INDIAN COWBOY
Louisville -2.5
UNC Charlotte -1
Baylor -1 POD
Big Al Goy
PITT
three2won
CBB Sides Double-Dime Bet
Niagara -2.0 vs Manhattan
Analysis:
Niagara -2
2-UNITS
We have a definite mismatch here, and though I don't think we blow them out of the gym, I do think this team will stay above the TWO
CBB Sides Double-Dime Bet
Valparaiso 11.0 vs Butler
Analysis:
Valparaiso +11
2-UNITS
This team is good enough to get the outright, so please feel comfortable with taking +10.5 (-110).
Valpo's three-point defense is pretty good, and they outclass Butler on the boards, and in FG% defense.
In fact, these teams are evenly matched, and Valpo commands size on the perimeter.
I love this Valpo team, and they should be able to limit the damage that Butler wants to inflict from the arc.
Size on the perimeter severely limits the shooting prowess of a perimter scorer:
Valpo's perimeter:
6'8" European Guard
6'7" Senior European Swing (G-F)
6'0" Senior PG
If you saw the Wisconsin game, then you know that these kids can play inside out. They can bang and bomb, and are not easily rattled.
Take the points...look for an upset.
Seabass:
20* Ball St (+11)
10* New Mexico
10* S. Florida
10* Purdue
10* Miami OH
10* N Iowa
20* M Tenn St.
20* Wisc GB
Joe Wiz
CBB- Louisville -2
Jim Feist Comp
Pepperdine
Spritzer cbb
conference gom - northern iowa
25* slam dunk - new mexico
Rocketman Free Pick
Wyoming +6
Sharp Betting
New Jersey Nets (16-16) at Atlanta Hawks (15-15)
Opening line: Atlanta -4
Our pick: NEW JERSEY NETS +4
Boston Celtics (28-3) at Detroit Pistons (26-7)
Line at the time of the pick: Detroit -2.5
Our pick: DETROIT PISTONS -2.5
Sacramento Kings (12-19) at Chicago Bulls (12-19)
Line at the time of the pick: -7
Our pick: CHICAGO BULLS -7
Utah Jazz (18-16) at Portland Trail Blazers (20-13)
Line at the time of the pick: Portland -3.5
Our pick: UTAH JAZZ +3.5
4'-Star Washington +3' over SEATTLE - Before the season started, it looked
like the Seahawks had some tough games on their schedule. They had the Ravens,
the Steelers, Bengals, Eagles, Panthers, Bears and Saints. The only team on
this list that was not a HUGE disappointment this season was the Steelers.
Seattle lost their game vs the Steelers 21-0. The fact that Seattle was 10-6 vs a
bevy of disappointing non-divisional opponents while playing in the weakest
division in the league (the NFC West was 26-38 this season), is not a ringing
endorsement of this team. Shaun Alexander had a terrible season, scoring a total
of only four touchdowns. This is bad new of the Seahawks' chances vs a brutal
Redskins rushing defense. Over the last four games of the season, Washington
has allowed 71.8 rushing yards per game and 3.09 yardsv per carry. They have
allowed only 50.3% completions and 4.81 yards per pass attempt. All of these
numbers are in the top three in the league and the only teams ahead of the
Redskins in any of these categories are the Patriots and Jaguars. That's good
company. What makes they numbers even more compelling is that the Redskins faced the
Bears, Giants, Vikings and Cowboys over the last four weeks of the season.
Washington held Rookie of the Year Adrian Peterson to 27 yards rushing and,
versus Dallas, they held Marion Barber to MINUS six yards on six attempts and
Julius Jones to 7 yards on 8 attempts.
The shooting death of Sean Taylor has supremely motivated the Redskins and we
don't see the over-rated Seahawks doing much to slow them down.
Todd Collins steps in for the injured Jason Campbell here, and this is
actually good for the Redskins. Collins has the experience to not get flustered in a
road playoff game, whereas Campbell might not have been ready for prime time.
With Cooley, Moss and Portis out of the backfield, Collins has more than
enough support to put enough points on the board to secure the victory.
