Almost Time To Go Bowling
December 2, 2008
College football is winding down and since we don’t have a playoff, we get to go bowling instead. Here’s a brief look at some of the upcoming bowl games not including the lingerie bowl:
Insight Bowl Odds – December 31st
Looks like it will be Wisconsin vs Kansas. Looks like it will be boring.
Independence Bowl odds – December 28th
Louisiana Tech versus Louisiana Lafayette. Louisiana fans will enjoy this.
Emerald Bowl odds – December 27th
Cotton Bowl odds – January 2nd
Texas Tech and Ole Miss are the likely candidates – how sexy is that? The Red Raiders potent offense up against the dangerous Ole Miss defensive line. The Rebels are hot right now – I trust them more.
Chick-Fil-A Bowl odds – December 31st
Probably going to be a defensive showdown between South Carolina and the loser of the ACC Championship Game (Boston College/Virginia Tech)
Capital One Bowl – January 1st
Looks like Michigan State will take a beating from Georgia in this game. Michigan State is really one-dimensional.
Sugar Bowl odds – January 2nd
Loser of the SEC Championship will probably play here against Ohio State or maybe, but unlikely, Boise State.
Orange Bowl odds – January 1st
Cincinnati players were already seen with an Orange in their mouth so they’ll make up half of the Orange Bowl. The other half will be the ACC Champ.
BCS Championship Game – January 8th
Everyone is assuming that Florida and Oklahoma will be there. Florida still has to go through the No. 1 team in the nation in the SEC Championship game but it’s all but assumed this will be the BCS Championship game.
Black Friday Are For Black Eyes
November 28, 2008
It’s Black Friday, which means lots and lots of sales. Unfortunately, we don’t get sales on sports book odds. Nonetheless, black Fridays can also be for black eyes.
To commemorate Black Friday, here’s the best fight from the NHL this year, which probably left a few black eyes on Derrick Dorsett and Daniel Carcillo:
Hopefully lots of you finish the betting week in the black with all of the college football rivalry games, if you know what I’m saying.
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2008
It’s turkey time, which means we’ll have silly awards after the football games (Phil Simms award) and more importantly, football and NFL betting. And Adam Sandler.
Titans are a huge favorite, everyone assumes they bounce-back after a loss. That’s not necessarily the case. Look for a tight game.
Online betting Pick: Lions +11
Seahawks don’t travel well – have you forgotten? Sure they played with the Cardinals and Redskins at home over the recent weeks but this is a must-win for the Cowboys.
Online betting pick: Cowboys -12.5
There’s also one college game on the board. I would take Texas – they can’t mess around in this game and they need an emphatic win with Oklahoma potentially gaining points with a win over Oklahoma State.
Here’s Why The BCS Sucks And Rivalry Week
November 25, 2008
I actually like the BCS, in most cases, because it helps you as far betting purposes and sportsbook odds go. But here’s why it is a mess: in the Sagarin Index, which is one of the computers that comprises the BCS rating, FCS school James Madison is ranked 33rd. By the way, James Madison lost to Duke 31-7. Clearly, there’s a flaw in the system.
That’s the bad news.
The good news is that the BCS will probably sort itself out and that it is rivalry week this week. The means Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State odds, otherwise known as Bedlam. And Auburn vs Alabama odds, otherwise known as the Iron Bowl. And Oregon vs Oregon State odds, otherwise known as the Civil War. And Florida vs Florida State odds, otherwise known as the Sunshine Showdown.
Yea, so rival it up this weekend.
Hot For Teacher; And College Football
October 31, 2008
Fairy tales…do come true….it can happen to you…just ask the Philadelphia Phillies, who just won the World Series, or Lubbock, Texas is the spotlight o the entire college football nation this weekend, or the guy who won a 24-game parlay at an online sportsbook.
Or this Grade 7 German class, who’s teacher decided to strip down. I have prayed for this to happen to me in Grade 9 Math Class but it never happened.
Lucky bastards.
Back to sports, though. Texas vs Texas Tech odds: Texas -6. I’ll take the Red Raiders and pray that they actually play with focus and that the Longhorns choke it up in their fourth contest against a Top 10 team.
What Sports I’m Betting On This Weekend
October 24, 2008
LSU is a dangerous opponent, but Georgia is just a little bit better at the skill positions (quarterback, running back wide receiver).
Pick: Bet on Georgia
OK State is a nice team and they are capable of pulling the upset. The question is can Texas play with the same intensity as they played with against Oklahoma and Missouri.
Pick: Bet on Oklahoma State
Penn State vs Ohio State odds:
Penn State vs Ohio State is essentially the Big 10 Championship. I’ll lean with the home team.
Pick: Bet Ohio State
The Giants lost in the AFC North just two weeks ago. It will happen again this week.
Pick: Bet on Steelers
Colts are desperate for a win but they might not be good enough to defeat an undefeated team. The Titans should be able to run wild on the flimsy Colts defense.
Pick: Bet on Titans
Chargers vs Saints in Londontown – Chargers need this game more – and their the better team.
Pick: Bet on Chargers
Phillies may have snaked home-field advantage but their bats are still quiet. Take the Rays on the series.
Pick: Bet on Rays
Carl Edwards is the favorite? No thanks, I’ll take Jimmie Johnson.
Pick: Bet on NASCAR odds
Roy Jones Jr vs Joe Calzaghe odds:
Roy Jones Jr. is washed up. He’s about to get his ass handed to him.
Pick: Bet on Joe Calzaghe
Cote can punch, so Silva has to be careful. If he is careful, though, then Cote doesn’t stand much of a chance to last through two rounds.
Pick: Bet on Silva
