Marquette vs Villlanova NCAA Basketball Handicapping

 

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The Marquette Golden Eagles and the Villanova Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Villanova Pavilion.

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

Last time out for Marquette, they were a 76-70 winner as they battled Syracuse at home. They covered in the match as a 2-point favorite.

Villanova was a 69-66 loser in their most recent outing at home against Georgetown. They failed to cover the 4.5?point spread as favorites.

Marquette:
Team record: 14-8 SU, 10-4 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Villanova
is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Villanova
is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing South Florida are 7-3
After playing Syracuse are 4-0
After a win are 4-6

Villanova:
Team record: 17-4 SU, 10-7 ATS
Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games when playing at home against Marquette
is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of last 8 games when playing Marquette
is 17-4 SU in its last 21 games

When playing on Wednesday are 8-2
Before playing West Virginia are 7-3
After playing Georgetown are 7-3
After a loss are 7-3

Next up:
Marquette at South Florida, Wednesday, February 9
Villanova home to West Virginia, Saturday, February 5

Virginia Tech vs North Carolina State NCAA Basketball Betting

 

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The Virginia Tech Hokies and the North Carolina State Wolfpack will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at RBC Center.

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

Virginia Tech was a 72-68 winner in their most recent outing at home against Miami. They failed to cover the 8?point spread as favorites.

In their last action, North Carolina State was an 84-64 loser on the road against North Carolina. They failed to cover the 10.5?point spread as underdogs.

Virginia Tech:
Team record: 14-6 SU, 7-9 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games on the road
is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Boston College are 4-6
After playing Miami are 4-6
After a win are 7-3

North Carolina State:
Team record: 12-9 SU, 7-9 ATS
Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home
is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games when playing Virginia Tech
is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games

When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
Before playing Duke are 5-5
After playing North Carolina are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Next up:
Virginia Tech at Boston College, Saturday, February 5
North Carolina State at Duke, Saturday, February 5

Syracuse vs Connecticut NCAA Basketball Odds

 

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The Syracuse Orange and the Connecticut Huskies will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Gampel Pavilion.

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

Syracuse was a 76-70 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Marquette. They failed to cover the 2?point spread as underdogs.

Connecticut was a 79-78 loser in their most recent outing at home against Louisville. They failed to cover the 5?point spread as favorites.

Syracuse:
Team record: 18-4 SU, 5-13 ATS
Current streak: lost 4 straight games.

is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Connecticut
is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Connecticut

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing South Florida are 5-2
After playing Marquette are 3-1
After a loss are 6-4

Connecticut:
Team record: 17-3 SU, 10-4 ATS

is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games at home
is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Syracuse
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 7 games when playing Syracuse

When playing on Wednesday are 10-0
Before playing Seton Hall are 9-1
After playing Louisville are 5-4
After a loss are 5-5

Next up:
Syracuse at South Florida, Saturday, February 5
Connecticut at Seton Hall, Saturday, February 5

Bulls vs Clippers NBA Handicapping

 

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The Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 2-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Chicago won its last outing, a 110-89 result against the Pacers on January 29. The Bulls covered in that game as a 7-point favorite, while the 199 combined points took the game OVER the total.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 105-98 winner as they battled the Bucks at home. The Clippers covered in the match as a 3-point favorite, while 203 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Chicago:
Team record: 33-14 SU, 28-18-1 ATS
Current streak: won 5 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of last 18 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers

When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Golden State are 4-6
After playing Indiana are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Los Angeles:
Team record: 19-28 SU, 25-21-1 ATS
Current streak: won 2 straight games.

LA Clippers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 5 games at home
LA Clippers are 16-5 SU in their last 21 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 8 games

When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Atlanta are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After a win are 6-4

Next up:
Chicago at Golden State, Saturday, February 5
LA Clippers at Atlanta, Friday, February 4

Hornets vs Thunder NBA Odds

 

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The New Orleans Hornets and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be trying to pick up a win on Wednesday when they battle at Ford Center.

