Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers NFL Betting Odds

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers meet at Lambeau Field.

Sportsbetting.com currently have the Packers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Vikings, while the game's total is sitting at 47½.

The Vikings lost to Pittsburgh 27-17 as a 6-point underdog in Week 7. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (46.5).

Brett Favre passed for 334 yards with an interception for Minnesota and Adrian Peterson rushed for 69 yards and a TD on 18 carries.

The Packers defeated Cleveland 31-3 as a 9-point favorite in Week 7. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41.5).

Aaron Rodgers passed for 246 yards with three touchdowns for Green Bay, while Ryan Grant rushed for 148 yards and a TD on 27 carries.

Minnesota most recently:
When playing in November are 8-2

When playing on grass are 4-6

After outgaining opponent are 7-3

When playing within the division are 8-2

Green Bay most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5

When playing on grass are 5-5

After outgaining opponent are 5-5

When playing within the division are 7-3

A few NFL Betting Lines and trends to consider:
Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road

Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games

Green Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Green Bay's last 5 games when playing Minnesota

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Green Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota

Green Bay is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing at home against Minnesota

College Football Betting – Gamecocks take on improved, upset-minded Vols

Tennessee has come close to online sports betting upsets of the top two teams in the country, and this time, they get a ranked opponent at home as No.22 South Carolina visits Neyland Stadium on Saturday night.

South Carolina vs Tennessee Odds – Saturday, October 31, 7:45 PM ET

Stephen Garcia tossed two touchdown passes in a 14-10 win over Vanderbilt, and the Gamecocks (6-2, 3-2) got a great performance from their pivot, who went 22-of-33 for 312 yards with no picks. Garcia and Alshon Jeffery hooked up on a 43-yard pass with under 13 minutes left in the fourth, and Jeffery had eight catches for 161 yards on the day for the Gamecocks, who outgained the Commodores 431-273. Still, this wasn’t a convincing win for South Carolina, who were coming off a 20-6 loss at Alabama.

Speaking of Alabama, the Volunteers (3-4, 1-3) gave the Crimson Tide all they wanted and more in a 12-10 loss last weekend as Daniel Lincoln had a 44-yard field goal blocked at the end of the regulation, his second blocked kick of the day. This wasted a decent performance by Jonathan Crompton, who was 21-of-36 for 265 yards, a touchdown and a pick after a terrible showing in the Vols’ first big game against Florida. The defense is 10th in the country, and they showed why by holding the Crimson Tide to 256 yards. Once Tennessee gets consistent quarterbacking, look for the Vols to be a sleeper college football betting pick, possibly next year.

Sportsbook odds have the Vols as a 6-point favorite, and they’ve won eight of their last 10 against the Gamecocks, who routed Tennessee 27-6 at home last year. Three of the last four have gone under the posted total, and this one should as well as both teams rank in the top 14 in defense, while their offenses are middle of the pack. Lane Kiffin (and his father Monte, the defensive coordinator) has changed the culture at Tennessee back to one where they believe they can play with anyone in the country, and now they’ve proven it with great games at Florida and Alabama. This is the week they get their well-deserved win over a ranked opponent, as South Carolina has been known to struggle down the stretch, and they’re 3-7 in their last 10 road games.

College football predictions: Tennessee -6

Bears will Rebound; crush pitiful Browns in Week 8

With the Cubs and White Sox nowhere near World Series odds this year, Chicago fans have turned their attention to the Bears. Week 7 left an unpleasant taste in their mouths after Chicago was crushed by the Bengals. Can Chicago rebound against the Browns, or is there something more serious developing here?

Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears

Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET

NFL odds: Bears -13

Chicago was obliterated 45-10 by the Bengals last week. Former Bear castoff Cedric Benson enjoyed a monster game, rushing for 189 yards and a score on 37—exactly the kind of game Chicago needs Matt Forte to have. Forte is suffering through a miserable season; he's rushed for over 100 yards just once this season (against the Lions, no less) and has posted only 21 carries for 47 yards in the past two weeks. It's no surprise the Bears lost both those games. Quarterback Jay Cutler is struggling too, and has tossed five picks in his last two starts.

At least the Browns can't stop anybody. Green Bay rushed for 202 yards against Cleveland in Week 7, and the Browns are allowing 170 yards per game on the ground. They are second-last in the NFL in yards per attempt, giving up a gaudy 4.9 per pop. It's little wonder Cleveland is allowing a pitiful 25.6 points per game and burning bettors on sports picks.

At least Cleveland can rely on a solid offense to carry the team, right? Wrong. Very wrong. Quarterback Derek Anderson is in the midst of a historically bad season; he has two touchdowns, seven interceptions and a mind-numbing 40.6 passer rating. Anderson isn't totally blame—Cleveland is averaging just 97 yards per game on the ground—but it's inexplicably Brady Quinn hasn't been given another shot yet.

Sportsbook bettors are having a tough time gauging Chicago right now, but there's no trouble gauging Cleveland. The 1-5 Browns are a terrible, terrible football team. Chicago's defense is going to harass Anderson all day while Forte should be able to get the ball moving, at least a little bit, against the Browns' weak front. Bet on the Bears to crush Cleveland, cover the spread and get back in the win column on your NFL picks.

