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Chicago Blackhawks/Columbus Blue Jackets (Under 5.5) goals at ( 1.870) Statistic: 177/301 58% Best Betting Websites visit: |
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The Sportsbetting.com sportsbook has the New York Jets as the biggest underdog of the week among the eight NFL playoff teams this weekend. The Jets topped the Cincinnati Bengals two weeks in a row to get to this point but beating the Chargers will be a completely different story. The Chargers have won 11 straight games and have established themselves as one of the premier Super Bowl contenders in the NFL. Playing on the road for a second week in a row, the Jets might be in tough – especially on the West Coast. With a rookie quarterback at the helm, the Jets will need a performance above and beyond the call of duty to get this win. New York Jets @ San Diego Chargers Jets Chargers Betting Odds: Chargers -7.5 If there is one thing that the Jets have to accomplish this weekend, it’s to run the ball. They have the top-ranked running attack in the NFL and unless it is performing at its peak this weekend, they are not going to win. Starting a rookie quarterback in the playoffs is usually a hindrance, which is why the Jets will really have to support Mark Sanchez. NFL betting fans know that the Jets have the best defense and the best running attack – statistically – but those numbers could be a little misguided. The Jets have done a good job of running all over and stuffing feeble opponents, such as the Carolina Panthers, the Buffalo Bills and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but have struggled against some of the more elite teams. The Chargers are exactly that. Sure, the Jets have a good cover corner in Darrelle Revis but they don’t have a whole lot else. The Chargers have several weapons including Vincent Jackson, Darren Sproles and Antonio Gates. On top of that, they are at home and rested while the Jets have been exerting themselves in a big way these last few weeks. Home field advantage is a big key in the playoffs, especially the further they progress and this will be evident in this game. The Jets are an East Coast team that plays in cold weather and they will be out on the West Coast playing in warm weather. Unless the Jets have a huge game from Sanchez, they’ll be going home after this contest. NFL Picks: Chargers -7.5 |
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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Edmonton Oilers Pittsburgh Penguins to win at ( 1.606) Statistic: 175/299 58% Best Betting Websites visit: |
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AFC Wild Card Playoffs Baltimore Ravens @ Indianapolis Colts 5Dimes Odds (5Dimes Reviews): Colts -6.5 NFL Betting Total: 44 People examining the Super Bowl odds will be taking a good look at what they see from the Indianapolis Colts this weekend. The Colts started the season with 14 straight wins but ended the year with two straight losses. The conversation has been non-stop about head coach Jim Caldwell’s decision to bench his starters instead of pushing for a perfect regular season. Now we’ll see if he truly made the right decision. The Colts haven’t played in a serious game for about four weeks now and although you might be worried about rust with most teams, the Colts have been in this position many times. With Manning running the show, they are a perennial 10-win team and they are usually resting players down the stretch of the season. You can expect them to be able to crank it up a notch this week in practice and this Saturday at game time. The Ravens would have loved to have the week off – especially given how many nagging injuries they have. Safety Ed Reed is nicked up, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata is banged up and even quarterback Joe Flacco is nagged by a couple of injuries. Flacco has hip and leg issues, which may be a real concern for this week. Last week, the Ravens were handed a win and Flacco didn’t have to do much. In that game, he was just four-of-10 for 34 yards an interception. Clearly, not his best day. But this week, the Colts are going to zone in on the Ravens running game and force them to throw the ball – if Flacco isn’t healthy, they aren’t going to win. The Colts shutdown the Ravens running game in the first meeting as they held them to just 98 rushing yards. The Ravens will need more than that to get the job done on the road. For the Colts offense, they have some great advantages at wide receiver as the Ravens have put two cornerbacks on injured reserve this year. The Colts have plenty of depth at the position and will exploit that matchup once again. It’s too much to ask of the Ravens to go on the road two straight weeks and knock off the New England Patriots, then the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts will win comfortably this week. NFL Betting Picks: Colts -6.5 |
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OTW Senators v ATL Thrashers under 6 goals at 1.87 Statistic: 175/299 58% Best Betting Websites visit: |
