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Cowboys head into Philadelphia looking to grab NFC East lead

By: Peter Loshak - Saturday, November 7, 2009

SBR.tv's Peter Loshak welcomes industry vet Al McMordie for the first time to SBR.tv to preview Week 9 on the NFL schedule, including the Eagles, Cowboys game in Philly.

Colts and Saints put perfect records on line

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, November 7, 2009

Both the Colts and Saints are home in their domes this weekend and favored to extend their unbeaten marks to 8-0 as the 2009 NFL season hits the midway point. Peyton Manning and Indianapolis are nine-point chalk at Lucas Oil Stadium when they take on their AFC South rivals from Houston. Down south inside the Superdome, Drew Brees and New Orleans are 13-point favorites to take down the Carolina Panthers.

Philadelphia Eagles host Cowboys in crucial NFC East struggle

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, November 7, 2009

The NFC East has become a three-headed monster, and two of those heads will meet in Philadelphia on Sunday when the Eagles entertain the Dallas Cowboys.

Books recover thanks in part to Brett Favre and Minnesota Vikings

By: Peter Loshak - Tuesday, November 3, 2009

After taking a beating two weeks ago, sportsbooks got a little back last week and avoided a possible costly middle with the Saints' 35-27 win over the Falcons on Monday.

Books will be looking for Falcons cover on Monday Night Football

By: Legends - Monday, November 2, 2009

The opening of the NBA season was kind for the books, but the betting public once again rallied for a good day in the NFL on Sunday behind Dallas, Houston, Baltimore and Minnesota.

NFL Week 9: Early steam on home teams off road losses

By: Joe Freda - Monday, November 2, 2009

Opening lines for aeveral games on the NFL Week 9 slate shot up as bettors jumped on the action and put down some early dough on the 49ers, Jaguars and New York Giants.

New Orleans Saints host Falcons for Monday Night Football

By: DonBest.com - Monday, November 2, 2009

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints can take a three-game lead in the NFC South on Monday night when they host Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons at the Superdome.

Monday Night Football finds Saints seeking 7-0 start

By: Bob Harvey - Monday, November 2, 2009

Drew Brews and the high-powered New Orleans offense are licking their chops heading into this week's edition of Monday Night Football at home against a Falcons secondary that had trouble stopping Tony Romo and the Cowboys. The Saints look to improve to 7-0 on the season as huge double-digit favorites after opening as nine-point chalk at most shops, with the total sitting at the 55-point mark.

Ravens next up to test unbeaten Denver Broncos

By: Chance Harper - Friday, October 30, 2009

If the betting public is correct, Denver's perfect run this season will come to an end on Sunday in Baltimore when the Broncos meet Joe Flacco and the Ravens. But then that same public has been wrong at times this season while the Mile High bunch has rolled to a perfect 6-0 mark at the window. Special teams and defense will decide this early game slated for 1:00 PM (ET) from M&T Bank Stadium and televised on CBS.

Brett Favre returns to Lambeau as Viking to face Packers

By: Chance Harper - Friday, October 30, 2009

Coming off a tough loss to the Steelers last Sunday, Brett Favre and the Vikings have no time to dwell on the defeat as they prepare for a trip to Green Bay to face the Packers this week.

A Colts cover Sunday against 49ers will cure the Halloween hangover

By: Bread - Friday, October 30, 2009

Boo! Did I scare you? Probably not, but here's a thought guaranteed to scare the bejesus out of you: Imagine opening your door to trick-or-treaters and seeing Bread on your porch.

Banner week for bettors as favorites cover in NFL and college

By: Peter Loshak - Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The Philadelphia Eagles closed out a banner week for bettors, the public and sharps alike, with a 10-point win over the Washington Redskins in Monday Night Football action.

Vikings, Packers rematch leads early betting action for Week 8

By: Joe Freda - Monday, October 26, 2009

When the Vikings met the Packers a few weeks ago, Brett Favre had the Minnesota crowd behind him. That won't be the case when the teams meet this Sunday in Green Bay.

Eagles face Redskins on Monday Night Football

By: Bob Harvey - Monday, October 26, 2009

Donovan McNabb and the Eagles need a win Monday night to keep pace with the Cowboys and Giants in the NFC East. That shouldn't prove to be difficult with Philadelphia facing a Redskins team at FedEx Field. Washington enters a mess, especially on offense where they've scored just 79 points, and sit 1-4-1 versus the betting numbers this season. ESPN has the broadcast starting at 8:30 p.m. Eastern.

Cardinals upset of Giants saves house from horrible Sunday

By: Legends - Monday, October 26, 2009

Bettors once again had their way for the most part on NFL Sunday, with the Arizona Cardinals' 24-17 upset of the New York Giants saving the books from utter destruction.

Patriots and Bucs travel to London in Week 7 NFL action

By: Peter Loshak - Saturday, October 24, 2009

SBR.tv’s Peter Loshak previews Week 7 in the NFL aided by input from LT Profits and his sportsbook source on where the sharp action has come in.

Saints in letdown spot, Giants in rebound game

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, October 24, 2009

Off their huge win last week to stay unbeaten, Marques Colston and the New Orleans Saints will look to avoid a letdown this Sunday in Miami when they travel to face the Dolphins as 6½-point favorites. Meanwhile Eli Manning and the New York Giants, who fell to the Saints in the Big Easy last Sunday, are back home in the Meadowlands where they will try and rebound as 7-point chalk against the Cardinals.

Brett Favre and Minnesota Vikings face Big Ben in Pittsburgh

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, October 24, 2009

Rain awaits Brett Favre and the Vikings when Minnesota travels east to Pittsburgh this Sunday afternoon to face Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers

Some books slower than others to move early Week 7 lines

By: Joe Freda - Tuesday, October 20, 2009

With the NFL’s Week 7 featuring some popular betting choices, lines have moved quick in some cases but a few bookmakers are slower to move the numbers for certain matchups.

Broncos (5-0) at Chargers for Monday Night Football

By: Bob Harvey - Monday, October 19, 2009

Josh McDaniel and the Broncos were ridiculed for offseason moves and seemed headed for a tough 2009 season. Instead, Kyle Orton has managed McDaniels' offense and the Denver defense leads the NFL in the fewest yards and points allowed, all adding up to a 5-0 record. The Broncos put their unbeaten mark on the line as underdogs when they head to San Diego Monday night to face the Chargers.

Public big on Chargers at home for Monday Night Football vs. Broncos

By: Peter Loshak - Monday, October 19, 2009

The books came out ahead overall in NFL and college football action last week, including Buffalo's OT win over the New York Jets though that outcome made Billy Walters happy.

Books start week strong, but bettors rally on NFL Sunday

By: Legends - Monday, October 19, 2009

The books got off to a good start last week thanks to the Dolphins beating the Jets on Monday night, but as usual the players came through with another winning day on Sunday.

NFL Week 6 Betting Preview

By: Peter Loshak - Saturday, October 17, 2009

There should be points aplenty when the Texans travel to Cincinnati to meet the Bengals. SBR.tv's Peter Loshak and handicapper LT Profits look at that game and several others that have value in Week 6.

Saints and Giants put perfect records on line in New Orleans

By: Bread - Saturday, October 17, 2009

Sunday's battle in New Orleans between the Saints and Giants pits double-perfection against one another with the Saints and Giants unbeaten in the standings and at the window.

Favre and Vikings face tough Ravens defense

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, October 17, 2009

It's still too early to call a game "must-win" for any team, but the Ravens know a third-straight setback will hurt at this stage of the season. Avoiding defeat will mean Baltimore has to be at their best this Sunday on the road in Minnesota against Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson and the 5-0 Vikings, one of five unbeaten teams left in the NFL standings and playing excellent football in every facet of the game.

New Orleans Saints host Giants in battle of unbeatens

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, October 17, 2009

Five undefeated teams still dot the NFL landscape, but that number will be reduced by at least one this Sunday when the Saints and Giants get together in New Orleans.

Get down on some Overs early at the betting windows in Week 6

By: Joe Freda - Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Late defense ruled Week 5 to keep more than half of the games within a TD of closing totals, but with offenses rounding into form we should see Overs prevail in Week 6.

Books take their lumps as NFL favorites fail to cover

By: Legends - Tuesday, October 13, 2009

It was a bloody week for sportsbooks with the public and wise guys correctly nabbing some big Sunday dogs in the NFL and pounding the Yankees sweep of the Twins.

Monday Night Football action shows public big on the Jets

By: Peter Loshak - Monday, October 12, 2009

Florida's 10-point win on Saturday left a mark on the books but if the public is wrong about tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Jets and Dolphins, they'll get it back.

Jets, Dolphins in Miami for Monday Night Football

By: Bob Harvey - Monday, October 12, 2009

Jets and Dolphins contests have historically been some of the most exciting games in the NFL, and Monday night should be no different when the AFC East rivals meet at Land Shark Stadium in Miami. Rookie Mark Sanchez hopes to rebound from the worst performance of his very short NFL career and push New York out to a 4-1 start while Ronnie Brown directs the Wildcat offense for the Fish.

NFL Week 5 Betting Preview

By: Peter Loshak - Saturday, October 10, 2009

SBR’s Justin7 debuts his new and improved NFL model this week, and shares the picks with Peter Loshak and SBR. He and Loshak also discuss several Week 5 games, with input from LT Profits.

Jets, Colts and Patriots unanimous picks in Bread household

By: Bread - Saturday, October 10, 2009

The Filthy Penny experiment is back, and heading into Week 5 on the NFL schedule we find the lovely Robyn well out in front of both Bread and a simple coin flip.

San Francisco 49ers prepare for Week 5 battle with Falcons

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, October 10, 2009

It didn't look like a key game to many before the season began, but the Falcons, 49ers contest at Candlestick Park this Sunday afternoon is indeed a matchup of playoff contenders.

