Bookmaker Gambling Preview: Trojans vs. Ducks
October 30, 2009 by Qbin Missile Crisis · Leave a Comment
Southern Cal at Oregon
A trip to the Rose Bowl will likely be at stake when the Southern California Trojans head to Eugene to face the Oregon Ducks in a Pac-10 battle between one-loss conference foes.
Oddsmakers have tagged the Ducks as 3-point home underdogs for Saturday’s contest. The Trojans have won three of the last four meetings with Oregon, including last year’s 44-10 beating at Los Angeles Coliseum. Read more
Bookmaker Gambling Preview: Mountaineers vs. Bulls
October 30, 2009 by Qbin Missile Crisis · Leave a Comment
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. South Florida Bulls 8:00 ET
College football betting heads to Raymond James Stadium, where Big East bragging rights will be on the line Friday night. The West Virginia Mountaineers (6-1, 2-4 ATS) will get it on with the South Florida Bulls (5-2, 3-3 ATS). South Florida badly needs a victory to stay alive in the Big East race, while the Mountaineers still control their own destiny in the chase for the Orange Bowl. Read more
NBA Handicapping Tips – Bob Wingerter
October 28, 2009 by Bob Wingerter · Leave a Comment
NBA HANDICAPPING INSIGHTS
Bob Wingerter
Bob will not be offering NBA selections until the second week of the season (Monday, November 9), because the teams will be starting to show some form by then.
In Pro Basketball, winning and losing are often not the final criteria in judging a team. When one team plays better in defeat, than another does in winning, you can gain real value by seeing through the misleading results. When handicapping Pro Basketball, some fundamentals and considerations are not just the venue. Read more
Game 1 World Series Gambling Odds / Preview
October 28, 2009 by Qbin Missile Crisis · Leave a Comment
Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Yankees 7:55 ET
On Wednesday night, the entire baseball betting world will be tuned to Fox for coverage of the 2009 World Series. The Philadelphia Phillies (100-71, +$908) will invade Yankee Stadium looking to steal Game 1 of the Fall Classic from the New York Yankees (110-61, +$1,677).
This is familiar territory for the Phillies, who entered last season’s World Series as decided underdogs against the Tampa Bay Rays. They took Game 1 of that series en route to their first championship since 1980. Manager Charlie Manuel will hope to repeat that script yet again starting with the first game of the Fall Classic tonight. Read more
NFL Week 6 Preview: Giants vs. Saints
October 16, 2009 by Qbin Missile Crisis · Comments Off
New York Giants at New Orleans Saints
It’s a battle of the NFC’s Yin and Yang when the New York Giants head to the Big Easy to face the New Orleans Saints.
Oddsmakers have set the Saints as 3.5-point home favorites in the Super Dome.
While the Giants are known for their relentless pass rush and hard-nosed defense, and the Saints are the closest thing NFL fans will get to a free-wheeling college football offense, these two teams haven’t been stuck in these general roles. Read more
Bookmaker Gambling Preview: Sooners vs. Longhorns
October 14, 2009 by Qbin Missile Crisis · 2 Comments
Oklahoma Sooners vs. Texas Longhorns
One of college football’s greatest rivalries takes center stage this weekend. The infamous Red River Shootout – now known as the Red River Showdown – pits the No. 2 Texas Longhorns against the No. 18 Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas. Read more
NFL Week 5 Preview: Colts vs. Titans
October 8, 2009 by Qbin Missile Crisis · Comments Off
Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans 8:20 ET
Sunday Night Football betting takes place at LP Field in Nashville for a critical AFC South clash between the Indianapolis Colts (4-0, 3-1 ATS) and the Tennessee Titans (0-4, 1-3 ATS). Bookmaker Sportsbook is your home for all of the great NFL betting action in Week 5 of the season, and this is one of the premier duels of the weekend. Read more
Bookmaker Gambling Preview: Gators vs. Tigers
October 7, 2009 by Qbin Missile Crisis · Comments Off
Florida Gators at LSU Tigers
The college football world held its collective breath when Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow was sacked viciously by Kentucky DE Taylor Wyndham in Week 4 of the college football schedule. The hit sent Tebow barreling into UF offensive lineman Marcus Gilbert’s knee, violently snapping Tebow’s head forward and giving the former Heisman winner a nasty concussion. Read more
NFL Week 4 Preview: Chargers vs. Steelers
October 1, 2009 by Qbin Missile Crisis · 1 Comment
San Diego Chargers at Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday Night Football was supposed to be an AFC Championship preview. However, after Week 3, the San Diego Chargers (2-1, 1-2 ATS) and Pittsburgh Steelers (1-2, 0-3 ATS) are just focused on staying in the hunt in their respective divisions.
Oddsmakers have tagged the Steelers as 6.5-point home favorites for Sunday’s primetime matchup. Read more
Bookmaker Gambling Preview: Trojans vs. Golden Bears
October 1, 2009 by Qbin Missile Crisis · Comments Off
USC Trojans at California Golden Bears
The crazy world of Pac-10 football will make a little more sense after the Southern Cal Trojans visit the California Golden Bears in Week 5 of the college football schedule.
Oddsmakers have set the Trojans as early 5.5-point road favorites. Southern Cal has won the last five meeting with Cal, posting a 3-2 record against the spread. Going back over the last 10 years, USC is 7-3 but just 4-6 ATS versus the Golden Bears. Read more
NFL Week 3 Preview: Panthers vs. Cowboys
September 24, 2009 by Qbin Missile Crisis · Comments Off
MNF – Carolina Panthers vs. Dallas Cowboys
Two teams that have underachieved in the NFL betting season hook up in the Lone Star State to close out the NFL’s third week of play on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. The Dallas Cowboys (1-1, 1-1 ATS) will go in search of their first regular season victory in their new stadium against the slumping Carolina Panthers (0-2, 0-2 ATS). Read more
NFL Week 3 Preview: Falcons vs. Patriots
September 23, 2009 by Qbin Missile Crisis · Comments Off
Atlanta Falcons at New England Patriots
One quarterback is beginning a very promising pro career. The other quarterback could be in his twilight years following a career-threatening injury. Both playcallers try to lead their teams to victory when the Atlanta Falcons visit the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon.
Oddsmakers have set the Patriots as 4-point home favorites. Read more
