9-10-09

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Street Rosenthal

*200 Clemson Tigers +6 -120 (bought up to 6)

Coach Paul Johnson was hardly pleased to watch as GT fumbled five times, drop several passes and fail to come up with more interceptions. "We have a little problem with killer instinct and our intensity levels and playing hard," Johnson said. "That is something we have to work on." For Clemson, C.J. Spiller, who opened the game with a 96-yard kickoff return touchdown, did not play the second half because of injury in Clemson 's 37-14 win over Middle Tennessee on Saturday. Jacoby Ford picked up where Spiller left off, striking for a 61-yard punt return score. Ford also added a 43-yard touchdown catch. Don't make the mistake that many will make on Thursday. There is a huge talent difference between Middle Tennessee State and Jacksonville State. MTSU is fielding their best squad in 4 years.

GT 4-8-1 on Thursday games as Home favorites and Clemson isn't much better at 3-8 ATS on Thursday nights. The trends get better for Clemson is 5-0 ATS vs Ga tech as the away dog. Clemson is 8-1 ATS as a Dog both home or away and we know that GT might as well be a home game for the Clemson fans. Clemson is 9-1 ATS in games 1-3 as Dog and line<10 vs ACC teams. However, GT is 0-8 ATS in games 1-3 as Favorite and line between -4 and -13 since 1991. GT is 1-6-1 ATS on Thursday as Favorite in games early in the season (1-7).

There is parody in the ACC this year. However, it doesn't mean that any of these teams are high caliber. Based of the trends and potential for having fewer turnovers I will safely take the Clemson Tigers as the live road dog on Thursday. Since +5.5 is virtually a dead number, I suggest waiting and letting the public drive this number to 6. If you can get 6 it is icing on the cake, If not then buy it up to 6.

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ABATS Computer Plays
6-1 last 3 days

3 *** Georgia Tech -5

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Thursday Card 1
Wednesday Recap: 2-0 MLB

NFL
3* Under 35 (-110) Tennessee vs Pittsburgh

CFB
3* Clemson +5.5 (-110)

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SportsBook Breakers Side Play of the Week

(Thursday Special)

4-Star PITTSBURGH -5 over Tennessee -

In one of the easiest games of week one to evaluate, look for Pittsburgh to control both sides of the ball in a convincing week one victory.The reason that this game is easy to evaluate is because neither team has been overhauled from its 2008 form, sans one major excep-tion. Pittsburgh lost one major contributor from their 2008 team, CB Bryant McFadden, and another solid player in WR Nate Wash-ington, without adding anyone of significance except through the draft. However, expect second-year players RB Rashard Mendenhall and WR Limas Sweed to make major steps forward in ‘09. Tennessee added Washington and DT Jovan Haye, but the man Haye’s replaces is the key to the offseason. Defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth has left Tennessee for the Washington Redskins and that loss is going to be a major factor in the Titans’ season. When Haynesworth missed games in the last several seasons, the Titans were a different defense. This good but not eliteTitans’ defense will not be enough to dominate teams on the side of the ball that this team has been built to win with.Now many are pointing to the 31-14 Titans’ win over Pittsburgh at home in week 16 of 2008 as a reason to take Tennessee. This is something to use to your advantage as this game is keeping the line for this week one tilt down. For starters, last year’s game was much closer than the score would indicate. The Steelers led 14-10 in the middle of the third quarter and a 83-yard Tennessee interception return for a touchdown in the final minute of the game made the score much more lopsided than the game. The main indicator that this game was a fluke is the 4-0 turnover margin in favor of Tennessee. This is not something that is repeatable or likely to happen again Thursday night. Pittsburgh actually outgainedTennessee by more than 50 yards in last year’s meeting.Pittsburgh has been extremely successful in season openers of late. In Pittburgh’s last six week one games, the Steelers have won all six, five by at least 11 points. In the last four season openers, the Steelers have covered all four by at least 11 points.The Steelers need to start off with a win as they travel to Chicago and Cincinnati the next two weeks. The Steelers are 14-2-1 ATS (8.1 ppg) and 17-0 SU (14.9 ppg) since November 13, 1995 as a home favorite of at least 4 points before week 15 when they play on the road in each of the next two weeks. There is a reasonTennessee was a two-point home dog to the Steel-ers- last year, just as there is a reason Pittsburgh’s futures win total is 10.5 -130, while Tennessee’s is -9 -110. This line would be higher if not for last year’s game and Tennessee’s 13-win season in 2008.

