NFL Betting Preview: Philadelphia Eagles @ Arizona Cardinals

Date/Time: Sun, Sep 23 / 04:10:00 PM ET, University of Phoenix Stadium, Tempe, Arizona

The Arizona Cardinals are on track to establishing a 3-0 record for the first time since 1974. But the Philadelphia Eagles—who are also 2-0—likely won’t make thing easy for the Cardinals.

The Cardinals and Eagles join San Francisco and Atlanta as the only undefeated teams in the NFC after two weeks of action, although, of the undefeated teams left in the NFL, no team has beaten their rivals by slimmer margins than the Philadelphia and Arizona. A win is a win, however, considering that football really is a game of inches, this could be a determining factor after all.

Now, let's take a look to the last game between these squads. In Week 10 of the 2011 NFL season, the Cardinals beat Philly 21-17, so they’ll want to channel a lot of what they did then in an effort to win Week 3. They successfully kept Michael Vick in check. And they limited the Eagles offensive line to just 10 points.

In fact, in three games against the Cardinals, Michael Vick has completed just over half of his passes for 396 yards with zero TDs and four interceptions.

Sports bettors who are looking to drop money on an Arizona win are hoping the Cardinals try to do pretty much the same and that Michael Vick has the same success rate.

But it’s not just about controlling Vick. It’s also about controlling the clock. Sports bettors who bet on odds on NFL will remember that Arizona ate up 31:42 of the clock to defeat Philly, and that was despite being outrushed 166-88. That’s due in large part to the fact that they rushed the ball 5 more times than the Eagles. And they ran 13 more total plays.

The Cardinals have also done a stellar job of getting off the field on the third down and holding their opponents to field-goal attempts in both Week 1 and Week 2.

It’s unlikely that Arizona’s QB John Skelton will play Sunday. He’s still dealing with a sprained ankle, so Kevin Kolb will likely start against the team that originally drafted him.

Game Odds:
Philadelphia Eagles: -3 -120, ML -180
Arizona Cardinals: +3EV +160, ML +160
Game Total: 42, o/u -110

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MLB Thursday Night Betting Preview: Toronto Blue Jays (66-81) vs. New York Yankees (85-63)

Date/Time: Thu, September 20 / 07:05:00 PM ET, Yankee Stadium, New York, New York

After sweeping a double header vs. the Blue Jays held on Wednesday at the Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Bombers will try to maintain their leadership in the AL East and score a three-game sweep over Toronto.

Due an unexpected rain delay in the series opener, the Yankees entered Wednesday's doubleheader tied with the Baltimore Orioles for the top spot in the division.

The Orioles won their game vs. the Seattle Mariners, but the Yankees answered with a solid doubleheader victory vs. the Blue Jays to retake a half-game edge over Baltimore. A third straight victory against Toronto will give the Yankees the chance to stretch their advantage to a full game. A loss will send the team back into a tie as Baltimore is idle.

Japanese outfielder Ichiro Suzuki was the star for the Yankees on Wednesday doubleheader, going a combined 7-for-8 in the two games. Suzuki’s aggressive game was essential in the 4-2 victory achieved in the first game, with three hits and two runs scored. Suzuki added another four hits in the nightcap, including a RBI single in the eighth inning that sealed a 2-1 win.

Game Odds:
Toronto Blue Jays: +1.5EV, ML +220  
New York Yankees: -1.5-120, ML -240
Game Total: 9.5, o/+105, u/-12

Oddsmakers are not expecting any surprises for tonight game. Yankees are favorite to win the match according to the latest reports in the Sports Betting Online world. The Yankees, who have won four straight and six of seven games, hold an 8-5 lead in the season series vs. Toronto. The Blue Jays have lost six of eight to match their low-water mark for the season at 15 games below .500.

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PITCHING MATCHUP: Blue Jays LH Aaron Laffey (3-5, 4.55 ERA) vs. Yankees RH Phil Hughes (15-12, 3.96)

The New York Yankees turn to Phil Hughes on Thursday when they try to maintain sole possession of first place in the AL East.

