NFL Futures Betting – Rushing Yards

Looking to get into the NFL Futures betting? Well the time is now, with the season just days away.

With it, the BetOnline.com sports book offers you plenty of exciting wagers to get you into the action. Today, let’s look at some head-to-head running back matchups.

More Rushing Yards:

Ryan Matthews: +150 ½ Yards: (-115)
Steven Jackson: -150 ½ Yards (-115)

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Starting out the NFL Futures betting, let’s look at a matchup featuring a name that may not be familiar to bettors: Ryan Matthews. The rookie running back out of Fresno State was a top 15 pick in the last NFL Draft, and is expected to carry a heavy workload in San Diego.

A few things play into Matthews favor in this one, the first being that he’s basically got no competition. Ladainian Tomlinson is now in New York, and coach Norv Turner has already said that backup Darren Sproles’ role will stay the same as last year, when he had just 93 carries. Plus, look at Matthews stats from last year at Fresno State; the guy was a horse. He carried 276 times, tallying an NCAA-high 1,808 yards.

As for Jackson, he has a much tougher task this year, running behind a much greener offensive line. In 2009 Jackson was essentially St. Louis’ entire offense, carrying the rock 324 times for over 1,400 yards.

Still, the play here is Matthews. Neither has much competition for carries, but the rookie will be running behind a better offensive line (even with Marcus McNeill still holding out), and will have a better quarterback to take pressure off him.

While St. Louis’ offense will be more balanced with No. 1 pick Sam Bradford at quarterback, teams will stick stack the box until the first-year player proves he can beat them. That’s bad news for Jackson, and anyone who takes him in the NFL Futures Betting.

Take Matthews at +150 ½ yards in the NFL Futures Betting.

The Pick: Ryan Matthews +150 ½ Yards

More Rushing Yards:

Ryan Grant: -200 ½ Yards (-115)
Joseph Addai: +200 ½ Yards (-115)

Staying with the running backs, let’s look at two of the best, from two of the best teams in the game. Joseph Addai and Ryan Grant easily could both be Pro Bowlers, but who has the edge in the NFL Futures Betting?

With Addai, he returns to the defending AFC Champs, but also to a team that finished ranked dead last in the NFL in rushing last year (80.9 yards per game). Of course, a lot of that had to do with some quarterback named Peyton Manning (Maybe you’ve heard of him). Addai still led this team with 828 yards on the ground last year, but this year must hold off second-year back Donald Brown.

Grant on the other hand plays in a pass-heavy offense as well, but unlike Addai, seems to have little competition for playing time. He had a career-high 1,253 yards last season, and will be running behind an even better offensive line, one that was shored up with the selection of Bryan Bulaga in the last draft.

Truthfully, this one is a no-brainer: Grant will get more carries, in a more balanced offensive.

There’s only play to make: With Grant being 200 ½ yards better in the NFL Futures Betting than Addai.

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The Pick: Ryan Grant -200 ½ Yards Rushing (-115)

NFL Futures – New York Jets Sign Revis To 4-Year Deal

Darrell Revis and the New York Jets have finally struck a deal that will put one of the most dangerous weapons on their defense back on the field in the 2010 NFL betting season. The deal is worth a reported $46 million for 4-years with $31 million in guarantees. With Revis back in the fold, the Jets defense is going to be as scary as ever in 2010.

The ugly stalemate is finally over. Initially the Jets tried to make Revis happy by offering him a 10-year contract worth about $120 million. The issue there was the amount of guaranteed money. Revis was reportedly looking for a deal that would give him around $40 million guaranteed, but the Jets balked at that request.

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It’s no secret that defense wins championships, and Revis was the biggest reason that New York allowed just 153.7 passing yards against during last season. They were the top rated defense in the league which should come as no surprise since they’re led by Rex Ryan.

While the defense looks to be as good as it was in 2009, what puts their NFL future in danger is a curious offense.

