Sports Handicapping Articles
BetUS.com Odds on Coaches on Hot Seat
by BetUS.com - July 22, 2008
With NFL training camps getting underway and pre-season games on the horizon some intriguing story lines have already emerged. Fan and expert speculation is at an all-time high regarding Brett Favre, veteran injuries in pre-season, hold outs, even which coach is on the hottest hot-seat.
This being the case, the largest most successful sportsbook on the web, BetUS.com posted odds and predictions on an array of pre-season subjects. "BetUS strives to give fans predictions early and often," stated BetUS spokesman Reed Richards. "And with so many intriguing angles to look at this pre-season, we had to jump out in front of the pack and give the people what they're looking for."
Analysts at BetUS.com posted the following odds on pre-season scenarios: More on NFL Coach Firing Odds
Bet NFL Preaseason
by TodaysPicks.net - July 17, 2008
Are you waiting patiently for the NFL football season to start before getting back in the game? Are you new to sports handicapping and wondering where to start? If you are in either of these categories, don’t just sit there! NFL preseason betting is a smart bet so get moving on your preseason football homework. For newcomers and football “season only” bettors, NFL preseason football betting is a great way to build your bankroll as long as you, “look before you leap”! More on NFL Pre-Season
Brett Favre Come Back Odds
by BetUS.com - July 9, 2008
Ever since he announced his retirement speculation has swirled regarding whether Brett Favre would actually stay retired. Fans and experts alike found it hard to believe given the sheer joy he played the game with and the fact that he had a remarkable year last season. With speculation and drama surrounding Favre's future at an all time high due to the fact that he supposedly expressed interest in playing. More on Favre Comeback
This Week Baseball Preview
by Matt Fargo of YouWinNow.com - July 7, 2008
The Twins head to Boston as the hottest team in baseball with wins in 18 of their last 21 games. The one issue could be that of those 21 games, 18 took place in the Metrodome so this team isn’t exactly used to life on the road. Boston is back at Fenway after a rough roadtrip where it went 3-7 to fall five games behind the first place Rays in the A.L. East. Boston is a solid 31-10 at home but the Twins have been a thorn as Minnesota is 13-7 over the last 20 meetings.Oakland. Baseball Preview
JUNE 2008
This Week Baseball Preview
by Matt Fargo of YouWinNow.com - June 30, 2008
Another great A.L. series continues Tuesday as the A’s look to keep pace out west with the Angels. They enter the week four and a half games back and send one of the hottest pitchers in baseball to the hill in this one. Rich Harden has tossed seven quality starts in his last eight games and it would be 8-8 but he was a third of an inning short in one of those. Harden has yet to lose this season. Not to be outdone, Ervin Santana is 9-3 with a 3.32 ERA on the year and he is 8-1 with a 1.38 ERA in 11 career starts against Oakland. Baseball Preview
Baseball Trade Talk Heats Up
by Gambling 911 - June 25, 2008
I have no idea what the GM’s around the game are talking about, but I know the rumor mill is churning as far as the media and fans are concerned. It’s late June, and that means it’s time to start the buzz about which names will be moving where as the trade talks heat up. This is always more hype than substance, as the true blockbusters are few and far between these days. But it’s still loads of fun to speculate on which stars could be on the move, so I may as well get in on the chatter.
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Baseball Preview - This week ahead
by Matt Fargo - YouWinNow.com - June 24, 2008
The best pitching matchup of the night takes place north of the border as Aaron Harang looks to turn things around while Roy Halladay is just happy to be on the mound. Harang is one of the better pitchers but is struggling with a 3-10 record to go along with a 4.33 ERA. Cincinnati has dropped six of his last seven starts. Halladay meanwhile is thankful after taking a line drive to the right temple, forcing him to leave his last start. Everything checked out and he will look to improve upon his 2.90 ERA which is 6th in the A.L
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2008 NFL Futures: AFC Preview
by Lenny Del Genio - YouWinNow.com - June 22, 2008
Well, the NFL Regular Season is still several months away, but Futures and projected win totals have been released for all 32 teams! It's pretty amazing what a good job my former peers do with these numbers, but still, there are several that will be off significantly. Last year, my top wager was the Kansas City Chiefs Under 8 Wins. They won just four, their fewest in 20 years. A word of caution: never take the trendy Over pick. Want two shining examples? How about the 49ers last year and the Dolphins the year prior (nice Super Bowl pick, Sports Illustrated!)