The Seahawks have limped into the playoffs, losing to the Panthers and
Falcons over the last three weeks of the season, beating only the Ravens at home. It
will be very hard for the Seahawks to match Washington's intensity here. The
3' points we are getting has tremendous potential to turn a SU loss into an
ATS win because the Redskins' defense will keep the Seahawks' offense in check.
That said, perhaps the best play here is to take the Redskins on the
moneyline. However, we'll take the 3' for plenty of insurance. Washington +3' is our
NFL Playoff Play of the Year this season. MTi's FORECAST: Washington 20 SEATTLE
13
3-Star Washington at Seattle UNDER 40' - The way Washington's defense is
playing, it's hard to believe that this game has the highest OU line of the
weekend. The shooting death of Sean Taylor has motivated the Redskins' defense and a
defense is best motivated by passion and intensity, which produces
adrenaline. Too much adrenaline can be harmful to an offense, but a pumped up defense
can get to the quarterback and stuff the run. The hassling of Hasselbeck will
force the Seahawks to focus on the rush with Shaun Alexander and Maurice Morris.
We look for 6+ punts from both teams. Take the UNDER.
MTi's FORECAST: Washington 20 SEATTLE 13
MTi's 2-team, 6-point teasers
3-Star Pittsburgh +8', NY Giants +9
MTi's 3-team, 10-point teasers
4-Star Washington +13', San Diego pick, Tampa Bay OVER 29'
KEVIN O'NEILL
FOOTBALL
UNDER REDSKINS
OVER STEELERS
HOOPS
ARIZONA
UMASS
WASH U
VALPARAISO
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HDS ACTIONLINE
Rutgers -11 over Ball St
FAO Sports
Ball State and Rutgers UNDER
MR A
Rutgers - 10
JB Sports
Seattle Seahawks -3
LT Profits
Redskins / Seahawks UNDER 40.5
Mike Lineback
Depaul -2
Rocketman Sports
Chicago Bulls -7.5
Pac Star
S. Florida +9
Alex Smart
2*
CBB - 4:00 ET
Ohio at Bowling Green
OHIO -5
he Ohio Bobcats , enter Saturday's road contest against Bowling Green after taking a 53-47 decision at Bucknell on Wednesday. The host Falcons got lit up 96-78 loss at home to Duquesne Wednesday to drop to 5-7 overall on their current campaign. Bottom line: Ohio is a very balanced team with 4 players averaging Dds, with all 4 ranking in the top 26 scorers in the MAC and the defense has not allowed 7 of their L/8 opponents to eclipse the 70 point plateau , and their RPI has them ranked 41 out of 341 NCAA Division 1 teams. Bowling Green their opponents , finished last in the MAC East last year, with a 3-13 record, and the lineup is not much better this season, if not worse, as new head coach Louis Orr looks to play an up tempo style of transition basketball , with a short handed roster, that lost their leading scorer form last year, which is not a good omen against a fast Bobcats team that would love nothing more than to run the floor this afternoon. Final notes & Key Trends: Ohio has beaten Bowling Green 5 straight times, with the last 4 all coming by double digits. Bowling Green when things are going bad, just continue to steam roll out of control, as is evident by a trend that has seen them go 1-10 ATS at home after losing 4 or 5 of their L/6games. Play on Ohio in a romp
Red Zone Sports
Over Ball State/Rutgers
Jim Hurley
Ball State +10.5
Seattle -3.5
Jacksonville -2.5
WAYNE ROOT
Chairman - Seahawks
Millionaire - Ball St
No Limit - Steelers
College Hoop
Millionaire - Washington U
Money Maker - Utah
Insiders Circle - Kentucky
Paul Leiner
10* rutgers CFB
5* St johns CBB
Pointwise Phones
3* Jacksonville, Seattle
Gina (sports Rumble)
Washington (9-7) at Seattle (10-6) Seattle Seahawks -3
Jacksonville (11-5) at Pittsburgh (10-6) Jacksonville Jaguars - 2½
CAL SPORTS
4* DePaul
4* Mizz St.
4* UCONN
4* San Jose St.
3* Youngstown
3* Fla Atl
3* USC
lenny Stevens
20* Redskins
10* Steelers
Larry Ness' Oddsmaker's Error-CBB (8-3 or 72.7% TY in CBB!)
