SERVICE PLAYS FOR 12/28
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Mighty ! Quinn
WON LAST NIGHT
(3-5 in bowls)
(10-28 last 38)
--Michigan State--
--TCU--
--Maryland--
WON LAST NIGHT
(3-5 in bowls)
(10-28 last 38)
--Michigan State--
--TCU--
--Maryland--
FAXMAN
A REGULAR PLAY ON OVER ST. JOHNS 133
A REGULAR PLAY OVER ST. PETERS 131
A DOUBLE PLAY ON MARYLAND -14.5
REGULAR PLAY ON MICHIGAN STATE +5
REGULAR PLAY ON HOUSTON +6.5
REGULAR PLAY ON MARYLAND +5
A REGULAR PLAY ON OVER ST. JOHNS 133
A REGULAR PLAY OVER ST. PETERS 131
A DOUBLE PLAY ON MARYLAND -14.5
REGULAR PLAY ON MICHIGAN STATE +5
REGULAR PLAY ON HOUSTON +6.5
REGULAR PLAY ON MARYLAND +5
DCI COLLEGE HOOPS
Cable Car Classic
1st Round
at Santa Clara, CA
Niagara 80, Morgan State 72
SANTA CLARA 61, Denver 44
Duel in the Desert
Round Robin
at Las Vegas, NV
Minnesota 74, Nicholls State 62
UNLV 87, Kennesaw State 55
Golden Bear Classic
1st Round
at Berkeley, CA
North Dakota State 75, Bucknell 70
CALIFORNIA 75, Long Beach State 65
Holiday Festival
1st Round
at New York, NY
Virginia Tech 70, Hofstra 62
ST. JOHN'S 68, Marist 65
Islander Invitational
1st Round
at Corpus Christi, TX
Rhode Island 79, Eastern Michigan 65
Georgia Southern vs. TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Shamrock Office Solutions Classic
1st Round
at Moraga, CA
Cal State Fullerton 83, Furman 74
SAINT MARY'S 90, Howard 55
Big Sky Conference
NORTHERN COLORADO 72, Sacramento State 64
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Fairfield vs. SAINT PETER'S: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Non-Conference
BOSTON COLLEGE 78, Sacred Heart 61
Butler 58, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 55
CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD 72, South Dakota State 69
Connecticut 75, UCF 71
DUQUESNE 91, Robert Morris 81
FORDHAM 73, Binghamton 66
ILLINOIS 77, Loyola (Md.) 60
LEHIGH 69, Monmouth 58
LIBERTY 73, Campbell 63
MARYLAND 74, Delaware 58
MISSISSIPPI 90, Southern Miss 75
OREGON 87, Mount St. Mary's 66
PORTLAND STATE 71, San Jose State 57
SAN DIEGO STATE 65, Sam Houston State 58
SIENA 85, Saint Joseph's 78
SOUTH CAROLINA 79, UC Irvine 68
TULANE 79, Alabama State 58
UTAH VALLEY STATE 80, Cal State Northridge 76
WASHINGTON STATE 85, North Carolina A&T 54
WEBER STATE 74, San Francisco 68
XAVIER 76, Delaware State 50
Cable Car Classic
1st Round
at Santa Clara, CA
Niagara 80, Morgan State 72
SANTA CLARA 61, Denver 44
Duel in the Desert
Round Robin
at Las Vegas, NV
Minnesota 74, Nicholls State 62
UNLV 87, Kennesaw State 55
Golden Bear Classic
1st Round
at Berkeley, CA
North Dakota State 75, Bucknell 70
CALIFORNIA 75, Long Beach State 65
Holiday Festival
1st Round
at New York, NY
Virginia Tech 70, Hofstra 62
ST. JOHN'S 68, Marist 65
Islander Invitational
1st Round
at Corpus Christi, TX
Rhode Island 79, Eastern Michigan 65
Georgia Southern vs. TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Shamrock Office Solutions Classic
1st Round
at Moraga, CA
Cal State Fullerton 83, Furman 74
SAINT MARY'S 90, Howard 55
Big Sky Conference
NORTHERN COLORADO 72, Sacramento State 64
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Fairfield vs. SAINT PETER'S: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Non-Conference
BOSTON COLLEGE 78, Sacred Heart 61
Butler 58, SOUTHERN ILLINOIS 55
CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD 72, South Dakota State 69
Connecticut 75, UCF 71
DUQUESNE 91, Robert Morris 81
FORDHAM 73, Binghamton 66
ILLINOIS 77, Loyola (Md.) 60
LEHIGH 69, Monmouth 58
LIBERTY 73, Campbell 63
MARYLAND 74, Delaware 58
MISSISSIPPI 90, Southern Miss 75
OREGON 87, Mount St. Mary's 66
PORTLAND STATE 71, San Jose State 57
SAN DIEGO STATE 65, Sam Houston State 58
SIENA 85, Saint Joseph's 78
SOUTH CAROLINA 79, UC Irvine 68
TULANE 79, Alabama State 58
UTAH VALLEY STATE 80, Cal State Northridge 76
WASHINGTON STATE 85, North Carolina A&T 54
WEBER STATE 74, San Francisco 68
XAVIER 76, Delaware State 50
Big Al
At 8:30 pm, on Friday, our selection is on the Maryland Terrapins plus the points over Oregon State, as the Beavers fall into a nasty situation that's 0% ATS in all bowl games since 1980, going 0-8 ATS.
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Charlotte Bobcats plus the points over New Orleans.
At 8 pm, on Friday, our selection is on the Houston Cougars plus the points over TCU.
At 8:30 pm, on Friday, our selection is on the Maryland Terrapins plus the points over Oregon State, as the Beavers fall into a nasty situation that's 0% ATS in all bowl games since 1980, going 0-8 ATS.
At 7:05 pm, our selection is on the Charlotte Bobcats plus the points over New Orleans.
At 8 pm, on Friday, our selection is on the Houston Cougars plus the points over TCU.
RAS - SIDES:
South Carolina -12 (1/2 UNIT)
Delaware +15 (1/2 UNIT)
Virginia Tech -10.5 (1 UNIT)
Northern Colorado -10 (1 UNIT)
South Carolina -12 (1/2 UNIT)
Delaware +15 (1/2 UNIT)
Virginia Tech -10.5 (1 UNIT)
Northern Colorado -10 (1 UNIT)
TOM SCOTT'S FIVE STAR BOWL WINNER
Houston vs TCU - 8:00 PM EST
Play ON: #407 TCU minus the points
First let's talk pedigree. Gary Patterson has taken his Horned Frogs to bowl games in five of the past six years (he's covered four in a row with three SU wins) while the Cougars have been to three in the last four years, lost them all and gave up a combined 140 points in the three defeats. In fact, Houston hasn't won a bowl game since beating Navy in the 1980 Garden State Bowl. Since then, Houie is 0-7 SU allowing 40 ppg in the seven losses. This year, during the regular season, Houston faced the nation's easiest schedule. The Cougars faced only four teams who finished .500 or better, lost all four of the games and gave up 43 ppg in the four defeats. That's where the team trend comes in. TCU is a money making 34-6 ATS when it scores 28 or more.
PREDICTION: TCU 34 - Houston 20
Houston vs TCU - 8:00 PM EST
Play ON: #407 TCU minus the points
First let's talk pedigree. Gary Patterson has taken his Horned Frogs to bowl games in five of the past six years (he's covered four in a row with three SU wins) while the Cougars have been to three in the last four years, lost them all and gave up a combined 140 points in the three defeats. In fact, Houston hasn't won a bowl game since beating Navy in the 1980 Garden State Bowl. Since then, Houie is 0-7 SU allowing 40 ppg in the seven losses. This year, during the regular season, Houston faced the nation's easiest schedule. The Cougars faced only four teams who finished .500 or better, lost all four of the games and gave up 43 ppg in the four defeats. That's where the team trend comes in. TCU is a money making 34-6 ATS when it scores 28 or more.
