Denver Broncos 2007 Draft Preview
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04/02/2007 - (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Broncos are likely to be in the market for linebacker help, since middle man Al Wilson is being shopped in a trade and is set to be released if he is not dealt. After releasing the disappointing Courtney Brown, some assistance at defensive end is also required. The Broncos look pretty well set at the skill positions, but some injuries and the dealing of right tackle George Foster to the Lions could lead to some first-day draft movement along the offensive line.
2006 Record: 9-7
First Pick: No. 21
Number of Selections: 7 (1, 2, 3, 3, 6, 6, 7)
RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2006 - Jay Cutler (QB, Vanderbilt); 2005 - none; 2004 - D.J. Williams (OLB, Miami (FL)); 2003 - George Foster (OT, Georgia); 2002 - Ashley Lelie (WR, Hawaii); 2001 - Willie Middlebrooks (CB, Minnesota); 2000 - Deltha O'Neal (CB, California); 1999 - Al Wilson (LB, Tennessee); 1998 - Marcus Nash (WR, Tennessee); 1997 - Trevor Pryce (DL, Clemson); 1996 - John Mobley (LB, Kutztown State); 1995 - none; 1994 - none; 1993 - Dan Williams (DL, Toledo); 1992 - Tommy Maddox (QB, UCLA); 1991 - Mike Croel (LB, Nebraska); 1990 - none.
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Like the Dolphins, the Browns are a team with a draft status that will be impacted by what it chooses to do at the quarterback position in the coming weeks. Conventional wisdom suggests that Cleveland will add a veteran QB su
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Chargers could end up with as many as six first-day
picks, as the team would add a first- and third-rounder if another club signs
away restricted free agent running back Michael Turner. The possibility of six
more ready-t
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Jaguars were done in last season largely due to injury
problems on defense, so enhancing their base of talent on that side of the
football will likely be the franchise's top draft-day goal. High-priced
defensive end Reggi
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Draftniks everywhere are sitting on pins and needles
waiting to see what the Raiders will do with the No. 1 pick. Conventional
wisdom says that offensively-challenged will select strong-armed LSU
quarterback JaMarcus Russell,
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(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Cincinnati had its problems defensively last season, then
lost reliable players like linebacker Brian Simmons (released) and safety
Kevin Kaesviharn (free agent to Saints) in the offseason. The Bengals need to
get younger and
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The first day of the 2007 Draft will be extremely important for a Bills team that cut ties with the likes of running back Willis McGahee, linebackers Takeo Spikes and London Fletcher-Baker, and cornerback Nate Clements during
Indianapolis Colts 2007 Draft Preview >>
(Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Colts lost five somewhat recognizable players in
running back Dominic Rhodes, wide receiver Brandon Stokley, linebacker Cato
June, defensive tackle Montae Reagor and cornerback Nick Harper, but June is
really the only pla
Renteria's homers help Braves rally past Phillies >>
Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Edgar Renteria's two-run homer in the 10th
inning lifted Atlanta over Philadelphia, 5-3, in the 2007 season opener for
both clubs at Citizens Bank Park.
Renteria, who finished 2-for-5 with three runs
Jays tame Tigers in 10 >>
Detroit, MI (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Lyle Overbay doubled and sparked a 10th-inning
two-run rally with a single for the Toronto Blue Jays, who downed the Detroit
Tigers, 5-3, in the first of a three-game set at Comerica Park.
With the score de
Cubs Dunn in by Reds >>
Cincinnati, OH (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Adam Dunn belted a pair of home runs, as
the Cincinnati Reds routed the big-spending Chicago Cubs, 5-1, to begin a
season-opening three-game series at Great American Ball Park.
Dunn drove in three
Elite 8 NCAA Tournament Betting at online sportsbook MySportsbook.com
In what should be an outstanding Saturday of March Madness betting action, the top four teams in the South and West Regions square off in what should be extremely close match-ups. Three of the four teams are coming off extremely close games on Thursday evening, only UCLA won semi comfortably over Pitt 64-55.
Ohio State is coming off their second game in a row where in all reality they should have lost. Of course that doesn’t matter now since the name of the game is “survive and advance” but as the tournament continues, they can’t afford to keep getting down to their opponents early. Kansas also avoided a scare by holding off a scrappy Southern Illinois squad. In the third thrilling game of the evening Memphis pulled off the minor upset (+3.5) despite being the higher seed to Texas A&M.
