SERVICE PLAYS FOR 12/26
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DCI
NBA
PHILADELPHIA 95, Miami 89
Washington vs. CHARLOTTE: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
ATLANTA 101, Indiana 99
ORLANDO 107, New York 94
Detroit 93, NEW JERSEY 87
New Orleans 101, MEMPHIS 98
SAN ANTONIO 97, Chicago 86
DENVER 109, Milwaukee 98
UTAH 105, Dallas 103
Boston 97, SACRAMENTO 93
GOLDEN STATE 115, Minnesota 98
NHL
Ottawa vs. BUFFALO: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
N.Y. RANGERS 3, Carolina 2
Tampa Bay vs. WASHINGTON: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Atlanta vs. COLUMBUS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
N.Y. ISLANDERS 3, Toronto 2
Nashville vs. CHICAGO: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Detroit 3, ST. LOUIS 2
DALLAS 3, Minnesota 2
San Jose 3, LOS ANGELES
NBA
PHILADELPHIA 95, Miami 89
Washington vs. CHARLOTTE: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
ATLANTA 101, Indiana 99
ORLANDO 107, New York 94
Detroit 93, NEW JERSEY 87
New Orleans 101, MEMPHIS 98
SAN ANTONIO 97, Chicago 86
DENVER 109, Milwaukee 98
UTAH 105, Dallas 103
Boston 97, SACRAMENTO 93
GOLDEN STATE 115, Minnesota 98
NHL
Ottawa vs. BUFFALO: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
N.Y. RANGERS 3, Carolina 2
Tampa Bay vs. WASHINGTON: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Atlanta vs. COLUMBUS: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
N.Y. ISLANDERS 3, Toronto 2
Nashville vs. CHICAGO: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Detroit 3, ST. LOUIS 2
DALLAS 3, Minnesota 2
San Jose 3, LOS ANGELES
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Winners Edge- 12/26/07
NBA:
Miami Heat +3 , 2 units
Atlanta Hawks - 2.5 , 3 units ( Game of week )
CFB:
C. Michigan +8 , 2 units
NBA:
Miami Heat +3 , 2 units
Atlanta Hawks - 2.5 , 3 units ( Game of week )
CFB:
C. Michigan +8 , 2 units
ARMVIN SPORTS
CFB
12/26/2007
PURDUE -8
NHL
BUFFALO -104
TAMPA BAY 111
SAN JOSE at LOS ANGELES Over 5.5
CFB
12/26/2007
PURDUE -8
NHL
BUFFALO -104
TAMPA BAY 111
SAN JOSE at LOS ANGELES Over 5.5
Gina -----(from sports rumble)-----
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 10:30 p.m. est.
Minnesota Timberwolves (4-22) at Golden State Warriors (16-12)
Go with the Warriors with their high power offense to clobber the struggling Timberwolves tonight in Golden State. Minnesota struggles continue. They have dropped 8 of their last ten games and eight straight away from home, just 1-12 on the road this season. The Warriors have won and covered four of the last 5 meetings versus the Wolves at home.
Golden State Warriors
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 (Eastern Time)
Time Game Today's Pick
9:00 p.m. Milwaukee (11-15) at Denver (16-11) Denver Nuggets - 8
10:30 p.m. Minnesota (4-22) at Golden State (16-12) Golden State Warriors - 12?
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 10:30 p.m. est.
Minnesota Timberwolves (4-22) at Golden State Warriors (16-12)
Go with the Warriors with their high power offense to clobber the struggling Timberwolves tonight in Golden State. Minnesota struggles continue. They have dropped 8 of their last ten games and eight straight away from home, just 1-12 on the road this season. The Warriors have won and covered four of the last 5 meetings versus the Wolves at home.
Golden State Warriors
Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 (Eastern Time)
Time Game Today's Pick
9:00 p.m. Milwaukee (11-15) at Denver (16-11) Denver Nuggets - 8
10:30 p.m. Minnesota (4-22) at Golden State (16-12) Golden State Warriors - 12?
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December 26th, 2007
Motor City Central Michigan vs. Purdue
Central Michigan + 8.5
December 26th, 2007
Motor City Central Michigan vs. Purdue
Central Michigan + 8.5
Sunshine Forecast
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Central Michigan(+9?) vs. Purdue [Motor City Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Purdue 35 Central Michigan 27
Statistical Projections
Central Michigan 29
Rushing Yards: 196
Passing Yards: 213
Turnovers: 2 Purdue 36
Rushing Yards: 133
Passing Yards: 334
Turnovers: 2
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Purdue 46 Central Michigan 27
Purdue (1 star)
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Central Michigan(+9?) vs. Purdue [Motor City Bowl]
Power Rating Projection:
Purdue 35 Central Michigan 27
Statistical Projections
Central Michigan 29
Rushing Yards: 196
Passing Yards: 213
Turnovers: 2 Purdue 36
Rushing Yards: 133
Passing Yards: 334
Turnovers: 2
SUNSHINE FORECAST Official Prediction:
Purdue 46 Central Michigan 27
Purdue (1 star)
Arthur Ralph
Arthur Ralph
Super Pick Detroit Pistons WED
900 Best Bet Central Michigan Motor City Bowl
Super Picks Last 25 17-8
Bowls 4-0 Start
Double Plays FB 4-0 Run
NFL last 9 wks 76 % winners
Free plays 50-24 last 74
He is 4-0 in the bowls (1 a free play, 3 regular plays) his superpick is 0-5 last 5 after winning 10 in a row. Good luck.
Arthur Ralph
Super Pick Detroit Pistons WED
900 Best Bet Central Michigan Motor City Bowl
Super Picks Last 25 17-8
Bowls 4-0 Start
Double Plays FB 4-0 Run
NFL last 9 wks 76 % winners
Free plays 50-24 last 74
He is 4-0 in the bowls (1 a free play, 3 regular plays) his superpick is 0-5 last 5 after winning 10 in a row. Good luck.
Ben Burns
Motor City Bowl MASSACRE (3-0 L3, 15-7 L22) - Wednesday
I'm taking the points with CENTRAL MICHIGAN. Regardless of the sport or time of year, I always believe that "motivation" plays a big part in determining which team will emerge victorious and/or cover the spread. I believe that to be particularly true during the college bowl season. We don't have to look very far back for an example. On Sunday, in the most recent Bowl Game, Boise State was laying double-digits vs. East Carolina. While arguably not as talented, the Pirates were the "hungrier" team and managed to score the outright upset. I believe that this evening's underdog will also be extremely motivated. For starters, the game is practically right in their backyard as it's being held at Ford Field in Detroit. This will also be Central Michigan's first bowl game against a team from the Big 10. Additionally, the Chippewas will be playing with "revenge" as they were embarrassed at Purdue back in mid-September. The team has come a long way since then though. Indeed, the Chippewas will have a much healthier secondary and a defense that has finally coalesced after a season that saw coach Butch Jones and his staff forced to move players around and into unfamiliar positions due to injuries. Most recently, the Chippewas held Miami Ohio to a mere 10 points. In fact, over their last two games they held Akron and Miami to an average of only 314 yards. While the defense is playing its best football of the season, the CMU offense has also been clicking on all cylinders for months now. Indeed, the Chippewas scored more than 30 points in each of their last five games and in eight of their last nine. QB Dan LeFevour is a dynamic player that has beaten teams with both his arm and his legs. LeFevour accounted for a league-leading 4,368 yards of total offense (fifth nationally) and 40 touchdowns (17 rushing; 23 passing). He possesses two of the MAC's top pass catchers: freshman Antonio Brown, the league receptions leader (98 receptions, 909 yards), and sophomore Bryan Anderson (83 receptions, 1003 yards). While LeFevour is also the team's leading ground gainer with 1,008 yards rushing this season, the Chippewas' tailback tandem of junior Ontario Sneed and former Notre Dame transfer Justin Hoskins have combined for 1,133 yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. Purdue has a potent passing attack of its own and QB Painter had his way in the earlier meeting. As mentioned though, the Chippewas' secondary is much healthier now and the defense is playing its best football. Looking at some stats and we find that the Chippewas are 24-10 ATS in all lined games since 2005, including an impressive 3-0 SU/ATS mark when playing on a neutral field and a 7-2 SU/ATS record when facing a team with a winning record. During the same stretch, the Boilermakers are 0-1 SU/ATS on a neutral field and 6-12 ATS (3-15 SU!) when playing a team with a winning record. Expect them to have their hands full against the highly motivated Chippewas here. *Motor City Massacre
"TOTAL" ANNIHILATOR (29-8 L37 NBA TOTALS!) - Wednesday
I'm playing on the Mavericks and Jazz to finish UNDER the total.
