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 NFL Team Props Part IIINick Parsons - 8/22/2007 7:04 PM In my first NFL team proposition reports I featured the Browns and Bengals, both teams I feel will finish ‘under’ the posted number. In this installment I’m going to take a look at a team that isn’t a cellar dweller, but can’t be viewed as a top-tier organization either. Sitting right in the middle of the pack, this is a team that I expect to challenge for the NFC West title; here are my reasons w... |
| Most Improved Teams Part I Matt Fargo - 8/20/2007 10:12 PM With the college football season approaching quickly, it is time to look at the teams that had some troubles a season ago but should have turnarounds in 2007. Let’s take a look at three such squads. Illinois Fighting Illini 2-10 SU; 5-6 ATS Now is the time for Ron Zook to finally get the Illini moving in the right direction. Losing has been a common theme in Champaign as Illinois has won... |
| NFL Pre-Season Game Two Gold Tom Stryker - 8/17/2007 3:25 PM NFL Pre-Season Game Two GoldBy Tom Stryker Ok, so week one of the NFL Pre-Season is in the books and you took a little hit. That happens even to a professional like me. The excitement felt before the games were played last weekend has turned into that dreaded "get even" pressure. Don't panic. It's only week two of the exhibition season and there is still plenty of time to fatten up your bankro... |
| NCAA Pre-Season Top 20 Preview 1-5 Trey Johnson - 8/15/2007 2:50 PM College football is right around the corner. Are you ready? In this four part series we will break down how each of the pre-season top 20 teams has performed against the number, since 2003. Is USC a smart play as a home favorite? How does Michigan do as a road dog? In part one of this series we will answer those question and many more, as we review the pre-season top 5. Be sure to check back next... |
| NFC North Outlook by Bill Milton of Triple Threat Sports Triple Threat Sports - 8/15/2007 3:28 AM For the past few years anyone wanting to read my preseason report on each team, four pages worth, could simply order the Inside Football News NFL Preview Magazine. Unfortunately, Insiders Football News has taken a year off of production this year for a variety of reasons, with a planned and hoped for return in 2008. However, I of course am still preparing for the season the same way I always have... |
| All Good Things Come In Three’s! Nick Parsons - 8/8/2007 11:13 AM I know everyone is thinking about baseball and football, and so am I! But there have been some major happenings on (and off) the hard-court recently and I thought I’d get you caught up with what’s been going on in the city of Boston. After a very disappointing season in 2006 in which they finished 24-58 (23 games back), the Boston Celtics refocused over the off-season, trading a large por... |
| NFL Team Props Part II Nick Parsons - 8/8/2007 11:12 AM In my last NFL team proposition article I reviewed the Cleveland Browns. In this article I’ll break down the Cincinnati Bengals and give reasons on why I believe they should finish UNDER the posted number this season. Cincinnati Bengals UNDER 9 Regular Season Wins The Bengals finished the regular ‘06/’07 season 8-8 ‘straight up’ and 8-7-1 ‘against the spread’. Need... |
| NFL Team Props Part II Nick Parsons - 8/8/2007 11:11 AM In my last NFL team proposition article I reviewed the Cleveland Browns. In this article I’ll break down the Cincinnati Bengals and give reasons on why I believe they should finish UNDER the posted number this season. Cincinnati Bengals UNDER 9 Regular Season Wins The Bengals finished the regular ‘06/’07 season 8-8 ‘straight up’ and 8-7-1 ‘against the spread’. Need... |
| MAC Conference Tournament Preview Great Lakes Sports - 8/5/2007 8:45 PM Welcome to another exciting College Football season and we here at Great Lakes Sports will give our MAC Conference predictions on who we think will win the MAC championship, and as always good luck this season from Great Lakes Sports. East Division: 1. Miami Ohio- The Redhawks had a rough year last year with a dismal 2-10 record, and their worst season in quite sometime. We look for big im... |
| Repeat Offenders! Trey Johnson - 8/3/2007 12:30 PM Right now the Colts are the top dog, the defending Super Bowl champions. Does that accomplishment and the confidence it builds carry them through the next season, or is the bulls eye on their back simply too big to overcome. The message from Head Coach Tony Dungy and President Bill Polian is that the focus is on winning in 2007, not defending their Super Bowl Championship. That sounds good, but... |
