Yes the square player had nice late NFL card, but the pro bettor had more enjoyment than Britney Spears and Shannon Funk all weekend thanks to the world’s top sports handicappers.
Today OffshoreInsiders.com has a free winner from handicapper Matt Rivers, a living legend in sports betting circles. Rivers says go with Baltimore +200 at BetUs Sportsbook against Tampa. Here is his analysis:
A winning comp play on daBears yesterday as they got the job done late in Seattle.
For Monday I’ll take my chances on the big dog Orioles down at the Trop.
A few factors in our corner here. No it’s not that we have the better team because TampaBay, no matter how bad they have been playing is still superior talentwise, but to get a former Ray hurler in Mark Hendrickson plus such a price against what is still an ice cold TampaBay club is a bit too much to pass up.
Hendrickson is a tall former basketball playing lefty (literally) that is not a very good Major Leaguer but he has been alright recently. I’m sure his juices will be flowing today against his former mates and that is never a bad thing.
Hendrickson is up against a guy in Jeff Niemann who has had a successful season as that 12-6 record can attest to but the last few starts have been shaky and at this time of the year in a breakout season such as this you may be seeing a guy in a dead arm period. The righthander has not pitched these many innings and I think it’s taking an effect on him at this point in the season. Niemann has allowed 9 earned runs and 15 hits in his last 11 innings of work and may be up against a bad team but the O’s are a bad team with at least some potential.
Roberts, Markakis, Wieters and a few others are pretty good and to get them plus around that magical $2 number makes this a no-brainer. Sure TampaBay should win this game but it’s not like the defending champions have been any good lately or are playing for anything themselves. They did come back brilliantly in Arlington yesterday but so what!?!? That does not justify laying a big number like this with a hurler who may be flat out fatigued!
This is the epitome of a no-lose situation. I’m not dropping a bomb on this at all and if it loses it loses but Niemann and the Rays are a must go against in this spot.
For more winning sports picks: The winningest expert ever on a large network of websites is handicapper Matt Rivers. He’s up 392,000 stars since coming to The Show, OffshoreInsiders.com where bookmakers come to die.
Matt has his 75,000 star Monday Night Football Game of the Month plus a bonus burial in MLB. Click now to purchase
The Colorado Buffaloes and the West Virginia Mountaineers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Mountaineer Field at Milan Puskar Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Rodney Stewart rushed for a pair of scores in Week 3 as Colorado cruised to a 24-0 win over Wyoming.
The Buffaloes had no trouble covering the 7-point spread in that contest, while the combined score fell well UNDER the day’s posted total (51).
West Virginia was defeated 41-30 by Auburn in Week 3, as 7-point underdogs. The game’s 71 points sailed OVER the night’s posted total of 55.
Noel Devine ran for 119 yards off 14 carries with three touchdowns in that loss.
Team records: Colorado: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS West Virginia: 2-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Colorado most recently: When playing in October are 3-7 When playing on turf are 2-8 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 5-5
West Virginia most recently: When playing in October are 10-0 When playing on turf are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 7-3
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado’s last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of Colorado’s last 12 games on the road Colorado is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games West Virginia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home West Virginia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Next up: Colorado at Texas, Saturday, October 10 West Virginia at Syracuse, Saturday, October 10
The Hawaii Warriors and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Joe Aillet Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
UNLV came back from a first-half deficit in Week 3 to grab a 34-33 win over Hawaii.
The Rebels failed to cover the 7-point spread at home in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (56).
Team records: Hawaii: 2-1 SU, 2-0 ATS Louisiana Tech: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
Hawaii most recently: When playing in September are 7-3 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 7-3
Louisiana Tech most recently: When playing in September are 3-7 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 6-4
A few trends to consider: Hawaii is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Louisiana Tech Hawaii is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Hawaii is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Louisiana Tech The total has gone OVER in 4 of Hawaii’s last 6 games on the road Louisiana Tech is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home Louisiana Tech is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisiana Tech’s last 6 games when playing Hawaii Louisiana Tech is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Hawaii
Next up: Hawaii home to Fresno State, Sunday, October 11 Louisiana Tech at Nevada, Friday, October 9
The Carolina Panthers and the Dallas Cowboys will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Cowboys Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cowboys listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game’s total is sitting at 48.
