Betting Preview: Lakers vs. 76'ers

Date/Time: Wed, Oct 31 / 10:10:00 PM ET, Rose Garden, Portland, OR

The Lakers got off to a rocky start when they lost to the Dallas Mavericks 99-91 last night. Now they face Portland and it remains to be seen if their star lineup is all that its hyped up to be.

Dwight Howard was clear, stating that "we haven't had an opportunity to really play together as much as we want, but we're going to get it,"

Tonight, as they head to Portland they'll be looking for their first win of the regular NBA season. Portland has won 16 of 20 games against the Lakers at the Rose Garden but are 1-3 against LA in season openers.

The Blazers are counting on LaMarcus Aldridge, Nicolas Batum, and Wesley Matthews to pull the win, supported by Damian Lillard, who already is said to be in the running for Rookie of the Year. He led the NBA rookies with 16.2 points per game in the preseason, so if he can continue that trend, it’s possible that the Lakers could find themselves in deep water for this game.
Game Odds:
Los Angeles Lakers: -2.5 -110, ML -145
Portland Trail Blazer: +2.5 -110, +125
Game Total: 191, 0/u -110

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NBA Betting Preview: Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat

Date/Time: Tue, Oct 30 / 08:10:00 PM ET, Americanairlines Arena, Miami, FL

Cleveland fans everywhere critized LeBron James for joining the Heat in 2010. LeBron couldn’t beat the Celtics in the postseason while with the Cavaliers and the Miami move just added insult to injury.

He's now brought Miami a Championship Title and leads the Heat for this season.

The Miami Heat knocked the Celtics out of the playoffs—for the second year in a row no less—and then went on to win the NBA title against the Thunder.

Tonight the Heat hosts the Celtics and raises the NBA championship banner at the tip off against the Boston Celtics.

A new NBA season begins for both teams. This year's Celtics are being heralded as one of the strongest in recent history. Jared Sillinger, Kris Joseph, and Fab Melo all show potential.

And Kevin Garnett, Brandon Bass, and Jeff Green are giving Boston Celtics fans something to boast about. Pencil in the acquisitions of Courtney Lee, Jason Terry, and Leandro Barbosa and this is one solid lineup.

The Miami Heat returns to the court with a nearly identical roster as last season's. With an NBA championship under their belt, they should be confident in their existing team players.

The only major change made to the Heat’s lineup is the addition of Ray Allen, to the dismay of Boston fans I'm sure.

Game Odds:
Boston Celtics: +6.5 -110, ML +245
Miami Heat: -6.5 -110, -285
Game Total: 186.5, 0/u -110

Needless to say, tonight’s matchup should be absolutely stellar as far as playoff rematches go.
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Moday Night Football Preview: San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals

Date/Time: Sun, Oct 28 / 01:05:00 PM ET, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The San Francisco Giants swept the World Series against Detroit and tonight fans fans have another reason to get excited when the San Francisco 49ers face the Arizona Cardinals for Monday Night Football.

The San Francisco 49ers lead the NFC West with a 5-2 record followed by the Arizona Cardinals in 2^nd place with a 4-3 record.

Arizona faces a tough opponent and needs to step it up to pull the win, the Cardinals are averaging less than 300 yards per game and have been sacked an astonishing 35 times, nine times more than any other team in the NFL.

The 49ers Ray McDonald, Isaac Spopaga, and Justin Smith are a force to be contended with, and will put a huge amount of pressure on Cardinals QB John Skelton. Outside linebackers Aldon Smith and Ahmad Brooks are also in the mix, along with inside backer NaVarro Bowman and inside linebacker Patrick Willis to make an insane front 7.

If you're betting on this game what can you expect? Well the Cardinals side play some fairly unpredictable football with a history of confusing a lot of quarterbacks on defense. They try a lot of unorthodox things—some with more success than others.

