The Hall of Fame Game is the first pre-season game of the year, and closes the annual hall of fame enshrinement festivities. The Bengals will face the 2009 NFC East Champion Dallas Cowboys. The game will start at 8:00 PM and will be televised on NBC.
Top Daytime Starting Pitchers over the last three Seasons.
I think generally speaking most pitchers will perform better in the daytime than at night. Most day games are played after night games which helps the pitcher a great deal. Also, the sun creates shadows that gives all batters fits. The following 8 starters have been awesome in day games over the last three seasons.
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With the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby this Saturday lets take a look at my top 7 contenders in random order. These are my odds. The official odds and PP's will be determined on Wed.
I have picked the winner in three of the past four Kentucky Derby's and 10 of 17 in Triple Crown Races. Two years ago, most Horse experts thought Big Brown would flop as the favorite in the 20th PP. ... read more
The 76th Masters Tournament will take place this week at Augusta National Golf Course in Augusta, Georgia. Participants in the season's first major will play for a $7,000,000 purse on the par 72, 7,435 yard course. The event is scheduled to get underway this Thursday, April 8th and it will conclude on Sunday, April 11th. Here are my top four picks to win it all in random order. I shoot in the low ... read more
Below is my fearless forecast for the upcoming 2010 MLB season. Get ready for a lot of MLB winners. My Early Bird Package expires on April 1st. If you missed any of my MLB 2010 Fantasy Preview please visit this website for some good reading.
Baseball starts in less than 3 weeks and I know every team like the back of my hand. I have been writing baseball articles for numerous websites since the beginning of the Year. I am ready for a Monster winning year. Below is my 2010 MLB Fantasy Preview (Third Baseman) and if you missed any other position previews please visit this website.
If you have the #2 overall pick in your draft please take Hanley Ramirez. Look how he has dominated the 3-year average leaders. He is getting better! I see a lot of good young players at this position that I haven't seen in quite some time. I dropped Jose Reyes a few spots because he most likely will start the season on the DL. ... read more
I would try to grab one of my Top 7 or take a strong look at my sleeper pick. The talent really falls off at this position so it would behoove you to draft a top-notch elite player. There could be at least 3 rookies to start the year at 2B, which is always a gamble. Cleveland (Luis Valbuena), Detroit (Scott Sizemore) and LA ... read more
There are a lot of really solid First Baseman once again this season. If you don't get a Top-notch guy chances are you will still end up with a very productive player. This position has historically been the least injured. *My #1 Overall pick would be Albert Pujols. He is as close to a LOCK as it gets in Fantasy and has a really good ... read more
It really helps to grab two solid Catchers when playing Fantasy Baseball. I know that's not an easy thing to do. The average starting Catcher plays about 110 games with the other 52 going to back-ups. Injuries are always a concern at this position and you should draft accordingly.
With approximately 20 games left for each team we separate the contenders from the pretenders for NHL Postseason play. I also list four teams to fade the rest of the way in each conference.
Top 5 NHL Western Conference teams
#1 Chicago Blackhawks (41-15-5, 87 points) 1st Place in Central
In my opinion they are the best team in Hockey right no ... read more
ATS Records: Minnesota (10-6-1) @ New Orleans (9-8)
Sunday, Jan 24 2010 at 6:40 PM
Current Line: New Orleans -4 O/U: 52.5
So which team were you more impressed with in last week's victories. The Vikings embarrassed the listless Cowboys while the Saints took advantage of a very tired Cardinals t ... read more
This should be one dandy of a game. I am 3-1 so far in the NFL Playoffs doc. by The Sports Monitor of OK. Don't miss the huge weekend of winners at www.VegasTopDogs.com from all the experts.
