2013 Super Bowl XLVII Prediction: Ravens vs. 49ers Odds

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Jan 252013
 

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SuperBowl XLVII is finally upon us and the Louisiana Superdome will the stage where the Baltimore Ravens take on the San Francisco 49ers for the world championship on Sunday February 3rd, 2013 at 6:30 PM ET.

The San Francisco 49ers are favorite to win the game by 3.5 points with a total of 47.5. This game can be wagered at Bovada with a 50% welcome bonus!

The so called Harbowl or Harbaugh Bowl will face two brothers as head coaches for the first time in Super Bowl history. The Baltimore Ravens’ John Harbaugh and San Francisco 49ers’ Jim Harbaugh both have had impressive runs through the playoffs, thus providing Super Bowl XLVII with one of the greatest pregame storylines in the championship’s history: brother vs. brother with the Lombardi Trophy at stake.

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Quarterback Colin Kaepernick made seven regular-season starts before leading the 49ers to Super Bowl XLVII. His combination of arm strength and running ability will make him an enticing player for fans to follow and a true challenge for the Ray Lewis led Ravens defense. While Lewis isn’t the dominant force he was when he led the Ravens to triumph in Super Bowl XXXV following the 2000 season, the linebacker still dictates the emotional decorum of the team’s locker room. Lewis could turn out to be one of the few all-time greats to go out with a championship victory. The Ravens are 13-7 all-time in the playoffs. Their .650 winning percentage is the best in NFL history. In the Super Bowl, Baltimore faces a 49ers team that owns the fourth-best winning percentage in NFL playoff history (29-19, .604).

While the Super Bowl have proven to be one of the toughest game to pick (except last year) we believe this will be a teeth grinding defensive battle, very physical and both offense will be held in check. This game will go under the points. Bet it now at Bovada and get a 50% Welcome bonus!

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2013 AFC Championship Game: Ravens vs. Patriots Prediction

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Jan 152013
 

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The New England Patriots will host the Baltimore Ravens for this year’s AFC title game for a second year in a row, and the Ravens hoping to get even after losing last season’s Game in heartbreaking fashion. This game will be played at Gillette Stadium at Foxborough, Mass. On Sunday January 20th at 6:30 PM AT.

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Last year’s conference title game boiled down to late misfortune for Baltimore: Wideout Lee Evans lost his grip on a potential game-winning touchdown, which New England defensive back Sterling Moore helped knock away; shortly thereafter, Ravens kicker Billy Cundiff missed a 32-yard field goal which would’ve sent the game into overtime. Both of those players are no longer with the team. The Ravens held Brady down (239 yards 2 INTs) in this game but he had a much easier match in September (335 yards, TD). If he plays to his normal standard and effectively mixes in the ascending ground game using New England’s new fast-break tempo, a battered Ravens defense that’s played a lot of snaps lately could crack.

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The Ravens are looking like a team of destiny and probably should have beaten New England in each of their latest meetings given how well they have played them. Though the inspiration provided by Ray Lewis has been the theme receiving the most attention, Baltimore’s offense has finally found a new gear under recently promoted coordinator Jim Caldwell. They’ll likely have to win a shootout with the high-scoring Patriots but have already proven up to that task. Wheter that happens or not we know it will be a high scoring game. Bet the total over at Bovada and get a 50% bonus!

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2013 NFC Championship Game: 49ers vs. Falcons Prediction

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Jan 152013
 

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The Atlanta Falcons will battle the San Francisco 49ers in the Georgia Dome for this year’s NFC Championship Game to be played on Sunday January 20th, 2013 at 3 PM ET.

The visiting 49ers are favorites by 4.5 points with a total 48.5 for this game, available for betting now at Bovada with a 50% welcome bonus!

The San Francisco 49ers find themselves in the same position they were last year, and will get another shot at the NFC title game. The Falcons earned the right to host this game after a stellar season, and seem more determined to finally become one of the elite teams in the NFL which they have failed to do so in past years. Before either can stake their claim for this year’s Lombardi Trophy though, they’ve got to play each other.

These are two teams that operate differently. The Falcons are certainly more offensively oriented while the 49ers most of the time rely on their defense, but are becoming more balanced by the day, as quarterback Colin Kaepernick passed for 263 in a 45-31 win over Green Bay in an NFC divisional game Saturday night. Kaepernick also rushed for a quarterback playoff record 181 yards and two touchdowns and threw two scoring passes to wide receiver Michael Crabtree.

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We all know what this Falcons offense can do in a dome, and the kind of connection that quarterback Matt Ryan has with both of his wideouts Roddy White and Julio Jones, and of course veteran tight end Tony Gonzales. The 49ers will certainly be busy doing something they are good at and that is play defense. On the other hand, Atlanta’s defense is not the best, ranking 23rd against the pass and a worrying 20th against the run against one of the best rushing attacks.

Considering the matchup and the qualities of both offenses at this point, this has all the signs of a high scoring game. Both teams should up plenty of points so make sure you bet the over 48.5 points at Bovada and get a 50% welcome bonus!

