Arena Football Previews - Week 15

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06/07/2007 - New York, NY (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Here are this week's Arena Football League match-ups for Week 15.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8

KANSAS CITY BRIGADE (8-5) AT COLUMBUS DESTROYERS (6-7), 7 p.m. (et)

BRIGADE: Kansas City can clinch playoff spot with win, or a Los Angeles, Nashville, or Utah loss...Offense is tied for first in fourth-down comp. pct. (66.7)...Offense ranks second in rushing yards (27.2)...Offense is tied for second in rushing touchdowns (26)...Offense ranks fourth in sacks allowed (5), and third-down comp. pct. (56.3)...QB RAYMOND PHILYAW ranks third in completion percentage (70.6). Ranks fourth in passer-rating (125.8)...WR/DB CHARLES FREDERICK ranks first among rookies in rushing yards (128), and receptions (97). Ranks second among rookies in third-down receptions (14), touchdown receptions (24). Ranks third among rookies in receiving yards (1,209)...Defense leads League in total yards per game (260.4)...Defense ranks third in points per game (48.5), passing touchdowns allowed (4.615)...Defense ranks fourth in net turnover differential (+9)...DB ISIAH TRUFANT tied for fourth in passes defensed (17). Tied for fifth in defensive fumble recoveries (3.0)...DB KENNY MCENTYRE is tied for fifth in interceptions (7)...DESTROYERS: Offense ranks fifth in fourth-down pct. (63.0)...QB MATT NAGY leads team in passing with 2,861 yards and 58 touchdowns...WR DAMIEN GROCE ranks third in all-purpose yards (2,157). Tied for fifth in receptions (107)...Defense leads League in fourth-down comp. pct. (35.7)...Defense ranks fifth in scoring (49.8)...Defense tied for fifth in rushing touchdowns (1.462)...DL KEN JONES ranks second in tackles for loss (12.0), sacks (8.5)...DB BRANDON HEFFLIN is tied for fourth in tackles (88.0)...Ranks fifth in average start of field position after kickoff for defense (11.4).

SATURDAY, JUNE 9

ORLANDO PREDATORS (7-6) AT NEW YORK DRAGONS (5-8), 7 p.m. (et)

PREDATORS: Orlando can clinch playoff spot with win, or Columbus loss, Austin loss, New Orleans loss, and losing to New York by 5 or less points...Orlando looking to secure 14th straight season with .500 or better record...QB SHANE STAFFORD ranks second in third-down passer-rating (115.5)...WR JAVARUS DUDLEY leads team in receptions (92), yards (1,324) and touchdowns (26)...Defense leads League in scoring (45.7)...Defense tied for first in sacks (22)...Defense ranks second in net turnover differential (+14), passing touchdowns allowed (4.462)...Defense is tied for second in red zone pct. (75.0)...Defense ranks third in field goal percentage (34.8)...Defense tied for fourth in interceptions (17)...DL GREG WHITE leads AFL regular season record in sacks (14.0) and tackles for loss (15.0). Tied for first in forced fumbles (5)...DB LIN-J SHELL tied for second in tackles (94.5)...DB RAYSHUN REED ranks second among rookies in interceptions (5). Tied for second among rookies in forced fumbles (3). Ranks fourth among rookies in tackles (60.0)...K JAY TAYLOR ranks fourth in touchbacks (30)...DB MICHEAUX ROBINSON ranks second in special-teams tackles (19.0)...DRAGONS: 3-2 record since Garcias return...QB AARON GARCIA ranks second in percentage of completions that are touchdowns (20.5)...WR MIKE HORACEK needs six receptions for 800 in career...Defense ranks second in rushing touchdowns (12)...Defense ranks fifth in field goal percentage (43.8)...DL KEVIN CARBERRY tied for third among rookies in sacks (2.0), tackles for loss (4.0)...DL JOHN NIX tied for third among rookies in sacks (2.0)...DB BILLY PARKER tied for first in passes defensed (22)...K CARTER WARLEY second among rookies in touchbacks (21). Ranks third among rookie kickers in scoring (95 points- 80 PATs, 5 FGs)...WR/DB DASHANE DENNIS tied for third in kickoff returns for TDs (3).

