Wednesday, August 11, 2010

College Football ‘Games of the Year’

The College Football ‘Games of the Year’ are one of the hottest future wagers at BroburySports.com. Why wait to bet on the biggest games when you can lock in your wagers now at these favorable football odds?

There are well over 100 to choose from! Here’s a look at some of the best.

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Penn State (+11 ½) at Alabama – September 11

The defending champion Crimson Tide are surprisingly not favored to win it again. They are 6/1, while Ohio State is 9/2. Look for Bama to make a statement in this game, especially against a Penn State squad that has a major question mark at quarterback. Coach Joe Paterno may wish he was already retired.

Oregon State (+14) at Boise State – September 25

Boise State already has a huge Labor Day night game with Virginia Tech. Boise is favored by 2 ½-points in a neutral location. Oregon State is another big conference foe and the outcome could decide whether Boise State makes the national title game. Heisman quarterback candidate Kellen Moore loves his team’s chances.

Florida (+3) at Alabama – October 2

This SEC slugfest comes early this year. Alabama beat Florida 32-13 in the conference title game last year. That Gators team had legend Tim Tebow at quarterback, but John Brantley is ready to step up with his rocket arm and three years experience learning the system. Don’t count out Florida’s chances.

Texas (+3) at Oklahoma – October 2

This Red River Rivalry game in Dallas is being played the same day as Florida and Alabama. It’s almost like the football gods planned it this way. This game could determine the Big 12 winner and quarterbacks Landry Jones and Garrett Gilbert are ready to step out of the shadows of Sam Bradford and Colt McCoy.

Oregon (+3) at USC – October 30

The Pac-10 doesn’t have the hype of recent years. USC is mired in the sanctions caused by the Pete Carroll regime. Oregon would have been a top-5 team nationally if quarterback Jeremiah Masoli wasn’t kicked out of the program. However, both squads are easily top-20 caliber and this should be a great game.

Ohio State (+3 ½) at Iowa – November 20

Ohio State has a great team this year, but the Big Ten is not about to just roll over. Iowa, Wisconsin and Penn State are all ranked in the preseason top-14. Iowa is even a national title contender and gets the Buckeyes at home after taking them to overtime in Columbus last year.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Daily Sports Roundup Aug 2nd

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Blue Jays will try to beat the Yankees at Yankee Stadium, while the Mets open up a series against the Braves down in Atlanta.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Monday has Cleveland at Boston, Minnesota at Tampa Bay, Kansas City at Oakland, and Toronto at the Yankees. The Blue Jays will send Brandon Morrow (7-6, 4.62 ERA) to the mound in that last contest, while New York counters with A.J. Burnett (9-8, 4.52 ERA). Righthander Morrow pitched at Yankee Stadium back on July 4, surrendering five runs on nine hits over six innings of work in a no-decision. Righthander Burnett faced the Blue Jays at home in his July 2 outing, holding them scoreless on four hits over 6 2-3 innings of work but still settling for a no-decision. Burnett is coming off back-to-back dominant wins over the Royals and Tribe.

Over in the National Football League on Monday it'll then be Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Milwaukee at the Cubs, Houston at St. Louis, Washington at Arizona, San Diego at the Dodgers, and the Mets at Atlanta. Johan Santana (8-5, 3.11 ERA) will be trying to pitch New York to a win in that last matchup, while the Braves give the ball to Tim Hudson (11-5, 2.40 ERA). Lefthander Santana was rocked by the Cardinals in his most recent trip to the mound, allowing seven runs on 13 hits over 5 2-3 innings of work in that contest. Righthander Hudson dazzled the Nationals last time out, holding them to one run on seven hits over 7 2-3 innings of work in the victory, walking one and striking out seven.

Saturday, July 31, 2010

UFC on verses 7/30


UFC action will air live on the VERSUS network Sunday night from the San Diego Sports Arena. Here are the latest football odds, plus news and notes.

The headline match is Jon Jones (-800) against former International Fight League light heavyweight champ Vladimir Matyushenko (otherwise known as The Janitor).

Jones is only 23-years-old, with his first fight coming in April 2008. He has a 10-1 MMA record with six coming by knockout. This rising star saw his only loss come against Matt Hamill last December, an illegal elbow disqualification.

