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NCAA Football Game Picks



SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
Time Posted: 9:00 a.m. EST (12/4)


Game 107-108: Memphis at Connecticut (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Memphis 81.145; Connecticut 69.272
Dunkel Line: Memphis by 12; 38
Vegas Line: Memphis by 1; 43
Dunkel Pick: Memphis (-1); Under


Game 109-110: South Florida at Rutgers (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Florida 75.918; Rutgers 73.366
Dunkel Line: South Florida by 2 1/2; 49
Vegas Line: Rutgers by 6; 46 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Florida (+6); Over


Game 111-112: Texas at Baylor (3:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 95.922; Baylor 123.637
Dunkel Line: Baylor by 27 1/2; 68
Vegas Line: Baylor by 14; 73
Dunkel Pick: Baylor (-14); Under


Game 113-114: UL-Lafayette at South Alabama (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 83.102; South Alabama 74.003
Dunkel Line: UL-Lafayette by 9; 62
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 3; 58
Dunkel Pick: UL-Lafayette (+3); Over


Game 115-116: Central Florida at SMU (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Florida 96.574; SMU 80.496
Dunkel Line: Central Florida by 16; 65
Vegas Line: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 117-118: Oklahoma at Oklahoma State (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Oklahoma 102.232; Oklahoma State 108.154
Dunkel Line: Oklahoma State by 6; 54
Vegas Line: Oklahoma State by 10; 58 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Oklahoma (+10); Under


Game 119-120: Marshall at Rice (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 85.469; Rice 89.380
Dunkel Line: Rice by 4; 66
Vegas Line: Marshall by 6; 61
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+6); Over


Game 121-122: Missouri vs. Auburn (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Missouri 107.460; Auburn 112.329
Dunkel Line: Auburn by 5; 52
Vegas Line: Auburn by 2; 58
Dunkel Pick: Auburn (-2); Under


Game 123-124: Duke vs. Florida State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Duke 93.459; Florida State 128.076
Dunkel Line: Florida State by 34 1/2; 58
Vegas Line: Florida State by 28 1/2; 62
Dunkel Pick: Florida State (-28 1/2); Under


Game 125-126: Stanford at Arizona State (7:45 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Stanford 112.863; Arizona State 111.963
Dunkel Line: Stanford by 1; 61
Vegas Line: Arizona State by 3; 56
Dunkel Pick: Stanford (+3); Over


Game 127-128: Ohio State vs. Michigan State (8:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio State 115.123; Michigan State 106.465
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 8 1/2; 47
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 5 1/2; 51 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-5 1/2); Under


Game 129-130: Utah State at Fresno State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Utah State 95.302; Fresno State 91.778
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 3 1/2; 66
Vegas Line: Fresno State by 4; 61
Dunkel Pick: Utah State (+4); Over

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Dave Cokin:

Football
Stanford +3.5
Utah St +3.5

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Chicago Syndicate

CFB Conference USA Game of the Year

Marshall -4.5

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Football lines that make you go hmmm...
By JASON LOGAN

NCAAF

Texas Longhorns at Baylor Bears (-14, 73)

Tall totals are nothing new for Big 12 bettors. Baylor has forced books to post numbers above 70 points all season and draw another massive Over/Under in this season finale with the Longhorns.

The Bears, however, haven’t eclipsed those piles of points with ease, going 2-3-1 O/U in the six games with totals in the 70s or higher. Texas, the other side of this total, has been one of the best Under bets since October, posting a 1-5 O/U count in its last six outings.

The Longhorns don’t have the firepower to trade blows with the Bears, so they’ll lean on their defense to get the job done. Texas has a quick-strike stop unit and formidable pass rush that has collected 35 sacks – tied for 10th in the land – including nine QB kills in a blowout win over Texas Tech last weekend.

The Longhorns can also hold the fort on the ground, something that Oklahoma State successfully did in its win over BU. Baylor was limited to only 2.6 yards per carry on 36 run attempts, totaling 94 rushing yards versus the Cowboys. That was a massive drop off from the Bears' season average of 5.52 yards per carry.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans (+5.5, 51.5)

The Buckeyes are like the disillusioned boyfriend not giving up on the hot girl who cheated on him and tossed him to the curb like yesterday’s recycling.

Ohio State, despite its unblemished record and current No. 2 spot in the BCS, could still get left out in the rain holding a bouquet of soggy flowers when it comes time to name the two contenders for the national title.

The Buckeyes’ weak schedule and even weaker performance versus Michigan Saturday may have the Bowl Championship Series seeking out a sexy one-loss SEC school to play Florida State in Pasadena. And if that doesn’t do it, a loss to Michigan State in the Big Ten title game will.

The Buckeyes are somehow 5.5-point favorites versus MSU at Lucas Oil Stadium Saturday, a spread that looks even weirder when you consider Ohio State is 0-3 ATS in its last three and was 17-point chalk versus the Wolverines, needing a botched two-point conversion to win the game.

The Spartans took that same Michigan team to the woodshed for a 29-6 waxing as 4-point favorites in Week 10. Michigan State’s defense is a beast of a unit, allowing just 11.8 points on 237.3 yards per game - tops in the country – and is a completely different animal than anything OSU has faced in recent weeks.

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Brian Edwards

20* CFB SEC Championship Game

Missouri

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Inside the stats: NIU, OSU expectations high
By MARC LAWRENCE

Each week we take a look inside the numbers, from both a statistical and a pointspread aspect, on the college football and NFL cards.

Here is this week’s report. Enjoy the games.

High Expectations

When Alabama defeated Florida, 28-21, to win the first ever SEC championship game in 1992, it signaled the start of Division-1 college football conference title games.

This week finds a total of seven FBS conference championship games on tap, with no less than two undefeated teams – Northern Illinois and Ohio State, along with four other squads each owning one loss on the season, namely Auburn, Fresno State, Michigan State and Missouri, dotting this year’s itinerary.

The staggering effect of what happens in conference championship games with teams who have dominated on the scoreboard the last two seasons is eye-opening, to say the least.

Our database confirms the notion, finding that teams in conference title games who managed to win 19 or more of their last 22 games are just 9-19-2 ATS since the inception of these championship games.

This week finds Florida State, Northern Illinois, Ohio State and Stanford going up against tough odds.

Worse, when favored by 17 or less points, and playing off a win, these ’pips’ dip to 1-13-2 ATS in these title game roles.

The Huskies and the Buckeyes expectations may be as high as a Benjamin Franklin kite this week, but the likelihood of rewarding their backers is akin to catching lightning in a bottle.

Exxon Valdez

Football teams who have been out gained in each of their last three games are considered to be ‘leaking oil’ when installed as favorites.

These ‘leaking oil’ favorites now stand at 25-32 ATS overall this season, including 20-22 in CFB and 5-10 in the NFL.

According to our Midweek Alert football newsletter this week’s plays would be against Memphis and Rutgers on the college front, along with Kansas City, NY Jets and Tampa Bay in the NFL.

Absolutely Overwhelming

Our NFL Totals Tipsheet has shared the success of OVERS in non-conference games.

A 2-0 sweep last week moves the record on these, these non-conference games (AFC vs. NFC) to 41-13 OVER on season, including a mind-blowing 19-3 OVER the last seven weeks.

This week’s OVER achievers include the Kansas City-Washington, Minnesota-Baltimore, Buffalo-Tampa Bay and NY Giants-San Diego games.

Stat Of The Week

Fresno State is 1-15-1 ATS in games after losing straight-up as a favorite.

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Six burning betting questions for NCAAF Championship Saturday
By DAN BERLIN

It’s Championship Week in college football. Here are six burning questions heading into Saturday’s six big matchups, with conference titles and BCS bids on the line.

Oklahoma Sooners at Oklahoma State Cowboys (-9.5, 57)

Will the Sooners be able to continue their domination over the Cowboys?

The bedlam rivalry game has been completely dominated by Oklahoma throughout the decades, with the Sooners holding an 82-18-7 record all-time in the series.

While Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy is just 1-7 SU (2-6 ATS) versus the Sooners in his career, his lone victory came in 2011 - the last time OSU faced OU for a chance at a share of the Big 12 championship.

The Cowboys come in playing their best football of the season, fresh off convincing wins against nationally-ranked Baylor and Texas, two teams that have beaten the Sooners this season.

Texas Longhorns at Baylor Bears (-15, 71.5)

After back-to-back bad showings, can the Bears’ offense turn it around?

Baylor and its high-octane offense have limped to the finish line. After a humiliating 49-17 loss to Oklahoma State killed their national title hopes, the Bears barely hung on to defeat TCU 41-38 last week, as the nation’s No. 1 offense was held to under 400 total yards for the first time in 38 games.

But Baylor should get a major boost this Saturday when it returns to Waco, where a record crowd is expected for the last ever BU game at Floyd Casey Stadium. The ninth-ranked Bears are 9-0 SU/ATS in their last nine at home, including five straight wins against ranked opponents.

Missouri Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers (-2, 58)

Is this a possible letdown spot for Auburn or are the Tigers truly a “team of destiny?”

After the “Immaculate Deflection” in the last minute against Georgia and Chris Davis’s 109-yard missed field goal return for a touchdown to defeat the mighty Crimson Tide, it certainly looks like the third-ranked Tigers are destined to win the BCS title in 2013.

But wait just a minute. Those other Tigers from Mizzou may have a little something to say about that.

Missouri is 5-0 SU/ATS on the road in 2013 and QB James Franklin and the Missouri offense looked sharp in last week’s 28-21 win over Texas A&M - one of the big reasons why bettors have pushed the number down from its opening of Auburn as 3-point favorites down to as low as 1.5.

Duke Blue Devils vs. Florida State Seminoles (-29, 62)

Can upstart Duke actually keep it close vs. the top-ranked Seminoles?

David Cutcliffe and the No. 20 Blue Devils might be the feel-good story of the college football season, but they could be in for a rude awakening come Saturday.

Florida State has won 14 straight meetings vs. Duke dating back to 1994. But take a closer look inside the numbers and you’ll find FSU is a perfect 9-0 ATS in games where they were favored against Duke by 30 points or less, and just 1-4 ATS when favored by 31 or more. Saturday’s game opened with FSU as a 30-point favorite and has been bet down to 29 points.

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans (+5.5, 51.5)

Can Ohio State run the ball successfully against MSU’s No. 1 rush defense?

The Buckeyes feature college football’s second best rushing offense (321.3 yards per game), led by RB Carlos Hyde and QB Braxton Miller, who’ve combined for nearly 2,200 yards on the ground this season.

On the other hand, the Spartans boast the nation’s top run defense, allowing a paltry 64.8 yards per game. So who has the edge?

Considering MSU has held 10 of 12 opponents to under 100 yards rushing and has allowed only 46 points over its past six games (7.7 ppg) – just five more points than the Buckeyes gave up to lowly Michigan last week - the Buckeyes and their rushing attack will certainly have their work cut out for them come Saturday.

Stanford Cardinal at Arizona State Sun Devils (-3, 56)

Will home field prove to be the difference for ASU in its rematch with Stanford?

On the heels of a 42-28 loss at Stanford on Sep. 21, revenge will certainly be on the minds of Arizona State when it hosts the Cardinal in the Pac-12 championship game.

The Sun Devils are hot, having won seven straight, but are 0-3 SU (0-2-1 ATS) in their last three versus Stanford, including a 17-13 loss in Tempe back in 2010.

Any doubts surrounding Stanford’s ability to beat a team twice in the same season were answered just last year when it knocked off UCLA 27-24 in the conference championship after defeating the Bruins 35-17 during the 2012 regular season.

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Wunderdog Sports Free Pick

Game: Duke vs. Florida State (Saturday 12/07 8:00 PM Eastern)
Pick: Florida State -29 (-110) at bovada (http://www.bovada.lv/)

I have ridden with Florida State on several occasions this season with extremely high point spreads, and this will be no different. Kudos to Duke for having a great season, but they are simply no match for Florida State. These teams have met 18 times and Florida State is 18-0, and 12-6 ATS with the closest game having been 19 points. When Florida State has faced Duke to a line of less than -30 they are 9-0 ATS, winning by an average of 35 points per game. They have faced a Duke team over .500 and are 5-0 ATS in those games, winning by 40.6 points per game. They have even faced some good Duke teams in the 90s and are 3-0 ATS against a Duke team over .700. The bottom line here is that Duke is basically an average to a tick above average from the line of scrimmage, but Florida State is elite on both sides of the ball. The Noles have won seven of their last eight games overall by 30 points. Those blowout wins have come against the likes of Florida, Miami and Clemson - and two of those were on the road. Florida State has held 10 opponents to 14 points or less, while getting to 48 points or more nine times. Last year, they beat the Blue Devils 48-7 despite being -4 in turnovers, and Duke has simply not closed the gap enough to fare much better in this one. Unbeaten favorites from -21.5 to -31 points that are on at least a seven game winning streak are 73-40 ATS, including 6-1 ATS this year, and 29-4 ATS since 2007. Lay the bundle and play on Florida State to claim the ACC crown.

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GoodFella | CFB Side - Saturday, Dec 7 2013 10:00PM
129 Utah St. 3.5(-110) SportsInterAction vs 130 Fresno St. triple-dime bet

Analysis:
"CFB GOM" (3.5*) on UTAH ST. +3.5

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Steve Fezzik

Oklahoma/Oklahoma State Under

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The Sports Nostradamus Final Card

CFB
Rutgers
Over Baylor
Over Rice
Missouri
Ohio State

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LA Syndicate

CFB
Under Oklahoma
Arizona State & Over
Utah State

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Chicago Syndicate

Added
CFB
Under UConn
UL Lafayette
Under Oklahoma
Missouri & Over
Over Duke

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College Football odds Week 15 Opening Line Report

If your heart has recovered from a wild weekend of college football in Week 14, well, have your defibrillator ready, because there are still some big games to come in Week 15. Leading the way are two teams that, before the season, almost no one would have projected to reach the Southeastern Conference championship game: Auburn and Missouri, in a battle of Tigers at Atlanta’s Georgia Dome.