Missouri Tigers vs. Colorado Buffaloes Betting Odds and Predictions

The Missouri Tigers and the Colorado Buffaloes will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Folsom Field.

Sportsbetting.com currently have the Tigers listed as 4-point favorites versus the Buffaloes, while the game's total is sitting at 47.

Missouri was defeated 41-7 by Texas last time out, as 13.5-point underdogs. That game's 48 points went UNDER the posted total of 51.

Jared Perry caught the lone TD pass in the loss.

Rodney Stewart rushed for 49 yards and one touchdown for Colorado in a 20-6 loss to Kansas State in Week 8.

The Buffaloes did not cover the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 49.5.

Missouri most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6

When playing on grass are 5-5

After being outgained are 7-3

When playing within the conference are 4-6

Colorado most recently:
When playing in October are 3-7

When playing on grass are 4-6

After being outgained are 3-7

When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few college football lines and trends to consider:

Missouri is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado

Missouri is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games on the road

Missouri is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road

Missouri is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games

Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Missouri

Colorado is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home

Colorado is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Missouri

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Colorado's last 6 games at home

Giants at Eagles: Philly will Keep the Pressure on, squeak out a Victory

Most Philadelphians will be focused on World Series odds this week, but there's another very important New York/Philadelphia matchup happening this weekend. The Giants visit Philly to battle the Eagles in a crucial NFC East battle.

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles

Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 p.m. ET

NFL odds: Eagles -1

Suddenly, asking whether or not the Giants are for real is a valid question. The Giants raced to a 5-0 start but, since then, have lost two in a row to the Saints and Cardinals. New York's only quality win came over the Cowboys, and even that's questionable considering what a see-saw Dallas is. The once-smothering defense hasn't looked nearly as impressive as of late, allowing 72 points during the past two losses—compared to 71 during the first five wins.

On the other side of the football, Eli Manning suffered through is worst game of the season against Arizona. Manning tossed three interceptions while being sacked three times, but he wasn't the only one making mistakes. The Giants had seven penalties and countless mental errors, from fumbles to dropped passes.

Speaking of lapses, the Eagles suffered through a major one two weeks ago when they lost to the Raiders. Philly bounced back with a 27-17 win over the Redskins. DeSean Jackson exploded for two long touchdowns and the Eagles built a 27-7 lead before taking their foot off the gas late in the game.

Defensively, the Eagles are playing fantastic. Philadelphia has allowed more than 17 points just once this season (a 48-point thrashing at the hands of New Orleans) and much of the credit belongs to an aggressive, attacking style. The Eagles recorded six sacks and three turnovers, giving Jason Campbell no chance to get anything going.

Both teams have displayed Jekyll and Hyde personalities this season, so making NFL predictions in this one is going to be tough. The Giants looked susceptible to pressure against Arizona and New Orleans, something Philly can be expected to duplicate in Week 8. Considering the Giants' secondary is nicked up too, explosive receivers Jackson and Jeremy Maclin should be able to run free. Expect the Giants' reeling slide to continue as Philadelphia nets a win for online betting fans.

Cristiano Ronaldo will not Play Against Milan

Cristiano Ronaldo will not be fit in time for an ankle injury to play the online sport betting game next week between Real Madrid and AC Milan in the Champions League.

The Spanish club said that a medical examination on Wednesday revealed that there was improvement in the Portuguese extreme right ankle, but not enough to play against Getafe on Saturday in the Spanish league or the second leg against Milan.

Madrid said on its website that Cristiano will be evaluated next week. The team plays Tuesday at the San Siro stadium.

Milan beat Madrid 3-2 last week in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu and Real have lost three bet football games without a Christian, including a humiliating 4-0 reverse against Alcorcón Tuesday of the third division for the Cup King.

The Madrid and Milan have six points in Group C of the Champions League.

Cristiano sprained his ankle in a 3-0 win over Marseille last month and aggravated it while he was in Portugal in World Cup qualifying.

Eagles get a Important Victory in Washington

As expected Philadelphia ran over the Redskins without muss times 4 turnovers that gave them a key 27-17 victory in terms of tiebreakers.

Throughout the game constantly tormented the Eagles QB Jason Campbell causing 3 fumbles, 1 interception and 6 sacks.

WR DeSean Jackson on the diagonal floor on 2 occasions, a race of 67 yards in the first quarter and another in the second quarter a 57-yard pass from Donovan McNabb sealing the game for the Eagles.

This leaves him open the door to a big showdown next week between the Eagles and the Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. The Giants are 2-game losing streak and a victory would cause a tie Philadelphia for the lead in the NFC East.

WESTBROOK LEAVES GAME FOR CONCUSSION

The Eagles RB Brian Westbrook suffered a concussion during the first quarter and never returned.

Westbrook, who finished with three carries for 13 yards was kept down in the field of FedEx Field for several minutes. He left the field under his own power and strive immediately along with 2 coaches at a stadium tunnel, presumably to the locker room.

Westbrook was injured at the end of a run of 5 yards to midfield. While falling, the knee of the Redskins LB London Fletcher is engaged with the rear of the Town of Westbrook causing head out forward.

