Jeff Alexander
1 Unit on Louisville +13
Bottom Line: Sandwich game. It's going to be tough for the Huskies to get up for this one after letting Pitt come from behind to beat them last week and with West Virginia up next. Louisville is coming off a quality win against Southern Miss to give it some momentum as it goes after its first conference win of the season here. The Cardinals are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog of 10.5 or more points and the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings. Take the points.
Jr Tips
Missouri Tigers at Oklahoma State Cowboys
Tonight the 16th ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys host the Missouri Tigers. OSU is 1-0 in the Big 10 and Mizzu is 0-1 after they lost to Nebraska at home 27-12 and the Cowboys beat Texas A&M 36-31. The Tigers had a 12-0 lead in the beginning of the 4th quarter, but then had 2 interceptions and gave up 27 unanswered points to lose to Nebraska as Mizzu's QB Blaine Gabbert came into the game as the 4th rated QB in the nation, but he was only 17 of 43 for 134 yard with 0 TD's and 2 INT's.Even though the Cowboys did not have their top 2 playmakers they still came away from Texas A&M with a victory as they out-gained A&M in the rushing game 169 to 109. in a loss, OSU played a sloppy game as they were penalized 11 times for 118 yards and Texas A&M led the game at halftime 15-14, but OSU scored 22 points in the 2nd half, as their offense started to come around. Missouri has the nation's 45th ranked defense that will have to contain the Cowboys and their offense that ranks 10th in the nation in scoring this season.OSU's WR Dez Bryant and RB Kendall Hunter missed last week's game and their status for this game is still uncertain. Bryant, who is a top NFL prospect, has missed the last 2 games after being suspended for lying to the NCAA and Hunter, who was the Big 12's leading rusher last season, has an injured ankle. The Mizzu D will still have to worry about backup RB Keith Toston, (410 yds 4 TD), who had 130 yards rushing against A&M as the Tigers only have the nation's 52nd ranked D and if they let the Cowboys run all over them, it will be trouble.n trouble. The Tigers will also have to worry about Cowboys' QB Zac Robinson (1070 yds 8 TD 3 TD), who can move the ball in the air even if Bryant does play.Mizzu only has 9 sacks in 5 games and they will have to step up against a Cowboys offensive line that has only allowed 2 sacks this season. Mizzu's Blaine Gabbert (1,295 11 TD 2 INT) has to bounce back and have a good game after a poor performance last week and luckily he will be facing a Cowboys' D that has had their problems defending the pass, as they only rank 89th in the nation in passing defense although the Cowboys are much better at defending the run, as they rank 37th in the nation in run defense. Even if the Cowboys are without Bryant and Hunter in this game, the Cowboys have too many offensive weapons. The Cowboys will dominate this game on both sides of the ball as they have too many offensive weapons that will continue to wear down thos poorest Missouri defense and an offense that just won"t be able to keep up for 60 minutes. Look for a rout in the 2nd half
TAKE OKLAHOMA STATE -7
EZWINNERS
Troy Trojans @ Florida International Panthers
Play: Troy Trojans -9.5
The Troy Trojans won a big home game against Sun Belt contender Middle Tennessee State in their last game and have had some extra rest to get ready for this game against Florida International. FIU struggled against athletic teams in their non conference schedule and the Troy Trojans have the same type of athleticism on their team to make this a long game for the Panthers. The Trojans got their running game going against Middle Tennessee State and that is bad news for a FIU team that has struggled against the run. Lay the points.
