Game Time Picks 7/24/13

Been a while since I've posted picks, decided to take a little break from sportsbetting.

My free sport picks for the day are below. Taking two straight wagers for MLB.

1st Wager
BAL (W Chen) v KAN (E Santana)
BAL (W Chen)  1.95

2nd Wager
PIT (F Liriano) v WAS (S Strasburg)
PIT (F Liriano)  2.25

Good Luck All!!!
+MLB
+Baltimore Orioles
+Pittsburgh Pirates

Game Time Picks 7/11/13

Tor (R. Dickey) v Cle (D. Salazar)
Toronto (R. Dickey) 1.82

Goodluck All!!!

Game Time Picks 7/6/13

My Free Sport Pick Of The Day.

OAK (J Parker) v KAN (E Santana)
OAK (J Parker)  1.99

Good Luck All!!
+Oakland Athletics 

Buffalo Bills Offseason Moves (2013)

NFL Betting: Buffalo Bills Notable Offseason Moves

Change has been a major theme for the Buffalo Bills organization for more than a decade now. The problem is that the more things change, the more things have stayed the same. The Bills are owners of the longest current playoff drought in the NFL, which reached 13-straight seasons when the team won just six games a year ago. Buffalo hired head coach Doug Marrone out of Syracuse, drafted a new franchise quarterback in EJ Manuel, and added talent on both sides of the ball. That said, only two teams are considered bigger long shots to win the Super Bowl in 2013, with the Bills listed at +10,000.

2013 Super Bowl Odds: +10,000

Notable Change #1: Bills Take College Route By Hiring Marrone

The Bills have tried nearly everything from young to old, offensive-minded and defensive-minded, but they have yet to find a quality long-term option. Next up is Marrone, the former Syracuse coach that also spent four years as an offensive line coach with the New York Jets before working three seasons as the offensive coordinator of the New Orleans Saints under Sean Payton. Marrone is an assertive leader that has a firm understanding of how to get the most out of his talent and put his players in position to succeed, and he will not waste any time trying to establish a new culture in Buffalo.

Notable Change #2: Spiller Set To Take Over As Featured Back In Year Four

One of the major differences under Marrone will be the emphasis the Bills place on their rushing attack, which has ranked among the best in the NFL over the past couple of years but hasn’t gotten as many touches as fans would have liked to see. There will also be a changing of the guard with CJ Spiller set to take over as the featured back in his fourth season, replacing Fred Jackson as the undisputed No. 1. Jackson will still be an effective threat in tandem with Spiller, while Tashard Choice fights for his share of carries as the third-down running back. Marrone has not decided whether first-round pick EJ Manuel, or one of veterans Kevin Kolb and Tarvaris Jackson will start at quarterback, but Spiller and the rushing attack will be featured regardless.

Notable Change #3: Strong Draft Class Provides Immediate Help

Manuel was the first pick made by Buffalo in what was an excellent draft class overall, with second-round picks wide receiver Robert Woods and linebacker Kiko Alonso both having the potential to contribute right away. Woods is a speedy, elusive receiver that can step in to the starting line up and provide the type of big play deep threat that the Bills have lacked opposite Steve Johnson over the years, while Alonso could being the top back up at the linebacker spot if he doesn’t crack the starting line up. Third-round pick receiver Marquise Goodwin was a track star that could figure in to the return game immediately, while safeties Duke Williams and Jonathan Meeks have starting potential but will contribute right away on special teams. Ultimately Manuel will need to succeed for this draft class to live up to its potential, but there are some excellent picks in this group that should be able to make an immediate impact regardless of whether he starts from year one.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Offseason Moves (2013)

NFL Betting: Pittsburgh Steelers Notable Offseason Moves

The Pittsburgh Steelers might be great again, but probably not this season. For 2013, at least, this looks like an organization that’s in a temporary state of retreat before it gears up for 2014.