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Anaheim Ducks vs Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks to win at ( 1.385) Statistic: 174/297 58% Best Betting Websites visit: |
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Boston Celtics @ Atlanta Hawks BetPhoenix Odds (BetPhoenix Sportsbook Review): Hawks -2 The Atlanta Hawks have been slipping up recently but it looks like they are finally back on track. When you play against the New Jersey Nets, there is always a good chance of that. The Hawks had lost four straight and five of their last six prior to Wednesday’s contest and there was some general concern as to what had happened to the team that started 20-7. The truth is that the Hawks had a reality check and that they failed their test miserably. Atlanta lost in Denver, to Cleveland twice (home and away), home to New York and on the road in Miami. The first few losses deflated the Hawks, who feel like they have grown into serious contenders but considering they lost to two conference finalists, they clearly aren’t quite there yet. The Hawks will get a chance to redeem themselves against the Boston Celtics on Friday and this should be more manageable. Kevin Garnett and Marquis Daniels will miss this game for Boston while Kendrick Perkins and Eddie House are dealing with their own illnesses (both should play). This is the perfect time for the Hawks to take advantage and get a big home win. NBA Betting Pick: Hawks -2 Cleveland Cavaliers @ Denver Nuggets Sports Betting Lines: NO LINE The Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets will meet up in another episode of LeBron versus Carmelo. Normally, these contests are very close – especially with the games played in Denver – but this one could be a little more one-sided. The Nuggets, who have been without point guard Chauncey Billups in eight of the last nine games, could also be without backup Ty Lawson after he sprained his ankle against Golden State on Tuesday. Billups is hoping to make his return Friday and Lawson is day-to-day, so he might play as well. But that’s not all. Forward Carmelo Anthony has missed three straight games due to a knee contusion and is also day-to-day. Without Anthony and Billups, the Nuggets don’t stand a chance in this contest but with everyone healthy, they’ll have a great chance to win. It’s hard to bet your hard-earned dollars on the Nuggets right now given the health concerns so either bet the Cavs or stay away from this contest until there is more certainty. Betting Line Pick: Cavaliers |
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MIN Wild v CHI Blackhawks CHI Blackhawks to win at 1.40 Statistic: 173/295 58% Best Betting Websites visit: |
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DET Pistons v DAL Mavericks +8.5/-8.5 DAL Mavericks to win at 1.91 Statistic: 137/275 50% Best Betting Websites visit: |
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The Cincinnati Bengals are back in the playoffs and the good news for them is they don’t have to face the Pittsburgh Steelers. The last time they were in the postseason, a lost against the Steelers proved costly as it cost the team their franchise quarterback along with a couple of losing seasons. While they are back on track, they’ll once again have to face a tough 3-4 defense with blitzing linebackers and an offense that has a young quarterback with a quality running game. Internet gambling cappers know there are a lot of similarities between the Bengals last playoff opponent and this one. Nonetheless, the Bengals are back at home and after essentially taking a bye week, they should be ready for this contest. New York Jets @ Cincinnati Bengals Bookmaker Odds (Bookmaker Reviews): Bengals -2.5 Last Week The Jets and Bengals squared off in Week 17 and the result was ugly. The Bengals were crushed 37-0 but keep in mind that the game wasn’t as important to both teams. For the Jets, they needed a win to make the playoffs whereas the Bengals had already punched their ticket and decided not to exert too much of an effort. The other notable difference was that the contest took place in East Rutherford, New Jersey, whereas this game will take place in Cincinnati. This Week We’ll get to see a good matchup of offense versus defense this week as the Jets top-ranked running attack will go up against the Bengals No. 7 rush defense. It should be an interesting clash and the Jets will need to win the battle if they want to win the war. The Jets still have the short end of the stick when it comes to quarterbacking as their starting will be making his first ever postseason appearance. On the flip side, the Bengals Carson Palmer has been there before and he’s far more experienced as an NFL quarterback. Sports handicapping experts have to like the Bengals chance in this game. Last week, they were blown out so revenge will be on their minds. Secondly, they’ll be at home for this game, which should make a significant difference. They are up against a tough defense but they have won five straight games at home and the home fans should fire them up enough to get this win. NFL Picks: Bengals -2.5 |
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