Arizona Cardinals (11-6) vs. New Orleans Saints (13-3)
ATS Records: Arizona (9-7-1) vs. New Orleans (8-8)
Saturday, Jan 16, 2010 at 4:37 PM TV: ... read more
Indianapolis Colts (13-0) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-6)
ATS Records: Colts (9-4) vs. Jags (5-8)
Thursday, Dec 17 2009 at 8:20 PM
Current Line: Colts -3 Total: 41.5
The Colts will look to win their 23rd straight game overall, against division rival Jacksonville. The first game was close with the Colts winning 14-12 as 6 ... read more
This should be one dandy of a football game in front of a National audience this coming Sunday Night. I will be watching from Pre-game through Post-gam ... read more
This should be the marque match-up in Week #7. Lets take a look at some news and notes. These teams don't normally play each other. MINNESOTA ... read more
I am looking forward to another profitable NHL season. We finished the 2008-09 season going 27-13 (7-0 on 10*'s) on my last 40 service plays. I had another winning season fully documented.
Pay close attention as this article has produced major profits since I started in 1998. Last year, we pretty much nailed both of our two spotlight NHL teams with the Carolina Hurricanes and Chicago ... read more
I am looking forward to another profitable NHL season. We finished the 2008-09 season going 27-13 (7-0 on 10*'s) on my last 40 service plays. I had another winning season fully documented.
Pay close attention as this article has produced major profits since I started in 1998. Last year, we pretty much nailed both of our two spotlight NHL teams with the ... read more
Not just for underdogs! There are many games in the NFL when taking the favorite is the more Value play.
You will hear many people say I only take favorites in the NFL and you will also hear many people say I only take Underdogs. In the NFL everyone has their pr ... read more
Head Coach: Marvin Lewis enters season #7 as the Bengals head coach. The Bengals have a history of holding on to head coaches for long periods of time so his job is safe for the unforeseeable future. He is 46-50-1 the past six years but 50-45 against-the-spread (ATS). His team always plays hard. Cincinnati enters the new ... read more
Head Coach: Mike McCarthy returns for his 4th season in Green Bay and is making the switch to the 3-4 defense like most teams seem to be doing this decade. After last year's 6-10 performance his career record is now 22-28. Not good enough in Green Bay. Four of the 6 wins last season came in the division. If this team can st ... read more
We have 11 new NFL HC's this season. There has never been this many changes over 1 season. Here is a rundown along with my take on what you can expect this season.
Kansas City Chiefs: Todd Haley
Todd Haley capitalizes on Arizona’s Super Bowl run with a promotion to Herm Edwards’ old job in Kansas Cit. But ... read more
You will hear people say Don't bet on NFL Preseason Football. Big Mistake! It's actually easier than capping the regular season. I feel the NFL preseason is a great opportunity to start and build a nice bankroll for the upcoming regular season. I have never had a losing NFL Preseason 17 years of Handicapping. You can se ... read more
With the 135th running of the Kentucky Derby this Saturday lets take a look at my top five contenders in random order. These are my ML odds. The official odds and PP's will be determined on Wed.
I have picked the winner in three straight Kentucky Derby's and 9 of 13 in Triple Crown Races. Most Horse experts thought Big Brown would flop as the favorite in the 20th PP. Not me! He ended ... read more
Below is my fearless forecast for the upcoming MLB season. I am red hot in all sports documented here and at The Sports Monitor of OK. LAST DAY TO SAVE $200!
Jeff Hochman's 2009 MLB Fantasy Preview: Third Basemen (3B)
As you might expect this position is also thin and very injury riddled. I bumped Alex Rodriguez from #1 to #5 based on his injury. He is basically undraftable until we know exactly how long he will be out. Someone will either steal him or draft him too soon this year. I personally like drafting guys that start the sea ... read more
Jeff Hochman's 2009 MLB Fantasy Preview: Shortstops
This position is very thin like most years so draft accordingly. I see about 15 shortstops that are worth drafting and than a lot of question marks that will give you a major headache. Depending on the number of teams in your league, you could end up taking supermarket knock-off Advil on a nightly basis. Do yourself a favor ... read more
It really helps to grab two good Catchers when playing Fantasy Baseball. The average Catcher plays about 110 games with the other 52 going to back-ups. Injuries are always a concern at this position and you should draft for depth.
