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*Cleveland Comebacks - Minnesota Twins at Cleveland Indians* The Minnesota Twins, (55-46 SU, 53-45-3 O/U, 63-38 RL) have lost four straight games in the BetUS Sportsbook coming into tonight’s sports betting matchup against the Cleveland Indians, (44-56 SU, 47-51-2 O/U, 45-55 RL), losers of two consecutive games themselves. However, the Indians have been playing much better baseball recently, winning seven of their last ten games overall and will send terrific left-handed starter Cliff Lee, (13-2, 2.29 ERA) to the mound tonight looking to get back in the win column for the BetUS MLB online sports wagering fraternity while also becoming the first starting pitcher to record 14 wins this season. Lee is coming off his second complete game of the season on Sunday after limiting the Seattle Mariners to two runs in the Indians’ 6-2 win on Sunday to become the first AL pitcher to reach 13 wins this season while lowering his second-best ERA in the majors. The Twins will counter with veteran right-hander Livan Hernandez (10-6, 5.29), who limited the Texas Rangers to two runs in seven innings of Saturday's 14-2 win. Online MLB bettors should know that Hernandez is 8-1 at home, but 2-5 on the road with a high 7.48 ERA and has allowed a major league-high 178 hits this season. *Here is a look at tonight’s key online sports wagering trends followed by my analysis and MLB online betting Free Picks:* The Twins are 6-0 in Hernandez’s last 6 starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5. The Twins are 7-0 in Hernandez’s last 7 starts during game 1 of a series. The Indians are 4-0 in Lees last 4 Friday starts. The Indians are 6-1 in Lees last 7 home starts with the total set at 7.0-8.5. The Over is 4-0 in Hernandez’s last 4 starts as a road underdog. The Under is 4-0-1 in Lees last 5 starts overall. The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. The Twins are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. *Analysis: *Simply put BetUS MLB bettors, this pick is an absolute ‘no-brainer’ as the Indians should cruise to victory by rocking Hernandez silly and getting another stellar start from Cliff Lee. *MLB Free Picks: Indians 7 Twins 2* Minnesota Twins +1½ -110 Livan Hernandez – R +190 Cleveland Indians – 1 ½ -110 Cliff Lee – L -230 Over 8½ -110 Under 8½ - 110 Go to the BetUS sportsbook today and take a swing at Major League Baseball online betting. (http://www.betus.com/ats/11892/mid/2386/baseball)

Online NASCAR betting faithful have had two full weeks to count their pennies, grab some snacks and prepare for another trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Although the southern stock cars have only ran here since 1994, Indy is a track rich in history, and now an absolutely critical race in terms of the Sprint Cup Chase as the good ol' boys entered the final sixteen contests of the season. The race isn't just large in magnitude--the stadium is pretty darn big, with a maximum capacity of around 400, 000 screaming fans. This is also a big week for the online NASCAR wagering community, who have been waiting by their mouses and keyboards for far too long. With that being said, BetUS Sportsbook customers, grab your six packs, and take a look at mine for this week! *Kyle Busch (+500)* This will be a recurring theme in the NASCAR Six Pack each week, because there simply is no reason to bet against Kyle Busch these days. The most hated man in NASCAR is on pace to break the single-season wins record, and has made the online betting community just a little richer a whopping seven times already this year. He certainly isn't coasting to the finish line either (no pun intended), Busch is running Indy in all three NASCAR divisions this week, and thus should know the track inside and out. Not that he doesn't already--in three starts, Mr. M&M's has three top-tens. Look for him to fully solve the equation this week. *Carl Edwards (+800)* If it weren't for Kyle Busch, this would be The Year of Carl, posting three wins and three runner-ups. Edwards absolutely loves these mid-range speedways, with nine of his career wins coming on tracks similar to Indianapolis. He's never finished higher than 9th at the original