Georgia Tech vs. Iowa Orange Bowl Odds

 

If you're betting next week, think of the Orange Bowl as a poor man's Fiesta Bowl in that it features a powerhouse offense battling a stout defense. Whereas I think the defensive team, TCU, will prevail in the Fiesta, I like the high-octane offense of Georgia Tech over Iowa in the Orange.

2010 Orange Bowl

(10) Iowa vs (9) Georgia Tech

Tuesday, January 5, 8:00 p.m. ET

College football odds favorite: Georgia Tech -4

You have to love the triple-option offense. It puts points on the board and entertains the heck out of us. Georgia Tech works it better than any team and road it to the No. 2 rushing offense in the nation, averaging 307 yards per carry. Quarterback Josh Nesbitt ran for 991 yards and 18 touchdowns; change-of-pace back Anthony Allen ran for nine scores. The real horse is Jonathan Dwyer, a powerful runner who amassed 1,346 yards and 14 touchdowns. To top it off, the Yellow Jackets have big-play ability. They're not a big passing team but, when they do, they go big. Demaryius Thomas caught 46 balls for 1,100-plus yards, averaging a ridiculous 25.1 yards per catch.

Georgia Tech scores like crazy but sports betting sharps should know that it gets scored on plenty, too. The Jackets allowed 25 points per game and five yards per carry. I'm not convinced, however, that Iowa's offense can exploit the Jackets' weaknesses. The Hawkeyes aren't an elite running team and quarterback Ricky Stanzi doesn't always inspire confidence; he paired his 15 touchdown passes with 14 interceptions this season.

Even though Iowa's defense, featuring Pat Angerer and Adrian Clayborn, is the real deal, I don't think the Hawkeyes can get the job done in the Orange Bowl. For one, as good as their defense is, they haven't battled the triple option before. Secondly, Iowa may be rusty after not playing since November 21. Lastly, the game means more to Georgia Tech. Iowa's season is a mild disappointment since it started 9-0 whereas just getting to a BCS bowl game qualifies as a success for Georgia Tech. Go with the Jackets.

Free pick: Georgia Tech -4

Texas Bowl, Armed Forces, Sun Bowl, Insight, and Chick Fil-A Bowl Odds Winners

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Chick-Fil-A Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Tennessee Volunteers and the Virginia Tech Hokies will both be gunning for a victory when they meet at Georgia Dome in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Hokies listed as 6-point favorites versus the Volunteers, while the game's total is sitting at 50. Montario Hardesty rushed for the winning touchdown in overtime as Tennessee defeated Kentucky 30-24 in Week 13. Tennessee covered the 3-point spread, and the 54 points made it OVER the posted total of 50.5. Hardesty finished with 180 yards and three touchdowns in that victory. Virginia Tech unleashed a 42-13 beating on rival Virginia at Scott Stadium in Week 13. Virginia Tech covered as a 14-point road underdog, while the final score played OVER the 44-point total. Team records: Tennessee: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS Virginia Tech: 9-3 SU, 7-5 ATS Tennessee most recently: When playing in December are 3-4 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 7-3 Virginia Tech most recently: When playing in December are 5-5 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing outside the conference are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee's last 5 games Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Tennessee is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Tennessee's last 23 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia Tech's last 6 games Virginia Tech is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games Virginia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

Insight Bowl: Iowa State Cyclones vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Iowa State Cyclones and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will both be gunning for a victory when they meet at Sun Devil Stadium in the Insight Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Gophers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Cyclones, while the game's total is sitting at 48. Iowa State was defeated by Big 12 rival Missouri 34-24 at Faurot Field in Week 12. ISU covered as a 15.5-point road underdog, while the final score played OVER the 51.5-point total. Minnesota was blanked by Iowa, losing 12-0 at Kinnick Stadium in Week 12. Minnesota covered as a 12.5-point road underdog, while the final score played UNDER the 42.5-point score. Team records: Iowa State: 6-6 SU, 8-3 ATS Minnesota: 6-6 SU, 4-7 ATS Iowa State most recently: When playing in December are 2-3 When playing on grass are 4-6 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 Minnesota most recently: When playing in December are 3-5 When playing on grass are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 7-3 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa State's last 6 games Iowa State is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games Iowa State is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games

