Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tennessee Titans meet at LP Field.
Sportsbetting.com currently have the Titans listed as 3-point favorites versus the Jaguars, while the game's total is sitting at 44½.
The Jaguars defeated St. Louis 23-20 in overtime as a 9.5-point favorite in Week 6. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (42.5).
Maurice Jones-Drew rushed for 133 yards and three touchdowns on 33 carries for Jacksonville, while Mike Sims-Walker caught nine passes for 120 yards
The Titans lost to New England 59-0 as a 9-point underdog in Week 6. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (38.5).
Kerry Collins passed for negative-seven yards with an interception for Tennessee and Chris Johnson rushed for 128 yards on 17 carries.
Jacksonville most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing within the division are 4-6
Tennessee most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Jacksonville's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Jacksonville's last 5 games
Jacksonville is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Jacksonville is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games
Tennessee is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing at home against Jacksonville
Tennessee is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Jacksonville
Tennessee is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games at home
Think the World Series odds are scary to navigate? What about picking the Pac-10 winner? USC and Oregon are both 6-1 and clash Saturday night in what should be a Halloween thriller. It’s natural to assume USC is the better team and can romp, but there’s one big problem; the game is at Oregon. (4) USC Trojans @ (10) Oregon Ducks
Saturday, October 31, 8:00 p.m. ET
Online betting favorite: USC -3
After being talked up as a BCS contender for a while, the Trojans haven’t looked like one in recent weeks. They barely scraped by Oregon State 42-36, almost blowing a lead late in the fourth quarter. However, we could easily chalk up the defensive lag to a loss of focus in a game that seemed like it was over. Against tougher competition, the Trojans should tighten things up.
The Ducks like to run and LaMichael James has been fantastic subbing for suspended LaGarrette Blount. James has four 100-yard effort in his past five games, highlighted by a 154-yard, two-touchdown effort against Boise State. Look for USC to key on him and force the ball into Jeremiah Masoli’s hands. Masoli has done a decent job taking care of the ball and his legs are dangerous but he’s ultimately a caretaker, so USC will hope to expose his limitations.
The Trojans have a tough test on offense facing the No. 19 defense in the nation and playing in front of an Oregon crowd gaining a reputation as one of college football’s best. But their balanced attack may be too much for the Ducks to handle. Matt Barkley still makes the odd freshman mistake but isn’t afraid to take shots downfield. He also has an outstanding rushing attack supporting him – sort of like Mr. Favre has to boost the Vikings’ NFL odds. Joe McKnight is having a solid season and Allen Bradford has filled in admirably for injured Stafon Johnson; it’s thus no surprise that USC is 13th in the country in rushing.
Saturday’s game certainly won’t be easy but the Trojans have the personnel to conquer this tough test. Like the Yankees as baseball picks, the Trojans will prevail in hostile territory.
Pick: Trojans -3
The NFL odds for this week’s matchup between NFC North rivals Minnesota and Green Bay may take a backseat to the hype surrounding Brett Favre, who is making his return to Lambeau field, but this time as a Viking, which may bring some heat from Packer fans.Vikings vs Packers odds – Sunday, November 1, 4:15 PM ET
The Vikings (6-1) finally lost last week, falling 27-17 at Pittsburgh behind a couple of turnovers that were returned for scores. Favre was 34-of-51 for 334 yards and a pick, while Adrian Peterson had 18 carries for 69 yards and a score for the Vikings, who also committed 11 penalties. Minnesota heads into this game with some injury worries, as cornerback Antonio Winfield (foot) missed last week’s game and will probably be out this week, along with receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) and linebacker E.J. Henderson (knee). With all these injuries, the Vikings’ status as online betting favorites may be in question.
The Packers (4-2) dominated Cleveland 31-3 on the road, and Aaron Rodgers went 15-of-20 for 246 yards and three touchdowns. Ryan Grant had a huge day on the ground, running for 148 yards and a score as the Packers racked up 460 yards. Defensively, the Packers allowed 139 yards against a terrible Cleveland offense, forcing a pair of turnovers. The Packers have won their last two by a score of 57-3, but it was against Detroit and the Browns. After losing to Minnesota in Week 4, this week will be a better test of where the Packers are.
NFL football betting has the Packers as a 3-point favorite at Lambeau, where the Vikings have lost their last three trips. All eyes in the NFL world will be on this game, and it’s hard to fathom how much Favre wants to win this game. That’s why we’re taking the Packers at home to avenge their Week 4 loss. Favre will go from game-manager to hero mode, and that plays into the Packers’ hands. Green Bay will have to do a better job in protecting Rodgers, who was sacked eight times in Minnesota, because Rodgers can destroy any defense with time.
NFL picks: Green Bay -3
The Ohio Bobcats and the Ball State Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Scheumann Stadium.Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Bobcats listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game's total is sitting at 44.
Lavon Brazill had an 87-yard punt return for Ohio in a 20-11 loss to Kent State in Week 8.
The Bobcats failed to cover the 9.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 46.5.