My Oddsmaker's Error Play is on South Alabama at 8:00 ET. I've used South Alabama a number of times as a "big play" this year and I'll "go to the well" once more with the Jaguars. Ronnie Arrow, who led this team to two NCAA bids his first time around in Mobile (1987-94), was welcomed back from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, where he led that program to the NCAA tourney as well. Western Ky has been the "class" of the SBC for quite awhile now and this is a BIG game for USA! The Jaguars match up well on the perimeter and win the battle inside. Western Ky's swingman Lee (20.3-3.9) leads an excellent perimeter game, joined by fellow seniors Brazelton (13.3) and Rogers (6.9). Three more guards chip in about 18 PPG. However, USA's senior duo of leading-scorer Bennett (20.0-5.8) and PG Merritt (12.0-4.9 APG) is joined by sophomore Tilford (14.5). Inside Western Ky has slightly more size but the team's two best frontcourt players, 6-9 freshman Magley and 6-9 Evans, only combine to average just over nine PPG and about 7.5 RPG. USA has two active 6-7 players in Davis (10.2-5.8) and Coleman (6.8-8.3) plus the 6-9 Douglas (5.4-4.8). USA has lost just three times TY. To still unbeaten Vandy and Ole Miss (both by just THREE points on the road!) and in Anaheim to Miami-O (by just five), a team which has beaten Xavier, Miss St and Illinois, while losing to USC (by 4), Louisville (by 3) and Dayton (by 1). Note that when Western Ky traveled to Southern Illinois (a team living only on its reputation these days), the Hilltoppers were getting five points and lost by 10. USA is laying about a FG less than that here, which makes little sense. Arrow knows this is one the "homefolks" want and he and his team (a perfect 8-0 at home so far TY) WON'T disappoint! Oddsmaker's Error on South Alabama.
Good Luck...Larry
Larry Ness' Las Vegas Insider-NFL (12-2 or 85.7% ATS run last 12 NFL weeks!)-Sat
My Las Vegas Insider is on Jax/Pit Over at 8:00 ET. The Jags went to Pittsburgh in Week 15 and DOMINATED the game, building a 22-7 lead through three quarters, holding Pittsburgh to less than 100 yards (89). The Steelers rallied to tie it but the Jags put together a game-winning drive to win, 29-22, ending the game with a yardage advantage of 421-217. Will be it be deja vu all over again? In some respects, yes! I'm not entirely convinced the Jags will win, as it's a tough spot to win twice in Pittsburgh in the span of four weeks, when the Steelers were 7-1 at home TY. However, I do see a high scoring game. Willie Parker is now out for the Steelers and considering the Jacksonville rush D has allowed just 88.1 YPG on the ground since the team allowed 282 yards rushing in Week 1, I don't see the Steelers playing this game with a "run-first" mentality. Big Ben had the league's 2nd-best QB rating TY (104.1) and a franchise-high 32 TD passes! As for the Jags, their offensive is extremely balanced these days with Taylor (has averaged 120 YPG and 7.7 per in his last five starts) and Jones-Drew at RB, plus Garrard turning into one of the league's more efficient QBs. His QB rating was 102.2, with 64.0% completions and an 18-3 ratio. Consider this. In Del Rio's first four years at Jacksonville, the Jags scored 24 or more points just 19 times (64 games). In 2007, the Jags scored 24 or more points in each of their final 10 games (even the Pats can't say that!), averaging 30.4 PPG! Pittsburgh's D has been 'rocked' the last four games by both injuries and poor play, allowing 28.5 PPG, after allowing just 12.9 PPG through the season's first 12 games. Pitt's 2ndy had only 11 INTs this year (fewest in the league) and over the last four games, allowed 11 TDPs with three INTs. The weather report is MUCH better for Saturday's game than the snowy and windy conditions of the Week 15 meeting, plus this total actually opened just about two TDs lower than the final score of that first meeting (29-22). While the total is up a couple points, we still have a lot of 'breathing room!' Las Vegas Insider Jax/Pit Over.
Good Luck...Larry
Scott Spreitzer's CFB Saturday Bowl Knockout! *12-5, 71%!
