Saturday, October 17: 12:00 p.m. at the Cotton Bowl in Texas
Oklahoma Sooners (3-2 SU, 1-3 ATS) vs. Texas Longhorns (5-0, 1-4 ATS) at Dallas.

One of college football’s greatest rivalries will add a new chapter Saturday when the Oklahoma Sooners and the Texas Longhorns take the field in the Red River Shootout.

College Football Betting Odds: Texas -4 ½, Total Points 50 ½

betting trends as they relate to this matchup:

•Oklahoma: 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games
•Oklahoma: 6-1 SU in their last 7 road games
•Oklahoma: The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 road games
•Texas: 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games
•Texas: The total has gone under in 6 of their last 8 home games
•Texas: Texas is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games

Last year’s game lived up to the hype as Texas, which was ranked No. 5 in the country at the time, shocked the No. 1 Oklahoma Sooners in the Cotton Bowl. This time it’s the Longhorns who come in higher ranked and with a target on their back.

For Oklahoma, the key in this one will be the return of Heisman Trophy winning quarterback Sam Bradford. Bradford was the Sooners announced starter just a day before last week’s matchup with Baylor, after missing several games with a right shoulder injury. While he was a bit rusty, Bradford still managed to throw for over 300 yards and a touchdown against Baylor. With a week of practice under his belt, it will be curious to see how the junior responds.

Defensively, the Sooners are one of college football’s elite. The defensive line in particular is as good as any, with future NFL superstars Auston English and Gerald McCoy leading the way. On the season, Oklahoma is giving up just eight points per game, good for third in college football in scoring defense. Their rushing defense is also ranked third, giving up 53 yards per game. Forcing Texas quarterback Colt McCoy out of the pocket will be a key in this one.

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Monday, Oct 12 Open Sportsbook USA Preview

Kickoff from Land Shark Stadium is set for 8:40 PM eastern time and the game can be seen on ESPN.

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Rookie head coach Rex Ryan has completely changed the image and the outlook of the New York Jets so far as they are 3-1 both straight up and against the spread.

Ryan was known as one of the best defensive coordinators in the game with the Baltimore Ravens before taking the head gig with the Jets. He has brought swagger and toughness to a team that hasn’t had such characteristics since Joe Namath was making pool side super bowl guarantees.

The Jets rank 4th in total defense so far with Ryan’s system and attitude. Offense is another matter, however.

The Jets rank only 25th overall on offense as rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez, the number one overall pick in last spring’s draft, is going through the growing pains of on the job training. Sanchez has thrown 5 interceptions compared to just 4 touchdown passes and has a quarterback rating of 71.2.

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The Jets have lacked a breakaway threat for Sanchez to throw to until this week when they acquired wideout Braylon Edwards in a trade with the Cleveland Browns. Edwards should provide the playmaking ability that the Jets have lacked and take heat off of Sanchez along with running backs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington.

The Miami Dolphins got their first win of the season last week in a 38-10 blowout over the Buffalo Bills and stand at 1-3 both straight up and against the spread. Last year’s starting quarterback, Chad Pennington, is out for the year due to a shoulder injury and Chad Henne, who started last week, will take his place.

The Dolphins are the top NFL ranked rushing team in the league, which will help keep the defenses honest against Henne. Running backs Ronnie Brown and veteran Ricky Williams expect to get a lot of work the rest of the season. Both are averaging 5 yards per carry or better so far in 2009.

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Edwards arrives to the Jets with a lot of baggage concerning off the field issues including a fight last Monday. Ryan is not concerned, however.

“Our goal is to win a super bowl,” the Jet coach said. “Will this give us a better chance to have a shot at our goal? I think this move will really help us.”

Dolphin head coach Tony Sparano is ready for Ryan, Edwards, and the Jets.

“They had a pretty good lineup before they got Edwards,” Sparano said. “Our preparation doesn’t change at all. I think you prepare every week for good skill players. From our end its just another weapon out there.”

