Saturday, December 2, 2017

UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo 2

UFC 218 Holloway - Aldo 2







UFC 218: Holloway vs. Aldo




 











Rio de Janeiro saw Max Holloway snatch the Featherweight title from Jose Aldo. That was just last June during UFC's 212. The local Aldo appeared strong and poised to keep the honor during the beginning of the fight, "Blessed" Holloway eventually won the evening with a TKO victory.

The time's come for the rematch!

Fight #2 will take place at Little Caesar's Arena in Detroit (10 pm ET) on Saturday, Dec 2nd.


When they last met in June, Max Holloway defeated Jose Aldo to unify the UFC Featherweight Championship at UFC 212. Holloway was a +120 underdog in that bout. He’s a heavy –290 favorite for the Saturday main-event rematch at UFC 218. It is live on pay-per-view from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Aldo is now in the underdog role at +225.

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It wasn’t that long ago when Aldo (26-3 lifetime, 8-2 UFC) was considered one of the best fighters in the sport. Nothing was the same after Conor McGregor knocked him out in 13 seconds at UFC 194. He took the Featherweight title Aldo had held since it was created in 2010. Aldo beat Frankie Edgar (–145) for the interim title last year, then was promoted to undisputed champion after McGregor won the Lightweight belt and left the division.

Holloway (18-3 lifetime, 14-3 UFC) earned the interim Featherweight title after scoring a third-round TKO win over Anthony Pettis (+200) at UFC 206, then did the same to Aldo (–195) after appearing to lose the first two rounds. Volume striking was the key to Holloway’s success, eventually wearing down Aldo’s once-impregnable defense and landing with power.








































































































































UFC - Dec 02

UFC 218 - VENUE: LITTLE CAESARS ARENA

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12/02/201724201JOSE ALDOo2½-165+225
21:15:0024202MAX HOLLOWAYu2½+135-290
12/02/201724205ALISTAIR OVEREEMo1½+120+170
20:45:0024206FRANCIS NGANNOUu1½-150-215
12/02/201724209SERGIO PETTISo2½-280+225
20:15:0024210HENRY CEJUDOu2½+220-290
12/02/201724213EDDIE ALVAREZo1½-130+145
19:45:0024214JUSTIN GAETHJEu1½EV-175
12/02/201724217MICHELLE WATERSONo2½-325+190
19:15:0024218TECIA TORRESu2½+245-240
12/02/201724221CHARLES OLIVEIRAo1½-135-135
18:45:0024222PAUL FELDERu1½+105+105
12/02/201724225YANCY MEDEIROSo1½-175+225
18:15:0024226ALEX OLIVEIRAu1½+145-290
12/02/201724229DRAKKAR KLOSEo2½-220+105
17:45:0024230DAVID TEYMURu2½+175-135
12/02/201724233CORTNEY CASEYo2½-235-105
17:15:0024234FELICE HERRIGu2½+185-125
12/02/201724237ABDUL RAZAK ALHASSANo1½-110-270
16:45:0024238SABAH HOMASIu1½-120+210
12/02/201724249ANGELA MAGANAo2½-140+400
16:05:0024250AMANDA COOPERu2½+110-500

ACC Championship: Hurricanes Face CFP #1 Clemson

Dr. Pepper ACC Championship Game

Canes in ACC Championship has Chance at #1 Tigers



The Miami Hurricanes and the Clemson Tigers will meet in the Dr. Pepper ACC Championship on Saturday at Bank of America Stadium. The game is set to kickoff a few minutes after 8 pm EST. ABC has the telecast.

As hard as this is to believe, the Miami Hurricanes will make their first ACC title-game appearance since joining the league in 2003. Clemson is 11-1 and will be bidding for its third consecutive ACC title and their third straight berth in the College Football Playoff.

Oddsmakers opened the Tigers as -8-point favorites versus the Hurricanes, while the game's total opened at 48. The line now shows Clemson as 12-point favorites. The total is now at 47.

Clemson Looking for 3rd Straight CFP Appearance



Last time out for Clemson, they were a 34-10 winner as they battled South Carolina Gamecocks on the road. Clemson covered in the match as a -13.5-point favorite, while 44 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Clemson is back in the national title hunt for a third straight year. That is due to the rapid development of junior quarterback Kelly Bryant. He was was charged with replacing two-time Heisman Trophy finalist Deshaun Watson.