Of course, tonight they face the 2^nd best-ranked running team in the NFL and with Frank Gore coming off his 31^st career 100-yard game, 131 in 16 carries in a 13-6 victory over the Seahawks, San Francisco may be unstoppable.

The Cardinals defense shouldn’t be brushed off however, the combination of Dan Williams, Darnell Dockett, and Calais Campbell can present a serious challenge to the 9'ers. Linebackers Sam Acho and O’Brien Schofield are speedy and inside linebacker Paris Lenin is playing arguably the best football of his career.

You’ve also got Daryl Washington who is on the path to becoming an NFL legend. The Cardinals are 4^th in the league against the pass and they’re 20^th against the run in the league.

Game Odds:
San Francisco 49ers: -7-110, ML -320
Arizona Cardinals: +7, ML +260
Game Total: 38, o/u-110

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Week 8 NFL Betting Sunday: New Orleans Saints At Denver Broncos

Date/Time: Sun, Oct 28th / 08:10:00 PM ET, Sports Authority Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

Two NFL teams. Both headline-makers. Both for different reasons. So let's get ready for some NFL Action; this time, we bring you a betting preview on New Orleans Saints vs. Denver Broncos.

Denver has made headlines by going after and successfully signing Peyton Manning, much to the satisfaction of Broncos fans and also making every NFL bet way more interesting.

The Saints are still reeling from their bounty scandal that rocked the league last year. And with a dismal record so far, hopes that the Saints will get to play in the Super Bowl, which happens to be on their home turf in New Orleans this year, are quickly fading in the rear-view mirror.

The Denver Broncos, with a 3-3 record, have Peyton Manning at the helm. He’s on track for a 4,800-yard season. In his last game, he made history as the first QB in the NFL to throw for 300 yards, three TDs, and complete 70% of his passes—in three consecutive games.

New Orleans, with a 2-4 record, leads the NFL in passing yards but is dead last in rushing. However, NFL football enthusiast should note that the Saints have the last-ranked defense, and they’ve given up more yards—2,793 of them—than any other NFL team over the first 6 games of the regular season since 1950.

Their entire season has been overshadowed by the bounty scandal that rocked the league last year. And their performance this year is proof of that. Games have been decided by an average score of 30-29, their offense is pretty pass-happy, and their defense is nothing to get excited about.

The Broncos have the NFL’s 4^th best passing game, and Manning plays a big part of that (the fact that Denver has had to play a lot of come-from-behind-and-crush-it football pretty much every game this season also plays a big part).

Many NFL betting fans will remember that they crushed San Diego 35-24 two weeks ago after trailing 24-0.

Game Odds:
New Orleans Saints: +6-110, ML +230
Denver Broncos: -6-110, ML -270
Game Total: 55.5, o/u: -110

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NFL Thursday Night Football Preview: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings

Date/Time: Thu, Oct 25th / 08:10:00 PM ET, Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, Minneapolis, MN

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Minnesota Vikings tonight in a Thursday night matchup that promises to be a solid candidate for NFL Football bettors, no matter who they back.

Sports bettors might want to note that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 5-0 against the spreads as an on-the-road underdog of 3.5 to 7 points over the last 2+ years. And the under has gone 4-1 in the same situation.

Tampa Bay has won five straight in the series against the Vikings. So, people interested in getting in on solid Odds on NFL might also want to note that Tampa Bay has also lost 9 straight road contests by an average of over 18.2 points per game. Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman has thrown for 748 yards and six TDs with a single interception over the last two weeks.

However, there is hope for Tampa Bay burying that record, thanks to its solid defense. Theirs ranks third in the NFL, and they’ve allowed just 76 rushing yards per game. Rookie Doug Martin enters tonight’s matchup with 553 total yards of offense.

The Vikings have a 5-6 record in Thursday night games, and tonight they’re hoping to win their 5^th game in 6 weeks. In their last matchup, they beat the Cardinals 21-14, in spite of the fact that they were outgained by 147 yards.