Miami has covered just 1 out of their last 11 games on the board overall against the Jets. The Jets have paid off gamblers 5 consecutive times against the Dolphins in Miami. The two teams have gone under the total in 6 out of their last 9 games at Land Shark Stadium.

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Thursday, October 8 – #21 Huskers at #24 Tigers Preview

Kickoff from Farout Field is set for 9PM eastern time and the game can be seen on ESPN.

The Big 12 will be in the national spotlight on Thursday night with a North Division showdown from Columbia, Missouri as the Mizzou Tigers host the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

This Big 12 North Division matchup will be the conference opener for both teams and the winner will take firm control of the divisional race and have the inside track for the Big 12 Championship Game.

Nebraska is ranked #21st nationally and enters this game with a record of 3-1 straight up and 4-0 against the spread. The Huskers have gone under the total in 3 out of their 4 games.

Nebraska owned this head to head series from 1979 through 2002 as they went undefeated against the Tigers during that span. But Mizzou has turned the Tide against Nebraska with 4 wins in the last 6 matchups, with the Tigers getting the cash in all 4 of those wins. Mizzou has scored back to back blowout wins over Nebraska the past 2 seasons.

Last year in Lincoln the Tigers lit up the Huskers 52-17 as 10-point road favorites. In their last meeting at Farout Field in 2007 the Tigers blew out Nebraska 41-6 as 6.5-point chalks.

Nebraska enters this matchup with the number one defense in the nation for points allowed. The famed “Blackshirts” are back and will be needed against a Mizzou offense that is ranked in the top 10 for passing.

Missouri’s sophomore quarterback Blaine Gabbert leads the Big 12 in pass efficiency and has 11 touchdown passes with 0 interceptions. But Gabbert has not faced a defense as good as Nebraska’s nor faced the type of heat that the Blackshirts will bring Thursday night.

Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel has a lot of respect for the Huskers.

“A lot goes with that name in terms of history and tradition,” he said.

Pinkel said he is “very impressed” with the 2009 version of the Big Red.

“Very well-coached, very disciplined,” said Pinkel. “I think they’re playing very, very well. You look for weaknesses, and I don’t see any. I think they’re sound in every area.”

Nebraska running back Roy Helu is a man to keep an eye on as he has 469 yards and a 6.3 yards per carry average with 5 touchdowns.

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NEW YORK, NY – The biggest thing happening on Monday night no doubt is Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings taking on Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, but if those fan boys who aren’t interested in seeing the grizzled Favre try to take down his past employer, then they should turn their eyes to the more lovely image of BetUS Girl Dawn Olivieri on the NBC show Heroes.

When the Heroes’ writers and producers needed an individual to portray Lydia, a tattooed clairvoyant with the ability to connect with people and know their whereabouts, they turned to Olivieri who was more than happy to take up the role. For Olivieri, it might be her most impressive work to date, as Lydia is an extremely complex character.

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Olivieri is probably best known for bits part on television shows like Cold Case, Knight Rider and How I Met Your Mother and for holding metal case #15 on Deal or No Deal in 2005. Her role on Heroes as Lydia is her first true recurring role, and almost assuredly signals that the BetUS Girl has become more than just a calendar pin-up model or bit role actress.

Lydia is an outcast and as Olivieri recently said in an interview with www.girl2watch.com, “I think being ostracized a lot, being the outcast and odd kid, you learn to be by yourself and cultivate yourself.”

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Monday Night Football – Packers at Vikings

The most anticipated Monday Night Football matchup of the 2009 season so far has finally arrived as Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers.

Minnesota opened as a 4.5-point favorite with an over/under total set for 45.5.

The story line for this one is the revenge minded Brett Favre going against the team that he was a legendary quarterback for before their ugly divorce in August of 2008. Favre and Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers make for a fantastic quarterbacking duel that adds fuel to the fire for this one!

Green Bay has a record of 2-1 both straight up and against the spread with 2 out of those 3 games going over the total. Last week the Pack beat the Rams at St. Louis 36-16 for any easy payout as 6.5-point chalks.