Hughes is coming off a scoreless outing at the Boston Red Sox on Thursday, allowing five hits and a walk in 7 1/3 innings. He also struck out seven, improving to 15-12 with a 3.96 earned run average in 29 starts this year.

Hughes has met mixed results in four starts against Toronto this season, but he achieved a victory over the Blue Jays in the most recent meeting, allowing one run over seven innings Aug. 28 in Toronto. He is 1-2 with a 4.63 ERA against the Blue Jays this season, and 10-4 with a 3.56 ERA in 15 home starts compared to 5-8 with a 4.43 ERA in 14 road starts.

Blue Jays’ Aaron Laffey has not found his best game yet.  He doesn't have a win since August 5^th.  In his latest turn as a starter, he allowed three runs over just 3 2/3 innings Friday against Boston after going just 4 2/3 innings in his previous outing. Laffey made one relief appearance against the Yankees this season, allowing two runs in 2 2/3 innings Aug. 27 in New York. He is 0-2 with a 9.56 ERA in five games (two starts) against the Yankees.

NCAA Football Betting Preview: BYU vs. Boise State

Date/Time: Thu, September 20 / 09:05:00 PM ET, Bronco Stadium, Boise, Idaho

It’s been eight years—yup, eight years—since 24th ranked Boise State and Brigham Young went head to head. They’ll meet for the first time on Thursday, and it’ll be the beginning of a beautiful friendship as the two teams are scheduled to meet each other a dozen times over the next 12 years.

The game, which is the biggest college football match prior the weekend, represents a huge opportunity for both NCAA teams—and for online sportsbook members looking for new rivalries and solid college football odds to make things more interesting.

After an opening 17-13 loss against Michigan State, Boise State’s offense got their groove back on Saturday, netting 599 yards of total offense in their latest victory against Miami-Ohio (39-12). QB Joe Southwick was just as impressive, scoring a pair of TDs, and passing 24 of 31 for 304 yards.

They’re averaging 402.5 yards per game on offense, which includes 236.5 passing yards and 166 rushing. Defensive-wise, the Broncos are allowing 344 total yards per game, which includes 213 passing and 131 rushing.

Boise State is 2-0 against the spread, with both games going under the total. They’ve also outscored opponents 26-14.5 this NCAA football betting season

Meanwhile, the Cougars will enter the game looking to bounce back from a 24-21 loss at Utah. The team kicked off the season with back to back victories in its first two games against Washington State and Weber State, scoring 75 points and allowing only 19 ato jump to the 25th position in the national rankings.

Game Odds
Brigham Young Cougars: +6 -110, ML +220
Boise State Broncos: -6 -110, ML -260
Game Total: 49.5 o/u-110

The Broncos have won  their previous two matchups with the Cougars. In their latest match held in 2004, the Broncos came victorious by just a single point, 28-27. In addition, BYU is 5-0 against the spread when playing against mountain west teams. They’re 2-1 this season under the guidance of coach Bronco Mendenhall. What’s more, they’re in the top 10 in terms of total and rushing defense, and they’re outscoring their opponents 32-14.3 so far this NCAA football betting season.

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Detroit Lions At San Francisco 49ers NFL Game Preview

Date/Time: Sun, September 16 / 08:30:00 PM ET, Monster Park, San Francisco, California

There’s a lot of hype for the Week 2 Sunday matchup between the Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers—and sports bettors are flocking to online sportsbooks to get their  picks in.

Both teams—both undefeated—are coming off playoff seasons and looking to stake their claim as the most solid NFL team worth betting on in the 2012 regular NFL betting season.

But the infamous handshake-gone-wrong of 2011 still hangs over the heads of both teams. Online sportsbook fans might remember that San Fran coach Jim Harbaugh gave an overzealous handshake and pat on the back to Detroit coach Jim Schwartz after the 49ers ended the Lions unbeaten record in Week 6. And it got so bad that the two coaches had to be separated the next time they met on October 16 when San Fran beat Detroit 25-19.

