The Ohio State Buckeyes are the second most talented team in the nation behind Alabama. Bodog previews the Buckeyes year.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are almost always in the hunt, but they look like legit BCS Championship contenders this year (5/1 odds). Ohio State is next in today’s college football preview.

The Buckeyes look like a shoe-in to win the Big Ten with 2/5 odds. With 16 starters returning, they’re more loaded than Bill Gates. The defense, among the nation’s best in 2009, has a few question marks but returns seven starters. A greater pass rush will be key to going the distance this year. Overall, it’s somewhat of a no-name—but effective—unit.

If Terrell Pryor can be a little more accurate, the offense could go through the roof. Pryor completed 57 percent of his passes last year; anything north of 60 would be fantastic, especially considering he does so much work with his legs. The offensive line looks downright nasty with four starters returning.

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The NCAA Football Odds kick off this Thursday and continue throughout the Labor Day weekend.

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An NFL betting odds alert has just been issued on the battle between the Denver Broncos and Pittsburgh Steelers.  Yes the Emmy Awards odds 2010 are up, but it’s about Sunday night football.

Currently the best available line on the underdog is at BetUs where Denver is +2.5.

Meanwhile, the best shop to bet the favorite Just Bet Sportsbook where Pittsburgh is -1.5 -120. The total ranges from 37-37.5.

Pittsburgh is 2-0 straight up in NFLX play straight up, while the Broncos are 0-2. For Denver, first-round wideout Demaryius Thomas (foot) and pass rusher Elvis Dumervil (pectoral). The likes of running back Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) and quarterback Tim Tebow are out.

It appears that Ben Roethlisberger will start for Pittsburgh and be followed by Byron Leftwich and Dennis Dixon.

One of the reasons for this alert is that the power ratings for the NFL say that Denver is -1, giving the Broncos a power line edge.

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Sunday is on the Phillies and Padres under the seven at PETCO Park.

I am not really a totals guy but every now and then I see something that I like and I pounce. This isn’t a paid play so I’m not really pouncing all that hard but going over 7 runs today in this pitcher’s paradise of a ballpark with two semi stud pitchers just doesn’t seem very possible.

How can one of these teams score 5 runs? That’s what it would take to lose and I just cannot see that happening, no how no way. For one, the Phillies have not hit a lick for a few weeks now and the Padres aren’t yet a juggernaut even with that gaudy record. Throw these two clubs in vast PETCO and put two really tough southpaws on the hill in Cole Hamels and Clayton Richard and we are more than likely looking at a well pitched, fast paced game that ends in the neighborhood of 2-1 or 3-2.

In the first two games of the series both squads were offensively challenged and to believe that anything will be different here just does not make much sense. There is talent on the field with Utley, Howard, Gonzalez and a few others but those three stars all bat from the left side and pretty much everything in this thing is screaming under to me.

The pick: San Diego under 7 at 5 Dimes

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For those who bet the Emmy Awards 2010, here are the odds.

Las Vegas betting odds are up for NFL picks and predictions on the NY Giants and Baltimore Ravens.  The Giants are 1-1 straight up, while Baltimore has won both of their NFLX contests straight up.

The bookmaker’s point spread is Baltimore -4. Eli Manning is back at starting QB after missing last week. His backup Jim Sorgi is out, so Brett Bomar will relieve Manning.

The Sports Network wire service reports that Cornerback Aaron Ross (foot) will not play for the Giants on Saturday, and defensive linemen Jason Pierre-Paul (groin) and Chris Canty (groin) are question marks. Running back Brandon Jacobs (neck), who was sidelined for the Pittsburgh game, could see some time against the Ravens.

Baltimore is 6-5 straight up in the preseason series matchups.

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The posted online sportsbook’s total is 38.5.

NFL power ratings say that Baltimore should be a three-point favorite giving a slight edge to the G-men.

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Courtesy of OddsShark.com: Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Yankees play on the road against the White Sox, the Astros take on the Mets, and the Giants continue their preseason in Baltimore.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

A busy NFL preseason schedule for Saturday offers up Cleveland at Detroit (-2.5), Cincinnati (-3) at Buffalo, Jacksonville (-2.5) at Tampa Bay, Dallas at Houston (-3), Tennessee at Carolina (-3), Seattle at Minnesota (-5.5), Arizona at Chicago (-3.5), San Francisco at Oakland (-1), and the Giants at Baltimore (-4). The Ravens are undefeated so far during the preseason, beating Carolina 17-12 at home in Week 1 and bouncing Washington 23-3 on the road last week. The Giants beat the Jets 31-16 in their exhibition opener, then lost 24-17 to Pittsburgh last week. Giants quarterback Eli Manning will return from his facial injuries to start the game for his team Saturday night.

