SPORTS WAGERING ARCHIVE

Whether it's a handicapping report on tonight's marquee game, a brief detailing a specific betting strategy or a new betting promotion to enhance your gaming experience, we will provide all the articles you need to stay on top of the scene.
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April 4, 2008

NBA Betting: Friday Gameday
Dirk Nowitzki is back in action as the Dallas Mavericks prepare to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a huge NBA battle on Friday night. Also on the schedule is San Antonio at Utah and Philadelphia at Atlant.

April 4, 2008

NBA Betting: Friday Gameday
Dirk Nowitzki is back in action as the Dallas Mavericks prepare to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a huge NBA battle on Friday night. Also on the schedule is San Antonio at Utah and Philadelphia at Atlant.

April 2, 2008

NBA Betting: Odds to win the West
High-scoring Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are the 2/1 betting favorites to win the highly competitive Western Conference, with the San Antonio Spurs right behind them at 3/1.

April 1, 2008

NASCAR Betting: Samsung 500
Jeff Burton followed up his win two weeks ago at Bristol with a third-place finish in Sunday’s Goody’s Cool Orange 500, leaving him on top of the Sprint Cup Series standings.

March 28, 2008

NBA Betting: Friday Gameday
Andre Miller and the surging Philadelphia 76ers host the Phoenix Suns to highlight tonight`s action around the NBA. Elsewhere, New Orleans will be gunning for its sixth straight win as the Hornets visit the Celtics.

March 27, 2008

PGA Odds: Zurich Classic of New Orleans
After suffering his first loss of the 2008 season Tiger Woods won’t be hitting the links this weekend, leaving Jim Furyk as the 12/1 favorite for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at the TPC of Louisiana in Avondale.

March 26, 2008

NHL Betting: Wednesday Gameday
The Northwest Division is highlighted in Wednesday night NHL action as Minnesota, Vancouver and Colorado are all in action and all three teams need a win while fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

March 25, 2008

NASCAR: Goody’s Cool Orange 500
Coming off a win at the Food City 500, Jeff Burton will lead the drivers of NASCAR back to the track this weekend at the Goody`s Cool Orange 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

March 20, 2008

Golf Betting: WGC-CA Championship
It will be golf’s best versus all the rest again this weekend in the WGC-CA Championship, as Tiger Woods tries to remain undefeated in 2008.

March 19, 2008

NBA Betting: Wednesday Gameday
LeBron James and the Cavaliers welcome the rival Detroit Pistons to Cleveland on Wednesday night in an Eastern Conference showdown, while in Western Conference action the Houston Rockets visit New Orleans.

March 17, 2008

MLB Betting: NL Futures
Jose Reyes and the New York Mets are a chalky 2/1 favorite to win the National League pennant this season, with the perennially underachieving Chicago Cubs ranked second on the futures list at 7/2

March 14, 2008

NBA Betting: Friday Gameday
Chauncey Billups and the Detroit Pistons host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night in one of three powerhouse matchups around the NBA. Also tonight, Utah is at Boston and the Hornets host the Lakers.

March 13, 2008

MLB Betting: Home Run Props
Slugger Ryan Howard of the Philadelphia Phillies hit 47 homers in 144 games last year, and knocked 58 the season before that. This season the over/under total on dingers by Howard is set at a seemingly low 44.5.

March 11, 2008

NBA Betting: Tuesday Gameday
After suffering a stunning loss to Sacramento on Sunday night, Kobe Bryant and the Lakers will be looking to get back on track against the visiting Raptors on Tuesday. Elsewhere, Utah is at Chicago and Memphis visits Phoenix.

March 10, 2008

MLB Betting: AL East Futures
Manny Ramirez and the Boston Red Sox will be looking to defend their World Series championships this season, but first they`ll have to contend with the Yankees and Blue Jays in the AL East.

March 6, 2008

MLB Betting: AL Central Futures
C.C. Sabathia and the Cleveland Indians are the defending division champs but not the favorite to win the AL Central again this season, at +190 odds. The reloaded Detroit Tigers are the chalk at -225.

March 3, 2008

MLB Betting: AL West Futures
John Lackey and the Los Angeles Angels will be looking to repeat as AL West division champs this season, after a season in which Lackey won 19 games with a 3.01 ERA and 179 strikeouts.

February 29, 2008

NBA Betting: Friday Gameday
Baron Davis and the Golden State Warriors are hanging tough in the West as the Philadelphia 76ers come to town on Friday night. Also tonight, the Utah Jazz are in New Orleans to face the Hornets.

February 28, 2008

MLB Betting: NL East futures
David Wright and the Mets are favored to finish the job ahead of the Phillies in the NL East this season, as they are listed at -200 odds to win the division.

February 25, 2008

MLB Betting: NL Central Futures
Alfonso Soriano and the Chicago Cubs will be aiming for a successful defense of their division title this season, but the Milwaukee Brewers will have something to say about that.

February 22, 2008

NBA Betting: Friday Gameday
Kevin Garnett and the Celtics will look to get back on track tonight as Boston visits Shaquille O`Neal and the revamped Suns in Phoenix. Also Friday, Houston takes on New Orleans.

February 20, 2008

NBA Betting: Wednesday Gameday
The Mavs are trailing the Hornets in the Southwest coming out of the break, but they`ll get a chance to cut into that lead on Wednesday when the teams meet in The Big Easy.

February 19, 2008

NHL Betting: Tuesday Gameday
The Eastern Conference playoff races dominate the hockey world on Tuesday night when the Rangers take on Montreal, Philadelphia drops in on Ottawa, and Boston visits Carolina.

February 18, 2008

NFL Betting: Super Bowl Futures
Tom Brady and the Patriots may have been knocked off by the Giants in Super Bowl XLI, but they`ll be gunning for a win in Super Bowl XLII. New England is favored at 5/2 odds to finish the job next time.

February 14, 2008

MLB Betting: NL West Futures
Matt Holliday and the Colorado Rockies will face some stiff competition from the Diamondbacks, Padres, Dodgers and Giants this season in their bid to repeat as division champions.

February 13, 2008

NHL Betting: Wednesday Gameday
Cory Stillman and his new Ottawa Senators teammates hit the road on Wednesday night to face Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils. In another Eastern Conference matchup, the Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Boston Bruins.

February 12, 2008

NBA Betting: Tuesday Gameday
The NBA All-Star break is coming up this weekend, but there are a number of teams that could use a few wins heading into the break to go on a playoff run including Atlanta, Indiana and Chicago on Tuesday night.

February 11, 2008

Kentucky Derby Futures Odds
The Kentucky Derby is still three months away, but props for the “most exciting two minutes in sports” have already started popping up over at BetUS, with Pyro and War Pass the leading early contenders.

February 7, 2008

MLB Futures: Chasing the BoSox
Spring training is just around the corner and the Boston Red Sox are gearing up to defend their World Series crown. But they will face a stern challenge from both New York teams, as well as a retooled Detroit club.

February 6, 2008

NHL Betting: Wednesday Gameday
Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils will be looking to make it four wins in a row this season against the Buffalo Sabres. Here`s a look at your Wednesday night NHL action.

February 5, 2008

NBA Betting: Tuesday Gameday
LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers square off against the East-leading Boston Celtics tonight, while elsewhere the Los Angeles Lakers visit the New Jersey Nets.

February 4, 2008

US Politics Betting: Super Tuesday
After all the hype and nasty exchanges between Democrat hopefuls Hillary Clinton (1/6 odds) and Barack Obama (3/2), the fate of many candidates will be decided tomorrow on Super Tuesday. John McCain leads the Republican contenders at 20/21.

February 1, 2008

NBA Betting: Friday Gameday
Deron Williams and the sizzling Utah Jazz take on the Washington Wizards tonight, while elsewhere Kobe Bryant and the LA Lakers travel north to battle the Raptors in Toronto.

January 30, 2008

NCAAB Betting: Championship futures
Darrell Arthur and the undefeated Kansas Jayhawks lead the college basketball championship futures odds at 3/1. North Carolina is second at 7/2, while UCLA and Memphis are tied for third spot at 4/1.

January 28, 2008

NHL All-Stars gather in Atlanta
The NHL takes its annual midseason break this weekend with the All-Star festivities in Atlanta. The events begin on Saturday night with the Super Skills Competition, followed by East versus West in the All-Star Game on Sunday night.

January 25, 2008

NBA Betting: Friday Gameday
The Friday night NBA schedule is filled with big matchups, which include a couple of possible playoff previews when Orlando takes on Detroit and Houston faces Portland, and a potential NBA Finals preview when Phoenix invades Cleveland.

January 24, 2008

NHL Futures: Stanley Cup Odds
With the final night of action prior to this weekend`s All-Star Game hitting the ice on Thursday, the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators lead the list of Stanley Cup futures odds.

January 23, 2008

NFL Betting: Super Bowl Props
Amani Toomer, Eli Manning and Plaxico Burress are among the value options available to win the Super Bowl MVP award, as plenty of proposition betting options are now available for Super Bowl XLII.

January 22, 2008

NBA Betting: Who’s Hot and Not
Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat continue to stumble along this season, losing their past 13 games SU and going 1-12 ATS. Miami hasn`t covered a spread since January 4.

January 21, 2008

US Political Betting Futures Odds
Barack Obama is the favorite to be the Democrat candidate in the next election. The Illinois Senator sits at -155 moneyline odds at BetUS.com. Former First Lady Hillary Clinton is the second choice at +110.

January 18, 2008

NBA Betting: Weekend Preview
Houston star Tracy McGrady is expected to make his return to the floor on Saturday night against San Antonio, after missing the Rockets’ last 11 games with a knee injury.

