The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Week 6 Sports Betting - Sunday Oct 12th

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:44:13 -0500

It’s week 6 in the NFL, and I’m adding a few bets below.

Atlanta Falcons +3 (-110) over Chicago Bears
Yes, I’m betting another home dog this week. Atlanta is a good team this year. Their only loses are to the exact same two teams that the Bears lost too, yet they are dogs? I’ll take the points on this one.

Jacksonville Jaguars +3½ (-120) over Denver Broncos
Like all the other games I’m on, this line is off. I have the Jags as small favorites, so I’m taking the points here and expecting Jax to leave it all on the field going into the bye.

Bets already made:
Arizona Cardinals +6 (-110) over Dallas Cowboys
Cleveland Browns +8 (-115) over New York Giants

I also really like the Jets this week, but 9 is a lot of points. If I can find it cheaper, I might make a bet, but for now I’m laying off.

Good Luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

College Football Betting - Oklahoma State vs Missouri

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:11:12 -0500

The Memphis game pushed last night thanks to terrible coaching on the Memphis sidelines. I'm now 4-0-2 over my last 6 games.

Oklahoma State vs. Missouri OVER 77 (-110) (bet at Bodog)

Two of the countries best offenses meet tonight. The last time Missouri played a top 25 team, the total was in the 90s. I like this one to go into the 80s at least.

Missouri's season so far:
W 52-42
W 52-3
W 69-17
W 42-21
W 52-17

Oklahoma State's season scores:
W 39-13
W 56-37
W 57-13
W 55-24
W 56-28

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

College Football Betting - Memphis vs Louisville

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:41:36 -0500

So I'm 4-0-1 in my last 5 bets. You can't win them all, but I have a nice little streak going.

Memphis +7 (-130)

No time for a write up. I'm on my way out the door, and the game is in a half hour.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Week 6 Sports Betting and Early Picks

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:19:21 -0500

Washington Redskins +6½ (-115) over Philadelphia Eagles - WIN
Tennessee Titans -3 (+105) over Baltimore Ravens - PUSH
Arizona Cardinals +1 (-110) over Buffalo Bills - WIN
Miami Dolphins +7 (-110) over San Diego Chargers -WIN

This week's early picks:

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL!
Cleveland Browns +8 (-115) over New York Giants

The Browns at home on the national stage on MNF going up against the defending Super Bowl Champs who absolutely crushed the Seahawks last week. Looks like the Giants are the bet, but I'd rather take my chances on this hugely under rated home dog with 2 weeks to prepare.

Arizona Cardinals +6 (-110) over Dallas Cowboys

Another great home dog here. The Cowboys have got to be the most overrated team in the league. I actually have the Cards favored this week, and I'm betting them with confidence.

I'll be back with more picks later this week.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

Football Sports Betting - NFL Week 5 Free Picks

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:20:24 -0500

Washington Redskins +6½ (-115) over Philadelphia Eagles (bet at Bodog)

The Skins are much better team than people give them credit for. Sure they are on the road for the 2nd week in a row, but we saw what they could do at Dallas last week and I expect to see more of the same today.

Tennessee Titans -3 (+105) over Baltimore Ravens

Tenn (4-0) is more proven and undefeated. Baltimore (2-1) lost to the only decent team they played. That said, this line is way too low.

So the lines adjusted for both NFL bets that I made earlier in the week. Basically, I locked in value by betting both of these early, before the line movement, which moved the way I bet.

Arizona Cardinals +1 (-110) over Buffalo Bills - This line is now the Cards -1
Miami Dolphins +7 (-110) over San Diego Chargers - This line is now Miami +7 (-115)

I still like both these bets even with the current lines.

I'm still thinking about a bet on the Seahawks, but I'll probably pass for now. 1-1 on college bets yesterday.

Good Luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

College Football Bets (Free Picks) - October 4th

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:02:17 -0500

2-1 in college ball this year. Yeah haven't bet many games, but I've found a few bets that I love this week.

Rice @ Tulsa OVER 79 (bet at Bodog)

Now 79 is a lot of points, but the line is this high for a reason. Both teams should score at will, and the line should be at least 85. I'll take the 6 free points.

Rice's last 4 games:
56-27
42-35
21-38
10-52
77-20

Tulsa's last 4 games:
45-22
56-26
56-14
62-34

Florida @ Arkansas Over 55 (Bodog again)

Florida is favored by 25.5 and could get over this total by themselves. Arkansas is terrible on defense, and gave up 24 points to Western Illinois... that was their best defensive showing of the season! While Florida should roll this game, the real value is in the over.

I have a few NFL picks up here, and I'll have some more before Sunday.

