Ron Meyer
Chalkboard...Rutgers
Cocahes Consensus...Redskins
Locker Room...St Mary's
Dallas Sportsline...Utah U
Playbook...Baylor
Live Dog...Steelers
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Moneymaker...Ball State Over
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4* UNC Char/Maryland Over (136) Maryland has played a schedule saturated with slow tempo opponents which is dragging down the total here.
4* Vandy (-7) small number for a total of 172
DOCS
6 Unit Play. #561 Take UCLA -4 ½ over California (6:00 pm FSN) PAC-10 Game of the Year. We will lay the small wood in this contest with the better team in this contest, as UCLA is coming off an impressive victory against Stanford on Thursday and will complete the sweep of the Bay Area Saturday afternoon. Some may think that the number is too high, but all of the Bruins 12 victories this season have come over today’s posted line. UCLA has took on all comers and have played a more difficult schedule then what California will bring to the table. The Bears already have two questionable losses this season against Utah and Kansas State and are not yet ready to play one of the top five teams in the country. UCLA pulls away late to win this game by double-digits and give us a big PAC-10 GOY cash.
4 Unit Play. #574 Take Akron -5 over Miami (7:00 pm) Way too low of a number to not have a strong play on the Zips, since they have yet to lose a game @ Rhodes Arena. Akron has been averaging 75 points per game and Miami has no offense meaning this will be a complete blowout from start to finish.
4 Unit Play. #575 Take La Salle +17 over Florida State (7:00 pm) We will side with Philly, as the Explores head South to the Tucker Center to take on the Seminoles. La Salle is averaging 74 points per game and getting this many points means that the Seminoles will about have to approach triple digits in order to cover. They do not have the weapons to accomplish that and thus the proper side lies with La Salle.
4 Unit Play. #586 Take Green Bay -5 ½ over Wright State (8:00 pm) The Raiders have been one of the most up and down teams this season already with a victory over Butler, but also have losses against Marist and Milwaukee. Green Bay played a brutal non-conference schedule but all of their losses have come against good teams like Ohio State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin. The Phoenix have yet to lose a game at the Resch Center and Matt Schachtner will be too much for the Raiders to handle.
4 Unit Play. #594 Take Illinois State -5 over Southern Illinois (8:00 pm) It has taken some time, but we are finally off the Salukis, as they have been one if not the most disappointing team this season in the country. They have lost their touch in scoring the basketball and thus they have lost complete confidence in their abilities. That is pretty much what this game comes down too, confidence! The Red Birds believe they can contend for a championship in the MVC and have gotten off to a quick 2-0 start and have yet to lose a game at Red Bird Arena this season. Both teams play strong defense, but the home Birds can also put it in the basketball and that will be the difference on Saturday.
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NCAA HOOPS
UNC CHARLOTTE-1
BAYLOR-1.5
NORTHERN IOWA+2
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10* JAC/PIT OVER 39½
10* RUTGERS -10½
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10* NEW JERSEY +4
10* SACRAMENTO +7
10* NEW YORK +9½
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2-Unit Play. Take #513 Maryland (+1.5) over Charlotte (Noon, Saturday, Jan. 5)
I think Maryland has regrouped a bit after the break, evidenced by two dominating wins over inferior opponents since Christmas. The Terps have really only taken one "shocking" loss (to American) but the rest of their L's have come against quality teams. Charlotte is not getting the advantage of a true home game and I think that the Terps know that they need this game a lot more.
6-Unit Play. Take #621 Washington State (-3.5) over Washington (10 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
Note: This is our Game of the Week.
Seriously? Washington State has won and covered five straight in this series. And even if you discount a 28-point maiming in January of last year the Cougars have won the other four games by an average of 8.5 points. Washington is awful, just awful. They are 5-12 ATS as a dog and 0-4 ATS against a team with a winning record. Yes, the Huskies have been a very live home dog. But Washington State isn’t going to be flat in this one. They execute, score, defend, and do all of the things that the Huskies routinely do no do. Washington is one of the worst defensive teams in the nation while Wazzou is No. 1. That’s huge. I’m looking for a solid win – but not a blowout – as we cash this one with an eight- or nine-point victory.
2-Unit Play. Take #573 Miami, OH (+4.5) over Akron (7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
Great to see the Redhawks as a dog in this range again. Miami is 8-1 ATS as a dog and 7-1 ATS as a road puppy. They are also 5-0 ATS as a dog in this range and 11-4 ATS overall. Further, Miami is 4-1-2 ATS in the last seven meetings in this series. They are catching the Zips after an emotional OT loss at Dayton and I think Miami can impose their style of play in this one. Seven of the last 10 meetings have been determined by five points or less and I expect another tight one.
2.5-Unit Play. Take #541 Oregon (+7) over Arizona (2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
There's now way that I'm laying this much wood with a shaky team that will likely be without its leading scorer (Jeryd Bayless). The Ducks have definitely struggled on the road but three of their four losses were to teams in the Top 36. They won at Kansas State and the losses weren't blowouts. Arizona was losing to Oregon State - yup, the Beavers - in their last game. I don't trust them to blowout the Ducks.
2.5-Unit Play. Take #561 UCLA (-4) over California (6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
Cal is still a bit of a mystery at this point in the season but I am expecting more of a letdown from them after a key rivalry win over USC than I am out of UCLA after a big win in Stanford. The road team is 7-1 ATS in the last eight meetings and I’ll take the experience of the Bruins on the short number.
Take #580 Cleveland State (-3.5) over Illinois-Chicago (8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
UI-C is a bit beat up and Cleveland State has been strong at home. The favorite is 6-2 ATS in this series recently.
2-Unit Play. Take #586 Wisconsin-Green Bay (-5.5) over Wright State (8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
I really, really like this situation because I really don’t think Wright State is that good this year. Especially on the road. They still don’t have a clear-cut go-to guy and they are running up against a team with revenge on its mind. The home team is 5-1 ATS and the favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings here. The Phoenix have also covered five of six at home and I think they are ready to make a statement.
2.5-Unit Play. Take #587 Providence (+2) over Depaul (8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
Bounceback situation for a very good Providence team and a letdown situation for a very shaky Depaul team. C’mon Jerry Wainwright, blow another one for me!
2.5-Unit Play. Take #647 Southeast Missouri State (-1) over Eastern Illinois (8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
Weird line. But SE Missouri has been overwhelming teams in the OVC with its size and I don’t see where EIU is equipped to handle them in the interior. We’re treading lightly, but fading the undermanned team off an upset OT win.
2-Unit Play. Take #655 Northern Arizona (+4.5) over Portland State (10 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
Let’s see what we can do with the Lumberjacks. Portland State could be without one starting guard (definite) and one key bench player (doubtful that he’s playing). I know that NAU has some road issues but they are simply playing good ball right now and could steal this one outright against PSU.
2-Unit Play. Take #580 Cleveland State (-3.5) over Illinois-Chicago (8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
UI-C is a bit beat up and Cleveland State has been strong at home. The favorite is 6-2 ATS in this series recently.
1.5-Unit Play. Take #551 James Madison (-1.5) over Hofstra (4 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
JMU is in a letdown spot after a key win over VCU at home on Thursday. But Antoine Agudio is only going to be about 75 percent for Hofstra. Yes, I've said that before only to get creamed by guys who were supposedly hurt. But I think that Madison is a much more balanced, deeper, more talented team. Throw in that the nation's third-leading scorer may not be 100 percent and I like JMU to keep the momentum going.
1.5-Unit Play. Take #535 Valparaiso (+10.5) over Butler (2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 5)
I would be willing to bet my soul that Butler wins this game. But double-digits to a quality team like Valpo is a lot to ask. I expect these to be two of the three or four best teams in the conference and I don't know if there's going to be that much separation between them. Valpo has already won at Wright State and their only losses are at Vandy (by nine), at Wisconsin (by 10) and at UNC. They are a quality team and I think we're getting about three extra points.
Frank Rosethal
NFL PLAYOFFS - WILD CARD GAMES
SKINS VS SEAHAWKS
479 SKINS+3.5
UNDER 40
JAGS VS STELLERS
481 JAGS-2
OVER 39
NBA
501 JERSEY+4
UNDER 187
504 PISTONS-2
510 SUNS-7
512 BLAZERS-3
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514 NC CHARLOTTE-1
516 BC+10.5
528 TEXAS TECH-6
535 VALPO+11
544 OKLAHOMA-25
550 KY+2.5
562 CAL+5
597 USC+7.5
615 UCONN+6
629 TCU+11.5
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NCAAB: Arkansas Razorbacks at Baylor Bears - Over 144 (Heavy Hitter) -110 | Unit Value: 3
Game Date: 1/5/2008
Note: This non-conference affair between two teams that used to play all of time when they were in the Southwest Conference is apt to be an explosion. Both teams present a high pace, both teams have extreme offensive efficiency. That is especially true of the Baylor Bears, who I have already played OVER once this year and they did not disapoint me with an early season 172 point affair with another SEC team, South Carolina. They love to shoot the 3 Pointer and they do it very well, hitting right at the 39% mark. Arkansas' D have been very good this year but all but one game has been played either at home or on a neutral site. The one they did play resulted in 155 game at Oklahoma and they allowed 83 points themselves. These two teams regularly play games where there are 125+ shots taken and there is no reason for thisone not to see the same thing. There is no natural rivalry as both get ready for conference play and there is going to be a lot of fun to be had from both with great shot consistancy, and better than average free throw shooting. If they both hit their season average, we will see this one OVER by 20+ points. If not, there is still a very good liklihood of winning. We have way too much talent, and way too much pace for it not to be. Certainly we have the added benefit of what will probably be a close enough contest to get us some bonus Free throws at the end, but I don't think we will be needing it...Play up to 150.
NCAAB: New Mexico Lobos at Wyoming Cowboys - Over 142.5 (Heavy Hitter) -110 | Unit Value: 3
Game Date: 1/5/2008
Note: We have a great combination in this game with the home team presenting a much higher than normal pace and the visitors coming to town with extreme offensive efficiency. The Cowboys are at #95 tempo-wise this year out of 341 NCAA Teams with average scoring ability but throwing up a lot of shots when given the opportunity. What they also have is probably the worst D in this conference and the reason why they are large dogs in this game. They cannot compete in the paint area with the Lobos and they know that. We can expect them to work the perimiter where they have better than average shooting skills. The Lobos shoot the ball very well and especially from 3 Point Land. This year that percentage is right at 42% and that is hoofing it indeed. Ranked at #42 in O efficiency, they should have no problem getting their share of points with the Cowboys and they should also have plenty of second opps to do so per trip down the court. Combined these two teams are 13-8 OVER this year, both games last year topped this total and the last 12 of 13 played have done the same thing. BINGO! This play is in the mountains and D's will get weary in the second half of play. New Mexico plays a good brand of D, but they are more than willing to rumble up and down the court, and that should give us what we want in this contest. Play up to 146.
NCAAF: Ball State Cardinals at Rutgers Scarlet Knights - Over 59.5 -110 | Unit Value: 2
Game Date: 1/5/2008
Note: This line has already started to rise since release and will probably continue to do so. This is best described as an Oddsmaker Blunder and a lot of reasons to like the OVER here. If you have never seen Ball State play then you are in for a treat. They have one of the best throwing QB's in the country and he not can throw, he knows when not to. His 27 TD's and just 6 Int's are about as good as it gets and a primary reason why the Cardinals have scored 32 points per contest. That does include 40 verses Nebraska so they can play with the big boys. Rutgers is a Big Boy and they too should have a field day against the Cardinal D that is just as bad as their offense is good. While the Scarlet Knights have a better than average D, the intensity level in this game is apt not to be that great as this game will be a break from the New Year's games and the big one coming up with Ohio State/LSU. Rutgers season has not been what they expected and they are coming to town to have some fun. They will, and will probably put a big hurt on the Cardinals as well. That will leave Ball State trailing much of the game, if not all of the same, and being in catchup mode is going to give us lot's of passing, a long clock and a few turnovers along the way leading to short fields. The Pass D of Ball State is atrocious, allowing over 220 yards per game and Rutgers recievers are just simply quicker and stronger than anything Ball State can throw at them. If I had to guess I would say that holding the Knights below 40 points is not likely to happen. The Cardinals have shown the ability to strike quick and they too will showcase a good recieving corp. That should allow them to make a few plays to give us what we need. This could easily be the highest scoring game of all the Bowl games and this line is a bargain.
Dr. Bob Free
Saturday Daytime Best Bet
**Delaware (+6 1/2) over DREXEL
01:00 PM Pacific - Rotation 553
Delaware got a huge talent influx in mid-December when former Georgetown player Marc Egerson and former Nebraska player Jim Ledsome became eligible to play. Egerson has taken over as the Blue Hens’ leading scorer and rebounder while the defensively strong Ledsome is averaging 2.6 blocks per game. Ledsome has helped turn Delaware into a much better defensive team, as the Hens have allowed just 41% shooting in 5 games since both players became eligible. I would get a rating of Drexel by just 4 ½ points using all games for both teams this season and I’d favor the Dragons by just 3 points with Delaware’s current personnel. Drexel is an inconsistent team coming of solid 10 point win as a 3 ½ point home favorite against NC Wilmington and the Dragons are just 3-20-1 ATS in their last 24 regular season games as a favorite of more than 4 points following a victory. I’ll take Delaware in a 2-Star Best Bet at +6 points or more.
Saturday Daytime Opinion
ARIZONA (-6 ½) over Oregon
Arizona hasn’t played as well in two games without leading scorer Jerryd Bayless, but Oregon has played horribly in two games without key player Joevan Catron (10.8 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 54% FG), beating Mount St. Mary’s by only 8 points at home the came Catron was injured (he played just 3 minutes before leaving) and losing 54-62 on Thursday at Arizona State. Bayless is worth almost 2 points more than Catron, and my ratings favor Arizona by just 6 points. However, the Wildcats apply to a solid 192-89-7 ATS situation and I’ll lean with Arizona at -7 points or less based on the favorable situation.
