Don’t you love it when things just come together perfectly? 

That’s the theme of my Week 9 trend report as we have multiple matchups where the opponents have achieved the same specific betting outcome in most of their games this season. As a result, we have some direction with how to bet on a handful of games this week. 

Like I always say though, you need more than NFL betting trends for a reason to place a bet, so be sure to dig into some stats and try to determine if the market is reacting to the trends before making any NFL picks.

Checking in on some league-wide betting results, Unders continue to be a strong bet as they’ve hit in 59.5% of games. Perhaps because of that, we’re starting to see some lower totals as sev…

With only two games this weekend, I’m hitting different levels of NFL odds, giving out my best close-to-EV touchdown, my best mid-range bet, and the longshot I like the most to score among the Conference Championship odds on Sunday.

I can’t say no to a Chiefs stack in the backfield, taking some great value with the better runner in the Baltimore backfield, and taking one of the longest shots at +1,900 to score.

Here are my three best free NFL picks for Conference Championship touchdown scorers, as the Super Bowl odds march closer to their completion.

For more great NFL analysis, check out our AFC Championship picks and NFC Championship best bets!

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We’ve entered October, which means the playing field between bookies and bettors is beginning to tilt in favor of the “bad guys.”

The more games we get, the sharper the NFL odds get, and Week 5 lines should be handled with care. That puts even greater importance on getting the best number.

That means betting on the opening spreads and totals immediately or waiting for the market to move and buying back the adjustment later in the week.

With the NFL Week 5 odds fresh out of the oddsmakers’ oven, I highlight lines to bet now and the ones to bet later.

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South Africa s police authorities have launched a massive recruitment drive to increase the number of officers by 55,000 to 190,000 in time for the 2010 World Cup.

The South African security reinforcement programme revealed at a press conference here Saturday that 44,000 policemen and women will have already been recruited by the end of 2008.

There are also plans to increase the number of reserve officers from 45,000 to 100,000.

Our claim that the World Cup will be safe is justified, said Danny Jordaan, president of the 2010 World Cup organising committee, citing the fact that South Africa already welcomes nine million tourists to the country every year.

If we are able to keep these tourists safe, why shouldn t we be able to do it for 450,000 fans du…

Serie A champions Juventus will host last season s runners-up Napoli on the second gameweek of the 2019-20 campaign.

The Bianconeri romped to an eighth consecutive league title last term and will face an early test of their credentials under new head coach Maurizio Sarri – Napoli boss until 2018 – when Carlo Ancelotti takes his side to Allianz Stadium on September 1.

That day will also see the first Rome derby of the season, with Lazio and Roma facing off at Stadio Olimpico.

The first Milan derby between AC Milan and Inter is scheduled for September 22, with the reverse fixture lined up for February 9.

In November, Juventus face a Turin derby against Torino and a home clash against AC Milan.

Following the winter break between December 23 and J…

Eddie Howe hailed Anthony Gordon s performance after he proved decisive in Newcastle United s 1-1 draw with Manchester City.

Newcastle fell behind in the first half when Josko Gvardiol finished off a slick City move, but the home side hit back, with Gordon winning and converting a penalty to earn a point.

With Alexander Isak injured, Gordon, who has won seven penalties in the Premier League since the beginning of last season, at least four more than any other player during that time, led the line for Newcastle.

The England international performed brilliantly, creating two chances while also attempting four crosses as he dragged wide to stretch City s defence.

Speaking to TNT Sports, Howe said of Gordon: I ve said he is capable of doing the role.

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