The Tigers have flourished thanks to a defense that ranks with the nation's best. Clemson is sixth nationally in total defense and is in the top 10 in nine other defensive categories.

Clemson's defensive line features four players who were either first- or second-team All-ACC selections. The future NFL draft prospects are tackles Christian Wilkins and Dexter Lawrence, and ends Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant.

The last time that Clemson and Miami played the Tigers rolled to a 58-0 victory. It turned out to be the last game for Al Golden back in 2014.

Miami Coming Off Upset as the Nations 2nd-Ranked Team



Seventh-ranked Miami is coming off an upset loss at Pittsburgh. Miami was ranked #2 in the nation and the loss spoiled the Hurricanes' bid for a perfect season. A win Saturday could put Miami into the playoff in Richt's second year at the helm.

Richt spent 15 years at Georgia before replacing Al Golden at Miami prior to last season. He has overseen a rapid turnaround at his alma mater. The Hurricanes are 19-4 record in two seasons.

Richt's team has been built around an opportunistic defense. That D is led by safety Jaquan Johnson and linebackers Shaquille Quarterman and Michael Pinckney. The Hurricanes lead the nation with a plus-17 turnover margin. They also lead the country in sacks with an average of 3.55 per game.

Junior quarterback Malik Rosier has had plenty of big moments this season. Especially with late-game heroics in victories against Florida State, Georgia Tech, Syracuse and North Carolina.

Running back Travis Homer has been productive by rushing for 861 yards since taking over for the injured Mark Walton. The Hurricanes will be without standout tight end Chris Herndon, who suffered a season-ending injury against Pittsburgh.

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NameRecordATSOffenseDefenseDiffATS HomeATS AwayOU RecordOU HomeOU Away
Miami-FL10-15-631.9118.2713.643-42-22-92-50-4
Clemson11-17-4-135.1713.5821.594-2-13-25-73-42-3





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Yards Per Point

















NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
MI-FL13.2519.83-6.58
CLEM13.0320.86-7.83





Yards Per Pass
















NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
MI-FL14.0811.112.97
CLEM10.9711.44-0.47





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NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
MI-FL5.123.681.44
CLEM5.123.102.02





Team Records




Miami-FL Hurricanes













































NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall10-17-03-15-63-42-231.9118.2713.64
vs Conf7-14-03-13-51-32-227.1318.758.38
Last 32-12-00-11-21-10-133.0020.0013.00





Clemson Tigers













































NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall11-17-04-17-4-14-2-13-235.1713.5821.59
vs Conf7-14-03-13-4-11-2-12-232.1317.6314.50
Last 33-02-01-03-02-01-042.009.0033.00





Supergrid

















TitleStatRankStatRank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense31.914013.584
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense35.172518.2715


Head To Head Summary









































NameRecordATSOUScoreRushYPRPACPPYTYTO +/-
Miami-FL2-31-44-124.00139.403.5432.8049.39190.20329.602.20
Clemson3-24-14-134.60173.004.4437.4057.75234.40407.402.40





Head To Head Detail




















































































DateAwayHomeScoreLineTotalOU ResultARYAPYATYATTHRYHPYHTYHTTAway Team AttemptsHome Team AttemptsAway Team CompletionsHome Team Completions
Oct 24, 2015CLEMMI-FL58-0416151567153931463
Oct 2, 2010MI-FLCLEM30-2117120537621621493116
Oct 24, 2009CLEMMI-FL40-378432641031772564334
Sep 17, 2005MI-FLCLEM36-301951523471902883781
Nov 6, 2004CLEMMI-FL24-1711325837111012453461





ACC Championship Betting Trends















Team Last 5 Games




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DateOpponentscoreResultlineATS Resultoffensive rush yardsoffensive passing yardsoffensive total yardsdefensive rush yardsdefensive passing yardsdefensive total yardsturnoversLocation
Nov 24, 2017PITT14-24L-12/53L/U45187232152193345-1A
Nov 18, 2017VIRGNA44-28W-19.5/49L/O14821035855384439-1H
Nov 11, 2017NOTRD41-8W3.5/59W/U237137374109152261-4H
Nov 4, 2017VTECH28-10W-2.5/49.5W/U219210429102197299-1H
Oct 28, 2017UNC24-19W-21/55.5L/U59356415176252428-2A





