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Sunday Sports Betting Card

Red-hot Carl Edwards will be looking to take yet another checkered flag when the Sprint Cup Series hits Auto Club Speedway on Sunday.  Here’s your Daily Sports Roundup …

Event of the day . . .

Edwards got past Kyle Busch late in the race last Saturday night to visit victory lane in the Sharpie 500 at Bristol, and he’ll be looking for a similar result on Sunday when he battles his bitter rival once again in the Pepsi 500 at Fontana‘s Auto Club Speedway.

Edwards, who has won the series’ last two events, is pegged as the 5/1 Vegas favorite to win the Pepsi 500 on Sunday, while standings leader Busch is just behind him on that list at 6/1. Jimmie Johnson (7/1), Tony Stewart (8/1), and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8/1) follow those odds leaders, with each of Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, and Jeff Gordon at 12/1.

Clint Bowyer is currently holding down the 12th and final spot in the Chase standings; he’s pegged at 35/1 odds to win the Pepsi 500. David Ragan, who is 12 points back of Bowyer for that coveted 12th position, is better regarded by the oddsmakers right now – he’s at 25/1 odds. The Chase gets underway at New Hampshire on September 14.

Betting event of the day…

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Political betting odds…

The Republican National Convention is going to go on in Minneapolis despite impending Hurricane Gustav heading to New Orleans, Mississippi and Alabama. Directly or indirectly, how the government and FEMA respond will affect the presidential election. Plus will Fox News, CNN and MSNBC minimize their coverage of the GOP infomercial and concentrate more in Ray Nagin then Sarah Palin and John McCain? Barack Obama is -180 to win the election according to BetUs Sportsbook  

Non-event of the day . . .

There are only two college football games on the Sunday sports schedule, and neither of them involve a ranked team. Kentucky will start their season with a game against Louisville; the Cardinals are 3.5-point favorites with the total at 56 points. As well, Colorado will launch their campaign by taking on Colorado State; the Buffaloes aren’t expected to have much trouble in that game, as they’re listed as 11-point favorites.

Also on the schedule . . .

Derek Lowe (10-11, 3.81) will try to get the better of leading Cy Young candidate Brandon Webb (19-5, 2.96 ERA) when the Dodgers and Diamondback meet on Sunday night. Also on the day’s National League schedule: San Francisco at Cincinnati, the Mets at Florida, Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, Atlanta at Washington, St. Louis at Houston, Philadelphia at the Cubs, and Colorado at San Diego.

Over in the American League Roy Halladay (16-9, 2.69 ERA) will be gunning for his 17th win of the year when the Blue Jays play on the road against the Yankees and Andy Pettitte (13-10, 4.37 ERA). Rounding out the Junior Circuit’s Sunday slate: Seattle at Cleveland, Kansas City at Detroit, the White Sox at Boston, Baltimore at Tampa Bay, Texas at the Angels, and Minnesota at Oakland.

Finally, the CFL offers up a single game on Sunday, with Winnipeg at Saskatchewan, and there are two WNBA games on tap: Seattle at Connecticut, and Detroit at Chicago.

News from the wire . . .

Cowboys defensive back Adam Jones has been reinstated . . .Cowboys wide receiver Sam Hurd will miss the next couple of weeks with a sprained ankle . . . Titans quarterback Vince Young bruised his thumb on Thursday, but the injury isn’t thought to be serious . . . Notable unsigned NHL players with training camp fast approaching – forwards Mats Sundin, Teemu Selanne, Peter Forsberg, and Brendan Shanahan.

Peek at the future . . .

The Indians’ Cliff Lee (19-2, 2.43 ERA) will be looking to earn his 20th win of the season when Cleveland hosts the division rival White Sox and John Danks (10-7, 3.30 ERA)  on Monday night . . . the Canadian Football League stages its annual Labour Day contests on Monday, with Edmonton at Calgary (-4.5) at 4:00pm ET, and Toronto at Hamilton (-3) at 7:30pm ET.

Royals-Tigers Vegas Betting Odds

The Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Comerica Park.
The Royals will give the ball to ace starter Gil Meche in this one. Righthander Meche is 10-10 this season with a 4.07 ERA.
Starting this game for the Tigers will be Armando Galarraga. The righthander has a 3.08 ERA to go along with a 12-4 record this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Billy Butler hit two home runs on Saturday to lead the Royals to an easy 13-3 win over the Tigers.
The Royals pulled out the victory as +182 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (10.5).
Mark Teahen also homered in the contest for Kansas City. Curtis Granderson picked up three hits and scored a run for Detroit.
Team records:
Kansas City: 57-78 SU
Detroit: 65-70 SU
Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 1-9
Before playing LA Angels are 3-7
After playing Kansas City are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Kansas City home to Oakland, Tuesday, September 2
Detroit home to LA Angels, Tuesday, September 2
 
 