Auburn provided a ridiculously riveting finish to Saturday’s Iron Bowl, returning a field goal for a touchdown in a 34-28 shocker over No. 1 Alabama. This is the same squad that went 3-9 SU and 4-8 ATS last year, including 0-8 SU and 2-6 ATS in the SEC. This year, Auburn is 11-1 SU and is tied for the second-best ATS record in the country at 10-2.

Missouri is also 11-1 SU and fields the No. 1 spread-covering unit in the nation at 10-1-1. The Tigers were 5-7 SU and ATS last year, but they’ve rocketed to the top of the SEC behind quarterback James Franklin and a defense that allows just 19.4 ppg (14th). Mizzou wrapped up the regular season by holding high-octane Texas A&M and QB Johnny Manziel to just 21 points in a 28-21 victory Saturday.

Peter Korner, founder of Nevada-based odds service The Sports Club, says the Crimson Tide being out of the picture makes this contest far more intriguing.

“It turns out to be a great game which will be highly competitive and a real toss-up as to who will win. I think this game is much more interesting now that Alabama is out. With that, the majority of oddsmakers all made this a pick ‘em, and that's what we sent out. Auburn has really turned on the afterburners to be where it is, and Missouri has been strong all year. We'll let the bettors decide this one.”

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans (+6)

The Buckeyes allowed a middling Michigan squad to put up 41 points and come a 2-point conversion away from an upset that would have rivaled Auburn’s shocker over Alabama. But even if the 42-41 win was far tighter than expected, with Ohio State laying 17 points, the Buckeyes (12-0 SU, 6-5-1 ATS) have still won 24 consecutive games SU heading into the Big Ten title game at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis.

The Spartans, meanwhile, grinded out a 14-3 home win Saturday as a 17-point chalk against Minnesota. Michigan State (11-1 SU, 7-4-1 ATS) has won eight in a row (6-2 ATS), holding opponents to 14 points or less six times in that stretch, and five of those foes scored only in single digits. The Spartans have the nation’s No. 1 total defense (273.3 ypg), No. 1 rushing defense (64.4 ypg) and No. 4 scoring defense (11.8 ppg).

“We're all wary that Ohio State has no defense and Michigan State has a top-notch defensive unit,” Korner said. “Our range went from Ohio State -4.5 to -7. We sent out Ohio State -6. Smart money will be on Michigan State, squares will be on the favorite. Hopefully it will balance out and we get good two-way action right where it's at.”

Oklahoma Sooners at Oklahoma State Cowboys (-13)

The host Cowboys are gunning for the Big 12 title and an automatic berth in a BCS bowl, but just playing the archrival Sooners in the Bedlam game is generally motivation enough. If not for a toe-stubbing loss at West Virginia back in September, Oklahoma State (10-1 SU, 8-3 ATS) would be firmly in the hunt for the national championship game. Since that setback, the Pokes have gone 7-0 SU and 6-1 ATS, scoring 38 points or more five times and winning by two TDs or more six times.

The Sooners (9-2 SU, 6-5 ATS) won their first five games, then went 4-2 down the stretch to fall out of Big 12 title contention. While Korner and his crew have Oklahoma State a double-digit chalk, he said the Sooners could surely make things interesting.

“We were all actually very close on this one, as the numbers ranged from Oklahoma State -12.5 to -14,” he said. “We sent out -13. We're sure dog players will wait and see how high this can go, but both teams are quality squads, and we don't see much movement – if any – until much later in the week.

“The way this year has ended up, I'm pretty sure that Oklahoma could win outright as the double-digit underdog, so we won't be surprised if the Sooners make this a game.”

Duke Blue Devils vs. Florida State Seminoles (-32)

Duke is yet another surprise team to be hanging around at this point of the year, coming off a 10-2 SU regular season and standing tied for second nationally with a 10-2 ATS record, as well. The Blue Devils are on an 8-0 SU run and have cashed in their last seven games, nabbing four outright wins as an underdog, including Saturday’s 27-25 win at North Carolina as a 5-point pup.

Florida State is steaming toward the BCS national championship game, despite sexual assault allegations swirling around star QB Jameis Winston, though no charges have been brought yet. The Seminoles (12-0 SU) have also been a spread-covering machine at 10-2 ATS, winning by at least 27 points in all but one game, so Korner isn’t expecting much out of the ACC championship tilt in Charlotte, N.C.

“This is a real non-game. Our range went from Florida State -30 to -33, and we sent out -32,” he said. “There’s not much to see here. We expect late-week action to be on the favorite, as usual, so we're ignoring the offshore line moves on Sunday. Moving fast and to a lower number this quickly, this early in the week is a joke. Any sports book that follows this is going to be rooting for Duke come Saturday.”

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College Football Line Watch Buckeyes Backers Should be Patient

Each week during the college football season, Steve Merril looks at the NCAAF odds and tells you which spread to bet now, which one to bet later, and which total to watch as the week plays out.

Spread to bet now

Stanford Cardinal at Arizona State Sun Devils (-3)

The current pointspread sits on the key number of 3, but early indications hint that the Sun Devils will be moving up to -3.5 shortly.

This is a revenge game for Arizona State, as the Sun Devils got blown out 42-28 at Stanford in Week 3. The Cardinal laid 6.5 points in that game but Arizona State is a completely different team at home. The Sun Devils are a perfect 7-0 SU and 5-2 ATS.

Bettors like those angles so they will be eager to bet the Sun Devils in this game, especially since they are only laying a field goal. Stanford’s two losses have come on the road, which will also entice bettors to take Arizona State.

Public bettors also like to take the high-scoring offensive teams, especially when they are matched up with the low-scoring, defensive teams. That’s the case here, so we expect the money to come in on Arizona State, ultimately moving this number higher than three.

Spread to wait on

Ohio State Buckeyes (-5.5) vs. Michigan State Spartans

The media and bettors alike are quite skeptical of Ohio State and its undefeated 12-0 record. The Buckeyes’ close 42-41 win at Michigan last weekend only enhanced their negative perception. Ohio State is on a 0-3 ATS slide and is just 2-4 ATS its last six ballgames.

Early money has already come in on Michigan State, with the game opening at MSU +6.5 and quickly getting bet down to the current 5.5-point spread. The public will also back the Spartans, especially since they are 4-1 ATS over their last five games and their only loss this season came by just four points.

If you like Ohio State – wait. A better number will be available as the week goes on.

Total to watch

Oklahoma Sooners at Oklahoma State Cowboys (58)

The Bedlam Series has a history of alternating results in recent years. The Sooners and Cowboys played a high-scoring 99-point game last season after a 54-point game the year before. There were 88 points in 2010 and only 27 points in 2009.

Oklahoma State has the reputation as a high-powered offense under head coach Mike Gundy. But the Cowboys’ strength this season has been their defense. They’ve held six opponents to 13 points or less and they’ve limited opponents to just 4.8 yards per play and 6.2 yards per pass attempt.

Oklahoma’s defense only allows 4.9 yards per play and 6.3 yards per pass attempt. The Sooners’ offense has also had inconsistent quarterback play, resulting in some lower-scoring games.

The total came out at a surprising low 58, so it seems that the oddsmakers have finally caught on to Oklahoma State’s profile.

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Exposing the Top 25 Where the Polls Went Wrong

Each week throughout the college football season, Jesse Schule will dissect the new Top 25 rankings, looking for betting value. He'll showcase the most overrated team, along with the most underrated ranked team, and an unranked squad that he feels should be in the Top 25.

Most Underrated Top 25 Team: Michigan State Spartans (11-1 SU, 7-4 ATS)

The Spartans finished the season with eight straight victories after suffering their only loss to Notre Dame on the road back on September 21. Of those eight victories, many came against quality opponents, and none of those games were close (all decided by double digits).

Michigan State boasts the nation's No. 4 ranked defense, allowing an average of just 11.8 points per game. The Spartans registered a shutout against Purdue, held Minnesota and Illinois to just three points each, and held Northwestern and Michigan to just six points apiece.

Most Overrated Top 25 Team: Ohio State Buckeyes (12-0 SU, 6-5-1 ATS)

I believe it truly would be a crime if the Buckeyes were to play in the National Championship game ahead of Missouri or Auburn, who will play for the SEC Championship Saturday.

Ohio State has a perfect 12-0 record, much like Notre Dame did last year. And look what happened to the Irish when they faced an SEC powerhouse - it looked like men against boys. I'm convinced it would be the same story if the Buckeyes were to play any of the Top 5 teams.

Saturday's win over the Wolverines showed how vulnerable the Buckeyes defense can be, and that was against an unranked opponent. The Buckeyes were very fortunate to have escaped with the win at Ann Arbor in a game that ended with a failed two-point conversion on the final play.

Unranked Team That Should be Ranked: Cincinnati Bearcats (9-2 SU, 6-5-0 ATS)

The Bearcats have won six straight and they boast a Top-10 defense, allowing opponents an average of 18.5 points per game. They finish the season against Louisville at home and they have won 16 of their last 18 home games.

Quarterback Brendon Kay has thrown for over 800 yards and six touchdowns, winning back-to-back games on the road.

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Beyond the BCS Big Profits from NCAAF Small Conferences

Some of the best betting value in college football is hiding beyond the BCS, in the small conferences. Each week, Doc’s Sports will look at the little programs that could help you make big cash this college season.

Team to Watch: Rice Owls (9-3 SU, 7-5 ATS)

This week: +4.5 at Marshall

Marshall has won five in a row by an average of 34 points and it has scored at least 45 points in each of its last six contests, but not all has gone perfectly for the Thundering Herd heading into this week’s Conference USA Championship at Rice.

Because the two teams have the same 7-1 record in C-USA action, the expanded BCS rankings (neither team is in the Top 25) determined which school would host and Rice came out just ahead. The Thundering Herd will also be without sophomore running back Kevin Grooms, who was suspended indefinitely after being arrested on misdemeanor domestic battery charges following last Friday’s 59-28 win over East Carolina.

They still boast a stellar ground attack with Essray Taliaferro and Steward Butler, but Grooms had 503 rushing yards and six touchdowns this season and he scored four times in last year’s double-overtime win over Rice.

The Owls are 5-1 (3-3 ATS) at home in 2013. Marshall is a vastly different team home and away. It is 3-3 (1-5 ATS) on the road compared to 6-0 (6-0 ATS) at home.

Team to Beware: Utah State Aggies (8-4 SU, 8-4 ATS)

This week: (+3.5) at Fresno State

Utah State need not apologize for playing in the Mountain West Championship, but it didn’t have to face the top two teams from the West Division (Fresno State and San Diego State, which dealt Boise State its two conference losses).

The Aggies have lost five offensive starters over the course of the season -most recently receiver Travis Reynolds, who is questionable due to a knee injury. Despite missing last week’s win over Wyoming, Reynolds has 51 receptions for 832 yards and four touchdowns.

Fresno State saw its BCS hopes busted by San Jose State last Friday, but its 12-game home winning streak is still intact. The Bulldogs have not lost in Fresno since an Oct. 1, 2011 contest against Mississippi.

Total Team: South Alabama Jaguars (5-6 SU, 4-7 O/U)

This week: (58) vs. UL Lafayette

Don’t expect the Ragin’ Cajuns to call off the dogs on their defense that ranks second in scoring and second against the run in the Sun Belt when they face South Alabama. Louisiana-Lafayette has already accepted a bid to the New Orleans Bowl, but an outright conference title is still on the line.

The Jaguars were all over the backfield in last weekend’s 38-17 rout of Georgia State, recording four sacks and eight tackles for loss. Saturday’s game is still a decent way off, but the current forecast calls for rain and wind throughout the entire weekend in Mobile.

The under is 4-0 in South Alabama’s last four overall and 4-1 in its last five at home. The under is 3-0 in ULL’s last three road trips.

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Snow and Rain to Dampen this Weekend's Football Schedule

College football bettors beware, there is a high probability of messy conditions this weekend, including snow and rain. So when it comes to handicapping the games this week make sure to keep an eye out on the elements in several cities.

In college action:

There will be a 43 percent chance of rain for the ACC title game when Duke takes on Florida State.

In two huge Big 12 matchups this weekend, three teams will battle each other and the weather for the conference championship. Texas travels to Waco to face Baylor where there is a 32 percent chance of freezing rain and Oklahoma will clash with Oklahoma State where there is a 10 percent chance of snow.

In the AAC, Louisville plays at Cincinnati where there is a 60 percent chance of rain and UCF travels to Southern Methodist where there is a 31 percent chance of freezing rain.

And there is a 40 percent chance of rain in Houston when Marshall battles Rice for the C-USA title.

