JB Sports
5 units S Carolina
3 units Penn State
Hurley
ROI
Cincy
SC
Neb
Penn St
All medium plays
Brandon Lang
40 Dime Georgia
10 Dime 3-team 10-Point Teaser - USC/South Carolina/Nebraska
5 Dime 6-point Teaser - Penn St-USC UNDER and Michigan St/Georgia OVER
FREE - Virginia Tech
BIG AL
36-9 ATS NEW YEAR's DAY BOWL WINNER!
At 8 pm, our selection is on the Cincinnati Bearcats
VIRTUALLY PERFECT 94% (15-1) NEW YEAR's BOWL WINNER!
At 5 pm, our selection is on the Penn State Nittany Lions plus the points over USC
INSIDER SPORTS REPORT
4* Nebraska +2.5
4* Virginia Tech +2.5
3* Georgia -7.5
3* Penn St. +8.5
Street Rosenthal
S. Carolina +4
Penn State +9
Billy Coleman
NHL
3* Pittsburgh Under 6
BEN BURNS
New Year's Day Main Event
I'm taking the points with SOUTH CAROLINA. Iowa is favored here because it has a slightly better record and looked more impressive at the end of the year. However, the Big 10 wasn't nearly as tough as the SEC this season and a closer look shows that the Hawkeyes lost several of their games against the better teams from the Big 10. They did beat Penn State and Wisconsin but lost vs. Michigan State, Northwestern and Illinois and they were fortunate to avoid Michigan and Ohio State. While the Hawkeyes did close the years on a roll, they're a dismal 2-8 ATS the last 10 times that they were coming off back to back SU victories. South Carolina did close the season with back to back losses. They were both on the road though (at Florida and Clemson) and let's not forget that Spurriers' team had won six of its previous seven games. The Gamecocks are 4-1 ATS the last five times that they played with two or more week's rest in between games. During the same stretch, they've also gone 4-2 ATS when coming off back to back SU losses and 12-7 ATS when matched up against a team with a winning record. The Gamecocks are on a mission to get rid of their reputation as a team which chokes down the stretch and to rid the bad taste leftover from the final two losses. As senior receiver Kenny McKinley said: "We lost our last two games. A win could salvage our season." Look for Spurrier's Gamecocks to be at their best, improving to 4-1-1 ATS the last six times that they were listed as underdogs of four points or less. *New Year's Day Main Event
The Booooj
Outback Bowl
Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
50 Units on Iowa (-4) over South Carolina
South Carolina (7-5) vs. Iowa (8-4)- South Carolina comes into this game struggling, especially on offense. If the Gamecocks expect to win this game they will have to get a big effort out of a defense that has been very good at times this year. Offensively, they have really struggled and things won’t get any easier against an Iowa defense that has been dominant. The Hawkeyes offense is centered around Doak Walker award winner Shonn Greene. Greene is the only player in the country to run for 100 yards in every game this season, and this one shouldn’t be any different. The South Carolina defense will undoubtedly focus on stopping Greene, which will mean Iowa will need to get some plays out of QB Ricky Stanzi. If Stanzi can do enough to keep the Gamecocks defense honest, Greene should have some room to run. Look for Iowa to dominate on defense and get enough plays out of their offense to win handily. Iowa by 13-17.
Konica Minolta Gator Bowl
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, Jacksonville, Florida
10 Units on Clemson (-1) over Nebraska
Nebraska (8-4) vs. Clemson (7-5)- When the season began Clemson expected to be playing on New Year’s Day. They just didn’t expect it to be with Dabo Swinney as their head coach. The Tigers managed to salvage their season after a disappointing start and the firing of Tommy Bowden. Nebraska’s season can only be categorized as a success. They have won five of their last six under first year coach Beau Pelini, and have played better than expected most of the season. In this game the Huskers will look to overpower Clemson with a huge offensive line and an efficient passing game. Joe Ganz comes in completing 70 percent of his passes. He will look to spread the ball around to a lot of weapons and keep the Clemson defense off balance. Clemson’s Cullen Harper will be looking to end his career on a high note after many ups and downs. The Tiger’s dynamic backfield duo of James Davis and CJ Spiller will show what they are capable of after a disappointing season for both. In the end I look for Clemson’s talent to come through and get the victory in what should be an entertaining game. Clemson by 4-7.
