It’s that time again…the NFL Football betting season officially begins Thursday, September 10th with the Steelers and Titans; The sportsbooks should start getting nervous.  The Thursday night matchup will be an exciting start to the 2009 NFL season.  Can the Steelers repeat as Super Bowl champs?  Will they cover the spread against Tennessee?  FiveStarPick.com has the answer.

With many teams acquiring new players, Week 1 will be exciting for NFL fans.  Atlanta will welcome Pro Bowl TE Tony Gonzalez as a new weapon for Rookie of the Year QB Matt Ryan.  Will Gonzalez elevate the Falcons offense to one of the NFL’s elite?  FiveStarPick.com will show you.  Jacksonville fans hope that WR Torry Holt will give their offense a spark after a very disappointing 2008 season. The post T.O. era begins in Dallas and it will be interesting to see how WR Roy Williams performs as the No. 1 wide out. The Bears fans are excited to see how newly acquired QB Jake Cutler will look when they open Week 1 of the NFL season at Green Bay.

Read below to see a few tidbits on Week 1 in the NFL.

Thursday September 10, 8:30 pm – Tennessee Titans @ Pittsburgh Steelers – The Titans and Steelers finished the 2008 season with the two best records in the AFC. Both teams get an early chance at victory in the first game of the season. The Titans and the Steelers finished top ten in all defensive categories, so look for this game to have a low score.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Miami Dolphins @ Atlanta Falcons – The Dolphins and the Falcons were both surprise breakout teams last year, the Dolphins finished 11-5 and won the AFC East division. The Falcons finished 11-5 and won an NFC wild card, however both teams lost in the first round of the playoffs as well. Look for both teams to pull every trick out of the hat to get the week one victory.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Denver Broncos @ Cincinnati Bengals – The Broncos and Bengals both had sub par years in 2008, and both are trying to turn things around against each other in week one. The Broncos fans hope new head coach Josh McDaniels can take the team back to the playoffs. Bengals fans hope the return of starting quarterback Carson Palmer can lead the Bengals back into the playoff hunt. Look for the Bengals to pull off a week one home victory.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Minnesota Vikings @ Cleveland Browns – The Vikings made it to the playoffs in 2008, mainly due to the spectacular play of star running back Adrian Peterson. The Vikings got huge production from Peterson last year averaging 4.8 yards a carry and totaling 1760 yards on the season. The Browns defense allowed 151.9 yards on the ground last season, the 4th worst in the NFL. Look for Adrian Peterson to get an early start in 2009 against the Cleveland Browns defense.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Jacksonville Jaguars @ Indianapolis Colts – The Jaguars fell off the map last year posting a record of 5-11, their worst record in the last 5 years. The Colts made it to the playoffs with a wild card selection, coming up one game short of the Titans with a record of 12-4. The Colts want that top spot in the division back in 2009. Look for the Colts to take out last years frustration on the struggling Jaguars in week one of the 2009 NFL season.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Detroit Lions @ New Orleans Saints – The Lions lost all 16 games last year, and it looks like 17 in a row against the Saints in week one. The Saints finished last year out of the playoffs, but still earned one of the leagues top scoring offenses. This game should be a shoot out as neither can play any defense. Look for the Saints to keep on firing when the Lions run out of ammo in the second half.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Dallas Cowboys @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Both the Buccaneers and the Cowboys finished the 2008 season with a record of 9-7. However the Buccaneers hired a new head coach in Raheem Morris, and the Cowboys decided to keep their head coach Wade Phillips for another year. The Cowboys decision pays off early in week one. Watch out for Tony Romo to move the ball over the Tampa Bay Defense for an early NFC victory.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Philadelphia Eagles @ Carolina Panthers – Both the Eagles and the Panthers hosted high octane offenses last year and, the trend will likely continue at the start of the 2009 season. The Panthers have become a run first offense with big play ability out of their backfield. The Eagles have always relied on the pass, passing the ball for over 50 times in some games. This looks to be another NFC high scoring affair. Look for the Eagles to come in to Carolina with their minds set on an early upset for the Panthers.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – Kansas City Chiefs @ Baltimore Ravens – Todd Haley will have a chance to show case his new offense in week one of the 2009 season. As both he and new quarterback Matt Cassel will have to bring their A game against the Ravens defense. The Ravens defense has been a staple example of what hard nose football is all about in the NFL. Look for a Kansas city Chiefs team to pull off an upset against an over confident Ravens team.