speedway, but this might be the week he breaks out. However, he has been close--42.9% of Edwards' laps at Indy have been ran in the top fifteen. Coming off a great 4th place run at the LifeLock 400, the online betting community can be 99.9% sure that No. 99 will be in contention this week. *Jeff Gordon (+1600)* They might as well call this the Jeff Gordon 400, because the DuPont Chevrolet has dominated the Brickyard since its inception with four wins. In fact, Chevys in general have ran the show in Indianapolis, accounting for wins in nine of the 14 NASCAR races. This seems like the logical place for Gordon to break out, who despite sitting sixth in the Chase standings, is still looking to land his first win of the season. *Ryan Newman (+5000)* All the storylines are in place for a Hollywood production of a Ryan Newman win at the Brickyard. He's a South Bend native, he's a Purdue grad, and he was just dumped unceremoniously by his team and sponsor for next season. What better way to stick it to the man than to do it in your own backyard? In addition, Newman finished second on a very similar Pocono course last month. Come on, you have to take a shot on him this week! *Kasey Kahne (+650)* Alright BetUS customers, take a look at this. Of the nine different racers that have won this race, eight have also won at Pocono. Kasey Kahne won at Pocono this year. The online NASCAR wagering community should consider betting with the trends this week, as Kahne is in line for a third top-five finish on this course and another jump in the Chase standings. *Juan-Pablo Montoya (+5000)* My sleeper for this week. Montoya's F1 past makes him accustomed to the tight flat turns and long straightaways that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has to offer. In his only start here, Juan-Pablo turned in a second-place finish. Also, if you throw in races at Pocono, the No. 42 car averages an eleventh-place finish. If you online bettors are feeling lucky, take a shot on a speedway specialist! Click Here To Register at Betus Sportsbook now if you love motor sports, because we know you’ll love to bet on NASCAR. (http://www.betus.com/ats/11892/mid/1447/autoracing)

Hey y'all, it's Ryan from This Week in MMA. With BetUS's new hotness of a website up, they asked me to take a few minutes to break down the MMA odds on this weekend's EliteXC show on CBS. In the past I've been mostly about talking up the underdogs, but this event has its fair share of solid sports betting favorites and matches which are too close to call. So I thought I'd break the card down and show you my thoughts on things. Let’s go! *Underdog picks Jake Shields (-350) vs Nick Thompson (+250)* Jake Shields sure hasn't had the opportunity to fight many top level guys since signing with EliteXC. Which is a shame, because this is a guy who had back to back wins over middleweight contender Yushin Okami and the WEC's current welterweight champ, Carlos Condit. Perhaps if Shields was facing Nick Thompson right after these two wins, I'd give Nick Thompson less of a chance at winning this Saturday. But as it stands, I'm thinking weak competition in 2007 and injuries through 2008 might equal a rusty Jake Shields in the cage on Saturday. As for Nick Thompson, he's already fought three times this year, winning all three. The most impressive win on his resume over the course of his current 12 fight win streak is a KO of Eddie Alvarez ... you know, that guy who was going to win the DREAM Lightweight Grand Prix before Japanese doctors axed him over a cut? While Shields is the favorite for a reason - he's wiped the mat with all his recent opposition - I've got an edge on Nick Thompson winning this fight. He hasn't had the same opportunities to prove himself the way Jake Shields has. Whenever he gets a chance, he seems to capitalize on it. If there's a high profile upset on this card, this is the one. *Justin Eilers (+450) vs Antonio Silva (-600)* I mocked EliteXC when they set up Eilers vs Silva as a title fight ... it seemed like a formality fight to put the strap around Silva, who EliteXC hopes to make the 'legitimate' cornerstone of their heavyweight division. However, you know what they say about best laid plans, right? Simply put, I don't buy