Wednesday, October 26, 2011

World Series Game #6 Preview: Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals

A winning streak will be on the line for the Texas Rangers on Wednesday when they battle the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

The Rangers will give the ball to starter Colby Lewis in this one. Righthander Lewis is 15-11 this season with a 4.28 ERA.

It'll be Jamie Garcia toeing the rubber for the Cardinals in this contest. Lefthander Garcia is 13-9 with a 3.60 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

St. Louis lost its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Rangers on October 24. Bettors who backed the Rangers at -132 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Texas: 96-66 SU St. Louis: 90-72 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing St. Louis are 5-3 After playing St. Louis are 4-3 After a win are 5-5

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Texas are 4-4 After playing Texas are 3-4 After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider: Texas is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas's last 8 games on the road Texas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road St. Louis is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of St. Louis's last 10 games at home

Next up: St. Louis home to Texas, Thursday, October 27

World Series Game #6 Preview: Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals

Big East Football Preview: Connecticut Huskies vs. Pittsburgh Panthers

The Connecticut Huskies and the Pittsburgh Panthers will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Heinz Field.

Oddsmakers currently have the Panthers listed as 10-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game's total is sitting at 42.

Connecticut was a 16-10 winner in their most recent outing at home against South Florida. They covered the 7.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (26) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Pittsburgh was a 26-14 loser in their most recent outing at home against Utah. They failed to cover the 6?point spread as favorites, while the total score (40) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Pittsburgh has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Connecticut: 3-4 SU, 2-5 ATS Pittsburgh: 3-4 SU, 2-5 ATS

Connecticut most recently: When playing in October are 4-6 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 7-3

Pittsburgh most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Connecticut's last 11 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut's last 6 games Connecticut is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Connecticut is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road Pittsburgh is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh's last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games at home Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

Next up: Connecticut home to Syracuse, Saturday, November 5 Pittsburgh home to Cincinnati, Saturday, November 5

Big East Football Preview: Connecticut Huskies vs. Pittsburgh Panthers

NHL Preview: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens

The Philadelphia Flyers and the Montreal Canadiens will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Bell Centre.

Oddsmakers currently have the Flyers listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Canadiens, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

In their last action, Philadelphia was a 4-2 winner at home against the Maple Leafs. Bettors on Philadelphia at -175 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Montreal was a 2-1 loser at home against the Panthers. Bettors on Florida at +115 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Montreal: Team record: 1-5-2 SU, ATS Current streak: lost 6 straight games.

is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Boston are 4-6 After playing Florida are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7

Philadelphia: Team record: 5-2-1 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Montreal The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games on the road is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Tampa Bay are 8-2 After playing Toronto are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Philadelphia home to Winnipeg, Thursday, October 27 Montreal at Boston, Thursday, October 27

NHL Preview: Philadelphia Flyers vs. Montreal Canadiens

NHL Special Prop Bets

Will the Montreal Canadiens fire Jacques Martin before November 30, 2011? Yes +150 No -200

Will the Calgary Flames trade Rene Bourque during the 2011-12 regular season? Yes +145 No -190

Will Steve Yzerman be the General Manager of Team Canada's men's ice hockey team at the 2014 Olympics? Yes -180 No +140

Will the Ottawa Senators trade Filip Kuba during the 2011-12 regular season? Yes +120 No -160

Will the Ottawa Senators trade Sergei Gonchar during the 2011-12 regular season? Yes +200 No -300

When will the Washington Capitals lose their first game of the season?

Thursday, October 27 at Edmonton +150

Saturday, October 29 at Vancouver +190

Tuesday, November 1 vs. Anaheim +375

Friday, November 4 at Carolina +700

Saturday, November 5 at Long Island +1000

Any Other Game +1200

NHL Special Prop Bets

Saturday, October 22, 2011

World Series Game #3 Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers

A winning streak will be on the line for the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday when they battle the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark.

