12-29-12

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TEDDY C0VERS
10* Alamo Bowl CFB
Texas

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POINTWISE PHONES:

4* Navy

3* Mich St

2* Oreg St

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Robert Ferringo
2-Unit Play. Take 'Under' 73.0 West Virginia vs. Syracuse (3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29)
2-Unit Play. Take #229 Air Force (-3) over Rice (11:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 29)
2-Unit Play. Take #238 Michigan State (+3) over TCU (10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29)
2-Unit Play. Take #231 Navy (+14.5) over Arizona State (4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29)

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Allen Eastmen

2-Unit Play. Take #236 Texas (+3.5) over Oregon State (6:45 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29) - Alamo Bowl
I think that Mack Brown really needs to win this game. This one is being played in San Antonio and Brown knows how important it will be to finish a disappointing year with a win in front of the home crowd. His coaching seat is starting to get warm. But Brown knows that a bowl win in Texas will make for a happy offseason. Oregon State still has questions at quarterback. They are starting Cody Vaz and I'm not sure he's 100 percent ready to take on this powerful Longhorns defense. Texas has faced some of the best offenses in the country this year in the Big 12. That is why their defensive numbers are so bad. But this team has talent and they are very motivated to prove people wrong about them. I think they get this win.
7-Unit Play. Take #231 Navy (+14.5) over Arizona State (4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29) - Fight Hunger Bowl
This is my College Football Bowl Game of the Year.

This is a very young Arizona State team. I do not think that they will be ready to play in this game. The Sun Devils coach is in his first year with the team and he is still working with someone else's players. I think it will be hard to get this team motivated. The Sun Devils went just 2-4 down the stretch and they did not finish the regular season strong at all. Navy was not strong either. They went just 0-4 ATS in the last four games. But that has forced the books to give this team more points than they should. The Middies are always strong in the underdog role and they are 5-2 ATS in their last seven bowl games. Navy has the option attack that even with extra time to prepare for is still going to be something that Arizona State is not used to defending. And these big games always mean more to the players for Navy because this is their chance to knock off a BCS school. I think this team will take this game more seriously and I think that this Navy team will be more excited to play. Arizona State is 0-4 ATS in its last four bowl games and I will take the points in this one and expect a close, back-and-forth affair.

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Vegas Sports Informer

3 Unit Play. #229 Take Air Force -3 over Rice (11:45a.m., Saturday, Dec. 29 ESPN Armed Forces Bowl)
Air Force will have no problem running the ball against the 110th ranked rushing defense in the Rice Owls. Actually both teams have great rushing attacks but the Falcons defense is much better than the Rice Owls defense and this will be the huge factor in this bowl game. Air Force is 7-3 ATS against Conference USA opponents.

3 Unit Play. #234 Take Syracuse +4 over West Virginia (3:15p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29 ESPN2 Pinstripe Bowl)
Who would of thought that the QB I want to see in this game would be Syracuse QB Ryan Nassib. West Virginia QB Geno Smith started off the season red hot but both him and the Mountaineers faded quickly. The Orange defense will have their hands full in this matchup but I believe the Orange defense will step up and make the big stops. West Virginia on the other hand struggled on ?D? at times and in their 5 losses this season their defense gave up an average of 49.6ppg. Yankee Stadium should have a great Syracuse crowd and again if the Cuse defense can stop Geno Smith from making the big plays the Orange should cover this number and possible win this bowl game. Syracuse is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games and the Mountaineers only covered 5 out of their 12 games this season.

2 Unit Play. #231 Take Over 55 ½ Navy vs. Arizona St (4:00p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29 ESPN Fight Hunger Bowl)
The Sun Devils have won back-to-back games and in those 2 wins they scored over 40 points themselves. Saturday night I see the Devils scoring at will against Navy and I also see Navy scoring against Arizona St. Thought this number would be in the high 50's as the running game of Navy will score points and the passing game of ASU will also score points. Navy is 5-2 O/U in their last 7 bowl games and Arizona St is 18-8 O/U in their last 26 games.

4 Unit Play. #235 Take Oregon St -3 over Texas (6:45p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29 ESPN Alamo Bowl)
Neither team ended the season on a high note but the Beavers had key wins against UCLA, Arizona, BYU, and Arizona St. Mack Brown hasn't announced who will start at QB for the Longhorns but I believe the Beavers defense will be ready for both Texas QB's. For the Longhorns another disappointing season and another QB carousel which again Saturday we should see snaps from both David Ash and Case McCoy. Should be a hard fought game and the Beavers defense will get enough stops to pull away in the 4th quarter and the Beavers in this game by a touchdown. Texas us 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 neutral site games and the Beavers are 6-2-1 ATS when playing a team with a winning record.
3 Unit Play. #238 Take Michigan St +3 over TCU (10:15p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29 ESPN Alamo Bowl)
This game screamed the under but I also like Michigan St in this game. Michigan St had a very disappointing season with bad home losses but again I see the Spartans defense stepping up Saturday night and winning this game. TCU is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 bowl games.

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Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: What bettors need to know

TCU Horned Frogs vs. Michigan State Spartans (+2.5, 40.5)

WHEN: 10:15 PM ET, Saturday, December 29, 2012
WHERE: Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, Arizona

BUFFALO WILD WINGS BOWL STORYLINES

1. A pair of sturdy defenses and Michigan State junior running back Le'Veon Bell will take center stage when a battle of teams which finished below .500 in conference play meet in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl at Tempe, Ariz. The teams should feel more comfortable on the road as neither won a conference game at home.

2. Texas Christian and Michigan State had high hopes for 2012 after racking up 11 wins apiece last season, but things didn't quite materialize. Michigan State dropped five conference games by a combined 11 points while TCU lost starting quarterback Casey Pachall after the fourth game of the season when he left school and checked into a rehab program for substance abuse after being arrested for DWI.

3. Bell ran for 587 yards in his final three games, including a monstrous 266 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota to cap the regular season. The Spartans' formula is simple - control the ball with Bell and rely on their powerful defense which ranked fourth in the nation at 274 yards per game. TCU is no slouch on that side of the ball either as the Horned Frogs ranked 18th in the country in total defense.

TV: 10:15 p.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE: TCU opened as a 1-point favorite and was bet up to -2.5. The total opened at 41.5 and has come down to 40.5.

CONSENSUS: 61 percent of Covers Consensus picks are on TCU while 56 percent are on the over.

WEATHER: The forecast in Tempe is calling for cloudy skies and temperatures in the high 40s. Winds are expected to blow ESE at 2 mph.

TRENDS:

* Horned Frogs are 0-4 ATS in their last four Bowl games.
* Spartans are 1-5 ATS in their last six vs. Big 12.
* Under is 6-0-1 in Horned Frogs' last seven bowl games.
* Under is 3-0-1 in Spartans' last four non-conference games.

ABOUT TCU (7-5, 4-5 Big 12, 5-7 ATS): The Horned Frogs wound up 10th in the conference in total offense and lost three of their next four games after Pachall left the team. That put the burden of running the offense on the shoulders of freshman quarterback Trevone Boykin. Pachall was 15-2 in his career and threw 25 touchdown passes last season, giving TCU plenty of hope for 2012. When he was gone, the Horned Frogs had to throw Boykin into the fire and he threw three interceptions in his first start. Boykin rebounded with a fabulous four-touchdown game against Baylor, but then battled with his consistency the rest of the season. The Horned Frogs had a signature 20-13 victory at Texas late in the season in a game when Boykin threw only nine passes.

ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (6-6, 3-5 Big Ten, 4-8 ATS): The Spartans defeated Georgia 33-30 in the Outback Bowl last season, but exceeded that point total only once in 2012. Michigan State ranked ninth in total offense in the Big Ten. Bell, however, seemed to get stronger as the year went along and finished with 1,638 yards on the ground, good for sixth in the nation. Andrew Maxwell completed only 53 percent of his passes this year as the receiving unit was labeled as one of the most unreliable corps in the nation. With top wideout Keshawn Martin now playing for the Houston Texans, the Spartans dropped passes at an alarming rate. Michigan State flashed its enormous potential with wins over Boise State and at Wisconsin, which is headed to the Rose Bowl, but it needed a win in its season-finale to even become bowl eligible. Tight end Dion Sims, who went over 100 yards receiving twice this season, will play after recovering from an ankle injury.

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Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl: What bettors need to know

Navy Midshipmen vs. Arizona State Sun Devils (-14, 56)

WHEN: 4:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 29, 2012
WHERE: AT&T Park, San Francisco, California

KRAFT FIGHT HUNGER BOWL STORYLINES

1. Navy and Arizona State head to San Francisco for their first meeting on a high note, having knocked off archrivals in their respective regular-season finales. The Midshipmen took care of Army for the 11th straight time while the Sun Devils defeated fellow bowl-bound Arizona in Tucson.

2. As usual, Navy showcases a formidable ground game. It produced 275.6 rushing yards per game, sixth in the country. Arizona State also faced the third-ranked rushing unit in Oregon. Although the style and talent level between the Midshipmen and Ducks are not the same, it is worth noting that the Sun Devils gave up 406 yards on the ground against Oregon.

3. Junior Marion Grice was a potent force in the running and passing game for the Sun Devils, posting remarkably similar numbers in both realms. Grice had 520 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground while gaining 406 yards and eight TDs through the air. His 17 scores leave him one shy of moving into the top five on Arizona State's all-time single-season touchdown list.

TV: 4 p.m. ET, ESPN2.

LINE: Arizona State opened at -14.5 and has since come down to -14. The total has moved from 56 to 54.5.

CONSENSUS: 55 percent of Covers Consensus picks are on ASU while 58 percent is on the over.

WEATHER: The forecast in San Francisco is calling for a 41 percent chance of rain and temperatures in the high 40s. Winds are expected to blow NW at 6 mph.

TRENDS:

* Midshipmen are 5-2 ATS in their last seven Bowl games.
* Sun Devils are 0-4 ATS in their last four bowl games.
* Over is 5-2 in Midshipmen's last seven Bowl games.
* Under is 11-5 in Sun Devils' last 16 non-conference games.

ABOUT NAVY (8-4, 4-8 ATS): The vaunted rushing attack sputtered early as the Midshipmen began the year 1-3. However, things turned around once freshman Keenan Reynolds took over under center for the injured Trey Miller. Reynolds threw for three touchdowns in his first start Oct. 12 at Central Michigan. He finished the regular season with 628 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns while passing for 884 yards and eight TDs. From the time Reynolds took over late in an overtime affair against Air Force, Navy went 7-1. The Midshipmen made eight straight bowl game appearances before falling short in 2011. They have lost four of their last five bowl games.

ABOUT ARIZONA STATE (7-5, 5-4 Pac-12, 7-5 ATS): It was a bit of a roller coaster ride for the Sun Devils in coach Todd Graham's first season. After opening 5-1, they lost four straight to the best the Pac-12 has to offer, only to rebound with consecutive wins to finish it out, including a wild 41-34 victory over the Wildcats. Arizona State scored 24 straight points in the fourth quarter of that one. It was actually the only game all season in which sophomore Taylor Kelly failed to throw for a touchdown. Kelly ranked third in the Pac-12 in passing efficiency this season, helping the Sun Devils score 36.4 points, also third-best in the league. Defensive tackle Will Sutton was the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and will be instrumental if Arizona State is going to slow down Navy's option attack.

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Pinstripe Bowl: What bettors need to know

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Syracuse Orange (+3.5, 73.5)

WHEN: 3:15 PM ET, Saturday, December 29, 2012
WHERE: New Yankee Stadium, New York, New York

NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL STORYLINES

1. West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith has 96 career touchdown passes, 40 this season, but has only three scoring strikes while throwing five interceptions and being sacked nine times in losses to Syracuse in 2010 and 2011.

2. Syracuse has averaged 38.5 points in winning five of its last six games and the Mountaineers are giving up 38.1 overall –114th out of 120 FBS teams. Syracuse scored 49 points against West Virginia in 2011 and leads the series 32-27.

3. West Virginia makes its 11th straight bowl appearance, tied for the nation’s eighth-longest streak, and is 14-17 overall. Syracuse is 13-9-1 in bowls, including a 36-34 victory over Kansas State in the inaugural Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in 2010.

TV: 3:15 p.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE: West Virginia opened as a 4-point favorite and has been bet down to -3.5. The total has stayed remotely steady at 73.5.