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Handicapping Baseball Defense
by Al McMordie - YouWinNow.com - June 20, 2008
It's important for a team to have strong defense at key positions such as outfield, shortstop and catcher. Defense at centerfield, shortstop and catcher are where the term "Strong up the middle comes from." Good teams use defense to assist their pitching, turn double plays and help keep team ERAs down. .
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NBA Title Payout - Boston Celtics
by Gambling 911 - June 18, 2008
The Boston Celtics winning the 2008 NBA Championship resulted in a $1200 payout for every $100 bet for anyone who got down on the Celtics the first week of the 2007/2008 season. Of course, by that time we already had a suspicion they would be good and were the favorites to win the Eastern Conference. But coming off a horrible season last year, anyone who got down on Boston immediately following last year's finals would have made out in a huge way. Doubtful there we.....
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NFL HoldOut Odds
by BetUS.com - June 16, 2008
With some of the NFL's teams starting minicamps and training camps and pre-season a little more than a month away, grumblings have already begun on behalf of some the league's players about potential hold-outs during pre-season. Additionally, some disgruntled stars have been talking about sitting out training camp for one reason or another. Most notably this season complaints have come from Chad Johnson, Plaxico Burress and a few others. The possibility for hold-outs and trained player-front.....
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Matt Fargo’s Diamond Preview
by Matt Fargo of YouWinNow.com - June 10, 2008
The Mets looked to have gotten back in line after winning four of five games including a series win in San Francisco. However they were swept in San Diego in their four-game series and maybe even more disturbing was how they lost. New York lost the first three games all by identical 2-1 scores while the finale was won by the Padres thanks to a pinch-hit, three-run home run in the eighth inning. The Mets are now home for a possible make or break homestand as they trail the Phillies by 7.5 games.....
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NBA Finals - Game 3 - Lakers Down 0-2 but not out - Lakers -9/Total 195
by SI - June 9, 2008
The mirage of this NBA Finals is that Los Angeles was a heavy favorite to beat Boston in five or six games. The Lakers went 12-3 through the Western bracket on the legs of the league's best player and the mind of their winningest coach, but the one advantage they haven't been able to seize -- the disappearance that's killing them now -- has been the absence of Bynum. At 7-feet and 285 pounds, he would be the biggest player in this series....
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NBA Finals Betting Odds: Bookies Won't Budge Off -2 1/2
by Gambling 911 - June 6, 2008
None of the reporting online sportsbooks have moved off the -2 1/2 number over the past two days as NBA Finals betting odds remained stable heading into Friday. The line originally opened at Boston Celtics -3 1/2 but quickly moved down....
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Pierce says 'great chance' he'll play in Game 2
By ASSOCIATED PRESS | June 6, 2008
BOSTON (AP) - Celtics star Paul Pierce says there's an excellent chance he'll play in Game 2 of the NBA finals Sunday despite an injured knee.
Pierce said Friday his knee was stiff and swollen and he will not practice over the next two days to get treatment. The 10-year veteran described his injury as a sharp pain. He plans to put off an MRI until after the season.
Pierce was carried from the floor by teammates and carted to the locker room in a wheelchair in the third quarter Thursday night. He returned and finished with 22 points as the Celtics beat the Lakers 98-88.