Ball State scored 16 unanswered points in the third quarter to beat Eastern Michigan 29-27 in Week 8.
The Cardinals missed covering the 3-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 43.
Ohio most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on turf are 7-3
After being outgained are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 6-4
Ball State most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 6-4
A few college football lines and trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio's last 5 games on the road
Ohio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Ohio is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Ohio is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Ball State is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games
Ball State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
While most people will be focused on World Series betting and the
World Series odds, since the Championship round of baseball is upon, there is no reason to neglect football. This Saturday, we will have an excellent slate of games and while the No. 2 team in the nation is idle while the Alabama Crimson Tide take their bye week, the No. 1 team in the land, the Florida Gators, will be in action.
It’s time to renew the rivalry between Florida and Georgia in what is called The World’s Biggest Outdoor Cocktail Party. The game will take place on a neutral site in Jacksonville, which may actually help Florida more than it helps the Georgia Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs are coming off of a bye week so two week’s preparation for their biggest rival could make a big difference. In most cases it would. But the Bulldogs are not their typical selves this year and this roster is not as talented as some of the previous ones that Mark Richt has had.
Let’s take a closer look at the matchup with a pick:
Florida Gators vs Georgia Bulldogs
Online Racebook odds: Florida -15
The Florida Gators have been cutting it close over the last couple of weeks. On one hand, many handicappers might suggest that they are over their close contests and now they will be able to mop the floor with their opponents once again. On the other hand, some bettors suggest that this is a downward trend and the team is heading towards a loss.
The Gators were favored by 24 points over Arkansas and needed a last-second field goal to win. They were also a similar favorite over Mississippi State and it wasn’t until late in the third quarter before they created some separation.
The Bulldogs do have some nice pieces, such as a fifth-year senior at quarterback in Joe Cox and stellar wideout A.J. Green, but they don’t have a complete squad to shutdown Florida’s offense or keep them off the board.
This is a mediocre Georgia team that is just 4-3 on the year and got blown out at Tennessee. That’s not a good sign as they head to face the No. 1 team in the land.
Look for Georgia to keep it tight to start but Florida will have a two-score lead the entire way.
Online betting pick: Florida -15
Real Madrid, with Raul, Benzema, Guti and Albiol, fell 4-0 to their neighbor Alcorcón, Third Division, today in the knockout phase leg of the football betting Copa del Rey.Real Madrid lost against AC Milan (3-2) in the sports betting online Champions League and failed to score for the first time a single goal against Sporting Gijon (0-0) in the Spanish League to finish in a week so be thrashed historic for a modest club near the Spanish capital.
Alcorcón militates II B (Third) and has an annual budget of 1.2 billion euros, or about 300 times less than Real Madrid.
Things start to get complicated for the Chilean coach Manuel Pellegrini, heavily criticized after the defeats against Sevilla and Milan, and tie in Gijon.
Today, Real Madrid fielded a team of stars but was forced to play defense before another modest, which received countless scoring chances, some of whom knew how to use well.
Borja, a player who has already scored four times before the "whites" in the Cup, was the one who opened the scoring logic (16 ').
Arbeloa, with bad luck, he broke his own net on 22 minutes. After Ernesto, just next to the second post did the third for Alcorcón (40 '). This was difficult to digest for meringue President Florentino Perez, and its director general, Jorge Valdano present in the VIP of the stadium.
In the second half, Borja scored his double (52 '), the sixth goal that Real Madrid brand.
Within a fortnight at the legendary Santiago Bernabeu stadium, around the corner, the place needs to rank second round scoring five goals and not conceding none.
Last season, the team was eliminated Chamartin in the knockout phase of this competition for the Real Union Irun, another club from Third. His last Copa del Rey won in 1993.
Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid, led by new coach Quique Sanchez Flores, a 2-0 away loss to Marbella, also of the Third Division.
Sporting Gijon in Primera, drew 1-1 with Recreativo Huelva, Second, and Sevilla FC (1st) won 4-2 at Atletico City (3rd) as a visitor.
Moreover, the football betting champion Barcelona will travel to Leon on Wednesday to face the Cultural Leonesa (3rd division).
The second legs are played next on November 10.
With World Series odds on the way, bettors will have their hands full between Wednesday and NFL Sunday. That’s why it’s especially important to do our NFL betting homework early this week. Here are a few good-looking spreads for Week 8. Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tennessee Titans
Sunday, November 1, 4:05 p.m. ET
BetOnline.com favorite: Titans -3
It’s hard to fathom why the Titans are a favorite at all for Week 8 even though they’re playing at home. They’re 0-6 and completely broken mentally. Their two quarterbacking options, Kerry Collins and Vince Young, completed more passes to the New England Patriots than to their own teammates in Week 6. They allow 300-plus passing yards per game, easily the worst mark in the league. Now, they face a Jaguars team that torched them for over 300 yards and three scores through the air. And the Titans are favored…why?
Pick: Jaguars +3
Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers
Sunday, November 1, 4:15 p.m. ET
BetOnline.com favorite: Packers -3
It’s the game of the week, month and year so far. Brett Favre makes his long-awaited return to Green Bay and the Packers have to love the timing. After playing their first road game in six weeks, the Vikings lost to Pittsburgh last week and Brett Favre finally looked mortal. Could his confidence be trending downward as he prepares to face a Packers “D” that is beatable but can also make big plays? We know Aaron Rodgers can hurt the Vikings deep; he threw for almost 400 yards against them earlier this season and faces a secondary that could be missing Antoine Winfield. If he can get any kind of protection from an O-line that has failed him more often than not, he could lead the Pack to an emotional win over Minnesota. After the Packer win, you can cap off a great sports day with World Series betting Sunday night.
Pick: Packers -3
The Minnesota Wild and the Chicago Blackhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at United Center.Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Blackhawks listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Wild, while the game's total is sitting at 5½.
Cal Clutterbuck scored in overtime to give the Wild a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes on Saturday, as -130 favorites. The five goals went UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Andrew Brunette and Kyle Brodziak scored in regulation for the Wild.
Cristobal Huet stopped all 27 shots as the Blackhawks blanked the Predators 2-0 on Saturday, as -220 favorites. The teams played UNDER the posted over/under (5.5).
Dustin Byfuglien and Andrew Ladd scored for the Blackhawks.
A few NHL Betting Odds and trends to consider:
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games
Minnesota is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Chicago
Minnesota is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chicago's last 10 games at home
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Chicago is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games at home
Chicago is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games when playing Minnesotas
The Ball State Cardinals and the Eastern Michigan Eagles will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Rynearson Stadium.Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Cardinals listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Eagles, while the game's total is sitting at 44½.
Eric Williams rushed for 88 yards and two touchdowns for Ball State in a 31-17 loss to Bowling Green in Week 7.
The Cardinals did not cover the 3-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 55.5.
Kent State put up a pair of touchdowns in the second half in Week 7 as they rolled to a 28-6 win over Eastern Michigan
The Golden Flashes managed to cover the 6.5-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the day's posted total (51).
A few college football lines and trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Ball State's last 8 games on the road
Ball State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Ball State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Eastern Michigan
Ball State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Eastern Michigan
Eastern Michigan is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Ball State
Eastern Michigan is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ball State
Eastern Michigan is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Ball State
Eastern Michigan is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games at home
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Florida State Seminoles scored 24 points in the second half and came away with a 30-27 victory over the
North Carolina Tar Heels Thursday night.
Florida State won the game as a 2-point underdog, while the 57 points sailed OVER the posted total of 48.
Christian Ponder went 33-for-40 at the plate with 395 yards and three touchdowns to lead Florida State.
T.J. Yates threw on TD pass and ran for another in a losing effort for North Carolina.
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Online betting fans have oodles of sports to choose from this week – big NFL games, UFC 104, World Series Betting and, of course, college football. The biggest game this weekend arguably comes from the Mountain West Conference, where TCU and BYU battle for supremacy. Time to make a pick. (10) TCU Horned Frogs @ (16) BYU Cougars
Saturday, October 24, 7:30 p.m. ET
Favorite: TCU -2
At 6-1, BYU probably can’t dream too big in the BCS anymore. Its loss to Florida State crushed that hope. However, the Cougars’ crucial home matchup against TCU gives them a glimmer of hope for the Mountain West crown and beyond.
BYU, a home underdog, needs its potent offense to fire on all cylinders against a tough TCU defense this Saturday. Quarterback Max Hall showed against Oklahoma that he can be a big-game passer against tough defenses. He turns over the ball too much (10 interceptions) but his risk taking pays off plenty as well; Hall has 16 touchdown passes this season, five of which went to favorite target Dennis Pitta. The Cougars can beat you on the ground too; Harvey Unga has been a standout in 2009, running for nine scores and averaging 95.8 rushing yards per game.
Brigham Young’s rushing attack will be crucial, as TCU will likely hurry Hall all night. The stingy Horned Frogs allow just 13.6 points per game and even showed their teeth in road matchups versus Clemson and Virginia. Their unquestioned leader is Jerry Hughes, who has eight sacks this season, including three last week. He’ll do his best to terrorize Hall and continue to boost his NFL odds of being a first-round pick.
TCU needs its defense to come through as always because its offense is, well, flat. Add up quarterback Andy Dalton’s per-game average (203.8 yards per game) with leading rusher Joseph Turner’s average (66.5 yards) and you’d still be about 25 yards short of what Max Hall alone does for BYU – 295.6 passing yards per game.
The Horned frogs likely won’t move the ball well enough to win on the road – even though BYU’s defense isn’t great by any means. I like the home team to ride its offense to a minor upset (unlike the Angels’ World Series odds of doing the same).
