Archive for July, 2016

The Tennessee Volunteers face an over/under of 7.5 wins. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1DOnE9V

SEC will be more wide open in college football than experts believe

July 19, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAF:

It’s hard to bet against Alabama. And if oddsmakers are right again, the Crimson Tide will hoist the SEC championship trophy at season’s end. Alabama… Read More ›

Aaron Rodgers should lead Green Bay to a solid playoff run. Flickr

Rodgers, Brees are odds-on favorites in MVP, passing yards props

July 18, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

The offseason has been kind to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. The Packers are one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl… Read More ›

Kendall Wright is a quality option this year. Flickr/https://www.flickr.com/http://bit.ly/21s4iQv/George Norkus

Sleepers play major role when drafting wide receivers in fantasy football

July 18, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, NFL:

The wide receiver position is becoming more critical by the year. The evolution of the passing game isn’t going away and there are certain wide… Read More ›

Kendall Graveman offers a quality shot at capitalizing on two starts this week, despite the inability to register strikeouts. Flickr/Keith Allison

No strikeouts, no problem for Graveman

July 17, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

Oakland A’s pitcher Kendall Graveman isn’t going to dominate in the strikeouts category. That’s why he’s on the waiver wire for fantasy baseball owners to… Read More ›

Oregon is overrated this season. Flickr

Plenty of competition again in the Pac-12

July 15, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAF:

There isn’t a conference more unsettled than the Pac-12. Last season, five teams ended the season at 6-3 or better in the conference. This season, oddsmakers… Read More ›

Didi Gregorius is a solid pickup for your fantasy baseball roster. Flickr/Keith Allison

Three players who can contribute now for your fantasy baseball team

July 15, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, MLB:

Major League Baseball started its second half Friday and there’s still time to improve your lifeless fantasy baseball roster. No matter how many games your… Read More ›

Don't dismiss Baltimore in the week 4 NFL best bets. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1P4ogsF/Keith Allison

Sleepers necessary to create running back depth for fantasy roster

July 14, 2016

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Fantasy Sports, NFL:

Some may see last season as an indictment on the running back position in fantasy football. No need to get too comfortable with that opinion… Read More ›

The Oklahoma Sooners are the favorites once again in the Big 12. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1LXyg5F

Oddsmakers tab Oklahoma as overwhelming favorite in Big 12 title race

July 13, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAF:

It’s all about Oklahoma again in the Big 12. Oddsmakers have pegged the Sooners as overwhelming favorites this season to win the conference title at… Read More ›

The Pittsburgh Panthers face an over/under of seven this season. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1JWIMrb

ACC: Pittsburgh, Wake Forest not ready to take next step

July 12, 2016

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Handicapping, NCAAF:

Oddsmakers have released win totals for the 2016 college football season. I’ll take a look at each power conference and pick the teams with the… Read More ›

Quarterback Blake Bortles should be a game manager again this year. Flickr/http://bit.ly/1JdVVl7/Keith Allison

Jaguars, Ravens top list for NFL playoff sleepers

July 11, 2016

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Handicapping, NFL:

The NFL preseason is not far away and oddsmakers have released each NFL team’s odds to make the playoffs. The regular favorites, like New England,… Read More ›