The Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears are meeting up in one of the biggest mismatches of the week. The Browns are one of the worst teams in the NFL and there is already media and fan bases calling for Eric Mangini’s head.
The Browns have been absolutely abysmal on offense and there are no signs that it will turn around for them. The Browns are averaging just 10.3 points per game and they haven’t even hit double figures in four of their seven games.
The Chicago Bears are fresh off their worst performance of the season and you can bet that they will be angry. They were blown out 45-10 by the Cincinnati Bengals and were embarssed on several plays. This week, the matchups are in their favor and they should be the ones dominating.
The Bears have been a different team at home versus on the road so look for them to bounce-back now that they are back at Soldier Field. They have already played four road games this year and just two home games, so that should be a good sign the rest of the way for them. The are 2-0 at home and 1-3 on the road.
The Denver Broncos are riding high right now and are one of three remaining teams that are undefeated on the year. The Broncos have won all six of their contests and are flying high after back-to-back wins against the New England Patriots and their biggest division rival, the San Diego Chargers. Now the Broncos will experience another tough challenge as they head on the road to Baltimore to face the desperate Ravens.
The Ravens were perfect for the first three weeks of the season but they have come crashing back to reality. The Ravens have lost their last three games – all in close fashion – and are now in danger of falling below .500 for the first time this season. The Ravens, who opened with wins against Kansas City, San Diego and Cleveland, have lost three straight tight contests to New England, Cincinnati and Minnesota.
Look for them to bounce back in this game as both teams are fairly evenly matched. The Ravens just need this game more.
Checking headlines in the sports world for Tuesday, October 27, 2009 from the staff of OffshoreInsiders.com.
Arrest made in murder of UConn football player
John William Lomax III, 21 of Bloomfield, Connecticut has been arrested in the murder of Connecticut football player Jasper Howard. Yahoo! story
Blake Griffin out
ESPN has a story on how the jinx continues with the LA Clippers. Top draft pick Blake Griffin could be out for six weeks. The Clippers vs. Lakers opens up the NBA season and is one of the top sports picks going on a strong opening night in the NBA.
Larry Johnson and Bob Griese both suspended for “insensitive” remarks
Big Baby Glen Davis will likely miss tonight’s opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers because of an injury sustained in a fight
Apparently there is other key betting info in this game as the MasterLockLine is reporting that two superstar NBA handicappers agree on the side in this game. Bill Tanner is the No. 1 college and NBA handicapper combined since 1995. He’s from the basketball crazed state of Indiana and his Platinum Plays in hoops hit around 62 percent.He also hits above 60 percent in college football with “Plats”.About a dozen years ago, he lapped dinosaur “Doc” as the top Big 10 handicapper in the land. His first Platinum Play of the NBA season agrees with Castlegate’s Celtics/Cavaliers side. Details on this NBA betting info from the MasterLockLine.
Sensational NBA handicapper Matt Rivers opens the season with his first of many complimentary winners. His first is on the LA Clippers plus 10 at Lakers using BetUs Sportsbook.
Here is his analysis:
Don’t laugh but the Clippers do have some talent and may be pretty good this season. No doubt last year was a total abomination due a lot in part to injuries but if these guys can stay healthy they are going to be alright.
The Lakers being at home obviously does not mean all that much as both teams play in Staples. Plus I love going against teams that are playing their first game after a championship as all of the hoopla with ring ceremonies and all of that nonsense can cloud their focus.
Do not sleep on these Clippers. Guys like, Baron Davis, Marcus Camby, Eric Gordon and Al Thornton form a quality squad that can go out and win some games this season even while top pick Blake Griffin is shelved. Obviously they don’t hold the jock of Kobe and the reigning champs but to get around double digits in this situation is worth it to me for sure.
The Clips are going to be a little undervalued for awhile and may be a solid play until the oddsmakers and the public catch up with this.
