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Chargers-Cardinals Football Handicapping

The fans at University of Phoenix Stadium will be treated to a game between the San Diego Chargers and the Arizona Cardinals when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Chargers were defeated 20-14 by the Seahawks last time out, as 3.5-point favorites. That game’s 34 points went UNDER the posted total of 37.
The Cardinals were defeated 20-10 by the Steelers in their preseason opener last time out, as 3-point underdogs. That game’s 30 points went UNDER the posted total of 33.
Team records:
San Diego: 8-8 SU, 7-8-1 ATS
Arizona: 9-7 SU, 9-7 ATS
Next up:
San Diego at Atlanta, Saturday, August 29
Arizona home to Green Bay, Friday, August 28

 

Raiders-49ers Football Lines

The Oakland Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Candlestick Park.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Raiders scored three second-half touchdowns to defeat the Cowboys 31-10 last time out. The Raiders covered the 2.5-point spread, while the 41 points made it OVER the posted total of 34.
The 49ers completed a two-point conversion off a touchdown and held on for a 17-16 victory over the Broncos in their preseason opener last time out. The 49ers failed to cover the 2.5-point spread, while the 33 points went UNDER the night’s posted total of 34.
Team records:
Oakland: 5-11 SU, 7-9 ATS
San Francisco: 7-9 SU, 7-8-1 ATS
Next up:
Oakland home to New Orleans, Saturday, August 29
San Francisco at Dallas, Saturday, August 29

 

Saints-Texans Football Betting Picks

The fans at Reliant Stadium will be treated to a game between the New Orleans Saints and the Houston Texans when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Robert Meachem caught the game-winning touchdown as the Saints rallied to defeat the Bengals 17-7 in their preseason opener last time out. The Saints covered the 3-point spread, while the combined 24 points went UNDER the posted total of 37.
The Texans held onto a 10-point halftime lead as they defeated the Chiefs 16-10 in their preseason opener last time out, as 2.5-point underdogs. The 26 points went UNDER the posted total of 38.
Team records:
New Orleans: 8-8 SU, 10-5-1 ATS
Houston: 8-8 SU, 9-7 ATS
Next up:
New Orleans at Oakland, Saturday, August 29
Houston home to Minnesota, Monday, August 31

 

Bills-Packers Football Expert Picks

The Buffalo Bills and the Green Bay Packers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Lambeau Field.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bills scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter to defeat the Bears 27-20 in their preseason opener last time out. The Bills covered the 3-point spread at home, and the 47 points sailed OVER the posted total of 35.5.
The Packers racked up 392 total yards as they shut out the Browns 17-0 in their preseason opener last time out. The Packers covered the 2.5-point spread, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 37.
Team records:
Buffalo: 7-9 SU, 7-9 ATS
Green Bay: 6-10 SU, 7-8-1 ATS
Next up:
Buffalo at Pittsburgh, Saturday, August 29
Green Bay at Arizona, Friday, August 28

 

Giants-Bears Betting Lines

The New York Giants and the Chicago Bears will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Soldier Field.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Tommie Hill’s 18-yard fumble return for a touchdown lifted the Giants over the Panthers 24-17 in NFL preseason action on Monday night.
New York covered as 3-point home favorites as the game played OVER the 34-point total posted by oddsmakers.
The Bears lost 27-20 in their preseason opener to the Bills last time out, as 3-point underdogs. The 47 points sailed OVER the posted total of 35.5.
Team records:
New York: 12-4 SU, 12-4 ATS
Chicago: 9-7 SU, 6-8-2 ATS
Next up:
NY Giants home to NY Jets, Saturday, August 29
Chicago at Denver, Sunday, August 30

 

Panthers-Dolphins NFL Predictions

The Carolina Panthers and the Miami Dolphins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at LandShark Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Panthers turned the ball over five times in their 24-17 loss to the Giants in NFL preseason action on Monday night.
New York covered as 3-point home favorites as the game played OVER the 34-point total posted by oddsmakers.
Chad Henne tossed a 33-yard touchdown pass to Ernest Wilford midway through the third quarter to lift the Dolphins over the Jaguars 12-9 in NFL preseason action on Monday night.
The game resulted in a push with Miami as 3-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 32.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Carolina: 12-4 SU, 9-6-1 ATS
Miami: 11-5 SU, 8-8 ATS
Next up:
Carolina home to Baltimore, Saturday, August 29
Miami at Tampa Bay, Thursday, August 27

 

Lions-Browns Betting Spread

The Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Lions roared back in the second half and came away with a 27-26 victory over the Falcons in their preseason opener last time out. The Lions failed to cover the 3.5-point spread, while the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 34.5.
The Browns were shut down 17-0 by the Packers in their preseason opener last time out, as 2.5-point underdogs. The teams played UNDER the posted total of 37.
Team records:
Detroit: 0-16 SU, 7-9 ATS
Cleveland: 4-12 SU, 7-9 ATS
Next up:
Detroit home to Indianapolis, Saturday, August 29
Cleveland home to Tennessee, Saturday, August 29

 