THE REDSKINS LOSE COOLEY

TE Chris Cooley was out for the remainder of the season after breaking his right ankle in the game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Cooley was hurt on the first play of the second quarter, limped toward the sideline where he was later taken to the dressing room. Cooley gained 2 catches for 21 yards before leaving the field.

"Losing Chris is serious." Said Jason Campbell.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Connecticut Huskies Odds & Betting Picks

The Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Connecticut Huskies will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rentschler Field.

Sportsbetting.com currently have the Huskies listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Scarlet Knights.

Rutgers scored 17 points in the first quarter in Week 8 en route to a 27-10 win over Army.

Rutgers managed to cover the 10.5-point spread on the road in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (38.5).

Cody Endres threw for 389 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions for Connecticut in a 28-24 loss to West Virginia in Week 8.

The Huskies covered the 8.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 46.5.

Rutgers most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4

When playing on grass are 8-2

After outgaining opponent are 7-3

When playing within the conference are 5-5

Connecticut most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6

When playing on grass are 4-6

After outgaining opponent are 3-7

When playing within the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Rutgers is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

Rutgers is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games

Rutgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Rutgers's last 7 games on the road

Connecticut is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Rutgers

Connecticut is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home

NFL Week 8 Betting Parlay

NFL betting is almost at its halfway point and that’s good news for bettors; we have plenty of useful stats and info to help us do our homework. With that in mind, consider this Week 8 parlay with spreads courtesy of BetOnline.com.

Bears -13.5 over Browns

It’s always a bit risky to pick a 13.5-point favorite to cover, but emotions will be at play here. The Bears were humiliated by the Bengals in Week 7 and you can bet they’ll be anxious to crush someone at home. The Browns rank dead last in the NFL in total defense, allowing a hilarious 414.9 yards per game. If ever there was a game for Jay Cutler, Matt Forte and the Bears offense to absolutely explode, this is it.

Jaguars +3 over Titans

The Titans are an official member of the NFL’s Society of Horrifically Bad Teams, joining Cleveland, Tampa Bay, Kansas City, Oakland, Detroit and St. Louis. They’re favored to beat the Jaguars at home perhaps because odds makers expect the Titans to come out angry after losing 59-0 to New England two weeks ago. There’s just one problem: the Titans can’t pass or defend the pass. Patriot defensive backs caught more balls from Tennessee quarterbacks Vince Young and Kerry Collins than the Tennessee receivers did in Week 6. The Titans allow 300-plus passing yards per game, worst in the league, and face a team that already lit them up once this season. Hard to imagine Tennessee winning this one.

Cardinals -9 over Panthers

Well, would you look at that; the Cardinals may not come back to Earth after all this season. They shocked the betting community with a road win over the New York Giants and are suddenly 4-2. We know their passing game is great, but it’s the stout run defense that is developing surprisingly well. The Carolina Panthers only seem to beat teams with poor run defenses; against the Cardinals, they’ll struggle to score. Online betting fans should expect Kurt Warner and the Cards to repeat last year’s playoff dismantling of the Cats. Carolina fans may want to avert their eyes and focus on World Series odds instead.

Favre's renaissance practically Criminal, but Steelers will get the Win

Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers

Sunday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET

BetOnline.com odds: Steelers -4

Brett Favre looks like he's just going to keep rolling, doesn't he? Favre's resurgence has been criminal. No, we're not talking Gambino Family criminal—but the former New York Jet and Green Bay Packer is in the midst of one of his finest seasons. Not only has the veteran quarterback never been 6-0 before, he's on pace to shatter his career-mark for completion percentage while tossing another 30-plus touchdowns. At this point, gambling fans probably shouldn't be surprised by anything Favre does.

Favre's success is largely attributable to scaling back his old gunslinger ways. He hasn't forced the ball and made the same foolish mistakes he has in the past. Favre faces a big challenge this weekend, however, with Troy Polamalu returning to the Steelers lineup. The Pro Bowl safety made an impressive return from a knee injury, picking off a pass against the Browns last weekend. If Favre shows even the slightest sign of poor decision making, Polamalu will take advantage.

Of course, Minny could just try running the ball instead. Adrian Peterson leads the NFL in rushing after pasting the Ravens with 143 last week. That will be a tall order against the Steelers, who are allowing just 74 yards per game and 3.8 yards per pop this season. Peterson has seven rushing touchdowns, but the Steel Curtain has allowed just one this year.

Offensively, Pittsburgh has a pretty healthy balance too. Hines Ward is quietly having an excellent season. He's already passed the 100-yard mark three times and has had fewer than 80 yards receiving just once in six starts. His resurgence has been aided by Ben Roethlisberger, who racked up over 400 yards passing last week.

The dynamic duo will face a Minnesota defense that was torched by Baltimore last weekend. Joe Flacco threw for 385 yards and led the Ravens to three fourth-quarter touchdowns. The Vikings "D" is very middle-of-the-pack right now; it isn't exactly living up to its potential, although it is tied for the league in sacks.

