Dez Bryant Dinner

And who says that Karma isn’t real? If you’ve been following the progress of rookie Dez Bryant in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys this season you may of heard that during spring camp he refused to carry the pads of veteran receiver Roy Williams.

An NFL hazing tradition, the rookie always carries the pads of a veteran player after practice. Even Terrell Owens did it this year after signing with the Bengals!

2 months after the fact, Dez Bryant got his payback in form of a $54,000 dinner tab. Another NFL tradition is for the rookies to pay the tab when the team goes out for their first regular season postgame dinner. Supposedly veteran Cowboys were ordering expensive wine bottles to go which caused the dinner bill to skyrocket.

Dallas Cowboys Betting Odds

Now that we know that the Cowboys are full, maybe they can take some of that energy onto the field during practices this week. The Cowboys have a bye week and will not be in action until Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. NFL betting odds for that week have yet to be posted.

NFL Week 3 Recap

Now that NFL Week 3 has come to a close, we can sit back and review some of the scores and see where we went wrong and right with our NFL betting picks and predictions.

Below we have listed some of the most notable upsets or against the spread wins for the past NFL betting week.

NFL Scores

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Carolina Panthers 20-7.

The Atlanta Falcons beat the defending Super Bowl Champs, New Orleans Saints 27-24

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Detroit Lions down 28-3

The Chicago Bears ousted the Green Bay Packers 20-17

The Houston Texans lost to the Dallas Cowboys 27-13

The Seattle Seahawks defeated the San Diego Chargers 27-20

The Arizona Cardinals came out victorious over the Oakland Raiders 24-23

For complete NFL betting odds and live score updates, check out the BetUS.com online sportsbook. BetUS.com is the one stop shop for all your betting needs with their matchups, betting trends and live betting NFL platform. They also offer a great casino and online poker room.

NFL Week 2 Preview

After an exhausting Week 1 of the NFL season we saw a lot of upsets and big money won betting on the underdogs. As we move into Week 2 of the NFL season, we have a lot more betting odds to preview. The below NFL betting odds are courtesy of Sportsbook.com

NFL Week 2 Betting Odds

St. Louis Rams betting odds on the point spread are currently set at +4 (-110)
Oakland Raiders betting odds on the point spread are currently set at -4 (-110)
The Over/Under totals on this game are currently posted at O/U 38 points at -110


Chicago Bears betting odds on the point spread are currently set at +8.5 (-110)
Dallas Cowboys betting odds on the point spread are currently set at -8.5 (-110)
The Over/Under totals on this game are currently posted at O/U 41 points at -110


Baltimore Ravens betting odds on the point spread are currently set at +2.5 (-110) Cincinnati Bengals betting odds on the point spread are currently set at -2.5 (-110)
The Over/Under totals on this game are currently posted at O/U 37 points at -110

You can bet on all of these Week 2 NFL betting odds at the Sportsbook.com online sportsbook today!

NFL Online Betting

We’ve been getting a lot of people asking why we are only posting one free NFL pick per day and while we would love to devote every second of every day to serve you, we do have to put some research into these NFL picks and there are so many hours in a day!

For all NFL betting odds and betting lines, check out the Bodog.com online sportsbook. Now the Bodog.com online sportsbook offers Live Betting which allows you to bet on any play in the game live.

In this post we will be reviewing the Cincinnati Bengals vs. New England Patriots game which will be played in New England on Sunday, September 12th at 1:00 PM EST.

Bengals vs. Patriots Betting Odds

We finally get to see the Batman & Robin show, as Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco like to call it, in action against a strong New England Patriots defense.

Moneyline betting odds have the Bengals at -135
Moneyline betting odds have the Patriots at +105

Point spread betting lines currently have the Bengals at +7.5 (-110) odds.
Point spread betting liens currently have the Patriots at -7.5 (-110) odds.

Total betting odds are currently listed at 43 points (-110).

This game should be a high scoring game with a lot of action so if you have a couple of hours free, this would be a great NFL game to watch this Sunday. Now that the Patriots have both Tom Brady and Wes Walker back, they are going to stomp over any team with a mediocre defense like the Bengals. Take the Patriots at -7.5 (-110) and the Over at 43 points (-110).
See you satisfied NFL betting players tomorrow!

Free NFL Betting Picks

Since I received a lot of buzz from my post the other day regarding our free NFL betting picks, I figured I would throw out some more picks. Although I prefer to only bet on big NFL televised games that I can follow along with, it’s also fun placing bets on games that you can’t watch so that later on in the day you can just login to your sports betting account and see if you won or lost. I love the suspense of NFL betting!