With a 5-2 record and just half-a-game back of the first place NFC North leading Chicago Bears, fans might feel confident dropping money on Minnesota tonight. However, despite their solid record, QB Christian Ponder threw for a season-low 58 yards last week, causing online sportsbook members to question whether the Vikings can go the distance this week.

That said, the Vikings have a solid offensive line, with wide receiver Percy Harvin ranking 2^nd in the league with 53 impressive receptions. And running back Adrian Peterson has 29 100-yard games.

Game Odds:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: +5-110, ML +200
Minnesota Vikings: -5-110, ML -240
Game Total: 43, o/u: -110

Overall, the Vikings are 18-8 in the series when playing at home. But those who bet on football might want to remember that the Vikings haven’t won in the series since 2001.

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NFL Week 8 Betting Preview: Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Date/Time: Sun, October 28 / 1:10:00 PM ET, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA

Two birds. Two very different stories. Welcome to NFL Week 8.

The Atlanta Falcons head into week 8 of the NFL season looking to remain undefeated as they visit the city of brotherly love to take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

But the Eagles haven’t spread much love the last four times they met. The two squared off once each season over the last four, and the Eagles won three of those matches.

The Falcons head to Philadelphia with the 6^th best offense and 7^th best defense in the league this season. Both teams are coming off the bye. The Falcons have a perfect 6-0 record and the Eagles have an evenly split 3-3 record. The Falcons, though sports bettors will agree that they’ll want to crush the Eagles, can afford a more conservative style of play this week.

Matt Ryan is proving to be one of the NFL’s true elites, but sports bettors shouldn’t overlook Roddy White, Tony Gonzalez, and Julio Jones for their unrivalled assistance.

Sportsbook fans checking out past performances will notice that Atlanta’s passing attack is by far one of the most dangerous in the league. Michael Turner continues to be a powerhouse in the back field.

So do the Eagles have a chance? Well,according to the Odds on NFL, they do. Both teams are coming off the bye, so the Eagles have had ample time to prepare for their matchup against the team that can’t seem to fall.

Philadelphia has been mediocre at best this season. It probably hurts them a little more considering they called themselves the dream team back in 2001. That said, they do have Michael Vick, a major force himself who leads a huge field of talent.

If he can get beyond all that fumbling, he has the power to lead an Eagles line that’s nothing short of legendary. LeSean McCoy is one of the best running backs in the NFL. Plus, with Jeremy Maclin, Desean Jackson, and Brent Celek at tight end, the offense looks like a pretty brutal one to face.

Game Odds:
Atlanta Falcons: +2.5-110, ML +125
Philadelphia Eagles: -2.5-110, ML -145
Game Total: 44.5, o/u-110

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NCAA Betting Preview: Arkansas vs. UL – Lafayette

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 23/8:10:00 PM ET, Cajun Field, Lafayette, LA

The 2012 NCAA football has officially reached its midterm, and this Tuesday night, Week 9 kicks off with the Arkansas State Red Wolves facing off against the UL – Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at 8pm ET.

Louisiana started the season with wins in four of their first five games. They then went on to lose on the road to North Texas last Tuesday. Needless to say, the Cajuns are ecstatic to be back on home turf. They’ve got on one of the SBC’s best home field advantages, with eight straight wins under their belt in Lafayette.

Among all the Sun Belt teams, only ULM outscored Louisiana. However, that includes a game against North Texas where they only scored 12 first downs.

College football fans should be impressed with QB Terrance Broadway, who has played way better than Blaine Gautier, the guy he replaced. Plus, he’s coming off 349 yards of total offense and two TDs last week.

He’s also completed more than 60% of his passes this season, for 887 yards with five TDs and two interceptions.

That said, the defense hasn’t been stellar. They’ve allowed more than 422 yards of total offense per game. On the flipside of the pigskin, they’ve got a scoring defense of 25.3, so they rank second in the Sun Belt.

