document.write(‘ CFL Week 2 NFL Picks: The 2011 CFL regular season got under way last week with all eight teams playing their season opener. It was a week of upsets as all four favorites lost against the spread and three lost their games straight-up. The defending Grey Cup Champion Montreal Alouettes kicked things off last Thursday with a 30-26 victory over British Columbia, but failed to cover as a five-point home favorite. On Friday, Hamilton lost to Winnipeg 24-16 as an 8.5 point home favorite and the 2010 West Division champion Calgary Stampeders were beaten by Toronto 23-21 as an eight-point home favorite. Sunday night’s Week 1 finale saw Saskatchewan fall to Edmonton as a six-point home favorite. The following is brief preview of Week 2 in the CFL along with the opening point spread and ‘over/under’ lines as provided by BTB. Friday, July 8 Toronto Argonauts at Winnipeg Blue Bombers (-1.5) Over/Under: 48 Toronto went 3-0 against Winnipeg last season both SU and ATS after losing four of the previous five games to the Blue Bombers dating back to the 2008 season. The Argonauts won 36-34 as a 10.5 point road underdog in a Week 2 clash with the total going ‘over’ the 46.5-point line. They beat Winnipeg 27-8 for the second time on the road in Week 17 as a six-point dog. This time the total stayed ‘under’ the 49.5-point line. Toronto has now won four of the last six meetings ATS overall. The total has gone ‘over’ in nine of Winnipeg’s last 11 home games overall, but has stayed ‘under’ the total in seven of the last nine meetings with the Argonauts at Canad Inns Stadium. Blue Bombers quarterback Buck Pierce was lucky to come away with the win over Hamilton last week after completing just 46.2 percent of his passes for 151 yards. Calgary Stampeders at BC Lions (-2) document.write(‘ Over/Under: 53 These West Division foes played each other four times in 2010 with each winning both games on the road SU and ATS. Calgary won 27-22 as a two-point road favorite in Week 6 and 48-35 three weeks later as a 5.5 road favorite. The total was a ‘push’ in the first game with a closing line of 49 points and it went ‘over’ the 51-point line the second time they played at Empire Field. The Lions lost eight games SU to the Stampeders going all the way back to November of 2008 before ending the streak with the Week 6 win. Calgary still has an overwhelming advantage ATS with a 9-2-1 record in the last 12 games against BC overall. The total has stayed ‘under’ in eight of the last 14 meetings in BC. Lion QB Travis Lulay had a huge game last week against Montreal with a CFL-high 366 yards on 26 completions. Calgary signal caller Henry Burris was also hot with a 70.3 percent completion rate on 37 attempts in the loss to Toronto. Saturday, July 9 Montreal Alouettes (-2) at Saskatchewan Roughriders Over/Under: 54 Montreal will try to make it seven of eight SU against the Roughriders including the last two Grey Cups. They also met twice last year in the regular season with Saskatchewan winning in overtime 54-51 as a 3.5-point home underdog on opening day. The Roughriders tied the 54-point total line all on their own. The Alouettes are 6-1 SU against Saskatchewan in the last seven games overall but just 2-5 ATS. The total has gone ‘over’ in seven of the last eight meetings at Mosaic Stadium but has stayed ‘under’ in five of the last seven games of this series overall. Montreal QB Anthony Calvillo threw for 312 yards last week to continue his quest to be the CFL’s all-time leader in terms of total passing yards. Hamilton Tiger-Cats at Edmonton Eskimos (-1.5) Over/Under: 52 These teams played each other twice last year with each team getting the win SU at home. The Eskimos beat the Tiger-Cats 37-35 as a 1.5 home underdog in Week 14 and the total went ‘over’ the 50-point line. They have evenly split their last 10 games SU, but Hamilton is 8-2 ATS. The total has stayed ‘under’ in six of those 10 games. The Tiger-Cats are actually 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games against the Eskimos and the total has gone ‘over’ in six of the last eight meetings in Edmonton. Hamilton sustained a number of injuries on opening day but none appear to be too serious as all eight players that went out are listed as questionable for this game. QB Ricky Ray looked sharp on opening day for the Eskimos; completing 77.8 percent of his passes for 294 yards and three touchdowns in the victory over Saskatchewan. If you’re looking For Great NFL Picks, Check out the NFL Forums at Bang the Book!
