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07/31/2010 - Commerce City, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Julien Baudet's own goal helped FC Dallas extend its road and overall undefeated streaks to eight matches with a 1-1 tie Saturday against the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.
Baudet deflected a cross from Dallas' Jair Benitez past teammate Matt Pickens, and Dallas (6-2-9) used the 22nd-minute mistake to remain unbeaten on the road since a 2-0 loss at Red Bull New York in mid-April.
FC Dallas has not lost in Major League Soccer since May 20, when it was beaten 1-0 by the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Colorado (6-5-6) has lost just once in eight home matches, but settled for its fourth draw. The Rapids are winless in seven, dating back to a 1-0 win on June 5 against the Columbus Crew.
Dallas created the opening goal when David Ferreira passed to Benitez down the left side. Benitez crossed into the area, but Baudet slid in and directed the ball inside the left post from close range in the 22nd minute.
Colorado was also lucky to get the equalizer, when Dallas' Atiba Harris played the ball with his hand in the area four minutes later.
Ballouchy fired the penalty kick past Kevin Hartman for his third goal of the season, and neither team managed to snap the deadlock through the remainder of regulation and stoppage time.
Ferreira forced a save by Pickens early in the second half for Dallas and Jeff Cunningham came off the bench and created the best chance in the 86th, only to be denied at the near post on a nice save from Pickens.
Kosuke Kimura and Drew Moor had shots on goal for Colorado in the second half, but Hartman saved both and finished with three saves.
Colorado hosts the San Jose Earthquakes in its next match Aug. 7. Dallas hosts the Philadelphia Union on Aug. 8.
<< Harden activated from disabled list
Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Texas Rangers have reinstated pitcher
Rich Harden from the 15-day disabled list to start Saturday's game against the
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Harden was placed on the DL June 12, one day after
<< Le Toux's eighth goal helps Union tie Revolution
Chester, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Sebastien Le Toux scored his eighth goal of the
season in the first half, but the Philadelphia Union settled for a 1-1 draw on
Saturday at PPL Park against the New England Revolution.
Marko Perovic equalized Le
<< Overton keeps lead at Greenbrier Classic
White Sulphur Springs, WV (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Jeff Overton shot a four-under 66
on Saturday to remain in the lead after three rounds of The Greenbrier
Classic.
Chasing his first PGA Tour win, Overton finished 54 holes on The Old White
Course
<< Broncos agree to terms with rookie WR Thomas
Englewood, CO (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Denver Broncos on Saturday agreed to
terms with rookie wide receiver Demaryius Thomas.
Thomas was selected 22nd overall by Denver in this year's draft. According to
the Denver Post, the contract is
Mexican captain Marquez leaves Barcelona >>
Barcelona, Spain (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Mexican captain Rafael Marquez ended his
seven-year stint at Barcelona on Saturday when he was released by the Spanish
club.
Marquez, a teammate of Thierry Henry's at Barcelona, is reported to be on hi
Niemi awarded hefty increase in arbitration >>
Chicago, IL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Antii Niemi has
reportedly been awarded $2.75 million for next season from an arbitrator on
Saturday.
The Chicago Tribune is reporting a significant increase from the $800,0
St. Johnstone adds Haber on loan from West Brom >>
Perth, Scotland (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - St. Johnstone acquired striker Marcus Haber
on loan from English club West Brom on Saturday.
Haber, a 21-year-old Canadian, has yet to make a first-team appearance at West
Brom. He spent parts of last seaso
Giants agree to terms with second-round pick Joseph >>
East Rutherford, NJ (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The New York Giants have reportedly
agreed to terms on a contract with defensive tackle Linval Joseph.
Joseph was selected 45th overall by the Giants in this year's draft. The Star-
Ledger reports t
The San Francisco 49ers (5-11 SU, 5-10-1 ATS in 2007; 1-1 SU & ATS in pre-season) found some offensive life last week, and they will try to build some momentum on Thursday night as they travel to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Bears (7-9 SU & ATS in 2007; 0-2 SU, 0-1-1 ATS in pre-season) in an NFL matchup that is set to get underway at 8 PM ET at Soldier Field (natural turf) in Chicago.
Thursday, August 21
NFL betting odds: CHICAGO -3 (-120), Total 37
NOTABLE STAT: San Francisco was last in points, last in total offense in 2007
KEY NFL BETTING TREND: SF has lost its last seven SU on pre-season road
In the BetUS NFL pre-season football betting odds, the Bears are listed as a three-point favorite (laying -120), with the total posted at 37 points.