The Vikings are 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread with 2 out of those 3 games going over the total. Last week Favre worked his legendary 4th quarter magic with a near impossible touchdown pass at the end of the game to steal a 27-24 victory from the San Francisco 49ers although the Vikings failed to cover as 7-point home favorites.

Rodgers is off to a fine start for the Packers as he has a quarterback rating of 97.2. Rodgers has completed 57% of his passes with 4 touchdowns, 0 interceptions, and a quarterback rating of 97.2.

Favre has looked sharp as well with a quarterback rating of 94.5. He has completed 65% of his passes and has 5 touchdowns with just 1 interception.

Lost in all of the hype is Viking running back Adrian Peterson, who may end up proving to be the real difference and the most valuable player on the field. Peterson has rushed for 357 yards on 59 carries for a 6.1 yards per carry average and 4 touchdowns.

Peterson’s dominance helps take the heat off of Favre and set up play action passes as defenses must remain honest against the versatile Viking attack. Unlike his gun-slinging days in Green Bay, Favre is simply asked by the Vikings to manage the game and to eliminate mistakes. But last Sunday was a reminder that if the Vikings are in a jam Favre can still deliver the goods.

The Packer defense ranks only 18th against the rush which sets up well for Peterson and the Vikings. But keep in mind Green Bay has gotten the cash in 5 out of their last 6 trips to Minnesota.

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Despite championships, adulation and all the spoils of success, questions still surround both Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto at this juncture in their careers. But in their much-anticipated fight this November, the answers will come quickly when the punches start to fly.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT
LIVE ON PPV
HBO PPV MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV
12 Rd. Welterweight Bout

MANNY PACQUIAO
Super Featherweight
49-3-2 | 37 KOs

Nickname
Pac Man

Hometown
General Santos City, Philippines

Date of Birth
December 17, 1978

Height
5’6″

At the age of 30, Manny is a 14-year pro—he made his debut at 16. He has been fighting at the top levels of competition and given some of the most sensational performances in the ring in recent years.

A certain future Hall of Famer, Manny was voted the “2008 Fighter of the Year” by the Boxing Writers Association of America. He also won the BWAA award in 2006, as well as The Ring’s 2006 and 2008 “Fighter of the Year.”

Manny is also recognized by most observers as the best fighter at any weight in the ring today—the best “Pound for Pound.”

MIGUEL COTTO

Welterweight
34-1 | 27 KOs

Hometown
Caguas, Puerto Rico

Date of Birth
October 29, 1980

Height
5’7″

At the age of 28, Miguel is an eight-year pro. The WBO welterweight world champion, he won the title in February, 2009, and has made one successful defense.

He is Puerto Rico’s brightest star and biggest draw in the ring, has fought and beaten some of the sport’s biggest names, and already had a Hall of Fame career.

Miguel is coming off a 12 round decision win against former IBF welterweight world champion Joshua Clottey in his last fight in June, 2009.

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Without a doubt the game to watch and wager on in the BetUS online sportsbook is the Monday nighter in Week 4 of the 2009 NFL Season.

Green Bay vs. Minnesota

Brett Favre and the undefeated Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers in the Metrodome. At this point, the Norsemen are favored by 3 ½ to take down the Pack. Can they cover the spread? If their game against the San Francisco 49’ers was any indication, Minnesota could have a tough time this coming Monday night.

Green Bay’s passing game is suddenly on track and Aaron Rodgers and the Packers’ offensive line would like nothing better than to outplay Favre and that Minnesota offensive line. No matter what happens, expect a high scoring affair as the Vikings have scored 34, 27 and 27 in their first three games and the Packers have scored 21, 24 and 36 in their first three games.

Minnesota’s pass defense is terrible. Green Bay’s rush defense isn’t that great. Adrian Peterson eats up the Packers’ D and Aaron Rodgers and Donald Driver eat up the Vikings’ D. Over 46 in the sportsbook looks pretty good, I think.

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