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NBA Power Rankings
by Nicholas Tolomeo - 1/19/2011

This was supposed to the year of the “superteam” with everyone expecting a showdown between the Big Three in Miami from the Eastern Conference and the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Lakers from the Western Conference in the NBA Finals. Instead we have two aging wonders, the Boston Celtics and the San Antonio Spurs, atop their respect conferences. All of a sudden – even though the Heat may not be dead yet -- there is a dead heat to land the top seeds in each conference. Here are our first NBA power rankings for 2010-11, and we will be updating these every other week during the regular season.

A Sports Picks Buffet Review and Special Offer to Doc's Sports Readers.
by Doc's Sports - 1/10/2011

Here's how the Sports Picks Buffet program works: The Sports Betting "Champ" John Morrison subscribes to 500 of the best sports handicappers in the industry to compile together all of their daily picks in an email that will be sent to you every morning. At the end of every email, he'll provide you with a summary of the "best bets" to make for that day, based on the ratio of expert handicappers leaning toward one side as opposed to the other.

NFL Picks: Rams vs. Seahawks Betting Odds and Predictions
by T.O. Whenham - 12/30/2010

There is no game this weekend that has more on the line than this one -- the winner wins the division, and the loser hits the golf course. The winner of the game will have another distinction, and this one is pretty dubious -- they will be the most pathetic division winner in recent and not-so-recent memory. Either the 7-9 Seahawks or the 8-8 Rams will be hosting a playoff game in just over a week. Anyone who would argue that the division winners don’t deserve an automatic home game will have a whole lot of ammunition thanks to this mess. Ugly.

Week 17 NFL Picks and Odds
by T.O. Whenham - 12/30/2010

Santa came a day late last week, but he delivered two very nice NFL picks for us -- Baltimore beat up on Cleveland, and the Bears came out on top of the Jets in a crazy game. We’re going to end the season the right way by continuing the momentum with these Week 17 NFL picks and odds.

Week 16 NFL Picks and Odds
by T.O. Whenham - 12/22/2010

The only good thing about last week’s picks is that they are in the past. Ugly. These Week 16 NFL picks and odds are going to be better, though. It’s a Christmas promise. This week we will concentrate on two games with plenty of playoff implications.

NFL Picks: New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Odds and Picks
by Robert Ferringo - 12/17/2010

The New York Jets head to the Steel City this weekend for what has become one of their biggest games of the season. They will take on Pittsburgh at 1 p.m. EST on Sunday in Heinz Field. And while the game isn’t necessarily a must-win situation for either team, it’s still an important game for both because of the playoff implications.

Week 15 NFL Picks and Odds
by T.O. Whenham - 12/16/2010

It was a frustrating week last week for these NFL picks. The Green Bay pick was a total disaster the second Aaron Rodgers got his bell rung. Tampa Bay won as I hoped they would, but they only did it by one point - not very helpful when they are one-point favorites. A push is better than a loss - that’s all I have to tell myself. I have a good felling, though -- these Week 15 NFL picks and odds are going to be good. Really good.

NFL Picks: Eagles vs. Cowboys Betting Odds and Predictions
by T.O. Whenham - 12/12/2010

The last time these divisional rivals met Tony Romo outperformed Donovan McNabb as the Cowboys pounded the Eagles in the first round of the playoffs last year. It has been only 11 months since that game, but it’s amazing how much has changed.

NFL Picks: Patriots at Bears Odds and Betting Predictions
by Robert Ferringo - 12/10/2010

They did it once. But can they do it again? For the Chicago Bears, that statement could refer to their stirring home upset of Philadelphia two weeks ago. Heading into that game the bobblehead media had all but proclaimed the Eagles as the top team in the NFC and Michael Vick as the league’s MVP. The Bears played an exceptional, inspired game and pulled off a 34-27 upset.

Free NFL Picks: Browns at Bills Betting Odds and Sunday Predictions
by Jason Sharpe - 12/10/2010

Two of the more improved teams in the NFL over the course of the last month go head to head here as the Cleveland Browns (5-7 overall and 5-7 ATS) head into cold and snowy New York to take on the Buffalo Bills (2-10 overall and 6-5-1 ATS). The Bills come into this game a one-point favorite with the total in the game at 39.5 points.

