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Defense and Home Court Wins Championships - Can it win Bets?
Steve Merril May 12, 2008  

By Jason Crowe for Steve Merril Sports

Everyone has heard the quote Defense Wins Championships, but have you ever utilized this mindset when making your picks? Before you rush to place all your wagers on the Under, let’s take the time to evaluate some trends from last year’s playoffs, as well as those that are developing so far in this year’s playoff series.

Over/Under ...  read more

Matt Fargo’s Diamond Preview
Matt Fargo May 12, 2008  
Matt Fargo’s Diamond Preview – A look at the upcoming week in baseball

Monday, May 12th

Houston Astros at San Francisco Giants 10:15 PM ET

Barry Zito makes his second start since returning to the rotation and he is still looking for his first win of the year. He is 0-7 but he is coming off a very solid performance last time out. The problem is not only him bu ...  read more

Handicapper Report Card - May 12, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks May 12, 2008  

Sunday's top performance was once again turned in by Bob Aggarwal ,as he posted a Monster 5-1-3 result and showed his dime players $4,000 of profit! Bob has been absolutely on fire over the last couple of months and he is now the #1 ranked overall capper in 2008, the #1 ranked MLB Capper in 2008, t ...  read more

Are You Ready For Some Football?
BoDog Sportsbook May 12, 2008  
Too early to start thinking about football? Blasphemy!

Spring has sprung, the grass has ris’.

I wonder where the football is?

Yes, it seems a tad bizarre to break down pigskin futures in the month of May. The National Football League should be out of our collective consciousness; Major League Baseball is in full swing while the NBA and NHL ...  read more

What's Wrong With....
Big Al McMordie May 11, 2008  
Each baseball season expectations are strong for most teams, at least as far as improvement. Then the season starts. Suddenly, things don’t go quite according to plan. Some teams play better than expected, others stumble through hitting slumps or injuries. Fortunately, it’s only May, so there is plenty of time to get things straightened out. Here’s a look at several disappointing teams. Me ...  read more
Handicapper Report Card - May 10, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks May 10, 2008  

Friday's top performance was turned in by Tony Karpinski for the second straight night ,as he posted a perfect 4-0 sweep and showed his dime players $4,050 of profit! Tony's night included a 2-0 MLB sweep, a NBA Playoff cash with the Jazz, and a NHL Playoff cash with the Pens! Tony is the 200 ...  read more

Handicapper Report Card - May 9, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks May 9, 2008  

Thursday's top performance was turned in by Tony Karpinski , who posted a huge 5-1 result and showed his dime players $4,110 of profit! Tony suffered a tough loss on the hardwood with New Orleans but easily offset that with a perfect 5-0 MLB sweep! Tony is the 2007 Overall Champion and currently ...  read more

BASKETBALL INJURIES AND MONEY MATTERS.
Robert Wingerter May 8, 2008  

Since there are fewer men involved in basketball when compared to the injury-prone football, its easier to assess values to injuries in relation to the game. Points can be added or subtracted from the pointspread with much more accuracy than football (other than if the QB or a star player might be injured), because basketball lines are posted much later and the injury information is not always ...  read more

Leader Board Report - May 8, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks May 8, 2008  

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing, our MLB handicappers are off to red hot starts, and the NHL Playoffs are still going strong! As such, this week's 10StarPicks.com Leader Board Report will focus on the early 2008 MLB leaders, 2007-2008 NBA Leader Board, and the 2007-2008 NHL Leader Board. We will also take a look at 2008's Overall Leaders,

...  read more
NBA Betting: Death of a Dynasty?
BoDog Sportsbook May 8, 2008  
We look at how the Hornets have dominated the Spurs so far.

Those who watched Game 1 and 2 of the San Antonio/New Orleans series witnessed something rare: the Spurs dominated by a younger, quicker and surprisingly smarter team – the Hornets.