Arkansas’ defense has allowed nearly 29 points per game—and they’ve surrendered 29 points to South Alabama in their last game. For the record, bettors and NCAA football fans might want to note that they’re the second-lowest scoring team in the entire conference.

Game Odds:
Arkansas State Red Wolves: +3.5-110, ML +160
UL Lafayette Ragin Cajuns: -3.5-110, ML -180
Game Total: 62, o/u-110

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NCAA Football Betting Preview: No.1 Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Volunteers

Date/Time: Sat, Oct 20 / 07:05:00 PM ET, Neyland Stadium, Knoxville, Tennessee

The Alabama Crimson Tide, the No.1 team in the BCS standings, will continue its quest to the revalidate the BCS title when they visit Southeastern Conference rival Tennessee on Saturday night.

The defending national champion will seek their seventh victory after posting several lopsided wins, including last weekend's 42-10 victory over new SEC member, the Missouri Tigers. In its previews six games, Alabama has outscored its rivals 211-45. The closest margin recorded this season was a 19 point win (33-14) against Ole Miss on September 29^th. On top of that, Alabama is scoring 40.5 points per game and giving up just 7.5 points per game, which puts them in the number one spot in the NCAA.

Meanwhile, the Tennessee Volunteers won their three non-conference games, but lost all three SEC matches, including a 41-31 loss to unbeaten Mississippi State last weekend. The team will close a four-game series against top-25 rivals next week when they visit the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia.

Tennessee has lost 10 of its last 11 conference games and is 0-13 against Top 25 opponents since Coach Derek Dooley took over the team in 2010. In addition, Tennessee allowed a total of 92 points in back-to-back losses to Mississippi State and Georgia and has given up a combined 129 points in its three games against Top 25 rivals this season (43 points per game in SEC competition).

But not everything is bad news for the Volunteers. For the first time in the program’s history, Tennessee has scored 31 or more points in each of its first six games.  Quarterback Tyler Bray has thrown for 1,730 yards and an SEC-leading 17 TDs, but he was limited to a season-low 148 yards in last week's 41-31 loss to Mississippi State. The Vols are expected to be without rusher Rajion Neal, who sustained an ankle injury last week following back-to-back 100-yard games.

Game Odds:
Alabama Crimson Tide: -20-110
Tennessee Volunteers: +20-110
Game Total: 55.5, o/u-110

The college football odds for this game are clear. Oddsmakers are expecting the Crimson Tide to demolish Tennessee. Overall, Alabama leads the series with an official 48–38–7 record. The first game between the two programs took place in 1901 in Birmingham, and end in a 6–6 tie. From 1902 to 1913, Alabama had a clear dominance over Tennessee, losing only one game, and not allowing a single touchdown.

The last time the Volunteers won the famous “Third Saturday in October “was back in 2006 when Tennessee defeated the Crimson Tide 13-16. Since then, Alabama has won five straight in the series, including a 37-6 victory in Tuscaloosa in 2011.

 The Crimson Tide will also look for its third consecutive win in Knoxville. Alabama's win streak in the series is longest since a seven-game run achieved between October, 1986 and October, 1992.

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NFL Week 7: Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans Meet this Sunday in Heavyweight AFC Clash

Date/Time: Sun, Oct 21 / 01:05:00 PM ET, Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas

Six games into the 2012 NFL Season, the AFC is stuck in mediocrity. At this point of the season, the American Football Conference is plagued with teams tied at 3-3, including big names such as the New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos, New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.

There are only two teams with records above .500 in the AFC entering Week 7, and they will face each other this Sunday in a potential preview of the 2012 AFC Championship Game. Yes, I’m talking about the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texas, both tied with the best record in the AFC at 5-1.

The Texans are looking to rebound from their first loss of the season when they welcome the Ravens at Reliant Stadium.  After scoring its first 5-0 start in franchise history, Houston succumbed to the Green Bay Packers in a 42-24 loss suffered last Sunday night. Packers’ QB Aaron Rodgers threw six touchdown passes (matching the total number that Houston allowed in the first five games) and piled up a total of 427 yards. Prior to that game, the Texans held three of its first five opponents under 300.