SportsBookBreakers’Prediction:PITTSBURGH24,Tenne ss ee13

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SuperSportsGroup - 9/10
MLB

Minnesota v. Toronto 12:35pm
PICK: Jays ML +129 (8*) Best Bet

NFL

Titans v. Steelers 8:30pm
PICK: Titans +3.5 1H (3*)
PICK: Titans +6 Game (7*)



NCAAF


Clemson v. Georgia Tech 7:45pm
PICK: UNDER 43 Game (7*)

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Thursday September 10th
Clemson @ Georgia Tech -5.5(-110) 745pm Et
Both teams cruised to victory in their openers but Georgia Tech didn't play anyone worth mentioning. The Yellow Jackets won this contest last year late in the game on a big play. I see it being another close one this year. Clemson should be able to control the line of scrimmage all game with better offensive and defensive lines. The Tech running game is tough to stop but Clemson has play makers in the 2nd and 3rd layers to prevent big plays. Clemson running back CJ Spiller got a little dinged up last week but if he can run effectively in this one the Tigers should be able to pull off the upset. If not, it could come down to the wire as his backups are a little less explosive but regardless I like the Tigers to get the job done and cover. Clemson is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 trips to Georgia Tech so we will go with the underdog in this one.

Pick- Clemson +5.5 (-110) 6* GUARANTEED play

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Kelso's
Highrollers Baseball

15 UnitsLa Angels {J.Lackey} (-1½ Runs, +110) over Mariners {R.Rowlnd-Smit}
10:05 PM -- Angel Stadium of Anaheim
LOS ANGELES ANGELS (88-55) -1 ½ Runs +110 over Seattle Mariners (72-68) Pitching for Los Angeles: RH John Lackey (9-7, 3.74) Pitching for Seattle: LH Ryan Rowland-Smith (3-2, 3.88) Starting Time: 10:05 TV: Fox Sports Northwest, Fox Sports West
Mostly clear. Winds blowing out to right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 80.

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4 Unit Play. Take Under 10.5 between the Reds @ Colorado Rockies (Thursday @ 3:30 pm est). We took the Under in this game yesterday and we will look to do the same here today. The Reds look to avoid getting swept in Colorado in a four game series. The Rockies look to extend their four game lead on the Giants for the Wild Card. Wells only recently made his first start for the Reds in early August. He has looked good so far and has helped the Reds win his last two starts as he has given up just two earned runs over the last twelve innings. I look for him to continue pitching well for his new ballclub as he helps them avoid a sweep at the hands of the Rockies. Contreras was brought on board from the Whitesox to help the Rockies down the stretch and he is performing accordingly. Contreras pitched gave up just 1 earned run to the Dbacks in a 4-1 win on september 5th. I look for him to have another quality start today - albeit, he will probably give up a decent amount of hits but will manage to get out of the jams (he gave up 8 hits to the dbacks to only give up 1 run in 6 innings). The Under is 13-3-1 for the Reds in their last 17 road games and the Under is 4-1 for the Rockies when the total is set at this range.

Good luck,
IC

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Insider Sports Report

MLB
4* Minnesota Twins -125 over Toronto Blue Jays

NCAAF
3* Clemson/Georgia Tech OVER 43

NFL
3* Tennessee Titans/Pittsburgh Steelers Over 35

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Frank patron
20,000 unit lock #5 in a row

tennessee titans +6

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Tennessee +6 +1.02 over PITTSBURGH PINNACLE
The Titans had the NFL’s best record last season and subsequently lost in the playoffs to Baltimore in a very disappointing way. This is pretty much the exact same team with lots of weapons, a great defense, an outstanding coaching staff and a team that very seldom gets spanked. Yes, they lost all-pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth and he is one of the best, bar none. However, it seems like that’s what people want to talk about when discussing the Titans but his loss won’t be as devastating as the media would have you believe because the Titans have enough great players on defense to compensate. It would be a different story if he was the defense on a bad team but that’s not the case. Then we have the “stomping of the Terrible Towel” incident last year after the Titans whacked the Steelers 31-14 and many believe that’s an motivational tool for the Steelers. Perhaps so but the Titans are all business and if anyone has extra motivation it’s the Titans, as they’re coming off a hugely dissatisfying playoff loss while the Steelers have nothing to prove. Furthermore, the line itself is a bit of an insult to the Titans and that, too, is very motivating. The Steelers will have trouble moving the ball, as they’re offense isn’t so great and in what should be a low-scoring game (the total is 35), these points are just so sweet. The Titans really never got the respect they deserved all of last year when they just kept covering and winning games. They’re starting out the same way again this season and I’m calling the Titans outright but as mentioned earlier the points are just too juicy to pass up on. Play: Tennessee +6 (Risking 2 units).

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Tony Salinas Baseball
Thursday, September 10, 2009
23*
Royals {L.DiNardo} (+150) over Tigers {J.Washburn}
2:10 PM -- Kauffman Stadium
Mostly sunny. Winds blowing in from right field at 5-10 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 75.
25*
Phillies {J.Blanton}/Nationals {L.Hernandez} UNDER 9½ Runs
7:05 PM -- Nationals Park
Mostly cloudy with a 60-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing in from center field at 10-20 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 65.
24*
Marlins {S.West}/Ny Mets {B.Parnell} UNDER 9½ Runs
7:10 PM -- Citi Field
Mostly cloudy with a 60-percent chance of rain. Winds blowing in from left field at 10-20 m.p.h. Game-time temperature: Around 60.

