NBA Betting Recap, Nov 7th

By: Bob Harvey | 11/9/2008 12:00 AM

The Nets sunk the Pistons at home in New Jersey 103-96 as 8-point dogs and spoiling Allen Iverson's Detroit debut while the Atlanta Hawks remained unbeaten with a 110-92 win vs. Toronto.

College Football Betting Preview

By: Bob Harvey | 11/9/2008 12:00 AM

It's a big Saturday on the college football scene with top-ranked schools putting it on the line, including Alabama traveling to LSU and Texas Tech hosting the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

NHL Betting Review, Nov 6th

By: Bob Harvey | 11/8/2008 12:00 AM

Miroslav Satan and Petr Sykora each scored twice to stake Pittsburgh to an early 5-0 lead, but the Pens had to hold off a late Edmonton Oilers rally to come away with the 5-4 win.

Utah Jazz -11½ move to 5-0 with win vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

By: Bob Harvey | 11/7/2008 9:00 PM

The Jazz are off to a 4-0 start for the third time in five seasons behind Carlos Boozer and Jerry Sloan. Play Utah at home as heavy favorites against the OKC Thunder.

NBA Betting Update

By: Bob Harvey | 11/7/2008 12:00 AM

Tony Parker's 55 points led the San Antonio Spurs (-4) to their first win of the season in a 129-125 double-overtime win at the Minnesota Timberwolves. Parker also dished out 10 assists.

TCU Horned Frogs and Utah Utes Under 43

By: Bob Harvey | 11/6/2008 8:00 PM

It is the game of the year in the the Mountain West Conference as the No. 8 Utah Utes and 12th-ranked TCU Horned Frogs collide in Salt Lake City on Thursday night.

NHL Betting Update

By: Bob Harvey | 11/6/2008 12:00 AM

Martin Brodeur will reportedly miss the next 3-4 months following surgery on his left elbow from an injury suffered last weekend. Can the New Jersey Devils score enough without him in net?

Monday Night Football Recap

By: Bob Harvey | 11/5/2008 12:00 AM

Installed as 2½-point underdogs and minus their starting the quarterback in the second half, the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Washington Redskins 23-6 on Monday Night Football.

Indianapolis Colts rally past New England Patriots

By: Bob Harvey | 11/4/2008 12:00 AM

Adam Vinatieri booted a 52-yard field goal midway through the fourth quarter to send the Indianpolis Colts (-6½) past the New England Patriots 18-15 in the Sunday night.

NBA Betting Review

By: Bob Harvey | 11/2/2008 12:00 AM

The Boston Celtics moved to 2-0 with an easy 96-80 win at home over the Bulls, easily covering the 10-point spread. Meanwhile the Spurs fell to 0-2 SU & ATS with a 100-99 loss at Portland.

Dallas Cowboys & New York Giants cash the Under 41

By: Bob Harvey | 11/2/2008 4:15 PM

The Cowboys will once again be very conservative with Brad John at QB, and they have the defense to slow Eli Manning and the Giants. Dallas and New York stay Under 41.

NHL Betting Recap

By: Bob Harvey | 11/1/2008 12:00 AM

Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo stopped all 28 shots the Kings took in Vancouver's 4-0 blanking at the Staples Center in LA. Meanwhile the Canucks were able to convert four of their 18 shots.

NBA Betting Review: Kobe Bryant & LA Lakers rout Clippers

By: Bob Harvey | 10/31/2008 12:00 AM

A full slate of NBA action on Wednesday night included Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers in a 117-79 blowout against their fellow La-La Land compatriots, the Clippers.

NBA Opening Night Recap

By: Bob Harvey | 10/30/2008 12:00 AM

The Boston Celtics raised banner #17 to the rafters then rallied for a 90-85 win over LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers to jumpstart the 2008-09 NBA season Tuesday night.

San Francisco 49ers -5 at home vs. Seattle Seahawks

By: Bob Harvey | 10/26/2008 4:15 PM

The 49ers canned Mike Nolan, bypassed Mike Martz and went with Mike Singletary who now leads his San Francisco squad against Mike Holmgren and the Seattle Seahawks.

Auburn, West Virginia Under 38½

By: Bob Harvey | 10/23/2008 7:30 PM

Tommy Tuberville takes Auburn into Morgantown tonight to face Pat White and West Virginia in ESPN's Thursday night telecast, and it should be a very defensive battle. The two schools are a combined 2-10 O/U this season, with the Tigers very weak on offense and the Mountaineers nowhere close to the offensive juggernaut they were in '07. Kick off from Mountaineer Field is set for 7:30 p.m. (ET).

