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Rampage Jackson vs Forrest Griffin UFC 86 Betting PreviewWritten by:Published on: Sat, Jul 05 2008 UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson puts his title on the line, Saturday July 5, when squares off against Forrest Griffin, at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Nevada. Oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have Rampage Jackson as -260 moneyline favorite over Forrest Griffin who is listed as +200 underdog. Get your Rampage Jackson vs Forrest Griffin UFC 86 Betting Preview in now at SBGglobal.comRampage Jackson has been one of the most dominating Light Heavyweight fighters since he first joined UFC. With a perfect 3-0 record he looks ahead to his fight against Forrest Griffin. “I think this fight with Forrest will be a great fight; we both like to please the crowd and we both have the same agenda, we both want to win this fight. It's my job to stay the champion - I've come too far to back down now, so I'm going to have to drag Forrest through the woods.” Rampage said. Rampage is an American professional MMA fighter who rose to prominence with his fights in Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships. He is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. He has a professional record of 28-6. His first win since he joined the UFC was against Marvin Eastman in UFC 67. Jackson defeated Eastman by knockout due to strikes at 3:49 in round two. His debut was so impressive that the win set up one of the biggest fights with the current Light Heavyweight Champ Chuck Liddell. UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson was a huge event that had Rampage as the favorite, considering he cleaned house with Liddell in Pride FC. Jackson defeated Liddell by TKO (punches) at 1:53 in the first round. Jackson is the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. This bout earned the "Knockout of the Night" award. His next fight was in UFC 75 when he went up against Dan Henderson in a Unification fight. The winner would be the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and the Pride FC Fighting Champion. Jackson wins a unanimous decision after five rounds to become the unified light heavyweight champion. Forrest Griffin is a fighter that does not give up, even if his face has been rearranged. He rose to fame by winning the very first The Ultimate Fighter reality show. His win over Stephan Bonner, in the finally, has been considered the most important fight in UFC history, it made the UFC what it is today. Since that fight Griffin has a 6-2 record, his total MMA record is 15 wins (3 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, and 5 by decision) and four losses (2 by KO/TKO and 2 by decision). He holds notable wins over: Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Hector Ramirez, Chael Sonnen, Stephan Bonnar, and Jeff Monson. Forrest is a well rounded fighter with great grappling skills and a jaw like a brick. He’s currently training on wrestling, counter wrestling and his Thai clinch right now. His best chance against Rampage is to take it to the mat, Rampage is a power puncher that can put your lights out with one good punch. UFC 86: Rampage Jackson vs Forrest Griffin When: Sat, July 5, 2008 10:00 PM ET Line: SBGglobal.com Pick: Rampage -260 Point-Spreads.com Rampage Jackson vs Forrest Griffin UFC 86 Betting Preview – Rampage -260 The Bottom Line: Rampage will be too much for Forrest, even though Forrest can take a beating, Rampages punches are too strong. He demolished Liddell, who is another heavy puncher, in dominating fashion. The only chance Griffin has is to take it to the mat. Get your Rampage Jackson vs Forrest Griffin UFC 86 Betting Preview in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit! Read more...MLB Predictions: Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue JaysWritten by:Published on: Wed, Jul 02 2008
MLB Predictions Betting Line : Oddsmakers at online sports wagering leader SportsBetting.com have set money line prices on Seattle at -104 and Toronto at -106 with an 8 run total. The OVER price is holding at-105 while an UNDER bet price is -115. McGowan took the loss against the Braves in his last start. He allowed four runs on eight hits over 7 1/3 innings. He walked three, struck out four and needed 108 pitches in the outing. Lifetime against the Mariners, in five games -- three of which were starts -- the right-hander is 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA. He has not pitched well on the road this year, posting a 2-4 record over 10 starts, with a 6.19 ERA. McGowan is 2-1 when starting against Seattle with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.136.His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0 (+3.0 units). Another solid outing finally paid off for Washburn who ended a seven-start winless streak in his last outing, beating the Padres in an Interleague game in San Diego. He surrendered two runs, the fifth time in his past eight starts that he allowed fewer than three runs. The only walk he allowed was an intentional pass to the last batter he faced in the eighth inning, his longest outing of the season.Washburn is 2-7 when starting against Toronto with an ERA of 4.78 and a WHIP of 1.629.His team's record is 3-7 (-6.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2 (+4.7 units). Willie Bloomquist drove in the game-winning run in the ninth inning Tuesday as the Mariners topped the Blue Jays by a score of 7-6. The Mariners pulled out the win as +113 home underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (8.5). Adrian Beltre and Richie Sexson both homered in that win for the Mariners. Adam Lind picked up three hits and three RBI for the Blue Jays. MLB Predictions Pick: Mariners -104 ML Read more...Free Baseball Predictions: Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red SoxWritten by:Published on: Wed, Jul 02 2008
Free Baseball Predictions Betting Line: Oddsmakers at sports betting giant Sportsbook.com have installed the Rays as -141 money line favorites with a 7.5 run total. Red Sox backers are getting +132 money line odds.