PREDICTION: TCU 34 - Houston 20
Scott Spreitzer's NBA Friday Night Knockout! *15-6, 71% ATS!
I'm laying the points with the Hornets on Friday. New Orleans has been strong away from home this season, especially when laying points. The Hornets are a healthy, 8-2 SU and 6-3-1 ATS as a road favorite. And, they're dominating sub-.500 competition, going 14-3 SU this season. Meanwhile, playing against the Bobcats when getting points would have you playing with the houses money and then some. Charlotte cannot be confused with over-achievers. They're 2-14 SU and 5-11 ATS when getting points. Their average loss comes by 12 PPG in those tilts. Tonight, they have to contend with a red-hot Chris Paul. The Hornets' star is averaging over 25 PPG in the month of December, including a 40-point night last time out. I expect Paul to dominate again tonight and for New Orleans to continue their run against losing teams. The Hornets are my Friday night Knockout. Thanks! GL! Scott.
Scott Spreitzer's CFB Friday Night Book-Buster! *9-1, 90% ATS!
I'm taking the points with Maryland on Friday. The Terps overall record may not be anything special, but it's been wise to back them as a dog. Maryland owns four outright wins as a dog this season, including a win at Rutgers as a 17 1/2 point pup, and a bowl-clinching win when getting points against NC State. Coach Ralph Friedgen knows how to prepare for bowl action, going 3-1 SU/ATS, including another outright win as a dog last year, when Maryland (+1) whipped Purdue, 24-7. The player that I feel will get the Terps over the top in this one is former third string QB Chris Turner. Injuries at the QB spot led to Turner getting his shot under center. He responded with huge games in wins over Boston College and NC State, where he completed 40-of-51 passes (78%), for 543 yards, three TDs and no interceptions! And, when Turner is under center, Maryland opponents have to stay honest on defense. This is a key ingredient in beating Oregon State. The Beavers are strong against the run, so having Turner's ability through the air, will open up running lanes. In the win over BC, Lance Ball ran for 109 yards. In the win over NC State, Ball and Darel Scott combined for 167 yards on 26 carries. I cashed here last night going against the Pac-10 (Texas over ASU), and will do it again tonight. Maryland, plus points, gets the cash. Thanks! GL! Scott.
I'm laying the points with the Hornets on Friday. New Orleans has been strong away from home this season, especially when laying points. The Hornets are a healthy, 8-2 SU and 6-3-1 ATS as a road favorite. And, they're dominating sub-.500 competition, going 14-3 SU this season. Meanwhile, playing against the Bobcats when getting points would have you playing with the houses money and then some. Charlotte cannot be confused with over-achievers. They're 2-14 SU and 5-11 ATS when getting points. Their average loss comes by 12 PPG in those tilts. Tonight, they have to contend with a red-hot Chris Paul. The Hornets' star is averaging over 25 PPG in the month of December, including a 40-point night last time out. I expect Paul to dominate again tonight and for New Orleans to continue their run against losing teams. The Hornets are my Friday night Knockout. Thanks! GL! Scott.
Scott Spreitzer's CFB Friday Night Book-Buster! *9-1, 90% ATS!
I'm taking the points with Maryland on Friday. The Terps overall record may not be anything special, but it's been wise to back them as a dog. Maryland owns four outright wins as a dog this season, including a win at Rutgers as a 17 1/2 point pup, and a bowl-clinching win when getting points against NC State. Coach Ralph Friedgen knows how to prepare for bowl action, going 3-1 SU/ATS, including another outright win as a dog last year, when Maryland (+1) whipped Purdue, 24-7. The player that I feel will get the Terps over the top in this one is former third string QB Chris Turner. Injuries at the QB spot led to Turner getting his shot under center. He responded with huge games in wins over Boston College and NC State, where he completed 40-of-51 passes (78%), for 543 yards, three TDs and no interceptions! And, when Turner is under center, Maryland opponents have to stay honest on defense. This is a key ingredient in beating Oregon State. The Beavers are strong against the run, so having Turner's ability through the air, will open up running lanes. In the win over BC, Lance Ball ran for 109 yards. In the win over NC State, Ball and Darel Scott combined for 167 yards on 26 carries. I cashed here last night going against the Pac-10 (Texas over ASU), and will do it again tonight. Maryland, plus points, gets the cash. Thanks! GL! Scott.