The 6-foot-4 Jones made his next opponent pay. It was Brandon Vera back in March and he earned ‘Knockout of the Night’ with a vicious TKO (elbows and punches)

Matyushenko is from Belarus and gives up three inches to Jones at 6-foot-1. He’s 16 years his senior. He has a 24-4 MMA record with the last two fights after returning to the UFC (wins over Eliot Marshall and Igor Pokrajac).

This is the first time he’s headlined a UFC fight since Sept. 2001, losing to Tito Ortiz for the light heavyweight title. His experience fighting Ortiz, and other big names in the sport like Antônio Rogério Nogueira, gives him a lot of confidence.

A UFC internet poll showed that 92 percent of people think Jones will win. That’s a big reason why the odds are so heavy on him. Believers (and backers) of Matyushenko are in for a big payday if he comes through.

Matyushenko is using Fabricio Werdum's recent upset win over Fedor Emelianenko as inspiration and he thinks he’s the next big ‘dog to cash in.

We’ll find out Sunday night if he’s right!

UFC on Sports VERSUS

Vladimir Matyushenko (+500) vs. Jon Jones
Mark Munoz (+160) vs. Yushin Okami
John Howard (+135) vs. Jake Ellenberger
Takanori Gomi (+215) vs. Tyson Griffin
DaMarques Johnson (+170) vs. Matt Riddle
Paul Kelly (+115) vs. Jacob Volkmann
Igor Pokrajac (+130) vs. James Irvin
Brian Stann (+140) vs. Mike Massenzio
Steve Steinbeiss (+155) vs. Rob Kimmons
Darren Elkins (+250) vs. Charles Oliveira

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Wednesday, August 1, 2007

2007-2008 English Premier League Preview

The 2007-08 Premiership season is nearly here and it should be another very exciting season of great action. The defending champions are Manchester United and they will be one of the favorites to repeat again. They have some of the best players in the world led by Paul Scholes, Wayne Rooney and Christiano Ronaldo. Early proposition soccer betting at SBG Global has the public looking to repeat with Manchester United at +150.

They also now have Owen Hargreaves who they got from Bayern Munich. Alex Ferguson is excellent in the midfield and United also picked up Brazilian playmaker Anderson and Portuguese winger Nani.

Chelsea was the runner-up last season and will try and take the title this time but will be hard-pressed to keep pace with United. Chelsea did sign Claudio Pizarro from Bayern Munich and Steve Sidwell from Reading. Jose Mourinho will need to do a better job this season if Chelsea is to retake the title.

Arsenal is still dealing with Thierry Henry's departure to Barcelona but they did sign international striker Eduardo Da Silva from Dinamo Zagreb as a possible replacement. Arsenal's young players like Cesc Fabregas could surprise this season.

The big news for this season might come from Liverpool. They got Athletico Madrid's striker, Fernando Torres. He has been one of the most sought after players in Europe over the last few years. Liverpool is making a lot of noise and may be a threat to United and Chelsea and should at least compete with Arsenal for third place. After the top four teams there is a definite drop off.

It has come down to the big three in terms of Premier League Championships for a long while now. In the past 15 years Manchester United has won the title 9 times, Arsenal 3 times and Chelsea twice. Liverpool will try and move into the elite group and win the title this season.

The English Premier League betting season begins in August and runs through to May the following year. Each of the 20 teams plays 38 regular season matches. That gives soccer fans a great deal of action to bet on each week during the season.

SBG Global Betting Odds to WIN the English Premier League

251 CHELSEA FC +150
252 MANCHESTER UNITED +150
253 LIVERPOOL FC +450
254 ARSENAL FC +550
255 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR +1000
256 NEWCASTLE UNITED +1500
257 EVERTON FC +2500
258 ASTON VILLA +3500
259 BOLTON WANDERES +5000
260 BLACKBURN ROVERS +7500
261 WESTHAM UNITED +10000
262 PORTSMOUTH FC +12500
263 MIDDLESBROUGH FC +15000
264 SUNDERLAND AFC +17500
265 MANCESTER CITY +20000
266 READING FC +20000
267 FULHAM FC +20000
268 BIRMINGHAM CITY +25000
269 WIGAN ATHLETIC +25000
270 DERBY COUNT +25000

Arsenal Looks to Challenge this Season

William Gallas says Arsenal must fight if they want to improve upon last year’s fourth place finish and compete with Manchester United and Chelsea. "In the past we have relied too much on lovely football to see us through," Gallas said, "But we have learned from last season. Sometimes you have to fight to achieve success. Some people have claimed this club is on a downward spiral. But there is an enormous determination to put things right. Last season we were behind the leaders too early. We can't let that happen again.”