Jeff Hochman's 2009 MLB Fantasy Preview: Second Baseman
I would try to grab one of my Top 6 or take a strong look at my sleeper pick. The talent really falls off at this position so it would behoove you to draft a top-notch proven stud. If your drafting around #7 in the 1st round don't hesitate on scooping up Chase Utley. The guy has a short-compact swing and that fits nicel ... read more
Here are the top 10 Runs Per Game by team in a season since 1901. Notice 2000, which is said to be the peak of the juiced ball and juiced player era. (Year-RPG)
Jeff Hochman's 2009 MLB Fantasy Preview: First Baseman
There are a lot of really good First Baseman this season so if you don't get a Top-notch guy chances are you will still end up with a very productive player. This position has historically been the least injured and it makes sense since the majority of time they are receiving the ball rather than throwing it.
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It really helps to grab two good Catchers when playing Fantasy Baseball. The average Catcher plays about 110 games with the other 52 going to back-ups. Injuries are always a concern at this position and you should draft for depth.
2008-09 College BOWL SYSTEM (24-8-1 ATS) you might want to consider.
*The Heisman Jinx*
One of the Simplest & most Successful Bowl Systems from my database. We play against the team on which the current Heisman Trophy winner plays. Let's see how this simple & uncomplicated trend has fared over the last 34 bowl seasons.
I have some scary numbers from my database if you are playing NFL Home Underdogs in 2008. So far this season NFL Home Underdogs are 21-36 ATS including 4-18 in November. This past Sunday we saw 3 NFL Home Dogs get the cash, with two of them winning outright.
Most Square players and average Joe's are making a fortune while most of the Sharps and Sportsbook ... read more
I am looking forward to another profitable NHL season. Last year we pretty much nailed both of our two spotlight NHL teams with the Colorado Avs and Washington Capitals. The Avs finished with 95 points and the Caps stunned all the books with 94 points, winning the Southeast Division.
The NHL season begins on October 4th, 2008. I am the #1 documented NHL ... read more
I am looking forward to another profitable NHL season. Last year we pretty much nailed both of our two spotlight NHL teams with the Colorado Avs and Washington Capitals. The Avs finished with 95 points and the Caps stunned all the books with 94 points, winning the Southeast Division.
The NHL season begins on October 4th, 2008. Nobody has won more in Hockey over the past 12 years full ... read more
I am off to a 5-3 (1-0 on 10*'s) start in the NFL Preseason. I won my first top-rated 10* gem yesterday with the Atlanta Falcons. Another one goes today!
Here is some news you can use for the upcoming NFL season. It's not too late for my Trifecta Football package at www.VegasTopDogs.com. I am a proven winner at The Sports Monitor of Oklahoma and will show you a nice profit. Guarant ... read more
You will hear people say Don't bet on NFL Preseason Football. Big Mistake! It's actually easier than capping the regular season. I feel the NFL preseason is a great opportunity to start and build a nice bankroll for the upcoming regular season. Visit online at www.VegasTOPDogs.com. Jeff has never has a losing NFL Preseason in his 1 ... read more
After watching Big Brown roll so impressively in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, everyone has all but handed the Belmont Stakes victory to Big Brown. Will contenders Casino Drive and/or Denis of Cork make a legitimate run or is Big Brown something special?
With the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby this Saturday lets take a look at my top five contenders in order by post position.
I have picked the winner in three straight Kentucky Derby's and 7 of 9 in Triple Crown Races. One of these 5 horses will win. Make sure you sign up on Saturday for the big winner.
The betting favorite has won the Kentucky Derby just 3 times sin ... read more
More than any other major sport, MLB has more cases of teams ending in last place one year and coming in near the top of the division the next year. While NBA and NFL Favorites win well over 60% of games and College Football/ Basketball Favorites win over 70% of the time, MLB Favorites only win 56% of the time.
I have the numbers of the 2006 Season and excluded even money games. If yo ... read more
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