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DUKE over Virginia (Sun) RATING: 5
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SAN DIEGO (12-5) at INDIANAPOLIS (13-3)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 -- 1:00 PM EST -- CBS TELEVISION
LINE: INDIANAPOLIS BY 8½ -- O/U: 46½
PROPHECY: INDIANAPOLIS 33 - San Diego 17 RATING: 2
NEW YORK GIANTS (11-6) at DALLAS (13-3)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 -- 4:30 PM EST -- FOX TELEVISION
LINE: DALLAS BY 7½ -- O/U: 47
PROPHECY: Dallas 24 - NEW YORK GIANTS 23 RATING: 4
Ethan Law
Dallas single dime
Opinion on Dallas over
Marco D'Angelo
Dallas Triple Dime
Burns
Playoff GOY-------Colts
Blue chip----------Under NYG/DAL
Best bet-----------Canisius
Pers. fave----------Raptors
Annihilator----------Under Raptors/Blazers
Bob Akmens
Giants
Under Giants/Boys
NFL
In.Colts/S.D.Chargers Over 46
NBA
Det.Pistons
CBB
Niagara -10.5
NHL
Nashville Predators -165
Brandon Lang
SUNDAY
30 DIME - Colts
5 DIME - Cowboys
5 DIME - Lakers
Free Picks - Cowboys-Giants Over the Total and West Virginia
NOTE: Excited to watch Indy hammer the Chargers today.
Excited about closing the book on winning week #3 in the last 4.
Excited about being just 2 games away from my 16th straight super bowl winner after today.Lastly, I am excited about the opportunity to keep this winning streak going making 2008 my biggest year ever.It is only going to get better. Simple as that and if you stay here, play here, I will make you money long term.
There will be some tough times along the way as there is with anything in life but you can rest assured, if given the right amount of time, you will be successful with me.My money management and discipline are second to none and as this year progresses, you will see just how good it is as 2008 will be one of my greatest years ever.
Bottom line, I can't make you go all in long term with me. That is something you have to decide to do on your own.
However, my winning track record speaks for itself backed by an honesty and integrity unmatched by anyone in this industry.
I have never been more excited about a year as I am here in 2008. I mean never.
Considering all I have done in my life, that is a scary statement of confidence there. A scary statement but you know what, that's another thing that separates me from everybody else.
I don't live my life in fear. I live my life seizing every moment of everyday and every opportunity that presents itself and I attack it.....FEARLESS
Now let's go attack this winning Sunday fearless together.
30 DIME - Colts
Is there a reason we haven’t heard much about the team that has dominated the regular season the past few campaigns, prior to this year, and happened to win the Super Bowl in 2007? I know the Patriots are undefeated, I know that “no one wants to play the Jaguars right now,” and I know all about Romo and Jessica. I also know Eli Manning is out to prove he is a late-season winner. But is there anyone else out there that thinks the Colts are receiving absolutely no respect by being ignored right now?
I watched the Sunday night game between these two, and I can tell you right now that if Indianapolis does the exact same thing on defense – where it is has improved dramatically since the first meeting – San Diego could struggle to get in the end zone. The Bolts’ offense managed just one touchdown back in November, as return man Darren Sproles gave San Diego that win. And that was against a dinged-up offensive line, a team adapting to missing Marvin Harrison and a game that saw rain falling in three of the four quarters.
The Colts are healthy once again, and their defense is much stronger than it was that night, when it limited LaDanian Tomlinson and company to a mere 177 offensive yards. Now it’s time for the rematch, in Indianapolis, where the Colts are 7-3 ATS.
And if there’s ever been a more competitive quarterback in this game since John Elway (all due respect to Brett Favre), it has to be Peyton Manning, who will be looking to right the ship after throwing six interceptions in the first meeting. Indianapolis finished in the top six offensively in the league in scoring (28.1 ppg, 3rd), total yards (358.7, 5th) and passing yardage (252.1 ypg, 6th), while Manning connected on 65.4 percent of his passes for 4,040 yards with 31 touchdown strikes.
You take those numbers and crunch ‘em with a defense that led the league in points allowed (16.4 ppg.) and third overall (279.7) and I smell a revenge factor taking shape in this one.