CONSENSUS: 66 percent of Covers Consensus is on WVU while 62 percent is on the over.

WEATHER: The forecast for Yankee Stadium is calling for an 88 percent chance of snow with temperatures in the low 30s. Winds are expected to NNE at 6 mph.

TRENDS:

* Mountaineers are 5-1 ATS in their last six meetings in Syracuse. The Orange are the home team in this Bronx bowl game.
* Underdog is 5-2 ATS in their last seven meetings.
* Road team is 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings.

ABOUT WEST VIRGINIA (7-5, 4-5 Big 12, 5-7 ATS): Smith put up some amazing numbers this season, completing 71.4 percent of his passes and throwing for 4,004 yards with only six interceptions. However, the Mountaineers allowed an average of almost 50 points during a five-game losing streak to derail their season. West Virginia rebounded to win their last two and two of the nation’s top receivers, Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey, will be looking to put on a show against the Orange. Bailey has caught 106 passes for 1,501 yards and 23 touchdowns this season. Austin has 110 receptions for 1,259 yards and 12 touchdowns, while rushing for 598. Andrew Buie leads the ground attack with 817 yards. West Virginia gave up only 34 points combined in the last two games.

ABOUT SYRACUSE (7-5, 5-2 Big East, 6-5-1 ATS): The Orange turned it on down the stretch, including a big comeback at South Florida and wins over Louisville and Missouri. Syracuse, which finished tied for first in the Big East this season after tying for last in 2011, averaged only 13 points in three games before beating Connecticut 40-10 to start its run. Quarterback Ryan Nassib has 13 touchdown passes and one interception over the last six games after 11 and eight, respectively, the first six. Nassib’s top target is Alec Lemon, who caught 70 passes for 1,063 yards. Marcus Sales has also caught 63 passes for 863 yards. Jerome Smith has 1,019 yards rushing overall and an average of 110.7 the last six. Syracuse has allowed an average of 28.8 points the last five games.

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Armed Forces Bowl: What bettors need to know

Rice Owls vs. Air Force Falcons (-3, 61.5)

WHEN: 11:45 AM ET, Saturday, December 29, 2012
WHERE: Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, Texas

BELL HELICOPTER ARMED FORCES BOWL STORYLINES

1. Rice and Air Force enter the contest with mediocre records, but they took differing routes to get there. The Owls won four in a row and five of their last six contests to secure a berth in their first bowl game since 2008. Playing the final 10 weeks without a break, the exhausted Falcons were outscored 124-66 en route to losing three of their last four to limp toward the end of the season.

2. Ironically, Air Force attacks on the ground with its one-dimension offense. Led by diminutive senior Cody Getz (1,219 yards, nine touchdowns), coach Troy Calhoun's triple-option offense averages 328.8 rushing yards - a gaudy number which ranks second-best in the nation. Considering that Rice yields nearly 193 rushing yards per game, the Owls could be in for a long day.

3. Rice's offense features a more balanced game plan as junior quarterback Taylor McHargue has both thrown and rushed for 11 touchdowns this season. Charles Ross is averaging a team-best 5.7 yards per carry and 743 yards total. The Owls amassed 381 points and 5,053 yards of total offense - with both numbers ranking behind only the 2008 club in program history.

TV: 11:45 a.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE: Air Force opened as low as +1 and has since been bet up to -3. The total has moved from as low as 60.5 to 62 points.

CONSENSUS: 65 percent of Covers Consensus picks are on Air Force while 53 percent are on the over.

WEATHER: The forecast in Forth Worth is calling for clear skies and temperatures in the low 40s. Winds are expected to blow NNW at 6 mph.

TRENDS:

* Owls are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Falcons are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 vs. CUSA.
* Under is 7-3 in Owls' last 10 non-conference games.
* Under is 6-2 in Falcons' last eight games overall.

ABOUT RICE (6-6, 4-4 Conference USA, 7-4-1 ATS): Cody Bauer, among others, will be charged with deciphering the triple-option offense. Bauer leads the Owls in tackles for loss and is tied with fellow defensive end Jared Williams for the team lead with 5.5 sacks. Offensively, Jordan Taylor (48 receptions, 673 yards) and Sam McGuffie (49, 523) have proven consistent for McHargue. In addition, first team All-Conference USA selection Vance McDonald has come on strong since returning from a toe injury. Rice will be playing in its third bowl game since a postseason drought from 1961-2006. The Owls won their last bowl appearance in 2008 by taking the Texas Bowl.

ABOUT AIR FORCE (6-6, 5-3 Mountain West, 3-9 ATS): While the rushing attack secures the headlines, Ty MacArthur is traditionally the one responsible when Air Force takes to the air. The junior wideout has a team-high 411 receiving yards and two scores - although he has matched the touchdown total and surpassed the yardage (419) on the ground. Air Force has won five of the last six meetings between the former WAC members, although the last encounter took place in 1998. The Falcons, who will be playing in their school-record sixth consecutive bowl game, have plenty of experience playing in the Armed Forces Bowl. After dropping its first two appearances, Air Force posted a 47-20 triumph over Houston in the recent meeting in 2009.

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Study group: Saturday's Top 25 NCAAB betting notes

Saturday has a full board of betting choices for college basketball fans. Check out our quick-hitting notes on all the Top 25 action:

Western Michigan Broncos at North Carolina State Wolfpack (-19, 144)

Coach Mark Gottfried has No. 25 North Carolina State clicking and his team will try to extend its win streak to six games – matching the longest in his tenure – when the Wolfpack host Western Michigan on Saturday. NC State began the season as the highest-ranked team in the Atlantic Coast Conference, but losses to Oklahoma State in Puerto Rico and a road setback against No.2 Michigan threatened its top-25 status. The Wolfpack have since run off five straight wins, including victories over Connecticut and Stanford, scoring at least 80 points in each of the last four. They will attempt to move to 7-0 at home this season against the Broncos, who have dropped three of their last five despite a 87-66 victory over Mount St. Mary’s last Saturday.

Santa Clara Broncos at Duke Blue Devils (-20, 147)

It has been a month since top-ranked Duke faced a serious challenge. Santa Clara hopes to end that trend Saturday when it puts a six-game win streak on the line against the unbeaten Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium. After a pair of five-point wins over powerhouses Louisville and Ohio State at the end of November, Duke has won four December games by an average of 31 points. The closest of those contests came the last time out, a 76-54 win over Elon on Dec. 20. That was the Blue Devils' 100th consecutive non-conference win at home. It also left them 11-0 for the ninth time under coach Mike Krzyzewski. The Broncos are coming off a 69-45 win over Wagner in the title game of the Cable Car Classic last Saturday.

UNLV Runnin' Rebels at North Carolina Tar Heels (-4.5, 160)

No. 17 UNLV, which has won nine straight games since losing at home to Oregon, 83-79, on Nov. 23, makes its first trip to the Dean Smith Center to face North Carolina, which has won four of its last five games. The Tar Heels lead the all-time series 3-1 but the Runnin' Rebels won the last meeting last year at the Orleans Arena in the championship game of the Las Vegas Invitational, 90-80. That was UNLV's first win over the nation's top-ranked team in 22 years and the first time a Mountain West school ever defeated a team ranked No. 1 in both polls. The previous four meetings between these teams were played on neutral courts, including North Carolina's 84-83 win over the Rebels in the 1977 Final Four in Atlanta.

Auburn Tigers at Illinois Fighting Illini (-12, 131)

No. 15 Illinois tries to rebound from its first loss when it plays Auburn at the United Center in Chicago on Saturday. First-year coach John Groce’s Fighting Illini fell 82-73 to Missouri in the “Braggin’ Rights” game in St. Louis last Saturday despite Brandon Paul’s 23 points. Illinois still leads the nation in 3-pointers per game (9.8) and shoots 37.3 percent from beyond the arc. The Tigers are coming off a 74-67 home loss to Winthrop last Saturday that snapped a three-game win streak. Auburn hit 3-of-23 from deep in the loss.

Kentucky Wildcats at Louisville Cardinals (-8, 135)

No. 23 Kentucky looks to make it five straight wins over archrival and No. 3 Louisville when the Wildcats visit the Cardinals on Saturday. The in-state foes met in last season’s Final Four, Kentucky winning 69-61 en route to the national championship. Louisville appears to be the stronger squad this season. The Cardinals have won six straight by an average of 25.5 points, their only loss this season coming by five points to top-ranked Duke. Kentucky, which has posted four straight blowout wins after consecutive losses to Notre Dame and Baylor, leads the all-time series with Louisville 30-14.

Air Force Falcons at Florida Gators (-19, 131)

After falling short in its last two trips outside the Sunshine State, one can understand why Florida is relishing some home cookin'. Although its last loss was technically a "neutral site" game, the 11th-ranked Gators will look to remain undefeated at home when they host Air Force on Saturday as part of the MetroPCS Orange Bowl Classic. Florida suffered a 67-61 setback to Kansas State last Saturday after shooting a dismal 5-for-19 from 3-point range - including a combined 2-for-12 effort from guards Mike Rosario, Kenny Boynton and Scottie Wilbekin. The Gators will look for a better showing when they face the Falcons, who posted their second straight victory with a 61-53 triumph over UC Riverside last Saturday.

Chicago State Cougars at Ohio State Buckeyes (-37, 141)

Ohio State will try to rebound from its second loss this season when the No. 10 Buckeyes host Chicago State on Saturday afternoon. Ohio State lost to No. 6 Kansas last weekend, 74-66, shooting 31 percent from the floor. The Buckeyes will likely continue to lean on 6-7 junior forward Deshaun Thomas, the Big Ten scoring leader at 20 points. He’s been the model of consistency, scoring at least 14 in every game, making a least two 3-pointers in all but one and shooting 85.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Cougars don’t have a go-to player on offense. Just one averages double figures in scoring and none have scored more than 20 points in a game this season. Jeremy Robinson leads Chicago State at 10.4 points, followed by Clarke Rosenberg (9.6), Matt Ross (9.4) and Quinton Pippen (9.1). Three others average between 7.2 and 7.9 points.

Central Michigan Chippewas at Michigan Wolverines (-29, 137)

After a nine-day break, second-ranked Michigan will return to action Saturday night against visiting Central Michigan in hopes of extending the second-best start in school history. At 12-0, the Wolverines are off to their best start since a school-record 16-0 beginning to the 1985-86 season, which also marked the last time the Wolverines went undefeated in non-conference play - something they can achieve with a win over the Chippewas. Central Michigan split a pair of games in the Sun Bowl Invitational last week in El Paso, falling to Nebraska (89-75) and beating Arkansas-Pine Bluff (62-45). The Wolverines have won 20 of 23 all-time meetings, though they later vacated one victory because of NCAA sanctions. Central Michigan won the most recent contest, 78-67 in Ann Arbor on Dec. 15, 2007.

Alcorn State Braves at Syracuse Orange (N/A)

A number of streaks – both impressive and embarrassing – figure to get extended on Saturday when No. 7 Syracuse hosts Alcorn State as part of the Gotham Classic. The Orange suffered their first loss of the season last Saturday against Temple at Madison Square Garden due in large part to poor foul shooting. However, Syracuse returns to the Carrier Dome for this contest, where it has won a school-record 31 straight overall and 41 in a row over non-conference opponents. Those two streaks – the former of which is the longest active streak in the country – should increase against the Braves, who have dropped 81 consecutive non-conference road games. Alcorn State, which has dropped eight straight by an average of 16.6 points, suffered its latest humiliating road loss in an 87-74 setback at Canisius on Thursday.

Butler Bulldogs at Vanderbilt Commodores (+4.5, 124)

No. 21 Butler, which followed its upset of then-No. 1 Indiana with a solid win over Evansville, goes for its seventh straight victory when it visits Vanderbilt on Saturday. The Bulldogs handled the Purple Aces 75-67 last Saturday behind 20 points each from senior center Andrew Smith and senior guard Rotnei Clarke. The rebuilding Commodores are coming off a 56-52 neutral-site loss to Middle Tennessee State in which they were outrebounded 34-25. Vandy ranks 305th nationally in scoring (60.3).