Rays manager Joe Maddon said Kazmir didn't have his best stuff in his last start against the Pirates. The Rays ace agreed, saying his slider and changeup were not up to par. However, he did manage to limit Pittsburgh to three earned runs in five innings. He will need to do a much better job against the Red Sox, against whom he is 6-6 with a 2.82 ERA against in his career. His last start against Boston came May 4. Kazmir left after four innings and four runs. Kazmir is 6-6 when starting against Boston with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.301.His team's record is 9-9 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11(-4.5 units). In his final start before All-Star selections are revealed, Matsuzaka will go after his 10th victory in the finale of a three-game series against the Rays. Matsuzaka's fired five shutout innings in beating the Astros in his last start. This, after he lasted just one inning (plus three batters in the second) in his return from the disabled list against the Cardinals. Matsuzaka is holding opponents to a .206 average. He is 4-0 with a 2.20 ERA in six road starts this season. Matsuzaka is 1-3 when starting against Tampa Bay with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.212.His team's record is 2-3 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2 (+0.5 units). The Rays won their fourth straight over the Red Sox at home with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday, as -125 favorites. The four runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Dioner Navarro went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in two runs for the Rays. Matt Garza tossed seven innings for the win, allowing one run off five hits. J.D. Drew drove in the only run for the Red Sox with a sacrifice fly. Tim Wakefield surrendered two runs over seven innings of work in the loss. The Red Sox were +110 underdogs in that game. Today's Free Baseball Prediction: Tampa Bay wins SU -141 ML Read more...Baseball Predictions: New York Yankees vs Texas RangersWritten by:Published on: Tue, Jul 01 2008
[pictured: Joba Chamberlain gets the call for NY for Tuesday's game with the Texas Rangers] Baseball Predictions Betting Line Oddsmakers at online sports gambling giant Bodog (Bodoglife.com) currently have the Yankees listed as 220-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 9. Rangers backers are getting +190 ML odds. Millwood is 3-1 with a 5.35 ERA in six starts since coming off the disabled list (strained groin muscle) on May 30. He lost to the Astros, 7-2, on Thursday, allowing seven runs in five innings on a season-high 12 hits. He is 1-4 with a 5.75 ERA in eight starts on the road. Right-handed hitters are batting .351 off him while left-handed hitters are batting .280. Opponents are hitting .349 off him leading off an inning. His career 5.18 ERA in the month of June is his highest in any month. He has made six starts in his career against the Yankees and is 1-4 with a 4.82 ERA. In five starts, Chamberlain has a 1.80 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 25 innings. The Yankees' 10-0 win against Pittsburgh on Wednesday gave the 22-year-old righty his first victory as a starter. The 114 pitches he threw against the Pirates -- 76 for strikes over 6 2/3 innings were the most he's tossed since his days at the University of Nebraska. The Rangers defeated the Yankees 2-1 as a +165 underdog on Monday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10). Scott Feldman allowed one run in five 2-3 strong innings for Texas, while Josh Hamilton had an RBI in the win. Alex Rodriguez hit a solo home run for the Yankees and Mike Mussina took the loss despite allowing only two runs on five hits, with eight strikeouts in six innings. Baseball Predictions Pick: Yankees -220 ML Read more...CFL Predictions: Toronto Argonauts vs Hamilton Tiger CatsWritten by:Published on: Tue, Jul 01 2008
