The Minnesota Vikings (0-2) face a virtual must-win situation early in the season as they host the Detroit Lions (0-2) in a divisional battle between two winless NFC North teams on Sunday. The Vikings (-12 on the NFL betting lines) simply can not afford to lose another game at this point if they have any hopes of going to the playoffs because the tough part of their schedule awaits them after their bye next week.
The Dallas Cowboys (0-2) and Houston Texans (2-0) have been preseason rivals over the years but will get a chance to play a game that actually means something when they meet on Sunday in a showdown as big as the state of Texas. Not many people thought the Cowboys would be winless after the first two games, but they can erase that memory with a win at Houston. The Cowboys are 2.5/3 point underdogs on the current lines but with that hovering around a key number like 3 make sure you shop around and get the best price and you can do so on our NFL betting odds page.
A big matchup for Week 3 of the NFL season is the upstart Atlanta Falcons against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints won both games last season. The Saints, a 3 ½-point home favorite, will be without running back Reggie Bush, while Falcons running back Michael Turner is expected to play. There are a few trends to follow between these teams.
Oregon Ducks at Arizona St Sun Devils, Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, AZ
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10:30 pm EST, TV: Fox Sports Net
Opening Line: Oregon -9 1/2
Current Line: Oregon -12
Opening Total: 54
Current Total: 56
Money Line: Oregon -460 / Arizona St +380 Odds taken from Bookmaker Sportsbook & Casino
California Golden Bears at Arizona Wildcats, Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 10:00 pm EST, TV: Fox Sports Arizona, Comcast Bay
Opening Line: Arizona -6 1/2
Current Line: Arizona -6 1/2
Opening Total: 56
Current Total: 57.5
Money Line: Arizona -255 / Cal +215 Betting Lines from above taken from Bookmaker Sportsbook
The week 4 lines on college football have seen a great deal of movement. Check out our college football odds page to compare odds from various sportsbooks so you know you’re getting the best value for your plays. There are a number of interesting games slated for Saturday, and here’s a quick look at a few of them along with where the odds have shifted.
Several Saturday games are seeing reverse action, which means the wiseguys are moving lines. Here a few of those games with analysis. And make sure to check out our college football betting lines page to compare lines from multiple sportsbooks so you can find the best lines of the day.
West Virginia Mountaineers at LSU Tigers, Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 9:00 pm Eastern, TV: ESPN2
Opening Line: LSU -6 1/2
Current Line: LSU -10
Opening Total: 43 1/2
Current Total 44
Money Line: LSU -405 / West Virginia +335 All odds taken from Bookmaker Sportsbook.
The Pittsburgh Steelers travel to Tampa Bay to battle the Bucs in a game that features two undefeated teams. That’s right – the Bucs are undefeated. According to our NFL betting lines page, the Steelers opened as 2 ½ point favorites and it seems books aren’t quite sure what to do with this game. 5 Dimes, Bet Jamaica, and Sportbet are listing the Steelers at 1 point, while Bodog and Bookmaker have Pittsburgh up to 3 points. That’s one reason why Maddux Sports is such a valuable website – you have the opportunity to find a 2 point swing in what should be a defensive football game. Considering the public is backing the Steelers at nearly 90%, chances are some sharp money has come into the books listing Pittsburgh at 1 point, which is fine. With the way Pittsburgh has played, a 1 point spread is a value play for Pittsburgh.
The Kansas State Wildcats and Daniel Thomas welcome the Central Florida Knights to Manhattan, Kansas this Saturday. The Wildcats are off to a 3-0 start, while the Knights come in with a 2-1 record.