NFL Props – Quarterback Passing Touchdowns Props

BetOnline Sportsbook is your one stop shop for all things NFL betting related leading into the 2010 season. Today, we are analyzing the NFL props for the top quarterbacks in terms of passing TDs on the year.

NFL Odds

Peyton Manning -5 TD passes
Tony Romo +5 TD passes

Peyton Manning could go off for 40 TD passes any given season, and we know that he is going to be all the more dangerous now that he has a healthy Anthony Gonzalez to throw the pigskin to. However, look at the various options that Romo is going to have at his disposal. Miles Austin emerged as a 1,000+ yard target last year, and he will be joined by both Roy Williams and rookie Dez Bryant in the receiving corps.

Romo also has one of the few pass catching tight ends in the NFL that we might rather have than Manning’s Dallas Clark in the form of Jason Witten. This is a great security blanket for Romo to have. We don’t think Dallas’ gunslinger is going to beat Manning in this category if both stay healthy, but there’s a great chance to finish within five scores.

My NFL Predictions: Tony Romo +5 TD passes

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NFL Odds

Brett Favre +2 TD passes
Matt Schaub -2 TD passes

All in favor of Brett Favre simply dropping off the face of the earth, say "Aye!" Look, Favre is fantastic. We know this. But how many more straight games can No. 4 really play before the beating he takes is just too much? Even more practically, there is a good chance that most of his receivers from last year could be MIA, as we already know that Sidney Rice is out for at least half the season, and we don’t really have a timetable yet on the return for Percy Harvin either.

Then we have Matt Schaub, who doesn’t have a running game to work with and has arguably the best receiver in the NFL in Andre Johnson, who will inevitably be good for at least a dozen tuddies this year. Factor back into the equation Owen Daniels, who is one of the most underrated tight ends in the game who missed the second half of last season. Schaub is the clear choice here for this NFL prop.

My NFL Predictions: Matt Schaub -2 TD passes

NFL Odds

Aaron Rodgers -4.5 TD passes
Eli Manning +4.5 TD passes

Two of the best young QBs in the game are pitted against each other here, but Aaron Rodgers just has more tools to work with than Eli Manning does. Greg Jennings and Donald Driver can each go for 70 yard TDs on every single play, while only Steve Smith has that type of ability for the G-Men. We also know that down in close, Brandon Jacobs is stealing Manning’s passing TDs. We aren’t so sure that Ryan Grant will do the same in Green Bay. The schedule is also a heck of a lot easier in the NFC North than the NFC East. Give the nod to Rodgers in this NFL prop.

My NFL Predictions: Aaron Rodgers -4.5 TD passes

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Texas Rangers Boast Pair of Hurlers on MLB Betting List

Trying to find the best pitchers in baseball to bet on isn’t as simple as looking at ERA, wins, losses, and WHIP all the time. Check out tops out MLB betting list of the best arms in the bigs.

CJ Wilson, Texas Rangers (21-6, +$1,385) – Wilson has come out of nowhere to top the list of all pitchers in baseball in terms of earnings. His 21 wins for his team ties CC Sabathia for the best in baseball. The last nine times that Wilson has taken the hill, the Rangers have come away victories. Granted, a ton of those games were at home, and opponents like the Royals, Orioles, and Mariners have all come up in that frame, but it is an incredibly impressive run nonetheless.

Kris Medlen, Atlanta Braves (13-1, +$1,291) – We’d be remiss not to mention that Medlen has finished his year with an awesome 13-1 record for the Braves, but he is out for the year with arm troubles.

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Trevor Cahill, Oakland Athletics (17-7, +$1,170) – Cahill allowed eight runs in four innings of work in his last start, which ended his stretch of five wins in six games for the A’s. Oakland made a nice little push in the AL West for awhile, but that all came to a close. The only thing the A’s are fighting for at this point is the right to finish .500.

