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NCAAF - Kiffin Jilts Tennessee to Coach USC

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 20:15:37 +0000

Lane Kiffin Returns to USC Trojans as Head Coach
In a roundabout way, this is where Lane Kiffin was always destined to be. In the wake of Pete Carroll’s shocking decision to leave the comforts of USC and head to the Seattle Seahawks with a $35 million contract over 7 years, the Trojans were left scrambling to find a new head coach.

College Football - A Look Ahead at the 2010-2011 Top Ten Teams

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:30:20 +0000

The 2009-2010 NCAAF Season is in the books, but gamblers shouldn’t let that get them down. April, the traditional month for college football programs to start training camp, is just around the corner.
What will the college football landscape look like when late August rolls around and the 2010-2011 NCAAF Season kicks-off? More importantly, whom will gamblers look to bet in the NCAAF…

BCS Championship Recap: McCoy Injured, Ingram Steamrolls

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:28:55 +0000

The Crimson Tide rolled in the BCS Championship game easily as they swarmed Colt McCoy on Texas’s opening drive sending the Longhorns’ leading man to the sidelines permanently.

BCS National Championship Game Props

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:47:35 +0000

The final game of the 2009-2010 NCAAF Season is upon us and oh, what a game it figures to be!
The #1 ranked Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the #2 ranked Texas Longhorns in the BCS National Championship Game. BetUS online sportsbook gamblers should no doubt bet the team they like in the sportsbook.
They should also take a look at the BCS prop bets. Here are the prop bets that I will be…

BCS National Championship Game Props

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:47:35 +0000

Texas Longhorns vs. Alabama Crimson Tide in the BCS Championship

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:45:53 +0000

Thursday, January 7th – Rose Bowl (Pasadena, CA) – 8:15 PM ET
Rose Bowl Betting Spread: Alabama -4
Texas: The Week That Was
The Longhorns were very fortunate to slip by the Nebraska Cornhuskers, 13-12, and win the Big 12 Championship Game. Texas didn’t figure to be sorely tested by Nebraska, but with defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh sacking UT quarterback…

Tim Brown’s BCS Championship Game Preview

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:10:17 +0000

Former Heisman Trophy winner and All-Pro wide receiver Tim Brown has been bringing his football expertise into your living room all season long at Betflix, giving you his college football betting picks.

BCS Championship Game Preview - Everything You Need to Know

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:22:39 +0000

College football betting comes to a close when the Alabama Crimson Tide and Texas Longhorns collide for the national title at the Rose Bowl on Thursday night. Oddsmakers have set the college football point spread at -4 in favor of Alabama, while the total is set at 46 points.
Ever since the teams were ranked No. 1 and No. 2 at the beginning of bowl season, the spotlight has shone the brightest on…

BCS Championship Game - Players with Draft Stock

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:57:10 +0000

The BCS Championship is Littered With NFL Talent
It’s no secret that this year’s BCS Championship game is boasting the two best teams in college football for the 2009 college football betting season.

3 Game Parlay - BCS Championship, NBA and NCAA Hoops

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 19:38:29 +0000

One of the advantages of betting through BetUS is being able to use the online sportsbook.
The website is user friendly which allows gamblers to quickly pick which wagers they want to make. It also allows gamblers to put together cross-sports parlays effortlessly.
Let’s take a look at a good 3 Team Parlay tonight.
NCAAB: Michigan Wolverines vs.

BCS Championship Preview – Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Texas Longhorns

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:20:10 +0000

Colt McCoy has been able to shatter most of college football’s most notable quarterback records, but breaking the SEC streak in the BCS Championship game is going to be tougher than most of his challenges. The NCAA’s winningest college quarterback lost his Heisman trophy to the Crimson Tide’s Mark Ingram thanks to a poor effort in the Big 12 Championship game against…

BCS National Championship - #1 Alabama vs. #2 Texas

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:00:27 +0000

All of the marbles will be on the line in the BCS National Championship Game on Thursday night when the Texas Longhorns (13-0, 5-7-1 ATS) square off with the Alabama Crimson Tide (13-0, 8-5 ATS).
This BCS Football Bowl betting affair is one of the most highly anticipated games in quite some time, as both the Horns and Tide have absolutely steamrolled to perfect seasons and don’t appear to have any…

BCS National Championship Game - Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Texas Longhorns