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Alex Smart

CFB-
ULL+2.5
Duke+29.5
Marshall-4.5
Texas+16

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From This Week's PLATINUM SHEET
STATFOX FORECASTER

OHIO STATE (127) AT MICHIGAN STATE (128)
Latest Line: Michigan St. +5.5; Total: 51.5

One of the nation’s top offenses meets arguably the nation’s top D in the Big Ten title game. These teams met in East Lansing last season, with Ohio State holding on for a 17-16 win despite three turnovers. The Buckeyes are 24-0 SU under Urban Meyer, though they’ve failed to cover in their last three and allowed 41 points to struggling Michigan last week. This will be their first postseason game since 2011. MSU has held five of its last six opponents to six point or less. They’ve won eight in a row SU (6-2 ATS).
FORECASTER: Ohio State 23, Michigan State 22

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Ness conference championship GOY total is Ohio St/Mich St. OVER

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Stephen Nover

121 Missouri 2.0(-110) triple-dime bet

126 Arizona St. -3.0(-110) double-dime bet

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3* Missouri

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Bell's Best Bets

NCAAF:
10* Missouri +2
5* Mich St +5.5
5* Arizona St. - 3

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Stanford
Marshall

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CFB
4* Aub
6* Fresno St

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spartan CFB Side Sat, 12/07/13 - 4:00 PM
triple-dime bet - 121 Missouri 2.0 (-110) vs 122 Auburn
Analysis: The Missouri Tigers, the little engine that could. Time and again this team has
confounded the experts and talking heads. They are not supposed to be here. Who the hell are
these upstarts crashing the SEC title game party in their second year of league play? I have been
touching base with literally every source of contact I have guys, and that's a long list cultivated
carefully from following this program for decades. My primary concern to be candid was team
frame of mind after the huge win saturday night over Johnny Football and his Aggies. The
responses I am getting are unanimous, the Tigers are dialed in and still focuÃŒsed on the task at
hand. Word is the team deeply respects Auburn, although Bama was the preferred opponent. But
they are not the least bit intimidated or in awe of this Auburn club. Mizzou knows they are a lousy
4th and 16 overtime conversion by South Carolina from being undefeated and in the drivers seat
for a date in Pasadena. To say that is a thorn in their side might be the biggest understatement in
recent memory. I also, deeply respect the job Auburn has done, both teams earned this slot. But,
let's deal with a stubborn fact here, the Auburn Tigers caught some very, very major breaks to
arrive at this point. Everyone knows it. It is my personal opinion that Missouri is the more
balanced team here. Mizzou can clearly carve up opponents through the air, they can also pound
the rock on the ground. They are a balanced attack. On the flip side Auburn is a run first team
that will be going up against one of the best front seven's in the nation. Clearly a monster game
for both programs but I'll just say it, this is the biggest game in the history of the Missouri Tiger
program. Will the players get caught up in the moment? Well, they have not yet. Pinkel has stated
this is the most coachable team he's had. When a squad believes and listens it's a coach's dream.
A lot of folks feel Auburn QB Nick Marshall will torment Mizzou with his elusiveness, seriously.
Missouri just took care of business against a pretty fair quarterback from Texas A&M I believe.
Anyway, one more important note. I can emphasize enough that this is absolutely not a homer
call. I have wagered against Missouri countless times in my career. But, I know when to get on a
team and ride them when they are hot, and Missouri is as hot as it gets and has not needed
freaky things to break their way to arrive here. Yes, I honestly love Mizzou in this spot guys. My
long term clients know full and well I don't bet on emotion. It's my view that Auburn will need
some more major breaks to occur again to move past Missouri, can that happen again? Possible
but I like this Mizzou team in the role of dog much more. I'm going once again here with Gary
Pinkel and his little engine with a Triple Star release.
Now, one final note. Have to say it. This is no lock. I've been sports betting for four decades and
have yet to come across one single lock. Once again, I implore you to wager with your head and
not over it. If you do not practice self discipline AND money management you are road kill, a
bookies wet dream. That my friends, is cast in granite. Please don't bet half your roll here. Okay,
you get my point. Many sincere thanks guys, I know you have tons of options and I do appreciate
your trust. Best of luck to us once again. Enjoy the game!

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11 Missouri over Auburn

Late Score Forecast:
11 Missouri 31- Auburn 24
SEC Championship at Atlanta, Georgia

10 *CONNECTICUT over Memphis
Late Score Forecast:
*CONNECTICUT 28 - Memphis 17

10 *BAYLOR over Texas
Late Score Forecast:
*BAYLOR 49 - Texas 24

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THE GOLD SHEET
♦♦♦♦ KEY RELEASES ♦♦♦♦
NORTHERN ILLINOIS by 12 over Bowling Green
ARIZONA STATE by 14 over Stanford
MICHIGAN STATE by 4 over Ohio State

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GREEN SHEET
COLLEGE KEY SELECTIONS
RATING 3 UTAH STATE (+3) over Fresno State
RATING 2 FLORIDA STATE (-28½) over Duke
RATING 1 TEXAS (+13½) over Baylor
RATING 1 OKLAHOMA STATE (-10½) over Oklahoma
We rank our Key Selections in order of preference, grading them on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being
a top selection.

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POINTWISE
COLLEGE KEY RELEASES
BAYLOR over Texas RATING: 1
OKLAHOMA STATE over Oklahoma RATING: 3
STANFORD over Arizona State RATING: 4
UTAH STATE over Fresno State RATING: 5
RATED "1" PLAYS THIS SEASON: 19-9
TOP 5 COLLEGE THIS YEAR: 44-25

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POWERPLAYS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
4* MISSOURI 30 AUBURN 27
3* CONNECTICUT 21 MEMPHIS 18

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POWERSWEEP
KEY SELECTION
Big 10 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME • LUCAS OIL STADIUM • INDIANAPOLIS, IN
3* † Ohio St over Michigan St. - OSU has won 8 of the L/9 in the series and has covered
6 of the L/8. In 2008 we used our 5H Oct GOM on OSU (-3) and they delivered a 45-7 win.
In 2011 MSU had 24 Ohio natives on its roster (27 this year!) and upset the Buckeyes 10-7
(+3) at the Shoe. LY OSU ret’d the favor winning 17-16 (+2’) LY at MSU. TY’s B10 champ gm is
easily the most important B10 gm since #1 OSU beat #2 UM back in 2006. A win here puts the
Buckeyes in the BCS Champ gm while MSU looks to be in good shape for their 1st Rose Bowl
appearance s/’87 win or lose. The Buckeyes come in winners of 24 str gms (longest streak s/
USC ‘03-’05) but LW had to hold on for dear life over archrival UM 42-41 (-16) getting an int
on a 2-pt conv w/:32 left. It will be Irresistible Force vs Immovable Object here as the Buckeye
ground gm is arguably the best in the country avg 321 ypg (7.0) and will be taking on a MSU
rush D that is all’g just 65 ypg (2.2). The Spartans finished an unbeaten B10 season for the
1st time s/’66 beating Minnesota 14-3 (-16’) LW. While they have held 5 of their L/6 opp w/o a
td, that one opp, Neb, was one of the better offenses they faced TY (#39). They all’d 28 pts and
392 yds incl 182 on the ground and won the gm due to 5 Husker TO’s. Now they take our #4
off that is avg 48 ppg and 531 ypg. Meyer has the big gm exp, the Bucks had a wake-up call
LW, now face a QB that can’t beat them w/his legs and their pass rush can tee off on MSU QB
Cook (avg 4.6 sks per gm L/5). OSU heads to Pasadena and we’re not talking about playing
on January 1st.
FORECAST: Ohio St by 11 over Michigan St.

OTHER SELECTION
PAC-12 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME • SUN DEVIL STADIUM • TEMPE, AZ
2* Stanford over ARIZONA ST - This is the only rematch this year in a championship gm as
Stanford beat Arizona St 42-28 (-6’) back in mid-Sept on the Farm. The gm should go down as
a misleading statistical gm. Some may point out that ASt had a 417-391 yd and 20-19 FD edge
but all you had to do was watch the 1H of the gm. SU absolutely dominated with a 256-103 yd
edge and led 29-0 at the half. They extended it to 39-7 before they put the backups in and ASt
got 197 of their yds on 3 td drives. We easily cashed our Button #9 NCSportsline Comp Totals
play on the OVER. We also leaned with Stanford in the write-up prior to the gm calling them
to win by DD’s as they have won 3 str in the series (2-1 ATS). This is Stanford’s 2nd str P12
Champ gm as they beat UCLA 27-24 (-9) LY. However, that gm was at home and this will be on
the road. LW they beat ND 27-20 (-15’) as they dominated the LOS w/a 261-64 rush yd edge.
Speaking of domination, the Sun Devils turned LW’s Territorial Cup into a run away w/a 58-21
win (-11) over Arizona. However, it should be noted that ASt only had 22-20 FD and 478-424
yd edges as they benefitted from 4 UA TO’s. They are 7-0 SU/5-2 ATS at home TY outscoring
their opp by an avg of 49-21 (+156 ypg). This is only the 3rd time Stanford has been an AD in
the L/3 yrs. They are 1-0-1 ATS in that role taking a ND tm that played in the BCS Champ gm
LY to OT before losing 20-13 (+7) and then upsetting #1 Oregon 17-14 (+20’) in OT. They have
more exp in big-time gms, have our #3 D and will benefit from an ASt tm most likely playing
w/o RB Marion Grice (DNP LW) who leads the tm in rushing, is #3 in rec and has 20 td’s.
FORECAST: Stanford by 1 over ARIZONA ST

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RED SHEET
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Missouri 38 - Auburn 31 - (4:00 - CBS - @ Georgia Dome, Atlanta) -- Line opened at Auburn minus 3, and is now minus 1½. There cannot have been very many "public" teams as popular as
these War Eagles of Auburn, who are in not only in off a pair of, no, not improbable, but miraculous wins, 1st in the "Immaculate Deflection" last-minute win over Georgia, & 2nd in a 109
yd FG return vs mighty Alabama, on the game's final play. This squad has been simply superb
throughout the season, & not just in those spectacular shockers. But the public apparently hasn't
bought into their "team of destiny" aura, as the spot has actually come down 1½ pts. Lost in all
of this, of course, are the Mizzou Tigers, who are just an OT loss to SoCaro, in which they lost
their QB (Franklin), from 12-0. How about putting the wraps on Manziel & Co in LW's finale. Mizzou
a perfect 5-0 SU & ATS on the road.
RATING 89: MISSOURI

Michigan State 33 - Ohio State 30 - (8:15 - FOX - @ Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis) -- Line
opened at Ohio State minus 6½, and is now minus 5½. Similar to the above contest, the
Buckeyes of Ohio State (like Auburn) have had more than their share of ink. But, whereas the
Tigers have greatly emerged the past few weeks, the Bucks have been in the spotlight all season
long (both deservedly so). Both QB Miller, & RB Hyde seem unstoppable at times, & certainly
performed to the max in last week's
barnburning win over arch-rival Michigan. But that OSU "D" was stung for 603 yds by the Wolves,
& therein lies the edge for the Spartans of Michigan State, who simply field the best "D" in the
nation, & possess just one setback all season, by 4 pts to Notre Dame, while holding the Irish to
13 FDs & 221 yds. Spartans allowed 12 FDs & 168 yds in earlier 29-6 win over Michigan. Upset!
RATING 89: MICHIGAN STATE

BAYLOR 56 - Texas 27 - (3:30 - FOX) -- Line opened at Baylor minus 14, and is now minus
13½. This one, of course, is a "no brainer". Whenever the Bears play host, we simply don't miss
placing they among our highest plays. Thus far, they've been golden, while averaging 65 pts, 719
yds at home. And for the clincher, note covering to the tune of 10-1 as hosts, with a 22 ppg ATS
edge as '13 homer. The 23rd ranked
Steers have had their moments, to be sure, including that shocking upset of Oklahoma (29½ pt
cover), but have played only 3 RGs, previously, covering just 1 (by a pt in OT win at West
Virginia).
RATING 88: BAYLOR

OKLAHOMA STATE 47 - Oklahoma 24 - (12:00 - ABC) -- Line opened at Oklahoma State minus
10½ and is still minus 10½. As our subscribers are well aware, we have ridden these Cowboys in
recent years, with highly profitable returns. The continual triumvirate of superb talent in all
phases of a nearly unstoppable offense, has been their trademark. But this season, they seem to
have lacked their normal killer
instinct, especially after that scandal broke. However, on track they surely are, with their current
7-0 SU run, & 6-0 ATS run, by 105½ pts! LY, it went into OT (51-48 Okie win). Series host is 10-
4 ATS.
RATING 88: OKLAHOMA STATE

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SPORTS REPORTER
BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Lucas Oil Stadium – Indianapolis, IN
BEST BET
MICHIGAN STATE over OHIO STATE by 8
There seems to be a popular argument among people who care about such
things, about whether or not Ohio State “belongs” in the national championship
game. Please count us among those who don’t care (because that game
is an overrated fraud), but among those who say that defense wins championships.
Ohio State has allowed 24 points or more in wins vs. Cal, Wisconsin,
Northwestern, Illinois and Michigan this season. Michigan State has allowed
0, 3, 6, 6 and 3 points in five of its last six games. Although the Spartans
allowed 28 points to both Indiana and Nebraska – who operate ‘unconventional’
offenses somewhat similar to Ohio State’s – Michigan State managed
to win and cover those games and score 41 points each time. Sure, some
of the points were special teams- and defense-generated, but that’s what
Michigan State does. They do a nice job of flipping field position. Ohio State
QB Braxton Miller and RB Carlos Hyde will do a number on Michigan State’s
high statistical ranking against the run. But Ohio State’s defense lost their
captain, safety Christian Bryant, at mid-season, and the offense has often
been forced to out-score opponents since. The defense just allowed a onelegged,
turnover-prone Michigan quarterback to keep that team alive against
the Buckeyes when it had no right to be, given that Michigan’s weak running
game should have helped to create better pass defense. Michigan State does
pro-style offense better than Michigan and offers more balance and more
problems for the Buckeyes’ defense. MICHIGAN STATE, 37-29.

MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIP
RECOMMENDED
UTAH STATE over *FRESNO STATE by 7
If Fresno State was a running team, then we’d make Utah State a Best Bet.
Utah State shuts down run-reliant offenses like nobody’s business. But Fresno
State is a pass-first offense, with a passing attack ranked #1 in the nation.
Led by QB David Carr, the offense has a 45-7 TD-INT ratio and they put the
ball in the air 51 times per game. They don’t wait until they fall behind to
throw the ball. They come out throwing and throw some more. In a season
where Utah State has played against the run-laden option offenses of Air
Force and New Mexico, facing Fresno State would have to make you worry
a little. However, note that Utah State blasted pass-happy San Jose State
40-12 earlier this season, on the road, and just held Wyoming’s good pass
offense to 7 points a week ago. Hmmm…very interesting, eh? They can do
all right against the pass. They made San Jose’s David Fales a 0-3 TD-INT
person when they faced him. The Fresno State defense suffers because of the
offense’s characteristics, and because the ball is in the air a few too many
times for the Football Gods to approve of, so does Fresno’s overall performance:
They are 2-6 ATS in conference play this season. A favorite with a
defense that ranks #101 in the nation, playing a championship game with an
unbalanced offense against a good defense, seems kind of shaky. If defense
and special teams are meant to turn this game in anyone’s favor, then Utah
State’s two units will be the ones doing it.
UTAH STATE, 37-31.

