NFC SOUTH PREVIEW

The first week of NFL preseason is in the books and opening weekend (September 7th) is right around the corner. With a few key injuries and suspensions already making headlines, now is the time to start digging deeper into expectations for each team. Today we will take a look at the NFC South.

ATLANTA FALCONS

Last season: 11-5

BetOnline O/U wins: 9.5

After a crushing loss in the Super Bowl, it’s easy to forget the Falcons had one of their best seasons ever in franchise history. The Falcons won the division for the first time since 2012, reached ...

EPL Week 2: Preview and Predictions

The English Premier League week 1 had plenty of surprises. Defending champions Chelsea was defeated by lowly Burnley, Liverpool drew 3-3 with Watford, and Manchester United rolled to a dominating 4-0 win over West Ham. Anything can happen in EPL week 2 as ten great matches will take place over the course of three days.

Let’s look at three great EPL week 2 teams and matches to wager on.

Huddersfield +130

Huddersfield is in its first English top-flight soccer season in 45 years, and last weekend, the Terriers didn’t waste time in making headlines. The club outclassed opponents Crystal Palace, ...

NFC WEST PREVIEW

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Last season: 10-5-1

BetOnline O/U wins: 10.5

A typical Seahawks’ off season filled with drama has Seattle right where they want to be. Playing with a chip on their shoulder, ready to prove their doubters wrong. A playoff team last season, many still ...

UEFA Champions League Futures

The European soccer season has kicked off, and the UEFA Champions League is just around the corner. The competition is the premier club soccer tournament in the world and only the best of the best in Europe qualify for it each year.

With the tournament proper starting on September 12th, let’s look at the UEFA Champions League futures top teams to wager on.

Real Madrid +450

Real Madrid have won three of the last four UEFA Champions League titles, and the team look good value to win it again this season. The Spanish giants are seriously stacked with talent and the team is led by world-class attacking player Cristiano Ronaldo. The team will finish first or second in its domestic league, but it is predicted the club will top the Champions League. No team has won more Champions League tournaments than Real Madrid, and it will be the team to beat.

Barcelona +500

Barcelona is second favorites to win the ...

NFC EAST PREVIEW

DALLAS COWBOYS

Last season: 13-3

BetOnline O/U wins: 9

2016 was a great regular season for the Cowboys as they cruised to a 13-3 record behind a pair of rookies in Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. While Green Bay was able to knock them out ...

Baseball predictions for games Aug 11-13

Boston Red Sox versus New York Yankees

In this classic rivalry, both teams are looking to make a statement over the final two months of the season. Looking at the team trends, the Red Sox are currently first in power ranking, while the Yankees are 12th and declining. Looking at the Power Ranking Indicator, I notice the teams are nearly identical, with the Red Sox the more stable team at +28, while the Yankees are rising at +26. The Red Sox are showing rapid gains in the MLB Strength Oscillator and hold a 3.99 point advantage over the Yankees. Another ...

English Premier League Week 1 Betting Tips and Predictions

The world’s No. 1 soccer league is back for another year of high-energy action as the English Premier League kicks off Friday night. Arsenal will host Leicester City in the league’s opening match before nine other matches take place over the weekend. Let’s take a look at the biggest English Premier League teams and their week 1 matches.

English Premier League week 1

Arsenal vs. Leicester

Arsenal go into the season opener at -200. The Gunners have had a good offseason signing goal scorer Alexandre Lacazette from French team Lyon. Arsenal has already won the FA Community Shield ...

New Soccer Season and Most Profitable Leagues

Are you ready for kickoff? The new English soccer season is set to start this weekend while Germany, Italy and Spain start their seasons the following week.

Yes, the top four leagues in Europe are back at it, and it is time to get excited for the soccer season and to look at the most profitable leagues. Of course, readers of our blog should have already wagered on their English Premier League futures winner, but what can we expect from the soccer season?

English Premier League

This season’s EPL won’t be wide open, but there are three to four ...

⚾ Your MLB picks for this weekend August 4 – 6

Baseball predictions August 4 – 6

Washington Nationals versus Chicago Cubs

Examining this battle between two first place teams, I take a look at overall team trends first. The Cubs and Nationals are nearly equal in terms of Power Ranking Indicator with the Cubs at +26 and the Nationals at +28. The Cubs have been on the increase lately, while the Nationals are holding steady. The MLB Team Strength Oscillator has a slight advantage for the Nationals at +2.92, while the Cubs are at +1.46. Being the favorite or underdog doesn’t mean much for the Nationals, who are ...

NFL MVP Futures: Tom Brady is the early favorite

Status

The NFL preseason kicks off tonight with the Dallas Cowboys clashing with the Arizona Cardinals. It feels like a long time since Super Bowl 51 ended and the start of the 2017 preseason, but it has finally arrived. With it comes optimism for 32 teams vying for a Super Bowl ring. Only two will be good enough to play in the biggest NFL game of them all, however.

In our last NFL article, we looked at the futures for Super Bowl 52. Now we will look at the futures for NFL Most Valuable Player. Last year’s winner, Matt Ryan, will have a great chance to win it again. But with the Falcons not in the top five of best odds to win the Super Bowl, sportsbooks may believe a repeat isn’t on the cards.

So, who are the favorites to win this year’s NFL MVP?

Tom Brady +550

Tom Brady finished last season as the runner-up to Ryan in the NFL MVP race. In 2016, Brady threw for 28 touchdowns and just two interceptions. Oh, and he led New England to the greatest comeback in Super Bowl history when the Pats came from behind to beat the Falcons. The main reason Brady didn’t finish as last season’s NFL MVP was due to missing four games. If he’d been available, it could have been expected he would have topped Ryan in the MVP race. By the way, USA Today predicts the Pats to go a perfect 16-0 again. Brady is the greatest of all-time, if that happens.

Aaron Rodgers +600

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are being picked by some to be this year’s NFC Super Bowl representative. The Packers just missed out on the Super Bowl in 2016, and could have what it takes this season. Last year, Rodgers threw 40 touchdowns and just seven interceptions as the Packers finished 10-6. In this year’s USA Today NFL record projections, Green Bay is predicted to win 12 games. If that happens, it may be due to a career year from Mr. Rodgers.

Derek Carr +800

Thirteen NFL seasons went by between Oakland Raiders’ playoff appearances. Prior to last year’s playoff berth, the Raiders hadn’t made the postseason since 2002 when the team played in the Super Bowl. Derek Carr was everything to the black and silver a year ago. With him, the Raiders were unstoppable. Without him, the team struggled. Twenty-eight touchdowns, six interceptions and more than 3,900 yards in passing were tallied by Carr. He is a great pick for NFL MVP, he isn’t at the top of the list, but with a great chance to win it all as a slight underdog. Carr’s bid for the trophy will really depend on how good the AFC West is and if the Raiders can top the division. If they can, it means Carr has played his best season yet.

Ben Roethlisberger +900

Ben Roethlisberger has done just about everything in the NFL, except win the NFL MVP award. The Ohio native has two Super Bowl rings and has passed for nearly 50,000 yards in his career. Yet, no MVP trophy has come his way. The Steelers topped the AFC Central with 11 wins in 2016, and this year, the team is projected to tally 12 wins. If the Steelers are to win 12 games and win another central title, Roethlisberger needs a solid season under center.

The NFL season kicks off on September 7th. If you haven’t made your futures bets on Super Bowl winner and NFL MVP, then what are you waiting for?