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Scott Rickenbach’s *DAY* OVER EASY

7* OVER 9 in Kansas City vs Detroit @ 2:10 PM ET: DiNardo vs Washburn

Yesterday’s game stayed under the total but the teams combined to leave 19 men on base. Also, the teams hit the ball well in the opener of this series as they combined for 22 hits and 12 runs. 9 of those 22 hits went for extra bases and 6 of the 15 hits in yesterday’s game were extra-base hits as well. The starting pitching match-up for Thursday, plus the fact that it’s going to be a mild afternoon in Kansas City, is combining to give us excellent line value with the over here. The fact that the total is dropping to a 9 is also helping in that regard! Jarrod Washburn gets the start for the Tigers here but is he “damaged goods”? Since the Tigers got him from Seattle he’s 1-2 with a 6.81 ERA in six starts. He’s having trouble with his left knee and, of course, since he’s a southpaw this is bad news as the left leg is what he pushes off when delivering to the plate. His only really strong start since coming to the Tigers was against the Royals but that game was in Detroit and it was before his knee seemed to be bothering him. It’s an entirely different situation here and the Royals do hit the ball much better at home than they do on the road. As for the Tigers offense, they are hitting a solid .271 in day games and they should have no trouble with the offerings of Lenny DiNardo. The Royals left-hander is making his first MLB appearance this season even though he’s turning 30 later this month. He just hasn’t been able to stick at the MLB level and, even though he’s compiled solid numbers in the minors this season, it’s almost always a different story when taking a step up to the bigs. Also, DiNardo has a 5.91 ERA in his career day games at the MLB level. He’s also 0-4 in his career outings in September with a 6.12 ERA. The Tigers had averaged 5.5 runs per game and not scored less than four runs in a game in their nine-game stretch leading up to yesterday’s loss. After getting beat 5-1 Wednesday, look for Detroit to bounce right back here. Also helping us here is that these two bullpens have ERA’s that currently rank them among the worst in the majors. Play OVER the total in Kansas City as a 7* Regular Play.

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Doc's Sports

3-Unit Play Take #906 New York Mets Florida Marlins OVER 9 ½ Runs (7:10pm)

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2-Unit Play. Take #914 L.A. Angels (-1.5, +110) over Seattle (10 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10)
I actually really, really, really like this play more than this rating suggests. But John Lackey is coming off a complete game and that actually fits him into one of my fade systems. But I’m ignoring that system and just riding the talent. And the fact that the Angels are an auto play against a lefty starter. The Angels are 37-18 against a southpaw and 8-2 in their last 10 at home against a lefty. The Angels are 7-1 in Lackey’s last eight starts against the Mariners and they are 22-9 at home against Seattle.

1-Unit Play. Take #911 Detroit (-155) over Kansas City (2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10)
Lenny DiNardo is making his first start of the year and I’m right there to jump on the fade train. Jarrod Washburn got absolutely rocked by Tampa Bay in his last start – eight runs in about six innings – but the last time he faced the Royals he went eight innings and gave up no runs. Washburn has been pretty terrible since coming to the Tigers. But he is still 4-2 in those six games so we’ll shrug and go with the wins over the ERA.

Today's Totals
3-Unit Play. Take ‘Over’ 10.0 Cincinnati at Colorado (3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10)

1.5-Unit Play. Take ‘Under’ 9.5 Detroit at Kansas City (2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10)

1-Unit Play. Take ‘Under’ 8.0 Atlanta at Houston (8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10)

0.5-Unit Play. Take ‘Over’ 9.5 Florida at N.Y. Mets (7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10)

That's it for today. Good luck. Ferringo

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Indian Cowboy

5 Unit Play. WNBA GOM. #604. Take the Chicago Sky +1 over the Indiana Fever (Thursday @ 8pm est). Its nearly playoff time and it comes down to motivation at this stage of the game. We took the Under yesterday in the Shock vs. Lynx game given that both teams needed the win and consequently we correctly assumed that defense would be the name of the game. And, we figured the Lynx would need the win more to be tied for fourth in the West and used that as a comp pick. Today, is no different. The Fever are set. They are 22-10 and lead the East. Regardless of what happens this week, this team has the first seed. But, Chicago on the other hand is 15-17 and is it stands right now, they are in a three way tie for the fourth and last playoff spot in the East. This is an absolute must win for this team if they plan on going dancing. This team cannot rely on tiebreakers and would much rather handle their own destiny - right here and right now. This team recently played Indiana on the road and was down by just 1 at halftime. As the Sky went into the fourth quarter they were down by six and couldn't get closer after that. With the crowd behind them, with revenge and the necessity of winning this game, I expect Chicago to pull this game out this evening similar to how the Lynx defeated the Shock last night. The Sky are 11-4 at home this year and 5-2 ATS following a SU loss.