HENTAI SPORTS
Oklahoma Sooners at Texas Longhorns
Prediction : Texas Longhorns -3
Texas isn’t about to let Oklahoma stand in their way of a National Championship. The Longhorns are on a mission this season after getting snubbed last year, and they know they must win this one if they want any chance of getting a title shot. Texas beat Oklahoma last year and the Sooners had a much more talented team that year than they do this season. The Sooners have already lost to BYU and Miami this season, and even though Sam Bradford only played in half of the BYU game, he can’t be blamed for losing both those contests because backup Landry Jones did a remarkable job in his place. The Sooners are lacking playmakers on offense, especially at wide receiver. They had 10 dropped passes in their win last week against Baylor, a sign of immaturity at the wideout position. Texas has 9 offensive starters back from last year’s team that put up 45 points on Oklahoma in the win, and they have plenty of playmakers for QB Colt McCoy to spread the ball around to. It’s this Texas defense that really give the Lonhorns the edge, allowing a mere 15.0 points/game this season. They are incredibly stout against the run, allowing just 1.6 yards/carry this season and 46 rushing yards/game. Oklahoma’s biggest strength offensively is their running game, but Texas will take that away and force Bradford to try and beat them. The fact is that he doesn’t have enough weapons around him to do it. Oklahoma is just 20-35 ATS versus good rushing defenses – allowing <=3.25 rushing yards/carry since 1992. The Sooners are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. The Longhorns are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 neutral site games.
Sammy Jankus
Always play the OTHER SIDE of my game writeups.
Kansas at Colorado
3* Colorado +6
Six points? SIX POINTS? Shouldn’t Kansas be giving this downtrodden bunch of Buffaloes something like 16 points instead? The Jayhawks are a perfect 5-0 SU, they outscore their opposition by 23 PPG, they pile up 519 yards of offense per game, they’ve won the stats in every contest… I could go on but you get the point. Meanwhile, Colorado is a team in total disarray. They gain a woeful 2.7 yards per rush and can’t pass the ball worth a damn, either. Head coach Dan Hawkins just stands by helplessly on the sidelines, counting the days until he and his QB son are both run out of Boulder. I think KU makes buffalo jerky out of the hapless hosts tonight – so your play is on COLORADO.
King Creole
Michigan St. / Northwestern Under 51.5
Both teams come in off BB Conference 'Unders' in a row, which suits us just fine. When tabbed as a home favorite, Spartan UNDERS have been very profitable. 8-22-1 O/U last 8 years as a home FAV… 4-13 O/U when laying 11 > points… and 1-5 O/U in their last 5 overall fav roles. The Wildcats of Northwestern are 3-9 O/U off a SU loss…1-6 O/U in their last 7 road games… 1-4 O/U off a SU win… and 0-5 O/U in their last 5 road DOG roles.
SYSTEM:
13-38 O/U last 10 years: All Conference road teams with a line of 49-59 points…after allowing 5.5 or less passing yards per attempt in their last game (N'Western)… with 5 or more returning starters on offense. If these road teams are DOUBLE-DIGIT Underdogs, the results improve to 2-14 O/U.
Brian Graves
California vs. UCLA
Pick: UCLA +3.5
How can you lay points with the way Cal has looked in their past 2 games against Oregon and USC. The Bruins have also lost 2 straight but I will take defense and the home field edge, plus more than a field goal every time. The Bruins lost last week to Oregon 24-10 but they gave up 2 non-offensive TD's that cost them a shot at an upset. They'll pull off a minor upset today as far as the oddmakers are concerned but in my opinion they should be the favorite here. UCLA wins 27-17!
