Sunday, August 31, 2008

Before You Bet: Rutgers-Fresno State, Tennessee-UCLA

The staff of OffshoreInsiders.com takes a look at the Monday card. With just two games, we will combine trends and the news and notes on the same report. All trends are against the spread except when over/under is specified.

Tennessee-UCLA

Betting notes: UCLA is down to the third-strong quarterback as Patrick Cowan and Ben Olson are out. Kevin Craft who played both at San Diego State and JUCO gets the starting nod. The Bruins have also had numerous on the offensive line.

Brian Gould of ScoresOddsPicks.com says that totals players will want to note that both teams have new quarterbacks and new offensive coordinators. UCLA is much stronger on defense than on offense, Gould adds.

Tennessee is strong in the running game led by Arian Foster, who rushed for 1,193 last year.

Computer trends: The Volunteers are 5-1 their last six on grass. UCLA has covered three in a row to the SEC. UCLA is 20-7 their last 27 at home.

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Fresno-Rutgers

Betting notes: Rutgers begins the post Ray Rice era. Rice was the greatest running back in recent Rutgers history. However, they get back experienced starting quarterback Mike Teel, who threw for a record 20 touchdowns last year and two 1,000 yard receivers Kenny Britt and Tiquan Underwood.

The Scarlet Knights have huge question marks on the offensive line where they lost three starters.

Computer trends: Bulldogs are 8-19 their last 27 overall and 5-16 on grass. Rutgers is 0-4 their last four on grass. The Scarlet Knights have gone over 8-3 on grass.

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Sunday Sports Handicappers Sampler

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Sunday Sports Betting Card

Red-hot Carl Edwards will be looking to take yet another checkered flag when the Sprint Cup Series hits Auto Club Speedway on Sunday. Here's your Daily Sports Roundup …

Event of the day . . .

Edwards got past Kyle Busch late in the race last Saturday night to visit victory lane in the Sharpie 500 at Bristol, and he'll be looking for a similar result on Sunday when he battles his bitter rival once again in the Pepsi 500 at Fontana's Auto Club Speedway.

Edwards, who has won the series' last two events, is pegged as the 5/1 Vegas favorite to win the Pepsi 500 on Sunday, while standings leader Busch is just behind him on that list at 6/1. Jimmie Johnson (7/1), Tony Stewart (8/1), and Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8/1) follow those odds leaders, with each of Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, and Jeff Gordon at 12/1.

Clint Bowyer is currently holding down the 12^th and final spot in the Chase standings; he's pegged at 35/1 odds to win the Pepsi 500. David Ragan, who is 12 points back of Bowyer for that coveted 12^th position, is better regarded by the oddsmakers right now - he's at 25/1 odds. The Chase gets underway at New Hampshire on September 14.

Betting event of the day…

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Political betting odds…

The Republican National Convention is going to go on in Minneapolis despite impending Hurricane Gustav heading to New Orleans, Mississippi and Alabama. Directly or indirectly, how the government and FEMA respond will affect the presidential election. Plus will Fox News, CNN and MSNBC minimize their coverage of the GOP infomercial and concentrate more in Ray Nagin then Sarah Palin and John McCain? Barack Obama is -180 to win the election according to BetUs Sportsbook

Non-event of the day . . .

There are only two college football games on the Sunday sports schedule, and neither of them involve a ranked team. Kentucky will start their season with a game against Louisville; the Cardinals are 3.5-point favorites with the total at 56 points. As well, Colorado will launch their campaign by taking on Colorado State; the Buffaloes aren't expected to have much trouble in that game, as they're listed as 11-point favorites.

Also on the schedule . . .

Derek Lowe (10-11, 3.81) will try to get the better of leading Cy Young candidate Brandon Webb (19-5, 2.96 ERA) when the Dodgers and Diamondback meet on Sunday night. Also on the day's National League schedule: San Francisco at Cincinnati, the Mets at Florida, Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, Atlanta at Washington, St. Louis at Houston, Philadelphia at the Cubs, and Colorado at San Diego.

Over in the American League Roy Halladay (16-9, 2.69 ERA) will be gunning for his 17^th win of the year when the Blue Jays play on the road against the Yankees and Andy Pettitte (13-10, 4.37 ERA). Rounding out the Junior Circuit's Sunday slate: Seattle at Cleveland, Kansas City at Detroit, the White Sox at Boston, Baltimore at Tampa Bay, Texas at the Angels, and Minnesota at Oakland.