Giants-Reds Pointers

The San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.
The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Matt Cain in this game. Cain has a 8-10 record and a 3.55 ERA this season.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Bronson Arroyo who starts for the Reds. Righthander Arroyo is 12-10 with a 5.07 ERA so far this season.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Reds put up five runs in the first inning on Saturday night and held on for a 7-6 win over the visiting Giants.
The Reds won that game as -132 home favorites, while the combined score went OVER the night’s posted total (9.5).
Edwin Encarnation homered and drove in two runs in the win for the Reds. Randy Winn, Eugenio Velez, and Aaron Rowand all homered for the Giants.
Current streak:
San Francisco has lost 2 straight games.
Cincinnati has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
San Francisco: 59-76 SU
Cincinnati: 60-76 SU
San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 7-3
After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Cincinnati is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
Cincinnati is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next up:
San Francisco at Colorado, Monday, September 1
Cincinnati home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, September 2
 

Kentucky Wildcats-Louisville Cardinals and Colorado Buffaloes-Colorado State Rams Previews

The Kentucky Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals will both be looking to go 1-0 on the season when they meet at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium on Sunday.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 3-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 56.
Team records:
Kentucky: 8-5 SU, 7-5 ATS
Louisville: 6-6 SU, 4-7 ATS
Kentucky most recently:
When playing in August are 1-2
When playing on turf are 3-5
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

Louisville most recently:
When playing in August are 4-1
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Kentucky is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kentucky’s last 7 games when playing Louisville
Kentucky is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kentucky’s last 6 games on the road
Louisville is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisville’s last 5 games at home
Louisville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kentucky
Louisville is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
Next up:
Kentucky home to Norfolk St, Saturday, September 6
Louisville home to Tennessee Tech, Saturday, September 6

 

 

 

Hughes Stadium has a Week 1 contest on tap for Sunday as the Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State Rams play their season openers.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Buffaloes listed as 11½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 56.
Team records:
Colorado: 6-7 SU, 6-7
ATS
Colorado State
: 3-9 SU, 5-6 ATS
Colorado most recently:
When playing in August are 2-2
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

Colorado State most recently:
When playing in August are 5-1
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado’s last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado State
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado State
Colorado State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Colorado State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Colorado State is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games
Next up:
Colorado home to Eastern Washington, Saturday, September 6
Colorado State home to Sacramento State, Saturday, September 6

Colorado-CSU and Kentucky-Louisville Betting Advice

Sports Betting at the Sportsbook

With the short card, the staff of OffshoreInsiders.com will combine the betting primer with the computer trends. All trends are against the spread unless over/under noted.

Colorado-Colorado State

Notes: It’s appropriate that both teams are 0-0 because this may be the proverbial “throw out the records” series. The Buffalos have won 4-of-6 but all six were decided by a touchdown or less and a combined 25 points. Five have been by five or less.

CSU quarterback Billy Farris makes his first start. He has thrown just 39 passes, but look for a lot of running says Cy McCormick of MasterLockLine.com because he is supported by one of the deepest backfields in the nation.

Against the spread trends:

Kentucky-Louisville

Notes: Both teams have a ton of question marks. Louisville will be without WR Trent Guy who was shot. Another WR JaJaun Spillman and CB Rod Council have been kicked off the team.

Against the spread trends: Kentucky is 4-0-1 outside the conference. Louisville is 21-8 outside the conference, but 1-4 their last five on grass overall. The home team has covered four straight in the series.

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How excited am I? It’s the first full weekend of regular season football. I bought a few new televisions for my home office. Ironically, while I wish watch dozens of games this weekend, perhaps off all the football scoring updates I’m most excited about is Division II as I will watch in minutes, my alma mater, the California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans put a hurting on the West Chester cheesesteaks.

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Idaho Vandals-Arizona Wildcats Preview

The Idaho Vandals and the Arizona Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Arizona Stadium.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 27-point favorites versus the Vandals, while the game’s total is sitting at 62.
Team records:
Idaho: 1-11 SU, 3-8 ATS
Arizona: 5-7 SU, 5-6 ATS
Idaho most recently:
When playing in August are 0-4
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

Arizona most recently:
When playing in August are 4-1
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Idaho is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Idaho is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Idaho is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 7 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Idaho home to Idaho State, Saturday, September 6
Arizona home to Toledo, Saturday, September 6

 

Washington Huskies-Oregon Ducks Pointers

The fans at Autzen Stadium will be treated to a game between the Washington Huskies and the Oregon Ducks when they take their seats on Saturday.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Ducks listed as 13½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total is sitting at 62.
Team records:
Washington: 4-9 SU, 6-7 ATS
Oregon: 9-4 SU, 9-4 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing in August are 1-2
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the conference are 3-7

Oregon most recently:
When playing in August are 2-0
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington’s last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Oregon
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oregon
Oregon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oregon’s last 5 games at home
Oregon is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Oregon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Next up:
Washington home to BYU, Saturday, September 6
Oregon home to Utah State, Saturday, September 6

 

Utah State Aggies-UNLV Rebels Preview

The Utah State Aggies and the UNLV Rebels will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Sam Boyd Stadium.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rebels listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game’s total is sitting at 48.

Team records:
Utah State: 2-10 SU, 7-5 ATS
UNLV: 2-10 SU, 5-7 ATS
Utah State most recently:
When playing in August are 2-3
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 1-9

UNLV most recently:
When playing in August are 2-3
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Utah State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Utah State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah State’s last 6 games
Utah State is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
UNLV is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of UNLV’s last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UNLV’s last 6 games at home
UNLV is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Next up:
Utah State at Oregon, Saturday, September 6
UNLV at Utah, Saturday, September 6