Free MLB Picks -  Detroit at Minnesota MLB Odds: Kevin Slowey will take the mound today at the Metrodome for the Minnesota Twins in the opening game of a three game Independence Day weekend series with American League Central leaders,  Detroit Tigers. Slowey, a righthander and leading American League Cy Young Award candidate, currently has a 10-3 record with a 4.41 ERA. The Twins, currently sitting in third place of the Central Division standings only trailing Detroit by three games in the standings, can pull even with a series sweep.

Atlanta Falcons 2009 NFL Predictions, Win Total & 2010 Super Bowl Odds: Besides the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals, the Atlanta Falcons were the biggest surprise of 2008 with an 11-5 season. Mike Vick is ancient history and rookie QB Matt Ryan is the new face of the franchise. Ryan teamed with first year head coach Mike Smith brilliantly as they came out of nowhere to take the NFC South by storm. Many teams in the NFL have been of the flash in the pan variety however. With a defense with question marks will the Falcons be another fluke NFL team?