One player that wants to help is midfielder Cesc Fabregas who definitely knows never to give up. Fabregas has been superb for Arsenal and even though Thierry Henry's departure to Barcelona may have hurt, it has given Fabregas the chance to shine. Real Madrid wanted Fabregas but he chose to stay with Arsenal.

Many people believe that Arsenal can’t compete with United, Chelsea and even Liverpool but Fabregas is not one of them. Former player Freddie Ljungberg believes that Arsenal can’t compete because they have lost so many players but Fabregas believes otherwise saying, "While I respect the opinions of Henry and Ljungberg, I believe this team can fight for the title."

"What I say is not madness. We got to the Champions League final in 2006, often playing without players like Henry, Ljungberg and Ashley Cole."

Fabregas definitely wants to win and oftentimes displays a little bit too much emotion. "I have matured very much over the last two years and I am prepared to be the leader of the team. Maybe then people won't ask me any more about becoming the next Patrick Vieira.”

"I would love to captain Arsenal. It is a matter of enormous pride to me because the fans are always with me and that support is very valuable. I know how the fans suffer when we lose,” Fabregas said.

Arsenal is definitely a longshot to win the Premier League this season. Manchester United and Chelsea are the two overwhelming favorites and Arsenal has their work cut out for them to compete for the Championship this season.

SBG Global Betting Odds to WIN the English Premier League

251 CHELSEA FC +150
252 MANCHESTER UNITED +150
253 LIVERPOOL FC +450
254 ARSENAL FC +550
255 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR +1000
256 NEWCASTLE UNITED +1500
257 EVERTON FC +2500
258 ASTON VILLA +3500
259 BOLTON WANDERES +5000
260 BLACKBURN ROVERS +7500
261 WESTHAM UNITED +10000
262 PORTSMOUTH FC +12500
263 MIDDLESBROUGH FC +15000
264 SUNDERLAND AFC +17500
265 MANCESTER CITY +20000
266 READING FC +20000
267 FULHAM FC +20000
268 BIRMINGHAM CITY +25000
269 WIGAN ATHLETIC +25000
270 DERBY COUNT +25000

Monday, July 23, 2007

1 MLB Wager

There was a full slate of MLB games on Sunday, but I only really liked 1 of them. I expected the Mets to take 3 of 4 from the Dodgers by beating them on Sunday. It was Orlando Hernandez taking the mound against a rookie named Eric Stults.

So my pick was: Mets over Dodgers

The Dodgers struck first in this one as Furcal led off the bottom of the first by driving a 1-1 pitch into the right-field pavilion for his second leadoff homer this season and 20th of his career and James Loney hit an RBI double in the fourth. The Mets battled back however as New York tied it in the sixth. Jose Reyes tripled and scored on a double by Milledge that chased Stults. Wright drove in the tying run with a broken-bat bloop single against Rudy Seanez.

In the bottom of the 6th inning, Nomar Garciaparra hit his 3rd homer of the season to give LA a 2-run lead. My hope at this point is that the Dodgers overworked bullpen would blow the lead. Well, in the bottom of the 8th, Jose Reyes hit a double and scored on a Carlos Beltran sac fly.

So it was 4-3 going into the 9th and Jonathan Broxton tried to close things out. Carlos Delgado led off with a single and left for pinch runner Anderson Hernandez. Then, after wild pitch moved him to 2nd, Paul LoDucas groundout moved him to 3rd. Then, in a bizarre play, Matt Kemp dropped a shallow pop up to allow the Mets to tie the game. In the 10th inning, the Mets scored the go-ahead run on a Chip Ambres 2 out single. Billy Wagner struck out Garciaparra in the 10th for the save and the Mets gave me the win.

Till next time, may all your bets be winners.