SERVICE PLAYS Sat. 12/22

[eddieh8823]

Arthur Ralph:

Super Pick Saturday: Stanford (10-3 last 13, 3 game losing streak)

Saturday : Double UCLA FB
Shockers Georgetown College Hoop early game, Dallas NFL, New Mexico College FB

(1-1 last 2, loss yesterday with Raptors)

 

[eddieh8823]

Black Magic Sports for December 22nd

NCAA Football:

5 Unit Las Vegas Bowl BEST BET on UCLA +6

The UCLA Bruins handed BYU one of their two losses this season back in September in a 27-17 triumph. It just goes to show how the Pac-10 conference is much more superior than the Mountain West. UCLA has the more talented team and this line is an absolute joke Saturday. BYU is good within their conference, but they difference between the talent in these conferences will come pouring out in the Las Vegas Bowl. UCLA is 10-1 ATS when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons. UCLA is 11-2 ATS after 1 or more consecutive straight up losses over the last 3 seasons. The Bruins put up a great fight against the USC Trojans to end the year but came up short. Players will be more hungry to finish off the season with a bang. BYU already won the Mountain West crown and a loss wouldn't hamper what they have already done this season. Cash in with UCLA as the underdog.

3 Unit Papa Johns.com Bowl BEST BET on Cincinnati -10.5

The Golden Eagles are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog. Cincinnati will show the linesmakers exactly why they listed Southern Miss as a double-digit underdog Saturday. The Bearcats win this one by at least 20 points. The Bearcats are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games following a SU win of more than 20 points. The Golden Eagles are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games following a S.U. win. The Bearcats are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games following a S.U. win. Cash in with Cincinnati as the favorite.

NFL:

4 Unit Black Magic Cowboys/Panthers Total on UNDER 43

This game won't finish anywhere near the posted 43 points Saturday. Carolina cannot score points with their 4 th string quarterback at the helm. The Panthers could only muster up 13 points last week in a career game for Matt Moore. They did hold the Seahawks to just 10 points to prove that their defensive effort is still there. Carolina has had one of the best defenses in the league for years now. Dallas will put up more than the 6 points they threw up against Philadelphia last weekend, but it won't be enough to push this game over the number. Dallas is 35-15 UNDER when playing against a team with a losing record in the second half of the season. Carolina is 11-3 UNDER i n home games vs. good passing teams with a completion pct. of 61% or better. over the last 2 seasons. Cash in with the UNDER 43 points.

NCAA Basketball:

3 Unit Sharp Play on Ohio State -6

Home court is huge in college hoops and it gives the Buckeyes the edge here. Ohio State is 15-6 ATS versus excellent teams shooting >=45% with a defense of <=42% over the last 3 seasons. The Buckeyes are also 10-1 ATS after 2 straight games where they made 50% of their shots or better over the last 3 seasons and 17-6 ATS after 2 straight games where opponent was called for 15 or less fouls since 1997. This is the Gators' first true road test of the year and they'll fail miserably. Ohio State will get some revenge for last year's National Title defeat. Lay the points.

 

[MMST]

ATS LOCK
310 4-Cinncy -10 1/2
312 3-N Mexico -2 1/2
Hoops
780 7-Mich St. -3 1/2
801 6-Mizz -2 1/2
799 5-Valpo +13
766 5-Providence -3 1/2
794 4-Wichita St. -2 1/2

ATS FINANCIAL
307 3-Dallas -10
Hoops
792 4-Bradley -5
756 4-Arizona -11
788 3-Minnesota -11 1/2

 

[Breaking News]

BIG AL
(3*)Southern Mississippi
(3*)New Mexico

 

[the duke]

ATS LOCK
310 4-Cinncy -10 1/2
312 3-N Mexico -2 1/2
Hoops
780 7-Mich St. -3 1/2
801 6-Mizz -2 1/2
799 5-Valpo +13
766 5-Providence -3 1/2
794 4-Wichita St. -2 1/2

ATS FINANCIAL
307 3-Dallas -10
Hoops
792 4-Bradley -5
756 4-Arizona -11
788 3-Minnesota -11 1/2

MMST,

Did they back off of these plays?

Here is what you will get:

Saturday:

College Parlay of the Month (Two 8 units plays with a Parlay)
Plus 3 College Lock games (6-7 units)

Thanks

 

[Lockloser]

Arthur Ralph:

Super Pick Saturday: Stanford (10-3 last 13, 3 game losing streak)

Saturday : Double UCLA FB
Shockers Georgetown College Hoop early game, Dallas NFL, New Mexico College FB

(1-1 last 2, loss yesterday with Raptors)

Thanks as always Eddie.