Of course, no series is over until the victory confetti drops but the Hornets have dismantled the Spurs in game ...  read more

Player's Championship
John Ryan May 7, 2008  
The Players Championship – This is the first year that this great tournament, the 5th Major is being played in May. Weather in Ponte Vedra and that part of the Southeast can be extremely unpredictable in March. May still has it’s thunderstorms, but the weather forecast is a bit more predictable and reliable. I mention this only that the course will play different now, then in March. The water hole ...  read more
This Week in Betting, A to Z
Doc's Sports May 7, 2008  
by T.O. Whenham - 05/07/2008

A - Anthony Kim. Kim hasn't been quite the prodigy he was supposed to be since he joined the PGA in 2006, but the 22-year-old earned his first win in style. He ran away from the crowd at the Wachovia Championship this weekend, and ended up winning by five strokes. The victory was tainted somewhat because the defending champion, Tiger Woods, was not in the field. ...  read more

2008 World Series Predictions
Doc's Sports May 7, 2008  
by T.O. Whenham - 05/07/2008

We're only a month or so into the baseball season, and summer isn't even here yet, but that doesn't mean that we can't start looking towards October. Everyone makes World Series predictions before the season starts, so it only makes sense that you would revisit those predictions once you have seen 20 percent of the season. Things can change, even in a month - Det ...  read more

NBA Playoff Roar: A Different Animal
Bryan Leonard May 6, 2008  
Yes, that NBA playoff roar you're hearing is a different animal from the one you saw and heard during the regular season. The games are different. One, they mean more. Two, teams see each other 4 to 7 times in the span of a week or two. This makes adjustments a huge factor by the coaching staffs. Just as important are moves NOT made by coaches, usually because some coaches aren't good enough to r ...  read more
Handicapper Report Card - May 6, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks May 6, 2008  

Monday's top performance was once again turned in by Bob Aggarwal, who posted a huge 5-1 result and showed his dime players $3,900 of profit! Bob has enjoyed an unbelievable 4-day run here at the site, going a combined 21-5 over the last four days! He has now shown his MLB dime players a profit of $27, ...  read more

Handicapper Report Card - May 5, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks May 5, 2008  

Sunday's top performance was turned in by Bob Aggarwal, who posted a huge 5-2 result and showed his dime players $3,090 of profit! Bob has enjoyed a Monster 3-day run here at the site, going a combined 16-4 over the last three days! Bob has now shown his MLB dime players a profit of $23,130 and is the clea ...  read more

MLB News and Notes
Matt Baiungo May 5, 2008  

Boston and Tampa Bay played a home and away series over this past week, and the home team dominated going a perfect 6-0. The Devil Rays won the three games at Tropicana Field by a combined score of 10-5 with every game going under the total. The Red Sox won the three games at Fenway Park by a combined score of 26-10 with every game going over the total. Both Clay Buchholz and J ...  read more

NBA Playoffs Strategic Adjustments
Big Al McMordie May 4, 2008  
It's the time of the season where NBA coaches REALLY earn their money. The NBA Playoffs is largely about three key points: Talent, defense, and adjustments. Naturally, you can't win without talent on the court. Defense is another key, as well as strategic adjustments by the coaching staff. If you don't think coaching strategy is that important, think again. The Spurs and coach Gregg Popovich h ...  read more
Matt Fargo’s Diamond Preview
Matt Fargo May 4, 2008  
Matt Fargo’s Diamond Preview – A look at the upcoming week in baseball

Monday, May 5th

Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers 7:05 PM ET

Boston took two of three against the Tigers in the first series meeting this year but this is not the same Detroit team. The Tigers are 13-8 since then and they are slowly climbing back into the American League Central. While Bost ...  read more

Handicapper Report Card - May 3, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks May 3, 2008  

Friday's top performance was turned in by Bob Aggarwal, who posted a a huge 5-1 result and showed his dime players $4,100 of profit! Bob's night was all about the diamond as his entire six-game result was from MLB! With Friday's performance, Bob has moved back into the #1 MLB spot this year, having shown h ...  read more

NBA HANDICAPPER, ROBERT WINGERTER, SHARES A FEW HOOPS THOUGHTS
Robert Wingerter May 2, 2008  

