New England Patriots Head Superbowl Betting As New NFL Season Gets Underway
August 31, 2011
The new NFL season for 2011/12 is set to get underway and as usual there is a frenzy of betting activity with punters looking to pick up the early season value, all eyes in particular are on the New England Patriots who are expected to be the team to beat this winter. Much of the off season was spent with the players and owners in conflict but thankfully for all involved that has now been cleared up and we can look forward to another competitive season with Superbowl XLVI the long term aim. The Patriots have won the Superbowl three times in their history which each of those Championships coming in the 21st Century, they are led by star quarter-back Tom Brady and bookmaker Boylesports make him and the Patriots the favourites to pick up another Superbowl this season.
Over the past ten years the Patriots have grown into one of the premier franchises with Tom Brady leading the line and his form will be key to their chances of another Superbowl success, last season they were the AFC East Champions but they will be hoping to go all the way to the Championship game in Indiana this campaign. It would be a major surprise if the Patriots did not have a good season but in such a competitive betting market their price of 6/1 with Boylesports to win the Superbowl may prove to be a little on the short side. One of their main rivals as always will be the Green Bay Packers who won the Superbowl as recently as 2010 and are being tipped by many to have another stellar season in this year, the Packers are one of the most famous teams in the NFL and they look the team to beat in the NFC with many predicting a showdown with the Patriots in the Superbowl.
According to the betting it si shaping up to be one of the most competitive NFL season’s in living memory with any number of teams capable of going on a run and heading to the play-offs full of chances. Outside of the big two it is also worth taking a closer look at the New Orleans Saints who remain one of the strongest franchises in the league having won the Superbowl for the first and only time in 2009. The Saints are led by the brilliant Drew Brees at Quarter-back and he could be the man to lead them to another successful season, the Saints are available at a nice price of 16/1 with Boylesports.com to win the Superbowl and they could prove to be the team to watch. It is shaping up to be a classic season in the NFL with the Patriots and the Packers the teams to beat according to the latest odds, it would be no surprise to see them in Indiana next Februrary but there are a number of other franchisese who will be hoping to crash that party over the coming months.
Superbowl 2012 Win Betting with Boylesports
- 6/1 – New England Patriots
- 7/1 – Green Bay Packers
- 8/1 – Philadelphia Eagles
- 11/1 – San Diego Chargers
- 14/1 – Pittsburgh Steelers
- 14/1 – New York Jets
- 16/1 – New Orleans Saints
- 16/1 – Atlanta Falcons
- 16/1 – Baltimore Ravens
- 20/1 – Dallas Cowboys
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Market supplied by Boylesport.com
Jedward Remain Favourites In Tight Big Brother Betting
August 31, 2011
The revamped show is now into its second week with the betting indicating a three-way race between Jedward, Kerry Katona and Paddy Doherty. The troublesome twins are, rather predictably, still the favourites but only just. The former X-Factor contestants can be found with odds of 15/8 with William Hill while mother-of-four Kerry is next in the running at 2/1. Behind them with odds of 11/4 is Paddy Doherty from My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding who has so far proved popular with both the housemates and the public.
Amy Childs, who was among the favourites to win at the beginning, has slumped to 7/1 in the betting, with her constant sleeping not making for the most exciting TV. The lack of a Big Brother romance may also be losing her votes. An outside bet could be Lucien Laviscount at 14/1 while Tara Reid has long odds of 33/1. Bobby Sachel came out of his shell and was involved in a few petty spats last week which may not have gone down well with the viewers who were beginning to warm to the model.
Last Friday Sally Bercow became the first contestant to be evicted out of the Big Brother house after she lost out to Kerry Katona and Bobby Sabel. Meanwhile ‘Mr Paparazzi’ Darryn Lyons and actress Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff will go head-to-head in the second eviction on Friday. Pamela has been installed as the 8/13 favourite to leave while Darryn is priced at 6/5.
Outright Winner Odds – Correct as of 31/09/2011
- 15/8 – Jedward
- 2/1 – Kerry Katona
- 11/4 – Paddy Doherty
- 7/1 – Amy Childs
- 14/1 – Lucien Laviscount
- 33/1 – Tara Reid
- 50/1 – Bobby Sabel
- 50/1 – Darryn Lyons
- 100/1 – Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff
All odds supplied by William Hill
Transfer Deadline Day Specials with Sky Bet
August 30, 2011
Transfer deadline day is always an immensely exciting time as managers seek to make some last ditch signings to bolster their squads. This window they have until 11pm on Wednesday 31st August to make some audacious last minute bids and tie up loose ends. We all know what happened on deadline day last January when Chelsea splashed out £50m to sign Fernando Torres which Liverpool instantly spent a large portion on Andy Carroll for an incredible £35m. Sky Bet are currently offering some great football specials all based on the close of the transfer window so make the most of them while they last.