Finally, the CFL offers up a single game on Sunday, with Winnipeg at Saskatchewan, and there are two WNBA games on tap: Seattle at Connecticut, and Detroit at Chicago.

News from the wire . . .

Cowboys defensive back Adam Jones has been reinstated . . .Cowboys wide receiver Sam Hurd will miss the next couple of weeks with a sprained ankle . . . Titans quarterback Vince Young bruised his thumb on Thursday, but the injury isn't thought to be serious . . . Notable unsigned NHL players with training camp fast approaching - forwards Mats Sundin, Teemu Selanne, Peter Forsberg, and Brendan Shanahan.

Peek at the future . . .

The Indians' Cliff Lee (19-2, 2.43 ERA) will be looking to earn his 20^th win of the season when Cleveland hosts the division rival White Sox and John Danks (10-7, 3.30 ERA) on Monday night . . . the Canadian Football League stages its annual Labour Day contests on Monday, with Edmonton at Calgary (-4.5) at 4:00pm ET, and Toronto at Hamilton (-3) at 7:30pm ET.

Royals-Tigers Vegas Betting Odds

The Kansas City Royals and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Comerica Park.

The Royals will give the ball to ace starter Gil Meche in this one. Righthander Meche is 10-10 this season with a 4.07 ERA.

Starting this game for the Tigers will be Armando Galarraga. The righthander has a 3.08 ERA to go along with a 12-4 record this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 200-moneyline favorites versus the Royals, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Billy Butler hit two home runs on Saturday to lead the Royals to an easy 13-3 win over the Tigers.

The Royals pulled out the victory as +182 road underdogs in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (10.5).

Mark Teahen also homered in the contest for Kansas City. Curtis Granderson picked up three hits and scored a run for Detroit.

Team records:
Kansas City: 57-78 SU
Detroit: 65-70 SU

Kansas City most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Oakland are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a win are 5-5

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 1-9
Before playing LA Angels are 3-7
After playing Kansas City are 3-7
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Kansas City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Kansas City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
Kansas City is 2-11 SU in its last 13 games
Kansas City is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Kansas City
Detroit is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas City
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games at home
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

Next up:
Kansas City home to Oakland, Tuesday, September 2
Detroit home to LA Angels, Tuesday, September 2

Giants-Reds Pointers

The San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Great American Ball Park.

The Giants will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Matt Cain in this game. Cain has a 8-10 record and a 3.55 ERA this season.

Meanwhile, it'll be Bronson Arroyo who starts for the Reds. Righthander Arroyo is 12-10 with a 5.07 ERA so far this season.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Giants, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

The Reds put up five runs in the first inning on Saturday night and held on for a 7-6 win over the visiting Giants.

The Reds won that game as -132 home favorites, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (9.5).

Edwin Encarnation homered and drove in two runs in the win for the Reds. Randy Winn, Eugenio Velez, and Aaron Rowand all homered for the Giants.

Current streak:
San Francisco has lost 2 straight games.
Cincinnati has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
San Francisco: 59-76 SU
Cincinnati: 60-76 SU

San Francisco most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Colorado are 3-7
After playing Cincinnati are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Pittsburgh are 5-5
After playing San Francisco are 7-3
After a win are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
San Francisco is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
San Francisco is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Francisco
Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing San Francisco
Cincinnati is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games
Cincinnati is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games at home

Next up:
San Francisco at Colorado, Monday, September 1
Cincinnati home to Pittsburgh, Tuesday, September 2

Kentucky Wildcats-Louisville Cardinals and Colorado Buffaloes-Colorado State Rams Previews

The Kentucky Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals will both be looking to go 1-0 on the season when they meet at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on Sunday.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 3-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 56.

Team records:
Kentucky: 8-5 SU, 7-5 ATS
Louisville: 6-6 SU, 4-7 ATS

Kentucky most recently:
When playing in August are 1-2
When playing on turf are 3-5
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

Louisville most recently:
When playing in August are 4-1
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Kentucky is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Kentucky's last 7 games when playing Louisville
Kentucky is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kentucky's last 6 games on the road
Louisville is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Louisville's last 5 games at home
Louisville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kentucky
Louisville is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games

Next up:
Kentucky home to Norfolk St, Saturday, September 6
Louisville home to Tennessee Tech, Saturday, September 6

Hughes Stadium has a Week 1 contest on tap for Sunday as the Colorado Buffaloes and the Colorado State Rams play their season openers.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Buffaloes listed as 11½-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game's total is sitting at 56.