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2012 NFL Week 13 Predictions: Giants vs Redskins Betting Odds

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Nov 272012
 

The 7-4 New York Giants will travel to FedEx Field on December 3rd, 2012 to face the 5-6 Washington Redskins for NFL week 13 Monday Night Football.

The line for this game is brought to you by Bovada and has the Giants as 2.5 favorites with a total of 51 for this game.

After a stellar performance in week 12 taking down the Cowboys, Robert Griffin III is playing at a high level, and the Redskins are once again in the hunt for a playoff spot. Washington’s success running the ball is in large part thanks to him and the Giants know it very well, after he ran for 89 yards, threw for 258 yards and two touchdowns in their previous meeting back in October.

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The Giants seems to be getting back on tracking after stomping Green Bay last week. Eli Manning is averaging 254.8 passing yards per game and will now face this Redskins secondary that is amongst the worst in the league, allowing an average of 301.4 passing yards per game. The Skins however are surprisingly good up front, ranking third in the league against the run and allowing only 89.2 rushing yards per game.

Last game the Giants got away with a close win after a difficult game, we believe the Redskins get the better out of the Giants and win this one. Bet the Redskins at Bovada!

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2012 NFL Week 13 Predictions: Eagles vs Cowboys Betting Odds

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Nov 272012
 

The 3-8 Philadelphia Eagles will visit the 5-6 Dallas Cowboys for and NFC East version of Sunday Night Football for December 2nd,2012.

The best place to bet this game is Bovada who brings us the Cowboys as 9.5 point favorites with a total of 43 for this game.

The Philadelphia Eagles are a total disaster. They have lost seven games in a row, are without quarterback Michael Vick and running back LeSean McCoy, have also placed wide receiver DeSean Jackson on IR with fractured ribs and have released Pro Bowl defensive end Jason Babin to allow for more playing time for “younger guys”.

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The Cowboys are in no road trip either themselves. They are still unable to run the ball ranking dead last in this category relying in their passing game and we all know what pressures does to Tony Romo. Despite their good defensive ranking they just got shredded by Robert Griffin for four touchdowns, so we will see what rookie quarterback Nick Foles and running back Bryce Brown who rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns last week will be capable of executing in this game.

There is still too much unknown about these new offensive pieces playing for Philly, but we do know that surprises generate plenty of points. Bet the over at Bovada!

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2012 NFL Week 13 Predictions: Saints vs Falcons Betting Odds

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Nov 272012
 

Next Thursday Night Football for November 29th 2012 will bring us an exciting NFC South matchup as the 5-6 New Orleans Saints visit the 10-1 Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome at 8:20 PM ET.

The line for this game brought to you by Bovada has the Falcons as 3.5 with a total of 56 for this game.

The Saints come into this game with playoff aspirations, and after a painful defeat in hands of the 49ers will be looking to do something that is very difficult to do and that is to beat the Falcons at home. This game features two top five passing offenses and it also involves the worst overall Saints defense; along with two of the worst five running attacks as well makes this one look like a massive shootout, especially when being played in a dome.

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This game should be a fest of points from very early and it is certain that the Falcons will likely score at will, ending in this Saints offense to play from behind, and if that happens there is no telling just how many points will be scored, it might be something unprecedented.

With that said and considering the high scoring tendencies in the NFL nowadays we feel that playing both Falcons and the total over the points as strong bets. Bet them confidently at Bovada!

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2012 NFL Week 12 Predictions: Packers vs Giants Betting Odds

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Nov 202012
 

The 7-3 Green Bay Packers will face NFC rival the 6-4 New York Giants on Sunday Night Football for November 25th, 2012 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

The home Giants are 2.5 point favorites with a total of 49.5 and this game can be wagered at BetOnline Sportsbook

The Packers currently own the 11th ranked passing game in the league. They are throwing for 246.3 yards per game and will be facing a Giants Pass defense that ranks 25th in the league, surrendering 257.8 passing yards per game. Green Bay’s rushing attack is currently ranked 24th in the league, averaging 99.2 yards per game, and will be up against the Giants 15th ranked rush defense that allows 113.8 yards per game.

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The Giants average a total of 256 passing yards per game, enough to rank 9th overall and will be matched against a Packers secondary that ranks 21st in the league allowing 244.4 passing yards per game. New York runs the ball for an average of 111.4 yards per game, will face Green Bay’s 11th ranked run defense that allows 99.5 rushing yards per game.

This is the time of the year where the Giants usually come together as a team, and this game will be a good opportunity to make a statement in the NFC. Bet the Giants at home!

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2012 NFL Week 12 Predictions: Redskins vs Cowboys Betting Odds

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Nov 202012
 

The 3-6 Washington Redskins will visit their hated division rivals the 4-5 Dallas Cowboys in the second game of an NFL Thanksgiving triple header at 4:15 PM ET, on Thursday November 22nd, 2012.

The line for this game is available at BetOnline Sportsbook and the Cowboys are 3 point favorites with a total of 48 for this game.