Good luck,

IC

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Adam Meyer

PLAY: Tennessee Titans / +6.5 / 5 units

PLAY: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim / -1.5, +115 / 3 units

PLAY: Detroit Tigers vs. Kansas City Royals / Over 9 / 6 units

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Chris Jordans 2 picks for today.. One Rated 400..
Thursday Winners ...
400? GEORGIA TECH - Analysis due back by 4 p.m. eastern

100? PITTSBURGH STEELERS -

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Wunderdog:

Game: Clemson at Georgia Tech (Thursday 9/10 7:35 PM Eastern)
Pick: 5 units on Georgia Tech -225 (moneyline) (risk 5 to win 2.2)
Last year Clemson had the three offensive players rated 1, 2 and 3 in the preseason player of the year voting in the ACC. They managed to gain 250 yards or less in five games, so needless to say the offensive line was very sub-standard for the ACC. This team has talent, they have changed almost every coaching level including defensive coordinator and they are breaking in a new QB. All of this while playing on the road in a hostile environment in the ACC opener. The same offensive line, with some experience, is not going to be easy to pull off on the road early. Georgia Tech ran the ball down everyone's throats a year ago, but with Johnson more comfortable with the players knowledge of the system he is going to open things up. Nesbit has a big arm and talented receivers to which to throw. What was a very good offense last year is going to be more effective because of it. This is a tough place for Clemson to come in on the road with so many new schemes and faces. Paul Johnson is 16-4 straight-up in his last 20 games off a home win. I like Georgia Tech to win this game and it's worth these odds on the moneyline. Game: Colorado at Toledo (Friday 9/11 9:00 PM Eastern)


Pick: 3 units on Toledo +4 (-110) (risk 3 to win 2.7)
Toledo is never an easy out when you get them at home. They have also proven to be best when they aren't expected to win as they have turned in an 8-3 ATS mark as a home dog this decade. The Buffalos, who once played even with Nebraska and Oklahoma in the Big-12, have not been seen since the 1990s. The proof came last week when they were a big favorite at home vs. a weak Colorado State team with a brand new quarterback, and before you knew it they were down 20-3. The offense is simply a mess and the coaching is suspect. Dan Hawkins, while he killed it at Boise, is just 13-23 ATS at Colorado. He claims the Buffs are capable of winning ten games this season, but now there are just 11 left and he has to go to Oklahoma State and Texas yet, so I don't see it. The play calling and defensive line are issues and the secondary is very suspect. This is a team that has won a total of two road games in the last three years and have no right being favored in this spot. Very telling is the fact the Buffalo's are 0-6 ATS following a game where the offense generated 275 yards or less. Toledo is a tough out at home where they are 27-13 ATS in their last 40 played. They are also 15-5 ATS in their last 20 games at home coming off a road loss. I'm going with Toledo in this one.

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Vegas Informer

WNBA PLAYS

5 Unit Play. #604 Take Chicago PK over Indiana (Thursday 9/10 8:05 PM)

(Game of the Week) Indiana is the top team in the East but on the road the Fever can be beat. Indiana is 14-3 at home but only 8-7 on the road. Chicago certainly has a more immediate need for a win tonight, as it shares identical overall and conference records with Washington and Connecticut. Chicago is 11-4 at home and tonight they will need to play great ball to beat this Indiana team. Chicago is 5-2 ATS following a SU loss. The Fever are 4-1 ATS against Chicago so revenge is on the table for the Chicago Sky.

Good Luck to All – Vegas Informer

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Wunderdog

Sport: WNBA Basketball

Game: Indiana Fever @ Chicago Sky - Thursday September 10, 2009 8:00 pm

Pick: 5 unit(s) TOTAL: Under 146 (-110) (Normal)

There aren't too many teams that win on the road in the WNBA. This season, just Indiana and Phoenix have winning road records. They are extremes in terms of league standards. Phoenix wins by just plain outscoring their opponents and Indiana wins by out defending them. The Fever is the leader in fewest points per game allowed in the WNBA. Chicago looks to be more of an offensive team, but when you dig inside the numbers, something very revealing is discovered. The Sky have amazingly allowed 75 points or more on the road in 16 of their 17 road games. When they play at home that 75 minimum they allow on the road, is the average of what they allow at home! That is quite the extreme. So the defense that doesn't show up on the road, has been part of what they do at home all season - a much better defensive club. These teams have historically played to the UNDER as five of their last six have gone below the total, and the Fever have played seven of their last nine UNDER overall. I will go UNDER in this one

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Trace Adams

1500* - Georgia Tech,
500* - Pittsburgh Steelers
500* - Atlanta w/Lowe over Oswalt

Just too many question marks surrounding the road Tigers tonight as they invade Atlanta for this Thursday night special. For one thing, Clemson RB C.J. Spiller sat out the 2nd half in last Saturday's win, and for another this is a short prectice week, and a road game to boot.



Paul Johnson is now in his 2nd season at the helm of the Yellow Jackets, and I expect the Jackets to be that much more diverse in their play-calling, and formations under Johnson's tutelage.



Last year when these schools met, it was Dabo Swinney's 1st game as head coach amid the Tommy Bowden resignation, and Tech still prevailed 21-17 with a late TD to seal the win, and cover as the 2 1/2-point favorite.



