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January 21, 2012

The NFL Championships Preview!

Tomorrow at 3pm Eastern Time the NFL Championship weekend will kick off in New England where the Patriots host the Baltimore Ravens. The Patriots are the AFC number one seed, while the Ravens are number 2. The New England Patriots are favored by 9 points at home in this classic match up. This one is being billed as a outstanding offense led by Pats QB Tom Brady against an awesome defense that did not allow a rushing touchdown all season match up.

Much has been said about the Pats defense, which most refer to as the worst in the NFL. In reality, the Pats finished 15th in total scoring allowed at 21.4, but they were 31st in yards allowed at 411.1 per game. However, the Pats defense has seemed to make the plays when they needed too. If they can find a way to put pressure on Ravens QB Joe Flacco and stop their offense, which is RB Ray Rice, it will be a long day for the Ravens. The Ravens defense finished 3rd behind the Steelers and the 49ers allowing 16.6 points per game. They were 4th in passing defense allowing 196.3 yards per game.

The Patriots offensive line gives QB Tom Brady more time to throw the football than the law should allow. Unless the Raven defense can apply a lot of pressure on Brady he will have a field day. Brady just came off of a route of the Denver Broncos where he tossed a mere 6 touchdowns. Granted this is not the Bronco defense, but if they don’t get to him, it will feel just the same. Look for the Pats to make another trip to the Super Bowl.

In the NFC the San Francisco 49ers host the New York Giants tomorrow. The Giants are rolling high after defacing and dethroning the speculated best team in the NFL last week. The 49ers were impressive in their victory over the New Orleans Saints showing some offensive capability of their own. There is a lot of talk about the Patriots defense being the worse in the league. The Giants defense finished ranked 25th allowing 25 points per game. They are ranked 9th offensively scoring 24.6. However, this is not the Giants team that played the entire season scratching for wins. They are in a groove and QB Eli Manning has been very good. The Giants may be the best rounded team left in the chase. Their defense is much better than their stats.

The 49ers are 3 point favorites at home and are riding the exploits of QB Alex Smith and their victory over the Saints. Smith proved he could play offense and keep up with his teams dominating defense. The 49ers defense was ranked number 2 allowing only 14.3 points per game. In addition, they had the number 1 ranked rushing defense allowing only 77.3 yards per game. Their offense was ranked 11th scoring 23.8 points per game. This game is going to be a knock down, drag out fight. I believe whom ever wins this game will win the Super Bowl. Don’t be surprised if the Pats and Giants square off again.

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January 20, 2012

Australian Open 4th Round Preview!

Pure tennis magic is on display in Melbourne, Australia as the Australian Open Tournament is set for the 4th round of play. The possibility of a match up in the semifinals between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is appearing to be more likely. Federer has won the Australian Open 4 times and Nadal has won it once 3 years ago. Although Nadal had his knee wrapped due to his recent injury that occurred in his hotel room prior to the first round; it did not appear to slow down his play as we easily defeated Lukas Lacko 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

Federer on the other hand a little tougher time finishing off Ivo Karlovic 7-6, 7-5, 6-3. Next up for Federer in the 4th round will be the teenage sensation from Australia, Bernard Tomic. Nadal has a good match up in the 4th round as well. He has to face his countrymen in Feliciano Lopez who dismantled American John Isner who was ranked 16th in the world. Isner was the final American in the Australian Open and it is the first time in over 4 decades that an American has not made it to the 4th round in this Open.

Novak Djokovic, who won the Australian Open last year and Andy Murray will be concluding their 3rd round matches Saturday. Murray has made it to the final round the last two years only to go home to Britain empty handed. The women’s number one seed is Caroline Wozniacki has also moved onto the 4th round and is favored to win this weekend again. Serena Williams, who has won 5 Championships herself, will play Saturday as well to attempt to land her a spot in the final 16 once again.

Murray and Djokovic are both heavily favored this weekend. You can check out the latest odds right now. You can have your say and be part of the action by visiting the link below. Become part of the excitement in the thunder down under today. Until we meet again, may your betting be better and remember to always be a good sport.

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January 5, 2012

NFL Wildcard Weekend Preview!