DUNKEL
NCAAF
Game 109-110: Oklahoma vs. Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 111.922; Texas 113.144
Dunkel Line: Texas by 1; 52
Vegas Line: Texas by 3 1/2; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (+3 1/2); Over
Game 111-112: NC State at Boston College
Dunkel Ratings: NC State 85.309; Boston College 93.812
Dunkel Line: Boston College by 8 1/2; 56
Vegas Line: Boston College by 2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Boston College (-2); Over
Game 113-114: Ohio State at Purdue
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 109.791; Purdue 90.075
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 19 1/2; 53
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 13; 48
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-13); Over
Game 115-116: Bowling Green at Ball State
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 77.285; Ball State 72.912
Dunkel Line: Bowling Green by 4 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Bowling Green by 2 1/2; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (-2 1/2); Under
Game 117-118: Northwestern at Michigan State
Dunkel Ratings: Northwestern 80.094; Michigan State 97.224
Dunkel Line: Michigan State by 17; 45
Vegas Line: Michigan State by 13 1/2; 52
Dunkel Pick: Michigan State (-13 1/2); Under
Game 119-120: Iowa at Wisconsin
Dunkel Ratings: Iowa 94.680; Wisconsin 98.556
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 4; 42
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 3; 48
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-3); Under
Game 121-122: Virginia at Maryland
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 93.213; Maryland 84.753
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 8 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: Virginia by 3; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-3); Over
Game 123-124: Wake Forest at Clemson
Dunkel Ratings: Wake Forest 93.162; Clemson 93.873
Dunkel Line: Clemson by 1; 46
Vegas Line: Clemson by 7 1/2; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (+7 1/2); Over
Game 125-126: Baylor at Iowa State
Dunkel Ratings: Baylor 84.887; Iowa State 88.953
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 4; 62
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 2; 54
Dunkel Pick: Iowa State (-2); Over
Game 127-128: UAB at Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 76.085; Mississippi 95.467
Dunkel Line: Mississippi by 19 1/2; 45
Vegas Line: Mississippi by 22; 50
Dunkel Pick: UAB (+22); Under
Game 129-130: Georgia at Vanderbilt
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia 91.262; Vanderbilt 82.438
Dunkel Line: Georgia by 9; 39
Vegas Line: Georgia by 7 1/2; 44
Dunkel Pick: Georgia (-7 1/2); Under
Game 131-132: Kentucky at Auburn
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 84.948; Auburn 100.370
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 15 1/2; 63
Vegas Line: Auburn by 13 1/2; 58 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-13 1/2); Over
Game 133-134: Army at Temple
Dunkel Ratings: Army 74.305; Temple 82.489
Dunkel Line: Temple by 8; 42
Vegas Line: Temple by 10; 39
Dunkel Pick: Army (+10); Over
Game 135-136: Central Michigan at Western Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 85.499; Western Michigan 80.003
Dunkel Line: Central Michigan by 5 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Central Michigan by 6 1/2; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+6 1/2); Over
Game 137-138: Wyoming at Air Force
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 76.406; Air Force 91.626
Dunkel Line: Air Force by 15; 37
Vegas Line: Air Force by 10 1/2; 43 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Air Force (-10 1/2); Under
Game 139-140: Miami (OH) at Ohio
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 65.864; Ohio 83.699
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 18; 43
Vegas Line: Ohio by 13 1/2; 50 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (-13 1/2); Under
Game 141-142: Nevada at Utah State
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 89.062; Utah State 77.363
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 11 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: Nevada by 8; 61
Dunkel Pick: Nevada (-8); Under
Game 143-144: Minnesota at Penn State
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 87.070; Penn State 107.548
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 20 1/2; 54
Vegas Line: Penn State by 16; 49
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (-16); Over
Game 145-146: Marshall at West Virginia
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 76.675; West Virginia 98.991
Dunkel Line: West Virginia by 22 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: West Virginia by 20 1/2; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: West Virginia (-20 1/2); Under
Game 147-148: South Carolina at Alabama
Dunkel Ratings: South Carolina 92.861; Alabama 112.294
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 19 1/2; 36
Vegas Line: Alabama by 17; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-17); Under
Game 149-150: USC at Notre Dame