A couple of questions...

This is more plays than I've seen Ralph usually put out.
He normally has: Superpick, Regular Picks, and Free Picks

Do you know which are which?

He also always lists by team CITY and you list one as the "shockers" which would be Wichita State of course. Do you know for sure?:shrug:

Final quaestion: do you get from HIS site or a third party? Just curious...you know I'm not busting balls, and really appreciate yours and everyones contributions.:shrug:

Thanks for any insight and continued thanks for posting all th cappers you do.:00hour

 

[the duke]

Michael Cannon


40 Dime

BYU

Lay the points with Byu tonight over Ucla in the Las Vegas Bowl.

The Cougars should be excited about getting a second crack at a beat-up Ucla team that they dominated earlier in the season, but lost to on the scoreboard.

Byu had 199 more total yards of offense and eight more first downs but ended up losing 27-17 earlier in the year. The Bruins got all the bounces in that game, including an interception return for a touchdown that was a huge momentum swing.

Now the Bruins have to deal not only with several injuries to the skill positions on offense and defense, including quarterbacks Ben Olson and Patrick Cowan, but a coaching change as Karl Dorrell was let go after the loss to Usc at the end of the regular season.

Defensive coordinator DeWayne Walker will serve as the interim coach for the Bruins, but it could wind up being a flat spot for the team as the names of other candidates gets bandied about.

Byu is on positive spread runs of 22-10 in its last 33 overall, 4-1 against the Pac-10 and 17-6-1 as a favorite.

Lay the points as Byu gets its revenge with a win and cover.


20 Dime

CINCINNATI

Lay the points with Cincinnati over Southern Miss in the Papa John?s Bowl.

Southern Miss is being coached by Jeff Bower and a lame-duck staff, as they await the installation of Larry Fedora?s system in the spring. It could lead to a major distraction as Bower could wind up coaching against these very players as his name is being mentioned as a candidate for a few open jobs.

Cincinnati will treat this game as a genuine reward, as they won nine games for the first time since 1953, setting school records for points, touchdowns and passing touchdowns.

The Bearcats also have a ball-hawking defense (39 takeaways) that could help to stretch the lead as the game goes on and Southern Miss is forced to open it up once they fall behind.

Southern Miss is 0-7 ATS in its last seven as an underdog and 1-6 ATS in its last seven following a SU win.

Cincinnati went 5-1 ATS on the highway this year, 4-0 ATS in non-conference games, 5-0 ATS against teams with a winning record and 7-1 ATS following a SU win.

Cincinnati brings the higher emotion and intensity into this matchup and I expect them to grab the win and cover.

Take the Bearcats minus the points.


10 Dime

CLEVELAND STATE

Take Cleveland State as the small home chalk over Central Michigan.

Cleveland State went into Kalamazoo last year off an 8-day break and forced two overtimes before losing. If they had shot better than 50 percent from the free-throw line, they may have walked out of there with the win.

Central Michigan still absorbs a lot of fouls per game and Cleveland State does manage to shoot around 71 percent from the charity stripe, so if things play out like they did last year the outcome should favor the Vikings.

Cleveland State has raised its scoring average by 10 points per game from last year and they?ve been home since December 5. This is Central Michigan?s third straight road trip within a week, so fatigue could be a factor.

Take Cleveland State as the small home chalk as they grab the win and cover.


5 Dime

RHODE ISLAND

Take Rhode Island as the big home chalk over Hofstra.

It?s no secret Hofstra is a one-man show. Antoine Agudio is the nation?s leading scorer, but they don?t have anyone else who can compliment him on the offensive end.

Rhode Island guard Parfait Bitee is one of the best one-on-one defenders in the A-10 and will make Agudio work for everything he gets.

Rhode Island coach Jim Baron has a balanced and experienced team that should stretch the lead as the game goes on.

Take Rhode Island as the big home chalk as they grab the win and cover over Hofstra.


PANTHERS

Take the points with the Panthers tonight when they host the Cowboys.

Dallas is coming off a 10-6 home loss to the Eagles, in which Tony Romo had his worst game as a pro.

Romo was banged-up in that loss and I don?t know how effective he?ll be against a Panthers defense that has the potential to harass him tonight.