January 17, 2008

NHL Betting: Flyers, Pens on a roll
The Atlantic Division has been the place to make money recently as the Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins and New Jersey Devils have all won four of their past five games against the spread.

January 15, 2008

NBA Betting: Who`s Hot and Not
Michael Redd is back on the court and the Bucks are back in the game as Milwaukee has covered the spread in each of their past five games. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat and Minnesota Timberwolves continue to struggle.

January 14, 2008

US Political Betting Futures Odds
Barack Obama is now favored to be the Democrat candidate in the next election after his win in the Iowa primary. He sits at -155 moneyline odds at BetUS.com. Former frontrunner Hillary Clinton is now the second choice at +110.

January 11, 2008

NHL Betting: Clash of titans on tap
Daniel Alfredsson and the East-leading Ottawa Senators will play host to Nicklas Lidstrom and the West-leading Detroit Red Wings in a marquee NHL matchup on Saturday night.

January 10, 2008

NBA Betting: Who`s Hot and Not
Flip Murray and the Detroit Pistons have posted four ATS wins in their past five games, allowing an average of only 86.2 points against per game. The surprising Portland Trailblazers are also getting the job done ATS.

January 9, 2008

Pats favored to roll to Super Bowl
With only eight teams remaining in the NFL playoffs, Tom Brady, Laurence Maroney and the rest of the unbeaten New England Patriots are favored at -160 odds to win the Super Bowl next month.

January 8, 2008

NHL Who’s Hot and Not
Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin have the Penguins on a recent roll, as Pittsburgh has won six games in a row to surge within one point of New Jersey for the Atlantic Division lead.

January 7, 2008

US Political Betting Futures Odds
Barack Obama is now favored to be the Democrat candidate in the next election after his win in the Iowa primary. He sits at -155 moneyline odds at BetUS.com. Former frontrunner Hillary Clinton is now the second choice of bettors and could be great value at +110.

January 4, 2008

Weekend Bowl Previews
The bowl season continues to gear up for Monday night’s national championship game as the International Bowl kicks off in Toronto on Saturday night between Rutgers and Ball State, followed by the GMAC Bowl on Sunday with Bowling Green battling Tulsa.

January 3, 2008

Red Wings lead NHL into 2008
Dominik Hasek and the Detroit Red Wings continue to lead the list of the NHL`s hottest teams as the action heats up on the ice in January.

December 31, 2007

NFL Betting: Saturday Gameday
Tom Brady and the New England Patriots will be gunning for their 16th consecutive win on Saturday night as they look to complete a perfect regular season with a victory on the road against the New York Giants.

December 28, 2007

NBA Gameday
With the holiday break over, the NBA resumes a full schedule on Friday including three must-see matchups as Toronto visits San Antonio, Denver takes on Golden State and Utah faces the Lakers.

December 27, 2007

NHL Betting: Avs, Wings renew rivalry
Scott Parker and the Avalanche face a tough opponent tonight as the league-leading Detroit Red Wings pay a visit to Colorado in one of ten NHL games slated for Thursday.

December 24, 2007

NBA Betting: Who`s Hot and Not
Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers are unbeaten in 10 games and 9-1 ATS in those games. Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons have won five in a row and are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight games.

December 21, 2007

Bowl Gameday: New Orleans Bowl
The college football bowl season continues on Friday with the New Orleans Bowl between the 7-5 Florida Atlantic Owls and the 7-5 Memphis Tigers.

December 20, 2007

Bowl Gameday: Poinsettia Bowl
College football’s exciting bowl season kicks off Thursday night with the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl, where the potent Utah Utes (-7.5) will battle the hard-running Navy Midshipmen.

December 19, 2007

NFL Betting: Two games on tap
Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking to tighten their grip on the AFC North on Thursday night, as they travel to St. Louis to face the Rams in early Week 16 NFL action.

December 18, 2007

NBA Betting: Who`s Hot and Not
Brandon Roy and the Portland Trail Blazers are turning heads around the NBA, as they`ve won seven straight games and covered in each of those victories despite being the underdog in six.

December 14, 2007

NFL Betting: Saturday Gameday
Chad Johnson and the Bengals step in to the Saturday night spotlight in Week 15 NFL action, as Cincinnati visits the woeful San Francisco 49ers.

December 13, 2007

NHL Betting: Red-hot Red Wings
Nicklas Lidstrom and the Detroit Red Wings have been the most consistent team in the NHL this season, and a strong five-game stretch has catapulted them into an even bigger lead on top of the NHL standings.

December 12, 2007

NFL Betting: Two games on tap
Sage Rosenfels and the Houston Texans will try to maintain their flickering playoff hopes against the equally desperate Denver Broncos on Thursday night, as Week 15 action in the NFL gets underway.

December 11, 2007

NBA Betting: Who`s Hot and Not
Manu Ginobili has really stepped up in the absence of Tim Duncan as the San Antonio Spurs continue to roll along with at 9-1 ATS in their past 10 games. Indiana has also been a hot ticket for bettors.

December 10, 2007

NCAAF Betting: BCS Bowls
Quarterback John David Booty will lead the USC Trojans against Illinois in the Rose Bowl next month. Here is an early look at all five big Bowl games.

December 7, 2007

NBA Betting: Who`s Hot and Not
Even though the West is supposed to be the better of the two conferences in the NBA, the East is currently paying off more often for bettors, led by the Dwight Howard and the red-hot Orlando Magic.

December 6, 2007

NHL Betting: Devils, Sabres sizzling
The New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres were slow out of the gate this season, but a recent run of good form has put both of these clubs on the right track.

December 5, 2007

Skins battle Bears in Week 14 kickoff
Jason Campbell and the reeling Washington Redskins desperately need a win on Thursday to hold out any hope of making the playoffs this season. But the Chicago Bears will be just as hungry for a victory.

December 3, 2007

College Football: Weekend Wrap
The Ohio State Buckeyes and LSU Tigers will meet to decide the BCS Championship in January, after another weekend of upsets and unfulfilled expectations unfolded on the conference championship front.

December 2, 2007

Patriots` quest for perfection
Heading in to tonight`s Monday Night Football encounter against the Baltimore Ravens, the New England Patriots are listed at -105 to post a 19-0 record and win the Super Bowl, and -135 to suffer a loss this season.

November 29, 2007

NCAAF Betting: Heisman watch
The Heisman Trophy finalists will be announced next week and Florida`s outstanding QB Tim Tebow could become the first sophomore ever to win the prestigious award, as he is listed as the current 1/5 favorite to win.

November 28, 2007

NBA Betting: Who`s Hot and Not
Tony Parker and the defending champion San Antonio Spurs are quietly rolling along as the NBA season heads toward December. The Spurs have won four of their past five games by an average margin of nine points.

November 27, 2007

College Football: Weekend Wrap
Steve Slaton and the No. 2 West Virginia Mountaineers are now just one win away from earning a berth in the BCS championship game. Their opposition will be Missouri, if the No. 1 Tigers can knock off No. 9 Oklahoma this weekend.

November 23, 2007

Bulls look to shake skid
The Bulls have been known as a slow-starting team in the past few years, so they’ll be looking to start their turnaround this weekend when they play back-to-back road games against the New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors.

November 22, 2007

NHL Betting: Rangers on a roll
Puckstopper Henrik Lundqvist and the New York Rangers are surging up the NHL standings, as are the defending Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks. Meanwhile Pittsburgh and Colorado are struggling to post victories.

November 21, 2007

NFL Betting: Thursday tripleheader
The NFL’s annual Thanksgiving extravaganza will take the Thursday spotlight, including a matchup between a pair of longtime NFC North rivals in a game that could have some bearing on the division title.

November 20, 2007

College Football: Weekend Wrap
The No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks will host the No. 3 Missouri Tigers in a Big 12 showdown on Saturday night after both teams posted strong victories to highlight Week 12 action around college football.

November 17, 2007

NASCAR Betting: Chase for Nextel Cup
The Nextel Cup season concludes at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sunday, as Jimmie Johnson tries to lock up back-to-back championship seasons with a mere Top 18 finish in the Ford 400.

November 16, 2007

NCAAF Betting: Big 12 Championship
Wide receiver Juaquin Iglesias and the Oklahoma Sooners are the heavy favorite to win the Big 12 Championship at 1/4 odds, with the undefeated Kansas Jayhawks second behind the Sooners at 4/1.

November 15, 2007

NFL Betting: Bills worth backing
The Buffalo Bills have won their last five games ATS to run up a 7-2 record in the ATS standings. With the exception of two early-season losses at New England and Pittsburgh, the Bills have exceeded all expectations

November 14, 2007

NHL Betting: Canes, Hawks surging
The Carolina Hurricanes are storming up the standings with their recent strong play while the Chicago Blackhawks are riding their young guns to a surprisingly good start.

November 12, 2007

Fantasy Betting: Kentucky Derby futures
Casual horse racing fans may have overlooked the recent Breeders’ Cup. But the true horse players – and novice bettors looking for an edge on the Triple Crown next May – were paying close attention to the victory by War Pass in the Juvenile Classic.

November 9, 2007

NCAAF Betting: SEC Championship Odds
With the college football season winding down, every game remaining could mean the difference between a chance at a trip to a BCS Bowl or relegation to a mediocre bowl game. In the SEC the races in both divisions are extremely tight.

November 8, 2007

NFL Betting: Packers worth backing
Ageless wonder Brett Favre has led the Green Bay Packers to a 6-1-1 record against the spread so far this season, trailing only the New England Patriots who are 8-1 ATS after failing to cover in their workmanlike win over the Indianapolis Colts last week.