All the talk currently surrounds Arsenal and who they will spend their Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri money on. The Gunners are in real trouble following their 8-2 thrashing at the hands of Man Utd and are in desperate need of some high quality signings in order to get their season back on track and cool the cauldron of pressure on manager Arsene Wenger. Top of Arsenal’s list is the Bolton defender Gary Cahill who is priced at 1/2 to leave the club this summer. Sky Bet have his most likely destination Arsenal at 8/11 while Tottenham are also in the running at 4/1.
There has been a lot of speculation surrounding the future of Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric this summer but with Chelsea recently purchasing Juan Mata his move to Stamford Bridge now seems unlikely. The Croatian can be found with odds of 6/4 to stay at Spurs and 1/2 to leave. Harry Redknapp is eager to bring in Scott Parker, who is available at 1/2 to leave West Ham and 6/4 to stay, while Peter Crouch, Jermaine Jenas and Roman Pavlyuchenko could all be on their way out of White Hart Lane.
Another ongoing transfer is that of Carlos Tevez. The Argentine is 7/4 to leave Man City with his most likely destination currently Inter Milan at 6/4 with Real Madrid also in the frame at 5/2. There are also rumours in Madrid that Kaka is set to move to the Premier League with Spurs the 5/2 favourites to snap him up.
Transfer Window Betting
Gary Cahill to sign for in Summer 2011 Transfer Window
Carlos Tevez to sign for in Summer 2011 Transfer Window
Peter Crouch to sign for in Summer 2011 Transfer Window
- 5/6 – Sunderland
- 5/6 – Stoke
- 10/1 – Fulham
- 10/1 – Q.P.R.
- 16/1 – Bolton
- 16/1 – Aston Villa
- 16/1 – Newcastle
Kaka to sign for in Summer 2011 Transfer Window
- 5/2 – Tottenham
- 10/3 – Chelsea
- 9/2 – Arsenal
- 6/1 – Man City
- 6/1 – Inter Milan
- 7/1 – AC Milan
- 12/1 – Man Utd
Big Shake Up In Arc De Triomphe Betting After Pour Moi Retirement
August 30, 2011
We have had some sad news over the weekend with the news that Epsom derby winner Pour Moi has been retired by connections after he picked up an injury at home. The Andre Fabre trained horses was on course for a tilt at the Arc De Triomphe in Longchamp at the start of October but hiss withdrawal has seen the bookies revise their odds for the big race, most have been left scratching their heads trying to find a favourite with a number of horses being backed. The arc is looking like a muddy affair from a betting point of view now with four horse struggling to be split at the top of the market, the slight favourite with Paddy Power at this stage is the filly Sarafina who has been in great form so far this season.
Sarafina is trained by Alain de Royer-Dupre and she has been mightily impressive so far with the Arc as the long term aim since she ran with credit in the race last season, she had a tough path in 2010 but stayed on well to finish third and many believe she is a better filly this season. Sarafina has been impressive in winning her last two starts and with that in mind Paddy Power now make her the 4/1 favourite to claim the win at Longchamp following the withdrawal of Pour Moi, she will have to reverse the form with Workforce from last season but that does not look beyond her at this stage.
One of the main dangers to Sarafina will of course be Workforce who was the winner last season and has been aimed at the race once again by connections, he has perhaps not been at this best in 2011 but we know he stays the course and his price of 5/1 with Paddy Power could prove to be the value if the field at this stage. The Arc is looking like a tough race for punters to pick over but that of course makes it an interesting one with the likes of King George winner Nathaniel and the exciting French filly Galikova also set to take their chance againt the more established names of Workforce and Sarafina who at this stage are the main contenders.
