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Stay Thirsty Odds to Win Breeders Cup Classic up to 16 to 1
One week before the richest race in North America, a handful of online racebooks were listing Stay Thirsty with odds to win the Breeders Cup Classic as high as 16 to 1. Stan James in the UK was offering Stay Thirsty at 10 to 1 odds.
This is owner Mike Repole’s “other horse” with Uncle Mo the favorite to win this year’s Breeders Cup Classic.
Stay Thirsty has won both the Grade II Jim Dandy Stakes and the 2011 Grade I Travers Stakes.
Redskins-Bills Spread -5.5 (Video)
After opening at -4.5, the Redskins-Bills spread was now at -5.5. 85 percent of those betting the spread were backing Buffalo here so expect this line to go up even further prior to game time.
Spread on the Stanford-USC Game at -7.5 Cardinal
The spread on the Stanford-USC game had the visiting Cardinal as a -7.5 favorite after opening at -8.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Stanford -7.5 & 60
Opening Line & Total: Stanford -8 & 60
Chelsea v Arsenal Betting Odds 29 October (Video)
Chelsea v Arsenal betting odds for 29 October 2011 were available from BetDSI.com.
Chelsea was coming in with odds of 4/6 across the board while Arsenal had odds of 5/1. Some bookmakers online were offering Arsenal at 4/1. The draw had odds of 3/1.
Chelsea was receiving around 62 percent of the action from punters.
Wisconsin-Ohio State Spread at -7 in Favor of Badgers
The Wisconsin-Ohio State spread was listed at -7 in favor of the 6-1 Badgers after this line opened at -7.5. They will face off against a Buckeyes team that is 4-3.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Wisconsin -7 & 51.5
Opening Line & Total: Badgers -7.5 & 51
World Series Game 7 Betting Odds: Texas vs. St. Louis (Video)
World Series Game 7 betting odds had Texas vs. St. Louis taking it down to the wire. The Cardinals are -140 favorites while the Rangers were listed at +130.
Chris Carpenter will step to the mound for St. Louis Friday night. The right-hander won Game 1 in St. Louis. On Monday night in Texas Carpenter pitched seven solid innings in a 4-2 loss.
Texas will have Matt Harrison as their pitcher.
Sooners-Wildcats Spread at -13.5 in Favor of Oklahoma
In a “must see” and “must bet” game of the College Football Week 9, the Sooners-Wildcats spread was sitting at -13.5 in favor of Oklahoma. This line has not moved.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Oklahoma -13.5 & 58.5
Opening Line & Total: OU -13.5 & 59
Nobody could have predicted that No. 11 Oklahoma would be ranked lower in the AP Poll than No. 10 Kansas State when the Sooners visit Manhattan, KS on Saturday.
Baylor vs. OSU Betting Odds Have Cowboys 14 Point Favorite
The Baylor vs. OSU betting odds opened at Oklahoma State -16. That line has since dropped to -14.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Oklahoma State -14 & 79.5
Opening Line & Total: OSU -16 & 79.5
Superstar quarterbacks will be on display as Baylor’s Robert Griffin III takes on Oklahoma State’s Brandon Weeden.
Bulldogs-Gators Line at Georgia -3 – Week 9 2011
The Bulldogs-Gators line was coming in at -3 in favor of Georgia after opening at -2.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Georgia -3 & 49
Opening Line & Total: UGA -2 & 49.5
Spartans vs. Cornhuskers Spread at -4 – 2011 Week 9
Carrie Stroup here and we have a monster College Football weekend for 2011 Week 9 in store with the Spartans vs. Cornhuskers spread coming in at -4 in favor of Nebraska.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Nebraska -4 & 49
New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Line Moves to -3 (Video)
The New England Patriots vs. Pittsburgh Steelers line has moved up a half point to -3 in favor of the Pats at most online sportsbooks and in Las Vegas. Most of the books moved a half point up on the 24th.
Flat Out Odds to Win Breeders Cup Classic 2011 Set at 10/1
Flat Out had early odds to win the Breeders Cup Classic at 10/1. This was the best price available as Gambling911.com has seen the number at 7/1, 8/1 and 9/1 depending on the online race book. (See US-licensed TwinSpires.com odds here)
Favorite to Win Breeders Cup Classic 2011 is Easily Uncle Mo
Sure there is plenty of competition but the only true favorite to win the upcoming Breeders Cup Classic 2011 is Uncle Mo, who was sidelined throughout the Triple Crown due to a liver ailment.