NFL FootballTwo days from now, on Saturday, January 7, 2012 Wildcard Weekend kicks off the NFL Playoffs. There are some exciting games on tap so let us begin with the AFC where the number one seed New England Patriots and number two seed Baltimore Ravens will have a bye this wildcard weekend.

The first match up pits the 4th and 9th best defenses in the NFL against each other. The visiting team with the 9th rank defense is the Cincinnati Bengals who finished the season 9-7. The  is the 10-6 Houston Texans who has the 4th ranked defense in the league. The Texans will be led by rookie QB T.J. Yates who has held his own in replacement of the injured starting Texan QB. Rookie QB Andy Dalton will be leading the Bengals. The Texans are picked by 3 in a close one.

The second game on Saturday brings us the 10-6 Detroit Lions going to see the 13-3 New Orleans Saints. The Saints are the number 2 ranked offense in the league. The  Lions are the 4th. This should be a shootout. The Saints are led by All Pro QB Drew Brees. The Lions have QB Matthew Stafford at the helm and both can put the ball in the air successfully. The Saints are picked by 11 in this one.

The first game on Sunday, January 15th is the Atlanta Falcons 10-6 at the 9-7 New York Giants. The Falcons have the 7th ranked offense and the Giants have the 9th ranked offense. The Falcons are led by QB Matt Ryan and the Giants by QB Eli Manning. The Giants have the playoff experience and are favored by 3.

The Pittsburgh Steelers 12-4 play the last game of the wildcard weekend against the Denver Broncos 8-8. The Steelers boast the number one defense in the NFL giving up only 14.2 points per game. They are number one in yards allowed and number one against the pass. However, the Steelers are 8th against the rush and the Broncos are have the number one rushing offense averaging 164.5 yards per game. The Steelers are favored by 9 and Denver QB Tim Tebow should be running for his life.

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December 22, 2011

Week 16 NFL Betting Lines!

NFL FootballWeek 16 kicks off tonight as the Houston Texans travel to Indianapolis to take on the Colts. The Texans are 10-4 and have already clinched the AFC South Title. The Colts are 1-13 and licking their wounds from a long season without QB Peyton Manning. The Texans are favored by 7 and should make the spread.

The Oakland Raiders (7-7) will be in Kansas City to take on the (6-8) Chiefs in a AFC West match up. This division is still up for grabs so this game is important. The Chiefs are picked by 2 and QB Kyle Orton has made KC a threat. Look for the Chiefs to make the spread here.

The Denver Broncos lead the AFC West with a 8-6 record. They will be in Buffalo to take on the sliding 5-9 Bills. The Broncos are favored by 3, but could be upset here if they are not careful.

In the battle of New York teams the New York Jets 8-6 take on the New York Giants 7-7. The Jets are the home team and they are favored by 3 and this could be a battle because both teams are trying to get to the post season. The Giants only have to win out to win the NFC East.

The San Diego Chargers are 7-7 and they take on the Detroit Lions 9-5 in Detroit. The Chargers still have a shot at winning the AFC West and the Lions are trying to maintain a wild card presence in the NFC. The Lions are favored by 3, but look for San Diego to upset them.

The San Francisco 49ers 11-3 trounced the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday night and now take on their division rival Seattle Seahawks who are 7-7. The Seahawks have been playing well as of late, but that SF defense is hot. The 49ers are only favored by 2, but I think they will make the spread.

Monday Night the Atlanta Falcons 9-5 will be in the Big Easy to take on the 11-3 New Orleans Saints in a tough NFC South division match up. New Orleans is favored by 7 and I don’t see the Falcons stopping the Saints at home.

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December 21, 2011

NCAA Basketball Stunner: Davidson Upsets Kansas!

The NCAA Basketball season is still young, but it is good to hear the ball bouncing off the back board once again. However, the ball was not always bouncing the right way for the Big 12 defending champion Kansas Jayhawks as when they tipped off against the Southern Division Davidson Wildcats last Monday night.

The fans surrounding Western North Carolina Davidson College are well aware of this small schools ability to play big, but for unknowing fans around the nation the outcome of this game was a complete shock. The Wildcats, now 7-3 and leading the Southern Division, stunned the Jayhawks also now 7-3, by the score of 80-74 behind the 21 points scored by Nik Cochran.