November 7, 2007

Sens, Wings still hottest teams on ice
The Ottawa Senators have won eight consecutive games on their way to posting a 13-1 overall record so far this season, while the Detroit Red Wings are the top team in the West with only two losses in 14 games.

November 6, 2007

College Football: Weekend Wrap
Florida`s Percy Harvin established a new Gators’ record by exceeding 100 yards both rushing and receiving in one game, while Arkansas Razorbacks` RB Darren McFadden shredded South Carolina for 323 yards to get back in the Heisman race.

November 5, 2007

NASCAR Betting: Chase for Nextel Cup
Jimmie Johnson is only nine points behind Chase leader Jeff Gordon after winning at Atlanta Motor Speedway last week. Now Johnson will look to claim his third straight checkered flag, in the Dickies 500 at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend.

November 2, 2007

NCAAF Futures: BCS Championship Odds
The Ohio State Buckeyes are the No. 1-ranked team in all of college football and the new betting favorite to win the BCS Championship at 5/2 odds. The LSU Tigers are next at 3/1, with Oklahoma rated third at 4/1 odds.

October 30, 2007

College Football: Weekend Wrap
Dennis Dixon and the Oregon Ducks knocked off the USC Trojans to solidify their ranking among the top-ranked teams in college football, but a tough test awaits this weekend when the Pac-10 rival Arizona State Sun Devils pay the Ducks a visit.

October 24, 2007

NBA Fantasy Betting tips off
Kobe Bryant is the co-favorite along with LeBron James at 5/1 odds to win the NBA MVP award this season. Bryant and the Lakers will host Yao Ming and the Houston Rockets on Tuesday night as the 2007-08 NBA season tips off with three games.

October 23, 2007

College Football: Hot Potato Rankings
Matt Ryan and the BC Eagles moved up to No. 2 in the nation without playing a game, as the upsets continued in Week 8 of the college football season. The Bulls, Gamecocks and Bears all suffered losses while the Buckeyes won to stay No. 1.

October 22, 2007

MNF fantasy betting; World Series props
Joseph Addai is listed as the 5/1 favorite to score the first touchdown tonight as the undefeated Indianapolis Colts battle the division rival Jacksonville Jaguars in the Monday nighter.

October 21, 2007

ALCS: BoSox on the brink
Curt Schilling gets the ball as the Boston Red Sox will try to stave off elimination once again tonight in Game 6 of the ALCS. Young Fausto Carmona will start for Cleveland as the Indians look to advance to the World Series.

October 16, 2007

College Football: Buckeyes new No. 1
Neither the LSU Tigers nor the Cal Bears could handle the spotlight at the top of the NCAAF Top 25 rankings, so the Ohio State Buckeyes and South Florida Bulls are the new top teams in the nation after another upset-filled weekend.

October 16, 2007

College Football: Buckeyes new No. 1
Neither the LSU Tigers nor the Cal Bears could handle the spotlight at the top of the NCAAF Top 25 rankings, so the Ohio State Buckeyes and South Florida Bulls are the new top teams in the nation after another upset-filled weekend.

October 15, 2007

NASCAR Futures: Chase for Nextel Cup
Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson are duelling down the stretch of the NASCAR Chase for the Nextel Cup with the Bank of America 500 on the schedule this weekend at Lowe`s Motor Speedway.

October 12, 2007

LCS: Weekend Pitching Matchups
Cleveland ace C.C. Sabathia gets the nod tonight in Game 1 of the ALCS against Boston`s 20-game winner Josh Beckett. In Game 2 of the NLCS, young Ubaldo Jimenez takes the hill for Colorado against Arizona veteran Doug Davis.

October 11, 2007

NHL Futures: Stanley Cup Odds
The Ottawa Senators are a perfect 5-0 to start this NHL season but still trail the slow-starting Anaheim Ducks on the Stanley Cup futures list. The Ducks are at 5/1 odds, with Ottawa second at 6/1 and Pittsburgh at a tempting 9/1.

October 10, 2007

MLB Odds: League Championship Series
Matt Holliday and the upstart Colorado Rockies are -150 favorites to knock off the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS, while the Boston Red Sox are -170 chalk to get past the Cleveland Indians in the ALCS.

October 9, 2007

NCAAF: Chaos amidst the carnage
The USC Trojans were tripped up by the lowly Stanford Cardinal on Saturday, and the Wisconsin Badgers couldn`t keep pace with the Illinois Fighting Illini. The race for the BCS Championship has been blasted wide open this season.

October 5, 2007

MLB Playoffs: Around the horn
The Division Series continue this weekend with the AL getting the spotlight on Friday and the NL taking center stage on Saturday. Here`s a look at all the playoff action.

October 4, 2007

NBA Futures: Odds to win Championship
Paul Pierce has got some fast company in Beantown as the Celtics are flying up the futures list to win the NBA Championship with the arrivals of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen. The Celts are at 4/1 odds, behind only the Spurs at 7/2

October 3, 2007

MLB Betting: Playoff Wednesday
Cole Hamels will try to give the Phillies an early leg up on the sizzling Rockies as the MLB playoffs get underway on three different fronts today. Here`s a look at all three Division Series games.

October 2, 2007

NHL set for puck drop
Veteran goaltender Marty Turco and the Dallas Stars open their 2007-08 season on Wednesday night in Colorado against the Avalanche, as the NHL hits the ice with four games on tomorrow night`s schedule.

October 1, 2007

Stanley Cup futures odds
Much of the expert opinion making the rink rounds this fall has involved the San Jose Sharks winning the Stanley Cup. Goaltender Evgeny Nabokov and the Sharks are an 8/1 shot to supplant Anaheim (6/1) as the NHL champions.

September 28, 2007

NL Showdown: Diamondbacks at Rockies
Staff aces Jeff Francis of Colorado and Brandon Webb of Arizona are slated to go head to head today, as the Diamondbacks and Rockies finish off the regular season with a series that will determine which team advances to the playoffs.

September 27, 2007

NFL Futures: Odds to win MVP
Randy Moss is off to a blazing start with the New England Patriots and is now listed at 8/1 odds to win the NFL MVP Award this season. Teammate Tom Brady is the favorite at 4/1 with Peyton Manning second at 5/1.

September 26, 2007

NHL Futures: Stanley Cup Odds
Young Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins are listed at 8/1 odds to win the Stanley Cup as the NHL regular season prepares for puck drop this weekend. The defending champion Anaheim Ducks are favorites at 4/1 odds.

September 25, 2007

Marquee Pitching Matchups
Ageless workhorse Roger Clemens gets the ball today in Tampa Bay as the New York Yankees battle Jason Hammel and the Devil Rays. On Thursday, Phil Hughes duels Scott Kazmir. Here are this week`s premier pitching matchups.

September 24, 2007

Baseball pennant futures updated; Monday Night Football props
And then there were 10. With the final week of the baseball regular season looming, the MLB futures list is getting shorter and shorter. Only four teams remain on the AL Championship charts, and six in the NL.

September 19, 2007

NBA Futures: West still best bet
The defending champion San Antonio Spurs lead the NBA Futures list at +350 odds to win the 2007-08 championship, with Phoenix and Dallas close behind at +400. The rebuilt Boston Celtics lead the East contenders at +450.

September 18, 2007

Marquee Pitching Matchups
Jeff Francis leads the Colorado Rockies against Chad Billingsley and the Los Angeles Dodgers in one of three premier pitching duels on Tuesday`s Major League Baseball schedule.

September 17, 2007

NASCAR Futures: Chase for Nextel Cup
The Chase for the Nextel Cup officially begins this weekend at New Hampshire International Speedway with Jimmie Johnson entering The Chase with the points lead.

September 14, 2007

Rivalry renewed: Yankees at Red Sox
The best rivalry in baseball adds another chapter this weekend when the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox clash in an important three-game series at Fenway Park.

September 13, 2007

NFL Futures: Odds to win Super Bowl
The defending champion Indianapolis Colts have moved ahead of the San Diego Chargers on the Super Bowl futures list as the three AFC powers continue to lead the pack. The Colts are now at 11/2, behind only the Patriots at 9/4.

September 12, 2007

FedExCup: Tiger in driver`s seat
Tiger Woods leads the FedExCup standings as the Tour Championship gets underway Thursday at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. Woods is poised to win the inaugural FedExCup, while Steve Stricker and Phil Mickelson give chase

September 11, 2007

Marquee Pitching Matchups
Crafty veteran John Smoltz will lead the Atlanta Braves against John Maine and the New York Mets on Wednesday, in one of this week`s premier pitching duels.

September 10, 2007

NFL Fantasy: Bet on Player Props
For the fantasy bettor, player props remain one of the best money-making options in the sportsbook. For the Week 1 Monday Night Football games for example, a slew of NFL player prop bets are available.

September 8, 2007

NASCAR Futures: Chase for Nextel Cup
Dale Earnhardt Jr. needs a miracle in the Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway this weekend if he is going to advance to the Chase for the Nextel Cup.

September 7, 2007

Mariners tangle with Tigers
Ichiro Suzuki will be looking to help the Seattle Mariners push the Detroit Tigers right out of the Wild Card race this weekend, as both teams look to make up ground on the New York Yankees

September 6, 2007

NFL Futures: Super Bowl Odds
Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys are listed at 10/1 odds to win the Super Bowl this season, along with the Baltimore Ravens. The Pats, Chargers, Colts, Bears and Saints are all ranked ahead of the dark horse Cowboys.

September 5, 2007

FedExCup Playoffs: BMW Championship
Tiger Woods won`t get a chance to continue his duel with Phil Mickelson this weekend, as Lefty has withdrawn from the BMW Championship at Cog Hill. Woods is the strong chalk to win as the FedExCup Playoffs continue.

