Archive for February, 2010

Twenty20 International Cricket Betting – is Australia’s perfect summer over?

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

Australia’s ‘perfect’ summer is just one win away and despite attempts by West Indies players to convince everyone, including themselves, that they are in with a chance in the final match of their disastrous tour Down Under, no one believes them.
The record books show Australia has not lost a match in the 18 played this summer although they did draw the second Test with the West…

Source: Twenty20 International Cricket Betting – is Australia’s perfect summer over?

Olympic Hockey Betting – USA vs. Canada

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

That sound you heard was all of Canada exhaling after their close game against the pesky Swiss on Thursday night. Sunday’s game between Canada and the USA is one of three “Rivalry Sunday” matches that will determine the winner of Pool A and will also decide who will get an automatic berth into the Olympic Hockey Quarterfinals.
Canada is 1-1-0 by virtue of their shootout win…

Source: Olympic Hockey Betting – USA vs. Canada

NASCAR Odds on The Auto Club 500

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

While fans are still having arguments about how badly NASCAR handled the pothole debacle at Daytona this past weekend, the drivers move on to their next stop, which is clear across the country, in Fontana, CA, for the Auto Club 500.
Jamie McMurray, who came on in the final two laps in his #1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet to win the Daytona 500, is obviously #1 in the Sprint Cup standings at this…

Source: NASCAR Odds on The Auto Club 500

Weekend Stakes Horse Racing Betting: Big 3 Year Old Races At Fairgrounds and Gulfstream

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

The race to the Kentucky Derby on the First Saturday in May began in earnest last week when the racebook introduced the first future book odds on Kentucky Derby potential starters.
This week, three year olds get more serious, as the two biggest races on Saturday are both Kentucky Derby prep races.

Source: Weekend Stakes Horse Racing Betting: Big 3 Year Old Races At Fairgrounds and Gulfstream

Free College Basketball Picks – Marquette, No. 19 Pitt, Look To Extend Winning Ways Tonight

Friday, February 19th, 2010

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the Marquette Golden Eagles will both be looking to extend their solid winning streaks when they take to the court at the Bradley Center in a Big East battle tonight at 9 PM ET.
Thursday, February 18, 9:00 PM ET
NCAAB Betting Odds: Marquette -6.5
Pittsburgh Panthers (19-6 SU, 12-8-2 ATS, 10-8 O/U)
Marquette Golden Eagles (16-8 SU, 12-6 ATS, 10-8 O/U)
Before I…

Source: Free College Basketball Picks – Marquette, No. 19 Pitt, Look To Extend Winning Ways Tonight

Copa Telmex 2nd Round Betting: Ferrer and Andreev aim for quarters

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

Buenos, Aires – Top seed David Ferrer and sixth seed Igor Andreev are slotted to meet in the Copa Telmex quarterfinals, supposing they win their second round encounters. David Ferrer will have to overcome Portugal’s Frederico Gil while Andreev will have to beat Marcel Granollers.

Source: Copa Telmex 2nd Round Betting: Ferrer and Andreev aim for quarters

Winter Olympics 2010: is Team Sweden a good bet?

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

With all the talk about Canada and Russia, it seems like we’ve forgotten about Team Sweden, and they’re just fine with that. Everyone on this team, in typical Swedish fashion, is approaching this tournament with a quiet confidence. They are, after all, the defending Olympic gold medallists and thirteen of the 23 players on that 2006 roster are back to defend.

Source: Winter Olympics 2010: is Team Sweden a good bet?

NBA All Star Game Prediction: Bryant’s Injury Swing All-Star Game To Eastern Conference

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Yeah, I know you read that title and just said “duh you idiot” but the fact remains that this All-Star game isn’t just about Kobe. It’s about the league. The balance of power no longer resides in East vs. West and the days of the “Leastern Conference” as a laughing stock have gone the way of Stephon Marbury’s NBA career.

Source: NBA All Star Game Prediction: Bryant’s Injury Swing All-Star Game To Eastern Conference

Sunday Soccer Betting: FA Cup Sunday Expert Picks – Tottenham, Fulham and Aston Villa in action

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

The FA Cup last 16 continues on Sunday with Bolton Wanderers taking on Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham battling Notts County and Aston Villa going head-to-head with Crystal Palace.
The BetUS market is in full swing with all sorts of odds, from handicaps, totals and fixed odds for the outright win, as well as a whole slew of peripheral betting options.

Source: Sunday Soccer Betting: FA Cup Sunday Expert Picks – Tottenham, Fulham and Aston Villa in action

International Test Series – South Africa prepare to face turner at Kolkata in the fight to retain number one spot

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

India’s pitches have always been a bone of contention for touring sides with many crying foul over surfaces, which clearly suit and were prepared to give the home team a massive advantage.
International Test Series Odds:
Saturday, February 13, 10.30pm
India +175
Draw +135
South Africa +225
Back in those days of dust bowls and turners, where balls would spin sharply on the first day,…

Source: International Test Series – South Africa prepare to face turner at Kolkata in the fight to retain number one spot