British Columbia cruises in blowout of Argos

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10/26/2008 - Vancouver, BC (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jarious Jackson threw for 156 yards and three touchdowns on 11-of-16 passing in relief of an injured Buck Pierce, and also rushed for a score, as the British Columbia Lions crushed the Toronto Argonauts, 55-32.

Pierce was 8-of-15 for 101 yards before departing late in the first half with an ankle injury for the Lions (11-6), who have won seven of their last eight. Geroy Simon had 105 yards and a score on seven grabs, while Paris Jackson and O'Neil Wilson also hauled in TD passes. Charles Roberts had nine carries for 38 yards and a TD before leaving with an Achilles injury in the third frame.

B.C. will play Calgary next week to see which team gets home field in the playoffs.

Kerry Joseph tallied 276 yards, three TDs and a pick on 17-of-29 passing and gained 30 yards on three carries for the Argonauts (4-13), who have dropped eight straight contests and have been eliminated from postseason contention. Toronto will miss the CFL playoffs for the first time since 2001. Backup QB Cody Pickett was 9-of-15 for 96 yards, a TD and an interception. P.K. Sam and Arland Bruce III caught two TD passes apiece. Jamal Robertson led the way on the ground with 81 yards.

Toronto managed a safety with 13:51 left in the third and Joseph hit Bruce for a seven-yard score 6 1/2 minutes later to make it 25-23.

On B.C.'s next possession, Jackson ran in a one-yard score. The drive began at the Lions 48 and was capped with just under five minutes left in the third, handing B.C. a 32-23 lead.

With a tad over two minutes gone in the fourth frame, Tad Crawford sacked Joseph in the end zone for a safety to make it 34-23.

Ian Smart returned the ensuing kickoff 40 yards to the Toronto 53 to set up the Lions' next tally. Jackson broke a 20-yard run on the first play and then hit Simon on a 33-yard scoring strike to increase the score to 41-23.

Jarious Jackson then connected with Paris Jackson on a 13-yard TD with about 5 1/2 minutes left to make it 48-23.

Toronto answered, though, as Pickett hit Sam on a 16-yard touchdown with less than two minutes remaining to bring the Argos within 48-30. A safety on B.C.'s next drive made it a 16-point game.

LaVar Glover put any hopes of a comeback to rest as he intercepted Pickett and returned it 49 yards for a Lions score that made it 55-32 with 1:23 left in the contest.

The Lions took an early lead thanks to a Argos miscue. On the fourth play from scrimmage, Aaron Hunt sacked Joseph and forced a fumble. Cam Wake scooped up the ball and raced 45 yards to the end zone for a 7-0 B.C. lead 1 1/2 minutes into the contest. It was Wake's first TD in the CFL.

With about 10 minutes left in the first, Barron Miles picked off Joseph and returned it 19 yards to the Toronto 36-yard line. Five plays later, Roberts ran in a seven-yard score to give the Lions a 14-point lead midway through the stanza.

The interception was Miles' league-leading ninth on the year.

On the ensuing possession, Toronto took over at its own 28. On the first play, Joseph hit Bruce for a 51-yard gain and then Robertson for another 10- yards. Joseph closed out the drive on the next play with a 21-yard TD pass to Sam to bring the Argos within 14-7 with six minutes left.

Paul McCallum added a single to make it 15-7 after 15 minutes of football.

Toronto then got the ball back at its own 47 with 9:42 left in the second quarter. Joseph completed passes of 37 and 26 yards to Andre Talbot and Bruce, respectively. The latter went for a TD that made it 15-14 with about nine minutes left in the half.

However, McCallum nailed a 22-yard field goal and Jarious Jackson hit Wilson for a 12-yard score to make it 25-14 heading into the intermission.

Game Notes

The Lions had six sacks, two interceptions and a fumble recovery. They gained 21 points off turnovers...B.C. played without slotback Jason Clermont (knee) and running back Stefan Logan (ribs)...The last time B.C. lost to Toronto in the regular season was October 11, 2004...Paris Jackson went over the 1,000- yard mark for the first time in his career.

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Eastern Conference Playoff Betting Trends

We all know by now that the “public” loves to put their money on the FAVORITES and the OVERS.  Just by taking a quick glance at Sportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends” it appears as is this tendency will continue as far as the Eastern Conference games are concerned.  For the inaugural games of the first round, 69% of the early money is on Toronto -4.5; 59% of bettors prefer Chicago -4.5; 84% are backing Detroit -9; and 56% think Cleveland -11.5 is the way to go.  As far as TOTALS are concerned, the only UNDER the “public” is backing is the Cleveland/ Washington game in which 83% are pounding the UNDER (190).  Remember, there is no better way to predict a possible line change than by monitoring MySportsbook.com’s “Betting Trends”.   By determining who the “public” is backing, you can get the most ideal line for your bet.  For example, if you are siding with the public you better place your bet before the line moves in the wrong direction.  On the other side of the coin, if you prefer the team that the “public” is betting against; you might be able to get and extra ½ or even more by placing your bet a bit later.  Under the “Betting Trends” section, Sportsbook.com also provides plenty of statistical data and trends in order for the bettor to make the most informed pick.  Below are some extremely important trends for the first round opponents of the Eastern Conference match-ups, more can be found at MySportsbook.com

New Jersey Nets vs. Toronto Raptors

Toronto was the most reliable covering team this season with a 48-33-1 ATS record but covered the OVER only 41.5% of the time.
The last 20 times these teams have played, the TOTAL has gone UNDER 16 times.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Toronto is 33-19 ATS including 17-9 at home.
 New Jersey has covered four games in a row while Toronto has failed to cover their last four games.
When playing a team with a winning record during the second half of the season, New Jersey was just 5-13 ATS this season.
After scoring 105 points or more, Toronto has covered the OVER only 28% of the time this season. 
 
