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Saturday, September 3, 2011
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 4MLB 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 10NCAA 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 10Chik-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. Bodog: HOME OF THE HEAVY HITTERS.MLB Odds Favor D-Backs, Reputation Favors Giants
NCAA Football Preview: TCU Horned Frogs vs. Baylor Bears
The TCU Horned Frogs and the Baylor Bears will both be looking to go 1-0 on the season when they meet at Floyd Casey Stadium on Friday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Horned Frogs listed as 7-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game's total is sitting at 57. Team records: TCU: 13-0 SU, 7-5 ATS Baylor: 7-6 SU, 5-7 ATS TCU most recently: When playing in September are 9-1 When playing on turf are 9-1 After being outgained are 9-1 When playing outside the conference are 9-1 Baylor most recently: When playing in September are 7-3 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games TCU is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of TCU's last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baylor's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baylor's last 9 games Baylor is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Baylor is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home Next up: TCU at Air Force, Saturday, September 10 Baylor home to Stephen F. Austin, Saturday, September 17NCAA Football Preview: TCU Horned Frogs vs. Baylor Bears
CFL Odds Board in Flux as Bubble Contenders Clash
Lost in the hype of the the CFL's elite are a pair of wayward franchises sputtering in two of the country's largest markets. Though it may not be the best for business in big cities, it only adds drama to the CFL betting field.
This Friday the Toronto Argonauts, four years removed from a plus-.500 season and on the verge of missing the playoffs altogether, will host the equally disenfranchised B.C. Lions. The match up may lack the fanfare of a contender tilt elsewhere in the Canadian Football League, but it's a reflection of the power shift in the game, and specifically the dog fight on the horizon at the bottom of the CFL betting board. Though they each won their most recent match ups in Week 8, Toronto over Saskatchewan and B.C. over Edmonton, their desperate attempts to cling to a playoff berth are only just beginning. With the current CFL playoff format, six of the league?s eight teams will qualify for a berth. That?s why, despite their 2-6 record, the Lions have 10/1 odds of winning the Grey Cup. The reason the Lions face 10/1 odds, as opposed to Toronto's 30/1, is because B.C. currently sits third in the West Division (ahead of the 1-7 Saskatchewan Roughriders). The Argos, two games behind 4-4 Hamilton, sit fourth in the East. Not all however is lost for Toronto, thanks to the CFL?s crossover playoff berth which allows a fourth-place team in one division to steal the berth of a third-place team in the opposing conference so long as they finish with more points in the regular season standings. That backdoor entrance to the postseason is what will make this Friday?s basement-dwelling showdown an event with utmost playoff implications. Bet CFL Action with Bodog.CFL Odds Board in Flux as Bubble Contenders Clash
Thursday, September 1, 2011
American League Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Indians
A winning streak will be on the line for the Cleveland Indians on Thursday when they battle the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field.
Lefthander Gio Gonzalez will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Gonzalez is 11-11 this season with a 3.35 ERA. It'll be Fausto Carmona toeing the rubber for the Indians in this contest. Righthander Carmona is 6-12 with a 4.85 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 7½. In their last action, Oakland was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Indians. Bettors on Cleveland at -129 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well. Current streak: Oakland has lost 5 straight games. Cleveland has won 3 straight games. Team records: Oakland: 60-76 SU Cleveland: 68-65 SU Oakland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing Seattle are 3-7 After playing Cleveland are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6 Cleveland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Kansas City are 7-3 After playing Oakland are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oakland's last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oakland's last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing Oakland The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 5 games when playing at home against Oakland Cleveland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Oakland Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Next up: Oakland home to Seattle, Friday, September 2 Cleveland at Kansas City, Friday, September 2American League Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Cleveland Indians
AL East Preview: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
The fans at Fenway Park will be treated to a game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox when they take their seats on Thursday.
The Yankees will give the ball to starter AJ Burnett in this one. Righthander Burnett is 9-11 this season with a 5.31 ERA. Burnett's opponent in this one will be Jon Lester. The Red Sox lefthander has a 3.09 ERA to go along with a 14-6 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 210-moneyline favorites versus the Yankees, while the game's total is sitting at 9½. Last time out for New York, they were a 9-5 loser as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -169 were rewarded, while the 14 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors. Team records: New York: 81-53 SU Boston: 83-52 SU New York most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Toronto are 6-4 After playing Boston are 1-9 After a loss are 6-4 Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Texas are 5-5 After playing NY Yankees are 10-0 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 15 of NY Yankees's last 20 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees's last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Yankees's last 6 games when playing on the road against Boston NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Boston Boston is 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing NY Yankees Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 15 of Boston's last 20 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Boston is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Next up: NY Yankees home to Toronto, Friday, September 2 Boston home to Texas, Friday, September 2AL East Preview: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
College Football Betting Kicks off with No. 4 Tigers and No. 3 Ducks
Amid the celebration and excitement over the dawn of a new NCAA football season, nestled between masses of cupcake opponents and non-conference showdowns, lies one of the most anticipated match ups of the college football season.
This Saturday, at a neutral location, the No. 4-ranked LSU Tigers will play host to the No. 3-ranked Oregon Ducks. You can bet on the big game with Bodog's college football odds. Fresh off a drama-filled offseason in which LSU head coach Les Miles was blasted by a former offensive coordinator, and quarterback Jordan Jefferson was caught fighting in a bar, the Tigers may still present as one of the nation?s top programs. According to Bodog, the Tigers sit with 14/1 odds on the college football futures list. Think they can follow through? The Ducks, however, have not been without their own offseason melodrama, thanks to questions of recruiting violations centered on head coach Chip Kelly and his involvement with controversial scouting service owner Willie Lyles. Regardless of the summer commotion, both programs are expected to produce legitimate national contenders, the Tigers in the competitive SEC and the Ducks in the Pac-12. In addition to 5/2 odds of winning their newly-expanded conference, the Ducks also have 14/1 odds of winning the BCS national championship. With so much going on off the field, will these programs be ready to kick off their season the right way? Get your college football odds at Bodog. HOME OF THE BONE CRUSHING HIT.