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Handicapping and Analyzing Stats – NFL Inside the Numbers Week 1
Throughout the NFL season, I go inside the numbers and review weekly box scores, stats, game recaps and more after watching many of the NFL games. For over a decade, I have kept a proprietary database of statistical information and utilized relevant rushing numbers, statistical guidelines and situations to better assist me in sports investing and providing point spread winners. Week 2 provides great opportunities as often ...
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NFL Week 1 Kicks off with Monday Night Doubleheader
A pair of Monday night match-ups features the road teams getting favoritism. The Steelers travel to Washington to face the Redskins out East in Inter-conference action, while the relocated Los Angeles Rams travel to northern California for a division dual against the San Francisco 49ers. The Monday Night doubleheader follows a wild opening week in which close games dominated the NFL action and underdogs rewarded their betting backers overall ...
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NFL Season Begins with More Super Bowl Contenders
In my recent article at Off Shore Gaming Association, I analyze 5 top contenders to consider for Super Bowl 51 (LI). Review the full article and read up on the Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars. I've provided the insight and analysis on the Vikings below, and we'll watch with interest to see if the defense dominates opening week at Tennessee and how veteran Shaun Hill fares ...
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Colorado Buffalo's Stampede In-State Rival Rams, 44-7 - Analysis of a Winning Wager
We kicked off the college football season in style when members kicked back and watched Colorado (-8) route their in-state rival Colorado State, 44-7 for a Top Play winner. The Buffaloe's stampede never stopped as Colorado rolled up 525 yards offense while holding the Rams to 225 yards. The Buffs actually slowed the tempo in the second half after unveiling their new, fast-paced offense to build a 31-0 halftime ...
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Why Bettors Struggle with Betting on Bad Teams
This article takes a look at the psychology of a bettor, and analyzes some of the approaches of betting on losing or 'bad' teams. I provided the full article with insight and analysis exclusively for Off Shore Gaming Association.
The college football season is set to kickoff in full next week, and the excitement is building. Handicappers are researching the teams and reviewing the rosters, returning starters, QB's, new coaches and systems while ...
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Evaluating Tennessee Volunteers Season Win Total
The Tennessee Volunteers are the chic pick to win the SEC East this season and play in the SEC Championship game. Many victories for the Volunteers are expected and the touting of Tennessee has shown at the sports books too. Tennessee's season wins opened nearly three months ago at 9.5 (over +105). Since that time, the Volunteers have taken money to win at least 10 games, and you can certainly forecast a special season in Rocky Top.
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NFL Preseason Strategies and Insight
The NFL action begins as preseason football kicks off Sunday, August 7. I've provided some analysis of the Hall of Fame Game along with insight and info when analyzing and betting preseason football.
As I noted in this article, preseason football isn't as intense as regular season NFL action, but the competition is still fierce for many players trying to make the team and others working their way into starting spots. Evaluating players for most coaches ...
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Evaluating the College Football Marquee Match-ups Opening Saturday, September 3
August has arrived and we're preparing for college football kickoff less than one month away. California and Hawaii open the season Friday, August 26 and the following week is the first full weekend of the season staring September 1. If you have looked closely at the Saturday, September 3 card, you may have noticed a number of marquee match-ups for one of the biggest opening Saturday's in many years.
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