Houston will need to make some changes in its starting lineup due to some significant injuries. Linebacker Brian Cushing is out for the season with a torn knee ligament and backup defensive end Tim Jamison left Sunday's game with a season-ending Achilles tendon injury.

On the other corner, the Baltimore Ravens dispatched the Dallas Cowboys 31-29 last Sunday to improve to 5-1, but lost two of its most important pieces in the process. Cornerback Lardarius Webb and linebacker Ray Lewis are both out with season-ending injuries. Tackle Haloti Ngata (knee) and safety Ed Reed (shoulder) are also sidelined for Sunday’s game vs. Houston. However, linebacker Terrell Suggs returned to practice for the first time since tearing an Achilles tendon in April and is expected to see some action this weekend.  However, the final decision on Suggs' status won't be made until later this weekend.

Game Odds:
Baltimore Ravens: +6.5-110, ML +240
Houston Texans: -6.5-110, ML -280
Game Total:  48.5, o/u:-110

Unlike the last few games between these franchises, Oddmakers favor Houston to win this game. The two squads have met a total of six times since 2002, and so far, Baltimore has never lost to Houston. Ravens and Texans met in last year’s AFC Divisional Playoff Game, which ended with a 20-13 victory for Baltimore. Baltimore also beat Houston 29-14 in the 2011 NFL regular season.

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MLB Betting Postseason Preview: New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers Game 4

Date/Time: Thu, Oct 18 / 04:10:00 PM ET, Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan

Just one game. That’s all the New York Yankees need to stay alive. It’s also what’s standing between the Detroit Tigers and a spot in the World Series. Any punter who bets baseball and checks the odds on MLB knows that this game promises to be an edge-of-your-seater.

But the Yankees are after more than just getting on the board. They’ve got their pride on the line as they do everything in their power to avoid being swept. It’s something that hasn’t happened since the 1980 ALCS. That’s 32 years, which also happens to be the same age as the Yankee’s starting pitcher tonight.

PITCHING MATCHUP: Yankees LH CC Sabathia (2-0, 1.53 ERA) vs. Tigers RH Max Scherzer (0-0, 0.00)

New York sends CC Sabathia to the mound, who’s got a 15-6 record with a 3.38. Not to mention a renewed focus after being well rested. In three starts against the Tigers this MLB betting season, Sabathia posted an ERA of 3.32 over 21 innings. That included 20 strikeouts, five walks and two HRs allowed.

On Detroit’s turf, Sabathia has a 4.26 ERA in 16 starts. Also working in Sabathia’s favor is Detroit’s ineffectiveness against left-handed pitchers this season.

The Tigers will counter with Max Scherzer, who has a killer record since the break, with 90 1/3 IP, a 2.69 ERA, 110K, and 27BB. While online sports bettors might have been concerned about his shoulder and ankle, the way he took full control in his start against the A’S in the American League Division Series made online sports bettors who bet baseball feel better about backing him.

The Yankees might think that they can easily get on base with Scherzer on the mound based on his performance in his last start. It was April, and Scherzer walked seven Yankees in just shy of 5 innings. But those who follow baseball betting lines should note that Scherzer’s game has been far different lately.

Game Odds:
New York Yankees: -1.5 +145, ML -115
Detroit Tigers: +1.5 -165, ML +105
Game Total: 7, o +105 /u -125

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Understanding Horse Racing: What You Need To Know About Exacta Betting

If you’ve ever been to the track—or even to an offtrack betting location or horseracing forum—you’ve probably heard people talk about Exactas. No, this is not a case of a bunch of grammar school dropouts who don’t know how to properly pronounce the word ‘exactly’.

The exacta is a type of horse racing bet that could lead to big gains. Rather than betting on a horse to win, you bet on which two horses will finish first and second in a particular race. The exacta bet is easy to make—if you know what you’re doing. New to horse betting? We’ll walk you through it.