NFL Preseason Bets

Tomorrow we have the Buffalo Bills playing the Washington Redskins at home. This will be head coach’s Mike Shanahan and starting quarterback Donovan McNabb’s debut as Washington Redskins.

The Sportsbook.com online sportsbook currently has the Washington Redskins favored by -5 points and the over/under total is sitting at 34 points. Although a 5 point spread in NFL preseason betting is pretty steep, I believe the Redskins will cover it. Take the Washington Redskins at -5 (-110).

NFL Preason Betting

Hello again loyal constituents. Right about now you guys are probably wondering when the NFL betting picks and predictions come out. Well folks, this is your lucky day because I am going to list my free NFL picks and predictions.

Even though it goes without saying, I will say it because I feel that it does need to be said… NFL preseason betting is very difficult because the starting players rarely play enough to make a significant impact in the game, so essentially you are betting on the skills and talent of the second string players. Without further ado, here is our first NFL online betting pick.

NFL Betting Picks & Predictions

Friday, August 13th we have 3 NFL preseason games on tap. First up we have the Jacksonville Jaguars heading into Philadelphia to face the Eagles without Donovan McNabb. The Eagles are currently favored to win by -3 points. Our betting pick is to take the Eagles on the point spread at -3 points. You can bet on this NFL game at the Bodog.com online sportsbook now!

Brett Favre Unofficially Retires

Rumors are spreading like wild fire and the latest rumor to come out of the NFL is that Brett Favre has reportedly informed the Minnesota Vikings that he will not return next season and that he is going to retire from the NFL. I almost feel redundant making another Brett Favre retirement joke, but this time I think it is true. However, if Brett Favre does un-retire again, I will shoot myself.

Brett Favre’s Replacement

I’m sure Aaron Rodgers and Tarvaris Jackson have created a support group by now, and they both own a dartboard with Brett Favre’s face on it. Let’s put ourselves in Tarvaris Jackson’s cleats for a moment. You’ve been told you are going to start and lead a great team this upcoming NFL season. A team that if it wasn’t for a botched field goal, would have made the Super Bowl last year. So you go on to tell your family and friends of this great opportunity, but then it gets taken away from you. Then you find out that it might be given back to you, and then you sit around waiting for an official press conference.

Now that I am out of Tarvaris Jackson’s shoes, I don’t feel bad for him because he is getting paid millions to play football. Currently the Minnesota Vikings are favored at 12/1 betting odds to win the Super Bowl, and 6/1 betting odds to win the NFC Conference. These betting odds are reflective of a scenario where Favre is retired.

Oakland Raiders Future Betting Odds

Can you believe that the guys in the above picture are actually kindergarten teachers? For the past few years Raiders fans have gotten more notoriety than the players on the field, but this upcoming NFL season things are starting to look up. With the signing of Jason Campbell in the offseason, future betting odds for the Oakland Raiders went down to 80/1 from 100/1 as found at the Bodog.com online sportsbook.

Oakland Raiders Standings

In the past few seasons the Oakland Raiders have been the bottom feeders in the AFC West standings, and this upcoming NFL season they are looking to win their division. Currently the Oakland Raiders are holding their camp in wine country, Napa California. So as oppose to Oakland Raiders rookies being exposed to hookers and blow, this season they will be exposed to wine and cheese. Look for the Oakland Raiders to make some headway this season in the AFC West where sportsbooks have them at +700 betting odds to win.

Jamarcus Russell Arrested

The facial expression of Jamarcus Russell in his mug shot picture to the left says it all, “I once had a $36 million contract but decided to throw it all away on getting high off of cough syrup.”

Earlier this week Jamarcus Russell, former #1 draft pick of the Oakland Raiders but now released from their roster, was arrested for possession of illegal drugs. The drug is question was codeine syrup which is also referred to as “purple drank” by rappers. California police say they had been investigating the fallen star for the last two months.

2010 Oakland Raiders Predictions

With things going from bad to worse for Jamarcus Russell, one has to question Al Davis, and the rest of the Oakland Raiders organization. Why is the Oakland Raiders franchise such a hotbed for badass football players? Is there something about Black and Silver that make players rowdy?
This season the Oakland Raiders have brought in Jason Campbell who is known for being one of the “clean good guys” in the NFL. How long before he too is corrupted? Currently online sportsbooks have the Oakland Raiders predicted at 80/1 betting odds to win the Super Bowl, and 45/1 betting odds to win the AFC Conference which I do not see happening this season, even with Jason Campbell at the helm.

