1368 Results for author: FairwayJay

Opening Week Totals on the Move

College Football Totals Market Shows Significant Movement College football totals were released last week and we've seen some significant totals moves as the bookmakers adjust to the betting market. The sides have been out for months for opening week, including many 'Games of the Year' for future weeks, and some of those numbers have been hammered as well. A few college football games kicked off last week, and the market reaction missed on both the side and total in Colorado State's ... More

Which Teams Bounce Back from Losing Seasons?

Bounce Back College Football Power Conference Teams College football's first full week kicks off over Labor Day weekend, and bettors are gearing up for making their picks and parlays at the sports books. Many fans and bettors will focus their attention on the top teams, and you'll be inundated by the media from the start of the college football season on the power conference teams, top-25 rankings and things to watch, and those perennial powers that are projected to contend for conference ... More

Early Season Edge – College Football Bye Weeks

Evaluating Scheduling and Teams with September Bye Weeks The college football season kicks off this weekend, and the full slate of games begins the following week over Labor Day weekend. I have outlined the college football September bye week schedule along with each team’s pre and post-bye opponents.  In college football, this can be a real benefit to the rested and prepared team, and especially later in the season. When playing at home off a bye, there is a solid situational edge when ... More

New England Patriots Popular Pick to Win it All Again

Patriots the Prohibitive Preseason Favorite to Win Super Bowl  I’m often asked in Las Vegas who is going to win the college and pro football titles. While I covered the college football favorite Alabama in a recent article, many believe the New England Patriots have an even better chance to win consecutive Super Bowls heading into the 2017 season. Since the offshore sports books and those in Las Vegas post odds to win the championships, it’s usually a subject that gets covered by the ... More

NFL Preseason Projections – Do Winless Teams Bounce Back in Week 2?

Improved Play Expected in Preseason Week 2 Week 1 preseason action saw Pittsburgh play about as poorly and uninspired as we expected in our 'play against' Pittsburgh projection. But the Steelers won the game 20-12 over the NY Giants, despite just 10 first downs, 226 yards and 26 minutes possession. Only three teams had fewer yards than the Steelers in week 1 preseason, and the Giants ran 24 more offensive plays but were also inefficient. Pittsburgh took advantage of 2 NYG turnovers in their ... More

Alabama Favorite to Win National Championship

Decade of Dominance Has Alabama National Championship Favorite Again Alabama is the talk of college football…again. The Crimson Tide are a prohibitive favorite to reach the College Football Playoff and win another national championship. Wagering on the biggest favorites to win a championship prior to the season offers no value. The risk of key injuries or an unexpected defeat can prove costly, especially in college football when 2 losses eliminates you from the playoff picture, which remains ... More

PGA Championship Player Profiles – Leading Contenders

PGA Championship Betting Preview: Evaluating the Stats and Leading Contenders  Quail Hollow Club – Par 71, 7,600 Yards The top of the leading contenders list keeps getting stronger as the list grows of potential winners from the 156 players challenging for a major PGA Championship at Quail Hollow. While 20 of those players entered are PGA Club pros, it’s still the deepest and most competitive field of the majors. Value should always be a major consideration when wagering at the ... More

PGA Championship – Long Shots to Watch at Quail Hollow

Long Shots Worth Watching who Could Contend at the PGA Championship The PGA Championship at Quail Hollow has a deep pool of leading contenders, but as we’ve seen in many tournaments and majors over recent years, the next wave of players below those favorites and even some long shots have not only contended, but won big events. Last year’s PGA Championship was won by well-liked pro Jimmy Walker, who was offered at odds of 125-1. So while the big names and favorites get more headlines and ... More