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Sports Gambling Blog September 2008 Archive

By Allen Moody, About.com Guide to Sports Gambling since 2007

Week 4 NFL Action

Sunday September 28, 2008
Things are happening fast and furious this Sunday, as it looks as though Carson Palmer will not start for the Bengals, who are expected to start Ryan Fitzpatrick. As ... Read More

Thursday Night Lights

Thursday September 25, 2008
College football fans have a pair of games to wager on this evening, as Tulane hosts SMU and USC travels to Oregon State. The point spreads are high on ... Read More

NFL Point Differential System

Wednesday September 24, 2008
Those of you who follow the system selections in the forum have no doubt seen me refer to the NFL Point Differential System as being one of my favorite, but ... Read More

It's Better to Be Lucky Than Good

Sunday September 21, 2008
The old adage "It's Better to Be Lucky Than Good" certainly came true for a number of college football bettors on Saturday, including my friends at Westcoast Sports Service. ... Read More

Are You Ready For Some...Obama?

Thursday September 18, 2008
As with nearly every other type of betting, wagering on the United States' Presidential Election is growing in popularity. In some years, the odds are fairly stable, while in ... Read More

All Systems Go

Thursday September 18, 2008
After last week, during which I was still working on the NFL football system plays on Sunday, I wanted to get a bit of an earlier start, so all ... Read More

Monday Night Mayhem

Monday September 15, 2008
When it comes to Monday Night Football, sometimes we get good games, sometimes we do not. But tonight should be one of the better games of the season, as ... Read More

College Games Galore

Saturday September 13, 2008
Football bettors are going to be in their glory today, with a full slate of games, that will no doubt keep most bettors extremely busy throughout the day. Oddsmakers ... Read More

Ike Forcing Numerous Changes

Friday September 12, 2008
Although it's highly unlikely that you'll find anyone to publicly admit it, a number of sportsbooks weren't too disappointed to see Hurricane Ike causing some problems for this weekend's ... Read More

Injuries and the NFL Point Spread

Thursday September 11, 2008
If there was ever any doubt that quarterback was the most important position in professional football, all one has to do is look at the point spread for this ... Read More

Double Dose of Monday Madness

Monday September 8, 2008
The sportsbooks had a profitable Sunday, as "can't lose" teams such as the Cincinnati Bengals went down in defeat and a number of teasers fell by the wayside when ... Read More

NFL in High Gear Today

Sunday September 7, 2008
With 13 games on the schedule today, you can expect to see NFL bettors coming out of the woodwork. But a word of caution, Week One probably isn't the best ... Read More

Full Slate of College Action

Saturday September 6, 2008
Saturday brings a full day of college football and the oddsmakers appear to be ahead of the bettors at this time, as there have been few large line moves, ... Read More

Giants Begin Defense of Title

Thursday September 4, 2008
The New York Giants will be out to prove last season was no fluke, as the begin the 2008 NFL season with a home game against longtime foe Washington. ... Read More

Football System Plays

Wednesday September 3, 2008
If you've read through some of the articles on betting the National Football League the one thing you may be thinking is that they sound interesting, but where will ... Read More

Don't Forget About Baseball

Monday September 1, 2008
Even though football is getting all of the attention right now, sports bettors shouldn't be willing to forget about baseball this time of year. There are still some solid ... Read More

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