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Chicago Bears 2012 Odds to Win NFC North: Brian Urlacher to Undergo Knee Surgery
News that middle linebacker Brian Urlacher is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee likely will not alter the Chicago Bears 2012 odds of winning the NFC North, which at press time had them paying out $350 for every $100 bet at Bookmaker.eu.
England v Italy Betting Odds for 15 August Friendly: Theo Walcott Latest to Pull Out
England v Italy betting odds had England at 6/4, Italy at 2/1 and the Draw at 11/5. Bookmaker.eu was offering odds on this and other international friendlys with qualified new customers eligible for up to US$500 in FREE BETS here.
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has pulled out of the England squad due to a bruised thigh.
Carolina Panthers Odds to Win 2013 Super Bowl: Stroup Says Team has Value
At 40/1 odds, the Carolina Panthers winning the 2013 Super Bowl would result in quite the windfall.
In a division where the favorite, New Orleans Saints, enter the season mired in controversy, Carolina has an excellent shot at advancing deep into the Playoffs provided all the pieces come together.
New York Giants Odds to Win NFC East, 2013 Super Bowl: Hakeem Nicks Activated
The New York Giants were an absolutely ridiculous 18/1 odds long shot to win the 2013 Super Bowl despite being the reigning champions. The folks at WagerWeb.com, along with other online bookmakers, don’t even have the Giants winning the NFC East. That honor goes to the Philadelphia Eagles, though both teams paid slightly better than EVEN odds at the time this was published – August 13, 2012.
‘Hard Knocks’ or Hard Luck: Is HBO NFL Reality Show a Jinx?
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Yup, it looks like HBO's NFL-themed reality TV show "Hard Knocks," which premiered its seventh season last week, has become the latest form of sports media to jinx the athletes it embraces.
The Sports Illustrated cover jinx is well-known: for years, athletes who have appeared on the sports magazine's iconic cover have shortly thereafter encountered various degrees of bad luck, including arrests, trades and injuries.
Daniel Agger Still Favored to Go to Manchester City Despite Wanting to Stay in Liverpool
Liverpool have rejected a £20m bid from Manchester City for defender Daniel Agger while the odds of him being sent off to play with the champions remained at 4/7 at Skybet, one of the few online bookmakers still offering odds on Agger late Monday evening.
Agger has also said that he would prefer to stay in Liverpool.
Free Fantasy Football Now Available at Northbet
If a sportsbook, racebook, and casino aren’t enough to get your gaming fix, Northbet has added another option with free fantasy football. This will be Nothbet’s second season offering free weekly contests to all of its customers. The weekly contests use a salary cap format that allows customers to choose the players they want to fill a weekly roster without exceeding the salary cap value. Unlike traditional fantasy football with long drafts and the fear of season-ending injuries, Northbet’s weekly contests let the customer start fresh
Oakland Raiders Odds to Win the 2013 Super Bowl: Payout Would be Huge
The Oakland Raiders odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were coming in at 60-1, and this is a team you might not want to overlook, especially at this great value.
Odds to Win Super Bowl XLVII
Carrie Stroup here with a look at the odds to win Super Bowl XLVII, courtesy of our friends at Sportsbook, who were offering up to $350 in FREE CASH to qualified customers.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders Line at -1: Preseason NFL August 13
The Dallas Cowboys vs. Oakland Raiders line for August 13 was coming in at Raiders -1 at WagerWeb.com, which was currently offering up to $1000 in FREE BETS to qualified customers here.
Indianapolis Colts 2012 Regular Season Win Totals Odds
The Indianapolis Colts 2012 regular season win total odds were coming in at OVER/UNDER 5 with oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com believing first round starting quarterback Andrew Luck will carry this team to at least 6 wins with a line of -130. The UNDER 5 pays slightly better than EVEN odds.
Manchester City 6 to 5 Odds Favorite to Win 2013 English Premier League Outright
Manchester City was coming in as the 6-5 favorite to win the 2013 English Premier League outright with rival Man United at 5/2 and Chelsea 5/1. All odds courtesy of BetOnline here
Green Bay Packers Odds to Win 2013 Super Bowl Still 5-1 After Cedric Benson Signing
The Green Bay Packers odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were coming in at 5/1 immediately after the announcement of Cedric Benson’s signing Sunday.
LSU Odds to Win 2013 BCS Championship Get Longer After Tyrann Mathieu Dismissal
The dismissal of LSU star cornerback Tyrann Mathieu from the LSU Tigers has had some effect on that school’s odds to win the 2013 BSC Championship.