Latest Arc De Triomphe Betting 2011 with Paddy Power
- 4/1 – Sarafina
- 5/1 – Workforce
- 5/1 – So You Think
- 6/1 – Nathaniel
- 8/1 – Meandre
- 10/1 – Sea Moon
- 10/1 – Galikova
- 16/1 – St Nicholas Abbey
- 16/1 – Baraan
- 16/1 – Fame And Glory
- 20/1 – Reliable Man
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Market supplied by Paddy Power.com
World Championship Specials with William Hill
August 26, 2011
World Championships, Daegu (South Korea), 27th August – 4th September 2011
Great Britain head into the 13th World Championships in Daegu (South Korea) with a real chance of grabbing four gold medals, which would surpass their highest total of three golds won in 1993. The Golden Girl of British athletics, heptathlete Jessica Ennis, has been in sensational form since she burst onto the scene at the 2009 World Championships and is definitely the one to beat this year. A cracking performance in Daegu could even take her past Denise Lewis’s British record. The 10,000m runner Mo Farah has had a stunning 2011, setting both British and European records, and looks in great shape heading into South Korea. Similarly Dai Greene has showed some great form so far this year and is a good bet to win the 400m hurdles. Triple jumper Phillips Idowu harbours strong hopes defending his World Championship but will have to beat a tough field to win gold. Other athletes with faint hopes of gold include Lisa Dobriskey (1500m), Jenny Meadows (800m), and the long jumpers Greg Rutherford and Chris Tomlinson.
For his impeccably high standards Usain Bolt had a fairly average 2010 but after winning all of his races so far in 2011 he looks to be back in form. Following the withdrawal of his closest rivals, Asafa Powell and Tyson Gay, Bolt is now the overwhelming 1/6 favourite to win the 100m. If for some reason he doesn’t perform on the day then Yohan Blake at 6/1 or Richard Thompson at 18/1 will be in hot pursuit. From an Great British perspective Dwain Chambers has long odds of 125/1 to pull off an unlikely win while Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Marlon Devonish are priced as massive outsiders at 250/1.
The South African 400m runner Oscar Pistorius aka ‘Blade Runner’ will become the first ever amputee to race at the highest level when he steps onto the track at the World Championships this weekend. The 24-year-old is available at 3/1 to reach the 400m Final, 20/1 to win a medal and 100/1 to win gold.
Team GB to get Golds in 2011 World Championships
- 8/11 – Jessica Ennis
- 10/11 – Mo Farah
- 6/5 – Phillips Idowu
- 11/4 – Dai Greene
- 16/1 – Men’s 4x 100m
- 16/1 – Women’s 4x 100m
- 20/1 – Martyn Bernard
- 100/1 – Helen Clitheroe
- 100/1 – Christine Ohurugu
Total GB Gold Medals
100m – Men’s Winner
- 1/6 – Usain Bolt
- 6/1 – Yohan Blake
- 18/1 – Richard Thompson
- 20/1 – Nesta Carter
- 25/1 – Michael Frater
- 40/1 – Michael Rodgers
- 50/1 – Walter Dix
- 66/1 – Justin Gatlin
- 66/1 – Christophe Lemaitre
- 125/1 – Dwain Chambers
- 250/1 – Harry Aikines-Aryeetey
- 250/1 – Marlon Devonish
Oscar Pistorius Specials
- 3/1 – To Reach 400m Final
- 3/1 – To Run 400m In Under 45 Seconds
- 20/1 – To Win A Medal In 400m
- 100/1 – To Win 400m Outright
All odds supplied by William Hill
Man Utd v Arsenal Betting – Paddy Power Money Back Special
August 25, 2011
Man Utd v Arsenal – Sunday 28th August, Sky Sports 1 (4pm)
The bookmakers have all made Man Utd the overwhelming favourites to win the match and continue their 100% start to the new season, with Paddy Power pricing them at just 4/9, while Arsenal are 13/2 to come away with a surprise win, with a draw available at odds of 10/3. If Arsenal win then Paddy Power will refund all losing first/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast singles in the match.
The omens don’t look good for Arsenal as Man Utd only dropped two points at home last season and have this campaign in a similar fashion with a 3-0 thumping of Tottenham on Monday. Arsene Wenger’s side have only won once at Old Trafford in their last six visits and without the departed Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri and the suspended Gervinho, Frimpong and Song their chances look relatively slim. However, Arsenal will take confidence from their win against Udinese on Wednesday which ensured qualification to the Champions League group stages and they will use that victory to spur them on this Sunday.
Following his man of the match performance against Spurs, Danny Welbeck is definitely worth a punt at 6/1 to open the scoring, as he did against Harry Redknapp’s team. With odds of 9/2 Wayne Rooney is also worth a shout as is Nani at 15/2. Robin Van Persie and Theo Walcott both scored for Arsenal midweek and they are priced at 15/2 and 12/1 respectively to open the scoring.
All the betting and form points towards a Man Utd win and they can be found with odds of 10/1 with Paddy Power to come away with a 3-1 victory. If Arsenal rip up the form books and put on a football masterclass they have every chance of coming away with three points, with the Gunners handed odds of 19/1 to record a 2-1 win.