Carolina has followed up a seven-game SUATS home losing slide with back-to-back wins and covers, while Dallas has followed up a 5-1 ATS run with consecutive non-covers, both as a double-digit chalk.

The Panthers still have an outside shot at the playoffs, so they will play with desperation tonight.

The Cowboys are 2-4 ATS when laying double digits this season, including 0-2 ATS on the road.

Take the points with the Panthers as they keep it within the number at home.

 

[the duke]

IndianCowboy
Sport: College Basketball
Game: NC Wilmington @ East Carolina Pirates - Saturday December 22, 2007 7:00 pm
Pick: 3 units (Normal) ATS: East Carolina Pirates -1 (-107)

3-0 Yesterday.#1 NBA Handicapper in America Basketball 2007: 63-34 (65%) 36-13 NBA Run (73%) & NBA 2007: 49-25 (66%). Total of 6 Plays today. 2 College Football Released earlier this week.

This is strictly a power ranking play similar to Rider outright yesterday. Don't get me wrong, NC Wilmington is a very good team, but I do question the fact that they are on the road and I have them as a top 175 team facing a top 140 team in East Carolina. Even that is not enough for me to ride the Pirates typically, but this team does come off a very good win against NC State at home which is very difficult to do and even were competitive against Clemson at certain points at home losing by 15 points. This t eam went 1-1 against 2 solid ACC teams of late and now hosts NC Wilmington - a team that beat them and covered the 8 point spread at home last year. This is a dangerous spot for NC Wilmington who comes off a road lost to Coastal Carolina who I have as one of the 10 worst teams in the nation and now face a East Carolina team that is one of he the top 140. Folks, Coastal Carolina is lousy and it is tough to ignore that NC Wilmington lost to them - a road game or not. East Carolina could be in for a let down here, but I'll take my chances with my power ranking of about 40 spots in benefit, the revenge factor and East Carolina is on a solid up tick after struggling early while I have NC Wilmington on a down turn in power ranking. The home team is 4-1-1 in the last 6 contests between these 2 squads








Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: College Basketball
Game: Cal Santa Barbara Gauchos @ North Carolina Tar Heels - Saturday December 22, 2007 1:00 pm
Detail: IC'S AFTERNOON COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY OF THE DAY!
Pick: 3 units (Play of the Day) ATS: Cal Santa Barbara Gauchos +22.5 (-110)

3-0 Yesterday.#1 NBA Handicapper in America Basketball 2007: 63-34 (65%) 36-13 NBA Run (73%) & NBA 2007: 49-25 (66%). Total of 6 Plays today. 2 College Football Released earlier this week. This is a gutsy play but I love it. If you noticed, UNC had its problems with Nicholls State yesterday and I am fond of the Gauchos as don't forget, I have them as a top 90 team and they have played competitive ball against some very good teams. I have UNC as a top 20 power ranking team despite their #1 ranking in the nation simply because of the formulas that I use. UCSB is top 90 for several reasons including the fact that this team lost to Stanford by 19 earlier this season and I have Stanford as a top 15 team - better than UNC. It gets a bit better - UCSB has been on a strong up tick the last week as they beat Ball State by 27 on the road which is tough to do considering that they are a top 250 team and they were only supposed to beat them by 8-10 points on the road. Plus, this team beat UNLV at home who is a top 75 team and beat a top 150 Montana team by 15 at home. I have UCSB falling short by 15 this afternoon






Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: Utah Jazz @ Miami Heat - Saturday December 22, 2007 7:30 pm
Pick: 3 units (Normal) TOTAL: Under 203 (-110)

Both of these teams are on a under tick according to my numbers and I think they both find it tough to top 100 points tonight. The Utah Jazz come off holding the Magic who have a potent offense to 94 points. In fact, even the game against the Phoenix Suns did not total 203 so this is an opportunity to take an under with a Miami team that although has played over in back to back games, it was primarily due to overtime. The last time these 2 teams met, 212 points were scored - however, that was because Miami was an active underdog and I don't see that necessarily today. At worst case, I see this game as a 98-96 type of ballgame as I have this game in the mid 190's. This will be a tight cover, but I do feel that it will fall under. The under is 5-1 for th e Jazz following a ATS win.