Clemson Tigers































































































DateOpponentscoreResultlineATS Resultoffensive rush yardsoffensive passing yardsoffensive total yardsdefensive rush yardsdefensive passing yardsdefensive total yardsturnoversLocation
Nov 25, 2017S.CARO34-10W-13.5/46.5W/U184285469811262070A
Nov 18, 2017CITADL61-3W-45/18347966215561216-2H
Nov 11, 2017FLAST31-14W-16/44.5W/O227151378212082290H
Nov 4, 2017NCSU38-31W-10/51.5L/O224191415153338491-1A
Oct 28, 2017GATECH24-10W-14/51P/U221207428198322300H





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Big Ten (Actually 14) Championship Game: Buckeyes and Badgers are Ready

Big Ten Championship Game

Badgers Getting Little Respect Outside Big Ten



The fans at Lucas Oil Stadium will enjoy the Big Ten Championship game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Ohio State Buckeyes when they take their seats on Saturday. FOX Sports has the television coverage and kickoff is set for a few minutes after 8 pm EST.

The winner of this matchup should set themselves up nicely to reach the College Football Playoff. Few of the so-called "experts" on TV, and sports talk radio, have any respect for the Wisconsin Badgers. This should have given the team a lot of bulletin board material.

Oddsmakers opened the Buckeyes as -6.5-point favorites versus the Badgers, while the game's total opened at 53.5. The Line now has the Buckeyes as 3.5-point favorites. The total is now at 50.5.

Ohio State Facing Injury Problems



Ohio State won its last outing, a 31-20 result against the Michigan Wolverines on November 25. The Buckeyes failed to cover in that game as a -12.5-point favorite, while the 51 combined points took the game OVER the total.

The Buckeyes enter the game with uncertainty at quarterback. J.T. Barrett underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Sunday but is expected to play. There's a possibility that Ohio State might need to call on redshirt freshman Dwayne Haskins. Haskins came in against Michigan during the third quarter and led Ohio State's fourth-quarter comeback.

Barrett leads the Big Ten in touchdown passes with 33. He is second in total offense. He has broken numerous school and Big Ten records. Barret tied  Art Schlichter's school record for quarterbacks with 36 wins.

Freshman J.K. Dobbins is second in the Big Ten in rushing. He is behind Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor. Dobbins has 1,190 yards on the season.

Badgers Enter the Big Ten Championship Unbeaten



In their last action, Wisconsin was a 31-0 winner on the road against Golden Gophers. They covered the -18-point spread as favorites, while the combined score (31) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.

The Badgers enter the contest against the Buckeyes with an unblemished record. They are 12-0, with a 9-0 Big Ten record. There are plenty of skeptics who dismiss Wisconsin's postseason chances. The yapmasters say the Big Ten West Division was subpar and weak.

Wisconsin's best chance to win revolves around freshman running back Jonathan Taylor. Taylor has run behind a massive offensive line for 1,806 yards this season.  He leads the Big Ten in rushing.

Wisconsin also will try to control the line of scrimmage on defense. Its defense leads the Big Ten in fewest rushing yards allowed per game at80.5. They also lead intotal yards, at 236.9 ypg, and points allowed per game. They only give up 12 a contest.

 

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NameRecordATSOffenseDefenseDiffATS HomeATS AwayOU RecordOU HomeOU Away
Ohio State10-25-743.7519.8323.922-53-29-34-35-0
Wisconsin12-08-434.8312.0022.834-34-17-54-33-2





Power Stats




Yards Per Point

















NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
OHIOST12.1114.72-2.61
WISCSN12.2319.74-7.51





Yards Per Pass

















NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
OHIOST12.7110.741.97
WISCSN13.6211.112.51





Yards Per Rush

















NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
OHIOST5.913.132.78
WISCSN5.282.652.63





Team Records




Ohio State Buckeyes













































NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall10-26-14-15-72-53-243.7519.8323.92
vs Conf8-14-04-15-42-23-246.3319.8926.44
Last 33-02-01-01-21-10-143.6712.3331.34





Wisconsin Badgers













































NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall12-07-05-08-44-34-134.8312.0022.83
vs Conf9-05-04-06-33-23-132.0012.6719.33
Last 33-02-01-03-02-01-031.008.0023.00