Uncle Mo is also vying for the coveted “Horse of the Year” award.
Mirko Cro Cop vs. Roy Nelson Fight Odds
Mirko Cro Cop vs. Roy Nelson fight odds were available at Sportsbook.com.
Mirko Cro Cop (27-9-2) vs. Roy Nelson (16-6-0)
Sportsbook.comLine: Nelson -280, Cro Cop +220
Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione UFC 137 Fight Odds
Cheick Kongo vs. Matt Mitrione UFC 137 fight odds were available courtesy of Sportsbook.com.
Cheick Kongo (26-6-2) vs. Matt Mitrione (5-0-0)
Sportsbook.comLine: Mitrione -135, Kongo +105
Betting on the Alabama-LSU Game: Crimson Tide Open as Early Favorites
For those of you betting on the Alabama-LSU game, you could do so at BetOnline.com where the line on the BCS Championship Game was -2.5. Note that the below preview is from a previous meeting between these two teams. If you wish to start betting now go here
UFC 137 Betting Preview: BJ Penn vs. Nick Diaz Fight Odds
Carrie Stroup here with your UFC 137 betting preview courtesy of our friends at Sportsbook.com. These are the BJ Penn vs. Nick Diaz fight odds.
BJ Penn (16-7-2) vs. Nick Diaz (26-7-1)
Dolphins-Giants Line at -10
The Dolphins-Giants line hasn’t changed much since opening in favor of New York at -10.5. More than 80 percent of the spread betting is going towards the Giants.
Cavaliers-Hurricanes Line at Miami -14.5
The Cavaliers-Hurricanes line was at -14.5 in favor of Miami for Thursday night’s game. Both teams come into this one with 4-3 records.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Miami -13.5 & 48.5
Opening Line & Total: Miami -14.5 & 48.5
It’s a short week for Virginia and Miami, both with 4-3 records, when the ACC rivals square off Thursday night in Florida.
Betting on the Big East College Basketball 2011-2012 (Preview)
Carrie Stroup here and it’s time to start thinking about betting on Big East College Basketball 2011-2012. We have your preview.
College Football Betting – October 29, 2011
All the latest College Football betting lines were available for the Saturday October 29, 2011 games at BetDSI.com. Claim your free cash bonus using bonus code GAMBLING911.
Await The Dawn Odds to Win Breeders Cup Contingent on Race, Health
Await the Dawn odds to win the Breeders Cup Classic were set between 8/1 and 12/1 depending on the Internet race book. TwinSpires.com, which is legally licensed in the US and owned by Churchill Downs, was currently offering odds on Await The Dawn.
It was still uncertain as of October 26 whether the Aidan O’Brien trained horse would run in the Classic or the Breeders Cup Turf.
Arizona Cardinals vs. Baltimore Ravens Spread at -12.5 (Video)
The Arizona Cardinals vs. Baltimore Ravens spread was coming in at -12.5 in favor of the host team Ravens. 80 percent of those betting the spread agreed with that number.
Saints-Rams Line at New Orleans -13 as Away Favorite
a This line has moved to -14.5 at some online sportsbooks with nearly 70 percent of those betting the spread still backing New Orleans. The line actually opened at -15.5.
Huskies-Panthers Line at Pittsburgh -10
The Huskies-Panthers line was coming in at -10 after opening at -9.5 in favor of Pittsburgh.
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: Pittsburgh -10 & 41.5
Opening Line & Total: Pitt -9.5 & 42.5
Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game 6 World Series Betting Line
The Texas Rangers vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game 6 World Series betting line was available at Sportsbook.com. Could this be the deciding game?
Sportsbook.com Line & Total: St. Louis -113, Texas +103 & 7.5 under -120 Bet it Here
Green Bay Packers Odds to Win 2012 Super Bowl Now at 2 to 1
The Green Bay Packers odds to win the 2012 Super Bowl still have good value even at 2 to 1. As the only undefeated team in the NFL, the idea of earning $200 for every $100 bet is still a rewarding prospect.