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NFL Betting Strategies: Throwing in the Towel
It is the point in the NFL season where certain teams are just waiting for the season to wind down so they can get it over with. Several of these teams were on display in Week 15 and if a handicapper can point them out it will turn into a big payday into the future.
NFL Super Contest Picks From the Las Vegas Hilton Week 15
The NFL Super contest is winding down but there is no clear winner as several handicappers are still vying to be known as the best football handicapper in the world. With a tight leaderboard things got much more interesting this week as this is the first week of the min-contest held at the end of the year.
NFL Super Contest Picks From the Las Vegas Hilton Week 14
NFL Week 14 Injury Report
When it comes to betting on football there is no piece of information as crucial as the injury report. The injury report lists in detail the players that are banged up heading into the week. One player could make all the difference on the field as teams can suffer a super setback without a pivotal player on the field.
SEC Football Week 7 Handicapping Guide
While No.1 Alabama remained idle last week there was a major shake-up in the SEC as a result of a couple of upsets. South Carolina moved up to No.3 in the latest AP poll with its dominating victory over Georgia, which is now No.14. Florida made an even bigger jump to No.4 after beating LSU. The Tigers fell from fourth to No.9. Mississippi State moved-up a couple of spots to No.19 and Texas A&M entered the rankings at No.22 to give the conference seven teams in the Top 25.
The following is a look at a couple of the top matchups for Week 7 in the SEC along with betting lines as provided by 5Dimes.
Posted in College Football
Tagged college football, football picks, handicapping, NCAA football Week 7, sec, SEC football Week 7 matchups
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The Insider’s Handicapping Guide to the NBA Playoffs
Big Fella on course for National bid
A return visit to Aintree for the John Smith’s Grand National has been top of the agenda for Big Fella Thanks ever since his fine effort in finishing sixth in the race in 2009, writes Elliot Slater.
Posted in Other Sports
Tagged doncaster, grand national, handicapping, Horse Racing, skybet chase
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Kalahari hot for Champion glory
If, as trainer Ferdy Murphy suggested, Kalahari King was not 100 per cent fit going into last Saturday’s big handicap chase at Doncaster, then his rivals for next month’s Queen Mother Champion Chase must be wondering if they can cope with this fast improving performer, writes Elliot Slater.
Travers Is Steeped in History Just Like Saratoga
Saratoga Springs attracted visitors before the American Revolution when wealthy pilgrims journeyed to the carbonated mineral springs running through the area. The two Battles of Saratoga, considered the first Colonial victory and a turning point in the Revolutionary War, ended with British Gen. John Burgoyne’s surrender on Oct. 16, 1777.
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Tagged handicapping, Horse Racing, saratoga springs, sports, travers
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Greg Melikov’s Horses to Watch 8/10/09
Horses worth watching, a list of runners compiled by handicapper/turf writer Greg Melikov that should improve significantly or do well next time out, won four times, ran second three times and finished third four times since July 1. These thoroughbreds are worth considering when developing your betting strategy.