PHILADELPHIA SOUL (6-7) AT TAMPA BAY STORM (6-7), 7:30 p.m. (et)

SOUL: Offense ranks third in third-down comp. pct. (56.8)...Offense ranks fourth in rushing yards per game (24.2)...Offense ranks fifth in scoring ( 55.5)...QB TONY GRAZIANI ranks fourth in percentage of completions that are touchdowns (18.0). Seven passing touchdowns shy of 450 for career...WR CHARLES PAULEY leads team in receptions (84), yards (1,245) and TDs (24)...FB WES OURS is 5-5 on third-and-one attempts...Defense ranks second in third down comp. pct. (39.1)...Defense ranks third in takeaways (32), sacks (17)...DB EDDIE MOTEN is tied for first in passes defensed (22). Tied for third in interceptions (8)...DL DWAYNE MISSOURI is tied for first in forced fumbles (5). Tied for second in defensive fumble recoveries (4)...DL BRYAN SAVE leads rookies in sacks (4.0). Ranks second in tackles for loss (4.5). Tied for second in forced fumbles among rookies (3)...K TODD FRANCE ranks second in touchbacks (36)...STORM: Tampa Bay can clinch playoff spot with win, New York loss, and Austin loss...Offense is tied for second in rushing touchdowns (26)...QB BRETT DIETZ leads rookies in passer rating (119.0), completion percentage (68.7)...WR/DB TERRILL SHAW tied for fourth in third-down receptions (16)...Defense ranks third in third-down comp. pct. (41.7)...Defense ranks fourth in first downs (20.0), red zone pct. (78.8)...Defense tied for fourth in interceptions (17)...DB JEROID JOHNSON tied for third in interceptions (8)...DL MARK WORD tied for fifth in defensive fumble recoveries (3)...DB KHALID NAZIRUDDIN ranks third among rookies in tackles (60.5). Tied for fifth among rookies in interceptions (2)...K SETH MARLER ranks first among rookies in touchbacks (24). Ranks second among rookie kickers in scoring (105 points- 80 PATs, 5 FGs).

GRAND RAPIDS RAMPAGE (4-9) AT CHICAGO RUSH (9-4), 8 p.m. (et)

RAMPAGE: QB CHAD SALISBURY leads team passing 212 completions for 2,242 yards, and 49 touchdowns...QB ADRIAN MCPHERSON leads team in total rushing yards (247)...FB CHRIS RYAN is 6-8 on third-and-one attempts...WR CORNELIUS BONNER leads team in total receptions (82), receiving yards (1,206), and TDs (25)...WR/DB CHUCK WESLEY tied for fifth in defensive fumble recoveries (3)...OL/DL WINFIELD GARNETT and DL BRYAN HENDERSON tied for team lead in sacks (2.5)...Rampage ranks second in kick return average (20.3)...RUSH: Leads Central Division...Offense ranks third in red zone pct. (86.9)...Offense ranks fifth in rushing touchdowns (24)...QB MATT DORAZIO leads quarterbacks in rushing touchdowns (11), and attempts (53)...WR BOBBY SIPPIO ranks second in scoring (246 points- 41 TDs). Ranks fourth in yards (1,356)...FB BOB MCMILLEN needs 21 rushing yards to become second player in AFL history to rush for 1,500 yards...Defense holds highest net turnover differential (+20), and takeaways (35)...Defense ranks first in passing touchdowns allowed (4.0)...Defense ranks second in scoring (46.8)...Defense tied for second in interceptions (19)...Defense ranks fifth in total yards per game (280.6)...DB DEJUAN ALFONZO leads AFL in defensive fumble recoveries (5). One shy of setting single-season record. Ranks first in defensive touchdowns (4). One shy of setting single-season record....DB DENNISON ROBINSON tied for fourth in tackles (88.0). Tied for fifth in defensive fumble recoveries (3.0)...DB JEREMY UNERTL is tied for fourth in passes defensed (17)...K DAN FRANTZ ranks third in touchbacks (34).