Tech has won 4 of the last 5 series meetings, covering the last pair, and pointspread-guru Paul Johnson went 8-3 against the spread last season with the Rambling Wreck, and is now 44-24 ATS his last 68 lined affairs dating back to his Naval Academy days.



Tech's lone Thursday nighter last year was a piss-job on Miami-Florida, 41-23 in a game that wasn't nearly as close as the final score.



Take Tech again here minus the points.



1500? - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets



NFL action, and while the impost is starting to get close to a full score, I am still backing the host Steelers to come out and cover this sucker.



I had read a bunch of tip-sheets touting the Titans road mark, and their underdog mark, but what I am wondering is if they honestly think that Kerry Collins is going to resprise the season he has last year?



I certainly don't, and I know that Vince Young is not the answer either.



Pittsburgh does return 9 starters on the defensive side of the ball, and they are quite eager to atone for last season's 31-14 beating they absorbed in Nashville towards the end of the season.



Does the loss of Albert Haynesworth make that much of a difference on the Tennessee "D"? I think it will tonight.



Lay the wood with the defending Super Bowl champs.



500? - Pittsburgh Steelers



Talk about a tough loss last night, the Braves gave up a 1-out, 2-run single to the Astros last night to lose 2-1 in the bottom of the 9th. Ouch!



Still, I see value in the underdog tonight, as Derek Lowe has been pitching well down the stretch, and the Bravos are 8-3 over his last 11 starts.



No knocking Roy Oswalt, but at 8-5 with a 3.77 ERA, he isn't exactly invincible these days.



Lowe beat Houston on May 1st, working 7 innings, while allowing 2 runs to score.



I like him to beat them again tonight in the dog role.



Take Atlanta to bounce-back with the win.



500? - Atlanta w/Lowe over Oswalt



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C-Stars Sports

1000 units Clemson at Georgia Tech under the total
1000 Units Tennessee/Pittsburgh over the total
1000 Units Atlanta +120 over Houston

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LT Profits

MLB - Tigers/Royals UNDER 9 +100
Rockies -1.5 -115

NCAAF - Clemson/Georgia Tech UNDER 42.5 -105

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Michael Cannon
Thursday's Plays...
20 Dime ?

Titans-Steelers OVER

Take the over tonight between the Titans and Steelers.

I?ve studied this matchup for over a month now and while I?ve waffled on the side I have never doubted the total.

This game is going to go over and it wouldn?t surprise me if it hits by the end of the 3rd quarter.

The public thinks otherwise as the number opened at 37 but quickly dropped two points to the current 35. Although I don?t put any weight in what the public does when I handicap a matchup, I do believe that they are reading too much into the respective defenses in this game.

The main thing that Tennessee has to deal with defensively is the loss of tackle Albert Haynesworth. He is a perennial All-Pro and although Tennessee still boasts a stout defense, they will feel the void that was left when Haynesworth signed with Washington.

On the other side of the ball, the Steelers return the league?s top stop-unit and one that can potentially be better with Lawrence Timmons replacing the departed Larry Foote as one of the inside linebackers. But Timmons is out with an injury, so the Steelers will have to wait a week to see what his potential impact will be.

That?s not to say the Steelers will not perform up to their lofty standards, but I still think this number is too low on the total.

The Steelers have historically performed very well offensively in Week 1 and it wouldn?t surprise me if they did so tonight. But their offensive line remains a question mark and that?s why I didn?t necessarily like them to cover the side in this game. Besides, in Week 1 you?re more prone to mistakes on offense because the cohesiveness just isn?t there after playing sparingly in the preseason.

As we all know turnovers lead to easy points, thus making the over even more easily attainable.

You also can?t forget that the Titans were the only team to put up over 300 yards of offense against the Steelers in last year?s 31-14 blowout win in Week 16.

The over for Pittsburgh is on streaks of 4-1 overall, 7-0 in Week 1 action, 13-4 against the AFC and 39-16-2 at Heinz Field.

The total has also gone over in six of the last seven meetings between these two overall and seven of the last eight battles in Pittsburgh.

All we need is a final score of 20-17 for this game to go over.

Take the over as I see the defending champs winning at home.

10 Dime ?

GEORGIA TECH

Lay the points with Georgia Tech tonight at home over Clemson.

Clemson starts freshman Kyle Parker at quarterback and I just don?t trust him in this spot on the road against a Top-20 team.

Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson has that confusing triple-option attack on offense and the Tigers have to adjust after playing against the spread attack that Middle Tennessee State ran last week.

Clemson running back C. J. Spiller sat out the second half of last week?s game after an apparent hamstring injury and if he?s not at full strength that will further hamper the Tigers? chances here.

Georgia Tech has 19 returning starters from last year and that experience only makes them that much more attractive at home under the prime-time lights.

Lay the points with Georgia Tech as they grab the win and cover.

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Stephen Nover


15-DIME OVER Steelers/Titans -



Under the total often is the way to go in Week 1, but not in this matchup. The oddsmaker has set a low total, but the situation and the way the offenses will attack these quality defenses dictate more of a wide open game than many anticipate.

