Archive for July, 2009

Today’s Play of the Day from Saratoga

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Padding Your Bankroll: Friday July 31
The third day of the Saratoga meeting is today, with a late 2:30 ET post time. We can keep our fingers crossed the rains stay away, as five of the nine races are carded for the turf.
Three year old fillies take center stage in the feature, the $150,000 Lake George Stakes (G2), which drew a field of nine.
The race is the middle leg of our Late Pick 3 play, and…

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Gatti’s Wife Cleared on Murder Charges

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

RIO DE JANEIRO – A Brazilian police investigation has determined that the death of boxer Arturo Gatti was a suicide and a court has ordered the release of his wife, who was being detained under the suspicion of killing him.
Lead investigator Paulo Alberes told The Associated Press on Thursday that police concluded Gatti killed himself on July 11 in a seaside resort in northeastern Brazil.
When…

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And the Plot Thickens – Yankees vs. Rays in a BIG Series

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Game Match-Up 7/29 7:08 ET
The MLB deadline is nearly here, and every game matters to determine whether teams are buyers or sellers. There’s no doubt that the New York Yankees (61-39, +$96) are only in the market to add to their team, and if they can beat the Tampa Bay Rays (55-46, +$181) once again on Wednesday night, they may turn the defending AL…

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College Football – Penn State Looks Tough in the Big Ten

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

College football is just around he corner and BetUS betting fans need to start thinking about the key teams for them to wager on this upcoming season.
One of those teams, no doubt, will be the Penn State Nittany Lions. Not only does Penn State look tough to not bet on this year, they look tough not to pick to win the Big Ten.
Let’s breakdown the Big Ten in 2009.
College Football: Big…

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The New England Patriots – Another Shot at Perfection?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

The New England Patriots had a shot at perfection and they blew it. Or maybe they were double-booked on their date with destiny and they were stood up for the New York Giants.
Regardless, the Patriots still became the first team to go 16-0 in an NFL season but failed to become the first team to go 19-0 and win the Super Bowl.
The BetUs Sportsbook has some exotic wagering (and football futures…

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College Football Insider – All SEC Team Brings Controversy

Monday, July 27th, 2009

PRE-SEASON ALL-SEC TEAM REVEALS INSIGHT, HOT DEBATE
Apparently there has been controversy coming out of Gainesville, but it is not because another player with the Florida Gators (now +185 to win the national title at BetUS) has been arrested.

Source: College Football Insider – All SEC Team Brings Controversy

MLB Insider – AL $$$ Power Poll

Monday, July 27th, 2009

The second half of the MLB season is finally here, and it’s time for baseball bettors to sink their teeth into the action. Now that your engine is revved up again, check out BetUS Sportsbook’s AL Power Poll as we head into August…
1) Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (58-39, +$1,895) (6-1, +$465 LW) (LW: 1) Order has been restored in the AL West, as it appears the Halos are starting…

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Clemson Tigers – Bouncing Back from a Terrible Year

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

NCAA Football Futures Betting
CLEMSON TIGERS: WILL A FRESHMAN LEAD THEM?
Today we take a look at the Clemson Tigers, considered by some to be a national title contender at this time last year but now just trying to rebound from a disastrous 2008 campaign:
2008 Record: 7-6 SU, 4-7 ATS
Three-Year record (‘06-’08): 24-15 SU, 16-20 ATS
BetUS Sportsbook NCAA Football Odds
To Win ACC Atlantic…

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NASCAR Picks – All State 400 at The Brickyard Top 3

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

NASCAR: All State 400 at The Brickyard Top 3
Race-day: 4/26/2009
Race-time: 1:00 pm est.
Jimmie Johnson, last year’s winner of the All State 400 at The Brickyard, is favored in the BetUS online sportsbook to win again in 2009.
He’s also the favorite to get at least a Top 3 placing this Sunday, but there are a couple of drivers that actually make more sense to wager in this category…

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College Football Insider – Georgia Bulldogs

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

GEORGIA BULLDOGS: A BIG HILL TO CLIMB
Today we take a look at the Georgia Bulldogs, who were ranked #1 in some pre-season polls last season but disappointed:
2008 Record: 10-3 SU, 4-7-1 ATS
Three-Year record (‘06-’08): 30-9 SU, 17-17-2 ATS
BetUS Sportsbook NCAA Football Odds
To Win SEC East Division
Florida -700
GEORGIA +500
Kentucky +2500
South Carolina +1400…

Source: College Football Insider – Georgia Bulldogs