American U. Eagles at Kansas Jayhawks (N/A)

No. 6 Kansas returns to action for the first time since an impressive 74-66 road victory at then-No. 7 Ohio State on Dec. 22. The Jayhawks have won 28 straight games in Allen Fieldhouse, the second-longest winning streak in the nation behind Syracuse's 29 in a row. Kansas and American are playing for just the second time in men's basketball with the other matchup coming during the Jayhawks' 1988 NCAA National Championship season. The Jayhawks cruised to a 90-69 victory in that one at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks have shot 50 percent or better from the field in each of their last five games and lead the Big 12 in field goal percentage (49.3).

Evansville Purple Aces at Creighton Bluejays (-15, 143)

Creighton opens its quest for its first Missouri Valley Conference regular-season title since 2008-09 when it hosts Evansville on Saturday. The Bluejays were the overwhelming favorites to capture the crown in the league's preseason poll, but now the team has to prove it on the court. Creighton comes into the game on a five-game winning streak, including a 17-point home win over Tulsa on Dec. 19 in its last game. The Purple Aces dropped their last game, but it was an eight-point defeat at Butler in which Evansville played well. The play in the early going of this one could be a little ragged, with both teams excited to start conference play and having gone at least seven days between contests.

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Team Doc Sports

7 Unit Play. #238 Take Michigan State Spartans +3 over TCU Horned Frogs
(Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, 12/29, 10:15 pm ESPN)
Bowl Game of the Year.
The Spartans have battled valiantly all season long, losing five games by 4 points or less, and I fully expect them to get over the hump in this game and close out the season with a victory in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl. The Spartans have a rock-solid defense that is 10th in the country in points allowed, and I expect them to control the Horned Frogs offense that is not as strong as it has been in year's past. I have not been a fan of the Big 12 this year. To me the conference is no better than the Big Ten, but the Big Ten took most of the criticism from the media as being terrible. The Big 12 does not have many strong defensive-minded teams and is just a pass-happy league. Therefore, they will be in for a shock tonight facing this Michigan State defense led by William Gholston. He has 12 tackles for loss this season and has broken up 9 passes. The problem with Michigan State all season long has been their offense, but they do have an outstanding back in Le' Veon Bell to take some of the pressure off of quarterback Andrew Maxwell. TCU is a very young team, as is evidenced by the fact they have played 16 true freshman and only 11 seniors. I do not expect them to be ready to play this bowl game, and, thus, Michigan State will be able to jump on them early and then rely on their hard-nosed defense. TCU is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 neutral site games. Michigan State is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games following an ATS victory in their previous game. The Big Ten flexes its muscles and we collect with the underdog as well!

Michigan State by 8

4 Unit Play. #236 Take Texas Longhorns +3.5 over Oregon State Beavers (Alamo Bowl, 12/29, 6:45 pm ESPN)The Longhorns had yet another disappointing season under Coach Mack Brown, and this is an important game for this program in order to set the tone for a strong performance in 2013. Oregon State had a great resurrection in 2012, going 9-3, a 6-game improvement from last season. Both teams have quarterback issues, and, thus, expect the team that makes the least amount of mistakes to win this game. Texas has a major edge playing this bowl game in their home state, and I truly believe that top to bottom the Big-12 was stronger than the PAC-12. Texas is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against PAC-12 teams. Oregon State is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS win in their previous game. This will likely be a close, low-scoring game, but we will side with the under, as we feel they win this game straight-up.

Texas by 6

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Jason Sharpe

New Era Pinstripe Bowl

3 Unit Play Take #234 Syracuse +3.5 over West Virginia (3:15pm est):
There is probably no team more inconsistent in college football than West Virginia. The Mountaineers can go from looking good to bad very quickly. They showed a big effort over Texas but keep in mind that the Longhorns came into that game off a big win and also in a letdown spot with Oklahoma on deck the following week. For the most part WVU lost every big game that they played this season outside of that one against the Longhorns. They did beat Baylor this season but that was by just a touchdown and they were 11.5 point favorites in that game.

Lots of things stack up well here for Syracuse in this one as first off playing outdoors here probably fits more to what they do than what WVU wants to do in this contest. This game traditionally draws very well and with Syracuse being so close to Yankee stadium, they are expecting a big turnout fan wise for this contest. Syracuse was greatly improved down the stretch of the season and they even have two straight up wins as underdogs in their last three weeks of the year.

Keep in mind these two schools were conference rivals before this season and Syracuse has beaten WVU their last two times they have played. The Orange will not be the intimidated at all going into this game and they probably feel they should be the favorite here in this one. In fact those are my thoughts also as WVU has shown no reason at all that they should be laying points in this game when you look at their season long resume. Take Syracuse and the points here.

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From Platinum Plays.

500K Bowl Shocker

the Air Force Falcons -2 over
the Rice Owls

Best Bets




the Navy Midshipmen +14 over
the Arizona St Sun Devils

the Air Force/Rice Game UNDER
the Total Of 62 Points

the Navy/Arizona St Game OVER
the Total Of 53 Points

the West Virginia/Syracuse Game OVER
the Total Of 72 Points

500K Bowl Parlay
the Oregon St Beavers -3½ over
the Texas Longhorns

the TCU Horned Frogs -2 over
the Michigan St Spartans


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the TCU/Michigan St Game OVER
the Total Of 40 Points

the Brooklyn Nets -8½ over
the Cleveland Cavaliers

the Miami Heat -4 over
the Milwaukee Bucks




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the West Virginia Mountaineers -3½ over
the Syracuse Ornagemen

the Oregon St/Texas Game UNDER
the Total Of 57½ Points

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Totals 4 You Regular Service Selections for Saturday, December 29th

2012 Armed Forces Bowl Super Total of the Year!!!!!
Air Force/Rice under 62

2012 Pinstripe Bowl Super Total of the Year!!!!!
West Virginia/Syracuse over 72

2012 Fight Hunger Bowl Super Total of the Year!!!!!
Navy/Arizona State over 53 1/2

2012 Alamo Bowl Super Total of the Year!!!!!
Oregon State/Texas over 57 1/2

2012 Buffalo Wild Wings Super Total of the Year!!!!!
Texas Christian/Michigan State under 40 1/2

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Bankroll sports 2-3 yesterday 10* Rutger +2 (L)

10* Michigan State Spartans +2 (CFB)
5* Syracuse Orangemen +3½ (CFB)
5* Oregon St. @ Texas Over 57½ (CFB)
4* Rice Owls +2 (CFB)
2* Memphis Grizzlies -7½ (NBA)
3* Arizona St. Sun Devils -14 (CFB)
3* Orlando Magic -3½ (NBA)
1* Purdue Boilermakers -12 (CBB)

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bowl goy navy 10*

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CFB

Armed Forces Bowl (Fort Worth)
Have to wonder if a bowl is lame when it starts at 10:45am local time; any oddity like that favors an academy team, since they’re trained not to let distractions bother them. Rice had to win last four games just to get to 6-6 and be eligible for this; not only didn’t Owls have any solid wins, they beat Kansas 25-24, Tulane 49-47, two awful teams. Rice is 5-2-1 vs spread as an underdog. Fourth time in six years in this bowl for Flyboys, who lost two of prior three visits; they’re 2-3 in bowls under Calhoun, with losses by combined total of nine points. Falcons are 1-6 vs spread as a favorite this year. Never liked one-dimensional teams in bowls; other side has too much time to prepare for it. Rice is in a bowl for first time in four years (beat Western Michigan 38-14 in ’08 Texas Bowl), so both sides figure to be enthused, but Owls allowed 5.1 yards/rush, could have trouble stopping the option, even with the extra prep time. Air Force lost to UNLV/Army, so they’re not very good, though they also lost 31-25 at Michigan. Rice scored 33+ points in five of its six wins. Air Force is 1-5 away from home, with only win 28-27 (-3) at Wyoming. Dogs won this bowl SU last three years, with four of last five decided by six or less points.

Fight Hunger Bowl (San Francisco)
Arizona State started season 5-1, then lost next four games, allowing 40.5 ppg, before winning last two games 46-7/41-34; they’re 5-1 vs spread as favorites under first-year Coach Graham (favorites are 9-2 vs spread in ASU games this year). Again, do not like one-dimensional offenses in bowls- too much time to prepare to stop/contain them, but Middies have covered 13 of last 17 when getting points. Navy coach Niumatalolo is 1-3 in bowls (2-2 vs spread). Well-traveled Graham won three of four bowls for three different schools. Navy’s big games are Army/Air Force plus they played Notre Dame in Ireland, so this might not be as big a deal to them as it is to Sun Devils. Middies were 3-3 as dogs this year, covering last three tries. Underdogs are 5-3 vs spread in this bowl last eight years; losing side scored 13 or 14 points four of last five Hunger Bowls; damp Bay Area weather and odd configuration of field in a baseball stadium doesn’t lend itself to high scoring action. ASU lost last three bowls, allowing 41-52-56 points. Navy lost four of last five bowls (3-2 vs spread). Pac-12 teams are 2-3 in this bowl.

Pinstripe Bowl (Bronx)
Holgorson hung 70 on Clemson in first bowl as HC (won 70-33); West Virginia’s offense is so potent, they won games this year while allowing 63-45-34 points; they also lost games scoring 38-34-49 points (all in consecutive weeks), so potential winter weather doesn’t figure to help them. Syracuse lost 42-29 to USC in Swamp Stadium across river back in September; you’d think they’d have a home crowd edge here, but Syracuse alums back basketball team more than football, especially for an outdoor game (Orangemen play in a dome). Syracuse beat K-State in this bowl two years ago, its only bowl game since 2004; they won last three games to get here, scoring 45-31-38 points. Bowl game in Bronx on December 29 figures to be cold/wintry. Big East teams are 6-0 in this bowl (four of six wins vs lowly MAC), but West Virginia was a Big East team until this year, and Syracuse won’t be one after this year. Favorites are 3-1 here (game was pick ‘em last two years), with surprisingly high average total of 55.2 in bowl history.

Alamo Bowl (San Antonio)
Texas is an underdog in the Alamo? Underachieving Longhorns are 4-4 in last eight games, losing last two to TCU/K-State; three of their eight wins were by six or less points, as jackals circle over Mack Brown, whose OC is new HC at Arkansas State. Texas is 1-2 as an underdog this year. Oregon State historically starts slow, but this year they were 3-0 in September, upsetting Wisconsin/UCLA/Arizona, so 9-3 finish was little disappointing, especially 20-17 loss at Washington; Beavers will start Vas at QB, as neither signal caller distinguished himself during 3-3 end to regular season. Beavers are 3-2 as a favorite this year. Big X teams won six of last seven Alamo Bowls; favorites covered four of last five, with only two of last nine Alamo Bowls decided by less than seven points. Both sides won four of last five bowls; Texas beat Iowa 26-24 in this game back in '06. Domed stadium takes elements out of play, encourages high scoring tilt; totals last seven years: 60-50-41-53-70-46-113 (average of 76.3 last three years). From everything I read, Mack Brown is not highly thought of as a tactician (recruited RGIII to play DB) while Riley has been HC in CFL/NFL. Coaching edge has to go to Oregon State.

Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl (Tempe)
Michigan State limps in with 6-6 record, despite being favored in nine of 12 games; seven of their last eight games were decided by 4 or less points, with underdogs covering six of last seven. A 20-3 loss to Notre Dame is Spartans’ only loss by more than four points (2-0 as underdog). This is old Insight Bowl, where Big X team beat Big Dozen team five of last six years, but TCU is in first year in Big X; underdogs are 5-4 vs spread in this game the last nine years. TCU lost its QB early on in its first year in new, tougher league; they started out 4-0, then losing five of last eight games, scoring 10-20-17 points in last three. Horned Frogs are 1-3 as a favorite in ’12; this is first time they’re favored in game since October 6 vs Iowa State, game they lost 37-23 at home (-7)- they're 4-1 in last five bowls, but were favored in all five (1-4 vs spread). Spartans lost four of last five bowls, allowing 39.7 ppg in last three.

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Mark Mayerr @ Gaming Today

Air Force PK vs. Rice: All the incentive is with Rice, especially with the game in Fort Worth. Plus the Falcons lost to Army. As the great Verne Lundquist would say, “my goodness!” RICE.

West Virginia -4 at Syracuse: The highlight is always the site, Yankee Stadium. Syracuse comes in playing the better ball and no school thrived more from the old Yankee Stadium games. SYRACUSE.