5 DIME Cowboys - Dallas was too comfortable in a pair of wins of the Jints during the regular season for me to believe it will struggle tonight at home. Dallas has won the last three meetings - both on the court and at the window. The Cowboys will have too much offense in this game, as I believe Terrel Owens is playing possum with that ankle and will be just fine in today's game. Quarterback Tony Romo completed 64.4 percent of his passes for 4,211 yards with a team-record 36 touchdowns this season, and Owens was on the receiving end of 15. And believe me, the Giants' D won't have the personnel to slow Dallas' offfense. And with the favorite riding a 6-1 ATS mark in this series, I don't see how we ignore the home team here.
5 DIME Lakers - Lay the chalk, as the Lakers have won five straight and welcome the lowly Grizzlies into Staples Center tonight. Memphis hobbles in on a three-game losing streak - a slide that began with a 117-101 loss to the Lakers last Tuesday. LA is on a 15-3 run since the end of November, and suddenly look like one of the major contenders in the Western Conference. Tonight against this defense, it wouldn't surprise me to see them put the same amount up once again, as the Grizzlies have allowed 116 points or more in each of their last three contests, including a 116-104 setback to the Warriors on Friday night. Play LA
Jeff Bonds
NBA Total
double-dime bet TOR / POR Under 188.0
Analysis
The Portland Trail Blazers have been off for three full days and now fly across the country to play one of the top defensive teams in the NBA at a very off time
WINNERS EDGE
NFL
Chargers+ 10 , 2 units
Cowboys/giants over 46.5 , 2 units
NBA
Hawks - 4 , 2 units
Mr.A's
San Diego (12-5) at Indianapolis (13-3) Indianapolis Colts - 9½
San Diego’s potent defense has played well, but quarterback Eli Manning and his squad firepower will be overpowering.
NY Giants (11-6) at Dallas (13-3) New York Giants + 7½
The Giants have played sound and quarterback Eli Manning has been proficient in the past few contests, while the Cowboys and Romo haven't played well the past month. Dallas is the better team and should win, but the Giants have the drive and will make this a hard fought fight. New York is 7-1 away from home this season and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road underdog.
Bob Balfe
NFL Football
San Diego +10 over Indianapolis
The Colts finally get Marvin Harrison back on offense, but I do not think it will be enough. Indy has proven this year that they are beatable and San Diego has the capability of putting up a lot of points. L.T. was no existent last week, but now should have his fullback back in this game to block for him in addition to having a huge size advantage on the offensive line. The Chargers are going to run the ball and keep Indy off the field. On defense San Diego's line is big and will get pressure on Manning. Let's take the Chargers here and if you are feeling up for it a money line play on San Diego also!
(MONEY LINE CHARGERS +410)
Giants/Cowboys Over 46.5
Eli Manning finally impressed me last week with a big road win in Tampa. The Gmen have been running the ball extremely well which makes it a lot easier for Eli. The Cowboys defense can be penetrated and when you play a team three times in a season if makes it a little easier to operate on offense. Dallas is no Tampa on offense and with Owens going against a rookie and Madison questionable this team is going to put up points. Both games this season went Over the total. I do not see where anything has changed except the Giants should play even better on offense. This is going to be a great game. Take the Over.
(All hoops wagers should be 1/3 of your average football wager)
NBA Basketball
Trailblazers +4.5 over Raptors
College Basketball
Duke -14.5 over Virginia
Gina- Sports Rumble
San Diego Chargers (12-5) at Indianapolis Colts (13-3)
Dungy boys are rested and home, but the Chargers did beat the Colts 23-21 back in November. Peyton Manning played his worst game, 6 interceptions. Look for San Diego to put the pressure on Manning. Indianapolis is 1-10 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against San Diego.
San Diego Chargers
New York Giants (11-6) at Dallas Cowboys (13-3)
Expect another close battle in the playoffs. The Giants have played outstanding on the road, 7-1 record, but the Cowboys offense with Romo’s passing game should be enough to cover the line that dropped to 6½. Dallas has won the last three meetings.
