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Some time off...

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:47:17 PST

My final record for the NFL 2008-09 season is 57-36. If you were following my plays for the year and betting $100 each, you’d be up about $1,740 this season. If you bet $500 a game, you would be up $8,700. I post all my plays here for free every week.

I won the spread bet and the over/under on the Super Bowl. A few prop bets didn’t work out, but I was still up money going 4-3-1 overall for the game.

I’m taking the rest of the year off until the next football season. I usually bet baseball, but it’s a pain to post picks everyday. Vacations I take during the summer also interrupt the season.

So thanks for reading and remember me for next football season. Bookmark me now!

Have a great spring and summer!

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Super Bowl XLIII - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals - Final Bets

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:48:07 PST

This season my NFL record is 53-33. I already have 7 bets going for this year's Super Bowl, and I'm adding one more today.

Today's bet:
Pittsburgh Steelers/Arizona Cardinals OVER 46.5
The initial numbers suggest this game goes under, but if you weight recent history (the playoffs) a little more, I like the over in this game.

All other plays already bet are below. See past post for write ups. All prop bets were bet at BoDog.

- Arizona Cardinals +7 (-115) over Pittsburgh Steelers
- Total Receiving Yards - Willie Parker UNDER 1.5 (-115)
- Total Rushing Yards – Edgerrin James OVER 49.5 (+115)
- Total Receptions - Anquan Boldin OVER 5.5 (-135)
- Total Receiving Yards – Hines Ward OVER 69.5 (-105)
- Who will throw more interceptions in the game? Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) (+120)
- Will Barack Obama bring back US tradition and call winning team before broadcast goes off the air? YES (+165)

It's been a hell of a season. Good Luck tomorrow. I hope we both win money and have some fun... I'll be getting wasted.

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Super Bowl XLIII - Pittsburgh Steelers vs Arizona Cardinals

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:16:29 PST

This Super Bowl is a very tough game to handicap. It looks like Vegas made this line perfect. If it was a regular season game, I probably won’t bet it. My record is 53-33 on the rest of the season, and I already have 6 prop bets going on this game.

That said, it’s the freaking Super Bowl, so let’s try to find an edge.

It’s an odd match up and one that clearly favors the Steelers. The Steelers have a solid defense and a potent offense. Based on the Cards regular season play, this line is a little low. Arizona’s defense was middle of the road, they’re running game suffered, and the greatest weapon that this team had was the pass.

Pittsburgh was also challenged more during the regular season. They went 4-4 against teams that were 500 or better while the Cards went 2-6 against winning teams. Arizona also lost 4 of their last 6 heading into the playoffs.

But what Arizona has accomplished in the playoffs has been great. Their defense has been able to create turnovers, they have revitalized their running game, and their passing game has made Larry Fitzgerald and Kurt Warner household names.

In fact if you just handicap this Super Bowl based on these teams playoff performances, this line would favor the Cards. So based on these teams’ playoff performances, I'm betting:

Arizona Cardinals +7 (-115) over Pittsburgh Steelers

That’s the pick. Let’s root for the dog.

See my prop bets 1 and prop bets 2 post for some good Super Bowl props.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Super Bowl Prop Bets - Added Bet

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:27:10 PST

Another Prop Bet I like from BoDog:

Total Receiving Yards - Willie Parker UNDER 1.5 (-115)
Parker only caught 3 passes all year, 2 of which were for negative yards. Get on this one.

See this post for 5 more Super Bowl prop bets. I'll be back with more bets tonight.

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Super Bowl Prop Bets

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:26:52 PST

I'm stilling waiting to pick a side on this game, but I've already bet a few props. These are all from BoDog. My 2008-09 season NFL record is 53-33.

Total Rushing Yards – Edgerrin James OVER 49.5 (+115)

I went over with him in the NFC Championship too. James is a veteran with experience. Expect Arizona to go to him before Hightower.

Total Receptions - Anquan Boldin OVER 5.5 (-135)

Pittsburgh will be more focused on Larry Fitzgerald as Arizona’s #1 receiver. Boldin also played 12 games this regular season and went over 5.5 receptions in 9 of them. Boldin should be healthy for this game, and he is a part of the offense that the Cards will use with 2 weeks to prepare.