Look for the Titans to throw more against the Steelers. Tennessee has upgraded its passing attack with the additions of wide receivers Nate Washington and rookie Kenny Britt, who looked outstanding during preseason. Washington practiced on Tuesday, but may not play because of a hamstring. He played for the Steelers last year and has been helpful to Kerry Collins in pointing out Pittsburgh defensive tendencies.

The Titans put up 31 points on the Steelers last year. The key was the Steelers could only sack the immobile Collins once. The Titans do an excellent job of pass-blocking and center Kevin Mawae is expected to start after being out. The Steelers aren't expected to have one of their better defensive players in linebacker Lawrence Timmons, who is doubtful with an ankle injury.

Titans coach Jeff Fisher isn't afraid to gamble on special teams when he's an underdog. He's proven that with on-side kicks and fake punts.

I see Pittsburgh opening its offense up, too. The Titans' defense lost their best player, tackle Albert Haynesworth, and also no longer has highly-respected coordinator Jim Schwartz. Tennessee's defense still will be good, but not dominant.

This is a huge revenge spot for Pittsburgh and it's a nationally televised game. The Steelers usually are at their best in these situations. The loss of Haynesworth hurts the Titans' run defense, which means Ben Roethlisberger should be even more effective in his play-action passes.

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ATS Lock Club

4 Steelers

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25 DIME Georgia Tech

5 DIME Tennessee/Pittsburgh Over (Spectacular Seven)

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SAM CLAYTON

25 DIME - TITANS +6.5

Usually I'm not one to jump right into football right off the bat and considering how successful we've been on the diamond, this might concern some of you. However, when I see a spread this large in a game that I feel will most likely be decided by a field goal, I'm going to take the points and run like hell.

How quickly we forget that the Titans came out of the gate last season stronger than anybody in the NFL, winning their first 10 games of the 2008 campaign. Tennessee went on to beat down Pittsburgh 31-14 on Dec. 21 and they finished with the league's best record (13-3) before falling apart in the playoffs -- where as we all know -- anything can happen. And as common as player turnover rates are now-a-days, both of these teams are almost identical this season, with the exception of DT Albert Haynesworth leaving Tennessee for Washington and former Steelers wideout Nate Washington crossing over to play for the Titans. Both losses hurt, sure, but I really don't believe they are drastic enough to point toward a blowout of any kind.

If anything, I think it's the Titans that will be more motivated coming into this game given the fact that they went from Super Bowl hopefuls to being knocked out in the divisional round against Baltimore. Tennessee has everything to prove and the journey to February starts tonight with a big game at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won the Holy Grail when all was said and done and now they are the hunted this time around. The bullseye is on the Steelers' chest and every single team that plays them this season is going to play to the whistle and beyond. And given how savvy and aware Jeff Fisher is when it comes to spreads (refer back to the Buffalo preseason game when the punter knelt in the endzone for a push and Fisher was seen smiling on the sideline), you know for a fact he's reminded his team all week long about the slap in the face that Vegas gave his squad about being six points worse than the Steelers.

I feel this is going to be an extremely close game because of how versatile Tennessee's offense is. It's one of the best flowing in all of football and they can hurt you in so many different ways. It starts with super-efficient Kerry Collins, who threw for 2,500+ yards and 12 touchdowns last year. Yes, I'm aware those aren't the most impressive numbers, but it's the way Collins plays the position. It's the way he picks up the rush and sees the field. He's a great decision-making veteran that doesn't make many mistakes and I love giving him an additional six points plus to play around with. The rushing game is a perfect mix of thunder and lightning with LenDale White and Chris Johnson and larger-than-life Algae Crumpler is holding down the fort at tight end, where he is a mammoth pass catcher and even better blocker off the line. And for all the qualms about Pittsburgh being the reigning No. 1 defensive unit in the NFL, Tennessee checked in at No. 2 allowing only 14.6 points per game.

Tennessee has won four of the last six meetings against Pittsburgh and the underdog is 5-1 against the spread over that span. I wouldn't be shocked one bit if the Titans pulled this one out, but in all honestly, I think a Jeff Reed field goal is the slim difference on opening night. Take the Titans and the points and be excited about the start of a brand new season. I hope you're ready for some football.

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JACK JONES

15* Houston Astros -118

Take the red hot Houston Astros against the ice cold Atlanta Braves tonight. The Astros have won 5 of their last 6 with the Braves dropping 6 of their last 7. Houston starter Roy Oswalt has quietly went 8-5 this season with a 3.77 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, the Astros have won in each of his last 2 starts, and they are 7-5 when he pitches for them at home. Derek Lowe started off hot for the Braves, but has not put up impressive numbers this season. He is 13-9, but he has a 4.36 ERA and 1.45 WHIP in 29 starts this season. He is simply giving up too many hits. With the Astros playing their best baseball this season, they are the value play at home here.

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Lenny Del Genio's 20* Thursday Game of the Month is Georgia Tech -5 1/2.