September 4, 2007

Marquee Pitching Matchups
Kelvim Escobar of the Angels will take the hill in search of his 16th win on Thursday, but Cleveland`s Paul Byrd will be determined to tally his 15th victory. Here`s your look at this week`s top pitching duels.

September 1, 2007

NASCAR Futures: Chase for Nextel Cup
After posting his second win of the season at Bristol Motor Speedway last weekend, Carl Edwards is on the move in the Chase for the Nextel Cup. Now in fifth place in the drivers standings, Edwards is 10/1 to win the Nextel Cup.

August 31, 2007

Braves, Dodgers need big weekend
John Smoltz and the Atlanta Braves can put a scare into the New York Mets when they go head to head this weekend. Meanwhile, the Dodgers will try to inch closer to the Padres when they clash in San Diego.

August 30, 2007

U.S. Open Tennis: Thursday`s Odds
Maria Sharapova barely broke a sweat during her quick Round 1 victory at the U.S. Open on Tuesday. The No. 2 seed figures to face a stiffer test tonight, as five of the Top 16 women`s seeds hit the hardcourt on Thursday.

August 29, 2007

FedExCup: Deutsche Bank Championship
Round 1 of the PGA Tour`s first-ever playoff tournament went to underdog Steve Stricker last weekend at The Barclays. But Round 2 this week will have a hungry Tiger in the field.

August 28, 2007

Baseball pitching matchups in pre-trade-deadline days
Some of the game's top pitchers will be taking the mound over the next couple days as baseball's stretch run gets started. Here's a look at a few of those marquee matchups:

August 27, 2007

Free NFL fantasy contests on the Web
The NFL is king for sports betting, and it’s also king for fantasy. Small wonder everyone is hopping this week and next, getting their fantasy draft lists in order and looking for the coolest games.

August 25, 2007

NFL Gameday: Preseason Saturday
Brian Urlacher and the Chicago Bears will host Alex Smith and the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Week 3 preseason action on Saturday. Here`s your Saturday Gameday.

August 24, 2007

NASCAR Odds: Sharpie 500
Kurt Busch finally earned the checkered flag after last week`s race was delayed by rain until Tuesday. The drivers of NASCAR return to the track this Saturday night for the Sharpie 500, with Busch listed at 15/2 odds to win.

August 23, 2007

NFL Preseason Gameday
Byron Leftwich and the Jacksonville Jaguars take on Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers in one of two intriguing NFL preseason matchups on Thursday night. Elsewhere, the Saints visit Kansas City to battle the Chiefs.

August 22, 2007

FedExCup Playoffs: The Barclays
Ernie Els is the 12/1 favorite as Round 1 of the PGA Tour`s new playoff system begins this week with The Barclays at Westchester CC in Harrison, NY. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Tiger Woods has elected to sit this one out.

August 21, 2007

Marquee Pitching Matchups
Brandon Webb returns to the hill on Wednesday as the Arizona ace looks to extend his scoreless innings streak into Orel Hershiser territory against the visiting Brewers. Here are this week`s premier pitching duels.

August 20, 2007

Fantasy Football Kickoff
LaDainian Tomlinson seems to be the consensus No. 1 overall NFL Fantasy draft choice entering this season, but you will still need to prove your drafting mettle in later rounds whether or not you land LT.

August 18, 2007

NFL Gameday: Preseason Saturday
Willie Parker will make his preseason debut tonight as the Steelers visit the Washington Redskins in one of nine NFL games on the Saturday schedule. Here`s the scoop on all nine games, plus the Sunday nighter.

August 17, 2007

Chase for Nextel Cup: Race heats up
Tony Stewart raced to another checkered flag last week for his third win in the last four races. He now sits fourth overall in the points standings with four races remaining before the Chase begins.

August 16, 2007

NFL Preseason Gameday
Damon Huard will throw for the Chiefs tonight but Trent Green will be the focus of attention in Kansas City as he leads the Dolphins in to face his old team. Miami is a 3-point road dog and looking for their second preseason win.

August 15, 2007

PGA Betting: Wyndham Championship
Davis Love is the defending champion as the PGA Tour gathers for the Wyndham Championship this week at Forest Oaks Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina. Love is listed at 20/1 odds to repeat the feat.

August 14, 2007

Marquee Pitching Matchups
Aaron Harang has quietly been having a great season in Cincinnati at 11-3 with a 3.37 ERA. Today he takes on Carlos Zambrano and the Chicago Cubs in one of this week`s premier pitching duels.

August 11, 2007

NFL Preseason Gameday
Brett Favre returns to action tonight as the veteran QB will lead his Green Bay Packers into Pittsburgh to take on the heavily favoured Steelers. Elsewhere, Jacksonville visits Miami, and the Giants host Carolina.

August 10, 2007

NASCAR Futures: Chase for Nextel Cup
Kurt Busch used a win last weekend to vault ahead of Dale Earnhardt Jr. into the 12th and final spot available in the current Chase for the Nextel Cup standings. Jeff Gordon is currently the 2/1 favorite.

August 9, 2007

NFL Futures: Odds to win NFC West
Former NFL MVP Shaun Alexander is healthy and ready to rumble this season as the Seattle Seahawks look to repeat as NFC West champs. The Seahawks are favored at +130 odds to win the division, with San Francisco second at +180.

August 8, 2007

PGA Championship: Odds to win
Tiger Woods will be gunning for his first major of the 2007 season as the PGA Championship tees off Thursday at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Woods is heavily favored at 9/4 odds to win.

August 7, 2007

Marquee Pitching Matchups
Chicago`s Carlos Zambrano goes for his 15th win of the season in Houston on Wednesday, but it won`t come easily with Roy Oswalt taking the mound for the Astros in one of three exciting pitching duels on that day`s schedule.

August 6, 2007

NFL Fantasy: Rookies to Watch
Former Cal RB Marshawn Lynch has a shot at the No. 1 job in Buffalo as preseason action opens around the NFL this week. Lynch is listed at +600 odds to win Rookie of the Year and should be strongly considered on your fantasy draft list.

August 4, 2007

NFL Futures: Odds to win the Wild Card
Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys may not win the NFC East, but they`re listed as the favorite to win the NFC Wild Card at +350 odds. The Denver Broncos are the chalk to win the AFC Wild Card at +300 odds.

August 3, 2007

NASCAR Futures: Chase for Nextel Cup
Sizzling Tony Stewart heads to Pocono Raceway this weekend coming off back to back wins and is now listed second on the futures list at 7/2 odds to win the Nextel Cup. Jeff Gordon continues to lead the pack at 5/2 odds.

August 2, 2007

NCAAF Futures: Odds to win Heisman
Louisville QB Brian Brohm is a solid Heisman contender for this upcoming college football season, as the cool pivot is listed at 7/2 odds on the futures list. Arkansas RB Darren McFadden tops the list at 3/1 odds.

August 1, 2007

NFL Futures: Odds to win Super Bowl
Quarterback Philip Rivers and the rest of the San Diego Chargers are currently listed at 6/1 odds to win Super Bowl XLII, second only to the Patriots at 8/5. The defending champion Colts are at 15/2.

July 31, 2007

Marquee Pitching Matchups
Three prominent pitching matchups are on tap around the majors on Tuesday night, including Erik Bedard and the Orioles taking on Josh Beckett and the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

July 30, 2007

NFL fantasy bets on rookie stars
Will Calvin Johnson`s first catch go for a long TD? Will the first JaMarcus Russell pass be complete or incomplete or a pick? It`s fantasy sports meets fantasy betting and it can add some spice to your Week 1 NFL watching.

July 28, 2007

Rushing into the future: Chargers lead odds
Can the Redskins or Chargers knock the Falcons from their perch as the NFL`s leading rushing team in 2007? They are shorter odds than Atlanta to do just that, with San Diego and their stud running back LT at 5/2 odds.

July 27, 2007

Stewart looking to make move in Chase
Was the victory at Chicagoland a brief spike upwards or the start of a trend for Tony Stewart? Oddsmakers seem to think so as his odds to win the Nextel Cup keep getting shorter and shorter.

July 26, 2007

Michigan set to return to Big Ten roost
Ohio State ran the table in the Big Ten in 2006 and arch-rival Michigan could be set to do the same thing in 2007. The Wolverines boast a trio offensive weapons like no other in the conference.

July 25, 2007

Lions, Steelers among UNDER plays in NFL
The Lions are hopeless again. Or are they? The Steelers are doomed to another poor season. Or are they? We preview some teams where NFL win totals could offer profitable wagering.

July 24, 2007

Marquee matchups as pennant races heat up
The calendar will turn to August soon and teams that are serious about pennant chases know it`s time to you-know-what or get off the proverbial pot. Here`s the week`s breakdown of teams on the throne.

July 23, 2007

Smoltz aims to keep Bonds in check
John Smoltz takes his act to San Francisco tonight, hoping to not become a footnote to history. Barry Bonds is two homers away from tying Hank Aaron`s mark

July 21, 2007

Call me the Brees: Saints second choice in NFL futures
Last season, the Saints easily out-passed every other team in the league while throwing for more than 4,500 yards. However, New Orleans isn’t favored to repeat their statistical dominance this season over at Bodog.com's sportsbook. Behind Drew Brees last season, New Orleans totaled 4626 passing yards.

July 20, 2007

F1 Odds: Drivers hit historic Nürburgring
Ferrari driver Kimi Räikkönen is listed at 5/2 odds to win this weekend`s Formula 1 race at Nürburgring after winning the past two F1 races. Outstanding rookie Lewis Hamilton is the favorite at 5/6.

