Sports betting people like to get behind a winner, and for years the Panthers were a winning team. Head coach John Fox always looked like he had the team just on the verge of going back to the Super Bowl. In the one Super Bowl the Panthers played in, they came so very close to beating the New England Patriots, but were done in by a fourth quarter field goal.

Now the Panthers are struggling to gain back respectability, and their first move was to let struggling quarterback Jake Delhomme go. It is hard to lay the blame on one player, but Delhomme’s decision-making and passing were so bad that the Panthers had no choice. To replace Delhomme, the Panthers took quarterback Jimmy Clausen in the draft. Clausen had a lot to do with the NCAA football betting results in Notre Dame during his playing days. The question remains as to whether or not he can do the same in the pros.

The Jets are coming off a season where they were the toast of the NFL betting world. When the Jets were underdogs, they would win. Against the spread in 2009 the Jets were 9-7. This year head coach Rex Ryan hopes to take his team back to the AFC championship game and push all the way to the Super Bowl. The Jets have a good team this year, but they still lack that offensive power that they need to get to the next level.

On the Panthers depth chart Jimmy Clausen is listed as the back-up to starter Matt Moore. Moore will probably start the season, but if the Panthers get off to a slow start then look for Clausen to step in and take over. In theory, that would be a great thing to watch. But after his performance in the first preseason game last week, Clausen still needs some work.

Against the Ravens and their pressure defense, Clausen went 8 for 15 and threw the game’s only pick. He looked hesitant, almost scared in the pocket. He made bad decisions and threw poor passes. That is why he will probably play a lot more in this preseason. Clausen has the tools, but he is not comfortable in the pro game. That is to be expected from a first-year rookie, and the way to get over that is more play in the preseason.

The NFL football betting lines have the Jets as one point favorites in this game, and there is a good chance that this game will be that close. The Jets need to keep getting quarterback Mark Sanchez reps in a game situation, and they need to figure out who is going to start at linebacker when the season begins. It isn’t that the Jets do not have enough people to play linebacker, it is just the opposite. The Jets are loaded at linebacker and cutting someone while putting others on the second or third string will be difficult decisions.

Pick: New York Jets 14-10

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His MLB pick Friday is on the Orioles. Yes there are many picks for the NFL preseason Bengals and Eagles, but MLB is a big windfall for bettors.

I really do have to give CJ Wilson a ton of credit because the former closer has really been very very good if not great at times and may be just that today at Camden Yards. But it’s still a bit too large of a price for Ron Washington’s Rangers to be laying on the road.

I’m not saying that Wilson isn’t better than young Jake Arrieta or that Texas is not the better team on the field today but Buck Showalter’s club has been playing a ton more competitive and better and can win this game. At such a steep price like this one just has to give it a go, even if for a small amount.

Texas certainly can bash the ball all around the park with Hamilton, Young, Vlad, Andrus and others but they have been slowing down a bit of late and the O’s have been picking things up of late with quality ballplayers in Roberts, Jones, Scott, Wieters and Pie. Backing a home dog is never the worst thing in the world and that certainly applies here.

Arrieta isn’t going to hurl a complete game shutout but the kid is has been improving and starting to go fairly deep into games of late. I could see another six or so innings and hold his own allowing two or three runs. If that’s not enough then so be it but at this home dog price I’ll take my chances on Buck’s boys.

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This week’s NFL schedule features a matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals. The NFL predictions experts at Sportsbook have posted the odds on this game at Philadelphia -3.

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The Bengals have an extra game under their belt because of the Hall-of-Fame Game. Cincinnati is 1-1 straight up, the Eagles 1-0 in the preseason. Philadelphia will be without three key offensive linemen. Philadelphia is 5-4 outright in the preseason series.

For those who prefer the underdog Bodog Sportsbook has the Bengals +3 -105.

Professional gamblers, who use power ratings, have the NFL power line at Philadelphia -2.5, giving an edge slightly to Cincinnati.

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What is a breakout in fantasy football?

It’s not a dominant rookie. It’s not a veteran like Brett Favre who squeezes out one last good season. It’s a guy who has been around for a while and finally tears down whatever obstacle was holding him back.

Maybe he gets a new coach; maybe he gets into better shape; maybe changes teams; maybe he finally gets a starting job. Most commonly, he was already on the path to stardom and it’s just time to take the next step. For many different reasons, sports betting sharps see guys explode ever year.

Here are my top 10 fantasy breakout picks for 2010.

10. Pierre Garcon, WR, Colts

Everybody loves this guy. Garcon is tough, fast, and a good route runner. He’s already drawn comparisons to Hines Ward and he’s established himself as Peyton Manning’s No. 2 target. The last guy to lock down an unquestioned No. 2 role with the Colts: Reggie Wayne.

9. Arian Foster, RB, Texans

A week ago, Foster was more sleeper than breakout guy. But his role has rapidly expanded in Houston now that Ben Tate landed on injured reserve. Foster could touch the ball 15-plus times a game and be a good RB2 at worst.