There’s also one Canadian Football League game on tap for Saturday, with Saskatchewan at Edmonton. The Roughriders (5-2 SU, 5-2 ATS) blasted the Lions 37-13 last time out, while the Eskimos (1-6 SU, 2-5 ATS) are riding a two-game losing streak. Oddsmakers have Saskatchewan pegged as a 7-point road favorite for Saturday.

Tonight’s NFL point spreads….

Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The American League schedule for Saturday has Detroit at Toronto, Minnesota at Seattle, Kansas City at Cleveland, Boston at Tampa Bay, Oakland at Texas, Baltimore at the Angels, and the Yankees at the White Sox. CC Sabathia (17-5, 3.02 ERA) is set to take on John Danks (12-8, 3.31 ERA) in that last matchup. Lefthander Sabathia has picked up the win in each of his past four starts, blanking the Mariners on three hits over six innings of work last time out. Lefthander Danks had to settle for a no-decision against the Royals in his last trip to the mound, surrendering two runs over six innings.

Over in the National League on Saturday it’s then Philadelphia at San Diego, St. Louis at Washington, the Cubs at Cincinnati, Florida at Atlanta, Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, the Dodgers at Colorado, Arizona at San Francisco, and Houston at the Mets. Brett Myers (9-7, 3.08 ERA) is slated to pitch for the Astros on Saturday, while the Mets give the ball to Johan Santana (10-8, 2.94 ERA). Righthander Myers got back into the win column last time out, holding the Phillies to two runs on nine hits over his seven innings of work. Lefthander Santana lost to the Astros on August 17, giving up four runs in eight innings.

Top expert picks on today’s card…

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Rounding out the Roundup . . .

Finally, the WNBA playoffs continue with two games on Saturday: Seattle at Los Angeles, and Phoenix at San Antonio. The Storm rolled over the Sparks in Game 1 of their first-round series on Wednesday night, winning 79-66 at home behind 17 points and nine rebounds from Lauren Jackson. Marie Ferdinand-Harris tossed in 18 points for Los Angeles in that loss. As well, the Mercury won the opener of their best-of-three series with the Silver Stars by a score of 106-93 at home on Thursday. Candice Dupree had 32 points for Phoenix in the win, while Becky Hammon had 19 points for the Sparks.

This week’s NFL schedule features a matchup between the Tennessee Titans and Carolina Panthers.  The NFL predictions experts at Sportsbook have posted the odds on this game at Carolina -3 +100.

The Titans are 1-1 straight up and the Panthers 0-2 in practice play. Carolina has yet to score an offensive touchdown. New starting QB Matt Moore has a horrid QB rating of 34.9.

Four Carolina QBs have been sacked a total of 11 times already. Backup QB Jimmy Clausen has a toe injury, but will still play most of the second half.  WR Steve Smith is out, RB Jonathan Stewart is questionable.

The Titans have a short week off of MNF. Vince Young and the first team offense will play the first half. The Sports Network wire service reports Wideout Justin Gage (thumb) and defensive ends Jacob Ford (hamstring) and William Hayes (knee) are among the question marks for Tennessee heading into Saturday.

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The most beneficial line on the favorites is at BetUs online sportsbook where the Panthers are laying 2.5.

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Professional gamblers, who use power ratings, have the NFL power line at the Panthers -1.5, so there is value on the Titans.

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The service pick is from GodsTips, with details below. The Bengals are 2-1 straight up, while Buffalo is 1-1 in NFLX play. “Intangibles” players may put stock in the fact that Bengals WR Terrell Owens is returning to play the latest team that rejected him at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

The Sports Network wire service reports that Bengals injuries include, “cornerback Morgan Trent (ankle), and tackle Andrew Whitworth (thumb) are question marks, while safety Gibril Wilson (knee) will not play.”

Many bettors like betting on teams with quarterback competition and the Bills, well fit the bill. Trent Edwards leads Ryan Fitzpatrick. Edwards gets the start tonight.

The best value on betting on the Bengals is 5 Dimes, where they are -2.5 -120. NFL odds are most beneficial for wagering on the Bills is BetUs at +3. To bet the over, offshore sportsbook line shopping says the best value is at 35, though most shops have it at 35.5

NFL power rankings and ratings has the line at Cincinnati -3, so there is no edge based on power numbers.

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