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Things don’t get much easier for the Marshall Thundering Herd this week, as after losing at second-ranked Ohio State last week the Herd have to deal with No. 23 West Virginia on Friday night. The Mountaineers are 12.5-point favorites on Bodog’s NCAA Football Odds and the game will have live betting available (it’s on ESPN).

WVU opened with an easy 31-0 win over Coastal Carolina. New starting QB Geno Smith threw for 216 yards with two touchdowns, while potential Heisman candidate Noel Devine rushed for 111 yards and a TD on 23 carries. It was WVU’s first shutout since 2005 and it limited Coastal Carolina to 186 yards.

Marshall was overwhelmed by the Buckeyes in a 45-7 loss. The Thundering Herd fumbled the opening kickoff and were down 14-0 before running their first play in Ohio State territory. Marshall managed just 199 total yards and got their only score on special teams. It has lost nine games in a row to ranked opponents. Marshall is now coached by Doc Holliday, who is formerly the director of recruiting at WVU.

West Virginia starting senior linebacker Pat Lazear, still recovering from a leg injury during camp, has been ruled out of Friday’s game and starting junior tight end Tyler Urban (knee) is doubtful.

WVU is 4-0 against Marshall since they resumed playing in 2005 and 9-0 all time. The Mountaineers won 24-7 last year, and Smith came in for an injured Jarrett Brown and completed 15 of 21 passes for 147 yards and one touchdown in his first significant collegiate action. Devine ran for 103 yards in that one.

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Tonight’s biggest pick is on the WVU-Marshall contest.

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Every CFL team will be in action on Bodog’s football odds this weekend, but there’s one matchup in particular that stands out: the Montreal Alouettes vs. the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Saturday afternoon. This is your CFL weekend glance.

The Alouettes (6-3) are clinging to a slim one-game lead over the Tiger-Cats (5-4) in the East Division standings after losing last week 38-17 to the lowly B.C. Lions. With Anthony Calvillo on the shelf with a shoulder injury, the Montreal offense has gone into the gutter.

Former Florida Gators quarterback Chris Leak was pathetic against the Lions. He completed just 15 of his 27 passes for a paltry 135 yards and two picks before suffering a hip injury. Ricky Santos was pretty efficient (10-12, 93 yards, two touchdowns) in his stead but likely won’t see the field against Hamilton — second-stringer Adrian MacPherson is back from the injured list. Calvillo claims he can play this weekend, but the coaching staff says otherwise.

Montreal’s defense didn’t look particularly sharp against British Columbia, but it’s hard to lock things down when your quarterback is turning over the football on every other drive.

Hamilton, meanwhile, earned a 28-13 Labor Day victory over the Argonauts. Kevin Glenn looked incredibly sharp under center, going 27-33 for 313 yards and a touchdown. His efforts were especially important with the running game all but an afterthought; the Tiger-Cats ran the ball just 14 times, and two of those rushes came from Glenn himself.

These squads met in Montreal back in July. The Als cruised to a 37-14 win, with the now-injured Calvillo being the difference-maker.

This weekend’s other matchups include Calgary-Edmonton (Friday), Toronto-British Columbia (Saturday), and Saskatchewan-Winnipeg (Sunday).

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College football betting has pro bettors hotter than Tiffany Livingston.

Adam Meyer of Real Money Sports, and Stu Feiner are flooding the airwaves. Jonathan Stone and Johnny Bono have their shared boiler room guys burning the phone lines.

But who are the biggest plays from the best handicappers?

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Rangers play host to the Yankees, the Padres take on the Giants, and West Virginia looks for a road victory over the Thundering Herd.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

The college football schedule offers up two games on Friday, with UTEP at Houston (-20) and No. 23 West Virginia (-13) at Marshall. The ranked Mountaineers cruised to a 31-0 win over Coastal Carolina in their opener last week, with Noel Devine running for 111 yards and a touchdown for West Virginia in that victory. The Thundering Herd will be looking to bounce back from an ugly 45-7 road loss to Ohio State in their first game.

As well, there’s one Canadian Football League game on the schedule for Friday, with Calgary at Edmonton. The Stampeders (8-1 SU, 7-2 ATS) pounded the Eskimos (2-7 SU, 3-6 ATS) on Monday night, winning 52-5 at home behind a three-touchdown performance from QB Henry Burris. The oddsmakers have the Stampeders listed as big 10.5-point road favorites for Friday night, with the total for that contest set at 54.5 points.

Professional betting picks from football betting services…

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Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Friday has Minnesota at Cleveland, Baltimore at Detroit, Tampa Bay at Toronto, Kansas City at the White Sox, Boston at Oakland, Seattle at the Angels, and the Yankees at Texas. Javier Vazquez (10-9, 5.01 ERA) will take on C.J. Wilson (14-6, 3.10 ERA) in that Yankees/Rangers matchup. Righthander Vazquez was knocked around by the Rangers back on August 11, giving up six runs on eight hits over his 4 1-3 innings of work. Lefthander Wilson had his four-game winning streak snapped against the Twins last time out, giving up six runs over his 5 1-3 innings.

Over in the National League on Friday it’s then Florida at Washington, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at the Mets, St. Louis at Atlanta, the Dodgers at Houston, the Cubs at Milwaukee, Arizona at Colorado, and San Francisco at San Diego. The Giants are slated to give the ball to Jonathan Sanchez (10-8, 3.39 ERA) in that last game, while the Padres counter with Clayton Richard (12-6, 3.43 ERA). Lefthander Sanchez dazzled the Dodgers over seven innings of work last time out, holding them scoreless on three hits while fanning nine. Lefthander Richard had to settle for a no-decision against the Rockies last time out despite giving up only two runs in six innings pitched.

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.

Top expert picks on today’s card…

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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.

More big sports service picks…

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Rounding out the Roundup . . .

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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This is why professional bettors agree that the Power of 620 sports services behind every selection, the MasterLockLine and the top bettors top football services is all one needs.

Roger Federer is a heavy favorite to advance in the US Open odds and the NFL season is just more than 24 hours away. Stevie Vincent already nails Washington today in MLB baseball as a Level 5.

Sept 11 CFB and Sept 12 NFL “Tailgate Party” podcast.  Rather get some great betting info in text? NFL trends, part 1, part 2 or the college football betting trends.

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.

US Open Tennis…

Roger Federer is an overwhelming 4-1 favorite in the US Open

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