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:00:17 +0000

Alabama Crimson Tide (13-0) vs. Texas Longhorns (13-0)
Thursday, January7th
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA — 8:10pm EST
NCAAF Betting Line: Alabama -4
On January 7, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena plays host the BCS National Championship Game. In the game between undefeated No. 2 Texas Longhorns and the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide, the BetUS.com sportsbook has the Crimson Tide favored by -3 point…

GMAC Bowl Betting - Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Troy Trojans

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:39:44 +0000

Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Troy Trojans
Wednesday, January 6th – Ladd Peebles Stadium (Mobile, AL) – 7:05 PM ET
GMAC Football Bowl Spread: Central Michigan -2.5
Central Michigan: The Week That Was
The Chippewas weren’t hitting on all cylinders, but they had enough to get past the Ohio Bobcats, 20-10, in the Mid-American Conference Championship Game on Friday, Dec. 4. The…

GMAC Bowl Expert Free Pick – Central Michigan Chippewas vs. Troy Trojans

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:20:12 +0000

Often called the “Game Nobody Cares About So You Can Recover From Your Bowl Series Hangover To Get Ready For The BCS Championship Drinking Bonanza Bowl”, the Sun Belt Conference Champion Troy Trojans will take on CMU coming off their best college football betting season of all time.

BCS National Championship Game - #1 Alabama vs. #2 Texas

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:15:04 +0000

College Football Betting Odds: Alabama -4, Total Points 45
After a full season of college football action, this is the one we’ve all been waiting for. No. 1 vs. No. 2. SEC vs. Big XII. Texas vs.

FedEx Orange Bowl Expert Pick - Hawkeyes vs Yellow Jackets

admin — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:45 +0000

The only way to make this year’s FedEx Orange Bowl game exciting will be to bet on it as the Hawkeyes face the 4 point favorite Yellow Jackets on January 5 th at 8pm in Land Shark Stadium.
FedEx Orange Bowl Betting Odds:
Iowa Hawkeyes +4
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets -4
O/U 50
The Iowa Hawkeyes total defense is in the top 10 in the nation barely allowing 15.5 points per game with a lot of…

Orange Bowl Betting Preview – Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:36:06 +0000

A high octane offense from Georgia Tech will do whatever it takes to dilute the effectiveness of Iowa’s insanely tough defense to earn an Orange Bowl victory.
Spreading out the offense has translated in to a mountain of unexpected success for the Yellow Jackets, and Coach Paul Johnson deserves credit for crafting a creative and effective offense that racked up an average of 24.9 points…

Orange Bowl Betting - Iowa Hawkeyes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:00:20 +0000

The Orange Football Bowl betting analysis will continue until the game kicks off on January 5th between the Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2, 7-4 ATS) and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-2, 8-4 ATS).
Though both teams were expected to compete well in their respective conferences this year, neither one was really projected to be a sure-fire BCS team. The Hawkeyes had their chance to really put a stamp on a…

Fiesta Bowl Pits Undefeated Boise against Undefeated TCU

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:45:45 +0000

Two undefeated teams from two crap infested conferences will be taking on each other for king of poop mountain in the Fiesta Bowl.

Fiesta Bowl Betting Preview - Boise State vs. TCU (-7.5)

admin — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:30:45 +0000

TCU and Boise State Fight for #2 in the BCS
The TCU Horned Frogs and Boise State Broncos take the field for the 2010 Fiesta Bowl on Monday night with an interesting distinction at stake.
Because the Cincinnati Bearcats were mauled by the Florida Gators on January 1st 51 to 24, TCU or Boise State no doubt will jump to #2 in the BCS Rankings with a victory. After all, either the Horned…

2009 Orange Bowl Expert Pick - #10 Iowa vs. #9 Georgia Tech

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 16:00:07 +0000

2009 Orange Bowl
No. 10 Iowa Hawkeyes (10-2 SU, 8-3 ATS) vs. No. 9 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (11-2 SU, 8-4 ATS)
Tuesday, January 5: 8:00 p.m.
BetUS.com Betting Odds: Georgia Tech -4, Total Points 50 ½
Here are some NCAA football betting trends which may impact this game:
Iowa: 14-2 SU in their last 16 games
Iowa: 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games
Iowa: The total has gone…