Team records:
Colorado: 6-7 SU, 6-7 ATS
Colorado State: 3-9 SU, 5-6 ATS

Colorado most recently:
When playing in August are 2-2
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

Colorado State most recently:
When playing in August are 5-1
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Colorado's last 5 games on the road
Colorado is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado State
Colorado is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado State
Colorado State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Colorado
Colorado State is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games at home
Colorado State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado
Colorado State is 3-16 SU in its last 19 games

Next up:
Colorado home to Eastern Washington, Saturday, September 6
Colorado State home to Sacramento State, Saturday, September 6

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Colorado-CSU and Kentucky-Louisville Betting Advice

With the short card, the staff of OffshoreInsiders.com will combine the betting primer with the computer trends. All trends are against the spread unless over/under noted.

Colorado-Colorado State

Notes: It's appropriate that both teams are 0-0 because this may be the proverbial "throw out the records" series. The Buffalos have won 4-of-6 but all six were decided by a touchdown or less and a combined 25 points. Five have been by five or less.

CSU quarterback Billy Farris makes his first start. He has thrown just 39 passes, but look for a lot of running says Cy McCormick of MasterLockLine.com because he is supported by one of the deepest backfields in the nation.

Against the spread trends:

Kentucky-Louisville

Notes: Both teams have a ton of question marks. Louisville will be without WR Trent Guy who was shot. Another WR JaJaun Spillman and CB Rod Council have been kicked off the team.

Against the spread trends: Kentucky is 4-0-1 outside the conference. Louisville is 21-8 outside the conference, but 1-4 their last five on grass overall. The home team has covered four straight in the series.

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Bump Elliot

We saw the trivia question on ABC that the last time Michigan had a losing season was 1967 under Bump Elliot. Heck, GodsTips, anchor of OffshoreInsiders.com has almost as long of a winning streak in football.

Stu Feiner's scorephone is horrid. They are running about an hour behind.

College Football Halftime Pointspread

How excited am I? It's the first full weekend of regular season football. I bought a few new televisions for my home office. Ironically, while I wish watch dozens of games this weekend, perhaps off all the football scoring updates I'm most excited about is Division II as I will watch in minutes, my alma mater, the California University of Pennsylvania Vulcans put a hurting on the West Chester cheesesteaks.

I have the satellite radio ready as well, but I'll wait until after the Cal Vulcans game. Don't forget most sportsbooks have NCAA football halftime betting lines to enhance the winning sports picks you got at OffshoreInsiders.com

Idaho Vandals-Arizona Wildcats Preview

The Idaho Vandals and the Arizona Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Arizona Stadium.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 27-point favorites versus the Vandals, while the game's total is sitting at 62.

Team records:
Idaho: 1-11 SU, 3-8 ATS
Arizona: 5-7 SU, 5-6 ATS

Idaho most recently:
When playing in August are 0-4
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

Arizona most recently:
When playing in August are 4-1
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Idaho is 1-8 ATS in its last 9 games
Idaho is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Idaho is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 7 games
Arizona is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Idaho home to Idaho State, Saturday, September 6
Arizona home to Toledo, Saturday, September 6

Washington Huskies-Oregon Ducks Pointers

The fans at Autzen Stadium will be treated to a game between the Washington Huskies and the Oregon Ducks when they take their seats on Saturday.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Ducks listed as 13½-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game's total is sitting at 62.

Team records:
Washington: 4-9 SU, 6-7 ATS
Oregon: 9-4 SU, 9-4 ATS

Washington most recently:
When playing in August are 1-2
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the conference are 3-7

Oregon most recently:
When playing in August are 2-0
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Washington's last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 6 games when playing Oregon
Washington is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oregon
Oregon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oregon's last 5 games at home
Oregon is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Washington
Oregon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington

Next up:
Washington home to BYU, Saturday, September 6
Oregon home to Utah State, Saturday, September 6

Utah State Aggies-UNLV Rebels Preview

The Utah State Aggies and the UNLV Rebels will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Sam Boyd Stadium.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rebels listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Aggies, while the game's total is sitting at 48.

Team records:
Utah State: 2-10 SU, 7-5 ATS
UNLV: 2-10 SU, 5-7 ATS

Utah State most recently:
When playing in August are 2-3
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 1-9

UNLV most recently:
When playing in August are 2-3
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Utah State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Utah State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah State's last 6 games
Utah State is 3-22 SU in its last 25 games on the road
UNLV is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of UNLV's last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of UNLV's last 6 games at home
UNLV is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games

Next up:
Utah State at Oregon, Saturday, September 6
UNLV at Utah, Saturday, September 6

Illinois Fighting Illini-Missouri Tigers Who Will Cover?

The Illinois Fighting Illini and the Missouri Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Stadium.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 9½-point favorites versus the Fighting Illini, while the game's total is sitting at 60.

Team records:
Illinois: 9-4 SU, 7-5 ATS
Missouri: 12-2 SU, 10-3 ATS

Illinois most recently:
When playing in August are 0-3
When playing on turf are 9-1
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

Missouri most recently:
When playing in August are 2-1
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Illinois's last 5 games
Illinois is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Illinois's last 18 games on the road
Illinois is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Missouri is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
Missouri is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
Missouri is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Missouri's last 6 games at home

Next up:
Illinois home to Eastern Illinois, Saturday, September 6
Missouri home to Southeast Missouri State, Saturday, September 6

Alabama Crimson Tide-Clemson Tigers Pointspread Pointers

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Clemson Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Georgia Dome.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 5-point favorites versus the Crimson Tide, while the game's total is sitting at 46.

Team records:
Alabama: 7-6 SU, 3-8-1 ATS
Clemson: 9-4 SU, 6-6 ATS

Alabama most recently:
When playing in August are 4-0
When playing on turf are 6-3
After being outgained are 7-3
When an underdog on the road are 0-10

Clemson most recently:
When playing in August are 0-3
When playing on turf are 7-3
After being outgained are 4-6
When favored at home are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Alabama is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 2-8-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Clemson is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Clemson's last 6 games

Next up:
Alabama home to Tulane, Saturday, September 6
Clemson home to The Citadel, Saturday, September 6

Michigan State Spartans-California Golden Bears Preview

The fans at Memorial Stadium will be treated to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the California Golden Bears when they take their seats on Saturday.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Golden Bears listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game's total is sitting at 55.

Team records:
Michigan State: 7-6 SU, 8-5 ATS
California: 7-6 SU, 4-9 ATS

Michigan State most recently:
When playing in August are 3-1
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

California most recently:
When playing in August are 2-1
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Michigan State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State's last 5 games
Michigan State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 14 of Michigan State's last 20 games on the road
California is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of California's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of California's last 13 games at home
California is 17-8 SU in its last 25 games

Next up:
Michigan State home to Eastern Michigan, Saturday, September 6
California at Washington State, Saturday, September 6

Boston College Eagles-Kent State Golden Flashes Preview

\ The fans at Dix Stadium will be treated to a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Kent State Golden Flashes when they take their seats on Saturday.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 10-point favorites versus the Golden Flashes, while the game's total is sitting at 48.

Team records:
Boston College: 11-3 SU, 6-7 ATS
Kent State: 3-9 SU, 2-9 ATS

Boston College most recently:
When playing in August are 3-1
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 10-0

Kent State most recently:
When playing in August are 3-3
When playing on turf are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston College's last 7 games on the road
Boston College is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston College's last 5 games
Boston College is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
Kent State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kent State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
Kent State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

Next up:
Boston College home to Georgia Tech, Saturday, September 6
Kent State at Iowa State, Saturday, September 6

North Texas Mean Green-Kansas State Wildcats Pointers

The North Texas Mean Green and the Kansas State Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Snyder Family Stadium.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 27-point favorites versus the Mean Green, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
North Texas: 2-10 SU, 4-7 ATS
Kansas State: 5-7 SU, 5-5-1 ATS

North Texas most recently:
When playing in August are 0-4
When playing on turf are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 1-9
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

Kansas State most recently:
When playing in August are 5-0
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
North Texas is 4-12-1 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
North Texas is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games
North Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas State's last 7 games
Kansas State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Kansas State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Kansas State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

Next up:
North Texas home to Tulsa, Saturday, September 6
Kansas State home to Montana State, Saturday, September 6

Arkansas State Indians-Texas A&M Aggies Pointers

Kyle Field has a Week 1 contest on tap for Saturday as the Arkansas State Indians and the Texas A&M Aggies play their season openers.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Aggies listed as 19-point favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Arkansas State: 5-7 SU, 4-8 ATS
Texas A&M: 7-6 SU, 5-7 ATS

Arkansas State most recently:
When playing in August are 0-5
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

Texas A&M most recently:
When playing in August are 2-1
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arkansas State's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas State's last 6 games
Arkansas State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Arkansas State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas A&M's last 5 games at home
Texas A&M is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas A&M's last 9 games
Texas A&M is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Arkansas State home to Texas Southern, Saturday, September 6
Texas A&M at New Mexico, Saturday, September 6

Northern Illinois Huskies-Minnesota Golden Gophers Pointspread Pointers

The Northern Illinois Huskies and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at The Metrodome.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Golden Gophers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game's total is sitting at 58.

Team records:
Northern Illinois: 2-10 SU, 4-5-2 ATS
Minnesota: 1-11 SU, 4-6-1 ATS

Northern Illinois most recently:
When playing in August are 3-3
When playing on turf are 2-8
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Minnesota most recently:
When playing in August are 3-2
When playing on turf are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Northern Illinois's last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Northern Illinois's last 11 games on the road
Northern Illinois is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Northern Illinois is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Northern Illinois at Western Michigan, Saturday, September 6
Minnesota at Bowling Green, Saturday, September 6

Betting Roundup For Saturday

It'll be Red Sox/White Sox action on Saturday night as Boston plays host to Chicago at Fenway Park in a key American League series. Here's your Daily Sports Roundup . . .

Event of the day . . .

Josh Beckett was supposed to start the opener of the Sox/Sox series for Boston on Friday, but he was scratched and Daisuke Matsuzaka was moved up in the rotation instead. That meant the Red Sox needed to find a pitcher for a spot start against the White Sox on Saturday night - and they seem to have settled on Michael Bowden for the job. Righthander Bowden will be making his Major-League debut in that contest.

The White Sox will send veteran Mark Buehrle (11-10, 3.86 ERA) to the mound on Saturday night. Chicago has managed to pick up the win in each of the lefthander's last four starts. That includes an outing against the Red Sox back on August 8 when Buehrle gave up just a single earned run on four hits over his seven innings pitched.

Sports betting event of the day…

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Non-event of the day . . .

Hands up if you missed the WNBA during its Olympic break. Ok, hands up if you even knew the WNBA had an Olympic break. The summer's afterthought-of-a-league has four games on its Saturday schedule, including San Antonio at Los Angeles. Also on the slate: Atlanta at Indiana, Washington at Minnesota, and Houston at Sacramento.

New hotties…

Thanks to those who have sent in nominations for the OffshoreInsiders.com top hottie. Recent accepted proposals including CBS correspondent Lara Logan (somebody come up with a good joke that her husband's name is Jason Siemon), buxom bombshell Amy Sedaris, ageing but still attractive actress Tanya Roberts. As far as 40-plus women, even liberals can agree that Sarah Palin is one fine looking middle aged woman.

Also on the schedule . . .

Francisco Liriano (4-3, 3.83 ERA) will be looking to continue his impressive comeback when he pitches in Oakland for the Twins on Saturday night. Also on the American League schedule: Toronto at the Yankees (at 1:05pm ET), Baltimore at Tampa Bay, Seattle at Cleveland, Kansas City at Detroit, and Texas at the Angels.

Over in the National League the top pitching matchup is in Arizona, where it'll be the Dodgers' Chad Billingsley (12-10, 3.15 ERA) vs. the D-Backs' Dan Haren (14-6, 3.10 ERA). Rounding out the NL slate: Philadelphia at the Cubs, Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, St. Louis at Houston, Atlanta at Washington, the Mets at Florida, San Francisco at Cincinnati, and Colorado at San Diego.

Finally, college football stages its first Saturday of wall-to-wall action, with No. 1 Georgia playing Georgia Southern in an expected blowout. Other notable matchups for the day include Hawaii vs. No. 5 Florida (-34.5), No. 24 Alabama vs. No. 9 Clemson (-4.5), No. 20 Illinois vs. No. 6 Missouri (-8.5), and No. 3 Southern California (-19.5) vs. Virginia.

The top football handicapper in the world Joe Duffy has his first Wise Guy play on Utah and Michigan. Will there be mutiny on the bounty for Rich Rodriquez, the new Michigan head coach?

The impending Hurricane Gustav has already affected the sports world as LSU has moved their game up to early Saturday to aid those who want to participate in their favorite event before fleeing the Gulf Coast on the three-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

News from the wire . . .

Outfielder Mark Kotsay made his debut for the Red Sox on Thursday, collecting one hit in four at-bats . . . the Blue Jays have sent veteran outfielder Matt Stairs to the Phillies and recalled top prospect Travis Snider . . . Tight end Todd Heap returned to action for the Ravens on Thursday . . . Colts head coach Tony Dungy fully expects quarterback Peyton Manning to be ready to play for the team in its season opener next week.

Peek at the future . . .

The Sunday night baseball game this week is Los Angeles at Arizona, with Derek Lowe (10-11, 3.81 ERA) facing Brandon Webb (19-5, 2.96 ERA) . . . Coverage of the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway begins at 7:00pm ET on Sunday . . . the Giants are listed as 3.5-point home favorites against the Redskins in next Thursday's NFL kickoff game.

Memphis Tigers-Mississippi Rebels Who Will Cover?

The Memphis Tigers and the Mississippi Rebels will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rebels listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 54.

Team records:
Memphis: 7-6 SU, 5-6-1 ATS
Mississippi: 3-9 SU, 6-5 ATS

Memphis most recently:
When playing in August are 2-2
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Mississippi most recently:
When playing in August are 4-0
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Mississippi
Memphis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Memphis's last 10 games on the road
Memphis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Mississippi is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Memphis
Mississippi is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Mississippi is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
Mississippi is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games

Next up:
Memphis home to Rice, Saturday, September 6
Mississippi at Wake Forest, Saturday, September 6

Florida International Golden Panthers-Kansas Jayhawks Vegas Betting Odds

The Florida International Golden Panthers and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 36-point favorites versus the Golden Panthers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Florida International: 1-11 SU, 5-7 ATS
Kansas: 12-1 SU, 11-1 ATS

Florida International most recently:
When playing in August are 0-1
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing outside the conference are 0-10

Kansas most recently:
When playing in August are 2-3
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida International's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida International's last 5 games on the road
Florida International is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games
Florida International is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Kansas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
Kansas is 10-1 ATS in its last 11 games
Kansas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
Kansas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Florida International at Iowa, Saturday, September 6
Kansas home to Louisiana Tech, Saturday, September 6

Florida Atlantic Owls-Texas Longhorns Pointspread Pointers

The Florida Atlantic Owls and the Texas Longhorns will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 24-point favorites versus the Owls, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Florida Atlantic: 8-5 SU, 8-5 ATS
Texas: 10-3 SU, 7-6 ATS

Florida Atlantic most recently:
When playing in August are 1-1
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 2-8

Texas most recently:
When playing in August are 3-1
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida Atlantic's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida Atlantic's last 5 games on the road
Florida Atlantic is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Florida Atlantic is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Texas is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas's last 6 games at home

Next up:
Florida Atlantic home to UAB, Saturday, September 6
Texas at Texas El Paso, Saturday, September 6

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks-Auburn Tigers Pointers

Jordan-Hare Stadium has a Week 1 contest on tap for Saturday as the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks and the Auburn Tigers play their season openers.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 26-point favorites versus the Warhawks, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Louisiana-Monroe: 6-6 SU, 6-4-1 ATS
Auburn: 9-4 SU, 7-5 ATS

Louisiana-Monroe most recently:
When playing in August are 1-3
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Auburn most recently:
When playing in August are 2-1
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Louisiana-Monroe is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisiana-Monroe's last 5 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games on the road
Louisiana-Monroe is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road
Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Louisiana-Monroe
Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Louisiana-Monroe
Auburn is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Auburn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Louisiana-Monroe at Arkansas, Saturday, September 6
Auburn home to Southern Miss, Saturday, September 6

Western Michigan Broncos-Nebraska Cornhuskers Preview

Memorial Stadium has a Week 1 contest on tap for Saturday as the Western Michigan Broncos and the Nebraska Cornhuskers play their season openers.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Cornhuskers listed as 14½-point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game's total is sitting at 59.

Team records:
Western Michigan: 5-7 SU, 1-8-2 ATS
Nebraska: 5-7 SU, 3-9 ATS

Western Michigan most recently:
When playing in August are 4-3
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

Nebraska most recently:
When playing in August are 7-0
When playing on turf are 5-5
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 5 of Western Michigan's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Western Michigan's last 6 games
Western Michigan is 1-4-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Western Michigan is 0-4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Nebraska is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Nebraska's last 9 games at home
Nebraska is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games
Nebraska is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home

Next up:
Western Michigan home to Northern Illinois, Saturday, September 6
Nebraska home to San Jose State, Saturday, September 6

Friday, August 29, 2008

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns-Southern Miss Golden Eagles Pointers

MM Roberts Stadium has a Week 1 contest on tap for Saturday as the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns and the Southern Miss Golden Eagles play their season openers.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Golden Eagles listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Ragin' Cajuns, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Team records:
Louisiana-Lafayette: 3-9 SU, 4-7 ATS
Southern Miss: 7-6 SU, 6-6 ATS

Louisiana-Lafayette most recently:
When playing in August are 0-4
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Southern Miss most recently:
When playing in August are 2-2
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Louisiana-Lafayette is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Louisiana-Lafayette's last 7 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Louisiana-Lafayette is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Southern Miss is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Louisiana-Lafayette
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Southern Miss's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Southern Miss's last 5 games at home
Southern Miss is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home

Next up:
Louisiana-Lafayette at Illinois, Saturday, September 13
Southern Miss at Auburn, Saturday, September 6

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Mississippi State Bulldogs-Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Preview

The Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will both be looking to go 1-0 on the season when they meet at Joe Aillet Stadium on Saturday.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game's total is sitting at 45.

Team records:
Mississippi State: 8-5 SU, 6-6 ATS
Louisiana Tech: 5-7 SU, 6-5 ATS

Mississippi State most recently:
When playing in August are 1-4
When playing on turf are 4-6
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 6-4

Louisiana Tech most recently:
When playing in August are 5-3
When playing on turf are 5-5
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Mississippi State's last 6 games
Mississippi State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Mississippi State is 8-2-1 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Mississippi State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Louisiana Tech's last 10 games
Louisiana Tech is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games

Next up:
Mississippi State home to Southeastern Louisiana, Saturday, September 6
Louisiana Tech at Kansas, Saturday, September 6

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TCU Horned Frogs-New Mexico Lobos Preview

University Stadium has a Week 1 contest on tap for Saturday as the TCU Horned Frogs and the New Mexico Lobos play their season openers.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Horned Frogs listed as 7-point favorites versus the Lobos, while the game's total is sitting at 41.

Team records:
TCU: 8-5 SU, 5-6-2 ATS
New Mexico: 9-4 SU, 5-7 ATS

TCU most recently:
When playing in August are 0-1
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 6-4

New Mexico most recently:
When playing in August are 4-2
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
TCU is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of TCU's last 5 games on the road
TCU is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of TCU's last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Mexico's last 5 games
New Mexico is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
New Mexico is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
New Mexico is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games

Next up:
TCU home to Stephen F. Austin, Saturday, September 6
New Mexico home to Texas A&M, Saturday, September 6

Tulsa Golden Hurricane-UAB Blazers Preview

The fans at Legion Field will be treated to a game between the Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the UAB Blazers when they take their seats on Saturday.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Golden Hurricane listed as 14-point favorites versus the Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 67.

Team records:
Tulsa: 10-4 SU, 5-9 ATS
UAB: 2-10 SU, 6-5 ATS

Tulsa most recently:
When playing in August are 3-4
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 7-3

UAB most recently:
When playing in August are 2-3
When playing on turf are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 1-9

A few trends to consider:
Tulsa is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Tulsa's last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tulsa's last 6 games on the road
Tulsa is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of UAB's last 9 games
UAB is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
UAB is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
UAB is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games

Next up:
Tulsa at North Texas, Saturday, September 6
UAB at Florida Atlantic, Saturday, September 6

Southern Cal Trojans-Virginia Cavaliers Pointspread Pointers

The Southern Cal Trojans and the Virginia Cavaliers will both be looking to go 1-0 on the season when they meet at Scott Stadium on Saturday.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 20-point favorites versus the Cavaliers, while the game's total is sitting at 43.

Team records:
Southern Cal: 11-2 SU, 8-5 ATS
Virginia: 9-4 SU, 6-7 ATS

Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in August are 4-1
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

Virginia most recently:
When playing in August are 1-3
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Southern Cal is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Southern Cal's last 11 games
Southern Cal is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Virginia is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home
Virginia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

Next up:
Southern Cal home to Ohio State, Saturday, September 13
Virginia home to Richmond, Saturday, September 6

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