This is a very evenly matched contest. Both teams can throw, both can run, and both have talented defenses. Right now, Pittsburgh's looks better. Its best player just returned to the lineup while the Vikings nearly collapsed and blew the game in Week 6. BetOnline.com favors the Steelers by four, and for good reason—this is by far the best team and most hostile environment the Vikings have faced all season. If you bet on sports, look for Pittsburgh to hit them in the mouth and remind them who the current Super Bowl champs are.

College Football Betting – Can Nittany Lions end “Big House” jinx?

Get away from those World Series odds for a minute and check out this week’s marquee matchup in the Big Ten, where Penn State will try and end a five-game skid in Ann Arbor, home of a rejuvenated Michigan team.

Penn State vs Michigan – Saturday, October 24, 3:30 PM ET

The No.13 Nittany Lions (6-1, 2-1) blanked Minnesota 20-0 and they dominated on both sides of the ball through possession as they held the ball for almost 42 minutes. Penn State had 464 yards to Minnesota’s 138, but after having so much possession, they really should have scored more than 20 points. Darryl Clark was 21-of-32 for 287 yards and a touchdown, while Evan Royster ran 23 times for 137 yards for the Nittany Lions.

Michigan (5-2, 1-2) rolled to a 63-6 demolition of Delaware State, racking up a school-record 727 yards along the way. Four Michigan quarterbacks combined to go 15-of-18 for 266 yards and two touchdowns, while Vincent Young’s 166 yards led a ground game that had a ridiculous 461 yards and found the end zone six times. Of course, Michigan isn’t always going to have such an easy time covering in the online betting world, but Delaware State is a good tune-up for two reasons: execution, and confidence.

The Nittany Lions are 4.5-point favorites on the road this week, but the Wolverines have had their number recently when Penn State comes to the famous “Big House” with five straight wins, and the last three have come by five points or less. The Nittany Lions’ offense came up short in their one game against a good defense when they lost at home to Iowa, but the Wolverines are young and are prone to errors, which means Clark and Royster should have big days. Michigan is coming back with a vengeance, but they could be a bit overconfident after throttling a lesser opponent. Taking Michigan would be like putting the Dodgers in your World Series picks: they’re just too young in the important places. Go with Penn State to finally win at the “Big House”, and take them in your offshore sportsbook.

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Free Betting Picks and Odds

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers meet at Heinz Field.

Sportsbetting.com currently have the Steelers listed as 14-point favorites versus the Browns, while the game's total is sitting at 37½.

The Browns defeated Buffalo 6-3 as a 5.5-point underdog in Week 5. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (42).

Derek Anderson passed for only 23 yards with an interception for Cleveland, while Jamal Lewis rushed for 117 yards on 31 carries

The Steelers defeated Detroit 28-20 as an 11-point favorite in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (44).

Ben Roethlisberger passed for 277 yards with three touchdowns for Pittsburgh, while Rashard Mendenhall rushed for 77 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries in the win.

A few nfl betting lines and trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 5 games on the road

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh

Cleveland is 2-7 ATS in its last 9 games

Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland

Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home

College Football Betting – Virginia Tech/Georgia Tech Pick

Sportsbook bettors have busy weekend ahead, with the MLB playoffs, NFL, NHL and, of course, college football. Let’s preview a crucial ACC tilt between the conference’s top teams, Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech.

(4) Virginia Tech Hokies vs (19) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Saturday, October 17, 6:00 p.m. ET

College football odds favorite: Virginia Tech -3

Each team has plenty to prove this weekend. Still undefeated, Virginia Tech has BCS title game aspirations. A road win over a top-25 opponent this week would only help the Hokies’ chances. Georgia Tech wants respect; its 5-1 record is pretty enough but doesn’t include wins over any ranked teams.

Virginia Tech’s offense has been a pleasant surprise this season. Wasn’t Tyrod Taylor supposed to be a scrambler? He’s been ineffective in that regard, averaging just two yards per carry despite having the second-most rushing attempts on the team. Interestingly enough, he’s been a solid caretaker, throwing eight touchdown passes versus one interception. Tailback Ryan Williams, a freshman, has been a revelation. His outstanding play is a big reason why the Hokies score more than expected.

Virginia Tech is still known for its “D” and has been especially effective against the pass. They’ve also tightened things up since playing Alabama, allowing 14.4 points per game after giving up 34 to the Crimson Tide. However, sports picks experts see a potential chink in the armor. The Hokies haven’t been great stopping the run this season and that could play into Georgia Tech’s hands. Quarterback Josh Nesbitt absolutely loves to run; he has 128 carries this season, 49 more than any other player on the team, and ran for three scores last week versus Florida State.

Georgia Tech’s defense leaves a lot to be desired these days – five touchdown passes allowed against FSU? Ouch. However, Virginia Tech isn’t a prolific passing team; the Hokies are somewhat predictable, choosing the run over the pass whenever possible, so Georgia Tech could key on Ryan Williams.

Georgia Tech is motivated, hungry to be taken seriously and playing at home. Don’t be surprised if the Yellow Jackets rip off major yardage on the ground and pull the minor upset.

Handicapping software recommends: Georgia Tech +3

Miami Hurricanes vs. Central Florida Knights Betting Odds

The Miami Hurricanes and the Central Florida Knights will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Bright House Networks Stadium.

Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Hurricanes listed as 14-point favorites versus the Knights, while the game's total is sitting at 47.

Central Florida tamed Memphis, winning 32-14 at BH Networks Stadium in Week 5.

UCF covered as a 7-point home favorite while the final score pushed with the 46-point total.

Current streak:
Miami has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Miami: 4-1 SU, 3-2 ATS

Central Florida: 3-2 SU, 4-0 ATS

Miami most recently:
When playing in October are 6-4

When playing on grass are 6-4

After outgaining opponent are 6-4

When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Central Florida most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6

When playing on grass are 4-6

After outgaining opponent are 7-3

When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Miami is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road

Miami is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road

Central Florida is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home

Wake Forest vs. Clemson College Football Odds and Picks

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Clemson Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.

Sportsbetting.com currently have the Tigers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Demon Deacons, while the game's total is sitting at 49.

Wake Forest held off a late push from Maryland for a 42-32 win at Groves Stadium in Week 6.

Maryland covered as a 13.5-point road underdog while the final score played over the 52-point total.

C.J. Spiller's 92-yard kick return made things interesting at the end but it was not enough as Clemson lost to Maryland 24-21 in Week 5.

The Tigers failed to cover the 12.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 47.5.

Current streak:
Wake Forest has won 2 straight games.

Clemson has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Wake Forest: 4-2 SU, 2-3 ATS

Clemson: 2-3 SU, 3-2 ATS

Wake Forest most recently:
When playing in October are 8-2

When playing on grass are 5-5

After outgaining opponent are 6-4

When playing within the conference are 5-5

Clemson most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5

When playing on grass are 5-5

After being outgained are 6-4

When playing within the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Wake Forest is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Clemson

Wake Forest is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Wake Forest's last 5 games on the road

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wake Forest's last 7 games when playing Clemson

Clemson is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Wake Forest

Clemson is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Clemson is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Clemson's last 7 games at home

NFL Betting – Vikings, Ravens Meet In Big Interconference Clash

A lot of people who are looking at the NFL odds and the NFL standings this week might be surprised to see the Baltimore Ravens at 3-2. The Ravens started the season 3-0 and looked like they might be the best team in the league at that point. But since that time, the Ravens have had a tough time over the last couple of weeks and now find themselves on a two-game losing streak.

People making their NFL picks sided with the Ravens a couple of weeks ago when they headed to New England but the Ravens came up just short. Then the Ravens were surprisingly a nine-point favorite at home to the Cincinnati Bengals last week and they lost the game outright.

There are some real concerns in Baltimore right now because the team has shifted. They used to be a defensive-minded team with one of the league’s best stopping unit but since defensive coordinator Rex Ryan left to take over the New York Jets, the Ravens have been struggling on defense. Minus a good performance against the hapless Cleveland Browns, the Ravens are allowing 23.5 points per game this season, which is a stark contrast to the team that was shutting down opponents last year.

The Ravens are in tough this week as they head to face the undefeated Minnesota Vikings. If they lose, they’ll be back to .500, which would be a very discouraging start for a team that was 3-0.

Baltimore Ravens @ Minnesota Vikings

Sportsbook Odds: Vikings -3

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the hottest team in the NFL right now and they welcome one of the coldest. The Vikings might have an easier time of winning Sunday’s contest than most people think, even though it should be a battle of two of the top teams in the league.

The Vikings defense doesn’t give up much on the ground, which is going to be a problem for Baltimore. The Ravens find most of their offensive success when they can run the ball with Ray Rice and Willis McGahee but, as evidenced by the Bengals last week, if those two are contained, the Ravens have a tough time putting up points.

Minnesota is going to force the Ravens to win through the air, which won’t work. On top of that, the Vikings will stay hot on offense and put up enough points to get the win and cover.

Sports Picks: Vikings -3

Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Odds

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights will both be trying to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Rutgers Stadium.

Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Panthers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Scarlet Knights, while the game's total is sitting at 46½.

Pittsburgh scored 11 points in the fourth quarter to take a 24-21 win over UConn at Heinz Field in Week 6.

UConn covered as a 6.5-point road underdog while the final score played under the 47-point total.

Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 2 straight games.

Rutgers has won 4 straight games.

Team records:
Pittsburgh: 5-1 SU, 3-2 ATS

Rutgers: 4-1 SU, 1-2 ATS

A few college football betting lines and trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Pittsburgh is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road

Pittsburgh is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games on the road

Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Rutgers

Rutgers is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games

Rutgers is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

Rutgers is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh

Rutgers is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh

Arkansas State vs. Louisiana-Monroe Betting Odds

The Arkansas State Red Wolves and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Malone Stadium.

Check the currently line at Bodog Sportsbook.

Corey Leonard had 216 yards passing and two TDs to lead Arkansas State but it was not enough as they lost 24-21 to Iowa in Week 5.

The Red Wolves did cover the 21-point spread, while the final score played to a push.

Louisiana-Monroe took a 48-35 win over Florida International at Malone Stadium in Week 5.

UL-Monroe covered as a 6.5-point home favorite while the final score eclipsed the 55.5-point total.

Current streak:
Arkansas State has lost 3 straight games.