2013 Super Bowl Odds: +1235

Notable Change #1:

The Steelers suffered three high-profile losses this past offseason, the first one being the exodus of linebacker James Harrison to AFC North Division rival Cincinnati. ESPN’s April 21 wire-service story on Harrison’s switch of teams put the matter plainly: “The former Defensive Player of the Year was a casualty of Pittsburgh's move to get under the salary cap. The Steelers and Parise negotiated but couldn't reach a deal on a reworked contract. Harrison was entering the final two year of a $51 million extension signed in 2009. He missed the first three games last season with a knee injury, but finished with six sacks -- tied for the team lead -- as the Steelers finished No. 1 in defense for the fourth time since Harrison became a starter in their 3-4 alignment. He moves to a defense that finished sixth last season and lines up in a 4-3. Middle linebacker Rey Maualuga signed a new deal last month, keeping one of the Bengals' captains. When he signs his deal, Harrison will have been under contract with three of the AFC North's four teams. An undrafted free agent in 2002, Harrison played two seasons on the practice squad before he was signed by the Baltimore Ravens. They let him go, and he ended up back in Pittsburgh.”

Notable Change #2:

The Steelers also watched running back Rashard Mendenhall go to the Arizona Cardinals. Here’s what ESPN’s report stated on March 13, when the story broke: “Mendenhall had led the Steelers in rushing for three straight seasons before a disappointing 2012 season marred by injuries and a one-game suspension for conduct detrimental to the team. He was suspended for a game in December for not attending a loss to the Chargers after he found out he wouldn't dress for the game. He also was inactive for two games after fumbling twice on four carries in a loss to the Browns. Mendenhall also was slowed by injuries. He tore the ACL in his right knee in Week 17 of the 2011 season and didn't return until Oct. 4 of last season. His return didn't last long, though, as he strained his right Achilles four days later. The 25-year-old running back has rushed for 3,549 yards and 29 touchdowns in 57 career games.”

Notable Change #3:

The Steelers lost one of the fastest and most dynamic perimeter playmakers in the NFL when receiver Mike Wallace went to the Miami Dolphins. Wallace was a core member of the Steelers’ receiving corps when they won the AFC title and reached Super Bowl XLV against the Green Bay Packers in February of 2011. Wallace stretched defenses with his speed and posed a threat not just on vertical pass routes, but when catching short passes in open space. The Steelers will have to radically rework their offense in order to compensate for the loss of a considerable amount of speed on the edges.

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Game Time Picks 7/3/13

My Free Parlay Pick of the day.

Two Team Parlay - Bet Odds: 2.75

SEA (F Hernandez) v TEX (D Holland)
TEX (D Holland)  1.69

TAM (R Hernandez) v HOU (B Norris)
TAM (R Hernandez) 1.63

Good Luck ALL!!!
+Texas Rangers
+Tampa Bay Rays

Denver Broncos Offseason Moves (2013)

NFL Betting: Denver Broncos Notable Offseason Moves

The Denver Broncos landed a player who could make their offense that much more difficult to defend. They lost a pass rusher and tried to make upgrades to their secondary.

2013 Super Bowl Odds: +275

Notable Change #1:

The Broncos’ biggest acquisition of the offseason was, by far, the pickup of receiver Wes Welker from the New England Patriots. Welker spent the past few seasons serving as the key slot receiver for Tom Brady. Now he’ll catch passes for Peyton Manning in the Mile High City. Welker will obviously be motivated to defeat New England in the race for the AFC Championship. The fact that he brings a substantial knowledge of the Patriots’ methods and tendencies could help the Broncos if they ever play the Patriots in the playoffs. However, Denver has to get there first. The Broncos were on the verge of meeting New England for the AFC title last season, but they lost to the Baltimore Ravens in double overtime in the divisional playoff round. Welker could give Manning the slot receiver he needs in order to move the sticks in third-and-five and other similar situations. If Welker can minimize the amount of passes he drops – he struggled in Super Bowl XLVI and in the 2012 regular season as well – he will make Denver a much better team.

Notable Change #2:

The Broncos lost outside pass rusher Elvis Dumervil, reducing the amount of threats this team can send at opposing quarterbacks. Von Miller is still on the roster, but Dumervil will cut into the Broncos’ level of depth. The team did acquire defensive end Shaun Phillips to try to compensate for the loss of Dumervil, but the sense is that the Broncos will lose more than they gain in that swap of players.