Dunkel Ratings: USC 107.403; Notre Dame 95.457
Dunkel Line: USC by 12; 53
Vegas Line: USC by 10; 48
Dunkel Pick: USC (-10); Over
Game 151-152: California at UCLA
Dunkel Ratings: California 89.199; UCLA 96.147
Dunkel Line: UCLA by 7; 37
Vegas Line: California by 4; 44
Dunkel Pick: UCLA (+4); Under
Game 153-154: Houston at Tulane
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 89.540; Tulane 76.041
Dunkel Line: Houston by 13 1/2; 59
Vegas Line: Houston by 17; 64
Dunkel Pick: Tulane (+17); Under
Game 155-156: Texas Tech at Nebraska
Dunkel Ratings: Texas Tech 102.737; Nebraska 111.121
Dunkel Line: Nebraska by 8 1/2; 56
Vegas Line: Nebraska by 10 1/2; 59
Dunkel Pick: Texas Tech (+10 1/2); Under
Game 157-158: Texas A&M at Kansas State
Dunkel Ratings: Texas A&M 82.572; Kansas State 81.991
Dunkel Line: Texas A&M by 1; 67
Vegas Line: Texas A&M by 5 1/2; 60
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (+5 1/2); Over
Game 159-160: Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 103.841; Georgia Tech 98.772
Dunkel Line: Virginia Tech by 5; 55
Vegas Line: Virginia Tech by 3; 53
Dunkel Pick: Virginia Tech (-3); Over
Game 161-162: Missouri at Oklahoma State
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 94.554; Oklahoma State 104.094
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 9 1/2; 64
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 7; 57
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma State (-7); Over
Game 163-164: Rice at East Carolina
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 67.549; East Carolina 82.643
Dunkel Line: East Carolina by 15; 53
Vegas Line: East Carolina by 18; 55
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+18); Under
Game 165-166: Akron at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 70.343; Buffalo 79.520
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 9; 42
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 7 1/2; 47
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-7 1/2); Under
Game 167-168: Colorado State at TCU
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado State 81.680; TCU 100.904
Dunkel Line: TCU by 19 1/2; 40
Vegas Line: TCU by 22; 50
Dunkel Pick: Colorado State (+23 1/2); Under
Game 169-170: New Mexico State at Louisiana Tech
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 59.363; Louisiana Tech 86.916
Dunkel Line: Louisiana Tech by 27 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 20; 44 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Louisiana Tech (-20); Over
Game 171-172: Kent at Eastern Michigan
Dunkel Ratings: Kent 74.704; Eastern Michigan 63.932
Dunkel Line: Kent by 9; 56
Vegas Line: Kent by 7; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kent (-7); Over
Game 173-174: Hawaii at Idaho
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 72.678; Idaho 82.006
Dunkel Line: Idaho by 9 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: Idaho by 8 1/2; 59
Dunkel Pick: Idaho (-8 1/2); Under
Game 175-176: BYU at San Diego State
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 94.128; San Diego State 78.888
Dunkel Line: BYU by 15 1/2; 51
Vegas Line: BYU by 17; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Diego State (+17); Under
Game 177-178: Stanford at Arizona
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 91.516; Arizona 99.413
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 8; 61
Vegas Line: Arizona by 4; 52
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-4); Over
Game 179-180: Illinois at Indiana
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois 86.962; Indiana 82.291
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 4 1/2; 55
Vegas Line: Illinois by 1 1/2; 53
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-1 1/2); Over
Game 181-182: Memphis at Southern Mississippi
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 74.854; Southern Misissippi 81.288
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 6 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 14 1/2; 53
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (+14 1/2); Under
Game 183-184: Northern Illinois at Toledo
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Illinois 85.646; Toledo 74.182
Dunkel Line: Northern Illinois by 11 1/2; 68
Vegas Line: Northern Illinois by 3 1/2; 61
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (-3 1/2); Over
Game 185-186: Louisville at Connecticut
Dunkel Ratings: Louisville 78.560; Connecticut 95.452
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 17; 44
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 13 1/2; 47
Dunkel Pick: Connecticut (-13 1/2); Under
Game 187-188: Kansas at Colorado
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 99.973; Colorado 84.401
Dunkel Line: Kansas by 15 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Kansas by 9 1/2; 56 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas (-9 1/2); Under
Game 189-190: Miami (FL) at Central Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (FL) 99.592; Central Florida 81.118
Dunkel Line: Miami (FL) by 18 1/2; 46
Vegas Line: Miami (FL) by 14; 47
Dunkel Pick: Miami (FL) (-14); Under
Game 191-192: Arkansas at Florida