We just do not see Clemson being able to stop Georgia Tech’s triple option here. Last week, they relied on having the better athletes as well as running the ball and special teams to defeat an over matched Middle Tennessee State team. Ga Tech HC Johnson was not happy with his team’s performance (five fumbles), despite 335 yards rushing.
We always love taking a look at the home team on Thursday night games (crowd is all fired up) and Clemson couldn't defeat GT at home last year (L 21-17, +2) despite it being the Jackets 1st year in Johnson’s system. Tech has a habit of fast starts, illustrated by a 16-5 ATS run the first two weeks of the season since '92. In their last two visits to Atlanta, Clemson has scored a combined 12 points.

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ALATEX MLB
PLAY for TODAY

20* Houston Under 7.5

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Craig Davis

Thursday's Lineup


30 DIME ---- STEELERS



Here it is... my favorite time of the year. Since I spend a lot of my time running my fantasy football website, you know I analyze these players on a daily basis and I've been counting the days until I could start helping you unload on your man/book with these NFL plays. I finished last year's playoffs on an 8-3 run and capped it off with a 75-dime easy winner on the Arizona Cardinals. I own the NFL and I'm going to start the season off in style, with a nice simple Thursday night winner on the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers.



The general public is all over the Titans in this one and for good reason... they were amazing ATS last season and dominated the Steelers in their regular season Week 15 affair to the tune of a 31-14 pounding. Let's keep something in perspective, though. The Steelers clearly had the toughest schedule in all of football and were coming off a brutal stretch of games. They were due for a letdown... kinda like the same letdown the Titans had when they were pummeled by the Jets earlier in the year. I've come to realize betting on the NFL is all about perception. The general perception is that Pittsburgh is laying too many points against a team that ranked in the top 5 in defense, even if the game is at home. Tennessee is a ball-control offense that doesn't make too many mistakes, and plays well enough on defense to keep the team in every game.



The problem with Tennessee begins up front, with the off-season loss of DT Albert Haynesworth. If you don't think that loss is going to affect this team's run defense, think again. He caused so much trouble to opposing offensive lines that they simply had to double team him and hope the rest of the line could manage the other linemen and backers. Without Haynesworth, this unit is completely different and will have to learn to adjust to life without him. And it's not like the Steelers can't run the ball. Let's remember that Willie Parker is 100% healthy and has a history of dominating in Week 1 of the NFL's regular season.



Last season in Week 1 vs. Houston, Parker rushed for 138 yards and 3 TDs. In 2007, he rushed for 109 yards against Cleveland and in 2006 he rushed for 119 yards against Miami. How about 2005? Parker rushed for 161 yards and a TD against Tennessee, including 48 yards receiving in a 38-7 win. So you see... for whatever reason Parker and the Pittsburgh running game completely dominate in Week 1 and there's no reason for me to believe it will change in 2009.



Tennessee still has question marks at wide receiver, and until Nate Washington proves that he's 100%, I'm not sure any of the other receivers put a scare in Pittsburgh. Oh sure, they do have talent at TE, but let's keep in perspective that Pittsburgh has some of the best linebackers and safeties in football. They might bend but they won't break. Tennessee's runners (Chris Johnson and LenDale White) will do their best to get the Tennessee running game going, but they'll be facing literally the same rush defense that dominated the NFL last season. Yards and scores will be hard to come by and I'm calling for a 23-10 Pittsburgh win at home tonight.

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Dave Malinsky

4* Tennessee +6

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Anthony Redd

Thursday's Card
15 Dime Georgia Tech

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Savannah Sports

Todays Selections
NCAA Football
3 (***) Georgia Tech Under 44.5

Professional Plays
Eric Degarde
MLB Baseball
3 (***) Philadelphia -1.5 (-125)

[Mr. IWS]

MLB BASEBALL PLAYS

3 Unit Play. #908 Take Houston -120 over Atlanta (Thursday 9/10 8:05 PM)

Atlanta pitcher Derek Lowe has lost 2 out of his last 3 outings and now tonight Lowe and the Braves face Roy Oswalt. Tonight we like the Astros at home with their ace on the mound. Atlanta is 1-7 in their last 8 games and Houston is 10-2 in Roy Oswalt last 10 starts.








Good Luck to All – Vegas Informer

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Dave Busk

3 Unit Pick #907 Take Atlanta (+1.10) over Houston (Sept. 10, 8:05)

I will back Derek Lowe and the Braves here, Houston starter Rou Oswalt has had his problems vs. the Braves having never beaten them the only National League team he has not defeated and has posted a 6.18 era in six career starts. His health has been a question mark too leaving in the seventh inning in his last start with a tight back and spending some time on the disabled list in July. Lowe has been a solid pick up for the Braves, he keeps the ball down and doesn’t walk many , tough for me to pass up on him here at a dog price.

