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MLB Handicaping: Mets vs Nationals

The New York Mets and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Nationals Park.
The Mets will give the ball to starter Nelson Figueroa in this one. Righthander Figueroa is 1-7 this season with a 5.23 ERA.
It’ll be Ross Detwiler toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Lefthander Detwiler is 0-6 with a 5.89 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nationals listed as 110-moneyline favorites versus the Mets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Pat Misch tossed a complete-game shutout to lead the Mets past the Marlins 4-0 on Sunday.
New York cashed as +220 road underdogs, while the teams played UNDER the 8.5-run total set by oddsmakers.
Ryan Zimmerman, Josh Willingham, and Mike Morse homered for Washington in its 6-3 loss in 10 innings to Atlanta on Sunday.
Atlanta won as -200 road favorites, while the game played UNDER the 9.5-run total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
New York: 67-89 SU
Washington: 52-103 SU
New York most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Florida are 3-7
After a win are 2-8

Washington most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing NY Mets are 3-7
After playing Atlanta are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of NY Mets’s last 9 games when playing Washington
The total has gone OVER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 5 games on the road
NY Mets are 17-7 SU in its last 24 games when playing Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing at home against NY Mets
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Washington’s last 9 games when playing NY Mets
Washington is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games when playing at home against NY Mets
Washington is 7-17 SU in its last 24 games when playing NY Mets
Next up:
Washington home to NY Mets, Tuesday, September 29

 

MLB Betting: Astros vs Phillies

The Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Citizens Bank Park.
The Astros will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Yorman Bazardo in this game. Bazardo has a 0-2 record and a 11.73 ERA this season.
It’ll be ace Cole Hamels toeing the rubber for the Phillies in this contest. Lefthander Hamels is 10-9 with a 4.11 ERA so far this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Winning pitcher Wandy Rodriguez allowed two runs over six innings to lead the Astros past the Reds 3-2 on Sunday.
Houston won as -150 home favorites, while the game played UNDER the 8-run total set by oddsmakers.
Shane Victorino and Pedro Feliz both drove in two runs to lead the Phillies past the Brewers 6-5 on Sunday.
Philadelphia cashed as -135 road favorites, while the game played OVER the 9.5-run total set by sportsbooks.
Team records:
Houston: 72-83 SU
Philadelphia: 90-65 SU
Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Philadelphia are 7-3
After playing Cincinnati are 2-8
After a win are 4-6

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 9-1
Before playing Houston are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
Houston is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games when playing on the road against Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games at home
Philadelphia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up:
Philadelphia home to Houston, Tuesday, September 29

 

MLB Betting: Dodgers vs Pirates

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at PNC Park.
Righthander Hiroki Kuroda will take the mound for the Dodgers to start this game. Kuroda is 8-6 this season with a 3.46 ERA.
The Pirates will counter Kuroda with ace Zach Duke. Lefthander Duke has a 4.06 ERA to go along with a 10-15 record this season.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Lastings Milledge’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the ninth inning ended up clearing the bases because of an error by Andre Ethier, and the Pirates surprised the Dodgers 6-5 on Sunday.
Pittsburgh won as +175 home underdogs, while the game played OVER the 8.5-run total listed by sportsbooks.
Andy LaRoche was 2-for-5 with two runs batted in for the Pirates, as Matt Capps got the victory in relief of starter Daniel McCutchen for Pittsburgh.
Rafael Furcal knocked in two runs for Los Angeles, while Jonathan Broxton was hit with the loss after allowing the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 93-63 SU
Pittsburgh: 58-96 SU
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing San Diego are 7-3
After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After a loss are 10-0

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Chi Cubs are 3-7
After playing LA Dodgers are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 15 of LA Dodgers’s last 19 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers’s last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of LA Dodgers’s last 9 games
LA Dodgers are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games when playing Pittsburgh
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Pittsburgh’s last 19 games when playing at home against LA Dodgers
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Pittsburgh’s last 24 games when playing LA Dodgers
Next up:
LA Dodgers at San Diego, Tuesday, September 29
Pittsburgh at Chi Cubs, Tuesday, September 29

 

NCAA College Football Odds: Southern Miss vs UAB

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the UAB Blazers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Legion Field.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Austin Davis totaled 340 yards passing, three TDs and one interception for Southern Miss in a 35-28 loss to Kansas in Week 4.
The Golden Eagles did cover the 11.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 58.5.
UAB couldn’t slow down Texas A&M, losing 56-19 at Kyle Field in Week 4.
Texas A&M covered as a 14.5-point home favorite while the final score played over the 65-point total.
Current streak:
UAB has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Southern Miss: 3-1 SU, 1-2 ATS
UAB: 1-3 SU, 1-3 ATS
Southern Miss most recently:
When playing in October are 2-8
When playing on turf are 7-3
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 6-4

UAB most recently:
When playing in October are 2-8
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against UAB
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing UAB
Southern Miss is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Southern Miss is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing UAB
UAB is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
UAB is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games
UAB is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Southern Miss
UAB is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Southern Miss
Next up:
Southern Miss at Louisville, Saturday, October 10
UAB at Mississippi, Saturday, October 17

 

 

Free Sports Pick

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 da Bears 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 Tampa Bay, 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 Tampa Bay 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 Tampa Bay 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.

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NCAA Football Betting: Colorado vs West Virginia

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

 

NCAA Football Handicapping: Hawaii vs Louisiana Tech

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

 

NFL Betting Odds: Panthers vs Cowboys

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

 

Sunday Night Football Odds: Colts-Cardinals on NBC Betting Preview

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.

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