May 2008
Righty vs. Lefty Pitching
by Matt Fargo of YouWinNow.com - 5/30/2008
Starting pitching is one of the biggest factors when lines are set in baseball but one thing not often taken into consideration is what side of the mound the pitcher is throwing from. Some teams have greater success against left-handed pitching than right-handed pitching and vice versa and it is important to take that into consideration when capping games. We have gone through over 25 percent of the season and have some very solid numbers and statistics to look at.
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Baseballs Post-Steroid Era
by Big Al McMordie of YouWinNow.com - 5/23/2008
It's not your imagination: Nobody is scoring runs! Home runs are down 20% from two years ago. It's tough to clarify exactly why this is the case, but one answer might be cool weather. Historically home run hitters start slow as April and May have cooler weather, which helps pitchers. Sluggers don't normally get cooking until the hot summer months.
Still, a more likely culprit would be steroids, or I should say, lack of steroids. The 1990s and early 2000s are going to be remembered in baseball history as the steroid era. In 1998 Mark McGuire and Sammy Sosa both topped 60 home runs, the first time that had ever been done, then in 2000 Barry Bonds hit a rec.....
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Rest of the Week Baseball Preview
by Matt Fargo of YouWinNow.com - 5/20/2008
This will be the season debut for Bartolo Colon for the Red Sox. He has been plagued by injuries the last two seasons as he has made only 28 starts and last year was easily the worst of his 11-year career. In three minor league starts, Colon went 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA and 0.50 WHIP while hitting 95 M.P.H. on the radar gun. He faces a surprisingly good Kansas City team....
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Beating the Number - Handicapping
by Ross Benjamin - 5/18/2008
It still amazes me when I read or hear game analysis. It's apparent the vast majority of amateur handicappers just don't get it.Long details on what one thinks will happen in a game, analysis on who the players are on both sides of the ball, and listing players who are out as a result of injury or suspension. Using these factors to predict who will cover a pointspread are utterly ridiculous. This business of sports wagering and professional handicapping comes down to one factor that outweighs all the rest: beating the number.
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Baseball Odds Explained
by TodaysPicks.net - 5/9/2008
To start at the beginning, let’s make sure you know the difference in the way baseball odds may be shown. There are two types of odds you will see in baseball; money lines and run lines. A “run line” is more like traditional odds that you see in other sports like football. However in a baseball run line, the spread is always 1 ½ runs. The underdog must win the game or lose by one run to be a winning bet. Meanwhile, a favorite must win by more than two runs to win the wager.
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This Week in Baseball Betting
by Matt Fargo of YouWinNow.com - 5/7/2008
A new name is emerging in the A.L. Cy Young talk and that is Ervin Santana. He is 5-0 with a 2.48 ERA heading into this week with all six of his starts being quality outings. The amazing part is that three of those were away from home and it looks like he has exercised those road demons. He had road ERA’s of 8.38 and 5.95 in the two previous years while his ERA in Tampa is 8.22 over four starts. Scott Kazmir is slated to go in his second start of the season for the Rays and will face the Angels for just the third time. ...
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April 2008
This Week's Baseball Betting Preview - April 28, 2008
by Matt Fargo of YouWinNow.com - 4/28/2008
The Yankees took Game Three of this series on Sunday, avoiding a 0-3 hole in the four-game set as well as avoiding a four-game losing streak. The victory pushed New York back to .500 while it also snapped the Indians five-game winning streak. While it was a win, the offense continues to be very average as it scored just one run and dropped its average to .268, a far cry from its Major League leading .290 average last season. The Yankees face resurgent Detroit for a three-game series up next.
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BetUS.com releases prop bets on oil prices, pitching losers, much more
by BetUS.com - 4/28/2008
Oil prices have been fluctuating for almost a year now driving gas prices in the US and elsewhere through the roof. That much is not news. What is news however is the fact that oil prices rose sharply Friday on news that a ship under contract to the U.S. Defense Department fired warning shots at two boats in the Persian Gulf. Retail gas prices as expected rose further into record territory nearing $3.60 a gallon.