Capital One Bowl
Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, Orlando, Florida
100 Units on Georgia (-8.5) over Michigan St.
Georgia (9-3) vs. Michigan St. (9-3)- Many people expected Georgia to be playing for the National Championship at the beginning of the season. Those expectations weren’t lived up to, but this is still a very talented football team. Michigan St. has overachieved this season, but on the two occasions they’ve met teams that could be considered in Georgia’s class, they were blown out. Georgia QB Matthew Stafford could be making his last start as a Bulldog, and will make it a memorable one. Georgia has so many weapons on offense including running back Knowshon Moreno, Mohamed Massaquoi, and AJ Green. For the Spartans to keep it close, Javon Ringer will have to get close to 35 carries and control the clock. Georgia’s defense will be very aware of Ringer, and will try to force Bryan Hoyer to beat them, which he won’t be able to do. The Bulldogs win big. Georgia by 17-27.
Rose Bowl presented by Citi
Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California
25 Units on USC (-9) over Penn St.
Penn St. (11-1) vs. Southern Cal (11-1)- All the talk coming into this game has been about the Trojan defense vs. the Nittany Lion offense, but I believe the other side of the ball will be the key. Penn St. features a great defense and will have to hold down the USC offense to stay in the game. QB Mark Sanchez will have to manage the game and spread the ball around to his many playmakers to keep the Penn St. defense off balance. USC’s Joe McKnight is as explosive a running back as there is in the country and could be the difference in this game. For Penn St. QB Darryl Clark will have to be patient and not force things because there won’t be much there against this defense. Expect to see some great defense in this game, and whichever team can make a couple of big plays to get the win. Look for those big plays from Joe McKnight. USC by 10-17.
Fed Ex Orange Bowl
Dolphin Stadium, Miami, Florida
10 Units on Virginia Tech (+2) over Cincinnati
Cincinnati (11-2) vs. Virginia Tech (9-4)- This is without a doubt the biggest game in the history of Cincinnati football, and they know it. Cincinnati will come out fired up and Virginia Tech better match the Bearcats intensity or they could be in trouble. Cincinnati’s defense will be one of the best the Hokies have seen and QB Tyrod Taylor will have to make plays with his feet to break the defense down. Cincinnati QB Tony Pike will have to be patient against an aggressive Virginia Tech defense. In a game so closely matched, special teams could be the difference, which should favor Virginia Tech. Hokies in a close one. Virginia Tech by 3-7.
Dave Cokin
GOY - Penn State
OC Dooley
3 units Iowa/S. Carolina Over
Joyce Sterling
Iowa/SC Over 43
Mich St +7.5
Pro Sports Plays
Take Clemson (-2) over Nebraska
(10* Top NCAA Bowl Parlay Winner)
Nebraska has lost 12 of the last 13 games as an underdog and they have also lost 11 of the last 14 games against the spread coming off a home win. Nebraska has lost 2 consecutive games when playing with two weeks or more of rest.
Take Cincinnati (-2.5) over Virginia Tech
(10* Top NCAA Bowl Parlay Winner)
Cincinnati has won and covered the spread in 4 of the last 5 games when the line is between +3 and -3 and they have also won 4 consecutive games when playing on a Thursday. Cincinnati has won 4 of the last 5 games when the total posted is 42 points or less.
Ben Lewis
5 units Nebraska
3 units Mich St/GA Over
Mike Rose
5 units PSU/USC Under
3 units Cincy
2 units S. Carolina