Okay, stop the presses, hold the phone, etc. etc. It’s time to discuss the one NFL betting line that means the very most in this coming Week 4 of matchups: the Packers vs Vikings odds, of course. And, of course, this man:

I love a good revenge tale as much as the next girl. We’re a vindictive gender, as I’m sure most of you men out there are aware of. (Kill Bill is indeed one of my favorite movies.) And as much as I’m not that fond of one Mr. Favre - he’s overrated, in my opinion - he’s actually been chugging along better than expected for the boys in purple. True, I think Minny’s REAL star is this guy right here:

..but Peterson can’t carry the team by himself, especially against Green Bay in next week’s Monday Night Football betting match. True, Peterson looked a bit shaky against San Fran the other week, but even an off-day for him is a good day for most NFLers. As far as defense goes, both teams are deadlocked in terms of strength and skill, so I’d be looking at the offense to be the difference-maker here. The Packers are still uneven in this fourth week of play, whereas the Vikings are scarily solid.

Take the Vikings in this contest, and take the over while you’re at it.

NFL Week 3 odds are comin’ atcha fast these days, as we approach the end of September. Really? Already? Pretty soon we’ll be back to seeing NFL players tackling each other as snow comes down. Anyway, there’s some good matchups as per usual, so here’s my two picks for next week:

Colts vs Cardinals odds, for one. I mean, really - Peyton Manning vs Kurt Warner? Uh, yes please. Quarterback battles are always entertaining. These two teams are going to run each other into the ground, by the looks of it, and it’ll be one of the more hardcore football games on this Sunday. Watch for a high-scoring and very tight race, but I like the Cardinals a little better on the road here. They just have more depth, whereas the Colts are relying a bit too much on Manning. That’ll come back to bite them.

And you know, Monday Night Football betting looks like a good choice this week, too. It’s the Panthers going up against the Cowboys, and I gotta say, it’s been interesting to try and figure out what direction the Cowboys are going to go this year. Even with their new bazillion-dollar stadium and the love of many patriotic Americans, Dallas just…never really lives up to expectations. This year doesn’t look to be any different. Sure, they’re not gonna lose at home for a third week in a row, but the Panthers will be hungry and desperate to not start off their season with a bunch of losses. Carolina will put up a fight, for sure, but Dallas will own this one. At least, for the sake of my online sports betting account, I hope.

Is it just me, or did Week 1 of the NFL season fly by fast? Okay, sure, technically the “week” is limited to mostly one day - Sunday - but it looks like we’re already into NFL Week 2 odds, and there’s a couple in there I’m definitely excited to take a look at. Wanna join me? Here we go:

First up is Cowboys vs Giants odds. I’m hardly a Romo fangirl - if you know me, you know it’s Brady all the way - but it is gonna be neat to see the new gazillion-dollar Cowboys stadium in action. As well as the team itself, that is — the Dallas Cowboys are looking to be most excellent at home, which is bad news for Eli Manning and company. The Giants are lacking so many key pieces right now, it’s hard to give them the betting edge in this contest. Probably the only area where the Giants may pull ahead is on D, but that won’t be enough to stop the Cowboys from putting on a big show in their new home this Sunday.

Secondly: Eagles vs Saints odds. I mentioned before about how much I love the Saints and how good their odds are looking this season; well, look no further than this matchup on Sunday. Either way, it’s going to be some great smash-mouth football — the Eagles are evenly matched with the Saints, and they’ve both got legitimacy to prove in this contest. However, I may be a little biased but I like the look of the Saints a bit better; their offense is rock solid and I’m thinking Philadelphia might be slightly shaken after Donovan McNabb’s injury last week. Bet on the Saints to go under the total here.

Good luck with your NFL picks this week!

…Aaaaand here we go with more NFL week 1 odds picks! Are you excited? Are you? I know I am. Not much longer now, my lovelies…in the meantime, we’re going to look at some more matchups and their likely outcomes. And, of course, foxy football dudes.

Bills vs Patriots odds are giving the nod to New England in this contest, and for good reason. If the Pats were that good last season without Tom Brady, how awesome are they gonna be now that he’s back in the lineup? Even if he were to go down with another injury (say it ain’t so!), I’m pretty sure the Patriots could handle it. Really, they’re my betting pick for this season, along with the New Orleans Saints.

But back to the game: I know that T.O. is hot shit in Buffalo - really, what else do they have to be excited about? I was stuck in a bus station in Buffalo once and it was awful - but he’s been a non-factor so far, especially with a broken toe. Who knows if he’ll even play this game — and, moreover, if he’ll have any impact? Granted, I enjoy Bills fans’ enthusiasm and dedicated love for their team, but even they have to realize that up against the Patriots, it’s a David and Goliath story. With odds of -10.5, I’ll definitely be dropping a sportsbook wager on this one.

As promised, Mr. Brady:

Okay, so here we go with some more NFL odds picks for preseason contests — this time, I’m gonna take a look at - what else? - Vikings vs Texans odds. In case you hadn’t heard, Minnesota made a tiny little signing the other week that kind of sort of sent shockwaves through the football community:

Oh, Brett Favre. So old. So worn out. So much Vikings fans’ personal savior. But is he really going to be as much of a benefit to Minnesota as people are hoping? Or - as other people are hoping - is his bionic arm going to fall apart on him again and he’ll have a lackluster “unretirement” season?

No matter what happens, you have to figure sportsbook cappers are watching this game with interest. Going up against the Texans is a test for the Vikings as it is — the team hasn’t really come together very well yet, especially since Favre reportedly hasn’t been looking too hot in practice. By comparison, Houston is gunning on all cylinders, even more so since they’ll be playing at home at Reliant Stadium. This game might not be until next Monday, but it’s definitely one I’ll be placing a wager on — for the Houston Texans to deliver a walloping dose of reality to Minnesota.

Here’s a picture for you to look at before I proclaim something that might be considered groundbreaking. Brace yourselves.

Football/soccer, my ladyfriends, is not all David Beckham. It’s not all Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry or even Wayne Rooney. No, it’s not all hot buff men running up and down the pitch while screaming and flying the team colours. It’s about pride, triumph, loyalty, and having a family within the organization of club fans. (Go rent Hooligans for a good peek at the footie fan life.) And if you’re looking for some solid soccer betting this month, look no further than the Champions League, which is definitely what the title says: a tournament of champions.

Champions League betting odds say that the hottest ticket of next weekend will be the first leg of the matchup between Manchester United and Arsenal. As a good example of bitter rivalry between football clubs, both teams have their reasons for winning this one — Man U to avenge a loss to Arsenal earlier in the season, and Arsenal to keep pushing forward past matches against Liverpool and Chelsea. Both of those earlier games ought to be a concern for Arsenal, as they could end up with a tired defense facing down the reds. I’d pick Manchester United for this one, no doubt.

Now we’re on to a rematch of 2006 between Barcelona and Chelsea, and you can bet your club scarf that Chelsea won’t want to lose this one again. Unfortunately, they’ve been struggling a lot harder than Barca at the moment, managing to pull forward of Liverpool in a 7-5 aggregate win. They won’t go down without a good fight, but look for Barcelona to gain victory here.

Though sometimes, you really DO just need some Ronaldo.