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Eastern Conference Preview - NBA Playoff Betting
by YouWinNow.com - 4/18/2008
This is the third straight season that these two teams have met in the first round of the playoffs. Cleveland won both of the previous series’, first in six games in 2006 and then a sweep last season against an injury-riddled Washington team. The Wizards have added bulletin board material to this series starting with DeShawn Stevenson who flapped that LeBron James was overrated and then Gilbert Arenas saying that he is glad they got the Cavaliers as they are beatable and can’t win three straight series’ against Washington.
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The Bullpen - Key to Profits
by YouWinNow.com - 4/4/2008
Baseball season is just under way and looking at some basic philosophies is important. Starting pitching and offense are the two things that people look at most when handicapping baseball but there is one aspect that is considered by some to be the most important and that is the bullpen. A shaky bullpen can kill a quality start and can erase a big lead given to them by the offense so if the bullpen falters, starting pitching and offense doesn’t even matter.
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March 2008
NCAA Tourney News and Notes - Final Four
by YouWinNow.com - 3/30/2008
As I sit here awaiting the North Carolina/Loiusville game Saturday night, several things from all three national tournaments come to mind. Most have to do with the pointspread, some do not, and others "sort of" do. This is a stream of consciousness idea, with some research (including a 90% NCAA Tournament system I just found) backing it up...
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NCAA Tournament Facts and Figures
by YouWinNow.com - 3/18/2008
It's that time of year again and everyone from the seasoned professional to the novice soccer mom with be filling out their brackets in search of the perfect ticket. Unlike last year, 2007-08 was an interesting regular season with very little switching of the top spots and at the end, it all remained the same. The top four in the Preseason poll were (1) North Carolina, (2) UCLA, (3) Memphis and (4) Kansas. After all was said and done, those four finished in the exact same order.
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March Madness Odds
by Bookmaker.com - 3/10/2008
While March Madness nears, NCAA hoops is on the tongues of sports fans nation wide. Who will make the big show, and who will be “Not Invited?” Which team will be responsible for the biggest upset and which team will head home early. As the amount of pressure that rests on each team goes unmatched by any other NCAA “Play-off style” contest, March Madness continues to be one of the most pure and heavily-viewed college sporting events of the year.
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Early Spring Training Betting Tips
by Doc Sports - 3/10/2008
March is probably my favorite month as a sports fan (or at least it is tied with a couple of others). College basketball is a big reason for that, but there is more. The NBA is finally getting interesting, hockey heads into the stretch drive, free agency creates a frenzy in the NFL. The most romantic and tradition filled part of March, though, is spring training. It's not necessarily the best baseball, and it tells us almost nothing about what to expect in the regular season, but it is the perfect way to start the long..
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Are they for real? Louisville Cardinals
by Matt Fargo of YouWinNow.com - 3/1/2008
The Big East is currently ranked as the third toughest conference in the nation so any team near first place should feel pretty good about itself. That includes the Louisville Cardinals who are now only a half game out of first place, trailing Georgetown while clinging to a half-game lead over Notre Dame as well. The Cardinals host the Fighting Irish tonight in a game that will ultimately help decide the Big East regular season champion. I put the Louisville at the top of that list.
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Money Management System for the 2008 NCAA Tournament
by TodaysPicks.net - 2/26/2008
It starts with two types of bets: straight bets and flat bets. Meaning, do not play the parlays, teasers, proposition bets etc that most sportsbooks like to promote. If you like the Steelers to cover the spread on a particular day, and the Cowboys and Vikings as well, you need to bet them all individually. If you win all three, wonderful, but winning 2 out of 3 are much more likely than winning 3 out of 3. 2 out of 3 produce a profit. Even winning just one of the three bets is not a bad result. Sure, it's not a winning day, but at least you got a small return on one game you did win. When you get into the habit of betting parlays and teasers, you will have to win all 3 games to win the parlay. (which you have a 6 to 1 chance of doing).
