The United States betting industry is all geared up and buzzing with activity for the upcoming Super Bowl match next Sunday. New Orleans Saints vs. Indianapolis Colts- two sides with the most efficient Quarterbacks in the entire league- are about to encounter in what is supposed to be the greatest Super Bowl contest ever.

Both Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints will be looking to get the better of the other when they face each other on February 7, 2010. Both the sides have an intimidating offense and an average defense.

New Orleans Saints stormed into the Super Bowl after ending their NFC season with an impressive 13-3 win-loss record. This will be their first Super Bowl appearance in their 43-year history as an NFL team.

In the NFC championship game, Colts had a close encounter against Minnesota Vikings with a close margin of 31-28. This combined score surpassed the posted over/under of 54 at online sportsbook. For the New Orleans Saints to win, they will need to take advantage of the mediocre defense of the Colts.

With Drew Brees, Heisman Trophy, Marques Colston and Reggie Bush, New Orleans has a formidable lineup. Drew Brees WAS NFL’s best quarterback (109.6). Brees threw for 4,338 yards and had 34 touchdowns. His impressive show with just 11 interceptions earned him 70.6% passer rating.

As for Indiana Colts, this will be their second Super Bowl appearance in just four years. In their run up to the Super Bowl, Indianapolis finished the season with an NFL best 14-2 win-loss record. The US gambling punters are also expecting Peyton Manning, the fiery quarterback of Indiana Colts, to put up another mighty performance.

He threw for 4,500 yards and 33 touchdowns during the entire NFL season. His stupendous record with just 16 interceptions garnered him a 99.9 passer rating and his fourth National Football League Most Valuable Most Valuable Player Award.

Backing heavily on Peyton Manning’s leadership, Indianapolis Colts cruised easily through the playoff stages and is now appearing mightier than ever.  However, if Indiana Colts wish to win the Super Bowl, they will need to improve their defense to stop the mighty Saints’ offense.

USA gambling industry is super-excited about this most awaited Super Bowl contest. The US sports betting industry is favoring Indianapolis Colts to win the Super Bowl; however, the New Orleans Saints, trailing by just 4 points, may emerge as winners in their very first appearance.

You can bet on Super Bowl through any of the reputed online sportsbook. As per the Super Bowl oddmakers, the total (over/under) on the Super Bowl 44 is as high as 56 points. However, with both teams boasting of torrid offense, 56 can be easily attainable.

New York J’s +7½ -110 +270 O -110
Indianapolis -7½ -110 -330 U -110

Minnesota +3½ -110 +160 O -110
New Orleans -3½ -110 -190 U -110

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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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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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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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After a crazy Week 3 of college football betting, this week’s slate is a little more subdued. However, that doesn’t mean there isn’t value to be had during Week 4 of the NCAA schedule.

IowaHawkeyes at Penn State Nittany Lions (-10)

While Week 3 was highlighted by big revenge games, the Nittany Lions have their own version of payback in store for the Hawkeyes. It was Iowa that spoiled PSU’s title game hopes with an 24-23 upset last November. The Lions are the premiere defense in the Big Ten but could have two major cogs dinged up for this weekend - linebackers Sean Lee and Navorro Bowman are nursing injuries heading into this match up. Bowman was back at practice earlier this week while Lee sat out drills; however, both are listed as probable.

Iowa is coming off an impressive win over Arizona on Saturday. The Hawkeyes rank at the bottom of the conference in offensive pop but have proven to be dangerous on defense. They’ve allowed just over 300 yards per game and have picked off six passes and forced four fumbles. That ability to spark turnovers could keep this contest much closer than Penn State would like.

California Golden Bears at Oregon Ducks (+5.5)

Cal running back Jahvid Best put his name at the top of the Heisman ballot with a five-touchdown performance against Minnesota last weekend. The junior has rushed for over 137 yards per game this season while adding a total of 59 yards and a touchdown through the air. Not to be outdone, quarterback Kevin Riley is keeping defenses honest with his arm. The junior has a completion percentage of 64.8 and has passed for almost 700 yards and five touchdowns. More importantly, he hasn’t been picked off yet.