July 19, 2007

ACC future odds favor Miami, Florida State
Last season the Wake Forest Demon Deacons ran away with the ACC Atlantic, while Georgia Tech rumbled to the top of the ACC Coastal. Both teams have a tough road ahead of them if they hope to repeat as division champs, as the oddsmakers at BetUS don’t think either team has much of a chance to repeat.

July 18, 2007

NFL Future Betting: Eagles, Bears favored in NFC East & North
Donovan McNabb and the Philadelphia Eagles are favored to win the NFC East division this season, while Rex Grossman and the defending NFC champion Chicago Bears are big chalk to take the NFC North. Here’s a look at the futures odds to win two of the NFC’s most intriguing divisions.

July 17, 2007

Hamels, Santana, Young featured in pitching duels
Baseball’s pitching youth highlight this week’s marquee matchups with a number of future Cy Young candidates squaring off. The current Cy Young Award favorite also gets the ball this week, as Johan Santana flashes his pitching prowess versus Detroit.

July 16, 2007

Dodgers send Penny vs. Phillies in late Monday Nighter
The Dodgers have pounded lefty starters to the tune of a 15-6 record so far in 2007. They get an aging, struggling one today in hopes of extending their win streak. The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, a day after the Phillies imploded in every facet of the game and lost the franchise's 10,000th game.

July 14, 2007

Ravens 3/2 favorites to reclaim AFC North title
The Baltimore Ravens easily rolled to first place in the AFC North last season but could have a much tougher challenge to repeat this season, with a talented Cincinnati Bengals squad breathing down their neck while Pittsburgh and Cleveland are banging at the door. The Ravens topped the North last season with a 13-3 record, and the oddsmakers at Bodog expect them to claw their way back to the top again after setting Baltimore as a 3/2 favorite.

July 13, 2007

Earnhardt of bubble of Nextel Cup Chase future odds
What did Jamie McMurray’s win at Daytona last week mean to the Nextel Cup futures? It didn’t mean much at all to the leaders, but it was the last thing that Dale Earnhardt Jr. wanted to see. Heading into last weekend’s Pepsi 400, Jeff Gordon was the Bodog oddsmakers’ favorite to take home the Nextel Cup at 5/2.

July 12, 2007

Defending champion Gators lead SEC future betting
The National Champion came out of the SEC last season. For another SEC team to reign atop the college football ranks – or even for the Florida Gators to do it again – they’ll first have to tackle their own SEC division. Last season the Gators ruled the SEC East with a 7-1 conference record. The oddsmakers over at BetUS fully expect the Gators to repeat as East division champs after setting Florida as a -130 favorite.

July 11, 2007

NFL future odds for conference championship betting
This week we will take a quick look at the futures odds to win both conferences in the NFL, as things are starting to heat up in preseason training camps all around the league. The New England Patriots and their revamped receiving corps are the favorites of the AFC at 11/10 odds at Bodog Sportsbook, but there remains a potential distraction as standout cornerback Asante Samuel is threatening to sit out more than half the season unless he gets a long-term contract.

July 10, 2007

Halladay, Hernandez, Rogers in post-All-Star tilts
With the season hitting the unofficial halfway mark, teams will have to play their best baseball to make sure they’re in the playoff races come September. Four teams that could be either playoff contenders or postseason pretenders in the fall (Toronto, Oakland, Minnesota, Seattle), are all in action Thursday with some of their top pitchers on the mound to try and get the second half started with a win.

July 9, 2007

Tour de France wagering features rider matchup bets
It didn’t carry the drama of Floyd Landis’s heroic rally in last year’s Tour de France. Nor did it carry the dope-fuelled fallout. Aussie Robbie McEwen crashed 12 miles from the finish, but still managed to recover and win the Tour de France’s first stage.

July 7, 2007

Saints favored to go marching to NFC South title
Last season the New Orleans Saints surprised everyone by taking the NFC South title. Can the Saints repeat as champs now that everyone knows how good they really are, or will Carolina or Atlanta return to the top? The oddsmakers over at Sportsbook.com think the Saints are primed for another run at the division title after setting New Orleans as a 6/5 favorite to repeat as champs.

July 6, 2007

NASCAR Futures: Chase for Nextel Cup resumes
Denny Hamlin bettered his odds of winning his first Nextel Cup Championship by claiming the checkered flag in New Hampshire last week, but he still sits behind Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart on the futures odds list at Bodog. Gordon saw his points lead slip to 156 last week, but he would have dropped a lot more had he not finished right behind Hamlin in second place.

July 5, 2007

College football futures: odds to win Big 12 title
Last season the Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Big 12 championship game to take home the conference title. This year both of them may have to make way for the Texas Longhorns. The oddsmakers over at BetUS have tagged the Longhorns as their Big 12 Conference favorites at +125.

July 4, 2007

All-Star Game betting: home run props and more
The American League has long been home to baseball’s top players and that has been reflected in the All-Star game results. The junior circuit has won the past 10 games (excluding that joke 7-7 tie back in 2002) and they are favored to win again at online sportsbook BetUS.com. They won again last season in Pittsburgh 3-2 and the AL is listed as -140 favorites to do it again in San Francisco.

July 3, 2007

MLB matchups: Sabathia looks to become first 12-game winner
A number of notable names square off on the mound this week, including the third head-to-head matchup already this season between Cleveland ace C.C. Sabathia and Detroit super-sophomore Justin Verlander. Johan Santana and Mike Mussina hook up in another key battle.

June 30, 2007

NFL Futures: Bears vs. Pats as Super Bowl matchup?
Super Bowl XLII may be more than seven months away, but you can already bet on which teams you think will be squaring off for the Vince Lombardi Trophy over at BetUS. If the BetUS oddsmakers have it pegged right, the New England Patriots and Chicago Bears will be meeting up in Arizona in February. A Patriots/Bears matchup has been given the lowest odds at BetUS at +650.

June 29, 2007

NASCAR Future Odds: Chase for Nextel Cup
Even before NASCAR drivers take to the track at New Hampshire International Speedway this Sunday, the points standings have changed since last weekend's race. A failed inspection at Infineon last week ended up costing Hendrick drivers Jeff Gordon and Jimmie Johnson 100 points each. Did it affect the Nextel Cup Futures odds over at Bodog?

June 28, 2007

College football betting: Seminoles lead ACC future odds
Wake Forest surprised everyone by winning the ACC Championship last season. What chance do the Demon Deacons have of repeating that feat? Almost none, according to the BetUS oddsmakers. The Florida State Seminoles have been tagged as the favorites to win the ACC by the BetUS oddsmakers at +150 odds.

June 27, 2007

NFL rookie prop betting on Russell, Peterson, more
Another fine crop of players was selected in the NFL Draft which took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City back in April. There are some interesting prop bets available for wagering on this year’s rookie class, and here is a closer look. The Oakland Raiders picked LSU’s JaMarcus Russell with the first overall pick, and the big quarterback already marks an improvement for the Raiders at that position.

June 26, 2007

Haren, Clemens, Burnett highlight pitching matchups
This week’s marquee pitching matchups feature a number of pitchers that have thrown gems this season, but have also been pounded at times too. Will the tap run hot or cold this week? It starts with ERA leader Dan Haren and continues with ageless wonder Roger Clemens against the Orioles.

June 25, 2007

Wimbledon betting odds: Federer massive chalk in Round 1
Roger Federer has won the past four Wimbledon titles and odds are he will do it again this week at the All England Tennis Club. While prop betting on who will win the 2007 Wimbledon tournament is closed (with the commencement of play on Monday), there is still plenty of action to be had and Federer is a prohibitive -25000 favorite in his first-round match against Russian Teimuraz Gabashvili.

June 23, 2007

Bears lead NFC future odds: Eagles next at 11-2
The Chicago Bears rolled through the regular season last year and continued to romp through the playoffs en route to the Super Bowl. The Bears will have a tough time getting out of the NFC again this year, but the oddsmakers at Bodog think they can do it. The Bears are the preseason favorites over at Bodog to win the NFC Championship at 4/1.

June 22, 2007

Gordon leads Toyota/Save Mart 350 betting odds
With the Nextel Cup Circuit heading to Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, California this weekend, NASCAR drivers will need to turn right as well as left for the first time this season on Infineon’s road course. The oddsmakers over at Sportsbook.com have chosen a clear favorite this weekend in Jeff Gordon at 5/2.

June 21, 2007

BCS Futures: USC remains favored as college champs
The usual suspects sit atop the BCS National Championships futures over at Sportsbook.com. The last four national championship winners can all be found in the Top 5 of the current futures odds list, with the USC Trojans leading the pack. The Trojans come in at a lofty 5/2 at Sportsbook.com.

June 20, 2007

NFL future betting: Patriots lead AFC title odds
The powerful AFC will be hotly contested in the 2007-08 season, and the Super Bowl champion Indianapolis Colts will have their hands full if they want to retain their conference title. The New England Patriots are the early favorites to win the AFC Championship at 6/5 odds at Bodog.

June 19, 2007

Hudson vs. Beckett highlights week's pitching duels
Josh Beckett was charged with his first loss of the season in his last start after surrendering six runs on 10 hits over five innings versus Colorado. That was the first time this season he allowed more than four earned runs, and he had a season-low one strikeout. Boston fans better hope this was just a bump in the road for Beckett and not the beginning of a downward spiral.

June 18, 2007

NCAAB Futures: UNC leads March Madness 2008 odds
Odds are stacked heavily against a repeat of the 2007 March Madness final between Florida and Ohio State. Why? Both programs are sending lottery picks galore to the NBA next week in the entry draft and never have much hope of rebuilding in time.

June 16, 2007

NASCAR: Gordon favored in Citizens Bank 400 odds
Points leader Jeff Gordon won last week’s rain-shortened Pocono 500, and along with Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart, Gordon is the co-favorite this weekend according to the oddsmakers at Bodog at 5/1 odds. Gordon has seen the checkered flag twice before at Michigan, but it’s been awhile since his last victory there back in 2001.