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Bracket Buster Top Ten
by YouWinNow.com - 2/22/2008
When the Bracket Buster started a few years back it was a great idea that provided a few games, most of which were interesting and meaningful. Since then the monster has for the most part swallowed itself whole as there are matchups within the 50 Bracket Buster games that even the most die hard college hoops fan would be hard pressed to watch. However, there will be some good games, and we have narrowed down the Top Ten here for you, complete with predictions in most cases. With our compliments to David Letterman, we will present these in descending order.
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Baseball Betting Preview: Baltimore Orioles
by YouWinNow.com - 2/17/2008
2007 was yet another disappointment for Baltimore as the Orioles finished with a losing season for a franchise record 10th straight season. Only Tampa Bay had a worse pitching staff as the Orioles finished with a 5.19 ERA and they were the only two teams with an ERA above 5.00. And like its A.L. East counterpart, the bullpen was mostly to blame with a whopping 5.75 ERA. Baltimore was second to last in the league in profits but notice the + on the runline results. The Orioles lost a league high 31 one-run games. But betting this baseball team is another story....
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NHL Power Rankings
by Joe Paciella - 02/09/2008
The Washington Capitals have been a big mover recently. Coming off a huge win at Philly, the Caps surged to the top of the Southeast Division and sit atop a heap of sub-par NHL teams. However you slice it though, it would get them in the playoffs. Let's take a look at the rest…
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Feb 2008
Money Line Parlays in College Basketball
by Robert Ferringo - 02/08/2008
Conventional wisdom says that parlays and teasers are for suckers. However, conventional wisdom also used to be that a woman would never be president, that cigarettes are actually good for you, and that that melancholy could be cured by draining black bile out of one's head. Needless to say, conventional wisdom is not canon.
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A to Z: Week in Sports Betting
by Docs Sports - 2/5/2008
It's been a pretty great 10 days for Texas A&M, with big conference wins over Oklahoma State, Texas and Oklahoma. The 17-point victory over Texas was particularly striking. The only problem is that the team preceded this nice string with three conferences losses in a row, and they weren't close in two of them. This is one of those teams I find so hard to figure out - which team is the real one, and which one can we expect to show up in any given game?
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SuperBowl Intangibles: Turnovers
by YouWinNow.com - 2/1/2008
This is one of those topics that can be hit or miss since turnovers are usually so unpredictable in the NFL. Interceptions are more likely to be determined or “called” but fumbles, while contagious throughout a season, can happen when least expected and vice versa. Turnovers play significant roles in every game and the Super Bowl is no exception. In the first 41 Super Bowls, teams that win the turnover battle are 38-3 SU and 32-6-3 ATS. So pick the turnover winner and you likely have a winning ticket.
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2008 - January
SuperBowl Intangibles: Rushing
by YouWinNow.com - 01/28/2007
It’s pretty common knowledge in football that winning the rushing battle usually means winning the football game. That is the case throughout the regular season, the playoffs and ultimately, the Super Bowl. Obviously, picking which team is going to win the rushing battle is not the easiest of tasks since if it was, everyone would be likely winning money on sports’ most wagered-on game. Let’s do some breakdowns and see who has the best shot to win the line of scrimmage for Super Bowl XLII.
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Super Bowl Betting History
by Bradley Taylor - AllFreePicks.com
- January 21, 2008
Super Bowl Betting is the premier sports betting event. More money is wagered on the Super Bowl than the World Series, NBA Finals, and NHL Finals combined. And here we are again. Less than two weeks away and it is Super Bowl fever. It doesn't matter if you are a fan of either team or not. The Super Bowl is a reason to get together with your friends and/or family and drink beer, place some friendly wagers, and yell at the TV.
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This Week in Sports Betting
by Docs and YouWinNow.com - 01/15/2008
A - Again. The NBA has ruled that the Atlanta Hawks and the Miami Heat have to replay the last 51.9 seconds of their game played on Dec. 19. Shaq got a foul with the score 112-111 for Atlanta in overtime. It was his fifth, but the scorers' table said it was his sixth. With the giant center out, the Hawks went on to win 117-111 and cover the spread as two point favorites. They will play it again next time they meet. Two things. First, isn't watching these two teams play once punishment enough? Second, I know I wouldn't be very happy if the Heat win the second time around, and I had already lost my bet back in December.