Dallas Cowboys
Jeff Benton
30 Dime: CHARGERS
5 Dime: TRAILBLAZERS
5 Dime: WEST VIRGINIA
Chargers
Let me ask you something: How many people this week did you hear (or read) give the San Diego Chargers a chance against the Colts today? And I?m not just talking about a chance to win; I?m talking about a chance to just keep it close? Me? I heard one person ? one of about three dozen ? over the course of the week who gave a 12-5 team that?s won (and covered!) seven straight games a prayer of staying within double digits in this game.
This despite the fact San Diego has THE best running back in the NFL ? has played tremendous defense for nearly two months ? and has covered three straight games against the Colts, winning two outright and losing the third in overtime.
Why? Because of the fact the Chargers struggled against the Titans last week? Let me tell you something: The Titans gave the Colts fits way back in Week 2 of the season (Indy escaped with a 22-20 win), then beat the Colts 16-10 in the regular-season finale in Indianapolis (true, the Colts? starters didn?t play very long in that game, but when they were in the game, they didn?t do much).
Is it because the Colts come into this game off a bye week, while the Chargers (the No. 3 seed) had to play? Well, anyone remember the last time the Colts entered a home playoff game off a bye week? I do: It was back in January 2006 against the Steelers ? and Indy lost 21-18 as a 10-point favorite. As was the case this week, every Tom, Dick and Harry picked the Colts to roll in that game against Pittsburgh. And then last year, forced to play ? as the No. 3 seed ? all three rounds of the playoffs, Indy went to and won the Super Bowl. Hmm.
Now, I know the big argument this week has been this: San Diego barely beat Indy 23-21 as a four-point underdog at home back in Week 9 despite getting a kickoff return for a touchdown, a punt return for a touchdown, six Peyton Manning interceptions and a missed chip-shot field goal by Adam Vinatieri in the final seconds. And that argument is usually extended with this statement: Manning had no Marvin Harrison, no Dallas Clark and no Anthony Gonzalez in that game. True enough. But the Colts sure had all their key guys in December 2004 when the Chargers went to Indy, took a 31-16 fourth-quarter lead, blew it, and lost in overtime 34-31 (covering as a seven-point favorite). And the Colts had all their weapons a year later in 2006, when they were 13-0 and hosted the Chargers. Result: San Diego 26, Indianapolis 17. Again, the Chargers were a seven-point underdog.
To refresh: That?s two outright wins and one overtime loss, all as an underdog, for San Diego against Indy. Now, today, they?re catching more points than they did in any of those previous three games. In fact, this line has rocketed up from an opening number of 7? and gone past 10! That means every single penny has come in on the Colts.
Well, we know what happens more often than not when the whole world lines up on one side of a team, right? I mean, need I remind you that I was one of about one percent of the betting public last week who sided with the Steelers plus the points against the Jaguars last week? We see it all the time in the NFL: When one team is given no shot to cover a number, that team usually rises up and does just that.
Besides, the Chargers aren?t just riding a seven-game winning streak; they?ve won six of those games by double digits. They?ve averaged 25 points per game and given up just 12 ppg during this streak. Digest those numbers for a second. Now read this: Once again, San Diego is catching double digits today!
So now you probably want to know why the Chargers have had so much success against Manning and the Colts in recent years. The #1 reason: Pressure defense. During the last three meetings, the Chargers have sacked Manning nine times and picked him off eight times. Well, guess who ranked fifth in the NFL in sacks this year (after leading the league in that category last year)? San Diego. Guess who ranked first in the NFL in turnover margin and interceptions in 2007? San Diego.
Finally, consider these mind-boggling numbers: San Diego is 42-20-2 ATS in their last 64 games overall, 10-1 ATS in their last 11 games against the AFC, 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games as an underdog and 8-1-1 ATS as an underdog catching 3? to 10 points.
Bottom line: This pointspread is freakin? ridiculous ? beyond ridiculous. The Chargers have a ton of talent on both sides of the football. Just as importantly, they have absolutely NOTHING to lose in this game because nobody?s giving them a shot. And I love nothing more than to back talented teams who are being disrespected.
Guys, forget what 99 percent of the rest of the world thinks. THEY ARE WRONG! San Diego keeps this one close throughout ? and if they pulled off the upset, I wouldn?t be the least bit surprised.