Supergrid


















TitleStatRankStatRank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense43.75512.002
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense34.832619.8321


Head To Head Summary









































NameRecordATSOUScoreRushYPRPACPPYTYTO +/-
Ohio State8-27-36-429.40183.004.6422.1057.47154.50337.500.80
Wisconsin2-83-76-419.20138.303.4130.4056.91208.10346.401.40





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DateAwayHomeScoreLineTotalOU ResultARYAPYATYATTHRYHPYHTYHTTAway Team AttemptsHome Team AttemptsAway Team CompletionsHome Team Completions
Oct 15, 2016OHIOSTWISCSN30-2318522641112362144501
Dec 6, 2014WISCSNOHIOST0-597118725843012575580
Sep 28, 2013WISCSNOHIOST24-3110429539911921983900
Nov 17, 2012OHIOSTWISCSN21-141399723602061543601
Oct 29, 2011WISCSNOHIOST29-33892533420268893571
Oct 16, 2010OHIOSTWISCSN18-3115515631111841523361
Oct 10, 2009WISCSNOHIOST13-31118250368297871841
Oct 4, 2008OHIOSTWISCSN20-1718314432721791473262
Nov 3, 2007WISCSNOHIOST17-381226928122111663770
Oct 9, 2004WISCSNOHIOST24-131841603440991252242





Big Ten Betting Trends


















Team Last 5 Games




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DateOpponentscoreResultlineATS Resultoffensive rush yardsoffensive passing yardsoffensive total yardsdefensive rush yardsdefensive passing yardsdefensive total yardsturnoversLocation
Nov 25, 2017MICH31-20W-12.5/49.5L/O226124350100195295-1A
Nov 18, 2017ILLINO52-14W-41/53L/O32521854389161050H
Nov 11, 2017MICHST48-3W-17/55W/U33518952464131195-1H
Nov 4, 2017IOWA24-55L-20.5/55L/O1632083712432444874A
Oct 28, 2017PENNST39-38W-7/57.5L/O201328529911922832H





Wisconsin Badgers































































































DateOpponentscoreResultlineATS Resultoffensive rush yardsoffensive passing yardsoffensive total yardsdefensive rush yardsdefensive passing yardsdefensive total yardsturnoversLocation
Nov 25, 2017MINN31-0W-18/43W/U28716945693401331A
Nov 18, 2017MICH24-10W-6.5/42W/U182143325581762340H
Nov 11, 2017IOWA38-14W-12/45.5W/O2471353822541661H
Nov 4, 2017INDIAN45-17W-10.5/49W/O23717040740226266-2A
Oct 28, 2017ILLINO24-10W-27/51.5L/U168135303134152286-2A





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SEC Championship Game: Dawgs Look for Revenge Against Auburn

Dawgs Vs War Eagles

War Eagles Whipped the Top-Ranked Dawgs a Few Weeks Ago



The fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the 2017 SEC Championship Game will see the Georgia Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers battle it out. The Dawgs and the Tigers aspirations to make the College Football Playoff hinge on this all-important matchup. Game time is set for 4 pm EST on CBS.

These two teams met three weeks ago with Auburn defeating the then-No. 1 Bulldogs 40-17. They dominated Georgia the Dawgs in basically every facet of the game. This time there is one significant difference. Instead of playing in front of a stadium packed with Auburn fans, Mercedes-Benz Stadium figures to be more Georgia friendly.

Oddsmakers opened the Tigers as -1.5-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total opened at 51. The Dawgs are now a 2-point favorite and the total has dropped to 47.

Auburn Needs Big Days From Key Players Again



In the last meeting Auburn dominated both lines of scrimmage. That led to big days from running back Kerryon Johnson, who had 32 carries for 167 yards. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham had 214 passing yards and three scores.

Johnson has worked his way into at least the conversation for the Heisman Trophy by having rushed for 1,276 yards. He sustained a shoulder injury last week in a win over then-No. 1 Alabama. It will be a game-time decision on whether he will play.

In the past four games Johnson has rushed for 553 yards and three of his 17 touchdowns. He also has made 13 of his 21 receptions two of his scores.

Auburn's defense has been top-notch all season. The Tigers held Georgia's league-leading rushing attack to a mere 46 yards.