Keeping Revis on board is a huge win for the Jets as a franchise, and one that will appease their betting backers and true fans. Yet as Revis returns, the Jets have parted ways with the main ingredients of their rushing attack.

The three parts that made the Jets dangerous on the ground were Thomas Jones (now with the Chiefs), Alan Faneca (now with the Cardinals) and full-back Tony Richardson (recently released). In 2009, New York ran the hell out of the ball which is a big reason why Mark Sanchez was never thrown in to real jeopardy. Rarely did Sanchez have to win the games. He had a staunch defense and a stout running game to rely on.

Say goodbye to your top-ranked rushing attack, Jets fans.

With Revis back, the defense will be great, if not the very best in the league. The same can not be said about the running game. Matt Slausen is a second-year player who moves in to Faneca’s left-guard spot on the roster, and a rookie named John “The Terminator” Connor may have the coolest nickname on the team, but he’s unproven at best.

I don’t care how good a guy looks in training camp. Tony Richardson was a proven workhorse. Any back that ran behind him crested 1,000 yards. I think Shonn Greene has all the tools to be a productive tailback, but all he’s ever done is ride Thomas Jones coattails while being injury prone.

And if the rushing game isn’t remotely effective, the pressure is on Mark Sanchez, and that’s not a good thing for a guy who was drafted fifth overall last year. Bet on the Jets all you want in the NFL futures, but Sanchez is a glaring weak link on an otherwise stacked team.

He never posted a game of 300+ passing yards, and threw for multiple touchdowns just twice in the regular season. Let’s also keep in mind that he threw 20 interceptions, and offset that with just 12 touchdowns. Ask Matt Ryan how tough the sophomore slump is.

It’s obvious that I’ve turned a report on Revis’s contract in to a way to slam Mark Sanchez, but there’s a reason that the Jets aren’t getting any of my money in NFL futures betting. I don’t trust Sanchez. I don’t trust this rushing attack.

It won’t matter how good the defense is unless this offense can be as steady and productive on the scoreboard. Jets fans should be thrilled to have Revis, but they’re going to sorely miss the running game they had last year. And that’s a bet you can take to the bank.

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MLB Betting Odds Breakdown – These Consistent Losers Look like Good Wagers This Week

Okay MLB betting buffs, another Monday morning means it’s once again time to take a look at baseball’s biggest losers in an effort to help avid MLB make a multitude of potentially bankroll-boosting bets over the course of the coming week.

Two division leaders – and two mediocre NL ballclubs – are struggling in a big way as the 2010 MLB regular season steamrolls toward a fast and furious finish over its final month.

This look at baseball’s worst teams over the past week will enlighten baseball bettors looking for another way to cash in against the MLB betting odds in the bettor-friendly BetOnline Baseball Sportsbook.

San Diego 0-5
The Padres have lost a whopping 10 consecutive games to see their once commanding lead in the NL West shrink to just one game over the second place San Francisco Giants. The two rivals will hook up beginning on Thursday, in an extremely important series for both ballclubs.

LA Dodgers 1-4
The Dodgers have lost two straight, four of five games and six of its last eight games overall to fall eight games back in the NL West heading into Monday night.

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Milwaukee 1-4
The Brewers beat Philadelphia 6-2 on Sunday night to snap a five-game losing streak, but now sit a whopping 16 games behind Cincinnati in the NL Central with absolutely no hope of reaching the postseason whatsoever.

Texas 1-4
The Rangers have lost three straight and seven of its last 10 games overall heading into Monday night, but still sit a convincing eight games up in the weak AL West.

St. Louis 3-7
The Cardinals have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games and sit seven games behind the Reds in the NL Central.

Boston 3-7
The Red Sox have also gone 3-7 in its last 10 games overall heading into their division showdown against the Tampa Bay Rays tonight.

Pittsburgh 3-7
The lowly Pirates have lost seven of its last 10 games overall and have been arguably the best team in all of baseball to bet against this season.