Although the spreads are fairly small for Saturday’s games, MySportsbook.com continue to bet against the underdogs. Despite OSU’s two scares, 86% of the “betting public” feels the Buckeyes (-1.5) have what it takes to make the Final Four. In fact, so much of the early money is on OSU that the line has already moved from -1 to -1.5. In the second game of the doubleheader, Kansas and their high-powered offense are 2 point favorites as they take on UCLA and their effective defense. About 63% of the early money thus far is once again backing the favorites. If those percentages stay that high, don’t be surprised if this line moves as well. If you like Kansas (-2) you might want to jump on it early.
Memphis vs. Ohio State
Both squads were involved in thrillers on Thursday evening and should come out fired up. OSU can ill afford to get behind early like they did versus their previous two opponents (Xavier, Tennessee). Greg Oden needs to stay out of foul trouble; the Buckeyes are a completely different team when he is on the court. Memphis definitely has the athleticism and length to match-up with OSU. Of Memphis’ five leading minute earners, the shortest of the bunch is 6’5”. Each team has a very effective defense; Memphis surrenders 62.3 PPG whereas the Buckeyes give up only 61 PPG. With those type of numbers, it isn’t surprising that Memphis covered the UNDER almost 69% of the time this season. As a favorite, OSU has covered the UNDER almost 66% of the time over the last three seasons. The major concern for Memphis which is magnifies this time of the year is their brutal foul shooting (62%). This season, OSU is 17-11 ATS versus teams with a winning record and 7-2 ATS in all tournament games. Memphis has been an extremely reliable cover in tournament play in recent years with a 23-8 ATS record over the last three seasons.
UCLA vs. Kansas
In the second game of Saturday’s doubleheader, UCLA will play in a role which they are very unfamiliar with that of the underdog. Only twice this season have they been getting points from the handicappers and both times they covered. Over the last three seasons UCLA is a reliable 23-7 ATS in this unfamiliar role. UCLA has not fared well against Big 12 opponents recently going 1-7 ATS since 1997. Giving up only 59.6 PPG, UCLA will definitely look to do what they do best: keep this game as low scoring as possible. Their defense has been especially tough during the tournament. UCLA opponents have been able to muster up only 48.7 PPG while shooting a combined 34.5% from the field. UCLA definitely has a challenge at hand with a Kansas team that is capable of putting points on the board in bunches. As a team, they average 79 PPG and shoot an impressive 49.6% from the field and 39.4% from beyond the arc. During the tournament Kansas has been “lights out” from the field having shot 56.2%.
With Friday -105 juice on Basketball betting, MySportsbook.com is the place to bet on all of the “March Madness” action. Don’t forget to monitor who the public is backing at MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”. By doing so, you have the best chance of predicting a possible line change, thus getting the best value for your wager.
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MySportsbook.com Posts Heisman Trophy Odds
With 3,919 passing yards, 32 touchdowns and a mere seven interceptions last season, combined with a powerful South Bend Heisman legacy, odds makers at MySportsbook.com have given Notre Dame senior quarterback Brady Quinn the best Heisman Trophy odds at 5-2.
Quinn isn’t the only big man on campus this season. Oklahoma junior running back and 2004 Heisman runner-up Adrian Peterson, listed at 7-2, rushed for a combined 3,033 yards in his first two years as a college player and will give Quinn a run for his money.
This online sportsbook has also listed Troy Smith, Ohio State senior quarterback, as another strong favorite to win the 72nd Heisman Trophy. A 7-1 bet, Smith threw for 2,282 yards last season and also led the Buckeyes to a convincing 34-20 victory over Quinn and the Fighting Irish in last season’s Fiesta Bowl.
Current betting odds Heisman trophy are:
| Brady Quinn (QB, Notre Dame) Adrian Peterson (RB, Oklahoma) Troy Smith (QB, Ohio State) Michael Bush (RB, Louisville) Steve Slaton (RB, West Virginia) Brian Brohm (QB, Louisville) Chris Leak (QB, Florida) Mike Hart (RB, Michigan) Ted Ginn (WR, Ohio State) Darius Walker (RB, Notre Dame) Drew Tate (QB, Iowa) Marshawn Lynch (RB, Cal) Kenny Irons (RB, Auburn) Chad Henne (QB, Michigan) Kyle Wright (QB, Miami) Drew Stanton (QB, Michigan State) Kenneth Darby (RB, Alabama) JaMarcus Russell (QB, LSU) Drew Weatherford (QB, Florida State) Blake Mitchell (QB, South Carolina) Reggie Ball (QB, Georgia Tech) |
5-2 7-2 7-1 10-1 10-1 12-1 12-1 18-1 18-1 20-1 30-1 35-1 35-1 40-1 50-1 50-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 60-1 |
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