Steelers-Redskins Betting Lines

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Redskins will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at FedExField.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Steelers scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter and came away with a 20-10 win over the Cardinals in their preseason opener last time out. The Steelers covered the 3-point spread, but the 30 points went UNDER the posted total of 33.
The Redskins were shut down 23-0 by the Ravens in their preseason opener last time out, as 3-point underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the night’s posted total of 31.5.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 12-4 SU, 9-7 ATS
Washington: 8-8 SU, 6-8-2 ATS
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Buffalo, Saturday, August 29
Washington home to New England, Friday, August 28

 

Buccaneers-Jaguars Football Spread

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Jacksonville Jaguars will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Buccaneers were defeated 27-20 by the Titans in their preseason opener last time out, as 4.5-point underdogs. That game’s 47 points sailed OVER the posted total of 34.5.
Troy Williamson caught four passes for 74 yards, but it wasn’t enough as the Jaguars fell to the Dolphins 12-9 in NFL preseason action on Monday night.
The game resulted in a push with Miami as 3-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 32.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Tampa Bay: 9-7 SU, 8-8 ATS
Jacksonville: 5-11 SU, 4-12 ATS
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Miami, Thursday, August 27
Jacksonville at Philadelphia, Thursday, August 27

 

Friday NFL Betting and More

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Vikings and their new quarterback play host to the Chiefs, and the Red Sox and Yankees begin a series at Fenway Park.

Poor Blue Jays pitcher Brett Cecil as his boner continues to go viral on YouTube. The Solheim Cup is underway. Usain Bolt shattered the 200-meter world record at 19.19 seconds.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

Falcons-Rams, Titans-Cowboys, and Chiefs-Vikings official betting previews are up.

There are three NFL preseason games on tap for Friday, with Atlanta (-3) at St. Louis, Tennessee at Dallas (-2.5), and Kansas City at Minnesota (-3.5). The Titans/Cowboys matchup will be the first game at Dallas‘ brand new stadium, but that will still be overshadowed by Brett Favre’s debut in a Vikings uniform as they host the Chiefs. Favre put an end to the speculation by finally signing with Minnesota mid-week, and he’s been pegged as the team’s starter for Friday night.

As well, the Canadian Football League offers up a pair of games on Friday night, with Saskatchewan at Montreal and Winnipeg at British Columbia. The Alouettes are the toast of the league so far this season, as they’re at 6-1 straight-up and 5-2 against-the-spread. The Roughriders are 4-3 both SU and ATS, and they’re 12.5-point underdogs for Friday. Out west the 3-4 SU and ATS Lions are 7.5-point home favorites against the Bombers; Winnipeg sits at 2-5 SU and 4-3 ATS.

 

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Meeting up on the diamond . . .


The Yankees and Red Sox launch yet another series on Friday night as Andy Pettitte (9-6, 4.09 ERA) takes on Brad Penny (7-7, 5.22 ERA) in
Boston. The Yankees are 3-0 in Pettitte’s last three trips to the mound; the lefthander held the Red Sox scoreless over seven innings in his start on August 9, but had to settle for a no-decision. Righthander Penny hasn’t won since July 24, and he was tagged with a loss by the Rangers last time out (four runs over his 5 2-3 innings).

Also on the American League schedule for Friday: Seattle at Cleveland, the Angels at Toronto, Minnesota at Kansas City, Baltimore at the White Sox, Detroit at Oakland, and Texas at Tampa Bay. Dustin Nippert (4-1, 3.52 ERA) is slated to start for the Rangers on Friday; the righthander is coming off a win over the Red Sox (two runs in six innings pitched). The Rays counter with Scott Kazmir (7-7, 6.36 ERA); the lefthander was defeated by the Rangers in a start back on July 3.

Cole Hamels (7-7, 4.69 ERA) will be up against Mike Pelfrey (8-8, 4.75 ERA) as the Phillies begin a series in New York against the Mets on Friday night. Philadelphia is 0-3 in Hamels’ last three trips to the mound; the lefthander took a no-decision vs. the Braves last time out, allowing two runs over six innings. Righthander Pelfrey was also stuck with a no-decision in his most recent start, as he allowed two runs on five hits in 7 1-3 innings in an outing against the Giants.

Rounding out the NL schedule for Friday: Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Milwaukee at Washington, Florida at Atlanta, Arizona at Houston, San Francisco at Colorado, St. Louis at San Diego, and the Cubs at the Dodgers. Randy Wells (9-5, 3.01 ERA) will take on Randy Wolf (7-6, 3.43 ERA) in that last matchup. Righthander Wells beat the Pirates in his last start (two runs over six innings), while lefthander Wolf is coming off a win over the Diamondbacks (three runs over 7 2-3 innings).

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

Finally, the WNBA serves up three games on Friday night, with Connecticut at New York, Los Angeles at San Antonio, and Washington at Phoenix. The Mystics (12-13 SU, 13-11-1 ATS) were beaten 72-69 on the road by Los Angeles last time out, despite Lindsey Harding’s 19 points and six rebounds. The Mercury, on the other hand, knocked off Chicago 106-99 in their last contest, getting a game-high 27 points from Diana Taurasi. Phoenix is 18-8 both SU and ATS on the year.

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