Exploring The Opportunities of Alternate NFL Lines and Small Markets It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of offerings at Pinnacle Sportsbook. For football alone, bettors have the choice of nearly 30 markets, including halftimes, quarters, props and futures for several different leagues including the NFL, NCAA, CFL and even the CIS Vanier Cup. Many players staunchly ignore everything except vanilla sides and totals markets. While these players are certainly saving money by taking advantage of Pinnacle Sportsbetting’s -104 reduced juice, they’re also missing out on some potentially profitable alternative markets.
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Louisville Looks to Stay Undefeated on Thursday Night Team Page: Louisville :: Rutgers 73% of The Public Betting Louisville -6.5 :: Matchup :: Picks Louisville may be in position for a berth in the national championship game, but coach Bobby Petrino isn’t anxious to talk about it. He’s more worried about gaining sole possession of first place in the Big East as the third-ranked Cardinals try to knock off an unbeaten team for the second straight week when they visit No. 15 Rutgers on Thursday night.
Lebron and The Cavs Look to Take Down Ben Wallace and The Bulls Team Page: Chicago :: Cleveland 68% of The Public Betting Chicago +4 :: Matchup :: NBA Picks LeBron James had his way with the Chicago Bulls last season. The Cleveland Cavaliers superstar could face a greater challenge against them on Thursday, facing the Bulls for the first time since they acquired Ben Wallace. James averaged 34.8 points, 8.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists to lead Cleveland (2-2) to a four-game sweep of Chicago (2-2) last season. Only one of the games was decided by fewer than eight points.
Maple Leafs Look for Road Win in Boston Against Bruins Team Page: Toronto :: Boston 52% of The Public Betting Toronto +109 :: Matchup :: Goalies The play of captain Mats Sundin has been a primary reason behind the Toronto Maple Leafs’ strong play of late. Continuing that hot streak will be more difficult now that their top center is expected to miss three to four weeks. The Maple Leafs play their first game this season without Sundin as they visit the Boston Bruins in a Northeast Division matchup on Thursday.
Lebron and The Cavs Try to Shoot Down Atlanta Team Page: Atlanta :: Cleveland 51% of The Public Betting Cavs -9.5 :: Matchup :: Free Picks Cleveland coach Mike Brown vowed to cut down LeBron James’ minutes this season after the Cavaliers star averaged the second-highest total in the NBA in 2005-06. So far, Brown has yet to make good on that promise. Following their first loss in three games this season, James and the Cavs retune home to take on the Atlanta Hawks (2-1) on Tuesday night. Oddsmakers have made Cleveland -9.5 (NBA Odds) point spread favorites for tonights…
Stars Meet Flames in Calgary Team Page: Dallas :: Calgary 51% if The Public Betting Calgary +102 :: Matchup :: Goalies The Dallas Stars are hoping to bounce back from a rare loss, but so far this season that hasn’t been a problem. After having their three-game winning streak snapped, the Stars try to start a new run when they visit the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. Dallas (11-3-0) allowed a power-play goal to Taylor Pyatt with 44.7 seconds in Monday’s 2-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, which dropped the Stars to 1-1 on their four-game road trip. Oddsmakers have made…
Alexander – Less Seahawks Shut Out Oakland on Monday Night Team Page: Seattle :: Oakland Mike Holmgren showed a new side of his coaching persona. The passing game guru motivated his defense by dressing down his players and made sure he stuck to a game plan for the Seattle Seahawks that relied heavily on a backup running back. It was the same old Oakland Raiders. They capped yet another Monday night meltdown with a knee to the groin that led to defensive end Tyler Brayton’s ejection.
Road Favorite San Antonio Downs Knicks in NYC Team Page: Spurs :: Knicks NBA Scoreboard :: NBA Betting Charts :: NBA Odds Tony Parker scored 24 points, including five down the stretch to halt New York’s frantic comeback attempt, and the San Antonio Spurs held off the Knicks 105-93 on Monday night. Reserve Brent Barry added 19 points for the Spurs, who blew almost all of a 23-point lead after Knicks coach Isiah Thomas went deep into his bench with his team seemingly out of the game late in the first half. That nearly worked.
Bruins Lose on The Road in Atlanta Team Page: Boston :: Atlanta NHL Scoreboard :: NHL Betting Charts Ilya Kovalchuk scored three power-play goals in similar fashion, Johan Hedberg won his third straight start and the Atlanta Thrashers defeated the Boston Bruins 5-3 Monday night. Kovalchuk staked the Thrashers to an early 2-0 lead with his first goal, restored the two-goal lead with 13:40 remaining and turned the game into a rout with a final goal 3 1/2 minutes later that gave him his second hat trick and 11th goal of the season.
MNF Matchup; Oakland at Seattle Team Page: Raiders :: Seahawks 72% of The Public Betting Seattle -7 :: Matchup :: Free Picks Strong defensive play has helped the Oakland Raiders to unexpected consecutive wins. The offense wants a chance to keep the turnaround going. The surging Raiders look to win three in a row for the first time since the season of their last Super Bowl appearance when they travel to Qwest Field for a Monday night matchup against the sputtering Seattle Seahawks. Oddsmakers (NFL Odds) have made Seattle -7 point spread favorites for Monday nights game, the over/under has…