When comparing basketball to football, the first thing we notice is that the ball is round and its behavior is a lot easier to control. Basketball playing surfaces are different from football fields. In basketball, the floor is smooth, compared to grass and artificial surfaces of various textures. Also, in some cases, there are weather fluctuations in football. Basketball is played indoors and ...  read more

Baseball Road Treks
Bryan Leonard May 2, 2008  
It’s essential for sports handicappers to understand the significance of home and road play. Teams in all sports usually play significantly better at home than on the road for a variety of reasons. Think about all the inconveniences when you travel on the road: Time spent driving to the airport, parking, luggage, a plane ride through different time zones, red-eye flights means having your sleep i ...  read more
Handicapper Report Card - May 2, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks May 2, 2008  

Thursday's top performance was turned in by Steve Merril, who posted a perfect 3-0 sweep and showed his dime players $3,120 of profit! Steve's night included a 2-0 MLB sweep and an easy NBA Playoff cash with Detroit. Steve is also the 2008 #1 overall ranked capper at the site, having shown his dime pla ...  read more

NBA Playoff Betting: Waiting for Round 2
BoDog Sportsbook May 2, 2008  
Enough of the first round already, let's look ahead to the potential second-round matchups.

Let’s be honest here, the fact that the NBA makes the first round of the NBA playoffs a best-of-seven series is a little annoying.

Don’t get me wrong, the 2008 postseason has been compelling for the first time since Michael Jordan was shopping for a “threepeat. ...  read more

Kentucky Derby Betting: Belle of the Ball?
BoDog Sportsbook May 2, 2008  
Girl power will be on display this weekend as Eight Belles reps the females in the 134th running of the Kentucky Derby.

Lately, the Kentucky Derby has lacked a woman's touch.

There hasn't been a filly in the Derby field since 1999, when Excellent Meeting posted a fifth place finish while Three Ring placed 19th. And you'd have to go all the way back to ...  read more

Breakdown of Six Kentucky Derby Favorites
Doc's Sports May 1, 2008  
by Robert Ferringo - 04/30/2008

"Total chaos, no way to see the race, not even the track...nobody cares. Big lines at the outdoor betting windows, then stand back to watch winning numbers flash on the big board, like a giant bingo game." - H.S.T, "The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved"

Bingo.

We are just four short days away from the Fastest Two Minutes In Sports and one t ...  read more

This Week in Betting, A to Z
Doc's Sports Apr 30, 2008  
by T.O. Whenham - 04/29/2008

A - Alexander, Shaun. We have seen a lot of rapid falls from grace in sports, but few that haven't involved dog fighting have been faster than this one. Three seasons ago the Seahawks running back was the easy choice for league MVP. The next offseason he signed a massive eight-year contract. Now he is unloved and unemployed after the Seahawks cut him following tw ...  read more

Handicapper Report Card - April 30, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks Apr 30, 2008  

Tuesday's top performance was turned in by Chris Copeland, who posted a Monster 6-2-1 result and showed his dime players $4,080 of profit! Chris' night included a 5-1-1 MLB result, an easy NBA Playoff cash with the Rockets, and a tough NHL loss with San Jose. Chris is now the #1 ranked capper at the ...  read more

Handicapper Report Card - April 29, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks Apr 29, 2008  

Monday's top performance was turned in by Tony Karpinski, who posted a Monster 5-1 result and showed his dime players $3,990 of profit! Tony's night included a 3-0 MLB sweep, a 2-0 NHL sweep, and a tough NBA loss with Boston. Be sure to check out read more

Baseball Surprises, Moods and Injuries
Bryan Leonard Apr 29, 2008  
One aspect of handicapping that’s important to focus in on, especially now that we are several weeks into the season, is the mood of a team. Some clubs are off to better than expected starts, like the Orioles, White Sox and Marlins. Players on teams like this can be excited about coming to work each day and look forward to playing. Other times, players and teams can be disappointing because of hi ...  read more
Matt Fargo’s Diamond Preview
Matt Fargo Apr 27, 2008  
Matt Fargo’s Diamond Preview – A look at the upcoming week in baseball