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We all know that the industry on betting is big, specifically betting on games in the National Football League (NFL). Betting on your favorite NFL team or player is almost considered America’s national past time.
The National Football League (NFL) fortunately allows betting, specifically wagering on fantasy football. It is perfectly legal to put your money on a fantasy football team. Just take your pick among the teams in the hundreds of leagues that are based on a number of locations around the world. In fact, in the advent of the Internet, engaging in fantasy football betting has not only become an easy task, it has become a painless and precise transaction.
Before participating in fantasy football betting, you will have to pay a certain registration or entry fee before you can join a football league. This registration fee serves sort of like an end of the season pot money.
So, what are our tips and guidelines when it comes to fantasy football betting? Read on.
Fantasy Football Betting Tip # 1: Be safe in gambling. Before enjoying the thrill of the game, make sure that you are participating in a legal activity. Gambling and betting rules vary from state to state. As fantasy football betting has seen a peak in popularity, it has been a hot topic of moralists and lawmakers. Don’t step on any legal toes, check before wagering your money.
Fantasy Football Betting Tip # 2: Research on the best place to put your bets. Research will save you a lot of cash. Choose a reliable wagering site or a trustworthy bookie to handle your gambling transactions. There are many Internet sites dedicated to fantasy sports betting and you can be sure not to trust about half of those sites. Check the reputation of any business that you will entrust your money to.
Fantasy Football Betting Tip # 3: Open a bank account that’s meant just for your gambling activities. Opening a specific bank account that only deals with your betting activities can help you keep track of your money.
Fantasy Football Betting Tip # 4: Double check the site for their rules on fees. Does the fantasy football league you want to join charge a monthly fee or an annual fee? You don’t want any surprise monthly dues that you might be trapped into paying.
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Today is a quiet day around the UK with regards to major sporting events, however there is one massive football match being played in Scotland – Celtic v Rangers at Celtic Park. Who will come out on top in the clash of the two biggest sides in Scottish football? BetRepublic.com previews the game and offers some excellent value bets here:
Celtic vs Rangers Soccer Betting Tip :
Despite the title race being over in Scotland, with Rangers being eleven points ahead of Celtic with two games to go, this match means a massive amount to both sides and both sets of fans. Celtic will want to end their underwhelming season on a high note against their arch rivals, while Rangers will want to assert their dominance over their city rivals by winning their fifty-third title and going the whole season undefeated against them.
Celtic have already lost both previous clashes against Rangers at Ibrox this season but managed to hold them to a 1-1 draw at Celtic Park when they met in January. However, they have been impressive in front of their own fans this season, winning thirteen and drawing four of their eighteen league matches.
Their downfall this season has been their away form, which has seen them lose six of their eighteen away league matches. As a result of this they are out of the title race already and it was their last away league loss – a 4-0 thumping by St. Mirren in March – that saw their manager, Tony Mowbray, dismissed from his position. Since his departure and replacement by Neil Lennon Celtic have gone six matches undefeated and have kept three clean sheets.
Two of those clean sheets have come in both of their away matches and all three matches where they have conceded goals have been at Celtic Park. Will Rangers be able to take advantage of this?
Rangers away form this season has seen them record eleven wins, five draws and two losses away from Ibrox. They have found the net in fourteen of those eighteen matches and have conceded in ten of their away games.
They will be highly confident of taking the three points from Celtic as they travel across the city, being the deserved champions. However, BetRepublic have made Celtic the favourites to win the match at odds of 23/20 with Rangers available at 9/5 and the draw at 23/10. I feel that neither side will claim the points and the game will finish in the manner of the previous match between these two sides at Celtic Park this season.
BetRepublic Recommends: Back the draw @ 23/10 with both sides to score @ 8/11
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In-play betting provides bettors a very immense variety of opportunities so it is already not surprising why this activity has become such a star in the industry of soccer betting. A few years ago, bookmakers only operate by offering live markets on basketball games and major football competitions but nowadays, their operations has widen to the point that they offer to almost all football games played worldwide, and also covers sports such as volleyball, rugby, tennis, and many others.