Although the Jayhawks Coach Bill Self did not see this game as an upset, many NCAA fans would beg to differ when the Wildcats defeated his team in the Jayhawks back yard.  Thomas Robinson managed 21 points and 18 rebounds for the Jayhawks and Tyshawn Taylor added 15 points of his own, but it was not enough to lift Kansas over the Wildcats.

The last time these two teams squared off on the court was back in 2008 regional finals when the Jayhawks escaped with a 59-57 victory. This past Monday night Davidson was able to offer a little payback. The 40% shooting ratio from the floor did not help the Jayhawks Monday night and they will have to get better if they are going to make any run for the Big 12 Title again.

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December 19, 2011

Finally An NFL Match UP On Monday Night Worth Betting On!

NFL FootballSo far Week 15 in the NFL has displayed a few surprises for arm chair quarterbacks around the world. The Green Bay Packers fell to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Baltimore Ravens fell to the San Diego Chargers and the Houston Texans fell to the Carolina Panthers. All 3 of the teams that lost were in first place in their divisions.

What does this all have to do with the price of tea in China? Absolutely nothing is the answer to that question, but the Ravens loss did something for flailing Monday Night Football match ups. With the Ravens loss the Pittsburgh Steelers were once again provided with an ample opportunity to get up one game on the Ravens and win the AFC North division and the #1 seed.

There are those that say the Ravens loss has nothing to do with the Steelers, but they would be misinformed. If the Ravens had not been destroyed by the Chargers then tonight’s game would not have near the hype surrounding it. It is true that the Steelers will still have to win out, but without a Ravens loss it would be just another game.

We say this because the Pittsburgh Steelers already clinched a playoff spot yesterday when the Titans of Tennessee fell to the win less Indianapolis Colts. The Ravens loss made the Pittsburgh Steelers game tonight against the San Francisco 49ers (10-3) monstrous.  This will not be an easy game for the Steelers, but at least they have more reason to get down in the trenches and fight in this one.

The 49ers have clinched the NFC West, but have lost 2 of their last 3 games. The Steelers (10-3) have won 4 in a row, but like San Francisco have been hobbled by injuries as of late. Throwing all the media hype and bad information to the side; this should be an outstanding game to enjoy and even a better one to bet on. The 49ers are fighting to get the best seed in the playoffs as well.

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December 14, 2011

The NFL Playoff Picture Today

NFL FootballGoing into Week 15 of the NFL Season some teams have locked up their division titles, others have clinched playoff spots and still others have time to make their move and maneuver a playoff run. Let’s take a look at who is going and who has the best chance at getting there.

In the AFC East the New England Patriots are 10-3, but have yet to lock up a playoff spot over the New York Jets 8-5. The Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins are out of the picture. The AFC North is still a battle between the Baltimore Ravens 10-3 and the Pittsburgh Steelers 10-3. The Ravens defeated the Steelers twice in the regular season giving them the division in case of a tie. This is the most exciting division race in the NFL. If both teams win out then the Ravens will get the #1 seed and the Steelers would wind up with the #5 seed. However, should the San Diego Chargers upset the Ravens in Week 15 and the Steelers beat the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night; the Steelers could win the AFC North again. The Bengals and the Brown will be watching the playoffs on TV.

In the AFC South the Houston Texans 10-3 have already clinched their division, but will enter the playoffs with rookie QB Yates at the helm. The Titans, Jaguars, and Colts will not make the playoffs. In the AFC West the Denver Broncos 8-5 are making waves with Tim Tebow at QB. Tebow is 7-1 since taking over behind center. Mathematically the Oakland Raiders 7-6 and the San Diego Chargers 6-7 are still in the hunt and the Broncos must play the New England Patriots this weekend. This division is really up for grabs and will come down to which team can finish out strong.

In the NFC East the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants are 7-6. This division will go right down to the wire again. The Eagles are not out of the hunt, but they are slipping fast. The Redskins are already looking at next year. The AFC North was pretty much over when it started. The Green Bay Packers are 13-0, but will have to play better competition in the playoffs. The Detroit Lions are 8-5 and still in the wild card hunt. The Bears are back sliding and the Vikings are dreaming of better days.