The coaches say that’s all in the past, and 2012 is a new season, but past performances and stats still matter to sports fans looking at NFL point spreads.

Detroit has an 11-game losing streak on San Fran’s home turf working against them, and they’ll be looking to break it this weekend.

But San Francisco will face an extremely powerful offensive team against Detroit. They’ll need to knock off Calvin Johnson, Matthew Stafford and the rest of the Lions to make it through to the end of the 4^th with a lead.

Cornerback Chris Houston missed the opener with an injured left ankle, but he might return to the Lions’ secondary on Sunday.  Safety Louis Delmas and cornerback Bill Bentley are still out with injuries.

Game Odds:
Detroit Lions: +6.5-110, ML +260
San Francisco 49ers: -6.5-110, ML -320
Game Total: 46.5, o/u-110

Players and sports gamblers betting on this game must pay attention to one detail. The 49ers will look to capitalize on the weakened Detroit secondary as they ramp up toward a potential 9^th straight win against the Lions.

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NCAA Football game Preview: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Michigan State Spartans

Date/Time: Sat, September 15 / 08:05:00 PM ET, Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan

It’s time for some NCAA Football betting action.  This Saturday night, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish will hit the road for East Lansing for a high voltage game vs. 10th-ranked Michigan State Spartans.

The No. 19 Fighting Irish will try to achieve their first 3-0 start since 2002 but first, they will have to snap a nine-game losing streak against Top ranked teams when it visits No. 10 Michigan State.

Notre Dame hasn’t won a game vs. Top 10 teams since scoring a victory over Michigan in 2005. On top of that, The Irish are 2-11 on the road against Top 10 rivals in the past 16 seasons.

The Irish finished the season with an unimpressive 8–5 record and were invited to the Champs Sports Bowl, falling 18-14 vs. Florida State. However, things point to a different outcome this season. So far, Notre Dame has scored to straight victories vs. No. 24 Navy (50-10) in the 2012 Emerald Isle Classic held in Dublin, Ireland and against No. 22 Purdue (20-17) at the Notre Dame Stadium.

Meanwhile, the Spartans, who won 10 of the last 15 meetings, kicked off the 2012 NCAA football season with two consecutive wins over Top 20 ranked teams.  The team opened the season at home with a close 17-13 victory over No. 13 Boise State. Last week, the Spartans increased their winning record to 2-0 after defeating No. 11 Central Michigan 41-7 at Shorts Stadium in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan.

Michigan finished the season 11–3, 7–1 in Big Ten play to be champions of the Legends Division. They represented the division in the inaugural Big Ten Championship Game where they lost to Wisconsin 39–42. They were invited to the Outback Bowl where they defeated Georgia 33–30 in three overtimes. Despite their consistent record during the regular season, Michigan State lost its last match vs. Notre Dame 31-13 in South Bend.

Game Odds:
Notre Dame: +5½-110, ML +180
Michigan State: -5½-110, ML -220
Game Total: 44, o/u-110

The game marks the 76th all-time meeting between the two teams since 1897. Notre Dame leads the overall series 46-28-1. While Notre Dame established a clear dominance over Michigan St., the Spartans have managed to get things even in the last decade, winning in 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2010 and the Irish claiming victories in 2002, 2004, 2006, 2009 and 2011. Michigan State’s current ranking is its highest going into a game against Notre Dame since 1979, when the Irish defeated the No. 7 Spartans 27-3.

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Should The Browns Even Bother? A Week 1 NFL Betting Preview Of Philly Vs. Cleveland

Date/Time: Sun, September 9 / 01:05:00 PM ET, Cleveland Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio

The NFL betting lines for this Sunday’s afternoon matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cleveland Browns are now up at Sports Betting Online, and if you haven’t been paying attention to either team, it’s fairly clear that the Eagles have been written off as non-contenders.