Texas Bowl: Navy Midshipmen vs. Missouri Tigers

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The fans at Reliant Stadium will be treated to a game between the Navy Midshipmen and the Missouri Tigers when they take their seats for the Texas Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Midshipmen, while the game's total is sitting at 52. Grant Ressel's field goal as time expired gave Missouri a 41-39 win over Kansas in Week 13. The Tigers did not cover the 3.5-point spread in that game, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 57. Team records: Navy: 8-4 SU, 4-6-2 ATS Missouri: 8-4 SU, 4-7 ATS Missouri most recently: When playing in December are 3-6 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 10-0 A few trends to consider: Navy is 7-2-1 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Missouri's last 5 games Missouri is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Missouri is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games

Sun Bowl: Stanford Cardinal vs. Oklahoma Sooners

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Stanford Cardinal and the Oklahoma Sooners will both be gunning for a victory when they meet at the Sun Bowl in the Sun Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Sooners listed as 10-point favorites versus the Cardinal, while the game's total is sitting at 54. Toby Gerhart scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter as Stanford flew past Notre Dame 45-38 in Week 13. Stanford failed to cover the 10-point spread, while the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 64. Gerhart finished with 205 yards and three touchdowns in that victory. DeMarco Murray scored two touchdowns to lead Oklahoma to a 27-0 win over Oklahoma State in Week 13. The Sooners covered the 7.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 48.5. Team records: Stanford: 8-4 SU, 7-5 ATS Oklahoma: 7-5 SU, 4-6-1 ATS Stanford most recently: When playing in December are 3-3 When playing on turf are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 Oklahoma most recently: When playing in December are 7-2 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 6 of Stanford's last 7 games Stanford is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Oklahoma's last 10 games Oklahoma is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games Oklahoma is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games

Armed Forces Bowl: Air Force Falcons vs. Houston Cougars

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Air Force Falcons and the Houston Cougars will both be trying to pick up a win when they battle at Amon Carter Stadium in the Armed Forces Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game's total is sitting at 64. Air Force was grounded by BYU, losing 38-21 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Week 12. BYU covered as an 8-point home favorite in that contest while the final score played OVER the 47.5-point total. Case Keenum totaled 527 yards passing, five touchdowns, and three interceptions for Houston in a 38-32 loss to East Carolina in Week 14. The Cougars did not cover the 1.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 68. Team records: Air Force: 7-5 SU, 6-4-1 ATS Houston: 10-3 SU, 8-4 ATS Air Force most recently: When playing in December are 4-6 When playing on grass are 3-7 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 5-5 Houston most recently: When playing in December are 3-7 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Air Force is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Air Force's last 5 games Air Force is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 6 games Houston is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games Houston is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games

NFL Betting – Week 17 Picks

New York Giants @ Minnesota Vikings

Bookmaker Odds (Bookmaker Sportsbook Reviews): Vikings -9.5

The New York Giants have been one of the biggest disappointments down the stretch of the NFL season. It might not be long until the Minnesota Vikings are filed under that category as well.

The Giants started the season 5-0 but now find themselves at 8-7. They have won just three of their last 10 games and are coming off an embarrassing 41-9 home loss to the Carolina Panthers. It also happened to be the last home game for New York at Giants Stadium.

Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings have been making a mess of things lately themselves. They have lost three of their last four games and are showing some fractures in the team chemistry that appeared to be so strong just a month ago.

The Vikings last two losses have been particularly embarrassing with road losses in Carolina and Chicago.

The Vikings need to win this game, though, because their last two losses have opened the door for the Philadelphia Eagles or Dallas Cowboys to potentially steal the No. 2 seed. The Vikings have slid to No. 3 in the NFC and if the Eagles win their game or if the Cowboys win and the Vikings lose, the Vikings would no longer have home field advantage and a bye week.

This has been an unprecedented drop for the Vikings and they better hope the Eagles can lose or they'll be in a much tougher spot heading into the playoffs.

NFL Picks: Vikings -9.5

Philadelphia Eagles @ Dallas Cowboys

NFL Betting Lines: Cowboys -3 

The Eagles have climbed all the way to the No. 2 seed in the NFC, which is a huge accomplishment for them considering they started the year 3-2 and had an embarrassing road loss in Oakland.