Robert Griffin III will face the Dallas Cowboys leading a Redskins offense that ranks 2nd in the league in rushing, averaging 164.6 rushing yards per game. He is also throwing for an average of 217.2 yards per game, enough to rank 24th in the league. The Cowboys are a good team defending against the pass ranking 7th in the league in this category, while they do allow more than 100 rushing yards per game.

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Offensively the Cowboys will look to exploit Washington’s weak secondary that ranks 30th in the league, and surrenders 301.7 yards per game. Tony Romo is throwing for an average of 287.3 yards per game, enough to rank the Cowboys 6th in this category.

While RG3 should have success against a Cowboys defense, the Cowboys enyter this game with many factors in the favor, the most relevant being how bad the Redskins are against the pass. Bet the Cowboys at BetOnline!

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2012 NFL Week 12 Predictions: Texans vs Lions Betting Odds

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Nov 202012
 

This year’s Thanksgiving NFL action kicks off at 12:30 PM ET when the 8-1 Houston Texans visit Ford Field to take on the 4-5 Detroit Lions on Thursday November 22nd, 2012.

This game is available for betting at BetOnline Sportsbook and the Texans are 3 point favorites with a total of 50.5 for this game.

Houston currently owns one of the top defenses in the league. They rank 3rd overall in both rushing (85.6 ypg) and passing (196 ypg) making this one of the toughest units. They will face a Lions offense that leads the league in passing (307.3 ypg), however does not represent a big threat in the running game, since they rank 23rd overall (98.8 ypg)

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Defensively, the Lions should have their hands full facing one of the most potent running games, as the Texans average 136.8 rushing yards per game (8th), and have a good enough passing that averages 217.6 ypg (23rd). Despite improvisations in their secondary The Lions rank a respectable 8th in the league defending against the pass, allowing 214.2 yards per game.

Although the Lions are at home and have a superb passing game we believe the Texans are good enough on defense to neutralize them both through the ground and air, therefore this will not be as high scoring game as projected. Bet the under at BetOnline!

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2012 NFL Week 11 Predictions: Ravens vs Steelers Betting Odds

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Nov 132012
 

The 7-2 Baltimore Ravens will take on division rival 6-3 Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football of November 18th, 2012 at Heinz Field at 8:20 PM ET.

BetOnline Sportsbook has the visiting Ravens as one point favorites with a total of 43 points for this game.

The bad news for Pittsburgh is just how much time quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will miss with a shoulder injury. They will face the Ravens twice in their next three games likely without their starting quarterback; this raises all possible questions regarding the way their offense will perform under Byron Leftwich.

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More bad news for the Steelers is the way the Ravens offense has been performing, after scoring 99 points in two games. This will be a true test for the Steelers 1st ranked secondary, which allows merely 171.1 passing yards per game. Pittsburgh also ranks 6th against the run, making this one of the elite defensive units of the league.

It’s a good thing that the Steelers defense is playing the way it is because it is likely that their ability to win will rely on them with Roethlisberger gone. All in all, with the way Baltimore’s offense is playing we believe they have what it takes to take this one on the road. Bet the Ravens at BetOnline!

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2012 NFL Week 11 Predictions: Dolphins vs. Bills Betting Odds

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Nov 132012
 

The 4-5 Miami Dolphins will travel to Orchard Park, NY to face the 3-6 Buffalo Bills for Thursday Night Football on November 15th, 2012 at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

BetOnline Sportsbook has the Bills as one point favorites with a total of 45.5 for this game.

Buffalo currently owns the 6th ranked rushing attack in the league averaging 143.1 yards per game and although running back Fred Jackson has been ruled out for this game, there have been no issues for backup C.J Spiller to pick up the workload when needed this year.

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Miami has a pretty decent defense against the run, ranking 6th in rush defense allowing 94.2 yards per game, which confronts both teams’ best attributes. None of these teams are particularly good in the passing game, however there might be a slight edge in favor of the bills, given the fact that Miami ranks 28th against the pass, allowing an average of 278 passing yards per game.

Miami seems to be going back to their old loosing ways of old, and it is likely that Ryan Fitzpatrick will find a way to move the ball against this weak Dolphins secondary, and for that reason we like the Bills to cover at home. Bet Buffalo at BetOnline

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2012 NFL Week 8 Predictions: 49ers vs Cardinals Betting Odds

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Oct 232012
 

The 4-3 Arizona Cardinals will host the 5-2 San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football for October 29th, 2012 at University of Phoenix Stadium for control of the NFC West.

This game is available at BetOnline Sportsbook and the 49ers are 7 point favorites with a total of 37.5 for this one.

San Francisco is a team that excels on defense, ranking 1st against the run (77.2 Avg. Yds) and 16th against the pass, allowing only 230.9 Avg. Yds per game. This allows them to play a conservative offense based on running the ball, where they rank 8th overall 127.4 Avg. Yds and have Alex Smith throw the ball as little as possible, as the team ranks 29th in passing offense (183.5 Avg. Yds)

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Despite a hot start Arizona is a mediocre team at best in all categories. They rank 17th in passing offense (222.9 Avg. Yds) and 24th in rushing offense (101.6 Avg. Yds) and defensively they allow 231 Avg. Yds per game passing (17th) and 124.1 rushing yards (21st), they will certainly need to step up their game against a strong 49ers team.

