Sports betting players will tell you the old adage, “defense wins championships” and that was definitely the story four years ago, when the New York Giants upset Super Bowl betting odds to beat the New England Patriots. If they’re to do it again on Sunday (and for the second time this season), the Giants will need their defense to maintain their recent level of play, but the Patriots are one of the league’s best in terms of forcing turnovers.

Defensive Line

New York’s defensive line has been the strength of their team over the last six weeks, and they’re so good that the Giants rarely have to blitz to get pressure on the quarterback. End Jason Pierre-Paul has been a monster all season and is in the running for Defensive Player of the Year, but he has been even better as of late because Justin Tuck, Chris Canty and Osi Umenyiora have been spectacular, especially Umenyiora, who has battled injury for most of the year. Don’t forget about tackle Linval Joseph, who does a great job of tying up offensive lineman.

The Patriots are anchored by Vince Wilfork in the middle, but they like to toy with their schemes and you never know if you’re going to get a 3-4 or a 4-3 defense. Former Jet Shaun Ellis has been surprisingly effective, while Mark Anderson has played better than anyone would have expected, although he isn’t as good in the run as Andre Carter, who tore his quadriceps in December and will obviously miss this game. 

You have to give the Giants the edge here, and their front four could be the strongest unit on either team, on either side of the ball. There is talent across the line and you have to commit so many to block that it takes away options. The Patriots’ best bet will be to try and get the ground game going to slow down the pass rush, but that remains to be seen whether they can do it or not. The edge goes to the Giants.

Linebackers

New England’s linebackers are improving and the most important player in this unit is Brandon Spikes, who has shown glimpses of being a monster alongside Jerod Mayo, but he isn’t as consistent as he needs to be. Mayo is, by far, the leader of the defense and should be for a long time, and if Spikes can raise his game, Mayo could be even better. Rob Ninkovich has been solid on the outside, and the same goes for Tracy White, but the Patriots could do to improve this area; a dominant pass rush would take pressure off their secondary.

The Giants’ linebackers aren’t the key to their NFL betting odds by any means, but they’re afforded a lot of space because of how much attention the line gets. Michael Boley is very solid in the middle of the Giants’ 4-3, and he is flanked by Mathias Kiwanuka and Jacquian Williams, who has an ailing foot, but he’ll suit up for this game. Like the Patriots, the Giants don’t have a rush linebacker like Dallas’ DeMarcus Ware, for example, but they don’t need to with their front four being able to get into the backfield.

The nod here goes to the Patriots because of Mayo and Spikes, but they may have to send someone off the end to get into the backfield and in Eli Manning’s face. The Patriots will also have to shut down the run because the Giants are that much more dangerous when Manning has the option of using the play-action pass. The New York linebackers aren’t far behind, but the New England unit is a little better.

Defensive Backs

Here is where it gets tricky because for most of the season, neither team could defend anyone in the secondary. Starting with the Patriots, who had receiver Julian Edelman lining up against Baltimore’s Anquan Boldin in the AFC title game and that tells you what kind of state they’re in. Corners Kyle Arrington and Devin McCourty have regressed this season, and the Patriots have even taken to putting McCourty back at free safety. Patrick Chung has been injured a lot this season, but he has the potential to be a game-changer if he can stay on the field. The keys to this unit for New England could be corner Sterling Moore, who was released and then brought back into the fold, and safety James Ihedigbo, who was fifth on the team in tackles.

The Giants have a big edge in talent, but good NFL betting players know that talent can’t do it all. Corey Webster had a solid year at one corner, but rookie Prince Amukamara was injured and Aaron Ross…you just get the feeling he should be better than he is. Kenny Phillips and Antrel Rolle, who led the team in tackles, are the last line of defense and at 25 years old, Phillips has a lot of potential that has yet to be tapped. The Giants also have a little more depth than the Patriots; of course that’s easy to say as they don’t have receivers playing in their secondary.

That is why a slight edge goes to the Giants at the back, although it really should be more. New York also has to figure out a way to deal with the Patriots’ tight ends….will they go after them with linebackers or defensive backs? That could be the dealbreaker when it comes to making an Sports betting pick on Sunday.

Posted on February 2nd, 2012 by admin
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I’m new to the BetOnline gambling world. I’ve made four deposits: $50, $100, $50, $50. Twice I entered a bonus and received $7.50 each for a sportsbook bonus. I’m still confused on what a rollover is. I busted on each deposit and so my balance is zero. Does a rollover mean that I owe more money to the site??? I appreciate any feedback.