Total Receiving Yards – Hines Ward OVER 69.5 (-105)

As long as he stays healthy, this Super Bowl MVP should go over 70 yards. He’s the Steelers #1 WR threat, and Big Ben will get him the ball.

Who will throw more interceptions in the game? Ben Roethlisberger (PIT) (+120)

Warner can be an interception machine, but I don’t see him turning it over much in the Super Bowl. Meanwhile, the Cards defense has been very good at pressuring the QB and getting picks through out the playoffs. I see this bet at a coin flip, so I’ll take the plus money on Big Ben.

Super Bowl XLIII - Will Barack Obama bring back US tradition and call winning team before broadcast goes off the air? YES (+165)

This president weighs in on the BCS. I think he’ll be calling the Super Bowl winners, and I'll bet it at plus money.

I'll be back later in the week with a side and maybe some more prop bets.

Good Luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Another Winning Weekend - Looking toward the Super Bowl

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:27:36 PST

I just wanted to update this site after going 4-1 today! I think it would have been a solid 5-0 if Hines Ward didn't get injured. Anyway, it was another good day, and it now brings my season record to 53-33.

Now we have a full 2 weeks off until the Super Bowl. I'm really looking forward to the Arizona Cardinals/Pittsburgh Steelers game. I think it'll be a good one. The current line stands at:

Pittsburgh Steelers -6.5
Arizona Cardinals +6.5
Over/Under 47

I already have an early lean, but I'm in no rush to bet anything tonight. After all we still have 2 weeks to figure out the right bets.

It's really the prop bets that are the best thing about betting the Super Bowl. If you look at my plays today, I had 3 props going, and I expect to have more than 5 on the Super Bowl.

I'm not trying to a shill or anything, but if you don't have an account at BoDog, and you like betting Super Bowl props, you should open up an account with them this week. Every year they offer more prop bets than any other book, and some of them are real juicy. It's where I found the props that I bet today.

So, I'm happy with the way things played out today, and like most people, I'm really looking forward to the big game.

I hope your day was just as good as mine or better. Thanks for reading and good luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:32:44 PST

Well, yesterday I did a good size write-up on the Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals game. Today I'm picking the Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers game, but don't expect as much analysis. I also have a few prop bets for today. My NFL season record is 49-32.

Pittsburgh Steelers -6 (-110) over Baltimore Ravens

The Steelers have a better defense, special teams, and pass game. I give the Ravens the edge in the run game, but the Steelers with Fast Willie Parker aren't far behind. Basically this game comes down to defense which is very close between the two teams, and offensive weapons, where the Ravens aren't even close to the Steelers. As long as the Steelers are clicking, this shouldn't be close.

Player Prop Bets for today:
Big Ben OV 202.5 passing yds -120
H. Ward OV 67.5 receiving yds -100
E. James OV 52.5 rushing yds -110

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Philadelphia Eagles at Arizona Cardinals

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 10:17:38 PST

Another good weekend for football and another great weekend to win some money. My 08-09 season NFL record is currently 49-32. This weekend's best bet -

Arizona Cardinals +4 (-110) over Philadelphia Eagles

Arizona is a home dog in the playoffs? Is this free money? The Eagles are on the road for the 3rd straight week, and they are coming off a very emotional win verse the Giants. Those are 3 big trends pointing against the Eagles this week: Road Favorite, Let down game and 3rd straight road game.

"But the Eagles killed the Cards Thanksgiving Day!" Yeah, everyone watched that game, and the public's perception has been figured into Sunday's line. That game is the reason why Arizona is not favored this weekend.

But lets take a look at the that game. It was in Philly. It was a short week. It was a West Coast team going East. It was the Cards first game after a rough loss to the defending Super Bowl Champions. Granted, Arizona got killed, but there are a lot factors that are different this time around.

The Cardinals are now playing well and running well. This team had only 10 rushing attempts the last time they met Philly. Even fewer two weeks later vs Minnesota this year, but they have now ran the ball 114 times over their last 3 games. This more balanced attack brings a different dynamic to this team's offense that the Eagles didn't face the first time around.

Arizona's defense has also shown much improvement in the playoffs. This middle of the road defense during the regular season, has forced 9 turnovers in their 2 playoff games. Turnovers win games.