This is a game where it looks as if San Francisco only shows up they should have all the tools to win the game, starting with neutralizing Arizona on offense and run the ball at them all day long. San Francisco should win and cover. Bet the 49ers now at BetOnline!

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2012 NFL Week 8 Predictions: Saints vs Broncos Betting Odds

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Oct 232012
 

The 1-4 New Orleans Saints will travel to Sports Authority Field to face the 3-3 Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football for October 28th, 2012.

This game is available for betting at BetOnline Sportsbook and the Broncos are 6 point favorites with a total of 55 for this game.

These two teams have many similarities, starting with their passing game. The Saints have the best passing attack in the league led by quarterback Drew Brees with 326.8 Avg. Yds per game, while Peyton Manning and the Broncos are not far behind ranking 4th overall (290.8 Avg. Yds). Both of these teams are on the lower end of the table when it comes to running the ball, Denver averaging 93.8 Avg. Yds (24th) and New Orleans only 75.2 Avg. Yds per game (29th).

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Defensively Denver appears to have an edge over the Saints, being more effective against the pass allowing 215.3 Avg. Yds (9th) while New Orleans surrenders 283.2 Avg. Yds per game (26th) through the air. Unable to stop the run the Saints are allowing a second worse 172.8 Avg. Yds on the ground while the Broncos rank 20th in this same category (115.2 Avg. Yds)

There are no clear attributes to lead us to believe that any of these defenses are capable of stopping Manning and Brees to play at will. Both quarterbacks should find success in the thin Colorado air, and this one looks like a shootout. Bet the total to go over at BetOnline!

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2012 NFL Week 8 Predictions: Bucs vs Vikings Betting Odds

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Oct 232012
 

The 2-4 Tampa Bay Buccaneers will visit the 5-2 Minnesota Vikings for their week 8 Thursday Night Football matchup on October 25st, 2012 at Mall of America Field.

This game is available at BetOnline Sportsbook and the Vikings are 6.5 point favorites with a total of 41.5 for this one.

Inconsistency is the word to define the Buccaneers. They have lost a series of close games due to mistakes in all areas. They are the definition of average offensively, ranking 15th in passing (245.5 Avg. Yds) and 17th in rushing (101.2 Avg. Yds). Defensively Tampa Bay is a tale of two sides, ranking 3rd against the run (76 Avg. Yds) however second to worse against the pass (323 Avg. Yds).

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Minnesota doesn’t throw the ball a lot, ranking 27th overall (203.4 Avg. Yds) but they have found success running the ball, ranking 7th (132.3 Avg. Yds) in this category. They do however have an above average defense ranking 10th against the pass (219.4 Avg. Yds) and 12th against the run (100.3 Avg. Yds).

This will likely be a good game for Minnesota’s passing game, and Christian Ponder should have success finding his tight end Kyle Rudolph and wide receiver Percy Harvin. If this happens it will open up the running game for Adrian Peterson, and Tampa Bay will be in for a long day. The Vikings should take this one and cover the spread. Bet them now at betOnline!

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2012 NFL Week 7 Predictions: Packers vs Rams Betting Odds

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Oct 202012
 

From BetOnline

The Seattle Seahawks sacked Aaron Rodgers eight times in the process of beating the Green Bay Packers. Can another NFC West team, the St. Louis Rams, pull off a similar feat this Sunday?

Green Bay Packers @ St. Louis Rams – Sunday, October 21

Sport betting line: Green Bay -5

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Why Green Bay Will Win

If you want to make a winning bet on this game, it’s going to be hard to argue with a Green Bay pick in this game. A slumbering team finally seemed to wake up this past weekend, reintroducing the team that went 15-1 in last year’s NFL regular season. Green Bay was doubted and questioned a lot heading into its Sunday night contest against the unbeaten Houston Texans, the team that looked like the best bet to make Super Bowl XLVII in February. The Packers were wobbling and wavering at just 2-3 on the season. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers had simply not performed at the level he expects from himself. He knew that if his team continued to drift any longer, the Packers would have fallen to 2-4, in danger of not making the playoffs.

In response to this dire situation, Green Bay played with the urgency, precision and firepower it had been missing in its first five games. The Packers lit up Houston with a complete and devastating offensive performance, pulling away for an easy 42-24 win on the road. Rodgers operated at the very peak of his powers, distributing the ball to several receivers with a maximum of accuracy and his above-average blend of zip and touch. Rodgers dodged Houston defenders all evening, making the Texans’ pass rush look sloppy and disorganized. A massive spanking of the Texans suddenly makes Green Bay an elite team once again. The Packers have flexed their muscles and reintroduced themselves as a team with Super Bowl capabilities.

The St. Louis Rams aren’t likely to stand in Green Bay’s way. The Rams lost on the road to a mediocre Miami club this past Sunday. Quarterback Sam Bradford continues to struggle as an NFL quarterback. His career moves in fits and starts, losing momentum before he can gain it in the first place. St. Louis doesn’t have the weapons needed to threaten Green Bay’s defense. The Packers could play at a B-plus level on offense and still score more than enough points to win this contest.