GEORGIA FORCE (11-2) AT AUSTIN WRANGLERS (4-9), 8:30 p.m. (et)

FORCE: Southern Division Champions...Head coach DOUG PLANK can set record for most wins during first three seasons as head coach with win (31)...Offense tied for first in scoring (61.8)...Offense ranks second in total yards (323.4)...Offense ranks second in third-down comp. pct. (56.9)...Offensive- Line tied for second in sacks allowed (4)...Offense ranks fifth in first downs (22.0)...QB CHRIS GREISEN leads League in passer rating (131.7) and comp. pct. (73.9). Ranks second in touchdowns (94). Needs six to become third player in AFL history to throw for 100 in a season. 13 shy of setting single-season record of 107. Ranks fourth in yards (3,958), completions (320)...WR CHRIS JACKSON ranks second in receptions (119) and yards (1,572). Tied for third in scoring (240 points). Tied for fourth in third-down receptions (16), 10 of which have been touchdown receptions...WR TROY BERGERON ranks fifth in yards (1,348)...Defense tied for first in sacks (22)...Defense ranks second in rushing yards per game (13.0)...OL/DL JERMAINE SMITH ranks fifth in sacks (6.5)...FB UMAR MUHAMMAD is tied for fourth in tackles for loss (9.0)...WRANGLERS: Offense leads League in rushing yards per game (32.4)...Offense ranks fourth in rushing touchdowns (25)...QB LANG CAMPBELL leads team with 1,138 passing yards and 20 TDs in four starts...FB OTIS AMEY ranks fourth among rookies in third-down receptions (9), 6 of which were touchdown receptions. Ranks fifth among rookies in rushing yards (47)...WR DERRICK LEWIS is third in receiving yards (1,501). Ranks fourth in receptions (108)...DL ROB SCHROEDER ranks second among rookies in sacks (3.5). Tied for third among rookies in tackles for loss (4.0)...Ranks fourth in kick return average (19.7)...K MARK LEWIS ranks first in scoring in kicking (131 points, 89 PATs, 14 FGs)...WR/DB SEDRICK ROBINSON ranks second in kickoff returns for TDs (4).

NEW ORLEANS VOODOO (4-9) AT DALLAS DESPERADOS (12-1), 8:30 p.m. (et)

VOODOO: Offense leads League in first downs (22.7)...QB STEVE BELLISARI ranks fifth in fourth-quarter passer rating (124.7)...WR TYRONNE JONES leads team in receptions (79), yards (882), and touchdowns (26)...FB/LB DAN CURRAN leads team in rushing attempts (27) and yards (60)...Defense ranks third in rushing yards per game (14.1)...Defense ranks fourth in fourth-down comp. pct. (46.2)...DL HENRY TAYLOR is tied for fourth in tackles for loss (9.0)...DB WILLIAM HAITH leads team in interceptions (3). Ranks second on team in tackles (57.5)...Defense leads League in kickoff return average (13.5), and average start of field position after kickoff for defense (7.8)...DESPERADOS: Eastern Division Champions...Offense leads League in third-down comp. pct. (59.1) and red zone pct. (88.8)...Offensive-Line leads League in sacks allowed (2)...Offense is tied for second in first downs (22.3)...Offense ranks fourth in scoring (60.9)...QB CLINT DOLEZEL ranks third in passer-rating (126.1), touchdowns (84). Ranks fourth in comp. pct. (69.5)...WR/DB WILL PETTIS ranks second in all-purpose-yards (2,322)...FB JOSH WHITE ranks second in rushing yards (262)...Defense ranks second in field goal percentage (30.0), fourth-down comp. pct. (43.8)...Defense tied for second in interceptions (19)...Defense ranks third in total yards (277.0)...Defense ranks fourth in third-down comp. pct. (43.2), rushing yards (14.2)...DL COLSTON WEATHERINGTON tied for first in forced fumbles (5). Ranks third in sacks (8.0)...LB DUKE PETTIJOHN tied for second in defensive fumble recoveries (4.0)...DB BOBBY KEYES ranks first among rookies in interceptions (6)...DB JERMAINE JONES ranks third in passes defensed (20).

SAN JOSE SABERCATS (10-3) AT UTAH BLAZE (7-7), 9 p.m. (et.)

SABERCATS: Western Division Champions...Offense tied for first in fourth-down com. pct. (66.7), scoring (61.8)...Offense is tied for second in first downs (22.3)...Offense ranks fourth in yards per game (316.1)...QB MARK GRIEB ranks first in fourth-quarter passer-rating (129.1). Ranks second in completion percentage (71.1). Ranks third in completions (342), and yards (3,998). Tied for fourth in touchdowns (83). Needs two touchdowns for 600 in career...WR JAMES ROE ranks third in third-down receptions (17)...Defense ranks first in red zone pct. (72.6), third down completion percentage (38.9)...Defense ranks second in first downs (19.2)...Defense ranks third in net turnover differential (+13)...FB/LB PHIL GLOVER and DB CLEVAN THOMAS tied for first in forced fumbles (5)...DL RONALD JONES ranks third in tackles for loss (9.5). Ranks fourth in sacks (7.0)...K A.J. HAGLUND leads rookie kickers in scoring (125 points)...DB TRESTIN GEORGE leads AFL in kickoff-return average (23.6)...BLAZE: Utah can clinch playoff spot with win and Nashville loss...Offense leads League in yards per game (324.6), and touchdowns (121)...Offense ranks third in points per game (61.4)...QB JOE GERMAINE needs only three touchdowns to become third player in AFL history to throw for 100 TDs in a season. Leads AFL in completions (379), yards (4,496), touchdowns (97), and third-down passer rating (123.7). Ranks second in passer rating (126.2). Ranks third in third-down passer rating (112.7)...WR SIAHA BURLEY ranks first in receptions (145), yards (1,893), third-down receptions (23), and scoring (264 points). 10 receptions and 90 yards shy of setting single- season records in both receptions and yards. Can become first player in AFL history to amass 2,000 receiving yards in a season with 107-yard performance...Defense recorded season-high three interceptions against Colorado on Monday...DB CLARENCE LAWSON leads team in tackles (57.0), passes defensed (8) and FF (3)...WR/DB ORSHAWANTE BRYANT leads team in interceptions (3)...Defense ranks first in field goal percentage (28.6)...K STEVE VIDETICH ranks first in touchbacks (38). Stands three field goals shy of setting all-time record for made field goals (178).

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

NASHVILLE KATS (4-9) AT LAS VEGAS GLADIATORS (2-11), 6 p.m. (et)

KATS: Offense ranks first in rushing touchdowns (2.923)...Offense tied for first in fourth-down com. pct. (66.7)...Offense ranks third in rushing yards (26.7)...QB JEFF SMOKER leads rookies in completions (219), yards (2,989), and touchdowns (48)...WR KENNY HIGGINS ranks second among rookies in yards (1,225), and third-down receptions (13). Ranks fourth among rookies in receptions (81)...FB DAN ALEXANDER ranks first in rushing touchdowns (33), attempts (128) and yards (317)...Defense ranks second in total yards per game (271.1)...Defense tied for fourth in interceptions (17)...DB AHMAD HAWKINS leads League in interceptions (12) and individual takeaways (13). Needs two to set single-season records in both categories...DB LIAM EZEKIEL ranks second among rookies in tackles (65.0)...DB KEON RAYMOND is tied for third among rookies in interceptions (3). Tied for fourth among rookies in tackles for loss (4.0). Ranks fifth among rookies in tackles (57.5)...GLADIATORS: FB/LB JOSHUA RUE ranks second among rookies in rushing yards (64)...WR THABITI DAVIS is tied for fifth in receptions (107)...Defense ranks third in first downs (19.7)...Defense ranks fourth in kickoff return average (17.0)...DL KEVIN THOMPSON leads rookies in tackles for loss (5.0). Tied for fifth among rookies in sacks (2.0)...DL KARON RILEY is tied for fifth among rookies in sacks (2.0)...DB RUFUS BROWN is tied for fifth among rookies in forced fumbles (2)...K STEVE AZAR ranks fourth among rookie kickers in scoring (89 pts.- 65 PATs, 8 FGs).

MONDAY, JUNE 11

LOS ANGELES AVENGERS (7-6) AT ARIZONA RATTLERS (4-10), 10 p.m. (et)

