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Date added: 08.31.10
Marc Lawrence
SEPTEMBER GOOD MONTH PITCHERS
September’s GOOD and BAD BASEBALL PITCHERSBy Marc Lawrence Like our waistlines after a finger good lickin’ Labor Day barbeque, MLB rosters have expanded to accommodate the final month of the season. And as College Football and the NFL barge onto the scene, MLB pitchers take the final spotlight in hopes of leading their teams on to the ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.30.10
Jim Feist
The Best of the NFL
The pro football season kicks off next week when the Vikings travel to the Saints in a rematch of the NFL Championship thriller. Here is a look at some of the best of the NFL, and remember that the AFC has won 9 of the last 13 Super Bowls.Ravens (10-8 SU, 9-8-1 ATS in 2009): This is still a talented team with a monster defense that is capable of beating ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.29.10
Evan Altemus
The Real College Football Preview (Part II)
Most bettors get excited for the start of each football season. Football is the most popular sport in the United States both to watch and bet on. At the start of the season, people think that this is the year they will finally do well, so they proceed to read every article they can and try to accumulate as much knowledge as possible. However, I ... read more
Evan Altemus Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.28.10
Rocketman Sports
Southern Miss/S. Carolina CFB Preview
CFB GAME PREVIEWSOUTHERN MISS @ SOUTH CAROLINA THURSDAY 9-2-10 7:30 PM EST The South Carolina Gamecocks will open the season on Thursday September, 2nd against Southern Miss in the first College Football game of the 2010 season. The Gamecocks come in installed as 14 point favorites in this one. Last year Southern Miss was only ... read more
Rocketman Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.28.10
Nite Owl Sports
NFLX Week 3 Systems
Anyone who has bet sports for any significant amount of time been exposed to numerous systems through the years, all claiming to be the key that unlocks the “mystery “ of being able to get to the “pay window” consistently against the point spread and “the man.” With football being by far the most popular sport ... read more
Nite Owl Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.25.10
Bryan Leonard Sports
Late Season MLB Personnel Changes
Changes take place on the baseball diamond daily. Players get hurt and go on the DL. Players get hurt and continue to play, which can affect their performance. Managers make changes in the field and in the batting order. Managers make changes in the starting rotations. It’s essential for the sports bettor to keep up on these changes. The ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.23.10
Marc Lawrence
2010 Western Athletic Conference Preview
If it appears the WAC is running things up, it’s because they are.As a team, Nevada led the nation in rushing with 344.9 yards per game. The Wolf Pack became the second team in WAC history (Rice in 2004 with 306.5 yards per game) to lead the country in rushing yards per game. And for the first time since 2001, a WAC running back led the nation ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.23.10
Marc Lawrence
2010 NFC West Division Preview
The days of the wild, wild West are long gone and in the rear view mirror. Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Steve Young and Jerry Rice have been replaced by the likes of Matt Hasselbeck, Matt Leinhart and Larry Fitzgerald in today’s NFC West.To illustrate exactly how much of a drop off this division has suffered, consider this: In the 1980’s ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.23.10
Jim Feist
2010 College Football Top 20
The countdown continues! Last week we looked at my Top 21-40, this week is my Top 20. The college football season kicks off September 2 and here’s a look at college football's best! 20. Georgia Bulldogs: The Bulldogs come off an 8-5 SU, 5-7 ATS season, winning four of their final five. The only concern is at QB with redshirt freshman Aaron Murray, ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.23.10
Wunderdog Sports
NFL Picks Previews 2010: AFC West
PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH1. SAN DIEGO2. OAKLAND3. DENVER4. KANSAS CITYSAN DIEGOHEAD COACH: NORV TURNER 35-19LAST YEAR: 13-3TOP DRAFT PICK: RYAN MATTHEWS RBOUTLOOK:It looks as though the Chargers have a free pass in the AFC West. Denver, Kansas City and Oakland are all sub-par, flawed teams and they play six games against them. If the Chargers don’t ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.21.10
Wunderdog Sports
NFL Picks Previews 2010: AFC East
PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH1. MIAMI2. NEW YORK JETS3. NEW ENGLAND4. BUFFALOMIAMIHEAD COACH: TONY SPARANO 18-15LAST YEAR: 7-9TOP DRAFT PICK: JARED ODRICK DE/DTOUTLOOK:The Dolphins came out of nowhere two years ago to make the playoffs, but slipped last year to 7-9. Most everyone is down on this team, but I am not. I think this team wins the AFC East. ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.20.10
Wunderdog Sports
NFL Picks Previews 2010: AFC South
PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH:1. INDIANAPOLIS2. HOUSTON3. TENNESSEE4. JACKSONVILLEINDIANAPOLISHEAD COACH: JIM CALDWELL 14-2LAST YEAR: 14-2TOP DRAFT PICK: JERRY HUGHES DEOUTLOOK:Bill Polian has had to work with low draft picks because of the Colts’ success in the Manning era. He comes through again at No. 31 with arguably the best pass rusher in the ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.19.10
Wunderdog Sports
NFL Picks Previews 2010: AFC North
PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH1. BALTIMORE2. PITTSBURGH3. CINCINNATI4. CLEVELANDBALTIMOREHEAD COACH: JOHN HARBAUGH 23-14LAST YEAR: 9-7TOP DRAFT PICK: SERGIO KINDALL DE/OLBOUTLOOK:The Ravens may appear to have slipped dropping from a win total of 13 in 2008, to just nine a year ago, but not so fast. This team lost seven games with five of them coming by ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.17.10
Rocketman Sports
MLB AL EAST DIVISION RACE
MLB AL EAST DIVISION RACE The MLB season is winding on down with only around 44 games left in the regular season for each ball club. It’s time to make those runs for the playoffs. I’m going to take a look at the AL East here today. Currently, the NY Yankees and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays are tied atop the division ... read more
Rocketman Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.17.10
Doc's Sports
NFL: Player Props Betting Picks for Wide Receivers
We’ve already given you our look at the 2010 passing yardage leader here at Doc’s, so now let’s take a gander at the guys who catch those balls and try and project the best value bet on the player with some NFL predictions the most receiving yards in the league this season.And unlike with the quarterbacks, there is one player who ... read more
Doc's Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.16.10
Marc Lawrence
2010 NFC South Division Preview
2010 NFC SOUTH DIVISION PREVIEWBy Marc LawrenceIf you are a vegan chances are you are likely a devotee of the NFC West. If you like barbeque, Cajun jambalaya and southern fried chicken, then the NFC South is sure to satisfy your palate.It’s in this division they’ve been cooking up a winning recipe a lot lately. Atlanta, Carolina and Tampa ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.16.10
Marc Lawrence
2010 Sun Belt Conference Preview
2010 SUN BELT CONFERENCE FOOTBALL PREVIEWBy Marc LawrenceBe careful, FBS. We just may find a member of the Sun Belt Conference playing in a BCS bowl game sooner than later. And, no, we’re not suffering from sun-spots.If it can, the SBC champion will earn an automatic berth in a BCS bowl game if that team is ranked in the top 12 of the final ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.16.10
Jim Feist
2010 College Football Top 40
It’s time to kick off a new football season. College football begins September 2nd and here’s a look at the top teams, starting with my top 21-40. 40. Nevada Wolf Pack: Nevada (8-5 SU/7-6 ATS) had a tough schedule a year ago, but finished 7-1 in the WAC, with an incredible “Pistol” rushing attack that averaged 40.6 points, 362 ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.16.10
Wunderdog Sports
NFL Picks Previews 2010: NFC West
PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH1. SAN FRANCISCO2. ARIZONA3. ST. LOUIS4. SEATTLESAN FRANCISCOHEAD COACH: MIKE SINGLETARY 13-12LAST YEAR: 8-8TOP DRAFT PICK: ANTHONY DAVIS OTOUTLOOK:Mike Singletary thought he had a team that could make the playoffs, but the Niners fell short yet did manage to reach the .500 mark at 8-8. The Niners started doing something they ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.15.10
Wunderdog Sports
NFL Picks Previews 2010: NFC East
PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH:1. DALLAS2. WASHINGTON3. NEW YORK4. PHILADELPHIADALLAS COWBOYSCOACH: WADE PHILLIPS 34-17LAST YEAR: 11-5TOP DRAFT PICK: DEZ BRYANT WROUTLOOK:The Cowboys are without question the most talented team in the NFL. Tony Romo has turned the corner. He spent his career being known for choking down the stretch. He had no game where ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.14.10
Wunderdog Sports