Righthander Kyle Lohse will take the mound for the Cardinals to start this game. Lohse is 14-10 this season with a 3.59 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Matt Harrison who starts for the Rangers. Lefthander Harrison is 15-9 with a 3.44 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 195-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

In their last action, Texas was a 2-1 winner on the road against the Cardinals. Bettors on Texas at -115 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: St. Louis: 90-72 SU Texas: 96-66 SU

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Saturday are 5-5 Before playing Texas are 3-2 After playing Texas are 2-2 After a loss are 9-1

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing St. Louis are 3-2 After playing St. Louis are 2-2 After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 8 of St. Louis's last 9 games on the road St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road St. Louis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Texas is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games at home Texas is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games

Next up: Texas home to St. Louis, Sunday, October 23

World Series Game #3 Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Texas Rangers

SEC Football Preview: Auburn Tigers vs. LSU Tigers

The Auburn Tigers and the LSU Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Tiger Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 21-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 47.

Last time out for Auburn, they were a 17-6 winner as they battled Florida at home. Auburn covered in the match as a 3-point underdog, while 23 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

LSU was a 38-7 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Tennessee. They covered the 16.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (45) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Current streak: LSU has won 7 straight games.

Team records: Auburn: 5-2 SU, 3-4 ATS LSU: 7-0 SU, 5-2 ATS

Auburn most recently: When playing in October are 8-2 When playing on grass are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing within the conference are 9-1

LSU most recently: When playing in October are 8-2 When playing on grass are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider: Auburn is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Auburn's last 10 games when playing LSU The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Auburn's last 5 games when playing on the road against LSU LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home LSU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Auburn The total has gone UNDER in 8 of LSU's last 10 games when playing Auburn

Next up: Auburn home to Mississippi, Saturday, October 29 LSU at Alabama, Saturday, November 5

SEC Football Preview: Auburn Tigers vs. LSU Tigers

Odds Board Favors Badgers, but Spartans Ride Momentum Into Week 8

Coming off their biggest win of the year - a season-changing 28-14 victory over rival Michigan - the Michigan State Spartans will have no time to waste when gearing up for a Big Ten tilt with No. 6 Wisconsin.

The Badgers have been the toughest team in the conference this season, and if the Spartans want to capitalize on the momentum they gained from their in-state rivalry, they'll have to find an answer for top quarterback Russell Wilson.

Wilson's first year on campus has been a major reason why the Badgers have vaulted up the college football odds board. Though he won't have the masses at Camp Randall Stadium backing him on the road, he will have the NCAA futures.

In Lansing, sights are less set on winning the national title and more on salvaging a season that looked at one point in jeopardy. A Week 3 loss to Notre Dame took the wind out the club?s sails but they've managed to win ball games when its mattered most.

If MSU manages to survive this weekend against Wisconsin they'll face No. 13 Nebraska before matching up against the currently-winless Minnesota Gophers.

Nobody ever said it would be easy on the college football betting lines, but both Wisconsin and Michigan State have impressed at times over the course of the season. Now given the opportunity, will the underdog Spartans give the popular Badgers a run for their money?

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CFB RETURNING STARTER ANGLE WEEK 8 (2011)

Many years ago I received a newsletter from Mike Lee, a sports handicapper who just recently passed away in the past few years. I?m not sure if he came up with this Returning starter angle or if he was just passing it along but it has really been a nice addition to my own personal handicapping arsenal. He had said in his newsletter that the previous year the angle had hit above 70%. I was skeptical but I started following the angle and the next two years it achieved the 70%+ mark again. In recent years the angle has not been as strong but still profitable.

The Returning Starter angle is as follows: Play On: Any team returning five or more net starters against their opponent. I use Marc Lawrence?s Playbook Yearbook for returning starter information. Go down the list and compare each team?s returning starters. An example from the 1st week would be Mississippi State vs Memphis. Mississippi State has 15 starters returning for Head Coach Dan Mullen while Memphis returns only 9 starters for Head Coach Larry Porter. That?s a difference a 6 returning starters in favor of Mississippi State. Mississippi State won the game easily by a score of 59-14 in the Thursday night opener.

Let?s take a look at this week?s returning starter angle and see if it can produce us another winning week. Keep in mind several other factors should go into your handicapping methods, so be sure to use this as an addition to your overall handicapping formula. We?ll put returning starters in parenthesis.

Week 1 Results only 2-6 ATS and Week 2 were 6-5 ATS and Week 3 3-5 ATS and Week 4 5-3 ATS and Week 5 4-4 ATS and Week 6 6-2 ATS and Week 7 9-5 ATS. We?ll keep a running total for the season.