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas 100.582; Florida 117.361
Dunkel Line: Florida by 17; 51
Vegas Line: Florida by 26; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (+26); Under
Game 193-194: Navy at SMU
Dunkel Ratings: Navy 87.794; SMU 77.389
Dunkel Line: Navy by 10 1/2; 52
Vegas Line: Navy by 7 1/2; 57
Dunkel Pick: Navy (-7 1/2); Under
Game 195-196: Washington at Arizona State
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 90.583; Arizona State 92.407
Dunkel Line: Arizona State by 2; 43
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 6 1/2; 47
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+6 1/2); Under
Game 197-198: Utah at UNLV
Dunkel Ratings: Utah 94.903; UNLV 73.595
Dunkel Line: Utah by 21 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Utah by 16; 59
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-16); Over
Game 199-200: San Jose State at Fresno State
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 74.780; Fresno State 95.638
Dunkel Line: Fresno State by 21; 58
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 19; 54
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (-19); Over
Game 201-202: UL Lafayette at Western Kentucky
Dunkel Ratings: UL Lafayette 71.581; Western Kentucky 66.667
Dunkel Line: UL Lafayette by 5; 56
Vegas Line: UL Lafayette by 7 1/2; 55 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (+7 1/2); Over
Game 203-204: Troy at Florida International
Dunkel Ratings: Troy 84.314; Florida International 75.418
Dunkel Line: Troy by 9; 58
Vegas Line: Troy by 10; 56
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+10); Over
Game 205-206: Florida Atlantic at North Texas
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 67.317; North Texas 70.828
Dunkel Line: North Texas by 3 1/2; 64
Vegas Line: North Texas by 1; 59
Dunkel Pick: North Texas (-1); Over
Game 207-208: Mississippi State at Middle Tennessee State
Dunkel Ratings: Mississippi State 86.538; Middle Tennessee State 80.052
Dunkel Line: Mississippi State by 6 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Mississippi State by 3 1/2; 54 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Mississippi State (-3 1/2); Under
MLB
LA Angels at NY Yankees
The Angels look to bounce back from last night's loss and build on their 5-1 record in Joe Saunders' last 6 road starts. LA is the pick (+170) according to Dunkel, which has the Angels favored by 1. Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+170)
Game 957-958: LA Angels at NY Yankees
Dunkel Ratings: LA Angels (Saunders) 17.332; NY Yankees (Burnett) 16.109
Dunkel Line: LA Angels by 1; 8
Vegas Line: NY Yankees (-180); 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LA Angels (+170); Under
NHL
NY Rangers at Toronto
The Rangers look to take advantage of a Toronto team that is 0-4 in its last 4 home games. New York is the pick (-130) according to Dunkel, which has the Rangers favored by 2. Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-130)
Game 51-52: Carolina at New Jersey
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 11.706; New Jersey 11.160
Dunkel Line & Total: Carolina by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: New Jersey (-150); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Carolina (+140); Over
Game 53-54: Atlanta at Buffalo
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 12.982; Buffalo 13.302
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo (-165); 6
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-165); Over
Game 55-56: San Jose at NY Islanders
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose 11.086; NY Islanders 11.123
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: San Jose (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+165); Over
Game 57-58: Nashville at Washington
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.609; Washington 11.795
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1; 7
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-240); 6
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-240); Over
Game 59-60: Colorado at Detroit
Dunkel Ratings: Colorado 12.659; Detroit 12.415
Dunkel Line & Total: Colorado by 1/2; 5 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-200); 6
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (+180); Under
Game 61-62: Los Angeles at Columbus
Dunkel Ratings: Los Angeles 12.306; Columbus 11.449
Dunkel Line & Total: Los Angeles by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Columbus (-145); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Los Angeles (+135); Under
Game 63-64: NY Rangers at Toronto
Dunkel Ratings: NY Rangers 12.900; Toronto 11.079
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-130); 6
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-130); Over
Game 65-66: Ottawa at Montreal
Dunkel Ratings: Ottawa 11.608; Montreal 11.487
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-130); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (+120); Under
Game 67-68: Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 11.156; Pittsburgh 12.717
Dunkel Line & Total: Pittsburgh by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Pittsburgh (-215); 6
Dunkel Pick: Pittsburgh (-215); Over