Eagles Release Michael Vick?

Earlier this week rumors started to surface that the Philadelphia Eagles have, or are in the process of releasing Michael Vick from their roster for the upcoming NFL season. These latest Michael Vick rumors stem from an altercation a couple of weeks ago outside a restaurant that Vick was celebrating his birthday at. The man shot outside the restaurant is supposedly also Michael Vick’s co-defendant in the dog fighting charges that have sent Vick’s good name to the dogs.

Philadelphia Eagles Predictions

Inside sources have confirmed that the Philadelphia Eagles will make their decision regarding Michael Vick after the police investigation has concluded in the coming month. With Michael Vick out, Kevin Kolb will solidify the #1 starting quarterback position for the Philadelphia Eagles. Kolb, who is only 25 years old, has 4 years of NFL experience playing behind Donovan McNabb and started two regular season games for the Eagles last NFL season. Kolb has a pass rating of 88.9% and is known for being able to throw long bombs. Early NFL predictions have the Eagles barely clinching a playoff spot this upcoming NFL season, and definitely not making it past their first opponent.

Atlanta Falcons Making Moves

It seems like forever since the Atlanta Falcons had a big money player since Michael Vick’s departure, but they are now looking to once again rebuild their NFL team identity.

In this year’s NFL offseason the Falcons drafted 7 key players that may not have big names or big contracts, but they will make a big impact to the Falcons just the same. In addition to some great NFL draft picks, the Falcons will also have the healthy return of key players such as Matt Ryan and Peria Jerry who both suffered injuries last year that prevented them from making a difference for the Falcons roster.

NFL Betting Predictions

Last NFL season the Falcons recorded 9 wins and 7 losses which isn’t that bad of a NFL win/loss record, however considering the Falcons roster you would have expected more from them which is the case again this year. This NFL season my NFL betting prediction is that the Atlanta Falcons will win 11 wins and have 5 losses. To bet on the NFL win/loss record for any NFL team, check out the Bodog online sportsbook and select NFL team prop bets.

Until next time friends, happy online betting to everyone!

Michael Vick Does It Again

Maybe this time there was no dog fighting involved, but Michael Vick has managed to get himself in trouble again!

Just a couple of days ago, Philadelphia Eagles 2010-2011 NFL Season starting quarterback, Michael Vick, celebrated his 30th birthday at a restaurant with his 15-man entourage. Video surveillance confirms that just 3 minutes after Vick and his entourage left the restaurant, a shooting occurred which injured Vick’s cousin. Of course Vick has denied being involved, but he has committed perjury before so who can believe the boy who cried wolf.

Philadelphia Eagles Upcoming NFL Season

Now that Donovan McNabb, the former face of the Philadelphia Eagles organization for over 10 years, has been traded to the Washington Redskins, the Eagles are left with a quarterback in Michael Vick that is a magnet for trouble, doesn’t do half as much as the community work McNabb did, and Vick does not command the same respect McNabb did in the Eagles locker room. Does this mean trouble for the Eagles upcoming NFL betting season? Only time will tell but early signs are pointing to betting against the Eagles this upcoming NFL betting season.

Vikings’ Adrian Peterson Causing a Ruckus

Last week at a Minnesota Vikings minicamp, the rumors were a plenty as Vikings Superstar, Adrian Peterson, was absent from NFL minicamp practices. Granted this was just a NFL minicamp and not a regular season NFL practice, Vikings staff and critics were still upset with Peterson’s absence all the same.

Where was Peterson you might be asking?

Well let me tell you. Peterson was absent from NFL minicamp because he decided to go back to his hometown for a parade, and no it was not a gay pride parade or a parade held in his honor. Many rumors have been speculating that Peterson skipped out on practice because Brett Favre, Vikings geriatric quarterback, who was given the option to skip practices because of his old age and Peterson was jealous of the favoritism shown to Favre. Another rumor is that Peterson skipped practice because of a current contract dispute between him and the Vikings.

Vikings NFL Online Preview

Regardless of what Peterson’s excuse was for skipping practice, he is back at minicamp now and says that the whole situation “is over” and everything is back to business. In many online Vikings’ previews for this upcoming NFL season many online sports betting handicappers are predicting that Favre, Peterson and the rest of the Vikings are going to flop this upcoming NFL season and that last year’s run was just a fluke.