Good Luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

Betting the MBL Playoffs - Boston @ LA

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:28:26 -0500

Quick MLB Bet...

Los Angeles Angels -134 over the Boston Red Sox
Ervin Santana (R)

Ervin Santana should've started game 1, and I see the Angles getting back on track here. Both pitchers have stuggled vs the opposing offenses, but expect Santana to have a good at home and LA's bats to get to K-Dice.

Good Luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

Moving on... NFL Week 5 Sports Betting

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:01:42 -0500

Terrible week last week. I'm sure a lot of good handicappers lost a lot of good money. I'm also sure that a ton of people got knocked out of their surviver pools. As is life... time to move on and win some money in Week 5.

Arizona Cardinals +1 (-110) over Buffalo Bills (bet at Bodog)

Now I know that this isn't a popular play. The game actually opened with Zona giving points and has been bet the other way on Buffalo. The Bills are 4-0, but very easily could be 2-2 against some mediocre to bad teams. The Cards have been on a bit of a losing streak, but this should end in Arizona thia week. I like this play even with Boldin out this week.

Miami Dolphins +7 (-110) over San Diego Chargers (Bodog)

Miami is better than everyone thinks they are... and the Chargers are much worse. Miami is at home, coming off a bye and needs a win. This team is much improved over last year, and I expect them to show the world this week against a team that too many people had picked to win the Super Bowl this year.

These are the two games I'm on now. I'll be back later in the week with more.

Good Luck!

The Online Sports Bettor

Sports Betting Football - NFL Week 4 Picks

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 19:25:31 -0500

4-3 so far this year betting the NFL... A few games that I like this week are:

Denver Broncos -9½ (-105) over Kansas City Chiefs - See my last post for reasons.

Minnesota Vikings +3 (EVEN) over Tennessee Titans

Minny finally had their first win last week, and I expect them to keep them coming. This will be the hardest team that Tennessee has faced this year.

Philadelphia Eagles -3 (-115) over Chicago Bears

Da Bears upset Indy in week 1, then lost their last 2. They should lose this one as well to a very tough Philly team with or without Brian Westbrook.

Atlanta Falcons +7 (-120) over Carolina Panthers

Atlanta has value here. They aren't getting much respect because they're 2 wins have come against KC and Detriot, but a full TD is too many points.

Looking for a good online sports book? Try BoDog.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Week 4 Sports Betting (and Fantasy Football) - Early thoughts...

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:34:15 -0500

After a pretty crazy weekend behind me, I’m now back and settled in the rest of the NFL season. If you follow my picks, I don’t plan on taking any weekends off of the remainder of the year. I did miss a few good bets last weekend, but the good news is there are good bets every week :O)

A couple of early thoughts…

Kansas City is bad. I mean really bad. They lost by more than 9 to both Oakland and Atlanta, and those aren’t very strong teams. I know that 9 is a lot of points, but I expect to have some action on Denver this week.

Playing against Kansas City might also be a good move for your fantasy football team. Last week I started Atlanta’s defense in my big money league and they had 3 interceptions and a TD. This week, I’ve already dropped the Falcons D in favor of the Broncos. Yeah, KC is that bad.

The St. Louis Rams aren’t very good either, but I have less confidence giving 8 or more points to a Buffalo Bills team that barely beat Oakland. I’ll probably lay off that game.

That’s all for now…

Good Luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Week 3

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:31:06 -0500

Out of town and busy. I won't have any picks this week, but I'll be back next week and for the rest of the season.

Football Sports Betting - NFL Week 2 Picks

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:35:09 -0500

Well, I was very wrong on UCLA. I guess it's better to lose a bet in a blow out than to lose by 1/2 point like I did on Tampa Bay last week. I'm now 2-1 in college football.

Added NFL play:

Atlanta Falcons +7 (-110) over Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Seven is a lot of points to give a team that dominated last week. I believe that Atlanta is a sleeper team this year, and while I don't necessary expect them to win this game, 7 is a lot.

Already on:
Arizona Cardinals -7 (+105) over Miami
Tennessee Titans +1 (-110) over Cincinnati
Buffalo Bills +5 (-110) over Jacksonville Jaguars

All bets made at BoDog. Write ups for the other games are here.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

College Football Bet- Week 3

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:34:58 -0500

Making 1 college football bet for today... not time for write up.

UCLA +8 (bet at BoDog)

2-0 for college plays this year.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Week 2 Sports Betting Football Picks

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 10:34:47 -0500

Arizona Cardinals -7 (+105) over Miami Dolphins

I'm going with Cards again this week. I detailed their strengths last week, so I won't do it again here. I'm also going with their defense again in one of my fantasy teams (5 turnovers and 4 sacks last week). Miami looked terrible last week. Sure they almost beat the Jets, but is that hard to do? I watched this game, and they made a ton of mistakes. This is a young team that might be able to beat the Jets, but not Zona.