The thrill experienced in watching a live game while waiting for the outcome of the betting has received a very high level of enthusiasm from bettors making in-play betting still the one holding the spotlight of bookmakers offers anywhere they operate.
Live betting is far more exciting as compared to outright betting due to a lot of reasons. One thing that bettors like the most, however, is that they can collect their betting wins just minutes after putting their bets. Unlike regular betting wherein the bettor has to place his bet days or hours before the actual match, the bettors don’t need to wait for long before seeing how far they bet has come. With live betting, the bettor does not need to feel apprehensive in wondering whether the tennis player he put his money on will win the next set. Other than that, he can also easily collect his payout without waiting too long.
For bettors, in-play betting is an area where they can effectively use their expertise on specific sports in their quest of winning their profits. The advantage here is that the bettors have the chance seeing the line-ups first and even the style of playing of respective teams, which is a very important factor in determining whether their bets will win or lose.
Let’s take for example a situation wherein you are entertaining the idea of backing a foreign team in a return of a European leg competition. They have won the first set of the games but with only a few spare of goals. As you read the statements of the coach, you learned that he is definitely set in fielding a full strength side and will definitely bag the trophy. However, he then changed his mind and decided to remove the regulars in the starting of the game because he wants to reserve them for a more important match they will be having in a few days.
The team you are contemplating to back will probably lose the game 1:0. If you’ve already placed the bet even before the match has started, then you will definitely lose your money just because of the change of mind of the coach. These kinds of situations are those in which having a live-bet is most advantageous.
After scrutinizing the line-ups, more or less you will go between not making a bet and save your stake and alternatively supporting the underdogs and win a little amount of money because you patiently waited for the game to formally start.
Another advantage of in-play betting is that the bettors have the capability of securing their winnings or covering their losses since they already saw how the game will go.
Hopefully this will give you a clearer understanding of the advantages of in-play betting.
NFL Draft Odds and Betting
If you haven’t drawn up a mock draft board for the 75th NFL Draft which begins Thursday at 7:30 pm ET, don’t worry, there are already thousands of them littering the internet with details on exactly how the picks won’t go.
Betting on how the picks will play out offers a much better return on your investment and here at we’re Free NFL Football Picks a profit before training camp even begins.
Sam Bradford from Oklahoma and Jimmy Clausen out of Notre Dame are the top two quarterbacks available and the St. Louis Rams will pick first. Bradford seems like a lock for the No. 1 pick but anyone that’s been involved with sports betting for more than a season usually learns to avoid the ‘L-Word’ like the plague.
The prop for “Will Bradford go first: Yes (-1200), No (+550)” offers a healthy payback on the underdog option but what else do the Rams need? Defensive tackle would be a good start, and Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska) would help solidify a line that ranked in the bottom 5 of nearly every defensive category.
Remember, both Bradford (shoulder) and Clausen (toe) are coming off injuries. HC Steve Spagnuolo has indicated that drafting a QB is one of his top priorities but “Spags” is a defensive minded coach whose team’s problems are much deeper than the QB position. Suh would offer immediate returns for the Rams and to help solve their QB needs there is an experienced Super Bowl passer currently on the market by the name of Ben Roethlisberger.
Free NFL Football Picks also offer an Over/Under prop for total number of players at each position chosen in the first round and Offensive Lineman UN 8.5 (-150) is in the highest demand.
(No. 4) Washington, (No. 5) Kansas City and (No. 
Oakland are three teams that are almost certain to tag big O-linemen with their first picks but in the 10-20 range for picks the priority shifts heavily back to defense.
Looking to the bottom third, HC Andy Reid has never hesitated to use a high draft on his O-line and the Cowboys also need line help after releasing Flozell Adams but making “Nine” still seems like a stretch. At the same time, laying -150 is too much risk so you are better off looking elsewhere for draft prop power.
You can scrap positional play altogether and simply bet the Over/Under on “Total number of offensive or defensive players selected in Round 1″ but the offshore books have done their homework. Offensive UN 15.5 (-190) is priced out of range for this type of bet while defensive OV 16.5 (-180) is just as bad.