I'm taking the points with Ball State. On more than one occasion this season, Rutgers was out-played in the trenches, not exactly flexing any type of physical advantage. It led to a dreadful record (1-4) against the Big East's top teams. There's no doubt that reports of Rutgers disappointment to be in this game are true. The Scarlet-Knights were thinking a return to a BCS bowl was in the cards following last year's great season. Ball State, meanwhile, is excited to be playing in their first bowl game in more than a decade. They have prepared for this one with enthusiasm, and have the offense to control the tempo. Sophomore QB Nate Davis became the starter under center midway through his freshman campaign. Davis has tosses 45 TD passes with only 14 interceptions in his young career, not to mention 53-hundred yards. And, besides owning the desire to be here, the Cardinals are also one of the most opportunistic teams in college football. BSU owns a +17 turnover margin, while Rutgers comes in at -6! This is the perfect example of an underrated yet extremely excited entry, facing a BCS school that's had a disappointing year and had to settle for the bowl they're in. And, we're getting double-digits to boot. I'm taking the points with Ball State, my Saturday Knockout
Gamblers world Tip Of the Day
Sport: NBA
Game: 7:30PM, Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons
Prediction: Detroit Pistons
Current Line: -3
Over/Under: 181.5
Reason: The Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at The Palace of Auburn Hills.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 3-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total is sitting at 181.5.
Boston had to withstand a late Memphis rally in Friday's 100-96 win, failing to cover the 13.5-point home spread. The 196 points scored were OVER the posted total of 194.
Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett had 23 points each, while Tony Allen came off the bench with 20 points for the Celtics.
Detroit pulled away with a 14-point fourth-quarter advantage in Friday's 101-85 win at Toronto, covering the 4.5-point road spread. The 186 points scored were OVER the posted total of 184.5.
Richard Hamilton paced the attack with 22 points, while Rasheed Wallace added 20 points for the Pistons
Mr A's
Washington Redskins (9-7) at Seattle Seahawks (10-6) Redskins +3
The Seahawks will be a tough opponent for the Redskins at home. Seattle is 7-1 at Qwest Field, 6-1 ATS and the home team is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings. But the Redskins are on a roll, they have won four in a row, playing solid offensively and strong on defense. Take the Redskins to continue their momentum in a close fight. The Redskins' defense will shut down the Seahawks' running attack, and put plenty of pressure on Matt Hasselbeck. Washington has won and covered the spread in four of the last five meetings.
Saturday, January 5th 8:00 p.m. est.
Jacksonville Jaguars (11-5) at Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) Jaguars -3
Look for the Jaguars beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh for the second time in less than month. The Steelers defense will have problems again stopping Jacksonville rushing attack and Fred Taylor. Take Jacksonville to win their fourth straight over Pittsburgh and third in the Steel City.
edmond slick
1-washington
1-pittsburg
Ras
Northeatern -10
New Mex St -7
Tn Martin -2.5
NORTHCOAST COLLEGE
Top Opinions
Over 62 Rutgers/Ball St (Marquee Triple Play)
Regular Opinions
Rutgers -11 vs Ball St
Stryker
3* SEATTLE (-3) over Washington
2* RUTGERS (-11) over Ball State
2* PITTSBURGH (+2') over Jacksonville
NORTHCOAST NFL
Late Phone Selections:
3* Seattle -3 (-125) vs Washington @4:30 pm ET Top NFL Play of the Day
Phil's Weekly NFL Plays:
3* Seattle -3 (-125)
Top Opinions
Jacksonville -2.5 vs Pittsburgh
Over 40 Jacksonville/Pittsburgh (Marquee Double Play)
Regular Opinions
Under 39 Seattle/Washington (Marquee Double Play)
Jimmy Price CBB
Baylor -1
Notre Dame -5.5
Se Missouri State -1
Jimmy Price NFL
Pitt +3 -125
NBA
Celtics +2.5
Nick Patrick CBB
1.5 Airforce +13
1.5 Unlv -8
1.5 Providence +1.5
1.5 new Orleans +3
Nick Patrick NFL
Redskins +3.5
Nick Patrick CFB
Ball state +10.5
Nick Patrick NBA
Double Play suns -7.5