Why St. Louis Will Win

When NFL betting students assess various factors and try to offer a path to victory for the underdogs, they will not have to overthink the matter. The defensive front gives St. Louis a chance to dominate Green Bay’s offensive line and change the equation against the Packers.

A week and a half ago against the Arizona Cardinals, the Rams – playing at home – registered nine sacks. St. Louis is not a good road team; the Rams are 0-3 away from home this season. However, they’re a perfect 3-0 on their own turf, and with a loud crowd supporting them, their defensive line could certainly get to Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Green Bay’s offensive line allowed eight sacks against Seattle in a road game earlier this season. There’s no reason the Rams can’t do the same thing here – none.

Who Will Win

The element of competition that gets lost when comparing St. Louis’ defense to Green Bay’s offense is the other side of the ball. Can St. Louis’ offense score against Green Bay’s defense? The answer is no – not much, anyway. Pick the Packers on the road.

NFL Football Betting Prediction: Green Bay

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2012 NFL Week 7 Predictions: Lions vs Bears Betting Odds

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Oct 202012
 

From BetOnline

The Detroit Lions grabbed a huge victory last weekend in Philadelphia against the Eagles. However, they’re still in last place in the NFC North. They need to beat the Chicago Bears on Monday night football.

Detroit Lions @ Chicago Bears – Monday, October 22

Betting line: Chicago -6.5, over under 47 points.

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Why Detroit Will Win

The online sports betting legal world had reason to count out the Lions. Detroit had lost three straight games, falling to 1-3 on the season. The only remaining NFC franchise not to have made the Super Bowl was in the midst of a freefall that had everyone in the Motor City stricken with panic and disbelief. Last season, the Lions made the playoffs, creating the very understandable expectation that this would be another year of prosperity on the gridiron in Detroit. After the three-game losing streak, people wondered if this team could get off the canvas and change its fortunes. When Detroit fell behind the Philadelphia Eagles, 23-13, with only 5:18 left this past Sunday, a 1-4 start and a grim playoff outlook were staring the Lions in the face.

However, it was then that a team made a stand. Coach Jim Schwartz’s club saved its season with a late 10-point rally that took the game into overtime. Detroit then defeated Philadelphia on a long field goal by veteran kicker Jason Hanson. Suddenly, the mood in the locker room is different. Abruptly, this team believes in itself again. Improbably, the Lions are infused with fresh hope and determination. They know they can take down a Chicago club that did not respond well to situational pressure last season.

In the Monday Night Football spotlight, Detroit knows that the whole league will be watching. The Lions, especially their sputtering offense, are being presented with a grand stage for an extremely crucial division contest. One should expect Detroit to play with a lot of passion in this game; if quarterback Matthew Stafford can display excellent ball security, the Lions have a very good chance to win, due to the fact that Chicago has been feasting on defensive touchdowns, especially from Charles “Peanut” Tillman. As long as Stafford doesn’t give Tillman or any other Chicago defender free points or timely turnovers, the visitors can win in the Windy City.

Why Chicago Will Win

The football betting experts who are dissecting this contest are aware of Detroit’s big win in Philadelphia, but one must realize that the Eagles fired defensive coordinator Juan Castillo after that game. The 26-23 Detroit win was far more a reflection of the Eagles’ problems than Detroit’s virtues. Philadelphia quarterback Michael Vick littered his stat sheet with multiple turnovers, giving Detroit some needed lifelines in that game. Chicago quarterback Jay Cutler has been smarter with the football than Vick this season. The Bears have played intelligent football and are getting great production out of a defense that was thought to be too old by a great many experts. The Bears have played better football than the Lions all season long. Playing at home on Monday night, they should flourish.

Who Will Win

It’s true that Detroit will enter this game with confidence, but Chicago has been a much better team all season long. The Bears will prove as much on Monday night.

NFL Football Betting Pick: Chicago

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2012 NFL Week 7 Predictions: Ravens vs Texans Betting Odds

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Oct 202012
 

From BetOnline

Baltimore Ravens @ Houston Texans – Sunday October 21, 2012 1:00PM EST

Betting Odds: Texans -7, over under 48 points

The Baltimore Ravens knew that this game against the Houston Texans was going to be a challenge when the season started. But the betting websites see the Ravens in a real hole now that veteran linebacker Ray Lewis and cornerback Ladarius Webb are lost for the season. In a game where the Ravens were going to need all hands on deck, the problem now focuses to how the Ravens will be able to stop the Houston offense with two of the key Baltimore defenders gone for the season. It will not be easy, but it is something that the Ravens will have to work on as the game draws closer.

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As for the Texans, things could not be better. Many of the NFL betting experts consider the Texans to be the best team in the AFC and there are high expectations that the Texans will be the AFC representative in the Super Bowl. It is extremely difficult to find a weakness in the Houston game. About the only thing that can be singled out is the season-ending injury to linebacker Brian Cushing. Cushing was rapidly becoming a superstar in the middle of the Houston defense and his loss will be felt. But the Texans have the depth to make up for Cushing’s loss, and defensive coordinator Wade Philips has been able to compensate for major injuries in his defense in the past.

