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Fresno State vs. USC Spread at -21.5 in Shadow of Josh Shaw ‘Hero’ Scandal

The Fresno State vs. USC spread was set at Trojans -21.5 despite a scandal that has surfaced involving USC’s star cornerback Josh Shaw in which he claimed to have rescued his drowning 7-year-old nephew from a swimming pool and, in doing so, sprained his ankle jumping out a 2nd story window. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/27/2014

Texas Tech, Oregon State, Pittsburgh 2014 Odds – To Win National Championship

Texas Tech, Oregon State and Pittsburgh 2014 odds were available at BetPhoenix.com.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/26/2014

West Virginia vs. Alabama Line Could Change With Quarterback Uncertainty

The West Virginia vs. Alabama line was steady at -26 for the Crimson Tide. This despite not knowing which quarterback will be starting. 

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/26/2014

New England Patriots 2014 Odds – To Win 2015 Super Bowl

The New England Patriots 2014 Odds and 2015 Super Bowl odds were available at BetDSI.com here.

2014 New England Patriots Super Bowl Odds: 7-1

2014 Season Win Total: 10.5 (over-170)

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/26/2014

Kansas City Chiefs 2014 Odds – To Win 2015 Super Bowl

The Kansas City Chiefs 2014 Odds and 2015 Super Bowl odds were available at BetDSI.com here.

Submitted by Press Release on, Aug/26/2014

New York Giants Odds 2014 – To Win 2015 Super Bowl

The New York Giants odds in 2014 had them as a favorite to win UNDER 7 regular season games and this does not bode well for their Super Bowl chances.  Their chances of winning are 54-1.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/26/2014

Stanford Odds to Win the NCAA National Championship 2015

Stanford odds to win the NCAA National Championship 2015 were at 65-1.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/26/2014

Missouri, Texas, Nebraska 2014 Odds - To Win National Championship

Missouri, Texas and Nebraska 2014 odds were between 85-1 and 120-1 to win the 2015 National Championship at BetOnline.

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/26/2014

2014 College Football Odds: North Carolina, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech

2014 College Football betting odds for North Carolina, Mississippi State and Georgia Tech were available at BetOnline here.

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/26/2014

Fantasy Football 2014 Worst Three Picks: Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin, Reggie Bush

Matthew Berry of ESPN.com offered up his Fantasy Football 2014 “Likes” and “Dislikes”, making Marshawn Lynch, Doug Martin and Reggie Bush his least favorite fantasy picks.

Lynch, he says, gives him the “heebie jeebies”. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/26/2014

Odds of the AFC North Winning the 2015 Super Bowl Worst in League

It’s hard to believe that Vegas believes the AFC North is least likely to win the 2015 Super Bowl.  Odds were set at close to 10-1 at Bookmaker with the AFC South and NFC East having longer odds online.

Have Vegas oddsmakers lost their minds?

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/26/2014

MLB Lines – Free Pick: Rays vs. Orioles

Talk about getting lucky.  We managed an OVER last night thanks to 5 runs being scored in the final inning of the A’s vs. Astros game, thus dodging a bullet and bringing our August Baseball record up to 19-14.  Today’s picks and lines appear below the day’s top trends.

Pitchers –

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/26/2014

Dreyfus: Poker is Mainstream, Legitimate and Bankable

10 years after the first boom, Poker has now reached 100 million fans and grown to become an almost $4 billion industry around the world. Last year, for the first time, more than $1 Billion was spent on buy-ins by live players in poker tournaments aggregated by the Global Poker Index (GPI) across 94 countries.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/26/2014

College Football Betting Odds 2014: Iowa, Louisville, Notre Dame

2014 College Football betting odds for Iowa, Louisville and Notre Dame were available at BetOnline.

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Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/25/2014

Michigan Bookies: Detroit, Ann Arbor, East Lansing, Grand Rapids

Michigan bookies are well placed with two of College Football’s most popular and successful programs: The Wolverines and Spartans.  Likewise, Michigan bookies can capitalize off of Detroit’s four professional sports franchises including the NFL Lions, MLB’s Tigers, NBA’s Pistons and, in recent years, the more prominent Red Wings.

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/25/2014

Seattle Seahawks 2014 Odds – To Win the 2015 Super Bowl

The Seattle Seahawks 2014 odds were available at BetDSI.com.  You will also find their odds of winning the 2015 Super Bowl for a second year straight.  They are the 5-1 co-favorite with Denver to win the big game.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/25/2014

PPH College Football Betting -- Ohio State Prepares For Life Without Braxton Miller

Braxton Miller is about to go under the knife on Tuesday, which means the Ohio State Buckeyes were in the market for a brand-new quarterback.

Submitted by Charles Jay on, Aug/25/2014

Has Selig Stand on Pete Rose Softened?

CINCINNATI (Associated Press) - As his term winds down, baseball Commissioner Bud Selig hasn't changed his outlook on Pete Rose's lifetime ban for gambling.

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Selig visited Cincinnati on Friday for the opening of an urban youth academy.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/25/2014

Philadelphia Eagles 2014 Betting Odds – To Win 2015 Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles 2014 betting odds and 2015 Super Bowl odds were available at BetDSI.com here.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/25/2014

San Diego Chargers 2014 Betting Odds – To Win 2015 Super Bowl

The San Diego Chargers 2014 betting odds and 2015 Super Bowl odds were available at BetDSI.com here.  

This team was expected to win OVER 8 regular season games despite being in a division that features the favorites to win the 2015 Super Bowl, Denver Broncos, and a Kansas City Chiefs team that was the last undefeated in 2014.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/25/2014

Oakland Raiders 2014 Betting Odds – Super Bowl Win Pays $19000

The Oakland Raiders 2014 betting odds have them paying $19000 on a $100 bet should they somehow manage to win the Super Bowl.  A $10 future bet pays $1900 at BetDSI.com and that might just be the way to go.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/25/2014

MLB Lines – Free Picks: Over is 10-1 Following Quality Start From Feldman

We had a good day yesterday going 3-1 to bring our record for August Baseball picks up to 18-14.  Today’s picks and lines are below the hot pitcher and team trends.

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Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/25/2014

Miami Hurricanes 2014 Odds, Predictions – Name Brad Kaaya Starting QB

The Miami Hurricanes 2014 odds had them at 85/1 to win the National Championship and a -130 favorite to win 8 regular season games or more.  The last time UM reached double digit wins was back in 2003.

Odds may fluctuate now that Matt Porter of the West Palm Beach Post is confirming that Brad Kaaya will start for the school.  He was chosen over Jake Heaps.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/25/2014

AP: Fantasy Football Looking a Lot More Like Gambling

Some of the newest incarnations of fantasy football look a lot more like gambling than intricate, outsmart-your-opponent strategy games.

Submitted by Associated Press on, Aug/25/2014

USC Odds to Win the NCAA National Championship 2015

USC odds to win the NCAA National Championship in 2015 were set at 28/1 and they were flirting with the top 10 favorites to win the big game.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/24/2014

Washington, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M Odds to Win NCAA National Championship 2015

Washington, Virginia Tech and Texas A&M odds to win the NCAA National Championship in 2015 were set at 85/1, 100/1 and 200/1, respectively at AceSportsbook.com.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/24/2014

BYU Odds to Win the NCAA National Championship 2015: Season Wins Total Betting

BYU odds of winning the NCAA National Championship in 2015 were coming in at 90/1 at AceSportsbook.com.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/24/2014

Where Can I Find College Football Championship Futures Online? 2015

You can find College Football Championship futures online at AceSportsbook.com.  Credit cards and cash transfers are accepted online at AceSportsbook.com.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/24/2014

Week 1 College Football Betting Odds: West Virginia vs. Alabama Point Spread at -26

Week 1 College Football betting odds featured West Virginia vs. Alabama and a point spread that had the Crimson Tide as a huge -26 point favorite.  But do these Mountaineers really deserve to be a +26 underdog?

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/24/2014

St. Louis Rams 2014 Odds Not Good as Sam Bradford Out for Season

The St. Louis Rams 2014 odds have been temporarily pulled at Sportsbook.ag.  The Week 1 line for St. Louis was also yanked with adjustments upcoming. 

Submitted by C Costigan on, Aug/24/2014

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