Rollover is simply how many times you must risk the amount of the bonus they gave you. Usually it is so high that the bonus is basically worthless, since you will usually lose it before you roll it over that many times. Bonus is worthwhile only if there is no rollover, but you don’t see many of these any more…

No! If you lose your deposit and bonus amounts, you do not have to fulfill the rollover obligation.

A rollover is the amount of money you must wager, before being granted a withdrawal. Usually the rollover is based on the amount you deposit + the bonus amount. Take that number and multiply it by the number that they state is the rollover requirement. Most Betonline (http://www.sportsbook-ratings.net/BetOnline.php bonuses require a 6X rollover.

Example:
You deposit $100 and get a $25 bonus. Total amount is $125…rollover requirement of 6times.
$125 x 6 = $750 You must wager a total amount of $750 before you can cash out.

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The Indiana Hoosiers have lost their momentum over the past few weeks. They’ll try to get it back when they visit the Michigan Wolverines.
Indiana Hoosiers @ Michigan Wolverines – Wednesday, February 1
Sports betting line: No line
Why Indiana Will Win
When you do your homework and assess your best best sportsbook on this game, you will be hard pressed to avoid the conclusion that the Michigan Wolverines are an endlessly confounding team. The Maize and Blue show glimpses of being a Sweet 16 team with a chance of being a real pest for a top-ranked foe in the NCAA Tournament at times. Michigan’s win over Michigan State earlier in the season offers a perfect case in point. However, coach John Beilein’s bunch then demonstrates that it is capable of great face-plants, flops and outright failures as well. The Wolverines lost on the road at Arkansas a week and a half ago, dropping a decision to a team with no chance at making the NCAA Tournament as an at-large selection. Michigan’s focus and energy level fluctuate from game to game, meaning that Indiana can certainly pick off the Wolverines if the timing’s right.
Another thing which works in Indiana’s favor is that Michigan is a small team. The Wolverines were pounded into submission by Ohio State’s size, length and power this past Sunday. Michigan could not finish any plays near the rim, and the Wolverines were rocked back by the brute strength of Ohio State big man Jared Sullinger, who controlled the paint with impunity. Indiana big man Cody Zeller isn’t as physical as Sullinger is, but his size and agility should still give Michigan problems. The Hoosiers certainly have the tools to be able to win this game.

Why Michigan Will Win
The college basketball betting experts who follow the Big Ten Conference for a living know that Indiana has undergone a markedly negative change in recent weeks. A few weeks ago, the Indiana Hoosiers were on track to get a very high seed for the NCAA Tournament. Coach Tom Creans club had defeated both Kentucky and Ohio State at home, and then beat Michigan for good measure. A team with three wins of that caliber surely looked like an outfit that was going to clean up against most of the rest of the Big Ten. Instead, the opposite has happened: Indiana has gotten its clock cleaned.
The Hoosiers lost at home to Minnesota, fell at Nebraska, dropped a revenge game at Ohio State (the one acceptable loss of the past few weeks), and then – this past week – lost at Wisconsin, yes, the same Wisconsin team that couldnt get out of its own way in the first two weeks of January. Indiana is now swimming in the middle of a crowded Big Ten, and it’s all because the Hoosiers can’t win away from home. They’re as horrible away from Assembly Hall as they are proficient inside it. This game will be played at Michigan’s Crisler Arena, so that in itself puts Indiana in deep trouble.
Who Will Win
It’s an Indiana road game, for one thing. Second, Michigan has become more cohesive in its offensive sets and its defensive tactics over the past few weeks, even though the Wolverines are small. Michigan will play a decidedly more effective game and grind down Indiana in the process.

College Basketball Betting Pick: Michigan

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sports betting players have been treated to one of the best offensive seasons in the history of the league, but only two will take the field in Indianapolis on Sunday. Here is a look at how the offenses of the New England Patriots and New York Giants line up.

Quarterbacks

Chances are, you’ll have Tom Brady over Eli Manning in your all-time pantheon of quarterbacks, but Manning has a huge chance to cut into Brady’s “lead” and he could step out of brother Peyton’s shadow (well, not totally) with another Super Bowl win. You could argue that Manning has played better than Brady in the postseason as he has been solid in wins over Atlanta, Green Bay and San Francisco, outplaying Matt Ryan, Aaron Rodgers and Alex Smith. Brady was very good against Denver, but regressed against Baltimore, and he had the luxury of playing both of his games at home, while Manning was on the road for his last two games.