the idea that Silva is worth the odds he's getting. The guy has a short history against questionable opponents, and while Eilers just adds to the list, he has legitimate KO power and a decent ground game. This one is liable to end up being the Kimbo vs James Thompson fight of this event, but this time the heavy favorite won't have referee Dan Miragliotta around to mess up calls and save him. *Thomas Denny (+450) vs Nick Diaz (-600)* Before you call me crazy, consider this: a cut win is still a win. And Diaz has been taken to decisions by lesser competition in the recent past, nearly being edged out in the process. True, if the Diaz that gave us wars against Diego Sanchez, Karo Parisyan, and Takanori Gomi shows up, Denny doesn't stand much of a chance. But that seems to be the Nick Diaz of old. The new Nick Diaz has looked awful uninspiring. My bet on Thomas Denny has less to do with Denny (although he's a solid journeyman), and more to do with Diaz not living up to his potential of late. *Favorite picks Wilson Reis (-155) vs Brian Caraway (+125)* This is a case where I suspect the odds are biased on account of a fighter's record, something which is quickly meaning less and less in this sport. Brian Caraway is 10-2. Wilson Reis is 4-0. While Reis is being touted as the next big thing in EliteXC's 140 division, Caraway is ... 10-2. Surely that experience means something, right? Wrong. Nowadays, just because you spent more time banging out wins in the minors doesn't mean you've got an edge. There's other factors to Caraway being so tight on the odds - he's got 9 submission wins and none of his fights have gone out of the second round. The guy is aggressive and has some skills. But his game lines up perfectly with Wilson's game, so it's going to be two guys battling to see who's best at what they do. This doesn't bode well for Caraway, and I've got Reis putting him away handily. *Rafael Feijao (-500) vs Travis Galbraith (+350)* All you people researching this fight at home are probably wondering why Rafael Feijao, a guy with a 0-4 record, is such a heavy favorite over the 15-5 Travis Galbraith. Well, it's because that's not the right Rafael Feijao. The Feijao competing against Galbraith is Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante, who holds a 6-1 record with the only loss coming via DQ for an illegal kick. This Feijao also trains with Anderson Silva, and seems to have picked up some of the Spider's striking tricks. The guy is absolutely deadly, knocking people out left and right. It's a rare time that I'd recommend putting a play down on such a heavy favorite, but I simply don't see Galbraith (a guy who consistently wins until he faces major league competition) winning this one. Too close to call *Shayna Baszler (-200) vs Cris Cyborg (+160)* Shayna is a beast on the ground, having learned everything there is to know about submissions from top heavyweight contender Josh Barnett. There's not a fight that goes by where she doesn't pull a wacky catch-wrestling submission out of her ass to completely confuse her opponents. However, if there's one thing Shayna is susceptable to, it's getting knocked out. Tara LaRosa did it to her, and so did Amanda Buckner and Kelly Kobald. So what's going to happen when Baszler steps in the ring with Cris Cyborg, who's got massive biceps and fists of stone? This is a classic striker vs grappler match-up, but unlike a lot of those fights, don't expect any kind of stylistic stalemate here. Cyborg is known for being aggressive, so expect her to wade in and start swinging. If Shayna can't finish this quickly, or if she gets into a bad position, she's going to be in big trouble. On the other hand, you can't dismiss her edge when it comes to technique and experience. I'm torn. *Scott Smith (+200) vs Robbie Lawler (-260)* The odds look pretty accurate on this one. Lawler is the favorite going into this one because he's got the better record and performed better in their first fight. But you can't ignore the fact that Lawler couldn't seem to put Smith away, and ate a whole bunch of heavy punches in the process. It only takes one on the button to end the fight, and these guys seem like they're planning on engaging in another wild slugfest.