Why the Ravens Will Win

With Cushing gone, there will be a weakness in the middle of the Houston defense that the Ravens should be able to exploit with running back Ray Rice. The sports betting experts see this as one of the most obvious weaknesses to an otherwise very strong Houston team. The Houston secondary is fast and aggressive, which is something that quarterback Joe Flacco may be able to exploit. But the Ravens are going to have to work to keep its offense on the field and the Houston offense on the sidelines. With the injuries to the Baltimore defense, the less time Matt Schaub and his offense spend on the field the better that is for Baltimore.

Why the Texans Will Win

The Texans had an edge going into this game before the two major injuries to the Baltimore defense. With the middle of the Baltimore defense open with the loss of Ray Lewis and the secondary missing Webb, the Texans may have free reign of the field in this game. This could be a very lopsided affair.

The Bottom Line

This game will be billed as a battle between two AFC heavyweights, but the Ravens come in at a distinct disadvantage. With key players out of the Ravens’ defensive lineup due to injury, this could wind up being a game that Baltimore dreads rather than a challenge that Baltimore would accept.

Pick: Houston Texans

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2012 NFL Week 7 Predictions: Cardinals vs Vikings Betting Odds

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Oct 202012
 

Arizona Cardinals @ Minnesota Vikings – Sunday October 21, 2012 1:00PM EST

Betting Odds: Minnesota -6.5 Over Under 40.5 points

It is hard to believe that the Arizona Cardinals and Minnesota Vikings losing football games in week six is news, but that is exactly what it is. The NFL betting experts watched as the Arizona Cardinals made just enough mistakes to allow the Buffalo Bills to hang around and then the Bills won the game on a field goal in overtime. The Cardinals lost its quarterback Kevin Kolb in that week six game for what could be the rest of the season. As backup John Skelton gets ready to take over at quarterback, the Cardinals get ready to change their offensive style to match their new pass thrower.

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The Minnesota Vikings were supposed to have one of the best defensive units in the league. But the sports betting experts watched Washington Redskins’ rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III poke holes in the Minnesota defense that it did not know it had. The Arizona Cardinals could have done something with the revelation that the Vikings are powerless against a mobile quarterback when Kolb was under center. But with Skelton in the game, it becomes a challenge to protect the pocket passer from the ferocious pass rush that Minnesota can deliver.

Arizona Cardinals

The online betting sites see serious trouble for the Cardinals on offense heading into week seven. The Cardinals will be without its quarterback Kevin Kolb and its running back Beanie Wells. The one good thing about Skelton coming into the game is that he has a good passer-receiver relationship with superstar wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald. If Skelton can keep the ball out of trouble and make sure that he gets it to Fitzgerald on a regular basis, then the Cardinals will have a chance. Fans need to remember that the Cardinals’ defense is a pretty good unit as well and can definitely bring the pressure to Minnesota quarterback Christian Ponder.

Minnesota Vikings

When Christian Ponder does not protect the ball and the Vikings play sloppy defense, then the team gets results like it got in week six against the Redskins. The football betting experts know that RG3 gave the Vikings’ fits, but Ponder’s two interceptions definitely did not help the situation either. The Vikings will not shy away from the passing game in week seven, but you can look for Ponder to start the game making more conservative decisions than he made in week six. The Vikings will want to play a possession game to help protect the ball and keep Larry Fitzgerald off the field.

The Bottom Line

The Minnesota Vikings has already shown that it can play good football and win tough games. The Arizona Cardinals have shown the same thing. But with injuries to key players still haunting the Cardinals, this week seven is going to be more difficult than people thought it was going to be.

Pick: Minnesota Vikings

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2012 NFL Week 7 Predictions: Seahawks vs. 49ers Betting Odds

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Oct 162012
 

The Seattle Seahawks will host the San Francisco 49ers next Thursday Night Football on October 18th, 2012 at Candlestick Park. Both teams will enter this contest with a 4-2 record.

This game is available at BetOnline Sportsbook and the 49ers are 7.5 point favorites with a total of 37.5 for this one.

Both of these teams have defenses that rank on the top half of the league in all categories. In pass defense the Seahawks currently rank 13th (224.7 Avg. Yds) and the 49ers rank an outstanding second overall (183.2 Avg. Yds). Both are built to stop the run, with Seattle ranking 2nd overall (70 Avg. Yds) and San Francisco 9th overall (92.7 Avg. Yds)

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Offensively both teams display a very similar style of run first, conservative offense. Seattle throws the ball for only 169.7 Avg. Yds (30th) while San Francisco averages 210.2 Avg. Yds per game (25th). The reason why they throw so little is because of how successful their running games are, Seattle rushing for 131 Avg. Yds per game (7th) and of course the Niners leading the league in rushing with an impressive 176.8 Avg. Yds per game.