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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Tuesday when the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers meet at STAPLESCenter.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
2008/09 team records: Los Angeles: 19-63 SU, 31-51 ATS Los Angeles: 65-17 SU, 42-39-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Phoenix are 2-8 After playing Oklahoma City are 4-6 After a loss are 2-8
Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Dallas are 6-4 After playing Orlando are 8-2 After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Lakers last 5 games at home LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers LA Lakers are 16-2 SU in their last 18 games at home LA Lakers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games
Next up: LA Clippers home to Phoenix, Wednesday, October 28 LA Lakers home to Dallas, Friday, October 30
The fans at Rose Garden will be treated to a game between the Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
2008/09 team records: Houston: 53-29 SU, 40-41-1 ATS Portland: 54-28 SU, 46-36 ATS
Houston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Golden State are 5-5 After playing LA Lakers are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2
Portland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 Before playing Denver are 9-1 After playing Houston are 4-6 After a loss are 9-1
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Houston’s last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing Portland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Portland Portland is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland’s last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland’s last 5 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland’s last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
Next up: Houston at GoldenState, Wednesday, October 28 Portland home to Denver, Thursday, October 29
The Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at American Airlines Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 8-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
2008/09 team records: Washington: 19-63 SU, 31-48-3 ATS Dallas: 50-32 SU, 40-42 ATS
Washington most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Boston are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7
Dallas most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing LA Lakers are 8-2 After playing Denver are 3-7 After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games when playing Dallas The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 9 games Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas Washington is 7-15-3 ATS in its last 25 games on the road Dallas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Dallas’s last 7 games Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Washington Dallas is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Washington
Next up: Washington at Atlanta, Friday, October 30 Dallas at LA Lakers, Friday, October 30
The fans at Quicken Loans Arena will be treated to a game between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cavaliers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
2008/09 team records: Boston: 62-20 SU, 43-39 ATS Cleveland: 66-16 SU, 49-33 ATS
Boston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing Charlotte are 8-2 After playing Orlando are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2
Cleveland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 9-1 Before playing Toronto are 7-3 After playing Orlando are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Cleveland Boston is 8-3-1 ATS in its last 12 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 14 of Boston’s last 21 games Cleveland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Cleveland is 22-2 SU in its last 24 games at home Cleveland is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Boston
Next up: Boston home to Charlotte, Wednesday, October 28 Cleveland at Toronto, Wednesday, October 28
The East Carolina Pirates and the Memphis Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Liberty Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Dwayne Harris returned a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown and added two touchdown catches to help East Carolina beat Rice 49-13 in Week 7.
The Pirates covered the 18.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 55.5.
Memphis was defeated 36-16 by Southern Miss in Week 7 as 15.5-point underdogs. The 52 points went UNDER the posted total of 54.
Duke Calhoun had 77 yards receiving with a touchdown in the loss.
Team records: East Carolina: 4-3 SU, 2-4 ATS Memphis: 2-5 SU, 1-5 ATS
East Carolina most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 8-2
Memphis most recently: When playing in October are 5-5 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 5-5
A few trends to consider: East Carolina is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis East Carolina is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Memphis The total has gone UNDER in 6 of East Carolina’s last 9 games on the road East Carolina is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games Memphis is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing East Carolina Memphis is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games Memphis is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against East Carolina Memphis is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing East Carolina
Next up: East Carolina home to Virginia Tech, Thursday, November 5 Memphis at Tennessee, Saturday, November 7
Philadelphia Phillies at New York Yankees Wednesday, Oct. 28 (Time TBD) Cliff Lee (2-1, 0.74) vs. C.C. Sabathia (3-0, 1.19)
Cliff Lee has been nothing short of sensational during the postseason. The lefty was brought in from Cleveland via midseason trade to boost Philadelphia‘s World Series odds, and he’s done nothing but deliver since then. The Phillies have won all three of Lee’s postseason starts, and the former Cy Young winner has allowed just two runs in 24.1 innings. He was only called upon once during the NLCS, but he delivered in fine fashion, striking out 10 batters during eight innings of shutout baseball. Facing the Yankees shouldn’t faze Lee; he was 1-1 with a 3.00 ERA and nine strikeouts in two starts against the Bronx Bombers this season.
Sabathia, who could very well win the AL Cy Young this season, has been pretty darn good himself. He’s 3-0 during the post season while allowing just a single run in each of his starts. He’s coming off a five-hit, one-run gem against the Angels. Sabathia faced the Phillies in interleague play this season and earned a no-decision after giving up three runs in eight innings of work, and he’s going to be very tough to beat at Yankee stadium, where he had a 3.17 ERA and .223 opponents’ batting average.
While two aces go head-to-head on Wednesday, there’s still great potential for fireworks. Both teams led their respective league’s in runs and homers this season. Alex Rodriguez’s sudden emergence as a reliable postseason threat has been beyond impressive. His brutal struggles have been well documented, but this year he’s hitting. 438, five homers and 12 RBIs in the playoffs—with many of those hits coming in crucial situations.Philadelphia will counter with Ryan Howard, who’s been almost as good with a .355 average, two homers and 14 RBIs. If you’re betting on run totals, take the over.
Offshore sportsbook fans know there isn’t much seperating Philly and New York. On Wednesday, both send out their top pitcher and both will employ lineups packed with All-Stars. If there’s an edge, it’s new Yankee Stadium, where the Bronx Bombers have yet to lose a postseason game. Is something magical happening this year in New York? The team certainly looks more cohesive than it has in years. Expect the Yanks’ lineup to continue riding the home crowd and power Sabathia to a narrow victory over Lee. Bet on the Yankees with your MLB picks.
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