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WINNING POINTS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
MISSOURI over AUBURN by 17 (at Atlanta)
(SEC TITLE GAME) Auburn’s storybook season smacks of the spine-tingling serials
that inspired filmmaker Stephen Spielberg. Under Gus Malzahn, the Indiana
Jones of his profession, the Auburn Tigers have won eight straight, the last two in
stunning fashion, and forged eight straight covers. And this week, they get to compete
for the SEC title at a friendly venue. The Tigers have 26 players from Georgia
on their roster (four starters) and thousands of alumni in the Atlanta area. But the
cold, hard stats inform us that this “team of destiny” will likely have their bubble
burst in the Georgia Dome. Auburn’s running game is outstanding. With Tre
Mason leading the parade, they average 318.3 ypg. But on virtually every other significant measure, Missouri has a higher placement. It would seem to matter greatly
that that none of the starters in the Auburn secondary stands taller than 5’11”.
Earlier this year, Auburn had no antidote for 6’5” Mike Evans. The Texas A & M
standout shredded Auburn for 287 receiving yards. Missouri’s top three receivers
are 6’6”, 6’5”, and 6’4” and they can stretch the field after winning the jump balls.
Auburn DC Ellis Johnson (yes, the same fellow who couldn’t win a game at
Southern Miss) can devise schemes to clog the passing lanes but he can’t get his
defenders to grow any taller. Akin to the Tigers of Auburn, the Tigers of Missouri
have also been a money-maker: 9-2 ATS including a perfect 5-0 on the road. Gary
Pinkel’s troops should bring home the bacon. MISSOURI 45-28.

***BEST BET
MICHIGAN ST. over OHIO ST. by 10 (at Indianapolis)
(BIG 10 TITLE GAME) By some strange alchemy, Ohio State finds itself one win
removed from a likely invite to the BCS title game. Urban Meyer is no stranger to
big games, having won two national titles at Florida, and his teams have thrived in
this price range. Going back to his days at Bowling Green, Meyer is 38-19-1 ATS
as a single-digit favorite or underdog. But cracks have developed in the OSU
armor. On the season, the Buckeyes have allowed 4,270 yards, an average of only
356 yards per game, but nearly 35 percent of this yield has come in the last three
games. On offense, the Buckeyes rank first in rushing among teams from BCS
leagues thanks to Carlos Hyde and the elusive Braxton Miller. But it figures that
both will encounter tough sledding running into what is statistically the nation’s
premier stop-unit. Iowa’s Mark Weisman, a power back in the mold of Hyde (albeit
not quite as good), managed only nine rushing yards against these Spartans. On
the season, opposing runners are averaging only 2.23 yards per carry and MSU has
allowed only five rushing touchdowns all season. On offense, Michigan State is not
in Ohio State’s class, but QB Connor Cook has evolved into a capable field general
and RB Jeremy Lankford has quietly forged a skein of seven 100-yard rushing
games. Mark Dantonio’s crew has won every league game by double digits and
brings more to the table than the 2012 edition that succumbed to Ohio State by a
score of 17-16 in Urban Meyer’s first Big Ten game. MICHIGAN STATE 31-21.

** PREFERRED
Connecticut* over Memphis by 10
Memphis has had one of the stronger defenses in the American Athletic
Conference. Earlier this year, the Tigers held four straight foes – Middle Tennessee,
Arkansas State, Central Florida, and Houston – under 200 yards. More recently,
Memphis limited Louisville to 342 yards. But the offense didn’t hold up their end
of the bargain and the defense eventually cracked. Last week, Memphis was outyarded
534-228 in a 20-point home loss to Temple. After opening 0-9, the
Connecticut players reportedly vowed to win their final three games. This would
be no great feat considering the tepid opposition, but let’s give the Huskies their
props for successfully completing the first two legs of the journey. The week after
holding Temple to 101 yards and zero points in the second half, the Huskies
knocked off bowl eligibility-seeking Rutgers. In those games, UConn allowed only
three sacks, significant as pass protection was previously an area of weakness. By all
indications, the Huskies under interim coach T.J. Weist still have a lot of fire in
their belly. We’re not so sure about Memphis.
CONNECTICUT 23-13.

Fresno State* over Utah State by 14
(MOUNTAIN WEST CHAMPIONSHIP GAME) Fresno walked a tightrope
while building a 10-0 ledger and perhaps it was inevitable that they would tumble.
They crashed hard, surrendering 736 yards and 36 first downs in a 62-52 setback
at San Jose. Conventional wisdom says now is a good time to bet against them, and
even if the Bulldogs had remained unbeaten, their shabby defensive numbers
would make them an iffy proposition. However, we happen to think the oddsmaker
over-reacted to last week’s developments. Yes, Utah State’s defensive is superior,
but because Fresno State has played only 11 games, their defenders have actually
been on the field for fewer plays. USU QB Darrell Garretson has played well,
cushioning the loss of Chuckie Keaton, but Fresno State, needless to say, has a huge
edge at quarterback with Derek Carr. And while Utah State shut down Wyoming,
they were playing a team hampered by injuries in the offensive line. Fresno State
has no such worries, barring any late developments. We like the host in the inaugural
MWC title game.
FRESNO STATE 38-24.

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Saturday's NCAAF betting cheat sheet: Afternoon action

Marshall Thundering Herd at Rice Owls (+6.5, 61)

The Rice Owls are ranked 62nd on offense, averaging 420.5 yards per game. The Owls are averaging 239.5 yards rushing and 181.0 yards passing so far
this season.

The Marshall Thundering Herd are ranked ninth on offense, averaging 513.2 yards per game. The Thundering Herd are averaging 219.9 yards rushing and
293.3 yards passing so far this season.

LINE: Rice opened as 4.5-point home dogs and have move slightly to +6.5. The total is up to 61.
WEATHER: There is a 50 percent chance of rain with a 12 mph wind blowing towards teh South end zone.
TRENDS:

* Marshall is 4-0 ATS in its last four games versus a team with a winning record.
* Over is 6-0 in Marshall's last six games overall.
* Under is 6-0 in Rice's last six games versus a team with a winning record.

Oklahoma Sooners at Oklahoma State Cowboys (-10, 57)

The Sooners defeated the Mountaineers early in the season but went on to lose to Texas and Baylor - two teams that Oklahoma State defeated - by a combined margin of 77-32. This season, Oklahoma sports a resume that includes victories over Notre Dame and and Texas Tech, as well as last week's 41-31 win over Kansas State.

The Cowboys have won seven straight games since their only loss of the season - a 30-21 defeat against a West Virginia team that wound up 4-8. The Cowboys have scored at least 20 points in 50 consecutive contests, but their defense quietly is much improved, holding Kansas, Texas and Baylor to an average of 12 points over the last three games.

LINE: The line opened at -10.5 and has moved to -10. The total opened at 58 and has been bet down to 57.
WEATHER: There is a 14 percent chance of precipitation with temperatures in the high teens.
TRENDS:

* Oklahoma is 6-2 ATS in its last eight meetings.
* Favorite is 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings.
* Oklahoma State is 6-0 ATS in its last six games overall.


Central Florida Knights at Southern Methodist Mustangs (OFF)

Blake Bortles' 167.3 passer rating has him in elite company, ranked seventh in the nation and his 276.2 passing yards per game falls behind only Gilbert and Louisville's Teddy Bridgewater in the conference. Central Florida's offense ranks 30th in the nation, averaging 34.6 points.

SMU quarterback Garrett Gilbert, is listed as questionable with a knee sprain. While the Mustangs have proven they can score in bunches with Gilbert under center, last week's goose egg against Houston is a concern, as is SMU's conference-worst 34.8 points per game, especially against the Knights' offense.

LINE: The line is currently off the board.
WEATHER: There is a 40 percent chance of ice pellets with an eight mph cross field wind.
TRENDS:
* Favorite is 4-0-1 ATS in their last five meetings.
* Home team is 3-0-1 ATS in their last four meetings.
* Central Florida is 3-1-1 ATS in its last five meetings.

Memphis Tigers at Connecticut Huskies (+1, 43)

Memphis has been ranked in the top 20 in the nation in total defense for most of the season but slipped to 27th after giving up a season highs for total yards (534) and points (41) to Temple.

Redshirt freshman quarterback Casey Cochran took over the starting job three weeks ago and has rejuvenated the offense as the Huskies have put up 21 or more points in three straight games after doing so only twice in their first eight contests.

LINE: UConn opened at +1 dogs. The total is currently at 43.
WEATHER: There is a 12 percent chance of rain with a eight mph wind blowing towards the Southeast end zone.
TRENDS:

* Memphis is 5-1 ATS in its last six road games.
* Under is 5-0 in Memphis' last five road games.
* Under is 4-0 in Connecticut's last four home games.

Texas Longhorns at Baylor Bears (-16.5, 71.5)

The Longhorns have scored at least 30 points in seven of their last eight contests, thanks in large part to an improved rushing attack that rolled up 281 yards and three touchdowns against Texas Tech on Thanksgiving night.

The Bears, who are currently averaging 55.4 points and 635.1 yards, have received a stunningly efficient season from Perry, as the junior quarterback has 3,557 passing yards with 28 touchdowns and two interceptions, in addition to 11 rushing scores.

LINE: Baylor opened at -13.5 and have been bet up to -16.5. The total opened at 73.5 and have moved down to 71.5.
WEATHER: There is a 40 percent chance of ice pellets with a 10 mph cross field wind.
TRENDS:

* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Road team is 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings.
* Texas is 1-5 ATS in its last six meetings.

Missouri Tigers vs Auburn Tigers +1.5, 59)

Game will be played at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia

Missouri averages 489.5 total yards and rank 18th in the nation in rushing (236.9) with Henry Josey leading the way (951 yards, 13 TDs). The defense is tied for fourth in the nation with 37 sacks, has forced 27 turnovers and has at least one takeaway in 42 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the FBS.

Tre Mason, the SEC's leading rusher with 1,317 yards and 18 TDs, and dual threat quarterback Nick Marshall (1,627 passing yards, 11 TDs, 5 INTs; 922 rushing yards, 10 TDs) lead an offense that ranks fifth in rushing (318.3) and 15th in total yards (491).

LINE: Auburn opened at -1.5 and has moved to +1.5. The total is up to 59.
WEATHER: N/A.
TRENDS:

* Missouri is 6-1 ATS versus teams with a winning record.
* Auburn is 7-0 ATS in its last seven conference games.
* Over is 6-1 in Missouri's last seven games overall.

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Saturday's NCAAF betting cheat sheet: Evening action

South Florida Bulls at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (-4, 46.5)

South Florida hasn't won at Rutgers since 2005 and will head north without two seniors on defense. Freshman quarterback Mike White (79-of-144 for 942 yards,
three touchdowns, eight interceptions) - the team's fourth starting quarterback of the season - will make his fifth straight start.

The Scarlet Knights will likely be without Leonte Carroo (upper body), who is a touchdown away from tying the school's single-single receiving TD record. The Scarlet Knights are ranked seventh in the country in rushing yards allowed (102.3) but are minus-10 in turnovers.

LINE: Rutgers opened at -7 but have moved down to -4. The total is currently at 46.5.
WEATHER: There is a 12 percent of rain.
TRENDS:

* Underdog is 7-1 ATS in their last eight meetings.
* South Florida is 0-6 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Under is 9-1 in Rutgers' last 10 games following a SU loss.

Standford Cardinal at Arizona State Sun Devils (-3, 56)

The Cardinal boast an impressive resume that includes victories over Washington, UCLA, Oregon State, Oregon and Notre Dame, in addition to their earlier win against Arizona State.Stanford ranks 13th in the country in points allowed (19 per game) and has yielded no more than 20 points in any of its last six contests.

The Sun Devils improved to 7-0 at home last week with a convincing 58-21 victory over Arizona, as they led 30-7 at the half and cruised despite the absence of leading rusher Marion Grice (leg). D.J. Foster led the way with 124 rushing yards and two touchdowns, helping Arizona State improve its scoring output for the fourth straight game (20, 30, 38 and 58).

LINE: The Sun Devils opened as 3.5-point home faves and have moved slightly to -3. The total opened at 56.
WEATHER: There is a 10 percent chance of rain with a 10 mph wind blowing across the field.
TRENDS:

* Favorite is 5-0-1 ATS in their last six meetings.
* Home team is 3-0-1 ATS in their last four meetings.
* Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings at Arizona State.

Duke Blue Devils vs Florida State Seminoles (-29.5, 62.5)

The game will be played at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina.

The No. 20 ranked Blue Devils, who have won eight in a row, were picked to finish last in the Coastal Division and are heavy underdogs Saturday, but have come from behind to win their past four contests.

The Seminoles, who ascended to the No. 1 ranking after Alabama lost at Auburn last weekend, average 53.7 points per game. Quarterback Jameis Winston is a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy, averaging a touchdown pass every 9.1 pass attempts for a Florida State offense that has scored 50 or more points seven times in 12 games.

LINE: The line opened at Florida State -28.5 and moved up to -29.5. The total opened at 61.5 and has jumped up to 62.5.
WEATHER: There is a 76 percent chance of rain with a 9 mph wind blowing across the field.
TRENDS:

* Favorite is 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings.
* Road team is 7-2 ATS in their last nine meetings.
* Blue Devils are 0-5 ATS in their last five meetings.

Louisiana Lafayette at South Alabama (-3, 58.5)

The UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns are ranked 42 on offense, averaging 443.7 yards per game. The Ragin' Cajuns are averaging 220.2 yards rushing and 223.5 yards passing so far this season.