These teams played an extermely high-scoring game against each other at Dallas earlier this month. The Jazz were coming off a tough loss vs. the Spurs the previous night and didn't play with any defensive intensity. Both teams would shoot above 60% for the game. That wasn't "normal" though as 12 of the previous 19 series meetings had all fallen below the total. The games at Utah have been particularly low-scoring. In fact, the UNDER is 5-1 the last six series meetings here and and a profitable 11-4 the last 15. Including those results, the Mavs have seen the UNDER go an impressive 41-18 the last 59 times that they faced an opponent from the Northwest division. The Jazz come in off an upset loss, as slight road favorites at Miami. That wasn't surprising though as they had upset the Magic at Orlando the previous night. Overall, the UNDER is 6-2 their last eight games. Its also worth noting that they've seen the UNDER go 6-3 for the season when coming off a SU loss as a favorite and 8-3 when facing a team which scores 99 or more points per game. The Jazz played well defensively last Boxing Day (Dec. 26) as they held the Clippers to 92 points. That game stayed below the number. The Mavs also played very well defensively on the day after Christmas last season. In fact, they limited the Bobcats to only 84 points. The previous season, on 12/26/05, they held the Pacers to a mere 80 points. It was more of the same in 2004 as the Mavs came back from Christmas, traveled to Denver, and held the Nuggets to only 88 points. Currently, the Mavs has seen each of their last two games stay below the number which has brought the UNDER to 6-1 their last seven games. I feel the number is too high and I'm expecting another relatively low-scoring contest tonight. *Annihilator
3-GAME NBA EXECUTIVE REPORT (11-2 L13 Exec. Reports) - Wednesday
This 3-Game Report includes plays on the BULLS, NETS and KINGS.
I'm taking the points with NEW JERSEY. As usual, the Pistons have a strong team. They're currently sitting on top the Central division with a 20-7 overall mark, second to only Boston in the entire league. That being said, I feel they're laying too many points tonight. Note that nine of the last 10 series meetings here have seen one of the teams favored by four points or less. The Nets are a much better team than their record indicates. They were also starting to build some momentum before the break with back to back SU/ATS wins at Miami and then vs. Golden State. While they've had a few days off, its worth mentioning that the Nets have gone 12-3 SU and 10-4-1 ATS the last 15 times they were playing with three or more day's rest in between games. The Nets' "Big 3" played up to their potential last time out. Kidd recorded his league-leading seventh triple-double (94th of his career) with 15 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds. Jefferson scored a game-high 31 points and Vince Carter added 23 points and 12 boards. Playing with "revenge" from an embarrassing loss at Detroit, look for Kidd and co. to give their guests all they can handle here, earning (at least) the cover vs. the generous number.
I'm taking the points with CHICAGO. The Spurs went into last season's Christmas Break having won six of seven games. As you know, they continued to play very well after the break and went on to eventually win their fourth championship since 1999. However, there were a few bumps along the way. One of them occurred on Boxing Day (Dec. 26th) when the Spurs hosted the Bucks. Despite the fact that they were playing without Ginobili, the Spurs were favored by eight points. They went on to give up 114 points en route to a 114-107 defeat. Note that Milwaukee went 1 for 11 in 3-point shots in that game, instead earning their 114 points (at least 111 of them) the hard way. I'm not sure if it was the turkey from the night before which was affecting the Spurs, but the Bucks had a remarabke 76-40 advantage in points in the paint. This year, the Spurs also return from the Christmas Break with a very similar record (19-7) to the 21-7 mark they had last season. They're also likely without Ginobili again (Note that I'm playing the Bulls regardless of whether or not he plays) and laying a slightly bigger number to what they did in last season's game vs. the Bucks. Despite their sub-par record, the Bulls are arguably still a better team than the Bucks were last season. They haven't had much success vs. the Spurs over the longterm. However, they did defeat them in the most recent meeting (at Chicago last season) and they also won here at San Antonio in 2005. That should give them some confidence coming into tonight's game. Teams often perform well in the first game after their coach has been fired and I expect that to be the case tonight. Look for the Bulls to give their hosts all they can handle, improving to 11-4 ATS the last 15 times they were underdogs of nine points or greater.
I'm taking the points with SACRAMENTO. The Celtics have certainly gotten off to a strong start. This is their first non-conference road game of the entire season though and I expect them to have some trouble. The Celts are likely coming off a big turkey dinner and they're also coming off five straight important games against Eastern Conference opponents. In fact, the Kings were the last team from the West which they faced. Note that the Celts won that game but that Sacramento covered the spread. Including that result, the Kings are an impressive 7-2 ATS (6-3 SU) in nine non-conference games. They're also a stellar 15-4 ATS (10-9 SU!) the last 19 times that they were home underdogs in the +6.5 to +9 range, including a perfect 6-0 ATS mark their last six in that role. On the other hand, the Celts are just 2-9 ATS the last 11 times they were listed as road favorites in the -6.5 to -9 range. Of course this is a very different Boston team. However, its still worth noting that the Kings are a perfect 11-0 the last 11 times they were a host in this series. They're also a profitable 9-4 ATS here for the season. Look for them to give their guests all they can handle here.
Motor City Bowl MASSACRE (3-0 L3, 15-7 L22) - Wednesday
I'm taking the points with CENTRAL MICHIGAN. Regardless of the sport or time of year, I always believe that "motivation" plays a big part in determining which team will emerge victorious and/or cover the spread. I believe that to be particularly true during the college bowl season. We don't have to look very far back for an example. On Sunday, in the most recent Bowl Game, Boise State was laying double-digits vs. East Carolina. While arguably not as talented, the Pirates were the "hungrier" team and managed to score the outright upset. I believe that this evening's underdog will also be extremely motivated. For starters, the game is practically right in their backyard as it's being held at Ford Field in Detroit. This will also be Central Michigan's first bowl game against a team from the Big 10. Additionally, the Chippewas will be playing with "revenge" as they were embarrassed at Purdue back in mid-September. The team has come a long way since then though. Indeed, the Chippewas will have a much healthier secondary and a defense that has finally coalesced after a season that saw coach Butch Jones and his staff forced to move players around and into unfamiliar positions due to injuries. Most recently, the Chippewas held Miami Ohio to a mere 10 points. In fact, over their last two games they held Akron and Miami to an average of only 314 yards. While the defense is playing its best football of the season, the CMU offense has also been clicking on all cylinders for months now. Indeed, the Chippewas scored more than 30 points in each of their last five games and in eight of their last nine. QB Dan LeFevour is a dynamic player that has beaten teams with both his arm and his legs. LeFevour accounted for a league-leading 4,368 yards of total offense (fifth nationally) and 40 touchdowns (17 rushing; 23 passing). He possesses two of the MAC's top pass catchers: freshman Antonio Brown, the league receptions leader (98 receptions, 909 yards), and sophomore Bryan Anderson (83 receptions, 1003 yards). While LeFevour is also the team's leading ground gainer with 1,008 yards rushing this season, the Chippewas' tailback tandem of junior Ontario Sneed and former Notre Dame transfer Justin Hoskins have combined for 1,133 yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. Purdue has a potent passing attack of its own and QB Painter had his way in the earlier meeting. As mentioned though, the Chippewas' secondary is much healthier now and the defense is playing its best football. Looking at some stats and we find that the Chippewas are 24-10 ATS in all lined games since 2005, including an impressive 3-0 SU/ATS mark when playing on a neutral field and a 7-2 SU/ATS record when facing a team with a winning record. During the same stretch, the Boilermakers are 0-1 SU/ATS on a neutral field and 6-12 ATS (3-15 SU!) when playing a team with a winning record. Expect them to have their hands full against the highly motivated Chippewas here. *Motor City Massacre
"TOTAL" ANNIHILATOR (29-8 L37 NBA TOTALS!) - Wednesday
I'm playing on the Mavericks and Jazz to finish UNDER the total.
These teams played an extermely high-scoring game against each other at Dallas earlier this month. The Jazz were coming off a tough loss vs. the Spurs the previous night and didn't play with any defensive intensity. Both teams would shoot above 60% for the game. That wasn't "normal" though as 12 of the previous 19 series meetings had all fallen below the total. The games at Utah have been particularly low-scoring. In fact, the UNDER is 5-1 the last six series meetings here and and a profitable 11-4 the last 15. Including those results, the Mavs have seen the UNDER go an impressive 41-18 the last 59 times that they faced an opponent from the Northwest division. The Jazz come in off an upset loss, as slight road favorites at Miami. That wasn't surprising though as they had upset the Magic at Orlando the previous night. Overall, the UNDER is 6-2 their last eight games. Its also worth noting that they've seen the UNDER go 6-3 for the season when coming off a SU loss as a favorite and 8-3 when facing a team which scores 99 or more points per game. The Jazz played well defensively last Boxing Day (Dec. 26) as they held the Clippers to 92 points. That game stayed below the number. The Mavs also played very well defensively on the day after Christmas last season. In fact, they limited the Bobcats to only 84 points. The previous season, on 12/26/05, they held the Pacers to a mere 80 points. It was more of the same in 2004 as the Mavs came back from Christmas, traveled to Denver, and held the Nuggets to only 88 points. Currently, the Mavs has seen each of their last two games stay below the number which has brought the UNDER to 6-1 their last seven games. I feel the number is too high and I'm expecting another relatively low-scoring contest tonight. *Annihilator
3-GAME NBA EXECUTIVE REPORT (11-2 L13 Exec. Reports) - Wednesday
This 3-Game Report includes plays on the BULLS, NETS and KINGS.
