49ers vs Bears Week 8 Picks and Predictions: Even With Injuries, Give Niners the Edge

The Bears come into this game 3-3 with their new franchise QB, Justin Fields, under center. He’s had a mixed start and will be up against the 49ers defense here, who have struggled with injuries again.

Injuries have been a continued part of the 49ers story over the past two seasons, but those excuses aren’t good enough — they’re five wins off the top spot in the NFC West and need to start winning soon. Don’t miss our NFL picks and predictions for the San Francisco 49ers vs. Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 31.

Bills vs Rams Thursday Night Football Picks and Predictions: Opening Night Theatrics Dull Offenses

We welcome back NFL betting with a bang — and a potential Super Bowl preview — when the Buffalo Bills visit the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football in Week 1.

The Bills have high hopes for 2022, climbing to the top of the Super Bowl odds this offseason while also winning over early-bird bettors, who have moved Buffalo from a +1 underdog to a 2.5-point favorite on the road in SoFi Stadium.

The Rams are rare underdogs — especially for a defending champ at home in the season opener — and finished 3-0 ATS as pups last season, owning an all-time 11-8 ATS count as underdogs under Sean McVay. 

The NFL’s food chain gets figured out when these apex predators collide in a non-conference clash. He…

Colts vs Eagles Preseason Picks and Predictions: Expect Intensity to Be Dialed up in Final Tune Up

The Indianapolis Colts and the Philadelphia Eagles will kick off their final preseason game of 2023 on Thursday night at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA. 

The Colts will be looking to see some final positive signs from Anthony Richardson and the starters before they get a new era started in Indianapolis. The Eagles have several position battles they will be looking to solve with this game. 

I analyze the NFL odds and give my best NFL picks and predictions for Colts vs. Eagles on Thursday, August 24 below. 

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Colts vs Eagles predictions

There is no lack of storylines nor bad blood between these two teams recently. Last season, following the Eagles’ victor…

Broncos vs Bills MNF Prop Bets: Diggs Does it Best

A few weeks ago this MNF odds matchup wouldn’t feel as important as it is to either team. However, with the Buffalo Bills tripping over themselves against the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots in recent weeks and the Denver Broncos pulling off an upset of the Kansas City Chiefs two weeks ago, there’s a lot on the line here.

The NFL odds still have the Bills as a 7.5-point favorite despite hiccups on offense and inconsistency on defense, but Josh Allen is going to need to get back to his MVP-level play to cover. The key to a Broncos win will be their running back tandem, who have helped the team win two straight. 

Find out where my free NFL picks lie tonight for Broncos vs. Bills in the Week 10 odds finale.

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Best Free Super Bowl 58 Betting Contests: Big Prizes Up For Grabs This Weekend

The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and once the teams are set, sportsbooks are sure to be offering fans of the Big Game a great variety of free-to-play contests with big prizes on the line.

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NFL Week 5 Picks & Predictions: Giants Prove Frisky in Seattle

October is my favorite month of the year.

While I love the shorts and flip-flops of the summer calendar, October’s “sweater weather” is where it’s at, especially for a guy who perpetually runs at furnace levels of hot.

Not only is October the most comfortable month (suck it May) but it’s got a lot going on too. Canadian Thanksgiving, Halloween, and my birthday all fall in the “Falliest” of autumn months.

But along with the changing colors of the leaves is also a change in betting markets and NFL odds. As the calendar flips, so does the value of betting underdogs each week.

In September, point spreads have more to do with last year’s results, preseason projections, and public perception, leaving the door open for undervalued dogs…

Italy goalkeepers complain about Euro 2008 ball

Italy goalkeepers Gianluigi Buffon and Marco Amelia are not particularly happy with the ball that will be used during this summer s European Championships.

The ball, dubbed the Adidas Europass, has been giving the two keepers serious difficulties.

Livorno goalie Amelia accused the ball of being too heavy, while Juventus star Buffon tries to stay positive:

Maybe we just have to get used to it. But it won t matter, I ll get the ball anyway.

Italy begin their Euro 2008 campaign against the Netherlands on June 9th.

2017 Confederations Cup: Betting Odds & Offers

Taking place a year ahead of the 2018 World Cup, the 2017 Confederations Cup will serve as a dress rehearsal for host national Russia, but also several other sides who could be serious candidates for the coveted trophy next summer. 

Even though Joachim Low decided to rest a number of key men, Germany are 2/1 favourites for the title, followed by , who arrive in Russia at full strength and eager to prove their worth at yet another major tournament. 

Very good Chile side are priced at 9/4 after claiming back to back Copa America trophies, while Mexico and hosts Russia are both priced at 1/1.

Cameroon, Australia and New Zealand are not really expected to progress from the group stage, let alone fight for the coveted trophy, but they will attempt to defy t…

The Numbers Game: Maresca faces mentor Guardiola in Chelsea bow

Another new season, another new head coach at Stamford Bridge.

And Enzo Maresca could hardly have been handed a tougher assignment as he leads Chelsea in the Premier League for the first time, with champions Manchester City the visitors to SW6 on Sunday.

It has been another busy off-season for the Blues, with the Todd Boehly regime sanctioning a £161million outlay on nine signings, including Pedro Neto and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

City, on the other hand, have been largely quiet as Guardiola continues to put his faith in the group that delivered an unprecedented fourth straight league crown last season.

As two of English football s giants prepare to go head-to-head on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, we dive into the best Opta stats to p…

Euro 2008 day thirteen; the first quarter-final; Germany 3-2 Portugal

Day thirteen of the Euros saw the first of the knockout round matches when the tournament gets really exciting. There is no way back after defeat in the quarter-finals. I should know. I m English!!

As it turned out the game proved to be the last of Felipe Scolari s reign in charge of Portugal. He has taken them to a European final and quarter-final and a World Cup semi-final. I would guess that his spell in charge will be regarded as a success but he will always be disappointed that he didn t win anything with a very talented group of players.

The game proved two things. Firstly, the tournament is one of the best ever and the quality of football is higher than ever before. Secondly, the deluded journalists in England who have said we could have won the tournament if we …