NFL Preseason Predictions Oakland Raiders at Tennessee Titans: After an impressive preseason debut, the new-look Oakland Raiders (1-0) travel to LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee, to take on the Titans (1-0). This week-2 game of the NFL preseason, has a scheduled 8 PM ET kick off and can be seen nationwide on FOX. Tonight, the Tennessee Titans are -4 betting odds favorites against the visiting Oakland Raiders (+4) in week 2 of the 2008 NFL Preseason.

Last season, the Oakland Raiders finished with a 4-12 record, which tied them for last place in the AFC West. Meanwhile, the Tennessee Titans finished their 2007-2008 regular season with a mark of 10-6, which was 3rd best in the tough AFC South.

Even though last season the silver and back finished with the 3rd worse record in the NFL, it was a good 4-12 (if there’s such a thing). As underdogs seemingly in every game, Oakland was able to remain within striking distance the entire year. In the upcoming 2008-2009 NFL season, the Raiders have plenty to look forward to, especially with so many talented young players.

On the offensive end of the ball, everything starts and ends with QB JaMarcus Russell. After a long holdout last season, due to contract negotiations, the ex-LSU Tiger basically missed out on an entire season standing in the sidelines. However, this is his team now, and this season everyone is eager to see what the young big man can do.

Another player that’s creating lots of excitement out of the Raiders’ camp, is newly acquired (fourth overall pick) RB Darren McFadden. The OVER/UNDER in this NFL Preseason Predictions: Oakland Raiders at Tennessee Titans is 35 points total.

In his collegiate career, McFadden showed incredible versatility at Arkansas rushing for 4,590 yards in 785 attempts (5.8 avg.), and scoring 44 TDs. McFadden also caught 46 passes for 365 yards and 2 TDs. And if that wasn’t enough, McFadden also threw 7 TD passes, and returned a kickoff for 6. In his NFL preseason debut against the 49ers, the Tomlinson-like tailback, rushed for 48 yards in 12 carries (4.0 yards avg). He certainly has a bright future in this league with his size (6’ 2” 210 Lbs), power, and versatility.

For the best NFL Sports Odds this upcoming 2008-2009 pre and regular season, stick to Sports-Odds.com, where our panel of professionals will steel you in the right direction far as what lines are most convinient to you and your betting needs. Also don't forget to check out this week' NFL Preseason Predictions: Oakland Raiders at Tennessee Titans. Gear up for this 2008-2009 NFL Season and experience the NFL like never before, Experience winning Football.

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Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic Beijing 2008 Betting Odds: The world’s No. 1 ranked tennis player Roger Federer, was eliminated (6-4, 7-6) from the Beijing 2008 games by American James Blake in the quarterfinals. Therefore, the much-anticipated singles final between the Swiss and the Spaniard was unfortunately not to be. However, this semifinals match between Nadal vs Djokovic is guaranteed to be just as good. This men's semifinal is scheduled for Friday August 15, 2008 starting at 6:30 AM ET from Beijing, China.

At BodogLife.com, Rafael Nadal is a -200 betting odds ML favorite to advance to the finals and compete for the Gold by defeating the Serbian, Novak Djokovic (+150).

Nadal will officially become the world’s No.1 on August 18th, 2008. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic will remain as the 3rd seed, and the 2nd spot will be occupied by Roger Federer.

Rafa and Djokovic are certainly no strangers. The two international superstars will be meeting for the 14th time in their professional careers. Currently, Nadal leads their head-to-head series 9-4.

Nevertheless, Djokovic has won 4 of their 6 meetings on hard-court surface, including the finals of the ATP Western and Southern Financial Group Masters, earlier this month. The young charismatic Serbian, is having a superior year, capturing 3 ATP titles, including 1 major, the Australian Open.

Despite his most recent loss to the Serbian, Rafa is enjoying his most successful season of his still young professional career. Rafa has won 7 titles this year, including the 2008 French Open Roland Garros, and his first ever singles title at the All England Club, Wimbledon.

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Beijing 2008 Michael Phelps 200m Individual Medley Betting Odds: The most celebrated and successful Olympic athlete of all time, Michael Phelps, continues his pursuit of history in the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Next up, the 200 meters Individual Medley, where Phelps looks to remain a perfect 6-for-6 in Gold Medals for the United States.

At SportsBook.com, Michael Phelps (-800) is once again the betting odds Money Line favorite to win the 200m Individual Medley and capture his 6th Gold Medal thus far.

It is worth mentioning that Michael Phelps is just 2 Gold Medals away from tying the all-time mark of 7 (Gold medals), currently held by Mark Spitz.

Phelps’ goal since day 1, has been to break that record and rewrite the history books by winning 8 Gold Medals. Michael Phelps' betting odds ML to win OVER 6.5 Gold Medals is -150, and UNDER 6.5 Gold Medals is +120.

On Wednesday August 12, 2008, Michael Phelps captured his 4th and 5th Gold Medals of these 2008 Beijing games, which officially made him the Olympian with the most Gold medals ever, with 11 total. However, this race will not be an easy one, as Phelps will likely have competition from Ryan Lochte (USA). Nevertheless, one thing that does work in Phelps’ favor, is the fact that Lochte will have to compete in the finals of the 200m Backstroke against fellow countryman, Aaron Peirsol.

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