Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

The division rival Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.

Derek Lowe will be the starting pitcher for the Braves on this day. Righthander Lowe is 9-12 this season with a 4.52 ERA.

It'll be Cliff Lee toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Lefthander Lee is 15-7 with a 2.59 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Braves, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

In their last action, Atlanta was a 4-3 winner at home against the Dodgers. Bettors on Atlanta at +129 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Philadelphia lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Marlins on September 4. Bettors who backed the Marlins at +188 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Philadelphia has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Atlanta: 82-57 SU Philadelphia: 88-48 SU

Atlanta most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing LA Dodgers are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Atlanta are 6-4 After playing Florida are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games on the road Atlanta is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta's last 7 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia Atlanta is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of Philadelphia's last 12 games Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing at home against Atlanta

Next up: Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Tuesday, September 6

NL East Preview: Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

MLB Futures Favor Rangers, but Rays No Easy Opponent

MLB Futures Favor Rangers, but Rays No Easy Opponent

The Tampa Bay Rays may be a virtual non-factor when it comes to the AL East playoff picture this fall, but that doesn?t mean they can't play spoilers for some of their American League rivals.

This Monday the Rays will host the AL West-leading Texas Rangers for a three-game set and the MLB betting community will be watching.

According to Bodog's online sportsbook, the Rangers - currently a handful of games up on the second-place Los Angeles Angels - have 11/1 odds of winning the World Series. The Rays, despite a similar record, sit at just 150/1 odds due to the Yankee/Red Sox logjam ahead of them.

Though Tampa Bay's fate is all but decided, the series will go a long way towards Texas? hopes of hanging on to the playoff berth. A Tampa sweep could send the Rangers into a downward spiral.

Since whichever team comes second in the AL East has the wild card berth essentially guaranteed, the AL West crown serves as the only hope for both the Rangers and Angels.

Can Texas hang on to the division lead and allow themselves the opportunity to claw their way back to the World Series as they did last year? The Angels, though down, aren?t out and still have 35/1 odds on the MLB futures board.

You can bet Mike Scioscia and company will be cheering for the Rays this week.

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MLB Futures Favor Rangers, but Rays No Easy Opponent

Sunday, September 4, 2011

NASCAR AdvoCare 500 Preview

The drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will next head to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the AdvoCare 500 on Sunday night.

Brad Keselowski took the checkered flag last time out in the Irwin Tools Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway.

Martin Truex Jr. and Jeff Gordon followed Keselowski across the finish line at Bristol, with Jimmie Johnson and Jamie McMurray rounding out the top five drivers. Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin, Ryan Newman, Carl Edwards, and Marcos Ambrose made up the rest of the day's Top 10.

Keselowski is now second only to Kyle Busch with three victories on the season, and he's sitting in one of the Wild Card berths along with Denny Hamlin for the Chase.

Kyle Busch, Johnson, Kenseth, Edwards, Kevin Harvick, Gordon, Newman, Kurt Busch, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Tony Stewart are the current Top 10 in the driver standings.

Stewart won this race last season, and he has three career Cup wins at Atlanta Motor Speedway on his resume. Gordon has won four Cup races at Atlanta, while Johnson, Kurt Busch, and Edwards have three wins apiece there.

Kasey Kahne and Mark Martin have each won two Cup races at Atlanta in their careers, and Kyle Busch, Earnhardt Jr., and Harvick have all won once on the track. Bobby Labonte has won six times at Atlanta, most recently in 2003.

After racing in Atlanta the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will move on to Richmond International Raceway for the Wonderful Pistachios 400 on September 10. The Chase then begins in the Geico 400 at Chicagoland Speedway on September 18.

NASCAR AdvoCare 500 Preview

NCAA Football Preview: Marshall Thundering Herd vs. West Virginia Mountaineers

The fans at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium will be treated to a game between the Marshall Thundering Herd and the West Virginia Mountaineers when they take their seats on Sunday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mountaineers listed as 23½-point favorites versus the Thundering Herd, while the game's total is sitting at 55.

Team records: Marshall: 5-7 SU, 4-8 ATS West Virginia: 9-4 SU, 7-4-1 ATS

Marshall most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on turf are 5-5 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 4-6

West Virginia most recently: When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on turf are 9-1 After being outgained are 8-2 When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Marshall's last 6 games Marshall is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Marshall's last 16 games on the road Marshall is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Marshall West Virginia is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games at home West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of West Virginia's last 5 games at home

Next up: Marshall home to Southern Miss, Saturday, September 10 West Virginia home to Norfolk St, Saturday, September 10

NCAA Football Preview: Marshall Thundering Herd vs. West Virginia Mountaineers

NCAA Football Preview: Southern Methodist Mustangs vs. Texas A&M Aggies

The Southern Methodist Mustangs and the Texas A&M Aggies will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Kyle Field.