Since then, the Eagles are 8-2 and have been one of the most explosive teams in football. They'll be in tough on Sunday as the Eagles will be facing a Dallas Cowboys squad that wants revenge for a bad Week 17 loss in 2008.

The Cowboys have been hot of late too and they have the type of defense to slow the Eagles. Philadelphia is still very much a pass-oriented team without much balance on the ground. That will be their big downfall on Sunday as they give up their No. 2 seed and the NFC East to the Dallas Cowboys.

Sports Betting Systems Pick: Cowboys -3

 

Rush Limbaugh Possible Heart Attack Overshadows New Year's Eve Bowl Odds

In entertainment and political betting odds news, radio legend Rush Limbaugh is in serious condition in a Hawaii hospital after experiencing chest pains at the Kahala Hotel and Resort. Other entertainment news the Real World D.C. features a bisexual housemate.

Meanwhile, professional bettors are winning at a rate the Bildeburgers Group would be proud of. The BCS Bowls Vegas spreads are taking a lot of action already while the Michigan State vs. Texas Tech odds have not moved since the Mike Leach firing.

Courtesy of OddsShark.com:Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Oklahoma meets Stanford in the Sun Bowl, while the Rangers face the Hurricanes, and the Mavericks seek a win in Houston.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

There are five bowl games on the schedule for Thursday, with Houston vs. Air Force in the Armed Forces Bowl, Navy vs. Missouri in the Texas Bowl, Minnesota vs. Iowa State in the Insight Bowl, Virginia Tech vs. Tennessee in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, and Oklahoma vs. Stanford in the Sun Bowl. The Sooners (7-5 SU, 4-6-1 ATS) beat Oklahoma State 27-0 last time out, while the Cardinal (8-4 SU, 7-5 ATS) are coming off a 45-38 win over Notre Dame. Oklahoma is listed as a 10-point favorite for the bowl matchup, with the game's total set at 55.5 points.

 

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Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA has five games on tap for Thursday, with Chicago at Detroit, Miami at San Antonio, Utah at Oklahoma City, Philadelphia at the Clippers, and Dallas at Houston. The Mavericks improved to 22-9 on the season (16-15 ATS) with a 104-96 win in Denver last time out on Sunday; Drew Gooden had 19 points and 10 rebounds off the bench for Dallas in that contest. The Rockets won't have former All-Star Tracy McGrady in the lineup on Thursday, as he's left the team and is waiting for a trade. Houston won 116-108 in Dallas back on December 18.

On the college hardwood there's just one Top-10 team in action on Thursday, with No. 7 Duke playing host to Pennsylvania. However, the day's top matchup has No. 15 Ohio State at No. 23 Wisconsin. The Buckeyes (10-2 SU, 6-6 ATS) had no problem with Cleveland State last time out, rolling to a 72-59 victory behind 30 points from David Lighty. The Badgers (10-2 SU, 6-4 ATS) blasted Illinois-Chicago 79-43 last time out, as Jon Leuer tossed in a team-high 17 points.

 

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, the NHL offers up a busy slate of 11 games on New Year's Eve, with Montreal at Florida, the Islanders at Ottawa, Nashville at Columbus, Colorado at Detroit, San Jose at Phoenix, Vancouver at St. Louis, Los Angeles at Minnesota, Anaheim at Dallas, New Jersey at Chicago, Edmonton at Calgary, and the Rangers at Carolina. The Rangers won't have forward Vaclav Prospal in the lineup on Thursday; he'll be out for two to three weeks with a knee injury. The Hurricanes fell to 10-22-7 on the year with a 6-3 loss to the Capitals on Monday.

Free Pick: Iowa State vs. Minnesota Insight Bowl

Matt Rivers, one of the best sports handicappers in the world, says go with the under in Iowa State/Minnesota game. The total is 48 at BetUs Sportsbook.   
 
I understand that the weather in Tempe could be ripe for the offenses to move the ball a bit but there really aren't many playmakers to be able to move that ball. Neither the Cyclones nor the Golden Gophers enjoyed much success at all this season offensively but both teams do bring some game on defense.
 
The quarterbacks in Adam Weber and Austen Arnaud have had their share of struggles this season which could always mean turnovers and some points that way but you really can't bank on that and to ask each team to get around 24 points just seems like a lot.
 