The South Alabama Jaguars are ranked 48 on offense, averaging 431.2 yards per game. The Jaguars are averaging 171.0 yards rushing and 260.2 yards passing so far this season.

LINE: The line has held steady at South Alabama -3. The total has moved up from 58 to 58.5.
WEATHER: There is a 39 percent chance of rain.
TRENDS:

* UL Lafayette is 0-4 ATS in its last four games overall.
* South Alabama is 5-1 ATS in its last six games following a SU win.
* Over is 8-0-1 in UL Lafayette's last nine games following a SU loss.

Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans (+5, 51.5)

Game will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana

Ohio State has won a school-record 24 straight games but needed a failed two-point try in the final seconds last week to escape Michigan with a one-point victory. Braxton Miller and Carlos Hyde have combined to rush for 1,070 yards and 13 touchdowns over the past three games against Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.

The Spartans boast the nation’s top rushing, total and pass efficiency defense and complement it with the fifth-best turnover margin (plus-15) in FBS. They are also second nationally in third-down defense (28.7 percent) and fourth in scoring defense (11.8 points per game).

LINE: The line opened +5.5 and is now +5. The total hasn't moved from 51.5.
WEATHER: N/A.
TRENDS:

* Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings
* Ohio State is 6-2-1 ATS in its last nine meetings.
* Road team is 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings.

Utah State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs (-2.5, 60.5)

The Aggies were expected to struggle after losing starting quarterback Chuckie Keeton to a season-ending knee injury, but they rallied behind freshman backup Darell Garretson, senior running back Joey DeMartino (12 touchdowns) and a stellar defense.

Fresno State's offense ranks fourth nationally in scoring at 47.3 points per game, and senior quarterback Derek Carr has thrown 45 touchdowns with only five interceptions.

LINE: The Bulldogs opened as 3-point home faves and are now -2.5. The total is currently 60.5.
WEATHER: There is a 10 percent chance of rain.
TRENDS:

* Utah State is 5-2 ATS in its last seven meetings.
* Underdog is 6-1 ATS in their last seven meetings.
* Fresno State is 1-5 ATS in its last six home games.

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College football betting weather report: Saturday's forecasts

Find out how weather will impact your college football bets for Saturday's matchups:

Marshall Thundering Herd at Rice Owls (+6.5, 60.5)

Forecasts are calling for a 50 percent chance of rain. Wind will blow toward the S endzone at 9 mph.

Oklahoma Sooners at Oklahoma State Cowboys (-10, 57)

Temperatures will be in the high-teens with wind blowing across the field at 6 mph.

Central Florida Knights at SMU Mustangs

Temperatures will be in the low-20s with a 30 percent chance of ice pellets. Wind will blow toward the S endzone at 8 mph.

Memphis Tigers at Connecticut Huskies (Pick, 43)

There is a 30 percent chance of snow for gametime. Temperatures will be in the mid-30s and wind will blow toward the E endzone at 9 mph.

Texas Longhorns at Baylor Bears (-15.5, 71.5)

There is a 30 percent chance of ice pellets with temperatures in the high-20s. Wind will blow across the field at 9 mph.

South Florida Bulls at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (-4, 46.5)

Temperatures will be in the mid-30s with a 19 percent chance of rain. Wind will blow across the field at 6 mph.

Stanford Cardinal at Arizona State Sun Devils (-3, 56)

There is a 55 percent chance of rain in the forecast toward the end of the game. Wind will blow across the field at 10 mph.

Duke Blue Devils vs. Florida State Sun Devils (-29, 62)

There is a 68 percent chance of rain in the forecast with wind blowing across the field at 9 mph.

UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns vs. South Alabama Jaguars (-3, 58)

There is a 46 percent chance of rain in the forecast with temperatures in the high-40s. Wind will blow toward the S endzone at 8 mph.

Utah State Aggies vs. Fresno State Bulldogs (-3, 60)

Temperatures will be in the low-30s with partly cloudy skies. Wind will blow toward the S endzone at 3 mph.

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NCAAF betting: Championship game stats and trends
By MARC LAWRENCE

Little did the NCAA realize when they approved college football conference championship games in 1992 how much of an impact it would have on determining the bowl landscape.

With the BCS in its final season, and numerous major bowl slots pending, we turned to our trusted database for an overview of how teams and conferences have fared in these title tilts

Here are some of the findings. Enjoy the games.

Conference Trending

No less than seven FBS conferences will be featuring championship games this weekend.

The Mountain West kicks off its inaugural game, while the Big 10 and the Pac 12 enter into its 3rd year of play.

Looking inside the four conferences with 5 or more of championship play under the belts, trends of note include…

• ACC: favorites of 7 or more points are 0-3 ATS, including 1-2 straight up… .900 or greater teams are 02 SU and ATS… team off a win of 20 or more points are 1-3 ATS. Florida State fits the bill on all three counts.

• CUSA - the favorite in games with teams owning identical records is 2-0 ATS… favorites of 3 or more points are 5-2 ATS… teams who allowed 28 or more points in their last game are 1-4 SU and ATS. Marshall qualifies in all three categories.

• MAC - teams with a win percentage of more than .800 are 1-7-2 ATS… favorites are 3-9-2 ATS. Northern Illinois hopes to improve on both numbers.

• SEC – despite the longest conference history, no particular trend comes to the surface. It is worth noting, however, that teams who manage to score 30 or more points in this game are 15-1 SU and 12-4 ATS. Those who score 20 or fewer points in this title game are 0-14 SU and 1-12-1 ATS.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Oklahoma owns the best record of all teams in conference championship games at 7-1. Arkansas and Ohio University are the worst at 0-3. Unfortunately, neither team will be participating this week.

Arizona State, Duke, Fresno State, Ohio State, Rice and Utah State are all championship game maidens this season.

Of the teams that will be playing, these are their past performance records in title game, in straight up and against the spread sequence:

Auburn (2-2, 2-2); Bowling Green (0-1, 0-1); Florida State (2-1, 1-2); Marshall (3-1, 1-2-1); Michigan State (0-1,1-0); Missouri (0-2, 0-2); Northern Illinois (2-2, 0-3-1) and Stanford (1-0, 0-1).

Top This

Arizona State has won its last eight home games by an average score of 49-19.

Auburn is 6-0 ATS as a favorite of 5 or fewer points.

Bowling Green is 7-0 SU and ATS in its last seven regular season weekday games. The Falcons are also 8-0 SU and ATS in their last eight MAC contests away from home.

Duke’s last outright ACC title was in 1954. The Blue Devils last appearance in an Orange Bowl was in 1958.

In four games against common opponents this season, Marshall won the overall stats by 615 yards. Rice lost the overall stats by 124 yards.

Fresno State is 0-10 ATS at home in games after losing straight up as a favorite.

Missouri has turned the ball over only 7 times in its last nine games.

Northern Illinois is 8-22 SU and 10-19-2 ATS in games versus greater than .700 opponents.

Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer is 31-10 SU and 27-10-4 ATS in his career versus .750 or greater opposition.

Rice is 11-0-1 ATS as a conference home dog when playing off a win.

Stanford is 5-0 ATS as a dog since the 2011 Fiesta Bowl.

Utah State is 14-2 ATS away from home versus winning opponents.

Still Perfect After All These Years

Florida State is 18-0 straight up all-time versus Duke by an average score of 50-15.

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Where the action is: Saturday's NCAAF line moves

Championship Saturday is one of the biggest days for college football betting, despite having limited action on the board. We talk to Mike Perry of Sportsbook.ag about the betting patterns and line adjustments for some of Saturday’s massive matchups:

Missouri Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers – Open: -2.5 Move: +1.5

This line has moved as many four points at some books, with sharp money hitting Missouri hard in the SEC Championship Game.

Auburn, coming off an unbelievable win over Alabama in the Iron Bowl, is primed for a letdown but this massive move may have money coming back on War Eagle before kickoff. According to Perry, Auburn has drawn most of the public money for this game.

“Fifty-seven percent of money on spread is backing Auburn and 60 percent of moneyline cash is on Auburn,” says Perry. “Ninety-five percent of the action on the total is backing the Over.”

Duke Blue Devils vs. Florida State Seminoles – Open: -30, Move: -28.5, Move: -29.5

With some uncertainty around FSU QB Jameis Winston status, early money took this spread down as low as Duke +28.5. But since Winston was cleared of assault charges Thursday, money has shown up on the Seminoles and has brought the line back up to FSU -29.5.

“After just a few hours, we got a small sharp play on Duke, so moved to +29.5. Early Thursday, we moved line in Blue Devils favor to -28.5, bracing for a possible suspension to Jameis Winston,” Perry says. “However, when it was announced that he will not be charged with any crime, the line went back up to -29.5. Sixty-eight percent of the money on the spread is on Duke.”

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Michigan State Spartans – Open: +6, Move: +5

Early action wasn’t convinced by Ohio State’s undefeated record and trimmed this spread as much as a point at some markets. The Buckeyes have dominated the Spartans at the window in recent games, going 6-2-1 ATS in their last three meetings.

“Sixty percent of the money on spread is backing MSU and 73 percent of the moneyline cash is on the Spartans,” says Perry.

Stanford Cardinal at Arizona State Sun Devils – Open: -4, Move: +3

Action on the underdog has slid this spread to the key number of a field goal. Stanford defeated the Sun Devils, 42-28, at home in Week 4, covering as a 6.5-point home favorite. However, ASU has won seven in a row, posting a 5-2 ATS mark in the stretch.

“Yet another game that has shifted in favor of the underdog,” says Perry. The Sun Devils opened -4 and on Monday morning we got a wiseguy play on the Cardinal for a rather large amount, so moved right to -3. Seventy percent of the money on the spread is on Stanford and 80 percent of moneyline cash is also on Stanford."

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Auburn's rushing attack reason to run to betting window

If you’re looking for teams that give you a reason to run to the betting window, then look for the teams that can run. Like Auburn.

There’s a reason the Tigers are tied for the second-best spread-covering mark in the nation, with a 10-2 ATS record. As ESPN noted on its college football Twitter feed, Auburn not only runs, but has far more breakaway runs than any other team in the SEC. The Tigers have 121 rushes of 10 yards or more this season. Missouri is a distant second, but still piled up a respectable 91 runs of 10 or more yards, and Mizzou has the nation’s No. 1 ATS mark at 10-1-1.

Not coincidentally, Auburn and Missouri meet for the SEC title on Saturday at the Georgia Dome.

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NCAAF betting BCS Championship game probabilities

For you futures bettors, Bill Connelly at SBNation picked up the wreckage from last week’s college football action and came up with some probabilities for the BCS title game, based on projected outcomes from this weekend’s conference championship games.

Obviously, the highest probability is that Florida State will face Ohio State, at 63.5 percent. But if any apple carts get upset this weekend, then it gets interesting.

Florida State-Auburn has a 20.5 percent probability, occurring if Ohio State loses to Michigan State. There’s a 12.9 percent chance of Florida State-Missouri, again based on an Ohio State loss. And Alabama fans can take solace in this: If Duke, a 29-point ‘dog, upsets Florida State, and the Buckeyes fall to Michigan State, and Auburn beats Missouri, the BCS title game would be a rematch of last weekend’s wickedly entertaining Iron Bowl: Auburn vs. ‘Bama.

The chances of that happening, writes Connelly: 0.8 percent.

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3* OKLA ST -10

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FRESNO ST. -3.5

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Oklahoma at Oklahoma State What bettors need to know

Oklahoma Sooners at Oklahoma State Cowboys (-10, 57)

Oklahoma State's players never need any extra motivation when they face Oklahoma, but the possibility of a conference title and a BCS berth is simply too attractive to ignore. The No. 6 Cowboys host the 15th-ranked Sooners on Saturday with just about everything on the line for Oklahoma State - not the least of which is bragging rights. "I want to go out with the 'W,'" Cowboys senior fullback Kye Staley said. "It's for a lot of big things. It's for a Big 12 championship and a berth in a BCS bowl. We're just going out with a lot of intensity, a lot of focus. We're getting ready to game plan and getting ready for OU."

The Cowboys have won seven straight games since their only loss of the season - a 30-21 defeat against a West Virginia team that wound up 4-8. The Sooners defeated the Mountaineers early in the season but went on to lose to Texas and Baylor - two teams that Oklahoma State defeated - by a combined margin of 77-32. "They played better football than us this year, there's no doubt," Oklahoma center Gabe Ikard said of the Cowboys, adding "but we don't see ourselves as an underdog in this game."

TV: Noon, ET, ABC.

LINE: The Cowboys opened as 10.5-point faves and are now -10. The total opened 58 and is down to 57.

WEATHER: Temperatures will be in the high-teens with wind blowing across the field at 6 mph.

ABOUT OKLAHOMA (9-2, 6-2 Big 12): The Sooners trailed their rival the entire way last season until Brennan Clay's decisive touchdown run in overtime that gave Oklahoma a 51-48 victory. This season, Oklahoma sports a resume that includes victories over Notre Dame and and Texas Tech, as well as last week's 41-31 win over Kansas State that made Bob Stoops the Sooners' all-time wins leader (158). Clay ran for a career-high 200 yards and two touchdowns against the Wildcats after totaling 193 rushing yards and one score over his previous five games.

ABOUT OKLAHOMA STATE (10-1, 7-1): The Cowboys have had an extra week to rest since dismantling Baylor 49-17 behind Clint Chelf's 370 passing yards and three scores and Staley's two rushing TDs. Chelf, who lost his starting job earlier this season, has completed 74.5 percent of his passes with five touchdowns and one interception over his last two games. The Cowboys have scored at least 20 points in 50 consecutive contests, but their defense quietly is much improved, holding Kansas, Texas and Baylor to an average of 12 points over the last three games.

TRENDS:
* Sooners are 6-2 ATS in their last eight meetings.
* Cowboys are 6-0 ATS in their last six conference games.
* Under is 4-0 in Cowboys last four games in December.
* Over is 4-1 in Sooners last 5 games overall.