| South Carolina Gamecocks CFB Reg Season Over-Under Wins Rocketman Sports - 8/1/2007 11:52 AM South Carolina Gamecocks CFB Reg Season Over-Under Wins Las Vegas oddsmakers have made a huge mistake in this line. In case you didn’t know, the sportsbooks put out CFB Regular Season Over-Under Totals. They have set the total for South Carolina at 7 wins. You can either play Over or Under the 7 w... |
| NFL Season Over/Unders Big Al McMordie - 8/1/2007 11:48 AM NFL Season Over/Unders By Big Al McMordie With the NFL season just around the corner, this is good time to look at what might happen this fall on the gridiron. Future numbers are out for each team. A year ago in this column I looked at the Minnesota Vikings: "New coach Brad Childress inherits a mess. They have unloaded stars WR Randy Moss and QB Daunte Culpepper in each of... |
| A PERFECT SEASON? Ben Burns - 8/1/2007 11:46 AM A "Perfect" Season? A Closer Look at the Hamilton Tiger-Cats In my last CFL article I reviewed the best team in the league, the BC Lions; this week I look at the worst, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Of course when I say a "perfect" season for Hamilton I'm referring to a perfect 0-18 campaign! The Tiger-Cats appear to be well on their way to accomplishing this dubi... |
| NFL Team Props is What Its All About! Nick Parsons - 8/1/2007 11:43 AM Over/Under In and Out,NFL Team Props is What It's All About! A more and more popular wager over the last few years has been on season long team OVER/UNDER propositions in the NFL. Most gamblers hate 'tying up' a portion of their bankroll for the year, in fact I used to be one of those people. But over the last few years I've completely changed my opinion on this matter. It is my firm belief that... |
| Super Bowl Hangover! Trey Johnson - 7/30/2007 4:55 PM The Bears are heading into training camp desperate to take care of unfinished business. The feeling among the players is that they are a better team this season, and not only will they return to the Super Bowl, they will win it. That may be a tall order considering the losing Super Bowl team hasn’t had much success the following season. The Bills were the last team to lose a Super Bowl and return... |
| College Football Preview by Jerry Lambert Great Lakes Sports - 7/19/2007 9:21 PM Welcome to another exciting College Football season and we here at Great Lakes Sports will give our top ten predictions on who we think will win the NCAA championship, and as always good luck this season from Great Lakes Sports. USC- The Trojans are loaded this year with six starters back on offense led by heisman candidate John David Booty. USC also has almost everybody... |
| Independent Preview – Navy Matt Fargo - 7/18/2007 10:09 AM Maybe someday we won’t have to cover the Independents in college football but with the traditions of Notre Dame, Army and Navy, it is likely the trio isn’t going anywhere soon. The Irish have always had the upper hand between the three teams even though it officially isn’t a conference but Navy has closed the gap while Army is an improving team and should be better again. The Independents lose Tem... |
| Are You Ready For Some Football! - NFC East Outlook by Bill Milton of Triple Thr Triple Threat Sports - 7/16/2007 3:19 AM Believe it or not, football season really is getting closer and closer every day. Training camps open in a couple of weeks, so it is time to really get into preparation mode for the upcoming NFL season. For the past few years anyone wanting to read my preseason report on each team, four pages worth, could simply order the Inside Football News NFL Preview Magazine. Unfortunately, Insiders Football... |
| Independent Preview – Notre Dame Matt Fargo - 7/11/2007 5:29 AM Maybe someday we won’t have to cover the Independents in college football but with the traditions of Notre Dame, Army and Navy, it is likely the trio isn’t going anywhere soon. The Irish have always had the upper hand between the three teams even though it officially isn’t a conference but Navy has closed the gap while Army is an improving team and should be better again. The Independents lose Tem... |
| Baseball Splits – Lefty vs. Righty Matt Fargo - 6/20/2007 11:01 AM Starting pitching is one of the biggest factors when lines are set in baseball but one thing not often taken into consideration is what side of the mound the pitcher is throwing from. Some teams have greater success against left-handed pitching than right-handed pitching and vice versa and it is important to take that into consideration when capping games. We have gone through over 40 percent of t... |
