The online betting community is curious to see how the Floyd “Pretty Boy” Mayweather versus Juan Maneul Marquez fight plays out on a number of levels. On one hand, there is the fight itself and the return of Mayweather from retirement. On the other hand, there is the fact that boxing will for the first time go head-to-head with UFC as UFC 103, Belfort-Franklin on the same day (September 19^th).

There has been some friction between the two sports this year and even though most people betting in their offshore sportsbook will find a way to watch both fights, it’s a really big statement to see which one wins out. For boxing, Mayweather Jr. is arguably their biggest draw and when you compare it to the UFC card, there really is much to compare with. Rich Franklin is a so-so fighter while Vitor Belfort is back in the UFC after fighting in other leagues over the last couple of years. It isn’t exactly Brock Lesnar versus Frank Mir.

For boxing, they can’t lose this fight – pun intended. Not a single sports betting blog would pick UFC to have the higher ratings and if it did, it would be a huge upset. It would also signal that boxing is truly on the decline.

Just as badly as boxing can’t lose this fight in the ratings, they can’t have their superstar, “Money” Mayweather lose this fight in the ring either. Don’t get it twisted: while Marquez is a good figther, he’s not the reason people are buying pay-per-views next weekend. This fight will truly be about Mayweather and beyond that, it will be a precursor for Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao in early 2010.

Mayweather has a few advantages in this fight, including size, which isn’t typically something that’s on his side. Mayweather is still lightning fast and is still untouchable, but he will also have a better chance to hurt Marquez because he is the bigger fighter.

Sports betting system picks all have Mayweather listed and the sportsbooks have set up a huge line in favor of Mayweather, which obviously gives the impression that they don’t believe Marquez can win. It should be a very interesting fight on September 19^th between Mayweather and Marquez, and between boxing and UFC. Make sure you tune in.

In what has been one of the better starts ever for sharp gamblers, but a horrible beginning for the square player resumes tonight at Colorado travels to Toledo in nonconference action. The ESPN betting odds has the Buffs at -3.5 at every sportsbook

Handicapping notes: Toledo is 2-0 straight up to Big 12 foes in the last four years. They’ve beaten a BCS opponent three straight years. Each team is off a horrible loss, Toledo by 21 against Purdue and Colorado imploded at home to CSU.

In that game, the Rams allowed five plays of 20 yards or longer.

As a result of the embarrassing loss to CSU, this is probably the biggest game of CU coach Dan Hawkins career. He is a very disappointing 13-25 straight up since taking over at Colorado.

It’s a short week for both, but more so for Colorado which played on Sunday. The Rockets played Saturday. Toledo is 44-11 straight up their last 55 home games.

Colorado strong safety Patrick Mahnke is probable after missing last week and the Buffs will need him. Last week Toledo threw the ball 67 times.

Many experts expected this to be the breakout year for Buffs RB Darrell Scott, yet he was benched last week because of struggles in pass blocking.

Colorado has a very inexperienced offensive line as three linemen made their first career start last week and a fourth started for the first time at a new position.

Weather should not be a factor here.

Against the spread records: The Buffaloes are 1-7 after scoring less than 20 points in their last contest. They are on an 0-6 skid after getting less than 275 total yards previous game.

Toledo RB Morgan Williams is out, serving the back end of a two-game suspension.

The Rockets are 27-13 in their last 40 home games, but 2-8 as an underdog of 3.5-10 points.

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Football betting players have stayed away from the Notre Dame-Michigan rivalry in recent years, as the storied programs have gone downhill. Saturday’s meeting between the Wolverines and the No.18 Fighting Irish at Michigan’s “Big House” will be a barometer of how far these teams have come, and it features two coaches on the hot seat.

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The Irish romped to a 35-0 win over Nevada, and Jimmy Clausen looked impressive, completing 15 of his 18 passes for 315 yards and four touchdowns. The junior was highly touted when he arrived at South Bend, and he looks like he’s finally ready to fulfill that potential. The defense was great on third down, stopping Nevada nine of 11 times, but allowing 153 yards on the ground isn’t a good look. The Irish also forced three turnovers, but they have to be better against the run to be a legitimate betting online candidate.

The Wolverines may have put their best performance together under Rich Rodriguez in a 31-7 win over Western Michigan, and Tate Forcier had a very good collegiate debut, going 13-of-20 for 179 yards and three touchdowns. The Wolverines racked up 242 rushing yards against Western Michigan, and they held the ball for over 34 minutes. The defense forced three turnovers, and most of their allowed yardage game late in the game.

Betting services have the Irish as a 3-point favorite at the “Big House”, where they’ve dropped four of their last five visits. Rodriguez and Notre Dame counterpart Charlie Weis have a lot on the line this year, and a win over a longtime rival would definitely help their cause. They key to this game will be quarterback play: Clausen is more experienced than any of the three Michigan quarterbacks slated to play, and even though Forcier will probably take most of the snaps, this is a big stage for a freshman quarterback. The Wolverines won’t commit six turnovers like last year, we’re thinking more like three, while Clausen will take care of the ball. Take the Fighting Irish in Saturday’s sports picks.

It’s Clemson-GA Tech and the Titans-Steelers grabbing the Vegas odds betting headlines.

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The Tennessee Titans take on the Pittsburgh Steelers to open the NFL betting season. The latest NFL point spread has Pittsburgh -6, but we are concerned here with the total which is 35.

The top NFL handicapping expert of all-time is GodsTips and they say go with the over 35.

Tennessee is actually going to spread out their offense tonight. They used two tight ends and two wide receivers during the preseason. Tonight they will use tight ends Bo Scaife and Alge Crumpler in the slot at times to open up the field.

