Unless you could somehow combine chicken wings, pizza and Megan Fox, there are few things better in life than combining fantasy football with NFL betting.

Books like Sportstbook.com regularly post fantasy props for individual player stats entering an NFL weekend. Let’s try our hand at a few intriguing Week 1 bets. Note that any player must suit up for the wager to qualify.

Tom Brady: Total touchdown passes vs Bengals

Over 1.5: -220

Under 1.5: +170

Free pick: Over 1.5. Some bettors will take the under because the Bengals are tough opponent but I’ll take the over for that same reason. The Bengals will get their points on offense against a depleted Pats defense, meaning Brady will have to throw plenty.

Chris Johnson: Total rushing yards vs Raiders

Over 110.5: -130

Under 110.5: Even

Free pick: Over 110.5. Chris Johnson is a great receiving threat too but Oakland plays above-average pass defense. The Titans should keep the ball on the ground and hand off to Chris Johnson 25 times.

Calvin Johnson: Will he score a touchdown vs Bears?

Yes: +140

No: -180

Free pick: Yes. I expect a surprising shootout between the Lions and Bears and I’m not convinced any Chicago defender can handle Johnson in the red zone (or deep for that matter).

Rashard Mendenhall: Total rushing attempts vs Falcons

Over 20.5: -120

Under 20.5: Even

Free pick: Over 20.5. As long as Ben Roethlisberger is out, I’d bet this line on Mendenhall every week. The Steelers need him and he should play every down. He’ll be a horse; he could even lead the NFL in carries this year.

Kevin Kolb: What will he throw first vs Packers?

Touchdown pass: -135

Interception: +105

Free pick: Interception. Kolb should have a big year in Andy Reid’s system but he’s still a guy who makes plenty of mistakes. Against a ball-hawk secondary like Green Bay’s, which had a ton of takeaways last season, Kolb may start shakily and throw a pick.

Sam Bradford: What will his first pass be?

Completion: -135

Incompletion: +105

Free pick: Completion. The kid looks poised and NFL ready. It only seems appropriate that he’d be unfazed on his first career dropback and throw a perfect ball to someone. Bradford’s name should pop up on this sports betting blog for years to come.

Las Vegas wise guys in football betting agree that one of the strongest NCAA point spread prediction opportunities is in the UTEP vs. Houston game.

According to the leading online sportsbooks, the betting line is Houston -20, though Texas El Paso is getting 20.5 for smart line shoppers who prefer the underdog.

The power line used by the computer boys syndicate says Houston is -16.5 giving UTEP a nice edge.

Spread betting trends (all records are against the spread): Miners are 11-5 ATS in their last 16 games after accumulating more than 200 yards rushing in their previous game but 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games overall.

Cougars are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Over/under trends: Over is 6-0 in Miners last 6 games after allowing less than 20 points in their previous game and the over is 5-0 in Miners last 5 games on grass. Also the over is 10-3 in Miners last 13 games following a S.U. win.

Over is 8-1 in Cougars last 9 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. So does everything point towards the over? Nope, the under is 12-5 in Cougars last 17 games following a ATS loss

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We continue our Week 2 NCAA football odds coverage with trends for the late games.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

(11) Oregon (1-0) vs Tennessee (1-0)

When the high-octane Ducks get hot, they tend to stay hot for a while. Oregon is 5-1 ATS over its last six games after totalling more than 450 yards in its previous game. While Tennessee is 4-1 ATS over its last five at home, betting sharps should tread carefully, as the Volunteers are 1-5 ATS over their last six against the Pac-10 conference.

(14) Penn State (1-0) vs (1) Alabama (1-0)

The defending national champion Alabama Crimson Tide tend to step up their play against top competition; they’re 4-0 ATS over their last four games against teams with winning road records. Penn State often starts slowly, having lost six straight ATS in September, but it’s also 5-1 ATS over its last six against teams with winning records. Before you rush to bet the OVER: Mark Ingram may sit out again for Alabama so that could hold its point total back.

