Oklahoma Focused on Beating Baylor in NCAA Football Week 12

Posted on November 16, 2011 by admin | Permalink 0

The Oklahoma Sooners (8-1) must resist the temptation to look past the Baylor Bears (6-3) November 19 or their season will end playing a meaningless bowl game in Memphis or worse.

The Sooners have already eliminated themselves from the BCS National Championship Game with an unexpected loss and now they can salvage their season with a win against their state rivals, the Oklahoma State Cowboys. With that Big 12 showdown on the horizon, the Sooners could stumble in this game against a strong Baylor Bears team.

The Bears rank sixth in the country in passing and they rank 20th in the rushing department. The Bears quarterback, Robert Griffin III, has already racked up more than 3,000 yards passing and the one time Heisman candidate is capable of shredding the Sooners defense.

The Sooners quarterback, Landry Jones, has also passed for more than 3,000 yards and the explosive passer has been the driving force of this offense all season. The problem with Jones is consistency. Jones can light up the scoreboard one night and then bomb the next. The junior quarterback is the key to the Sooners winning the next three games and playing in a legitimate bowl game.

Oklahoma lost Ryan Broyles to an injury last week and now they will replace him with new No. 1 receiver, Kenny Stills, who is a sophomore. Stills has strong route running skills and the ability to get behind defenders and get down field untouched.

If Oklahoma falls in this game they will have no one to blame but themselves. They are the better team but Baylor is more than capable of giving them a tough 60 minutes.

If you are a fan of college football betting then make sure you check out any last minute line movement on this game prior to kick off.

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Canucks Beat Sharks 4-2 In 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Game 4

Posted on May 28, 2011 by admin | Permalink 0

San Jose SharksAfter beating the San Jose Sharks 4-2 in 2011 NHL Stanley Cup Game 4, the Vancouver Canucks are one win away from their first trip to the Stanley Cup finals in 17 years.

At HP Pavilion in San Jose, the Canucks scored three 5-on-3 power play goals in a one minute, 55 second span midway through the second period. Henrik Sedin assisted on all four Vancouver goals as Sami Salo scored twice. Vancouver had just 13 shots all game, scoring on four of its seven shots in the final two periods.

After having just seven points and a minus10 rating in six games against Nashville the previous round, the Sharks had no answer for the Sedins, who have combined for 15 points in four games this series.

For Vancouver, Ryan Kesler and Alex Burrows added goals which lead the National Hockey League Western Conference finals three games to one.

Vancouver had a 3-0 series lead against Chicago and was pushed to a decisive seventh game in the opening round of the playoffs. Before winning in six games the Canucks held a 3-1 lead in the second round against Nashville.

The Sharks have never reached the championship series in their 19-year history. San Jose now has a 3-11 record in the conference finals. In NHL odds the Vancouver Canucks are 10/21 favorite to win the 2011 Stanley Cup.

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Weekend Clash Between Oklahoma City Thunder And Memphis Grizzlies

Posted on May 11, 2011 by admin | Permalink 0

Oklahoma City ThunderOklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies will continue towards the 5th game of their best of 7 game series. These teams are tied 2-2 to this point as this series has quickly evolved into one of the greatest matchups in recent history.

Between these teams, the last game was an epic battle in which there were tons of ups and downs for each team. The Grizzlies controlled the game for the majority of the first half as they started out on fire. The Grizzlies were leading by 18 points at one point although that lead certainly didn’t stick.

The Thunder managed to get back into contention by the end of the first half as they slowly chipped away at the lead. Neither team could put away their opponent through regulation as the game was close for the rest of the way. Even though they kept tight and needed a 3rd overtime to decide the winner, the next two overtime periods featured big shots.

By winning the game by 10 points, ultimately Oklahoma City took control in the final overtime period.

Memphis needs to start off stronger in the rest of the games of the series while they did manage to sneak out of the game with a victory. To their opponents they can’t afford to give an 18 point advantage. A solid half court offense, what the Grizzlies have, features solid big men. They should be able to preserve their lead better than they did in game 4 with their ability to slow down the game.

For this matchup the total is at 197, and basketball picks have the Thunder as a 6.5-point, -280 moneyline favorite.

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Chicago Bulls Vs. Indiana Pacers – Match Preview

Posted on April 21, 2011 by admin | Permalink 0

Indiana PacersIn the 3rd game of their best of 7 series in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Indiana Pacers will battle against the Chicago Bulls.

The over/under total at 189 and NBA Betting has the Bulls as a -200 favorite.

As the Bulls have been able to lock down both of their games that they’ve played at home, they have taken the early lead in this series. It was no surprise that the Bulls win their home games as they were a tremendous home team all season. When they will go to Indiana and try to win games on the road, the real test will come in game 3.

Even though the Bulls are clearly the better team in this series as the Pacers have been solid. If the Pacers hope to win their home games they will need Collison to step up. In opposition to the Bulls, Collison is a quick point guard that could do some damage. Derrick Rose will be forced to chase him around and it could affect the offense of the MVP candidate if he has a solid game.