Match Odds
First Goalscorer Market
Match Specials
- 7/1 – Anytime own goal
- 9/2 – Man Utd to score 4 or more goals
- 11/1 – No goals
- 8/1 – Arsenal to win by exactly one goal
All odds supplied by Paddy Power
US Open Betting Specials with William Hill
August 24, 2011
The 2011 US Open gets underway in New York on Monday 29th August and William Hill are offering a cracking betting special as the best tennis players in the world bid to win the final major of the season. The bookmakers are currently offering tempting odds of 5/1 for the top 4 male tennis players; Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal And Roger Federer to be in semi-finals at Flushing Meadows. With all four players reaching the semis at the French Open and three of the four progressing though to the same stage at Wimbledon, this looks to be a very good bet.
Novak Djokovic heads the betting with odds of 5/4 to win what would be a remarkable third Grand Slam of 2011. Djokovic has reached the final in New York twice but has finished on the losing side both times. However, the 24-year-old is an all together different outfit this time around and comes into the fourth and final Grand Slam with only two defeats to his name this year. Although the second defeat came just a week ago when he had to retire against Murray in Cincinnati due to shoulder injury, which raises questions about his fitness and how he may not be at full strength. This therefore makes his odds look fairly short and if you are after a good price it may be best to look elsewhere.
At 5/1 with William Hill Andy Murray may be the preferred option. The fiery Scot looks in good shape to win his first Grand Slam following his impressive win at the Cincinnati Open, which came as a massive confidence booster. Murray plays some of his best tennis on hard courts and proved this in 2008 when he reached the US Open final. World number two Rafael Nadal is available at 4/1 to win his second Grand Slam of the year. The defending US Open Champion has been overshadowed by Djokovic this year but is still close to unbeatable when he is 100% fit and on top form. However, there have been several concerns over both his form and fitness which is the reason his odds are unusually high.
He may not be dominating the game like he used to but with odds of 9/2 Roger Federer is definitely worth a punt. The 16-time major winner may be without a Grand Slam since the 2010 Australian Open but is always a threat and has won an incredible five times at Flushing Meadows. Outside of the top 4 Mardy Fish is the man to keep an eye out. The American is playing some great tennis and looks a nifty bet at 25/1. Elsewhere Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is priced at 33/1 while former US Open champion Andy Roddick is an outside bet at 66/1.
US Open Men’s Odds
- 5/4 Novak Djokovic
- 4/1 Rafael Nadal
- 9/2 Roger Federer
- 5/1 Andy Murray
- 12/1 Juan Martin Del Potro
- 25/1 Mardy Fish
- 33/1 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
- 40/1 Tomas Berdych
- 40/1 Robin Soderling
- 66/1 Andy Roddick
All odds supplied by William Hill
Luke Donald The Warm Favourite in The PGA Tour Money List Winner Betting
August 24, 2011
It has been a vintage year on the PGA Tour in 2011 and so far the stand-out player has been Luke Donald who has risen to the top of the World rankings with a series of consistent performances. The man from England is still yet to win a Major but he has proven himself one of the best in the world over the past 12 months, he finds himself at the top of the PGA Tour Money list at the moment and the bookmakers believe he will remain there until the end of the year. The PGA Tour Money list ranks the players in order of the prize money they have won over the season and Donald is currently in the driving seat as we enter the back end of the year.
Donald picked up a big win at the WGC World Match Play back in February which started his year with a bang and he has been out in front ever since, it was a massive win in Arizona and Paddy Power make him a 13/8 shot to maintain that lead for the rest of the season. Donald has managed to stay at the top of the money list because of his ultra consistent form, he has had top ten finishes in the Masters and the USPGA Championship which also gave his prize money a big lift and that could be enough to see him home. The closest challenger to Donald at the moment and over the next few months looks like being Nick Watney who himself has had something of a breakthrough year on the PGA Tour.
Watney is one of the most exciting young Americans on tour at the moment and he has picked up two wins so far this season, he won his first WGC title back in March at the Cadillac Championship before winning the AT&T tournament in July in impressive fashion. Watney is just behind Luke Donald on the current PGA Tour Money list and he can be backed at 4/1 with Paddy Power to end the season on top of the money rankings. It has to be said that Donald and Watney look to be out on their own at the moment and it is difficult to see past the pair when having a bet on the PGA tour Money List winner. There is however still plenty to play for and both players are likely to make a big push to end the best year’s of their career on an even higher note.
