January 20, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News
Well the NFL Divisional round is officially a thing of the past. There were upsets. There were surprises, and not-so-surprises. But before we go any further, I think there is one important thing we should all stop to consider: I successfully predicted the Packers upset over the Cowboys down to the last point. And I […]
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NFL Conference Championship Previews
January 21, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News
Tomorrow at 3:05 EST, the festivities begin. Packers at Falcons. Aaron Rodgers and Matt Ryan. Two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. Two of the best field generals. One team has been dominant all season long, rarely skipping a beat. The other has made an immaculate turnaround from the road’s middle to the best of […]
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What’s Wrong with the New York Knicks?
January 21, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
The New York Knicks are struggling. Like really struggling. They’re 19-25. They’ve lost three of their last seven games. And they’re 11th in the Eastern Conference. Hint: you must be eighth in order to make the playoffs. History tells us that most of the playoffs are decided by mid-season. Now that we’ve reached that mark, the odds […]
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NFL Divisional Round (Up)
January 20, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News
Well the NFL Divisional round is officially a thing of the past. There were upsets. There were surprises, and not-so-surprises. But before we go any further, I think there is one important thing we should all stop to consider: I successfully predicted the Packers upset over the Cowboys down to the last point. And I […]
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Highest Total Number for NFC Championship Game
January 20, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL Betting
How many points will the Atlanta Falcons score against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC championship game in Atlanta ? What will be the Packers total offensive output ? The total is 61 points after opening up at 62. The Falcons led the league in most offensive category ratings and scoring on 52 […]
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Is There a Weakness in the Sports Book Opening Line ?
January 18, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL Betting
The latest news from Las Vegas Sports Books operations is very gloomy. Sports Book operators are reporting major losses from the college football championship and the NFL playoffs. Their opening line on the Clemson/Alabama championship game was posted at -6.5 to – 7 points on the favorite Alabama. In hindsight, this was their first mistake […]
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A Four Team Race to Super Bowl Glory
January 17, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL Betting
Road teams both found success after home team favorites won six straight in post season. Green Bay and Pittsburgh advanced to the conference championships beating Dallas and Kansas City in their home parks. Both will have to continue that road success to make it to Super Bowl 51 in Houston. The Packers will travel to […]
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Top Players Boosting Mediocre Teams
January 16, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NBA News
We talk a lot about good players and good teams on this blog. We spotlight the Cavs and the Warriors until the cows come home. But if you take a look at the top stats in the NBA, you’ll see a number of players playing some of the league’s best ball. Only thing is, these […]
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Betting on Double Digit Spreads in NBA
January 14, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NBA Betting
The NBA is one of the most popular leagues for those who bet on sports. The betting action the NBA generates depends on team match ups and point spread. The point total line or over/under number is also an integral part of an NBA betting strategy. The starting point for handicapping the total line starts […]
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A Look Ahead to the Divisional Round
January 14, 2017 / by Zoey Shopmaker / NFL News
On Saturday, the first slew of NFL Divisional round matchups begin. We’ve got a hot pot of football gumbo on our hands. So why don’t we grab a big ol’ spoon and dig in? First, things kick off in Atlanta with the Battle of the Birds at 4:35 EST. Last week, the Seahawks tamed the Lions […]
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Oakland Raiders Closer to Vegas Move
January 13, 2017 / by BRUCE J FRASER / Articles, NFL News
How likely is a relocation move by the Oakland Raiders to Las Vegas ? The San Diego Chargers answered that question by announcing their intention to move to Los Angeles. That decision puts Oakland on the outside looking to move to their optional site, Las Vegas. The Chargers will be in LA but the Raiders […]
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