Sunday September 13, 1:00 pm – New York Jets @ Houston Texans – The Texans were another break out team in 2008 posting a record of 8-8 in one of the toughest divisions in all of football. The Jets took home an average record of 9-7 home at the end of the 2008 season, but look for that number to go down this year. The Jets have decided to start rookie first round draft pick Mark Sanchez and with rookie quarterbacks comes rookie mistakes. The Texans cruise by with a week one win.

Sunday September 13, 4:00 pm – New York Giants @ Washington Redskins – The New York Giants won the NFC East division again last year. The Redskins won the 13 overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft and, selected Brian Orakpo. Orakpo along with new free agent acquisition Albert Haynesworth on the defensive line should cause problems for the rest of the NFC East. Look for the Redskins to win this first game at home with their defense.

Sunday September 13, 4:00 pm – San Francisco 49ers @ Arizona Cardinals – The 49ers believe they can win the division this year, the only thing standing in their way are the NFC Conference champions of a year ago, the Arizona Cardinals. In week one the 49ers get their chance to prove they can win the division once again. The 49ers look hungry but, not hungry enough to stop the high powered offense of the Arizona Cardinals.

Sunday September 13, 4:00 pm – St. Louis Rams @ Seattle Sea Hawks – The Rams added a new head coach to the team but that might not be enough for success in the 2009 season. The Sea Hawks added pro bowl wide out T.J. Houshmandzadeh to the roster and he just might be that on especial piece to the puzzle the Sea Hawks needed to get back to the playoffs. This Seattle team should break out in 2009 as one of the better teams in the NFC.

Sunday September 13, 8:20 pm – Chicago Bears @ Green Bay Packers Preview – The Bears just might have pulled off the biggest trade in team history, if quarterback Jay Cutler can perform up to his capabilities. Both the Packers and the Bears come in to the 2009 season just a little bit better than last year. This game could be decided by an overtime coin flip that’s how evenly matched these two teams are this year.

Monday September 14, 7:00 pm – Buffalo Bills @ New England Patriots – This game has been marked on the calender for weeks by both Bills and Patriots fans alike. Patriot fans are waiting for Tom Brady to surface again as the leagues best quarterback. While Bills fans are waiting to see Terrell Owens catch his first touchdown pass in a Buffalo jersey. All evidence indicates that this game should be the best game of the entire week one schedule. look for both teams to put up over 40 points each.

Monday September 14, 10:15 pm – San Diego Chargers @ Oakland Raiders – The Chargers get a shot at taking an early division lead in week one but, the Raiders have other ideas in mind. The Raiders hope last years first round pick Darren McFadden can come in and add run support to a team that lacked all offensive big play ability. The Chargers want L.T. to come back to his old form, scoring touchdowns on a regular bases. The Chargers pull off a late fourth quarter victory.

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FiveStarPick.com is getting ready to kick off its football betting season and we are looking forward to making our members lots of cash this year.  Every year we get stronger handicapping college and pro football and this year will be our greatest yet.  With the 2009 College Football season just a couple of months away, our members all over the world have literally started counting the days before the nation’s greatest college teams begin battling each other to get to the top of the BCS.  Today we would like to focus on those teams who have the greatest rivalries.

For your betting pleasure and convenience, the pros at FiveStarPick.com have compiled a list of what we believe to be the top 5 greatest College Football rivalries for the 2009 season.   Look to our advice to determine which games to bet on and which games to stay the hell away from. Remember that in College Football anything can happen and often does, so discipline is the key to making money with the sportsbook. 

1. Oklahoma vs. Texas. Known as the ‘Red River Rivalry’, these two teams share a long rivalry, especially in recent years where both have joined the ranks of the nation’s top teams. Who can forget their impressive showdown last year, where Texas beat Oklahoma by 45-35, in arguably one of the best games of the year.

2. Georgia vs. Florida. Formerly known as the ‘The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party’, games between these two teams have become legendary. Remember Georgia’s full-team touchdown triumph back in 2007 and Florida’s revenge beating last year. This year both teams will undoubtedly be back on the warpath.

3. Auburn vs. Alabama. Known as the ‘Iron Bowl’ (possibly because most Alabama state residents resemble people from the Iron Age?), the hard rivalry between these two college football teams has been one of the most anticipated for many years. Under coach Tommy Tuberville, Auburn won six straight between 2002 and 2007, but last year they were utterly destroyed by Alabama 36-0. Game on folks.