CFL Predictions Betting Line : Oddsmakers at online sportsbook SBGglobal.com have installed the Argonauts the favorites by a 10 ½ point chalk with a 43 ½ point total. Currently there are no money line prices available. CFL Prediction: The Tiger-Cats did not show up in front of their home fans on Friday and were embarrassed while the Argos stepped their game up a notch stealing a big game on the road. Toronto is good at home and we (Point-Spreads.com) look for an Argos SU win and cover....Argos 31-Tiger-Cats 14. Jamal Robertson had two touchdowns to lead the Argonauts to a 23-16 win over the Blue Bombers in their season opener last time out, as 2.5-point underdogs. The combined 39 points fell UNDER the posted total of 42.5. Robertson had three catches for 66 yards with a touchdown, and ran nine times with one TD in the win. Michael Bishop and Kerry Joseph split the duties at quarterback for the Argos. The Tiger-Cats lost 33-10 to the Alouettes as a 2-point favorite in their season opener last time out. The game's combined 43 points fell UNDER the posted total of 46. Casey Printers threw for 203 yards while completing 15-of-21 pass attempts in that loss for Hamilton. After defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the opener on Friday, the Argos are looking to solidify their first place hold in the CFL East. The team is currently on an 8-game regular season winning streak, tied for the third longest in club history. Read more...Baseball Predictons: Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco GiantsWritten by:Published on: Mon, Jun 30 2008
Baseball Predictions Betting Line: Oddsmakers at online betting leader Sportsbook.com currently have the Cubs listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total is sitting at 8½. Giants backers are getting +125 ML odds. Ted Lilly is coming off a win over the Orioles in which he gave up four runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings. All the runs came on a pair of two-run homers by Jay Payton. Lilly is still struggling to keep the ball in the park -- and when the wind is blowing out at Wrigley, it doesn't help. AT&T Park should be a better fit. Lilly is 2-1 with a 6.08 ERA lifetime against the Giants. After posting a 1-3 record in his first four June starts, Zito flashed his 2002 AL Cy Young form on Wednesday at Cleveland, surrendering one run and four hits in a season-high 6 2/3 innings as the Giants prevailed, 4-1. Zito's employing a slightly lower arm slot and using a two-seam fastball to his advantage. Zito was 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA in two starts against Chicago last year. But he has struggled at AT&T Park, where he's 0-7 with a 7.34 ERA. The Cubs lost to the White Sox 5-1 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9). Roger Cedeno drove in the Cubs' lone run, while Sean Marshall was tagged for three runs on five hits over seven innings to take the loss. The Giants defeated Oakland 11-1 as a +125 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7.5). Rich Aurilia was 3-5 with a home run and five RBI for San Francisco, while Jonathan Sanchez earned the win after allowing one run on four hits over seven innings. Baseball Predictions Pick: Cubs -135 ML Read more...Rampage Jackson vs Forrest Griffin UFC 86 Betting PreviewWritten by:Published on: Sat, Jul 05 2008UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson puts his title on the line, Saturday July 5, when squares off against Forrest Griffin, at Mandalay Bay Events Center, Nevada. Oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have Rampage Jackson as -260 moneyline favorite over Forrest Griffin who is listed as +200 underdog. Get your Rampage Jackson vs Forrest Griffin UFC 86 Betting Preview in now at SBGglobal.comRampage Jackson has been one of the most dominating Light Heavyweight fighters since he first joined UFC. With a perfect 3-0 record he looks ahead to his fight against Forrest Griffin. “I think this fight with Forrest will be a great fight; we both like to please the crowd and we both have the same agenda, we both want to win this fight. It's my job to stay the champion - I've come too far to back down now, so I'm going to have to drag Forrest through the woods.” Rampage said. Rampage is an American professional MMA fighter who rose to prominence with his fights in Japan's PRIDE Fighting Championships. He is the current UFC light heavyweight champion. He has a professional record of 28-6. His first win since he joined the UFC was against Marvin Eastman in UFC 67. Jackson defeated Eastman by knockout due to strikes at 3:49 in round two. His debut was so impressive that the win set up one of the biggest fights with the current Light Heavyweight Champ Chuck Liddell. UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson was a huge event that had Rampage as the favorite, considering he cleaned