Minnesota was shutout a few times this season and has scored a combined 16 points in their past two games. They have scored at times in games but now without Eric Decker and up against an Iowa State defense that has held some other teams I don't see much going on there.
 
Meanwhile the Gophers defense has shown themselves well at times also in allowing only 12 points at Iowa, 20 at Penn State and 13 against Air Force.
 
This game really does not have an upside of a 37-27 yet it could finish up 17-7 and I wouldn't be all that surprised. Therefore the value is on the under.

Free sports pick: Iowa State under

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Mike Leach Fired

OffshoreInsiders.com has confirmed that Mike Leach was fired by Texas Tech, just in time to avoid a balloon bonus payment. There has been little effect so far on the college football odds as the Red Raiders remain -7.5 to Michigan State in the Alamo Bowl.

Bowl Betting -- Fiest Bowl Odds

If you say you're looking forward to betting on the BCS Championship game the most out of the five BCS bowls, you're lying. Deep down, you know the Fiesta Bowl is the game to watch. It pits the country's top offense against the country's top defense. It doesn't get much better than that. Didn't I mention that both teams are undefeated? Let's make a pick.

2010 Fiesta Bowl

(6) Boise State vs (3) TCU

Monday, January 4, 8:00 p.m. ET

College football odds favorite: TCU -7.5

The TCU Horned Frogs are the favorite in this matchup for good reasons. They didn't just stumble into the country's No. 1 defense; they earned it by overcoming some tough matchups throughout the season. Among their standouts are defensive end Jerry Hughes, who rushes the passer as well as anyone in the nation, and linebackers Tank Carder and Daryl Washington.

Because TCU's "D" is so outstanding, the offense only has to be adequate. Junior quarterback Andrew Dalton went above and beyond what was asked of him this season, throwing 22 touchdown passes versus five picks and earning MWC Player of the Year honors. He makes few mistakes and moves his feet well; he joined three other TCU teammates as a 500-yard rusher this season.

Offensively, there's no comparing TCU to Boise State, however. The Broncos are thrilling to watch, having scored 40 or more points in seven straight games. Kellen Moore had a video-game like 39-3 touchdown-to-interception ratio and three different Boise State players scored at least 14 times this season.

In the end, I make my sports betting pick based on who wants or needs the win more. Boise State's season is already a resounding success and it has more national title dreams ahead. This was supposed to be TCU's year, however. The Horned Frogs arguably earned the spot currently occupied by Texas in the national title game and they're angry about it. Their defense should arrive at the Fiesta Bowl fired up and their offense will do enough to give them a lead. Boise State will still put points on the board but a 40-spot is out of the question. I like TCU to cover in a major statement game.

Free pick: TCU -7.5

Bowl Games Vegas Odds Preview: Holiday Nebraska-Arizona

ESPN bowl game streaming video has Bowling Green vs. Idaho and Nebraska vs. Arizona. Super online casino Bodog previews the Holiday Bowl.

Led by stingy defenses, the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Arizona Wildcats meet in San Diego’s Holiday Bowl on Dec. 30 in a matchup featuring teams that just missed out on playing in BCS bowls.

College football betting odds have Nebraska currently listed as a 1-point favorite.

The Huskers arrive in San Diego boasting one of the best defenses in the nation.

Nebraska is second in the Football Bowl Subdivision in points allowed at 11.2 per game and ninth in total defense, giving up an average of 284.5 yards. The Huskers held Texas to 202 total yards even though it had been averaging 451.6 yards and 43.0 points.

Like Nebraska, Arizona’s strong defensive play is a big reason for its success. The Wildcats are 21^st in the FBS in total defense, and have yielded two touchdowns or fewer in four of their last five games.

The Cornhuskers are 5-0 ATS in their last five non-conference games.

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The Picks of Professional Bettors and Handicappers For College Bowl Games

Sportsbooks are under serious threat from professional sports bettors in both the Humanitarian Bowl and Holiday Bowl. Idaho vs. Bowling Green; Arizona vs. Nebraska, here is the objective rundown of who is hot and who has the big plays.