In the NFC South the New Orleans Saints are 10-3 and have clinched at least a playoff spot. The Atlanta Falcons are 8-5 and in the wildcard hunt as well. The Carolina Panthers and the Tampa Bay Bucs are looking forward to next year. The NFC West has the San Francisco 49ers 10-3 already winning the division. The Rams and the Cardinals will be watching the playoffs with family and friends. The Seahawks have not been mathematically eliminated yet.

The game of the week will be the Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers dropped a game last week to division rival Arizona and the Steelers hobbled over their division rival the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers have the #2 ranked defense in the NFL and the 49ers defense is ranked #5. However, when cranking the Steelers offense is much better than the 49ers who depend primarily on QB Alex Smith not to lose the game and RB Frank Gore to carry all the weight. Look for the Steelers to pull this one out.

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December 11, 2011

NFL Week 14 Preview and Odds

NFL FootballWeek 14 of the NFL Season has cast its shadow and it is now time to explore the battles on the gridiron that should provide the loudest roar. The playoff picture is looming and for many teams there is still work to be done. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cleveland Browns Thursday night 14-3 to improve their record to 10-3 and Steelers QB Big Ben displayed once again why he is the toughest signal caller in the NFL, but their output against a poorly functioning Browns team was concerning.

The Houston Texans (9-3) roll into Cincinnati to take on the sliding Bengals (7-5). The Texans will still be starting rookie QB T.J Yates and will be without WR Andre Johnson. The Bengals will be without RB Cedric Benson. On paper this looks like it good be a good game. It will be another prime opportunity for the Texans to show how good they are as a team without their starting QB in the lineup. The Bengals are favored by 3.

The New Orleans Saints (9-3) travel to Tennessee to march against the Titans (7-5). The Saints offense is #2 in the league and they have put up 32 points per game and put up 450 total yards per game. The Titans are the 6th rank defense in the league giving up only 19.1 points per game. The Saints are picked by 4.

The San Francisco 49ers (10-2) are in Arizona to square off against the Cardinals (5-7).  The 49ers are already on their way to the playoffs, but they don’t want to lose this game to a division rival and the Cardinals have been tough in certain situations this year. The 49ers cannot afford to look past the Cardinals to their showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers next week. The 49ers are favored by 4.5 points.

Carson Palmer and the Oakland Raiders (7-5) stumble into Green Bay to confront the undefeated Packers (12-0). The Raiders are tied for 1st in the AFC West, but got stampeded by the Miami Dolphins last week. The Raiders will need a miracle and a prayer to win this one in frigid Lambeau Field. The Packers are favored by 13 points.

Tonight the New York Giants (6-6) are in the big state of Texas to try to corral the division leading Dallas Cowboys (7-5). This is a battle for the NFC East supremacy and the Cowboys cannot afford to drop this one. This is a chance for the Cowboys to open up the gap and race for the finish. The Giants played hard against the Packers last week in a 3 point loss and the Cowboys dropped a stunner to the Cardinals. The Cowboys are favored by 3 points.

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December 5, 2011

Tiger Woods Wins Chevron World Challenge

Filed under: Articles, Betting Promotions, Golf — Tags: , , , — Will Maverick @ 9:18 am

Tiger WoodsIt took Tiger Woods almost 2 years and 26 tournaments too accomplish the feat, but he finally won the Chevron World Challenge at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, California yesterday. It was a huge win for the player who was not long ago the best golfer in the world. He shot a 3 under par 69 to edge out Zack Johnson and finished 10 under 278 over all.

For Tiger, who last won in November of 2009 and has suffered much damage to his personal image since, it felt like he was picking up right where he left off. He finished the Chevron with birdies on his last two holes to cement his victory.

Over the past few years Tiger lost his marriage and many of his sponsors, but recently he has picked up new sponsors as he has worked diligently to repair his image. The Chevron World Challenge is held for Tigers foundation and he donated the 1.2 million he won to the foundation.

Is Tiger really back? Only the future will tell. This was not a major and he will not play again until the end of January. If you talk to those who have competed with him over the past 6 months they will tell you that Tiger is on his way back. They have seen his confidence return and they know what kind of competitor he is. Don’t count Tiger out just yet.