It’s no wonder why, either. In preseason play, the Eagles pounded Cleveland 27-10. On Sunday, the Browns will try their best to not get mauled by Michael Vick and company in their season kickoff game during Week 1 of betting action.

The Browns are looking to Brandon Weedon and Trent Richardson to lead the Cleveland’s new offense and hopefully rally an upset against Philly on Sunday, proving Eagles fans wrong and making those who took Cleveland in the latest NFL point spreads very happy.

But with Richardson out with an injury all preseason long, it’ll be up to Weedon to navigate them to a win.

That won’t be easy—and not just because of Michael Vick. NFL betting lines followers might want to note that Philadelphia has LeSean McCoy on their roster. He led the NFL last year in rushing TDs with 17, and ran for 1,309 impressive yards for a 4^th place league finish in 2011.

Needless to say, it’ll be interesting for players who follow NFL Game Odds to see how the beat up Browns defense reacts to the Philadelphia juggernaut.

Game Odds:
Philadelphia Eagles: -9.5 -110, ML -470
Cleveland Browns: +9.5 -110, ML +385
Game Total: 43, o/u -110

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The In's And Out's Of Online Slot Machines

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One armed bandits. Pokies. Slots. Fruit machines. Slot machines. Call them what you want, but one thing never changes—online slot machines are amongst the best casino gambling games available for those who love to experience thousands of thrills every minute. But before you sit down to play real money casino games, you should understand exactly what you’re getting into. Not all online slot machines are created equal. Read on to find out more.

3-reel Slots
These are the fruit slots that made Las Vegas famous back during the Rat Pack era. You know the deal. Hit three matching symbols—fruit or otherwise—and score a huge payday. 3-reel slots are actually harder to come by in local casinos, but on the web? You’ll find tons of them at online casinos.

Multi-line Slots
If you want more ways to win, hit a multi-payline online slot machine. Forget about three reels and one payline. Multi-line slots usually feature five reels and as many as 50 paylines. Ever payline you play usually requires a bet, but you don’t have to play every payline available. You can play as few as one in most multi-payline online slot machines, and as many as the max.

Progressive Jackpot Slots
With Progressive Jackpot online slot machines, you’re playing the slot machine to win by hitting matching symbols. But you’re also playing for a larger prize that could easily fall into six or even seven-figure territory. Progressive Jackpot slot machines are usually linked with other similar online slot machines at the same website. And sometimes, the machines are linked across other online casinos that reside on the same network. That means the jackpot grows faster and higher, right before your eyes.

How to Play Online Slot Machines
Just as there are different categories of online slot machines, you’ll also find a variety of games within each category. Many online slot machines include bonus rounds that are triggered by hitting a specific combination of symbols. But if you’ve never played online slot machine games before, your online casino software will list the rules within the game, so you’ll always know what you’re getting into before you play.

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NFL Champion Giants Kick Off Season vs. Cowboys

Date/time: Wed, September 5th / 08:35:00 PM ET, Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

The Dallas Cowboys are surely itching to get back at division rivals New York Giants in tonight’s NFL kickoff 2012 game at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Down and Dirty: Everyone remembers how the defending Super Bowl champions, Giants, clinched the NFC East title last year winning 31-14 over Dallas at home in Week 17. They then blazed through the Falcons, brought down the mighty 15-1 Packers in Green Bay and topped the 49ers in overtime for the conference championship.

To rub some salt in the wound, they went on to defeat the Patriots for the second time in five years in the Super Bowl, earning their fourth league championship.

This gives Dallas even more of a reason to win tonight’s season opener, they have something to prove. And, if they’re going to improve last year’s mediocre 8-8 record, clearly they have to hit the ground running.  Check all the available Odds on NFL at Sports Betting Online.