The Panthers lost to Atlanta 28-20 as a 5.5-point underdog in Week 2. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (43.5).
DeAngelo Williams rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries for Carolina, while Steve Smith caught eight passes for 131 yards
The Cowboys lost to the Giants 33-31 as a 3-point favorite in Week 2. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (45).
Tony Romo threw for 127 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions for Dallas, while Marion Barber rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries.
Current streak: Carolina has lost 2 straight games.
Team records: Carolina: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS Dallas: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Carolina most recently: When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the division are 6-4
Dallas most recently: When playing in September are 8-2 When playing on turf are 5-5 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing outside the division are 6-4
A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games when playing Dallas Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Carolina The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Dallas’s last 5 games when playing Carolina Dallas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up: Carolina home to Washington, Sunday, October 11 Dallas at Denver, Sunday, October 4
The Indianapolis Colts take on the Arizona Cardinals on NBC Football Night in America. Bodog has Arizona -2.5 -120, while BetUs Sportsbook has Arizona -3 even. The total ranges from 48 to 49.
Handicapping notes: Middle linebacker Gary Brackett and CB Kelvin Hayden are both out for the Colts creating even more holes on the Indianapolis defense.
Indianapolis is 2-0 straight up compared to the Cards 1-1, but Indianapolis hits the road after a short week following their Monday Night Football win over Miami. That capped off a 6-1 week for the top NFL handicapper in the world, GodsTips anchor of OffshoreInsiders.com
Indianapolis has the longest straight up winning streak in the NFL at 11 going back to last year.
Neither team is running the ball well. Arizona averages 79 yards per game compared to 66 for the Colts.
Against the spread records: Indianapolis is 19-40 after gaining 99 or less yards rushing in consecutive games. Indy is 12-2 as underdogs of three or less. However they are 2-9 off a spread win.
Arizona is 8-0 as favorites of three or less.
Over/under angles: Arizona has gone over seven straight at home off a spread win.
Top expert pick on this game: Led by Toledo as the Added Rotation Game of the Year, GodsTips is now 10-2 the last 12 Wise Guys in all sports.
NFL Preseason Game of the Year in (Detroit over Indianapolis), Sunday Night GOY Green Bay over Chicago and GodsTips went 6-1 last week. This side is the seventh winner in an expected 7-0 Sunday NFL sweep. Click now to purchase for just $17.
The top NFL betting picks for week 3 are up as the NCAA football scores today are looking great for professional bettors. Here is the week 3 NFL injury report, the official one for fantasy football and sports betting.
Chiefs vs. Eagles
Eagles starting QB Donovan McNabb is very doubtful. Kevin Kolb gets the start, but Michael Vick makes his debut, perhaps to run the wildcat. Philly is already minus starting MLB Stewart Bradley, RT Shawn Andrews, and Cornelius Ingram. LGTeddHerremans is out and RG Stacy Andrews is not ready to start.
RB Brian Westbrook didn’t practice all week but is questionable.
Colts vs. Cardinals
On NBC Sunday Night Football the Colts will be without MLB Gary Brackett and CB Kelvin Hayden.
Dolphins vs. Chargers
LaDainian Tomlinson is out for the Chargers. Also out for the Bolts is C Nick Hardwick.
Browns vs. Ravens
The Browns will be without RB Jamal Lewis and K Phil Dawson.
Falcons vs. Patriots
Lines-Maker.com is the place to go as game-time approaches for late-breaking injury info. New England’s starting WR Randy Moss and Wes Welker are both questionable after missing Friday’s practice.
Bears vs. Seahawks
The Seahawks are without QB Matt Hasselbeck. Seneca Wallace gets the start. Three-time Pro Bowler MLB LofaTatupu is doubtful for the Birds. Nine-time Pro Bowl LT Walter Jones is a game time decision.
Redskins vs. Lions
Washington starting RB Clinton Portis is probable.
NY Giants vs. Buccaneers
Tampa starts Derrick Ward at RB and Cadillac Williams and Earnest Graham are questionable.
49ers vs. Vikings
Minnesota WR Percy Harvin is probable though he did not practice Thursday and Friday.
Sports betting blog with sports handicapping picks from the best sports handicappers, pregame betting information, sports handicapping articles, links to live odds, free picks, sportsbook information and more. All pro gamblers go to this betting blog before placing a bet.