Oddsmakers currently have the Aggies listed as 16-point favorites versus the Mustangs, while the game's total is sitting at 57.

Team records: Southern Methodist: 7-7 SU, 6-8 ATS Texas A&M: 9-4 SU, 7-5 ATS

Southern Methodist most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on grass are 2-8 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Texas A&M most recently: When playing in September are 8-2 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Southern Methodist's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Methodist's last 5 games on the road Southern Methodist is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Southern Methodist is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games Texas A&M is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Texas A&M is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas A&M's last 5 games at home

Next up: Southern Methodist home to Texas El Paso, Saturday, September 10 Texas A&M home to Idaho, Saturday, September 17

NCAA Football Preview: Southern Methodist Mustangs vs. Texas A&M Aggies

CFL Preview: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field.

Oddsmakers currently have the Blue Bombers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Roughriders, while the game's total is sitting at 49½.

Buck Pierce tossed two touchdown passes in Week 9 to lead the Blue Bombers to a 30-27 win over the Tiger-Cats.

The Blue Bombers failed to cover the 3.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (49).

Darian Durant threw two TD passes in the Roughriders' 24-18 loss to the Argonauts in Week 8.

The Argos managed to cover the 3-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (54).

Current streak: Winnipeg has won 5 straight games. Saskatchewan has lost 4 straight games.

Team records: Winnipeg: 7-1 SU, 7-0-1 ATS Saskatchewan: 1-7 SU, 1-7 ATS

Winnipeg most recently: When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on turf are 7-3 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Saskatchewan most recently: When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on turf are 2-8 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider: Winnipeg is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Winnipeg is 7-0-1 ATS in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 8 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Winnipeg's last 8 games Saskatchewan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Winnipeg Saskatchewan is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Winnipeg The total has gone OVER in 6 of Saskatchewan's last 7 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saskatchewan's last 6 games

Next up: Winnipeg home to Saskatchewan, Sunday, September 11 Saskatchewan at Winnipeg, Sunday, September 11

CFL Preview: Winnipeg Blue Bombers vs. Saskatchewan Roughriders

MLB Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers

The Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers will meet on the field at Comerica Park on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.

The White Sox will give the ball to starter Mark Buehrle in this one. Lefthander Buehrle is 11-6 this season with a 3.05 ERA.

Buehrle's opponent in this one will be Max Scherzer. The Tigers righthander has a 4.52 ERA to go along with a 13-8 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 143-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 9-8 loser as they battled the Tigers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Tigers at -104 were rewarded, while the 17 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Chicago has lost 3 straight games. Detroit has won 2 straight games.

Team records: Chicago: 68-68 SU Detroit: 77-62 SU

Chicago most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing Minnesota are 6-4 After playing Detroit are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

Detroit most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Cleveland are 4-6 After playing Chi White Sox are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 9 of Chi White Sox's last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit Chi White Sox are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games on the road Detroit is 9-2 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games

Next up: Chi White Sox at Minnesota, Monday, September 5 Detroit at Cleveland, Monday, September 5

MLB Preview: Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox

The Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Fenway Park.

The Rangers will trot Matt Harrison out to the mound in this one. Lefthander Harrison has a 10-9 record and a 3.59 ERA this season.

Harrison's opponent in this one will be John Lackey. The Red Sox righthander has a 5.94 ERA to go along with a 12-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 10½.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 12-7 loser as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -147 were rewarded, while the 19 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Team records: Texas: 79-61 SU Boston: 84-54 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After playing Boston are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

Boston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Toronto are 8-2 After playing Texas are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston Texas is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games on the road Texas is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 7 games when playing at home against Texas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games at home

Next up: Texas at Tampa Bay, Monday, September 5 Boston at Toronto, Monday, September 5

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox

Saturday, September 3, 2011

2011 NFL Season Props

NFL 2011/12 - Which Division Will Have the Highest Win Percentage

AFC North 11/2

AFC South 6/1

AFC East 4/1

AFC West 15/2

NFC North 7/2

NFC South 5/1

NFC East 3/1

NFC West 20/1

NFL 2011/12 - Which Division Will the Super Bowl Winner Come From?