Cincinnati (16) vs South Florida (10) Play On: Cincinnati

Texas A&M (18) vs Iowa State (13) Play On: Texas A&M

Army (11) vs Vanderbilt (19) Play On: Vanderbilt

Memphis (9) vs Tulane (14) Play On: Tulane

Oregon State (12) vs Washington State (17) Play On: Washington State

Auburn (6) vs LSU (15) Play On: LSU

New Mexico State (17) vs Hawaii (9) Play On: New Mexico State

Louisiana Lafayette (12) vs Western Kentucky (17) Play On: Western Kentucky

Louisiana Monroe (19) vs North Texas (13) Play On: Louisiana Monroe

Hope this helps you find some extra winners this week! Keep in mind the Rocketman has won 13 of 15 years overall in football in his history and 14 out of 15 years in all sports combined in his history as a Sports Analyst! Be sure to get on board this week with us! I have a 3* CFB play for Friday night, THREE TOP RATED 5* CFB plays and two 3* CFB plays going on Saturday! Also hopefully some NHL to mix in with it where I have several documented #1 titles! I am on a 25-15 63% run my last 41 picks in all sports! Also I cashed my TOP and only Nascar play last weekend. Hopefully we?ll have some more Nascar for you this Sunday!

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NHL Preview: San Jose Sharks vs. Boston Bruins

The fans at TD Garden will be treated to a game between the San Jose Sharks and the Boston Bruins when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bruins listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Sharks, while the game's total is sitting at 5.

Last time out for San Jose, they were a 4-3 winner as they battled the Devils on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sharks at -125 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Boston won its last outing, a 6-2 result against the Maple Leafs on October 20. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -185 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Boston: Team record: 3-4-0 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing at home against San Jose is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home

When playing on Saturday are 6-4 Before playing Ottawa are 5-5 After playing Toronto are 8-2 After a win are 3-7

San Jose: Team record: 2-3-0 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 13 of last 18 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing New Jersey are 7-7-2 After a win are 4-6

Next up: San Jose at Nashville, Tuesday, October 25 Boston home to Montreal, Thursday, October 27

NHL Preview: San Jose Sharks vs. Boston Bruins

Friday, October 21, 2011

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

"The GamblingIQ Sports Handicapping Show" airing Daily 3pm - 5pm EST and Weekends 11am - 12 pm EST on OnTiltRadio!!!!

GamblingIQ is proud to announce the expansion of its Sports Handicapping shows on OnTiltRadio.com with the addition of the Betropolitan Sports Hour hosted by Evan Abrams. It Will Air Daily from 4-5 pm EST right behind the Flagship Show "The Handicappers Hideaway" which airs from 3-4 pm EST.

On Weekends Handicappers Hideaway and Betropolitan will air a show from 11 am -12 pm EST under the Name of "The GIQ Sports Handicapping Show" as Dirty and Evan will be Co-Hosts and go over each days action on Saturday and Sunday. We will also throw in some Fantasy Tidbits as well.

All Shows are ran thru Skype Please get Skype and Add ontiltpoker (as one word)and you can access the show anytime or you can call from any Phone in the US or Canada by Calling (719) 387-8005. Sype is FREE to everyone. You can search GamblingIQ or dirtygiq and find the skype name for GIQ. Please put in a message who you are and why you want to add as I have to approve each one to keep spammers down.


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The Handicappers Hideaway -- 3pm - 4pm EST -- hosted by Dirty of GamblingIQ will talk sports, gambling, fantasy sports and more as well as have some of the best special guests ranging from sportsbooks owners, linemakers, handicappers and sports experts. You can go to the Show page at OnTiltRadio by clicking here. You can listen to our show archives by clicking here.

Betropolitan Sports -- 4pm - 5pm EST -- hosted by Evan Abrams and will be a great compliment to Handicappers Hideaway. Evan will offer up his insights and analysis for all sports and will have special guests on as well. Evan has a great Resume (which we will list part of below) and is very knowledgeable in Sports and Sports Handicapping. Show page is being Created and we will update soon. You can visit Betropolitan's website by clicking here. You can Visit Evan's Show Page at OTR here

The GIQ Sports Handicapping Show -- 11am - 12 pm EST Saturday and Sunday -- Dirty from GamblingIQ and Evan Abrams from Betropolitan Sports will host the show and go over sports and sports handicapping for each day. Weekend Shows will only be during Football and NCAA Basketball Season and end after March Madness. They will showcase the days top games and match ups and give you any upset specials and go over top plays from each site. Expect some special guests on these shows as well.