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

Last time out for New Orleans, they were a 97-89 winner as they battled the Wizards at home. The Hornets failed to cover in the match as a 9-point favorite, while 186 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Thunder were a 108-103 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Heat. They failed to cover the 1?point spread as favorites, while the total score (211) made winners of OVER bettors.

New Orleans:
Team record: 32-18 SU, 26-22-2 ATS

is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing Oklahoma City
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City
is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when playing Oklahoma City

When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 4-6
After playing Washington are 8-2
After a win are 9-1

Oklahoma City:
Team record: 30-17 SU, 23-24 ATS

is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of last 7 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing New Orleans
is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Orleans

When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Phoenix are 3-7
After playing Miami are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

Next up:
New Orleans home to LA Lakers, Saturday, February 5
Oklahoma City at Phoenix, Friday, February 4

George Washington vs. Duquesne Point Spread Pick

Senior Sports Handicapper Matt Rivers has a sports pick Wednesday on George Washington (+16) at Duquesne.

Reasoning: I will give this Duquesne team a ton of credit for being completely dominant of late, as they have blown up in a great way. The Dukes are legit and probably deserve a top 25 ranking and as of right now are an at-large tournament team. They're 15-5 overall and a perfect 7-0 in the A-10. Bill Clark, Damien Saunders and the rest of the Dukes have been smacking around all comers of late and should be an extremely confident team. Tonight at home they will improve to 8-0 in conference but at some point this somewhat overachieving run will have to come to an end.

Duquesne is not really 10 straight win good or beating Temple easily good, which they did, and right now are a tad overvalued because of this recent run. George Washington is extremely mediocre and not the team that can go on the road and win in a spot such as this one but the Colonials have been very good defensively and have been playing games in the 50's and 60's on a regular basis. I don't expect that here but if they can only allow about 20 points more than normal, which is a ton, and keep the Dukes in possibly the 70's I don't see why the visitors can't stay within single digits, no less this gaudy number.

GW has allowed 46, 81, 62, 68, 67, 52, 71, 67, 50 and 57 over the past few weeks. I'm not saying these guys are a lockdown team that is great but Karl Hobbs has been preaching the d and if they can even do a little bit of defending today then this low post is going to prove to be way too large.

It will be a 78-68 final!

Top expert pick on this game: George Washington

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Super Bowl 45 Steelers vs. Packers Proposition Odds and Predictions

Much like March Madness, the Super Bowl is always the time of the year where a large percentage of American's wager in one way or another. Whether it's the pedestrian "squares" pool that omnipresent at seemingly every Super Bowl party, the prop bets exploited by fantasy football players, or most importantly the point spread picks and the over/under selections on the Packers vs. Steelers game itself, significant money will change hands this weekend.

Not uncommon, the public is betting the favorite and the over thus far. Green Bay is up to a (-2.5 -120) favorite and the total is now as high as 45 at some sportsbooks.

Some of the best proposition bets:

Jordy Nelson (Green Bay) pass receptions: over 3 -148

Pittsburgh has the best run defense in the NFL. With top RB Ryan Grant and TE Jermichael Finley long gone, possession receiver Nelson is the Pack's best ball control alternative. He is likely to be a big hot read option. The pick should be in by halftime.

James Starks (Green Bay) rushing yards: under 45.5 +129

The Steelers allow 3.0 yards per rush to teams normally getting 4.1. Only twice in his entire career has Starks rushed for more than 3.5 yards per carry. Now in the biggest game of his life, the rookie faces the best run defense in the NFL. He will be lucky to get 20 yards rushing.

Ben Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh) passing attempts: over 30.5 -135

It is considered to be a "fast track" at Cowboys Stadium. The AFC Championship ended 14 straight games in which Pittsburgh passed at least 27 times. Pittsburgh barely escaped a historic meltdown against the Jets by getting Marty Schottenheimer conservative. They finally put the game away with a couple of completions.

We don't see the Steelers getting too conservative with the lead. But if the oddsmakers are correct, the Men of Steele will probably be behind in the fourth quarter, making it more likely they will throw often.

There are already some wacky wagers up such as what will be higher Aaron Rodgers completions or Dwayne Wade points. Bettors can bet the higher number: Aaron Rodgers completion percentage or Dwight Howard free throw percentage.

How about Andrew Quarless receiving yards or Jared Sullinger (Ohio State) points or Ben Roethlisberger completions vs. Paul Pierce points?

There will certainly be odds on the length of the national anthem, not to mention Super Bowl commercial props. "Personally, I never worry about prop bets, it's all about who covers," opines sports handicapper Stevie Vincent.

For more information: Get all the NFL handicapping information, betting picks and more on the OffshoreInsiders.com Network.

Free College Basketball Pick Against the Spread

Senior Sports Handicapper Matt Rivers says bet on the under from Illinois and Penn State under 130.

It seems that every time Penn State and Illinois get together we see a beyond ugly low scoring game that sets the game of basketball back about 100 years. The first meeting was a 57-55 Penn State easy under upset victory and last season these teams tangled to something like a 36-34 final. Then in the second meeting the defense was well ahead of the offense. I'm not saying that history always repeats itself in a scenario such as this one but neither team this season has exactly proven to be an offensive juggernaut and to get over around 130 points is a decent task with these two teams.

The Fighting Illini are clearly the superior team but the Nittany Lions have been very good of late surprising team after team. Pretty much both teams play games in the 50's and 60's and now up against each other I just don't see much changing. In the last five games the Nittany's have had final score totals of 108, 116, 125, 134 and 112. Meanwhile Bruce Weber's squad has seen a few more points overall in their games but not many and that last loss at Indiana was a 52-49 doozy.

I'm not the biggest totals go around and rarely release such a play. But I just believe that these two teams in this situation stay under that total a lot more times than they would go over which constitutes a value and a must play in some way, shape or form. The upside is a lot better than the downside meaning that a game in the 50's and an easy under is a lot more likely than a game in the 70's and a sky high over, period.

Top expert pick on this game:  Penn State under from Matt Rivers

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Rockets vs Lakers NBA Odds

 

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The Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at STAPLES Center.

Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Rockets, while the game's total has not yet been posted.

Last time out for Houston, they were a 108-95 loser as they battled the Spurs on the road. The Rockets failed to cover in the match as an 8-point underdog, while 203 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

The Lakers were a 109-96 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Celtics. They failed to cover the 3?point spread as favorites, while the total score (205) made winners of OVER bettors.

Houston:
Team record: 22-27 SU, 24-23-2 ATS
Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of last 6 games when playing LA Lakers

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Utah are 7-3
After playing San Antonio are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Los Angeles:
Team record: 33-15 SU, 21-27 ATS
Current streak: lost 2 straight games.

LA Lakers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Houston
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 5 games when playing at home against Houston
LA Lakers are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of the LA Lakers last 18 games at home

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing San Antonio are 8-2
After playing Boston are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Next up:
Houston at Utah, Wednesday, February 2
LA Lakers home to San Antonio, Thursday, February 3

Vanderbilt vs Florida NCAA Basktball Handicapping

 

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The Vanderbilt Commodores and the Florida Gators will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Stephen O'Connell Center.

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

Vanderbilt was an 89-78 loser in their most recent outing at home against Arkansas. They failed to cover the 13?point spread as favorites.

Florida was a 71-64 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Mississippi State. They failed to cover the 5.5?point spread as favorites.

Vanderbilt:
Team record: 15-5 SU, 8-5-1 ATS

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida
is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Florida

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing South Carolina are 6-4
After playing Arkansas are 3-7
After a loss are 9-1

Florida:
Team record: 16-5 SU, 6-9 ATS

is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Vanderbilt
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Vanderbilt
is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games at home
is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Kentucky are 4-6
After playing Mississippi State are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4

Next up:
Vanderbilt home to South Carolina, Saturday, February 5
Florida home to Kentucky, Saturday, February 5

Kansas vs Texas Tech NCAA Basketball Odds

 

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The Kansas Jayhawks and the Texas Tech Red Raiders will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at United Spirit Arena.

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

Kansas won its last outing, a 90-66 result against Kansas State on January 29. They covered in that game as a 10.5-point favorite.

Texas Tech was a 75-74 winner in its last match at home against Oklahoma State. They covered the 2.5?point spread as underdogs.

Kansas:
Team record: 20-1 SU, 8-10 ATS
Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road
is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas Tech
is 6-12-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 9-1
Before playing Nebraska are 9-1
After playing State are 10-0
After a win are 9-1

Texas Tech:
Team record: 11-11 SU, 5-11 ATS
Current streak: won 3 straight games.

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games
is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing Kansas
is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Kansas

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Texas are 4-6
After playing Oklahoma State are 5-5
After a win are 5-5

Next up:
Kansas at Nebraska, Saturday, February 5
Texas Tech at Texas, Saturday, February 5

Kentucky vs Mississippi NCAA Basketball Betting

 

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The Kentucky Wildcats and the Mississippi Rebels will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Tad Smith Coliseum.

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

Last time out for Kentucky, they were a 66-60 winner as they battled Georgia at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 11-point favorite.

Last time out for Mississippi, they were a 74-58 loser as they battled Tennessee at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 1.5-point favorite.

Kentucky:
Team record: 16-4 SU, 8-7 ATS
Current streak: won 2 straight games.

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Mississippi
is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 8-2
Before playing Florida are 7-3
After playing Georgia are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

Mississippi:
Team record: 13-8 SU, 8-7 ATS

is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home
is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Kentucky
is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games when playing Kentucky

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Arkansas are 4-6
After playing Tennessee are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

Next up:
Kentucky at Florida, Saturday, February 5
Mississippi at Arkansas, Saturday, February 5

Baylor vs Oklahoma NCAA Basketball Handicapping

 

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The Baylor Bears and the Oklahoma Sooners will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at Lloyd Noble Center.

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

Baylor won its last outing, a 70-66 result against Colorado on January 29. They failed to cover in that game as an 8.5-point favorite.

Oklahoma was an 82-76 winner in its last match on the road against Iowa State. They covered the 8.5?point spread as underdogs.

Baylor:
Team record: 14-6 SU, 4-9 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma
is 4-10 ATS in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma
is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road

When playing on Tuesday are 5-5
Before playing Texas A&M are 5-5
After playing Colorado are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

Oklahoma:
Team record: 11-9 SU, 5-8 ATS
Current streak: won 3 straight games.

is 14-1 SU in its last 15 games when playing at home against Baylor
is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games when playing Baylor
is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games when playing at home against Baylor

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Oklahoma State are 6-4
After playing Iowa State are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Next up:
Baylor at Texas A&M, Saturday, February 5
Oklahoma at Oklahoma State, Saturday, February 5

Purdue vs Wisconsin NCAA Basketball Odds

 

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The Purdue Boilermakers and the Wisconsin Badgers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at Kohl Center.

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

Purdue won its last outing, a 73-61 result against Minnesota on January 29. They covered in that game as a 9-point favorite.

Wisconsin lost its last outing, a 56-52 result against Penn State on January 29. They failed to cover in that game as a 4-point favorite.

Purdue:
Team record: 18-4 SU, 12-6 ATS

The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 6 games on the road
is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin
is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games when playing on the road against Wisconsin

When playing on Tuesday are 6-4
Before playing Indiana are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

Wisconsin:
Team record: 15-5 SU, 10-6 ATS

is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Purdue
is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 7 games when playing at home against Purdue

When playing on Tuesday are 7-3
Before playing Michigan State are 8-2
After playing Penn State are 6-4
After a loss are 10-0

Next up:
Purdue home to Indiana, Tuesday, February 8
Wisconsin home to Michigan State, Sunday, February 6