I'm taking the points with NEW JERSEY. As usual, the Pistons have a strong team. They're currently sitting on top the Central division with a 20-7 overall mark, second to only Boston in the entire league. That being said, I feel they're laying too many points tonight. Note that nine of the last 10 series meetings here have seen one of the teams favored by four points or less. The Nets are a much better team than their record indicates. They were also starting to build some momentum before the break with back to back SU/ATS wins at Miami and then vs. Golden State. While they've had a few days off, its worth mentioning that the Nets have gone 12-3 SU and 10-4-1 ATS the last 15 times they were playing with three or more day's rest in between games. The Nets' "Big 3" played up to their potential last time out. Kidd recorded his league-leading seventh triple-double (94th of his career) with 15 points, 12 assists and 11 rebounds. Jefferson scored a game-high 31 points and Vince Carter added 23 points and 12 boards. Playing with "revenge" from an embarrassing loss at Detroit, look for Kidd and co. to give their guests all they can handle here, earning (at least) the cover vs. the generous number.
I'm taking the points with CHICAGO. The Spurs went into last season's Christmas Break having won six of seven games. As you know, they continued to play very well after the break and went on to eventually win their fourth championship since 1999. However, there were a few bumps along the way. One of them occurred on Boxing Day (Dec. 26th) when the Spurs hosted the Bucks. Despite the fact that they were playing without Ginobili, the Spurs were favored by eight points. They went on to give up 114 points en route to a 114-107 defeat. Note that Milwaukee went 1 for 11 in 3-point shots in that game, instead earning their 114 points (at least 111 of them) the hard way. I'm not sure if it was the turkey from the night before which was affecting the Spurs, but the Bucks had a remarabke 76-40 advantage in points in the paint. This year, the Spurs also return from the Christmas Break with a very similar record (19-7) to the 21-7 mark they had last season. They're also likely without Ginobili again (Note that I'm playing the Bulls regardless of whether or not he plays) and laying a slightly bigger number to what they did in last season's game vs. the Bucks. Despite their sub-par record, the Bulls are arguably still a better team than the Bucks were last season. They haven't had much success vs. the Spurs over the longterm. However, they did defeat them in the most recent meeting (at Chicago last season) and they also won here at San Antonio in 2005. That should give them some confidence coming into tonight's game. Teams often perform well in the first game after their coach has been fired and I expect that to be the case tonight. Look for the Bulls to give their hosts all they can handle, improving to 11-4 ATS the last 15 times they were underdogs of nine points or greater.
I'm taking the points with SACRAMENTO. The Celtics have certainly gotten off to a strong start. This is their first non-conference road game of the entire season though and I expect them to have some trouble. The Celts are likely coming off a big turkey dinner and they're also coming off five straight important games against Eastern Conference opponents. In fact, the Kings were the last team from the West which they faced. Note that the Celts won that game but that Sacramento covered the spread. Including that result, the Kings are an impressive 7-2 ATS (6-3 SU) in nine non-conference games. They're also a stellar 15-4 ATS (10-9 SU!) the last 19 times that they were home underdogs in the +6.5 to +9 range, including a perfect 6-0 ATS mark their last six in that role. On the other hand, the Celts are just 2-9 ATS the last 11 times they were listed as road favorites in the -6.5 to -9 range. Of course this is a very different Boston team. However, its still worth noting that the Kings are a perfect 11-0 the last 11 times they were a host in this series. They're also a profitable 9-4 ATS here for the season. Look for them to give their guests all they can handle here.
Larry Ness
Oddsmaker's Error-NBA total (1st TY!)
My Oddsmaker's Error is on Dal/Ut Over at 9:05 ET.
Dallas (19-9) is nearly two-thirds of the way to its total number of losses from all of last season when it finished an NBA-best 67-15. However, the Mavs will go for a season-high sixth straight win tonight when they visit the Jazz in a rematch of a high-scoring game from earlier this month. Utah (15-14) got off to a strong start before losing nine of its last 11 games to fall into third place in the Northwest Division, which it won last season. The Jazz completed a 1-3 road trip with a 104-102 loss at Miami on Saturday. This is the first meeting between the teams since Utah's Deron Williams and Dallas' Josh Howard engaged in a scoring duel in the Mavs' 125-117 victory on Dec 8. Both players had career highs as Williams scored 41 points but was bested by Howard's 47. Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 points on Friday in a 102-89 win over the Clippers, after he turned in back-to-back 31-point efforts. The reigning league MVP started a bit slowly this year, scoring at 30 points or more just four times in his first 25 games. However, he's "in the zone" these days, with those three straight 30-point games and FIVE in his last nine! Utah's Carlos Boozer (24.7-8.7) also creates a matchup problem for Dallas and I have no explanation for why this total opened about six points lower than the closing total of the previous game. Oddsmaker's Error on Dal/Utah Over.
Weekly Wipeout Winner-NBA
My Weekly Wipeout Winner is on the Den Nuggets at 9:05 ET.
In Saturday's 103-99 win over Charlotte, Yi was 14-of-17 from the field for Milwaukee, while compiling a career-high 29 points and 10 rebounds. He had averaged 10.3 points coming in but gave Milwaukee a glimpse of what they were hoping for when they drafted the 6-foot-11 Chinese forward sixth overall. Michael Redd (23.9-5.2-3.9) added 27 points while Mo Williams (15.3-3.8-6.9) had 22 and nine assists in the game. Yi, who is averaging just 9.2 PPG on the road, will try and help Milwaukee to a rare road win tonight in Denver. The Bucks have lost five straight away from home, as well as 12 of 14 this season (4-9-1 ATS). Milwaukee has also lost eight of nine to the Nuggets since the 2002-03 season! The Nuggets should be happy to get the Bucks tonight, as Denver has lost three of its last five, with the two wins coming at home over Houston in 2-OTs (112-111) and at Sacramento (106-105). A 'breather" might be nice and the Bucks should provide the perfect foil. Kenyon Martin may miss again (strained hamstring) but Marcus Camby (8.7-14.3) came back from a bruised back to score 19 points and grab 14 rebounds in the win over the Kings. The one-two punch of Iverson (26.4) and Carmelo (25.4) will be too much for the poor-traveling Bucks. Weekly Wipeout Winner on the Den Nuggets.
Las Vegas Insider (Motor City Bowl)
My Las Vegas Insider is on Purdue at 7:30 ET.
Ford Field has been good to Central Michigan, as the Chippewas have won two straight MAC title games on this field, as well as LY's Motor City Bowl. In QB Dan LeFevour, CMU owns the only QB other than Vince Young (while at Texas) to pass for over 3,000 yards and rush for over 1,000 yards in the same season. CMU is also playing with revenge from a September 15 loss at West Lafayette to Purdue, 45-22. Now here's the rub. CMU has NOT been able to play outside the MAC this year and unlike in LY's Motor City Bowl, the opponent is a Big 10 team, not a SBC one (MTSU)! CMU's defense ranked 106th in total yards allowed (450.2) and 107th in PPG (35.8). Its pass D allowed 65.4% completions, an average of just about 285 YPG through the air plus allowed 31 TDPs with just 16 INTs. However, that just tells part of the story. CMU allowed an obscene 553.3 YPG and 52.8 PPG in its four non-MAC games TY (excluding Army)! As for the "talented Mr. LeFevour," he topped 204 yards passing in just ONE of those four games (twice held under 200), had a modest 6-4 ratio and averaged just 33 YPG on the ground (compared to 97 YPG in his other nine games). Purdue finished on a three-game losing streak and was just 7-5 on the year but all FIVE of the Boilermakers' losses came against teams which are in bowls (41-19 combined record). QB Curtis Painter threw for 3,985 yards LY and while he's down some TY (3,300), his TDPs are up from 22 to 26 and his INTs are down from 19 to 9! In his two games vs MAC opponents in '07 (Toledo and CMU), he's led Purdue to 52 and 45 points, averaging 302 YPG in the air and posting a 9-0 ratio. Las Vegas Insider on Purdue.
Oddsmaker's Error-NBA total (1st TY!)
My Oddsmaker's Error is on Dal/Ut Over at 9:05 ET.
Dallas (19-9) is nearly two-thirds of the way to its total number of losses from all of last season when it finished an NBA-best 67-15. However, the Mavs will go for a season-high sixth straight win tonight when they visit the Jazz in a rematch of a high-scoring game from earlier this month. Utah (15-14) got off to a strong start before losing nine of its last 11 games to fall into third place in the Northwest Division, which it won last season. The Jazz completed a 1-3 road trip with a 104-102 loss at Miami on Saturday. This is the first meeting between the teams since Utah's Deron Williams and Dallas' Josh Howard engaged in a scoring duel in the Mavs' 125-117 victory on Dec 8. Both players had career highs as Williams scored 41 points but was bested by Howard's 47. Dirk Nowitzki scored 30 points on Friday in a 102-89 win over the Clippers, after he turned in back-to-back 31-point efforts. The reigning league MVP started a bit slowly this year, scoring at 30 points or more just four times in his first 25 games. However, he's "in the zone" these days, with those three straight 30-point games and FIVE in his last nine! Utah's Carlos Boozer (24.7-8.7) also creates a matchup problem for Dallas and I have no explanation for why this total opened about six points lower than the closing total of the previous game. Oddsmaker's Error on Dal/Utah Over.
