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Titans vs. Bucs Betting Line – Preseason NFL 2012: Heavy Tennessee Backing

The Titans vs. Bucs betting line for Week 2 of the Preseason NFL 2012 had Tampa Bay anywhere from a -1 point favorite to -3.5 depending on the sportsbook.  Wagerweb.com listed the Buccaneers as a -3 point favorite.  Tennessee, as the underdog, was seeing 70 percent of the public betting action on the spread. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/16/2012

Denver Broncos Odds to Win AFC West: Elway Says Manning Throwing Ball Better Than Ever

The Denver Broncos odds to win the 2012 AFC West still had terrific value considering the payout would be $15.50 on every $10 bet at WagerWeb.com as the team’s Executive in charge John Elway claimed Thursday that starting quarterback Peyton Manning is “throwing the ball better than ever”. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/16/2012

2012 Week 2 Preseason NFL Betting Odds: Eight Underdogs See More Public Action

The 2012 Week 2 Preseason NFL betting odds are out and available at Bookmaker.eu here

Some interesting observations made by Gambling911.com:

*Eight of the underdogs were seeing more of the public action.  That’s half of the sixteen games being played.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/16/2012

Dolphins vs. Panthers Line at Carolina -4: Preseason NFL August 17

Those of you betting Preseason NFL on Friday August 17, take note.  The Dolphins vs. Panthers line had Carolina as a -4 point favorite at Bookmaker.eu

67 percent of those betting this game were backing Miami despite that team’s recent turmoil a la the Chad Johnson arrest for alleged domestic violence and subsequent release from the Dolphins.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/16/2012

How to Bet NFL Point Spreads

Want to learn how to bet NFL Point Spreads? So you want to tackle the beast that is football betting, but you have no idea where to start, not a clue what a spread is other than another word for buffet. The moneyline? You’re still in the dark. Over/Under? Well, a little light is coming through.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2012

West Brom v Liverpool Winner Betting Odds 18 August

West Brom v Liverpool winner betting odds for 18 August of the Premier League had West Brom at 3/1, Liverpool at EVEN and the Draw at 5/2.  Bookmaker.eu has all your Premier League betting and is offering up to US$500 in FREE WAGERS to qualified new customers here.

Liverpool is getting 65 percent of the betting action in this matchup.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/15/2012

Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers Line at Pack -2.5 to -3

The Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers line was coming in at Packers -2.5 to -3 depending on the book.  Belmont.com had this one at Green Bay -3

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/15/2012

Bengals vs. Falcons Line: Preseason NFL August 15

The Bengals vs. Falcons line had Atlanta between a -4 and -5 point favorite Thursday night.  This game goes off at 8 pm EDT and can be bet online at WagerWeb.com here

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/15/2012

2012 Preseason Team Quarterback Ratings – Top 6

Tony George of TonyGeorgeSports.com has released his 2012 Preseason NFL Team Quarterback Ratings and here they are….

Submitted by Tony George on, Aug/14/2012

Chicago Bears 2012 Odds to Win NFC North: Brian Urlacher to Undergo Knee Surgery

News that middle linebacker Brian Urlacher is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee likely will not alter the Chicago Bears 2012 odds of winning the NFC North, which at press time had them paying out $350 for every $100 bet at Bookmaker.eu

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/14/2012

England v Italy Betting Odds for 15 August Friendly: Theo Walcott Latest to Pull Out

England v Italy betting odds had England at 6/4, Italy at 2/1 and the Draw at 11/5.  Bookmaker.eu was offering odds on this and other international friendlys with qualified new customers eligible for up to US$500 in FREE BETS here

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has pulled out of the England squad due to a bruised thigh. 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/14/2012

Carolina Panthers Odds to Win 2013 Super Bowl: Stroup Says Team has Value

At 40/1 odds, the Carolina Panthers winning the 2013 Super Bowl would result in quite the windfall.

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In a division where the favorite, New Orleans Saints, enter the season mired in controversy, Carolina has an excellent shot at advancing deep into the Playoffs provided all the pieces come together.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/14/2012

New York Giants Odds to Win NFC East, 2013 Super Bowl: Hakeem Nicks Activated

The New York Giants were an absolutely ridiculous 18/1 odds long shot to win the 2013 Super Bowl despite being the reigning champions.  The folks at WagerWeb.com, along with other online bookmakers, don’t even have the Giants winning the NFC East.  That honor goes to the Philadelphia Eagles, though both teams paid slightly better than EVEN odds at the time this was published – August 13, 2012. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/13/2012

‘Hard Knocks’ or Hard Luck: Is HBO NFL Reality Show a Jinx?

Sports Illustrated.

Madden football video games.

The latest season of "Hard Knocks."

The latest season of "Hard Knocks?"

Yup, it looks like HBO's NFL-themed reality TV show "Hard Knocks," which premiered its seventh season last week, has become the latest form of sports media to jinx the athletes it embraces.