Louisiana-Monroe has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Arkansas State: 1-3 SU, 1-2 ATS

Louisiana-Monroe: 3-2 SU, 3-1 AT

Arkansas State most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6

When playing on grass are 1-9

After being outgained are 5-5

When playing within the conference are 5-5

Louisiana-Monroe most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5

When playing on grass are 6-4

After outgaining opponent are 6-4

When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few college football betting trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arkansas State's last 10 games on the road

Arkansas State is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Louisiana-Monroe

Arkansas State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Arkansas State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Louisiana-Monroe

Louisiana-Monroe is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arkansas State

Louisiana-Monroe is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Louisiana-Monroe is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Louisiana-Monroe is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arkansas State

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Playoffs Odds

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Colorado Rockies will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Coors Field in Game 3 of their NLDS.

JA Happ will be the starting pitcher for the Phillies on this day. Lefthander Happ is 10-4 this season with a 2.99 ERA.

Starting this game for the Rockies will be Jason Hammel. The righthander has a 4.45 ERA to go along with a 10-8 record this season.

Sportsbetting.com currently have the Phillies listed as 115-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game's total is sitting at 9.

The Rockies built up an early lead and held on for a 5-4 win over the Phillies in Game 2 of the series on Thursday.

The Rockies won that game as +150 underdogs, while the nine runs went as a PUSH against the posted over/under (9).

Yorvit Torrealba went 2-for-3 at the plate with a two-run homer for the Rockies. Aaron Cook allowed just three runs over five innings for the win, and Huston Street closed out the ninth for his first save of the postseason.

Raul Ibanez drove in a pair of runs for the Phillies, who were -170 favorites. Cole Hamels gave up seven hits and four runs over five innings in suffering the loss.

Team records:
Philadelphia: 93-69 SU

Colorado: 92-70 SU

A few baseball betting trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 10-3-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing Colorado

Philadelphia is 4-1-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Colorado

Philadelphia is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road

Philadelphia is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games

Colorado is 4-0-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Colorado is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games

Colorado is 1-3-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia

Colorado is 1-4-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Philadelphia

NFL Betting – Buccaneers In For A Blowout In Philadelphia

The NFL Week 5 matchups are clearly not as sexy as the games from the previous weeks. While there are a few good matchups on the bill, including the Patriots coaching reunion with the Denver Broncos and head coach Josh McDaniels welcoming his former employer Bill Belichick and his New England Patriots, there are a lot of games that appear to be mismatches.

There are six teams that are favored by nine points or more including the Oakland Raiders, who are the biggest underdog of the NFL season and are facing a 16-point spread. If you are going to place an NFL bet on an underdog, this is your week.

One team to stay away from would be the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are similarly facing a spread bigger than two touchdowns in the sportsbook.

The Buccaneers have been downright awful this year and there is really no reason to be on them this week. This week’s contest will be their second of back-to-back road games against an NFC East squad and this time they are facing a team that is rested off of their bye.

For the stats junkies out there, keep in mind that the Eagles are among the best teams around after a bye week. The Eagles are 16-6 in their last 22 games after a bye week and are 19-3 straight up in those contests.

The Eagles should have a healthy Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook for the first time this season, which is a scary thought for the Bucs, who couldn’t even win against the hapless Washington Redskins.

The Eagles offense should be able to score pretty much at will and even if they make turnovers, they will still probably win. Last week, the Bucs were the beneficiaries of four turnovers but they still lost.

Tampa Bay will send quarterback Josh Johnson out for his second-ever start and considering how he played last week, he’s probably in trouble this week. Philadelphia is a team that is known of their exotic blitz packages and schemes and the Bucs offensive line, who will be without starting center Jeff Faine, will have some problems.

Look for the Eagles to do anything they want to Tampa Bay and once they are up by 10 or 14 points, the Bucs offense won’t be able to run the ball and will be forced into some mistakes through their passing game.

Sports Picks: Eagles -14.5

The Cowboys without key Players for the NFL Betting Week 5

The Dallas Cowboys play on Sunday without their leading receiver Roy Williams.

Apparently the Dallas Cowboys play Sunday at the Kansas City Chiefs without two of their key players on offense.

The receiver Roy Williams, who assumed the role of prime target for Tony Romo to Terrell Owens' departure to the Buffalo Bills, is unlikely to play due to a rib injury.

This adds to injury runner Felix Jones, who has a knee injury, so both will be on the disabled list Sunday.

Bodog Sportsbook currently have the Cowboys listed as 8 -point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game's total is sitting at 42.

Atlanta Falcons vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL Odds to Win

The fans at Candlestick Park will be treated to a game between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers when they take their seats on Sunday.

Bodog Sportsbook currently have the 49ers listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game's total is sitting at 41.

The Falcons lost to New England 26-10 as a 4.5-point underdog in NFL Betting Odds Week 3. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45.5).

Matt Ryan threw for 199 yards for Atlanta and Michael Turner rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries.

Shaun Hill was 14-of-24 for 152 yards with a pair of touchdown passes, as the 49ers hammered the Rams 35-0 in NFL Lines Week 4.