| Tom Strykers NBA Finals Technical Preview Tom Stryker - 6/2/2007 7:39 AM San Antonio has already punched its ticket to the NBA Finals. The Spurs will face the survivor of the Eastern Conference war between Cleveland and Detroit. Regardless of San Antonio's opponent, this year's final playoff series will be a dandy.If Spurs head coach Greg Popovich had his choice, he would much rather face an aging Pistons bunch instead of a young group of Cavaliers. S... |
| Bottom Baseball Monety Teams Matt Fargo - 5/4/2007 8:11 AM The season is still very early but teams are starting to get into runs of what we might expect throughout the rest of the season. It’s never too early to see which teams are off to disappointing starts at the ticket window and why that is the case. Five teams are in the red of over five units so far this season and here is a closer look at those clubs. New York Yankees 12-14 -9.4 Units... |
| Top Baseball Money Teams Matt Fargo - 5/1/2007 10:18 AM The season is still very early but teams are starting to get into runs of what we might expect throughout the rest of the season. It’s never too early to see which teams are bringing home profits and the main reasons behind those. Only six teams are showing profits of more than three units on the season which is a small number showing that there has been a lot of parity thus far. Milwau... |
| NBA PLAYOFF PROJECTIONS FROM TRIPLE THREAT SPORTS! Triple Threat Sports - 4/20/2007 1:03 PM By John Therpan - Triple Threat Sports NBA Handicapper Back in October I projected which teams I thought would make the NBA Playoffs, and I am proud to say I had thirteen of the sixteen entrants correct, an 81% success rate. The only teams I missed were Orlando, Utah, and Golden State, and I had seven teams (Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, San Antonio, Houston, Denver, LA Lakers) locked into thei... |
| Eastern Conference Playoff Series Preview Matt Fargo - 4/20/2007 9:47 AM Orlando Magic (8) +850 vs. Detroit Pistons (1) -1300 Orlando got off to a red hot start but faded before coming back to life at the end of the season when it counted the most. The Magic started out winning 13 of its first 17 games and was looking like a team that finally had all of the pieces to make a legitimate run. That ended with losses in 10 of its next 14 and then later after a fiv... |
| Western Conference Playoff Series Preview Matt Fargo - 4/19/2007 12:40 PM Golden St. Warriors (8) +1000 vs. Dallas Mavericks (1) -1600 It’s not often you see a team favored in a playoff series by so much after getting swept in the regular season series by the opponent. That is the case here as the Warriors were the only team that Dallas did not defeat this year. Can the Warriors continue this success? Probably not but they are going to give the Mavericks a c... |
| Hardcourt Happenings - NBA Thoughts Matt Fargo - 4/16/2007 9:07 PM Final Day NBA Action The final regular season games take place this week and with most of the playoff positions in place, a lot of these games are meaningless. Meaningless to some has a lot meaning to others and the bettors fall into that ‘other’ category. You will notice that lines are available for only a handful of the games when they first come out and the remainder are not availa... |
| NBA Stretch Drive Notes Big Al McMordie - 4/13/2007 11:35 AM NBA Stretch Drive Notes, By Al McMordie With the playoffs just around the corner, some teams are getting themselves ready for the real season, while others have already packed it in. San Antonio is quietly getting its playoff defense in line. Notice the Spurs are on an impressive 9-1 SU, 7-3 ATS run. San Antonio's stellar defense sent a message to rival Phoenix last week, holdi... |
| NBA Weekly Changes Mike Neri - 4/12/2007 7:42 PM NBA Weekly Changes By Mike Neri One of the important things to keep close tabs on during any sports season is the subtle shifts that take place all the time with coaches, players and teams, especially with the playoff approaching. Teams heading to the playoffs will often make adjustments to try and improve their team for the postseason. Even teams out of the playoffs wil... |
| THE NBA PLAYOFFS - THE TOTAL PICTURE Tom Scott - 4/12/2007 6:18 PM THE NBA PLAYOFFS - THE TOTAL PICTURE by Tom Scott For the purposes of this article the following terms are translated thusly: SU = Straight Up • ATS = Against the spread • PLON = Play ON • PLAG = Play AGAINST • WL% = Team's Won-Loss percentage OU Line = The posted Total • FWL% = Foe's Won-Loss percentage All quoted records are from 1990 thru 200... |