As I mentioned before, discount Thanksgiving Day game and Arizona would be favored this week. Instead they are now getting 4 points. I'll those extra points.

Injuries: Boldin and Westbrook will play. Eagles' injured offensive tackle Runyan and safety Dawkins are also expect to play.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting – Sunday Football Bet - NFL Playoffs Week 2

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:43:49 PST

Won another game yesterday... My NFL record is now 49-31 YTD.

San Diego Chargers/Pittsburgh Steelers UNDER 37.5

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting – Saturday Football Bet - NFL Playoffs Week 2

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:51:41 PST

I had a nice win on the BCS Championship game on Thursday, and now it's time to win some money on the NFL. I have 1 game going today, and I expect to have another bet up tomorrow. Today's play is:

Baltimore Ravens/Tennessee Titans UNDER 34

This number is low, but it should be. This under is about as low as it can go where people will actually still bet the under. While I think this number should be even lower, Vegas never sets unders lower than this level because no one would bet the under. So even if Vegas thinks the real line should be 17, the over/under will still be set around 34. That is what's happening here today. There is good value on this under.

My NFL record is 48-31 YTD.

Good Luck today.

The Online Sports Bettor

Sports Betting - College Football Bet - Florida Gators at Oklahoma Sooners

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:24:13 PST

Well, I didn’t do so hot on the first weekend of the NFL playoffs. I was in Vegas watching the line move on the Atlanta game and knew that I would probably lose that bet before the game even started. There was just too much money flowing to the Cardinals for Atlanta to stay favored. In my mind, Atlanta still had the better team, but Arizona showed up that day and the gambling community knew that they would.

The same thing is happening with tonight’s college game. I bet Florida -3 over a week ago, but now the line has moved as all the big bettors are dropping large sums of money on Florida. Well, I liked them at -3 and I still like them at -6… I didn’t post when I originally bet them, so I think my “official pick” has to be at -6.

Florida Gators -6 (-110) over Oklahoma Sooners

I’ll be back with some NFL bets tomorrow.

My NFL record is now 48-31 YTD.

Good Luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Playoffs Week 1

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:37:42 PST

Well, I’m headed out to Las Vegas, so I won’t be writing much until next week. After last weekend, it looks like my 2008 NFL season record is now 48-29 (including the 2 preseason bets). It’s been another great year!

The only favorite that I really like this weekend in Atlanta, and I’ve already bet them.

Atlanta Falcons -2 (-110) over Arizona Cardinals

Atlanta is coming out of the very tough NFC South while the Cards won the weakest division in the league.

Miami Dolphins +3 (-110) over Baltimore Ravens

Live homedog.

That’s it.

Good luck and have a Happy New Year.

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL & College Football Sports Betting – Emerald Bowl & NFL Week 17

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:24:46 PST

Another winner last night. I'm now 7-1 over my last 8 bets. 2-0 and in the college football bowls and 43-29 in the NFL.

Emerald Bowl: California -10 (-110) over Miami (Florida)

This Cali team is much better than the Canes. This is basically a Bears home game. I don't bet chalk this big often, but I'll bet it here. Cali wins by 2 TDs+.

Detroit Lions +11 (-110) over Green Bay Packers

Detroit might not win a game this year, but they will go out trying. 11 points (at BoDog) is too many to give this Lions team who are fighting to stay out of the record books. I might even drop a small bet on the money line for this game (at +450).

Philadelphia Eagles -1 (-110) over Dallas Cowboys

Not a popular play because Dallas is playing for the playoffs and Philly is playing for pride, but there is just too much value in this line to pass on this bet. The Eagles should be favored here by at least a TD.

New Orleans Saints +3 (-130) over Carolina Panthers

The Saint last regular season game at home, with Drew Brees trying to make history... and they are getting points. Even with Carolina needing this win, I'm betting the division rival, home dog.

That's it for now. I might have more before game time.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

College Football Sports Betting - Motor City Bowl - Florida Atlantic vs. Central Michigan

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 15:16:56 PST

I hit the over on the Hawaii Bowl on Christmas Eve. Today I'm betting the under on the Motor City Bowl.

