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Cappers NFL Picks: Week 5 Pro Football Power Rankings

Where Each Team Stands After Week 4

Another crazy week of NFL action is in the books – the cream is really starting to rise to the top isn’t it? The top 4 teams in the Rankings all had the bye this week – they won’t lose their spot!

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Cappers NFL Picks: Week 4 Pro Football Power Rankings

Where Each Team Stands After Week 3

Another crazy week of NFL action is in the books – the top two teams in the league squared off in Seattle with the result of the game flip-flopping the top spots in the Rankings. Like last week, some of the top dogs lost in shocking fashion making for a major shake-up in teams 3-12.

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Cappers NFL Picks: Week 3 Pro Football Power Rankings

Where Each Team Stands After Week 2

Whew – what a week it was in the NFL this past weekend – upsets galore! The topsy-turvy nature of Week 2 makes the Power Rankings a tad tricky – some of the top dogs lost in shocking fashion. Is it time to panic in Seattle, San Francisco and New Orleans?

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Cappers NFL Picks: Week 2 Pro Football Power Rankings

Where Each Team Stands After Week 1

Football is back – and it couldn’t feel better – for some teams at least! There were some good performances in the NFL in Week 1, some bad, some expected, some unexpected. Stick with Cappers Picks all season long, we’ll be updating the Power Rankings as well as providing FREE NFL betting advice.

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Ravens vs. Jaguars Monday Night Preview: Week 7 Free Pick

Baltimore vs Jacksonville Monday Night Football Handicapping Predictions

The lowly Jacksonville Jaguars survived better than many handicappers expected last week in a trip to Pittsburgh but life gets no easier this week, even at home. On Monday Night Football, the Jags host a Baltimore Ravens team that dominated the same Pittsburgh Steelers that beat them last week.

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Texans vs. Titans NFL Preview: Week 7 Free Pick

NFL Football Previews – Houston Texans vs Tennessee Titans

The AFC South is officially up for grabs this Sunday. Houston had a golden opportunity to distance itself from Tennessee last week with the Titans on the bye but couldn’t get the job done against a tough Baltimore team. The winner of this week’s Texans/Titans showdown will sit alone atop the division.

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Jaguars vs. Steelers NFL Preview: Week 6 Free Pick

NFL Football Previews – Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers

After falling flat in losses to Baltimore and Houston early this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers got back on track with a statement win over Tennessee last week. Ben Roethlisberger threw five touchdown passes as the Steelers romped 38-17 over a hyped Titans team.

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Panthers vs. Bears NFL Preview: Week 4 Free Pick

NFL Football Previews – Carolina Panthers vs Chicago Bears

In the Carolina Panthers’ first two games, rookie quarterback Cam Newton dominated but his team lost. Last week against Jacksonville, Newton came back to Earth but the Panthers won. Which version of Newton – and the Panthers – will we see when they visit Soldier Field and the Chicago Bears this week?

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NFL Handicapping Tips | How To Bet On NFL Football

How to Bet on NFL Football

There is no more powerful force in sports betting than NFL football. It garners the majority of action at all books and it’s a big reason why the NFL itself is the most popular major pro sports league.

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2010 NFL Betting – Seven Key Steps to Success

Ready To Bet On NFL Football In 2010?

Looking for some great tips to consider before 2010 NFL betting? We’ve got your back. Don’t you hate when you get that perfect betting tip or system at the end of the football season? You’re left thinking, “Why didn’t I know this before I lost money all year?” Time to change that.

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Just as the season is about to start, here are seven simple steps to follow for success. Some of them may be obvious, others not so much. But they can all help you. Enjoy!

1. Team statistics mean everything

You can usually tell a lot about a matchup simply by looking at each team’s statistical strengths and weaknesses. For example, while no one expected a 59-0 rout, most savvy bettors saw New England’s destruction of Tennessee coming last year. The reason: the Titans ranked brutally low against the pass and struggled to rush the passer whereas the Patriots ranked near the top of the league in passing offense. It was easy to see that Tom Brady would pick the Titans apart.

Team ranks sometimes matter more than an individual star’s presence. Nnamdi Asomugha is an elite cornerback and he helps make the Oakland Raiders’ pass defense respectable but he alone won’t ensure that Oakland will “shut down” an opponent and win. If Oakland can’t stop the run, it will still allow plenty of points.

2. Keep track of injuries

While you can sometimes get better value hammering lines early in the week, I recommend taking slightly less value but upping your odds closer to game time with an educated guess. Follow injury reports and be aware of any high-impact absences or returns to the lineup.

3. Watch the games

It’s a simple but effective way to know more about whom you’re betting on. Aaron Rodgers is a great quarterback but you’ll know from watching him that he holds onto the ball for way too long. When he faces an aggressive pass rush, you may expect him to take a few extra hits and turn over the ball.

Watching games can reveal things not found on a stat sheet. On paper, Brett Favre took zero sacks against New Orleans in the NFC Championship game last year. If you watched it live, you’ll know that the Saints beat the tar out of him by hitting him at the end of every play, even if he still got his throws off. Suddenly, the secret to defeating Favre was revealed: beat him up. Sports Betting at Sportsbook.com

4. Weather matters, especially late in the season

Rain and mud can affect teams’ run-to-pass ratios but it’s cold weather and snow that really give bettors a leg up. If a Florida team travels to Buffalo or Green Bay in December, pounce. Warm-weather teams often struggle to adjust in tough conditions.

A perfect example is a famous 1985 matchup between the visiting Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Green Bay Packers. In a vicious snow storm, the Pack gained 463 yards. The Bucs gained 69. Not a coincidence.

5. Losers aren’t always losers

Just because a team’s win-loss record is terrible doesn’t mean it will lose you money every week. Some bad teams consistently lose close games and thus beat the spread more often than people expect. The most famous example in 2009 was Kansas City; the Chiefs went 2-14 but lost eight games by a touchdown or less.

6. Keep track of betting-specific statistics

This rule goes hand-in-hand with No. 5. If you bet against the spread every week, doesn’t a team’s against the spread record matter more than its win-loss record? The Cleveland Browns were 10-6 ATS last year. If you ignored their  5-11 straight-up record and followed the betting trends, they would’ve won you money.

Betting statistics go beyond the spread; don’t forget about over/under records.

7. Look for value early in the season

It’s easier to handicap a game in Week 15, when you have a boatload of season rankings and accurate current team statistics to help with your forecast. But what about Week 1, when we don’t truly know how much a team has improved over the offseason?

Take the Denver Broncos. Everyone expected them to be a disaster in 2009 yet they opened the season 6-0. Opponents underestimated them and so did bettors. It’s no sure thing, but it can be profitable to play a hunch on your favorite surprise team early in the season.

For example, most books favor the Chicago Bears by seven over the Detroit Lions in Week 1 this year. But what if Chicago underestimates rookie Jahvid Best’s breakaway speed or Ndamukong Suh’s ability to rush Jay Cutler? Sometimes, early-season unpredictability gives you value.

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Sports Betting News For Monday, August 11, 2008

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2008 NFL Season Win Totals Odds

Regular Season Win Totals for the 2008 season have been released.

Arizona Cardinals
Over 7.5 (-145)
Under 7.5 (+115)

Washington Redskins
Over 7.5 (-125)
Under 7.5 (-105)

Baltimore Ravens
Over 6 (-130)
Under 6 (even)

Buffalo Bills
Over 7.5 (-145)
Under 7.5 (+115)

Carolina Panthers
Over 7.5 (-165)
Under 7.5 (+135)

Chicago Bears
Over 8 (+120)
Under 8 (-150)

Cincinnati Bengals
Over 7 (-130)
Under 7 (even)

Cleveland Browns
Over 8 (-115)
Under 8 (-115)

Dallas Cowboys
Over 10.5 (-140)
Under 10.5 (+110)

Denver Broncos
Over 7.5 (-175)
Under 7.5 (+145)

Detroit Lions
Over 6.5 (-130)
Under 6.5 (even)

Green Bay Packers
Over 8.5 (-115)
Under 8.5 (-115)

Houston Texans
Over 7.5 (-130)
Under 7.5 (even)

Indianapolis Colts
Over 11 (+120)
Under 11 (-150)

Jacksonville Jaguars
Over 10 (-115)
Under 10 (-115)

Kansas City Chiefs
Over 5.5 (-160)
Under 5.5 (+130)

Miami Dolphins
Over 5.5 (even)
Under 5.5 (-130)

Minnesota Vikings
Over 8.5 (-150)
Under 8.5 (+120)

New England Patriots
Over 12 (-190)
Under 12 (+155)

New Orleans Saints
Over 8.5 (-155)
Under 8.5 (+125)

New York Giants
Over 8.5 (-165)
Under 8.5 (+135)

New York Jets
Over 8 (-160)
Under 8 (+130)

Oakland Raiders
Over 6 (-120)
Under 6

Philadelphia Eagles
Over 8.5 (-190)
Under 8.5 (+150)

Pittsburgh Steelers
Over 9 (-115)
Under 9 (-115)

San Diego Chargers
Over 10.5 (-175)
Under 10.5 (+145)

San Francisco 49ers
Over 6 (-155)
Under 6 (+125)

Seattle Seahawks
Over 8.5 (-170)
Under 8.5 (+140)

St Louis Rams
Over 6.5 (-130)
Under 6.5 (even)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Over 8 (-145)
Under 8 (+115)

Tennessee Titans
Over 8 (+110)
Under 8 (-140)

Atlanta Falcons
Over 4.5 (-125)
Under 4.5 (-105)

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