Carling Cup Final

By Antony Jordon, BetRepublic.com

There is a wide range of exciting sporting events taking place this weekend all around Europe and we’ll be previewing the best of the action here.

Carling Cup Final:

The biggest game of the weekend comes from Wembley Stadium as Aston Villa and Manchester United go head-to-head for the chance to claim the first domestic cup of the season. This is the eighth time that these two sides have made it to the final of the League Cup, with Villa having won the trophy five times compared to Manchester United’s three times. However, Manchester United are the reigning champions after beating the 2008 champions Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in a penalty shootout.

Can Villa defeat the champions and win their first trophy since they last lifted the League Cup in 1996? Alex Ferguson’s men are the odds-on favourites to claim their fourth title, but Villa have not lost to United this season, including beating them 1-0 at Old Trafford, which is their only league defeat at home this season.

How will the game go? This game is a big match for Manchester United, but is the biggest game of the season for Villa and I fancy Villa to want it more.
BetRepublic.com Tip: Back Aston Villa to win.

Chelsea v Manchester City:

Keeping with the football theme, the biggest Premier League match of the weekend comes from Stamford Bridge as Chelsea entertain Manchester City. Chelsea will be looking to bounce back from a defeat in Mila... [More]

UFC Odds and UFC Picks

UFC 111 Vera vs. Jones: UFC Odds and UFC Picks
By Kumo, BetRepublic.com

UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones will take place on March 21, 1010. With the best lines right now putting Jones at -230 and Vera at +205, either of these are decent value and initially I'm leaning towards Jones to finish Vera, who himself hasn't been finishing many fights for awhile now.

Even though these are decent lines, I'm looking ahead for some match ups with better value. I'm finding them in UFC 111 on March 27, 2010. I will update all the matchups and picks each week at www.BetRepublic.com.

Frank Mir (13-4) is at -138 odds over Shane Carwin. This is the best line on Mir right now. If you like him over Carwin, I'd think about getting in on this. In the least, you should pay close attention to this line as the fight approaches and make your move if the action starts to affect the lines. Carwin is serious about this fight, but the night should belong to Mir, especially if he shows up in the same condition for his last fight against Cheick Kongo. Remember the guillotine in the first round of UFC 107? I'm sure Kongo does. Mir wants the Lesnar fight next and shutting out Carwin will give him that chance. I'd like to see Mir/Lesnar go at it again too.

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Champions League Picks

Champions League Picks

By Antony Jordon, www.BetRepublic.com

This Wednesday’s sporting action is all about football as we’ve got two Champions League matches being played as well as four FA Cup Fifth Round replays.

Champions League:

The two games in the Champions League will prove to be tight but thrilling encounters as CSKA Moscow host Sevilla and Inter Milan take on Chelsea.

Sevilla v. CSKA Moscow

With the Russian league not in action until next month, CSKA have not played a match since they sealed their progression to the last sixteen stage of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory away to Besiktas. How will they fare with not having played competitively in 2010? Sevilla are coming out of a major drop in form. They have won their last two matches, but they have lost eight of their last fifteen games in all competitions. Due to CSKA not having played for a while and Sevilla only getting back to speed, this game looks good to end level.
Tip: Back the draw. Check for the best price at William Hill

Chelsea v. Inter Milan

The night’s other game in Europe is the most anticipated game this week, as Jose Mourinho welcomes his former employers to the San Siro. Both sides are in excellent form and lead their respective leagues, with Inter five points c... [More]

NBA Future Odds Update

NBA Future Odds Update

By Sonny Palermo, www.BetRepublic.com

A look at players listed in the box score from the loss to the Magic shows just three players remaining from the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship runner up team from the 2006-2007 season: Daniel Gibson, Anderson Varejo and that other guy.

And the only starter on rosters from both editions is that other guy.

In the time between the two versions of Cavs, the team has made a lot of moves to find the missing pieces of the Championship puzzle to compliment that other guy – LeBron, and to keep him from testing the free agency waters.

After failing to San Antonio in the finals that year, the Cavs were eliminated by the Celtics in the next post season, and last year they couldn’t get past the Magic.  Orlando has always been a tough team for the Cavs, matchup-wise, and so this recent edition of Cavs was built specifically to overcome that obstacle.  

Shaq was brought in to provide a formidable presence in the middle to counter Superman, aka Dwight Howard, and last week the Cavs employed what will be the final piece of the puzzle – someone who gives them another big body, a perimeter game and quality minutes – Antawn Jamison.

No longer is Cleveland seen as a one-star town, as LeBron now shares the stage with Shaq and Jamison.  And many people seem to think the Jamison trade make... [More]

Premier League Picks

Premier League Picks

Sports betting expert James Eastham and former pro footballer Steve Claridge from www.BetRepublic.com give out a handful of their tips from another great TV show this week.