Player Picks
QB Jimmy Clausen UN 9.5 (-130): The Buffalo Bills pick 9th and need a QB in the worst way. Bradford will be gone by this point and Clausen fits the profile for a top draft pick.
OT Bryan Bulaga UN 7.5 (-120): As mentioned above there are three teams in the top 8 needing an O-lineman. The prices on Trent Williams OV 5.5 (-200) and Russell Okung UN 4.5 (-200) are high and leave little margin for error but when Okung goes 4th (WSH) to protect Donovan McNabb’s blindside, Bulaga will be a strong candidate for GM Scott Pioli’s system in Kansas City.
RB CJ Spiller is a potential candidate for Mike Holmgren in Cleveland (7th) but odds for Spiller UN 14th (-200) price him out of range.
The point of betting on events such as draft picks is almost recreational and buying into a bad number is never a good idea. Remember, the bookmakers have a hundred mock draft boards, too.
Experts are expecting one of the most interesting drafts in years and this will be the NFL’s primetime debut, which has helped stoke the fire. Research the options at your Free NFL Football Picks and make sure the NFL Betting is worth the risk. As usual, there are sure to be plenty of surprises.
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Have you ever wondered why individuals constantly bet on even the smallest or simplest events? The answer to this is simple. People actually love to bet because it gives the the activity more sizzle. Aside from the adrenaline rush that you get while watching, you too are anxious to know whether you will win the bet or not. It can be quite a different experience for first time betters, as you will surely feel the pressure of the game even more. For those who have been betting for the longest time, it just feels natural for them to continue on betting and wishing luck is always at their side.
For example, if you watch a football game and you have some friends over, you might as well go wager on the available NFL betting lines. Do not bet too much or else you might feel sorry for yourself when you lose the game. Your friends may even egg you to buy them beer or pizza when you win. They too may even ask a portion of your winnings. It is still up to you whether you will give them what they want.
In addition, individuals like to bet, especially on sports, with the hopes of getting their money back two or threefold. The thought is still there that you would have to risk a part of your money for the bet. Even if you are betting for a team that has been a consistent winner in the NFL betting lines, there is no assurance that they will win again. All you have to do now is wait. You can horse around with your friends while you wait for the results.
Lastly, people like to be involved in the NFL betting lines because it has become like a hobby for them. Whenever they watch football, they always want to have some sort of betting involved. This is something people automatically do when they have been doing this for the longest time. Often times, you too will see some of their computers or laptops turned on once the games start. This is their way of betting. Sometimes, huge money is at stake here so it is inevitable that people bet. It is like waiting for their chance to win something back.
Just remember that betting is not compulsory. People can engage in this kind of activity only if they want to. If they do not feel like betting, then expect them not to. It can be quite fun for those who have friends along for the ride because they engage in friendly banter. More so, it makes their bond stronger. The only thing here that you have to watch out for is when the friendship is ruined because of money. No one wants that, so prevent that from happening. Remind your friends and yourself that you are doing this because you want to take a chance. Who knows, you may get lucky and end up winning tons of money. If you want, you too can share the blessings with your family and friends.
The sports betting sector is growing by the day and a lot of people are being attracted to various kinds of sports. With so much exposure on television and internet, the enthusiasts get a lot of options to view their favorite sport and then also place bets. Lucky Singh is the kind of site where you can be sure that you will get the best betting odds. Sports betting sites have a lot of options for you, in case you are the kind of person who is able to predict scored correctly, you can make a lot of money from such sites.
If you have been betting results for games with your friends and colleagues, it is the time you step it up a bit. With the sports betting sites you can make a lot more and also you can place bets on various games and sports. This is something that can be of great help if you are looking to make some serious amount of money. And for a sports betting person, this can turn out to be the place to get the best odds. Football is the most played and watched game across the globe and a lot of people place odds and bets on this game. If you are one of them and are looking for a good site to place your bets and find favoring odds, Lucky Singh is where you need to log on to.
When you compare the site to most others you will realize that while most of the other betting sites aim to loot money from you whereas Lucky Singh offers you a fair chance to make money as well. This is something that can work well for a sport betting enthusiasts. With logically placed bets you will be able to make money in a short period of time.