Game 69-70: Dallas at Chicago
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 11.737; Chicago 12.373
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Chicago (-180); Under
Game 71-72: Boston at Phoenix
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 11.842; Phoenix 12.797
Dunkel Line & Total: Phoenix by 1; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Phoenix (-110); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Phoenix (-110); Over
Game 73-74: Minnesota at Vancouver
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 11.694; Vancouver 10.934
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 1; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Vancouver (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (+165); Under
Game 75-76: St. Louis at Anaheim
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 11.288; Anaheim 11.564
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Anaheim (-140); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (-140); Over
CFL
Saskatchewan at Calgary
The Roughriders look to build on their 4-1 ATS record in their last 5 games against teams with a winning SU record. Saskatchewan is the pick (+4) according to Dunkel, which has the game even. Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (+4)
Game 253-254: Saskatchewan at Calgary
Dunkel Ratings: Saskatchewan 112.788; Calgary 112.362
Dunkel Line: Even; 48
Vegas Line: Calgary by 4; 54
Dunkel Pick: Saskatchewan (+4); Under
Tom Freese
St. Louis Blues at Anaheim Ducks
Prediction: Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim is 5-2 their last 7 home games and they are 5-2 with 2 days of rest. The Ducks are 12-5 their last 17 Saturday games and they are 10-1-1 their last 12 home games vs. the Blues. St Louis is 17-35 when playing with one day of rest and they are 2-7 their last 9 games. The Blues are 0-5 vs. an opponent that allowed 2 or less goals in their last game and they are 0-6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their last game. PLAY ON ANAHEIM -
Tony George
Texas Tech +11 @ Nebraska
Nebraskas defense nuetralized somewhat here because the true spread offense Tech runs, with or without Potts at QB. Tech will score points and while NU is much improved and at home, The Huskers do not have the type offense to trrade punches all day with Zac Lee at QB, just not the talented QB NU needs to play catch up. NU will run the ball and try to eat clock. If Tech scores 21- to 24 points here they cover with ease. I say they do and it is a tighter game than oddsmakers think.
Nebraska 26 Texas Tech 24
Bobby Maxwell
Oklahoma +3 vs. Texas, at Dallas
On a 5-2 run with my FREE selections and today's huge comp winner comes from the Red River Rivalry game as Oklahoma and Texas will duke it out inside the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
Oklahoma has already lost twice this season and can’t afford another one, while Texas is playing to stay in the top three contending for one of those final two spots that will get them in the national title game. I’m going to grab the points with Oklahoma in this one as this team just always seems to give the Longhorns trouble.
Even in last year’s 10-point loss, the Sooners led 21-10 at one point and 35-30 midway through the fourth quarter before two late scores by the Longhorns got them the 45-35 win. Since opening the decade with a five-game SU and ATS winning streak over Texas, the Sooners have struggled in the last four, winning just once.
In this rivalry game, the underdog usually rises up, cashing in 14 of the last 21 contests. Oklahoma is also on ATS runs of 6-1 in conference action, 8-2 as an underdog and 11-3 after a SU win.
The Sooners are averaging 35 points a game and 457 total yards per contest, and with Sam Bradford back in the lineup, that is only going to get better. He played in last week’s 33-7 win over Baylor, throwing for 389 yards with one TD and no INTs.
Texas struggled with Colorado last week, trailing 14-3 in the final minute of the first half, before pulling away late and cruising to the 38-14 win, coming up well short as a 33-point favorite. Colt McCoy is the heart and soul of this team, but the key is going to be the ‘Horns defense and if it can stop Oklahoma.
I don’t think it can after losing three defensive starters to the NFL after last season. Sooners’ coach Bob Stoops is going to use some gadget plays and he’ll have some wrinkles in the lineup for Texas. Grab the points and play Oklahoma to play the spoiler in this one.
4♦ OKLAHOMA
Dominic Fazzini
Oklahoma +3 vs. Texas, at Dallas
Texas' Colt McCoy is a great quarterback, but he can't expect to beat Oklahoma by himself.
And while he won't have to take the field alone today, he might be without both of his top running backs. Vondrell McGee (shoulder) and Tre' Newton (concussion) are going to be game-time decisions, and even if both players can go, it remains to be seen how effective they can be against a tough Sooners defense.
Oklahoma got a big boost last week with the return of star QB Sam Bradford from a shoulder injury. Bradford passed for 389 yards and a touchdown in the Sooners' 33-7 victory over Baylor, and didn't commit a turnover.