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Humanitarian Bowl Spread, Holiday Bowl Picks: Nebraska-Arizona, Bowling Green-Idaho Big Games Today

Today sportsbooks have odds on the Humanitarian Bowl between Bowling Green and Idaho as well as the Holiday Bowl with Nebraska and Arizona. If the oddsmakers are bullying you, make like Jodee Blanco and fight back with free picks and premium picks from the top football handicapping picks.

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Courtesy of OddsShark.com: Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Sharks battle the Capitals, the Celtics try for a win in Phoenix, and the Wildcats and Cornhuskers meet in a bowl game.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

 

As the Mark Schlereth Twitter has added to the Mike Leach and Adam James drama at Texas Tech, we focus on beating the football lines college.  

There are two bowl games on tap for Wednesday, with Bowling Green vs. Idaho in the Humanitarian Bowl, and No. 22 Arizona vs. No. 20 Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl. The Wildcats (8-4 SU, 6-5 ATS) slipped past USC 21-17 in their last game of the regular season, while the Cornhuskers (9-4 SU, 8-5 ATS) fell 13-12 to Texas last time out. The oddsmakers have Nebraska pegged as a 1-point favorite at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, with the total for the matchup at 41.

 

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Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

There are 10 games around the NBA on Wednesday, with Charlotte at Toronto, Milwaukee at Orlando, Memphis at Indiana, Atlanta at Cleveland, New York at New Jersey, Utah at Minnesota, Miami at New Orleans, the Clippers at Portland, Philadelphia at Sacramento, and Boston at Phoenix. The Celtics (23-7 SU, 13-17 ATS) were beaten 103-99 in Golden State in their last game on Monday night, with Rajon Rondo scoring 30 points. The Suns (20-12 SU, 18-13-1 ATS) got past the Lakers 118-103 Monday night, as Amare Stoudemire was good for 26 points.

As well, ranked teams in action in college hoops on Wednesday include No. 10
Connecticut (at Cincinnati), No. 11 Michigan State (vs. Texas Arlington), No. 24 UAB (at Virginia), No. 18 Temple (at Northern Illinois), No. 25 Northwestern (at Illinois), and No. 9 North Carolina (vs. Albany). The Tar Heels (10-3 SU, 4-6 ATS) had no trouble taking care of Rutgers in their last game, cruising to an 81-67 victory behind 18 points from Dexter Strickland. North Carolina is 9-0 at home.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, the NHL offers up eight games on Wednesday, with Atlanta at Boston, Pittsburgh at New Jersey, Philadelphia at the Rangers, Colorado at Ottawa, Montreal at Tampa Bay, Los Angeles at Calgary, Toronto at Edmonton, and Washington at San Jose. The 24-9-6 Capitals were doubled up 6-3 by Carolina on Monday night, with Alex Ovechkin scoring his 26^th of the season. The 24-8-7 Sharks have won five games in a row, topping Phoenix by a score of 3-2 on Monday night. Joe Pavelski potted the shootout winner for the Sharks in that win.

NCAA Basketball Betting: Baylor vs Arkansas

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Baylor Bears and the Arkansas Razorbacks will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Bud Walton Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Bears listed as 4-point favorites versus the Razorbacks, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Arkansas pulled out a hard-fought 66-62 overtime win against Missouri State on Tuesday, as a pick'em. That game's 128 points went UNDER the posted total of 138.5. Rotnei Clarke shot 6-for-12 from the field with 19 points, and Marshawn Powell added 17 in that win. Current streak: Baylor has won 5 straight games. Arkansas has won 5 straight games. Team records: Baylor: 9-1 SU, 3-1 ATS Arkansas: 7-5 SU, 1-4 ATS Baylor most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing South Carolina are 3-0 After playing Texas-Arlington are 2-1 After a win are 8-2 Arkansas most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 After playing Missouri State are 3-0 After a win are 5-5 A few trends to consider: Baylor is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Baylor is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Baylor is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Baylor's last 5 games on the road Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Arkansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Arkansas is 8-16 SU in its last 24 games Next up: Baylor at South Carolina, Saturday, January 2 Arkansas home to UAB, Saturday, January 2