Clay Buchholz, Boston Red Sox (17-6, +$1,051) – Six straight wins went by the wayside for the Red Sox ace in his last start when the Tampa Bay Rays beat Boston 3-2 at Tropicana Field. In spite of the fact that Boston is hurting with a ton of injuries, Buchholz has pitched well, allowing just one earned run in his L/4 starts and six in his L/7 starts. At 15-5 with a 2.21 ERA, Buchholz could be the league’s Cy Young Award winner… on a healthier team, he probably would already have 20 wins.

Freddy Garcia, Chicago White Sox (16-9, +$1,017) – If the Sox are making the playoffs this year, Garcia is going to need to pitch them there. He left his last start after just four innings in Cleveland, and there is a chance that he could be put on the 15-day DL, but manager Ozzie Guillen isn’t going to want to see one of his best pitchers miss too much time. Garcia is 11-5 with a 4.82 ERA.

Tommy Hunter, Texas Rangers (14-3, +$1,007) – Hunter rounds out the list of the top money pitchers in baseball. If he was on the mound the whole season for Texas, who knows how many games he would win? Hunter is 12-2 on the year and has led the Rangers to a 14-3 record in just 17 starts. His K/BB ratio leaves a lot to the imagination though at 1.81, which makes us wonder whether or not this record is a matter of good fortune or good skill.

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Final Saratoga Weekend Betting

The final weekend of the Saratoga meeting is upon us, and we get a late start this afternoon, with Friday’s first post at 2:30 ET.

There are two stakes on the card, the $70,000 Saratoga Dew and the $100,000 With Anticipation (G3).

While the Saratoga Dew drew a small field of six, the With Anticipation drew a competitive field of ten two-year-olds in a wide open race.

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Six of the ten two-year-olds are making their stakes debut, and half the field will be making their first start on turf.

I am giving the edge to the Neil Howard trained Lou Brissie, a Grade 3 winner on dirt who is making his turf debut.

The race is the middle leg of our Pick 3 play, and I am going four deep on our $24 ticket hoping we can find a price.

Today’s Play of the Day from Saratoga:

SAR Race 4 OClm $25,000N1X (4:09 ET)
#1 Hangingbyathread
#4 City Sneakers
#7 Tom Kitten
#10 Shekomeko Son

Analysis: #1 Hangingbyathread is coming off a fourth place finish against $20K non-winners of three. The gelding lost position on the far turn when a rival dropped in on him and could not get going again in the stretch. He is a six-time winner on turf and makes his third start of his current form cycle while returning to the state bred ranks. Decent value if we see most of his 6/1 ML.

#4 City Sneakers went gate to wire to beat $25K non-winners of three last out in his first go off a 11-month layoff. This gelding beat state bred Alw-1 foes here last year and is sent out by the Rice barn that is 22% winners (with a +ROI) with horses making their second start off a +180 day layoff. He looks capable of winning right back here.

Wagering
WIN: #1 to win at 4/1 or better.
EX: 1,4 / 1,4,7,10
TRI: 1,4 / 1,4,7,10 / 1,2,4,7,10

Today’s Pick 3 Play from Saratoga:

Starting in Race 7: $1: 1,9,10 / 2,5,7,10 / 4,6 = $24

SAR Race 7 Clm $25,000B (5:48 ET)
#10 Indy Scent, #1 British Banker, #9 Montana Knight

#10 Indy Scent ships in from Arlington Park for his second start off a 2 1/2 month break. The colt made a mild late bid to finish fifth last out against handicap foes going a mile on the turf. The colt beat Alw-1 foes on the weeds at Gulfstream Park back in April in his first start against winners, earning him a shot in stakes company where he was not a factor. He looks well spotted here as he drops in for a tag for the first time here.