house with Liddell in Pride FC. Jackson defeated Liddell by TKO (punches) at 1:53 in the first round. Jackson is the new UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. This bout earned the "Knockout of the Night" award. His next fight was in UFC 75 when he went up against Dan Henderson in a Unification fight. The winner would be the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion and the Pride FC Fighting Champion. Jackson wins a unanimous decision after five rounds to become the unified light heavyweight champion. Forrest Griffin is a fighter that does not give up, even if his face has been rearranged. He rose to fame by winning the very first The Ultimate Fighter reality show. His win over Stephan Bonner, in the finally, has been considered the most important fight in UFC history, it made the UFC what it is today. Since that fight Griffin has a 6-2 record, his total MMA record is 15 wins (3 by KO/TKO, 7 by submission, and 5 by decision) and four losses (2 by KO/TKO and 2 by decision). He holds notable wins over: Mauricio "Shogun" Rua, Hector Ramirez, Chael Sonnen, Stephan Bonnar, and Jeff Monson. Forrest is a well rounded fighter with great grappling skills and a jaw like a brick. He’s currently training on wrestling, counter wrestling and his Thai clinch right now. His best chance against Rampage is to take it to the mat, Rampage is a power puncher that can put your lights out with one good punch. UFC 86: Rampage Jackson vs Forrest Griffin When: Sat, July 5, 2008 10:00 PM ET Line: SBGglobal.com Pick: Rampage -260 Point-Spreads.com Rampage Jackson vs Forrest Griffin UFC 86 Betting Preview – Rampage -260 The Bottom Line: Rampage will be too much for Forrest, even though Forrest can take a beating, Rampages punches are too strong. He demolished Liddell, who is another heavy puncher, in dominating fashion. The only chance Griffin has is to take it to the mat. Get your Rampage Jackson vs Forrest Griffin UFC 86 Betting Preview in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 30% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit! Read more...MLB Predictions: Seattle Mariners vs Toronto Blue JaysWritten by:Published on: Wed, Jul 02 2008
MLB Predictions Betting Line : Oddsmakers at online sports wagering leader SportsBetting.com have set money line prices on Seattle at -104 and Toronto at -106 with an 8 run total. The OVER price is holding at-105 while an UNDER bet price is -115. McGowan took the loss against the Braves in his last start. He allowed four runs on eight hits over 7 1/3 innings. He walked three, struck out four and needed 108 pitches in the outing. Lifetime against the Mariners, in five games -- three of which were starts -- the right-hander is 2-1 with a 2.45 ERA. He has not pitched well on the road this year, posting a 2-4 record over 10 starts, with a 6.19 ERA. McGowan is 2-1 when starting against Seattle with an ERA of 2.86 and a WHIP of 1.136.His team's record is 2-1 (+1.0 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-0 (+3.0 units). Another solid outing finally paid off for Washburn who ended a seven-start winless streak in his last outing, beating the Padres in an Interleague game in San Diego. He surrendered two runs, the fifth time in his past eight starts that he allowed fewer than three runs. The only walk he allowed was an intentional pass to the last batter he faced in the eighth inning, his longest outing of the season.Washburn is 2-7 when starting against Toronto with an ERA of 4.78 and a WHIP of 1.629.His team's record is 3-7 (-6.2 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 7-2 (+4.7 units). Willie Bloomquist drove in the game-winning run in the ninth inning Tuesday as the Mariners topped the Blue Jays by a score of 7-6. The Mariners pulled out the win as +113 home underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (8.5). Adrian Beltre and Richie Sexson both homered in that win for the Mariners. Adam Lind picked up three hits and three RBI for the Blue Jays. MLB Predictions Pick: Mariners -104 ML Read more...Free Baseball Predictions: Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red SoxWritten by:Published on: Wed, Jul 02 2008
Free Baseball Predictions Betting Line: Oddsmakers at sports betting giant Sportsbook.com have installed the Rays as -141 money line favorites with a 7.5 run total. Red Sox backers are getting +132 money line odds.