Handicapper: IndianCowboy
Sport: NBA Basketball
Game: Charlotte Bobcats @ Milwaukee Bucks - Saturday December 22, 2007 8:30 pm
Pick: 3 units (Normal) TOTAL: Under 189.5 (-110)

Very simple analysis here. I've been reporting consistently that the Bobcats when playing back to back ballgames have been hitting the under consistently. When there was a hit taken in the off shore books for the under, this is the principle they are following as well as the legs of this ballclub go under due to their lack of depth. Now, with Nazr in the Charlotte lineup, this helps, but Milwaukee has played solid defense as well of late. Charlotte played an over last night against the Knicks but have not played back to back overs in quite some time. Milwaukee and Sac simply totaled 191 and I look for a team like Charlotte that focuses a bit more on defense will push this game under as well. The under is 6-0 when the Bobcats are underdogs and the under is 4-1 for the Bucks following a striaght up loss.

 

[Breaking News]

ferringo's early picks

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these were up about 130 eastern...

6-Unit Play. Take #760 Ohio State (-5) over Florida (4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22)
Note: I will update this in the morning. I like this play up to -6.0, meaning it is a play at 5.0, 5.5, or 6.0. Anything over that you have to bump it down one or two Units, at your discretion. At -6.5 or above I wouldn't play it for more than four Units.

Wow. I like this one a LOT. Do you know the two teams with the highest RPI?s that Florida has beaten this year? North Dakota State (121) and Georgia Southern (70). They won those games, at home, by 10 and 3 points, respectively. The only RPI Top-100 team they?ve faced this year is Florida State and the Seminoles beat the Gators by 14 points in Gainesville. This is also Florida?s first true road game and their first game outside of the state of Florida. Oh, and then there?s that little thing about revenge for the national championship game (in basketball and in football). The Gators are 2-5 ATS against the Big 10 and 0-4 ATS in their last four road games. This one should be a bloodbath.

4.5-Unit Play. Take #729 Miami, OH (+19.5) over Kansas (1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 22)
Over their last four-plus years ? that?s a span of 131 games ? do you know how many times that Miami, OH has been beaten by 20 or more points? Twice. In fact, since 1997 ? that?s around 300 games ? the Redhawks have been beaten by 15 or more points just 25 times. That?s 8.3 percent. In those 300 games they?ve lost by 20 or more points just eight times. That?s just 2.7 percent. I will play a 97.3-percent trend over 300 trials. The Redhawks have already won in Louisville and in Champagne. They?ve played just three of their 10 games against teams outside of the RPI top 85. They can hang.

2-Unit Play. Take #719 Georgetown (+5) over Memphis (Noon, Saturday, Dec. 22)
You want to give Georgetown five points? Let?s put it this way: would you be shocked if the Hoyas won this game? I wouldn?t. And as we saw with Pitt earlier in the week, this is simply too much of a cushion in a game that a dominant Big East team could win outright. I could talk matchups on this one all day, but trust me, this is the right side in a game that I do not see the Tigers running away with by double-digits. G-Town is 11-3-1 ATS on the road, 21-7-1 as a road dog of 1.0 to 6.5 points, and 10-2 ATS on the road against a team with a winning percentage above .600. Memphis is 2-5 ATS as a favorite and 2-6 ATS in nonconference games.

I WILL HAVE A LOT MORE SELECTIONS ON SATURDAY. JUST WANTED TO GET THESE UP EARL

 

[Lockloser]

Thanks as always Eddie.

A couple of questions...

This is more plays than I've seen Ralph usually put out.
He normally has: Superpick, Regular Picks, and Free Picks

Do you know which are which?

He also always lists by team CITY and you list one as the "shockers" which would be Wichita State of course. Do you know for sure?:shrug:

Final quaestion: do you get from HIS site or a third party? Just curious...you know I'm not busting balls, and really appreciate yours and everyones contributions.:shrug:

Thanks for any insight and continued thanks for posting all th cappers you do.:00hour

Eddie, I went to his site and it says "4 shockers posted now", so I guess 1 of the plays is NOT Wichita. Thanks

 

[Giacomo]