Well, what a weekend for MMA it was! Four hours of Affliction plus three hours of UFC Fight Night plus four hours of DREAM from Japan. I am officially cooked. It wasn't a good weekend for underdog bettors ... every single fight on the Affliction card went to the favorite and every televised fight for UFC Fight Night as well - with the exception of Kevin Burns vs Anthony Johnson. Burns won via 'KO', which I put in parenthesis because he really won by brutal eyepoke. Those betting on Burns are probably quite happy that God answered their Hail Mary prayers. Those that didn't? Can you take solace in the fact that Johnson is appealing the ruling with the commission as we speak? Past that, Anderson Silva and Fedor both proved why they were heavy favorites. Those of you who haven't watched too much Japanese MMA may have just gotten your first glimpse of Fedor. If you were wondering why Tim Sylvia was such a heavy underdog going into this fight, now you know. Fedor is simply ... indestructible. That doesn't mean other fighters aren't going to try and solve him. Immediately following the Fedor / Sylvia fight, Randy Couture entered the ring and both fighters declared their intent to fight as soon as possible. Unfortunately, that might not be for a while ... Randy Couture is still in the middle of a contractual cluster**** with the UFC. He did give people hope that regardless of the legal outcome, he would fight again. When questioned about what would happen if the UFC won, Couture said he would consider fighting UFC heavyweight champ Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. We'll see if that statement stands once Randy's wife gets wind of it. As an update on the Quinton Jackson situation, Dana White commented that it might be a while for Rampage to 'come back, and that's just as far as Rampage the human being'. The general consensus via the rumor mill is that Quinton suffered some sort of mental breakdown and now has a very confused and disturbing perception of God and religion. After posting bail, he was sent to a medical institution for observation. Originally set to be held for 72 hours, his stay has been extended and as far as anyone knows he's still there. This story was a whole lot funnier when it just seemed like another big time athlete acting like a retard. Coming up this weekend, we have the second EliteXC show on CBS. The first show was a rollercoaster ride of mismatches and freakshows. Unfortunately this time they've gone the 'reputable' route, so that means less puss filled ears and controversial moments. On the upside, the fights are looking like they're going to be great. And Dan Miragliotta (the ref from Kimbo vs Thompson) is out with a shoulder injury, so he won't be around to mess up any of the fights. Let's break down what's been going on news-wise for this event. *Scott Smith (+200)* left his first fight with *Robbie Lawler (-260) *with a busted foot and a bloody eyeball, but he wants everyone to know that the injuries healed up fast and didn't affect his training at all. It would have been nice to know *Nick Diaz' (-700)* thoughts on his fight with *Thomas Denny (+500)*, but he's been AWOL from all promotional activities. Perhaps he's in Mexico trying to purge his urine of all traces of pot. Considering Nick's last few performances, I would recommend putting some coin on Denny. Hey, if the fight gets canceled because of Diaz' weed habit (again) or because Diaz shows up 9 pounds overweight (again), there's no harm done. *Shayna Baszler (-185) *took some time off discussing her freakishly strong opponent Cris Cyborg (+145) and Gina Carano (a constant topic of conversation for every female in the fight game, unfortunately) to dish on Dana White for implying the talent pool in women's MMA is thin. "If he wants to question that, then I'd question the talent of his heavyweight division." After this weekend and it's Affliction implications, that's a comment that might hit close to home. Last but not least, don't forget that *Jake Shields (-350) *is finally getting to fight for the EliteXC welterweight belt after numerous delays. Originally he was going to face Drew Fickett, but first Shields was injured and then Fickett was injured and then Fickett turned out to not be as injured as people thought, because he fought on another card the weekend before he and Sheilds were going to fight for the belt. So long story short, Fickett is out. But EliteXC (surprisingly) did a good job of replacing him with an even tougher opponent: Nick 'the Goat' Thompson (+250), who's on a 12 fight winning streak that includes a KO of Eddie Alvarez, who looked destined to win the DREAM lightweight grand prix this past weekend before doctors KO'd him over a cut. There's plenty of other fights going on with EliteXC and there's some pretty good odds on the sportsbook to take advantage of. Lines for independent events like this usually have more edges to them than with UFC betting, so make sure to take advantage! Until next week, peeps.

*Chicago Bears 2007 Record: 7-9 ATS: 7-9 Super Bowl Odds: 50-1* It would be putting it mildly to say the Bears were a big disappointment last season. Just removed from a Super Bowl appearance, they only won 7 games, finishing 7-9 ATS and failed to make the playoffs. The continuing QB carousel did produce over 3000 yards through the air, but turnovers kept the Bears from getting back to the playoffs. It didn’t help that the running game faded away without Thomas Jones. Perhaps the most damaging issue for the Bears was the struggle of their once-reliable defense. The Bears’ defense ranked 27th in passing yards allowed and 24th in rushing yards allowed, through they were 16th in points allowed. Chicago did make an effort to improve, but it probably won’t pay off this season. Among the 12 players drafted, they should be able to find a number of solid players to fill holes. RB Cedric Benson had lost weight and was in much better shape coming into camp but a pair of field incident forced Chicago to cut the young runner. Chicago did not do their offensive game any favors by letting their leading receiver Bernard Berrian walk to the Vikings through free agency. Their second-leading receiver, Adrian Peterson, is a running back. This will put a lot of pressure on rookie wideout Earl Bennett to step in and start right away. Heading into the season the Bears have too many questions surrounding them to be considered favorites. Their QB situation is still very shaky with Rex Grossman and Kyle Orton competing again for the starting spot. At least they proved to be somewhat profitable for o/u bettors in 2007 with a 9-7 o/u record, including 5-3 at Soldier Field. About the only way Chicago can contend for the postseason is if the rest of the division struggles. Bet on the Chicago Bears 2008 Super Bowl Chances At Betus Sportsbook (http://www.betus.com/ats/11892/mid/1415/default.aspx).