Miami Heat @ Chicago Bulls

Miami has failed to cover their last 7 games whereas Chicago has covered 6 out of their last 8 games.
Miami has covered the UNDER in four of their last five games whereas Chicago has covered the UNDER in five out of their last six.
When playing on Saturdays, Miami covered 80% of their games this season.
Away from home, Chicago is just 16-25 ATS this season.
At home, Miami covered the UNDER about 66% of the time whereas Chicago covered the UNDER about 61% of the time.
The last 13 times these teams have played each other, Chicago has covered 9 times.
In Miami’s last 11 road games, the UNDER covered 9 times. 
 
Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons

Detroit has covered 5 out of their last 6 games.
Away from home, Detroit is 28-13 ATS but just 14-26-1 ATS at home.
At home, Orlando covered the UNDER 64% of the time while Detroit covered the UNDER in 63% of their away games.
The last five times these teams have played in Detroit, the OVER covered each time.
Versus Eastern Conference teams, Detroit is 8-17-1 ATS at home but 17-9 ATS away.
Detroit covered the spread 5 out of the last 6 times they played Orlando.
After a Division game, Orlando covered the UNDER 87% of the time this season. 
 
Washington Wizards @ Cleveland Cavaliers

In a home game where the TOTAL is between 190 and 194.5 points, Cleveland is 9-1 ATS this season.
Washington has covered the UNDER in their last 6 games and in 8 of their last 9 games.
The last 6 times these teams have played each other, the UNDER covered each time.
When playing on 3 or more days of rest, Washington is just 18-37 ATS since 1996.
Since 1996, Washington is 28-16 ATS versus Cleveland including 11-5 over the last 3 seasons.
In their last 7 road games, Washington is 6-1 ATS.
Versus Eastern Conference teams at home, Washington is just 6-18-2 ATS. 
 
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Betting the NFL preseason

Rule No. 1 in the gamblers' handbook states, "Avoid sports betting on meaningless games."

When you're drowning in a sea of baseball monotony, however, things change. Even a hint of pro football betting can persuade the most disciplined bettor to break a few rules. 

The NFL preseason is around the corner, with a tempting Hall of Fame match kicking off on Sunday. But bettors must stay vigilant. Wagering on NFL exhibition games is an entirely different beast than the regular season. Most fans don't recognize the players on the field because starters get as much action in August as Warcraft fans get on Prom night.

The only certainty about the NFL this time of year is uncertainty – and yet there are some who say betting in August can be a gold mine.

“I actually feel the NFL preseason presents solid profit opportunities for sharp bettors and handicappers,” Sports Expert Steve Merril explains. “My experience has been that the sportsbooks fear the preseason, which is evident by lower limits and massive moves.”

The line moves are attributed to the limited knowledge available regarding playing-time distribution. One team’s top unit out on the field for one more series has an impact on the pointspread. Setting lines in the preseason often is a shot in the dark.

“We base the betting lines mostly on public perception,” Pete Korner, founder of the Sports Club in Las Vegas, says. “It’s very tough to predict, almost a guessing game.”

The preseason is all about figuring out who’s in and for how long.

“It becomes a race between bettors and oddsmakers to find out how long the quarterbacks are going to stay in,” Korner admits. “If a sharp gets the information first, he could exploit an early line. I’m a full believer in moving the line in the preseason if the books find out something late in the week.”

Determining what each team’s motive is can help bettors handicap. To do this you must pay close attention to the philosophies head coaches employ in exhibition play.

“You need to know what a coach is trying to accomplish,” says Covers Expert Bryan Leonard. “Sometimes a new coach will want to instill a winning attitude. Others just want to make sure their starters don’t get hurt."

So how do you distinguish who’s playing scared and who’s playing for keeps?

“Head coaches on the hot seat or new coaches trying to implement a winning attitude usually try harder to win in the preseason,” Merril says.

Cleveland Browns head coach Romeo Crennel fits this criteria. He’s entering his third season as the sideline boss and has yet to lead the Browns to more than six wins.

Cleveland is an enticing bet as well because of the unresolved quarterback situation. General manager Phil Savage sacrificed the Browns’ first-round pick in next year’s draft for Brady Quinn, but the former Notre Dame quarterback hasn’t signed or reported to training camp yet.

Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson split time at QB last season and it looks like either player (or even Quinn) could be the opening-day starter.

“If a team has quarterback depth and the pecking order hasn’t been decided, it’s a big advantage,” Leonard says.

Even in the third week of the preseason when starters generally play the most, the final outcome of the game is in the hands of fringe players. A team's talent, all the way down to the last man on the roster, is something to consider.

The New England Patriots have long been considered one of the deeper teams in the NFL and coach Bill Belichick has said in the past he’s unafraid of stars getting hurt in games with nothing on the line. He shocked his colleagues in 2003 by playing some of his starters on special teams in the preseason.

“We want to have the team ready to play a tough, physical game and preparation has to go into that and I imagine a certain amount of injuries go with it,” Belichick told the Providence Journal in August 2003.

Bettors can only hope to find more teams that share the Pats' business-like approach to the preseason (New England is 17-9-3 against the spread since 2000) and take advantage of teams who detest the exhibition schedule.

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