National League West Betting Odds

By: Chance Harper | 3/11/2011 1:28 PM

It proved to be baseball's most surprising division in 2010, the NL West, and it provided us with the Champions. How will the teams in the National League West fare as we go into the 2011 season?

American League West Betting Odds

By: Chance Harper | 3/7/2011 12:00 AM

The 2011 MLB season is here and who will challenge the Rangers in the West this year? Lets run down the main contenders and the pretenders in the American League West and the odds and try to find some value.

Kobe and the LA Lakers vs. the Boston Celtics - NBA Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/30/2011 8:58 AM

The Los Angeles Lakers have a decided advantage in one key area over the Boston Celtics, as the rivals meet for the first time since last June’s NBA Finals.

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas St. Wildcats - NCAA Basketball Free Pick

By: Chance Harper | 1/29/2011 12:00 AM

If buying low and selling high is what this is all about, then people should be flocking to the Kansas State Wildcats right now, and away from the Kansas Jayhawks.

Boston Celtics Phoenix Suns NBA Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/28/2011 12:00 AM

The Phoenix Suns are front and center on the blow-it-up list with the Boston Celtics coming to US Airways Center on Friday night (10:30 PM ET, ESPN).

Tampa Bay Lightning, New Jersey Devils & Calgary Flames in NHL Weekly Betting Catch-All

By: Chance Harper | 1/27/2011 12:00 AM

The NHL All-Star break has arrived, making it a good time to assess what’s ahead in the second ‘half’ of the season.

Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars Hockey Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/26/2011 12:00 AM

The jury is still out on the Dallas Stars (29-15-5) as Stanley Cup contenders as they get set to face off with the Edmonton Oilers (15-25-8) on Wednesday night at American Airlines Arena.

L.A. Clippers vs. Dallas Mavericks Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/25/2011 12:00 AM

The Blake Griffin show continues on Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Clippers (17-26 SU, 22-20-1 ATS) hook up with the struggling Dallas Mavericks (28-15 SU, 21-20-2 ATS) at American Airlines Center (8:30 PM ET).

Super Bowl Odds 2011 & Betting Lines Green Bay Packers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

By: Chance Harper | 1/24/2011 12:00 AM

The Green Bay Packers (13-6 SU, 12-7 ATS) are only the second No. 6 seed in NFL playoff history to advance to the Super Bowl, and they’ve opened as favorites against the Pittsburgh Steelers (14-4 SU, 12-6 ATS) for SB XLV at Cowboys Stadium (6:30 PM ET, FOX).

Washington Capitals battle injuries and the Toronto Maple Leafs - NHL Free Pick

By: Chance Harper | 1/22/2011 12:00 AM

It’s not too often I get to write this, but there’s value in the Toronto Maple Leafs for their game against the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

Denver Nuggets vs. the Indiana Pacers - NBA Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/23/2011 12:00 AM

The Denver Nuggets and the Indiana Pacers meet again after their November 9th meeting. In their last matchup the Pacers took the win 144-113.

LA Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets NBA Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/21/2011 12:00 AM

The ‘Melodramatic Denver Nuggets (24-17 SU, 16-22-3 ATS) look to continue their recent dominance over the Los Angeles Lakers (31-13 SU, 19-24-1 ATS) when the teams clash at Pepsi Center on Friday night (10:30 PM ET, ESPN).

Boston Bruins, L.A. Kings & Anaheim Ducks in NHL Betting Weekly Catch-All

By: Chance Harper | 1/20/2011 12:00 AM

The Boston Bruins and Anaheim Ducks have proved to be a couple of creepers this season in NHL betting, quietly providing good value for those that have been backing them. The Kings have struggled of late but they being a home series this evening against Phoenix and will be looking to get their game back on track.

Duke Blue Devils vs. N.C. State Wolfpack - NCAA Basketball Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/19/2011 8:41 AM

What has happened to the best conference in NCAA basketball? The Atlantic Coast Conference, our beloved ACC, has been taking it on the chin lately.

Charlotte Bobcats vs. Chicago Bulls NBA Tips

By: Chance Harper | 1/18/2011 12:00 AM

The Chicago Bulls are -8 favorites on the NBA odds board for their matchup with the Bobcats, set to tip-off at 8pm at the United Center.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets AFC Championship Odds

By: Chance Harper | 1/17/2011 12:00 AM

It’s time to give Rex Ryan and the New York Jets (13-5 SU, 11-7 ATS) a ton of credit as they get set to kick off with the Pittsburgh Steelers (13-4 SU, 11-6 ATS) in the AFC Championship Game at Heinz Field on Sunday night (6:30 PM ET, CBS).

Miami Heat play the Chicago Bulls, LeBron still questionable - NBA Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/15/2011 12:00 AM

LeBron James is questionable as the Miami Heat get set to take on the Chicago Bulls for the first time this season on Saturday night at the United Center

San Antonio Spurs vs. Denver Nuggets with or without Carmelo - NBA Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/15/2011 12:00 AM

Carmelo Anthony is day to day but it’s not because of an injury as the Denver Nuggets roll into AT&T Center to tip off with the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.