Pick: BYU +2
So what if NFL betting is barely through Week 6. The best bettors stay way ahead of the game, so why not take a gander at Week 7? Let’s try three different NFL picks – one lock, one solid pick and one upset. Away we go! Indianapolis Colts (-13) @ St. Louis Rams
Sunday, October 25, 1:00 p.m. ET
Sometimes you see a supposed lock game run amuck for whatever reason; Donovan McNabb couldn’t complete a pass and the Eagles blew it against Oakland this week. Other times, however, you get loss-proof games. Even as 13-point favorites on the road, the Colts are golden against St. Louis this week. The Rams are unbelievably bad and the Colts are unbelievably good. Peyton Manning is having one of the best seasons of his illustrious career and will pick apart the Rams “D,” no problem. Indy defends the pass well and may have Dwight Freeney back coming off a bye, so the Colts could do to St. Louis what New England did to Tennessee last week.
Betting services recommend: Colts -13
Chicago Bears @ Cincinnati Bengals
Sunday, October 25, 4:15 p.m. ET
The pressure is on Carson Palmer and the Bengal passing attack to elevate their game. Palmer’s getting enough protection – he was sacked just twice in his last two games – but he’s still making mistakes and not stretching the field. Since the Bears’ stout run defense may contain Cedric Benson, Cincy will have to throw effectively. If Jay Cutler has time to throw, he and the Bears can post major passing numbers. Now that Cincy lost its best pass rusher, Antwan Odom, for the season, who will hurry Cutler? A Bears victory is in the online sports betting cards.
Betting services recommend: Bears +1.5
New Orleans Saints @ Miami Dolphins
Sunday, October 25, 4:15 p.m. ET
Here’s your crazy, kooky pick of the week. On paper, the Saints should win this matchup. After all, their prolific passing game matches up against a beatable Dolphin secondary and their improved “D” will give Chad Henne and the Miami offense a touch matchup. Every week, however, something unexpected happens in the NFL. No one thought the Dolphins could solve the Jets “D” yet they did with a phenomenal execution of the wildcat offense. Playing at home again, lightning could strike twice. Even if the Dolphins don’t win, they could cover.
Betting services recommend: Dolphins +6
The Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers will meet on the gridiron at Lambeau Field on Sunday in a battle of division rivals.Sportsbetting.com currently have the Packers listed as 14-point favorites versus the Lions, while the game's total is sitting at 48.
The Lions lost to Pittsburgh 28-20 as an 11-point underdog in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (44).
Daunte Culpepper passed for 282 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Minnesota, while Dennis Northcutt caught five passes for 70 yards and a touchdown.
Aaron Rodgers went 26-of-37 for 384 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Green Bay in its 30-23 loss to Minnesota in Week 4.
Minnesota covered as 3-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 47-point total listed by oddsmakers.
A few nfl betting lines and trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing Green Bay
Detroit is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Detroit's last 14 games
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Green Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit
Green Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Green Bay's last 6 games when playing Detroit
Few sportsbook events generate excitement like the Major League Baseball playoffs, especially with nothing but big-market teams left in the race. The American League Championship Series between the Angels and Yankees starts tonight; let’s make picks for Games 1 and 2. Game 1: Tonight, 7:57 p.m. ET
MLB picks odds: Angels +157, Yankees -177
John Lackey (1-0, 0.00) vs C.C. Sabathia (1-0, 1.35)
Game 1 is tough to forecast since (a) each team sends its ace to the hill and (b) surprisingly, each ace has a spotty history against his opponent. John Lackey really found himself with the Angels after the All-Star break this season, going 7-4 with a 3.05 ERA, but the Yankees give him trouble. Some media coverage hypes Lackey’s dominance of Alex Rodriguez – Lackey holds him to a .174 lifetime average – but that’s simply hype. The more important numbers are those of Jorge Posada (.414), Mark Teixeira (.388), Derek Jeter (.341) and Johnny Damon (.333), all of whom play extremely well against Lackey.
Unlike anyone betting against the Rams’ NFL odds, C.C. Sabathia won’t have a cakewalk tonight either. Sure, he was among baseball’s best pitchers down the stretch, going 11-2 after the All-Star break, but the Angels always play him tough. He’s just 5-7 against them in 14 career starts and he went 0-2 against them this season, allowing nine runs over 13.1 innings. Torii Hunter has 17 RBI off Sabathia in just 68 at-bats.
However, factoring in home-field advantage and a superior bullpen, I still think Sabathia has more going for him tonight.
Betting software recommends: Yankees -177
Game 2: Saturday, October 17, 7:57 p.m. ET
MLB picks odds: No line
Joe Saunders (16-7, 4.60) vs A.J. Burnett (13-9, 4.04)
Power pitcher A.J. Burnett gets the nod for New York Saturday and I like the matchup for him. He’s overpowering, striking out batters at a high rate with his mid-90s heat and deadly curve. He also has trouble controlling his filthy stuff; he walked a disgusting 97 batters this season. Burnett’s control won’t hurt him against the Angels the way it does some teams, however. Los Angeles can rake but most of its hitters are free-swingers; Chone Figgins and Bobby Abreu are exceptions. Free-swingers are more likely to chase hard-breaking stuff so Burnett won’t get punished as much as he usually does for missing the strike zone.