NCAA Football Bowl Betting - Michigan State vs. Texas Tech

admin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:00:48 +0000

NCAA Football Bowl Betting - Alamo Bowl
Michigan State Spartans (6-6) vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders (8-4)
Michigan State Spartans +8 +260 Over 60½
Texas Tech Red Raiders -8 -320 Under 60½
On January 2010, the Michigan State Spartans and the Texas Tech Red Raiders are in San Antonio Texas to play in the Alamo Bowl. The Alamo Bowl has a deal with the Big Ten, who sends their fourth…

College Football Bowl Betting - Arkansas vs. East Carolina in the Liberty Bowl

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 21:30:36 +0000

Arkansas Razorbacks (7-5, 7-4 ATS) vs. East Carolina Pirates (9-4 SU, 6-6 ATS)
Saturday, January 2: 5:30 p.m.
College Bowl Betting Odds: Arkansas -7 ½, Total Points 63 ½
Here are some college football betting trends which may impact this game:

Arkansas: 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games
Arkansas: 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Arkansas: The total has…

2009 Cotton Bowl Betting - #19 Oklahoma State vs. Ole Miss

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:00:41 +0000

No. 19 Oklahoma State Cowboys (9-3 SU, 5-5-1 ATS) vs. Ole Miss Rebels (8-4 SU, 5-5 ATS)
Saturday, January 2: 2:00 p.m.
2009 Cotton Bowl Betting Odds: Ole Miss -3, Total Points 50 ½
Here are some college football betting trends which may impact this game:

Oklahoma State: 8-2 SU in their last 10 games
Oklahoma State: 2-2 ATS in their…

College Football Cotton Bowl - Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma State

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:00:12 +0000

Cotton Bowl – January 2nd, 2010
Cowboys Stadium Dallas Texas – 2pm EST
Mississippi Rebels -3½ -165 Over 50½
Oklahoma State Cowboys +3½ +145 Under 50½
January 2, Cowboy Stadium, the usual home of the Dallas Cowboys plays host to the 2010 Cotton Bowl.

Papajohns.com Bowl - South Carolina Gamecocks vs. UConn Huskies

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:00:06 +0000

Connecticut Huskies (7-5) vs. South Carolina Gamecocks (7-5)
Saturday, January 2nd— Legion Field, Birmingham Ala. — 2:00pm EST
NCAAF Betting Line: South Carolina -4.5 (51.5)
The UCONN Huskies hope to continue their turnaround season as they travel to Alabama in the heart of SEC country to face the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Papajohns.com Bowl. The January 2 bowl is the second Pizza…

Papajohns.com Bowl Preview – Connecticut vs. South Carolina

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 15:00:14 +0000

The tragic memory of deceased teammate, Jasper Howard, will be hanging over the Huskies as they hit the gridiron of Legion Field to battle the South Carolina Gamecocks. Sometimes that kind of motivation is enough to push a fringe team over the edge, but finding seams against the Gamecocks will be almost impossible.

AT&T Cotton Bowl Expert Pick: Rebels Vs Cowboys

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:00:54 +0000

(19) Oklahoma State at Mississippi – January 2
The Oklahoma State Cowboys look to take on the 3 point favorite Mississippi Rebels on January 2nd at 2:00 PM ET at Cowboys Stadium in a clash for the AT&T Cotton Bowl.
AT&T Cotton Bowl Odds:
Mississippi Rebels -3
Oklahoma State Cowboys +3
O/U 50
Both teams can run the ball effectively all season but the difference in this game…

Sugar Bowl Betting on New Years Day - #3 Cincinnati vs. #5 Florida

admin — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:00:38 +0000

The Florida Gators were smacked in the teeth in the SEC Championship and just when they were starting to get over the loss, the health of their beloved coach, Urban Meyer, is in enough jeopardy that he may never coach again.
For Tim Tebow’s college swan song and the final game that Meyer will coach for the meantime, the Gators will play with hearts on sleeves in the name of their…

Rose Bowl Expert Pick – #8 OSU Buckeyes vs. #9 Oregon Ducks

admin — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:00:16 +0000

The Rose Bowl will not feature the USC Trojans for once, but instead Ohio State and Oregon will take the stage in Pasadena. To say that this is the most exciting matchup of the is an understatement. This game is a hotly contested matchup between one of the best teams in the country, and one of the premier players at the quarterback position and betting investors are scrounging for details on how…