Sources: covers.com, wagertracker.com

ATP US Open Betting – Federer vs. Melzer in Last 16 Tennis Free Picks

Flushing meadows, New York – Five-time US Open champion and the 2009 runner-up, Roger Federer highlights US Open tennis betting action tonight, as he gets set to face Jurgen Melzer for a spot in the quarterfinals, and potentially, a clash against Robin Soderling.

Soderling snapped Federer’s record streak of reaching 23 consecutive semi-finals or better at Grand Slam when he beat him at the French Open quarters earlier this year. I am sure there is nothing would like better than a chance to avenge that hefty loss.

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Before he can look ahead to exacting his revenge on the audacious Swede, Federer needs to book his place in the final eight. To do so he must overcome Austria’s Jurgen Melzer who’s in the midst of a standout season.

Federer and Melzer have only met once at an ATP level event. Aptly, they crossed paths this season at the Wimbledon Champions R16. Federer made light work of Melzer, beating him 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.

In many ways, this mark is very representative and most expect their upcoming clash to go similarly. Bookies, at least, certainly do listing Federer as the hot -2500 favourite while Melzer the whopping +900 underdog.

Tennis Betting Line:

Jurgen Melzer +7½  -140   +900   31½  O -130   U -110  
Roger Federer  -7½  +100   -2500  31½  O -130   U -110
Match Time: 08:30 PM EST (05:30 PM Pacific Time) Monday September 6, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: It’s a rejuvenated Federer making the rounds at Flushing Meadows. The Fed of a few months ago is seemingly gone and gone with that imposter are his woes, together retreating from whence they came from.

Federer is after winning the Cincinnati Masters and re-establishing himself as the player to beat at the US Open.

If his first few rounds were an indication, he certainly seems to be like the player to beat. He’s through to the fourth round on the back of convincing wins. He’s not been troubled at all.

Of course, he’s come across middleweights (at best) in the game, so that he punched at his weight class is not surprising.

Melzer ranks in the top 20 right now (No.15), but he’s really a player that enjoys the consistency of a top 30 player. Hence, he’s a middleweight yet in spite of his lofty new ranking, which is a career-high ranking and given to him on the strength of a 36-20 mark on the season that includes a semi-final appearance at the French Open.

I am truly happy for Melzer and commend him for raising the level of his game this season but I really don’t see an upset over Federer on his cards. Perhaps, he’ll take a set off Federer but, certainly, not the match. It would take some lights out tennis at Arthur Ashe Stadium for that to happen. 

Tennis Free Picks: Federer in straight sets

Great Thoroughbred Betting Odds in the I’m Smokin Stakes at Del Mar

Two-year-olds grab the spotlight in Race 8 at Del Mar, the I’m Smokin’ Stakes, on Sept. 6th.  Most of the horses should be going off at overlaid thoroughbred betting odds because the favorite, the undefeated Bench Points, may receive more attention than he should for winning the Graduation Stakes in his last.

That’s good news to most horseplayers who no doubt will be looking to make some bucks on a horse other than Bench Points in the I’m Smokin’ Stakes.

Del Mar Racetrack  - Monday

Where:  Del Mar Racetrack – Race 8
When:  September 6th, 2010 at 8:30 pm EST
TV:  TVG

I’m Smokin Stakes

Purse $100,000. (Includes $25,000 – CBOIF – California Bred Owner Fund). For California Bred Or California Sired Two-Year-Olds.

6 furlongs over all-weather Polytrack

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5-Joy Boy – - 5/1 morning line odds

Some days the Poly favors closers.  Other days it favors speedsters.  I’m hoping it favors speedsters on Monday because Joy Boy is my pick to win the I’m Smokin’ Stakes on Labor Day.  Joy Boy should be able to hang right off of Stormin Rae until they reach the top of the stretch at which point Joy Boy could find himself on the lead.  The son of Tribal Rule is extremely quick, carved out terrific fractions before fading and finishing second to Bench Points in the Graduation Stakes, and should be improved in his second race for trainer Brian Koriner. 