TCU -3 vs. Michigan St.: The game opened 1 and climbed two points. We’re following the money. The Horned Frogs under stud HC Gary Patterson just don’t receive the respect they deserve. TCU.

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Richard Saber @ Gaming Today

Armed Forces at Ft. Worth, Texas

Air Force -1 vs. Rice (61): A game I really like. The Fly Boys lost all their weapons with the military budget cuts so no way they will be armed and dangerous. The Owls won their last four to get here and their last bowl was a win in 2008. RICE.

Fight Hunger at San Francisco

Navy +4½ vs. Ariz St. (58): The Midshipmen also were part of the cuts and I doubt they can sink anything but a row boat. The Sun Devils have way too much offense for the Navy to handle and finished the season with two big wins. ARIZ ST.

Pinstripe at Yankee Stadium

W. Virginia -4 vs. Syracuse (74): This game will be like the Babe taking batting practice just pounding the ball over the fence. The scoreboard may not be able to keep up with these two teams. WVU looked to be a power in the making but I think a hole in the wall defense caught up with them. The Orange had an outstanding season and finished it off going 3-0 both ATS and SU. Playing the game in the The Bronx is also a big plus. SYRACUSE/OVER.

Alamo at San Antonio

Oregon St. -2 vs. Texas (56½): I love San Antonio as I took my basic training there back in 1966 when going into the Air Force. I think I had a good time but can’t remember. Anyhow just can’t find the side to like so will go total. OVER.

Buffalo Wild Wings at Tempe, Ariz.

TCU -2½ vs. Mich St.: The Horned Frogs can come up with some big efforts as they beat Baylor, Texas Tech, West Virginia and Texas, and played Kansas State tough, losing 23-10. TCU.

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DCI College Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

12/29/12 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 1402-408 (.775)
ATS: 556-574 (.492)
ATS Vary Units: 2006-2178 (.479)
Over/Under: 160-152 (.513)
Over/Under Vary Units: 206-229 (.474)

Dr. Pepper Classic
at Chattanooga, TN
High Point 74, Austin Peay 73

Championship
CHATTANOOGA 72, Utah Valley 71

Gotham Classic
Round Robin at campus sites
DETROIT 81, Canisius 72
SYRACUSE 86, Alcorn State 49

UCF Holiday Classic
at Orlando, FL
Boston U. 63, Howard 51

Championship
Belmont 71, UCF 65

Big Sky Conference
SOUTHERN UTAH 74, Northern Colorado 72

Big West Conference
Cal Poly 62, UC RIVERSIDE 56
CAL STATE FULLERTON 78, UC Santa Barbara 74
HAWAI'I 83, Cal State Northridge 79
LONG BEACH STATE 73, Pacific 63
UC IRVINE 76, UC Davis 66

Missouri Valley Conference
BRADLEY 68, Drake 67
CREIGHTON 83, Evansville 65

Ohio Valley Conference
JACKSONVILLE STATE 65, Tennessee Tech 59
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 83, UT Martin 63
TENNESSEE STATE 69, Eastern Illinois 52

Southland Conference
Stephen F. Austin 62, TEXAS A&M-CORPUS CHRISTI 49

Summit League
NORTH DAKOTA STATE 70, South Dakota State 67
Oakland 81, Iupui 77
South Dakota 80, OMAHA 74
WESTERN ILLINOIS 66, Fort Wayne 51

Sun Belt Conference
Florida Atlantic 66, ULM 64
MIDDLE TENNESSEE 77, Fairleigh Dickinson 56
SOUTH ALABAMA 72, Arkansas State 69
UL LAFAYETTE 70, Ualr 68
WESTERN KENTUCKY 73, North Texas 62

Western Athletic Conference
LOUISIANA TECH 67, Denver 63
New Mexico State 68, UT ARLINGTON 67
SEATTLE 75, Idaho 74
TEXAS STATE 77, San Jose State 74
Utah State 70, UT SAN ANTONIO 69

Non-Conference
ARIZONA STATE 79, Coppin State 64
ARKANSAS 87, Northwestern State 77
BOSTON COLLEGE 62, Holy Cross 60
Byu 77, Virginia Tech 72
CALIFORNIA 68, Harvard 61
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE 72, Saint Peter's 65
COLORADO 71, Hartford 51
COLUMBIA 64, Manhattan 60
CONNECTICUT 74, Washington 67
Davidson vs. RICHMOND: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
DePAUL 70, Loyola (Chicago) 62
DUKE 88, Santa Clara 61
EAST CAROLINA 77, Norfolk State 67
Fairfield 64, OLD DOMINION 60
Florida 73, Air Force 54
Florida State 71, Tulsa 63
GEORGIA 76, Florida A&M 54
Georgia State 61, GEORGIA SOUTHERN 60
GEORGIA TECH 69, Fordham 54
HOUSTON 79, Prairie View A&M 62
Illinois 72, Auburn 58
KANSAS 81, American 42
KANSAS STATE 80, Kansas City 54
La Salle 76, SIENA 60
LEHIGH 86, Bryant 60
Long Island 80, LAMAR 78
LOUISVILLE 70, Kentucky 65
LOYOLA MARYMOUNT 77, CSU Bakersfield 65
MARQUETTE 75, North Carolina Central 54
MARYLAND 80, Delaware State 55
Massachusetts 77, NORTHERN ILLINOIS 62
MICHIGAN 79, Central Michigan 52
MOUNT ST. MARY'S 75, Umbc 63
MURRAY STATE 70, Valparaiso 60
NC STATE 83, Western Michigan 61
NEBRASKA 74, Nicholls State 56
NORTH CAROLINA 82, Unlv 75
OHIO STATE 90, Chicago State 48
OKLAHOMA 67, Ohio 65
OREGON STATE 81, Towson 56
PENN STATE 73, Duquesne 65
PORTLAND 75, Texas-Pan American 60
PURDUE 72, William & Mary 57
Quinnipiac 73, MAINE 67
SAN DIEGO 73, Morgan State 65
SOUTH CAROLINA 76, Presbyterian 58
SOUTH FLORIDA 62, George Mason 55
STANFORD 83, Lafayette 60
TENNESSEE 65, Xavier 57
TEXAS 73, Rice 53
TEXAS A&M 73, Army 58
TOLEDO 64, Uic 63
UAB 73, Northeastern 66
UNC Wilmington 70, CAMPBELL 67
VANDERBILT 64, Butler 62
VCU 86, Fairleigh Dickinson 52
VERMONT 63, College of Charleston 57
WAGNER 66, Penn 54
Washington State 68, Idaho State 47
WISCONSIN 75, Samford 46

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DCI College Football
The Daniel Curry Index

Week 18 Predictions

Week
Straight Up: 5-2 (.714)
ATS: 5-2 (.714)
ATS Vary Units: 22-1 (.957)
Over/Under: 2-4 (.333)
Over/Under Vary Units: 4-13 (.235)

Season
Straight Up: 1051-348 (.751)
ATS: 422-397 (.515)
ATS Vary Units: 2467-2296 (.518)
Over/Under: 377-365 (.508)
Over/Under Vary Units: 1241-897 (.580)

Saturday, December 29, 2012
Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl
at Amon G. Carter Stadium, Fort Worth, TX
Rice 36, Air Force 27

New Era Pinstripe Bowl
at Yankee Stadium, New York, NY
West Virginia 42, Syracuse 39

Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl
at AT&T Park, San Francisco, CA
Arizona State 37, Navy 19

Valero Alamo Bowl
at Alamodome, San Antonio, TX
Texas 35, Oregon State 31

Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl
at Sun Devil Stadium, Tempe, AZ
TCU 23, Michigan State 16

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DCI Pro Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

12/29/12 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 286-136 (.678)
ATS: 211-217 (.493)
ATS Vary Units: 676-612 (.525)
Over/Under: 224-203 (.525)
Over/Under Vary Units: 387-321 (.547)

New Orleans 96, CHARLOTTE 92
ATLANTA 94, Indiana 90
ORLANDO 95, Toronto 91
BROOKLYN 99, Cleveland 91
CHICAGO 97, Washington 83
MEMPHIS 101, Denver 97
Oklahoma City 107, HOUSTON 105
MINNESOTA 103, Phoenix 99
Miami 99, MILWAUKEE 95
PORTLAND 95, Philadelphia 93
GOLDEN STATE 99, Boston 96

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty missed with UL-Monroe (-7) Friday.

Saturday it’s Rice. The deficit is 1143 sirignanos.

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Our Free Plays are 956 - 711 (57 + %) over the last 4 1/2 years !

Free Winner Sat: ORG ST - 2 Bowl

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Free Plays Saturday - Daily Double

Nuggets +7.5
UC Irvine -6.5

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NBA

Hot Teams
-- Pacers won seven of last eight games (3-8 as AU). Atlanta won its last three games (2-9-1 as HF).
-- Raptors won six of last seven games (7-11 as AU).
-- Nuggets won six of last eight games (5-5-1 as AU).
-- Thunder won 13 of last 15 games, lost last two on road (6-3 as AF). Houston won five of last six games (2-1 as HU).
-- Miami won/covered six of last seven games (4-6 as AF). Bucks won five of last seven at home (0-4 as HU).
-- Portland won six of last eight games (3-5-1 as HF).
-- Golden State won 15 of last 20 games (6-3 as HF).

Cold Teams
-- Magic lost last three games, three by 4 or less points (2-4 as HF).
-- Bobcats lost last 17 games (covered one of last eight). Hornets lost 12 of last 13 games (1-2 as HF).
-- Cavaliers lost seven of last nine games (10-8 as AU). Brooklyn lost five of last seven games (4-7-2 as HF).
-- Wizards lost eight of last nine games (6-4-1 as AU). Bulls lost last two games by 17-23 points (2-10 as HF).
-- Memphis lost last two games, by 10-25 points (8-5-1 as HF).
-- Suns lost last four games, but covered six of last seven (4-6 as AU). Minnesota lost four of last five games (6-2-1 as HF).
-- 76ers lost seven of last nine games (5-6 as AU).
-- Celtics lost five of last seven games (2-5-2 as AU).

Totals
-- Six of last eight Atlanta home games went over the total.
-- Seven of last ten Toronto games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 7-2-1 in Charlotte's last ten home games.
-- Six of last seven Brooklyn games stayed under the total.
-- Last five Washington road games stayed under the total.
-- Nine of last 13 Denver road games went over the total.
-- Eight of last nine Phoenix games stayed under the total.
-- Over is 9-4 in Houston's last thirteen home games.
-- Seven of last nine Miami games stayed under the total.
-- Five of last seven Portland home games stayed under total.
-- Five of last seven Golden State games went over the total.

Back-to-backs
-- Hawks are 5-1 vs spread if they played nite before. Indiana is 5-3.
-- Toronto is 6-2 vs spread if they played nite before. Orlando is 3-1.
-- Hornets are 3-5 vs spread if they played nite before. Charlotte is 3-5.
-- Nets are 4-3 if they played nite before. Cleveland is 4-3 vs spread on road if they played nite before.
-- Washington is 4-1 vs spread on road if they played nite before.
-- Nuggets are 5-1-1 vs spread if they played nite before.
-- Phoenix is 0-6 vs spread if they played nite before.
-- Rockets are 3-4 vs spread if they played nite before.
-- Miami is 2-2 vs spread if they played nite before.
-- 76ers are 2-5 vs spread if they played nite before. Blazers are 2-3.
-- Golden State is 4-3-1 vs spread if they played nite before.

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CBB

-- First game in nine days for Duke team that doesn't start ACC play for another week; they won last four games, by 38-23-41-22 points, are 6-0 vs top 100 teams, winning by 7-18-9-5-5-23 points. Santa Clara is 11-2 with 12-point win at Saint Louis in only game vs top 100 team; they've lost twice at home in OT, by 3 to Utah State, 2 to UCSB.
-- 11-1 UNLV upset North Carolina 90-80 in Orleans Arena in Vegas LY; star F Moser has resumed practicing, but isn't expected to play in this game. Rebels are 3-0 on road this year, winning by 8-1-2 points at Portland/Cal/UTEP. Tar Heels are 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 11-24-18 points; best team they beat was #130 East Carolina, 93-87.
-- Kentucky beat Louisville twice LY, 69-62 at Rupp, 69-61 at Final 4; Wildcats have won last four series meetings, are 3-1 in last four visits to Freedom Hall, with only loss 74-71 in '08. Cardinals force turnovers on 30.8% of possessions; they're 4-1 vs top 100 teams, losing to Duke by 3 on neutral floor, winning by 9-3-5-28 points.
-- Tennessee is 1-3 vs top 100 teams, scoring 45-36-38 points in losses by 17-1-8 points; Vols are shooting just 29.6% from arc, but are 5-0 at home, including 69-60 won over #25 Wichita State. Xavier lost three of last four games, losing pair of home games by total of 3 points- they won by 6 at Purdue, in only true road game this season.