Host Bios:

Dirty -- Dirty has been an owner at GIQ since it opened in June of 1998. Before that he worked as a moderator at freewinners.com and EOG.com. He played college baseball and coached college and pro prospects for 15 years. He sent over 100 players to college over that time to play sports. He played football, baseball and basketball during High School and has been around some of the sharpest minds in the sports handicapping world during his time working in the forum world. His Specialties are SEC and ACC Football and Basketball, NBA and WNBA.

Evan Abrams -- Specialties: NFL/CFB/MLB/NBA/CBB

Years Handicapping: 8

Biggest Win This Year: When I think of my biggest victory in my handicapping career, picking the Giants to beat the Patriots outright in the Super Bowl has to be at the top of the list, but my biggest win so far this season had to have been my 10 unit play on the money line of Hawaii to beat Nevada outright in the middle of October as a 7-point underdog. I have played on and against Hawaii in a lot of games so far this season, the reason for this is because I see a ton of value in the way they play the game. For example, in the game versus Boise State, the value was against Hawaii, but like in the game I just mentioned, Hawaii was playing at home, which is usually a huge advantage for them and they ended up winning the game outright.

Sports Handicapping Philosophy: For me, it comes down to formulas, statistics and tons of research. Picking games is how I make a living, so you when you follow my plays you know you get picks each and every time that has gone through tons and tons of filters and research to make sure you, my client, gets the percentages put in your favor. Before a line comes out for any sporting event, both sides have a fifty-fifty chance of winning the game; my job is to make sure once the line comes out, all of my clients get a better than 50% chance of taking advantage of a certain spread or total. My expert plays come from many different facets of the game and that is what differentiates me from other sports handicappers.

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2011 World Series Game #1 Preview: Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals

The Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Busch Stadium in an interleague contest.

Lefthander C.J. Wilson will take the mound for the Rangers to start this game. Wilson is 16-9 this season with a 3.28 ERA.

The Cardinals will counter Wilson with Chris Carpenter. Righthander Carpenter has a 3.47 ERA to go along with a 13-9 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Cardinals were a 12-6 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Brewers. That made winners of bettors who got St. Louis at +114 on the moneyline, while the total score (18) was good news for OVER bettors.

Team records: Texas: 96-66 SU St. Louis: 90-72 SU

Texas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing St. Louis are 2-1 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Texas are 1-2 After playing Milwaukee are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: Texas is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games Texas is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games on the road St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games St. Louis is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone OVER in 10 of St. Louis's last 14 games

Next up: St. Louis home to Texas, Thursday, October 20

2011 World Series Game #1 Preview: Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals

NHL Preview: Winnipeg Jets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

The Winnipeg Jets and the Toronto Maple Leafs will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Air Canada Centre.

Oddsmakers currently have the Maple Leafs listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Jets, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

Winnipeg was a 2-1 winner in its last match at home against the Penguins. They won as +125 underdogs, while the total score of 3 made winners of UNDER bettors.

Last time out for Toronto, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Avalanche at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Avalanche at +120 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Toronto: Team record: 3-0-1 SU, ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Winnipeg The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games when playing Winnipeg

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing San Jose are 5-5-2 After playing Colorado are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Winnipeg: Team record: 1-3-0 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Toronto The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 12 games when playing Toronto The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing NY Rangers are 2-8 After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After a win are 1-9

Next up: Winnipeg at Ottawa, Thursday, October 20 Toronto at Boston, Thursday, October 20

NHL Preview: Winnipeg Jets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Sunday, October 16, 2011

NFL Week 6 Betting Previews-Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens

Point spread: Baltimore -7.5

Over/Under: 45

The Houston Texans head east this week for a Sunday afternoon showdown with the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium in an AFC tilt between two division-leading teams. Game time is set for a 4:05 (p.m.) start and it will be broadcast regionally on CBS.

Houston will be looking to bounce back from a25-20 loss to Oakland as a 4.5-point home favorite in a game it let slip away down the stretch. The Texans are now 3-2 both straight-up and against the spread and tied with Tennessee atop the AFC South. The total stayed ?under? the 48.5-point line against the Raiders and has now stayed ?under? in four of five their games this season.

The main concern for this team is a rash of injuries to some of its best players on both sides of the ball. Linebacker Mario Williams has been lost for the season with a torn muscle in his chest and wide receiver Andre Johnson remains doubtful with a strained hamstring. Quarterback Matt Schaub is also a bit nicked-up but should be ready to go by Sunday.