#1 British Banker broke poorly leaving him 19 lengths back, made a good middle move to get into the mix and flattened out in the final furlong on a sixth place finish, beaten three lengths for the top spot. The winner was Wow Wow Wow, who beat $50K claimers in his next outing here on Aug. 29. Blinkers go on here with Ramon picking up the mount for the live Brown barn. Breaking from the rail with the hood added this guy should be much closer to the pace here.

SAR Race 8 The With Anticipation G3 (6:22 ET)
#5 Lou Brissie, #7 Silver Medallion, #2 Powhatan County, #10 Sensational Slam

#5 Lou Brissie goes two turns and tries turf for the first time here for the Howard barn. The colt was in the mix in a couple of graded stakes sprinting on the main track including a second to Kantharos two back, who came back to win the Saratoga Special (G2) in his next start before an injury sent him to the sidelines. The colt has a couple of sibs that are stakes winners on dirt but no turf winners. Ramon takes the call and I’ll lean toward thinking this guy may handle the switch to the turf.

#7 Silver Medallion was a game winner in his debut for the Brown barn that has been live with his younger runners at the meeting. The runner up in the race was Forum, who came back to graduate in his next outing on Aug. 28. The colt has a couple of sibs that have also won on grass including $1 million earner Sweet Talker.

SAR Race 9 OClm $35,000N1X (1:00 ET)
#4 Silver Mountain, #6 Alcomatch

#4 Silver Mountain was not a threat over good ground in the John’s Call in his first go off the claim by the Dutrow barn. This guy appears to like the ground firmer and should get it today. He drops into a great spot facing Alw-1 optional claimers. He was a good second two back versus Alw-2 optional claimers and won at that level last fall at Keeneland going 1 1/2 miles. Dutrow finds a great spot for him here.

#6 Alcomatch was off poorly from a tough post last out and made a good late run to finish fourth last out off a three-month layoff. He adds blinkers here and appears to have more upside than most of these. The distance is the only question mark, but he is by Smart Strike so he should be able to handle the extra ground and the 8/1 ML looks more than fair.

Price Plays From Saratoga:
These are price plays to watch today. A small win-place wager is in order or if your pockets are deep enough, use these runners in your trifecta and Pick 3 and Pick 4 wagers. One or two of these could be the difference between a regular day at the track and hitting the IRS window with a signer.

R4: #7 Tom Kitten   8/1
R4: #10 Shekomeko Son   8/1
R5: #7 Palooza   12/1
R6: #4 Winter Memories   8/1
R6: #7 Classy Touch   8/1
R8: #7 Silver Medallion   8/1
R9: #6 Alcomatch   8/1

Good luck padding your bankroll today!

Colorado Rockies vs San Diego Padres – MLB Betting Odds

The San Diego Padres say they aren’t panicking but the team has lost seven straight games and it is September 3, so it’s safe to say their fans are terrified. The Padres look to break the streak as they open a three-game series against the National League West rivals, the Colorado Rockies, at Petco Park tonight.

The MLB odds have set the Padres as the -155 moneyline favorites, the comeback on the Rockies is +135. If you like betting the runline, the Padres are paying +145 to give -1½ runs. The game total is set at 7½ runs.

MLB Betting Odds
September 3, 2010

Colorado Rockies +1½ -165 +135
Aaron Cook – R

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San Diego Padres -1½ +145 -155
Cory Luebke – L

Game Total 7½
Location: Petco Park – San Diego CA
Game Time: 10:10pm
TV: FSRM, Ch4

The Padres had the National League West all but locked up before the slump but now their lead is down to three games over the San Francisco Giants. To make matters worse for the Pads, they play their next 13 games against National League West opponents so the games are worth double in the standings.

The Rockies are 7.5 games back of the Padres but with six games left against San Diego and three more against the San Francisco Giants. It seems like too many games to make up but after their run to the finish in 2007, we won’t count them out yet.