It’s hard to feel confident in Joe Saunders. He usually finds a way to win but he’s as homer-prone as any starter in baseball and the Yankees have rocked him in the past; he has a 6.28 ERA against them. Expect the Yankees to rock Saunders – especially A-Rod, who bats .500 off him lifetime and is on fire right now.
Betting software recommends: Yankees
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Los Angeles Dodgers will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Dodger Stadium in Game 2 of the NLCS.The Phillies will give the ball to starter Pedro Martinez in this one. Righthander Martinez is 5-1 this season with a 3.63 ERA.
Martinez's opponent in this one will be Vicente Padilla. The Dodgers righthander has a 4.31 ERA to go along with a 13-6 record this season.
Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Dodgers listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total is sitting at 9.
The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 8-6 in Game 1 on Thursday. The Phillies won the game as a -110 pick'em, while the 14 runs sailed OVER the posted total (7.5).
Cole Hamels allowed four runs over eight innings in collecting the win.
Clayton Kershaw surrendered five runs over 4 2-3 innings in the loss.
A few baseball betting odds and trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Philadelphia is 5-2 SU in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Dodgers
LA Dodgers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
LA Dodgers are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of LA Dodgers's last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of LA Dodgers's last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The Miami (Ohio) RedHawks and the Ohio Bobcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Peden Stadium.Sportsbetting.com currently have the Bobcats listed as 14-point favorites versus the RedHawks, while the game's total is sitting at 49½.
Zac Dysert did not have a great afternoon, throwing for one touchdown and three interceptions as Miami of Ohio lost 16-6 to Northwestern in Week 6.
The Redhawks covered the 17-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 55.
Ohio won state bragging rights with a 17-9 win over Akron at InfoCision Stadium in Week 6.
Ohio covered as a 3.5-point road favorite while the final score played under the 53-point total.
A few trends to consider:
Miami (Ohio) is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Ohio
Miami (Ohio) is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Ohio
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami (Ohio)'s last 6 games on the road
Ohio is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Ohio is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Miami (Ohio)
Ohio is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Miami (Ohio)
Ohio is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing Miami (Ohio)
The Texas A&M Aggies and the Kansas State Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Snyder Family Stadium.Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Aggies listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 59½.
Jerrod Johnson threw for 272 yards and three touchdowns for Texas A&M in a 36-31 loss to Oklahoma State in Week 6.
The Aggies just covered the 5.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 58.5.
Kansas State took a 66-14 pounding from Texas Tech at Jones AT&T Stadium in Week 6.
Texas Tech covered as a 16.5-point home favorite while the final score played over the 54.5-point total.
Current streak:
Texas A&M has lost 2 straight games.
A few college football betting lines and trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas A&M's last 7 games on the road
Texas A&M is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Kansas State
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Texas A&M's last 13 games
Texas A&M is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Kansas State is 17-7 SU in its last 24 games at home
Kansas State is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games
Kansas State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Texas A&M
If you bet horses, wouldn’t the Iowa Hawkeyes be that upstart filly who jumps out to an early lead and throws everyone for a loop? Normally, we expect that horse to fall back in the pack – Iowa can’t run the table, right? – but, every once in a while, the horse leads wire to wire (remember Utah in 2008?). Let’s forecast the next big college football game for Iowa. (11) Iowa Hawkeyes @ Wisconsin Badgers
Saturday, October 17, 12:00 p.m. ET
Sportsbook favorite: Wisconsin -2.5
Iowa keeps shocking the world with big wins, the biggest of which was probably a road win over Penn State and the most recent of which was a squeaker against Michigan. The Hawkeyes win with defense first, cracking the national top 20 in fewest points allowed. Tyler Sash has been one of the country’s best coverage defensive backs and Jeremiha hunter is emerging as a do-it-all linebacker; he had 12 tackles against Michigan.
Iowa isn’t perfect on offense but does enough to win. Ricky Stanzi gets burned for his risk taking sometimes but usually manages the game and protects the ball when it’s most important. He has a deep corps of receivers to throw to and consistent support from Adam Robinson, who averages 4.9 yards per carry.
Wisconsin can almost match Iowa defensively, as it showed when it stymied Terrell Pryor in the passing game against Ohio State last week. However, the Badger secondary is still beatable in a bad matchup and there’s a good chance Stanzi will take a shot or two downfield to try and exploit that problem. Most sports picks experts expect that to happen.
The Badgers have a great running game led by John Clay, the nation’s 11th-leading rusher, but he can’t be particularly effective unless quarterback Scott Tolzien steps up his play. He struggled against Ohio State and essentially cost them the game by throwing two interceptions for touchdowns. He has to keep Iowa honest; otherwise, Hunter and the interior “D” will have a feeding frenzy on Clay.
Iowa has no easy task in Wisconsin but I think they can eke out another win on the strength of their superior defense and more reliable offense. Bet on the Hawkeyes.