| Early Season Baseball Betting Matt Fargo - 3/28/2007 11:21 AM Early Season Baseball Betting After more than five months off, the first pitch of the new baseball season is nearly here and bettors are getting ready. Preparation for the baseball season is already taking place by looking at injuries, depth charts, player transactions, statistics and many other sources to get ready for another long but enjoyable year. Early on in the season could be the most imp... |
| Hardcourt Happenings - NCAA Tournament Matt Fargo - 3/11/2007 9:14 PM It's that time of year again and everyone from the seasoned professional to the novice soccer mom with be filling out their brackets in search of the perfect ticket. Like last season, 2006-07 was an interesting regular year with no big name team holding the top spot for more than six consecutive weeks. Only five teams held down the number one ranking at one point this season, led by Florida who wa... |
| Great Lakes Conference Tournament Preview #2 Great Lakes Sports - 3/5/2007 10:58 PM Welcome to another exciting Conference Tournament Year, and we at Great Lakes Sports will give you the contenders in each of the Conference Tournaments, and will get you ready for the big dance. We here at Great Lakes Sports would like to wish you luck this upcoming Conference Tournament season. &nbs... |
| 2007 MLB Preview - Pittsburgh Matt Fargo - 3/5/2007 12:43 PM #27 Pittsburgh Pirates 2006 W-L 67-95 2006 O-U 78-78-6 15 years and counting. It has been that many consecutive seasons that the Pirates have finished below .500 and 2007 should make it 16 in a row. Pittsburgh is one of those small market clubs that cannot spend any money as it is in the bottom five in baseball in payroll. The Pirates finished ahead of the Cubs last season but C... |
| 2007 MLB Preview - Washington Matt Fargo - 3/1/2007 1:28 PM #28 Washington Nationals 2006 W-L 71-91 2006 O-U 85-72-5 Following a promising 81-81 record in their first year in Washington, the Nationals had hopes of contending in the National League East in 2006 but they could not overcome an incredibly slow start. Washington went 13-27 in its first 40 games and even though it went a respectable 58-64 the rest of the way, the house was cleane... |
| 2007 MLB Preview - Kansas City Matt Fargo - 2/25/2007 7:34 PM 2007 Baseball Preview #29 Kansas City Royals 2006 W-L 62-100 2006 O-U 80-73-9 Kansas City has finished in last place in the American League Central the last three seasons after an 83-79 finish in 2003. It looked as though things were turning the right way for the Royals but they won 25 less games in 2004 and have yet to recover. This could be the season that things go b... |
| Great Lakes Sports Conference Tournament Preview #1 Great Lakes Sports - 2/23/2007 10:59 PM Welcome to another exciting Conference Tournament Year, and we at Great Lakes Sports will give you the contenders in each of the Conference Tournaments, and will get you ready for the big dance. We here at Great Lakes Sports would like to wish you luck this upcoming Conference Tournament season. Horizon Tournament Preview: ... |
| 2007 MLB Preview - Tampa Bay Matt Fargo - 2/22/2007 10:35 AM 2007 Baseball Preview #30 Tampa Bay Devil Rays 2006 W-L 61-101 2006 O-U 70-80-12 It’s difficult for the Devil Rays to compete in the American League East having to go up against the open pockets of the Yankees and Red Sox. However, Tampa Bay isn’t even competing as it seems to be in transition mode every single season. This year looks to be no different as the Devil Ray... |
| Hardcourt Happenings - Big East Conference Matt Fargo - 2/13/2007 9:36 AM Throughout the college basketball season, Matt Fargo will be taking a look at teams that should pique your betting appetite, whether they are good or bad. We all know about Florida, North Carolina and UCLA but with 336 teams in division I college hoops, there are plenty of teams flying under the radar. Today’s session: Big East Conference The Big East Conference, the so-called “S... |
| Hardcourt Happenings - Michigan St. Spartans Matt Fargo - 2/8/2007 10:17 AM Throughout the college basketball season, Matt Fargo will be taking a look at teams that should pique your betting appetite, whether they are good or bad. We all know about Florida, North Carolina and UCLA but with 336 teams in division I college hoops, there are plenty of teams flying under the radar. Today’s session: Michigan St. Spartans What is happening in East Lansing? Michigan St. ha... |