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Divisional Round Features Outstanding Match ups
by SPORTSBETTING.COM - 01/08/2008
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There have been several arguments over the years as to whether or not the second bye week of the season helped or hindered teams but given the status of Dallas WR Terrell Owens (ankle), who is still listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the New York Giants, it is quite obvious which side of the fence the Cowboys rest on.
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NFL Postseason Odds
By BetUs.com - Wednesday - January 2, 2008
Postseason NFL odds to make the super bowl and props for player stats have been posted at BetUS.com.
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2007
Bowl Games Bet Preview Dec. 29 and Dec. 30
By Brian Graves - YouWinNow.com - Saturday December 29, 2007
This is one of the best lower tier bowl matchups of the year and should be tight throughout. The Huskies defense has carried them through what has a been a surprisingly good year. They will be coming in angry after being embarrassed by West Virginia with a chance to win the Big East. I like the Huskies running game against Wake Forest but if you want to beat the Demon Deacons, through the air is your best bet. Riley Skinner is the kind of kid who always makes plays at big points so he'll have Wake in this one all the way. This is another game that I will have available on the site early on Dec. 29th so check back with me for another winner!
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NBA - Wild Wild West
By Nick Parsons - YouWinNow.com - Friday December 21, 2007
In my last article I reviewed the NBA’s Eastern Conference; in this article I’m going to look at the ‘head honchos’ in the West and some interesting ‘against the spread’ trends.Orlando, Detroit and Boston are still the top dogs in the East, and there are three standouts in the West as well, but that is where the similarities end between these conferences.
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NFL Week 15 Power Rankings
By Doc Sports- Friday December 14, 2007
1) New England Patriots (13-0) - You are high if you ever bet against Bill Belichick. Sorry, there is nothing I have left to say that everyone else isn't already gushing about in regards to this team.
2) Indianapolis Colts (11-2) - A win this week locks up the No. 2 seed for the Colts. And considering that they've been banged up on both sides of the ball I think they desperately need to clinch now so they can rest up for the postseason. Indy is 16-8 SU in December but just 2-7 ATS in their last nine games in the 12th month. Indy is outscoring teams by 13.4 points on the road while Oakland is getting outscored by three points at home.
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Saints at Falcons - MNF Betting - Vick Sentenced
By SBG - Monday December 10, 2007
The Monday night game between the Saints and Falcons will again be overshadowed by the Michael Vick story. Vick was sentenced today to 23 months in jail for his role in a dog fighting operation. Before the season began this game seemed like a good matchup but now it is just a battle of struggling teams. The Saints are 5-7 and without star running back Reggie Bush who is injured while the Falcons are without Vick and starting a third string quarterback tonight.
SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Saints on the Road.
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Bears at Redskins
By SBG - Thursday December 6, 2007
The Washington Redskins will be facing a tough task on Thursday night. They have to play the Chicago Bears in a must win game just days after the funeral of Sean Taylor. Some 3,000 mourners attended Taylor's funeral, including about 300 members of the Redskins' organization. "I think the guys feel better after going to the funeral," linebacker London Fletcher said. "It was a little bit of closure in a sense. It was something that we needed as a team. We're going to still carry his memory with us, so it's still a healing.” SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Bears on the Road.
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Two NFL Game Betting Preview
By SBG - Sunday December 2, 2007
The Jacksonville Jaguars may be the best team in the NFL that no one is talking about. They get a chance to change that on Sunday when they travel to Indianapolis to take on the Colts. With a win the Jaguars would tie the Colts for the top spot in the AFC South. "We know what's in front of us," Jaguars running back Fred Taylor said. "We know what's at stake." SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public putting more money on the Jaguars on the Road but have more wagers for the Colts.