Dawgs Look for Better Execution



If the Bulldogs want to win this time around they will have to execute much better than they did the last time.

The Dawgs  average 265.7 yards per game.  Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb has 1,098 yards this season. Fellow senior Sony Michel has rushed for 903 yards and 13 touchdowns.

The Tigers sacked UGA quarterback Jacob Fromm four times and held him to 13-of-28 passing for 184 yards in the loss a few weeks ago.

 

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NameRecordATSOffenseDefenseDiffATS HomeATS AwayOU RecordOU HomeOU Away
Georgia11-18-435.5013.7521.753-35-15-72-43-3
Auburn10-25-4-336.6716.4220.253-2-22-2-17-53-44-1





Power Stats




Yards Per Point

















NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
GEORGI12.2419.78-7.53
AUBRN12.8218.82-5.99





Yards Per Pass

















NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
GEORGI15.1310.234.9
AUBRN13.2310.932.3





Yards Per Rush
















NameOffenseDefenseDifferential
GEORGI5.803.452.35
AUBRN5.033.351.68





Team Records




Georgia Dawgs













































NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall11-16-05-18-43-35-135.5013.7521.75
vs Conf7-14-03-15-32-23-136.8814.3822.50
Last 32-11-01-12-11-01-132.3320.0012.33





Auburn Tigers













































NameRecordHomeAwayATSATS HomeATS AwayOffenseDefenseDiff
Overall10-27-03-25-4-33-2-22-2-136.6716.4220.25
vs Conf7-14-03-15-1-23-0-12-1-140.8819.0021.88
Last 33-03-00-02-12-10-036.0015.0021.00





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TitleStatRankStatRank
Away Team Overall Scoring vs Home Team Overall Defense35.502316.429
Home Team Overall Scoring vs Away Team Overall Defense36.671913.755


Head To Head Summary









































NameRecordATSOUScoreRushYPRPACPPYTYTO +/-
Georgia7-36-43-6-128.40171.204.3925.9061.39212.00383.200.60
Auburn3-74-63-6-120.30171.204.3924.9058.63162.50333.701.60





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DateAwayHomeScoreLineTotalOU ResultARYAPYATYATTHRYHPYHTYHTTAway Team AttemptsHome Team AttemptsAway Team CompletionsHome Team Completions
Nov 11, 2017GEORGIAUBRN17-404618423012372514880
Nov 12, 2016AUBRNGEORGI7-131273716411352083431
Nov 14, 2015GEORGIAUBRN20-13146972430213622753
Nov 15, 2014AUBRNGEORGI7-3415014229232891234120
Nov 16, 2013GEORGIAUBRN38-4311741553213232435660
Nov 10, 2012GEORGIAUBRN38-02892084970571812382
Nov 12, 2011AUBRNGEORGI7-455114419533042245282
Nov 13, 2010GEORGIAUBRN31-498127335403151484631
Nov 14, 2009AUBRNGEORGI24-3111523835321691733420
Nov 15, 2008GEORGIAUBRN17-1313621535111241793031





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Team Last 5 Games




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DateOpponentscoreResultlineATS Resultoffensive rush yardsoffensive passing yardsoffensive total yardsdefensive rush yardsdefensive passing yardsdefensive total yardsturnoversLocation
Nov 25, 2017GATECH38-7W-11.5/51W/U24722447118838226-1A
Nov 18, 2017KENTUC42-13W-22.5/48.5W/O3811235041241382620H
Nov 11, 2017AUBRN17-40L-2.5/48L/O461842302372514881A
Nov 4, 2017S.CARO24-10W-23.5/45L/U24219643843227270-1H
Oct 28, 2017FLA42-7W-13/43.5W/O29210139318366249-1A





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DateOpponentscoreResultlineATS Resultoffensive rush yardsoffensive passing yardsoffensive total yardsdefensive rush yardsdefensive passing yardsdefensive total yardsturnoversLocation
Nov 25, 2017ALAB26-14W5/47W/U1682404082091683770H
Nov 18, 2017UL.MON42-14W-38/68L/U317235552116217333-1H
Nov 11, 2017GEORGI40-17W2.5/48W/O23725148846184230-1H
Nov 4, 2017TEXA&M42-27W-15/52P/O2282684961432003430A
Oct 21, 2017ARK52-20W-17/51W/O345284629171163334-1A





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