Tennessee Titans +1 (-110) over Cincinnati Bengals

I'm probably not the only one that thinks that the Titans are a better team without Vince Young. Collins should be fine leading this team. The Bengals looked bad last week, and I expect the tough Titans defense to make Palmer look bad again.

Buffalo Bills +5 (-110) over Jacksonville Jaguars

In the last 2 weeks, Jacksonville has lost most of it's offensive line. Because of this Garrard was sacked 7 times last week, threw 2 picks and was hurried all day. I really don't expect the Jags to have pulled it together in a week. The Bills looked good last week, but this is more of a bet against the Jags than a bet on the Bills.

All bets made at BoDog.

I'm still looking at Seattle, New Orleans and Atlanta as possible plays. I'll be back to post them, if I bet any.

I'm really leaning toward betting Houston this week, but with the game being delayed, I think I'm going to wait until Sunday or Monday before placing a bet.

1-2 last week in the NFL... not the best start.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Sports Betting - Week 2 thoughts

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:33:30 -0500

On my way out of town, but I should have time tomorrow to run some numbers and post some picks. Due to the busy schedule, I have to pass on college this week.

A few thoughts on the NFL:

The Houston game has been pushed to Monday Night. I'm thinking that they may come out big after the hurricane. Of course, you will have to see if they play the game...

I like Seattle's home opener against a bad San Fran team... I still need to look at the points.

Kansas City isn't any better, but at home against a terrible Raiders team? I heard that the Raider's coach staff was fighting. Any truth to that? I might be on the Chiefs.

New Orleans looks interesting. Colston is out, but Brees spreads the ball around. Hopefully everyone is overreacting to the Colston news. I need to look at the line.

Speaking of lines, it seems like everyone on Jacksonville's offensive line is injured. This could make Buffalo a play.

Anyway, a few this to think about this week. I should have some bets up tomorrow or Sunday morning.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Surviver Pick - Week 2

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 20:28:37 -0500

Seattle Seahawks (favored by 7)

I don't think you can go wrong fading the 9ers. I went with Zona last week, and I don't see why I shouldn't pick Seattle this week.

Seattle home opener against a bad San Fran team on the road for the 2nd week in a row... I like it.

I'll be back with actual bets later in the week...

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Week 1 Sports Betting - Final Card with MNF

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:06:35 -0500

Thanks to Penn State's easy cover yesterday, I'm now 2-0 on college football this year. Now to the NFL...

Sunday's games (see write from yesterday):
Arizona Cardinals -3 (-105) over San Francisco 49ers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3½ (-120) over New Orleans Saints

Monday Night Football:
Minnesota Vikings / Green Bay Packers Under 38 -110 (bet at BoDog)

Both teams will be running the ball (and the clock). Vikings have Patterson and GB will need to take the pressure off of Aaron Rogers. Both teams are also solid on defense... just look at the fantasy football rankings. Minny's D is usually in the top 3 on all 2008 lists, and I have the Packers in the top 10 this year. Minny's secondary is one of the best, and their pass rush should be better this year. The Packers will be focused on Patterson and shouldn't have a problem stopping the pass.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

NFL Week 1 Football Bets - Cardinals vs 49ers, Bucs vs Saints

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:08:01 -0500

The first 4 weeks of the NFL are usually the hardest to handicap because teams change year over year. Every year coaches and players are fired, drafted, free agencied, traded, and retired. Team chemistry changes as well as agendas, and since the preseason is useless, all these changes take a few weeks in the regular season to sort themselves out before people can really gage which teams are for real and which ones suck.

That said, the lines makers have the same problems that sports bettors have. No one really knows what teams will move up and down the rankings this year. A lot of people thought the Giants would fall off, yet they were fine the other night. I bet that they would make the playoffs this year, and now they are 1 game closer. (I also bet the Giants the other night, but didn't have time to post it so I'm not including it in my record for this season's football picks.)

So who am I on this week? Well, I'm still watching a few line ups and I might post a game or two tomorrow, but as of now I'm on:

Arizona Cardinals -3 (-105) over San Francisco 49ers (bet at BoDog)

I don't believe in San Fran's new offense until I see it. And I'm sure that it will take a few weeks at full speed to sort itself out. The Cards have made some nice improvements on defense, and while Edgerrin James (who is now 30) is still their starting running back, they have one of the best #1 and #2 receiver combo in the league. I'm pretty confident in ARZ's defense this week, and I'm starting them in one of my fantasy football leagues.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +3½ (-120) over New Orleans Saints (also bet at BoDog)

I think people are underestimating the Bucs (and maybe over estimating the Saints) this year. Although this might be the same as the last 3 years since the Bucs are 5-1 ATS (against the spread) in their last 6 meetings. They are also 5-0 ATS when playing in New Orleans over the last 5 years. Add to the fact that 9 of their last 12 games have been decided by less than a TD... I'll take the non-public team getting the points with the better defense and sleeper offense.