NFL Picks: Steelers vs. Ravens Betting Odds and Predictions
by T.O. Whenham - 12/5/2010

It’s always a big deal when these two teams play. They are divisional rivals that really don’t like each other, and they play similar smash-mouth styles. The stakes couldn’t be higher here -- the winner will have a solid lead in the division, while the loser may have to endure a battle for a Wild Card spot. If Baltimore wins the results would be even more decisive -- Baltimore has already beaten Pittsburgh once this year so they would dominate the tiebreaker and would effectively have a two-game lead with four games remaining.

Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Sunday Predictions and Betting Odds
by Robert Ferringo - 12/3/2010

I’m guessing not a lot of prognosticators had Dec. 5 circled as a critical juncture in the trajectory of the 2010 NFC South. But when Atlanta hits Raymond James Stadium at 4 p.m. on Sunday to face Tampa Bay, the division is going to take a significant swing one way or another. This game is not only a crucial one for both of the teams involved, but also it will have far-reaching ramifications for the entire conference.

Free NFL Picks: Cowboys at Colts Betting Predictions and Odds
by Jason Sharpe - 12/3/2010

The Dallas Cowboys (3-8 overall; 4-7 ATS) go on the road and try salvage the last bit of their season against an Indianapolis Colts (6-5 overall; 6-4-1 ATS) team that is also struggling of late, having lost three of their last four games overall. We will offer some free NFL picks for the game.

NFL Picks: Raiders at Chargers Betting Odds and Predictions
by Alan Matthews - 12/3/2010

Back on Oct. 10, the Oakland Raiders stunned the San Diego Chargers, 35-27, to end a 13-game losing streak to the Bolts, which was the second-longest losing streak by one team to another in the NFL (the Pats over the Bills at 14 is still active).

NFL Picks: Chargers vs. Colts Betting Odds and Predictions
by T.O. Whenham - 11/28/2010

When the Chargers and Colts play, it’s usually a massive game between truly elite franchises. this year, strangely, it is a showdown between two teams desperate for wins so that they can stay relevant in a playoff race that neither is dominating.

College Football Power Rankings - The Ferringo 15
by Robert Ferringo - 11/24/2010

It was an excellent week for the Ferringo 15. Our teams went 8-5-1 ATS overall and our top teams absolutely dominated. Teams No. 1 through No. 8 went 7-0-1 ATS while covering in all manner of big games. That is now four of five winning weeks with this crop of teams. The F-15 is also a decent 56-44 over the last seven weeks for an even 56 percent winning ratio. Also, for the year that makes the F-15 teams a respectable 69-57 (54.8 percent) the week that they have been listed in these power rankings.

Grey Cup Picks: CFL Championship Game Betting Predictions
by T.O. Whenham - 11/24/2010

The Grey Cup - the Championship of the Canadian Football League - will be contested for the 98th time on Sunday afternoon in Edmonton. The Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Montreal Alouettes meet in a rematch of a truly crazy Grey Cup played in Calgary last year - Saskatchewan kicked the winning field goal with no time remaining, but they were called for too many men on the field, and they missed the second field goal wide to give Montreal a one-point win. It was one of the most soul crushing moments I have ever seen in sports.

NFL Picks: Giants vs. Eagles Betting Odds and Predictions
by T.O. Whenham - 11/21/2010

Last time we saw him, Michael Vick was as good as a quarterback can possibly be. Superhuman. That’s not even an exaggeration. Now we get to see if there was just something in the air in Washington that night, if the Eagles were just fired up to face their former QB, or if Vick really has discovered some profound new level to operate on.

NFL Picks: Colts vs. Patriots Odds and Sunday Betting Predictions
by Robert Ferringo - 11/19/2010

The annual Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning showdown takes place this Sunday as New England hosts Indianapolis at 4 p.m. on Sunday in Foxboro. This is another critical conference clash between these two rivals, and we should expect another classic from two of the best teams in the NFL.

NASCAR Betting: Ford 400 Odds and Predictions
by Christopher G. Shepard - 11/19/2010

Denny Hamlin survived poor fuel strategy at Phoenix and escaped with the closest lead in Chase history going into the final race of the season. He now has a 15-point lead over Jimmie Johnson and a 46-point lead over Kevin Harvick as NASCAR finishes the season at Homestead-Miami Speedway for the Ford 400 on Sunday Nov. 21 at 1:15 p.m. EST.