Quarterback play is usually a major factor in deciding a Super Bowl winner, although they’ll need help from the rest of the offense. This is much closer than anyone would have expected, and the slight edge probably goes to Brady….but you can make a very good argument for Manning, who could win the Super Bowl at the house that his brother built.

Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

The Giants obviously have the edge at receiver with Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks and Mario Manningham, who would probably be the No.1 receiver in New England. The Patriots trot out Wes Welker and Deion Branch, but those two are perfect for the New England system, but regardless, they don’t need to be the stars of the system as tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez present matchup problems all over the field. The Patriots have even taken to lining up Hernandez at running back to make up for their backfield issues, but he is also a massive threat in the passing game and may be even more important as Gronkowski’s high-ankle sprain will be a talking point this week.

The Giants aren’t slouches at tight end as well with Jake Ballard, but he is battling an ailing knee and could be used more as a decoy. This is a draw as both teams have the personnel for what they like to do, so there is really no right answer as to who has the edge. The Giants like big plays, while the Patriots like to check-down your defense to death. It’ll be on the opposing defenses to find ways to control them.

Running Backs

Based on potential, most NFL betting players would believe that the Giants have the edge and with Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs in the backfield, they should have a big advantage. However, the duo hasn’t performed that well all season and while they have come through at points over the last six weeks, they were shut down in San Francisco (to be fair, the 49ers had the No.1 run defense in the league) and it caused Manning to throw 58 times, taking a number of big hits in the process. The Patriots have a committee coming out of the backfield, led by BenJarvus Green-Ellis, but you could also get Stevan Ridley, Danny Woodhead and even Hernandez running the ball. Both teams really only run the ball to get the play-action game going.

If we had to wager on a 100-yard rusher for this game, it would probably be either of the Giants’ running backs, but the Patriots just aim to move the chains and don’t depend on it like New York does. The slight edge goes to the Giants because of what they can be, but the advantage isn’t as great as it should be.

Offensive Line

The Giants’ offensive line struggled badly against the 49ers, and they’ll need to be much better in the Super Bowl to open up holes for the running game, which is something that they didn’t really do all season. The Patriots’ passing game is predicated on quick passes and timing, but they’ll have their hands full against the fierce New York front four, which has taken over games over the last six weeks. You can try to focus on New York end Jason Pierre-Paul, but what about the rest of the line? The Patriots got a huge season from end Mark Anderson, who had his first double-digit sack season since his rookie year in Chicago in 2006, and they’ll need him to have a huge game to pressure Manning.

Again, this is a close matchup to watch, and the Giants may use Ballard more in blocking schemes since he is playing hurt, so we’re going to give the edge to the Patriots, and this could be the difference in how you make your sports betting picks.

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sports betting players should be getting down to business now as the week leading up to the Super Bowl is getting underway, which means the New England Patriots and New York Giants are in Indianapolis, or they should be en route. Here is a look at the odds as the Super Bowl approaches.

What: NFL Betting
When: Sunday, February 5th, 6:20 PM ET
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN

Why The New York Giants Are Underdogs

The Giants could be still getting penalized for their inconsistency throughout the regular season; remember, they were only 9-7 en route to winning the NFC East, and it also took a healthy collapse by the Dallas Cowboys to get them there. There were also enough shaky results during the regular season that it would cause linesmakers to think twice about making the Giants favorites, such as two losses against Washington, and they also lost to Seattle and a Philadelphia team that underachieved badly. Quarterback Eli Manning has been solid for most of the season, but you never know when “bad Eli”, also known as the guy that threw three picks each against Seattle and Washington, will show up. The running game has struggled badly for most of the season before coming around later on, and there is no guarantee that they’ll show up on Sunday, although you should take their performance against San Francisco; the 49ers have the league’s best run defense.

However, the Giants are dangerous NFL betting underdogs in this instance because they’ve caught fire at the right time and the similarities to the Super Bowl winners of four years ago are scary. Manning could be playing the best football of his life right now and his performance against the 49ers was gutsy as he stood in the pocket and took some big shots. The defensive line is controlling the game and taking pressure off a suspect secondary. The Giants were also 6-2 ATS as an underdog during the regular season, and they’re 7-1 ATS in their last eight games.