Notwithstanding the NFL referee lockout this year, the Cowboys’ main worry in tonight’s game has to be two time Super Bowl MVP, QB Eli Manning. Because if anything, Eli seems to keep getting better and better in his career; without question, he’s now considered among the league's elite after leading his team to two titles in five seasons. And, a third title could be just around the corner if he continues his stellar performance this year.

For the Cowboys to have a prayer in this game, they’ll need to step things up defensively. Dallas has rebuilt their secondary during the off-season (drafting Morris Claiborne, signing Brandon Carr and Brodney Pool); they’ll now be able to test this unit and hopefully stop Manning from connecting with Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks or Domenik Hixon down the field.

Offensively, Dallas appears to be as ready as they’ll ever be. Dez Bryant, who sat out the last two preseason games with right knee tendonitis, and Miles Austin, who didn't play at all after having hamstring problems last season and in training camp, are both expected to play tonight.

Tight end Jason Witten, who suffered a lacerated spleen in the preseason opener on Aug. 13, practiced on Saturday for the first time since the injury and hopes to be cleared for this match. Regardless, Dallas hired tight end Colin Cochart off waivers from Cincinnati and released third-string quarterback Stephen McGee as a precaution.

The Inside Scoop: There’s no question that New York seems to have to upper hand in this match; with so many offensive weapons in their arsenal, the Cowboys’ defense has a grueling uphill struggle ahead.

Eli Manning will undoubtedly move the ball around, using everything at his disposal to get the win. Even if the Cowboys do contain Cruz and Nicks, he can still go to Martellus Bennett in the middle or exploit the running game with DeMarco Murray and rookie David Wilson.

Both teams will come out a blazing, and both will likely do a good job. The Giants are the favorite to win at the current -4 spread; however it’s the Cowboys who are most likely to cover if you’re considering betting this game.

Game Odds:
Dallas Cowboys: +4-110, ML +165
New York Giants: -4-110, ML -185
Game Total: 45.5, o/u :-110

MLB Betting Preview: NY Yankees (76-58) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (74-61)

Date/Time: Tue, Sept 4th/ 07:10:00 PM ET, Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay, Florida

Tonight, two MLB American League East rivals will meet in a decisive divisional matchup when the New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays for the second of a three game series at Tropicana Field.

The Yankees kicked off a 10-game road trip with a 4-3 loss in Tampa on Labor Day’s night, dropping their advantage over the Baltimore Orioles to just one game.  For the Yankees, who led the East by as much as 10 games in July, the one-game difference is their smallest since June 13^th when the team took over the first place in the American League East.

Despite the loss, the Yankees insist there’s nothing to worry about, although, things are not easy for the Bronx Bombers. The Yanks have to play two more games at the Tropicana Field and then head to Baltimore for a crucial four-game set against the Orioles.

Yankees’ starter CC Sabathia recorded eight hits and two walks to allow three runs, giving way to his bullpen with the game tied at 3-3.  The Rays broke the tie in the bottom of the eighth on a two-out rally against David Robertson. Ryan Roberts singled to left and promptly stole second. Chris Gimenez then hit a ground ball for the 4-3 lead.

Meanwhile, Rays’ starter James Shields (13-8) pitched eight strong innings and allowed three runs to record a victory and help Tampa Bay to move within 2½ games of New York.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees RH Freddy Garcia (7-5, 4.90 ERA) vs. Rays RH Alex Cobb (8-8, 4.39)

Right handed pitcher Freddy Garcia (7-5) will take the mound for the Yankees this Tuesday night. Garcia has failed to complete five innings in each of his last two starts and was stuck with a no decision after allowing two runs on four hits in 4 2/3 innings at Cleveland last week. Garcia went 5 1/3 innings against Tampa Bay on July 2, allowing two runs and five hits in a no decision.

24-year Alex Cobb had the best start of his career on Aug. 23 against Oakland with a four-hit shutout but failed to follow that up with a win. Rays RH surrendered two home runs and was charged with four runs and eight hits in 4 2/3 innings at Texas last week. Cobb worked seven innings at New York on June 6, suffering the loss while yielding four runs on five hits.