Baltimore should be well-rested and raring to go after coming off a bye. It went into its bye week with a huge 34-17 win over the New York Jets as a five-point home favorite to run its record to 3-1 SU and ATS. The total has gone ?over? in all four of its games.

The Ravens have vaulted to the top of the AFC North behind an offense that is ranked sixth in the NFL in scoring with an average of 29.8 points a game to go along with a defense that is ranked first in points allowed; giving up an average of just 14.2 points a game. Cornerback Jimmy Smith is still out with an ankle injury, but the Ravens should get wide receiver Lee Evans back after missing two games with an ankle injury of his own.

The Texans are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as road underdogs and the total has gone ?over? in five of their last seven road games. The Ravens are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games following a bye week and 4-1 ATS in their last five games as favorites. The total has gone ?over? in three of their last four home games.

This game is shaping-up as a seven-point Baltimore victory, so grab the Texans and the half-point to squeeze out a win ATS.

The Pick: Baltimore 24 Houston 17

NFL Week 6 Betting Previews-Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens

Recharged Cowboys Face Dominant Patriots on NFL Odds Board

A cross-conference tilt will pit two of the game?s highest profile quarterbacks against each other this Sunday, as the New England Patriots host the Dallas Cowboys as favorites on the NFL odds board.

Fresh off a pair of wins, and with a 4-1 record, it's hard not to lean towards Tom Brady and the Pats over a Cowboys team struggling to keep Tony Romo on the field. Unless the bye week in Week 5 was enough to nurse the hobbled quarterback completely back to health, we may see some similar themes continue in Week 6.

According to Bodog?s online sportsbook, the Cowboys have just 30/1 odds of winning the Super Bowl. Had it not been for the constant concern over the man under center, or Dallas' early sub-par record against less-than-impressive opponents, the mark might be slightly higher, but even when the Cowboys have won, it hasn't been convincing.

In Dallas' two victories (over San Francisco and Washington), they held a combined five-point advantage (with a net point differential of -2 through Week 5), meanwhile, the Patriots have rattled off four touchdown-or-more victories in five contest for a point differential of 46. There's a reason they have 4/1 odds on the NFL futures board while Dallas struggles to stay relevant.

If the Cowboys can somehow solve Brady while successfully keeping Romo in one piece, a victory could essentially redefine their season - especially in the unpredictable NFC East where even the Philadelphia Eagles are 1-4.

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NLCS Game #6 Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers

A winning streak will be on the line for the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday when they battle the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

The Cardinals will give the ball to starter Edwin Jackson in this one. Righthander Jackson is 13-9 this season with a 3.79 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Shaun Marcum who starts for the Brewers. Righthander Marcum is 13-9 with a 3.91 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Brewers listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Brewers were a 7-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Cardinals. That made winners of bettors who got St. Louis at -120 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.

Team records: St. Louis: 90-72 SU Milwaukee: 96-66 SU

St. Louis most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4 After playing Milwaukee are 8-2 After a win are 4-6

Milwaukee most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing St. Louis are 2-8 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 7 of St. Louis's last 8 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee St. Louis is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee St. Louis is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 7 of Milwaukee's last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee's last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 10 of Milwaukee's last 15 games

Next up: Milwaukee home to St. Louis, Monday, October 17

NLCS Game #6 Preview: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers

NHL Preview: St. Louis Blues vs. Anaheim Ducks

The St. Louis Blues and the Anaheim Ducks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Honda Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Ducks listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Blues, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.

St. Louis won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Sharks on October 15. Bettors who backed the Blues at +140 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

The Ducks were a 1-0 winner in their most recent outing at home against the Sharks. That made winners of bettors who got Anaheim at +110 on the moneyline, while the total score (1) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Anaheim: Team record: 2-1-0 SU, ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against St. Louis The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing St. Louis is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against St. Louis

When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing San Jose are 6-4 After playing San Jose are 9-1 After a win are 5-5

St. Louis: Team record: 2-2-0 SU, ATS

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing Anaheim The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Anaheim The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing San Jose are 4-6 After a win are 4-6

Next up: St. Louis at Los Angeles, Tuesday, October 18 Anaheim at San Jose, Monday, October 17

NHL Preview: St. Louis Blues vs. Anaheim Ducks

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Pac 12 Football Preview: Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Oregon Ducks

The fans at Autzen Stadium will be treated to a game between the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Oregon Ducks when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Ducks listed as 14-point favorites versus the Sun Devils, while the game's total is sitting at 67.