NFL Preseason Football Betting Odds – August 11, 2012
NFL Preseason Football betting odds for August 11, 2012 featured Houston vs. Carolina and Tennessee vs. Seattle. Carolina opened as a -1 point favorite but the line has since moved to -3. The Panthers are listed with 5/1 odds of winning the NFC South, a division that features a favorite Saints team marred in controversy and a Falcons team that never quite seems to meet expectations (especially when it comes to the post season).
Lakers Now at 3 to 1 to Win 2013 NBA Championship With Dwight Howard Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers are now listed at 3/1 odds to win the 2013 NBA Championship following the acquisition of Orlando Magic player Dwight Howard.
The MGM Mirage moved the line all the way to -150, making the Lakers co-favorites with the Miami Heat immediately following this trade news.
At Belmont.com, the line had moved from 10-1 to 6-1 to the current 3-1.
Odds to Win the 2013 NFC Conference
Odds to win the 2013 NFC Conference had the Green Bay Packers paying $250 for every $100 bet at WagerWeb.com.
Odds to Win the 2013 AFC Conference
Odds to win the 2013 AFC Conference had the New England Patriots paying $265 for every $100 bet at WagerWeb.com.
Odds to Win the 2012 ACC Atlantic
Carrie Stroup here with your odds to win the 2012 ACC Atlantic. You can find all the latest College Football betting odds at Sportsbook here, which was offering qualified new customers up to $350 in FREE CASH.
Odds to Win the 2012 ACC Coastal: College Football Betting
Carrie Stroup here with your odds to win the 2012 ACC Coastal. You can find all the latest College Football betting odds at Sportsbook here, which was offering up to $350 in FREE CASH for qualified new customers.
Indianapolis Colts 2012 Regular Season Wins Total Betting Odds
The Indianapolis Colts 2012 regular season wins total betting odds had the OVER/UNDER set at 5.5 with the OVER paying $155 for every $100 bet at BetOnline, which was offering qualified customers up to $900 in FREE BETS.
Shannon Eastin World Series of Poker Past: NFL Officials Prohibited From Gambling
The National Football League apparently has a zero tolerance policy as it relates to officials gambling.
Shannon Eastin is to become the first female to officiate an NFL game Thursday night when the Packers meet the Chargers for the start of preseason play. Eastin will serve as a replacement official.
Green Bay Packers vs. San Diego Chargers Betting Line: Preseason Thursday August 9
Carrie Stroup here and it’s Preseason Football with the Green Bay Packers vs. San Diego Chargers line coming in at San Diego -1 with an OVER/UNDER of 37.5. Claim up to $350 in FREE CASH for qualified customers at Sportsbook here.
New York Jets Regular Season Win Total Betting Odds for 2012
The New York Jets regular season win total betting odds for 2012 were coming in at OVER/UNDER 8.5 with the OVER favored at -135 at BetOnline.
Buffalo Bills 2012 Regular Season Wins Total Betting Odds, Prediction
The Buffalo Bills 2012 regular season wins total betting odds were listed at OVER/UNDER 8 at BetOnline, which was offering up to $900 in FREE BETS to qualified new customers here.
Denver Broncos Regular Season Win Total Betting, Odds to Win AFC West
The Denver Broncos regular season win total betting had oddsmakers only mildly excited with the OVER 8.5 at -160. For those thinking Peyton Manning will not be fully recovered, the UNDER 8.5 pays $130 for every $100 bet at Bookmaker.eu, which has been serving the sports wagering public since 1985 and is giving qualified customers up to $500 in FREE BETS.
Odds to Win 2012 Pac-12 North
Carrie Stroup here with your odds to win the 2012 Pac-12 North. All betting odds courtesy of Sportsbook, which was offering qualified new customers up to $350 in FREE CASH here.
2012 Pac-12 South Betting Odds
Carrie Stroup here with your 2012 Pac-12 South betting odds, courtesy of Sportsbook, which was giving qualified customers up to $350 in FREE CASH here.
Washington Redskins Odds to Win the 2012 NFC East: Regular Season Win Totals
The Washington Redskins odds to win the 2012 NFC East were listed at 10/1 at Bookmaker.eu. 25 percent of those betting on the NFC East division winner were backing the Skins. Oddsmakers have Washington a favorite to win UNDER 6.5 regular season games, and they seem pretty confident, as the line was coming in at -135. Bookmaker.eu was offering up to $500 in FREE BETS for qualified new customers. Learn more here.
Philadelphia Eagles Odds to Win the 2013 Super Bowl, 2012 NFC East
The Philadelphia Eagles odds to win the 2013 Super Bowl were pretty good early on coming in at near 9/1 at Bookmaker.eu was offering up to $500 in FREE BETS for qualified new customers. Learn more here.