AFC North 6/1

AFC South 8/1

AFC East 7/2

AFC West 15/2

NFC North 4/1

NFC South 11/2

NFC East 4/1

NFC West 18/1

NFL 2011/12 - How Many of the 12 teams that made the Playoffs last season will make the Playoffs this season?

Over 6.5 -160

Under 6.5 +130

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Arizona Cardinals Make the Play Offs?

Yes +175

No -215

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Atlanta Falcons Make the Play Offs?

Yes -200

No +160

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Baltimore Ravens Make the Play Offs?

Yes -180

No +150

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Buffalo Bills Make the Play Offs?

Yes +700

No -1400

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Carolina Panthers Make the Play Offs?

Yes +1000

No -2000

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Chicago Bears Make the Play Offs?

Yes +275

No -350

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Cincinnati Bengals Make the Play Offs?

Yes +750

No -1500

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Cleveland Browns Make the Play Offs?

Yes +425

No -625

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Dallas Cowboys Make the Play Offs?

Yes +105

No -135

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Denver Broncos Make the Play Offs?

Yes +525

No -850

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Detroit Lions Make the Play Offs?

Yes +230

No -290

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Green Bay Packers Make the Play Offs?

Yes -350

No +275

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Houston Texans Make the Play Offs?

Yes -150

No +120

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Indianapolis Colts Make the Play Offs?

Yes -160

No +130

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Jacksonville Jaguars Make the Play Offs?

Yes +325

No -450

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Kansas City Chiefs Make the Play Offs?

Yes +165

No -205

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Miami Dolphins Make the Play Offs?

Yes +400

No -600

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Minnesota Vikings Make the Play Offs?

Yes +400

No -600

NFL 2011/12 - Will the New England Patriots Make the Play Offs?

Yes -300

No +240

NFL 2011/12 - Will the New Orleans Saints Make the Play Offs?

Yes -210

No +170

NFL 2011/12 - Will the New York Giants Make the Play Offs?

Yes -105

No -125

NFL 2011/12 - Will the New York Jets Make the Play Offs?

Yes -170

No +140

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Oakland Raiders Make the Play Offs?

Yes +325

No -450

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Philadelphia Eagles Make the Play Offs?

Yes -220

No +180

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Pittsburgh Steelers Make the Play Offs?

Yes -210

No +170

NFL 2011/12 - Will the San Diego Chargers Make the Play Offs?

Yes -285

No +225

NFL 2011/12 - Will the San Francisco 49ers Make the Play Offs?

Yes +155

No -190

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Seattle Seahawks Make the Play Offs?

Yes +450

No -650

NFL 2011/12 - Will the St. Louis Rams Make the Play Offs?

Yes +150

No -180

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Make the Play Offs?

Yes +200

No -260

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Tennessee Titans Make the Play Offs?

Yes +300

No -400

NFL 2011/12 - Will the Washington Redskins Make the Play Offs?