EXTRA POINTS:
1. Oklahoma State has won nine straight home games and is 18-1 in its last 19 games at Boone Pickens Stadium.

2. With one more win, the Cowboys seniors will become the winningest class in Oklahoma State history.

3. Oklahoma leads the series 82-18-7, including 38-7-5 in Stillwater.

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Texas at Baylor What bettors need to know

Texas Longhorns at Baylor Bears (-15.5, 71.5)

Baylor's BCS dreams are hanging by a thread, but the No. 7 Bears - and their opponent Saturday, No. 24 Texas - can each still win the Big 12 title with a victory this weekend. If Oklahoma State loses to Oklahoma earlier Saturday, then either the Bears or the visiting Longhorns can win the conference championship outright. If Oklahoma State wins, Baylor will try to salvage a BCS at-large berth after scuffling to the finish line the last two weeks.

The Bears, who have not won an outright league title since 1980, were dominated 49-17 by Oklahoma State on Nov. 23 and barely squeaked by a 4-8 Texas Christian team last week. Still, coach Art Briles knows that an outright league title and a BCS berth would be extremely significant for his blossoming program, saying "it would be tremendous for Baylor University, for our football team and everybody that loves this university. It would be one of the defining moments, I think, for Baylor football." Texas also could sneak into the BCS party with a win and a loss by Oklahoma State, although the Longhorns need to start faster after falling behind at least 7-0 in each of their last three games.

TV: 3:30 p.m. ET, Fox.

LINE: Baylor opened -13.5 and is up to -15.5. The total is down two points from the opening 73.5.

WEATHER: Temperatures will be in the high-20s. There is a 30 percent chance of ice pellets in the forecast..

ABOUT TEXAS (8-3, 7-1 Big 12): The Longhorns have scored at least 30 points in seven of their last eight contests, thanks in large part to an improved rushing attack that rolled up 281 yards and three touchdowns against Texas Tech on Thanksgiving night. Case McCoy threw a pair of touchdowns against the Red Raiders and perhaps more importantly did not throw an interception for the first time in six games. On the defensive side of the ball, Baylor quarterback Bryce Perry will be under constant duress from Texas' talented tandem of defensive ends, Jackson Jeffcoat and Cedric Reed, who have combined for 19 sacks this season.

ABOUT BAYLOR (10-1, 7-1): Despite a pair of disappointing performances the last two weeks, Baylor has a chance to break the all-time record for points per game (56, 1944 Army) and yards per game (624.9, 1989 Houston). The Bears, who are currently averaging 55.4 points and 635.1 yards, have received a stunningly efficient season from Perry, as the junior quarterback has 3,557 passing yards with 28 touchdowns and two interceptions, in addition to 11 rushing scores. A fast start for Texas is even more critical when you consider that the average halftime score for the Bears this season is Baylor leading its opponent 34.9 to 9.7.

TRENDS:
* Over is 4-1 in the last five meetings.
* Longhorns are 1-5 ATS in their last six meetings.
* Under is 5-1 in Longhorns last six games overall.
* Bears are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 conference games.

EXTRA POINTS:
1. Texas has won 17 of the last 20 meetings, including a 56-50 victory last season.

2. Longhorns K Anthony Fera has made 15 straight field goals, tying the school record set by Phil Dawson in 1996-97.

3. The Bears have never won 11 games in a season, finishing with 10 victories in 1980 and 2011

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SEC Championship: What bettors need to know

Missouri Tigers vs Auburn Tigers (+1.5, 59)

Game will be played at the Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia.

The two most surprising teams in the Southeastern Conference all season, No. 5 Missouri and No. 3 Auburn square off for the league title Saturday at the Georgia Dome. The teams combined for just two conference victories a year ago but now find themselves a win away from playing in a BCS bowl - and potentially the national championship game. The winner will find itself paying close attention to the ACC and Big Ten title games Saturday night in hopes Florida State or Ohio State will lose and clear the path for the SEC champion to leap into the top two in the BCS standings.

Auburn's unlikely path to the championship game has included eight consecutive victories, culminating with last week's 34-28 win over bitter rival Alabama in which Chris Davis caught a missed field goal in the back of the end zone and returned it for the winning touchdown on the final play of the game. "That is our biggest challenge as a team," first-year Auburn coach Gus Malzahn told reporters of his team's task of shifting its focus after such a dramatic win. "It was a very emotional win. It was a physical game, but we have to put it behind us and we have to put all of our attention on Missouri." Missouri also had to finish on a high note to play its way to Atlanta, beating Texas A&M 28-21 at home a week after a 24-10 victory at Mississippi to earn a spot in the title game in just its second year in the league.

TV: 4 p.m. ET, CBS.

LINE: Auburn opened as a 1.5-point fave but has been bet to +1.5. The total is up one point to 59.

WEATHER: N/A.

ABOUT MISSOURI (11-1, 10-1-1 ATS): The Tigers surged to the top of the SEC East on the strength of a balanced offense led by senior quarterback James Franklin, who has passed for 1,952 yards with 16 touchdowns and four interceptions and rushed for 412 yards and 3 TDs, and an opportunistic defense. They average 489.5 total yards and rank 18th in the nation in rushing (236.9) with Henry Josey leading the way (951 yards, 13 TDs). The defense is tied for fourth in the nation with 37 sacks, has forced 27 turnovers and has at least one takeaway in 42 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the FBS.

ABOUT AUBURN (11-1, 10-2 ATS): Malzahn has overseen the biggest turnaround in the nation after the Tigers went 3-9 a year ago but have returned to the national prominence they enjoyed when he was the offensive coordinator. Tre Mason, the SEC's leading rusher with 1,317 yards and 18 TDs, and dual threat quarterback Nick Marshall (1,627 passing yards, 11 TDs, 5 INTs; 922 rushing yards, 10 TDs) lead an offense that ranks fifth in rushing (318.3) and 15th in total yards (491). The Tigers have been less impressive defensively, but they held Alabama to seven points in the second half.

TRENDS:

* Missouri is 13-3-1 ATS in its last 17 games overall.
* Auburn is 8-0 ATS in its last eight games following a SU win.
* Under is 4-1 in Missouri's last five games overall.
* Over is 7-1 in Auburn's last eight games following a SU win.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. Malzahn and Missouri's Gary Pinkel are among the three finalists for the Maxwell Coach of the Year Award, along with Duke's David Cutcliffe.

2. With a win, Pinkel (101-62) would pass Don Faurot as Missouri's all-time winningest coach.

3. Auburn has scored 30 points or more in eight straight contests and has won 87 consecutive games when hitting the 30-point plateau, while Missouri is one of three teams in the nation to hold all of its opponents to 28 points or fewer.

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Big Ten Championship What bettors need to know

Ohio State Buckeyes vs Michigan State Spartans (+5, 51.5)

Game will be payed at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Ohio State had one major obstacle toward its quest for a national title removed last week when Alabama lost to Auburn. The second-ranked Buckeyes can increase their odds of a berth in the BCS Championship Game dramatically Saturday when they meet No. 9 Michigan State in the Big Ten title game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Ohio State has won a school-record 24 straight games but needed a failed two-point try in the final seconds last week to escape Michigan with a one-point victory.

Despite the Buckeyes’ long winning streak, perhaps no team in the conference is playing as well as the Spartans, who have won eight in a row. Michigan State became the first Big Ten team to win all of its league games by at least 10 points since the conference went to an eight-game schedule in 1971. Although the Spartans could end up in the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1988 regardless of Saturday’s outcome, they could assure themselves a school-record 12th win with a victory.

TV: 8:17 p.m. ET, Fox.

LINE: The line opened with the Buckeyes as 5.5-point faves and have been bet down to -5. The total hasn't moved fro 51.5.

WEATHER: N/A.

ABOUT OHIO STATE (12-0, 6-5-1 ATS): Carlos Hyde is the first running back under coach Urban Meyer to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season and needs 33 more to become the seventh player in school history to run for 3,000 in a career. Quarterback Braxton Miller trails Hyde by 90 rushing yards and is also 166 total yards shy of joining Art Schlichter as the only Buckeyes to reach 8,000 in their career. Miller and Hyde have combined to rush for 1,070 yards and 13 touchdowns over the past three games against Illinois, Indiana and Michigan.

ABOUT MICHIGAN STATE (11-1, 7-4-1 ATS): The Spartans boast the nation’s top rushing, total and pass efficiency defense and complement it with the fifth-best turnover margin (plus-15) in FBS. They are also second nationally in third-down defense (28.7 percent) and fourth in scoring defense (11.8 points per game)."It's by far the best defense I've ever been a part of. It's got to rival the best defenses ever at Michigan State – forget the last seven years," defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi said.

TRENDS:
* Under is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Ohio State is 6-2-1 ATS in the last nine meetings.
* Road team is 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings.
* Michigan State is 4-1 ATS in its last five games overall.

EXTRA POINTS:
1. Both teams went 8-0 in conference play, marking just the second time since 1943 that two Big Ten teams finished with perfect league marks.

2. Michigan State has kept five out of last six opponents out of the end zone.

3. Meyer notched his first conference win as Ohio State coach when these teams last met in September 2012.

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ACC Championship What bettors need to know

Duke Blue Devils vs Florida State Seminoles (-29, 62)

Game will be played at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Duke’s first appearance in the ACC championship game may be the feel-good story of the year, but a Blue Devils victory over top-ranked Florida State on Saturday in Charlotte, N.C., would rank as the upset of the decade. The Seminoles, who ascended to the No. 1 ranking after Alabama lost at Auburn last weekend, average 53.7 points per game and are one victory from playing in the BCS championship game. Quarterback Jameis Winston is a frontrunner for the Heisman Trophy, averaging a touchdown pass every 9.1 pass attempts for a Florida State offense that has scored 50 or more points seven times in 12 games.

The Seminoles also are strong defensively, allowing a national-low 11 points per contest. The No. 20 ranked Blue Devils, who have won eight in a row, were picked to finish last in the Coastal Division and are heavy underdogs Saturday, but have come from behind to win their past four contests. “Playing the No. 1 team in the country, there’s no better opportunity to showcase your talents and showcase what you’ve been working for all your life and basically what you dreamed about,” Duke quarterback Anthony Boone told reporters earlier this week.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, ABC.

LINE: The Seminoles opened at 28.5-point faves and have been bet up to -29. The total opened at 61.5 and has moved up slightly to 62.

WEATHER: There is a 68 percent chance of rain with a nine mph wind blowing across the field.

ABOUT DUKE (10-2, 10-2 ATS): Boone passed for 274 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s 27-25 victory at North Carolina, clinching the program’s first 10-win season and giving Duke a chance to win the conference title for the first time since 1989. Brandon Connette ranks second in the ACC in rushing touchdowns. David Helton, Kelby Brown and Jeremy Cash are first, second and third in the conference in tackles.

ABOUT FLORIDA STATE (12-0, 10-2 ATS): Winston, the ACC rookie of the year, has fashioned a fabulous freshman season despite sexual assault allegations
that have made headlines in recent weeks. Winston has passed for 3,490 yards and 35 touchdowns, and Devonta Freeman is fourth in the conference with 852 rushing yards. The Seminoles allow 271 yards per contest, second in the ACC.

TRENDS:
* Favorite is 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings.
* Road team is 7-2 ATS in their last nine meetings.
* Duke is 0-5 ATS in its last five meetings.
* Florida State is 5-0 ATS in its last five games overall.

EXTRA POINTS:
1. Florida State has never lost to Duke in 18 previous meetings, averaging 50.1 points per contest and winning by an average of 34.6 points.

2. Duke and Florida State played four common opponents (Pittsburgh, North Carolina State, Miami, Wake Forest); the Blue Devils went 3-1 and won by an average of 14.3 points, while the Seminoles went 4-0 and won by an average of 35.8 points.

3. The Seminoles have won 13 ACC championships; a victory Saturday would tie Florida State with Clemson for the most ACC titles.

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Pac-12 Championship What bettors need to know

Stanford Cardinal at Arizona State Sun Devils (-3, 56)

It takes a mentally strong team to defeat its biggest rival by 37 points and then hold back on the smiles. "This was great tonight, but it’s not the one we’re after," Arizona State coach Todd Graham said, echoing his players' sentiments, after his team dismantled Arizona last Saturday. "The one we’re after is next week." Graham, of course, is referring to Saturday's Pac-12 championship game in which the 13th-ranked Sun Devils will host No. 10 Stanford with the winner heading to the Rose Bowl.

"We had ups and downs; we had bumps and bruises," noted Stanford coach David Shaw, "but when you look up, we're where we wanted to be - a 10-win team in the Pac-12 championship game, and it's going to be a heck of a game." In order to reach their second straight Rose Bowl, the Cardinal must defeat the Sun Devils for the second time this season. Stanford edged visiting Arizona State, 42-28, back on Sept. 21 as Ty Montgomery scored two first-half touchdowns to help the Cardinal to a 29-0 halftime lead in a game that, at the time, certainly did not feel like a Pac-12 championship preview.

TV: 7:45 p.m. ET, ESPN.

LINE: Arizona State opened -3.5 and is now -3. The total has held firm at 56.

WEATHER: There is a 55 percent chance of rain as the game progresses. Wind will blow across the field at 11 mph.

ABOUT STANFORD (10-2, 7-2 Pac-12): The Cardinal boast an impressive resume that includes victories over Washington, UCLA, Oregon State, Oregon and Notre Dame, in addition to their earlier win against Arizona State. In last Saturday's 27-20 triumph over the Fighting Irish, Tyler Gaffney ran for 189 yards and a touchdown while Wayne Lyons had a pair of fourth-quarter interceptions to seal the win. Stanford ranks 13th in the country in points allowed (19 per game) and has yielded no more than 20 points in any of its last six contests.