Betting services recommend: Iowa +2.5
In 113 regular-season matches with the Tampa Buccaneers (1981-1989) accumulated 5.957 and thirty yards and seven touchdowns in 1.575 carries averaged 3.8 yards per play. I refer to James Wilder, who even before the current 2009 season still held several records in the history of this franchise.Among the brands that still belong to him contained the highest number of passes caught with 430 over nine seasons, the careers of more yards (5.097) and more yards rushing in a season (1,544 yards in 1984) .
A graduate of the University of Missouri, the young Wilder was drafted by the Buccaneers in the second round draft pick in 1981. That was April 28 player number thirty-four to be selected.
In his rookie season he rushed for 370 yards and four touchdowns on 107 carries, also catching forty-eight passes for 507 yards and a touchdown.
His best season came in the year 1984 to accumulate 1.544 yards and thirteen touchdowns on 407 carries, averaged 3.8 yards every time he gave the ball, which means they be selected to participate in the "Game of Stars". Precisely in that campaign (1984) ended with 2.229 yards accumulated because eighty-five also caught passes for 685 yards.
Consider that wearing the jersey number 32 in Tampa, the versatile athlete caught 430 passes for 3.492 yards and nine touchdowns, averaged 8.1 yards. On three occasions exceeded one hundred yards per reception.
The best game of James Wilder, during his time in the NFL betting lines, occurred on 6 November 1983 before the Minnesota Vikings, when he rushed for 219 yards and a touchdown in thirty-one games (the Bucs defeated by 17.12 to the Vikings). That performance is still remembered in the history of the franchise. That particular day his longest race to escape seventy-five yard touchdown.
Among other notable performances include the September 30, 1984 when he tallied 172 yards and a touchdown in forty-three runs, helping the Tampa Buccaneers were imposed by the Packers 30-27 in Green Bay, while 8 September 1985 recorded 166 yards and a touchdown in twenty-seven plays, but failed to avoid defeat of the Buccaneers by 28-38 to the Chicago Bears.
James Curtis Wilder (born 12 May 1958 in Sikeston, Missouri) was the leader of the Bucs in yards in six consecutive races (1982 to 1987). To make matters worse, was the best player catching passes in five seasons (1982 to 1987).
Wilder participated in only two playoff games (both with Tampa) ran for 116 yards in eighteen moves, including the ninety-three yards on fourteen carries that culminated in comparison playoff after the 1982 campaign (that season hit hard by the strike).
One January 9, 1983, the Bucs lost by 17-30 to the Dallas Cowboys.
In 1990 he retired from the NFL betting odds as part of the Detroit Lions. In this franchise only had one catch for eight yards (with which he scored) and rushed for fifty-one yards on eleven carries.
The total path of James Curtis Wilder in the NFL indicates that rushed for 6.008 yards and thirty-seven runs in addition carries 1.586 catching 431 passes for 3,500 yards and ten touchdowns.
The fans at Coors Field will be treated to Game 4 of the NLDS between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies when they take their seats on Monday.The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Cliff Lee in this game. Lee has a 15-13 record and a 3.14 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Rockies will be Ubaldo Jimenez. The righthander has a 3.59 ERA to go along with a 15-13 record this season.
Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Phillies listed as 105-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total is sitting at 8.
The Phillies defeated Colorado 6-5 as a -110 favorite on Sunday to take a 2-1 series lead. The 11 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (9).
Chase Utley was 2-3 with a solo home run and two runs scored for Philadelphia, while Ryan Howard and Carlos Ruiz each drove in a pair of runs.
Carlos Gonzalez was 3-4 with a solo home run and three runs scored for Colorado and Garrett Atkins had a pair of RBI.
A few baseball betting trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Philadelphia is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 6 games at home
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Coors Field in Game 3 of their NLDS.The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Pedro Martinez in this game. Martinez has a 5-1 record and a 3.63 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Rockies will be Jason Hammel. The righthander has a 4.45 ERA to go along with a 10-8 record this season.
Sportsbetting.com currently have the Rockies listed as 130-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total is sitting at 9.
The Rockies built up an early lead and held on for a 5-4 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the series on Thursday.
The Rockies won that game as +150 underdogs, while the nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).
Yorvit Torrealba went 2-for-3 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Rockies. Aaron Cook allowed just three runs over five innings for the win, and Huston Street closed out the ninth for his first save of the postseason.
Raul Ibanez drove in a pair of runs for the Phillies, who were -170 favorites. Cole Hamels gave up seven hits and four runs over five innings in suffering the loss.
A few baseball betting trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Colorado
Philadelphia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games when playing Colorado
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
Colorado is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Colorado's last 5 games at home
Colorado is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
If you’re looking for a lock in your
NFL Week 5 matchups, look no further than Oakland’s visit to New York to face the Giants. The Raiders’ offense is humorously bad, and it’ll take their best effort of the season just to deny the Giants a cover of the two-touchdown online betting spread.
Raiders vs Giants odds – Sunday, October 11, 1:00 PM ET
The Raiders committed three turnovers in a 29-6 loss to Houston, and they’re now last place in the league in offense by 38 yards per game. JaMarcus Russell was 12-of-33 for 128 yards, and he has the worst passer rating in the league with an abysmal 42.4. The Raiders didn’t help themselves either, with nine penalties, and they’re not even close to being good enough to commit that many mistakes. The defense is 21st in the league, which is decent considering the lack of help they get from their offense, but they’ll still get no love from your handicapping software.
The Giants romped to a 27-16 win over Kansas City that wasn’t even that close, as the Chiefs scored two late touchdowns. Their defense held the Chiefs to 193 yards and a turnover, but their late lapse in concentration will be an issue for coach Tom Coughlin. Eli Manning was 20-of-34 for 292 yards, three touchdowns and a pick, but he left with a foot problem. But with their running game getting back to form (the Giants ran for 156 yards), New York would be fine if they wanted to rest their quarterback.
Sportsbook odds are backing the Giants by 14.5 points, and these two haven’t met since 2005, when New York went to the West Coast and won 30-21 in Oakland. For the Raiders to score 21 points in this game, it may take a miracle. Russell has been called out for being overweight and not taking his position seriously, but he doesn’t have the best support group around him. Manning looked fine in practice and will probably play until the game is out of hand, and it’s not a matter of whether the Giants will cover, it’s by how much. Go with the New York Giants in your NFL picks.
The Michigan Wolverines and the Iowa Hawkeyes will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Kinnick Stadium.Sportsbetting.com currently have the Hawkeyes listed as 8-point favorites versus the Wolverines, while the game's total is sitting at 47½.
Tate Forcier threw for 225 yards, two touchdowns and one interception as Michigan lost 26-20 to Michigan State in overtime in Week 5.
The Wolverines did not cover the 4-point spread, while the final scored played UNDER the day's posted total of 53.5.
Ricky Stanzi threw for a season-high 296 yards and three touchdowns, and Iowa slipped past Arkansas State 24-21 in Week 5.
The Hawkeyes failed to cover the large 21-point spread, while the final score played to a push.
A few trends to consider:
Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Michigan is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Iowa
Michigan is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Iowa
Michigan is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Iowa is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Michigan
Iowa is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Michigan
NFL Week 5 matchups may go down as “blowout week” when all is said and done, as several horrible teams face several great teams. While that makes it seem like we have lots of safe NFL picks, we still have to tread carefully with those big spreads. Here are a few games to consider. Minnesota Vikings (-9.5) @ St. Louis Rams
Sunday, October 11, 1:00 p.m. ET
Don’t mistake the Vikings for the Redskins and Bengals, who didn’t cover the spread against the Lions and Browns in consecutive weeks. The Vikings are a 4-0 powerhouse fresh off an impressive win against a solid Green Bay team. The Rams can’t pass, so the Vikings’ stellar run defense can stack the box against Steven Jackson. St. Louis won’t score and Minnesota will, thanks to Adrian Peterson and the resurgent Brett Favre. Pick Minnesota.
Betting services recommend: Vikings -9.5
Dallas Cowboys (-8) @ Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, October 11, 1:00 p.m. ET
The Cowboys are angry after losing to Denver and the Chiefs may be just the remedy for their struggles. Tony Romo and the passing game couldn’t do much at all against the stingy Broncos but they’ll have no trouble against the porous Chiefs. The last time Dallas faced a weak “D” was Week 1 against Tampa, and Tony Romo threw for a career-high 353 yards in that contest. Even if he doesn’t have Roy Williams this week, he’ll get back on track as America’s Team posts a big number on the scoreboard.
Betting services recommend: Cowboys -8
Atlanta Falcons @ San Francisco 49ers (-2.5)
Sunday, October 11, 4:05 p.m. ET
While Week 5 doesn’t offer too much sportsbook upset potential, the Falcons could pull a minor one against San Francisco. The 49er defense has been dominant under Mike Singletary’s tutelage but wasn’t actually that great against the pass versus teams like Arizona and Minnesota who have good quarterbacks. Matt Ryan could move the ball on the 49ers and I’m not so sure San Francisco will answer with points of their own. Glen Coffee was just ordinary filling in for Frank Gore last week and Shaun Hill still hasn’t shown he’s more than a caretaker. Bet on the Falcons.
Betting services recommend: Falcons +2.5
The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Missouri Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.This game will be televised on ESPN and you can use your Bookmaker bonus code to bet on it.
Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Cornhuskers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.
Nebraska blew out Louisiana-Lafayette 55-0 at Memorial Stadium in Week 4.
Nebraska covered as a 30-point home favorites while the final score played OVER the 54-point total.
Blaine Gabbert threw for 412 yards and three touchdowns in Week 4 as Missouri defeated Nevada 31-21.
Missouri covered the 8-point spread, while the 52 points fell UNDER the posted total of 62.
A few betting trends to consider:
Nebraska is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Nebraska is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Nebraska is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nebraska's last 7 games on the road
Missouri is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri is 17-3 SU in its last 20 games at home
Missouri is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Nebraska
Missouri is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Nebraska
Matt Stafford suffered a blow that dislocated his right knee during the heavy defeat against the Chicago Bears 48-24. Despite its delicate injury, Stafford intends to play next Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Steel Curtain, the team so far supports its NFL Handicapper decision since losing to Stafford could again become a team weak and easy to overcome.Adewale Ogunleye was responsible for the injury, in a third down and six yards to move the defensive player embracing Stafford captured without releasing his right leg when he fell, twisting his knee and the quarterback. After a complete field goal was Daunte Culpepper who entered the field as a leader of the offensive line, leading his team to build a new defeat.
"I felt a little better, I think he could return to the same field Sunday." Said Stafford, who totaled 286 yards and a touchdown in his fourth game as a pro. "I hope to be back soon."
Tests are being worked, so far not known how long this injury could linger the star player on the Lions, on the one hand it is true that the team desperately needs their quality of execution on the field, but it is also important to take care because aggravated injury to the knee could even deactivate him for the rest of the season, just as happened with Tom Brady in 2008.
"He failed to warm the knee again, just did not want to revive it in the field, was very dangerous." Said Jim Schwartz, head coach of the Lions. "If enough improvement will definitely be our starter against Pittsburgh"
Finally the franchise, after breaking a streak of 19 straight losses, begin to construct an effective team that could excel this season even in moderation, being that so far there are nine teams statistically weaker than the Detroit Lions in the general table positions, Matt Stafford is a key and necessary element in the group.
No sportsbook event will capture more betting attention on Tuesday than the one-game playoff in Major League Baseball. After tying through 162 games, the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins play one elimination match for the American League Central crown and the right to face the Yankees later this week. Let’s end the regular season of MLB picks on a high note, shall we? Detroit Tigers @ Minnesota Twins
Rick Porcello (14-9, 4.04) vs Scott Baker (15-9, 4.36)
Tuesday, October 6, 5:07 p.m. ET
Online sports betting odds: Tigers +148, Twins -168
By most fans’ accounts, the Detroit Tigers are the higher-profile ballclub and better suited to face the New York Yankees in the ALDS. After all, they boast star hitters like Miguel Cabrera and Curtis Granderson and a Cy Young candidate in Justin Verlander. They even have a Rookie of the Year candidate taking the hill in Rick Porcello. They’re great picks on Tuesday, right?
Wrong.
Porcello isn’t just a rookie – he’s a rookie pitching in the biggest game of his career, a nationally televised affair, on the road. While he finished the year strongly, going 5-2 in August and September, he’s just 6-6 on the road compared to 8-3 at home. In two starts at Minnesota this season, Porcello is 0-2 with a 6.30 ERA. During those two games, the Twins hit .349 off him and he served up two homers.
Scott Baker’s overall numbers are average and the Tigers knocked him around to the tune of a 6.75 ERA this season. However, Baker was outstanding in the second half, going 8-2 with a 3.21 ERA. He’s found his groove and showed it against the Tigers last week, shutting them out for five innings.
Baker should get solid run support. As much as the Twins aren’t characterized as an offensive team, they had four players top 25 homers and 90 RBI this season. Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Michael Cuddyer and Jason Kubel form a stable middle-of-the-order core that could hurt Porcello.
Go with the team playing better baseball right now and playing at home. Pick Minnesota.
Betting services recommend: Twins -168
The Denver Broncos started the season with doubts on the NFL Power Rankings , their starting quarterback, Jay Cutler, now he was training with the Chicago Bears for players like Matt Forte and Greg Olsen. The Broncos were trying to overcome a battle then failed to sign Matt Cassel as their new quarterback, Kyle Orton, working to build chemistry on the offensive line, the balance was tilted against him since the preseason.But now the Denver Broncos are the favorite team in the AFC West, accumulating four wins in a row and were crowned as leaders of their division on San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs.
On the other hand were the Dallas Cowboys who showed their weak side in the field, his star quarterback Tony Romo, left much to be desired with 25 completions for 255 yards, one interception and no touchdown deplorable. The game last Sunday was mostly led by Marion Barber, player returning to the field after rehabilitation from a severe left leg injury, caused serious concern to the fans and team management.
"The Denver Broncos are truly a great team, where one wants to see." Tony Romo said, referring to his opponent's defensive line. "It's very difficult battle against a team like them, they attack quickly and is almost certain to provoke fumbles or interceptions."
By air, the Dallas Cowboys did not achieve absolutely nothing, being strangely Sam Hurd, a reserve player, who managed to score as many yards (62) in just three receptions. Overland Marion Barber ran 11 times to get 41 yards and a touchdown, while teammate Tashard Choice totaled just 33 yards on 14 attempts, it is notable that the Cowboys will be based on irrefutable effectiveness of Barber for their ground attacks in coming games .
It is undoubtedly the performance of Kyle Orton, with two touchdowns and zero interceptions, who surprised at the outcome of this match. Proves to be an efficient quarterback and a great leader for his offensive line, handing out passes along the grate and achieving rapid progress on every drive executed.