Monday, April 28th

New York Yankees at Cleveland Indians

The Yankees took Game Three of this series on Sunday, avoiding a 0-3 hole in the four-game set as well as avoiding a four-game losing streak. The victory pushed New York back to .500 while it also snapped the Indians five-game winnin ...  read more

Baseball Stats, Fantasy Numbers & Parks
Bryan Leonard Apr 26, 2008  
There are a lot of fantasy baseball leagues and players around the country. Drafting and analyzing players on a day to day basis is an excellent tool for handicapping baseball games. The fantasy players need to examine each player’s stats and injury status to see whether they should be in the lineup or not. Players go into slumps, get hurt, or don’t necessarily match up well against a particular ...  read more
EXCERPTS AND BASIC HANDICAPPING RULES
Robert Wingerter Apr 25, 2008  

Not everyone has looked at my page, so here are a few excerpts and basic handicapping rules.

There are a lot of useless statistics, trivial information, speculation and opinions out there that are contained in the line anyway. The betting line is made to create two-way action and they do a very good job, but public perception is also considered. This opens up holes and opportu ...  read more

Handicapper Report Card - April 25, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks Apr 25, 2008  

Thursday's top performance was turned in by Chris Copeland, who posted a Monster 8-2-1 result and showed his dime players $5,930 of profit! Chris' night included a 7-2-1 MLB performance and an easy NBA winner with the Rockets! Be sure to check out read more

Pitching statistics
Alex Smart Sports Apr 23, 2008  

When handicapping baseball, bettors have a vast array of statistics. The first thing that jumps out at a bettor is either a player's batting average or a pitcher's ERA. The public has great knowledge of these statistics and can determine a platform of a player's success by looking at them. The modern day benchmark for a good batting average is over .300 while most pitchers would be we ...  read more

NBA Playoff Notes: Rest, Age and Youth
Bryan Leonard Apr 22, 2008  
During the regular season handicappers carefully look at spots where teams are playing long road stretches and back to back spots. For instance, playing a game on Monday, then playing again Wednesday and Friday is far different from playing Sunday and Monday, then Wednesday and Thursday. The latter is a four-games-in-five-nights stretch, one of the most difficult scheduling spots in the NBA. An ...  read more
This Week in Betting, A to Z
Doc's Sports Apr 22, 2008  
by T.O. Whenham - 04/21/2008

A - Anaheim. So much for a repeat Stanley Cup champion. The team should go back to being named after a Disney hockey team, because that was a truly Mickey Mouse performance. The Ducks got called for a ridiculous number of penalties, failed to show any interest or desire, and were handled easily by a Dallas team that is decent, but certainly wasn't viewed by a lot ...  read more

NFL Betting: It’s Never Too Early to Think or Bet on the NFL
BetUS.com Apr 22, 2008  
The NFL schedule came out last week. The NFL Draft is April 28th! It’s never too early to start thinking about the NFL! Head to the BetUS Sportsbook and bet on the NFL Draft.

The NFL is indeed a day-to-day, month to month sport. In order to stay on top of the ...  read more

Handicapper Report Card - April 22, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks Apr 22, 2008  

Monday's top performance was turned in by Doc's Sports, who posted a 3-1 result and showed his dime players $2,230 of profit! Doc's night included a 2-0 NHL Playoff sweep, an easy MLB winner, and a close loss with the Rockets. Be sure to check out read more

NBA Playoff Round 1 Important Information
Tom Stryker Apr 21, 2008  
At press time, Detroit and Boston were the only higher seeds remaining that didn't hold a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven series. To say that the first game of the first round went true-to-form would be an understatement! Now things will get a little bit tougher.