Bowling Green (0-1) vs Tulsa (0-1)

The home and road sports betting trends don’t tell us much; Bowling Green is 22-8-1 over its last 31 ATS on the road but Tulsa is 11-4 ATS over its last 15 home games. So the recent trends may be the way to go; Bowling Green is 5-0-1 ATS in its last six games whereas Tulsa has lost four straight ATS.

Syracuse (1-0) vs Washington (0-1)

Syracuse isn’t fazed by unfamiliar opponents; the Orange are 6-0 ATS over their last six non-conference games. But they slack off after good performances; they’re 2-6  ATS over their last eight after holding their previous opponent under 20 points. Washington is desperate to win at home. Though the Huskies are 17-35-2 ATS over their last 54 home games, they’re also 4-1 ATS in their last five following a straight-up loss.

(16) LSU (1-0) vs Vanderbilt (0-1)

The UNDER may be the smart sportsbook play here. It’s 12-3-1 in Vandy’s last 16 following an ATS win and 7-1 in LSU’s last eight games following an ATS loss. If you prefer the spread bet, consider looking to the grass for your answer. LSU is 8-21 ATS in its last 29 games on grass; Vanderbilt is 6-0 over its last six on grass ATS.

NFL fantasy football starts tonight and college football betting continues.

The Vikings vs. Saints, Mississippi State vs. Auburn, and Central Michigan vs. Temple are the big games tonight. Brett Favre, Drew Brees, Percy Harvin, Bernard Berrien proposition odds are up for the NFL rotisserie experts.

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The NFL kicks off its 2010 season, the PGA Tour plays the third of its FedExCup events, and the Cardinals begin a road series in Atlanta.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

The National Football League begins its regular-season schedule on Thursday night at the Superdome in New Orleans, with the Saints playing host to the Vikings. Minnesota and New Orleans met at the Superdome in the NFC Championship Game last season, with the Saints pulling out a 31-28 overtime victory. Drew Brees went just 17-of-31 for 197 yards passing in that contest, but threw three TD strikes. Brett Favre, on the other hand, went 28-of-46 for 310 yards with a touchdown pass, but also threw a pair of costly interceptions. The oddsmakers like the Saints at home in the first game of the year, as they’re pegged as the 5.5-point favorites. The total for the matchup is listed at 48 points.

Last minute fantasy football rankings and NFL draft guide are up.

As well, there are a pair of college football games on Thursday night, with Central Michigan at Temple (-7.5), and No. 22 Auburn (-2.5) at Mississippi State. The ranked Tigers picked up an easy 52-26 win over Arkansas State in their season opener last time out, with quarterback Cam Newton passing for 186 yards and three scores and also running for 171 yards and two scores. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, thumped Memphis 49-7 last week, as QB Tyler Russell threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns.

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Meeting up on the diamond . . .

There are just six games on a light baseball schedule for Thursday, with the American League offering up the White Sox at Detroit and Texas at Toronto, and the National League featuring Cincinnati at Colorado, the Dodgers at Houston, San Francisco at San Diego, and St. Louis at Atlanta. The Cardinals will send Adam Wainwright (17-10, 2.34 ERA) to the mound in that last contest, while the Braves counter with Jair Jurrjens (7-4, 4.10 ERA). Righthander Wainwright will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak on Thursday; he gave up five runs (two earned) over five innings of work against the Reds last time out. Righthander Jurrjens has picked up the win in each of his past two trips to the mound, blanking the Marlins on three hits in his seven innings of work last time out.