San Diego Chargers, Buffalo Bills to sail Over 44

By: Bob Harvey | 10/19/2008 1:00 PM

The Chargers lead the NFL is scoring this season at 29.7 points per game, and this is without Tomlinson at his best. Trent Edwards is back for Buffalo, so go Over.

Brett Favre, New York Jets -9 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

By: Bob Harvey | 10/12/2008 1:00 PM

Brett Favre probably isn't going to throw 6 TDs again today, but then again... Look for the New York Jets to post another win and cover today at home against the Bengals.

Missouri Tigers, Oklahoma State Over 79

By: Bob Harvey | 10/11/2008 8:00 PM

Faurot Field in Columbia will be the site for two of the nation's most powerful offenses Saturday night when the Chase Daniel and the third-ranked Missouri Tigers host the No. 17 Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Los Angeles Dodgers +101 turn back Philadelphia Phillies in NLCS

By: Bob Harvey | 10/10/2008 4:00 PM

Los Angeles was a blistering 17-8 in September and come into the NLCS against the Phillies playing excellent ball. Dog the LA Dodgers to advance to the World Series.

Take Bills, Cardinals to go Over 44

By: Bob Harvey | 10/5/2008 4:15 PM

Arizona gave up six touchdown passes to Brett Favre last week, and they now must deal with Trent Edwards and an improved Buffalo offense. Meanwhile, Arizona ranks fifth in the NFL in offense. Go Over.

Take Texas Tech Red Raiders -7 at Kansas St. Wildcats

By: Bob Harvey | 10/4/2008 3:30 PM

Texas Tech is loaded on offense behind Graham Harrell. Mike Leach's Red Raiders should cover this TD spread at Kansas State, and the Over 67 is looking good as well.

BYU Cougers -28½ behind Max Hall at Utah St. Aggies

By: Bob Harvey | 10/3/2008 8:00 PM

With Max Hall under center and an extremely stingy defense to boot, look for the eighth-ranked BYU Cougars to easily get past the Utah State Aggies in Logan tonight.

MLB Playoffs Recap

By: Bob Harvey | 10/4/2008 12:00 AM

The Cubs and Brewers each fell to 0-2 in their playoff series with losses on Thursday to the LA and Philly respectively. Is it broom time for the Dodgers and Phillies this weekend?

MLB Playoffs Update

By: Bob Harvey | 10/3/2008 12:00 AM

Boston continued their playoff dominance over the LA Angels as the Red Sox posted a 4-1 win on Wednesday in Game 1 of their ALDS. The Halos can't afford to go to Boston down 0-2.

Take Dodgers +155 over Cubs again

By: Bob Harvey | 10/2/2008 9:35 PM

The Cubs are feeling the pressure after losing Game 1, and an injured Zambrano has been inconsistent down the stretch. Meanwhile, Billingsley won 16 games and was among the league’s strikeout leaders.

Angels -126 in Game 1 vs. Red Sox

By: Bob Harvey | 10/1/2008 10:05 PM

The Angels look to end Boston’s post-season dominance over them, and the team with the best record in baseball seems poised to do just that. Lackey took a no-hitter into the ninth at Fenway, so go Halos here.

NFL Report: Oakland Raiders fire head coach Lane Kiffin

By: Bob Harvey | 10/2/2008 12:00 AM

In one of the worst-kept secrets in sports, Oakland Raiders chief Al Davis dropped the ax on Lane Kiffin Tuesday, with Davis noting Kiffin had "disgraced" the Silver & Black.

Florida Atlantic Owls +3 at Middle Tennessee St. Blue Raiders

By: Bob Harvey | 9/30/2008 8:00 PM

Florida Atlantic's normally high-powered offense had some no-power showings at Michigan St and Minnesota, but the Owls should get it going at Middle Tennessee St.

NFL Week 4 Betting Review

By: Bob Harvey | 9/30/2008 4:00 PM

The NFL stole college football's script with a wild Sunday that included Brett Favre's big day and several upsets, capped off by the Washington Redskins topping the Dallas Cowboys.

Green Bay Packers +1 to prevail at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By: Bob Harvey | 9/28/2008 1:00 PM

The Packers made the right call in letting Favre go and sticking with Aaron Rodgers, who has yet to throw a pick and owns a 102.9 QB rating. Back the Pack today.

College Football Report: SEC primed to take No. 1

By: Bob Harvey | 9/27/2008 8:00 PM

USC's loss to Oregon St. will open the door for a new No. 1 team, and the SEC is where voters will look first, making the 'Bama, Georgia game even bigger than it was.

Iowa & Northwestern Under 43

By: Bob Harvey | 9/27/2008 12:00 PM

The Under has prevailed in the last three matchups between the Hawkeyes and Wildcats. Look for that to move to 4-0 today when Iowa hosts Northwestern in the Big Ten.

USC Trojans bettors take bath at Oregon State

By: Bob Harvey | 9/26/2008 4:00 PM

The Corvallis Curse struck again Thursday night when the Trojans marched into Beaver Country and promptly took a 27-21 spanking. Can USC get back in the BCS hunt now?

Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals -113 vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

By: Bob Harvey | 9/25/2008 2:15 PM

Any hopes of the Diamondbacks repeating in the NL West come to an end today in St. Louis. Cash the Cardinals as small home favorites in a matinée against Arizona.

NFL Report: New York Giants suspend WR Plaxico Burress

By: Bob Harvey | 9/27/2008 12:00 AM

A month ago the Giants gave Plaxico Burress a cool $35 million. Now New York will take a little of that back with a one-game suspension for their Super Bowl hero.

NFL Report: Lane Kiffin still the head coach in Oakland

By: Bob Harvey | 9/26/2008 12:00 AM

Despite media reports saying Oakland's Al Davis was going to fire head coach Lane Kiffin would be fired this week, the youngest head coach in NFL history remains on the job.

Florida Marlins -140 the play at Washington Nationals

By: Bob Harvey | 9/24/2008 7:10 PM

Josh Johnson has bounced back from a horrendous 2007 to post solid numbers for Florida this year. Back Johnson and the Marlins tonight at the Washington Nationals.

Oakland Raiders, KC Chiefs Under 38

By: Bob Harvey | 9/14/2008 1:00 PM

This matchup between the Raiders and Chiefs may be an ugly one, but sometimes, ugly is beautiful from a betting perspective. These are two bad offenses that figure to run a lot, so play the Under.

Oregon Ducks and Purdue Boilermakers Over 60½

By: Bob Harvey | 9/13/2008 3:30 PM

With two capable offenses on the field, including Oregon's top-ranked unit, expect a scoring bonanza when the Ducks travel to meet the Purdue Boilermakers on Saturday.

Kansas Jayhawks +3½ to cover at South Florida Bulls

By: Bob Harvey | 9/12/2008 8:00 PM

South Florida has some injury issues in their backfield with Mike Ford and Benjamin Williams banged up. Take the Kansas Jayhawks and the points Friday at the Bulls.

Cliff Lee, Cleveland Indians -200 vs. Kansas City Royals

By: Bob Harvey | 9/12/2008 7:05 PM

Cleveland hurler Cliff Lee is having a magical season, and that should continue Friday night at home when the southpaw and the Indians host the Kansas City Royals.

Blue Jays & White Sox Under 8

By: Bob Harvey | 9/10/2008 8:10 PM

It's a battle of aces on Chicago's South Side as Toronto sends their ace Roy Halladay to the hill against Mark Buehrle and the White Sox. Play the Jays and Pale Hose on the under.

Toronto Blue Jays +106 vs White Sox

By: Bob Harvey | 9/9/2008 2:05 PM

After yesterday's rainout, the Blue Jays and White Sox will play a doubleheader today. Take Toronto in the afternoon matinee with A.J. Burnett facing Chicago's Javier Vazquez.

Monday Night Football: Green Bay, Minnesota Under 38

By: Bob Harvey | 9/8/2008 7:00 PM

Defense should dominate this Monday Night Football opener at Lambeau Field. Play the Under when the Green Bay Packers their longtime rivals, the Minnesota Vikings.

New Orleans Saints -3 over TB Bucs

By: Bob Harvey | 9/7/2008 1:00 PM

The Saints never recovered from an 0-4 start last year, so look for them to get off on the right foot with Drew Brees having some more weapons. The Bucs have an aging defense and a suspect offense.

Lackey & Floyd keep Angels & White Sox Under 9

By: Bob Harvey | 9/6/2008 7:05 PM

Tonight's Angels, White Sox game features a couple of solid pitchers in John Lackey and Gavin Floyd, and the combination should keep Saturday's tilt below the total.

Sabathia, Milwaukee Brewers on run line vs. San Diego Padres

By: Bob Harvey | 9/5/2008 8:05 PM

C.C. Sabathia is in a league of his own, posting a 9-0 record and 1.43 ERA since joining the Brewers. Milwaukee covers the run line tonight vs. the San Diego Padres.

Play Padres & Brewers Under 9

By: Bob Harvey | 9/4/2008 8:05 PM

Both teams are coming off series in which they were swept, and there's a trend in this series for low-scoring games. Take the Under when the Milwaukee Brewers host the San Diego Padres.

LA Dodgers on run line vs. Padres

By: Bob Harvey | 9/3/2008 10:10 PM

The Dodgers have been on a roller coaster lately with both winning and losing streaks, and with Hiroki Kuroda on the LA mound tonight, they should cover the run line against the Padres.

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