It may be a clich?, but it?s true: There?s never been a better time to get involved in online sports gambling. The NFL exhibition season and the English Premiership are just getting underway this week; the markets are going to be soft until the betting public wakes up from its summertime reverie. We?ll get you started on the right foot with our latest weekly preview; all times are Eastern, and the latest lines are always available at Bodog Sports.
1. MLB: Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets (Sunday, 8:05 p.m.)
The Phillies (62-49, -0.76 units) are making a race of it in the National League East. They?ve won 14 of their last 17 games, including two of three this past weekend against the Mets (55-56, -2.21 units), to sit two games behind the Atlanta Braves for the division lead. The Mets have lost 13 of their last 19 to fall nine games out of first place. The probable starters have yet to be announced for this matchup as we go to press, but if the rotations hold, Kyle Kendrick (4.37 ERA, 1.29 WHIP) will throw for Philly against Mike Pelfrey (4.16 ERA, 1.54 WHIP).
2. NFL: New Orleans at New England (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.)
The standard procedure for betting on the NFL preseason is twofold: look at the quarterback depth charts, and pay attention to how much importance the coaches place on winning these games. Patriots coach Bill Belichick hates to lose in any situation ? he?s 34-23 SU and 32-22-1 ATS during his exhibition career. Sean Payton is 9-8 SU and ATS. The No. 2 QB on the Saints is former Missouri hotshot Chase Daniel, who went 14-of-24 for 143 yards, three TDs and zero INTs (115.1 passer rating) during the 2009 preseason. New England?s top back-up is Brian Hoyer out of Michigan State, who was 29-of 44 for 354 yards, one TD and zero picks (98.1 passer rating) in exhibition action last year. Check Bodog Sports for the latest NFL odds on this matchup.
3. Soccer: Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur (Saturday, 7:45 a.m.)
These two teams fought tooth-and-nail last year for the fourth spot on the Premiership table and a spot in the Champions League. Tottenham prevailed with a record of 21 wins, 10 losses and seven draws; City ended up in fifth at 18-7-13. But the Citizens are on the verge of a major coup. They?re expected to sign both Aston Villa midfielder James Milner and Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli by Thursday, which would give them the biggest payroll in the Premiership. Spurs have signed Brazilian midfielder Sandro away from Internacional, but manager Harry Redknapp admits the team needs another signing or two to finish in the top four again this year.
4. CFL: Hamilton at Winnipeg (Friday, 8:30 p.m.)
This is a rematch of last Saturday?s thrilling 29-22 win by the Tiger-Cats, who have picked themselves off the East Division floor at 2-4 SU and ATS. The Blue Bombers are now technically in last place at 2-4 SU (3-3 ATS); neither team has won a road game this year after three attempts. Winnipeg failed to defeat Hamilton in two attempts at Ivor Wynne Stadium ? once with Buck Pierce starting at quarterback, and again last week with Steven Jyles. But the Bombers did start the season with a 49-29 victory over the Ti-Cats (-3) at Canad Inns Stadium.
5. Golf: PGA Championship (Begins Thursday)
Believe it or not, the shine isn?t completely off Tiger Woods yet. Woods had his worst-ever tournament (of those where he made the cut) this past week at the Bridgestone Invitational, finishing in a tie for 78th place at 18-over. Woods has yet to win an event since his marital indiscretions became public, but he?s still the 8-1 co-favorite to win this week?s PGA Championship at the Whistling Straits complex in Haven, Wisc. Phil Mickelson is the other co-favorite; 2009 champion Yang Yong-eun of South Korea (aka Y.E. Yang) is available at 100-1.
Honorable Mentions
MLB: N.Y. Yankees at Texas (Wednesday, 8:05 p.m.)
CFL: Montreal at Toronto (Saturday, 10:00 p.m.)
MLS: Chicago at New York Red Bulls (Sunday, 9:00 p.m.)
WNBA: Indiana at Los Angeles (Tuesday, 10:00 p.m.)
MMA: Hector Lombard vs. Herbert Goodman (Card Begins Thursday, 8:00 p.m.)
Sports Betting: Games to Bet on
It may be a clich?, but it?s true: There?s never been a better time to get involved in online sports gambling. The NFL exhibition season and the English Premiership are just getting underway this week; the markets are going to be soft until the betting public wakes up from its summertime reverie. We?ll get you started on the right foot with our latest weekly preview; all times are Eastern, and the latest lines are always available at Bodog Sports.
1. MLB: Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets (Sunday, 8:05 p.m.)
The Phillies (62-49, -0.76 units) are making a race of it in the National League East. They?ve won 14 of their last 17 games, including two of three this past weekend against the Mets (55-56, -2.21 units), to sit two games behind the Atlanta Braves for the division lead. The Mets have lost 13 of their last 19 to fall nine games out of first place. The probable starters have yet to be announced for this matchup as we go to press, but if the rotations hold, Kyle Kendrick (4.37 ERA, 1.29 WHIP) will throw for Philly against Mike Pelfrey (4.16 ERA, 1.54 WHIP).