The Ducks took a step forward in putting their opening-game ugliness behind them with a win over Utah last weekend. Oregon was able to rush for 217 yards behind backup running back LaMichael James, who totaled 156 yards and a score on the ground. Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli passed for just 95 yards and an interception and has struggled to find his receivers this season. Masoli boasts a completion percentage of just 45 and has yet to pass for a touchdown.

Miami Hurricanes at Virginia Tech Hokies (+3)

The Hurricanes are the fastest improving team in college football. Miami’s talented defense was incredible against Georgia Tech’s rush-heavy offense, holding the Jackets to just 95 yards. The Canes’ offense has been equally impressive, averaging 35.5 points in their first two games. Sophomore quarterback Jacory Harris tops the ACC in passing with 328 yards per game and a completion percentage of 69.5. This will be Miami’s third straight Top 25 opponent and, with Oklahoma on next week’s slate, backers should beware of a look-ahead.

The Hokies took a 16-15 win over Nebraska on Saturday, holding the Huskers to five field goals. Virginia Tech’s defense was outdone on the ground but managed to pick off two passes and hold Nebraska to just 136 yards passing. The Hokies’ ground game is second in the ACC, rushing for almost 200 yards per game. The passing attack, namely quarterback Tyrod Taylor, is slowly improving and can build on a solid performance against the Huskers.

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MLB Manager to be fired:

* Eric Wedge 1/2
* Dave Trembley 3/2
* Jerry Manual 5/1
* John Russell 8/1
* Jim Leyland 8/1
* Lou Piniella 9/1
* Dusty Baker 10/1
* Cito Gaston 12/1
* Field 5/1

American League Pennant:

* New York Yankees 5/6
* Boston Red Sox 5/2
* Los Angeles Angels 15/4
* Detroit Tigers 10/1
* Minnesota Twins 25/1

National League Pennant:

* Philadelphia Phillies 7/4
* St Louis Cardinals 2/1
* Los Angeles Dodgers 9/4
* Colorado Rockies 6/1
* San Francisco Giants 15/1
* Florida Marlins 65/1
* Atlanta Braves 80/1

Odds to Win the World Series:

* New York Yankees 7/4
* St Louis Cardinals 5/1
* Boston Red Sox 5/1
* Philadelphia Phillies 11/2
* Los Angeles Dodgers 7/1
* Los Angeles Angels 15/2
* Colorado Rockies 12/1
* Detroit Tigers 20/1
* San Francisco Giants 45/1
* Minnesota Twins 50/1
* Florida Marlins 125/1
* Atlanta Braves 150/1
* Chicago White Sox 150/1

CY Young Award National League:

* Tim Linecum 1/2
* Chris Carpenter 1/1
* Dan Haren 10/1
* Adam Wainwright 12/1
* Javier Varquez 8/1
* Anyone Else 6/1

CY Young Award American League:

* Zach Grienke 1/5
* Felix Hernandez 7/2
* CC Sabathia 4/1
* Justin Verlander 5/1
* Josh Beckett 7/1
* Field 10/1

MVP Award National League:

* Albert Pujols 1/10
* Hanley Ramirez 2/1
* Anyone Else 7/1

MVP Award American League:

* Joe Mauer 1/2
* Mark Teixeira 2/1
* Derek Jeter 5/2
* Miguel Cabrera 7/1
* Kendry Morales 9/1
* Anyone Else 10/1

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The New York Giants (1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS, 1-0 O/U) and the Dallas Cowboys (1-0, SU, 1-0 ATS, 1-0 O/U) will hook up in an early-season NFC East matchup that will almost assuredly be a typical knock-down, drag-out fight to the finish between the longtime division rivals when they meet at Cowboys Stadium at 8 PM ET on Sunday night. That is the online USA sportsbook pick of the week.

The Giants got their 2009 regular season off to a solid start by beating the Washington Redskins 23-17, but either failed to cover the spread or saw the game play out as a Push as either, 6.5 or 6-point home favorites, depending on which line NFL bettors received. The game’s 40 total points played Over the 37-point O/U total.

Eli Manning completed 20-of-29 passes for 256 yards with one touchdown and one interception for New York while Mario Manningham caught three passes for 58 yards with a touchdown in the victory.