Those are the two games that I'm on so far.

Like I said, I might be back with more tomorrow.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

College Football Betting - Penn State vs Oregon State

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:07:25 -0500

Penn State -16 -110 (bet at BoDog)

Oregon State had a bad showing vs Stanford last week and ended up losing by 12. I'm surprised that this line is so low since Penn State (ranked 19) is playing at home and showed last week that they have no problem running up the score in their 66-10 win over Coastal Carolina. There is a lot of value in this game.

1-0 so far this year for college football. I might be back with more for the later games.

Good Luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

5 Reasons Why a Pit Bull Would Be a Better VP than Palin

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:12:30 -0500

"Last week Sarah Palin claimed that as a hockey mom, she is like a pit bull (with lipstick). While she might like to portray herself this way, I think John McCain would have faired much better by picking an actual pit bull as his running mate. Here is why."

Read the rest here: 5 Reasons Why a Pit Bull Would Be a Better VP than Palin

2008 NFL Team Prop Bets

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:12:57 -0500

Will the New York Giants make the playoffs During the 2008 NFL Season? Yes –115

It’s amazing how little respect the Giants are getting this preseason. This was the same team that won the Super Bowl last year, yet you can get almost even odds on them making the playoffs this year. It’ll take that bet. (They made the playoffs in 2006 too).

2008 Regular Season Wins - New England Patriots – UNDER 12.5 –105

I know that the Pats won all 16 last year, and I’m not trying to hate them for it. The reality of it is that winning 12.5 games in very hard in the NFL. You can get into the playoffs with about 9 wins and have a good seeding with 12. Don’t forget that teams with 12 wins usually rest players in the last week of the regular season. Lastly, they lost the Super Bowl last year. Recent history shows that teams who lose the Super Bowl often don’t play as well the following year…

BoDog has a few other interesting team props, but these are the only 2 that I’m betting. Check them out if you are looking for the odds on your own team as they have season props for the whole league as well as a lot of individual player props.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

Update: Rumors are that Tom Brady may miss a 2-4 weeks. If true, this Pats betting is starting to look even better.

College Football Betting - Frenso State @ Rutgers - Labor Day Game

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:13:28 -0500

Fresno State +4 (-115)

Fresno State opens the season ranked 25th in the USA Today poll (not ranked in the AP). Rutgers is not ranked in either poll. Which do you think is the better team?

Rutgers is getting too much respect with this line. They lost Ray Rice to the NFL, they are only bringing back 2 starters on the O-line, and their defense is not as strong as it was last year. They also have a new kicker... Anyone remember Ito?

Fresno State might not play a good defense, but doesn't the saying go "the best defense is a good offense"? Well, that's what Fresno State is bring to the table. They are returning 10 starters to an offense that was ranked 38 best in the country last year.

Good Luck.

The Online Sports Bettor

Futurama...

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:48:48 -0500

So I thought this was pretty funny.

Saturday Night Baseball Bet

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 09:13:50 -0500

Los Angeles Dodgers - Hiroki Kuroda (R)
San Francisco Giants - Kevin Correia (R)
OVER 8.5 runs at even odds

These 2 pitchers have a combine ERA of almost 10 runs on the year. True they are playing in baseball's most pitcher friendly park, but this is the second time that they are facing each other in 12 days. This means that the hitters probably have a good read on these two and that's never good for medicore pitchers. Also the Dodgers are expected to win this game, so San Fran should get an opportunity to bat in the bottom of the 9th.

Recap of the last game:
Neither pitched well at Dodger Stadium on July 28. Correia allowed six runs in 5 1-3 innings of a 7-6 win, while Kuroda was pounded for a season-high seven runs in 3 2-3 innings.

Good Luck

The Online Sports Bettor

And football starts tonight

noreply@blogger.com (Sports Bettor) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 19:44:02 -0500

Preseason.. a little too early to bet. I know that I haven't been writing much recently, but the summer is kind of my blog down time. Sure I'm still betting some baseball here and there, but as everyone knows, it's much more fun to bet football...

Then why am I not betting on football today? Easy. Preseason sucks. I don't even like watching these games, although I am... But do I really care if the Jets scrubs can beat the Browns scrubs? Hell no!

I'll wait until the real teams play and the games mean something before I start putting money on em.

But of course, if you bet today's games, good luck and I hope you cash

The Online Sports Bettor