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Foxsheets/*******
Champs Sports Bowl
OVERVIEW: After being involved in the BCS conversation for much of ?07, 10-3 Boston College settles for a Champs Sports Bowl berth vs. a 7-5 Michigan State team that rallied for wins it its L2 games to secure the same bid. There is still a lot at stake for the Eagles though, namely a seven game bowl winning streak. All of those came under HC Tom O?Brien though, so they will be looking to start a new tradition of postseason success under Jeff Jagodzinski. B.C. is of course led by senior QB Matt Ryan, who helped the team surpass the 350-yard mark in passing six times in its 13 games. Michigan State?s strength is running the ball, 45 times per game for 200 YPG. That attack goes head-to-head with B.C.?s defensive strength, 2.2 YPR allowed! The Spartans are playing in their first bowl game since 2003.
******* Forecaster: BOSTON COLLEGE 34, MICHIGAN ST 26
******* Doug says: This has disappointment written all over it for Boston College. It?s well documented the Eagles have nation?s longest bowl win streak at seven. Boston College rose to second in the polls, lost two games later in the season and bounced back to play for ACC title and post-season reward is always colossal Champs Sports Bowl? Talk about your comedowns, which was further lessened because the school?s
reputation for not traveling well. Michigan State arrives in Orlando on the up-tick. After usual nosedive in October, the Spartans showed internal strength for the first time in years in winning against bowl favorites Purdue and Penn State to close season. The Michigan State running game is 23rd in the country and will get a test against B.C. run defense that was the best in the country at 68.1 YPG. The Eagles had most troubles
against teams that were balanced on offense, like Michigan State. The Spartans are 5-1 ATS vs. teams with winning records and 5-1 ATS in L6 against as underdog.
PREDICTION: Michigan State by 3
Texas Bowl
OVERVIEW: The Texas Bowl is fittingly named in 2007, matching a pair of teams from the state in which it is being played. Reliant Stadium in will play host to TCU and Houston, meeting for the eighth time in the L15 years. TCU is playing in this bowl game for the second time, and the Horned Frogs will be looking for their eighth straight win over their in-state rival. The Cougars are looking to snap that same length of losing
streak in bowl games, and are just 2-5 ATS in their L7 postseason contests overall. Like most C-USA teams, the Cougars lean on their offense, with a well balanced 513 YPG (240 RYPG & 273 PYPG). TCU?s strength is its defense, allowing a respectable 4.5 yards per play. HC Gary Patterson?s TCU teams are 18-9 ATS vs. winning teams.
******* Forecaster: TCU 28, HOUSTON 24
******* Bryan says: Nothing should scare prospective supporters like a team without a leader. Houston coach Art Briles has accepted the head coaching job at Baylor, leaving the Cougars to face one of the best defensive units in the country (allowing just 19.2 points per game, 16th in the nation) on their own. Houston?s efforts on offense have been led by senior RB Anthony Alridge, posting more TDs (14) than any other player (including QBs) on the squad. The veteran catalyst must now face a Horned Frog defense that allows just 3.05 yards per carry and has surrendered just 12 rushing TDs on the season. TCU had vision of grandeur as the preseason favorite to take the Mountain West Conference, but early struggles proved lethal. With that said, the late-season offensive rise has been impressive, improving to an average of 33 points per
game over their last six after averaging just 20 in the first six. Houston has yet to earn a win over a team with a winning record, they haven?t won a bowl since 1980, and now they are expected to compete against a superior defense without the man that led them to this point in the first place.