NCAA Basketball Odds: Connecticut vs Cincinnati

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Connecticut Huskies and the Cincinnati Bearcats will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Fifth Third Arena. Oddsmakers currently have the Bearcats listed as 2-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Connecticut defeated Iona 92-74 as a 14.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (132.5). Stanley Robinson scored a game-high 29 points for UConn and Jerome Dyson added 17 points and seven assists in the win. Current streak: Connecticut has won 3 straight games. Cincinnati has won 2 straight games. Team records: Connecticut: 9-2 SU, 2-7 ATS Cincinnati: 8-3 SU, 3-4 ATS Connecticut most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 6-4 Before playing Notre Dame are 9-1 After playing Iona are 2-0 After a win are 7-3 Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Rutgers are 0-6 After playing Winthrop are 1-0 After a win are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Connecticut's last 8 games on the road Connecticut is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road Connecticut is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Cincinnati is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games Next up: Connecticut home to Notre Dame, Saturday, January 2 Cincinnati at Rutgers, Saturday, January 2

Wednesday Free Pick

Matt Rivers is red hot. He's the top ranked college football handicapper of all time. In addition to a tremendous premium card, he has a free pick Northwestern plus the points in collegiate basketball.

Almost across-the-board sportsbooks have Illinois laying seven.
 
Illinois at home is superior to Northwestern and I guess should prevail today but why not take a stab on the improving Wildcats who have broken into the top 25?
 
At 10-1 Bill Carmody's team is on complete fire in the early going and they have done this all without their main man in Kevin Coble. Michael Thompson and John Shurna have stepped up in a major way and this team right now is pretty legitimate. I'm not saying they will win here and improve to 11-1 legitimate but they could and getting blown out to a good, but far from great, Illinois team just should not happen either.
 
The 'Cats have won 9 in a row according to the college basketball match-ups and have beaten quality enough foes in Notre Dame, Stanford, Iowa State and NC State. Illinois may be better than most of those four but not by much as Bruce Weber's team showed in that poor loss at Georgia to a still bad Bulldogs squad as the 9 point chalk. In the last game they were fully outclassed by Missouri and don't exactly have much momentum coming into this thing.
 
The bottom line is that Illinois is laying too many points to a Northwestern team that is still underrated despite proving they are a ton better than in the past.
 
Don't be shocked to see a competitive game that comes down to the bitter end. Again Rivers says take Northwestern +7.

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Holiday Bowl: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Arizona Wildcats

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Arizona Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win when they battle at Qualcomm Stadium in the Holiday Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Cornhuskers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game's total is sitting at 41. Alex Henery kicked four field goals in Nebraska's 13-12 loss to Texas in Week 14 as 14-point underdogs. Those 25 points fell UNDER the posted total of 47. Arizona took advantage of an unmotivated USC team, winning 21-17 at Los Angeles Coliseum in Week 14. Arizona covered as a 7-point road underdog while the final played UNDER the 49.5-point total. Team records: Nebraska: 9-4 SU, 8-5 ATS Arizona: 8-4 SU, 6-5 ATS Nebraska most recently: When playing in December are 6-4 When playing on grass are 4-6 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 8-2 Arizona most recently: When playing in December are 5-1 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Nebraska is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Nebraska's last 9 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games

Humanitarian Bowl: Bowling Green Falcons vs. Idaho Vandals

Courtesy of OddsShark.com The Bowling Green Falcons and the Idaho Vandals will both be gunning for a victory when they meet at Bronco Stadium in the Humanitarian Bowl. Oddsmakers currently have the Vandals listed as 1-point favorites versus the Falcons, while the game's total is sitting at 68. Bowling Green flew out to a 24-0 first quarter lead en route to a 38-24 victory over Toledo in Week 13. Bowling Green covered the 7.5-point spread, while the 62 points fell UNDER the posted total of 66.5. Idaho couldn't fight back in the fourth, losing 52-49 to Utah State at the Kibbie Dome in Week 13. Utah State covered as a 3-point road underdog in that game while the final score played OVER the 70-point total. Team records: Bowling Green: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS Idaho: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS Bowling Green most recently: When playing in December are 2-1 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 3-7 Idaho most recently: When playing in December are 1-0 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Bowling Green is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Bowling Green is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Bowling Green's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Idaho's last 5 games Idaho is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Idaho is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

NCAA Football Betting – Sugar Bowl Pick

Our BCS bowl game prep continues and we move on to the Sugar Bowl today. Here's a bowl that breaks down differently than many people expected. Firstly, few football handicappers expected to see Florida anywhere but the BCS Championship game. But, after a loss to Alabama, here the Gators are. Also, most of us would've expected the Bearcats to be fired up for this matchup; instead, they may be mentally broken after their head coach walked out on them to join storied Notre Dame.