In the Eastern Conference, the seeds probably carry a little more weight than those in the Western Conference. The won/loss ...  read more
Handicapper Report Card - April 21, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks Apr 21, 2008  

Sunday's top performance was turned in by Steve Merril, who posted a Monster 7-2 result and showed his dime players $4,870 of profit! Steve's Sunday was highlighted by 6-2 NBA Playoff performance and an easy MLB winner! Steve has now shown his dime players a profit of $24,760 in 2008 which is good enough for ...  read more

NBA BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS AND FINALS
Robert Wingerter Apr 20, 2008  

We all know the NBA playoffs and finals are a whole new season, but there are a few characteristics and statistics that will remain. On the other side, what jumps out is the lower scoring. Its only natural in a playoff situation, a team will slow it down, be more methodical and emphasize defense. Here are some generalities that apply to all NBA games. In Pro Basketball, winning and losing are o ...  read more

Eastern Conference Preview – Part 1
Matt Fargo Apr 18, 2008  
Eastern Conference Preview – Part 1
Washington Wizards vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

This is the third straight season that these two teams have met in the first round of the playoffs. Cleveland won both of the previous series’, first in six games in 2006 and then a sweep last season against an injury-riddled Washington team. The Wizards have added bulletin board material to thi ...  read more

NBA Playoffs: Defense Rules
Bryan Leonard Apr 18, 2008  
The Nuggets and Lakers are going to be interesting to watch this NBA postseason. Not because they’re playing each other in the first round, but because they are teams far better on offense than defense. That’s because you advance in the playoffs more often than not with defense.

Look what happened three years ago when the Denver Nuggets met the Spurs in the playoffs. The Nuggets had su ...  read more

Eastern Conference Preview – Part 2
Matt Fargo Apr 18, 2008  
Eastern Conference Preview – Part 2
Toronto Raptors vs. Orlando Magic

Orlando could be considered the Toronto of last season as it kind of came out of nowhere to wins its division. We know the Magic were going to be improved with the addition of Rashard Lewis but we weren’t sure how much. They started out very strong, winning 16 of their first 20 games before coming back d ...  read more

Handicapper Report Card - April 18, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks Apr 18, 2008  
Thursday's top performance was turned in by John Ryan, who posted a perfect 3-0 sweep and showed his dime players $4,080 of profit! John's night was highlighted by a 2-0 sweep on the diamond and a huge NHL Playoff cash with Boston at +208! John also cashed with his Comp MLB Pick as Colorado at +155 outlasted San Die ...  read more
Leader Board Report - April 17 2008 Edition
10StarPicks Apr 17, 2008  

With the NBA Playoffs beginning Saturday, this week's 10StarPicks.com Leader Board Report will focus on the 2007-2008 NBA Leader Board. We will also take a look at 2008's Overall Leaders, the early 2008 MLB leaders, and the 2007-2008 NHL Leader Board.

The NBA Playoffs begin this Saturday and the 10Star cappers are ready for a huge postsea ...  read more

Handicapper Report Card - April 16, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks Apr 16, 2008  

Tuesday's top performance was turned in by Chris Copeland, who went 5-1 and showed his dime players $4,040 of profit! Chris' night was highlighted by a 3-1 performance on the diamond and a perfect 2-0 NHL Playoff sweep! Chris has been a model of consistency as of late, going 27-20 over the last s ...  read more

Handicapper Report Card - April 15, 2008 Edition
10StarPicks Apr 15, 2008  

Monday's top performance was turned in by Tony Stoffo, who went 4-1 and showed his dime players $4,110 of profit! Tony's night was highlighted by a 2-1 performance on the diamond, a nice NBA winner with Phoenix, and a huge NHL Playoff cash with Pittsburgh -1.5 +207! Tony is also the #1 ranked MLB ca ...  read more

NBA Betting: Eastern Conference Playoff Preview
BetUS.com Apr 15, 2008  
Things were bad for the Celtics a year ago. And “bad” doesn’t even cover it. They tanked the season only to lose out in the lottery, and Boston was calling for Doc Rivers’ head. Well out of the playoffs, they were the leading candidates in the Durant-Oden sweepstakes. And w ...  read more


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