San Francisco covered as 10-point home favorites, while the game played UNDER the 38-point total posted by Bodog.

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing San Francisco

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta's last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco

The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Atlanta's last 23 games on the road

Atlanta is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games

San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

San Francisco is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Atlanta

San Francisco is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Atlanta

San Francisco is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

NCAA Football Betting – Can Tebow Save The Gators Once More?

A lot of people examining the Florida LSU lines are wondering whether Tim Tebow will add to his legend once more this weekend.

As the No. 1 Florida Gators get set to head to the bayou to face the No. 4 LSU Tigers, a lot of pundits, handicappers and the guys making a pick for their sports betting blog are leaning towards LSU.

The story of the game so far has been whether or not Gators hero Tebow will play or not. Tebow suffered a massive concussion when he faced the Kentucky Wildcats a couple of weeks ago and the recovery process has been slow, to say the least.

The Gators had a bye week but Tebow was inactive for most of it. He wasn’t even allowed to get back to day-to-day life with things like watching TV until this week. On Wednesday, he did practice but he still hasn’t been cleared for the game.

The lines have been up all week in the sportsbook for this contest as the odds makers feel that Tebow is playing for sure. That’s a fairly safe assumption, given how tough of a player he is, but the real focus should be how effective he can be.

Your typical pocket-passing quarterback is a player who stands in the pocket, read coverages and makes the throws. When the play breaks down, they will throw it away and if they are flushed from the pocket, they will throw it away.

Not only is Tebow the opposite, he is a player who likes to bring the pain to his opponents. Tebow does what he can to always make a positive play and when he’s about to get tackled, he doesn’t dodge out of bounds or dive, he lowers his pads and brings the boom.

But as the Gators get set for a road trip to Tiger Stadium, they may want their starting quarterback to play with some more caution. If he starts, but then takes one big hit and is knocked out of the game, that doesn’t do anyone any good.

People making their sports picks should know that Tiger Stadium is one of the toughest places to play. The Tigers have won 32 straight Saturday night games at home so this will not be a cakewalk.

The Gators are in for a ride in this game and if Tebow isn’t healthy, it’s hard to have faith in them.

NFL Week 4 Betting Recap

There are many points to discuss about the NFL Week Four. To begin, I find remarkable the work of rookie head coaches Jim Caldwell of the Colts and the Broncos' Josh McDaniels, who share a perfect mark of 4-0 and came in different ways.

Caldwell already belonged to the organization and worked alongside Tony Dungy and Peyton Manning. Its greatest virtue has been to promote an easy transition into a winning team without miss the presence of the previous coach.

The challenge has been greater for McDaniels. Just 33 years and is not easy at that age to earn the respect of his advisers and players. In the background is enforcing the lessons he got in New England, where he served as offensive coordinator. He has turned to the forecast, most of them negative, which placed them four or five wins at the end of the calendar. Third, cut short the relationship with the pin Jay Cutler, who had remained in the team surely would have seen the generation of a real ordeal for both sides.

Contrary to popular belief, the Broncos have been entrenched at the top of the West when San Diego was leading the preferences. But a poor start new Chargers - for absences on campus - has left them (after the first quarter of the campaign) as spectators.

Dallas (rival Denver on Sunday) remains inconsistent and unable to get a game at the right time. Now do not ask that Tony Romo is a Joe Montana, a Roger Staubach, a Brett Favre or John Elway, experts in this kind of return. But at least they occasionally feel their presence and to take the team on his shoulders. Against the Broncos almost bringing them back, but as in most cases, remained half.

Jerry Jones even appears as a fan of Romo, but the truth does not know how long this feeling will last. With multimillion-dollar investment in his palace, Jones requires victories and soon.

Meanwhile, Mark Sanchez had a bad game against New Orleans team they follow. The Jets had a rapid start to the season and that is why the setback was even more. Now the important thing for Scott and company is to turn the page and face his commitment on Monday against Miami.

New England was solid on both sides of the ball against Baltimore, Pittsburgh back on the road, Giants still problems and showing that it is the team to beat in the National and Tennessee, a genuine contender, yet to win.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Playoff Betting Action

The Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at The Metrodome in a one-game playoff to decide the AL Central.

Righthander Rick Porcello will take the mound for the Tigers to start this game. Porcello is 14-9 this season with a 4.04 ERA.

Meanwhile, it'll be Scott Baker who starts for the Twins. Righthander Baker is 15-9 with a 4.36 ERA so far this season.

Sportsbetting.com currently have the Twins listed as 165-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Ryan Raburn went 3-for-4 with two homers and three runs batted in to lead the Tigers over the White Sox 5-3 on Sunday.

Detroit cashed as -190 home favorites according to the Handicapper Reviews, while the game played OVER the 7.5-run total set by oddsmakers.

Jason Kubel was 3-for-4 with two dingers and six runs batted in to lead the Twins over the Royals 13-4 on Sunday.

Minnesota won as -220 home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 9.5-run total set by sportsbooks.

A few betting trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road

Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road

Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Minnesota

Minnesota is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

Minnesota is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Detroit

NFL Betting – 16 Points Not Enough With The Raiders

Even though the Oakland Raiders have gotten on the board and have one win on the season, they are still among the worst teams in the NFL. This week, they face the biggest NFL betting line of the season as they head to New York as a 16-point underdog.

