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Public Betting on a Seattle Victory Today in The Windy City Team Page: Seattle :: Chicago 61% of Bets Placed on Seattle +9 | Matchup | Free NFL Picks | Forecast Animation The Chicago Bears demolished the Seattle Seahawks in front of a national television audience in early October, but now both teams are looking quite different. The Bears hope to put their recent struggles behind them, while the Seahawks try to continue their run as a team of ‘destiny’ when they meet in the rematch at Soldier Field in Sunday’s NFC divisional playoff game.

Despite Being at Home Bettors Are Leaning Towards Eagle to Down Saints Team Page: Philadelphia :: New Orleans 51% of Bets Placed on Eagles +5.5 | Matchup | Free NFL Picks | Forecast Animation | Live NFL Playoffs Scoreboard Sean Payton grew up rooting for the sports teams in Philadelphia, and got his first NFL coaching job with the Eagles. Since leaving Philadelphia, though, Payton has become quite a nemesis for Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson. The two match wits again Saturday night when Payton leads the New Orleans Saints (10-6) against the Eagles (11-6) in an NFC second-round playoff game.

College Basketball: North Carolina at Virginia Tech – Tarheels Favored Team Page: North Carolina :: Virginia Tech 64% of Bets Placed on Tarheels -4.5 | Matchup | CBB Picks North Carolina has been rolling lately, but Virginia Tech is hoping it can pull off yet another Atlantic Coast Conference upset. The top-ranked Tar Heels try for their 13th straight victory Saturday when they visit a dangerous Hokies team in Blacksburg, Va. Oddsmakers have made North Carolina -4.5 point spread favorites (College Basketball Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 144 total points (View College Basketball Sports Books).

Bettors Only Give Colts a Slight Edge Against Ravens Tough Defense Team Page: Indianapolis :: Baltimore 51% of Bets Placed on Colts +4 | Matchup | Free NFL Picks | Forecast Animation | Live NFL Playoff Scoreboard Just like every other team that faces the Indianapolis Colts, the Baltimore Ravens’ top priority is containing Peyton Manning. To reach that goal, the Ravens will depend as much on their offense as their top-ranked defense in Saturday’s second-round AFC playoff game. Oddsmakers have made Baltimore -4 point spread favorites

College Basketball: West Virginia at Marquette – Marquette Favored Team Page: West Virginia :: Marquette 55% of Bets Placed on Marquette -1 | Matchup | CBB Picks After finally playing like the top-flight Big East team everyone predicted it to be in the preseason, Marquette tries to even its conference record against one of the early surprises in the 16-team league Saturday when it hosts No. 21 West Virginia at the Bradley Center. Oddsmakers have made Marquette -1 point spread favorites (College Basketball Odds) for todays game, the over/under has

NBA Preview: Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns – Suns Favored Team Page: Orlando :: Phoenix 86% of Bets Placed on Phoenix -10.5 | Matchup | NBA Picks Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns get another chance to beat one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. With Nash coming off another stellar game, the Suns look to remain unbeaten against the East’s current top three teams and extend an eight-game winning streak as they face the Orlando Magic on Saturday. Oddsmakers have made Phoenix -10.5 point spread favorites

NHL Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres – Sabres Favored Team Page: Tampa Bay :: Buffalo 84% of Bets Placed on Buffalo -200 | Matchup | Goalies The Tampa Bay Lightning are on a bit of a hot streak and in the thick of the playoff hunt, but that hasn’t exactly thrilled coach John Tortorella. A win over the best team in the Eastern Conference might. The Lightning try for their season-high fourth straight victory Saturday as they try to avoid a seventh consecutive loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

Sports Betting: Why Betting Parlays is Better Than Betting Futures As the NFL divisional playoffs approach, 32 contenders have been reduced to just eight. This weekend four more teams will bite the dust, and with them, countless Super Bowl futures tickets. Though you might be feeling smug if you’re sitting on a Saints futures wager at +10,000, with New Orleans now listed at just +965 at Pinnacle Sportsbook, your nails are still in for a gnashing before you can pop the champagne. Everyone loves a Cinderella story except a bookie, and though lightning does strike, more often than not, David…

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls at Washington Wizards – Wiz Favored Team Page: Chicago :: Washington 76% of Bets Placed on Wizards -3 | Matchup | NBA Picks Few teams have been able to control the Washington Wizards’ high-scoring offense. The Chicago Bulls were the most recent to do so. The Wizards will try to top the 100-point mark for the 18th straight game and avenge an earlier loss to the Bulls when the teams meet at the Verizon Center on Wednesday. Oddsmakers have made Washington -3 point spread favorites (NBA Odds) for todays game, the over/under has been set at 215.5 total…

NHL Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at Florida Panthers – Panthers Favored Team Page: Pittsburgh :: Florida 79% of Bets Placed on Pittsburgh +128 | Matchup | Goalies Even Sidney Crosby’s presence hasn’t helped the Pittsburgh Penguins much against the Florida Panthers. Florida looks to continue its dominance of Pittsburgh on Wednesday when the teams meet for the second time this season. The Panthers (15-20-9) had won 12 straight against the Penguins (18-16-7) before that streak ended with a 5-1 home loss on April 7. Florida shrugged off that defeat with a 3-2 victory at Pittsburgh on Dec. 5 in the first…