Central Michigan/Florida Atlantic UNDER 70 (-110)

No time to write up. NFL bets will be posted by Sunday.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

College Football Sports Betting - The Hawaii Bowl - Hawaii vs. Notre Dame

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:47:43 PST

Well, this is my first college football bowl bet this year. In fact I haven't bet college football in months. This year has been pretty busy, so I've focused mostly on the NFL. My current record for the NFL season is a very healthy 43-29. Yeah, I'm up some nice $.

Hawaii Warriors/Notre Dame Fighting Irish OVER 48.5

Hawaii is playing at home. The Irish should be able to run the ball, but I expect Hawaii to be able to put up more than a few points. If I had to take a side, I would bet Hawaii. But the over is the bet on this game.

Good Luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting – Monday Night Football Bet - Week 16

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:06:54 PST

4-1 so far this week, and I have another play going tonight.

Green Bay Packers +4 (-110) over Chicago Bears

The Packers are an interesting dog tonight. They have had a bad run recently, but they're record doesn't show how good they have been playing. They are also a tough division rival who could easily knock Chicago out of the playoffs on a national stage. I'll take the points in this one.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting – Saturday and Sunday Football Bets - Week 16

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:25:03 PST

Well, I won the Thursday night game and now stand at 39-28 so far this football season... and I have a bet for the Saturday night game, as well as a few of Sunday's games.

Baltimore Ravens +4½ (-115) over Dallas Cowboys (line from BoDog)

The Ravens are the better team. The line favors the Cowboys because they are home and everyone loves to bet them. I'll put my money on the better team plus the points.

Buffalo Bills +7 (-115) over Denver Broncos (BoDog)

Another game where the wrong team is favored. The Bills have sucked as of late, but they have Trent Edwards coming back this week. He should be able to re-energize the Bills offense against the Broncos terrible D. I also don't see Champ Bailey playing this week. The Broncos season is over, and they won't risk rushing him back if he's not ready. With limited practise yesterday, I don't think he's ready.

St. Louis Rams +5½ (-110) over San Francisco 49ers (OddsMaker)

The Rams make a live home dog this week. Frank Gore is San Fran's only real viable offensive weapon. He's questionable and probably won't play. San Fran won't risk him with nothing to play for. Steven Jackson is back for the Rams, and he's finally playing like the stud that he is. He shouldn't have a problem running against the 49ers D. Believe it or not, but the Rams still want to win. Interm coach, Jim Haslett is trying to avoid their longest losing streak in 17 years and not look like a complete schmuck after taking over the head coaching job.

Pittsburgh Steelers -2 (-115) over Tennessee Titans (BoDog)

The Steelers are rolling here while the Titans are falling backwards. The Steelers were able to move the ball against the Ravens, and they should be able to do it again in Tennesse. On the other side of the ball, the Titans could score against Houston's so-so defense. They will have real problems against the Pittsburgh D.

That's all for now. I might be back with a few more bets tomorrow before game time.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting – Thursday Night Football Bet

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:22:23 PST

Thursday night football betting! I love this time of year.

Indianapolis Colts -6.5 (EVEN) over Jacksonville Jaguars

The Colts are playing for a playoff spot. The Jags are playing for nothing. The Jags offense looked terrible last week vs Green Bay's weak defense. It looks like they have given up on the year, and now they have a short week vs a very motivated Indy. The Colts have been on cruise control for the last few weeks beating up on some of the NFL's worst teams. As long as they wake up tonight, they should be able to dominate. I expect them to do just that.

Good Luck tonight.

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Week 15 Football Bets - Final Card

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:14:26 PST

I feel like hell... Adding a few plays:

New England Patriots -7 (-110) over Oakland Raiders

Oakland can't keep up with some of the best of the AFC East. The Pats will dominate this game with short passes and the run game.

Houston Texans +3.5 (-110) over Tennessee Titans

This one is ugly, but the Texans are a division rival homedog with a 3 game winning streak. It's all or nothing for them this week, while the Titans come lock up home field advantage anytime over the next 3 weeks.

