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Super Bowl

Sportsbook.com Super Bowl XLIV Updated Odds

NFL: BILLS REMAIN A LONG-SHOT

Signing Terrell Owens did nothing to impress oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com as the Buffalo Bills remain a 60:1 long-shot to win Super Bowl XLIV.

While Owens is still a productive receiver, the chances of him elevating a young Buffalo team in a division that includes the Super Bowl favorite New England Patriots, the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins is a tough sell.

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NCAAB

Big East NCAA Basketball Tournament Preview / Pick

2008/09 Big East Conference Tournament Breakdown

The Big east this year is perhaps the best in all of  College basketball with several well balanced teams.  When looking at prior Big East tournaments we note that the winner is like most other conference tournaments with the #1 or 2 seed the victor.

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MLB

2009 AL West Predictions

AL West Division Betting Preview

The AL West has been pretty predictable in the past. This year will be no different. The Los Angeles Angels have been the steady front runner in this division for some time. They play a smart brand of baseball but will be tested this year.

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Cappers

NCAAB Tournament Wagering Advice

Tournament Depth Perception

With college basketball tournament play exploding all around us, this is the perfect time to talk about depth perception. Only this doesn’t have anything to do with eyesight. It has to do with team numbers, such as 7, 8, and 9. Teams that are able to go 7, 8 or 9 deep this time of year with excellent depth can have a significant advantage.

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Sports

On Tap For March 9th, 2009

March 9th, 2009 NBA Game Of The Week + 5* WCC Tournament *BEST BET*

Welcome to CappersPicks.com – Monday NHL Betting!

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The New York Rangers visit the Carolina Hurricanes in an NHL matchup Monday night (7 pm ET, VERSUS, TSN2). The Rangers are 14-14-4 on the road and Carolina is 17-13-1 at home. The Rangers defeated Boston 4-3 as a -115 favorite on Sunday.

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Sportsbooks

Bulls vs. Heat NBA Preview + Pick (March. 9)

NBA: BULLS FEELING THE HEAT

The Chicago Bulls are in a must-win situation as they play at the Miami Heat tonight, but does that in itself make them a good betting play?

Sportsbook.com has opened Chicago as five-point dogs, with a Total of 203.5.  WGN will have the coverage starting at 7:30 pm ET.

Make sure you visit the Live Odds page for a full list of Monday night action in the NBA.

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NBA

Lakers vs. Trailblazers NBA Hoops Previews (Mar. 9th)

NBA: LAKERS TITLE PUSH BEGINS

The push for the Los Angeles Lakers 15th World Championship begins Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.

This is no ordinary season for the Lakers, its championship or bust after getting smoked by the Celtics in the NBA Finals last year.

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NBA

NBA Preview: Hornets vs. Hawks (Mar. 9)

New Orleans Hornets at Atlanta Hawks – Home Sweet Home

The New Orleans Hornets travel to Atlanta to take on the Hawks in a game where the Hornets will be looking to extend a winning streak. New Orleans has to be ecstatic that Tyson Chandler failed his physical when they tried to trade him away a few weeks ago.

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NCAAB

NCAA Basketball Tournament Preview

A Look at the NCAAB Season Ending

The NCAA men’s college basketball season is entering its final stages with conference tournaments starting to get under way and the jockeying for positions to get in the tournament starts to heat up. Not all of the teams that play Division I can make it into the field of 65, but all will try and as many of the teams still hold the slimmest of hopes that maybe they can punch a golden ticket and get into the Big Dance by winning their conference tournament.

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Cappers

Gambling Tips: Point Spreads

How To Consistently Beat Point Spreads

First and foremost, oddsmakers lines are very accurate, so bettors start out at a disadvantage right from the start because of the juice. So how is it possible to make consistent profits from wagering on sports? Let’s take a look at some of the ways to consistently beat point spreads.

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Handicapping

CT’s 2009 Conference Tourney Handicapping Tips

Craig’s 3 Betting Tips for Conference Tournaments

The Madness has already began with many conference tournaments underway and rest to start in the next few days. As much as we love to watch these exciting tournaments we really love to add to it by adding to your bank role before the big dance starts.

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NHL

2009 NHL Power Rankings – March 9

NHL Power Rankings: Here come the Penguins

Just when the NHL betting playoff picture looks like it’s taking shape, crazy things start happening. The Flames win the trade deadline and are suddenly rubbing shoulders with the elite. The Habs and Rangers show a bit of fight. Most of all, the Penguins – written off by many online betting fans as recently as two weeks ago – are the hottest team in the league.

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Cappers

Michael Alexander: Today’s NCAAB Gambling Tips

Saturday’s Key NCAAB Picks, Trends, and Recommendations

It’s the last full Saturday of the College Basketball season with some well known teams who has routinely made the playoffs on the bubble this season. Specifically Floriday and Kentucky seem to be in trouble of making the “big Dance” and just happen to be playing each other today! In pouring over the largest card of the season there are some key NCAAB Picks today!

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Fight Club

Sportsbook UFC 96 Predictions/Preview

MMA: Jackson big favorite for UFC 96

Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson is a solid -365 favorite against Keith Jardine at UFC 96 on Saturday night.

A former light heavyweight champion, Jackson defeated former Pride rival, Wanderlei Silva last December and returns to The Octagon for Saturday’s Main Event.

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Cappers

March Madness: History Of The Tournament

The History of March Madness by Vernon Croy

Just about everyone has heard of the NCAA March Madness, even if they themselves do not get overly involved in it. But not too many people really understand the great history that lies behind this tournament. To truly have an understanding of what it is and to have the best appreciation possible of it, you must look back through history to see what it is all about.

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NCAAB

2009 NCAAB Tourmanent Handicapping

ROUNDING THIRD AND HEADING HOME – College Basketball’s Last Home Games

In the blink of an eye the 2009 NCAA Basketball Tournament will begin its annual pulse-pounding extravaganza. In all likelihood hearts will be broken, a new champion crowned, and memories of upsets and game-winning shots will leave the court in assured dramatic fashion when the ‘Big Dance’ takes center stage on Thursday, March 19th.