8. Chris “Beanie” Wells, RB, Cardinals

Tim Hightower’s presence on passing downs keeps Wells lower on my breakout list but the Cardinals are committed to running the ball more with Kurt Warner gone. Arizona’s NFL futures aren’t appealing but Beanie Wells is.

7. Johnny Knox, WR, Bears

Mad Mike Martz’s crazy passing attack benefits guys who can get vertical in a hurry. Johnny Knox fits the bill and reports from Bears camp say Jay Cutler locks onto him more than he does any other receiver. That’ screams breakout to me.

6. Knowshon Moreno, RB, Broncos

With Brandon Marshall gone, Josh McDaniels will shift Denver’s focus to the running game. Moreno is a versatile back who can play every down. He flirted with 1,000 yards last year and should eclipse that number this year. You’ll hear his name pop up in many a sports betting podcast.

5. Jermichael Finley, TE, Packers

Looking at Finley’s second-half numbers last year, he technically already broke out. He performed at an Antonio Gates-like clip down the stretch, establishing himself as Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target. Because his numbers reflect only a half-season of dominance, you may get him cheap one last time this year.

4. Joe Flacco, QB, Ravens

Flacco’s development looks like a nice, steady curve. He improved in his second season, did a good job protecting the ball and topped 20 touchdowns. He has a great offensive co-ordinator in Cam Cameron and exciting new receivers in Anquan Boldin and Donte Stallworth. A 4,000-yard, 25-touchdown season is possible or maybe even probable.

3. Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Steelers

Remember – breakouts can sometimes be obvious. NFL betting experts and fantasy players are so certain of Mendenhall’s success as a 20-carry back this year that he’s creeping into the first round of almost every fantasy draft. He’s the real deal.

2. Shonn Greene, RB, Jets

Mendenhall has less competition for carries but New York’s Shonn Greene has higher upside. He can’t catch a pass to save his life but he’s an explosive, angry runner who could bulldoze his way to huge touchdown totals. He could be the next Larry Johnson or Michael Turner type.

1. Kevin Kolb, QB, Eagles

Breakout picks are often polarizing and Kevin Kolb is just that. Some people think it’s ridiculous to see Kolb ranked around the top eight quarterbacks on so many draft boards when you can count his NFL starts on one hand. But if you believe in the system, as I do, you believe Andy Reid can make a good (not even great) quarterback into a fantasy star. Kolb will make mistakes but he will throw. And throw. And throw. I think he can explode into QB1 status.

Sensational sportsbook Bodog previews the Buffalo Bills-Indianapolis Colts.

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Expect Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts’ starters to play the full first quarter tonight as they visit the Buffalo Bills in Toronto for the teams’ second preseason game. Proving that this is indeed the preseason, Buffalo is actually a 3.5-point favorite on Bodog’s NFL odds.

A few Indy regulars won’t play. Center Jeff Saturday remains out following surgery while left tackle Charlie Johnson won’t play due to an ankle injury. Receiver Pierre Garcon and tight end Dallas Clark also are nursing minor injuries and won’t play. Colts coach Jim Caldwell said oft-injured safety Bob Sanders will play but did not specify how long.

The Colts lost their preseason opener, 37-17, to the 49ers last weekend, but Indy led 10-0 after the first quarter and the first-team Colts defense limited the 49ers to 11 yards on their first two possessions. The No. 1 defense has a goal of not allowing a score this preseason. One big negative from that game was backup QB Curtis Painter, who had three picks and botched a handoff.

Of course the Bills have been playing a regular-season game in Toronto the past few years, with that city just 102 miles from Buffalo. Here’s a stunning stat: The last time the Bills’ first-string offense scored a touchdown in a preseason game was the last time they played the Colts on Aug. 24, 2008. And that offense will be missing injured running backs Fred Jackson and Marshawn Lynch tonight.

Buffalo’s starters on offense and defense are expected to see slightly more time than they did in the first preseason game, so they could play as much as a half. Expected to see the most work is top draft pick C.J. Spiller with Jackson and Lynch out. Brian Brohm will get the majority of time at No. 2 QB ahead of Ryan Fitzpatrick; Brohm didn’t play in the 42-17 loss to Washington. Thus Fitzpatrick probably won’t play tonight. For sure out is second-year safety Jairus Byrd, who has a groin injury and is likely out for the preseason.

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Courtesy of OddsShark.com: Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Patriots look to stay perfect in NFL preseason action, while the Twins host the ChiSox, and the PGA Tour hits the links in Greensboro.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

The NFL kicks off the second week of its preseason schedule with two games on Thursday night: Indianapolis at Buffalo, and New England at Atlanta. The Colts and Bills both lost their exhibition openers, with Indy falling 37-17 to San Francisco and Buffalo losing 42-17 to Washington. The Bills are pegged as 3.5-point favorites for Thursday’s game, which will be played in Canada at Toronto’s Rogers Centre. The Patriots and Falcons both won last week, as New England topped New Orleans 27-24 and Atlanta got past Kansas City 20-10. The Falcons are pegged as 2.5-point favorites for Thursday.

As well, the Canadian Football League has one game on tap for Thursday, with Winnipeg at Montreal. The Blue Bombers (2-5 SU, 3-4 ATS) have lost three straight games heading into Thursday night, while the Alouettes (5-2 SU, 3-4 ATS) are coming off a 37-22 loss to Toronto. The Alouettes are big 11-point home favorites for Thursday at SBG Global

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Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Thursday has Detroit at the Yankees, Texas at Baltimore, the Angels at Boston, Cleveland at Kansas City, Tampa Bay at Oakland, and the White Sox at Minnesota. Mark Buehrle (11-9, 4.05 ERA) gets the ball for Chicago on Thursday, while Carl Pavano (15-7, 3.27 ERA) takes the hill for Minnesota. Lefthander Buehrle is coming off a win over the Tigers in which he gave up three runs on five hits over 6 1-3 innings. Righthander Pavano has won two straight starts, holding the Athletics to two runs over 6 1-3 innings last time out. Pavano fanned four in that victory.

Over in the National League on Thursday it’s then Washington at Atlanta, Florida at Pittsburgh, San Francisco at Philadelphia, the Mets at Houston, Cincinnati at Arizona, Colorado at the Dodgers, and San Diego at the Cubs. Mat Latos (12-5, 2.32 ERA) is set to take on Carlos Zambrano (4-6, 5.27 ERA) in that Padres/Cubs matchup. Righthander Latos is coming off a no-decision against the Giants in which he gave up one run on five hits over six innings of work, and fanned nine. Righthander Zambrano found some of his old form in his last start, beating the Cards by giving up just two runs over 5 2-3 innings.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

The PGA Tour hits the links at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro on Thursday for the Wyndham Championship, with golfers getting their last chance to qualify for the FedExCup playoffs. Carl Pettersson and defending champion Ryan Moore are the 20/1 Vegas co-favorites to win this week’s event, with Lucas Glover at 25/1, and both Brandt Snedeker and Anthony Kim at 30/1. Justin Leonard is listed at 35/1 to win the tourney.

Finally, there is one game on the WNBA’s schedule for Thursday, with Tulsa at New York. The Shock (5-27 SU, 10-22 ATS) have lost five straight games as they close out their regular season with a whimper; Tulsa was thumped 90-62 in Connecticut last time out. The Liberty (20-11 SU, 17-13-1 ATS) ride a nine-game winning streak into Thursday’s matchup, beating Indiana 78-57 at home in their most recent contest. Leilani Mitchell scored 19 points for New York that day, while Cappie Pondexter had 13 points.

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Each team is 1-0 straight up in the preseason. Atlanta’s starters will play 18-20 snaps. Atlanta leads the all-time preseason series 6-5 straight up.

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NFL power rankings and ratings has the line at Atlanta -1, which gives some value to the Patriots.

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Courtesy of OddsShark.com: Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The White Sox and Twins meet in a battle of AL Central contenders in Minnesota, while the Giants continue their series in Philadelphia.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Wednesday offers up Toronto at Oakland, Seattle at Baltimore, Detroit at the Yankees, the Angels at Boston, Texas at Tampa Bay, Cleveland at Kansas City, and the White Sox at Minnesota. Gavin Floyd (8-9, 3.70 ERA) will take the mound for Chicago in that last matchup, while the Twins go with Francisco Liriano (11-7, 3.26 ERA). Righthander Floyd was roughed up by Minnesota in his last trip to the mound, surrendering six runs on 10 hits over 6 2-3 innings in a loss on August 12. Lefthander Liriano picked up the win for the Twins in that contest, holding the White Sox to just one run on seven hits in 5 2-3 innings pitched. Liriano fanned four.

Over in the National League on Wednesday it’s then Milwaukee at St. Louis, San Diego at the Cubs, Florida at Pittsburgh, Washington at Atlanta, the Mets at Houston, Cincinnati at Arizona, Colorado at the Dodgers, and San Francisco at Philadelphia. Matt Cain (9-9, 3.11 ERA) will get the ball for the Giants on Wednesday, while Joe Blanton (4-6, 5.69 ERA) toes the rubber for the Phillies. Righthander Cain had to settle for a no-decision against the Cubs last time out, giving up three runs on eight hits over his six innings of work (while striking out nine). Righthander Blanton is also coming off a no-decision; he surrendered four runs on eight hits over 5 2-3 innings against the Dodgers.

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In the biggest non-story ever, Brett Favre will be returning to the Minnesota Vikings according to Lines-Maker.com Bob Warner.

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According to the latest odds, Favre’s former team, the Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers are still the favorites to win the NFC North.

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