| Toronto Raptors – For Real or Façade? Matt Fargo - 2/5/2007 3:59 PM The hottest team in the NBA behind the Mavericks and Suns is a team that hardly any would guess. The Raptors have won three straight, six of seven, eight of 10, 10 of 13 and 12 of 16. That is a very impressive run from a team that started the season 7-14 and was going nowhere fast with an up-tempo offense trying to mirror that to Phoenix. Head coach Sam Mitchell did something that rarely works in... |
| Basketball Road Trips and Grueling Travel Time Mike Neri - 1/30/2007 11:11 PM Basketball Road Trips and Grueling Travel Time by Mike Neri It’s no fun for basketball teams to take road trips. So many variables come into play that it’s essential for serious handicappers to know when teams are heading out on road trips, even three or four game trips. Bettors need to beware of the obstacles involved, as a change in scenery for a sports team c... |
| The Secret of My Super Bowl Success Ben Burns - 1/30/2007 11:08 PM The Secret of My Super Bowl Success By Ben Burns Although my personal Super Bowl winning streak goes back a number of years before my picks became available online for the public, this article will focus on the nine Super Bowl selections that I have released since my picks became independently documented. I've begun by briefly discussing my basic playoff theory. That's followe... |
| Super Bowl XLI Big Al McMordie - 1/30/2007 11:01 PM Super Bowl XLI By Al McMordie So, do the Bears have a chance? Only two of the last nine NFC Champions won the Super Bowl, and oddsmakers see the Colts as a significant favorite. The key will be defense, with the Bears having the No. 5 overall defense. But this is no ordinary offense, as the Colts rank No. 2 in total offense and passing (27 points, 268 yards passing per game)... |
| Super Bowl Fever! Mike Neri - 1/30/2007 10:58 PM Super Bowl Fever! by Mike Neri Super Bowl 41, Bears versus the Colts. So how do you think Edgerrin James feels? James was a star for all these years with the Colts, then fell into a black hole after taking big bucks to play in Arizona a year ago. This is a matchup of a veteran team that finally made it to the big game after years of setbacks (Colts), against the young up-a... |
| Super Bowl Intangibles Part III: Rushing Game Matt Fargo - 1/29/2007 10:26 AM It’s pretty common knowledge in football that winning the rushing battle usually means winning the football game. That is the case throughout the regular season, the playoffs and ultimately, the Super Bowl. Obviously, picking which team is going to win the rushing battle is not the easiest of tasks since if it was, everyone would be likely winning money on sports’ most wagered-on game. Let’s... |
| Super Bowl Intangibles Part II: Special Teams Matt Fargo - 1/25/2007 11:32 AM One of the most disregarded areas in football analysis is special teams and the battle of field position. For some teams it matters more than others but as a whole, it plays a very big part in determining the outcome. Winning field position does not necessarily translate into winning the football game but teams starting from their own 30-yard line compared to their own 20-yard line are at a big ad... |
| Super Bowl Intangibles Part I: Turnovers Matt Fargo - 1/23/2007 11:18 AM I touched on the quarterbacks yesterday and how the mismatch heavily favors the Colts but that isn’t all that needs to be looked at when trying to pick the winner of Super Bowl XLI. The signal caller is the most important player on the field but there are other intangibles to be considered. You’re going to get stuffed with media stories throughout the next two weeks to the point of regurgitation a... |
| Super Bowl Quarterback Mismatches Matt Fargo - 1/22/2007 12:25 PM Quarterback mismatches are not very common in the Super Bowl but when they occur, it usually means victory for the favorite. The Colts have the quarterback mismatch advantage in Super Bowl XLI and with that, a touchdown price tag on their back. Having Peyton Manning over Rex Grossman is certainly nice but does it mean automatic victory for Indianapolis? Not necessarily. But it does give the Colts... |
| Good Teams Technically Bounce Back Tom Stryker - 1/19/2007 5:51 PM Good Teams Technically Bounce Back By: Tom Stryker It doesn't matter what sport you handicap, good teams usually find a way to bounce back. Phil Jackson, one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time, stressed that the most. After a defeat, he always challenged his teams to come back the next time out and take care of business. If you check Jackson's glory days with the... |
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