Here are some NFL football betting trends as they relate to this matchup (reflecting numbers going into the 2008 season):
* SF has lost 11 of its last 14 games SU
* SF has covered three of its last 11 games
* SF has lost six of its last seven road games SU
* SF has covered one of its last seven road games
* CHI has covered five of its last eight games
* CHI has played five of its last seven games OVER the total
* CHI has covered four of its last 13 home games
* SF has lost its last seven pre-season road games SU
* CHI has covered two of its last seven home pre-season games
Well, I guess we should congratulate the Bears on making their quarterback choice for the season's opening game, as they have designated Kyle Orton the starter against Indianapolis. The Bears obviously have lost patience with Rex Grossman, and what they do with him at this point is anybody's guess. But suffice it to say that there isn't a quarterback competition anymore, at least in training camp.
Meanwhile, the quarterback competition may also be settled in San Francisco, where the Niners bounced back from a lackluster 18-6 loss to the Raiders, in which they turned the ball over four times, to execute a 34-6 rout of the Packers last Saturday. However, coach Mike Nolan has stopped short of saying that, insisting that the job is still open. But J.T. O'Sullivan, the longshot of the trio of Niner signal-callers who opened camp, will start his third straight pre-season game here. Against Green Bay, O'Sullivan was only 8-for-17, and was intercepted, but he also threw for 9.1 yards an attempt, which included a 59-yard TD pass to Josh Morgan. The others struggled.
Some offensive cohesion is badly needed, in light of the Niners' dismal 2007 campaign, in which they were dead last in the NFL in scoring, with just 13.7 points a game. And O'Sullivan is the guy who is most familiar with offensive coordinator Mike Martz's exacting system, because he learned it last year in Detroit. O'Sullivan will go at least the entire first half and may even last longer. He'll be relieved by Alex Smith, with Shawn Hill doing the mop-up work. Three receivers who were out last week - Bryant Johnson, Ashley Lelie and Arnaz Battle - will miss this game too.
That may hurt a little here, especially since the Bears will be using a lot of their defensive starters. And it's the defense that has been keeping the Bears in games thus far. In fact, the defense and special teams were responsible for the first 19 points Chicago scored against Seattle last time out, as the offense really struggled with Grossman at the controls. But maybe the first-team offense has a chance to settle a little bit as it works more with Orton at the helm.
Certainly we have concerns about the Bears' offensive line, but we like the scenario for them here, especially if O'Sullivan doesn't make some bis plays. The Niners may have nowhere else to turn right now, and they have lost seven straight road games in the pre-season. Let's take Chicago, the three-point favorite in the NFL football betting odds.
CHICAGO -3 (-120) **
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Virtually nothing changed on this offense for Green Bay from last year to this year, save for the addition of rookie OT Brian Bulaga to the bunch. Expect more huge numbers from the Pack, and a relatively favorable schedule should get them over the hump and into the playoffs once again this season. My NFL Betting Predictions: 11-5, 1st place in NFC North Minnesota Vikings (+130) - There are still too many unknowns about the Vikes this year. There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not.
There is a huge difference between QB Brett Favre and either Tarvaris Jackson or Sage Rosenfels under center. Plus, is Favre comes back, is he really going to be able to keep his pick total under double digits again? Depth at running back looked like it might have been an issue with RB Chester Taylor fleeing in free agency, but drafting RB Toby Gerhart should pick up the difference. This defense is still suitable, but with a first place schedule, making the playoffs is going to be very tough regardless of whether #4 comes back or not. Play this weekly NFL Football Contestto see if you can win.
Chicago Bears (+350) - The Bears are probably a bit of an overhyped team once again this year.No, we don't think it is plausible for QB Jay Cutler to have as bad of a season as he did last year, and we do think the additions of RB Chester Taylor and DE Julius Peppers are going to help immensely, but there's still something in the water in the Windy City that we aren't so sure about. Maybe Chicago finds its way to .500... but then again, maybe it doesn't. If Favre comes back, Cutler might be the worst quarterback in this division this year.
Detroit Lions (+1500) - The Lions are probably once again going to be the whipping boys for the rest of the teams in the NFC North, but they aren't just going to roll over and die once again. There is some real talent amassing on this team offensively, as the combination of QB Matt Stafford, RB Jahvid Best, WR Calvin Johnson, and TE Brandon Pettigrew should put a bunch of points on the board if the offensive line can even remotely hold up. The questions really lie on defense, where it feels like DT Ndamukong Suh is going to be trying to stop opposing teams all by himself. This year should show some marked improvement in the Motor City.
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