Weekly Wipeout Winner-NBA
My Weekly Wipeout Winner is on the Den Nuggets at 9:05 ET.
In Saturday's 103-99 win over Charlotte, Yi was 14-of-17 from the field for Milwaukee, while compiling a career-high 29 points and 10 rebounds. He had averaged 10.3 points coming in but gave Milwaukee a glimpse of what they were hoping for when they drafted the 6-foot-11 Chinese forward sixth overall. Michael Redd (23.9-5.2-3.9) added 27 points while Mo Williams (15.3-3.8-6.9) had 22 and nine assists in the game. Yi, who is averaging just 9.2 PPG on the road, will try and help Milwaukee to a rare road win tonight in Denver. The Bucks have lost five straight away from home, as well as 12 of 14 this season (4-9-1 ATS). Milwaukee has also lost eight of nine to the Nuggets since the 2002-03 season! The Nuggets should be happy to get the Bucks tonight, as Denver has lost three of its last five, with the two wins coming at home over Houston in 2-OTs (112-111) and at Sacramento (106-105). A 'breather" might be nice and the Bucks should provide the perfect foil. Kenyon Martin may miss again (strained hamstring) but Marcus Camby (8.7-14.3) came back from a bruised back to score 19 points and grab 14 rebounds in the win over the Kings. The one-two punch of Iverson (26.4) and Carmelo (25.4) will be too much for the poor-traveling Bucks. Weekly Wipeout Winner on the Den Nuggets.
Las Vegas Insider (Motor City Bowl)
My Las Vegas Insider is on Purdue at 7:30 ET.
Ford Field has been good to Central Michigan, as the Chippewas have won two straight MAC title games on this field, as well as LY's Motor City Bowl. In QB Dan LeFevour, CMU owns the only QB other than Vince Young (while at Texas) to pass for over 3,000 yards and rush for over 1,000 yards in the same season. CMU is also playing with revenge from a September 15 loss at West Lafayette to Purdue, 45-22. Now here's the rub. CMU has NOT been able to play outside the MAC this year and unlike in LY's Motor City Bowl, the opponent is a Big 10 team, not a SBC one (MTSU)! CMU's defense ranked 106th in total yards allowed (450.2) and 107th in PPG (35.8). Its pass D allowed 65.4% completions, an average of just about 285 YPG through the air plus allowed 31 TDPs with just 16 INTs. However, that just tells part of the story. CMU allowed an obscene 553.3 YPG and 52.8 PPG in its four non-MAC games TY (excluding Army)! As for the "talented Mr. LeFevour," he topped 204 yards passing in just ONE of those four games (twice held under 200), had a modest 6-4 ratio and averaged just 33 YPG on the ground (compared to 97 YPG in his other nine games). Purdue finished on a three-game losing streak and was just 7-5 on the year but all FIVE of the Boilermakers' losses came against teams which are in bowls (41-19 combined record). QB Curtis Painter threw for 3,985 yards LY and while he's down some TY (3,300), his TDPs are up from 22 to 26 and his INTs are down from 19 to 9! In his two games vs MAC opponents in '07 (Toledo and CMU), he's led Purdue to 52 and 45 points, averaging 302 YPG in the air and posting a 9-0 ratio. Las Vegas Insider on Purdue.
Tom Striker's CFB Motor City Mauling - 11-1 ATS Sweet Situation
#402 PURDUE (-8) over Central Michigan at 7:30 PM EST
There are going to be a ton of handicappers crying revenge in this contest and I'm not buying it. Purdue has faced Central Michigan three times over the past nine years and won all three games (including the one back on September 15th) by the combined score of 151-38! Rest assured, off three consecutive losses, the Boilermakers will NOT take this game lightly.
Fading Central Michigan outside of conference play has never been a problem for me. In case you haven't noticed, the Chippewas are a horrendous 0-23 SU and 6-16-1 ATS when priced as an underdog and matched up against a non-conference foe. Even worse, as a pup priced at +5 or more and battling an opponent that checks in off two or more straight up losses, CMU is a nasty 0-12 SU and 1-11 ATS!
With a 38-24-1 ATS record, Purdue has displayed a history of bouncing back off two or more straight up losses. In this role priced as a favorite or an underdog of +5 or less, the Boilers improve to a sensational 24-10-1 ATS.
Statistically speaking, CMU's pass defense is ranked 111th in the country allowing 284.9 yards per game. In comparison, the Boilers pass offense which is ranked 17th in the nation averaging 287.3 yards per game will have no trouble at all moving the football up and down the field. Look for Boilermaker QB Curtis Painter and WR's Dorien Bryant and Greg Orton to have huge games. Take Purdue! Thank you and best of luck, T. S.
#402 PURDUE (-8) over Central Michigan at 7:30 PM EST
There are going to be a ton of handicappers crying revenge in this contest and I'm not buying it. Purdue has faced Central Michigan three times over the past nine years and won all three games (including the one back on September 15th) by the combined score of 151-38! Rest assured, off three consecutive losses, the Boilermakers will NOT take this game lightly.
Fading Central Michigan outside of conference play has never been a problem for me. In case you haven't noticed, the Chippewas are a horrendous 0-23 SU and 6-16-1 ATS when priced as an underdog and matched up against a non-conference foe. Even worse, as a pup priced at +5 or more and battling an opponent that checks in off two or more straight up losses, CMU is a nasty 0-12 SU and 1-11 ATS!
With a 38-24-1 ATS record, Purdue has displayed a history of bouncing back off two or more straight up losses. In this role priced as a favorite or an underdog of +5 or less, the Boilers improve to a sensational 24-10-1 ATS.
Statistically speaking, CMU's pass defense is ranked 111th in the country allowing 284.9 yards per game. In comparison, the Boilers pass offense which is ranked 17th in the nation averaging 287.3 yards per game will have no trouble at all moving the football up and down the field. Look for Boilermaker QB Curtis Painter and WR's Dorien Bryant and Greg Orton to have huge games. Take Purdue! Thank you and best of luck, T. S.
The Platinum Sheet
Central Michigan has the privilege of representing the MAC in the Motor City Bowl for the second straight season. But will be facing a much higher caliber opponent this time around in Purdue. It will be a big step up from the ?06 matchup vs. Sun Belt foe MTSU, a game the Chippewas won easily, 31-14. This will actually be the second time they?ve faced the Boilermakers this season, and CMU will be looking for a different result from the 45-22 pasting that Purdue put on them at East Lafayette in September. In fact, overall in this series, Purdue has won and covered the L3 meetings, with an average point margin of 37.7
PPG. However, HC Joe Tiller?s team backs into this game off three straight season ending losses and has struggled in bowl games, going just 1-6 SU & 1-5-1 ATS in its L7.
******* Forecaster: PURDUE 38, C MICHIGAN 27
Central Michigan has the privilege of representing the MAC in the Motor City Bowl for the second straight season. But will be facing a much higher caliber opponent this time around in Purdue. It will be a big step up from the ?06 matchup vs. Sun Belt foe MTSU, a game the Chippewas won easily, 31-14. This will actually be the second time they?ve faced the Boilermakers this season, and CMU will be looking for a different result from the 45-22 pasting that Purdue put on them at East Lafayette in September. In fact, overall in this series, Purdue has won and covered the L3 meetings, with an average point margin of 37.7
PPG. However, HC Joe Tiller?s team backs into this game off three straight season ending losses and has struggled in bowl games, going just 1-6 SU & 1-5-1 ATS in its L7.
******* Forecaster: PURDUE 38, C MICHIGAN 27
*****(COMPS)*******
---JIM FEIST----------------------------------------------------
The T'Wolves have really struggled so far this year, out to a 3-17 SU mark and 8-11 ATS record. So it isn't a far stretch to say this team will not win many road games. In fact, just one so far this year. Now they get to play a very fast paced Warriors club. Golden State is 14-6 SU and 11-8 ATS on the season. They have averaged 112 points at home this season and while they do give up a good many points also - this is the kind of team they should dominate. We hate laying double digits with any NBA team, but we do so knowing our club is going to score lots of points like the Warriors will do tonight.
---Tony Mathews-----------------------------------------------
Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State Warriors
Selection: Golden State Warriors -12.5 (-110)
Explanation: We will side with the Golden State Warriors as they face-off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Wednesday's NBA contest.
The Golden State Warriors have the superior offense when compared with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves (on the road) are scoring an average of 91.1 points per game, while the Golden State Warriors (at home) are scoring an average of 112 points per game. This means that the Golden State Warriors offense is scoring an average of 20.9 points per game more then the Minnesota Timberwolves offense.
The favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings between these teams, and we see the Golden State Warriors (as favorites) getting another win tonight.
Take the Golden State Warriors -12.5
---John Fina-----------------------------------------------------
December 26, 2007
Selection: Boston/Sacramento Over 189 (-110)
Today we expect a high-scoring game as the Boston Celtics do battle with the Sacramento Kings. Both these teams have very strong offenses. The Boston Celtics (on the road) are scoring an average of 100.3 points per game, while the Sacramento Kings (at home) are scoring an average of 103.2 points per game. These teams also tend to score many points when playing in Sacramento. In fact, the over is a perfect 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these teams (when playing in Sacramento). We expect to see another high-scoring game tonight! Take the Boston Celtics/Sacramento Kings Over 189!