The Rose Bowl - Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks

admin — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:00:31 +0000

Friday, January 1st – 5:00 PM ET
Rose Bowl ( Pasadena, CA)
College Football Spread: Oregon -4
Ohio State: The Week That Was
The Buckeyes already owned a Big Ten title, but in their Nov. 21 conference finale against Michigan, there was hardly reason to relax. One of college football’s most storied rivalries demanded a full-tilt effort, and that’s what Jim…

BCS Bowl Breakdown - Your Best Bets

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:07:51 +0000

BCS Bowl Breakdown
Best Bet: Oregon -4 over Ohio State in the Rose Bowl
The venerable Tim Brown won my dad like a grand in the late 1980’s when they ran fantasy football leagues in smoke filled rooms in sports bars. He was a hell of a football player, and he knows how to handicap football.

College Holiday Bowl - Arizona Wildcats vs Nebraska Cornhuskers

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:00:22 +0000

In a rematch of the 1998 Holiday Bowl the Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Arizona Wildcats on December 30 at 8:00 PM ET at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.
Holiday Bowl Betting Odds:
Nebraska Cornhuskers +1
Arizona Wildcats -1
O/U 40
Arizona finished the season with 8-4 after beating USC for the first time in 7 games, while Nebraska had a 9-3 record after losing in the final seconds to…

Holiday Bowl Betting Preview - Nebraska vs. Arizona

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:00:13 +0000

Nebraska Works to Take Down Arizona in the Holiday Bowl
The Nebraska Cornhuskers were oh so close to taking down the Texas Longhorns and getting an automatic bid to a BCS Bowl.

Bowl Game Betting: Bowling Green Vs Idaho

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:30:54 +0000

The Idaho Vandals will be playing in their first bowl game since 1998 as they take on the Bowling Green Falcons on December 30th at 4:30 PM ET at Bronco Stadium in what promises to be a high-scoring Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl clash.
Roady’s Humanitarian Bowl Odds:
Bowling Green Falcons -1
Idaho Vandals +1
O/U 68
Both teams ended up with a 7-5 record and it would appear a good bowl matchup as the…

Champs Sports Bowl – #24 Badgers and #14 Hurricanes Brawl for it All

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:15:09 +0000

Champs Sports Bowl - Badgers (+3½) vs. Hurricanes
(O/U) 57
Tuesday, December 29 - 8:00 PM ET
Key Trends

Badgers are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games as an underdog.
Badgers are 1-6 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.

College Bowl Picks - #15 Miami vs. #25 Wisconsin in the Champs Sports Bowl

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:00:27 +0000

2009 Champs Sports Bowl
No. 15 Miami Hurricanes (9-3 SU, 6-5 ATS) vs. No. 25 Wisconsin Badgers (9-3 SU, 5-6 ATS)
Tuesday, December 29: 8:00 p.m.
College Bowl Betting Odds: Miami -3, Total Points 57 ½
Here are some betting trends which may impact this game:
Miami : 4-1 SU in their last 5 games
Miami: 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games
Miami: The total has gone OVER in 4 of…

Eagle Bank Bowl Betting - UCLA Bruins vs. Temple Owls

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:45:47 +0000

UCLA Bruins -5 -200 Over 46
Temple Owls +5 +165 Under 46
December 29 – 4:30pm
The December 29 Eagle Bank Bowl features the UCLA Bruins and the Temple Owls vying to become the second winners of the Bowl.

Independence Bowl Betting - Texas A&M Aggies vs. Georgia Bulldogs

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:00:40 +0000

Monday, December 28th – Independence Stadium (Shreveport, LA) - 5:05 PM ET
College Football Spread: Georgia -7
Texas A&M: The Week That Was
The Aggies watched rival Texas avoid an upset on the road to the BCS National Championship Game. A&M put up a brave fight, only to fall short in a 49-39 loss to the Longhorns at Kyle Field on Nov. 26. Colt McCoy was the…

Football Bowl Picks - Georgia vs. Texas A&M in the Independence Bowl

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:00:00 +0000

2009 Independence Bowl
Georgia Bulldogs (7-5 SU, 4-7 ATS) vs. Texas A&M Aggies (6-6 SU, 6-5-1 ATS)
Monday, December 28: 5:00 p.m.
Football Bowl Betting Odds: Georgia -7, Total Points 64
Here are some betting trends which may impact this game:
Georgia: 3-1 SU in their last 4 games
Georgia: 2-1 ATS in their last 3 games
Texas A&M: 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games
Texas A&M: 3-6…