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NBA
Sacramento @ Chicago 8:35 PM EST
Play On: 3* Chicago -7
Sacramento is allowing 101 points per game overall this year and 102.2 points per game on the road this season. Kings are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Chicago is 100-73 ATS after 3 overs. Sacramento had to play in Cleveland last night. Sacramento is missing a few star players in Kevin Martin and Ron Artest along with Mike Bibby. We'll play Chicago for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
New Orleans @ Phoenix 9:05 PM EST
Play On: 3* Phoenix -7 1/2
Phoenix is 69-43 ATS last 3 years when playing against a team with a winning record. Phoenix is scoring 109.2 points per game overall this year and 108.2 points per game at home this season. Phoenix is 69-37 ATS after 1 ATS loss when the line is 7 1/2 to 9 1/2. Phoenix is 62-39 ATS after 1 home game when the line is 7 1/2 to 9 1/2. We'll play Phoenix for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Utah @ Portland 10:05 PM EST
Play On: 3* Utah +3 1/2
Portland is 1-10 ATS last 3 years as home favorites of 3 1/2 to 6 points. Utah is scoring 104.9 points per game overall this year and 103.6 points per game on the road this season. Jazz are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a winning SU record. Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 0.5-4.5. Jazz are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS loss. Jazz are 11-5-2 ATS in their last 18 games as an underdog of 0.5-4.5. Trail Blazers are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 games as a home favorite of 0.5-4.5. Trail Blazers are 8-20 ATS in their last 28 games as a favorite of 0.5-4.5. We'll play Utah for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
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CBB
Maryland @ NC Charlotte 12:00 PM EST
Play On: (#513) 3* Maryland +1
Terrapins are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games after allowing less than 50 points in their previous game. 49ers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. NC Charlotte is 3-11 ATS at home when the line is a pick to 2 1/2. We'll play Maryland for 3 units today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Northern Illinois @ Western Michigan 2:00 PM EST
Play On: (#538) 3* Western Michigan -15
Northern Illinois is 4-13 ATS last 3 years in January. Northern Illinois is allowing 78.5 points per game overall this year and 87.2 points per game on the road this season. Western Michigan is allowing only 56.2 points per game at home this year. Broncos are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater. Broncos are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games as a home favorite of 13.0 or greater. Western Michigan is 10-0 ATS after 1 win when the line is 14 to 16 1/2. We'll play Western Michigan for 3 units today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
New Mexico @ Wyoming 6:00 PM EST
Play On: (#560) 3* Wyoming +6
Wyoming is 11-3 ATS last 3 years in January. Wyoming is 8-1 ATS last 3 year against good defensive teams allowing 64 points per game or less after 15 or more games. Wyoming is 9-0 SU and 6-2 ATS at home vs New Mexico since 1997. Lobos are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Cowboys are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a home underdog. Cowboys are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog of 0.5-6.5. Cowboys are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Cowboys are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 home games. Cowboys are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 vs. Mountain West. Cowboys are 20-8 ATS in their last 28 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600. We'll play Wyoming for 3 units today! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Detroit @ Wisconsin Milwaukee 8:00 PM EST
Play On: (#581) 3* Detroit +5
Panthers are 3-7-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. Horizon League. Panthers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Panthers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. Panthers are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 games as a home favorite. Panthers are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games. Panthers are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. We'll play Detroit for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Arkansas @ Baylor 8:30 PM EST
Play On: (#611) 3* Arkansas Pickem
Arkansas is allowing only 61.5 points per game overall this year. Razorbacks are 7-3-2 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. Razorbacks are 14-6-1 ATS in their last 21 Saturday games. Razorbacks are 9-4-2 ATS in their last 15 games as an underdog. We'll play Arkansas for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
Tennessee State @ Murray State 8:30 PM EST
Play On: (#650) 3* Murray State -3 1/2
Tennessee State is allowing 78.2 points per game overall this year and 78.4 points per game on the road this season. Murray State is allowing only 58 points per game at home this year. Murray State is 20-3 SU overall vs Tennessee State since 1997. Murray State is 11-1 SU at home vs Tennessee State since 1997. Tigers are 3-10-1 ATS in their last 14 vs. Ohio Valley. Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5. Tigers are 1-6-1 ATS in their last 8 Saturday games. Tigers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games following a SU win. Racers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a home favorite of 0.5-6.5. We'll play Murray State for 3 units tonight! Thanks and good luck, Rocky
NFL
Opinions: Seattle (4:30 pm est) and Jacksonville (8:00 pm est)
CFB
Opinion: Ball State (12:00 pm est)
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Iowa+17
Pistons-2