To say that the Raiders are a dysfunctional mess right now would be an understatement. Not only has quarterback JaMarcus Russell regressed to the point where the former first overall pick might not even be worth starting, the team is facing a potential future without head coach Tom Cable.

People making their NFL picks early in the week hopped on the New York Giants as the line opened at a -13 and quickly climbed three points. Part of the reason for that was because it looks like there finally might be some news – or even an arrest – from the incident where head coach Tom Cable allegedly punched an assistant. The charges are for felony assault, which means that Cable might not only be suspended by the league but he could be arrested.

The Raiders are a complete disaster right now as they head to The Giant Stadium and 16 points is not enough to take them.

Oakland Raiders @ New York Giants

Sportsbook: Giants -16

The Raiders are a very bad team right now and there is a laundry list of problems without any foreseeable solutions.

On offense, quarterback JaMarcus Russell, who was supposed to build on a good performance last December, has regressed. His quarterback rating has a quarterback rating of 42.4 through four games this year with one touchdown and four interceptions. His completion percentage is 39.8%. At this point, it might be better for the Raiders to spike the ball on every play.

But Russell isn’t the only bust on this offense. Running back Darren McFadden has shown flashes of talent but he can get his motor going this year. McFadden has 147 yards rushing through four weeks with one touchdown and four fumbles on 47 carries.

On top of that, this year’s first-round pick, Darrius Heyward-Bey has nothing to prove his Top 10 worth.

With all of these problems, the Raiders now head to New York for the second of back-to-back road games against what appears to be the best team in the NFL right now. The Raiders lost by more than 16 in Houston last week and with the entire team struggling right now, they’ll lose by more than 16 again in New York.

Sports Picks: Giants -16

The Tennessee Titans did not Recover their Strength

Jacksonville Jaguars surprise on the field with their level of performance, Quarterback David Garrard has become one of the most effective leaders of the Week Four, the quarterback destroyed the Titans defense on every drive executed line was incomplete cause of injury, Garrard finally managed to complete 27 passes for 323 yards and three touchdowns.

Two entries were received by Mike Sims-Walker, receiver has become a favorite of the NFL Handicapper in recent weeks.

Furthermore, the Tennessee Titans accumulate now four-game losing streak, Kerry Collins has a good statistical level, but the team fails efficient structure and strong attacks, especially land and that Chris Johnson had 83 yards on 16 carries while his mate LenDale White scored only 2 yards in total.

"When a team is in such situations, each player must sit and think about what to do and what to improve." Kerry Collins said. "As a team, collectively, need to come together and talk about possibilities, not listen to outside criticism and still believe in what we do."

The Jacksonville Jaguars are finally who get a surprise victory, the team that now numbers two wins by two defeats starts to solidify to become a favorite in the AFC South.

Sebastian Vettel Won the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Japan

The victory of Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) on Sunday at the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Japan and the poor outcome of the pilots of Brawn GP (in seventh and eighth places) still retain the suspense for the world title, in the absence of two runs for the season finale.

At the wheel of a Red Bull faster than all the cars in the running, including Brawn Grand Prix, Vettel took advantage of his pole position to make an impressive career almost alone, without yielding to any other driver the pleasure of being first.

"I got separated quickly. I was in control until the end," he said.

After the Grand Prix "shouted for joy on the radio. We suffered many ups and downs in recent races. Sometimes we manage the pace and others do not but in the end we got it" welcomed Vettel.

German is the only one who can threaten the two championship leaders, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello, who took out before the race this Sunday, 25 and 10 points.

After his victory at Suzuka Vettel Button remains to 16 and only 2 of Barrichello and could again dream of the title.

"The World Cup can still be won," said the German. "The best we can do is win, like we did today. We have a supercar, which is improving every day. We have to stay concentrated. But whatever you do Rubens and Jenson their destiny is in their hands," he said Vettel.

If you want to win, the two pilots of GP Brawn will have to run much better than in Suzuka on Sunday. Barrichello, seventh, and Button, eighth, they were unable at any point in the race to get closer to victory or even the podium.

Both drivers were punished with a penalty five places in the standings on Saturday did not reduce speed when they saw a yellow flag. Finally left Barrichello and Button sixth line in tenth place.

"Sometimes we get into situations a little complicated but we got them out of the race. I hope that Brazil will not have to fight we can fight back and forward from the start," said Briton Button.

The penultimate Grand Prix of the season will be played in Brazil on 18 October at the Interlagos circuit, and is likely to be decisive for the title. If Jenson Button get four points will become the champion 2009.

For Rubens Barrichello, who also aspires to be complacent, it will take "the most" in Brazil.

"It is my goal. But do not compute. If I deserve to win the championship, win. But I'll start to think, in the middle of the race, if 5 plus 5 is 10. Here in Japan, 5 plus 5 added 6 "Brazilian joked, referring to his penalty.

Button, the leader of the classification, making it more calmly. "Whatever happens in Brazil still have four points ahead," she explains, adding that Barrichello would have to get 7 points per race to win, "which is not a bad position."