PREDICTION: TCU by 10
Emerald Bowl
OVERVIEW: The 2007 Emerald Bowl matches a pair of teams on the opposite ends of the momentum spectrum. Oregon State played its best football of the season down the stretch, winning six of its L7 games, both SU & ATS. Maryland was 2-4 SU & ATS in its L6 games, and finished with just a .500 record. Still, with a month between the teams? regular season finales and this bowl game, the slate is wiped clean. The Beavers are a 4-point opening favorite and looking for their fourth straight bowl game victory. The Terps are trying to match that same feat, both SU & ATS. Also in favor of HC Ralph Friedgen club is the fact that the underdogs have won the L3 Emerald Bowl games, both SU & ATS. However, their offense will be matched against OSU?s #1 ranked run defense, 2.1 YPR.
******* Forecaster: OREGON ST 25, MARYLAND 23
******* Doug says: Go ahead; name the team that finished third in the Pac-10 this season? The correct answer is Oregon State who for the second year in a row roared down the stretch, being winners of six of last seven with only loss to Rose Bowl participant USC. Maryland?s offensive attack is 88th in the country and will face Beavers defense that chews up opponents running game, holding them to 2.2 yards per carry. If Maryland can?t run the ball that means they will have to throw and they average only a bit over 200 yards a game. QB Chris Turner has a strong arm for the Terps and is known for being able to take a hit, which he most certainly will as Oregon State defense finished with 42 sacks, third highest in school history. If the Beavers are as eager as they closed the regular season they should limit Maryland offense and they are 22-5 ATS when they allow 15 to 21 points. The Terps don?t hold up well under pressure and are 4-16 ATS in road games against teams who force 2.5 or more turnovers a game on the season.
PREDICTION: Oregon State by 17
Champs Sports Bowl
OVERVIEW: After being involved in the BCS conversation for much of ?07, 10-3 Boston College settles for a Champs Sports Bowl berth vs. a 7-5 Michigan State team that rallied for wins it its L2 games to secure the same bid. There is still a lot at stake for the Eagles though, namely a seven game bowl winning streak. All of those came under HC Tom O?Brien though, so they will be looking to start a new tradition of postseason success under Jeff Jagodzinski. B.C. is of course led by senior QB Matt Ryan, who helped the team surpass the 350-yard mark in passing six times in its 13 games. Michigan State?s strength is running the ball, 45 times per game for 200 YPG. That attack goes head-to-head with B.C.?s defensive strength, 2.2 YPR allowed! The Spartans are playing in their first bowl game since 2003.
******* Forecaster: BOSTON COLLEGE 34, MICHIGAN ST 26
******* Doug says: This has disappointment written all over it for Boston College. It?s well documented the Eagles have nation?s longest bowl win streak at seven. Boston College rose to second in the polls, lost two games later in the season and bounced back to play for ACC title and post-season reward is always colossal Champs Sports Bowl? Talk about your comedowns, which was further lessened because the school?s
reputation for not traveling well. Michigan State arrives in Orlando on the up-tick. After usual nosedive in October, the Spartans showed internal strength for the first time in years in winning against bowl favorites Purdue and Penn State to close season. The Michigan State running game is 23rd in the country and will get a test against B.C. run defense that was the best in the country at 68.1 YPG. The Eagles had most troubles
against teams that were balanced on offense, like Michigan State. The Spartans are 5-1 ATS vs. teams with winning records and 5-1 ATS in L6 against as underdog.
PREDICTION: Michigan State by 3
Texas Bowl
OVERVIEW: The Texas Bowl is fittingly named in 2007, matching a pair of teams from the state in which it is being played. Reliant Stadium in will play host to TCU and Houston, meeting for the eighth time in the L15 years. TCU is playing in this bowl game for the second time, and the Horned Frogs will be looking for their eighth straight win over their in-state rival. The Cougars are looking to snap that same length of losing
streak in bowl games, and are just 2-5 ATS in their L7 postseason contests overall. Like most C-USA teams, the Cougars lean on their offense, with a well balanced 513 YPG (240 RYPG & 273 PYPG). TCU?s strength is its defense, allowing a respectable 4.5 yards per play. HC Gary Patterson?s TCU teams are 18-9 ATS vs. winning teams.
