NFL Preseason Picks - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Carolina Panthers

Week 4, the final week of NFL preseason action, is a big one, morally, for the Carolina Panthers. They still haven’t managed a win this preseason and will be in tough trying to get that first W on the board as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8 PM ET.

The Panthers haven’t been kind to their backers so far, going 0-3 ATS after killing their backers in the playoff collapse from last year.

Despite all the signs pointing the other way, the public money is heading in for the Panthers on this one. The reason being, the Panthers really need a win to boost morale or they risk going into the regular season already behind the 8-ball.

Here is the betting line for this game:

Carolina Panthers -190 (-3 ½) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers +160 (+3 ½)

Over/Under 34

Mike Tomlin is a fierce competitor and will want to have his Super Bowl champion squad finishing the preseason on the right foot so they can open the season ready to defend.

Charlie Batch is expected to take the majority of the snaps in this game against Carolina. Another guy that you may want to add to your fantasy football team is the Steelers backup running back, Rashard Mendenhall. He is having a steller preseason and will get the majority of the... [More]

Playing for Next Year - Nationals vs. Padres

The Washington Nationals (46-86 SU, 59-73 RL, 62-66-4 O/U) will be looking to snap their four-game losing streak in the BetUS Sportsbook when they battle the San Diego Padres (57-76 SU, 65-66 RL, 67-61-3 O/U) at PETCO Park tonight at 10 PM ET.

Tim Stauffer allowed one run over 6.2 innings to lead the Padres to a narrow 3-1 win over the Nationals on Monday night, cashing in for BetUS MLB sports betting members as -145 home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 8-run total set by sportsbooks.

Chase Headley homered for the Padres and Kevin Kouzmanoff also drove in a run for San Diego while Pete Orr went 2-for-4 with a run batted in for Washington.

Tonight, the Nationals will give the ball to right-hander J.D. Martin (3-3, 4.85 ERA) while the Padres counter with left-hander Clayton Richard (7-4, 4.87 ERA).

Here is a look at tonight’s key trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and MLB Free Pick.

Nationals are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Nationals are 2-8 in their last 10 road games vs. a left-handed starter.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 4-1 in Martins last 5 starts.
Padres are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
Padres are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 22-7-3 in the last 32 meetings i... [More]