College Bowl Game Odds: Canes vs Badgers

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:35:16 +0000

The Champs Sports Bowl features the Miami Hurricanes facing the 3 point underdog Wisconsin Badgers in a different style’s battle on December 29 at 8:00 PM ET at Florida Citrus Bowl stadium.
College Bowl Game Odds:
Wisconsin Badgers +3
Miami Florida Hurricanes -3
O/U 58
Miami ended with a 9-3 record in the ACC and Wisconsin also ended 9-3 in the Big Ten.
The Hurricanes will need to pick…

Music City Bowl Odds: Kentucky at Clemson

admin — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:15:37 +0000

The Music City Bowl features the Clemson Tigers taking on the seven point underdog Kentucky Wildcats on December 27 at 8:00 PM ET at LP Field.
College Football Betting Odds:
Kentucky Wildcats +7
Clemson Tigers -7
O/U 52
The Tigers had a possible BCS-bowl berth but they dropped the last two games and have to settle with a Music City Bowl; meanwhile Kentucky ended with a 7-5 record after…

Music City Bowl - Kentucky Wildcats vs. Clemson Tigers

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:20:35 +0000

College Football Point Spread: Clemson -7
Kentucky: The Week That Was
The Wildcats – who lost in overtime to Tennessee in 2007 – once again took the rival Volunteers to an extra period, but still couldn’t break through.
Playing on home turf at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington, Ky., coach Rich Brooks’ ballclub tied Tennessee at 24 in the final minute of regulation. UK stood…

NCAA Football Bowl Odds - Kentucky vs. Clemson in the Music City Bowl

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:00:38 +0000

NCAA Football Bowl Odds: CLEMSON -7, Total 52
As you look at this game from the perspective of the NCAA football bowl betting odds, you are looking for stars, you are going to find them on the Clemson team.

College Bowl Betting - Boston College vs. USC in the Emerald Bowl

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:45:08 +0000

In the third and final bowl game of the day, the Boston College Eagles (8-4, 6-5 ATS) will match wits with the USC Trojans (8-4, 3-9 ATS) in the Emerald Bowl betting proceedings.

College Bowl Game Odds: Pittsburgh at North Carolina

admin — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:30:56 +0000

The Pittsburgh Panthers will have to shake off the disappointment of two straight last-minute losses, including a heartbreaker against Cincinnati that cost them the Big East title as they take on the North Carolina Tar Heels on December 26 at 4:30 PM ET at Bank of America for the Meineke Car Care Bowl.
College Football Betting Odds:
North Carolina Tar Heels +3
Pittsburgh Panthers -3
There is no…

Emerald Bowl Upset Alert - Boston College vs. USC (-7.5)

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:35:03 +0000

USC Looks to Regain Some Luster in the Emerald Bowl
The USC Trojans aren’t used to this. Usually USC is getting ready to beat up on a more high profile team than the Boston College Eagles in a BCS Bowl Game. That’s not the case this season.
USC lost 4 games in 2009.

Big East vs. ACC in Meineke Car Bowl - Pittsburgh vs. UNC

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:00:51 +0000

The Pittsburgh Panthers were on their way to a victory against the Cincinnati Bearcats and a spot in a BCS Bowl game before Cincinnati pulled off a last second touchdown to beat the Panthers 45 to 44.
That dropped the Panthers to 9 and 3 straight-up. So, instead of facing Florida in the Sugar Bowl, the Panthers take on a tough North Carolina Tar Heels team in the Meineke Car Bowl.

Hawaii Bowl Lock Alert - Nevada Wolf Pack vs. SMU Mustangs

admin — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:59 +0000

Nevada Takes on the SMU Mustangs in the Hawaii Bowl
Kick-off: 8:00 pm EST
The Nevada Wolf Pack started out the season by losing three games in a row. Not only did the Wolf Pack lose but by getting pummeled they didn’t win a single game against the spread in their first three games.
Nevada lost to Notre Dame 35 to 0 as 14 ½ point underdogs, Colorado State 35 to 20 as 5 point…