Why The New England Patriots Are Favored

The Patriots have a wealth of experience and the duo of head coach Bill Belichick and quarterback Tom Brady have combined to win three of the four Super Bowls they’ve gone to. They were the No.1 seed in the AFC and they haven’t lost since they fell 24-20 in Week 9….to the New York Giants. Their three losses have come by a combined 15 points, so it’s not like they’ve ever been blown out this season. They would also love to avenge that loss to the Giants from the regular season, not to mention the Super Bowl loss from four years ago; there are still a lot of players in New England that remember the sting of that day and they also remember that they finished 18-1 that year instead of 19-0. Motivation can be a huge factor in how a team decides to play and you know even though the Patriots will say all the right things leading up to the game (“we’re only focused on this game”, “we’re not thinking about four years ago”), history is going to play a major role in how they prepare for Sunday’s game.

But will it be a detriment to their play? The Patriots have to focus that emotion into strong play, and you can’t deny the fact that they’ve lost their last two against the Giants, including the loss earlier this season at home. The Patriots also may have the biggest injury worry in the game as tight end Rob Gronkowski is struggling with an ankle injury, and even though he’ll probably still play, how healthy will he be by gametime?

Line Moves

NFL betting odds opened with the Patriots as a 3-point favorite in Indianapolis, but they’re down to 2.5 points now and the line shouldn’t go under two, if it even moves at all again before gametime. You have to watch the injury report this season as that will be the major reason for any line moves, and the Gronkowski injury is going to be watched closely all week as he has been a force all season for the Patriots.

The outcome of the regular-season game likely also played a factor in the line move as the Patriots were favored by 9.5 points at home and the Giants went into Gillette Stadium to come away with a huge victory. You cannot underestimate the effect that could have on both teams as it was the only loss at “The Razor” for the Patriots this season. Even though the Super Bowl will be played on a neutral field, the game in New England has had a huge effect on the sports betting odds for this game.

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The Buffalo Sabres spent a ton of money on off-season acquisitions in order to bolster their lineup and become a legitimate contender in the Eastern conference this season. The New York Rangers invested nearly all of their money in just one. Coming out of the All Star break, Brad Richards and the Rangers are alone at the top of the East, two points ahead of the defending Stanley Cup champion Boston Bruins. Meanwhile, their next sports betting opponent is struggling just to remain in contention, as the Sabres sit dead-last in the conference with 45 points.

New York Rangers @ Buffalo Sabres
Wednesday February 1, 2011 – 7:30 PM ET
First Niagara Center, Buffalo, New York
NHL best sportsbook Line: New York Rangers – 110

The additions of Christian Ehrhoff, Ville Leino, and Robyn Regehr haven’t panned out the way that fans in Buffalo would have hoped, and now head coach Lindy Ruff has to figure out a way to maximize his team’s potential and turn things around. The Sabres play a crucial back-to-back against the Montreal Canadiens and Rangers coming out of the break, and anything less than four points will be a disappointment.

Rangers Sabres Betting Preview: New York Rangers

Whether it is the boost they received from constantly being under the HBO 24.7 cameras or just the perfect blend of size and speed combined with excellent goaltending, the Rangers have emerged as one of the league’s most consistent teams this season. Goaltender Henrik Lundqvist remains one of the top goalie’s in the NHL with a 1.87 goals against average, and his teammates are playing excellent hockey in front of him as New York ranks second in goals against. Offensive stars like Marian Gaborik and Richards have the Rangers on the verge of cracking the top-10 in average goals as well, and they will look to pick up from right where they left off coming out of the break.

Rangers Sabres Betting Preview: Buffalo Sabres

The Sabres can learn a lot from the Rangers, especially considering that they have a lot of the same pieces to be just as good. Ryan Miller is one year removed from the best season of his career, and while the concussion he suffered earlier in the season may be playing a part in it, he is still a top talent. Buffalo has a ton of offensive talent on its back end, particularly with Ehrhoff, and could be much better than 14th in the NHL on the powerplay. Jason Pominville leads the Sabres in scoring with 47 points, but the Sabres will need more help from their depth scorers in order to be competitive night in and night out.

Rangers Sabres Betting Preview: Outlook & Pick

While the Rangers have to travel to Buffalo, it isn’t far from New Jersey and both teams play the night before, so the schedule shouldn’t be much of a factor in this game. New York has been the more complete and more determined team all season, and that won’t change coming out of the break as New York looks to lock up the top spot in the East, beginning as best best sportsbook favorites in this matchup of in-state rivals.

Rangers Sabres Betting Pick: New York Rangers

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It took a while for the Washington Capitals to adjust to a new head coach behind their bench, but the team is coming along and has now earned a point in six of their last 10 games to climb to the top spot in the Southeast division. Their next opponent was expected to challenge them for the division, but even though the Tampa Bay Lightning isn’t in the picture, it doesn’t appear as though they will be making drastic changes anytime soon. Nine points out of a playoff spot at the All Star break, Tampa Bay will host its division rivals as sports betting underdogs in the first game back, looking to begin to turn its season around before it becomes too late.

