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One of the most common phrases used amongst bookmakers and sharps in the sports betting industry is the phrase Pick Em. However, to the square bettor, the phrase Pick Em is one they are often unfamiliar with, until they place a few bets and become comfortable on the wagering process. Today for your bookie software pleasure, we’ll look at how this one basic phrase can change your ability, from a casual bettor to a more experienced one.

Pick Em is a term used in the sports betting industry to describe a football or basketball game, where the point spread is even on both teams. Essentially, in order to win your bet, you simply have to pick the team that you believe will win the game outright. For example, on search engine Yahoo.com they have a Pick Em league, in which players in a pool are simply required to pick the NFL team they believe will win the game. In some Yahoo.com pools there is a Pick Em league called a suicide pool. In this type of pool, you are required to pick one team every week, and if you win you move on to the next week, but if you lose you are eliminated right away. For the reason that Pick Em pools require you to wager on only one team, you can then stand to make a lot of money, depending on the amount of members in your Pick Em pool.

When you are just starting out in the online gambling industry, Pick Em pools can be the best way for you to make a profit. Simply put, not a lot of research is required to handicap for Pick Em pools, because the odds are two to one on each team.

The 2011 college football betting regular season finished up last weekend, and now it is time to look ahead to the BCS Bowl Games schedule. For most handicappers, the Bowl season is where they can make a huge profit, as it is easier to focus on 70 instead of 200 teams. This year’s bookie software BCS Bowl Schedule was met with much criticism, as lots of schools felt they received snub. One bowl game that was praised however was the Sugar Bowl, featuring the Michigan Wolverines and Virginia Tech Hokies. Here is a preview of the game.

Despite neither team winning their respective conference’s Championship, both Michigan and Virginia Tech, qualified for the Sugar Bowl thanks to strong seasons and at large bids. The two teams are quite similar, as they possess worldly run games and have improved defenses. This game will feature several players, who one day could wind up being stars in the NFL.

Entering the game, the Michigan Wolverines are led by star quarterback Denard “Shoelaces” Robinson. The Virginia Tech Hokies will counter with their own speedster quarterback in Tajh Boyd. Yet, on paper and in reality, Robinson is a better quarterback, as many critics argue, he should have been converted to a running back, given how many times the Wolverines offense focuses on him running the ball. In theory, along with Fitz Toussaint, Michigan possesses a far better running attack then Virginia Tech.

Another reason, we love Michigan to win this game, is because of the improvement of the defense under former Baltimore Ravens coordinator, Greg Mattison. Mattison single handily converted the Wolverines albatross defense into one of the best in the country. You don’t go 10 and three without stopping the run. For this reason, the aforementioned Boyd and running back David Wilson will have a long afternoon ahead of them.

The 2011 – 12 college football betting regular season is almost over, and now fans and media alike are trying to determine who the Heisman winner of this year is. Similar to the NFL, the Heisman Trophy as the league MVP is normally given out to a quarterback, as they are the most important member of the offense. From time to time, such as during the 2009 – 10 season, bookie software agents are able to see a running back win the award as the most valuable player on their team. With only three weeks left in the season, here is a look at some of the candidates.

Robert Griffin III Baylor Bears – The man known by his fans as RG3 set the NCAA world on fire last weekend, when he helped guide the Bears to an upset victory over the Oklahoma Sooners. The victory finished off a 48-hour span in which three highly seeded schools lost their bid at a National title. But that victory is only a small reason why RG3 should be the Heisman winner for this season.

Thus far in the year, Robert Griffin has put together an outstanding season, throwing for 3,572 yards with 33 passing touchdowns and five interceptions, to go along with 550 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns. If he were higher up in the AP rankings, he would be a lock for the award.

Trent Richardson Alabama Crimson Tide – The lone running back in the Heisman race has put together an incredible season. Richardson is looking to become the second Alabama running back in the past three seasons to win the Heisman, as former teammate Mark Ingram accomplished the feat in 2009 – 10. Richardson has 1380 rush yards with 22 touchdowns, and should receive the bulk of carries against Auburn this weekend.

Fans of the NBA will no longer have to stress about the lockout, as instead you should focus your attention to the college basketball ranks, as the season kicks off tonight. We are roughly five months away from the March Madness tournament to determine the National Tournament. However, to quote Elvis Presley “It’s now or never” here is the sports betting final four prediction for March Madness 2012.

The four teams that will battle it out to determine the National Champion, will be, North Carolina, Kentucky, Michigan, and Vanderbilt. In the preseason top 25 rankings, North Carolina and Kentucky are the consensus top teams in the poll, as they return the most explosive rosters any bookie software agent could ever imagine. Meanwhile, Michigan will be building on last season’s success, in which they took then National title hopefuls Duke to the limit before losing. Vanderbilt, also had an impressive tournament, and brings back a veteran lineup of juniors and seniors that have been together the last three years.

If all goes according to plan, the two matchups will likely feature North Carolina taking on Vanderbilt, while Kentucky takes on Michigan. On paper, North Carolina has the potential to finish the year undefeated, as from starter to bench player they have the deepest lineup of any of Roy Williams teams in the last eight years. Those teams, included two National Title winning teams. Could this seasons Tar Heels put together the perfect season, or are they not ready?

On the other hand, while Kentucky does have a deep roster, if they draw Michigan they will be in for a significant battle. Last season when Michigan played Duke, it appeared as though Duke overlooked the Wolverines. It almost cost them advancing in the tournament. If Kentucky does the same, we should see a Michigan v North Carolina final.