June 15, 2007

Slaton, Booty lead early Heisman Trophy future odds
Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith ran away with the Heisman Trophy last season, leading the Buckeyes to an undefeated regular season and a berth in the National Championship game. This year’s Heisman crop looks like a tough pick and the oddsmakers over at BetUS haven’t even chosen a clear-cut favorite.

June 14, 2007

Lions rookie Johnson leads NFL rookie future odds
ast year’s offensive rookie of the year award went to Tennessee quarterback Vince Young. Bodog’s pick for this year’s award is Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson at 7/2 odds. The Georgia Tech alum is big and has tremendous speed, but his chances of winning the award will largely depend on how good the QB throwing him the ball turns out to be.

June 13, 2007

A-Rod has company in baseball home run future odds race
Oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have Alex Rodriguez listed as the current 7-5 favorite on the futures chart to hit the most home runs in Major League Baseball this season. Right behind Rodriguez is blossoming Milwaukee slugger Prince Fielder, who is right behind A-Rod with 23 dingers (in 238 at-bats) so far this season.

June 12, 2007

US Open odds favor Tiger, despite Winged Foot troubles
The prestigious U.S. Open will unfold this week at the venerable Oakmont Country Club, with golf’s best hoping to avoid the bogeys and double bogeys that plagued the entire field last year at Winged Foot. Geoff Ogilvy was the best of the field at 5-over par last year, but if you ask anyone about the 2006 U.S. Open the first thought will be Phil Mickelson’s meltdown.

June 11, 2007

MMA Odds, UFC odds: June bouts offer betting value
If you can't stand the sight of blood, then MMA or mixed martial arts is definitely not for you. But for those who don't mind seeing profits flow along with a little blood, the next few weeks offer nice opportunities at Bodog.com. The bell rings to start UFC 72: Victory on June 16 at Odyssey Arena in Northern Island, and the Rich Franklin vs. Yushin Okami battle is the highlight.

June 9, 2007

Tennis Odds: French Open betting odds for finals
All kinds of history could be made at Roland Garros this weekend as both reigning champions on the men’s and women’s side go for their third straight French Open crown. On the women’s side, No. 1 seed Justine Henin will take on No. 7 seed Ana Ivanovic in Saturday’s final (9:00 am ET). The men’s side is once again providing the final tennis fans want to see. Top seed Roger Federer will try to complete the career Grand Slam against his rival No. 2 seed Rafael Nadal.

June 8, 2007

Home run champion future odds: Sheffy comes on strong
Heading into the baseball season if you had to pick which player you thought would hit the most home runs during the regular season, you likely would have chosen Albert Pujols, Ryan Howard or Alfonso Soriano based on last year’s results. So far this season all three of last year’s big home run hitters have been pretty quiet.

June 7, 2007

Horse Racing Odds: The Belmont Stakes
Betting on a horse is often a tricky pick. Even with only seven horses entered in this year’s Belmont your choices are still tough. You could choose Preakness Stakes winner Curlin, whose amazing charge in that rave denied Street Sense a chance at immortality. Or perhaps Kentucky Derby runner-up Hard Spun will finally finish a race ahead of the entire pack.

June 6, 2007

NBA Futures: Odds to win Championship change
The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame the odds to defeat the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals, making their first trip to the NBA Finals. But they face an even more difficult task against a well-rested San Antonio Spurs team that is looking to cement its impressive legacy with a fourth title.

June 5, 2007

Hamels, Webb, Young highlight Week 10 pitching matchups
Another big arm returns from the DL this week with Dodgers fans crossing their fingers that Jason Schmidt can regain his old form. He’ll need his best stuff when he goes head-to-head with Padres righty Chris Young.

June 4, 2007

World Series of Poker betting offers great variety
While the men and women at the WSOP tables are playing for themselves and their own pocketbook, they can also be working for you. Wagering on which player will last longer in the $10,000 Main Event or betting on whether papa Doyle Brunson will win more money than son Todd are some of the fun options at Bodog.com.

June 2, 2007

Mears longshot to repeat NASCAR win at Dover
After notching a surprising win in last week’s Coca-Cola 600, Casey Mears will look to claim another checkered flag in the Autism Speaks 400 this weekend when NASCAR drives in to Dover International Speedway. The oddsmakers at Bodog think Mears has little to no chance at making it back-to-back wins this weekend after setting him as a 35/1 underdog.

June 1, 2007

Barry Bonds homer prop odds: +1500 he will fail
According to the BetUS oddsmakers, Bonds should easily break the record sometime this year since they have him at -4500 odds to break the record and +1500 to not pass Aaron. Bonds’ old rickety knees could get in the way and the oddsmakers have thought of that too, by offering a prop on whether or not Bonds will be injured before breaking the record.

May 31, 2007

Giguere now Stanley Cup finals MVP favorite
Bettors looking for NHL Stanley Cup futures have found their betting options limited. You can pretty much only bet on two things, who’s going to win the Conn Smythe Trophy and what the exact results of the Cup final series will be. Over at Sportsbook.com their new Conn Smythe favorite is Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere at 9/4.

May 30, 2007

Spurs now favored in NBA Future Odds betting
The Conference Finals are underway in the NBA playoffs, and Tim Duncan appears to be within striking distance of leading the San Antonio Spurs to their fourth NBA title since the 1998-99 season. The Spurs are favored to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy at 2/5 odds at Sportsbook.com, after taking Game 4 91-79 from the Jazz in Utah, meaning San Antonio can wrap up the series at home in Game 5.

May 29, 2007

Young arms featured again in baseball betting matchups
This week’s top pitching matchups feature a number of young arms that have been delivering on their immense potential so far this season. The names Lincecum, Hernandez are back this week as reasons for bettors to take note (and take some profits).

May 28, 2007

Stanley Cup final odds: margin of victory, NHL prop betting
The last three Stanley Cup finals have gone the full seven games. The team with home-ice advantage starting the series won all three. If history repeats, that would make Anaheim a first-time winner in seven games and it would make you a 7/2 (or $7 won for every $2 wagered) payout winner if you wagered it and won. Bodog.com has odds on the series as well as tonight’s Game 1.

May 26, 2007

Gordon leads Chase, Johnson favored at Coca-Cola 600
The drivers of NASCAR are in for a long ride on Sunday, as the longest race of the season, the Coca-Cola 600 hits the track at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Jeff Gordon enters this race with a comfortable lead atop the driver standings after winning his third race of the season at Darlington two weeks ago. Gordon isn’t the favorite at Lowe’s though, as Jimmie Johnson has been given favorite status over at Bodog at 3/1.

May 25, 2007

NL West future odds: Dodgers remain chalk in tight division
The oddsmakers over at Bodog have selected the Dodgers as their heavy favorite to win the division at 10/11 odds. Los Angeles boasts a balanced lineup, which could run into problems if some of their older hitters run into injury trouble.

May 24, 2007

Luongo, Lidstrom, Malkin among NHL trophy favorites
The Stanley Cup Finals don’t hit the ice for a few more days, but you can get in some NHL bets over at BetUS thanks to their NHL Awards futures. The actual awards won’t be handed out until June 14 in Toronto, but the final nominees for all the awards have been public knowledge for more than a month.

May 23, 2007

Duncan big favorite in NBA playoff MVP odds
Two former NBA Finals MVPs lead the way in the race for this year’s award, as the NBA Playoffs are down to four remaining teams. San Antonio’s Tim Duncan is the current favorite at even 1-1 odds at Sportsbook.com, and the big power forward has won three Finals MVP awards which have coincidentally led to three championships with the Spurs.

May 22, 2007

Astros vs. Giants highlight top pitching matchups
Hot hurlers Roy Oswalt and Tim Lincecum pick up where they left off last week as the Astros and Giants tangle in San Francisco today. The Brewers and Dodgers boast a premier pitcher’s duel on Wednesday, and on Thursday the Cubs and Padres will lock horns in another potentially low-scoring affair. Here are three of this week's marquee pitching matchups.

May 21, 2007

Pistons favored in series odds vs. Cavaliers
LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers were in this same underdog role against Detroit last season and nobody gave the Cavs a chance. Well, the series odds favor another Detroit win at Bodog.com, but the odds aren’t nearly as tempting on Cleveland as last season.

May 19, 2007

Spurred to victory: San Antonio now favored to win NBA title
If the oddsmakers at Bodog.com have it right, we could have a rematch of the 2005 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons in this year’s championship series. San Antonio clipped Detroit in seven games that year to deny the Pistons a second consecutive championship. The top of the Bodog NBA futures odds list belongs to the Spurs at 11/10.

May 18, 2007

Prince of Homers: Fielder surges in MLB homer odds
Anyone who put down a ton of cash on Alex Rodriguez to lead the majors in home runs a few weeks ago may be questioning that decision now. A-Rod is still leading all of baseball with 15 homers and he’s still on top of the Sportsbook.com home run futures odds list, but he may have some company soon.

May 17, 2007

Alfredsson on top of NHL playoff MVP odds list
Last week the Conn Smythe futures odds over at Sportsbook.com were pretty close, with each of the final four teams having a few players in the running for the MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs. A week and nearly eight games later, things have changed a lot with Ottawa grabbing the top spots on the odds list, while Buffalo has sunk all the way to the bottom.

May 16, 2007

Spurs favored to advance over Suns, screw job by head office helps
The San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns are deadlocked at 2-2 in their best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal, but it’s the Spurs who are the favorites to knock off the Suns and eventually advance to represent the West in the NBA Finals. With Game 5 scheduled for tonight in Phoenix, BetUS has Tim Duncan and the rugged Spurs listed as -120 favorites to win the West, while Steve Nash and the speedy Suns are listed at +120 to make the NBA Finals.