In tonight’s game, the Rockies will send Aaron Cook to the mound. Cook is just 4-8 on the season with an ugly 5.24 ERA. He’s making his first start in a month after spending time on the DL with a sprained right toe. Before going on the DL his numbers were bad, he was 0-3 with a 13.97 ERA in his last three starts. He could come back strong, as he seems to step it up at Petco Park where he is 6-1 with a 2.15 ERA in his career.

The Padres counter with Cory Luebke; Luebke is making his first ever start in the majors. Luebke was a second round pick in 2007 and in the minors he’s been fire. In 19 games split between AA and AAA, he was 10-1 with a 2.68 ERA; he held batters below the Mendoza line, which gave him the third lowest batting average of any pitcher in the minor leagues.

In tonight’s game, Luebke should baffle the Rockies bats for at least the first time and maybe second time through the lineup. Despite the Padres bullpen collapse on Wednesday, they are still tops in the majors and that will be the difference. The Padres should win a low scoring game.

MLB Betting Pick: San Diego Padres -155 and under 7½ Runs

College Football Picks – Arizona vs. Toledo

An easy college football pick this week is the Over (60.5) in Arizona’s non-conference matchup against the Toledo Rockets.

Arizona Wildcats vs. Toledo Rockets

Live from Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH

Kickoff: Friday, Sept. 3 at 8pm EST

TV/Radio: ESPN/ESPN 3

College Football Game Odds:

Arizona Wildcats -16

Toledo Rockets +16

Total 60.5

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The Wildcats concluded their 2010 regular season with an impressive 5-2 record, falling just short against Pac-10 Champions Oregon in double overtime 44-41 but defeating 18 th ranked USC in their season finale.

Apart from a fluky 33-0 Holiday Bowl loss against 22 nd ranked Nebraska, the Wildcats look like they are an improving program amidst a conference that doesn’t have one team ranked in the top ten this year.

The big question in Arizona is their defensive unit, which returns just four starters. The Wildcats had to replace all three linebackers in their 4-3 scheme as well as both defensive tackles.

The Toledo Rockets, meanwhile, are a team that is no slouch on the offensive side of the ball – the Rockets ranked 13 th in the nation in total offense last season.

Toledo had no problem putting points on the board last year. They scored over 20 points against every opponent in 2009 with the exception of Ohio State.

Marshall Mention: The Over is 16-7 in Toledo’s last 23 home fixtures.

Similar to Arizona, Toledo’s defensive unit is their weakness. The Rockets yielded 50-plus points in three games last season and the least amount of points they gave up in a game was 19.

The Arizona and Toledo matchup should be a shootout. With both teams lacking any resemblance of a defense, this game should soar over the 60.5 total and is one of my favorite Week 1 college football picks.

College Football Picks: Over (60.5)

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College Football Lines Betting – Pac-10 Dark Horse Arizona at Toledo

Could this be the year that Arizona steps up and becomes a contender in the Pac-10 that college football betting fans have expected under Mike Stoops? Fans and bettors will get a clue on Friday during a prime-time ESPN game as the Wildcats take on MAC scoring machine Toledo in a non-conference opening weekend matchup.

Arizona has the big edge in the spread for this college football game but MAC teams have pulled big upsets over the likes of Alabama, Pittsburgh, and others in the past ten years so the Wildcats should watch out.

Arizona Wildcats at Toledo Rockets

8:00 pm ET

College football lines: Arizona favored at -16 ½.

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The Wildcats are in a better spot because they finally have a consistent passer in Nick Foles who can avoid the big mistake and manage the game. From there, the Stoops-led defenses usually take over. Arizona also has a dynamic running game and is the more balanced of the two squads going into tonight’s college football game.

The Rockets on the other hand have a mostly pass-centric attack in the pass-happy MAC at home. They are capable of running circles around opposing MAC secondaries and they will probably try and play an up-tempo attack against the Wildcats with the hopes of making this a wild, high-scoring affair.

Arizona has had some troubles in recent years heading west to places like Iowa, although the Hawkeyes are obviously far ahead of the Rockets in terms of talent which is reflected in the college football lines.

