Bears vs. Texans Preview (Dec. 28)
December 26, 2008 by Q · Comments Off
NFL: Bettors flock to Bears
Bettors are flocking to the Chicago Bears after Minnesota’s loss to Atlanta yesterday kept the door open for in the NFC North race.
Thanks to Minnesota’s loss, the Bears are still in the playoff hunt and a win tonight will set up an interesting Week 17 matchup against Houston. With the Bears still alive, bettors have shifted allegiance after supporting tonight’s opponent, the Green Bay Packers all last week. Read more
Baltimore Ravens vs. Dallas Cowboys Pick
December 20, 2008 by Q · Comments Off
NFL: RAVENS POSE CHALLENGE FOR COWBOYS
The Dallas Cowboys are very much alive in the NFC playoff picture, but they have a big challenge on their hands on Saturday night against the Baltimore Ravens.
Dallas is a four-point favorite at Sportsbook.com, but that hasn’t stopped over 70% of bettors from backing the hosts.
Amazingly, it will be the first time the Ravens have ever played in Dallas in a regular season game. Read more
Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Pick
December 18, 2008 by Q · Comments Off
NFL: BETTOR’S BACKING COLTS
The Jacksonville Jaguars have fallen to new lows this season but they still want a win badly tonight against the Indianapolis Colts. Sportsbook.com has the Colts as a six-point favorite, with the Total lodged at 44. At last check, 86% of bettors were backing the Colts. Read more
2008 Big 12 Football Betting Review
December 2, 2008 by Tony George · Comments Off
The Big 12 Wrap Up and Championship
Plaxico Buress was not the only person to shoot himself in the leg this weekend, as Missouri shot themselves on national television with a surprising loss to Kansas as a 14+ point favorite, while Oklahoma scored 61 points on the 11th ranked team in the nation, jumped Texas in BCS ratings.
Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets Pick
November 29, 2008 by Q · Comments Off
Denver Broncos (+7.5) @ New York Jets
NFL: Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets
Nov 30, 2008
If room on the Jets’ bandwagon was still available after the win at New England, the bus has to be full after sending Tennessee to a first loss. New York is heating up at an ideal time as this week’s game against Denver will wrap up what was the most important three-game stretch of 2008.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oakland Raiders Pick
November 29, 2008 by Q · Comments Off
Kansas City Chiefs (+3) @ Oakland Raiders
NFL: Kansas City Chiefs vs. Oakland Raiders
Nov 30, 2008
In the span of the last 20 weeks of NFL regular season action, the Chiefs and Raiders have won just six games combined.
As crazy as it sounds, Oakland owns five of those victories, the latest coming in a huge upset last week in Denver.
Atlanta Falcons vs. San Diego Chargers Pick
November 29, 2008 by Q · Comments Off
Atlanta Falcons (+4.5) @ San Diego Chargers
NFL: Atlanta Falcons vs. San Diego Chargers
Nov 30, 2008
Atlanta and San Diego are in positions where they can’t afford to lose too many more games if they are to keep their playoff hopes in place.
Of course, after last week’s win over Carolina, Atlanta’s room for error is much greater while nothing shy of a win over the Falcons will do for San Diego.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots Pick
November 29, 2008 by Q · Comments Off
Pittsburgh Steelers (+1) @ New England Patriots
NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New England Patriots
Nov 30, 2008
Pittsburgh visited New England in a high profile game a year ago and in the face of guarantees by Steelers’ players, the Patriots prevailed 34-13.
The extra motivation helped propel New England to its only ATS win in its final nine games of the ’07 season and the stakes are again high for this Week 13 matchup.
Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers Pick
November 29, 2008 by Jim J. · Comments Off
Carolina Panthers (+3) @ Green Bay Packers
NFL: Carolina Panthers vs. Green Bay Packers
Nov 30, 2008
Green Bay and Carolina have their sights set on divisional titles, but both figure to be in a dogfight the rest of the way.
The Panthers’ loss last Sunday dropped their record to 8-3 on the season and all of their remaining games are against current playoff contenders.
New York Giants vs. Washington Redskins Pick
November 29, 2008 by Jim J. · Comments Off
New York Giants (-3.5) @ Washington Redskins
NFL: New York Giants vs. Washington Redskins
Nov 30, 2008
The weekly chain of huge NFC East showdowns continues with the 10-1 Giants visiting 7-4 Washington.
New York got a step closer to home field advantage in the NFC with its win at Arizona last weekend and maintains a three-game lead in the division standings. Giants’ coach Tom Coughlin’s team is a perfect 3-0 straight up and against the spread (ATS) against East foes in ’08, and 4-1 straight up and ATS on the road as well.
New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pick
November 29, 2008 by Jim J. · Comments Off
New Orleans Saints (+4) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFL: New Orleans Saints vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Nov 30, 2008
New Orleans and Tampa Bay met in Week 1 with the Saints winning 24-20 at home. That game was all the Bucs needed to jumpstart the season, as they’ve gone 8-2 straight up and 7-3 ATS since
This past Sunday, Tampa was able to shake off a 17-0 deficit in Detroit to win 38-20.
Expert Week 13 NFL Free Football Predictions
November 29, 2008 by DaveB · Comments Off
NFL: REDSKINS NEED TO KEEP PACE
Will desperation lead the Redskins to a much-needed victory and a payday on Sunday?
With 93% of the action on the Giants as 3 ½-point favorites, Sportsbook.com members obviously don’t think it will.
Desperate to keep pace with the Dallas Cowboys and other NFC Wild Card contenders, the Redskins are desperate for a victory over the rival New York Giants at home on Sunday.