----JEFF BENTON-----------------------------------------------
No doubt that Minnesota is complete crap this year ? maybe the worst team in the entire NBA. A At the same time, there?s no denying that the Warriors are playing tremendous basketball, especially at home where they?ve won seven of their last eight, the only misstep being a six-point overtime loss to Orlando. Finally, I know that it was just a week ago that Golden State hammered the TWolves 111-98 as a seven-point road favorite
However, that final score was a bit misleading, as the TWolves led by eight points at the break before completely self-destructing in the third quarter, when they got outscored 37-17. Take away that 12-minute stretch, and Minnesota outscored the Warriors 81-74.
Also, as bad as the TWolves have been this year, including going 1-12 on the road, they?ve been a very decent bet as a visitor at 8-5 ATS, including 7-3 ATS in the last 10. In fact, they?re 10-5 ATS as an underdog of eight points or more all season.
Meanwhile, the Warriors are just 6-6 ATS at home, 9-8 ATS as a favorite and 1-5 ATS when playing after more than one day of rest.
In the end, this is just too many points for Golden State, which is coming off a five-game road trip, to be laying in this post-holiday position. Look for Minnesota to find away to cover this spread, be it from the get-go or by sneaking in for the backdoor cover.
(based on a 1 to a 10 ♦ Rating)
2♦ MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
---Bobby Maxwell-----------------------------------------------
The Jazz finally get home after a long month on the road - at least it must seem like they haven't been home in a month. Utah has played 18 of its first 29 games on the road and just concluded a stretch of 12 of 16 games on the highway. They are just 2-9 SU in its last 11 and 3-9 ATS in its last 12.
Utah isn't ready to face this suddenly red-hot Mavericks team and will drop this one tonight.
Dallas has won five straight games and blew out the Clippers 102-89 on Friday as 11 1/2-point favorites. They are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight. The Mavericks beat the Jazz 125-117 back on Dec. 8 as a 5 1/2-point home chalk.
Dallas is 13-4 against the Western Conference this season and playing a rare game as an underdog. Utah is just 1-7 ATS in its last eight as a favorite.
Let's play the team going better right now. Utah just hasn't been itself lately and Dallas will go in there and rack up some points. With the Mavs as dogs, we're going to grab the points but we expec to see Dallas win this one.
3♦ DALLAS
---MATT RIVERS------------------------------------------------
For Wednesday take the Bulls in San Antonio
If I've seen it once I've seen it a million times, a coach gets fired and then the team comes out in their first game after the episode and seems to play with a lot of heart and fire and overachieve to the max. I can totally see this scenario occurring here as the Bulls are still a team with a ton of talent and the Spurs are expected to be without one of their main guns in Manu Ginobili.
Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and the rest of the champs are great and should pull this game out as they usually do but Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, Ben Wallace, Kirk Hinrich, Andres Nocioni, Tyrus Thomas and da Bulls have too much of an upside to continue to flounder as they have and quite possibly getting rid of Scott Skiles will prove to be a spark lit under the players' butts and the turning point in which the whole beginning of the season trade talk regarding Kobe Bryant will officially be a thing of the past as the page is now somewhat turned.
The Spurs will try and grind this thing out as they like to do with the defense but in this spot plus around double digits I'm all about the visiting Bulls!
---USA Sports Consulting - Earl Morgan------------------
NBA
12/26/2007
ATLANTA -2.5
---TOTALS 4 U--------------------------------------------------
MAVERICKS/JAZZ UNDER 204 1/2
---RAZOR SHARP-----------------------------------------------
CHICAGO/SAN ANTONIO UNDER the total of 186.5
---#1 SPORTS---------------------------------------------------
INDIANA PACERS + 2
---HUDDLE UP---------------------------------------------------
Detroit -6
---HD'S ACTIONLINE-------------------------------------------
Boston -7 over Sacramento
---LEE STEVENS------------------------------------------------
Phoenix/LA Lakers UNDER 220
---BIG TIME SPORTS------------------------------------------
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26th
SHARKS /KINGS OVER 5.5
---Marc Lawrence-----------------------------------------------
Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets
Wednesday, December 26th, 9:05 PM ET
Nuggets have dominated the Bucks in this series, going 24-7-1 ATS in the last 32 meetings. With Milwaukee off a 13-point win, look for more of the same this evening.
Play on: Denver
---VEGAS STEAMLINE-----------------------------------------
Take the Detroit Pistons -6 over New Jersey
---Jimmy The Moose-------------------------------------------
Game: San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings Dec 26 2007 10:35PM
Prediction: San Jose Sharks
Reason: The Sharks are struggling having lost 3 straight games but a date with the Kings is just what the doctor ordered. San Jose has won 6 straight on the road. In their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing home record the Sharks are 21-5. The Kings have lost 7 of their last 9 home games. LA has lost 7 straight games. In their last 53 games vs. Western Conference team's the Kings are 16-37. SJ has won 6 of their last 7 meetings to Los Angeles. Play on the Sharks -.
---florida booky busters --------------------------------------
NBA 12/26/2007 at 7:00:00 PM
Indiana at Atlanta
Indiana/Atlanta u200
---James Patrick Sports --------------------------------------
Mavericks vs. Jazz 9:05 p.m. est.
In Wednesday action on the NBA hardwood the Dallas Mavericks travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Jazz. Utah returns home off the NBA road and with the Christmas Holiday yesterday don't see the Jazz all that focused for this game and our Wednesday selection is on #517 Dallas Mavericks in NBA action
---Smokin Dave Cokin-----------------------------------------
NBA
521 Timberwolves @ 522 Warriors 10:35PM ET
Play: Warriors -12.5
Golden State should have a big night tonight as they entertain the hapless T-Wolves. Minnesota is generally unable to control tempo, and if the Warriors are able to get this game going fast, it's likely to turn into a major blowout. It's a big number, but one I'll give in what ought to be a Warriors rout.
---Greg Daraban------------------------------------------------
521 Minnesota at 522 Golden St (16-12)
TV NBA: The TWolves head west to take on Golden St.
Minnesota finding life without Kevin Garnett
very difficult. Golden St just a few games back of
the Suns. The number is high tonight, but GS needs
to start well after the short break with some big games coming
up Denver twice Houston New Years Eve and Dallas.
The Warriors roll up some big numbers tonight.
Take Golden St
----BIG AL---------------------------------------------------------
At 7:35 pm, our complimentary selection is on the Detroit Pistons minus the points over New Jersey. The Nets have won back to back games (both as an underdog), but will be hard-pressed to repeat that feat here at home vs. Detroit. The Pistons are rested, and off a win, and such teams are 115-57 ATS priced from -13 to +6 points, if their W/L percentage is .334 or better, and they're matched up against a non-division foe off back-to-back upset wins. This system has had three plays so far this season, and has gone 2-1, with its winners being New Orleans over the Lakers on Nov 6 and Houston over Milw on Nov 9. Take Detroit to rout New Jersey. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie
----JAKE TIMLIN------------------------------------------------
Charlotte Bobcats
----Paul Leiner --------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Sport: NBA
Game: Detroit/New Jersey
Prediction: 5* Pistons -6
----Joel Tyson----------------------------------------------------
The struggling and banged up Washington Wizards take their show to Charlotte tonight when they battle the Bobcats.
The Wizards enter tonight?s contest losers of their last three, failing to cover any of the three with their only shining light possibly being the play of Antawn Jamison who is averaging 27.7 points and has grabbed an average of 11 rebounds over the span. This Washington club that is one of the highest scoring in the league at 99.9 points per game have been held to 87.0 points per game during their three game slide.
Despite the Wizards being 10-3 all-time versus the Cats, Charlotte has put together wins in two of the last three between these two clubs. Charlotte who has won two of their last three overall enter tonight?s match up after they were beaten by the Bucks 103-99 Saturday in Milwaukee.
I feel tonight the better playing team right now will get the win, and feel that team is the Bobcats.
Well rested after a couple days off and their long trip (thanks to weather) to Milwaukee, Charlotte is the play.
3♦ BOBCATS
----Drew Gordon------------------------------------------------
Critics will argue that the Jazz are a much better team at home, which is true, but the fact of the matter is Utah is playing garbage basketball right now, and just because they're back in Salt Lake, doesn't mean they can simply flip the switch from "mediocre" to "good." Losers of 9 of their last 11 games (3-8 ATS), the Jazz are in trouble once again tonight, and here's why:
Its no secret that the injury to Memhet Okur has thrown this Utah team for a loop, as his ability to stretch the defense and force the opposing team's bigmen to play outside the paint is a necessary component of their offense. This Jazz team is playing without confidence right now, averaging 102 ppg over their last 5, which is low for this West Coast juggernaut.
Dallas meanwhile, is playing rock-solid basketball, winners of 5 straight, they appear to finally have shaken some of the trouble they had in late November/early December. Over their last 5 games, not only are they shooting over 50%, but they're also limiting opponents to just 93 ppg on 44% shooting! The Mavericks win games when they commit themselves on the defensive end, and that's exactly what they're doing of late.