May 15, 2007

Escobar vs. Hernandez features week's best pitching duels
This is supposed to finally be the week that Felix Hernandez gets taken off the DL and pitches again. He hasn’t pitched since April 18 when he lasted only one-third of an inning before leaving due to injury. If Hernandez has the stuff he had in his first two starts of the season, he should be dominant. But he’ll be limited to only 70 pitches, which could see him make an early exit.

May 14, 2007

Preakness Stakes odds - Street Sense favored, Curlin second choice
If the racebook linesmakers have it right, it will be a three-horse race with Street Sense winning. The 132nd running of the Preakness Stakes goes Saturday at Pimlico and Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense is the even-money favorite at Horsebook.com to claim the second jewel in horse racing’s Triple Crown.

May 12, 2007

Gordon, Johnson co-favorites in Dodge Avenger 500 odds
Jimmie Johnson won again last week and will be looking for his fifth win of the season tonight when NASCAR speeds into Darlington Raceway for the Dodge Avenger 500. Johnson won his fourth race of the season at Richmond last weekend, but he still trails Jeff Gordon by 211 points in the driver standings.

May 11, 2007

Roger Clemens props betting at BetUS.com
The props the oddsmakers over at BetUS have come up with are all based on the stats Roger Clemens put up last year with Houston. You can wager on whether or not you think Clemens will pick up a win or loss in his first start, whether or not he will allow a home run, and the number of runs, hits and walks he’ll give up.

May 10, 2007

NHL playoff MVP odds: Miller, Drury leads Conn Smythe odds
There’s more to bet on during the hockey playoffs then simply who will win tonight’s game, and who will hoist the Stanley Cup when it’s all over. There’s another trophy out there that on which you can pick up some prop bet cash – the playoff MVP trophy, more commonly referred to as the Conn Smythe Trophy.

May 9, 2007

Spurs, Pistons favored to return to final in NBA future odds
Oddsmakers are leaning towards a repeat of the 2004-2005 NBA Finals, when the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Detroit Pistons in seven games. Both those teams have powered out to a good start in this postseason, but the Spurs face a particularly tough test in the second round before they can begin to think about a trip to the NBA Finals.

May 8, 2007

Halladay, Glavine highlight key pitching battles this week
The pitching landscape looks a little different around the majors this week after Roger Clemens tossed his hat back into the ring with the Yankees. It will still be a few weeks before Rocket Roger returns to the mound for New York, but there are plenty of solid pitching matchups this week to tide you over.

May 7, 2007

Spiderman 4, Roger Clemens returns and global warming
With Rocket Roger Clemens blasting his way back to the Bronx, the countdown is on for sportsbooks to come up with some creative fantasy betting options for players. As in, how many starts will the Rocket – who turns 45 in August – make before he tweaks an arse muscle or strains his geriatric hip?

May 5, 2007

NASCAR points leader Gordon looks for win in Jim Stewart 400
Jeff Gordon is coming off his second straight win in the Aaron’s 499 at Talladega last week. The win increased his lead in the driver standings and he currently holds a 203-point lead over second-place Jeff Burton. Gordon is the favorite at Richmond, but he’s not the only overall favorite as Gordon and Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart are all listed at 5/1 at Bodog.

May 4, 2007

Kentucky Derby prop odds add fun to the Run for the Roses
In case you’re one of the few sports fans who hasn’t heard, the 133rd Kentucky Derby will be run this Saturday evening. If your horse racing knowledge is limited to knowing that jockeys are short and horses run around an oval track, you can still make some money without tossing a dart at the list of 20 horses in this weekend’s race.

May 3, 2007

Sabres, Ducks favored to advance to final in Cup future odds
If the oddsmakers over at Sportsbook.com know their stuff, the Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks should be facing off for the Stanley Cup in a few weeks. The Sabres/Ducks matchup was given the best odds on the Sportsbook.com Stanley Cup final matchup odds sheet at 5/2.

May 2, 2007

Bulls surge to 12-1 in NBA championship odds list
With the first round of the playoffs well underway, we already know there will be a new NBA champion this season as the defending champion Miami Heat were swept by the Chicago Bulls. The Phoenix Suns are now favored by Bodog at 2/1 odds to lift the trophy at the end of the postseason, as the Suns aim to eliminate the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night.

May 1, 2007

Moss, Stallworth push Patriots to top of Super Bowl futures
The New England Patriots evidently don’t like losing. Since falling to the Indianapolis Colts in last year’s AFC Championship game, the Pats have been reloading to make another run at the Super Bowl this season. Their latest addition in the form of Randy Moss was enough for the oddsmakers at BetUS to bump up New England on the Super Bowl futures list, ahead of their nemesis in Indianapolis.

April 30, 2007

Picking Derby winner may require that we ignore history
To predict the future, we must observe the past. But believing one of the favorites will win the 2007 edition of the Kentucky Derby requires that our handicapping ignore history. For example, take current Derby future odds favorite Curlin (3-1 at Bodog.com’s racebook).

April 28, 2007

NASCAR betting: Johnson favored at Talladega for Aaron's 499 odds
Jeff Gordon is coming off his first win of the season and has increased his lead in the driver standings, but it hasn’t impressed the oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com when it comes to handing out the odds for this weekend’s Aaron’s 499 at Talladega Superspeedway.

April 27, 2007

MLB Futures: Cards favored in odds to win NL Central
The NL Central is the biggest division in baseball with six teams all fighting for top spot. According to the oddsmakers over at Sportsbook.com it’s really only four, although two of their favorites are currently residing near the bottom of the divisional standings.

April 26, 2007

Stanley Cup playoffs Round 2 prop betting odds
The second round of the NHL playoffs continues on Thursday night, as the Senators and Devils get things started in the Eastern Conference, while the Sharks battle the Red Wings in the Western Conference tilt. The oddsmakers at BetUS have already weighed in on both series, with prop odds on everything from how many points the big guns will collect to how many saves the goalies will make.

April 25, 2007

NBA series odds: Nuggets, Warriors still longshots despite wins
The first round of the NBA playoffs are underway, and both the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors opened with stunning upsets. Can they complete the job? Here is a look at the series prices for both of their first-round series, which both continue with Game 2 tonight.

April 24, 2007

MLB fantasy betting: key starting pitcher matchups
There are at least three fascinating pitching matchups on this week’s MLB schedule. Two solid starters make their season debuts on Tuesday night hoping to give their teams a lift. Wednesday night features a battle of aces in which runs could be hard to come by.

April 23, 2007

Bet on who will replace Bob Barker at The Price Is Right Host
Want to crunch some serious stats before laying a wager on a fantasy bet? How about 82, 6500 and 35? As in Bob Barker is 82 years old and has taped more than 6,500 episodes of his trademark The Price Is Right in 35 years as a top-rated game show.

April 21, 2007

NASCAR: Gordon favored at Subway Fresh Fit 500
After a wild finish in Texas last weekend, NASCAR heads to the Phoenix International Raceway this weekend for the Subway Fresh Fit 500. Despite still looking for his first win of the season Jeff Gordon continues to lead the driver standings. Gordon has never won in Phoenix in his career, but he should get off to a good start this weekend while starting on the pole. Gordon is the oddsmakers’ favorite at Bodog to take the checkered flag this weekend at 4/1.

April 20, 2007

A-Rod now leads home run champion odds at 2-1
The late spring thaw has sapped some sluggers’ power early on this season, while a few hitters are finding the cold weather has helped their power production. For home run futures bettors this has led to a few early favorites moving up the odds list, while other mashers have taken a tumble down the odds list.

April 19, 2007

Stanley Cup futures unchanged after week of play
The Stanley Cup playoffs are already more than a week old, but not much has changed on the ice for the oddsmakers. The Buffalo Sabres are still the overall favorite to skate away with the Stanley Cup when everything is said and done. Over at Bodog the oddsmakers still have the Sabres listed at 3/1 after Buffalo re-established themselves with a 3-2 win over the Islanders in Game 3.

April 18, 2007

Mavericks favored to win NBA title, after losing finals in 2006
The NBA playoffs are just around the corner and the Dallas Mavericks remain the favorite to take home the NBA championship at the end of the postseason. The Mavericks are currently listed as 6/5 favorites at Bodog.com to win the NBA championship, and with good reason.

April 17, 2007

Pitching matchups key to baseball handicapping success
Two strong young arms face off in St. Louis on Tuesday, while two of the lowest ERAs in the AL meet up in Seattle on Wednesday. On Thursday two veteran aces - both coming off solid outings - collide in Toronto.

April 16, 2007

Boxing Odds: Mayweather vs. De La Hoya in title fight
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Oscar De La Hoya square off May 5 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas for the WBC Light Middleweight title. While Street Sense is the early favorite in Kentucky, the unbeaten Mayweather is healthy chalk to handle the veteran De La Hoya. Mayweather is -200 to beat De La Hoya at SportsBook.com, while Bodog.com has the identical odds (-200 for Floyd and +160 for Oscar).

April 14, 2007

Samsung 500 Preview as NASCAR betting resumes
After taking last weekend off, the drivers of the Nextel Cup Series will restart their engines at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend for the Samsung 500. But if you’re hoping racetrack history will help you pick a winner this weekend, you’re probably out of luck. There have been 12 Cup races held at Texas Motor Speedway and a different driver has claimed the checkered flag each time.

April 13, 2007

Nasty fight in AL Central: Future odds to win division
Before the season began, most of the experts were predicting the closest division in all of baseball would be the American League Central. If you were to scroll through enough experts’ prediction lists you would probably be able to find four different teams projected to be the eventual division winner.