-- George Mason won five of last seven games; they've split two away games, winning by 3 at URI, losing by 5 at Bucknell. Patriots are #267 in experience, but have played #45 schedule. South Florida won five of last six games, but best team they've beaten is #117 Georgia- they lost by 12 at Oklahoma State, in its only game against a top 100 team.
-- Washington beat Seton Hall in OT, lost to Ohio State by 11 in only games outside home state; they won at Seattle in its only true road game. 9-2 UConn is 6-0 vs teams not in top 100; they were held to 60-65 in only two losses, New Mexico/NCState, pair of top 40 teams. UConn is not great rebounding team but they force turnovers 23.7% of time.
-- Four of Oklahoma's last five games were decided by 4 or less points; Sooners are 1-2 vs top 100 teams, beating West Virginia by 7, losing by 3 to Arkansas, 25 to Gonzaga. Ohio U forces turnovers on 29% of foes' possessions (#3 in country); they've lost four of last six games, giving up 84+ points in three of four losses. Bobcats are 2-1 vs top 100 teams.
-- Evansville lost eight of last nine games vs Creighton, losing last four in Omaha by 1-6-13-5 points; Purple Aces are 0-3 on road, losing by 9 at Notre Dame, 7 at Colorado St,. 8 at Butler- they're 0-4 vs top 100 clubs, losing by 12 to Murray St. Bluejays' eFG% is 59%, #1 in country; they won last five games, are 7-0 vs teams not in top 100, with 14 points the closest of the seven wins (Arizona State).
-- 9-2 Butler split its two road games, losing by 15 at Xavier, winning by 9 at Northwestern; Bulldogs have played #21 schedule to this point, are 4-0 vs teams not in top 100, winning by 15-14-32-8 points. Vanderbilt is 5-5 and rebuilding; they're 1-4 vs top 100 teams, losing by 26-13-10-4 points. Vandy is 3-1 at home, with only loss to Villanova by 10.

-- New Mexico State is 1-4 on road, with only win at South Alabama by 6; Aggies turn ball over 24.6% of time. This is first-ever WAC game for Arlington squad that turns ball over 29.6% of time, 2nd-worst in nation, playing #35 pace; Mavericks are 0-3 vs top 100 teams, losing by 4-16-25 points. This is UTA's first game in 10 days (69-44 loss at Okla St).
-- 9-2 Murray State is #50 team in experience playing #61 schedule; they are 1-2 vs top 100 teams, losing to Colorado by 7, at Dayton by 9, with 72-67 win over #98 St John's. Valparaiso is 2-4 on road, 0-2 vs teams in top 100, losing by 13 at Saint Louis, 13 at New Mexico. Valpo is #1 in country in experience, but they still turn ball over 24.1% of time.
-- Richmond lost 74-61 at Davidson LY; 9-4 Spiders lost last two games after George Mason beat them at buzzer last game- they're 0-4 vs teams in top 100, with best win over #120 Wofford by 6, team Davidson beat by 7. Wildcats are 1-3 on road, losing by 5-5-11 points, with only win at #293 Chattanooga; they've lost two of three games vs top 100 teams.
-- South Dakota State swept North Dakota State LY by 3-23 points, as they snapped 10-game skid vs Bison; they've lost five of last six visits here, losing by 23-12-22-27-17 points. Jackrabbits won at New Mexico last week, their first win in four top 100 games (lost by 3-24-27 points). Bison are 1-3 vs teams in top 100; best win was over #183 JMU by 22.

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DOUBLE DRAGON SPORTS - NCAA BOWLS - Saturday, December 29th - Free Member Play

TOP (3 UNITS)
NAVY +14 vs arizona state

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

CBB VIRGINIA TECH at BYU

Play Against - Underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points (VIRGINIA TECH) playing with 5 or 6 days rest, a good team (60% to 80%) playing a team with a winning record.
121-66 over the last 5 seasons. ( 64.7% 48.4 units )
10-4 this year. ( 71.4% 5.6 units )

CBB FAIRFIELD at OLD DOMINION

Play Against - Home underdogs of +145 to +350 vs. the money line (OLD DOMINION) after allowing 30 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games against opponent after scoring 60 points or less.
105-25 since 1997. ( 80.8% 51.7 units )

CBB AUBURN at ILLINOIS

Play Under - Neutral court teams where the first half total is 60.5 to 65.5 off a home loss, with a losing record.
41-15 over the last 5 seasons. ( 73.2% 24.5 units )
1-0 this year. ( 100.0% 1.0 units )

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NCAA Basketball Picks

Kentucky at Louisville

The Cardinals look to build on their 8-3 ATS record in their last 11 home games. Louisville is the pick (-8) according to Dunkel, which has the Cardinals favored by 10. Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-8). Here are all of today's games.


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29
Time Posted: 7:00 a.m. EST


Game 523-524: Western Michigan at NC State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 52.667; NC State 72.829
Dunkel Line: NC State by 20; 141
Vegas Line: NC State by 18 1/2; 145
Dunkel Pick: NC State (-18 1/2); Under


Game 525-526: Santa Clara at Duke (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 59.204; Duke 75.742
Dunkel Line: Duke by 16 1/2; 155
Vegas Line: Duke by 18; 149 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Santa Clara (+18); Over


Game 527-528: Rice at Texas (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Rice 47.237; Texas 65.388
Dunkel Line: Texas by 18
Vegas Line: Texas by 20
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+20)


Game 529-530: Tulsa vs. Florida State (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tulsa 54.580; Florida State 62.299
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 7 1/2; 136
Vegas Line: Florida State by 10 1/2; 133
Dunkel Pick: Tulsa (+10 1/2); Over


Game 531-532: UNLV at North Carolina (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 67.647; North Carolina 73.127
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 5 1/2; 152
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 3 1/2; 158
Dunkel Pick: North Carolina (-3 1/2); Under


Game 533-534: Loyola-Chicago at DePaul (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Loyola-Chicago 53.554; DePaul 56.993
Dunkel Line: DePaul by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: DePaul by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Loyola-Chicago (+7 1/2)


Game 535-536: Illinois-Chicago at Toledo (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 55.335; Toledo 54.883
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Toledo by 2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois-Chicago (+2)


Game 537-538: William & Mary at Purdue (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 52.163; Purdue 62.112
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 10
Vegas Line: Purdue by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: William & Mary (+12 1/2)


Game 539-540: Virginia Tech at BYU (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia Tech 56.867; BYU 66.915
Dunkel Line: BYU by 10; 148
Vegas Line: BYU by 9; 152 1/2
Dunkel Pick: BYU (-9); Under


Game 541-542: Auburn vs. Illinois (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Auburn 53.229; Illinois 67.969
Dunkel Line: Illinois by 14 1/2; 133
Vegas Line: Illinois by 13; 131 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois (-13); Over


Game 543-544: Northeastern at UAB (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northeastern 54.291; UAB 60.966
Dunkel Line: UAB by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: UAB by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UAB (-4 1/2)


Game 545-546: San Jose State at Texas State (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 47.403; Texas State 51.835
Dunkel Line: Texas State by 4 1/2
Vegas Line: Texas State by 3
Dunkel Pick: Texas State (-3)


Game 547-548: Massachusetts at Northern Illinois (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Massachusetts 56.582; Northern Illinois 48.496
Dunkel Line: Massachusetts by 8
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 10
Dunkel Pick: Northern Illinois (+10)


Game 549-550: Duquesne at Penn State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Duquesne 50.968; Penn State 58.153
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 7
Vegas Line: Penn State by 5
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (-5)


Game 551-552: Kentucky at Louisville (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kentucky 73.569; Louisville 83.628
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 10
Vegas Line: Louisville by 8
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-8)


Game 553-554: Cal Poly at UC-Riverside (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cal Poly 50.491; UC-Riverside 46.699
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 4
Vegas Line: Cal Poly by 6
Dunkel Pick: UC-Riverside (+6)


Game 555-556: Air Force vs. Florida (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Air Force 55.568; Florida 78.246
Dunkel Line: Florida by 22 1/2; 129
Vegas Line: Florida by 20 1/2; 131 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (-20 1/2); Under


Game 557-558: Florida Atlantic at UL-Monroe (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida Atlantic 46.932; UL-Monroe 45.948
Dunkel Line: Florida Atlantic by 1
Vegas Line: Florida Atlantic by 5
Dunkel Pick: UL-Monroe (+5)


Game 559-560: Xavier at Tennessee (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Xavier 60.810; Tennessee 68.175
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 7 1/2; 118
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 6; 121
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee (-6); Under


Game 561-562: Florida International at Middle Tennessee State (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida International 50.783; Middle Tennessee State 65.400
Dunkel Line: Middle Tennessee State by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Middle Tennessee State by 18
Dunkel Pick: Florida International (+18)


Game 563-564: Utah State at TX-San Antonio (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 58.307; TX-San Antonio 52.273
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 6
Vegas Line: Utah State by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (-2 1/2)


Game 565-566: George Mason at South Florida (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: George Mason 59.404; South Florida 60.998
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: South Florida by 3
Dunkel Pick: George Mason (+3)


Game 5567-568: Pacific at Long Beach State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 53.747; Long Beach State 56.963
Dunkel Line: Long Beach State by 3
Vegas Line: Long Beach State by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pacific (+4 1/2)


Game 569-570: Central Michigan at Michigan (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 48.450; Michigan 78.333
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 30; 132
Vegas Line: Michigan by 28 1/2; 137
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-28 1/2); Under


Game 571-572: Fordham at Georgia Tech (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 48.986; Georgia Tech 65.099
Dunkel Line: Georgia Tech by 16
Vegas Line: Georgia Tech by 13
Dunkel Pick: Georgia Tech (-13)


Game 573-574: Washington at Connecticut (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 57.858; Connecticut 64.376
Dunkel Line: Connecticut by 6 1/2; 144
Vegas Line: Connecticut by 7 1/2; 139 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+7 1/2); Over


Game 575-576: Ohio at Oklahoma (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 58.789; Oklahoma 60.228
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Oklahoma by 4
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (+4)


Game 577-578: Evansville at Creighton (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Evansville 57.660; Creighton 75.810
Dunkel Line: Creighton by 18
Vegas Line: Creighton by 15
Dunkel Pick: Creighton (-15)


Game 579-580: Drake at Bradley (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 55.665; Bradley 63.036
Dunkel Line: Bradley by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Bradley by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bradley (-5 1/2)


Game 581-582: Towson at Oregon State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Towson 46.093; Oregon State 64.540
Dunkel Line: Oregon State by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: Oregon State by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oregon State (-15 1/2)


Game 583-584: North Texas at Western Kentucky (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Texas 51.027; Western Kentucky 60.979
Dunkel Line: Western Kentucky by 10
Vegas Line: Western Kentucky by 4
Dunkel Pick: Western Kentucky (-4)


Game 585-586: Butler at Vanderbilt (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Butler 66.498; Vanderbilt 59.329
Dunkel Line: Butler by 7; 120
Vegas Line: Butler by 5; 123
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-5); Under


Game 587-588: New Mexico State at TX-Arlington (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 60.457; TX-Arlington 58.749
Dunkel Line: New Mexico State by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: New Mexico State by 1
Dunkel Pick: New Mexico State (-1)


Game 589-590: Arkansas State at South Alabama (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas State 54.733; South Alabama 55.029
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 3
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas State (+3)


Game 591-592: Harvard at California (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Harvard 56.296; California 68.350
Dunkel Line: California by 12
Vegas Line: California by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: California (-10 1/2)


Game 593-594: Denver at Louisiana Tech (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 62.083; Louisiana Tech 61.315
Dunkel Line: Denver by 1
Vegas Line: Louisiana Tech by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+4 1/2)


Game 595-596: Arkansas-Little Rock at UL-Lafayette (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Arkansas-Little Rock 52.301; UL-Lafayette 54.025
Dunkel Line: UL-Lafayette by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: UL-Lafayette by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Arkansas-Little Rock (+5 1/2)