Bradford is going to have favorite receiver Ryan Broyles to throw to today, as coach Bob Stoops said Friday he will start after fracturing his left shoulder against Miami on Oct. 3.
And while all the hype surrounding this game focuses on the teams' star quarterbacks, it is going to be Oklahoma's ground game that makes the difference in this one. DeMarco Murray and Chris Brown are both talented running backs that have NFL potential, and they should be able to move the chains against the Longhorns' defense.
And while McCoy is not going to be shut down by the Sooners' defense, Oklahoma's front seven should be able to limit the yardage on the ground by Texas, which managed just 46 yards rushing last week against Colorado.
The underdog in this series is 14-7 in the last 21 meetings, and I think that trend is going to hold up today. Take Oklahoma to cover the points.
3♦ OKLAHOMA
Drew Gordon
Iowa at WISCONSIN -2'
For today's complimentary play, we're looking at the Iowa at Wisconsin Big Ten showdown.
After watching the Hawkeyes win in Happy Valley several weeks back, and then again last week against Michigan, I can understand why some bettors would be scampering to jump aboard Iowa at this price here. Hold your horses boys, as the oddsmakers aren't stupid, and there's plenty of reason to believe the Hawkeyes run into trouble this afternoon.
First and foremost is the fact the Hawkeyes have consistently letdown their backers in the road game following their match up with the Wolverines, going 0-3 SUATS in that spot! Its no secret Iowa put everything they had into beating Michigan last week, and it wouldn't surprise me in the least if they came out a little flat today... Same as they did at Arkansas State following their huge win at Penn State.
Second, I like this Badgers team coming off a humbling loss at Ohio State. I expect Wisconsin to come into this game hungry, and add to that the revenge factor (Iowa crushed them 38-16 last season), and you've got one hell of a motivated bunch playing in front of their home fans Saturday afternoon. Note, QB Scott Tolzien has tossed 8 TDs and just 2 picks at home this season!
Finally, the Badgers 31-13 loss at Ohio State is deceiving because Wisconsin actually out-stated the Buckeyes across the board, but lost due to special teams and defensive touchdowns. Given that same effort without the mishaps and they would've easily covered that game. Biggest mismatch and key to this game is the Badgers run game behind John Clay versus a very generous Iowa rush defense which allows 134 rushing yards/game! In the end, Wisky needs this win to stay in the Big Ten converstation, and I fully expect the Badgers will control the clock en route to a solid home win and cover.
Take Wisconsin over Iowa in this college football match up.
3♦ WISCONSIN
Sports Gambling Hotline
Georgia -7' at VANDERBILT
Friday winner on the Angels-Yankees UNDER the total.
46-34-4 free play run.
The seat is getting hot in Athens for defensive coordinator Martinez, as the Bulldogs have been getting lit up left-and-right this season.
While we don't see Vanderbilt "lighting" up the Dawgs, we do see the Commodores covering plus the points in this home game.
Vandy has covered the last 3 in this SEC series, and that includes an outright upset at Georgia in '06.
Also note that Georgia has not covered yet this season when laying points, at 0-3, and the Bulldogs are just 1-9 against the spread their last 10 as the favorite!
We will grab the points, and look for another close one between these schools.
Play on the 'Dores.
1♦ VANDERBILT
Karl Garrett
Minnesota +17' at PENN STATE
Friday winner on Pitt-Rutgers UNDER the total. Now 8-4 the last 12 days for free.
At this time of the year you need to keep your eye on the weather forecast, and in looking at this MInnesota-Penn State game, the G-Man sees some wet weather forecasted come game time.
When I see that, I am always interested in taking double-digits, and today is no different.
Penn State has NOT covered a lined home game this season in 4 tries, and they are also just 1-4 against the spread the last 5 times they have hosted the Golden Gophers.
Minnesota comes into this one at 4-2 straight up, and they did go 5-1 against the spread as a road dog last year, and are on a 7-2 overall spread run their last 9 away from home.
The Nittany Lions will win this game, but with the big impost, and the expected inclement weather, don't expect the Lions to cover the big number.
Take Minny plus the points.
4♦ MINNESOTA