Washington Capitals @ Tampa Bay Lightning
Tuesday January 31, 2011 – 7:30 PM ET
Tampa Bay Times Forum, Tampa Bay, Florida
NHL best sportsbook Lines: Washington Capitals – 110

One of the biggest problems for the Lightning so far this season has been a lack of quality goaltending, as the tandem of veteran Dwayne Roloson and Matthieu Garon simply hasn’t been good enough. Tampa Bay scored at least four goals in three of its final four games to reach the break on a four-game win streak, but they are still nine points back of the Capitals for first.

Capitals Lightning Betting Preview: Washington Capitals

Consistency will be the key in the nation’s capital heading in to the second half, as Washington was far too up and down even in the final weeks before the break. The Capitals were shutout by a New York Islanders’ team that is struggling to remain relevant 3-0 last Tuesday, bounced back against the struggling Montreal Canadiens with a 3-0 win, and then dropped another 3-0 decision to the Carolina Panthers before splitting games against the Pittsburgh Penguins and defending Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins. Alex Ovechkin will not be available for this game as he continues to serve a three-game suspension, so Washington will need to be even more responsible at its own end to keep the Lightning from getting going.

Capitals Lightning Betting Preview: Tampa Bay Lightning

With Steven Stamkos, Marin St. Louis, and Vinny Lecavalier, there is no shortage of firepower up front in Tampa Bay. The problem is that the aforementioned trio usually has to put up a ton of goals consistently in order to keep up with opponents that put up big numbers against their softer netminding, as the Lightning rank 30th in the league in goals against allowing an average of 3.4. Special teams is another area where Tampa Bay would really benefit if they can improve, as both their powerplay and penalty kill rank in the bottom third of the NHL.

Capitals Lightning Betting Preview: Outlook & Pick

Even with the problems that Tampa Bay has encountered, they should be the much hungrier team coming out of the break, and if they play with an edge in intensity and focus it should be enough to overcome a Capitals’ team that is without Ovechkin. The Lightning can score a ton of goals at home, and since Washington has shown a lack of consistency it’s a better best best sportsbook choice to take the home team in this division rivalry.

Capitals Lightning Betting Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning

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Part of the online betting fun about the Super Bowl are the props, which are bets that don’t depend on the outcome of the game; think of them as a side bet that has to do with a particular aspect or play in the game. The full list of props hasn’t even been released yet as sportsbooks are gathering all the information they can before rolling out the full slate over the next week. Here is a look at a few that you can wager on right now at BetOnline.

First Penalty Of The Game

The build-up to the Super Bowl is unlike anything you’ve ever seen in your life. On the day of the game alone you’re liable to find at least three stations airing at least eight hours of pregame coverage. Even now, nine days before kickoff, there are specials on every day or night with experts giving their opinions on the Super Bowl, so how do you think the players feel? They’re revved up and ready to go and on the first series, whether you’re a veteran or a young guy up front, nerves can get the best of anyone. The NFL betting odds for a false start as the first penalty of the game is +240, while it is -300 for any other flag. If New England is first to have the ball, the +240 will be a very smart bet because their main goal is to slow down the New York front four.

First Team Penalized

Which slides in perfectly into the next NFL betting prop; which team will be penalized first? The Giants are -145 favorites to earn the first flag, while the Patriots are rated at +115, and during the regular season, New England had the fourth-fewest penalties in the league and that is one thing that head coach Bill Belichick preaches to his team: don’t beat yourself. The Giants were 14th from the bottom of the NFL in penalties, and they know they can’t afford to be penalized that much against the Patriots, especially on defense because that gives Tom Brady and company more opportunities. Again, it all depends on who gets the ball first, and if the Patriots get the ball first, they’ll take the first penalty.

First Score Of The Game

NFL betting odds have a touchdown being the first score of the game favored at -200, while a field goal or safety is rated at +160 and right now, we’re leaning towards the field goal/safety option. Again, nerves are going to be the biggest thing that players have to get over early in the game (and there will be a score early in the game, within the first seven or eight minutes). A team could drive down the field, but when it comes to third down, the play breaks down and they don’t convert. If they’re in field-goal range, there is your three points. Chances are it won’t be a safety (although the Giants did allow one during the postseason in their 24-2 win over Atlanta), so keep your eye on the kickers, New England’s Stephen Gostkowski and New York’s Lawrence Tynes.