2. NFL: New Orleans at New England (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.)
The standard procedure for betting on the NFL preseason is twofold: look at the quarterback depth charts, and pay attention to how much importance the coaches place on winning these games. Patriots coach Bill Belichick hates to lose in any situation ? he?s 34-23 SU and 32-22-1 ATS during his exhibition career. Sean Payton is 9-8 SU and ATS. The No. 2 QB on the Saints is former Missouri hotshot Chase Daniel, who went 14-of-24 for 143 yards, three TDs and zero INTs (115.1 passer rating) during the 2009 preseason. New England?s top back-up is Brian Hoyer out of Michigan State, who was 29-of 44 for 354 yards, one TD and zero picks (98.1 passer rating) in exhibition action last year. Check Bodog Sports for the latest NFL odds on this matchup.
3. Soccer: Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur (Saturday, 7:45 a.m.)
These two teams fought tooth-and-nail last year for the fourth spot on the Premiership table and a spot in the Champions League. Tottenham prevailed with a record of 21 wins, 10 losses and seven draws; City ended up in fifth at 18-7-13. But the Citizens are on the verge of a major coup. They?re expected to sign both Aston Villa midfielder James Milner and Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli by Thursday, which would give them the biggest payroll in the Premiership. Spurs have signed Brazilian midfielder Sandro away from Internacional, but manager Harry Redknapp admits the team needs another signing or two to finish in the top four again this year.
4. CFL: Hamilton at Winnipeg (Friday, 8:30 p.m.)
This is a rematch of last Saturday?s thrilling 29-22 win by the Tiger-Cats, who have picked themselves off the East Division floor at 2-4 SU and ATS. The Blue Bombers are now technically in last place at 2-4 SU (3-3 ATS); neither team has won a road game this year after three attempts. Winnipeg failed to defeat Hamilton in two attempts at Ivor Wynne Stadium ? once with Buck Pierce starting at quarterback, and again last week with Steven Jyles. But the Bombers did start the season with a 49-29 victory over the Ti-Cats (-3) at Canad Inns Stadium.
5. Golf: PGA Championship (Begins Thursday)
Believe it or not, the shine isn?t completely off Tiger Woods yet. Woods had his worst-ever tournament (of those where he made the cut) this past week at the Bridgestone Invitational, finishing in a tie for 78th place at 18-over. Woods has yet to win an event since his marital indiscretions became public, but he?s still the 8-1 co-favorite to win this week?s PGA Championship at the Whistling Straits complex in Haven, Wisc. Phil Mickelson is the other co-favorite; 2009 champion Yang Yong-eun of South Korea (aka Y.E. Yang) is available at 100-1.
1. MLB: Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets (Sunday, 8:05 p.m.)
The Phillies (62-49, -0.76 units) are making a race of it in the National League East. They?ve won 14 of their last 17 games, including two of three this past weekend against the Mets (55-56, -2.21 units), to sit two games behind the Atlanta Braves for the division lead. The Mets have lost 13 of their last 19 to fall nine games out of first place. The probable starters have yet to be announced for this matchup as we go to press, but if the rotations hold, Kyle Kendrick (4.37 ERA, 1.29 WHIP) will throw for Philly against Mike Pelfrey (4.16 ERA, 1.54 WHIP).
2. NFL: New Orleans at New England (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.)
The standard procedure for betting on the NFL preseason is twofold: look at the quarterback depth charts, and pay attention to how much importance the coaches place on winning these games. Patriots coach Bill Belichick hates to lose in any situation ? he?s 34-23 SU and 32-22-1 ATS during his exhibition career. Sean Payton is 9-8 SU and ATS. The No. 2 QB on the Saints is former Missouri hotshot Chase Daniel, who went 14-of-24 for 143 yards, three TDs and zero INTs (115.1 passer rating) during the 2009 preseason. New England?s top back-up is Brian Hoyer out of Michigan State, who was 29-of 44 for 354 yards, one TD and zero picks (98.1 passer rating) in exhibition action last year. Check Bodog Sports for the latest NFL odds on this matchup.
3. Soccer: Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur (Saturday, 7:45 a.m.)
These two teams fought tooth-and-nail last year for the fourth spot on the Premiership table and a spot in the Champions League. Tottenham prevailed with a record of 21 wins, 10 losses and seven draws; City ended up in fifth at 18-7-13. But the Citizens are on the verge of a major coup. They?re expected to sign both Aston Villa midfielder James Milner and Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli by Thursday, which would give them the biggest payroll in the Premiership. Spurs have signed Brazilian midfielder Sandro away from Internacional, but manager Harry Redknapp admits the team needs another signing or two to finish in the top four again this year.
4. CFL: Hamilton at Winnipeg (Friday, 8:30 p.m.)
This is a rematch of last Saturday?s thrilling 29-22 win by the Tiger-Cats, who have picked themselves off the East Division floor at 2-4 SU and ATS. The Blue Bombers are now technically in last place at 2-4 SU (3-3 ATS); neither team has won a road game this year after three attempts. Winnipeg failed to defeat Hamilton in two attempts at Ivor Wynne Stadium ? once with Buck Pierce starting at quarterback, and again last week with Steven Jyles. But the Bombers did start the season with a 49-29 victory over the Ti-Cats (-3) at Canad Inns Stadium.