PGA Tour Money List Betting 2011 with Paddy Power
- 13/8 – Luke Donald
- 4/1 – Nick Watney
- 8/1 – Steve Stircker
- 9/1 – Phil Mickelson
- 14/1 – Adam Scott
- 18/1 – Webb Simpson
- 18/1 – Jason Day
- 20/1 – KJ Choi
- 25/1 – Matt Kuchar
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All markets supplied by Paddy Power.com
Sebastian Vettel Favourite In Belgian Grand Prix Odds
August 23, 2011
After a 4-week absence Formula One returns to our screens with the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday 28th August as Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton and co attempt to close the gap between themselves and the runaway leader Sebastian Vettel. The German has been outstanding in 2011 but his competitors will take small light from recent results. After winning five of the first six races Vettel has recorded only the one win in the last five Grand Prix. However, due to a few second place finishes in the latter races Vettel has in fact increased the points gap between himself and the rest of the pack to a whopping 85 points. With eight races remaining it is vital that the other contenders really rev up their game.
Vettel is of course the 15/8 favourite to win in Belgium. Although, it is McLaren who are the form team, having come out on top in the last two races before the summer break, with Jenson Button winning in Hungary and Lewis Hamilton victorious in Germany. Despite the large points gap between themselves and Vettel, both racers will still harbour hopes of winning the Drivers Championship and a win in Belgium will really boost their chances. Hamilton won a thrilling race in Belgium last year and has been handed odds of 5/2 to win there again this time around, while Button is available at 13/2.
Mark Webber has been largely overshadowed by his Red Bull team mate this season and is still yet to win a Grand Prix, however, his consistency means he is currently second in the Drivers Championship and with odds of 13/2 to win on Sunday is definitely worth keeping an eye out for. Elsewhere Fernando Alonso is priced at 5/2, the 2008 Belgian Grand Prix winner Felipe Massa is 25/1, Nico Rosberg is 100/1 and the six-time winner at the Spa, Michael Schumacher, is the 150/1 outsider.
Belgian Grand Prix Outright Betting
- 15/8 – Sebastian Vettel
- 5/2 – Lewis Hamilton
- 16/5 – Fernando Alonso
- 13/2 – Jenson Button
- 13/2 – Mark Webber
- 25/1 – Felipe Massa
- 100/1 – Niko Rosberg
- 150/1 – Michael Schumacher
All markets are supplied by Paddy Power
Carling Cup Money Back Specials with Bet365
August 22, 2011
Click here for odds and betting information relating to the Carling Cup 2011/12 Third Round
The Carling Cup returns this week as the competition enters the Second Round. The majority of the Premier League teams enter at this stage which spices up the betting market as there is always the chance of an upset or two. If you place a pre-match Correct Score, Half-time/Full-time or Scorecast Bet on any match and it finishes 0-0 then Bet365 will refund all losing Bets on those markets.
The pick of the games comes at St James Park where League One outfit Exeter City take on Premier League giants Liverpool. Kenny Dalglish has been a breath of fresh air since his return to Merseyside and that has been reflected in the club’s bright start to the season. Liverpool supporters crave trophies and Dalglish will no doubt take this competition seriously. The Carling Cup will come as a welcome break for Exeter after a miserable start to the season which has seen them pick up just a single point from their four league games. Despite this, they are not to be underestimated, as Manchester United found out in 2005 when they were held to a goalless draw at Old Trafford in the FA Cup. The Grecians fans will be up for it and there will is sure to be a cracking cup atmosphere. Liverpool are the overwhelming 2/5 favourites with Bet365, with Exeter priced at 7/1 for a shock win, while a draw is available at 7/2. At 9/1 to win the Carling Cup Liverpool are well worth a punt.
Bet365 have installed Chelsea as the 11/2 favourites, with Man City and Man Utd available at 6/1. With the big guns (Liverpool aside) not entering until the Third Round this gives other clubs an ideal opportunity to make their mark in the competition. With odds of 22/1 to win Aston Villa look like a good bet. Villa made the Final in 2010 and will be hoping to go one better this time round. Alex McLeish’s side have been handed a kind draw at home to Hereford who shouldn’t pose them too many problems. Everton have been handed odds of 16/1 but will have to negotiate their way past Sheffield United in a potentially tricky Second Round match.
Carling Cup Outright Odds
- 11/2 – Chelsea
- 6/1 – Man City
- 6/1 – Man Utd
- 9/1 – Liverpool
- 9/1 – Arsenal
- 12/1 – Tottenham
- 16/1 – Everton
- 22/1 – Aston Villa
- 33/1 – Fulham
- 33/1 – Bolton Wanderers
- 33/1 – Sunderland
- 40/1 – Stoke City
- 40/1 – Newcastle United
- 40/1 – Blackburn Rovers
- 50/1 – West Brom
- 66/1 – QPR
- 66/1 – Wolves
- 66/1 – Wigan
- 80/1 – West Ham
- 80/1 – Birmingham City
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