Scott Spritzer's CFB Saturday Bowl Knockout! *5-0, 100%

I'm taking the points with Southern Miss on Saturday. Some will blow off the emotion of Eagles' coach Jeff Bower making his final appearance on the Southern Miss sideline. I, however, believe it's a definite key to handicapping this game. Bower was basically told to resign or be fired after 17 years of success. Unbelievable, when you consider what he's done while trying to recruit solid players to sign on in Hattiesburg. Another significant factor in this game, and one I've explained in bowl handicapping throughout my career, is that one of the participants (Cincinnati) does not want to be here. Sure, they're saying all the right things right now. But it must be noted this program lobbied at least three "bigger" bowls, feeling they deserved much more than a spot in Birmingham. But a lack of following landed them in this game. The final note, as far as the emotional factor is concerned, is that no less than 16 Southern Miss players are from the state of Alabama, and they've expressed their desire and excitement for playing in this locale and in front of many friends and family. Now to the matchups. Yes, Brian Kelly is an excellent coach. Yes, Cinci has the overall talent advantage. But Bower is no chopped liver, and his offense is the healthiest it has been since opening week, especially at QB. But it's the RBs we need to talk about. Sophomore Damion Fletcher topped 1,000 yards rushing this season, gaining over 100 yards in eight games. He did quite a bit of it on his own. But Antwain Easterling burned his redshirt and will offer up a serious one-two punch in this game. Cinci has been an opportunistic defense, coming up with 23 interceptions this season. But the solid ground game, leading to open passing lanes for Southern Miss, will drastically limit the chance for turnovers. The ground success will also keep UC QB Ben Mauck and company, on the sideline. For most of Bower's 17 years in Hattiesburg, teams did not want to play against the Golden Eagles. Bower has led his team to three straight bowl wins by an average margin of 17 points per game. They will be prepared; they will be playing with controlled emotion; and I believe they'll play the Bearcats right to the wire with a FG deciding the winner. I've taken the double-digits with Southern Miss on Saturday. Thanks! GL! S.

 

[eddieh8823]

Correct, he had 4 plays that are "shockers", not the shockers lol.

Superpick is Stanford

The other 4 are normal plays

UCLA, Dallas, Georgetown and New Mexico.

 

[Lockloser]

Correct, he had 4 plays that are "shockers", not the shockers lol.

Superpick is Stanford

The other 4 are normal plays

UCLA, Dallas, Georgetown and New Mexico.

Thanks again brother, and good luck to you today. I'm on AR for better or worse. I hate his plays today, but that's usually a good sign.:142smilie :00hour :shrug:

 

[Lockloser]

Hammerin Hank:

DALLAS 27-13:0corn :shrug:

 

[Breaking News]

PPP (Gavassi)
Football only:
5% E.Carolina
4% S. miss
4% Nevada
3% Carolina Panthers
2% UCLA

 

[THE HITMAN]

Thanks alot, guys

 

[Breaking News]

Goodfellas Sports



15* Cincinnati U -11

 

[Packer]

LVTR?

 

[GIANTS007]

ARMVIN SPORTS

CFB12/22/2007 SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI 10.5
CFB12/22/2007 UCLA 6.5

NHL12/22/2007 LOS ANGELES atNASHVILLE Over 5.5
NHL12/22/2007 PHOENIX 114

CBB12/22/2007 OHIO -8.5
CBB12/22/2007 TENNESSEE 4
CBB12/22/2007 NEW MEXICO STATE 13.5
CBB12/22/2007 ARIZONA -11.5
CBB12/22/2007 BOSTON COLLEGE -13
CBB12/22/2007 CALIFORNIA -6

 

[GIANTS007]

Gamblers world Tip Of the Day
Gamblers World..(Started Dec 3rd).won again last night in hockey
8-3 month of december
3~1..Nba
4~0..Nhl
1~0 Cb
0~2..Nfl (0-1 sides..0-1 totals)


TIP OF THE DAY
Sport: NCAA Football

Game: 8:00PM, Las Vegas Bowl: UCLA Bruins vs. BYU Cougars

Prediction: BYU Cougars

Current Line: -4.5

Over/Under: 47

Reason: UCLA's poor play cost coach Karl Dorrell his job and now they will
try to salvage the season with a win in the Las Vegas Bowl. The Bruins face
the BYU Cougars December 22 at Sam Boyd Stadium. The Cougars won nine
straight to claim the Mountain West championship and are not intimidated by
playing a major Pac 10 school.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 4½-point favorites versus
the Bruins, while the game's total is sitting at 47.

UCLA had four turnovers last time out in a 24-7 loss at USC, falling as
18.5-point road underdogs. The 31 points scored were UNDER the posted total
of 46.

Patrick Cowan went 13-for-24 for 156 yards, one touchdown and an
interception, and Brandon Breazell caught four passes for 53 yards for the
Bruins.

Harvey Unga ran for four touchdowns in leading BYU to a 48-27 win over San
Diego State last time out. BYU covered the 16.5-point spread, while the
combined 75 points sailed OVER the posted total of 58.

Unga carried the ball 23 times for 160 yards for BYU, and Max Hall
completed 19-of-26 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns.