Sunday, September 4, 2011

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.

Bodog: HOME OF THE HEAVY HITTERS.

MLB Odds Favor D-Backs, Reputation Favors Giants