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November 20, 2011

NFL At A Glance: Week 11

Week 11 of the NFL season is upon us and the fight for playoff spots has begun. Today the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens face off in a AFC North Division match up that will determine who will wind up tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for first place. The Bengals fell to the Steelers last week and the Ravens fell to the Seattle Seahawks. Both teams are now 6-3. The Ravens have defeated the Steelers twice this season, but have failed to be successful against weaker teams. The Ravens may be with out all pro linebacker Ray Lewis and his absence will be felt. The Ravens are favored by 7 here and as usual the odds makers are being generous to Baltimore. Bengals QB Andy Dalton and his team mates may have to agree to disagree.

The Oakland Raiders are 5-4 this season and are in Minnesota to take on the 2-7 Vikings. The odds makers have only picked the Raiders to win by 1. The Vikings have been destroyed by most everyone this season; although their rookie QB is showing signs of future glory. I don’t see how you can bet against the Raiders.

The Buffalo Bills are 5-4 as well and they also face a 2-7 Miami Dolphin team that has won their last 2 games. The Bills are picked by 3, but don’t count the Dolphins out in this one because they are on a roll.The 9-0 Green Bay Packers are playing the 4-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Can the Packers schedule get any easier? Their defense has been suspect and they have won by outscoring their opponents. They are picked by 15 and a half here and if they can’t make that spread I don’t know what to say.

The Dallas Cowboys returned to their past glory last week and have managed a 5-4 record in a weak NFC Eastern Division. They take on division rival Washington who was fast out the gate but now sports a 3-6 record. The Cowboys are favored to win and should do so easily today.

The San Diego Chargers are 4-5 and surprisingly not out of the playoff race. The Chicago Bears are 6-3 and very much in the NFC picture. The Bears have been roaring as of late and they are picked to win this one today. The Bears defense has been outstanding and they will make the spread this afternoon.

The 3-6 Philadelphia Eagles take on the 6-3 New York Giants tonight. The Eagles will be without QB Mike Vick. The Giants should roll through this game with no trouble and secure their lead in the NFC East.

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Week 11 of the NFL season is upon us and the fight for playoff spots has begun. Today the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens face off in a AFC North Division match up that will determine who will wind up tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers for first place. The Bengals fell to the Steelers last week and the Ravens fell to the Seattle Seahawks. Both teams are now 6-3. The Ravens have defeated the Steelers twice this season, but have failed to be successful against weaker teams. The Ravens may be with out all pro linebacker Ray Lewis and his absence will be felt. The Ravens are favored by 7 here and as usual the odds makers are being generous to Baltimore. Bengals QB Andy Dalton and his team mates may have to agree to disagree.

The Oakland Raiders are 5-4 this season and are in Minnesota to take on the 2-7 Vikings. The odds makers have only picked the Raiders to win by 1. The Vikings have been destroyed by most everyone this season; although their rookie QB is showing signs of future glory. I don’t see how you can bet against the Raiders here.

The Buffalo Bills are 5-4 as well and they also face a 2-7 Miami Dolphin team that has won their last 2 games. The Bills are picked by 3, but don’t count the Dolphins out in this one because they are on a roll.

The 9-0 Green Bay Packers are playing the 4-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Can the Packers schedule get any easier? Their defense has been suspect and they have won by outscoring their opponents. They are picked by 15 and a half here and if they can’t make that spread I don’t know what to say.

The Dallas Cowboys returned to their past glory last week and have managed a 5-4 record in a weak NFC Eastern Division. They take on division rival Washington who was fast out the gate but now sports a 3-6 record. The Cowboys are favored to win and should do so easily today.

The San Diego Chargers are 4-5 and surprisingly not out of the playoff race. The Chicago Bears are 6-3 and very much in the NFC picture. The Bears have been roaring as of late and they are picked to win this one today. The Bears defense has been outstanding and they will make the spread this afternoon.

The 3-6 Philadelphia Eagles take on the 6-3 New York Giants tonight. The Eagles will be without QB Mike Vick. The Giants should roll through this game with no trouble and secure their lead in the NFC East.

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