Trailblazers
You want to give me points with a team that?s won four straight games and 17 of its last 18 and is 16-2 ATS during this run ? including 8-1 ATS as an underdog and 5-1 ATS on the road ? fine, I?m sold.
I?ve said on several occasions during the past month or so that the Blazers just don?t get the respect they deserve, and this is another such case. I mean, it?s not like they?re facing the Celtics tonight; they?re facing the Raptors, who have lost six of their last 10 games. And although Toronto did win its last two, come on, look at the opponents: Philadelphia (at home) and the Knicks (on the road). And prior to the win over the Sixers, the Raptors had dropped three straight in their building (0-3 ATS). And they?re just 9-8 ATS at home for the season, not to mention 2-4 ATS when laying less than five points.
Meanwhile, during their current 4-1 SU and ATS run, the Blazers are averaging 103.6 points per game and giving up 95.8 ppg. They?re shooting 45.3 percent from the field, including a scintillating 42.3 percent from three-point land, while holding opponents to 42.7 percent overall and just 26.7 percent from beyond the arc. And during the last five, Portland is making 83.1 percent of its free throws.
On top of all that, there?s this: The Blazers come into this contest extremely fresh, having not played since Wednesday?s 109-91 rout of the talented Warriors. Well, Portland has played 10 games with two or more days rest this season, and it is 8-2 ATS, including a perfect 4-0 ATS when playing on three days? rest!
Gimme the points with the disrespected Blazers.
West Virginia
A week ago, I made the mistake of backing Marquette as a small underdog at West Virginia. The Golden Eagles, who had just one loss at the time (a four-point setback to Duke), got whacked 79-64. I learned my lesson that day: Either bet on the Mountaineers when they play at home or stay away. Today, I?m betting on them because they?re playing a Syracuse team that, despite its 12-4 record, is a fraud. All you have to do to realize that fact is look at the Orange?s four losses: 79-65 to Ohio State at Madison Square Garden; 107-100 to UMass at home, 91-89 to Rhode Island at home, and, in their first Big East road game on Wednesday, 74-66 at Cincinnati.
For the season, Syracuse is just 6-8 ATS. And the fact they?ve been an underdog just once (70-68 win at Virginia, which is terrible) tells you just how tough a schedule the Orange have played.
West Virginia, meanwhile, is 7-0 at home this year (2-0 ATS in lined games). And going back to last year, the Mountaineers have won 13 straight home games, and they?re an amazing 20-7 ATS in their last 23 lined games in their building. On top of that, they have a ton of motivation in this game. The reason? Syracuse has owned them, winning the last eight meetings going back to 2002. Of course, that?s when the Orange were a perennial Top 25 team. Not the case anymore.
In the end, this game will be won (and lost) on defense. West Virginia gives up just 61.4 points per game overall (39.3 percent shooting), including 55.3 ppg at home (32.8 percent). Conversely, the Orange yield 75.2 ppg overall (41.4 percent shooting) overall, and they?ve given up at least 70 points in four straight games ? three of which were played at home against Northeastern, St. John?s and South Florida.
West Virginia, which is also 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games on Sunday, rolls to the easy double-digit victory
Tony Mathew's Free College Basketball Selection for January 13, 2008.
Matchup: Fairfield vs. Marist
Selection: Marist -7.5 (-110)
Explanation: We will side with Marist as they face-off against Fairfield in Sunday's College Basketball contest.
Marist has the much better offense and should be able to destroy Fairfield. Fairfield (on the road) is scoring an average of only 60.6 points per game, while Marist (at home) is scoring an average of 78.8 points per game. Without a doubt, Marist has the much better offense.
Marist has been a solid at home investment. In fact, Marist is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games.
Lay the points!
Take Marist -7.5!