Yes +700

No -1400

2011 NFL Regular Season - Most Passing Yards

Peyton Maninng 5/1

Drew Brees 11/2

Matt Schaub 6/1

Aaron Rodgers 6/1

Philip Rivers 13/2

Tom Brady 13/2

Tony Romo 10/1

Eli Manning 12/1

Michael Vick 16/1

Matt Ryan 18/1

Matthew Stafford 20/1

Kevin Kolb 25/1

Joe Flacco 25/1

Sam Bradford 25/1

Ben Roethlisberger 30/1

Jay Cutler 30/1

Josh Freeman 40/1

Mark Sanchez 40/1

Matt Cassel 50/1

Matt Hasselbeck 50/1

Donovan McNabb 50/1

David Garrard 60/1

Cam Newton 60/1

2011 NFL Regular Season - Most Rushing Yards

Adrian Peterson 9/2

Chris Johnson 11/2

Michael Turner 13/2

Arian Foster 15/2

Jamaal Charles 10/1

Maurice Jones-Drew 10/1

Steven Jackson 12/1

Frank Gore 16/1

Ahmad Bradshaw 18/1

Rashard Mendenhall 18/1

Ray Rice 18/1

LeGarrette Blount 18/1

Cedric Benson 20/1

Darren McFadden 20/1

Ryan Matthews 20/1

LeSean McCoy 22/1

Matt Forte 22/1

Shonn Greene 25/1

DeAngelo Williams 25/1

Peyton Hillis 25/1

Knowshon Moreno 30/1

BenJarvus Green-Ellis 50/1

Ryan Grant 50/1

Jahvid Best 50/1

Fred Jackson 50/1

Joseph Addai 50/1

2011 NFL Regular Season - Most Receiving Yards (Wide Receivers Only)

Andre Johnson 5/1

Roddy White 11/2

Greg Jennings 6/1

Larry Fitzgerald 7/1

Calvin Johnson 10/1

Reggie Wayne 12/1

Vincent Jackson 12/1

Hakeem Nicks 15/1

DeSean Jackson 16/1

Mike Wallace 16/1

Miles Austin 16/1

Dwayne Bowe 18/1

Chad Ochocinco 18/1

Brandon Lloyd 20/1

Mike Williams 20/1

Marques Colston 22/1

Wes Welker 22/1

Mario Manningham 25/1

Brandon Marshall 25/1

Jeremy Maclin 25/1

Sidney Rice 30/1

Anquan Boldin 35/1

Percy Harvin 50/1

Santana Moss 50/1

Santonio Holmes 50/1

2011 NFL Season Props

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox

The Texas Rangers and the Boston Red Sox will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Fenway Park.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Colby Lewis in this one. Righthander Lewis is 11-9 this season with a 4.19 ERA.

Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Erik Bedard. The lefthander has a 3.45 ERA to go along with a 4-9 record this season.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

In their last action, Texas was a 10-0 winner on the road against the Red Sox. Bettors on Texas at +108 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Texas has won 2 straight games. Boston has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Texas: 79-60 SU Boston: 83-54 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Boston are 5-5 After a win are 5-5

Boston most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Texas are 4-6 After playing Texas are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Texas is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing at home against Texas The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games when playing Texas

Next up: Boston home to Texas, Sunday, September 4

MLB Preview: Texas Rangers vs. Boston Red Sox

NCAA Football Preview: South Florida Bulls vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The South Florida Bulls and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Notre Dame Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 11-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records: South Florida: 8-5 SU, 5-7 ATS Notre Dame: 8-5 SU, 7-4-2 ATS

South Florida most recently: When playing in September are 9-1 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Notre Dame most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of South Florida's last 5 games South Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road South Florida is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Notre Dame's last 7 games at home Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Notre Dame's last 5 games Notre Dame is 1-3-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next up: South Florida home to Ball State, Saturday, September 10 Notre Dame at Michigan, Saturday, September 10

NCAA Football Preview: South Florida Bulls vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Chik-Fil-A Kickoff Preview: Boise State Broncos vs. Georgia Bulldogs

Georgia Dome has a Week 1 contest on tap for Saturday as the Boise State Broncos and the Georgia Bulldogs play their season openers.

Oddsmakers currently have the Broncos listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records: Boise State: 12-1 SU, 9-4 ATS Georgia: 6-7 SU, 4-8 ATS

Boise State most recently: When playing in September are 10-0 When playing on grass are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing outside the conference are 10-0

Georgia most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Boise State is 24-1 SU in its last 25 games Boise State is 18-1 SU in its last 19 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boise State's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boise State's last 5 games on the road Georgia is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home

Next up: Boise State at Toledo, Friday, September 16 Georgia home to South Carolina, Saturday, September 10

Chik-Fil-A Kickoff Preview: Boise State Broncos vs. Georgia Bulldogs

Friday, September 2, 2011

MLB Odds Favor D-Backs, Reputation Favors Giants

The surging Arizona Diamondbacks have an opportunity to put yet more space between themselves and the reigning World Series champion San Francisco Giants this weekend. The question is, can they actually follow through?

What was once looking like a tightly-fought NL West division race has blown right open thanks to the D-Backs' late-August success. Now, with a three-game set on the horizon, the Giants can either start clawing back at the lead, or continue their downward spiral.

As far as the MLB betting world is concerned, the Giants are a superbly-staffed club with winning experience. Arizona, in contrast, is still very much an unproven commodity. That may be why the D-Backs sit with just 18/1 odds of winning the World Series compared to San Francisco?s 25/1 despite the gap in the standings.

With the wild card berth essentially locked down by the NL East?s Atlanta Braves, it's all or nothing for the rivalry in the west. If Arizona can hold on to their playoff ticket, it will be their first trip to the postseason since 2007.

Led by Justin Upton and a contingent of well-rounded young hitters, not to mention revitalized ace Dan Haren, the Diamondbacks have seemingly come out of nowhere to emerge as a legitimate MLB betting option.

It may be hard to completely buy into the D-Backs? as contenders philosophy, but those who do stand the chance of collecting a significant payout.

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MLB Odds Favor D-Backs, Reputation Favors Giants