Portland Trail Blazers at Phoenix Suns NBA Odds

By: Chance Harper | 1/14/2011 12:00 AM

Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns welcome Portland Trail Blazers to the US Airways Center tonight. With numerous injuries pending consideration the NBA odds have been slow to be released but the ‘under’ may just be the play.

Ottawa Senators & San Jose Sharks Lead NHL Weekly Betting Catch-All

By: Chance Harper | 1/13/2011 12:00 AM

NHL betting is about more than picking winners. It’s also about fading losers. That’s why I’m opening this weekly hockey piece with a look at the Ottawa Senators.

Vancouver Canucks vs. New York Rangers Hockey Betting Odds

By: Chance Harper | 1/13/2011 12:00 AM

The country that gave us hockey hasn’t been home to a Stanley Cup champion in 18 years, but that could be about to change as the league-leading Canucks take on the Rangers on Thursday night.

New York Jets vs. New England Patriots NFL Playoffs Betting: AFC Division

By: Chance Harper | 1/11/2011 12:00 AM

Bettors are treated to their second rubber match of the AFC Divisional Playoffs when the New England Patriots (14-2 SU, 10-5-1 ATS) and New York Jets (12-5 SU, 10-7 ATS) hook up at Gillette Stadium.

Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Playoffs Odds: AFC Division

By: Chance Harper | 1/10/2011 12:00 AM

It’s Ravens-Steelers III when Baltimore (13-4 SU, 9-7-1 ATS) and Pittsburgh (12-4 SU, 10-6 ATS) hook up in the AFC Divisional Playoffs on Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field (4:30 PM ET, CBS).

LA Lakers vs. New York Knicks NBA Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/8/2011 10:00 PM

Let’s have a show of hands of anyone that knows which Los Angeles Lakers team shows up when the defending NBA champions host the New York Knicks at the Staples Center on Sunday night (9:30 PM ET).

Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls NBA Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/8/2011 12:00 AM

Celtics and Bulls are two of the hottest teams in the NBA heading into their third meeting of the season. Too bad both teams are struggling on the betting odds board for spread bettors.

Oregon vs. Auburn in BCS National Championship Game

By: Chance Harper | 1/8/2011 12:00 AM

Monday night’s Tostitos BCS National Championship College Football 2011 game between No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Oregon is almost too close to call, and anytime that’s the case, the smart bet is on the underdog.

NHL Weekly Betting Catch-All

By: Chance Harper | 1/6/2011 8:47 AM

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s recent acquisition of goaltender Dwayne Roloson makes them a team to watch in the coming weeks – and for the rest of the season. The Islanders, however, have been plagued by injuries, and their future appears grim.

Baltimore Ravens vs. Kansas City Chiefs NFL Playoffs Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/5/2011 12:00 AM

If you’re betting on the Baltimore Ravens – as you should be doing – for their AFC Wild Card Weekend matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs then do it now before the NFL betting odds see some heavy movement.

New York Jets vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL Playoffs Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 1/4/2011 12:00 AM

For the Indianapolis Colts, it’s a case of what a difference a year makes. For the New York Jets, it’s the difference of a few months.

GoDaddy.com Bowl Middle Tennessee State vs. Miami (Ohio) College Football Betting

By: Chance Harper | 1/4/2011 12:00 AM

We’re through the looking glass here, people. The classic strategy for handicapping college football’s bowl season – underdogs early, favorites late – has been put through the shredder.

Houston Rockets vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA Betting

By: Chance Harper | 1/2/2011 12:00 AM

Is there a NBA franchise more cursed than the Portland Trail Blazers? The topic doesn’t get much attention for a variety of reasons, but a quick look at Trail Blazers’ history reveals a team that’s been killed by injuries, bad decisions, and horrible timing and on Sunday they take on the Houston Rockets.

Stanford Cardinal vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Orange Bowl Betting Odds

By: Chance Harper | 1/1/2011 12:00 AM

One of the great turnaround stories in college football could be coming to an end this week.

Mississippi State vs Michigan in Gator Bowl – College Football Betting Odds

By: Chance Harper | 12/31/2010 5:00 PM

One of the worst bets in college football gets a tough matchup when Michigan (7-5 SU, 3-9 ATS) takes on No. 21 Mississippi State (8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS) in the Progressive Gator Bowl on New Year’s Day in Jacksonville (1:30 PM ET, ESPN2).

Weekly NHL Betting Catch-All

By: Chance Harper | 12/30/2010 12:00 AM

If you ask any square bettor to list the best teams in the NHL, their rap sheet will include the following teams: Detroit, Chicago, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington. That’s not a bad answer, except it leaves out the club that could easily headline the list. The Los Angeles Kings are arguably the best team in the league – and sharpest wager – that no one knows about.

Michigan State Spartans vs. Alabama Crimson Tide in the Capital One Bowl

By: Chance Harper | 12/30/2010 12:00 AM

The defending champion and highly popular Alabama Crimson Tide meet the Michigan State Spartans, who lost just one game this year even though their coach had a heart attack in September. This is sure to be the most popular of any of the other New Years Day Bowl games.