4. Ohio State vs. Michigan. Called ‘The Game’, these two teams have shared a bitter rivalry for many years. Although last year’s showdown could only be described as a ‘damp squib’. Ohio has won 5 straight games and 7 of its last 8 against Michigan, so the big question is whether Michigan can get back on track this season.

5. USC vs. UCLA. While many college football fans may be confused as to why we included the rivalry between these two teams, the reason is simple. UCLA’s Rick Neuheisel, a head coach we believe has the potential to do great things for his team. And of course any fan of sports betting is a fan of ours. He should be the ideal foil for USC’s talented Pete Carroll. Watch this space.

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FiveStarPick.com is one of the top golf handicappers in the business, so if you like betting on golf, save our site to your favorites and get the most accurate golf picks available for the PGA Championship.  Ask any of our over 3000 members and you will soon learn that we do not dissapoint.  Now on to the PGA Championship…

The season’s final major starts today as the pros tee it up for the 91st PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota.  Hazeltine has hosted its share of majors, the 1966 U.S. Women’s Open, 1970 U.S. Open, 1977 U.S. Women’s Open, 1983 U.S. Senior Open, 1991 U.S. Open and 2002 PGA Championship.  The last time the PGA Championship was held here in 2002 it was won by Rich Beem…his first and only major victory.

The course has changed since then. In 2002, the course’s total yardage was 7,360 yards.  This year, it has been lengthened to 7,674 yards which makes it the longest course in major championship history. Three of the par fives are over 600 yards while half of the four (4) par threes are now over 200 yards.

The runner-up to Beem in 2002 was none other than T-dub (Tiger Woods) whose late Sunday charge came up one shot short.  Tiger, obviously is the overwhelming favorite again this week (+150) and that really should come as no surprise to anyone.  He has won both events over the last two weeks and he is obviously playing some of his best golf of the year.  He certainly has the length to tame Hazeltine and he is probably the best putter in history.  Tiger will be seeking his fifth PGA Championship and we here at FiveStarPick.com will have a peice of him on the board this week. 

Hunter Mahan (+3000) might not be a bad play either.  His last start prior to Firestone was the Open Championship where he missed the cut, but the time off helped as he registered his fourth top six in his last five events. He has missed only two cuts this year and has six top tens.  At +3000 he is certainly worth a look.

Stewart Cink, the Open Champion, at +4000?  WTF?  After taking a couple weeks off, he came back with a T6 last week at Firestone. He does have only two other top tens on the year but his game is hot right now and he should not be overlooked.  He is hitting the ball further the last few years than at any other time in his career and he still one of the straightest drivers of the ball on tour.

Angel Cabrera, the current Masters Champion, is another surprise at +4000.  He is having an exceptional season winning the Masters in dramatic fashion over Kenny Perry and he was right in the thick of the Open Championship until a weekend mishap derailed his chances. He had a very quiet T4 last week at Firestone so he is playing at a high level now. He is ranked seventh on the PGA Tour in driving distance and that length will be beneficial at Hazeltine.

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FiveStarPick looks to give its members another winning MLB Pick as we cover the spread in tonight’s National League showdown between the Colorado Rockies and the Philadelphia Phillies.  Las Vegas sportsbooks list the Phillies as -140 Money Line favorites with a total of 10.

The last time these two teams met was back in early April and the Phillies and Rockies were in different stages of their season.  Philadelphia was getting over the hangover that comes with being World Series Champions, while Colorado was trying to get out of their own way under former manager Clint Hurdle. Things have changed dramatically since then, with the Phillies cruising in the NL East, and the Rockies atop the NL Wild Card race by a ½ game over the Giants.

Philadelphia dropped three of four at San Francisco over the weekend, but the Phils will send out veteran southpaw Jaime Moyer (10-7, 5.32 ERA) to try and right the ship.  Moyer is coming off a victory in his last start at Arizona and to add to the case for Philadelphia tonight, they are a robust 6-1 in Moyer’s last seven trips to the hill.  In addition, the Phillies are averaging just over six runs a game in this seven game stretch. 

Jason Hammel (5-6, 4.66 ERA) has been an excellent on the road this season, especially for bettors playing the ‘under’.  Hammel has hit the ‘under’ in six of seven away starts.  Much of that is due to the Rockies providing Hammel with less than 2.5 runs/game in those outings. Despite allowing five earned runs in only 1.1 innings against the Mets his last time out, Hammel’s road ERA is a solid 2.67, while compiling quality outings in seven of nine away starts.

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