April 12, 2007

Regular-season champion Sabres lead Stanley Cup future odds
The Buffalo Sabres were the best team in the NHL during the regular season. Now they’ll try to be the best team when it really counts, in the Stanley Cup playoffs. According to the oddsmakers at Bodog the Sabres have the best chance to hoist Lord Stanley’s Cup in June.

April 11, 2007

Mavs favored in odds to win NBA title
The race for the NBA Championship is currently focused on three teams, and the consensus is whoever makes it out of the Western Conference alive will raise the trophy this summer. The Dallas Mavericks have the NBA’s best record at 64-13, and this gives them solid status as favorites to win the championship at 7/5 at Bodog.

April 10, 2007

Marquee pitching matchups highlight Tuesday wagering options
Major League Baseball will hope for some early-summer weather this week after a late-winter chill took a piece out of last week’s schedule. This week’s top pitching matchups pit a number of young guns against one another, while a couple of oldtimers will try to prove they can still hang in with the young flamethrowers.

April 9, 2007

Street Sense heads Kentucky Derby future betting odds
The Derby preps are winding up and the likely Derby field is shaping up. For the astute horse bettor, now is the time to grab some excellent betting line value for your favorite horse on the Kentucky Derby. Street Sense might make sense at 6-1.

April 7, 2007

Stewart early Nextel Cup future betting favorite
The drivers of NASCAR get a break this weekend before returning to the track next weekend in Texas. That doesn’t mean you can’t place a few NASCAR bets this weekend, thanks to Nextel Cup futures. The oddsmakers over at Bodog must be Tony Stewart fans. Despite the fact that Stewart hasn’t even won a race yet this season, the Bodog oddsmakers still have him at the top of their Nextel Cup futures list.

April 6, 2007

Who will be baseball's homer king in 2007? MLB future odds
If you’re always swinging for the fences, then betting on home run props might be for you. If you think you can predict who’s going to hit the most long balls this season, it won’t just help your fantasy team - it can also help your wallet too, with some prop bets. Last season Ryan Howard led the majors with 58 homers.

April 5, 2007

NHL future odds no longer include the defending champions
The NHL playoffs are less than a week away, when the long grinding battle for the Stanley Cup finally gets underway. Last year the Carolina Hurricanes paid off any bettors who were smart enough to lay some money on them as Cup champs. Not this year though, as the Canes were blown right out of the playoff hunt on Tuesday night.

April 4, 2007

NBA future betting can offer great early value
The NBA’s Western Conference is one of the toughest conferences in all of sports, with as many as three teams coming down the stretch as the legitimate favorites to win the NBA title, and return it to the West after Miami’s six-game win over Dallas in the Finals last season.

April 3, 2007

Pitching matchups key in baseball handicapping
The MLB season gets into full swing this week as the Boys of Summer make their spring debut. This week pitchers will try to work the spring-training kinks out of their arms, while hitters will look to avoid an early-season slump. The first week of the season can produce a few interesting pitching matchups as teams get their first real look at offseason pickups.

April 2, 2007

Prop betting on college basketball's biggest night
The Final Four title game is a bit like the Super Bowl. It’s such a big event with such hype that having just a single piece of action on the game seems unfair. So we can wager on the side or total, but also a bunch of cool prop ‘fantasy bets’ tonight when Ohio State and Florida tip off in Georgia.

April 1, 2007

Game day handicappping using RPI can lead to profits
These lines just don’t make sense. The No. 1 and No. 2 teams in RPI are both underdogs today at the NCAA men’s basketball Tournament. Expert handicappers are well aware that RPI can be a bit of a red herring when it comes to assessing talent.

Mar. 31, 2007

MLB Opening Day features Braves vs. Cardinals
The first real sign that spring has arrived takes place on Sunday night when the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals get the new baseball season started. The reigning World Series champion Cardinals will begin Day 1 of their title defense without a few important pieces of their winning squad. Gone are playoff heroes Jeff Suppan and Jeff Weaver, while Jason Marquis - who was dropped from the playoff rotation - also jumped ship.

Mar. 30, 2007

Final Four prop betting great way to enjoy games
The Final Four is mere hours away and you are thinking of ways to cash in on the event. Now what can you do? A fun way to cash in on the Final Four is to make a few prop bets.

Mar. 29, 2007

Florida, UCLA rematch in NCAAB Final 4 Saturday
Can anyone stop the Florida Gators from claiming another national championship? Is it possible for a team to be too good to beat when they’re at the top of their game, even though they lack a dominant threat? That may just be the secret to the Gators’ success.

Mar. 28, 2007

Pistons climb to favorite status in NBA Futures Betting
The Eastern Conference has not had much luck against the Western Conference in the NBA finals in recent years, although Miami pulled off a six-game victory over Dallas in last year’s series. The 2007 regular season is proving to also go in the West’s favor, but there are a few teams in the East capable of pulling off an upset.

Mar. 27, 2007

Final 4 set after Gator, Hoya wins
The Final Four is set and will tip off this Saturday at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta. First up is No. 2 Georgetown out of the East region versus No. 1 Ohio State out of the South region. The Hoyas cracked North Carolina 96-84 in overtime in the Elite Eight.

Mar. 26, 2007

March Madness fantasy? Plenty of wagering opportunities
Is fantasy the same as betting? Is betting the same as fantasy? Where betting is often considered taboo – although just about everyone does it – fantasy is now considered part of the entertainment fabric of America.

Mar. 25, 2007

Florida, UNC look to advance to Final Four with victories
Ohio State advanced as a No. 1 Saturday. Kansas faltered as a No. 1 Saturday. Florida and UNC will try to advance to Atlanta today when they face Oregon and Georgetown respectively.

Mar. 24, 2007

Top seeds battle in Elite Eight matchups
Apparently the gang at Selection Sunday were right on the money with their seedings. In both Elite Eight matchups in the West region and the South region, the top two seeds will clash on Saturday with a trip to the Final Four on the line.

Mar. 23, 2007

Reaching for the Elite Eight
The Elite Eight will be complete once the final buzzer sounds tonight. The Florida Gators try to keep their repeat drive alive versus Butler, and upstarts UNLV and Oregon square off in the other South region matchup. However, the games bettors should really be taking a close look at are USC vs. North Carolina, and Vanderbilt vs. Georgetown.

Mar. 22, 2007

Sweet 16: Thoughts for Thursday
You still have a few hours to make your bets for Thursday’s Sweet 16 action. Before you go picking the wrong teams here are a few things to check up on and consider when the Aggies face the Tigers, and the Buckeyes battle the Volunteers.

Mar. 21, 2007

NBA Futures
So much for parity. The Western Conference is an overwhelming favorite to take home the NBA championship at season’s end, with only a couple of Eastern Conference teams given much chance of staging an upset.

Mar. 20, 2007

Sweet 16 is Set
You get a little breather from March Madness early this week before the Sweet 16 tips off on Thursday. Don’t worry about whether or not your bracket is busted or you’re sitting pretty – use the downtime to pick out the winners and make back the money you lost in the office pool by placing a few bets.

Mar. 19, 2007

Super Bowl Futures
The New England Patriots are early favorites to take home next year’s Super Bowl trophy, as they are listed at 5/1 at Superbook.com.  The Patriots have added Donte Stallworth and Kelley Washington to a receiving corps that was the team’s weakness during last season, and these moves will no doubt be welcomed by QB Tom Brady who had a very good year even without a No. 1 receiver.

Mar. 17, 2007

Is VCU ready to pull off another March Madness upset?
They were a trendy upset pick against Duke and will be the underdog again today when the face the tough Pittsburgh Panthers. Is VCU this year`s George Mason? They are 7.5-point March Madness underdogs today.

Mar. 16, 2007

Friday's Focus on No. 12 Seeds
If your bracket wasn’t busted on Thursday you still need to scope out any possible upsets on Friday if you want to be king of your office pool.

Mar. 15, 2007

NCAA Tournament Thursday Update
The madness begins on Thursday and when the clock strikes midnight the Cinderella teams could make or break your bracket.

Mar. 14, 2007

NBA and College Basketball Futures
It is about to get serious for basketball fans, with the upcoming NCAA tournament as well as the stretch run to the NBA season.  Here is a look at some of the teams you should pay attention to while making your selections.

Mar. 13, 2007

NCAAB This Week
You can start using your sick days on Thursday, because March Madness begins with 16 games on tap. You better make sure you don’t fight off your fake flu by Friday though, because another 16 games hit the court.

Mar. 12, 2007

March Madness Fantasy: Part II
College basketball takes the spotlight this week with March Madness finally getting underway on Tuesday with the play-in game, before the 64-team NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament swings into full gear with first-round games on Thursday.

Mar. 10, 2007

March Madness taking shape Saturday
Ohio State and Kansas moved a step closer to No. 1 seeds and conference tournament titles with victories on Friday. The nation’s top schools marched unscathed into the semi-finals of their respective conference tournaments Saturday, bringing some clarity to bettors and to what should happen on Selection Sunday.

Mar. 9, 2007

NBA Gameday Preview
It may not look like it at first glance but the best game on Friday night’s NBA schedule features the Los Angeles Clippers at Golden State.  If you’re looking for the intensity of a college game, the Clippers/Warriors contest should be the ticket as both teams badly need wins if they want to make the playoffs.

Mar. 8, 2007

Stanley Cup Futures Odds
The race for the NHL playoffs is heating up, and last year’s Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes are now 40/1 longshots at Sportsbook.com to retain the title. Here is a look at some of the teams in contention to lift Lord Stanley’s coveted Cup.