College Football Music City Bowl - North Carolina vs. Tennessee

By: Chance Harper | 12/28/2010 12:00 PM

Teams headed in opposite directions on the college football betting odds board hook up when Tennessee (6-6) meets North Carolina (7-5) in the Music City Bowl.

Ohio St. vs. Arkansas - College Football Bowl Preview

By: Chance Harper | 12/28/2010 2:00 PM

No. 6 Ohio State (11-1) is favored to do something it’s never done when it kicks off against No. 8 Arkansas (10-2) in the Allstate Sugar Bow. The Buckeyes have been the Big Ten’s top program for the past decade, but there’s one thing they haven’t accomplished in their storied history: Beat an SEC school in a bowl game.

New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons NFL Betting Odds for Monday Night Football

By: Chance Harper | 12/26/2010 11:00 PM

The New Orleans Saints (10-4 SU, 6-8 ATS) go up against one of the most impressive streaks in football when they clash with the Atlanta Falcons (12-2 SU, 10-4 ATS) in the Monday nighter at the Georgia Dome (8:30 PM ET, ESPN).

Champs Sports Bowl Betting odds for West Virginia vs. North Carolina State

By: Chance Harper | 12/24/2010 12:00 AM

Bettors are faced with a ton of moving parts for Tuesday night’s Champs Sports Bowl between No. 22 West Virginia (9-3 SU, 7-4-1 ATS) and North Carolina State (8-4 SU, 9-3 ATS) at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.

Capitals, Lightning & Predators Feature in the Weekly NHL Betting Catch-All

By: Chance Harper | 12/23/2010 12:00 AM

The Hockey season is hitting the Christmas and New Years schedule and there are some teams who can really offer you the chance to beat the books in the NHL odds. Ovechkin and the Capitals might be hitting form just at the right moment and the Lightning coming out of Tampa is bright right about now.

Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers NFL Betting Odds

By: Chance Harper | 12/22/2010 12:00 AM

After a shock defeat to the Jets, the Steelers will be out to claim the AFC North against the Panthers.

College Football Betting for the Poinsettia Bowl: Navy vs. San Diego State

By: Chance Harper | 12/21/2010 12:00 AM

Ricky Dobbs plays the last game of his career when Navy battles with one of the most underrated schools in the country, San Diego State.

NCAAF Bowl Betting: Boise State and Utah meet in MAACO Bowl Las Vegas

By: Chance Harper | 12/20/2010 12:00 AM

It is not quite what Boise State had in mind, but the BCS hopefuls are playing on the first week of bowl season instead of after New Year's.

NFL Monday Night Football Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 12/20/2010 10:31 AM

TCF Bank Stadium is prepared to play host to this week's Monday Night Football matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings. It has been an unpredictable season of NFL football, but one thing is for sure this Monday night; it is going to be brutally cold.

BYU Cougars vs. Texas El Paso Miners in New Mexico Bowl

By: Chance Harper | 12/17/2010 12:00 AM

The very first game of the 2010-11 bowl season takes place this Saturday between the BYU Cougars and the UTEP Miners in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Stars vs. Sharks & Thrashers vs. Hurricanes in the NHL Betting Weekly-Catch-All

By: Chance Harper | 12/16/2010 12:00 AM

Maybe it’s time the NHL contracted the entire Southeast Division. Would anyone really miss it? Yes, the Southeast has the Washington Capitals, but they’ve lost seven games in a row. The other four teams are in Dixie; all four are having attendance problems, and they’re not playing very good hockey, either – except for one forgotten team in the Dirty South.

The 19-4 Boston Celtics vs. the New York Knicks NBA Betting Preview

By: Chance Harper | 12/15/2010 12:00 AM

Starting out 9-2, it appeared that the defending Eastern Conference Champs Boston Celtics were once again going to run away with the Atlantic Division. Now 19-4 SU (13-9-1 ATS), Boston hasn’t taken their foot off the pedal.

NFL Betting Preview for San Francisco 49ers at San Diego Chargers

By: Chance Harper | 12/14/2010 11:00 PM

NFL week 15 gets underway on Thursday night as the 49ers take on the Chargers, NFL odds makers have San Diego -9 Favorites.

NBA Betting Odds have Indiana Pacers +8.5 vs Chicago Bulls

By: Chance Harper | 12/13/2010 12:00 AM

The five teams in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Central Division combine for a record of 48-66, and Chicago is the only team in the division with a record currently over .500 at 14-8 SU. Still, the team that eventually earns the division title will secure themselves a spot in the playoffs as well as a seeding in the top four. Chicago is the favorite but their biggest threat appears to be the Indiana Pacers.

NFL Monday Night Betting Preview- Baltimore Ravens at Houston Texans

By: Chance Harper | 12/12/2010 12:00 AM

We’re just about at the time of year when home dogs clean up in the NFL. But does anyone really want to touch the Houston Texans right now? They’ve covered just twice in the past two months, they’ve got one of the worst defenses ever to grace a football field, and the Baltimore Ravens are coming to town Monday night. It could be a very long night.

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