Thanks and Good Luck dave-Busky

[Mr. IWS]

vegas runner (double dime bet)
astros over 8

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Northcoast
2* Pittsburgh -6-

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Handicapper: Matt Fargo Sports
Sport: WNBA Basketball
Game: San Antonio Silver Stars @ Sacramento Monarchs - Thursday September 10, 2009 10:00 pm
Pick: 5 unit(s) ATS: San Antonio Silver Stars -2.5 (-110) (Play of the Day)

[Mr. IWS]

Handicapper: Mr East
Sport: WNBA Basketball
Game: San Antonio Silver Stars @ Sacramento Monarchs - Thursday September 10, 2009 10:00 pm
Pick: 4 unit(s) TOTAL: Under 158.5 (-110) (Normal)

The San Antonio Silver Stars and the Sacramento Monarchs are reaching the conclusion of disappointing seasons. The Silver Stars are the only Western Conference team the Monarchs have beaten twice on the season, so they will be playing with revenge here as they have dropped 2 straight, and that means defense for San Antonio. sacramento has proven vulnerable all season to teams that want to play defense, and I will go with the under in this one.

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Goodfella

Dime Bet - NFL

Pittsburgh vs. Tennessee

2 Team 7 pt. Teaser (-120)

Steelers +1 to Steelers/Titans UNDER 42

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Handicapper: Nick Parsons
Sport: MLB Baseball
Game: Seattle Mariners @ Los Angeles Angels - Thursday September 10, 2009 10:05 pm
Pick: 3 unit(s) TOTAL: Over 8 (-110) (Game of the Month)

Writeup: For a number of different reasons I feel we're getting good value on the "over" in this situation: Atlanta pitcher Derek Lowe took a loss against the Reds on Friday; he tossed seven innings, allowing three earned runs on seven hits. Lowe struck out five and walked two, giving up one homer and his ERA dropped slightly to 4.36 with the performance; his ERA raises to 4.87 on the road. Two of his last three starts have gone "over" the number and I look for this trend to continue this evening. His counterpart is Roy Oswalt; Atlanta remains the only NL opponent, besides Houston, that the right-hander has never beaten. He’s 0-2 with a 6.18 ERA in six starts; the total has gone over in two of Oswalt's last three games as well. Although Atlanta has had problems putting points on the board the last few games, it is in fact interesting to note that the Braves have seen the total go over the posted number in 53 of 86 vs. right-handed starters on the year. Look for the Braves to turn things around at the plate as they pursue their first series win in over two weeks; good value on the OVER! *7*

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Vegas Runner

(double-dime)

Clemson/Ga Tech OVER 44.0

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KBHoops

4* Pittsburgh -6 -120 **POD**
2* Pittsburgh OVER 35

3* Georgia Tech -5

4* Houston -119

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vegas runner - tn/pitt under 35 (triple dime)

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Seabass
30* 6 point teaser
Clemson +11 and Titans/Steelers over 29.5

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Northcoast

Marquee Clemson

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Chris James Sports

2* Pittsburgh -6.5
2* Ga Tech/Clemson Under 44.5

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Kelso's football selections?

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Kelso's football selections?

If I had em, I would post em.

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Stan Sharp | NFL Side Thu, 09/10/09 - 8:30 PM B|

triple-dime bet 451 TEN 6.5 (-110) BetUS vs 452 PIT
Analysis: Stan is Betting TENNESSEE as Stan notes that this line is very su’spicious. Vegas opened the reigning Super Bowl Champs as a less than a TD favorite. Look for this game to be much closer than most think. Tennessee still believes they should have played Pittsburgh in AFC Title Game. They want their shot at the Champs on National TV. This one is decided by a FG late. TAKE TENNESSEE as STAN'S TRIPLE DIME WISE GUY GAME and make them a TRIPLE DIME PLAY.

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randizzle's plays
1*Geo Tech-6

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Al DeMarco

Thursday's Play
5 Dime - Georgia Tech



Remember Georgia Tech’s last Thursday night appearance? Miami of Florida certainly does as the Yellow Jackets ran for 472 yards in a 41-23 rout of the Hurricanes late last season. That game proved again just how difficult it is to prepare for a well-executed option attack, and there is none finer in college football than the Jackets right now.



G-Tech opened with a 37-17 win over Jacksonville State last week, but don’t be alarmed by the closeness of the final score. The Jackets were up 31-7 at the half and enjoyed a 312-107 advantage in total yards at intermission. And Jacksonville State got a garbage-time touchdown with :45 seconds remaining to make the score a bit more respectable.



Clemson played a little tougher foe in its opener, beating Middle Tennessee State 31-14, despite holding only a 361-299 edge in total yards.



The dog has certainly been the play in this series, barking in 17 of the last 20 meetings, including last year when Tech prevailed on the road 21-17 in Dabo Swinney’s debut as Clemson’s head coach. Many experts point to that game and note the success the Tigers had defensively bottling up G-Tech’s option, holding the Jackets to just 12 first downs and 298 yards. But, a check of the boxscore shows Tech dominated time of possession, holding the ball for 35 minutes en route to the victory.



Georgia Tech was 4-1 ATS as a home favorite last year and this season’s edition features 19 returning starters led by running back Jonathan Dwyer. A young Clemson team with a freshman quarterback finds Atlanta inhospitable tonight as the Tigers get stung by the Jackets.