Finally, while there's some trends in Utah's favor, Dallas is catching them at their most vulnerable spot in some time. Jazz are just 1-7 ATS over their last 8 games as a favorite, and on top of that, are just 3-9 ATS over their last 12 games overall. Like I said: They're playing garbage basketball right now, and it'll show tonight. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if Dallas wins outright, but we'll take the points as an added bonus.
Take Dallas plus the points over Utah in this marquee West Coast showdown.
3♦ DALLAS
----Jason Deihl --------------------------------------------------
NBA
Chicago
----sharp betting-----------------------------------------------
NBA
Boston -7
----Donald Tran-------------------------------------------------
Sport: NBA
Matchup: Detroit at New Jersey
Prediction: New Jersey Nets +6
----Jennifer Barry-----------------------------------------------
Sport: NBA
Matchup: Boston at Sacramento
Prediction: Under 188.5 Points
----Chad Jordan-------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, December 26 2007
Sport: NBA
Match up: Dallas at Utah
Prediction: Utah Jazz -3
----VEGAS EXPERTS-------------------------------------------
Chicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs
Wednesday, December 26rd, 8:35 PM ET
Change and effort for the Bulls will show up on the defensive end. Bulls lost their last two of the Skiles' era 107-82 at Boston and 116-98 to Houston in the home dog role. San Antonio has lost four of six and two of its last three, getting a win/non-cover over the depleted Clippers in its last. That game went over the total after a run of eight straight unders. SAN ANTONIO is 23-11 UNDER after having lost 2 of their last 3 games over the last 3 seasons while CHICAGO is 26-15 UNDER in road games after playing a game as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Play on: Under
----Scott Rickenbach------------------------------------------
1* (regular play) Nashville Predators Money Line +130 @ Chicago @ 8:30 ET - Each team comes into this match-up on a mini-winning streak that started before the Christmas break. The key here though is the revenge angle. The Predators were embarrassed at Chicago last Wednesday when they lost 5-2. Goalie Chris Mason was pulled for Nashville after he allowed goals on each of the first two shots he faced. Mason and the Predators are looking to avenge that loss tonight.
Keep in mind that when the Preds lost at Chicago last week it was a tough scheduling spot as they were coming off of a tight 3-2 loss at Minnesota the night before. This situation is much more favorable for the Preds as they have been off since Sunday's win at Columbus. The Predators are eager to catch one of the teams they are currently trailing in the Central Division and they can make inroads toward that by upsetting the Blackhawks tonight. Chicago has been playing better but another injury to Martin Havlat could begin to take it's toll here.
Havlat had three assists in the win over Nashville last week but now he's hurting with a groin injury he suffered in the Hawks upset win of Ottawa last week. Despite what happened last week in Chicago, Mason has a history of success in his starts at Chicago and he and the Predators will bounce back tonight. The Preds are tired of looking up in the standings to see the Blackhawks and they are highly motivated for tonight's rematch as a result. Play Nashville on the money line as a regular selection.
----Great Lakes--------------------------------------------------
NBA Selection:
Chicago at San Antonio 8:35PM EST Play on: San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs are 61-53 when playing at home the last three years including 10-5 ATS when playing at home this year. The Spurs are also 12-6 ATS when playing on three or more days of rest the last three years, and 4-1 ATS vs non conference opponents this year. We look for the San Antonio Spurs to roll over the Chicago Bulls for the home ATS Win & cover tonight.
----Tom Freese Blue Line Club------------------------------
Minnesota at Golden St (10:35pm)
Golden St is 6-1-1 UNDER their last 8 games overall and they are 9-2-1 UNDER off an ATS Win. The Warriors are 11-4-1 UNDER after scoring 100 or more points in their last game and they are 4-1-1 UNDER their last 6 games as favorites. Double digit favorites are 36-24 UNDER this year. Minnesota is 6-1 UNDER their last 7 games as road dogs and they are 11-4-1 UNDER vs. an opponent that scored 100 or more points in their last game. The Timberwolves are 7-3-1 UNDER off a double digit loss.
PLAY ON 'UNDER'
----Nelly-----------------------------------------------------------
Atlanta - over Indiana
The Hawks have won and covered in four consecutive games and should be in great position to keep the streak rolling with four days off for the holidays and returning to play back at home. Atlanta?s defense averages about ten points fewer per game than Indiana and the Hawks are far more productive on offense in home games. Although the Pacers have put together a solid recent run this game comes in a tough spot having to face additional travel for the holidays and already having played three of the last five games away from home.
----Pure Lock's FREE NBA play Wednesday -----------
DETROIT @ NEW JERSEY 7:35 PM EST
PLAY ON: DETROIT (-) PTS
---R&R Totals FREE NBA Over-Under Wednesday ---
Washington @ Charlotte 7:05 PM EST
Play On: UNDER THE TOTAL
----Robert Ross-------------------------------------------------
Game: Boston Celtics at Sacramento Kings Dec 26 2007 10:05PM
Prediction: Sacramento Kings
Reason: Same reasoning applies as when we took the Kings in recent loss but cover in Boston. Artest will guard Pierce and Salmons will guard Allen, leaving Garnett to get the win and cover himself. But he's more facilitator than scorer so if the other two are covered the Kings three-point shooting and ability to get to the line will keep them in this one. Take Sacramento!
----Tony Karpinski ----------------------------------------------
Play: New Orleans Hornets
New Orleans is 17-10 and 9-5 on the road. Memphis is 8-19 with a 5-9 home record. New Orleans is in 3rd place and just 2.5 games back of first place San Antonio as they have won each of their last two games. Memphis has lost their last two games and has fallen all the way to 11.5 games and are in last place. Look for New Orleans to get their 10th road win in Memphis and make it three wins in a row. Play New Orleans
---JIM FEIST----------------------------------------------------
The T'Wolves have really struggled so far this year, out to a 3-17 SU mark and 8-11 ATS record. So it isn't a far stretch to say this team will not win many road games. In fact, just one so far this year. Now they get to play a very fast paced Warriors club. Golden State is 14-6 SU and 11-8 ATS on the season. They have averaged 112 points at home this season and while they do give up a good many points also - this is the kind of team they should dominate. We hate laying double digits with any NBA team, but we do so knowing our club is going to score lots of points like the Warriors will do tonight.
---Tony Mathews-----------------------------------------------
Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State Warriors
Selection: Golden State Warriors -12.5 (-110)
Explanation: We will side with the Golden State Warriors as they face-off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Wednesday's NBA contest.
The Golden State Warriors have the superior offense when compared with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Minnesota Timberwolves (on the road) are scoring an average of 91.1 points per game, while the Golden State Warriors (at home) are scoring an average of 112 points per game. This means that the Golden State Warriors offense is scoring an average of 20.9 points per game more then the Minnesota Timberwolves offense.
The favorite is 7-2 ATS in the last 9 meetings between these teams, and we see the Golden State Warriors (as favorites) getting another win tonight.
Take the Golden State Warriors -12.5
---John Fina-----------------------------------------------------
December 26, 2007
Selection: Boston/Sacramento Over 189 (-110)
Today we expect a high-scoring game as the Boston Celtics do battle with the Sacramento Kings. Both these teams have very strong offenses. The Boston Celtics (on the road) are scoring an average of 100.3 points per game, while the Sacramento Kings (at home) are scoring an average of 103.2 points per game. These teams also tend to score many points when playing in Sacramento. In fact, the over is a perfect 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these teams (when playing in Sacramento). We expect to see another high-scoring game tonight! Take the Boston Celtics/Sacramento Kings Over 189!
----JEFF BENTON-----------------------------------------------
No doubt that Minnesota is complete crap this year ? maybe the worst team in the entire NBA. A At the same time, there?s no denying that the Warriors are playing tremendous basketball, especially at home where they?ve won seven of their last eight, the only misstep being a six-point overtime loss to Orlando. Finally, I know that it was just a week ago that Golden State hammered the TWolves 111-98 as a seven-point road favorite
However, that final score was a bit misleading, as the TWolves led by eight points at the break before completely self-destructing in the third quarter, when they got outscored 37-17. Take away that 12-minute stretch, and Minnesota outscored the Warriors 81-74.
Also, as bad as the TWolves have been this year, including going 1-12 on the road, they?ve been a very decent bet as a visitor at 8-5 ATS, including 7-3 ATS in the last 10. In fact, they?re 10-5 ATS as an underdog of eight points or more all season.
Meanwhile, the Warriors are just 6-6 ATS at home, 9-8 ATS as a favorite and 1-5 ATS when playing after more than one day of rest.
In the end, this is just too many points for Golden State, which is coming off a five-game road trip, to be laying in this post-holiday position. Look for Minnesota to find away to cover this spread, be it from the get-go or by sneaking in for the backdoor cover.
(based on a 1 to a 10 ♦ Rating)
2♦ MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
---Bobby Maxwell-----------------------------------------------
The Jazz finally get home after a long month on the road - at least it must seem like they haven't been home in a month. Utah has played 18 of its first 29 games on the road and just concluded a stretch of 12 of 16 games on the highway. They are just 2-9 SU in its last 11 and 3-9 ATS in its last 12.
Utah isn't ready to face this suddenly red-hot Mavericks team and will drop this one tonight.
Dallas has won five straight games and blew out the Clippers 102-89 on Friday as 11 1/2-point favorites. They are 5-2-1 ATS in their last eight. The Mavericks beat the Jazz 125-117 back on Dec. 8 as a 5 1/2-point home chalk.
Dallas is 13-4 against the Western Conference this season and playing a rare game as an underdog. Utah is just 1-7 ATS in its last eight as a favorite.
Let's play the team going better right now. Utah just hasn't been itself lately and Dallas will go in there and rack up some points. With the Mavs as dogs, we're going to grab the points but we expec to see Dallas win this one.
3♦ DALLAS
---MATT RIVERS------------------------------------------------
For Wednesday take the Bulls in San Antonio
If I've seen it once I've seen it a million times, a coach gets fired and then the team comes out in their first game after the episode and seems to play with a lot of heart and fire and overachieve to the max. I can totally see this scenario occurring here as the Bulls are still a team with a ton of talent and the Spurs are expected to be without one of their main guns in Manu Ginobili.
Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and the rest of the champs are great and should pull this game out as they usually do but Ben Gordon, Luol Deng, Ben Wallace, Kirk Hinrich, Andres Nocioni, Tyrus Thomas and da Bulls have too much of an upside to continue to flounder as they have and quite possibly getting rid of Scott Skiles will prove to be a spark lit under the players' butts and the turning point in which the whole beginning of the season trade talk regarding Kobe Bryant will officially be a thing of the past as the page is now somewhat turned.
The Spurs will try and grind this thing out as they like to do with the defense but in this spot plus around double digits I'm all about the visiting Bulls!
---USA Sports Consulting - Earl Morgan------------------
NBA
12/26/2007
ATLANTA -2.5
---TOTALS 4 U--------------------------------------------------
MAVERICKS/JAZZ UNDER 204 1/2
---RAZOR SHARP-----------------------------------------------
CHICAGO/SAN ANTONIO UNDER the total of 186.5
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INDIANA PACERS + 2
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Detroit -6
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Boston -7 over Sacramento
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Phoenix/LA Lakers UNDER 220
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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26th
SHARKS /KINGS OVER 5.5
---Marc Lawrence-----------------------------------------------
Milwaukee Bucks at Denver Nuggets
Wednesday, December 26th, 9:05 PM ET
Nuggets have dominated the Bucks in this series, going 24-7-1 ATS in the last 32 meetings. With Milwaukee off a 13-point win, look for more of the same this evening.
Play on: Denver
---VEGAS STEAMLINE-----------------------------------------
Take the Detroit Pistons -6 over New Jersey
---Jimmy The Moose-------------------------------------------
Game: San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings Dec 26 2007 10:35PM
Prediction: San Jose Sharks
Reason: The Sharks are struggling having lost 3 straight games but a date with the Kings is just what the doctor ordered. San Jose has won 6 straight on the road. In their last 26 road games vs. a team with a losing home record the Sharks are 21-5. The Kings have lost 7 of their last 9 home games. LA has lost 7 straight games. In their last 53 games vs. Western Conference team's the Kings are 16-37. SJ has won 6 of their last 7 meetings to Los Angeles. Play on the Sharks -.
---florida booky busters --------------------------------------
NBA 12/26/2007 at 7:00:00 PM
Indiana at Atlanta
Indiana/Atlanta u200
---James Patrick Sports --------------------------------------
Mavericks vs. Jazz 9:05 p.m. est.
In Wednesday action on the NBA hardwood the Dallas Mavericks travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Jazz. Utah returns home off the NBA road and with the Christmas Holiday yesterday don't see the Jazz all that focused for this game and our Wednesday selection is on #517 Dallas Mavericks in NBA action
---Smokin Dave Cokin-----------------------------------------
NBA
521 Timberwolves @ 522 Warriors 10:35PM ET
Play: Warriors -12.5
Golden State should have a big night tonight as they entertain the hapless T-Wolves. Minnesota is generally unable to control tempo, and if the Warriors are able to get this game going fast, it's likely to turn into a major blowout. It's a big number, but one I'll give in what ought to be a Warriors rout.
---Greg Daraban------------------------------------------------
521 Minnesota at 522 Golden St (16-12)
TV NBA: The TWolves head west to take on Golden St.
Minnesota finding life without Kevin Garnett
very difficult. Golden St just a few games back of
the Suns. The number is high tonight, but GS needs
to start well after the short break with some big games coming
up Denver twice Houston New Years Eve and Dallas.
The Warriors roll up some big numbers tonight.
Take Golden St
----BIG AL---------------------------------------------------------
At 7:35 pm, our complimentary selection is on the Detroit Pistons minus the points over New Jersey. The Nets have won back to back games (both as an underdog), but will be hard-pressed to repeat that feat here at home vs. Detroit. The Pistons are rested, and off a win, and such teams are 115-57 ATS priced from -13 to +6 points, if their W/L percentage is .334 or better, and they're matched up against a non-division foe off back-to-back upset wins. This system has had three plays so far this season, and has gone 2-1, with its winners being New Orleans over the Lakers on Nov 6 and Houston over Milw on Nov 9. Take Detroit to rout New Jersey. Good luck, as always...Al McMordie
----JAKE TIMLIN------------------------------------------------
Charlotte Bobcats
----Paul Leiner --------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Sport: NBA
Game: Detroit/New Jersey
Prediction: 5* Pistons -6
----Joel Tyson----------------------------------------------------
The struggling and banged up Washington Wizards take their show to Charlotte tonight when they battle the Bobcats.
The Wizards enter tonight?s contest losers of their last three, failing to cover any of the three with their only shining light possibly being the play of Antawn Jamison who is averaging 27.7 points and has grabbed an average of 11 rebounds over the span. This Washington club that is one of the highest scoring in the league at 99.9 points per game have been held to 87.0 points per game during their three game slide.
Despite the Wizards being 10-3 all-time versus the Cats, Charlotte has put together wins in two of the last three between these two clubs. Charlotte who has won two of their last three overall enter tonight?s match up after they were beaten by the Bucks 103-99 Saturday in Milwaukee.
I feel tonight the better playing team right now will get the win, and feel that team is the Bobcats.
Well rested after a couple days off and their long trip (thanks to weather) to Milwaukee, Charlotte is the play.
3♦ BOBCATS
----Drew Gordon------------------------------------------------
Critics will argue that the Jazz are a much better team at home, which is true, but the fact of the matter is Utah is playing garbage basketball right now, and just because they're back in Salt Lake, doesn't mean they can simply flip the switch from "mediocre" to "good." Losers of 9 of their last 11 games (3-8 ATS), the Jazz are in trouble once again tonight, and here's why:
Its no secret that the injury to Memhet Okur has thrown this Utah team for a loop, as his ability to stretch the defense and force the opposing team's bigmen to play outside the paint is a necessary component of their offense. This Jazz team is playing without confidence right now, averaging 102 ppg over their last 5, which is low for this West Coast juggernaut.
Dallas meanwhile, is playing rock-solid basketball, winners of 5 straight, they appear to finally have shaken some of the trouble they had in late November/early December. Over their last 5 games, not only are they shooting over 50%, but they're also limiting opponents to just 93 ppg on 44% shooting! The Mavericks win games when they commit themselves on the defensive end, and that's exactly what they're doing of late.
Finally, while there's some trends in Utah's favor, Dallas is catching them at their most vulnerable spot in some time. Jazz are just 1-7 ATS over their last 8 games as a favorite, and on top of that, are just 3-9 ATS over their last 12 games overall. Like I said: They're playing garbage basketball right now, and it'll show tonight. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if Dallas wins outright, but we'll take the points as an added bonus.
Take Dallas plus the points over Utah in this marquee West Coast showdown.
3♦ DALLAS
----Jason Deihl --------------------------------------------------
NBA
Chicago
----sharp betting-----------------------------------------------
NBA
Boston -7
----Donald Tran-------------------------------------------------
Sport: NBA
Matchup: Detroit at New Jersey
Prediction: New Jersey Nets +6
----Jennifer Barry-----------------------------------------------
Sport: NBA
Matchup: Boston at Sacramento
Prediction: Under 188.5 Points
----Chad Jordan-------------------------------------------------
Wednesday, December 26 2007
Sport: NBA
Match up: Dallas at Utah
Prediction: Utah Jazz -3
----VEGAS EXPERTS-------------------------------------------
Chicago Bulls at San Antonio Spurs
Wednesday, December 26rd, 8:35 PM ET
Change and effort for the Bulls will show up on the defensive end. Bulls lost their last two of the Skiles' era 107-82 at Boston and 116-98 to Houston in the home dog role. San Antonio has lost four of six and two of its last three, getting a win/non-cover over the depleted Clippers in its last. That game went over the total after a run of eight straight unders. SAN ANTONIO is 23-11 UNDER after having lost 2 of their last 3 games over the last 3 seasons while CHICAGO is 26-15 UNDER in road games after playing a game as an underdog over the last 2 seasons.