Who Will Score First?

The Patriots are rated at -130 to put up the first points of the game, while the Giants come in at +100 and putting the first points on the board will have a very calming effect on a team; in fact, it could help both teams as the ice as been broken and now a football game can really be played. We like the Patriots, led by Gostkowski, to kick a field goal and take an early lead.

Will The First Score Win the Game?

Or maybe the Patriots won’t want to score first as another NFL betting prop for the Super Bowl asks if the team that scores first will win the game. “Yes” comes in at -170, while “No” is rated at +140. The Giants scored first in the Super Bowl upset of the Patriots four years ago, and then again when they defeated the Patriots 24-20 in New England this season. That is why it shouldn’t be surprising that the “Yes” option is favored.

Who Will Score Last?
This may be the most important prop bet you face all day because the team that scores last has a good chance of being the team to come away with the victory. The Giants are listed at -105, while the Patriots are rated at -125, but on both occasions the Giants have scored last as well as opening the scoring. The smart wager would be to lay a little on the Giants in your sports betting book.

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I am thinking about placing a big bet based on which team has more players crying during the National Anthem and/or praying. Of course I will have to adjust my bet during the game using an online sportsbook as the numbers change.

I’m sure you can bet on that in Vegas.

lol!, they know what the superbowl is?

Couldn’t care for football. I don’t see how a bunch of buff men clashing into themselves is manly… American football isn’t even manly… You should watch Australian football.

The more they pray, the less they worry about messing up and/or losing. This means they perform better because a worried mind is inefficient. This is why there are virtually no elite Atheist athletes. They worry too much to be graceful because they have turned from the power of prayer.

No, because players on both teams pray to win, but only one side gets their prayers answered.

Ask the Broncos how well that works.. oops, never mind.

It only depends on God’s plan.

I would place the bet according to the talent and past performance of the players involved. Whether they cry or pray is irrelevant.

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Who: Thoroughbreds – Several up and coming stars
What: Horse Racing Betting Tips – The Sunshine Millions Card
Where: Gulfstream
When: Saturday, January 28th

With tons of cash being offered at Gulfstream Saturday in the Sunshine Millions, lets take a look at some of the major players on the sports betting opulent card.

Six races are carded in this series and we’ll kick it off with the SM Distaff at 9 furlongs on the main track and they all will have to have their running shoes on to whip Awesome Feather, who has not made a mistake in 8 races so far.

She has been freshened since taking the Grade 1 Gazelle at Aqueduct and brings a super stalk and pounce style to the party. Repeatedly proven fresh, the key to making any cash in this race is to try to find some value in the gimmicks.

The players to use under Feather are Tiz the Argument, who is shooting for her fourth straight win and Delightful Mary, who is one for one on the this track.

Seven will contend in the Filly and Mare Sprint and the race is headlined by Musical Romance, who will be making her first start since cashing in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint. The play here is a cold duck exacta with Pomeroys Pistol, who has won twice on this surface and has never been out of the money at Gulfstream.

Speed again will be the accent in the Sunshine Millions Sprint and a true horse for the course is the best best sportsbook ticket.

Apriority is three for three locally and ran his eyeballs out in defeat on New Year’s Eve. The pro is looking for revenge as he was second beaten a head in this race last year. He was a bit tough that day because he was cutting back in distance.

Key this guy on top with Soaring Stocks, Zero Rate Policy and Madman Diaries.

Nine will pit skills in the Filly and Mare Turf  and Romacaca is the one to deny. The mare has won 12 of 24 starts, 4 on this turf course and she has not raced since a wide third in a Grade 2 at Saratoga.

She has trained a hole in the wind for this and should sit a nice stalk and pounce trip. Key her first and second in the trifecta with Unbridled Humor, Trip for A.J., Speak Easy Gal, Askbut I Won’ttell and Romin Robin.

The Turf at 9 furlongs is wide open but lets take a shot with a speed play in Little Mike. He has won 5 of his last 6 wins and has only lost once in 5 starts on the course. He can give you a sub :46 half in his sleep and may never look back.

Seven older horses will take a shot at the $400,000 Sunshine Millions Classic at 9 furlongs. Adios Charlie will try to say goodbye to this group. The colt showed his class taking the Grade 2 Jerome last spring, is 2 for 2 locally, should be able to get a great garden trip and pounce in time.

Good luck with your sport betting and enjoy the sunshine.

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