******* Forecaster: TCU 28, HOUSTON 24
******* Bryan says: Nothing should scare prospective supporters like a team without a leader. Houston coach Art Briles has accepted the head coaching job at Baylor, leaving the Cougars to face one of the best defensive units in the country (allowing just 19.2 points per game, 16th in the nation) on their own. Houston?s efforts on offense have been led by senior RB Anthony Alridge, posting more TDs (14) than any other player (including QBs) on the squad. The veteran catalyst must now face a Horned Frog defense that allows just 3.05 yards per carry and has surrendered just 12 rushing TDs on the season. TCU had vision of grandeur as the preseason favorite to take the Mountain West Conference, but early struggles proved lethal. With that said, the late-season offensive rise has been impressive, improving to an average of 33 points per
game over their last six after averaging just 20 in the first six. Houston has yet to earn a win over a team with a winning record, they haven?t won a bowl since 1980, and now they are expected to compete against a superior defense without the man that led them to this point in the first place.
PREDICTION: TCU by 10
Emerald Bowl
OVERVIEW: The 2007 Emerald Bowl matches a pair of teams on the opposite ends of the momentum spectrum. Oregon State played its best football of the season down the stretch, winning six of its L7 games, both SU & ATS. Maryland was 2-4 SU & ATS in its L6 games, and finished with just a .500 record. Still, with a month between the teams? regular season finales and this bowl game, the slate is wiped clean. The Beavers are a 4-point opening favorite and looking for their fourth straight bowl game victory. The Terps are trying to match that same feat, both SU & ATS. Also in favor of HC Ralph Friedgen club is the fact that the underdogs have won the L3 Emerald Bowl games, both SU & ATS. However, their offense will be matched against OSU?s #1 ranked run defense, 2.1 YPR.
******* Forecaster: OREGON ST 25, MARYLAND 23
******* Doug says: Go ahead; name the team that finished third in the Pac-10 this season? The correct answer is Oregon State who for the second year in a row roared down the stretch, being winners of six of last seven with only loss to Rose Bowl participant USC. Maryland?s offensive attack is 88th in the country and will face Beavers defense that chews up opponents running game, holding them to 2.2 yards per carry. If Maryland can?t run the ball that means they will have to throw and they average only a bit over 200 yards a game. QB Chris Turner has a strong arm for the Terps and is known for being able to take a hit, which he most certainly will as Oregon State defense finished with 42 sacks, third highest in school history. If the Beavers are as eager as they closed the regular season they should limit Maryland offense and they are 22-5 ATS when they allow 15 to 21 points. The Terps don?t hold up well under pressure and are 4-16 ATS in road games against teams who force 2.5 or more turnovers a game on the season.
PREDICTION: Oregon State by 17
Paul Leiner
Friday, December 28, 2007
Sport: CBB
Game: Marist/St Johns
Prediction: 5* St Johns -4.5
Friday, December 28, 2007
Sport: CBB
Game: Marist/St Johns
Prediction: 5* St Johns -4.5
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Hockey
Pass
Baskets Pro
10* New Orleans , Toronto , Orlando , Phily, Phoenix Over
Baskets College
10* Butler
Hockey
Pass
Baskets Pro
10* New Orleans , Toronto , Orlando , Phily, Phoenix Over
Baskets College
10* Butler
----Kelso's Forecast Newsletter----
Friday, Dec. 28 - TEXAS BOWL
Reliant Stadium In Houston
TCU (-4) by 10 over Houston - TCU (7-5) is playing in its 9th bowl game in the past 11 years and will be going for its third straight win and cover as the Horned Frogs take on Houston (8-4) which has gone to four bowl games the past 10 years and lost them all. While Reliant Stadium is located in Houston, it still is basically a neutral site for both these teams and you can bet TCU will have as many people in the stands as do the Cougars. TCU gets the edge in this one because of its past bowl success and because it is far too physical for Houston and plays great defense, giving up just 19.7 points per game.
College Hoops
Friday, Dec. 28
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS by 5 over Butler - There is no question Butler has the better talent but Southern Illinois is a team that is just getting good again and had one of the strongest home court bias figures in the country, having lost just twice there in the past four years.
