Thursday, December 29, 2011

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