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Dolphins vs. Panthers Line at Carolina -4: Preseason NFL August 17

Those of you betting Preseason NFL on Friday August 17, take note.  The Dolphins vs. Panthers line had Carolina as a -4 point favorite at Bookmaker.eu

67 percent of those betting this game were backing Miami despite that team’s recent turmoil a la the Chad Johnson arrest for alleged domestic violence and subsequent release from the Dolphins.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/16/2012

How to Bet NFL Point Spreads

Want to learn how to bet NFL Point Spreads? So you want to tackle the beast that is football betting, but you have no idea where to start, not a clue what a spread is other than another word for buffet. The moneyline? You’re still in the dark. Over/Under? Well, a little light is coming through.

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/16/2012

Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers Line at Pack -2.5 to -3

The Cleveland Browns vs. Green Bay Packers line was coming in at Packers -2.5 to -3 depending on the book.  Belmont.com had this one at Green Bay -3

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/15/2012

Cantor Gaming Combines Fantasy Football and Gambling

Gambling911.com reported just the other day on how Web-based sportsbooks such as Northbet were starting to enter the Fantasy Football fray.  Now comes word that gambling giant Cantor Gaming will be offering its own Fantasy Football variant.

And, yes, there is gambling involved. 

Submitted by Aaron Goldstein on, Aug/15/2012

Bengals vs. Falcons Line: Preseason NFL August 15

The Bengals vs. Falcons line had Atlanta between a -4 and -5 point favorite Thursday night.  This game goes off at 8 pm EDT and can be bet online at WagerWeb.com here

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/15/2012

2012 Preseason Team Quarterback Ratings – Top 6

Tony George of TonyGeorgeSports.com has released his 2012 Preseason NFL Team Quarterback Ratings and here they are….

Submitted by Tony George on, Aug/14/2012

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

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/14/2012

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.

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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.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/14/2012

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. 

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/13/2012

‘Hard Knocks’ or Hard Luck: Is HBO NFL Reality Show a Jinx?

Sports Illustrated.

Madden football video games.

The latest season of "Hard Knocks."

The latest season of "Hard Knocks?"

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.

Submitted by Thomas Somach on, Aug/13/2012

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

Submitted by Guest on, Aug/13/2012

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

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Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/13/2012

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.

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/13/2012

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

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/13/2012

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. 

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/13/2012

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. 

Submitted by danbdan on, Aug/12/2012

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).

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/11/2012

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.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/10/2012

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.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/10/2012

NFL Okay With Female Replacement Official Shannon Eastin Past Participation in WSOP

No worries for NFL replacement official Shannon Eastin in regard to her World Series of Poker back in 2007. 

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/09/2012

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.

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/09/2012

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

Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/09/2012

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.

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Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/08/2012

NFL Replacement Official Shannon Eastin Poker Past Comes Back to Haunt Her

Breaking overnight news:  National Football League replacement official Shannon Eastin has come under scrutiny for having played in the 2007 World Series of Poker, NBC Sports revealed late Wednesday.

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/08/2012

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

Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, Aug/08/2012

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.   

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/07/2012

Betting the NFL on a Tablet Now Possible as Bookmaker Unveils New Website for iPad Users

Bookmaker has unveiled its new tablet website just in time for the 2012 NFL betting season. 

A tablet computer is a mobile device larger than a phone, the most popular of which is the Apple iPad.

Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, Aug/06/2012

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

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Submitted by Carrie Stroup on, Aug/06/2012

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

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/05/2012

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

Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Aug/05/2012

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