I'm already on:
Miami Dolphins -6.5 (-110) over San Francisco 49ers
New York Giants +3 (-110) over Dallas Cowboys
St. Louis Rams +2½ (-110) over Seattle Seahawks

NFL picks record YTD: 36-25

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Week 15 Football Bets

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:06:31 PST

After monday night's winner, I'm now 36-25. It's a nice record going into week 16. I'm going to SantaCon tomorrow, so depending on the level of my hangover on Sunday, this might be my last post this weekend. Seriously, I'm going to be massively hungover on Sunday.

Miami Dolphins -6.5 (-110) over San Francisco 49ers

The Dolphins are much better than the 9ers. Frank Gore, San Fran's biggest offensive weapon, is also questionable for the game. Before Gore's injury, I have this line at 8. With Gore injured, I don't see how the 49ers can keep this one close.

New York Giants +3 (-110) over Dallas Cowboys

How is the best team in the NFL a dog this week? They shouldn't be. The wrong team is favored here, and the Giants should show this on Sunday. The Cowboys are also having T.O. drama, and their secondary still sucks.

St. Louis Rams +2½ (-110) over Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks shouldn't road favorites to anyone. This line should be even, and I give the edge to the Rams.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting – Monday Night Football Bet

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:54:03 PST

2-1 yesterday for another winning Sunday. 35-25 on all posted plays so far this football season…

Carolina Panthers -3 (-125) over Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What a great match up for Monday Night Football. This is a tough division game, on a national stage, and I would expect to see Carolina win tonight… This line (at 3) is too low, and the price reflects this. If you look around, you can still find this price, but I expect the line to jump to -3.5 by game time.

Good luck tonight.

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Week 14 Football Bets

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:37:50 PST

Now all NFL bets 33-24 YTD... still winning!

I'm going to Atlantic City this weekend. This will probably be the last time that I post before the Sunday games, so I'm making this my final card for week 14.

Before the rest of my picks, I have to say that I like Detroit this weekend. Minny's defense should be hurt with the suspensions of Pat and Kevin Williams for banned substances. These two are fighting the suspension, and it's still unsure whether or not they will play this weekend. If they are out, I think this is Detroit's best chance at a win this season.

Pittsburgh Steelers -3 (-110) over Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys have been beating up on weaker West Coast teams. Now they're traveling to Pittsburgh to face the best the AFC has to offer, and they should hit a wall. The Steelers rolled last week in the cold, and this should continue in week 14.

Miami Dolphins Pick (-110) over Buffalo Bills

Miami is the better team, and Buffalo doesn't know who will be their starting quarterback. The game is in Toronto, so there isn't really a home team. The game is in a dome, so weather isn't a factor. There is no reason not to bet Miami.

New England Patriots -5 (-110) over Seattle Seahawks

The Pats got killed last week against a good team. Now they travel West to face a much weaker opponent. New England also still has a shot at the post season. Seattle has nothing to play for.

That's it for week 14. Good Luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Football Sports Betting - Week 13 Football Bets

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 07:40:31 PST

So far this football season, I'm 31-23... and on to today's bets:

Buffalo Bills -7 (-105) over San Francisco 49ers

San Fran is another West Coast team coming East for a 1PM game, and they are a bad one at that. The Bills showed last week what they can do against bad teams.

Pittsburgh Steelers +1 (-110) over New England Patriots

The Steelers match up very well with the Pats. Willie Parker is coming back. Their defense should give Cassel fits. The terrble the weather also favors Pitt.

New York Giant -4 (-110) over Washington Redskins

Sure, the Giants will be without Plaxico Burress and running backs Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw will be limited, but the Skins defense is seriously hurt. They won't have a pass rush, and I don't see them being able to stop any of the Giants running backs today. Give the points and take the Giants on this one.

Good Luck!

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Sports Betting - Thanksgiving Added Play

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:55:53 PST

Arizona Cardinals +3 (+100). Good Luck.

NFL Sports Betting - Thanksgivings Day Action

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:46:34 PST

Tennessee Titans -11½ (-110) over Detroit Lions
-AND-
First Half: Tennessee Titans -7 (-110) over Detroit Lions

A 10-1 team off their first loss vs a 0-11 team on a national stage... Sure there, might be some room for a back door cover, so I'm taking the first half too. I usually don't double up on sides like this, but hell, it's a holiday.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor