Friday, December 30, 2011

Franklin Financial Music City Bowl Preview: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Mississippi State Bulldogs will both be gunning for a victory on December 30 when they meet at LP Field in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 7-point favorites versus the Demon Deacons, while the game's total is sitting at 48.

Last time out for Wake Forest, they were a 41-7 loser as they battled Vanderbilt at home. Wake Forest failed to cover in the match as a 1-point favorite, while 48 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Mississippi State was a 31-3 winner in its last match at home against Mississippi. They covered the 17?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 34 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Wake Forest: 6-6 SU, 7-5 ATS Mississippi State: 6-6 SU, 6-6 ATS

Wake Forest most recently: When playing in December are 4-0-1 When playing on grass are 3-7 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 4-6

Mississippi State most recently: When playing in December are 3-2 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 10-0

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Wake Forest's last 6 games Wake Forest is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Mississippi State's last 10 games

Franklin Financial Music City Bowl Preview: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs

New Era Pinstripe Bowl Preview: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Iowa State Cyclones

The fans at Yankee Stadium will be treated to a game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Iowa State Cyclones when they take their seats on December 30 for the New Era Pinstripe Bowl.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cyclones listed as 1-point favorites versus the Scarlet Knights, while the game's total is sitting at 45.

Rutgers was a 40-22 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Connecticut. They failed to cover the 3.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (62) made winners of OVER bettors.

Iowa State was a 30-23 loser in its last match on the road against Kansas State. They covered the 10?point spread as underdogs, while the total score of 53 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Rutgers: 8-4 SU, 8-4 ATS Iowa State: 6-6 SU, 7-5 ATS

Rutgers most recently: When playing in December are 4-4 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Iowa State most recently: When playing in December are 3-4 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Rutgers's last 9 games Rutgers is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa State's last 6 games Iowa State is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games

New Era Pinstripe Bowl Preview: Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Iowa State Cyclones

NCAA Basketball Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Seton Hall Pirates

The West Virginia Mountaineers and the Seton Hall Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at Prudential Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 1-point favorites versus the Mountaineers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

West Virginia was an 83-69 winner in their most recent outing at home against Villanova. They covered the 7?point spread as favorites.

Seton Hall lost its last outing, a 75-49 result against Syracuse on December 28. They failed to cover in that game as a 14.5-point underdog.

West Virginia: Team record: 10-3 SU, 7-3 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Seton Hall The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 11 games on the road is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games on the road is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road

When playing on Friday are 8-2 Before playing Rutgers are 5-5 After playing Villanova are 6-4 After a win are 6-4

Seton Hall: Team record: 11-2 SU, 6-3 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against West Virginia is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 10 games when playing West Virginia

When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing Connecticut are 5-5 After playing Syracuse are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: West Virginia at Rutgers, Wednesday, January 4 Seton Hall home to Connecticut, Tuesday, January 3

NCAA Basketball Preview: West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Seton Hall Pirates

NCAA Basketball Preview: Missouri Tigers vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

The fans at Ted Constant Center will be treated to a game between the Missouri Tigers and the Old Dominion Monarchs when they take their seats on Friday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Monarchs, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

In their last action, Missouri was a 78-74 winner on the road against Illinois. They failed to cover the 7?point spread as favorites.

Last time out for Old Dominion, they were an 81-73 winner as they battled VMI at home.

Missouri: Team record: 12-0 SU, 5-2 ATS Current streak: won 12 straight games.

is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games on the road is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Oklahoma are 6-4 After playing Illinois are 8-2 After a win are 10-0

Old Dominion: Team record: 6-6 SU, 3-5 ATS

is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games

When playing on Friday are 5-5 Before playing James Madison are 7-3 After playing VMI are 7-0 After a win are 7-3

Next up: Missouri home to Oklahoma, Tuesday, January 3 Old Dominion at James Madison, Monday, January 2

NCAA Basketball Preview: Missouri Tigers vs. Old Dominion Monarchs

NBA Preview: Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics

The fans at TD Garden will be treated to a game between the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics when they take their seats on Friday.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Pistons were a 105-89 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Cavaliers. They failed to cover the 5?point spread as favorites, while the total score (194) made winners of OVER bettors.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 97-78 loser as they battled the Hornets on the road. The Celtics failed to cover in the match as a 4.5-point favorite, while 175 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Detroit: Team record: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 11 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Friday are 1-9 Before playing Indiana are 4-6 After playing Cleveland are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6

Boston: Team record: 0-3 SU, 2-1 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Detroit The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Detroit

When playing on Friday are 7-3 Before playing Washington are 6-4 After playing New Orleans are 7-3 After a loss are 5-5

Next up: Detroit home to Indiana, Saturday, December 31 Boston at Washington, Sunday, January 1

NBA Preview: Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics

NBA Odds: Clippers Host Bulls in Battle of Next Generation Superstars

Two of the NBA's hottest young teams will tip off this Friday as the Los Angeles Clippers play host to the visiting Chicago Bulls in an early season tilt. Can Blake Griffin captain his squad to a victory over reigning MVP Derrick Rose? There's no better way to find out.

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Though the Bulls may have the advantage of having played in the conference finals last spring, there's no denying the emergence of Los Angeles? other team as a legitimate contender on the NBA betting scene.

According to Bovada the Clippers have 15/1 odds of winning the NBA championship, a mark comparable to not just the competitive Bulls, but the reigning title winner Dallas Mavericks.

In the Friday bout, fans will see not only two of the brightest young franchises in the NBA, but a handful of MVP candidates on full display. After a standout rookie season, power forward Griffin has proven his transition from college superstar to NBA wunderkind a success. Will it be enough to trump Rose and the Bulls? And where does Chris Paul fit in to all of this?

It may be easy to overlook the two clubs at this point in the season, but given the sheer depth of talent on each roster, don't be surprised to see these two squads playing deep into the postseason.

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NBA Odds: Clippers Host Bulls in Battle of Next Generation Superstars

College Football Odds Favor Oklahoma Heavily in Looming Insight Bowl

The Oklahoma Sooners may not be competing in the bowl they set out for in preseason, but that doesn't mean they won't be ready to go at kickoff against the Iowa Hawkeyes this Friday.

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The Sooners are obvious favorites to win the Dec. 30 Insight Bowl with a -14 point spread according to Bovada's NCAA football odds makers. The question is, can they follow through?

If Landry Jones and Oklahoma's high-powered passing game can cover the spread they Sooners may just show that their 2011 campaign hasn?t been a complete disappointment.

On the other side of the ball, the Hawkeyes - who likely never thought they would be matching up with Oklahoma at season's end - will look to junior James Vandenberg for an early advantage.

Iowa showed signs of success with a big victory over Michigan in November, but otherwise struggled against top competition. Will that change in their biggest game of the year?

Just last season the Hawkeyes walked away from this very bowl with a victory over Missouri, while the Sooners were busy knocking off Connecticut in the Fiesta Bowl.

This year, having finished the season ranked No. 14 in the BCS standings, they'll look to make the most of what's available after dropping an unexpected trio of regular season games.

They've taken different paths to get here, but only one can end their season happy.

The stage is set.

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College Football Odds Favor Oklahoma Heavily in Looming Insight Bowl

Thursday, December 29, 2011

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NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets

The San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Toyota Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 3-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total is sitting at 198.

Last time out for San Antonio, they were a 115-90 winner as they battled the Clippers at home. The Spurs covered in the match as a 4.5-point favorite, while 205 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Houston, they were a 104-95 loser as they battled the Magic on the road. The Rockets failed to cover in the match as a 6.5-point underdog, while 199 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

San Antonio: Team record: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 10 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Utah are 5-5 After playing LA Clippers are 4-6 After a win are 6-4

Houston: Team record: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games when playing San Antonio is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing at home against San Antonio

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Memphis are 7-3 After playing Orlando are 6-4 After a loss are 8-2

Next up: San Antonio home to Utah, Saturday, December 31 Houston at Memphis, Friday, December 30

NBA Preview: San Antonio Spurs vs. Houston Rockets

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 4-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game's total is sitting at 196.

In their last action, New York was a 92-78 loser on the road against the Warriors. They failed to cover the 6-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (170) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 96-71 winner at home against the Jazz. They covered the 5.5-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (167) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

New York: Team record: 1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 12 of last 16 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 11 games is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Sacramento are 1-9 After playing Golden State are 5-5 After a loss are 1-9

Los Angeles: Team record: 1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS

LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing New York LA Lakers are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games when playing at home against New York The total has gone OVER in 12 of the LA Lakers last 16 games when playing at home against New York The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games at home

When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Denver are 7-3 After playing Utah are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Next up: New York at Sacramento, Saturday, December 31 LA Lakers home to Denver, Saturday, December 31

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

College Basketball Preview: Florida Gators vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

The fans at Louis Brown Athletic Center will be treated to a game between the Florida Gators and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights when they take their seats on Thursday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Scarlet Knights, while the game's total is at 143.5.

Florida was an 82-64 winner in their most recent outing at home against Florida State. They covered the 9.5-point spread as favorites.

Rutgers was a 77-53 winner in its last match at home against NJIT.

Florida: Team record: 10-2 SU, 4-3 ATS Current streak: won 5 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 7-3 After playing State are 9-1 After a win are 7-3

Rutgers: Team record: 7-5 SU, 0-6 ATS Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

When playing on Thursday are 4-6 Before playing South are 3-7 After playing NJIT are 2-2 After a win are 3-7

Next up: Florida home to Yale, Saturday, December 31 Rutgers at South Florida, Sunday, January 1

College Basketball Preview: Florida Gators vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

NCAA Basketball Preview: Yale Bulldogs vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons

The Yale Bulldogs and the Wake Forest Demon Deacons will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Joel Coliseum.

Oddsmakers currently have the Demon Deacons listed as 4-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total is at 144.

Yale was a 68-65 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Rhode Island. They covered the 2-point spread as favorites.

Wake Forest won its last outing, an 87-78 result against UNC Wilmington on December 21. They covered in that game as a 7-point favorite.

Yale: Team record: 8-2 SU, 1-1 ATS Current streak: won 6 straight games.

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road

When playing on Thursday are 3-7 After playing Rhode Island are 2-2 After a win are 7-3

Wake Forest: Team record: 8-4 SU, 5-4 ATS Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games

When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Wofford are 1-0 After playing UNC Wilmington are 4-1 After a win are 4-6

Next up: Yale at Florida, Saturday, December 31 Wake Forest home to Wofford, Monday, January 2

NCAA Basketball Preview: Yale Bulldogs vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons

Valero Alamo Bowl Preview: Washington Huskies vs. Baylor Bears

The Washington Huskies and the Baylor Bears will both be trying to pick up a win on December 29 when they battle at Alamodome in the Valero Alamo Bowl.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bears listed as 10-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game's total is sitting at 80.

Washington won its last outing, a 38-21 result against Washington State on November 26. Washington covered in that game as a 8.5-point favorite, while the 59 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

In their last action, Baylor was a 48-24 winner at home against Texas. They covered the 2-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (72) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Team records: Washington: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS Baylor: 9-3 SU, 7-4-1 ATS

Washington most recently: When playing in December are 4-6 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 5-5

Baylor most recently: When playing in December are 1-1 When playing on turf are 8-2 After being outgained are 2-8 When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider: Washington is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of Baylor's last 10 games

Valero Alamo Bowl Preview: Washington Huskies vs. Baylor Bears

Champ Sports Bowl Preview: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Florida State Seminoles

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Florida State Seminoles will both be trying to pick up a win on December 29 when they battle at Florida Citrus Bowl in the Champs Sports Bowl.

Oddsmakers currently have the Seminoles listed as 4-point favorites versus the Fighting Irish, while the game's total is sitting at 47.

In their last action, Notre Dame was a 28-14 loser on the road against Stanford. They failed to cover the 7-point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (42) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

Florida State was a 21-7 winner in its last match on the road against Florida. They covered the 3=point spread as favorites, while the total score of 28 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Notre Dame: 8-4 SU, 5-7 ATS Florida State: 8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS

Notre Dame most recently: When playing in December are 3-3 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Florida State most recently: When playing in December are 5-2 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider: Notre Dame is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Notre Dame's last 6 games Notre Dame is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Florida State's last 5 games Florida State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games

Champ Sports Bowl Preview: Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs. Florida State Seminoles

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

NCAA Basketball Preview: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans

The Indiana Hoosiers and the Michigan State Spartans will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Breslin Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Spartans listed as 6-point favorites versus the Hoosiers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Indiana was an 89-47 winner in their most recent outing at home against UMBC.