Rays manager Joe Maddon said Kazmir didn't have his best stuff in his last start against the Pirates. The Rays ace agreed, saying his slider and changeup were not up to par. However, he did manage to limit Pittsburgh to three earned runs in five innings. He will need to do a much better job against the Red Sox, against whom he is 6-6 with a 2.82 ERA against in his career. His last start against Boston came May 4. Kazmir left after four innings and four runs. Kazmir is 6-6 when starting against Boston with an ERA of 2.82 and a WHIP of 1.301.His team's record is 9-9 (+6.4 units) in these starts. The OVER is 7-11(-4.5 units). In his final start before All-Star selections are revealed, Matsuzaka will go after his 10th victory in the finale of a three-game series against the Rays. Matsuzaka's fired five shutout innings in beating the Astros in his last start. This, after he lasted just one inning (plus three batters in the second) in his return from the disabled list against the Cardinals. Matsuzaka is holding opponents to a .206 average. He is 4-0 with a 2.20 ERA in six road starts this season. Matsuzaka is 1-3 when starting against Tampa Bay with an ERA of 4.09 and a WHIP of 1.212.His team's record is 2-3 (-4.1 units) in these starts. The UNDER is 3-2 (+0.5 units). The Rays won their fourth straight over the Red Sox at home with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday, as -125 favorites. The four runs fell UNDER the posted over/under (8.5). Dioner Navarro went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in two runs for the Rays. Matt Garza tossed seven innings for the win, allowing one run off five hits. J.D. Drew drove in the only run for the Red Sox with a sacrifice fly. Tim Wakefield surrendered two runs over seven innings of work in the loss. The Red Sox were +110 underdogs in that game. Today's Free Baseball Prediction: Tampa Bay wins SU -141 ML Read more...Baseball Predictions: New York Yankees vs Texas RangersWritten by:Published on: Tue, Jul 01 2008
[pictured: Joba Chamberlain gets the call for NY for Tuesday's game with the Texas Rangers] Baseball Predictions Betting Line Oddsmakers at online sports gambling giant Bodog (Bodoglife.com) currently have the Yankees listed as 220-moneyline favorites versus the Rangers, while the game's total is sitting at 9. Rangers backers are getting +190 ML odds. Millwood is 3-1 with a 5.35 ERA in six starts since coming off the disabled list (strained groin muscle) on May 30. He lost to the Astros, 7-2, on Thursday, allowing seven runs in five innings on a season-high 12 hits. He is 1-4 with a 5.75 ERA in eight starts on the road. Right-handed hitters are batting .351 off him while left-handed hitters are batting .280. Opponents are hitting .349 off him leading off an inning. His career 5.18 ERA in the month of June is his highest in any month. He has made six starts in his career against the Yankees and is 1-4 with a 4.82 ERA. In five starts, Chamberlain has a 1.80 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 25 innings. The Yankees' 10-0 win against Pittsburgh on Wednesday gave the 22-year-old righty his first victory as a starter. The 114 pitches he threw against the Pirates -- 76 for strikes over 6 2/3 innings were the most he's tossed since his days at the University of Nebraska. The Rangers defeated the Yankees 2-1 as a +165 underdog on Monday. The three runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (10). Scott Feldman allowed one run in five 2-3 strong innings for Texas, while Josh Hamilton had an RBI in the win. Alex Rodriguez hit a solo home run for the Yankees and Mike Mussina took the loss despite allowing only two runs on five hits, with eight strikeouts in six innings. Baseball Predictions Pick: Yankees -220 ML Read more...CFL Predictions: Toronto Argonauts vs Hamilton Tiger CatsWritten by:Published on: Tue, Jul 01 2008