Books don't always lose when the line moves win

By: Legends - Tuesday, October 6, 2009

The books scored a win on many Saturday college games, but the public came back Sunday to exact some revenge with wins in the Chiefs, Bears, Giants, Colts and 49ers contests.

How the house did: Oct 5

By: Peter Loshak - Monday, October 5, 2009

The final week of regular season MLB action helped the books have a winning week. Sharps are so far on Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings for Monday night in what should turn out to be huge volume.

Favre has score to settle on Monday Night Football

By: Bob Harvey - Monday, October 5, 2009

One of the most highly-anticipated games on the NFL schedule this season, Brett Favre will have a shot at exacting a little revenge against his old teammates from Green Bay tonight at the Metrodome in Minnesota. But while Favre is getting the hype heading into the MNF action, it's Adrian Peterson and the Vikings ground game that will be the deciding factor in this one that airs on ESPN at 8:30 PM (ET).

Washington Redskins try to end another streak when they host Bucs

By: Bread - Sunday, October 4, 2009

Last week, the Redskins allowed the Lions to snap their 19-game losing streak. Now, the Skins have a chance to lose to a Bucs team that may be another of the two worst in the NFL.

NFL Week 4 is tricky business, but Rams should cover

By: Peter Loshak - Saturday, October 3, 2009

Week 4 of the NFL season can be hard to handicap, as stats from the first three weeks may not be enough to get an accurate gauge. This doesn’t stop the SBR experts from trying.

Brady and Patriots brace for Baltimore Ravens

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, October 3, 2009

In what could be an AFC Championship preview, Tom Brady and his New England Patriots will host Ray Lewis and the Balitmore Ravens this Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.

3-0 Jets, Saints, Broncos highlight late NFL slate

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, October 3, 2009

It will be a battle of unbeatens Sunday when the Jets visit the Saints with both at 3-0. The Jets have been blitzed opposing quarterbacks mercilessly thus far, which is always a staple of a Rex Ryan defense. The problem here, though, is that Drew Brees has a 145.1 passer rating vs. the blitz! Speaking of unbeatens, the 3-0 Broncos will get their first true test vs. the Cowboys after defeating three relative lightweights to begin the 2009 season

How The House Did

By: Peter Loshak - Monday, September 28, 2009

The week started badly for the books with some baseball losses, and only got worse into the weekend culminating in some big favorites on Sunday. Can Monday Night Football pull them out of the red?

Monday Night Football heads to Big D

By: Bob Harvey - Monday, September 28, 2009

Jerry Jones shows off his new playground once again when the Cowboys host the Carolina Panthers on Monday Night Football, a matchup between two teams that have been disappointing so far this season.

NFL Week 3: Looking at turnovers and points per possession

By: Peter Loshak - Saturday, September 26, 2009

A couple of weeks into the 2009 NFL season, a few stats are worth taking a look at for handicapping purposes, including turnovers, third down conversions and points per possession.

Minnesota Vikings host 49ers in battle of unbeatens

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, September 26, 2009

Looking back just two short weeks ago before the 2009 NFL season kicked off, Week 3's meeting between the Niners and Vikings in Minnesota probably didn't jump off the schedule as being a crucial contest between a pair of 2-0 teams. That's what it is however, as Shaun Hill leads San Francisco into the Metrodome as touchdown underdogs to face Brett Favre and the Vikes in one of the early games on FOX.

Off Monday night win, Indianapolis Colts now head to Arizona

By: Chance Harper - Saturday, September 26, 2009

Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts scored last on Monday night to top the Dolphins 27-23, and now have a short week to prepare for a trip to Arizona.

Drowning in football the last two weeks, Bread comes up for air

By: Bread - Wednesday, September 23, 2009

'Tis the season for couch potatoes and two weeks in, the potato known as Bread is already fried after hours spent in front of the TV, his laptop and Beat the Prick winnings.

NFL Week 3 Injuries

By: Joe Duffy - Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Philadelphia signal caller Donovan McNabb remains quesitonable for this week's home game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and that could lead to Michael Vick seeing some action with Kevin Kolb getting the start.

Colts, Dolphins celebrate Monday Night Football birthday

By: Bob Harvey - Monday, September 21, 2009

Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts travel to Miami to meet the Dolphins tonight in the 39th anniversary of the first MNF broadcast. Absent from the primt time broadcast for a couple of years, Miami is trying to return to glory under GM Bill Parcells and head coach Tony Sparano. The Colts are breaking in a new coach as Jim Caldwell takes over for Tony Dungy.

NFL Week 2: Kolb to get start for injured McNabb

By: Joe Duffy - Saturday, September 19, 2009

Think of it like a two-minute primer for NFL handicappers. News and notes from around the league to get you caught up on crucial information before laying the bet.

A filthy penny for your thoughts

By: Bread - Saturday, September 19, 2009

This article has everything: Scary Bread, Bugeye Robyn, a filthy penny and a very good chance that either SSLP or Pat Venditto will be coming into a whole lotta' SBR pizzas real soon.

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