2-Stormin Rae – - 9/2 morning line odds

Jockey Joel Rosario changed tactics on Stormin Rae in the Graduation Stakes and it didn’t help the cause.  Stormin Rae, who went off as the thoroughbred betting odds favorite in the Graduation, breaks on the inside of Joy Boy.  Rosario most likely will go to the lead with the son of America’s Storm because, obviously, trying to rate Stormin Rae just doesn’t work at this point in his young career. It could be tough to keep Stormin Rae out of the exacta in the I’m Smokin’ Stakes because Stormin Rae face only one other speed horse in this, Joy Boy.

4-Bench Points – - 9/5 morning line odds

Horseplayers can be forgiven if they’re excited about the Tim Yakteen trained Bench Points.  The youngster is undefeated in two races and won the $100,000 Graduation Stakes rather easily when closing and going by Joy Boy in the stretch, but the track was favoring front-runners on Sunday and Bench Points is a straight closer.  If Joy Boy and Stormin Rae get separation on the backstretch, then Bench Points could finally, after three races, find himself with too much to do at the top of the stretch.

Horse Wagering Strategy

If the track favors speed, or at least is playing fairly, then Joy Boy should get the perfect trip tracking Stormin Rae.  If Stormin Rae doesn’t want the lead, then Joy Boy should have no problem going to the front and trying to hang on.

I will bet on Joy Boy to win.  I will also bet an exacta keying Joy Boy over Stormin Rae and Bench Points.  I will reverse for less.

Good luck!

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Sources:  brisnet.com, equibase.com

MLB Betting Pick – Cleveland Indians Visit Angels As Dogs

It’s been another disappointing year for the Los Angeles Angels, who are trying their darndest to get back above .500 in the MLB betting season. A home stand against Cleveland could change their fortunes, but it won’t be enough to get them back in the playoff race which is the ultimate goal of any team in the majors.

Dan Haren gets the start for the home bound Angels. At 9-12 SU with a 4.29 ERA in 29 starts, Haren has been one of the steady aces in the Angels’ rotation since being acquired in late July. No matter how well Haren plays, however, nothing can make good on the Angels’ 12th ranked home scoring offense which averages 4.1 runs per game.

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Cleveland Indians (55-82) vs. Los Angeles Angels (66-71)

Monday, September 6th — Angels Stadium — 9:05pm EST

MLB Betting Lines:

CLE – Carlos Carrasco (R) +1.5 -140 / +150 / O 7.5 -110
LAA – Dan Haren (R) -1.5 +120 / -170 / U 7.5 -110

That offense might get a chance to tear about a recent call up for the Cleveland Indians. Carlos Carrasco was called up just last week and was mediocre in his first start this season. He went 7.1 innings against the White Sox and gave up 6 hits and 3 runs in what ended up being a 6-4 loss. He’s just 23-years old and has plenty of talent, but has yet to realize his true potential.

It doesn’t help that the Indians are just 3-8 SU in their last 11 road games with a 1-4 SU record in their last 5 visits to Angels Stadium. Want even more unnerving MLB betting trends? The Angels are a dismal 1-6 SU in their last 7 home stands  and are 4-9 SU in their last 13 games overall.

Where To Watch: STO, FSW

If you stick to your MLB betting guns, you bet on starting pitching. Haren is a much more proven asset on the board, but Carrasco could definitely surprise some people. The Indians rank 11th in road offense and defense (3.8 runs for, 5.0 runs against) and while I like the kid, I don’t like the team he plays for.

Furious MLB Betting Pick – Cleveland RL and LAA ML (UNDER)

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Tough Guy Parlay Pick – LA Angels -170 ML and Tampa Bay Rays +140 ML

MLB Betting Lines:

Tampa Bay Rays – Jeff Niemann (R) +140 ML
Boston Red Sox – Jon Lester (L) -160 ML

Game Time: Fenway Park — 7:10pm EST

MLB Betting Trends:

• Tampa Bay is 14-7 SU in their last 21 games
• Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in last 7games against Boston
• Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in their last 6 road games against Boston
• Boston is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games
• Boston is 1-4 SU in their last 5 home games

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Baltimore Signs T.J. Houshmandzadeh

The Baltimore Ravens have made another bold move in the wide receiver department, signing T.J. Houshmandzadeh.