AVENGERS: Los Angeles can clinch playoff spot with win and Nashville loss... 4-2 all-time at Arizona...Going for only second sweep of Arizona in teams eight-year history...Offense ranks second in red zone pct. (88.7)...QB SONNY CUMBIE ranks first in third-down passer-rating (119.7)...Ranks third in fourth-down comp. pct. (45.8)...Defense ranks fifth in rushing yards (14.7)...Defense tied for fifth in sacks (15)...DL JASON STEWART tied for second in defensive fumble recoveries (4.0)...DB DAMEN WHEELER is tied for fourth in passes defensed (17)...K REMY HAMILTON is tied for third among kickers in scoring (125 points- 83 PATs, 14 FGs). Hamilton stands four field goals shy of setting all-time record for made field goals (178)...WR/DB EDDIE CANONICO ranks first in special teams tackles (20.0)...RATTLERS: Offense is tied for first in fourth-down comp. pct. (66.7)...Offensive tied for second in sacks allowed (4)...Offense ranks third in yards per game (317.0)...Offense ranks fifth in red zone pct. (86.2)...QB SHERDRICK BONNER ranks second in AFL in yards (4,036). Tied for fourth in touchdowns (83). Ranks fourth in third- down passer rating (107.4)...WR TRANDON HARVEY leads all rookies in yards (1,226) and touchdowns (27). Tied for second among rookies in receptions (84)...Tied for fourth in AFL in third-down receptions (16)...FB BO KELLY ranks fourth in rushing yards (216)...Defense leads League in rushing yards allowed per game (10.4), and first downs (18.7)...Defense ranks second in red zone pct. (765.0)...Defense ranks third in rushing touchdowns allowed per game (0.929)...LB GRANT STEEN tied for third among rookies in INTs (3)...DB KEYUO CRAVER tied for second in tackles (94.5). Ranks first among rookies in forced fumbles (4).

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Academy Award Betting Odds for Best Picture Offer Great Value

If there is any category that is not an obvious win for any one nominee in this year's Academy Awards, it would be for Best Picture.  Sure the Departed is a 5/7 favorite, but that's hardly anything when we look at Helen Mirren and her "out-of-reach" 1 to 40 odds (which means you would win a whopping $1 for every $40 bet).

For value, take a look at MySportsbook.com Oscars betting odds on my personal favorite, The Queen - a remarkable 12 to 1 long shot.  The film hasn't won any pre-awards for Best Picture (compared to The Departed and Little Miss Sunshine), but there is a tremendous following and it is a strong enough film to warrant a surprise win.

TV Guide advises Oscar watchers should be cautioned not to discount the  drama "Babel" with its strong social themes about overcoming communication gaps among people of different cultures.

"While 'Babel' lost several guild awards to 'Sunshine' and 'Departed,'  it still enjoys loyal support, and historically Oscar voters favor dramas with social messages over comedies like 'Sunshine' and violent crime movies like 'Departed'."

"It hasn't done well in the guilds, which means there isn't much industry support," said Tom O'Neil of awards site TheEnvelope.com, "But several critics are expecting it to win, and that gets my attention." Babel had 7 to 2 odds at press time.

Who is to say independently produced Little Miss Sunshine won't be this year's Crash.  Last year, Crash won for Best Motion Picture, shocking those who bet on gay cowboy flick, Brokeback Mountain, as the favorite to win. 

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What Is the Point Spread?

What are Sports Betting Point Spreads?

In any football or basketball game (the main sports that use point spreads) there are two teams playing against each other.

Those teams, though, are rarely exactly evenly matched – meaning that typically one team has a better chance than the other to win the game. If bettors were allowed to bet on who was simply going to win the game, smart ones would obviously bet on the better team (likely winning more than 50% of the time in the process).

If winning were that easy the Las Vegas and online sportsbooks would stop taking any bets! This is where the point spread comes in: the basic function of the point spread is to balance the likelihood of each team “winning” by adjusting the final score by the point spread. After this adjustment is made you get the Against The Spread result (ATS result for short).

Let’s look at Super Bowl XXXIX, New England Patriots vs. Philadelphia Eagles. Most people believed the defending champ Patriots to be the better team – so if betting were simply based upon which team would win the game, an uneven majority of people would have wagered on New England. But, by using the point spread, the bookmakers adjusted the terms of the bet, evening the proposition so about half the people believed the Pats to be the smart bet, while the other half considered Philly to be the smart bet.

How to Read Point Spreads

New England Patriots -7 vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The better team, called the Favorite, is expected to win the game and must “give” or “lay” points to the weaker team. The favorite is listed with a minus sign and the number of points they are favored by (e.g., New England -7)

In the case of our example, New England must not only win the game, but they must win by more than 7 points for Pats bettors to have a winning ATS result. An Eagles bettor wins his bet either if:

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