Sunday, October 16, 2011

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

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