San Francisco’s best attribute is its running game, which will be directly countered by Seattle’s best attribute, which is its rush defense and don’t expect much production from the passing game on neither side. This will be a low scoring game and despite the low total this game should stay under. Bet the under at BetOnline right now!

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2012 NFL Week 6 Betting – Lions Struggle Past Docile Eagles

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Oct 112012
 

Detroit Lions @ Philadelphia Eagles – Sunday October 14, 2012 1:00PM EST

Any of the betting websites that says it was expecting the Detroit Lions to be 1-3 after four games would be exaggerating just a little. It just looks like head coach Jim Schwartz is unable to get control of his team and focus the tremendous talent on the Detroit roster on winning. The Lions look undisciplined and, perhaps most disturbing of all, the team looks disinterested. The offense sleeps through the first three quarters of games and is unable to mount a comeback when the fourth quarter rolls around. The Lions need to get back to winning, and it needs to happen in week six.

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Many of the football betting experts had picked the Philadelphia Eagles to win the NFC East and go deep in the playoffs for this season. The Eagles lead the NFC East, but the lead is tenuous at best. Philadelphia is delivering on the promise of a better defense, but the Eagles’ offense is completely unable to turn in a performance that will help the team to stay on top in the division. In week six, the Eagles face an offense that is capable of putting up a lot of points and a defense that is capable of squashing the Eagles’ offense. This is the test that Philadelphia needed.

Detroit Lions

The sportsbook experts are a little disappointed in the Detroit offense, but the real problem lies with the really poor play of the Detroit defense. The Lions cannot seem to get pressure on the quarterback and are giving up huge plays in every game. The Lions has a defense that is capable of bigger and better things. If the real Detroit defense was ever going to make an appearance, then it needs to show up in this game. The struggling Philadelphia offense can be the momentum swing the Lions have been looking for.

Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles play like it has no offensive game plan. What little game plan there is appears to involve giving the ball to running back Lesean McCoy 30 times a game and allowing quarterback Michael Vick to run for his life the rest of the time. The sports betting online experts are not sure if it is a matter of Vick scrambling too much or the offensive line’s inability to block, but the problems for the Eagles’ offense start and end up front. Philly needs to figure something out because it cannot continue to rely on its defense to win games.

The Bottom Line

The first quarter of the season had to be frustrating for Jim Schwartz and the Detroit Lions. Now that the team has had the bye week to allow its terrible play to sink in, this could be the week that Detroit breaks out and gets the job done.

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Pick: Detroit Lions

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2012 NFL Week 5 Predictions: Chargers vs Saints Betting Odds

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Oct 032012
 

The winless 0-4 New Orleans Saints will be looking for their first victory of the year when they host the 3-1 San Diego Chargers this Sunday October 7th, 2012 at the Mercedes Benz Superdome.

BetOnline Sportsbook has released the odds for this matchup and the Saints are 3.5 favorites with a total of 54.

In the verge of breaking an NFL record with 48 consecutive games with a touchdown pass, Drew Brees also has the opportunity to bring the first win of the year for the Saints against a Chargers team that is having issues with their secondary. With only three healthy cornerbacks on the roster, the Chargers signed free agent Chris Carr on Wednesday.

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Chargers quarterback Phillip Rivers hasn’t put overly impressive numbers, averaging 224.3 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions, but he has the Chargers leading the AFC West. By throwing for 209 yards in last Sunday’s 37-20 win at Kansas City, he brought his career total to 25,182 yards in 104 games, becoming the seventh-fastest player to 25,000.

With both teams dealing with issues on the defensive side, and both offenses clicking on all cylinders both led by elite quarterbacks it’s hard to believe that this will not be a high scoring affair. Bet the over at BetOnline!

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2012 NFL Week 4 Predictions: Browns vs Ravens Betting Odds

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Sep 262012
 

The 2-1 Baltimore Ravens will host the 0-3 Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football for September 27th, 2012 at M&T Bank Stadium at 8:20 PM ET.

This game is available for betting at BetOnline Sportsbook and the Ravens are 11.5 favorites with a total of 44.5 for this one.

After an emotional victory on Sunday night over the New England Patriots the Ravens will face their division rivals on a short week, after having won 13 straight at home including a playoff win. Despite the short preparation time their rival couldn’t be better for this game, as Cleveland has lost its last 11 on the road.

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Baltimore currently ranks 3rd overall in passing offense, which is surprisingly refreshing considering their traditional style of play, and will certainly try to take advantage of the Browns secondary which ranks 26tth overall. Cleveland’s offense is mediocre to say the least ranking 23rd in passing offense and 24th in rushing. Quarterback Brandon Weeden has thrown an AFC-high six interceptions, was sacked a season-high four times in Sunday’s 24-14 home loss to Buffalo and will now stare down a defense with perennial All-Pros Reed and Ray Lewis for the first time. Weeden’s 60.7 quarterback rating is the league’s third-worst.

While a short week might seem as a disadvantage, we believe the Ravens do enough to control Cleveland’s mediocre offense and also have all the tools to exploit their vulnerable defense. Bet the Ravens to cover at BetOnline!