Play on: Under
----Scott Rickenbach------------------------------------------
1* (regular play) Nashville Predators Money Line +130 @ Chicago @ 8:30 ET - Each team comes into this match-up on a mini-winning streak that started before the Christmas break. The key here though is the revenge angle. The Predators were embarrassed at Chicago last Wednesday when they lost 5-2. Goalie Chris Mason was pulled for Nashville after he allowed goals on each of the first two shots he faced. Mason and the Predators are looking to avenge that loss tonight.
Keep in mind that when the Preds lost at Chicago last week it was a tough scheduling spot as they were coming off of a tight 3-2 loss at Minnesota the night before. This situation is much more favorable for the Preds as they have been off since Sunday's win at Columbus. The Predators are eager to catch one of the teams they are currently trailing in the Central Division and they can make inroads toward that by upsetting the Blackhawks tonight. Chicago has been playing better but another injury to Martin Havlat could begin to take it's toll here.
Havlat had three assists in the win over Nashville last week but now he's hurting with a groin injury he suffered in the Hawks upset win of Ottawa last week. Despite what happened last week in Chicago, Mason has a history of success in his starts at Chicago and he and the Predators will bounce back tonight. The Preds are tired of looking up in the standings to see the Blackhawks and they are highly motivated for tonight's rematch as a result. Play Nashville on the money line as a regular selection.
----Great Lakes--------------------------------------------------
NBA Selection:
Chicago at San Antonio 8:35PM EST Play on: San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs are 61-53 when playing at home the last three years including 10-5 ATS when playing at home this year. The Spurs are also 12-6 ATS when playing on three or more days of rest the last three years, and 4-1 ATS vs non conference opponents this year. We look for the San Antonio Spurs to roll over the Chicago Bulls for the home ATS Win & cover tonight.
----Tom Freese Blue Line Club------------------------------
Minnesota at Golden St (10:35pm)
Golden St is 6-1-1 UNDER their last 8 games overall and they are 9-2-1 UNDER off an ATS Win. The Warriors are 11-4-1 UNDER after scoring 100 or more points in their last game and they are 4-1-1 UNDER their last 6 games as favorites. Double digit favorites are 36-24 UNDER this year. Minnesota is 6-1 UNDER their last 7 games as road dogs and they are 11-4-1 UNDER vs. an opponent that scored 100 or more points in their last game. The Timberwolves are 7-3-1 UNDER off a double digit loss.
PLAY ON 'UNDER'
----Nelly-----------------------------------------------------------
Atlanta - over Indiana
The Hawks have won and covered in four consecutive games and should be in great position to keep the streak rolling with four days off for the holidays and returning to play back at home. Atlanta?s defense averages about ten points fewer per game than Indiana and the Hawks are far more productive on offense in home games. Although the Pacers have put together a solid recent run this game comes in a tough spot having to face additional travel for the holidays and already having played three of the last five games away from home.
----Pure Lock's FREE NBA play Wednesday -----------
DETROIT @ NEW JERSEY 7:35 PM EST
PLAY ON: DETROIT (-) PTS
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Washington @ Charlotte 7:05 PM EST
Play On: UNDER THE TOTAL
----Robert Ross-------------------------------------------------
Game: Boston Celtics at Sacramento Kings Dec 26 2007 10:05PM
Prediction: Sacramento Kings
Reason: Same reasoning applies as when we took the Kings in recent loss but cover in Boston. Artest will guard Pierce and Salmons will guard Allen, leaving Garnett to get the win and cover himself. But he's more facilitator than scorer so if the other two are covered the Kings three-point shooting and ability to get to the line will keep them in this one. Take Sacramento!
----Tony Karpinski ----------------------------------------------
Play: New Orleans Hornets
New Orleans is 17-10 and 9-5 on the road. Memphis is 8-19 with a 5-9 home record. New Orleans is in 3rd place and just 2.5 games back of first place San Antonio as they have won each of their last two games. Memphis has lost their last two games and has fallen all the way to 11.5 games and are in last place. Look for New Orleans to get their 10th road win in Memphis and make it three wins in a row. Play New Orleans
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Indiana (+2) at ATLANTA
By Sports Gambling Hotline, Featured Handicapper
Christmas Day comp winner on Portland minus the points last night to make it a 31-18 free play run the last 49 days!
This free play comes down to the fact we just don't believe the upstart Hawks will continue at their present pace. Atlanta went to the Christmas break having won and covered 4 in a row, but we are not so sure this young team is ready to take that next step and extend their streak to 5 straight.
Indiana has been playing some decent ball of their own, as the Pacers come in having won 6 of their last 9 games straight up. The Pacers are proving to be road warriors of late as well, covering in 7 of their last 10 on the road.
This is the first meeting of the season between the teams, and Indy has won and covered 3 of the last 4 meetings. We will play the Pacers to make it 4 of 5 tonight with the road win at Atlanta.
Play on the Pacers.
1♦ INDIANA
By Sports Gambling Hotline, Featured Handicapper
Christmas Day comp winner on Portland minus the points last night to make it a 31-18 free play run the last 49 days!
This free play comes down to the fact we just don't believe the upstart Hawks will continue at their present pace. Atlanta went to the Christmas break having won and covered 4 in a row, but we are not so sure this young team is ready to take that next step and extend their streak to 5 straight.
Indiana has been playing some decent ball of their own, as the Pacers come in having won 6 of their last 9 games straight up. The Pacers are proving to be road warriors of late as well, covering in 7 of their last 10 on the road.
This is the first meeting of the season between the teams, and Indy has won and covered 3 of the last 4 meetings. We will play the Pacers to make it 4 of 5 tonight with the road win at Atlanta.
Play on the Pacers.
1♦ INDIANA
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****Motor City Bowl****
OVERVIEW: Central Michigan has the privilege of representing the MAC in the Motor City Bowl for the second straight season, but will be facing a much higher caliber opponent this time around in Purdue. It will be a big step up from the ?06 matchup vs. Sun Belt foe MTSU, a game the Chippewas won easily, 31-14. This will actually be the second time they?ve faced the Boilermakers this season, and CMU will be looking for a different result from the 45-22 pasting that Purdue put on them at East Lafayette in September. In fact, overall in this series, Purdue has won and covered the L3 meetings, with an average point margin of 37.7 PPG. However, HC Joe Tiller?s team backs into this game off three straight season ending losses and has struggled in bowl games, going just 1-6 SU & 1-5-1 ATS in its L7.
******* Forecaster: PURDUE 38, C MICHIGAN 27
******* Bryan says: These two teams battled early in the regular season in a game taken by the Boilermakers at home, 45-22. Since then, Purdue has gone 4-5 SU (3-5-1 ATS) including three consecutive losses to end the season on a down note. Meanwhile the mighty Chippewas have gone 7-3 SU (5-3-1 ATS) including wins in four of their last five. QB Dan LeFevour has used that time to become one of the most versatile offensive weapons in the game, averaging 278 passing and 101 rushing yards per game over Central Michigan?s last eight regular-season
matchups. Three losses to BCS squads by a combined score of 43-167 is certainly reason for worry, but it is Purdue?s inability to stop either facet of the offense (giving up 149 rushing and 234 passing yards per game), a trend that has grown progressively worse, that gives Central Michigan hope. The numbers suggest these two teams are closely matched and the (-9) line seems bloated due to the Big Ten dollar. LeFevour has the heart, Central Michigan will have the crowd in Detroit, and, as is often the case, the team that wants it more will persevere.
PREDICTION: Central Michigan by 1
****Motor City Bowl****
OVERVIEW: Central Michigan has the privilege of representing the MAC in the Motor City Bowl for the second straight season, but will be facing a much higher caliber opponent this time around in Purdue. It will be a big step up from the ?06 matchup vs. Sun Belt foe MTSU, a game the Chippewas won easily, 31-14. This will actually be the second time they?ve faced the Boilermakers this season, and CMU will be looking for a different result from the 45-22 pasting that Purdue put on them at East Lafayette in September. In fact, overall in this series, Purdue has won and covered the L3 meetings, with an average point margin of 37.7 PPG. However, HC Joe Tiller?s team backs into this game off three straight season ending losses and has struggled in bowl games, going just 1-6 SU & 1-5-1 ATS in its L7.
******* Forecaster: PURDUE 38, C MICHIGAN 27
******* Bryan says: These two teams battled early in the regular season in a game taken by the Boilermakers at home, 45-22. Since then, Purdue has gone 4-5 SU (3-5-1 ATS) including three consecutive losses to end the season on a down note. Meanwhile the mighty Chippewas have gone 7-3 SU (5-3-1 ATS) including wins in four of their last five. QB Dan LeFevour has used that time to become one of the most versatile offensive weapons in the game, averaging 278 passing and 101 rushing yards per game over Central Michigan?s last eight regular-season
matchups. Three losses to BCS squads by a combined score of 43-167 is certainly reason for worry, but it is Purdue?s inability to stop either facet of the offense (giving up 149 rushing and 234 passing yards per game), a trend that has grown progressively worse, that gives Central Michigan hope. The numbers suggest these two teams are closely matched and the (-9) line seems bloated due to the Big Ten dollar. LeFevour has the heart, Central Michigan will have the crowd in Detroit, and, as is often the case, the team that wants it more will persevere.
PREDICTION: Central Michigan by 1