*Carolina Panthers 2007 Record: 7-9 ATS: 8-8 Super Bowl Odds: 50-1* One team that saw their playoff hopes dashed last season was the Carolina Panthers, who won four of their first six games then won only 3 more games the rest of the season to finish at 7-9 and 8-8 ATS. This year there is hope, but also uncertainty. After several injury-plagued seasons, it is amazing that Coach John Fox is staking his future on QB Jake Delhomme once again. All reports are that Delhomme is recovering nicely from offseason surgery and should be back in time for training camp. Fox has filled some weak links in offense that should help Delhomme’s production if healthy. Gone is longtime RB DeShaun Foster and replacing him is rookie RB Jonathan Stewart. The style Fox favors is to run the ball, and run it often. That is why they drafted Stewart in the first round and traded up to take right tackle Jeff Otah. New acquisitions also include wide receivers D.J. Hackett, who has some upside, and Muhsin Muhammad-the former Panther who made the Pro Bowl twice while in Charlotte. If they work out it will take pressure off Steve Smith, who remains the opposition’s main target. Overall, the Panthers (6-10 o/u) have to improve on their offensive and defensive ranking from 2007. They have addressed those needs via the draft and free agency and should be a contender in what many think is an average division at best. Depending on how things play out, the Panthers could win the division with only 9 wins this year. The team most likely needs to move above .500 for coach Fox to save his job, but the good news for backers is that the easy schedule should allow this, as long as the Panthers can stay healthy. Bet on the Carolina Panthers 2008 Super Bowl Chances At Betus Sportsbook (http://www.betus.com/ats/11892/mid/1415/default.aspx).

*Buffalo Bills 2007 Record: 7-9 ATS: 10-6 Super Bowl Odds: 80-1* The Bills had trouble scoring points, preventing the opposition from scoring points,and staying of injured reserve last season, yet they still managed to post a respectable 7-9 record and a lucrative 10-6 mark against the spread. Of course, five of those victories came against the Dolphins (twice), the Jets (twice), and the Ravens, three teams that combined for a mere 10 victories in 2007. That means it’s probably too early to consider Buffalo an up-and-coming team in the AFC. Still, the Bills feel they now have a couple of key pieces in place for the future in QB Trent Edwards and RB Marshawn Lynch. The rookie Edwards took the starting QB job from incumbent J.P. Losman last year and he’s expected to begin 2008 as the Bills’ leader on offense. Edwards threw for just over 1600 yards in 10 games in 2007, with 7 TD strikes, 8 interceptions, and a passer rating of 70.4. Lynch was also a rookie last year, but he managed to rush for over 1100 yards and 7 scores in just 13 games. Wide receiver Lee Evans stumbled a bit in 2007, but he still caught 5 TD passes and picked up 849 yards through the air; he could recapture his 2006 form this season. Buffalo’s defense got a boost in the off season with the acquisition of tackles Marcus Stroud and Spencer Johnson and LB Kawika Mitchell, and they used their first-round pick to add CB Leodis McKelvin. Head coach Dick Jauron will be expected to lead his team to wins in the gimme games once again in 2008, but he’ll also be looking to knock off 1 or 2 of the good teams along the way. Bet on the Buffalo Bills 2008 Super Bowl Chances At Betus Sportsbook (http://www.betus.com/ats/11892/mid/1415/default.aspx).