5. Golf: PGA Championship (Begins Thursday)
Believe it or not, the shine isn?t completely off Tiger Woods yet. Woods had his worst-ever tournament (of those where he made the cut) this past week at the Bridgestone Invitational, finishing in a tie for 78th place at 18-over. Woods has yet to win an event since his marital indiscretions became public, but he?s still the 8-1 co-favorite to win this week?s PGA Championship at the Whistling Straits complex in Haven, Wisc. Phil Mickelson is the other co-favorite; 2009 champion Yang Yong-eun of South Korea (aka Y.E. Yang) is available at 100-1.
Honorable Mentions
MLB: N.Y. Yankees at Texas (Wednesday, 8:05 p.m.)
CFL: Montreal at Toronto (Saturday, 10:00 p.m.)
MLS: Chicago at New York Red Bulls (Sunday, 9:00 p.m.)
WNBA: Indiana at Los Angeles (Tuesday, 10:00 p.m.)
MMA: Hector Lombard vs. Herbert Goodman (Card Begins Thursday, 8:00 p.m.)
Sports Betting: Games to Bet on
It may be a clich?, but it?s true: There?s never been a better time to get involved in online sports gambling. The NFL exhibition season and the English Premiership are just getting underway this week; the markets are going to be soft until the betting public wakes up from its summertime reverie. We?ll get you started on the right foot with our latest weekly preview; all times are Eastern, and the latest lines are always available at Bodog Sports.
1. MLB: Philadelphia at N.Y. Mets (Sunday, 8:05 p.m.)
The Phillies (62-49, -0.76 units) are making a race of it in the National League East. They?ve won 14 of their last 17 games, including two of three this past weekend against the Mets (55-56, -2.21 units), to sit two games behind the Atlanta Braves for the division lead. The Mets have lost 13 of their last 19 to fall nine games out of first place. The probable starters have yet to be announced for this matchup as we go to press, but if the rotations hold, Kyle Kendrick (4.37 ERA, 1.29 WHIP) will throw for Philly against Mike Pelfrey (4.16 ERA, 1.54 WHIP).
2. NFL: New Orleans at New England (Thursday, 7:30 p.m.)
The standard procedure for betting on the NFL preseason is twofold: look at the quarterback depth charts, and pay attention to how much importance the coaches place on winning these games. Patriots coach Bill Belichick hates to lose in any situation ? he?s 34-23 SU and 32-22-1 ATS during his exhibition career. Sean Payton is 9-8 SU and ATS. The No. 2 QB on the Saints is former Missouri hotshot Chase Daniel, who went 14-of-24 for 143 yards, three TDs and zero INTs (115.1 passer rating) during the 2009 preseason. New England?s top back-up is Brian Hoyer out of Michigan State, who was 29-of 44 for 354 yards, one TD and zero picks (98.1 passer rating) in exhibition action last year. Check Bodog Sports for the latest NFL odds on this matchup.
3. Soccer: Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur (Saturday, 7:45 a.m.)
These two teams fought tooth-and-nail last year for the fourth spot on the Premiership table and a spot in the Champions League. Tottenham prevailed with a record of 21 wins, 10 losses and seven draws; City ended up in fifth at 18-7-13. But the Citizens are on the verge of a major coup. They?re expected to sign both Aston Villa midfielder James Milner and Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli by Thursday, which would give them the biggest payroll in the Premiership. Spurs have signed Brazilian midfielder Sandro away from Internacional, but manager Harry Redknapp admits the team needs another signing or two to finish in the top four again this year.
4. CFL: Hamilton at Winnipeg (Friday, 8:30 p.m.)
This is a rematch of last Saturday?s thrilling 29-22 win by the Tiger-Cats, who have picked themselves off the East Division floor at 2-4 SU and ATS. The Blue Bombers are now technically in last place at 2-4 SU (3-3 ATS); neither team has won a road game this year after three attempts. Winnipeg failed to defeat Hamilton in two attempts at Ivor Wynne Stadium ? once with Buck Pierce starting at quarterback, and again last week with Steven Jyles. But the Bombers did start the season with a 49-29 victory over the Ti-Cats (-3) at Canad Inns Stadium.
5. Golf: PGA Championship (Begins Thursday)
Believe it or not, the shine isn?t completely off Tiger Woods yet. Woods had his worst-ever tournament (of those where he made the cut) this past week at the Bridgestone Invitational, finishing in a tie for 78th place at 18-over. Woods has yet to win an event since his marital indiscretions became public, but he?s still the 8-1 co-favorite to win this week?s PGA Championship at the Whistling Straits complex in Haven, Wisc. Phil Mickelson is the other co-favorite; 2009 champion Yang Yong-eun of South Korea (aka Y.E. Yang) is available at 100-1.