These are some of the games they will be looking at (you can see all their analysis from the Premier League Preview Show at www.BetRepublic.com )

ARSENAL v SUNDERLAND
Arsenal have won six and drawn three of their last nine league games against non-Big Four sides
Arsenal have failed to win any of the last three head-to-heads (two draws, one defeat)
Sunderland are without a win in 12 league games (six draws, six defeats)
Sunderland have drawn five of their last seven league games

Recommended Bets:
Sunderland +2 Asian handicap (17/20)
Half-time draw (21/10)

EVERTON v MAN UTD
Man Utd have won seven of their last nine league games at Goodison Park
Man Utd have won seven and drawn one of their last eight games in all competitions
Man Utd have scored 19 goals in their last six matches in all competitions
Everton have won seven of their last 10 games in all competitions

Recommended Bets
Lay Man Utd (5/6)
Over 2.5 goals (evens)

WOLVERHAMPTON v CHELSEA
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Tar Heels Tarred and Feathered

"Tar Heels Tarred and Feathered"

By Sonny Palermo, BetRepublic.com

Oh, how the mighty have fallen.

One year ago they were the last man standing, triumphantly cutting down the net.

This year, they couldn’t find a net if they were a dolphin in tuna filled waters off the coast of Japan.

Last year, the North Carolina Tar Heels won the NCAA men’s basketball championship. This season, they have a 3-7 record in conference, and are barely over .500.

It’s difficult to repeat as champions in any sport, at any level. Gluttony, age, lack of hunger, free agency, trades, salary dumps and salary increases all contribute to making the climb to the top of the mountain a tough act to repeat.  But most championship teams have, at the very least, a winning record the year after they win it all.  The Steelers may not have made it to the playoffs following their super bowl win, but at least they finished at 9-7.

 - You can visit www.BetRepublic.com for winning NCAA basketball picks.

Of course, pro teams don’t have to deal with something NCAA teams experience – graduation and/or early entry into the pro ranks.  You would expect that a prominent team such as the Tar Heels – only UCLA and Kentucky have won more championship titles – could easily reload on recruited talent.  But they were faced with the near impossible task of rep... [More]

New Jersey Nets Vs Charlotte Bobcats NBA Live Streaming

Watch New Jersey Nets vs Charlotte Bobcats NBA Live Stream

Watch New Jersey Nets vs Charlotte Bobcats live stream online free – Information of the NBA match between New Jersey at Charlotte the game play on 2-16-2010,  BetRepublic TV on Today 7:00 PM ET and will be live at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, NC. The Charlotte Bobcats emerge from the All-Star break knowing they could soon have a new owner, as well as their first playoff berth. The Bobcats look for their 11th win in 13 home games Tuesday night when they face the league-worst New Jersey Nets, losers of 15 in a row on the road.

NBA Regular Season: New Jersey Nets vs Charlotte Bobcats

NBA mania, which team will win the NBA game New Jersey Nets vs Charlotte Bobcats? Mark your calendar and watch this basketball game live on your PC. Check to see if your favorite basketball team can win the game.

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New Zealand Vs Bangladesh Test Match Live Streaming

Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st Test Match Live Streaming Cricket Online

After winning the T20 and the 3 ODIs the Black Caps are now ready to send their weaker opponent home with a convincing win at Seddon Park, Hamilton, and why Bangladesh doesn’t look a challenge for them let alone an even contest.

Watch Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test Live Stream, Live Score, Cricket Highlights 2010 here. New Zealand and Bangladesh are set to play their only test match starting from Feb 15-19 2010. The test match is last in the Bangladesh tour of New Zealand and the two teams have already played 4 matches with New Zeland winning the 3 one days and the T20 as well.

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Although kiwis have a raw and new batting line up, with Tim McIntosh and BJ Watling as openers instead of the likes of Jesse Ryder and Elliott. However, New Zealand middle order looks solid with Taylor, Martin Guptill, Daniel Vettori and Brendon McCullum all offering wealth of experience to the team. The best... [More]

Australia Vs West Indies 2nd ODI Live Streaming

Watch West Indies Vs Australia 2nd ODI Live Streaming from Adelaide

Welcome to watch Australia vs West Indies 2nd ODI live streaming cricket match on 2nd ODI Australia v West Indies match will played at Adelaide on Tuesday February 9th 2010, 14:25 Local, 03:25 GMT, 08:55 IST.

After Sending the pakistanis without a win in both the Test and ODIs, Aussies once again will aim to whitewash the Visiting West Indies. On the other hand W.I after their Encouraging performance in Test they will try to get some wins against the Kangaroos. Will the Depleted W.I ODI team be able to give a fight against the Aussies.

Australia and West Indies will face off against each other in the second ODI of the series at Adelaide. Australia leads the series 1-0 after a rather convincing drubbing of the tourists in the Melbourne game.

The Australian summer has already seen the hosts win six ODIs in succession. In fact, if one were to include the Tests and the T20Is as well, one is looking at ten wins in a row, which makes them hardcore favourites to win this game as well; 3/10 at Stan James to make it 2-0. With talks of another 5-0 whitewash looming large, the West Indian side will do well to overcome the offer of 3/1 to make a comeback into the series.

West Indies Vs Australia

2nd ODI – 09 Feb 2010 at 03:25GMT
Series/Cup : WI in AUS – 2009-10
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