ABOUT ARIZONA STATE (10-2, 8-1): The Sun Devils improved to 7-0 at home last week with a convincing 58-21 victory over Arizona, as they led 30-7 at the half and cruised despite the absence of leading rusher Marion Grice (leg). D.J. Foster led the way with 124 rushing yards and two touchdowns, helping Arizona State improve its scoring output for the fourth straight game (20, 30, 38 and 58). The Sun Devils may need a sharper performance out of Taylor Kelly (13-of-25, including an interception) if they are going to reach their first Rose Bowl since 1997.

TRENDS:
* Favorite is 5-0-1 ATS in their last six meetings.
* Over is 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Arizona State.
* Sun Devils are 4-1 ATS in their last five home games.
* Cardinal are 19-6-1 ATS in their last 26 road games.

EXTRA POINTS:
1. Grice, who has 996 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns, is doubtful to face the Cardinal.

2. Arizona State DT Will Sutton was named the league's Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season on Tuesday, while Graham was honored as the Pac-12's Coach of the Year.

3. This is the second time this season that Stanford and Arizona State will meet while both ranked in the top 25. Prior to the 2013, that had never happened before in the all-time series, which the Sun Devils lead 16-12.

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VEGAS SPORTS INFORMER

6 Unit Play. #121 Take Missouri +2 over Auburn (4:00p.m., Saturday, Dec 7 CBS)
(Conference Championship Game of the Month)
Let's go back to the well and Saturday late afternoon we will be looking for the Mizzou Tigers to help us cash another big ticket. Yes I know the Auburn Tigers have had not ONE but TWO miracle wins (Georgia & Alabama) but this Mizzou defense is pretty good. The Mizzou Tigers are coming off a big win at home against Johnny Football and Texas A&M Aggies and if the Tigers can slow down the running game of Auburn we should see Mizzou come out on top. Since their loss at home South Carolina in overtime the Tigers of Missouri have won 4-STRAIGHT and all 4 games were by double-digit victories. I know Auburn offense is really good but their defense gives up the big play and the Auburn 'D' is giving up almost 30ppg in their last 3 games. Mizzou Tigers offense has been clicking and QB for Mizzou is getting healthy everyday so look for QB James Franklin to out-perform the QB of Auburn. Mizzou is 8-1-1 ATS following a SU win and Mizzou is 13-3-1 ATS in their last 17 games.

3 Unit Play. #128 Take Michigan St +5 ½ over Ohio St (8:15p.m., Saturday, Dec 7 FOX)
Defense, defense, and more defense could be the factor in this game. The last 2 meetings between these Big 10 teams the winner won 3 points or less so why not take the Spartans +5 ½. Last week OSU had me scratching my head and I can't believe that Michigan was able to score 41 points against Buckeyes defense. If Michigan St stops the run and makes OSU a passing team then I see this game coming down to the 4ht quarter and I see the winner of this game winning by a field goal. Michigan St has also beaten their last 8 teams by double-digits and again if the Buckeyes defense struggles this game will be interesting. Michigan St is 7-1-1 ATS playing a team with a winning record and Ohio St is 1-4-1 ATS playing on fieldturf.

4 Unit Play. #130 Take Fresno St -3.5 over Utah St (10:00p.m., Saturday, Dec 7 CBS)
Yes I know Fresno St lost last week and their BCS dreams were shattered but they get this game at home and Derek Carr will be playing his last home game. Utah St defense will be tested Saturday night and the Aggies 'D' has only allowed 10.2ppg in their last 5 games and they will need this stat to be true Saturday night. Too bad this stat will be exploded because Fresno St offense is too powerful and QB Carr will have big game Saturday night. The Bulldogs haven't tasted a loss at home this season and if Carr and the Bulldogs offense scores early this game might be a blow out. I think it starts off close but Fresno St takes control in the 2nd half and wins big at home.

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Betting First Look with Marco D'Angelo

CFB
MEMPHIS @ CONNECTICUT
Memphis

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Flyers won three of their last four games.
-- Boston won its last four home games. Penguins won their last five games, scoring 22 goals.
-- Canadiens won eight of their last nine games.
-- Red Wings won five of their last six games.
-- Blues won six of last eight games; they're 12-3 at home.
-- Oilers won six of their last nine games.
-- Kings are 9-6 at home; their last seven games were decided by one goal.

Cold teams
-- Dallas lost five of last seven games; their last three losses were in OT/SO.
-- Sabres lost seven of their last eight games.
-- Maple Leafs lost five of their last six games. Ottawa lost seven of last ten.
-- Panthers lost five of their last seven games.
-- Jets/Lightning both lost six of their last nine games.
-- Predators lost their last four games, scoring five goals. Washington lost five of its last seven games.
-- Devils lost six of their last eight games. Rangers are 1-5 in game following last six wins.
-- Anaheim lost six of its last eight road games.
-- Flames are 4-6 in last 10 games overall; they're 5-9 on road.
-- Islanders lost their last eight games, scoring 17 goals.

Totals
-- Under is 8-4-2 in Philly's road games.
-- Over is 5-2-1 in last eight Pittsburgh games.
-- Under is 4-0-1 in last five Buffalo games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Toronto games.
-- Five of last six Florida games went over the total.
-- Under is 10-3-1 in Winnipeg road games this year.
-- Under is 3-1-1 in last five Nashville games.
-- Over is 3-1-1 in last five Ranger games.
-- Over is 4-1-1 in last six Anaheim games.
-- Four of last five Calgary games stayed under total.
-- Four of last five Islander ganes stayed under total.

Series records
-- Flyers won their last six games against Dallas.
-- Bruins won their last five games with Pittsburgh.
-- Visiting team won last four Buffalo-Montreal games.
-- Senators lost seven of last eight games with Toronto.
-- Red Wings won four of last five games with Florida.
-- Lightning lost their last three games with Winnipeg.
-- Predators lost five of last six games with Washington.
-- Devils are 2-0 against Rangers this season, winning 4-0/3-2 (6-3 in last nine).
-- Ducks won three of last four games with St Louis.
-- Oilers won five of their last seven games with Calgary.
-- Islanders lost seven of last nine games with Los Angeles.

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Aaron's Analysis

128 Michigan State Spartans plus 6 over Ohio State Buckeyes



The #10 Michigan State Spartans (11-1) and the #2 Ohio State Buckeyes (12-0) travel to Indianapolis this week to face off in the Big 10 Championship Game. A victory for the Buckeyes will likely land them in the BCS Championship Game to play for the national title, while a victory for the Spartans would give them an invitation to play in the Rose Bowl. This one looks to be billed as the Buckeye high powered offense versus the Spartans dominating defense. The Buckeyes score an average of 48.2 points per game, which ranks them #3 in the nation, and their 530.5 total yards per game ranks them #6. The Spartans, on the other hand, allow just 11.8 points per game (6 points or fewer to five of their last six opponents), which ranks them #4 and are #1 allowing 237.7 total yards per game. Since dropping a 17-13 decision to Notre Dame at South Bend earlier this season, the Spartans have won eight straight. Last week, they defeated Minnesota 14-3. As for the Buckeyes, they are coming off of a 42-41 exhausting and draining victory over rival Michigan last week, a game that ended up being decided by an unsuccessful two point attempt by the Wolverines with 32 seconds left. In that game, the Buckeyes surrendered a total of 603 yards. Over their last three games, they have allowed a total of 90 points, 406 yards rushing (135.3 average) and 1,059 yards passing (353 average, 255.8 yards per game on the season). The Spartan offense should be able to take advantage. Led by running back Jeremy Langford, the Spartans average 186.2 yards per game rushing. Langford is currently riding a seven game streak of 100 yards or more rushing efforts, with 1,329 total yards and 17 TDs from scrimmage on the season. Spartan QB Connor Cook and his talented receivers should be able to put up some yards versus a suspect Buckeye secondary. Cook has passed for 2,119 yards, with 58.2% completions and a solid TD to INT ratio of 17 to 4. He also has gained 91 yards and 1 TD rushing. Among his capable receivers are Bennie Fowler (31 catches for 496 yards and 6 TDs), Tony Lippett (35 catches for 454 yards) and Macgarrett Kings, Jr. (34 catches for 394 yards and 3 TDs). Through the efforts of QB Braxton Miller and running back Carlos Hyde, the Buckeyes have managed 321.3 yards per game rushing (#2). Unfortunately for them, they are going up against a Spartan defense allowing just 64.8 yards per game and a season total of just 5 TDs on the ground, at just 2.23 yards per carry. Led by Miller, the Buckeyes have only managed to pass for 147.7 yards per game over the last three, an average of 209.3 yards per game on the season (#83). They should struggle versus a Spartan secondary allowing just 172.9 yards per game. Although Miller and Hyde could very well put up some good rushing numbers here, a tough Spartan defense should be able to keep them in check. Spartan back Jeremy Langford should be able to put up some yards versus a Buckeye defense that has had its share of trouble versus the run as of late, and Connor Cook should be able to put up a good effort versus a suspect secondary. The Spartans should be able to at least cover the number here, but my forecasted score below reveals how I believe they should be able to pull out the outright upset victory, ending the 24 game winning streak of the Buckeyes and their bid for a national title.

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NCAA Basketball Picks

UNLV at Arizona

The Wildcats host a UNLV team that is coming off an 85-55 win over Tennessee-Martin and is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games following a SU victory of more than 20 points. Arizona is the pick (-16) according to Dunkel, which has the Wildcats favored by 18 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-16). Here are all of today's games.


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


Game 519-520: Texas at Temple (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Texas 61.827; Temple 66.649
Dunkel Line: Temple by 5
Vegas Line: Temple by 1
Dunkel Pick: Temple (-1)


Game 521-522: UCLA at Missouri (12:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UCLA 65.963; Missouri 70.802
Dunkel Line: Missouri by 5
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Missouri


Game 523-524: UL-Lafayette at Louisville (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UL-Lafayette 52.887; Louisville 79.838
Dunkel Line: Louisville by 27
Vegas Line: Louisville by 21
Dunkel Pick: Louisville (-21)


Game 527-528: BYU at Massachusetts (1:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: BYU 69.686; Massachusetts 67.275
Dunkel Line: BYU by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Massachusetts by 4
Dunkel Pick: BYU (+4)


Game 529-530: Fordham at St. John's (1:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fordham 48.735; St. John's 64.642
Dunkel Line: St. John's by 16
Vegas Line: St. John's by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. John's (-11 1/2)


Game 531-532: St. Bonaventure at Buffalo (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Bonaventure 56.257; Buffalo 59.179
Dunkel Line: Buffalo by 3
Vegas Line: Buffalo by 1
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-1)


Game 533-534: Richmond at Wake Forest (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Richmond 59.418; Wake Forest 65.444
Dunkel Line: Wake Forest by 6
Vegas Line: Wake Forest by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wake Forest (-1 1/2)


Game 535-536: Clemson at Arkansas (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Clemson 65.849; Arkansas 67.744
Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 2
Vegas Line: Arkansas by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Clemson (+4 1/2)


Game 537-538: St. Louis at Valparaiso (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: St. Louis 69.922; Valparaiso 63.949
Dunkel Line: St. Louis by 6
Vegas Line: St. Louis by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: St. Louis (-3 1/2)


Game 539-540: Long Beach State at NC State (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Long Beach State 51.508; NC State 62.698
Dunkel Line: NC State by 11
Vegas Line: NC State by 14
Dunkel Pick: Long Beach State (+14)


Game 541-542: Miami (OH) at Evansville (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami (OH) 46.310; Evansville 64.456
Dunkel Line: Evansville by 18
Vegas Line: Evansville by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Evansville (-9 1/2)


Game 543-544: Akron at Cleveland State (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Akron 57.854; Cleveland State 55.466
Dunkel Line: Akron by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Cleveland State by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Akron (+5 1/2)


Game 545-546: Bowling Green at Xavier (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bowling Green 51.817; Xavier 64.137
Dunkel Line: Xavier by 12 1/2
Vegas Line: Xavier by 15 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Bowling Green (+15 1/2)


Game 547-548: Eastern Michigan at Purdue (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Eastern Michigan 52.231; Purdue 61.246
Dunkel Line: Purdue by 9
Vegas Line: Purdue by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Michigan (+10 1/2)


Game 549-550: Marquette at Wisconsin (2:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marquette 64.057; Wisconsin 75.066
Dunkel Line: Wisconsin by 11
Vegas Line: Wisconsin by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wisconsin (-8 1/2)


Game 551-552: South Alabama at Rice (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: South Alabama 54.157; Rice 52.650
Dunkel Line: South Alabama by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: South Alabama by 4
Dunkel Pick: Rice (+4)


Game 553-554: Kansas at Colorado (3:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Kansas 69.994; Colorado 72.878
Dunkel Line: Colorado by 3
Vegas Line: Colorado by 1
Dunkel Pick: Colorado (-1)


Game 555-556: Georgia State at Southern Mississippi (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Georgia State 52.120; Southern Mississippi 63.856
Dunkel Line: Southern Mississippi by 11 1/2
Vegas Line: Southern Mississippi by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Mississippi (-6 1/2)


Game 557-558: Delaware at Notre Dame (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Delaware 55.881; Notre Dame 70.358
Dunkel Line: Notre Dame by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Notre Dame by 11
Dunkel Pick: Notre Dame (-11)


Game 559-560: Cincinnati at New Mexico (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 69.295; New Mexico 67.408
Dunkel Line: Cincinnati by 2
Vegas Line: New Mexico by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Cincinnati (+4 1/2)


Game 561-562: Illinois-Chicago at Loyola-Chicago (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Illinois-Chicago 50.079; Loyola-Chicago 52.533
Dunkel Line: Loyola-Chicago by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Loyola-Chicago by 4 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Illinois-Chicago (+4 1/2)


Game 563-564: Western Kentucky at Southern Illinois (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Kentucky 51.252; Southern Illinois 58.597
Dunkel Line: Southern Illinois by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Southern Illinois by 3 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Southern Illinois (-3 1/2)