You have to keep in mind one simple fact that the football betting odds will remain in your favor as long as you are logical with your sports betting, the moment you start bluffing or placing bets with no apparent sense or logic behind it you will start losing money. It does not matter which site you are placing your bets on if you do not have the right approach, you’ll end up losing money. Be sure that you have some background on the sports before you start placing bets or else it is not worth it.
Sports play an important part in the present day man’s life and other activities. But not everybody is lucky enough to be seen on the playing field fighting to win for his team. But the performance of a few lucky guys should not allow you to come in the way of your own entertainment. In fact, it is now a blessing that you have the knowledge as well as the expertise of the professional sports betting services. Even though you had not been able to fulfill your dream of being at the front and performing for yourself, still it is not too late for you to make the most out of your love for any sport by betting on it. Top professional sports betting is now available online to make the job of your selecting the team as well as the player whom you should bet on in the most confident manner.
Now there is no need to search through the myriads of football betting guide to arrive at the conclusion that you think is going to be the most beneficial for you. All that you are required to do is visit the site of the professional sports betting picks and select the team as well as the player whom they have calculated to be the most probable to win. Although you couldn’t make it to the playing arena but still there are many chances for you to make the maximum amount of money from listening to what these top professional sports betting people have to say. Right from the college football picks to the NFL sports betting picks these well organized football betting systems can help you in making the maximum amount of money from your bets.
Just visit any of these sites and you would not have to worry about the choices that you would have to make regarding the team or the player that you think you should place your bet on.
You might be too old now to take an active part in any of the sport of your choice. Maybe you had always enjoyed being a spectator and cheer your favorite team from the stands. Whatever the reason might be for you not being out there on the field, there is another way to actively and enthusiastically participate in the sport of your choice and even make lots of money from it. Sports betting picks have changed the manner in which the common man understands and relates to a game. There are many top professional sports betting people and groups available that can assist you in making the right sports betting picks.
There are numerous sports that have captured the fancy of the people all across the globe. Now it is your turn to make a handsome amount of money from your favorite sport by making a bet on it. It is of no consequence that whether you want to get involved in MMA sports betting picks, college football picks, NCAA football betting picks, or NFL sports betting picks. There are many sites on the web that can assist you in making the right decision regarding the bet that you want to place. The experts on these sites have years of experience and a whole lot of important contacts that can help you in making your decision.
All that you are required to do is to log onto these websites and gain an extensive help regarding the football betting tips or any other top professional sports betting tips. So just go ahead and make as much money as you want using the help of these experts.
People who just could not get enough of the daily football tournament betting would even have weekly football tournament betting as well. It makes them happier when they do this especially if they have been accustomed to it. You see, gambling can be addicting sometimes that people actually lose everything they bet. However, there are also those who are lucky enough to win back their bets and gain a little more than that. To win some of your bets back, you have to remember a few things.
First, you have to know the best value odds for a particular bet. Try to check out the various betting markets as they different prices. Choose the one that you think will work for you. There are betting markets available over the Internet and you can go try a few just to see which you would be more comfortable doing. Online bookmarkers enable people to bet for their favored teams so that they can win their bets back. In return, these websites also make a living accepting the bets while waiting for the results.
Second, it is actually a recommendation that you do multiple bets as you can so much fun doing it. However, you also have to remember that you may be throwing away tons of money because of this. You do not know who the winner will be and yet you try your best to place bets on most of the teams. Still, if you look at the bigger picture, you have that opportunity to win big money with the small stakes. This excitement never fails to bring nervousness and anxiety to those betting for the weekly football tournament. Everyone wants to be a winner.
Lastly, it is very important that you learn about the event as well as the team. You have to know whether the team is playing home or away because it does make a huge difference. Checking on injury news is also vital as it will give you an idea whether the star players will be able to play or not. Of course, if the striker or the captain is suspended due to injury, this will have a big effect on the team. Always hope and pray that no one gets hurt to make things more interesting, although, you cannot blame them for being hurt.
These are only a few tips that you have to remember when it comes to betting on a weekly football tournament. As long as you follow these things, there is that opportunity for you to win back your bet. In addition, just be patient and have fun while doing this. At least you have some friends that can help you. Perhaps you can even make this like a get-together activity that you will do every week. Now, that is something to look forward to.