NFL rumors seemed to insist that Houshmandzadeh, who was released by the Seahawks over the weekend, would sign with the receiver desperate Vikings.

Instead Houshmandzadeh has aligned himself with a familiar foe, and added some much needed faith to those of you betting on the Ravens in the NFL futures market.

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Still, while the arrival of Houshmandzadeh in Baltimore would seem like a smart move, I still don’t necessarily understand it. The Ravens already signed Anquan Boldin this summer to give Joe Flacco a dangerous weapon, and with T.J., they now have two playmakers who play flanker.

What makes sense about this deal is the finances. Houshmandzadeh is still owed $6.15 million from the Seahawks, and will earn a base salary of $855,000 from the Ravens meaning he’ll make about $7 million this year. It’s a bargain basement deal to get a player of that caliber, especially this late in the season.

Houshmandzadeh was a mild disappointment in Seattle. While he managed 79 catches and 911 yards through the air, he only scored 3 touchdowns. Prior to signing a mega deal in Seattle (that obviously wasn’t worth it) Houshmandzadeh had piled up 5,782 yards, 507 catches and 37 touchdowns in 7 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals.

And it won’t be long before Baltimore deploys the former Bengal against his former team. Cincinnati and Baltimore will play in Week 2 and finish off the season against one another in Week 17. I wouldn’t expect the Bengals betting backers or fans to be too welcoming of their former slot receiver, especially since they’ve embraced the sideshow of Terrell Owens.

The Ravens are +700 to win the AFC Championship and don’t fool yourself in to thinking that Houshmandzadeh will be the reason they do it.

This is still a running team, built on the backs of Ray Rice and Willis McGahee. The arrival of Boldin and Houshmandzadeh seems like a dream come true on paper, but the truth of the matter is that Baltimore can’t expect Joe Flacco to go from being a prime game manager to the next Peyton Manning just because he has better weapons.

Baltimore averaged 137.5 rushing yards per game ranking them fifth in the NFL. That will be their modus operandi heading in to this season as well, and while I expect Boldin and Housh to have an impact, it’s not going to be the staggering assault on scoreboards that people think.

While Boldin is just 29 years old, and figures to be the center piece of the receiver corps, Houshmandzadeh is 32 and showed signs of slowing down last season. His fantastic hands notwithstanding, Houshmandzadeh has never been the touchdown king of the league. In 2007 he scored 12 touchdowns. Since then he’s piled up seven in two years. Yawn.

So what does this mean for the Baltimore Ravens NFL futures? At -120 to win the AFC North, the Ravens are still favored and that was before Houshmandzadeh arrived. But it’s not the offense in Baltimore I’m worried about.

Ed Reed is on the PUP list which means that he’ll miss the first six games of the season, and I have serious doubts about Ray Lewis being effective in a non-contract year. People seem to think that the Ravens defense is going to be as effective as it has been for the last decade, but they’re still the main reason to bet against the Ravens in the NFL futures market.

Acquiring Boldin and Houshmandzadeh means that Baltimore isn’t taking chances this season. They want a Super Bowl berth and knowing that the passing game was perhaps the only weak link on the team, they’ve gone ahead and shored up that position with two of the bigger names out there.

I love this offense. I’m not as excited about this defense. Whether that means their NFL future this season is better is up to you.

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WTA US Open Betting – Zvonareva vs. Petkovic

Flushing Meadows, New York – The late night session at Arthur Ashe stadium gets underway with an attention-worthy encounter between Vera Zvonareva and Andrea Petkovic that tennis bettors should spot.

Zvonareva, the No.7 seed, reaches the last 16 of the 2010 US Open on the back of some convincing wins. She is poised to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals today against an unlikely opponent, an unheralded Andrea Petkovic.