Virginia Tech by 14 over Hofstra - This game is part of the Holiday Festival at Madison Square and Virginia Tech has the firepower, the defense and the class to get the job done against a Hofstra team that plays lights out at home and simply terrible when it travels, even if it is just a short trip to Manhattan.
Rhode Island by 20 over Eastern Michigan - As was noted elsewhere in this publication, Rhode Island (11-1 SU and 10-1 ATS) is one of the most under-rated teams in college basketball and should have little trouble knocking off a sub-par Eastern Michigan team. This game is part of the Islander Invitational in Corpus Christ, Texas - obviously a neutral floor.
Friday, Dec. 28 - TEXAS BOWL
Reliant Stadium In Houston
TCU (-4) by 10 over Houston - TCU (7-5) is playing in its 9th bowl game in the past 11 years and will be going for its third straight win and cover as the Horned Frogs take on Houston (8-4) which has gone to four bowl games the past 10 years and lost them all. While Reliant Stadium is located in Houston, it still is basically a neutral site for both these teams and you can bet TCU will have as many people in the stands as do the Cougars. TCU gets the edge in this one because of its past bowl success and because it is far too physical for Houston and plays great defense, giving up just 19.7 points per game.
College Hoops
Friday, Dec. 28
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS by 5 over Butler - There is no question Butler has the better talent but Southern Illinois is a team that is just getting good again and had one of the strongest home court bias figures in the country, having lost just twice there in the past four years.
Virginia Tech by 14 over Hofstra - This game is part of the Holiday Festival at Madison Square and Virginia Tech has the firepower, the defense and the class to get the job done against a Hofstra team that plays lights out at home and simply terrible when it travels, even if it is just a short trip to Manhattan.
Rhode Island by 20 over Eastern Michigan - As was noted elsewhere in this publication, Rhode Island (11-1 SU and 10-1 ATS) is one of the most under-rated teams in college basketball and should have little trouble knocking off a sub-par Eastern Michigan team. This game is part of the Islander Invitational in Corpus Christ, Texas - obviously a neutral floor.
---BURNS---
main event---Michigan St
Friday Feast--Houston
TOM--------- under maryland/oregon st
main event---Michigan St
Friday Feast--Houston
TOM--------- under maryland/oregon st
Vegas Experts Tip Of The Day
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won last night
looks like 3 winning months in a row and there free
the last 2 months Oct 15-10..Nov 17-10
15~10.december
9~6 totals
6~4 sides
Indiana pulls into the Palace tonight looking to knock off division-rival Detroit. The clubs split four games last year. Is backing the Pacers the way to go tonight?
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Pistons on a roll having won six straight and eight-of-nine. They have covered all nine. Indiana off its feed with two losses in its last three games including a 107-95 loss at Atlanta the day after Christmas. INDIANA is 3-15 ATS versus teams that, like Detroit, average >=23 assists/game over the last 2 seasons while DETROIT is 10-1 ATSversus teams who, like Indiana, attempt 18 or more 3 point shots/game on the season this season.
Play on: Detroit
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won last night
looks like 3 winning months in a row and there free
the last 2 months Oct 15-10..Nov 17-10
15~10.december
9~6 totals
6~4 sides
Indiana pulls into the Palace tonight looking to knock off division-rival Detroit. The clubs split four games last year. Is backing the Pacers the way to go tonight?
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Pistons on a roll having won six straight and eight-of-nine. They have covered all nine. Indiana off its feed with two losses in its last three games including a 107-95 loss at Atlanta the day after Christmas. INDIANA is 3-15 ATS versus teams that, like Detroit, average >=23 assists/game over the last 2 seasons while DETROIT is 10-1 ATSversus teams who, like Indiana, attempt 18 or more 3 point shots/game on the season this season.
Play on: Detroit
L.T. Profits
(over 7 years, he is 25-14 on these best bets)
(rare best bet on Maryland today)
Also has early release best bests on Oregon and Virginia. All 3*
(over 7 years, he is 25-14 on these best bets)
(rare best bet on Maryland today)
Also has early release best bests on Oregon and Virginia. All 3*
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