CFL Predictions Betting Line : Oddsmakers at online sportsbook SBGglobal.com have installed the Argonauts the favorites by a 10 ½ point chalk with a 43 ½ point total. Currently there are no money line prices available. CFL Prediction: The Tiger-Cats did not show up in front of their home fans on Friday and were embarrassed while the Argos stepped their game up a notch stealing a big game on the road. Toronto is good at home and we (Point-Spreads.com) look for an Argos SU win and cover....Argos 31-Tiger-Cats 14. Jamal Robertson had two touchdowns to lead the Argonauts to a 23-16 win over the Blue Bombers in their season opener last time out, as 2.5-point underdogs. The combined 39 points fell UNDER the posted total of 42.5. Robertson had three catches for 66 yards with a touchdown, and ran nine times with one TD in the win. Michael Bishop and Kerry Joseph split the duties at quarterback for the Argos. The Tiger-Cats lost 33-10 to the Alouettes as a 2-point favorite in their season opener last time out. The game's combined 43 points fell UNDER the posted total of 46. Casey Printers threw for 203 yards while completing 15-of-21 pass attempts in that loss for Hamilton. After defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the opener on Friday, the Argos are looking to solidify their first place hold in the CFL East. The team is currently on an 8-game regular season winning streak, tied for the third longest in club history. Read more...Baseball Predictons: Chicago Cubs vs San Francisco GiantsWritten by:Published on: Mon, Jun 30 2008
Baseball Predictions Betting Line: Oddsmakers at online betting leader Sportsbook.com currently have the Cubs listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total is sitting at 8½. Giants backers are getting +125 ML odds. Ted Lilly is coming off a win over the Orioles in which he gave up four runs on five hits and two walks over seven innings. All the runs came on a pair of two-run homers by Jay Payton. Lilly is still struggling to keep the ball in the park -- and when the wind is blowing out at Wrigley, it doesn't help. AT&T Park should be a better fit. Lilly is 2-1 with a 6.08 ERA lifetime against the Giants. After posting a 1-3 record in his first four June starts, Zito flashed his 2002 AL Cy Young form on Wednesday at Cleveland, surrendering one run and four hits in a season-high 6 2/3 innings as the Giants prevailed, 4-1. Zito's employing a slightly lower arm slot and using a two-seam fastball to his advantage. Zito was 1-0 with a 1.80 ERA in two starts against Chicago last year. But he has struggled at AT&T Park, where he's 0-7 with a 7.34 ERA. The Cubs lost to the White Sox 5-1 as a +130 underdog on Sunday. The six runs scored fell UNDER the posted over/under total (9). Roger Cedeno drove in the Cubs' lone run, while Sean Marshall was tagged for three runs on five hits over seven innings to take the loss. The Giants defeated Oakland 11-1 as a +125 underdog on Sunday. The 12 runs scored went OVER the posted over/under total (7.5). Rich Aurilia was 3-5 with a home run and five RBI for San Francisco, while Jonathan Sanchez earned the win after allowing one run on four hits over seven innings. Baseball Predictions Pick: Cubs -135 ML Read more... |
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