Game 597-598: UC-Santa Barbara at CS-Fullerton (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Santa Barbara 51.088; CS-Fullerton 60.016
Dunkel Line: CS-Fullerton by 9; 142
Vegas Line: CS-Fullerton by 7 1/2; 146
Dunkel Pick: CS-Fullerton (-7 1/2); Under


Game 599-600: Idaho at Seattle (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho 53.149; Seattle 54.120
Dunkel Line: Seattle by 1
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Seattle


Game 601-602: UC-Davis at UC-Irvine (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UC-Davis 49.997; UC-Irvine 58.943
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 9
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UC-Irvine (-6 1/2)


Game 603-604: CS-Northridge at Hawaii (12:00 a.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: CS-Northridge 54.331; Hawaii 54.976
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: CS-Northridge (+2 1/2)


Game 605-606: Austin Peay vs. High Point (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings:
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Game 607-608: Utah Valley State at Chattanooga (7:00 p.m. EST)
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Game 609-610: Howard vs. Boston U (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings:
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Game 611-612: Belmont at Central Florida (7:30 p.m. EST)
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Game 613-614: Tennessee-Martin at SE Missouri State (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee-Martin 35.508; SE Missouri State 47.095
Dunkel Line: SE Missouri State by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: SE Missouri State by 13
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee-Martin (+13)


Game 615-616: Samford at Wisconsin (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Samford 41.679; Wisconsin 67.952
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 26 1/2
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 27 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Samford (+27 1/2)


Game 617-618: South Dakota at NE-Omaha (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota 47.752; NE-Omaha 37.988
Dunkel Line: South Dakota by 10
Vegas Line: South Dakota by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Dakota (-3 1/2)


Game 619-620: Valparaiso at Murray State (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Valparaiso 58.668; Murray State 62.469
Dunkel Line: Murray State by 4
Vegas Line: Murray State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Valparaiso (+5 1/2)


Game 621-622: Georgia State at Georgia Southern (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 52.051; Georgia Southern 50.348
Dunkel Line: Georgia State by 2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Georgia State


Game 623-624: Oakland at IUPUI (3:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oakland 51.610; IUPUI 46.745
Dunkel Line: Oakland by 5
Vegas Line: Oakland by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oakland (-3 1/2)


Game 625-626: Manhattan at Columbia (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Manhattan 48.425; Columbia 56.900
Dunkel Line: Columbia by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Columbia by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Columbia (-6 1/2)


Game 627-628: Tennessee Tech at Jacksonville State (5:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 44.877; Jacksonville State 53.157
Dunkel Line: Jacksonville State by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Jacksonville State by 7
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville State (-7)


Game 629-630: Idaho State at Washington State (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Idaho State 44.158; Washington State 60.451
Dunkel Line: Washington State by 16 1/2
Vegas Line: Washington State by 17
Dunkel Pick: Idaho State (+17)


Game 631-632: Davidson at Richmond (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Davidson 59.762; Richmond 59.782
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: Richmond by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Davidson (+2 1/2)


Game 633-634: LaSalle at Siena (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LaSalle 61.976; Siena 48.744
Dunkel Line: LaSalle by 13
Vegas Line: LaSalle by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: LaSalle (-10 1/2)


Game 635-636: Fairfield at Old Dominion (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fairfield 58.511; Old Dominion 52.052
Dunkel Line: Fairfield by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Fairfield by 3
Dunkel Pick: Fairfield (-3)


Game 637-638: UMKC at Kansas State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UMKC 44.956; Kansas State 71.242
Dunkel Line: Kansas State by 26 1/2
Vegas Line: Kansas State by 21 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Kansas State (-21 1/2)


Game 639-640: IPFW at Western Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: IPFW 45.528; Western Illinois 63.712
Dunkel Line: Western Illinois by 18
Vegas Line: Western Illinois by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Illinois (-11 1/2)


Game 641-642: South Dakota State at North Dakota State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Dakota State 55.895; North Dakota State 65.491
Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: North Dakota State by 7 1/2
Dunkel Pick: North Dakota State (-7 1/2)


Game 643-644: Eastern Illinois at Tennessee State (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Illinois 41.871; Tennessee State 55.267
Dunkel Line: Tennessee State by 13 1/2
Vegas Line: Tennessee State by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (-11 1/2)


Game 645-646: Northern Colorado at Southern Utah (9:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Colorado 46.242; Southern Utah 42.310
Dunkel Line: Northern Colorado by 4
Vegas Line: Northern Colorado by 2 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Colorado (-2 1/2)


Game 651-652: Chicago State at Ohio State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago State 39.831; Ohio State 78.490
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 38 1/2; 140
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 35 1/2; 144
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-35 1/2); Under

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Dr bob 12-29
2* Navy +14.5**
2* AF -3**
WV over 72.5
TCU under 40

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Jeff Hochman

5* Air Force -1

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Today's NBA Picks Indiana at Atlanta The Hawks look to take advantage of an Indiana team that is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 meetings in Atlanta. Atlanta is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Hawks favored by 5. Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29
Time Posted: 9:00 a.m. EST


Game 501-502: Indiana at Atlanta (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 118.035; Atlanta 123.170
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 5; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 3 1/2; 182 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (-3 1/2); Under


Game 503-504: Toronto at Orlando (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 115.794; Orlando 117.767
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 2; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Orlando by 4; 187 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Toronto (+4); Over


Game 505-506: New Orleans at Charlotte (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Orleans 114.628; Charlotte 110.409
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 4; 188
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 2; 193
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (-2); Under


Game 507-508: Cleveland at Brooklyn (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cleveland 109.663; Brooklyn 119.564
Dunkel Line & Total: Brooklyn by 10; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 8; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Brooklyn (-8); Over


Game 509-510: Washington at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 108.432; Chicago 124.539
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 16; 183
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 511-512: Denver at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 122.772; Memphis 120.662
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 2; 198
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 7; 194
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+7); Over


Game 513-514: Phoenix at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Phoenix 115.146; Minnesota 123.604
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 8 1/2; 204
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 515-516: Oklahoma City at Houston (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma City 127.138; Houston 121.107
Dunkel Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 6; 208
Vegas Line & Total: Oklahoma City by 4 1/2; 214
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma City (-4 1/2); Under


Game 517-518: Miami at Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 122.393; Milwaukee 114.809
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 7 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 4 1/2; 197 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Miami (-4 1/2); Under


Game 519-520: Philadelphia at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 115.825; Portland 117.102
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 1 1/2; 193
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 3 1/2; 189 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+3 1/2); Over


Game 521-522: Boston at Golden State (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Boston 118.206; Golden State 119.974
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 2; 199
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 3 1/2; 195
Dunkel Pick: Boston (+3 1/2); Over

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Chris Torissi

Bill & Mary +12
Texas St. -4
UC Riverside +6
UL Monroe +5
Bradley +7
Seattle +1

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Brian Laverty

UNLV +4 (2U)

BYU/VT Over 152.5 (2U)

Duquesne +6 (2.5U)

UC Riverside +6 (2U)

Pacific +4.5 (2U)

Texas Arlington -1 (2U)

Seattle +1 (2.5 Units)

Tennessee Tech +7.5 (2 Units)

Chicago State/Ohio State Over 144 (2 Units)

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Football Crusher
Texas +3 over Oregon St
(System Record: 42-5, lost last 8 games)
Overall Record: 42-52-4

Basketball Crusher
Charlotte Bobcats +2 over New Orleans
(System Record: 31-2, lost last 3 games)
Overall Record: 31-25-0

Soccer Crusher
Arsenal + Newcastle United OVER 2.5
This match is happening in England
(System Record: 333-14, won last 2 games)
Overall Record: 333-293-39

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Trace Adams


1500♦
Raise the Bar
Winner # 3 in a Row


Oregon State Beavers -3.5




Adams Note: The Beavers are -3 1/2 point faves both in Vegas and offshore. If your line dips back to -3 or if it is -3 1/2 I want you to buy the half point down on the Beavers.

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Handicapping Kings

GOODFELLAS

12:00PM Western Michigan vs NC State
[524](CIGAR GAME- 2 UNIT) NC State -18.5 -110

7:00PM La Salle vs Siena
[634] Siena +11 -110

8:05PM Oklahoma City Thunder vs Houston Rockets
[516] Houston Rockets +4.5 -110

JIMMY

8:00PM North Texas vs Western Kentucky
[584] Western Kentucky -4 -110

12:30AM CS Northridge vs Hawaii
[603] CS Northridge +2 -110

MARC

8:05PM Denver Nuggets vs Memphis Grizzlies
[511] OVER 194.5 -110

PERRY

ENGLAND - PREMIER LEAGUE

SWANSEA CITY/FULHAM FC over 2.5 -120 (10AM)

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Line Changers Advisory Team

Michigan State +2.5 CFB (10 UNITS)

Navy +14.5 CFB (10 UNITS)

Kentucky CBB +8.5 (3 UNITS)

Vanderbilt +5 CBB +5 (3 UNITS)

Syracuse +3.5 CFB (5 UNITS)

Thunder -4 (4 UNITS)

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

CFB NAVY at ARIZONA ST.

Play Under - All teams where the total is between 49.5 and 56 in a non-conference game between two teams from major division 1-A conferences, after playing 2 straight conference games.
112-60 since 1997. ( 65.1% 46.0 units )
2-6 this year. ( 25.0% -4.6 units )

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

NBA OKLAHOMA CITY at HOUSTON

Play Against - Home teams (HOUSTON) revenging a loss where opponent scored 110 or more points, playing on back-to-back days.
95-49 over the last 5 seasons. ( 66.0% 41.1 units )
4-1 this year. ( 80.0% 2.9 units )

NBA OKLAHOMA CITY at HOUSTON

Play Against - Underdogs of +145 to +350 vs. the money line (HOUSTON) after beating the spread by 30 or more points total in their last five games, a marginal winning team (51% to 60%) playing a winning team.
183-52 since 1997. ( 77.9% 70.0 units )
3-3 this year. ( 50.0% -3.0 units )

NBA NEW ORLEANS at CHARLOTTE

Play Under - Home teams where the first half total is between 95.5 and 100.5 points after failing to cover the spread in 4 or more consecutive games, extremely tired team - when playing their 3rd game in 4 days.
59-26 since 1997. ( 69.4% 30.4 units )
1-0 this year. ( 100.0% 1.0 units )

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Stu feiner
high roller texas ,
air force
,mich st

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R.A.W. FOOTBALL - Saturday

3* = NAVY
3* = "UNDER" on TCU/MICHIGAN STATE
2* = OREGON STATE

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ATS Lock
CFB
4 Arizona State -14
4 Rice +2 1/2

BB
6 Massachusetts -10 1/2
5 UNLV +4 1/2
4 Louisville - 7 1/2

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MajorCovers

NCAAFB Rice +2

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John Martin Rank #3 capper in 2012
NCAA-F | Dec 29 '12 (11:45a)
Air Force vs Rice Rice
+3+100 at 5dimes
4 Unit BEST BET

4% of your starting bankroll on Rice +3

Your wager with $10,000 starting bankroll:

$440 to win $400
-= TOP PLAY =-

NCAA-F | Dec 29 '12 (3:15p)
West Virginia vs Syracuse Syracuse
+4-110 at bodog
5 Unit TOP PLAY

5% of your starting bankroll on Syracuse +4

Your wager with $10,000 starting bankroll:

$550 to win $500
NCAA-F | Dec 29 '12 (4:00p)
Navy vs Arizona State Navy
+14-115 at bodog
4 Unit BEST BET

4% of your starting bankroll on Navy +14

Your wager with $10,000 starting bankroll:

$440 to win $400
-= TOP PLAY =-
NCAA-F | Dec 29 '12 (6:45p)
Oregon State vs Texas Oregon State
-3-115 at BetOnline
5 Unit TOP PLAY

5% of your starting bankroll on Oregon State -3

Your wager with $10,000 starting bankroll:

$550 to win $500
-= TOP PLAY =-
NCAA-F | Dec 29 '12 (10:15p)
TCU vs Michigan State TCU
-2½-110 at BMaker
5 Unit TOP PLAY

5% of your starting bankroll on TCU -2.5

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ATS Lock
CFB
4 Arizona State -14
4 Rice +2 1/2

BB
6 Massachusetts -10 1/2
5 UNLV +4 1/2
4 Louisville - 7 1/2

ATS is supposed to release a 15 unit " platium" play today. anyone have it ? tkns

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MARCO D'ANGELO CFB Side - Saturday, Dec 29 2012 11:45AM
229 Air Force -2 over Rice single-dime bet

Analysis:
PLAY: AIR FORCE
RATING: SINGLE DIME PLAY


Air Force lost 3 of 4 down the stretch while Rice Won 4 in a Row yet Air Force is the favorite and the line is going up even though this game is being played in Texas which would favor Rice. That in itself gets my attention in this game. If something looks too easy it usually is. Air Force played a much tougher schedule and 3 of those last 4 games were all on the road including games at San Diego St and Fresno St. Rice ran up big numbers at the end of the season against very bad Conference USA teams who play zero defense. Rice hasn’t been to a Bowl since 2008 while Air Force has gone every ƒ year since 2007 and that Bowl Experience is a huge edge for Air Force. This one should be a shootout as I have Air Force Winning 34-26.