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2012 NFL Week 2 Predictions: Bucs vs Giants Betting Odds

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Sep 102012
 

The 0-1 World Champs New York Giants will host the 1-0 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday September 16th, 2012 for their NFL week 2 matchup.

This game is available for betting at BetOnline Sportsbook and the Giants are listed as 7.5 point favorites with a total of 43.5 points.

Tampa Bay´s new head coach started off with the right foot his tenure with the Bucs. He was able to contain Carolina´s praised attack, who totally dominated them in 2011, holding them to only 10 rushing yards on this game, as Carolina surprisingly ran the ball only eight times on the game.

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Despite the fact that they were not challenged on the ground they had very good defensive plays when they needed them, and the team showed plenty of discipline. It is now clear that rookie running back Doug Martin is the bell cow for this team, something to consider going into this game against a Giants team that surrendered 143 rushing yards in their hurtful loss to the Cowboys.

The Giants will certainly need to step up with their game to challenge a Bucs defense that looked good, and Tampa definitely needs to find more rhythm in the passing game to be able to exploit a Giants secondary that allowed 290 passing yards and 3 touchdowns on week one. Week 2 might be too soon to expect a major increase in offensive production, and considering both teams’ defenses this game will likely be a low scoring affair. Bet the under 43.5 points at BetOnline!

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2012 NFL Week 2 Predictions: Bears vs Packers Betting Odds

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Sep 102012
 

The 0-1 Green Bay Packers will host the 1-0 Chicago Bears at Lambeau Filed this Thursday September 13th, 2012 for their week 2 divisional matchup.

This game can be wagered now at BetOnline Sportsbook and the home Packers are 5 point favorites with a total of 49.5 for this one.

As we accurately predicted, Green Bay was defeated at home by San Francisco last week, on a game that showed us that the mighty Packers have their weaknesses and can become one dimensional on offense. In come the Bears who gave Andrew Luck a warm welcome, eating the Colts 41-21.

The Bears are totally a different team this year. They showed us why the reunited Brandon Marshall with Jay Cutler by connecting nine times for 119 yards and a TD and this success should continue all year long if both are able to stay healthy. Matt Forte is simply a beast, a complete back and arguably the best in the game today, but above all they seem to be having fun this year without having to deal with Mike Martz´s offense.

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Despite the fact they brought Cedric Benson in, the Packers had problems running the ball, to the point that their quarterback led the team in rushing yards on week one. They gave Benson a total of 9 carries, and to be honest we don’t like the fact that they are not willing to balance their offense more. Chicago is another high powered defense that will come to town, with an offense that looks revitalized and this should be a high scoring affair. Bet the over 49.5 at BetOnline.

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2012 NFL Week 1 Predictions: Steelers vs Broncos Betting Odds

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Jul 242012
 

The Denver Broncos will have their 2012 debut at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday Night Football September 9th at 8:20 PM ET at Mile High Stadium.

This game is available for betting at BetOnline Sportsbook and the Broncos are currently favorites by one point with a total of 44 for this game.

Peyton Manning´s regular season debut will come against the number one overall defense in 2011. The Steelers were the best team defending against the pass, allowing just 171.9 passing yards per game and 15 touchdowns in 16 games; however will likely be without veteran safety Ryan Clark, who will be unable to play due to a sickle cell trait that he has that could be detrimental to his health playing at such high altitudes in Denver.

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Offensively the Broncos were the ultimate running team last year. They led the league in rushing attempts with 34.1 and rushing yards with 164.5 per game. With Manning´s ability to read defenses that will definitely change according to what the defense will bring in every snap, but already things are looking towards a rise in the passing game. Demaryus Thomas and Erick Decker as well as tight end Jacob Tamme are proof that there is no shortage of weapons at Manning´s disposal.

New Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley will bring the Steelers back to a running team, something which Denver has show to be vulnerable. If they are able to play good defense and bring pressure to Manning they should bag this one and start the season 1-0. Bet the Steelers at BetOnline!

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2012 NFL Week 1 Predictions: Seahawks vs Cardinals Betting Odds

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Jul 212012
 

The Arizona Cardinals will host NFC West Division Rival Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium this Sunday Septemebr 9th, 2012 at 4:25 PM ET.

This game can be wagered at BetOnline Sportsbook and the Cardinals are currently 2.5 point favorites with a total of 40 points.

The NFC West certainly may be viewed as the weakest division in the NFL, with the exception of the San Francisco 49ers who are the clear favorites to win it. That would leave the Cardinals and Seahawks in dispute of a Wild Card seed, which is the big implication that this game has.

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These teams met twice last year with one victory for each other; however it was on the final week of the regular season where the Cardinals led by John Skelton took down the Seahawks 23-20. There is still uncertainty about who will be starting at quarterback for Arizona, but it is expected that Matt Flynn will start for Seattle over Tarvaris Jackson.

One could argue that Seattle has a more solid defense than Arizona and the stats will prove that, and both these teams are on the lower half of the league offensively according to their 2011 numbers. Limitations and all, there should be sufficient points for the total to go over the established points. Bet the over at BetOnline!

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