I would take that bet any day as I too think the Vikings are going to be more of a bust than Pamela Anderson this season. Bet against the Vikings this NFL season!

Peyton Manning’s NFL Future

How long will Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts be able to hold off their opponents in the NFL this upcoming season after putting together multiple winning seasons? Many experts believe that Colts have peaked and this may be the year that you start to notice.

Peyton Manning is a 4 time MVP and has won the Super Bowl once, but in recent memory he has only been able to get close to the promise land, but has not been able to win entry into it.

Upcoming NFL Betting Predictions

With only minimal changes in the Colts organization since last NFL season, and Peyton Manning escaping last NFL season relatively unscathed, Colts betting odds on repeating another winning season look very promising to me. Currently the Bodog online sportsbook has the Colts favored 13:2 to win the 2011 Super Bowl which I think is a great online bet to make. If you have a few extra bucks, I would bet $50 online that the Colts are going to win the Super Bowl and at $13 for every $2 I bet, I would win $325.00 plus get my risk amount of $50 back. Those are some great betting odds if you ask me!

Jason Campbell Readies for Upcoming NFL Season

Not even Jason Campbell will be able to hide behind his blanky this NFL season as all eyes will be focused on Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders organization after some suspect moves made during the offseason.

Now that Oakland Raiders’ President, Al Davis, has signed Jason Campbell from the Redskins, it clearly takes away some of the bad taste that the Raiders were left with in the Quarterback position which was previously occupied by Jamarcus Russell.

NFL Picks & Predictions

In Jason Campbell’s first two NFL seasons of heading the Washington Redskin’s offence, he averaged 16.6 points per game whereas his new team, the Oakland Raiders, have only averaged a miniscule 12 points per regular season NFL game over the last few seasons.

Many online sportsbooks picks and predictions have Campbell and the new Raiders winning at least 3-4 more games this NFL season than they did last year with Campbell at the helm. Campbell is hardly a miracle worker, but I do predict him to be able to win a few extra NFL games this season for the Raiders. If you’re looking for an online sportsbook for NFL betting, check out the Bodog online sportsbook and you can put your money behind Campbell and the Raiders this NFL season just like I am going too!

Super Bowl Champions

After winning the 2009-10 NFL Super Bowl, the New Orleans Saints are looking for a second go at it and are making some moves to be a better and stronger team for this upcoming NFL season. Only seven teams have won back to back Super Bowls in the NFL, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have done it twice. The New Orleans Saints are also looking to make this exclusive list but they have to take it one game at a time, just like we have to take our online bets one bet at a time. If you have a bad Sunday, don’t think you have to make up your losses all on the Monday night football game!

Online Betting Strategies

Many online betting players have different strategies on which NFL teams to bet on, some weird and most ridiculous. I myself go with the tried and tested online betting strategy which mostly just looks at the history of the two NFL teams playing.

For example, the Saints won the Super Bowl last season, officially making them the best team in the NFL. The Saints pretty much have the same lineup this season, with the exception of first round draft pick Malcolm Jenkins who is a cornerback by nature, but will be playing safety this season so that he can crack the Steelers starting lineup. With these minor, but improving changes, the Saints are looking unbeatable again this season so unless the team your betting on beat the Saints last season, I would bet on the Saints to beat them again this season.

Dallas Cowboys 2010-11 NFL Season

For a team whose owner gets more television coverage than most players on his team, you might think that Jerry Jones would be the main cause for a lot of confusion and distraction in the locker room, and you would be right. Jerry Jones is an NFL owner that is as hands-on as they come. Jerry Jones decides who starts and who does not for the Cowboys, and that has gotten Marion Barber fans a bit upset.

Marion Barber’s NFL Future

Earlier this spring the Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones, announced that Felix Jones (no relation) would have the #1 starting running back position for the Dallas Cowboys. A few weeks after that Jerry Jones changed his decision and stated that Marion Barber would be able to regain his rightful position as the Cowboys starting running back. Now as of a few days ago, Jerry Jones has gone back to Felix Jones for the #1 running back spot. It’s a game of musical chairs in the Cowboys camp.

Marion Barber is a talented and incredibly tough player and if the Dallas Cowboys cannot guarantee him the #1 spot, I wouldn’t be surprised if another NFL team comes knocking on Jerry Jones’s door, you can bet on it!