This season the Bulls have relied on Rose for a lot of offense as well as in the playoffs that trend has continued. He will likely continue to carry the majority of the load offensively as he has carried the squad.

The Bulls should try to put this away as early as they can as they have a chance to go up 3 games to 0 in the series. A rest early on in the playoffs can be a big benefit as the playoffs are long.

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Monday Clash Between Manchester City And Liverpool

Posted on April 9, 2011 by admin | Permalink 0

Manchester City UnitedOn Monday, Manchester City is preparing for a big game at Liverpool. In the English Premier League standings, Manchester City currently sits in third place. To qualify for the Champions League they are in good position. Liverpool is making a late season run for now. In the standings they are currently in sixth place and a win against Manchester City should continue their surge.

While Manchester City is +175, Liverpool is a slight favorite in Soccer Betting at +162.

On defense Manchester City has thrived. In EPL action they have allowed 27 goals, which is good for the second fewest in the league. Joe Hart has kept the team in most games as he has been solid all season. By taking some of the pressure off of Hart and the defense as the offense has come to life as the season has gone as well. With 19 goals Carlos Tevez has been the star, nearly half the total for the team.

This year Liverpool hasn’t been as consistent. Even though they are starting to settle in to their game, they got off to a tough start. Goalie Pepe Reina has allowed 38 goals on the season so far and has stepped up lately. Liverpool is still missing the departed Fernando Torres offensively. For this team Still, Dirk Kuyt and Raul Meireles are capable scorers. Against Chelsea and Manchester United, Liverpool has gotten recent wins, so they are capable of winning big games.

With a 3-0 score, Manchester City won the first game. Liverpool will be hard pressed to score as they have better talent on defense. Playing at home should work to Liverpool’s advantage though. Where one goal could make all of the difference, you can expect a tight game.

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Saturday Clash Between Los Angeles Galaxy And Philadelphia Union

Posted on April 1, 2011 by admin | Permalink 0

Los Angeles GalaxyThere has already been plenty of exciting action for the Philadelphia Union and Los Angeles Galaxy even though March marked the beginning of the 2011 MLS season. The two teams will face each other for the first time this season on Saturday April 2. As the Galaxy host Union at the Home Depot Center for an evening match, they will have the home advantage.

While the Union are a +460 underdog, MLS Betting Odds have the Galaxy as a -160 favorite.

In its second season in the MLS the fledgling Philadelphia Union has got off to a great start. To improve from last year’s record and qualify for the MLS Cup as well as other competitions such as U.S. Open Cup and CONCACAF, the goal for the team is clear. Philadelphia Union sat at the top of the standings in the Eastern Conference by late march.

The Philadelphia Union defeated former MLS Cup champions Houston Dynamo 1-0 in the season opening game. As vice captain Danny Cardiff scored an early goal in the fifth minute the Union surprised nearly 20,000 Houston fans at the Robertson Stadium. By defeating the Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 thanks to the effort of striker Carlos Ruiz Days later, Philadelphia pleased its home crowd.

In 2011, the Los Angeles Galaxy got off to a less impressive start. They lost 1-4 to Real Salt Lake whereas they won the opening game against Seattle Sounders FC 1-0, ended with a 1-1 tie against New England Revolution. As the season progresses however, it is important to remember that Los Angeles is a star studded team that may do some real damage. The Galaxy has added some serious firepower to its squad by getting New York’s star striker Juan Pablo Angel and the young Brazilian Juninho besides having David Beckham and Landon Donovan.

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FA Cup Preview – Man United vs. Arsenal

Posted on March 12, 2011 by admin | Permalink 0

Manchester Vs ArsenalThis weekend, Manchester United is back in action against their closest league competitors Arsenal in the FA Cup Quarter Final. To reinstate confidence that the season is not about to implode, the Reds will need to get back to winning ways, following back-to-back away losses. A triumph in this match will dent the already smashed up confidence of their rivals, who were dreaming of a momentous quadruple only a few weeks ago.

With grave questions being asked about the Gunners’ mental strength after the defeats from Barcelona and Birmingham, along with a substandard league draw with Sunderland. This recent display of poor form has halved their probability for the potential trophy haul.

United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will be desperate to hush the doubters against Arsenal in spite of not playing in the Champions League this week. He wants to show his critics that his team can beat the most realistic challengers to their lead in the league and get back on their winning ways.

With a game in hand on their old competitors, Arsenal sit just three points back and win for either team in the cup at Old Trafford will result as a psychological edge in the race for the title.

In the FA Cup, this will be the 14th meeting between the sides. In the win column however, United hold a 6-5 lead with one of the drawn games was won by Arsenal on penalties. In 2005, it was an iniquitous one-sided final. In 2008, came the most recent Cup meeting when United ran out 4-0 victors. With this fixture, there is a lot of history connected, which makes the game even more enthralling.

With just four in three games, United have struggled for goals in the cup this year. Both teams will be engaged in a tight battle for success.

As per various betting websites, the best betting odd for Man United to win is 1 and for Arsenal its 3.