Arizona’s defense lost the majority of its starters going into the year, but they return much of their secondary which will help greatly in this game.

In the end, however, 16 ½ is a bit steep as the lines have been moving in Toledo’s direction recently because of the lack of up front reliability going into the year for the Wildcats.

Expect Toledo to keep it within two touchdowns at home tonight.

College football lines pick: Toledo (+16 ½).

MLB Parlay Picks – Carmona, French, Take Mound as Mariners Host Indians

After laying the ‘smackdown’ on the Seattle Mariners in the opener of their four-game set on Thursday night, the Cleveland Indians will be looking to record another win against the MLB betting odds when they take on the M’s in Game 2 at Safeco Field tonight at 10:05 PM ET.

MLB Betting Odds

Cleveland Indians +1½ -230  
Fausto Carmona -R
Seattle Mariners -1½ +190
Lucas French -L
Over 7 -115
Under 7 -105

Moneyline
Indians -105
Mariners -115

TV: STO, FSN
Radio: Sirius 181 XM
Friday, September 3, 10:10 PM ET

Cleveland (54-80 SU, 62-66-6 O/U, 67-67 RL)
Seattle (52-82 SU, 54-71-9 O/U, 62-72 RL)

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Here is a look at tonight’s key head-to-head trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and expert MLB Picks.

• Over is 5-0-2 in the last 7 meetings in Seattle.
• Indians are 6-0 in the last 6 meetings in Seattle.
• Indians are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

Cleveland 411

• Indians are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
• Indians are 0-6 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.
• Indians are 1-4 in Carmona’s last 5 starts as a favorite.
• Indians are 0-5 in Carmona’s last 5 starts.

Right fielder Shin-Soo Choo hit a two-run jack and drove in a whopping five runs to lead the Indians to victory as Josh Tomlin limited Seattle to three runs on seven hits and over six innings to record the win.

Seattle 411

• Mariners are 2-5 in their last 7 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
• Mariners are 2-6 in their last 8 home games.
• Mariners are 5-1 in French’s last 6 starts vs. a team with a losing record.

Russell Branyan went 2-for-4 and smacked a two-run home in a losing effort as Doug Fister allowed four runs on seven hits in 5.1 innings.

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The Starters: Tonight, the Indians will hand the ball to veteran right-hander Fausto Carmona (11-13, 4.19 ERA) while the Mariners counter with left-hander Lucas French (3-4, 3.92 ERA).

Carmona has gone 0-3 with a 6.87 ERA over his last three starts while going just 1-5 over his last six starts overall. Carmona allowed three runs on six hits and four walks in 6.2 innings of a 6-2 loss to Kansas City on Sunday.

French looked fantastic in his last start, limiting the Mnnesota Twins to one run and three hits in seven innings of a 2-1 win on Sunday.

Analysis: I know the Seattle Mariners let me down on Thursday night, but I’m coming back with the M’s tonight based largely on the strength of Lucas French’s last outing – and Cleveland’s ongoing futility with Fausto Carmona on the mound.

I know Cleveland has won six straight in Seattle while going 7-3 against the Mariners in the last 10 meetings between the AL rivals, but the Tribe has also gone 0-5 in Carmona’s last 5 starts while the Mariners have gone 5-1 in Lucas French’s last six starts against a team with a losing record.

In addition to playing the Mariners to record the much-needed SU moneyline victory as a -115 pick against the MLB Odds in this contest, I also like the Over to play out for the fourth time in five matchups between these teams this season, giving MLB gambles what should be two winning wagers in this MLB parlay pick.

MLB Expert Picks: Mariners SU Moneyline Win/Over 7 Total Runs

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ATP US Open Betting – Nadal vs. Istomin

Flushing Meadows, New York – Rafael Nadal is in hot pursuit of the US Open title this year and for the first time he looks like he is a legitimate threat. He won both the French Open and Wimbledon crowns, accomplishing the cross Channel double for the second time in his career. More importantly, he’s in top form.

