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Colts at Ravens as a pick 'em is most debated line of the week Colts at Ravens as a pick 'em is most debated line of the week
By: Peter Loshak - Friday, November 20, 2009
Peter Loshak welcomes Big Al McMordie back to SBR.tv to preview Week 11 in the NFL. Loshak and McMordie discuss a selection of games, betting lines, and SBR poster opinions.
Running attacks the key for both Panthers and Dolphins tonight Running attacks the key for both Panthers and Dolphins tonight
By: statfox.com - Thursday, November 19, 2009
For Carolina, it's an injury to OT Jordan Gross while Miami will be missing start RB Ronnie Brown for the rest of the season.  Not good news for two teams that rely on the run.
Dolphins swim north to meet Carolina Panthers Dolphins swim north to meet Carolina Panthers
By: Joe Freda - Thursday, November 19, 2009
The Miami Dolphins may be without running back Ronnie Brown tonight but look for that to make them mix it up more when visiting the Carolina Panthers.  In this battle of 4-5 teams, each squad was victorious this past Sunday and it could be a season-deciding clash tonight for who continues on with another win and gets back to a .500 record in a Thursday night NFL special from Bank of America Stadium.
Broncos host Chargers in NFC West showdown Broncos host Chargers in NFC West showdown
By: Chance Harper - Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Talk about an abrupt turnaround.  Three straight losses stain Denver's ledger after their 6-0 start to the 2009 season and the Broncos might have to go with their second stringer at quarterback this Sunday when they host the San Diego Chargers with the NFC West lead on the line.  Philip Rivers and the Bolts head to the Mile High City riding a four-game winning streak and averaging over 28 points their last four.
Packers and Chargers help the house salvage the week Packers and Chargers help the house salvage the week
By: Legends - Monday, November 16, 2009
Stanford's big win over USC on Saturday was one of several profitable contests for the betting public, but the house got even and then some with action on NFL Sunday.
Browns battle Ravens on Monday Night Football Browns battle Ravens on Monday Night Football
By: Bob Harvey - Monday, November 16, 2009
Don't expect the Dawg Pound to give their former franchise a warm welcome home tonight when Cleveland hosts the Baltimore Ravens for the Monday Night Football contest.  Then again, don't expect mych offense from the Browns who rank dead last in the NFL in scoring.  Joe Flacco looks to rebound from a two-pick game last week at Cincinnati and lead Baltimore to their second road win of the season.
Cowboys, Packers face off at Green Bay in key NFC contest Cowboys, Packers face off at Green Bay in key NFC contest
By: Peter Loshak - Saturday, November 14, 2009
After the two were in agreement on several winners in the Week 9 preview, SBR.tv’s Peter Loshak and Big Al McMordie have several conflicting opinions on the Week 10 slate.
Bengals, Steelers battle in crucial AFC showdown Bengals, Steelers battle in crucial AFC showdown
By: Chance Harper - Saturday, November 14, 2009
For all the bad news they make off the field, the Cincinnati Bengals have countered by making good news on the field this trouble so far this season.  Carson Palmer is guiding the offense that has found a strong ground game behind Cedrick Benson while Antwan Odom anchors a defense that is fifth in the AFC in scoring.  Cincinnati will face its toughest test of the season on Sunday at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
Colts, Patriots meet in possible AFC title preview Colts, Patriots meet in possible AFC title preview
By: Chance Harper - Saturday, November 14, 2009
Three things you can depend on in life are death, taxes and both the Colts and Patriots at or near the top of the AFC. The two meet Sunday in Indy in a possible AFC playoff preview.
NFL Thursday finds 49ers and Bears in San Francisco NFL Thursday finds 49ers and Bears in San Francisco
By: Bread - Wednesday, November 11, 2009
The Niners and Bears are both looking to keep their seasons afloat when they play on Thursday at Candlestick, but how many will see it with the game only on the NFL Network?
Football totals and coaching philosophies Football totals and coaching philosophies
By: Jim Feist - Tuesday, November 10, 2009
When analyzing totals in the NFL, a good capper goes beyond just looking at where defenses rank on the bottom line.  Breaking down each defensive strength and weakness plus the weather forecast comes into play.
Broncos host Steelers on Monday Night Football Broncos host Steelers on Monday Night Football
By: Bob Harvey - Monday, November 9, 2009
After being soundly defeated in Baltimore by the Ravens for their first loss last week, the Broncos have to get right back up in the saddle and take on the Pittsburgh Steelers tonight when Week 9 of the NFL schedule comest to a close.  The story in Denver this year has been an greatly improved defense while Kyle Orton has guided the offense that includes a solid receiver corps led by Brandon Marshall.
Cowboys head into Philadelphia looking to grab NFC East lead 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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