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Thursday - Packers at Cowboys Betting Preview
By SBG - Thursday November 29, 2007
The two best teams in the NFC meet on Thursday night as the Dallas Cowboys host the Green Bay Packers. It is a battle of two top offenses as quarterbacks Tony Romo and Brett Favre square off. This is the first time two teams with records of 10-1 or better will play since 1990. This is a huge game in terms of home field advantage since the teams could meet in the NFC Championship. The game is being televised on the NFL Network which means many people in the United States will not get to see the game since the NFL Network is still not carried on many cable systems. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Packers on the Road.
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Top 25 College Football
By YOUWINNOW.com - Tuesday November 27, 2007
Rocketman is back with his Weekly CFB Power Ratings update. Let’s see how my ratings compare with the BCS ratings this week. We still have much confusion whether or not the BCS ratings are the way to go for the National Championship. Some are still crying out having a playoff system. Here are my ratings for this week.
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MNF Betting - Miami at Pittsburgh
By SBG Global Sportsbook - Monday November 26, 2007
The Miami Dolphins will try and get their first win of the season as the travel to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football. Miami is trying to avoid the dubious distinction of going 0-16 but probably won’t break the streak tonight at Pittsburgh where they are a 16 point underdog. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Steelers at Home..
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Thanksgiving Day Game - Jets at Dallas
By SBG Global Sportsbook - Thursday November 22, 2007
The Dallas Cowboys will be trying to start a season at 10-1 for the first time in their history as they host the New York Jets on Thanksgiving Day. The Cowboys have a long and great history but they have never started a season 10-1. The Cowboys will try and avoid looking past the 2-8 Jets but that may be easier considering New York upset Pittsburgh last week. "For us, each game is its own big game, its own deal," Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo said. "We don't look past any opponent." SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Cowboys on the Road.
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MNF Betting - Titans at Broncos
By SBG Global Sportsbook - Monday November 19, 2007
The Denver Broncos will try and get back to .500 tonight as they host the Tennessee Titans in Monday Night Football. The Broncos are fortunate to be playing in the suddenly weak AFC West and with a victory tonight would tie San Diego for first place in the division. If they are to win tonight they will have to contain Vince Young and the Tennessee running game and also find a way to put up some points of their own. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Broncos at Home.
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Fun Odds - OJ Trial, Ricky Williams, Barry Bonds, and More
By BetUS.com - Friday November 16, 2007
O.J. Simpson must face trial on kidnapping, armed robbery and other charges stemming from his part in a suspected robbery attempt to take back what he says was his own sports memorabilia in Las Vegas, a justice of the peace ruled Wednesday. Despite defense attorneys’ argument that the case was based on the accounts of con artists and crooks, and that the charges should be dropped, Simpson will stand trial on all charges brought against him.
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College Football Bet Preview - Oregon at Arizona
By SBG Global - Tuesday November 13, 2007
The Oregon Ducks have moved into second place in the BCS standings behind LSU but they realize they must continue winning if they expect to have a chance to play in the BCS title game. They get back into action after a bye week on Thursday night at Arizona. SBG Global reports that early college football betting has the public taking Oregon on the Road.
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Value in NBA Betting
By Steve Larson - Tuesday November 13, 2007
If you're a gambler, and you aim to be a professional one someday, you should really choose something that is skill based. At luck-based games, the house will kick your can all over the place, thanks to the built-in edge it enjoys. Sure, you can win on roulette too, but that's only the short term variation. In the long-run, you don't stand a chance. If you decide to find yourself a nice skill-based gambling genre and make money there, and if you happen not to be too fond of online poker, sports betting is the next best thing.
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Football Betting Preview - Frisco at Seattle.