Typically, at this time of the year, we are used to seeing a heavily strapped Rafa navigate a course in New York. Debilitated as he was still he made it to the semis these past two seasons and that is saying something about the Spaniard.

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There hasn’t been even the slightest hint of his knee tendinitis this summer. Nadal deposited a solid account during the US Open Series reaching the semis in Toronto and the quarters in Cincy. Those results were not good enough in bookies estimation because immediately afterwards, and on the back of Federer’s win in Cincy – playing only three matches, I might point out – the maestro overhauled Nadal as the outright favourite to win the US Open title.

I suppose, why not. Fed has five US Open crowns so he was always going to factor at the event. That he’s found form that he didn’t have during the previous two Grand Slams just makes him even more tempting. Nadal, however, is the second favourite behind Federer.

Nadal is set to bid for a spot in the third round today against Denis Istomin. Their match closes the night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium. BetOnline markets are in full swing as we count down the hours to this attention-grabbing clash.

Tennis betting Line:

Rafael Nadal -7 -110 -2000 32½ O -140 U +100

Denis Istomin +7 -130 +800 32½ O -140 U +100

First Set Line: Rafael Nadal -1000 Denis Istomin +500

Match Time: 08:30 PM Eastern Time (05:30 PM Pacific Time) Friday September 3, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: Denis Istomin is not going to be an easy opponent for Nadal. The Uzbek recently finished runner-up in New Haven and takes some serious momentum with him into their clash. He is on the upswing and poses a legitimate obstacle for the Spaniard. Therefore, his +800 odds are not without some value.

Nevertheless, beating Nadal is going to take some serious effort. Playing the match of his life, for example. I can’t say he cannot do it. I think he can. He accounted well against Nadal in their last clash at London Queen’s Club, where he managed to take a set off the Spaniard before succumbing to a 7-6(4), 4-6, 6-4 defeat, and that result sends him with added optimism into their clash.

Nadal is one of the toughest players to beat. He will not capitulate. He’s been in tough matches before and more often than not emerged the better in clutch situations. You have to believe that Nadal will survive whatever Istomin brings to court today.

Tennis Free Picks: Nadal in four sets

Football Line – Arizona Wildcats vs. Toledo Rockets

BetOnline Sportsbook is back with another fantastic college football line analysis in the Week 1 NCAA football duel between the Arizona Wildcats and the Toledo Rockets from the Glass Bowl.

Arizona Wildcats vs. Toledo Rockets

Game Date/Time: Friday, September 3rd, 8:00 ET
Game Location: Glass Bowl, Toledo, OH
TV/Radio Broadcast: ESPN, ESPN3.com, ESPN Mobile, Sirius

NCAA Football Odds:

Arizona Wildcats (-16.5) -110
Toledo Rockets (+16.5) -110
Over/Under 60

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The Wildcats could have one heck of an offense this season. Nick Foles returns for another year as the team’s starting quarterback, a year after he threw for 2,466 yards and 19 TDs. The bigger key might be the return of both running backs Keola Antolin and Nick Grigsby, both of which have had a huge impact on this team over the years. That duo rushed for 1,204 yards and nine scores in 2009 and should be able to run up and down the field in this game as well.

Keep a close eye on the defense in this game. Head coach Mike Stoops has been very concerned about this unit in the offseason in spite of the fact that the Wildcats ranked 25th in the nation in total defense last year.

The best thing that Toledo has going for it this week is the fact that the Glass Bowl is generally a hellacious place to play. The team only went 3-3 ATS at home last season, though one of those victories came against another BCS conference opponent, the Colorado Buffaloes.

Toledo’s offense last year was spectacular, averaging 437.9 yards and 29.7 points per game. Austin Dantin is set to take over as the team’s signal caller this year after playing spot duty a season ago. He completed 66.4 percent of his passes for 962 yards with four scores and four picks as a freshman. Hopes are high for this sophomore to produce a bowl appearance for the Rockets this season.

The Rockets really had no semblance of a defense last year, though. They averaged allowing 407.4 yards and 37.7 points per game. Much of the unit is back from last season, but the problem is that Toledo really might just have a squad that isn’t good enough to hang with the best offenses in the MAC, let alone in the FBS.

NCAA Football Insider Tip: These two teams have only played each other twice in their existence, with the Wildcats taking the first two meetings both SU and ATS.

This one isn’t going to be in the desert like those two, though. The football game line in this one is huge, and we’re trying to figure out why. The Rockets have the ability to compete in this game, and though we don’t really believe that they are ultimately going to win, they should stick within this huge number. Arizona isn’t quite at the point yet where it can be covering over two touchdowns on the road halfway across the country.

My NCAA Football Predictions: Toledo Rockets (+16.5) -110

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Villanova vs. Temple – Football Betting Opportunities

The Villanova vs. Temple game this Friday night, September 3rd, is one for sports gamblers to watch in hopes of strategizing for future NCAAF football betting opportunities.

As of today, Sept. 2nd, the Vegas odds makers haven’t created a betting line for the ‘Nova vs. Temple game. Why? Because the game is going to be played on a football field and not on a basketball court. Simply put, neither one of these teams is known as having a dynamite football program, but Temple does play in the Mid-American Conference along with Bowling Green, Ball State, Central Michigan and Toledo. It means that betting lines will be set for games during this season when the Owls hit the gridiron.

Temple will be a part of some football handicappers NCAAF football betting predictions in the future, in both a good and bad way, so at least taking a look at Friday night’s game might be beneficial to handicappers.

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Villanova Wildcats at Temple Owls

Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
When: September 3rd, 2010 at 5:00 pm EST
TV: ESPN3.com

The college football betting lines most likely won’t be set for this game. You can wait as long as you want, but odds makers aren’t going to set a line for a game between Villanova and Temple because one of the teams, ‘Nova, plays in the FCS, that’s Division I-AA.

Temple, on the other hand, does play in Division-IA and does play against a number of quality teams this season.

After Villanova, Temple plays the well-regarded Central Michigan Chippewas, the very good and underrated Connecticut Huskies from the Big East and the #19 Penn State Nittany Lions. Temple is going to be a big NCAAF football betting expert picks underdog in each one of those games.

So, it makes sense for sports handicappers to pay attention to how the Owls play on Friday night. Potential future bets against Temple ATS or for Temple ATS can be gleaned by studying the Owls against a supposedly inferior opponent.

Temple is coming into 2010 off of a decent 2009 in the MAC. They went 7 and 1 in 2009 in the MAC and 8 and 4 overall. They were actually ranked 22nd in the nation in rushing yards in 2009. But, and this is funny, lost their first two games, one of those games to ‘Nova, before running off 9 straight victories.

Temple returns 16 starters from a team that went to the Eaglebank Bowl. The Owls have been picked by most experts to win the MAC this season. There are high hopes and expectations for Temple this year but Villanova is the #1 ranked team in Division 1-AA.

That makes this game very important from a sports handicapping point-of-view. If the Owls, led by Heisman Trophy Candidate RB Bernard Pierce, can blow the Wildcats off of the field on Friday night then they could, conceivably, be a nice football betting pick to not just cover the spread against Connecticut and Penn State, but maybe to even upset both Connecticut and Penn State.

That could put a lot of dollars into the pockets of sports gamblers once Temple’s games with those two schools roll around.

Therefore, even though there is no betting line for Friday night’s game between the Villanova Wildcats and Temple Owls, football gamblers should pay attention because how Temple performs might set up a few potentially lucrative NCAAF football betting game choices down the road.

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Sources: espn.com, usatoday.com

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