Monthly Articles: June 2010

by Big Al McMordie Unlike most years, there aren’t any divisions in baseball lacking pennant race drama this season. Every division is up for grabs as we hit the halfway mark this week. Here’s a peak at what is shaping up to be great pennant races all over. AL Central: Three teams, the Twins, White…

by Jim Feist So who is ready to win the World Series? Well, relax , folks, it is only the end of June and baseball is a marathon. Patience and consistency are keys to being the best in baseball, the same two qualities that are necessary in the world of sports wagering. After all, it…

2010 AFC North Team Preview by Jim Feist Here’s my look at the NFL, examining the competitive AFC North. The Ravens are flexing their muscles, the Steelers won the Super Bowl two years ago, while the Bengals surprised with a division title in 2009. 2010 Baltimore Ravens Preview (10-8 SU, 9-8-1 ATS in 2009) After…

Coming off an emotional win over Algeria in the group stage, the United States will look to maintain momentum when it faces Ghana in the knockout round of the 2010 World Cup on Saturday (2:30 p.m. ET, ABC). The United States is a slight favorite in World Cup odds at SBG Global. On the three-way…

It’s not always stats and starters that provide edges in major league baseball, but situations are a valuable — and overlooked — advantage. Pro Line’s Roz Juarbe steps up to the plate Saturday with a 20-Star Situational Diamond Slammer! ALL the ingredients are there to run circles around the oddsmakers, so grab this bookie busting…

by Big Al McMordie When wagering on baseball, pay extra attention to pitchers who are coming off injury stints and ones off starts where they threw a lot of pitches. When he was 40 years old, former ace Curt Schilling pitched a complete game at Oakland, one where he lost a no-hit bid with two…

The defending World Cup champions will be looking to avoid an embarrassing first round elimination when they face Slovakia on Thursday (10 a.m. ET, ESPN). Even though Italy has struggled with draws in their first two Group F matches, they will advance to the Round of 16 with a win over the Slovaks. Paraguay currently…

A spot in the knockout round is on the line on Wednesday as Algeria battles the United States in the 2010 World Cup (10 a.m. ET, ESPN). The U.S. has just two draws in their first two matches but with a win over Algeria they will advance to the round of 16 and probably win…

Mexico and Uruguay meet on Tuesday with the top spot in Group A on the line (10 a.m. ET, ESPN). Since both teams have four points, the winner advances to the knockout round. The loser may also advance depending upon what happens with the match between France and South Africa. If Mexico and Uruguay play…

by Jim Feist Starting pitchers in baseball get much of the attention (and money) thrown their way. The average starter is asked to go 6-7 innings, while aces are expected to give 7-8 quality innings. Many games are decided in the last three innings, however, making relief pitchers an extremely important, and often overlooked, element….