2010 Sugar Bowl

(4) Cincinnati vs (5) Florida

Friday, January 1, 8:30 p.m. ET

College football odds favorite: Florida -12.5

The Cincinnati Bearcats have been slighted in so many ways that you could fill a Letterman top-10 list with them. First, they don't get any national title-game love despite their unblemished record this season. Then came the big dagger, as head coach Brian Kelly bolted for the Fighting Irish. Lastly, these undefeated Bearcats are 12.5-point underdogs. Ouch.

Is there reason for sports betting sharps to believe Cincy can overcome all its obstacles? Maybe. With or without Kelly on the sidelines, these guys can score. The Bearcats were sixth in the country in total offense, passing and scoring this season. Quarterback Tony Pike battled a forearm injury but would've contended for the Heisman Trophy otherwise. He threw 26 touchdown passes versus six interceptions and averaged 260-plus passing yards per game. He also has an elite receiving target in Mardy Gilyard, who found pay dirt 11 times this year.

The problem for Cincinnati, however, is that it gives up points almost as often as it scores them. The Bearcats' weak run defense allowed 141 yards per game this season and let multiple teams top the 200-yard mark against them. Florida has one of the nation's best rushing offenses despite lacking an every-down back. Quarterback Tim Tebow alone could give Cincinnati major headaches with his feet.

This matchup ultimately comes down to motivation and Florida has it in spades. Tebow was visibly shaken after the Alabama loss and will make it his mission to end his college career on a high note. Also, with Urban Meyer announcing his leave of absence, the Gators will want to make Friday night special for him in case he decides to stay away from football after all. The Bearcats had the wind taken out of their sails after Kelly's departure and face a tough Gators defense. Expect both teams to put points on the board but go with Florida. The Gators will try hard to make a statement and should thus cover the big spread.

Free pick: Florida -12.5

Free Pick: UCLA-Temple Odds

Rivers says go with UCLA minus the number against Temple in the Eagle Bank Bowl. The latest college football betting line has the Uclans laying 4.5 with a total of 44.5 at BetUs Sportsbook.

Here is his analysis.  
 
I can't make this a real pay type play because I truly just cannot trust this UCLA offense all the way across the country like this but in the end they should be too good for Temple.
 
Rick Neuheisel's team certainly has the superior athletes when compared to Temple and the bigger boys on defense that can make plays but the Bruins offense is anemic to scoring at times and therefore I just cannot go gaga over them here at RFK Stadium thousands of miles away from Cali.
 
Al Golden has really done a phenomenal job as the Temple head coach and I'm sure in due time he will move up the chain and become the head man at a much bigger program as he tried to do with these Bruins before they hired Neuheisel a few seasons back. His Owls are far from the dreck they used to be and should come to play today as a bowl is a Super Bowl to these kids so the motivation is definitely there for them giving them a slight advantage in that regard.
 
Temple had that nine game winning streak snapped in that last loss to Ohio that kept them from a potential conference championship so these guys can play but are they ready to really get it on with a superior program like a UCLA? My answer is just no and that is the bottom line here.
 
The Bruins have four All-Americans including a great kicker in Kai Forbath who can bomb away from anywhere. Freshman quarterback Kevin Prince has shown his youth at times and he has also been hurt his fair share as well. After some time off I think the signal caller will be alright today and be able to lead his boys to about 24 boys which should be enough for the win and cover.
 
UCLA is battle tested after playing the likes of Stanford, USC, Oregon, Oregon State, Cal and others. They're used to a higher level of speed and athleticism than the Owls possess and will outclass Temple in the end.

Again, the free pick is UCLA at the sportsbooks.  