Michigan State won its last outing, a 90-81 result against Lehigh on December 22. They failed to cover in that game as a 15-point favorite.

Indiana: Team record: 12-0 SU, 7-0 ATS Current streak: won 12 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 11 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Michigan State is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Michigan State is 2-19 SU in its last 21 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Ohio State are 5-5 After a win are 10-0

Michigan State: Team record: 11-2 SU, 7-4 ATS Current streak: won 11 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Indiana is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Indiana

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 After a win are 10-0

Next up: Indiana home to Ohio State, Saturday, December 31 Michigan State at Nebraska, Saturday, December 31

NCAA Basketball Preview: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Michigan State Spartans

NCAA Basketball Preview: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Louisville Cardinals

The Georgetown Hoyas and the Louisville Cardinals will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at KFC Yum! Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Hoyas, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

In their last action, Georgetown was a 70-59 winner at home against Memphis. They covered the 6?point spread as favorites.

In their last action, Louisville was a 70-60 winner at home against Western Kentucky. They failed to cover the 24.5?point spread as favorites.

Georgetown: Team record: 10-1 SU, 6-0 ATS Current streak: won 8 straight games.

is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Providence are 6-4 After playing Memphis are 5-3 After a win are 8-2

Louisville: Team record: 12-0 SU, 4-4-1 ATS Current streak: won 12 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Georgetown is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Georgetown

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Kentucky are 7-3 After playing Western Kentucky are 4-2 After a win are 10-0

Next up: Georgetown home to Providence, Saturday, December 31 Louisville at Kentucky, Saturday, December 31

NCAA Basketball Preview: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Louisville Cardinals

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors

The New York Knicks and the Golden State Warriors will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Oracle Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game's total is sitting at 205.

In their last action, New York was a 106-104 winner at home against the Celtics. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (210) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Last time out for Golden State, they were a 99-91 winner as they battled the Bulls at home. The Warriors covered in the match as a 6.5-point underdog, while 190 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

New York: Team record: 1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Golden State The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Golden State The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 10 games

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing LA Lakers are 3-7 After playing Boston are 2-8 After a win are 7-3

Golden State: Team record: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing New York The total has gone UNDER in 8 of last 9 games is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games when playing at home against New York

When playing on Wednesday are 2-8 Before playing Philadelphia are 4-6 After playing Chicago are 2-8 After a win are 4-6

Next up: New York at LA Lakers, Thursday, December 29 Golden State home to Philadelphia, Saturday, December 31

NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Golden State Warriors

Military Bowl Preview: Toledo Rockets vs. Air Force Falcons

The Toledo Rockets and the Air Force Falcons will both be trying to pick up a win on December 28 when they battle at RFK Stadium in the Military Bowl.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game's total is sitting at 71.

Toledo won its last outing, a 45-28 result against Ball State on November 25. Toledo covered in that game as a 14-point favorite, while the 73 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Air Force was a 45-21 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Colorado State. They covered the 14?point spread as favorites, while the total score (66) made winners of OVER bettors.

Team records: Toledo: 8-4 SU, 7-5 ATS Air Force: 7-5 SU, 5-7 ATS

Toledo most recently: When playing in December are 4-6 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Air Force most recently: When playing in December are 6-4 When playing on grass are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider: Toledo is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toledo's last 5 games Air Force is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of Air Force's last 12 games

Military Bowl Preview: Toledo Rockets vs. Air Force Falcons

Bridgepoint Holiday Bowl Preview: California Golden Bears vs. Texas Longhorns

The California Golden Bears and the Texas Longhorns will both be trying to pick up a win on December 28 when they battle at Qualcomm Stadium in the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl.

Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 4-point favorites versus the Golden Bears, while the game's total is sitting at 48.

In their last action, California was a 47-38 winner on the road against Arizona State. They covered the 6?point spread as underdogs, while the combined score (85) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Last time out for Texas, they were a 48-24 loser as they battled Baylor on the road. Texas failed to cover in the match as a 2-point underdog, while 72 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Team records: California: 6-5 SU, 6-5 ATS Texas: 7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS

California most recently: When playing in December are 6-4 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Texas most recently: When playing in December are 6-4 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of California's last 9 games California is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games

Bridgepoint Holiday Bowl Preview: California Golden Bears vs. Texas Longhorns

Monday, December 26, 2011

NFL Week 16 Betting Previews- Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints

Point spread: New Orleans -6.5

Total line: 52.5

The Atlanta Falcons invade the Superdome this Monday night to take on the New Orleans Saints in a NFC South clash that has huge playoff implications for both teams. The kick-off is slated for 8:30 p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Atlanta comes into this game not only looking to keep the division race alive, but to avenge a painful 26-23 overtime loss to the Saints as a one-point home favorite in Week 10 after a controversial fourth-down call set up the winning field goal. This game remains the difference between the two teams as the Falcons are 9-5 straight-up and 6-7-1 against the spread. The total has stayed ?under? in nine of their 14 games this year.

The Falcons may have found some offense just in time after rolling-up 72 points in their last two games against Carolina and Jacksonville. Matt Ryan has thrown seven touchdowns and zero interceptions over the past two weeks after playing his worst game of the year the week before in Atlanta?s 17-10 loss to Houston as a one-point road favorite.

New Orleans has parlayed the first win over the Falcons into a six-game winning streak that has run its record to 11-3 SU (10-4 ATS). A win on Monday night would not only clinch the South, it would keep it in the running with the 49ers for the No.2 seed in the NFC. The total has gone an even 7-7 in its 14 games this season.

Much of the Saints? success this year can be directly attributed to the play of Drew Brees. He leads the NFL in passing yards with 4,780 while completing an incredible 71.5 percent of his throws. Brees has 37 touchdowns verse 11 interceptions and an overall passer rating of 109.1. He has been on fire the past four weeks with 14 touchdowns and no interceptions.

The Falcons are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games against the NFC and 5-2 ATS in their last seven games as road underdogs. The total has stayed ?under? in eight of their last 10 games overall.

The Saints are 5-0 ATS in their last five games against the NFC and 6-0 ATS in their last six games as home favorites. The total has stayed ?under? in 13 of their last 16 games against the NFC South.

Head-to-head in this series, the road team is 4-1 ATS in the last five games and the underdog is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings. The total has stayed ?under? in three of the last four games between the two.

Both teams fully understand the importance of this game to their postseason plans, so the margin for error remains slim. This should result in a close game that once again goes down to the wire. The Saints get the win at home, but stick with Atlanta to cover with the 6.5 points.

The Free NFL Pick: New Orleans 24 Atlanta 23

NFL Week 16 Betting Previews- Atlanta Falcons vs. New Orleans Saints

AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Missouri Tigers

The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Missouri Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on December 26 when they meet at Independence Stadium in the AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl.

Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Tar Heels, while the game's total is sitting at 53.

North Carolina won its last outing, a 37-21 result against Duke on November 26. North Carolina covered in that game as a 14-point favorite, while the 58 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Missouri was a 24-10 winner in their most recent outing on the road against Kansas. They failed to cover the 26?point spread as favorites, while the total score (34) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Team records: North Carolina: 7-5 SU, 6-6 ATS Missouri: 7-5 SU, 6-5-1 ATS

North Carolina most recently: When playing in December are 5-3 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Missouri most recently: When playing in December are 3-7 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina's last 6 games North Carolina is 15-8 SU in its last 23 games North Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Missouri is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Missouri is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games

AdvoCare V100 Independence Bowl Preview: North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Missouri Tigers

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors

The Chicago Bulls and the Golden State Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Oracle Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game's total is sitting at 193.

Chicago was an 88-87 winner in its last match on the road against the Lakers. They failed to cover the 5.5?point spread as favorites, while the total score of 175 sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

The Warriors were a 105-86 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Clippers. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (191) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Chicago: Team record: 1-0 SU, 0-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Golden State is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games on the road is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Golden State

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Sacramento are 3-7 After playing LA Lakers are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Golden State: Team record: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Chicago The total has gone UNDER in 7 of last 8 games is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Chicago

When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing New York are 5-5 After playing LA Clippers are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7

Next up: Chicago at Sacramento, Thursday, December 29 Golden State home to New York, Wednesday, December 28

NBA Preview: Chicago Bulls vs. Golden State Warriors

NBA Preview: New Orleans Hornets vs. Phoenix Suns

The fans at US Airways Center will be treated to a game between the New Orleans Hornets and the Phoenix Suns when they take their seats on Monday.