Both teams will blitz heavily tonight, but that means it will be difficult for sustained drives, the heart of each offense. There will be more big plays that the sportsbooks expect.

Of course the biggest loss on either side of the ball for either team is the Titans losing their best defensive player Albert Haynesworth. Also Jevon Kearse and Kyle Vanden Bosch are not 100 percent.

Pittsburgh is without a key defensive player Lawrence Timmons.

The Steelers now have a great running game with Willie Parker battling for a new contract and last year’s first rounder Rashard Mendenhall healthy. This will give Ben Roethlisberger more time to exploit Tennessee‘s soft, two-deep zone.

Tennessee already had one of the great running games with LenDale White and Chris Johnson, but added WRs top pick Kenny Britt and free agent Nate Washington. Granted Washington is a game time decision but Britt is a big time player.

The pick: Titans-Steelers over 35.

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The latest US Open odds has Roger Federer as the overwhelming favorite with the men and Kim Clijsters in between the Williams sisters as the favorites on the women’s side.

Brady Quinn is the reported starter for the Cleveland Browns as QB, beating out Derek Anderson. The USC Trojans and Matt Barkley take on Ohio State and Terrelle Pryor.

In reality TV betting the Big Brother 11 final takes center stage.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

The National Football League launches its regular season on Thursday night, with Tennessee at Pittsburgh. The oddsmakers like the defending champs at home in this contest, listing them as 6-point favorites. The total for the game has been set at a stingy 35 points. Kickoff is set for 8:30pm ET on NBC. The Titans and Steelers met in Week 16 last year, with Tennessee winning 31-14 at home. The Titans went 3-2 during the preseason, while the Steelers posted a 3-1 mark.

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There’s also one college football game on tap for Thursday night, with Clemson at No. 15 Georgia Tech. The Tigers got past Middle Tennessee 37-14 last week, with Kyle Parker going 9-of-20 for 159 yards passing and two touchdowns. The ranked Yellow Jackets dispatched Jacksonville State 37-17 in Week 1; Jonathan Dwyer rushed for 95 yards and a pair of first-quarter scores in that contest. The oddsmakers have Georgia Tech listed as a 5-point home favorite for Thursday.

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Ryan Rowland-Smith (3-2, 3.88 ERA) takes on John Lackey (9-7, 3.74 ERA) on Thursday night as the Mariners and Angels conclude their series in Los Angeles. Lefthander Rowland-Smith is coming off a win over the Athletics in which he gave up three earned runs over eight innings. Righthander Lackey dominated the Royals in his last trip to the mound, giving up just one earned run over his nine innings of work. The Angels, however, are just 3-4 in Lackey’s last seven outings.

There are just two other games on the American League schedule for Thursday, with Minnesota at Toronto and Detroit at Kansas City. Over in the National League on Thursday it’ll be Cincinnati at Colorado, Florida at the Mets, Atlanta at Houston, and Philadelphia at Washington. Joe Blanton (9-6, 3.80 ERA) will take on Livan Hernandez (7-10, 5.44 ERA) in that Phillies/Nats matchup. Righthander Hernandez has gone 0-5 with two no-decisions over his last seven trips to the hill.

Tipping off on the hardwood  . . .

Four games make up the WNBA schedule for Thursday, with New York at Detroit, Indiana at Chicago, San Antonio at Sacramento, and Phoenix at Seattle. The Mercury (22-10 straight-up, 22-10 against-the-spread) and the Storm (19-13 SU, 14-17-1 ATS) are the top two teams in the Western standings heading into next week’s playoffs. Those two clubs last met in Seattle back on August 4, with Phoenix winning 101-90. Diana Taurasi had a team-high 19 points in that victory.

Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, the PGA Tour’s FedExCup playoffs continue on Thursday with the opening of the BMW Championship at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Illinois. Steve Stricker, who has jumped ahead of Tiger Woods in the FedExCup standings, is tied with Padraig Harrington at 15/1 on the Vegas odds board for this event. Woods, though, remains the tourney favorite – he’s been pegged at 9/5 to win. Phil Mickelson, Retief Goosen, and Ernie Els all sit back at 20/1 odds.

Clemson vs. GA Tech opens up the betting weekend, but it’s also the debut of regular season NFL betting picks as the Tennessee Titans take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bodog has the Steelers -6 with a total of 35.

Handicapping notes: There are plenty of sports betting subplots in this contest. Last year, the Titans got off to a 10-0 straight up start before finishing the year 13-3 and losing to Baltimore in the first round of the NFL playoffs.

Conversely, Pittsburgh got off to a sluggish start, but won nine of their final 10 regular season games and of course every postseason contest. Their only loss in that span was to Tennessee. As far as “bulletin board” motivation: Titans RB LenDale White stomped on a Terrible Towel after the contest.

Each team returns 20 starters, though the Titans had arguably the biggest loss in the NFL as their best defensive favorite Albert Haynesworth fled via free agency.

Against the spread records: The Titans are 7-0 as underdogs of 3.5-10 points and 8-0 in the month of September. Tennessee is 11-4 on grass.

Pittsburgh is 6-1 their last seven to the AFC and 24-8 as home favorites of 3.5-10 points.

Over/under angles: The Steelers have gone over seven straight opening weeks. Seven of the last eight meetings at the confluence of the Three Rivers have gone over

Top expert pick on this game: For the over/under it’s Mon Valley Sports is the top team specialist in all of sports.  In 14 previous years, they have hit no worse than 53 percent in sides and totals involving the Steelers.  Over the last six years, they hit better than 63 percent and are 62.1 percent lifetime sides, totals in pre, regular and postseason. Titans/Steelers over/under.

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