Notable Change #3:

The Broncos tried to bring some reinforcements to their back line of defense. They picked up two cornerbacks, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Quentin Jammer. Everyone in the professional football community knows why Denver made it a point to grab two cornerbacks, not just one. The Broncos would have hosted New England in the AFC Championship Game – and stood a good chance of making Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans – had their secondary not collapsed late in regulation against the Baltimore Ravens in a 2013 AFC Divisional Playoff Game. A blunder committed by Rahim Moore – who badly misjudged a pass thrown by Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco – enabled the Ravens to tie Denver on a 70-yard touchdown pass in the final 35 seconds of regulation. When Baltimore pulled out a victory in double overtime after a Peyton Manning interception, Denver’s top seed in the AFC had ceased to matter. The Broncos hope that Rodgers-Cromartie and Jammer will be able to solidify and stabilize the secondary, so that a recurrence of that nightmare against Baltimore will not happen this season. If Denver can shut down the big play (and avoid the big mistake), the Broncos can take the extra step to the Super Bowl this season.

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San Diego Chargers Offseason Moves (2013)

NFL Betting: San Diego Chargers Notable Offseason Moves

The San Diego Chargers made high-profile additions at three positions, bolstering their roster and giving their fan base hope that they can regain a measure of success in the AFC West.

2013 Super Bowl Odds: +2150

Notable Change #1:

The Chargers waged many a playoff battle against Dwight Freeney when the outside pass rusher was a member of the Indianapolis Colts, a frequent postseason competitor in the American Football Conference. Now, though, Freeney will wear a lightning bolt instead of a horseshoe on his helmet, an abrupt turn of events for one of football’s best players over the past decade. Lindsay Jones of USA Today wrote this in an article from June 3: “Even though Freeney has yet to practice, or even receive a jersey number (the No. 93 he wore in Indianapolis is currently owned by fourth-year defensive tackle Cam Thomas), the Chargers have begun to envision how he'll affect their defense. Freeney spent most of his career as a defensive end, but learned to play outside linebacker last season as the Indianapolis Colts shifted to a 3-4 system under coach Chuck Pagano, whose brother, John, runs San Diego's defense. ‘With what Pagano is going to do, and what our defense is going to do. He'll be fine,’ McCoy said. ‘We're not going to limit him.’"

“Freeney figures to be a starter immediately, replacing second-year outside linebacker Melvin Ingram, who tore his ACL last month. The Chargers had hoped Ingram, a first-round pick in 2012, would fill the pass rushing void left by the departure of veteran Shaun Phillips. Instead, they landed Freeney, whose stint as a free agent lasted longer than most anticipated.”

Notable Change #2:

The Chargers’ top need is on their offensive line, and the team addressed that point of need by landing left tackle Max Starks. Dan Hanzus of NFL.com had this to say on May 21: “Starks fills a huge need for the Chargers, who have major talent and depth issues up front. Starks stands a very good chance to displace King Dunlap as San Diego's starting left tackle. First-round draft pick D.J. Fluker will start on the opposite side of the line. Starks, 31, spent the last five seasons protecting Ben Roethlisberger's blind side with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Starks played every snap last season, but he was not re-signed as the Steelers looked to get more athletic at the position. The Steelers wouldn't have let Starks get away if they thought his best football was still ahead of him. Nevertheless, he's a substantial upgrade for the Chargers, who should consider themselves lucky they had a competent option on the market this late in the game.”

Notable Change #3:

The Chargers pried cornerback Derek Cox away from the Jacksonville Jaguars, thereby shoring up their secondary. Cox will step into a division with Peyton Manning and Alex Smith, so he’s likely to add a needed dimension to San Diego’s back line of defense. Cox’s main limitation has been his propensity to absorb injuries. If he can stay on the field, though, he’ll help the Chargers.

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Game Time Picks 7/2/13

My free daily sport pick is St Louis Cardinals.

STL (L Lynn) v LAA (JER Weaver)
STL (L Lynn)  2.14

Good Luck All!!!
+St. Louis Cardinals