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Nigel Ridgway
PGA Tour Golf, The 84 Lumber Classic of Pennsylvania
Th Sep 23 - 4:00 pm EST (ESPN)/20:00 GMT
Fr Sep 24 - 3:50 pm EST (ESPN)/19:50 GMT
Sa Sep 25 - 4:00 pm EST (ESPN)/20:00 GMT
Su Sep 26 - 3:00 pm EST (ESPN)/19:00 GMT
After the miserable experience of the American team in last week's Ryder Cup, it is anyone's guess how the likes of David Toms, Stewart Cink, Chris DiMarco and Kenny Perry will perform this week. DiMarco was the only one to emerge with any credit, having at least shown some fighting spirit, and deservedly finishing up as top US points scorer. The world number 15 actually won the inaugural staging of this event in 2000 by six shots, and has since continued to prosper here, recording an average of 69 from his 16 rounds on the course. He is the main danger this week to the greatest golfer in the world right now, Vijay Singh. Vijay has been imperious of late (1-1-32-1-1), and to see him anywhere else but at the top of the leader board on Sunday evening would be a shock. Even at 7/2 he has to be included in anyone's staking plan this week. The final pick goes to Englishman Justin Rose, who can derive inspiration from his country men to force his way into our five places at least. His golf this year has not been of the quality he is capable of, but there have been recent indications of a turn around in his fortunes (29-4-17 last three starts).
Nigel's Three Off The Tee... Chris DiMarco @ 22/1, Vijay Singh @ 7/2, Justin Rose @ 50/1. Each way 1/4 1-2-3-4-5. Bet the tournament in-play throughout.
NFL - GB Packers @ IND Colts
Live betting - Su Sep 26 - 4:15 pm EST (FOX)/20:15
Peyton Manning and Brett Favre duel for the second and perhaps last time on Sunday, when the Indianapolis Colts stage their home opener against the Green Bay Packers in an inter-conference match-up at the RCA Dome. Manning will be starting his 99th consecutive game on Sunday - the fourth-longest streak by a quarterback in NFL history - while Favre, a three-time MVP from 1995-97, has started 191 consecutive games, 210 including play-offs, which is an NFL record for a quarterback. Both teams go into Week 3 with one win and one defeat but, after last week's win in Tennessee, Indianapolis are more likely to be going into the game in the more confident frame of mind. Offensively the Colts have certainly found their form, putting over 50 points on the board against two decent defences (Patriots and Titans), and Green Bay's defence could be made to look very ordinary by the likes of Peyton Manning. In defence the Colts are not as talented (New England racked up 335 passing yards against them last week), and the Packers offensive line will look to Ahman Green to move the chains and control the clock and try to keep the Colts offence off the field. The Colts will most likely stack the box and attempt to limit Green on the ground. It will then be up to Brett Favre to take advantage of some favourable match ups. Expect the Colts to win this game but overcoming a six point handicap might be against them. Instead, given the amount of offensive talent on show, go over our 48.5 points quote in what could be a shootout. Prediction: Over 48.5 points @ 10/11.
bet365 Game Lines:
Point Spread: GB Packers (+6.0) @ 10/11, IND Colts (-6.0) @ 10/11.
Totals: 48.5 @ 10/11.
Money: Packers @ 43/20, Colts @ 5/13.
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NCAAF - N C State @ Virginia Tech
Sa Sep 25 - 12:00 pm EST (ESPN)/16:00 GMT
The key to this game lies in the QB's, and Tech's Brian Randall will be the difference. Just ask Duke, which missed a total of six tackles as the elusive Randall zigzagged his way to a dazzling 30-yard touchdown run in their 41-17 victory over the Blue Devils last Saturday. A starter in Tech's last 28 games, the 6-0, 228-pound senior needs just 128 yards to become his school's all-time leader in total offence. He currently leads all ACC quarterbacks with 1,190 career rushing yards. The Wolfpack is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation in total defence and passing defence. In order to preserve those rankings beyond this weekend, the Pack will have to come up with a stellar effort in order to bottle up Randall and the Hokies. Prediction: Virginia Tech -9.5 @ 10/11.
bet365 selected ACC Championship prices... Miami Florida 4/11, Virginia 3/1, Florida State 9/2, Virginia Tech 12/1, NC State 12/1, others on bet365 website. Win only.
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MLB - BOS Red Sox @ NY Yankees
Live betting - Fr Sep 24 - 7:05 pm EST (ESPN)/23:05 GMT
Live betting - Sa Sep 25 - 7:05 pm EST/23:05 GMT
Su Sep 26 - 2:05 pm EST (ESPN2)/18:05 GMT
On Wednesday night, AL wild-card leaders the Red Sox, moved within 3½ games of the New York Yankees in the AL after a second straight last at-bat victory against the Baltimore Orioles, a 7-6 win in 12 innings. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees let the chance to clinch a play-off berth slip away - at least for a day - by allowing Toronto to rally past them for a 5-4 win. The two rivals play one final regular-season series this weekend at Fenway Park, that could determine the East champ. Should they finish one-two in the League then it would be for the seventh consecutive year and the 17th time in total (the Yankees have finished first 13 times, the Red Sox 3). Last year, of course, the rivalry went down to the last pitch of the seventh game of the A.L. Championship Series, when Yankees third baseman Aaron Boone hit an 11th-inning homer off the Red Sox knuckleballer Tim Wakefield at the Stadium. Who would bet against the Old 1-2 again this time round?
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bet365 American League prices... Yankees 17/10, Red Sox 2/1, Twins 4/1, Athletics 5/1, others on bet365 website.
NASCAR Nextel Cup Series - MBNA America 400
Su Sep 26 - 1:00 pm EST (TNT)/17:00 GMT
The Chase for the Cup continues on the mile oval at Dover International Speedway in Delaware, the second race of the season there. Jeff Gordon is one of our favourites this week, along with Jimmie Johnson, and both have good records on the track. Gordon has four wins to his name, while Johnson swept the season at Dover in his rookie year of 2002. In fact the last two seasons have seen drivers sweep the season, and if that trend is to continue then Mark Martin, winner here back in June, has a great shot at victory. A couple of drivers to take a step back last week were Tony Stewart and Ryan Newman, and both have some ground to make up this week. Of the two, Stewart has by far the best track record with nine top-5 finishes out of eleven starts. After sweeping the season back in 2000, he hasn't won here since, but his form is progressive (5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd). With 124 points to make up and time running out, now would be a good time for him to make a charge back towards the leaders.
Nigel's Checkered Flag... Tony Stewart @ 9/1 (last week's prediction Kurt Busch won at 8/1)!
bet365 MBNA America 400 prices... Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson 13/2, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman 7/1, Matt Kenseth, Tony Stewart 9/1, others on bet365 website.
Get in the game and be lucky!
Nigel.
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