Oddsmakers currently have the Suns listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Hornets, while the game's total is sitting at 193.

Phoenix won its last outing, a 106-103 result against the Spurs on April 13. The Suns covered in that game as a 3.5-point underdog, while the 209 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

New Orleans: Team record: 0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing Phoenix is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Phoenix

When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Boston are 6-4 After playing LA Lakers are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4

Phoenix: Team record: 0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against New Orleans The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 5 games when playing New Orleans The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games is 4-8 ATS in its last 12 games

When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Philadelphia are 6-4 After playing San Antonio are 5-5 After a win are 3-7

Next up: New Orleans home to Boston, Wednesday, December 28 Phoenix home to Philadelphia, Wednesday, December 28

NBA Preview: New Orleans Hornets vs. Phoenix Suns

NBA Preview: Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks

The Denver Nuggets and the Dallas Mavericks will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at American Airlines Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as 4-point favorites versus the Nuggets, while the game's total is sitting at 204.

The Mavericks were a 105-94 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Heat. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (199) made winners of OVER bettors.

Denver: Team record: 0-0 SU, 0-0 ATS

is 7-1-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Dallas is 13-4 SU in its last 17 games when playing Dallas The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 15 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 18 of last 25 games when playing on the road against Dallas

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Utah are 6-4 After playing Oklahoma City are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

Dallas: Team record: 0-1 SU, 0-1 ATS

is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games at home is 14-4 SU in its last 18 games is 18-5-2 ATS in its last 25 games is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing at home against Denver

When playing on Monday are 7-3 Before playing Oklahoma City are 7-3 After playing Miami are 8-2 After a loss are 6-4

Next up: Denver home to Utah, Wednesday, December 28 Dallas at Oklahoma City, Thursday, December 29

NBA Preview: Denver Nuggets vs. Dallas Mavericks

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NBA Christmas Day Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors

The Los Angeles Clippers and the Golden State Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Oracle Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Clippers listed as 6-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game's total is sitting at 208.

In their last action, Los Angeles was a 110-103 winner at home against the Grizzlies. They failed to cover the 7.5?point spread as favorites, while the combined score (213) was profitable news for OVER bettors.

Golden State won its last outing, a 110-86 result against the Trail Blazers on April 13. The Warriors covered in that game as a 5.5-point favorite, while the 196 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

Los Angeles: Team record: 32-50 SU, 38-43-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Golden State LA Clippers are 5-10 SU in their last 15 games when playing Golden State LA Clippers are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games when playing Golden State LA Clippers are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games

When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing San Antonio are 2-8 After playing Memphis are 3-7 After a win are 4-6

Golden State: Team record: 36-46 SU, 41-41 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games at home is 10-1 SU in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home

When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Chicago are 6-4 After playing Portland are 5-5 After a win are 4-6

Next up: LA Clippers at San Antonio, Wednesday, December 28 Golden State home to Chicago, Monday, December 26

NBA Christmas Day Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors

NBA Christmas Day Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Orlando Magic and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Magic, while the game's total is sitting at 195.

Orlando lost its last outing, an 84-81 result against the Hawks on April 28. The Magic failed to cover in that game as a 1.5-point favorite, while the 165 combined points took the game UNDER the total.

The Thunder were a 100-96 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Mavericks. They covered the 6.5?point spread as underdogs, while the total score (196) made winners of UNDER bettors.

Orlando: Team record: 52-30 SU, 34-46-2 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing Oklahoma City The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 15 games when playing Oklahoma City

When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Houston are 6-4 After playing Atlanta are 3-7 After a loss are 8-2

Oklahoma City: Team record: 55-27 SU, 43-38-1 ATS Current streak: lost 3 straight games.

is 16-5 SU in its last 21 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 11 of last 15 games when playing Orlando is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Orlando The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games

When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing Minnesota are 6-4 After playing Dallas are 7-3 After a loss are 7-3

Next up: Orlando home to Houston, Monday, December 26 Oklahoma City at Minnesota, Monday, December 26

NBA Christmas Day Preview: Orlando Magic vs. Oklahoma City Thunder