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Petkovic reaches the last 16 with some big wins over Nadia Petrova and home favourite, Bettanie Mattek-Sands. In the third round, Petkovic got lucky and received a walkover when Shuai Peng withdrew.

Zonvareva doesn’t have happy memories at Arthur Ashe. Her last appearance, at the 2009 US Open, on the main show court at the Billie Jean King Tennis Centre was drowned out by booing that she incited after unravelling in her match against Pennetta and taking her wrath on the offensive bandages on her knees and the New Yorkers that had the audacity to cheer for her opponent. If you haven’t seen it, here’s the YouTube video.

Incidentally, that encounter was a fourth round encounter. Zvonareva will hope to conduct herself better this time around and reach the quarterfinals.

Tennis Betting Line:

Andrea Petkovic +4½ +105 +300 20 O -110 U -130

Vera Zvonareva -4½ -145 -500 20 O -110 U -130

Match Time:07:00 PM Eastern Time (04:00 PM Pacific Time) Monday September 6, 2010

Tennis Betting Verdict: It will be the first career meeting between Zvonareva and Petkovic when they collide at the US Open R16 and something tells me this will be a tough match for Zvonareva to overcome even though she is the bookies favourite to advance.

On paper, Zvonareva has the edge in every sense but she is at times prone to distraction and tantrums (obviously). Neither of which help her to get this done. On the contrary, when she exhibits such tendencies she typically loses matches, even those she’s supposed to win.

Zvonareva, listed at -500 to win outright, didn’t exactly win over the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium on her last appearance and nobody holds a grudge like a New Yorker does.

She’ll need to be careful not to remind them of her less than pleasant visit. And she’ll have to play a smart game and try to keep the crowd out of the match, or, at least, prevent them from picking a side against her.

Petkovic as an underdog, tipped at +300, is already going to get encouragement by the crowd simply because she isn’t expected to win, but those that pay premium dollars want to see a good match.

Petkovic outlasted Petrova so she isn’t without a shot here but the occasion might prove too great. She’s never played on Arthur Ashe stadium and it remains to be seen whether she can rise to the occasion.

Tennis Free Picks: Zvonareva in three sets

San Diego and Philadelphia Sliding on MLB Betting List

Playing poorly on the road is something that can be overcome. Playing poorly at home usually isn’t.

However, this could ultimately be the death of some of the teams on this list. Check out the contenders that are sliding in this MLB betting list.

Season Standings

1: Chicago Cubs (32-40, -$2,026) – Once again, we can just look around and figure out easily why Chicago has the worst home money mark in baseball, and it isn’t really even close. The oddsmakers just continue to overvalue this team.

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The Cubs went 4-2 since the last time we addressed the worst MLB betting hosts on the diamond, and they only made up $70.

Don’t necessarily blame the results at Wrigley Field. Blame the bookies.

2: Milwaukee Brewers (33-35, -$953) – It feels like the Brewers had the air come out of their sails in recent weeks. They’re clearly just sort of going through the motions and winning doesn’t seem to be a top priority. Dropping five straight on the road last week didn’t help matters any, and the only reason this team strung together a few wins two weeks ago is because the Pirates were in town.

3: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (34-32, -$846) – Here is another team that the oddsmakers refuse to believe is that bad. The Halos are playing respectable ball at home right now, but it is fairly clear that their season is over. Sending away Brian Fuentes really affirmed that as well.

Mike Scioscia is a manager that we love, but he doesn’t mind losing for the rest of this year to get some valuable information about his players for 2011.

Who’s Not?

1: San Diego Padres (0-5, -$624) – At three games, the losing streak for the Padres was no big deal. At six games, we started to worry. Now that this stretch has hit ten, we are wondering if they are even going to make the playoffs or not.

San Diego needs to figure out how to get back on the horse and do it quickly, or it will go from having the best record in the NL in the middle of August to not even getting into the postseason at the beginning of October.

2: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (1-4, -$500) – No matter how much you are planning for the future, you still shouldn’t be getting swept at home by the Orioles under any circumstance. Scioscia should’ve changed his entire lineup with September call ups after scoring just one run in three games against Baltimore two weekends ago.

3: Philadelphia Phillies (2-3, -$456) – Losing as a -340 chalk to the Astros two weeks ago is still lingering for the Phils, who are still trying their best to find a way to make the playoffs. Playing better ball in the City of Brotherly Love is going to be a prerequisite, or the two time defending NL champs are going to be left home for the fall.

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NFL Update – Possible Week 1 NFL Odds Changes

Big changes affected both the NFC and AFC Conferences this past week that might cause changes in the NFL odds on many Week 1 games.

Let’s start with AFC.

AFC Update

Chargers can’t unload WR Vincent Jackson, acquire WR Patrick Crayton – - The Chargers are only 5-point favorites to beat the Kansas City Chiefs next Monday.  I’m not sure why the NFL betting line is so low.  San Diego should be a bigger favorite than that because by giving up on Vincent Jackson, the Chargers are pretty much saying that they’re happy with WR Malcolm Floyd, who’s QB Phillip Rivers’ favorite target, and new acquisition Patrick Crayton.  The offense is going to be just fine.  Expect the NFL odds to shift towards more Chargers’ favoritism, maybe up to San Diego -6 ½, as we get closer to this game.

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Jets Sign Revis and Ravens sign Houshmandzadeh – - Supposedly, the New York Jets have signed cornerback Darrelle Revis to a 4-year deal this morning, Sept. 6th.  The Ravens have signed WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh.  That’s huge news for both teams but it’s bigger for the Jets.  Right now, the line on this Monday night game is Jets -2 ½.  The Jets, with Revis in the fold, will most likely turn out to be -3 to -3 ½ point favorites shortly before kick-off.  That should also raise the money line on the Ravens from +115 to roughly +120 or +125.  I like the Ravens to win this game because the Ravens’ issues in the defensive backfield have been overblown and Baltimore’s offense is slightly better than New York’s.  It’s especially better with T.J. in the fold.

NFC Update

Cardinals unload QB Matt Leinart – - The Cardinals unloaded quarterback Matt Leinart meaning that they will definitely go with quarterback Derek Anderson. That’s all well and good, but it might not be the smartest thing for them to have done.  After all, indications are that running back Beanie Wells hasn’t been that stellar in camp and Anderson is known to take a lot of chances in the passing game.  Arizona is still a 4-point NFL odds favorite to beat the St. Louis Rams on the road in Week 1.  I guess, I can’t argue with that given the fact that the Rams are horrible, but I still question the Leinart move.  Leinart has ended up in Houston to back up Matt Schaub according to reports.

Cowboys keep only three cornerbacks on final roster – - Say what?  Yep.  The Dallas Cowboys will have only three cornerbacks when they hit the field to take on the Washington Redskins as 3 ½ point road favorites.  I’m not sure if the three CB issue is going to affect the betting line in this game because the hype on the ‘Boys is close to out of control.  I like them as well but I have to question the move.  I mean, what if Terence Newman, their star CB, gets hurt?  This was a strange, odd, close to stupid move for the Cowboys in my mind.  I guess we shall find out how stupid in a few days because the Redskins are definitely going to throw the ball.

Money flowing in on New Orleans to beat Minnesota – - The first game of the regular season occurs this Thursday when the New Orleans Saints host the Minnesota Vikings.  The NFL betting odds have gone from Saints -4 on August 28th to Saints -5 today.  That’s a pretty big difference but considering the fact that New Orleans faces a team with a hurt Brett Favre, no Sidney Rice, and a Percy Harvin suffering from migraines, the NFL betting odds change makes sense.  We’ll see where the line ends up before kick-off on Thursday but NFL bettors shouldn’t be surprised if the Saints end up as possibly 6 or maybe even 6 ½ point faves.  Guess what?  New Orleans will probably cover that spread.

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Sources:  espn.com, covers.com, nfl.com

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