josh mcdaniels Denver Broncos Head Coach
Josh McDaniels and the Denver Broncos are 6 to 1 odds to win the AFC West
The Denver Broncos will eventually be led by QB Tim Tebow, but if and when that actually happens during his rookie year will play a large role in defining their season.  The Broncos folded after a surprising 6-0 start a year ago behind QB Kyle Orton, who was traded for the disgruntled Jay Cutler.  However, Orton showed he is nowhere near the level of a Pro Bowler as Denver dropped eight of 10 games to finish a roller-coaster season for first-year head coach Josh McDaniels.  Orton is expected to be the starter for the season opener, but how long he stays in that position remains to be seen with Tebow and Brady Quinn waiting in the wings.

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The Dodgers are getting desperate in starting today’s pitcher on less than four days rest.

Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants

Los Angeles has fallen 4.5 games back in the NL Wild Card race after last night’s 6-5 road defeat against the Giants at AT&T Park.  “I don’t know if we were playing a little soft earlier, but tonight I liked the way we fought back,” said catcher Russell Martin.  The club is 5-10 since the All-Star break and has managed to score just 35 runs in that span.  Don’t expect things to improve offensively this afternoon, as the Dodgers are averaging just 3.3 runs and hitting for a combined average during the day, leading to a 13-14 daytime record (-290).  Outfielder Matt Kemp is the only Dodger with a batting average over .290 in the second half of the season.  The Dodgers are not only 4.5 games behind the second-place Giants in the division, they are now seven games out of first place.  The starting rotation has done its best to give the club an opportunity to win, posting a 1.54 ERA over the last 13 games, which is the lowest mark in Major League Baseball.  Los Angeles is 14-18 against southpaw starters (-930) this season and the total is 17-15 O/U in those contests.

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Chicago Bears Football Team
The Bears defense staying healthy is a major key to success in 2010
The Chicago Bears will likely put up more impressive numbers with the addition of new offensive coordinator Mike Martz, but they will need a much better defensive effort this season in order to be a real force in the NFC.  The signing of All-Pro DE Julius Peppers should help the Bears pressure the top quarterbacks in the division like Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers if he is motivated enough to prove himself as one of the NFL’s best defensive players.  If not, the Windy City will blow head coach Lovie Smith out of town following another disappointing year.

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The Blue Jays look to finish the month with the most home runs in baseball and pick up a fifth-straight victory on their current homestand.

Cleveland Indians at Toronto Blue Jays

Cleveland has lost six of seven games and the starting rotation has given up 16 runs over 10 innings during a current three-game skid.  The Indians’ offense managed to collect just five hits, while allowing a six-run fourth inning in a 8-1 loss to the Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre last night.  “I think the night belonged to Shaun Marcum,” said manager Manny Acta.  “He was fantastic.”  Today’s game will be the second of a seven-game road trip that has the club traveling to Toronto and Boston.  The Tribe is 19-34 in road games this year (-530) and the total is 24-26 O/U in those contests.  Cleveland is also 12-21 against the AL East division, while having a winning 20-18 mark against their own division.  The club has been very successful playing on Saturdays, notching a 10-7 record (+660).

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Ohio State Buckeyes Football Team
QB Terrelle Pryor of Ohio State is Thinking Heisman and National Title in 2010
We are now into the top 5 teams in the nation and these are the best of the best likely BCS contendors.  Here is team #2 and the 2010 Ohio State Buckeyes Football Preview.

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Preseason NFL Betting Lines Board
Bookmaker has gone live with the week 1 nfl preseason odds
The week 1 NFL lines have been posted at most sportsbooks for a few months now, but before the regular season games take place one of the best betting opportunities for sports handicappers comes first.  I am talking about preseason football betting.  The NFL preseason odds for the hall of fame game through the Giants/Jets game on August 16th opened at Bookmaker yesterday and are now ready to hammered out by the sharp players.  The opening and current point spreads are listed below. Continue reading “NFL Preseason Betting Odds Now Live” →

Matt Ryan Atlanta Falcons
The Betting Public Is Expecting Big Things From the Falcons in 2010
The Atlanta Falcons could very well have the best blend of youth and experience in the NFL led by third-year QB Matt Ryan, who regressed a bit in his sophomore season.  Ryan still managed to help the Falcons post their first back-to-back winning seasons in franchise history even though they did not get back to the playoffs.  This year, anything less than a return to the postseason will be disappointing, especially with future Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez playing on borrowed time.

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Could This Finally Be The Year the Houston Texans Takes The Next Step?
The Houston Texans had the top QB-WR tandem in the NFL statistically last season with Matt Schaub (4,770 yards passing) and Andre Johnson (1,569 yards receiving).  Unfortunately, the Texans did not even have a 500-yard rusher on the roster, otherwise they likely would have been a playoff team.  With a respectable young defense that keeps getting better, the running game could again hold the key to whether or not Houston makes its first-ever trip to the postseason.

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The Red Sox return home after a 10-game road trip and face off against a banged up Tigers club.

Detroit Tigers at Boston Red Sox

Detroit has lost 13 of its last 16 games and has fallen into third place in the AL Central race.  “We’re in emergency mode,” manager Jim Leyland said after Thursday’s loss in Tampa.  “When I say that, I’m saying we just have to fight our tails off every day.”  This three-game series at Fenway will cap an 11-game stretch against the AL East foes for the club.  The Tigers are currently 2-6 in that span and 10-8 against the division this season.  Detroit may find itself as a +225 to +250 road underdog for just the second time in three years, while they are a dismal 16-33 overall away from Comerica Park (-1,750).  The team has lost 22 of its last 30 games in Boston and has dropped 10 straight overall on the road.

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