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Chelsea vs. FC Copenhagen – UEFA Champions League – 22 Feb 2011

Posted on February 22, 2011 by admin | Permalink 0

Chelsea will face off against FC Copenhagen in the UEFA Champions League on 22 Feb 2011 at 19:45. Following a dramatic FA Cup penalty defeat to Everton, Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti and the squad are left to aim at only one competition this season, the Champions League. In this upcoming match Chelsea are the favorites, but with the kind of form they are currently in, it seems FC Copenhagen could edge past the Blues. In the various betting odds websites, the best bets for Chelsea are 1.76 and for FC Copenhagen are 4.90.

Last season, Ancelotti led Chelsea to the Double by winning both the Premier League and the FA Cup. Recent horror show form has dropped his side out of the title race for the Premiership and at the FA Cup. Ancelotti watched his side slump to a penalty shoot-out defeat by Everton, with the Blues having spent big money in January, but with new record signing Fernando Torres cup-tied following his participation in the competition for Liverpool. For Ancelotti’s Chelsea tenure, the Ashley Cole’s miss putting could be the last nail in the coffin.

Enigmatic Norwegian Stale Solbakken is the coach for Copenhagen. His career was abruptly ended by a heart attack on the training ground. Earlier, he played in midfield for the club. His competitive nature has remained unaffected by his heart problems.

Solbakken’s side has a distinctly South American flavor going forward, with a well-organized defense and a quick, technical passing game. Christian Bolanos augments the Brazilian pairing of box-to-box midfielder Claudemir and striker Cesar Santin.

For Abramovich, who bought Chelsea in 2003, and he only has the European Champions League to play for, a trophy which has been an obsession for him. Strong speculations and rumors suggest that he could persuade one of the club’s illustrious former strikers, Mark Hughes, to become manager, if Ancelotti fails to fire. Jose Mourinho is another possible replacement. After fallout with the club’s CEO Jorge Valdano, Mourinho is expected to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season. If Mourinho patches things up with Valdano, Marco van Basten’s name has been mentioned too.

With the club’s fans, Chelsea’s most successful manager, Mourinho is still a favorite. Last week, he attended Chelsea’s goalless draw with Fulham. Abramovich is also reported to be attempting to buy hugely talented Brazilian, Neymar. He could be lured from Santos for £30-million. The 19-year-old had rejected a £22-million bid, some six months ago.

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Chelsea Vs. Liverpool – Match Preview

Posted on February 5, 2011 by admin | Permalink 0

To this rivalry the move of Fernando Torres adds new drama. For the Spanish star, Chelsea recently completed a transfer. He could make his Chelsea debut against his old team as he has left Liverpool for Chelsea. In the EPL standings Chelsea is currently 4th in the EPL whereas Liverpool sits in 7th place.

For this matchup Soccer Odds have not yet been posted.

Chelsea decided to shake things up and sign Torres as they had been struggling lately. Even though Torres should be ready in time for the Liverpool match he didn’t play against Sunderland. In goal Petr Cech has been a consistent rock. For Chelsea he has started every EPL game. With nine goals offensively, Didier Drogba and Flourent Malouda lead the club. How Torres will play with Drogba, is one major question which Chelsea is facing.

To the Liverpool offense the loss of Torres is a major blow as he had led the team in goals and shots. In order to pick up the slack on offense, now, Liverpool will look to Steven Gerrard and Dirk Kuyt. By allowing over 30 goals on the season, Goalie Pepe Reina has been erratic in league play, though he has led the team to consecutive shutouts.

Even though Liverpool has found some footing, they got off to a rough start. Of this traditional team still, more is expected. Chelsea saw their hot start fall apart, on the flip side. The addition of Torres figures to help as they are starting to regain their edge. Earlier in the season Liverpool pulled out a 2-0 win against Chelsea. in that contest, Ironically Torres scored both goals for Live. Chelsea should have the edge in this game as long as they can get their star players to mesh. Liverpool’s best hope is to capitalize on Chelsea’s new offensive system.

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Running Back Prop Bets – Popular Among Football Betting Fans

Posted on February 1, 2011 by admin | Permalink 0

On Feb. 6 at Cowboys Stadium in Super Bowl, sportsbooks are offering a wide arrange of proposition bets for Super Bowl XLV. Running back props bets are always popular among Football Betting fans.

Involving how well the running backs from the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers will fare on Super Sunday, many sportsbooks have a huge selection of wagers.

With over 11.5 rushing yards paying +125 and under 11.5 at -155, you can bet on how many total rushing yards Brandon Jackson of the Packers will get, as for an example.

With the over at +105 and the under at -135, the same wager for the Steelers Rashard Mendenhall has the over/under at 81.5 rushing yards.

If there is any possibility that either of the two backs will score a touchdown. A TD is worth +500 and no TD -800 for Jackson whereas for Mendenhall, scoring a touchdown is at -145 and not scoring is +115.

For Mendenhall, scoring a touchdown is at -145 and not scoring is +115 as well how long will Jackson’s first rushing attempt be. With the over at +100 and the under at -130, for Mendenhall, the over/under is at 3.5.

With the total at six yards, the over is +110 and the under -140, what will Jackson’s longest rush be. With both the over and the under at -115, for Mendenhall, the over/under is 15.5 yards.

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