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With the NFL season just around the corner, this is good time to look at what might happen this fall on the gridiron. NFL Future Odds are out for each team.
A year ago in this column I looked at the Pittsburgh Steelers, who were projected for 9 wins, and wrote: “The Steelers had 10 wins in 2007 with the No. 1 ranked defense.
Tuesday’s “Need To Know”
A look at the hot and cold pitchers going today. The information you need to know whether it is for fantasy baseball or wagering contests. Tuesday’s Hot and Cold pitchers features 4 hot pitchers and 6 cold pitchers so make sure you check out who is hot and who is not!
The BCS has made running up the score a smart move instead of an unsportsmanlike one.
The embattled system forces coaches to emphasize their dominance, because, like it or not, style points matter.
Those style points also can lead to a bad beat.
The WAC has two teams—Boise State and Nevada–capable of busting the BCS.
It also has a handful of teams capable of being complete busts (Hawaii, New Mexico State, Idaho).
Either way, there is money to be made on the WAC. The below power rankings will help.
NFL betting should remain a depressing topic for Detroit citizens for at least one more season but life ain’t all bad in the Motor City. The Tigers remain in the hunt for the World Series and are one winning streak away from taking a stranglehold on the AL Central lead. Can they hold off the Mariners?
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Another year is upon us in the NFL and what do you know the New England Patriots are once again the favorite to take home the Lombardi trophy. Coach Belichek and Tom Brady seem motivated by the expectations and don’t be shocked if this team once again wins the AFC East.
Today Craig will break down the offense and defense and give you his predictions for the Patriots 2009 season.
NFL PRE-SEASON PRIMER
By Marc Lawrence • Playbook.com
With this year’s NFL Hall of Fame game now in the history book, let’s take the time to assess some of the key do’s and don’ts when it comes to handicapping pre-season football games.
2008 marked the first time in the last six years that a team from the NFC SOUTH DIVISION failed to move from the outhouse to the penthouse, or last place to first place.
That’s not to say that Atlanta, the NFC SOUTH DIVISION cellar dweller in 2007, didn’t deliver last season. They did. It’s just that Carolina won one extra game and edged out the Falcons for division honors.
Marc Lawrence • PLAYBOOK.com
If the SUN BELT CONFERENCE was a racetrack, they would running low-level claiming races.
Sure, one or two thoroughbreds surface each season and find their way to a stakes race (read: bowl game), but in sport where breeding is key, the SBC is a league filled with geldings.
Entering its 33rd season as a conference, the Sun Belt has had a modicum share of success of late.
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NFL betting fans have a taste for the sport they love now that the preseason is underway. Let’s take a quick look at some preseason picks for a few marquee weekend matchups. Remember – the preseason is unpredictable, so sometimes it’s best to focus on one key storyline that can make a difference. For example, the Dolphins have an edge on Monday night against the Jags because they have better backup quarterbacks.
Betting online is about to kick into another gear, starting on Thursday as eight teams begin their preseason schedule. The big game comes from Pittsburgh, where last year’s Super Bowl combatants go at it.
Patriots vs Eagles odds – 7:30 PM ET
Golf Odds – No one will slay this Tiger this week
PGA Championship betting for the year’s final major at Hazeltine is paced by a man going for his fifth Wanamaker Trophy, and while he should win, there are a couple of other golfers who should get a look as well. Still, this is Tiger’s week.
When deciding where to place you’re hard earned cash in the sports betting arena most will tell you to find a solid underdog and back that puppy because they will lead to more cash in your portfolio in the long run? This seems to be a basic concept when playing football, basketball and especially baseball where the odds are certainly against you when playing favorites.
Offense has been down a bit the last few seasons in major league baseball. There are many theories about this, from teams shoring up the relief staff as many games are decided in the 6th, 7th and 8th innings, to the decrease in steroids. Another factor that’s always worth considering is the ballpark.