There are three types of exacta bets you should know about:

The straight exacta—You pick the horse that you think will finish first and the horse that you think will finish second in a single race. They must finish in that order for you to win.

The exacta box—You pick the horses that will finish in first or second place. But either horse can finish in either spot for you to win.

The exacta wheel—You pick the horse you think will win plus two or more horses that you think will come in second.

If you’re new to horserace betting, you might be tempted by the exacta box bet. On the surface, it seems amazing. That’s because you can actually put as many horses as you want to in the exacta box.

But here’s the thing. The cost of your bet will actually rise as you add more horses. Inexperienced horse punters make the mistake of betting on more horses, thinking that they’ll make more money. But the truth is the more horses you add to the exacta box, the more likely you’ll be to end up losing money in the end.

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Sunday Football Betting Preview: New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers

Date/Time: Sun, Oct 14 / 04:10:00 PM ET, Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA

The last time the San Francisco 49ers met the New York Giants, a Super Bowl spot was on the line. It was January 22^nd, and we all know how that played out. New York beat them 20-17 in overtime on the 49ers own turf.

Needless to say, San Francisco will be looking for revenge this Sunday at 4:25pm ET. It should be relatively easy, with Alex Smith and the rest of the 49ers coming off one of the most stellar offensive performances in NFL history (NFL football bettors will remember that they crushed the Bills 45-3 last Sunday).

Bettors should note that the 49ers have outscored their last two opponents 79-3—prior to that Buffalo clobbering, the 49ers beat the pigskin out of the Jets, 34-0.

The 49ers are tied for 3^rd place in the league in terms of scoring, with an average of 29.8 points. And in last week’s Buffalo beat-down, the 49ers became the first team in NFL history with 300 yards passing and 300 yards rushing in the same game.

But on Sunday, they won’t face a Giants squad who will lay down and take it like Buffalo and the Jets did before them. The Giants rank second in total yards with a 429.2 average and also second in scoring with 30.4 points per game.

Defensively, however, the Giants struggle. To put things in perspective, the New York Giants held Green Bay, New England, Atlanta, and San Fran to 14.0 average during last year’s playoffs. So far this year, the average is 22.2 points, and they’ve allowed 24 plays of 20 yards or more. However, Sportsbook members interested in NFL Football Betting should take note that their defensive record is the 6^th worst in the league.

Game Odds:
New York Giants: +6.5-115, ML +220
San Francisco 49ers: -6.5-105, ML -260
Game Total: 45.5, o/u -110

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2012 NHL Lockout Puts Regular Season at Risk

We're in the middle of October, and NHL fans and bettors know it’s time for some hockey.  Unfortunately, that's not going to happen anytime soon.

If you are a fan of NHL Hockey Betting, then you’ll have to start looking for a new pastime.  For the second time in eight years, the NHL is in lockout, and thousands of followers and team supporters in four cities expected to kick off their 2012-2013 season schedules this Thursday night will miss the first week of NHL action.

After weeks of unsuccessful negotiations between NHL officials and the Players Association, the result is trail of cancelled games in both the preseason and the first few weeks of the regular season.

While both sides are sustaining daily meetings to discuss possible ways to progress the talks, the lack of progress is putting the future of the 95th season of play of the National Hockey in peril.

Problems arose on September 15, 2012, right after the expiration of the NHL’s bargaining agreement (CBA). Team owners declared a lockout of the members of the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) when a new agreement could not be reached before their deadline.

As a result, the NHL cancelled all September preseason games on September 19, and on September 27th. Just a few days later, the remainder of the preseason schedule through October 8 was cancelled, resulting in approximately $100 million in lost revenue.  The start of the regular season, scheduled for October 11, was postponed on October 4, when the league decided to put on hold a total of 82 games scheduled through October 24th.

