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It has been a pretty good season for Michigan State. Nobody will forget the finish to their battle against Wisconsin and they could wind up playing the Badgers again in the first ever Big Ten Championship game.
The Falcons (6-4) are coming off a win and there is a good chance they will get another win this Sunday since the Vikings (2-8) may be without Adrian Peterson. The Minnesota RB has a high ankle sprain and is a big question mark for this game.
The dream season keeps on getting better down in Houston. Last week against SMU they looked a little sluggish early but after all was said it was another dominating win and cover. So what if they didn’t crack 40 points.
If this game doesn’t have the exact same excitement and charged atmosphere that the earlier LSU-Alabama tilt had, it’ll be mighty close. This is an end of season SEC West clash that has oodles of conference title and National Title implications.
This is the Tigers’ last tune-up game before a big end of season showdown with #6 Arkansas. Perhaps that takes some of the mystique away from this game preview, but with all due respect to Ole Miss, that’s really the only way you can look at this game.
Ball State is back? The Cardinals are 6-4 and if they can sneak a win on Tuesday night they would be in the thick of the MAC West race.
After last week’s crazy #1 versus #2 conference clash between LSU and Alabama, other marquee SEC match-ups seem anti-climactic. Trust me when I say, however, that will not be the sentiments Between the Hedges this Saturday afternoon.
It has been a nice first season for the Brady Hoke crew in Ann Arbour. They beat Notre Dame and should qualify for a bowl game that will give them a respite from the Michigan winter cold.
The #1 vs. #2, LSU vs. Alabama tilt will get all the publicity this week, but this game is still another premier SEC West division match-up. It is very seldom that such a good game against two Top 10 teams will get lost in the shadows.
Wake Forest’s sophomore QB Tanner Price took his lumps last year as a first-year starter, but the trial by fire seems to be paying off in 2011.
With all the re-booted hysteria about conference shuffling and re-alignment this past week, it will be nice to get back to playing some actual football this Saturday. One of our midday games this week features two SEC programs having some headaches lately.
Virtually every media outlet and talking head in the college football business has exhausted their resources discussing the struggles of Notre Dame football. Why don’t I follow suit, if only for a few moments?
Among the several exciting games coming down the pipes for Week 2, sadly this isn’t one of them. Arkansas is a strong SEC West division program with noble aspirations in 2011, while the Lobos are rather a mess.
Sportsbook Review: Legends.com Sports Book
Sure, spelling “Legends” with a “Z” is a little trashy, but does the Legendz sportsbook make up for it by being otherwise awesome?
Let’s find out.
On paper, Legendz’s sports betting options are decent enough. It doesn’t offer many crazy exotics but keeps you covered for football, basketball, hockey and so on.
On the other hand, it seems like many lines are missing. Futures don’t seem to be apparent anywhere. Neither do UFC lines – a big no-no considering the sport’s growing popularity. The sports betting options are a bit disappointing.
The casino section is under construction, so it’s hard to grade. I can at least say that the advertised features and games look like they cover almost everything you’d find in Vegas, allow you to play for money or for fun, and generally appear glossy and attractive.
Legendz redeems itself with a few extra frills. Its racebook is arguably the best-organized, most complete option on its site, with dozens of tracks covered, a section detailing the most popular horse bets, and special racebook-specific promos.
Other pluses: a detailed, very up-to-date blog detailing current sporting events and mobile betting offerings.
Legendz’s goes about making its offerings appealing in a roundabout way. It falls short in the obvious categories like sports lines but its racebook and other features are nice and the casino has potential.
Grade: B-
There’s a running theme with Legendz. It almost feels like this site is geared toward the non-sporty gambler, as its racebook is well laid out and easy to navigate and its casino certainly looks like it will be crisp and easy to use.
I can’t say the same for the spots lines. They’re jumbled together in one, long, small, scrollable window. The odds are hard to find and poorly divided; you can’t tell who’s playing whom.
The money lines don’t have “+” and “-“ symbols attached; that could really confuse novice bettors.
Again, Legendz gets it done for the non-sports offerings but the sportsbook is quite difficult to use.
Grade: C+
Legendz is known for being amazingly quick with its payouts – even recognized as the industry leader. Withdrawals via Moneybookers and Neteller are guaranteed to be ready the same day. Even cashier’s checks take only three to six business days to arrive.
The payout speed is downright awesome, even if the payout methods are limited.
Legendz is kind enough to offer bonuses, though they aren’t particularly big. Other books do better than Legendz’s 25 per cent signup bonus or 25 per cent redeposit bonus.
It offers some cool rebates, like five per cent on casino losses and five per cent on racebook bets if you enter a given code. It also offers reduced juice on Fridays.
Legendz gets major points for being the sportsbook king of fast payouts.
It also deserves credit for its variety of bonuses, though I’d like to see bigger ones.
Grade: A-
Legendz can be a useful book if you use it in the right way. It’s great for a diehard gambler who wants to get paid very quickly. It’s generally handy for people who enjoy horses, casino games, or other Vegas-like experiences.
However, I don’t recommend it for sports bettors. The odds are limited and tough to navigate. If you play Legendz for its strengths, you’ll be happy.
FINAL GRADE: B
5Dimes claims to separate itself because of its 1,000-plus wagering options. Does it live up to that billing?
In our CappersPicks sportsbooks reviews, we’ve covered plenty of glossy, flashy books and plenty of bare-bones, simplified books. Sportsbetting.com is somewhat of a hybrid.