The Sports Illustrated cover jinx is well-known: for years, athletes who have appeared on the sports magazine's iconic cover have shortly thereafter encountered various degrees of bad luck, including arrests, trades and injuries.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/13/2012

Daniel Agger Still Favored to Go to Manchester City Despite Wanting to Stay in Liverpool

Liverpool have rejected a £20m bid from Manchester City for defender Daniel Agger while the odds of him being sent off to play with the champions remained at 4/7 at Skybet, one of the few online bookmakers still offering odds on Agger late Monday evening. 

Agger has also said that he would prefer to stay in Liverpool.

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/13/2012

Free Fantasy Football Now Available at Northbet

If a sportsbook, racebook, and casino aren’t enough to get your gaming fix, Northbet has added another option with free fantasy football.  This will be Nothbet’s second season offering free weekly contests to all of its customers.  The weekly contests use a salary cap format that allows customers to choose the players they want to fill a weekly roster without exceeding the salary cap value.  Unlike traditional fantasy football with long drafts and the fear of season-ending injuries, Northbet’s weekly contests let the customer start fresh

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2012

Oakland Raiders Odds to Win the 2013 Super Bowl: Payout Would be Huge

The Oakland Raiders odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were coming in at 60-1, and this is a team you might not want to overlook, especially at this great value

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/13/2012

Odds to Win Super Bowl XLVII

Carrie Stroup here with a look at the odds to win Super Bowl XLVII, courtesy of our friends at Sportsbook, who were offering up to $350 in FREE CASH to qualified customers.

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/13/2012

Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders Line at -1: Preseason NFL August 13

The Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders line for August 13 was coming in at Raiders -1 at WagerWeb.com, which was currently offering up to $1000 in FREE BETS to qualified customers here

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/13/2012

Indianapolis Colts 2012 Regular Season Win Totals Odds

The Indianapolis Colts 2012 regular season win total odds were coming in at OVER/UNDER 5 with oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com believing first round starting quarterback Andrew Luck will carry this team to at least 6 wins with a line of -130.  The UNDER 5 pays slightly better than EVEN odds. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/13/2012

Manchester City 6 to 5 Odds Favorite to Win 2013 English Premier League Outright

Manchester City was coming in as the 6-5 favorite to win the 2013 English Premier League outright with rival Man United at 5/2 and Chelsea 5/1.  All odds courtesy of BetOnline here 

Submitted by Alistair Prescott on, Aug/13/2012

Green Bay Packers Odds to Win 2013 Super Bowl Still 5-1 After Cedric Benson Signing

The Green Bay Packers odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were coming in at 5/1 immediately after the announcement of Cedric Benson’s signing Sunday. 

Submitted by danbdan on, Aug/12/2012

LSU Odds to Win 2013 BCS Championship Get Longer After Tyrann Mathieu Dismissal

The dismissal of LSU star cornerback Tyrann Mathieu from the LSU Tigers has had some effect on that school’s odds to win the 2013 BSC Championship.

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/11/2012

NFL Preseason Football Betting Odds – August 11, 2012

NFL Preseason Football betting odds for August 11, 2012 featured Houston vs. Carolina and Tennessee vs. Seattle.  Carolina opened as a -1 point favorite but the line has since moved to -3.  The Panthers are listed with 5/1 odds of winning the NFC South, a division that features a favorite Saints team marred in controversy and a Falcons team that never quite seems to meet expectations (especially when it comes to the post season).

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/11/2012

Lakers Now at 3 to 1 to Win 2013 NBA Championship With Dwight Howard Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers are now listed at 3/1 odds to win the 2013 NBA Championship following the acquisition of Orlando Magic player Dwight Howard. 

The MGM Mirage moved the line all the way to -150, making the Lakers co-favorites with the Miami Heat immediately following this trade news. 

At Belmont.com, the line had moved from 10-1 to 6-1 to the current 3-1

Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Aug/11/2012

Odds to Win the 2013 NFC Conference

Odds to win the 2013 NFC Conference had the Green Bay Packers paying $250 for every $100 bet at WagerWeb.com.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/10/2012

Odds to Win the 2013 AFC Conference

Odds to win the 2013 AFC Conference had the New England Patriots paying $265 for every $100 bet at WagerWeb.com.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/10/2012

Odds to Win the 2012 ACC Atlantic

Carrie Stroup here with your odds to win the 2012 ACC Atlantic.  You can find all the latest College Football betting odds at Sportsbook here, which was offering qualified new customers up to $350 in FREE CASH. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/10/2012

Odds to Win the 2012 ACC Coastal: College Football Betting

Carrie Stroup here with your odds to win the 2012 ACC Coastal.  You can find all the latest College Football betting odds at Sportsbook here, which was offering up to $350 in FREE CASH for qualified new customers. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/10/2012

Indianapolis Colts 2012 Regular Season Wins Total Betting Odds

The Indianapolis Colts 2012 regular season wins total betting odds had the OVER/UNDER set at 5.5 with the OVER paying $155 for every $100 bet at BetOnline, which was offering qualified customers up to $900 in FREE BETS.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/09/2012

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