NFL Picks Previews 2010: NFC South
PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH:1. NEW ORLEANS2. CAROLINA3. ATLANTA4. TAMPA BAYNEW ORLEANS SAINTSHEAD COACH: SEAN PAYTON 42-27LAST YEAR: 13-3TOP DRAFT PICK: PATRICK ROBINSON CBOUTLOOK:The Saints went marching in last year – all the way to the Superbowl Championship. They are obviously loaded, and poised to be a contender once again. Barring significant ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.13.10
Bryan Leonard Sports
AFC Teams with New Looks
NFL Preseason is approaching. Time for players, coaches and teams to turn over a new leaf. General managers have hired some new coaches, while coaches have added some offensive and defensive assistants to try and improve things. Here's a look at some changes to look for with some teams in preseason.Ravens: The Ravens are off a 13-6 SU, 14-5 ATS and ... read more
Bryan Leonard Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.12.10
Wunderdog Sports
Preseason NFL Picks: How to bet the preseason
Can money be made on NFL preseason picks? Absolutely. I have won six of eight seasons, hitting 59%, with $100 players making $5,559 in profit - a 56% growth in bankroll.Can handicappers approach the preseason the same way they do in the regular season? Of course not. Should you bet the NFL preseason? That's up to you.Why is the preseason different? ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.11.10
Doc's Sports
College Predictions: Ole Miss with Jeremiah Masoli
Never have we seen a situation quite like this one. In January QB Jeremiah Masoli led the Oregon Ducks to the Rose Bowl. Neither he nor his team had a good day in Pasadena, but he showed enough last year that he was a logical, strong Heisman Trophy contender heading into his senior season. But then things really went to hell.First he was suspended ... read more
Doc's Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.10.10
Wunderdog Sports
NFL Picks Previews 2010: NFC North
NFC NORTHPREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH:1. GREEN BAY2. MINNESOTA3. DETROIT4. CHICAGO GREEN BAY PACKERSHEAD COACH: MIKE MCCARTHY 39-28LAST YEAR: 11-5TOP DRAFT PICK: BRYAN BULAGA OTOUTLOOKThe Packers started slow but seven wins in eight games has to have them feeling good despite the early exit from the playoffs. The Packers had the best run defense in the ... read more
Wunderdog Sports Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.09.10
Evan Altemus
An Important Key to NFL Handicapping
One of the tools that most bettors don't use to prepare for the NFL regular season is the season over/under win totals for each NFL team. However, these "rankings" let the betting public know what the oddsmakers think about each team in relation to the rest of the league. It's essentially an inside glimpse into the best ranking available ... read more
Evan Altemus Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.09.10
Jim Feist
NFL Preseason Pointers
NFL Preseason Pointers by Jim Feist The pro football preseason kicked off this past weekend in the Hall of Fame game as the Cowboys battled the Bengals. Remember that each season is different, with players changing teams, new coaches and assistants coming aboard, and star college players joining the pros as highly touted rookies. August ... read more
Jim Feist Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.09.10
Marc Lawrence
2010 NFC NORTH DIVISION PREVIEW
2010 NFC NORTH DIVISION PREVIEWBy Marc LawrenceThe ‘Black and Blue’ is down to two… that is two winning teams with four combined playoff appearances the last three years. Somewhere, Vince Lombardi is rolling over in his grave.Ironically, the two winning teams, Green Bay and Minnesota, have had one common denominator and that is ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.09.10
Marc Lawrence
2010 SEC Conference Football Preview
When it comes to determining college football’s next national champion, one would be wise to peruse the SEC before casting a vote. Winning four national titles in a row and five of the last seven, the SEC might have padded the numbers even more had Auburn caught a break in 2004.But, as Pete Fiutak of College Football News.com reminds us, “of ... read more
Marc Lawrence Bio and Picks
Date added: 08.06.10
Doc's Sports
Miami Heat Predictions: Will Big 3 Play Defense?
by T.O. Whenham - 8/5/2010The NBA season is still a long way off, but I obviously can’t help but be intrigued by the same thing everyone else is - the bizarre collection of star power that has gathered in Miami. What makes sports betting so challenging and satisfying is that you are constantly presented with new problems and situations - puzzles ... read more
Doc's Sports Bio and Picks