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Wayne root
air force millionaire
texas no limit
arizona st prime time
michigan st.billionaire
syracuse Pinnacle (http://www.pinnaclesports.com) bowl goy

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Vegas Runner
3* Ariz. St.

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Inside Sports Report

5* WVa/Syr over 72

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PSYCHIC
(1-5)

3 unit Michigan State +2

WIZARD
(1-20)

5 unit Michign State +2
5 unit Air Force -2
5 unit Texas +3.5
5 unit Arizona State -14
15 unit West Virginia -3.5

Kenny Nguyen
(1-50)

25 unit Milwaukee +4.5 (NBA)

JT WALKER
(all units same)

UNLV +3.5 (CBB)

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CHRIS JORDAN 1000*

Rice +2

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Dennis Hill
airforce
syracuse
navy
texas
mich st

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Broad Street Cappers

Bowls:
Air Force -1
Syracuse +4

Hoops:
Santa Clara 1H +10.5 (12:00pm ET)
NC State -18.5 (12:00pm ET)
Loyola-Chicago +7.5 (2:00pm ET)
UC-Riverside +5.5 (4:00pm ET)
Air Force 1H +11.5 (4:30pm ET)
Tennessee -7 (6:00pm ET)
North Texas +4 (8:00pm ET)
Vanderbilt +5 (8:00pm ET)
Idaho PK (10:00pm ET)

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5Lines

Total Line for 12/29/2012

(Lost last game)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - Indiana Pacers : o182
Cost: -110

Run Line for 12/29/2012

(Lost last 3 games)
Today's Winning Team is:
NBA - Orlando Magic : -4
Cost: -110

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Harry Bondi

TCU

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Bob Akmens

12-28 Txs Tech - L
12-27 UCLA Ov - L
12-26 W.Ky Ov - L
12-24 Fresno St - L
12-22 Boise St - L

Today

Rice/Air Force Ov
W.Virgina/Syracuse Ov

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Jimmy Boyd 12/29
All 5*'s
(CBB) Virginia Tech/BYU UNDER 152.5
(NCAAF) West Virginia/Syracuse OVER 71.5
(NBA) Oklahoma City Thunder -4

All 3*'s
(CBB) Towson +15.5
(CBB) Old Dominion +3
(NCAAF) Michigan St +2.5
(NCAAF) Michigan St/TCU UNDER 40.5
(NBA) Boston Celtics +3.5

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Northcoast

4* over 52.5 navy / arz st
3* Texas +3.5

Top opinions
Mich st
Navy
Sryacuse
Over 56 texas / Oregon st

Regular opinions
AF -1.5
Under 62.5 AF / rice
Under 71.5 WV / syracuse
Under 40.5 TCU / mich st

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RAS

Rotation 604 Hawaii (-2.5) 1.00 UNIT
Game start: 12/29/12 09:30pm PST Released at: 12/29 8:12am PST


PREVIOUS RELEASES
Rotation 543 Northeastern (+4) 1.00 UNIT
Game start: 12/29/12 12:00pm PST Released at: 12/29 8:09am PST
Rotation 631 Davidson (+3.5) 1.00 UNIT
Game start: 12/29/12 03:00pm PST Released at: 12/29 8:06am PST
Rotation 554 UC Riverside (+5.5) 1.00 UNIT
Game start: 12/29/12 01:00pm PST Released at: 12/29 8:03am PST
Rotation 602 UC Irvine (-6) 1.00 UNIT
Game start: 12/29/12 07:00pm PST Released at: 12/29 8:00am PST

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Lee sterling

25 AF
40 Az St
30 over tex
25 Mich St

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NCAA Basketball Play of the Day December 29, 2012 7:17 AM by GT Staff

Harvard +10½ at California

We always like to ride the Ivy League when applicable. The Crimson only lost by 8 at Connecticut, which rarely loses at home. We don’t think Cal is as good as UConn.

HARVARD +10½

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Best Weekend wagers with Weekend Warrior December 29, 2012 7:21 AM by GT Staff

NCAA Basketball

Harvard +10½

North Carolina -4½

Illinois -13

College Football Bowl Game

Syracuse +3½

NBA Basketball

Minnesota Timberwolves (no line)

Brooklyn Nets (no line)

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GamingToday’s Consensus Picks December 29, 2012 7:25 AM by GT Staff

NBA Basketball

Toronto Raptors/Orlando Magic OVER 187

New Orleans Hornets -2

NCAA Basketball

North Carolina -4

College Football Bowl Games

Air Force -2

Navy +14

Syracuse +4

Texas +2½

TCU -3

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kelso

50 oregon st
10 az st
5 tcu
5 rice
5 west. va

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David Banks

Saturday, December 29,2012

TCU Horned Frogs vs. Michigan State Spartans

It is the Big 12 vs. the Big Ten on Saturday, albeit with two disappointing
teams when the TCU Horned Frogs (7-5, 5-7 ATS) take on the Michigan State
Spartans (6-6, 4-8 ATS) in the Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl from Sun Devil Stadium
in Tempe, AZ at 10:15 ET on ESPN.

TCU did not have as many wins in its first season in the Big 12 as it did while crashing BCS bowls in recent seasons, while Michigan State really fell off the face of the earth after being ranked in the top 10 early in the year.

Yes TCU has become accustomed to better records, but the Horned Frogs had one of the most inexperienced rosters in the country this season while joining a tougher conference, and also their starting quarterback at the start of the year Casey Pachall was dismissed from the team after four games following a DUI arrest, tossing freshman quarterback Trevone Boykin right into the fire.

So in that context, the 7-5 record does not seem so bad at all and the defense played very well all year. TCU finished 18th in the country in total defense allowing only 332.0 yards per game in a Big 12 full of potent offenses, and perhaps most importantly in regards to this game, the Horned Frogs finished 10th in rushing defense permitting only 103.9 yards per game on 3.9 yards per rush.

The offense wasn't terrible as a whole averaging 29.3 points and 397.0 yards per game, and the most important dimension could be the running of the quarterback Boykin, who ended up as the Frogs' third leading rusher. His mobility should be a major asset vs. a good Michigan State pass
rush.

Michigan State statistically had one of the best defenses in the nation this season, ranking fourth in total defense at 273.2 yards per game and ninth in scoring defense at 16.3 points. And yet with fantastic defensive numbers like that, the Spartans still needed to win their season finale at Minnesota just to get to 6-6 to become bowl eligible.

That should give you an idea of how bad the Michigan State offense was despite the presence of one of the best running backs in the country in Le'Veon Bell, who finished with 1648 rushing yards with an amazing 587 of those yards coming in the last three games.

However, Bell was the entire offense as junior quarterback Andrew
Maxwell completed a meager 52.9 percent of his passes and averaged a low 6.0 yards
per pass attempt while throwing for a modest 2578 yards while starting all 12
games. The problem here is that aforementioned great TCU run defense used
to facing more explosive offenses in the Big 12 can put the clamps on Bell
and dare Maxwell to try and win this game through the air.

TCU failed to cover despite a very game effort while losing 24-17 to
Oklahoma in the season finale, and the Horned Frogs are 20-6 ATS in their
last 26 games following an ATS loss. Michigan State meanwhile is 7-18-1 ATS in its
last 26 games after accumulating less than 170 passing yards in its previous
game.

Pick: UNDER 40

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Early Sebastian Report for Saturday
All 100's
Football:
OVER Rice
Syracuse
Basketball:
Illinois
North Carolina
Last play is in error and should be CAL RIVERSIDE.

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Charlie Sports 12/29/2012
500* NCAAF - Oregon State -3
500* NCAAF - Oregon State vs Texas under 58
500* NCAAF - Navy +14

NCAAF - Michigan State +2

NCAAF - Syracuse +4

NBA Milwaukee +4 (Freebie)

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Ray Falco

CBB

Duke
Illinois

CFB

Rice
Arizona State

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Lenny Stevens



20 west vir oregon st


10 air force navy tcu

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Handicappersports 12/29 day games
CBB
NC STATE -17 .. THIS IS A 12 NOON EST START

CFB - FIGHT HUNGER BOWL
on NAVY +14

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int picks


2* Air force under

1* Air force

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SBP College Bowl Picks 12/29

237. TCU -2

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on the mark
over mich st

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Dr bob correction
2*Navy +14.5

Opinions
AF -3
WV over 72.5
TCU under 40

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Kelso

50 Oregon st
10 Asu
10 Rice
10 Wv
10 Tcu

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Kelso

100 ILL

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Betting Line Moves NCAAB 12/29
536. toledo -1 1/2
602. cal irvine -6
554. cal riverside +5 1/2
631. davidson +3 1/2
527. rice +20
543. northeastern +3 1/2
604. hawaii -3
531. unlv +3 1/2
561. florida internatio636. old dominion +3 1/2
638 kansas st - 21 1/2nal +17
639. ipfw +11
646. southern utah +3 1/2

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Kelso CBB today:

15 Units

Louisville (-8) over Kentucky

4:00 PM -- KFC Yum! Center

LOUISVILLE (11-1) -8 over Kentucky (8-3)
Prediction: Louisville by 15-16
Played at KFC Yum Center (22,090) in Louisville
Starting Time: 4:05
TV: CBS

Comments: There is not one single edge 3rd-ranked Louisville does not have in this game and my figures say the Cardinals should win in blowout fashion. Other than putting five players on the floor, these teams have little in common. Louisville has what may be its best team ever, and that is saying something, since the Cardinals have won two national championships, and today they will be 100% healthy for the first time in several weeks as 6-11 junior center Gorgui Dieng returns from the injury list. Dieng averages 8.2 points and 8.0 rebounds per game and is an intimidating defensive giant who last season set a school record for blocked shots with 128. He is the final piece of the puzzle. Louisville’s only loss this season came on a neutral floor in the Bahamas to top-ranked Duke, 76-71, while its signature wins have come over Northern Iowa, nationally-ranked Missouri (both of those wins on that same neutral floor), Illinois State and at Memphis. Kentucky, the defending national champion, speaks loudly with its record. It has played four legitimate basketball teams this season—beating Maryland on a neutral floor, 72-69, in Brooklyn while losing on a neutral floor to Duke, 75-68, in Atlanta, at Notre Dame, 64-50, and at home to Baylor, 64-55. Maryland aside, the Wildcats wins have all come in Lexington against Northwood, Transylvania, Lafayette, Morehead State, LIU-Brooklyn, Samford, Portland, Lipscomb and Marshall. These teams met in the Final Four last season and this Louisville team is dramatically superior to the one that lost to Kentucky in that game while the Wildcats are nothing close to what they were. When one factors into the equation just three things—Louisville’s big talent edge, the intensity of this rivalry and the home court advantage—Louisville should bury Kentucky.