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Game Odds:
NY Yankees: +1½-175, ML +120
Tampa Bay Rays: -1½ +155, ML-140
Game Total: 8, o/-115, u/-105

NFL Betting: Houston Texans Season Preview

In less than a week, the Houston Texans will kick off their 11th season in the NFL and the 7th under head coach Gary Kubiak, but unlike previous years, this time odds makers are predicting an easy 2012 run for the team.

Houston will enter the regular season coming off a 10-6 record in 2011, in which the team earned its first playoff berth and division title in franchise history.  The team also ended the 2012 NFL Preseason with a highly respectable 3-1 record, scoring victories vs. Carolina (26–13), San Francisco (20-9), and Minnesota (28-24), as well as one reverse vs. New Orleans (27-34).

In case you haven't followed the news lately, the Texans are literally stacked with talented players. One of the key points for Houston this season is the offense, which racked up points on their way to 10 wins and the playoffs in 2011. No starters are out with major injuries for Houston, and the players who did have minor problems with injury should be back on the field for Week 1 Game vs. the Dolphins.

With RB Arian Foster healthy and QB Matt Schaub returning with WR Andre Johnson, the Texan's offense is ready to take on any team this year. Schaub had a strong preseason performance, completing 29-of-38 passing attempts for 374 yards with two touchdowns and an interception, and ranking in 5th position among starting quarterbacks in the preseason.

The team suffered a sensible injury during the preseason was to backup right tackle Rashad Butler, who was forced to leave the field in the final preseason game against the Vikings and was sent to injured reserve soon after. Houston immediately signed 27-year-old and former Broncos Offensive Tackle Ryan Harris, a fifth-year veteran who started 34 games with the Denver.

Harris joins third-year pro Andrew Gardner and left tackle Duane Brown. With the incorporation of Harris, Houston became the most onerous team in the NFL with 22 players signed this season, reaching the NFL limit of 53 players on their active roster.

Houston also made some defensive adjustments during the preseason. After losing DE Mario Williams, who went to Buffalo via free agency, the team drafted DE Whitney Mercilius out of Illinois to fill a major void. Linebacker Brian Cushing and DE J.J. Watt are the leaders of the defense, and their secondary consists of Kareem Jackson, Johnathan Joseph, and Danieal Manning. Houston's defense ranked No. 2 (285.7 ypg) and set franchise record with 44 sacks in 2011.

Houston Texans Schedule:

Week 1    vs Miami Dolphins
Week 2    @ Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 3    @ Denver Broncos
Week 4     vs Tennessee Titans
Week 5     @ New York Jets
Week 6     vs Green Bay Packers
Week 7     vs Baltimore Ravens
Week 8     BYE
Week 9     vs Buffalo Bills
Week 10   @ Chicago Bears
Week 11    vs Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 12    @ Detroit Lions
Week 13    @ Tennessee Titans
Week 14    @ New England Patriots
Week 15     vs Indianapolis Colts
Week 16     vs Minnesota Vikings
Week 17     @ Indianapolis Colts

2012 Houston Texans Odds:
Odds to Win Super Bowl XLVII: +400
Odds to Win AFC Championship: +250
Odds to Win AFC South Division:-650

Early odds on NFL had Houston listed at +1200 to win the NFL Title, and -500 to retain their crown as AFC South champs, but in recent weeks, the Texans moved to take the lead as favorites to win the AFC South Division, AFC Championship and Super Bowl XLVII.

Now, here comes the reality check. No one can be a hundred percent sure that that is going to be the case. Oddmakers are sure the Texans are going to be good, and that's all we can take for granted. But first QB Matt Schaub needs to stay healthy and play at least the majority of games, just as WR Andre Johnson and RB Arian Foster. It’s clear the team has potential, but first they have to play and beat strong teams such as the Patriots, Ravens, and the Steelers to be able to contend for the Super Bowl.

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