Arizona State was a 35-14 winner in its last match on the road against Utah. They covered the 3?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 49 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Oregon was a 43-15 winner at home against California. They covered the 24?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (58) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Arizona State has won 3 straight games. Oregon has won 4 straight games.

Team records: Arizona State: 5-1 SU, 2-4 ATS Oregon: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS

Arizona State most recently: When playing in October are 6-4 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 7-3

Oregon most recently: When playing in October are 10-0 When playing on turf are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing within the conference are 10-0

A few trends to consider: Arizona State is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona State's last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Arizona State's last 24 games on the road Arizona State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Oregon is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona State Oregon is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oregon's last 7 games at home

Next up: Arizona State home to Colorado, Saturday, October 29 Oregon at Colorado, Saturday, October 22

Pac 12 Football Preview: Arizona State Sun Devils vs. Oregon Ducks

Big 12 Football Preview: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Texas Longhorns

The Oklahoma State Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 8-point favorites versus the Longhorns, while the game's total is sitting at 65.

Oklahoma State was a 70-28 winner in their most recent outing at home against Kansas. They covered the 31?point spread as favorites, while the total score (98) made winners of OVER bettors.

Texas was a 55-17 loser in its last match at home against Oklahoma. They failed to cover the 11?point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 72 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Oklahoma State has won 5 straight games.

Team records: Oklahoma State: 5-0 SU, 4-1 ATS Texas: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS

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

Texas most recently: When playing in October are 6-4 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 10-0 When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider: Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Oklahoma State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma State's last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma State's last 5 games when playing on the road against Texas Texas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Oklahoma State Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Oklahoma State Texas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma State

Next up: Oklahoma State at Missouri, Saturday, October 22 Texas home to Kansas, Saturday, October 29

Big 12 Football Preview: Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. Texas Longhorns

Michigan Rivalry Draws Fans to College Football Odds Board

A heated Big Ten rivalry has college football fans in Michigan on the edge of their seats as the Michigan State Spartans prepare to host the nearby Wolverines this Saturday. The two programs, each ranked in the Associated Press? Top 25, clash on the NCAA odds board with undefeated conference records.

For MSU, the Week 7 battle will be the second in a string of four consecutive midseason tests against formidable Big Ten opponents. They narrowly escaped a run-in with Ohio State the last time out, and will play both Wisconsin and Nebraska in addition to the Wolverines before the month of October is done.

Can the No. 23-ranked club save the momentum of their season that looked all but drained following a Week 3 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish? The Spartans may not be the favorites on the college football lines consistently over the course of the next few weeks, but a big victory over a state rival could significantly improve the situation.

As always, a short hop on the I-96 over, the Wolverines will be looking for ways to spoil their opponents' efforts.

With Denard Robinson at the height of his multi-threat display, it may simply be a matter of time. Can the Spartans not only beat the college football odds, but a quarterback with nearly just as many touchdowns on the ground (6) as he has in the air (8)?

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ALCS Game #6 Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers

The Detroit Tigers and the Texas Rangers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rangers Ballpark.

The Tigers will trot Max Scherzer out to the mound in this one. Righthander Scherzer has a 16-9 record and a 4.30 ERA this season.

It'll be Derek Holland toeing the rubber for the Rangers in this contest. Lefthander Holland is 17-5 with a 3.98 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rangers listed as 157-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

Texas lost its last outing, a 7-5 result against the Tigers on October 13. Bettors who backed the Tigers at -148 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (12) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Detroit: 95-67 SU Texas: 96-66 SU

Detroit most recently: When playing on Saturday are 4-6 Before playing Texas are 7-3 After playing Texas are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Texas most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Detroit are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 5-5 After a loss are 10-0

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 8 of Detroit's last 10 games when playing on the road against Texas The total has gone OVER in 13 of Detroit's last 19 games Detroit is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games on the road Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas Texas is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games at home Texas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Texas's last 10 games when playing at home against Detroit

Next up: Texas home to Detroit, Sunday, October 16

ALCS Game #6 Preview: Detroit Tigers vs. Texas Rangers