College Basketball

10 Units

Western Ky (-4) over North Texas

8:00 PM -- E.A. Diddle Arena

WESTERN KENTUCKY (9-5) -4 over North Texas (5-7)
Prediction: Western Kentucky by 15-16
Played at E.A. Diddle Arena (7,236) in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Starting Time: 8:05
TV: ESPN Full Court, ESPN3, Hilltopper Sports Satellite Network

Comments: I won a 50-unit play three nights ago with Western Kentucky and its win over Florida International and am coming right back with the Hilltoppers to get it done again today. There is no question in my mind Western Kentucky is the superior team in this game and that the very soft -4 is based on the fact these two teams have been the dominate teams in the Sun Belt Conference. A more realistic number would have the Hilltoppers favored by at least 8-9. Western Kentucky has won 112 straight at home, is talented, is playing its best right now and is facing a North Texas team that is in the midst of a major rebuilding campaign and that has struggled all season. The Mean Green come into this game off a 90-75 home loss to Lehigh and it is significant that their wins this season have come against five cupcake teams—Southeastern Louisiana, Jackson State, IUPUI, Cameron and Lamar. A loss to Alabama-Huntsville shows just how far down North Texas has dropped this season. The best team on the floor today is Western Kentucky and they Hilltoppers should rock ‘n roll.



College Basketball

10 Units

CalSanta Barbara (+8) over Fullerton State

10:00 PM -- Titan Gym

Cal-Santa Barbara (4-7) +8 over CAL STATE-FULLERTON (6-5)
Prediction: Cal State-Fullerton by 2-3
Played at Titan Gymnasium (4,000) in Fullerton, California Starting Time: 10:05
TV: ESPNU

Comments: Sometimes betting lines just don’t make sense and that is the case with this game. There is no dispute Cal State-Fullerton should be the favorite but by nothing close to the -8, especially since this is the opening game of the Big West Conference season for both teams. The NCAA RPI ratings say Cal-Santa Barbara has to this point of the season played the toughest basketball schedule in the country. With all due respect to Fullerton, the Titans have beaten the weak teams on their schedule—Hope College, Texas Southern, Idaho State, Cal-Santa Cruz, Wisconsin-Green Bay and San Diego Christian—and lost to the rest, including such talent-challenged teams as Eastern Washington and Cal State-Bakersfield. Cal-Santa Barbara has talent and might just win this one straight up.

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executive bowl game
300 % arizona st

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Harry Bondi
3* West Virginia
4* Oregon State

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Dr Bob bb 12/29
Idaho St

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Indian Cowboy's Picks For College Basketball

Rather than step-out with any bigger play we are just going to flat wager all of these today based off our numbers. Let's have a good day.
3-Unit Play. #537. Take William and Mary +11.5 over Purdue (Saturday @ 2pm est).

3-Unit Play. #652. Louisville -7.5 over Kentucky (Saturday @ 4pm est).

3-Unit Play. #550. Tenn Penn State -5 over Duquesne (Saturday @ 4pm est).

3-Unit Play. #606. Take High Point -2.5 over Austin Peay State (Saturday @ 4:30pm est).

3-Unit Play. #632. Take Richmond -2 over Davidson (Saturday @ 6pm est).

3-Unit Play. #570. Take Michigan -27 over Central Michigan (Saturday @ 7pm est).

3-Unit Play. #611. Take Belmont -3.5 over Central Florida (Saturday @ 7:30pm est).

3-Unit Play. #596. Take Louisiana-Lafayette -5 over Arkansas Little-Rock (Saturday @ 8pm est).

3-Unit Play. #580. Take Bradley -6.5 over Drake (Saturday @ 8pm est).

3-Unit Play. #585. Take Butler -6 over Vanderbilt (Saturday @ 8pm est).

Leans: Ohio could upset Oklahoma today, Arkansas State with a possible upset over South Alabama.

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Jason Sharpe's Picks For College Basketball

3 Unit Play Take #571 Fordham +13.5 over Georgia Tech (7:00pm est):

3 Unit Play Take #635 Fairfield -3.5 over Old Dominion (7:00pm est):

3 Unit Play Take #547 Massachusetts -9.5 over Northern Illinois (4:00pm est):

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Allen Eastman's Picks For College Basketball

5-Unit Play. Take #594 Louisiana Tech (-4.5) over Denver (8 p.m.)

3-Unit Play. Take #598 Cal-Fullerton (-8) over UC-Santa Barbara (10 p.m.)

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Vegas Sports Informer's Picks For College Basketball

3 Unit Play. Take #541 Over 132 Auburn at Illinois (2:15 p.m., Saturday, December 29 BIG10)

2 Unit Play. Take #603 CS Northridge +3 over Hawaii (12:30 a.m., Sunday, December 30)

5 Unit Play. Take #632 Richmond -2 over Davidson (6:00 p.m., Saturday, December 29)

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Robert Ferringo's Picks For College Basketball

5-Unit Play. Take #555 Air Force (+21) over Florida (4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29) - This is my Game of the Week

2-Unit Play. Take #577 Evansville (+15.5) over Creighton (8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29)

2-Unit Play. Take #580 Bradley (-5.5) over Drake (8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29)

2-Unit Play. Take #590 South Alabama (-3) over Arkansas State (8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29)

1-Unit Play. Take #532 North Carolina (-4) over UNLV (2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29)

1-Unit Play. Take #566 South Florida (-3) over George Mason (7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29)

I also like a 1-Unit Play on Central Florida over Belmont at 7:30. There wasn't a line posted earlier. They should be small dogs.

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Strike Point Sports Picks For College Basketball

3-Unit Play. #632 Take Richmond (-2.5) over Davidson (6 p.m., Saturday, December 29)

Conference Game of the Year

7-Unit Play. #780 Take Bradley (-6.5) over Drake (8 p.m., Saturday, December 29)

3-Unit Play. #576 Take Oklahoma (-3) over Ohio (8 p.m., Saturday, December 29)

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Doc's Sports Picks For College Basketball

4 Unit Play. #529 Take Tulsa +10.5 over Florida State (2 pm FSN)

4 Unit Play. #538 Take Purdue -12 over William & Mary (2 pm)

5 Unit Play. #542 Take Illinois -13 over Auburn (2:15 pm Big 10 Network)

4 Unit Play. #580 Take Bradley -5.5 over Drake (8 pm)

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RM29:

Level 2 West VA/Cuse over 72
Level 1 Oregon State -3
Level 1 TCU -2

He went 1 and 1 on Thursday level 1 plays
He went 0-3 yesterday level 1 plays.

He says level 1 are 5% of bankroll
Level 2 are like "play of the week" play 10% of bankroll - he is like 3-2 on level 2 plays since end of October

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Philly Godfather

My Moves

CBB Evansville 500: +15.5
CBB Valparaiso 500: +5.5
CBB Ohio 500: +4
CBB Idaho St 500: +17
CBB Tenn Martin 500: +14
CBB Loyola Chicago 500: +7
NBA Game 517/518 Heat/ Bucks 500: Over 197
NBA Game 519/520 Phila/Port 500: Under 191
CBB Central Michigan 500: +28.5
CBB Tulsa 500: +10.5
CBB Santa Clara 500: +18.5
CBB Western Michigan 500: +19
CFB Nebraska 500: +10
CFB Notre Dame 500: +9.5
CFB Notre Dame 1500: +10.5

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Smokeyourbookie

Oregon St -3

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Paul Leiner

100* Pacers / Hawks Over 182

100* Xavier / Tennessee Over 121

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Vsi nba 12/29
Portland Tblazers -2.5

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STATSMAN SPORTS
Louisville -7 against kentucky
utah valley +3.5 against chattanooga

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Cappers Access

Rice +2
Syracuse +3-
TCU +2

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trackpicks has purdue and new mexico st

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Bookie Buster Daily Pick
December 29, 2012
NBA -- Boston / Golden State
-- Golden State -3

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V.I.P. Sports : 200% W.Virginia

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College Hoops:

Executive: 300 Tennessee

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sports bank

500-ok city

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Marco D'Angelo
2* Michigan St (CFB)

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Delaney


Scott Delaney

100 Dime Bowl Winner - Michigan State Spartans plus the points against the Texas Christian Horned Frogs, Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl, in Tempe, Arizona.

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Final Update for Sebastian Report
Football:
100 Navy
100 Michigan State
200 Oregon State
Basketball:
100 Georgia Tech
100 Memphis in NBA
200 Charlotte in NBA

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joe d 35* is on texas

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sweetJones55
OKC-3.5

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XpertPicks




SATURDAY


• Play Syracuse +3.5 over West Virginia (TOP NCAA FOOTBALL PLAY)---50%
OF YOUR BANKROLL
Starts at 3:15 PM EST


West Virginia has lost 11 of the last 16 bowl games against the spread
and they have also lost 5 of the last 6 games against the spread after
covering the spread in three of the last four games. West Virginia
has lost 7 consecutive games against the spread when playing as a
neutral field favorite and they are allowing an average of 38 points a
game on defense this season.




• Play Rice +3 over Air Force (TOP NCAA FOOTBALL PLAY)---40% OF YOUR BANKROLL
Starts at 11:45 AM EST


Air Force has lost 7 of the last 8 games against the spread and they
have also lost 12 of the last 13 games against the spread coming off a
conference loss by 21 points or more. Air Force has lost 7 of the
last 8 games against the spread when playing as a favorite and they
are allowing an average of 35 points a game on defense over the last
three games.




• Play Navy +14.5 over Arizona State (TOP NCAA FOOTBALL PLAY)---25% OF
YOUR BANKROLL
Starts at 4:00 PM EST


Arizona State has lost 9 of the last 11 games against the spread
coming off an OVER the total in their last game and they have also
lost 12 of the last 15 road games against the spread coming off a road
win. Arizona State has lost 4 of the last 6 overall games against the
spread and they have also lost 10 of the last 12 games against the
spread coming off a game where 60 or more total points were scored.




• Play Texas +2.5 over Oregon State (TOP NCAA FOOTBALL PLAY)---25% OF
YOUR BANKROLL
Starts at 6:45 PM EST


Texas has won and covered the spread in 5 of the last 6 games coming
off a bye week and they have also won 8 of the last 10 games coming
off two or more losses against the spread. Texas has won 10 of the
last 11 non-conference games and they have also won 7 of the last 8
games coming off two games with a turnover margin of -2 or worse.




• Play Michigan State +2.5 over TCU (TOP NCAA FOOTBALL PLAY)---25% OF
YOUR BANKROLL
Starts at 10:15 PM EST


TCU has lost 9 of the last 13 non-conference games against the spread
and they have also lost 7 of the last 9 games against the spread when
playing as a neutral field favorite. TCU has lost 14 of the last 23
games coming off a conference home loss and they are only averaging 15
points a game on offense over the last three games.


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SUNDAY


• Play Cleveland +6 over Pittsburgh (TOP NFL FOOTBALL PLAY)---50% OF
YOUR BANKROLL
Starts at 1:00 PM EST


Pittsburgh has lost 5 of the last 6 games and they have also lost 11
of the last 14 games against the spread after having lost four of the
last five games. Pittsburgh has lost 6 of the last 7 games against
the spread after gaining 99 or less rushing yards in two straight
games and they are allowing an average of 24 points a game on defense
over the last three games.




• Play Carolina +5.5 over New Orleans (TOP NFL FOOTBALL PLAY)---40% OF
YOUR BANKROLL
Starts at 1:00 PM EST


Carolina has won and covered the spread in 4 of the last 5 games and
they have also covered the spread in 11 of the last 16 games vs. New
Orleans on the road. Carolina has covered the spread in 4 consecutive
games as a road underdog and they are averaging over 26 points a game
on offense over the last three games.




• Play Miami +10 over New England (TOP NFL FOOTBALL PLAY)---25% OF YOUR BANKROLL
Starts at 4:30 PM EST


Miami has covered the spread in 6 consecutive games when revenging a
loss by seven points or less and they have also covered the spread in
9 of the last 12 road games when the total posted is greater than 45.5
points. Miami has covered the spread in 13 of the last 20 games as a
road underdog and they are only allowing an average of 13 points a
game on defense over the last three games.




• Play Dallas +3 over Washington (TOP NFL FOOTBALL PLAY)---25% OF YOUR BANKROLL
Starts at 8:30 PM EST


Washington has lost 58 of the last 92 games against the spread when
playing as a home favorite and they have also lost 11 of the last 14
games against the spread after having won six or seven of the last
eight games. Washington has lost 15 of the last 21 games coming off a
road game and they are allowing an average of 24 points a game on
defense this season.

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cal sports

4* penn st
3* tenn
3* pacific

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greg shaker 3* bowl total of year

ore st/tex over

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Scott Spreitzer

3* college hoops Xavier

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Ben Burns MAIN EVENT

Mich St. Football

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total pleasure
over oregon st