Covers' best NFL handicapping stories of the week

By COVERS.COM STAFF

A look at the best stories from Covers this week to help you with your NFL handicapping.

NFL poolies cheat sheet: Week 8
A three-minute read that breaks down all the games on the board in quick-hitting fashion for bettors.

NFL mid-week line moves: Brits remember Pats' dominance
British bettors remember how well the Pats did last time they were there and are putting their dollars behind it.

NFL Prop Shop: Week 8's best prop bets
Covers Expert Sean Murphy gives you his best prop plays for the week.

Canadian Bacon: CFL's Week 18 betting preview
When games are decided by an icy kicking tee, trust us, you need our help betting this league.

Can you be on the 'right side' even when you lose a bet?
Article that examines a philosophical betting subject that has come up a lot lately in the NFL.

Adjusted NFL win totals: Capping the biggest changes
Ladbrokes came out with adjusted NFL over/under season win numbers this week and we handicap them for you.

Books give little thought to Reid's post-bye success
Andy Reid is 13-0 coming off a bye for the Eagles. But oddsmakers don't much care.

Jags-Packers spread the biggest of NFL season
Opened at 16 points. Find out why this one is the biggest of the season.

Football lines that make you go hmmm....
These lines make you stop and think a little harder about who's going to cover.

Over cashing in at 65 percent when AFC meets NFC
It's a trend that's too profitable to be ignored.

Books set Saints-Broncos at season-high number
The over is 10-1 in the Saints' last 11 games.

Exchange wagering could be coming to Nevada soon
Exciting news for Nevada. The Sports Club's Peter Korner may be changing the whole betting landscape in the state.

NFL Week 8 opening line report
Take a look back to see where some key lines opened this week and where they've moved.

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MLB: St. Louis vs. San Diego

Pick:: St. Louis
Start:: May 22, 2013 - 10:10 PM
Capper:: Will Rogers
Offered at:: 5dimes @ 101 St. Louis
Analysis:

Things simply continue to roll for me as I have had an excellent May. I've found a ton of success in MLB and that includes another sweep Tuesday that brings my overall run to 11-1. That doesn't even include yesterday's free play on the Angels, which won 12-0! Tonight, I'm recommending the Cardinals over the Padres as we're getting the much better team at a very good price.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Yesterday - After surprisingly losing Monday's opener, the Cardinals came back to really beat up on the Padres, winning 10-2. That win gives St. Louis the best WL record as well as the best run differential in Major League Baseball. Therefore, the fact they come into tonight as a virtual Pick Em against a sub-.500 foe with a bad starting pitcher looks like a real bargain, at least to me.

2. Unknown over the Known - This applies to the starting pitching matchup as the Padres will send out Burch Smith, who has made two starts so far and neither has gone well. He first allowed six runs in one inning, then allowed five more Friday vs. Washington, here at home. San Diego has obviously lost both starts. They should lose another here as the Cardinals are 25-11 vs. right-handed starters this season. Meanwhile, St. Louis goes with Tyler Lyons, making his MLB debut Wednesday. San Diego has a losing record vs. lefties.

3. X-Factor - The Cardinals sure had a lot of their own fans at Petco last night. I'm sure they all didn't make the trip out to San Diego for just one game.

Selection: The play is on the St. Louis Cardinals (1*).

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