By SBG Global - Monday November 12, 2007
The Seattle Seahawks are only 4-4 this season but in the weak NFC West that is good enough for first place. Things are even worse for the San Francisco 49ers who are 2-6 and have lost six straight. Seattle is coming off a 33-30 overtime loss to Cleveland last week when they blew a 12 point lead. San Francisco lost 20-16 last week to Atlanta and the news keeps getting worse for the 49ers. Head coach Mike Nolan’s father, former 49ers coach Dick Nolan, died on Sunday at the age of 75. Mike is expected to coach the 49ers on Monday but the entire team is in mourning. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Seahawks at Home.
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Football Betting Preview - Lousville at West Va.
By SBG Global - Thursday November 8, 2007
West Virginia will try and keep their BCS title hopes alive as they host Louisville on Thursday night. West Virginia is ranked sixth in the country and still has a chance to move up in the polls. The Mountaineers were idle last weekend and are second in the Big East Conference behind Connecticut. SBG Global reports that early college football betting has the public taking West Virginia at Home.
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NFL Odds to win Super Bowl
By BetUS.com - Wednesday November 7, 2007
November 7th, New York – The midway point of the NFL season is upon us. Pre-season favorites have slipped, underdogs have rallied and the playoff picture looks a lot different than what experts predicted to start the season.That being the case, the odds makers at BetUS.com have once again beaten everyone to the punch and recalculated which teams have the best odds to win the conference and Super Bowl titles. Without further ado, here is BetUS.com’s mid-season report and predictions .Analyst at BetUS.com posted the following odds on the NFL teams:
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NFL Season Record Odds Revised
By BetUS.com - Tuesday November 6, 2007
All Streaks Must Come To An End
Sun 11/11 4:15PM (EST)
8001 New England To Go 16 - 0 +100
8002 Miami To Go 0 - 16 +600
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Betting MatchUp - Baltimore at Pittsburgh and NBA Houston at Dallas
By SBG Global Sportsbook - Monday November 5, 2007
The Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking for revenge as they host the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. Last year the Steelers lost twice to the Ravens and ended up losing the division to Baltimore. This year the Steelers hold a one game lead over Baltimore and a win on Monday would make it very difficult on the Ravens. Pittsburgh is unbeaten at home this season and has not lost a Monday night game at home in more than 16 years. SBG Global reports that early NFL betting has the public taking Steelers at Home.
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Football Betting Preview - The Big One Preview - Pats at Colts
By SBG Global Sportsbook - Sunday November 4, 2007
Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts could end up being the most watched regular season game in NFL history. The Patriots come in at 8-0 and unbeaten while the Colts are 7-0 and unbeaten. Indianapolis is the defending Super Bowl Champions while the Patriots are considered by many to be a dynasty. The Patriots are a road favorite over the defending Super Bowl champs and with good reason. New England is on pace to break the all-time NFL record for points scored in a season held by the Minnesota Vikings and quarterback Tom Brady is on pace to shatter the touchdown record in a season. To stay unbeaten the Patriots must win against the last team to beat them, the Indianapolis Colts. SBG Global reports that early betting has the public taking Patriots on the Road.
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Betting MatchUp - LSU at Alabama and ASU at Oregon
By SBG Global Sportsbook - Saturday November 3, 2007
The two top teams in the SEC West battle on Saturday as Alabama hosts LSU. The game is highly anticipated for many reasons, not the least of which is that it is the first time Alabama head coach Nick Saban will be facing his former team. "The focus on the game should be about the players, not about anything else,' Saban said. The Tigers are ranked #3 in the country while Alabama comes in at #18. SBG Global reports that early betting has the public taking LSU on the Road.
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Football Betting Preview - VT at Ga. Tech and NBA Pistons at Heat
By SBG Global Sportsbook - Thursday November 1, 2007
The Virginia Tech Hokies will try and bounce back after suffering a very tough loss last week to Boston College. The Hokies face another tough game this week as they are at Georgia Tech.
SBG Global reports that early betting has the public taking Virginia Tech on the Road.
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NFL Odds on undefeated Teams
By Bet US - Tuesday October 30, 2007All Streaks Must Come To An End
Sun 11/4 4:15PM (EST)
