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40 Percent of Punters Believe Manchester City Cannot Win Against Southampton Sunday
You would think that a matchup between Manchester City and Southampton would result in approximately 80 percent of the money flowing towards the Blues. That’s not the case at most online bookmakers where the action has just shy of 60 percent going to Man City with odds of 1/5.
Seattle Seahawks Odds to Win 2012 NFC West, Prediction: Brutal Schedule Says It All
With Terrell Owens set to debut for the Seattle Seahawks Saturday night (August 18), their odds of winning the NFC West were coming in at 5.1 at Bookmaker.eu. They were also getting the most future betting action from the general public. The oddsmakers had Seattle winning 8 or more regular season games at -125.
Cowboys vs. Chargers Betting Line at San Diego -3.5: Dallas Top Value to Win NFC East
The Cowboys vs. Chargers betting line had San Diego as the favorite at -3.5 and getting most of the public action on the spread at an 80 percent clip.
Dallas covered the current spread the last time these two teams met in 2009 with San Diego winning by 3 points. The Cowboys beat San Diego four years prior to that matchup.
Seahawks vs. Broncos Line at Denver -1: Peyton Manning Odds at 12 to 1 Most Passing Yards
The Seahawks vs. Broncos line had Denver a slight home favorite at -1, though some online sportsbooks were offering this one as a PICK ‘EM (EVEN odds). Sportsbook.com (.ag) also continued to offer odds on Peyton Manning having the Most Passing Yards on the season at 12/1.
Redskins vs. Bears Line at -1.5 Chicago: All Eyes on Robert Griffin III
The Redskins vs. Bears line had Chicago as a -1.5 favorite at Bookmaker.eu, though some books had the line at a PICK’EM or EVEN odds.
Newcastle v Tottenham Winner Betting Odds 18 August: Magpies Getting Half the Action
Newcastle v Tottenham winner betting odds for 18 August had the Spurs and Newcastle each at 9/5 although the Magpies were seeing close to 50 percent of the bets coming their way. The Draw was listed at around that same number. All odds courtesy of Bookmaker.eu, which was offering up to US$500 in FREE BETS to qualified new customers Established in 1985.
San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans Spread at -3: Possible 2013 Super Bowl Preview
Approximately 60 percent of those betting the San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans spread at -3 were backing the underdog 49ers. This is a line that hasn’t moved off the number 3 all week at WagerWeb.com or anywhere else for that matter. The line makes sense considering Houston beat San Francisco by 3 points the last time these two teams met back in 2009.
Giants vs. Jets Betting Odds – Preseason Week 2: 80 Percent on the Under
The Giants vs. Jets betting odds for Week 2 of the 2012 Preseason Saturday had the Jets as a -1 point favorite at WagerWeb.com.
The spread action was leaning more towards the Jets, who were getting 62 percent.
San Francisco 49ers Odds to Win 2013 Super Bowl: Payout Would Be Four Figures
The San Francisco 49ers odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were listed at 10/1 at WagerWeb.com for a payout potential of $1000 on every $100 bet (likewise a $10 bet could potentially pay out $100).
Atlanta Falcons 2012 NFL Regular Season Win Totals Betting
The online oddsmakers have assigned a line of OVER/UNDER 9.5 to the 2012 NFL Regular Season Win Totals betting option available at Bookmaker.eu. Here is what’s a little surprising in that the oddsmakers do not believe this Falcons team can win more than 9 regular season games in 2012. The UNDER features a line of -155. Needless-to-say, that OVER priced at +125 is mouthwatering for a potential payout of $125 on every $100 bet or $12.50 on every $10 bet
Oakland Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals Line at -6
The Oakland Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals line was posted at -6 in favor of Oakland for Friday’s late night Preseason NFL game. 55 percent of those betting this game were backing the underdog Raiders here at WagerWeb.com.
New York Jets 2012 Odds: Comes Down to Tebow vs. Sanchez
The New York Jets 2012 odds have the franchise at long 6/1 odds to win the AFC East (with New England a huge favorite) and at 11/1 odds to win the 2013 AFC Championship. Everything seems to hinge on who will ultimately be named the starting quarterback: Tim Tebow or Mark Sanchez.
Jaguars vs. Saints Betting Line - 2012 Preseason NFL: Heavy Injuries for Jacksonville
The Jaguars vs. Saints betting line had New Orleans as a -6.5 point favorite, though Gambling911.com has seen the number at -7 at some online books.
Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens Line at -2.5: 65 Percent of Public Backs the Dog
The Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens betting line had the Ravens as a -2.5 favorite vs. a Detroit team that was getting around 65 percent of the public betting action at Bookmaker.eu.
The spread on this game was ranging between -1 to -2.5 across the board.
Bills vs. Vikings Line Between -1 and -2.5 Favoring Minnesota
The Bills vs. Vikings line for Week 2 of the NFL Preseason had Minnesota as a -1 to -2.5 point favorite depending on the book. Bookmaker.eu offered a line of -2.5 with even betting action on both sides, so Gambling911.com does not anticipate this number moving more than a half point before game time.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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….
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘Hard Knocks’ or Hard Luck: Is HBO NFL Reality Show a Jinx?
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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.
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.