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Finally, the PGA Tour begins its third FedExCup playoff tournament on Thursday, the BMW Championship at Cog Hill G&CC in Lemont, Illinois. Tiger Woods is the defending champion at this event, and the oddsmakers have him pegged at 11/2 odds to pull off the repeat; Woods sits 51^st in the FedExCup standings and needs to climb into the Top 30 to make the field for THE TOUR Championship in two weeks. Steve Stricker is next at 12/1 odds, followed by Phil Mickelson at 14/1, and Jim Furyk at 18/1. Matt Kuchar, the current FedExCup points leader, is next at 22/1 odds, with Charley Hoffman – who won the Deutsche Bank Championship with a sizzling final round last week – set at 50/1.

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Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Royals continue their road set against the Twins in Minnesota, and the Brewers play host to the Cards once again in Milwaukee.

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

On the American League schedule for Wednesday it’ll be Baltimore at the Yankees, Cleveland at the Angels, the White Sox at Detroit, Texas at Toronto, Tampa Bay at Boston, Seattle at Oakland, and Kansas City at Minnesota. The Royals will send Zack Greinke (8-11, 3.87 ERA) to the mound in that last contest, while the Twins counter with Brian Duensing (7-2, 2.09 ERA). Righthander Greinke picked up his third straight no-decision in his last trip to the mound, giving up four runs on six hits over his 6 1-3 innings of work against the Tigers. Lefthander Duensing beat the Royals back on July 28, surrendering only two runs on eight hits over six innings that day, while fanning two.

Meanwhile the National League on Wednesday has the Mets at Washington, Atlanta at Pittsburgh, Florida at Philadelphia, Houston at the Cubs, Cincinnati at Colorado, San Francisco at Arizona, the Dodgers at San Diego, and St. Louis at Milwaukee. Jaime Garcia (13-6, 2.35 ERA) is expected to take on Chris Capuano (2-3, 4.62 ERA) in that Cardinals/Brewers matchup. Lefthander Garcia has won three straight starts, but his last loss came on August 17 against the Brewers (three unearned runs over six innings of work). Lefthander Capuano was tagged with a loss by the Phillies in his most recent trip to the mound, giving up one run on four hits in his five innings, while striking out four.

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Here are NFL win totals over/unders according to the BetUs.

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We continue our NFL betting trends coverage with more of the Week 1 early games on Sunday. For anyone who missed NFL trends, part 1 or the college football betting trends, always check out the “articles” section on OffshoreInsiders.com. All records are against the spread.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Colts vs Texans

With two of the league’s elite passing offenses going head to head, sports betting sharps shouldn’t be surprised to learn that the OVER is 9-1 over the last 10 meetings between these AFC South rivals. The Colts are strong within the division, going 4-1 ATS over their last five in the South, whereas the Texans are just 1-4 ATS over their last five divisional matchups.

Browns vs Buccaneers

Who will cover the spread in the Toilet Bowl? On paper, the Browns look like an amazing play; they’ve beaten seven straight spreads. But bettors should remember that the streak is a product of their improbable late-season run. Cleveland is still 1-9-1 ATS in its last 11 Week 1 games. Tampa seems to crumble at home, going 1-10 ATS over its last 11 games there.

Bengals vs Patriots

Could this be the week’s first sportsbook upset? While Cincinnati is 1-7 ATS over its last eight, it tends to surprise early, going 11-5 ATS in its last 16 September games. The road team has also beaten the spread in four of the last five Bengals/Patriots meetings.

Raiders vs Titans

While the Raiders are 5-1 ATS in their last six against Tennessee, they’re slow starters, beating the spread just once in their last five Week 1 games. Tennessee is the stronger early-season betting play, going 9-2 over its last 11 September games, but it enters the matchup having lost five of six against the spread. Maybe the OVER  is the better play; it’s 5-1 in Oakland’s last six in Week 1 and 4-1 in Tennessee’s last five at home.

Broncos vs Jaguars

Could bettors win some cash on Denver here? The Broncos are 7-3 ATS over their last 10 in Week 1 – remember the wild finish to open the season against Cincy last year? The underdog has also beaten the spread five straight times in this rivalry history. The Jags are ugly bets at home, losing 13 of 16 ATS. Will Denver put some points up? Its last five games have gone OVER the total.

Grandmaster Sports Handicapper Joe Duffy, CEO of OffshoreInsiders.com, the top sports betting site in the world says the Survivor NFL pick for Week 1 is the Tennessee Titans.

Again, this pick is of course straight up and not against the NFL spread

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It’s time for the famed primer and college football betting tip sheet for beating the bookmakers. Notes are compiled by the staff of OffshoreInsiders.com, the top football handicapping site on the web.

Saturday, September 11

Florida State vs. Oklahoma

Sooner starting DE Jake Trotter is probable after missing the Utah State game with an injury. Star DT Adrian Taylor did play against Utah State, but was limited with an ankle injury. It continues to progress and he will likely be close to 100 percent for the Seminoles contest.

Iowa State vs. Iowa

The Hawkeyes will have depth at RB. Jewel Hampton returns from a one-game suspension after missing all of 2009 with an ACL tear. However, he will battle Adam Robinson for playing time after Robinson rushed for 104 yards against Eastern Illinois.

Georgia vs. South Carolina

Gamecocks head man Steve Spurrier hinted that CB Chris Culliver will play. He missed the opener because of an NCAA investigation. Most observers believe the Bulldogs will get WR A.J. Green back, also a victim of Big Brother NCAA.

Rutgers vs. Florida International

The Scarlet Knights may install a no-huddle offense to spark their offense. QB Tom Savage has played his best in two-minute drills.

Michigan vs. Notre Dame

Lines-Maker.com’s Bob Warner reports that Denard Robinson will start at QB for the Wolverines. Former starter Tate Forcier may transfer.

Penn State vs. Alabama

Heisman Trophy winner Mark Ingram is doubtful at RB for the Crimson Tide. Trent Richardson will get the start with Eddie Lacy the backup.

Georgia Tech vs. Kansas

Kansas is off a humiliating loss to North Dakota State in which they scored just three points. Major changes are expected at the skilled positions as they may use true freshman at RB after their top two guys rushed for a combined 32 yards on 17 carries.

Florida Atlantic vs. Michigan State

With such a large point spread, keep a close eye on the status of MSU RB Larry Caper. He missed last week’s game to Western Michigan but true freshman Le’Veon Bell rushed for 141 yards and two scores as a fill-in.

Oregon vs. Tennessee

Brian Kayma of ScoresOddsPicks.com says that the Vols will be without their top WR Gerald Jones and probably without No. 2 Denarius Moore. Likely starting will be freshmen Justin Hunter and Da’Rick Rogers who were non-entities to Tennessee-Martin Saturday.

The Ducks will be going with unproven sophomore QB Darron Thomas and the incredible noise of 102,445-seat Neyland Stadium.

Wyoming vs. Texas

Wyoming is dealing with the loss of freshman LB Ruben Narcisse, who was killed in a car accident Monday morning.

UNLV vs. Utah

Utah starting QB Jordan Wynn is probable with a sprained thumb.

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This is an uphill battle for sure as CC Sabathia and the Yankees are clearly heads and shoulders better than Jake Arrieta and the Orioles but to get about $3 or so back with the much improved fighting Showalters is definitely worth a shot.

Sabathia has been great as always and the Bombers are probably the best team in baseball. Of course many more times than not they win this game but Baltimore is playing solid ball and after taking game one in the Bronx yesterday I don’t see today being an impossibility at all. It’s unlikely sure, but impossible, heck no.

Ever since Buck Showalter came into the mix the O’s have been a good team. The offense has weapons led by Roberts, Scott, Markakis, Wieters and Jones and Arrieta has been serviceable enough to take a stab with here. Arod and the Pinstripers scare the bejeesus out of me all the time and could put up a crooked number in any inning but the number is extremely high and frankly too high for this one random 9 inning baseball game.

We probably will fall short today but at this price I’m willing to make a small play on the much improved boys from Camden Yards.

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