Currently, the NHL regular season is scheduled to begin on October 25, 2012 and end on April 13, 2013, with the playoffs to follow between April–June; however, the start of the season depends on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) being negotiated.

League and union negotiators met in two sessions Wednesday to discuss medical, health and safety issues, and will resume meetings Thursday to try to put an end to the monthlong lockout, which according to NHL deputy commissioner, Bill Daly, is costing the league as much as $250 million in revenue.In the meantime, stay tuned for more updates courtesy of Sports Betting Online.

Sunday Football Betting Preview: Oakland Raiders At Atlanta Falcons

Date/Time: Sun, Oct 14 / 01:05:00 PM ET, Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia

We wouldn’t want to be the Oakland Raiders right now. With a 1-3 record, they’ve had the bye week off to prepare for their battle against a team that just won’t seem to topple—the Atlanta Falcons.

They’ll enter Sunday’s matchup in Atlanta with a full two calendar weeks since their last outing against the Broncos when they fell 37-6 on September 30.

Despite the 8-8 record achieved in 2011, players who bet on the Oakland Raiders last season actually won some money, but this year it seems like they’re giving it all back. The Raiders went from having a regular offense in 2011 to having an offense that’s nothing short of embarrassing in 2012.

And the Raiders will have to face an on-fire Matty Ice, the Falcons QB who’s having a legendary season. Matt Ryan is completing 68.3 percent of his passes with 13 TDs, 3 interceptions, and 12 sacks. Players and NFL football Betting aficionados might want to remember that they’ve got Michael Turner, who is averaging 4.4 yards per carry with 3 TDs.

Players looking for some NFL Action pay attention to how stellar Atlanta is. On defense, the Falcons have allowed 18.6 points per game, 203 passing yards, and 142.8 rushing with 13 sacks and 9 interceptions. Compare that to Oakland, who defensively has allowed 31.3 points per game, 128.5 rushing yards, and 283 passing yards, with no interceptions and 3 sacks.

So what does Oakland have going for them? They’re well rested, having just come off the bye. But anyone following this NFL season knows that it takes more than a good night’s sleep to take down the high-soaring Falcons.

Game Odds:
Oakland Raiders: +9-115, ML +290
Atlanta Falcons: -9+105, ML -360
Game Total:  48 o/u -110

The two teams have met 12 times since 1971, and believe it or not, the Raiders own a slight advantage over the Falcons in their previous meetings. Oakland has won 7 and lost 5, including two straight losses recorded in 2008 (0-24 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum) and 2004 (35-10 at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum).

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Week 5 NFL Betting: Buffalo Bills @ San Francisco 49ers

Date/Time: Sun, Oct 7 / 04:10:00 PM ET, Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA

San Francisco doesn’t cease to amaze NFL fans and bettors. In four weeks of action the 49ers have played like a strong Super Bowl contender, beating the Packers, Lions, Vikings, and last week, the team blew the New York Jets out of the water in a 34-0 stunner, netting their first road shutout since 2002.

Needless to say, online sportsbook members are hoping that San Francisco can match last week’s record that saw them hold New York to 145 total yards, block a punt, recover three fumbles, and rush for a season-high 245 yards.

The Bills are looking for their first game in an NFC stadium since 2008. But if last Sunday’s 52-28 loss to the Patriots is any indication, things don’t look so good, so online NFL bettors might want to bet against them. The Bills committed six turnovers and gave up 580 yards—the second most in franchise history.

Buffalo is best classified as mediocre. They can beat less than stellar teams (Cleveland Kansas City, for example, which they beat) but when it comes to facing tougher competitors, like the Jets and the Pats, for example, they stumble, losing by double digits.

Needless to say, online sportsbook members who bet on odds on NFL games agree that the Bills will need to step up their game against the 49ers, who have won each of their last 7 regular home games both straight up and against the spread.

Game Odds:
Buffalo Bills: +9.5-110, ML +360
San Francisco 49ers: -9.5-110, ML -450
Game Total: 44.5, o/u -110

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