NFL betting players aren’t thinking much about the New York Jets this year, but maybe rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez can bring some shine back, seeing as the other team from New York are two years removed from the Super Bowl. The two meet at Giants Stadium, a stadium they share. Jets vs Giants odds – Saturday, August 29, 8:00 PM ET The Jets have lost their two preseason games by a combined … [Read more...]
NFL Betting – Improved Packers head to the desert
Many NFL betting players are expecting big things out of Green Bay, despite the fact that they play in one of the toughest divisions in the league. The Packers travel to the University of Phoenix Stadium to face Arizona, who exceeded expectations last year and are looking to take the next step. Packers vs Cardinals odds – Friday, August 28, 10:00 PM ET Aaron Rodgers was almost perfect in a … [Read more...]
NFL Preseason Betting – Saturday Picks
Thanks to Brett Favre, NFL betting is back in the forefront at most offshore sportsbooks this week. We’ve all got preseason football on the mind, so let’s try a Saturday parlay with our NFL picks. New York Giants @ Chicago Bears (-2) Saturday, 8:00 p.m. ET Preseason games are usually difficult to predict but this NFC battle doesn’t seem that way, as the Bears clearly have more to play for … [Read more...]
NFL Preseason Betting – Thursday Picks
The UFC 102 fight card is just over a week away, and the perfect way to tide ourselves over is to bet on some bonecrunching NFL preseason action. Well, hopefully not too bonecrunching, as we don’t want to see any star players hurt! Let’s make some Thursday NFL picks. Cincinnati Bengals @ New England Patriots (-4.5) Thursday, 8:30 p.m. ET Normally, you can’t base your preseason picks based … [Read more...]
NFL Preseason Betting Preview – Why Chiefs Will Beat Texans
When it comes to NCAA football betting and NFL betting, the main key is always to understand the motivation. If one team is playing for a playoff spot and the other one has already clinched, clearly both teams will put forth a different type of effort. In the NFL preseason, motivation is one of the most preeminent factors in betting. Aside from the rotations and depth, motivation is truly the … [Read more...]
NFL Betting – Steelers, Cards in Super Bowl rematch
Those who played 2008’s Super Bowl odds will see a familiar matchup on Thursday night, as Arizona heads to Pittsburgh to try and avenge their loss in last year’s big game. Cardinals vs Steelers Odds – Thursday, August 13, 8:00 PM ET This would have been our first opportunity to see Chris “Beanie” Wells, the first-round draft pick out of Ohio State who is supposed to challenge Tim Hightower … [Read more...]
Dodgers Slumping As Braves Visit
Without an NFL team, there won’t be much NFL betting for the people in Los Angeles to be doing this year so they better hope that their baseball teams can carry the load. While the Angels are on fire in the American League, the Dodgers have been slumping in the National League. With the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants hot on their tail, the Dodgers will have to keep winning if they … [Read more...]
NFL Preseason Betting – Bills, Titans kick season off in Canton
While the UFC 101 fight card will be on a lot of minds this weekend, there is also the NFL’s official kickoff to the season, the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio, which is the home of the Hall of Fame. This year’s participants are Buffalo and Tennessee, and the game has gotten a lot of attention with Terrell Owens in town. NFL Betting – Sunday, August 9, 8:00 PM ET The Bills are welcoming … [Read more...]
AFC East– Pats back to reclaim their crown in the East
AFC East – Pats back to reclaim their crown in the East Players who make NFL betting picks must feel like everything is back to normal in the football world, as the New England Patriots are poised to stake their claim to the NFL throne, starting with the AFC East. The Patriots are massive -1000 favorites in your offshore sportsbook, and with Tom Brady back in the mix, it’ll take a brave … [Read more...]
Golf betting: Canadian Open Preview and Pick
It’s no college football betting, but the PGA can still provide us with lots of sportsbook fun. Even this week’s Canadian Open is worth wagering on, as it features more good golfers than you may think and has some interesting storylines. Let’s examine a few of the more intriguing picks. Retief Goosen (+1600) Why he could win: Few golfers are more consistent than Goosen, who has missed … [Read more...]