The Cowboys made both, my ATS and O/U expert NFL picks in their season opener cash in as they handled the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 34-21 as a 5-point favorite on Sunday while the game’s 55 combined points played Over the 40-point O/U total.

Elusive quarterback Tony Romo completed 16-of-27 passes for 353 yards and three touchdowns for Dallas while wide receiver Roy Williams caught three passes for 86 yards and a touchdown in the victory.

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Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NFL Free Pick.
•Giants are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games as a road underdog.
•Giants are 21-6 ATS in their last 27 road games.
•Giants are 16-5 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
•Giants are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games following an ATS loss.
•Giants are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 vs. NFC East.
•Cowboys are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.
•Cowboys are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games in September.
•Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games.
•Cowboys are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite.
•Under is 4- 1 in Giants last 5 vs. NFC East.
•Over is 6- 2 in Cowboys last 8 games following a S.U. win.
•Favorite is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
•Under is 10- 4 in the last 14 meetings in Dallas.

NFL Betting Odds
•New York Giants +2½ -110
•Dallas Cowboys -2½ -110
•Over 43½ -110
•Under 43½ -110

While the Dallas Cowboys looked phenomenal in spanking the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their season opener – and the New York Giants just looked so-so in narrowly beating the Washington Redskins despite playing at home. I like the Giants to cover the spread in this contest as I believe their strong defense and spectacular running game will hamper Dallas’ ability to pass and run the ball with the same effectiveness they displayed against the mostly clueless Buccaneers.

I know these longtime NFC East rivals split their two matchups last season with each team winning on its home field, but I expect the loss of Terrell Owens – and return of havoc-wreaking defensive end Osi Umenyiora – will spell trouble for Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and the team’s offense in general.

Lost in the Cowboys’ win over Tampa Bay is the fact that Buccaneers running back Carnell ‘Cadillac’ Williams rushed for 97 yards and one score on just 13 carries while former Giants back Derrick Ward totaled 62 yards on 12 carries.

Dallas ’ generous run defense will take an even bigger pounding against Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw when Eli Manning isn’t spreading the ball around with his generally efficient passing.

The Giants have a posted some solid ATS wagering statistics, going a stellar 21-6 ATS in their last 27 road games, 16-5 ATS against a team with a winning record and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games following an ATS loss.

While I’m taking the Giants to win this game and cover the spread, I’d be lying if I said that the Cowboys have no shot at winning or covering the spread.

Dallas has gone an impressive 6-1 ATS in their last seven games as a favorite, 4-1 ATS in their last five home games and 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a home favorite, numbers that say they have an excellent chance to win and cover the spread.

Two more important wagering statistics in the Cowboys’ favor is the fact that the Giants have gone a dismal 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games against NFC East division rivals while the f avorite has recorded a solid 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings.

Nevertheless, I like the Giants to buck those trends and cover their NFL betting odds in this matchup with a narrow road win.

I also like the Under to cash in as it has played out in four of New York’s last five games against their division rivals while also going 10- 4 in the last 14 meetings in Dallas.

Take the Giants to hand the Cowboys a ‘reality check’ in this matchup NFL fanatics.

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When it comes to fantasy rankings and drafts, we preach individuality. Draft the players you want, not necessarily the guys everyone else says you should take.

That said, we also preach getting a player at the correct time. Just cause you like, say, Darren McFadden an awful lot for 2009 doesn’t mean you should take him in the first or second round. The key is to take that player picks, not rounds, before someone else does.

So how do you know when those “someone elses” will likely take that player? By having our Live Draft Results page called up (or a printout handy), that’s how. Knowing the biases and preferences of each of your league mates is ideal, too, but you can never know what your fellow drafters are thinking. And let’s be honest, when we’re not sure, 90 percent of us pick safe. And picking “safe” means following the mainstream opinion. And the “mainstream opinion” is these live draft results because they show you exactly where players are being drafted in ESPN standard leagues, thus giving you a massive sample size to work with.

With that, here are the top 50 picks according to our Live Draft Results. The first number in parentheses is their average selection, and the second number is how much that average spot has changed in the past seven days, as of Wednesday. I’ll add in a comment after each round.

Live Draft Results: Top 50

Round 1
1. Adrian Peterson, RB, Min (1.5, 0)
2. Michael Turner, RB, Atl (3.0, 0)
3. Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jac (4.5, -0.2)
4. Matt Forte, RB, Chi (5.9, -0.5)
5. Steven Jackson, RB, StL (7.9, -0.4)
6. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, SD (8.2, -0.2)
7. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Ari (8.5, 0)
8. Chris Johnson, RB, Ten (8.8, -0.6)
9. DeAngelo Williams, RB, Car (10.0, -0.2)
10. Drew Brees, QB, NO (10.1, +0.7)
Observation: Look at Brees slip into the first round, and Tom Brady isn’t far behind. Don’t get us wrong; we like both quarterbacks. But because of the depth at QB, those two fell to 19th and 17th, respectively, in our most recent mock draft.

Round 2
11. Tom Brady, QB, NE (11.4, +1.9)
12. Andre Johnson, WR, Hou (13.5, -0.5)
13. Frank Gore, RB, SF (13.7, -0.4)
14. Brandon Jacobs, RB, NYG (15.0, 0)
15. Randy Moss, WR, NE (15.2, +0.6)
16. Calvin Johnson, WR, Det (17.3, -0.3)
17. Steve Slaton, RB, Hou (17.3, -0.7)
18. Peyton Manning, QB, Ind (17.4, +0.3)
19. Clinton Portis, RB, Was (20.6, -0.7)
20. Brian Westbrook, RB, Phi (21.7, +0.2)
Observation: It should say something about the state of fantasy football — namely, the popularity of multi-back offenses — that only half of the picks here are running backs.

Round 3
21. Steve Smith, WR, Car (21.9, 0)
22. Marion Barber, RB, Dal (21.9, -0.4)
23. Reggie Wayne, WR, Ind (24.5, -0.2)
24. Greg Jennings, WR, GB (24.6, +0.2)
25. Roddy White, WR, Atl (28.2, 0)
26. Anquan Boldin, WR, Ari (28.9, +0.2)
27. Terrell Owens, WR, Buf (29.6, -0.8)
28. Ronnie Brown, RB, Mia (31.2, -0.8)
29. Kevin Smith, RB, Det (31.7, -0.9)
30. Kurt Warner, QB, Ari (32.9, +0.8)
Observation: Kaboom! There go the wide receivers, with six of the first seven picks of this round. Are you taking notes here? That said, those late-round backs are still pretty good. So the lesson is, if you take a wide receiver or quarterback in the first two rounds, you still can get a viable No. 1 RB.

Round 4
31. Marques Colston, WR, NO (34.4, -0.3)
32. Pierre Thomas, RB, NO (34.7, +5.8)
33. Aaron Rodgers, QB, GB (35.1, +1.3)
34. Thomas Jones, RB, NYJ (36.5, -1.8)
35. Dwayne Bowe, WR, KC (36.9, -0.8)
36. Ryan Grant, RB, GB (37.5, -0.5)
37. Philip Rivers, QB, SD (39.2, +0.3)
38. Wes Welker, WR, NE (39.7, -0.2)
39. Brandon Marshall, WR, Den (41.4, -0.5)
40. Darren McFadden, RB, Oak (42.4, +3.8)
Observation: The “upside round,” as I like to call it. All of these players either have the capability to produce like a top-20 pick — or already have done so.

Round 5
41. Tony Gonzalez, TE, Atl (43.9, 0)
42. Roy E. Williams, WR, Dal (44, -0.7)
43. Tony Romo, QB, Dal (44.1, +0.8)
44. T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR, Sea (44.4, 0)
45. Jason Witten, TE, Dal (45.3, 0)
46. Marshawn Lynch, RB, Buf (46.5, -4.9)
47. Matt Ryan, QB, Atl (49.7, +0.2)
48. Antonio Gates, TE, SD (50.0, 0)
49. Joseph Addai, RB, Ind (52.4, +1.6)
50. Braylon Edwards, WR, Cle (52.7, -0.9)

by Brendan Roberts, ESPN

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