Eagle Bank Bowl Odds, Champs Sports Bowl Spread, Big East Play Begins

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Courtesy of OddsShark.com: Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Miami meets Wisconsin at the Citrus Bowl, while the Hawks take on the Stars, and the Cavaliers look for a victory in Atlanta.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

The college football bowl schedule offers up two games on Tuesday, with UCLA vs. Temple in the EagleBank Bowl, and Miami vs. Wisconsin in the Champs Sports Bowl. The Hurricanes (9-3 SU, 6-5 ATS) blew past South Florida 31-10 in their regular-season finale, while the Badgers (9-3 SU, 5-6 ATS) blasted Hawaii 51-10 in their most recent game. The oddsmakers have set Miami as the 4-point favorite at Orlando's Citrus Bowl, with the total for the matchup listed at 58 points.

 

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Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA has seven games on tap for Tuesday, with New York at Detroit, Oklahoma City at Washington, Indiana at Chicago, New Orleans at Houston, Minnesota at San Antonio, Golden State at the Lakers, and Cleveland at Atlanta. The Cavaliers (24-8 SU, 17-15 ATS) are coming off a 108-83 win over Houston on Sunday, with LeBron James pouring in 29 points in that contest. The Hawks (21-8 SU, 21-8 ATS) beat the Pacers in Indiana by a score of 110-98 last game.

As well, many of college hoops' top teams are in action on Tuesday, including Texas (vs. Gardner-Webb), Duke (vs. Long Beach State), West Virginia (vs. Marquette), Kentucky (vs. Hartford), Purdue (at Iowa), Syracuse (at Seton Hall), and Kansas (vs. Belmont). As well, a ranked matchup has Texas Tech (10-1 SU, 5-1 ATS) at New Mexico (12-1 SU, 9-3 ATS). The Red Raiders beat Stanford 100-87 last time out, while the Lobos are coming off a 75-66 loss to Oral Roberts.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, the NHL has just six games on its Tuesday slate, with Columbus at the Islanders, Pittsburgh at Buffalo, Nashville at St. Louis, Vancouver at Phoenix, Minnesota at Anaheim, and Chicago at Dallas. The 26-9-3 Blackhawks won their third straight game last time out, getting past Nashville 5-4 on Sunday night on the strength of two Patrick Kane goals. The 16-11-11 Stars fell 4-1 in Colorado in their last game Saturday, with Steve Ott scoring the only Dallas goal in that loss.

Late Breaking NFL Injuries For Week 16

It’s the week 16 NFL injuries report for fantasy football and football handicappers NFL predictions. Reports have Bill Cowher as the next coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which could prove to be a distraction.

Forget the Urban Meyer press conference. Let’s break down today’s betting notes.

Panthers vs. Giants

Carolina RB Jonathan Stewart is out. They are already without starting QB Jake Delhomme.

Jaguars vs. Patriots

New England TE Ty Warren is probable. DT Vince Wilfork is a game time decision. There is a 100 percent chance of rain at kickoff though it may die down in the third quarter.

Bills vs. Falcons

Buffalo is expected to start third-stringer Brian Brohm at QB. Ryan Fitzpatrick will warm up before the game before a final decision is made.

Buccaneers vs. Saints

DT Sedrick Ellis and SS Darren Sharper are probable for New Orleans. For Tampa, WR Antonio Bryant, WR Michael Clayton, C Jeff Faine, and RB Derrick Ward are all probable.

Rams vs. Cardinals

The Rams have 13 players out for the year including starting QB Marc Bulger.

Jets vs. Colts

Indianapolis will play their starters “as long as they need to get the win” says Stevie Vincent, Senior Handicapper at OffshoreInsiders.com  However WRs Pierre Garcon and Anthonly Gonzalez are out. 

Cowboys vs. Redskins

Despite his meltdown, DE Albert Haynesworth is expected to start for the Redskins.

Broncos vs. Eagles

The Eagles will get back running back Brian Westbrook. His playing time will be limited.

Lions vs. 49ers

Drew Stanton starts at QB for Detroit.

Chiefs vs. Bengals

There is a 79 percent percent chance of rain or snow at kickoff, though tempertures are expected to be a few degrees above freezing.

Raiders vs. Browns

Almost the same as Cincinnati weather, it’s an 81 percent percent chance of rain or snow at kickoff with temps around 35 degrees.

Seahawks vs. Packers

There is a 52 percent chance of snow at kickoff with tempertures 21 at kickoff rising as high as 27 in the fourth quarter.  

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