2011 Cleveland Browns Team Preview | NFL Predictions
As is the case with most teams that finish with just five wins, the Cleveland Browns are ready for some major changes including the end of the Eric Mangini era.
Month: August 2011
2011 Cincinnati Bengals Team Preview | NFL Predictions
In 2010, the defending AFC North champions endured a 10-game losing streak and went 1-7 on the road, not exactly a recipe for a repeat division title.
2011 Pittsburgh Steelers Team Preview | NFL Predictions
It was ironic that the team with the most Super Bowl titles played like a team that had never been to the Super Bowl when the Pittsburgh Steelers faced the Green Bay Packers in last year’s biggest game.
Bet On College Football – CU Buffaloes vs Hawaii Warriors Gambling Preview
It is a year of new beginnings for the Colorado Buffaloes. New conference – PAC 12 – and a new coach in Jon Embree (a former Buffalo).
Bet On College Football – TCU Horned Frogs vs Baylor Bears Gambling Preview
By now people should know all about the TCU Horned Frogs – no more sneaking up on teams. Yes, they won the Rose Bowl in January. Yes, they are moving to the Big East…and yes All-Everything QB Andy Dalton has graduated.
Bet On College Football – ECU Pirates vs South Carolina Gamecocks Gambling Preview
South Carolina finally broke through in 2010 capturing the SEC East Division title and a berth in the title game (they lost of course).
2011 NCAAF Gambling: Bulldogs vs Tigers Handicapping Preview
One of the first games of the 2011 regular season is a clash of one team (Memphis) that has nowhere to go but up after an awful 2010 showing in Conference USA, with another (Mississippi State) having already begun its ascent in the SEC.
Sunday Night Baseball Betting – Angels vs Rangers Preview & Pick
Date: Sunday, August 28, 2011
Venue: Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Arlington, TX
Broadcast: ESPN
Los Angeles Angels at Texas Rangers Betting Lines from Sportsbook.com
Money Line: Texas -115
Over/Under: 8.5
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Los Angeles Angels (71-59 through August 25)
Jered Weaver (15-6, 2.03)
Talk about a perfect matchup for Sunday Night Baseball. Riding a six-game winning streak through Thursday night’s action, Angels climbed right back into the American League West hunt behind the Texas Rangers. The three-game weekend set between the two squads could make or break the season.
Jered Weaver will get the nod Sunday night at Texas. While he’s had the odd blip on the radar, he’s been a Cy Young contender all season long. He’s allowed one or zero earned runs in seven of his last 10 starts, so the dog days of August clearly aren’t slowing him down.
Weaver has already faced Texas four times this season, going 2-1 with a 1.86 ERA. He’s done a fine job against most of the Rangers’ top hitters in 2011, holding Nelson Cruz to a .200 average, Ian Kinsler to .133, Adrian Beltre to .200 and keeping Josh Hamilton hitless.
But boy, does Elvis Andrus ever own Weaver. He’s a whopping 10 for 14 (.714) against the Halos’ ace this year.
Texas Rangers (71-59 through August 25)
Colby Lewis (11-9, 4.07)
Eek. The Rangers picked a bad time to drop three straight against Boston and five of six overall. They’ve let the Angels off the mat. Though Boston shut them out on Thursday, pitching has been their prime problem of late. In three of their last four defeats, they’ve allowed 10 or more runs. That void left by Cliff Lee’s offseason departure stands out. [dfads params=’groups=10&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]
Colby Lewis will start for Texas on Sunday night. He’s almost matched his resurgent 2010 numbers, as his walks, strikeouts and WHIP are right in line with last year. But Lewis’ game has regressed in one noteworthy area: homers.
He can’t stop serving up gopher balls. Lewis has been taken deep a whopping 30 times in 165.2 innings (26 starts). Only Bronson Arroyo has allowed more long balls this season.
MLB Trends:
Over is 8-1 in LAA last 9 games following a win.
LAA are 7-1 in their last 8 overall.
LAA are 7-1 in their last 8 games on grass.
Over is 7-2 in TEX last 9 vs. American League West.
Over is 10-3 in Lewis’ last 13 home starts.
Under is 15-5-1 in Weavers last 21 starts vs. TEX.
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Weaver has been lights-out against Texas this season. Yeah, Andrus has his number, but that won’t matter if none of Texas’ other hitters can drive him in.
On the flipside, Lewis has really struggled at home in 2011, posting a 5.56 ERA. His homer rate at Rangers Ballpark is especially high; he’s allowed 20 in just 79.1 innings. Almost every stat points to an Angels win on Sunday night.
Sunday Night Baseball Prediction: Angels 5, Rangers 2
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2011 Irwin Tools Night Race Predictions – Betting Preview + Picks + Odds
Preview: It’s time for short track beatin’ and bangin’, NASCAR style! This week, the Cup Series visits Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday night for the “Irwin Tools Night Race.”
MLB Betting – Rockies vs Dodgers Preview & Pick
The Colorado Rockies are out of the National League West hunt. Right? Right!?
MLB Betting – Rays vs Blue Jays Preview & Pick
Is there still a glimmer of hope for the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East race?
2011 New England Patriots Team Preview | NFL Predictions
The New England Patriots had a golden opportunity when they faced the New York Jets in the AFC Divisional Playoffs last season.
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2011 N.Y. Jets Odds | Preview | Picks
2011 N.Y. Jets Team Preview | NFL Predictions
The cockiest team in professional sports, the New York Jets, seemed to leave everything they had in New England following their upset of the Patriots in last season’s AFC Divisional Playoff game.
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2011 Miami Dolphins Team Preview | NFL Predictions
Miami Dolphin head coach Tony Sparano, who was going into the last year of his contract last season, is coming back.
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2011 Buffalo Bills Odds | Preview | Picks
2011 Buffalo Bills Team Preview | NFL Predictions
The loss to the New York Jets in Week 17 capped another lousy season for the Bills, who were trying to win their regular-season finale in consecutive years for the first time since 1998-2000.
CFL Betting – Week 9 Montreal Alouettes vs. Calgary Stampeders Predictions
In the marquee matchup of Week 9, the Montreal Alouettes will look to continue their good fortune in Alberta when they take on the Calgary Stampeders who are winners of three straight games.