Red Zone Sports
Under Chargers/Colts
Ceasar Sports Report
NFL Football
2* San Diego +10
1* NY Giants/Dallas-over 46 1/2
NBA
2* Hornets +1
1* Blazers +4 1/2
NCAA Hoops
3* Toledo -1 1/2
1* C Michigan -2
Point Train's NFL PLAYOFFS TOTALS DOMINATION
OVER 46.5,DALLAS COWBOYS -vs-New York Giants
Rating: 3 units
OVER 46.5 New York at Dallas at 4:30 pm EST These NFC East rivals meet for the third time this year Sunday in the NFC’s Divisional Round. Both meetings this year, as well as both last year, were high-scoring contests and this meeting should be no different. The “over” has gone 3-0-1 in the last four meetings with an average total of 58 ppg. The two meetings this year averaged 65.5 ppg, including an 80-point total in the game in Dallas. Both quarterbacks, Dallas’ Tony Romo and New York’s Eli Manning, enjoyed great success against their respective opponents this year. In two games against the Giants, Romo completed 67% of his passes for 296 ypg with eight touchdowns and just two interceptions. Manning didn’t fare quite as well in those games but still played well by completing 68% of his passes for 274 ypg with five touchdowns. Romo, despite all of his off-the-field exploits, should have no problem building on his strong regular season. He’s had time to rest, along with top wideout Terrell Owens (who’s expected to play), and will have No. 2 wide receiver Terry Glenn back in the lineup, joining Owens and All-Pro tight end Jason Witten. Manning should also play well now that he has that postseason monkey off his back. He has put together back-to-back strong performances against great New England and Tampa Bay defenses and will have another good showing in this game. The Cowboys and Giants have proven that they are both more than capable of putting up big numbers this year with a combined average of 51.7 ppg. Two high-scoring regular season affairs will be followed by another high-scoring contest in the playoffs. Ride with the “over.”
Insider Sports Report
5* N.Y. Giants/Dallas (NFL) OVER 46.5
3* San Diego/Indianapolis (NFL) OVER 45
Discount Sports Picks
10* N.Y. Giants +7.5 over Dallas
DRG SPORTS
NY Giants/Dallas over 46.5
Black Cobra
San Diego Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts
Over 45.5
DRG SPORTS
NY Giants/Dallas over 46.5
Top Play Club
Indianapolis Colts -10
Psychic
3 units San Diego +10
2 units OVER 45.5
5 units Ny Giants +7.5 WISEGAL
2 units UNDER 46.5
Tom Freese
Prediction: Dallas Cowboys
Reason: Dallas is 7-0 ATS off a road loss and they are 15-5 ATS off a double digit loss. The Cowboys are 20-8 ATS at home off 2 or more straight ATS losses and they are 9-0 Straight Up and 8-1 ATS as home favorites of 6 or more points against the Giants. New York is in a 35-11 ATS Play Against Super System that says to go against road dogs of 3.5 to 10 points who are off a straight up win as an underdog in their last game if their opponent in this game is off a straight up loss. 20* PLAY ON DALLAS
Nevada Sharpshooter
Under 45.5 SD/INDY
Cash N Sports
New York+7
Sebastian Sports
NFL - Dallas Over 46.5
MADDUX
SD & Indianapolis Under 46
Pixfield Sports
NFL Picks
San Diego at Indy (-9), Sunday, January 13, 1:00pm ET
This line is a bit over-inflated because of how poorly the Chargers played last week (except for the final 17 minutes). Let's not forget, this is the same SD team that beat Indy back in November. This is the same team that has won 7 in a row and 8 out of 9. This is the same team that is outscoring their opponents by an average of 28.5 to 11.5 during their winning streak. The Colts are very solid and are at home where they are 6-2 on the year. You can bet SD will come out with a lot more fire power than last week and keep it close the entire way.
Indy- 24 San Diego- 21
Pixfield Picks: San Diego (+9)
NY Giants at Dallas Over/Under 46.5, Sunday, January 13, 4:30pm ET
Both meetings this year between these two teams went Over the posted total, so why should this game be any different? The Giants have gone Over two of its last three games. The public will look at the Cowboys last three games and think, hmm the Under is 3-0, let's take it again. Wrong. Dallas pretty much rested their stars the last two weeks of the year, meaning reserves played the majority of the games, so those don't count. The game before that was played against Philly, and that was just a horrible performance that isn't likely to occur in the playoffs. Look for both offenses to establish the pass often and this total to once again soar Over.
Dallas- 28 NY Giants- 21