Game 565-566: Bradley at WI-Milwaukee (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Bradley 55.427; WI-Milwaukee 55.000
Dunkel Line: Even
Vegas Line: WI-Milwaukee by 6
Dunkel Pick: Bradley (+6)


Game 567-568: Marshall at Penn State (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Marshall 51.212; Penn State 66.258
Dunkel Line: Penn State by 15
Vegas Line: Penn State by 12
Dunkel Pick: Penn State (-12)


Game 571-572: Fresno State at Utah (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Fresno State 57.522; Utah 65.270
Dunkel Line: Utah by 8
Vegas Line: Utah by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Fresno State (+10 1/2)


Game 573-574: Western Michigan at Northwestern (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Western Michigan 54.426; Northwestern 57.415
Dunkel Line: Northwestern by 3
Vegas Line: Northwestern by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Western Michigan (+5 1/2)


Game 575-576: Virginia at WI-Green Bay (5:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Virginia 68.551; WI-Green Bay 59.486
Dunkel Line: Virginia by 9
Vegas Line: Virginia by 3
Dunkel Pick: Virginia (-3)


Game 577-578: UNLV at Arizona (5:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UNLV 57.482; Arizona 76.127
Dunkel Line: Arizona by 18 1/2
Vegas Line: Arizona by 16
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (-16)


Game 579-580: Northern Iowa vs. Iowa State (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Northern Iowa 63.009; Iowa State 70.587
Dunkel Line: Iowa State by 7 1/2
Vegas Line: Iowa State by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Northern Iowa (+9 1/2)


Game 581-582: Ohio at Oakland (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Ohio 62.733; Oakland 52.116
Dunkel Line: Ohio by 10 1/2
Vegas Line: Ohio by 3
Dunkel Pick: Ohio (-3)


Game 583-584: San Jose State at Houston (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: San Jose State 46.398; Houston 61.087
Dunkel Line: Houston by 14 1/2
Vegas Line: Houston by 8 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Houston (-8 1/2)


Game 585-586: Villanova at St. Joseph's (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Villanova 72.613; St. Joseph's 64.226
Dunkel Line: Villanova by 8 1/2
Vegas Line: Villanova by 4
Dunkel Pick: Villanova (-4)


Game 587-588: UAB at Northeastern (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: UAB 55.772; Northeastern 59.325
Dunkel Line: Northeastern by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Northeastern by 1
Dunkel Pick: Northeastern (-1)


Game 589-590: Dayton at Illinois State (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dayton 65.870; Illinois State 61.971
Dunkel Line: Dayton by 4
Vegas Line: Dayton by 6
Dunkel Pick: Illinois State (+6)


Game 591-592: Drake vs. Iowa (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Drake 61.379; Iowa 75.193
Dunkel Line: Iowa by 14
Vegas Line: Iowa by 9 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Iowa (-9 1/2)


Game 593-594: Pacific at Utah State (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pacific 59.028; Utah State 65.712
Dunkel Line: Utah State by 6 1/2
Vegas Line: Utah State by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Pacific (+10 1/2)


Game 595-596: Alabama at South Florida (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Alabama 65.449; South Florida 60.221
Dunkel Line: Alabama by 5
Vegas Line: Alabama by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Alabama (-1 1/2)


Game 597-598: Nevada at UC Davis (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nevada 49.993; UC Davis 48.313
Dunkel Line: Nevada by 1 1/2
Vegas Line: Nevada by 4
Dunkel Pick: UC Davis (+4)


Game 599-600: Santa Clara at Cal Poly (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Santa Clara 52.308; Cal Poly 59.257
Dunkel Line: Cal Poly by 7
Vegas Line: Cal Poly by 4
Dunkel Pick: Cal Poly (-4)


Game 601-602: Pepperdine at UC-Irvine (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pepperdine 51.159; UC-Irvine 60.699
Dunkel Line: UC-Irvine by 9 1/2
Vegas Line: UC-Irvine by 12
Dunkel Pick: Pepperdine (+12)


Game 603-604: Tennessee Tech at Tennessee (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee Tech 50.377; Tennessee 65.168
Dunkel Line: Tennessee by 15
Vegas Line: Tennessee by 20
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee Tech (+20)


Game 605-606: Austin Peay at Samford (1:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Austin Peay 46.101; Samford 38.998
Dunkel Line: Austin Peay by 7
Vegas Line: Austin Peay by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Austin Peay (-1 1/2)


Game 607-608: William & Mary at Wofford (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: William & Mary 50.391; Wofford 53.774
Dunkel Line: Wofford by 3 1/2
Vegas Line: Wofford by 1 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Wofford (-1 1/2)


Game 609-610: Indiana State at Eastern Illinois (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana State 59.400; Eastern Illinois 54.131
Dunkel Line: Indiana State by 5 1/2
Vegas Line: Indiana State by 11 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Eastern Illinois (+11 1/2)


Game 611-612: Tennessee State at Drexel (4:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee State 47.159; Drexel 60.220
Dunkel Line: Drexel by 13
Vegas Line: Drexel by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Tennessee State (+16 1/2)


Game 613-614: North Dakota at Butler (6:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Dakota 49.050; Butler 68.354
Dunkel Line: Butler by 19 1/2
Vegas Line: Butler by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Butler (-12 1/2)


Game 615-616: NC-Greensboro at North Carolina (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NC-Greensboro 46.925; North Carolina 69.344
Dunkel Line: North Carolina by 22 1/2
Vegas Line: North Carolina by 27 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NC-Greensboro (+27 1/2)


Game 617-618: Hawaii at Northern Arizona (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Hawaii 57.774; Northern Arizona 49.531
Dunkel Line: Hawaii by 8
Vegas Line: Hawaii by 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Hawaii (-5 1/2)


Game 619-620: Dartmouth at IPFW (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dartmouth 48.736; IPFW 56.805
Dunkel Line: IPFW by 8
Vegas Line: IPFW by 6 1/2
Dunkel Pick: IPFW (-6 1/2)


Game 621-622: Central Michigan at SIU-Edwardsville (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Michigan 48.962; SIU-Edwardsville 46.688
Dunkel Line: Central Michigan by 2 1/2
Vegas Line: Pick
Dunkel Pick: Central Michigan


Game 625-626: Sacramento State at UTEP (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento State 41.583; UTEP 63.249
Dunkel Line: UTEP by 21 1/2
Vegas Line: UTEP by 17 1/2
Dunkel Pick: UTEP (-17 1/2)


Game 627-628: Wyoming at South Dakota (9:15 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Wyoming 57.989; South Dakota 50.740
Dunkel Line: Wyoming by 7
Vegas Line: Wyoming by 10 1/2
Dunkel Pick: South Dakota (+10 1/2)


Game 629-630: Portland at Portland State (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Portland 52.240; Portland State 51.748
Dunkel Line: Portland by 1
Vegas Line: Portland by 5
Dunkel Pick: Portland State (+5)


Game 641-642: Colgate at Georgetown (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Colgate 47.530; Georgetown 73.793
Dunkel Line: Georgetown by 26 1/2
Vegas Line: Georgetown by 16 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Georgetown (-16 1/2)


Game 643-644: Houston Baptist at Michigan (12:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Houston Baptist 43.726; Michigan 74.725
Dunkel Line: Michigan by 31
Vegas Line: Michigan by 26
Dunkel Pick: Michigan (-26)


Game 645-646: Central Connecticut State at Ohio State (4:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Central Connecticut State 44.560; Ohio State 79.327
Dunkel Line: Ohio State by 35
Vegas Line: Ohio State by 27
Dunkel Pick: Ohio State (-27)


Game 647-648: North Florida at Indiana (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: North Florida 46.728; Indiana 74.745
Dunkel Line: Indiana by 28
Vegas Line: Indiana by 22 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Indiana (-22 1/2)


Game 649-650: New Mexico State at Gonzaga (11:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Mexico State 61.936; Gonzaga 77.779
Dunkel Line: Gonzaga by 16
Vegas Line: Gonzaga by 12 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Gonzaga (-12 1/2)

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English Breakfast: Premier League betting cheat sheet

The Barclays Premier League continues a jam-packed week of action on the pitch with a big slate of games Saturday.

We talk to Aron Black of Bet365 about the action coming in on some of Saturday's hotter fixtures.

Manchester United v Newcastle United (-188, +333, +600)

Why bet Manchester United: The Red Devils haven't won in their last three league matches and will be desperate for a full three points in front of the Old Trafford faithful. It all hinges on whether striker Robin van Persie plays or not. United has not one any of the five matches the Dutch superstar has missed this season. Wayne Rooney will miss this match due to picking up his fifth yellow card in midweek.

Key players out/doubtful: Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney, Darren Fletcher, Michael Carrick

Why bet Newcastle United: After rattling off four-straight wins, the Newcastle juggernaut was finally stopped in Wales by Swansea. Still, the Magpies are healthy and are playing some of the best football in the league, which cannot be said about their opponent.

Key players out/doubtful: Ryan Taylor

2012-13 fixture result: United 4, Newcastle 3

Key betting note: United is unbeaten in 22 of the last 23 matches (all competitions) against Newcastle.

Where the action is: "The issue of van Persie's availability is again in question this weekend and will again be an impact on prices as it was for last game, where on announcement that he would not be involved, the price on United’s FT result price went from an already drifting -133 to -125, if he had been in, the price would have been at least -150. These adjustments have not stopped the normal United action, as most would look to the unlikely two-straight losses at home after their recent impressive record had been, but Newcastle sees more action for a +600 range dog at Old Trafford. The draw sees some action but pales in comparison the either side winning."


Crystal Palace v Cardiff (+180, +230, +175)

Why bet Crystal Palace: It already feels like Palace is a different side with Tony Pulis calling the shots. The Eagles have won two of their last three matches in the league and their defending is vastly improved in recent weeks, conceding just one goal over the last four games.

Key players out/doubtful: Adlène Guédioura, Jerome Thomas

Why bet Cardiff: While Palace is on the rise, Cardiff is headed in the other direction. The Bluebirds are just four points ahead and have mustered two points in their last four games. They do have the best defensive record away from home of any of the promoted sides, with just 10 goals conceded through their first seven away matches.

Key players out/doubtful: N/A

2012-13 fixture result: N/A

Key betting note: Palace's last six matches have gone under the 2.5 goal scoreline.


Liverpool v West Ham (-350, +500, +1100)

Why bet Liverpool: The Reds, no, Luis Suarez put on a masterful clinic in a 5-1 romp over Norwich midweek. Consistency has eluded Liverpool in recent weeks and the side will hope that the dominating display against the Canaries will fuel a big win over the Hammers.

Key players out/doubtful: Daniel Sturridge, Sebastián Coates, José Enrique

Why bet West Ham: The Hammers need a boost, but this doesn't look like the spot for a turn around. In fact, it's been miserable for the Hammers in their sojourns to Anfield. The Hammers haven't bagged a goal at Liverpool in their last five matches in all competitions.

Key players out/doubtful: Ravel Morrison, Andy Carroll, Mladen Petric, Winston Reid

2012-13 fixture result: Liverpool 0, West Ham 0

Key betting note: The Reds have bagged at least four goals in their last three Premier League games at Anfield.


Southampton v Manchester City (+400, +300, -138)

Why bet Southampton: How the 'mighty' have fallen. The Saints were the darlings of the early part of the season but have lost three-straight matches. That said, they are still tough at home and have just one loss at St. Mary's thus far.

Key players out/doubtful: Morgan Schneiderlin, Gastón RamÃ*rez, Guly, Artur Boruc

Why bet Manchester City: When it comes to scoring goals, no team can touch City. The Citizens have tallied a whopping 40 goals on the season and own a whopping +26 goal differential on the campaign. The club has won three-in-a-row, but have had troubles away from home, with seven points in their seven away matches.

Key players out/doubtful: Stevan Jovetic, Matija Nastasic, David Silva

2012-13 fixture result: Southampton 3, City 1

Key betting note: City has been winning at the half and at full time in six of its last eight Premier League matches.

Where the action is: "Action is all about an away win with about 80 percent of the action so far on City at prices from -125 to the current -138, and this one will probably go further to them if skipper Vincent Kompany is listed to start as reports suggest he will. Sergio Aguero is seeing the most action to be First Goalscorer at +350 and To Score Anytime at +100, which are short prices for an away player, however given his goal scoring form this season, as well as City's fave status in this game, it's well founded."


Stoke v Chelsea (+550, +320, -175)

Why bet Stoke: The Potters have had a mixed-bag of results in recent weeks, with three draws, one win and won loss in their last five. The news in Stoke isn't good, however, as one of their top players - LB Erik Pieters - could miss out with an injury.

Key players out/doubtful: Robert Huth, Erik Pieters

Why bet Chelsea: Despite an at-times leaky back four, the Blues have rattled off three-straight wins and are unbeaten in four. We all know their dominance at Stamford Bridge under Mourinho, but Chelsea is one of the better sides away from home, with 11 points in seven matches.

Key players out/doubtful: David Luiz, Marco van Ginkel

2012-13 fixture result: Stoke 0, Chelsea 4

Key betting note: Chelsea has played over the 2.5 goal total in seven of its last eight Premier League matches.


West Brom v Norwich (-125, +275, +400)

Why bet West Brom: The Baggies are another club that has free-fallen down the table in recent weeks. Currently sitting 13th, they've lost back-to-back matches and haven't collected three points since Nov. 2. On the plus side, a visit from the dreadful Canaries - who have three points in seven away matches all season - could cure what ails them.

Key players out/doubtful: Jonas Olsson, Ben Foster

Why bet Norwich: How do you NOT follow up a decent 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace? By getting demolished by Luis Suarez. The Canaries have been horrific for the better part of the season but have shown flashes on rare occasions. They have gotten the better of the Baggies in recent meetings, as they've won three of the last four in their League meetings.

Key players out/doubtful: Ricky van Wolfswinkel, Elliott Bennett, Robert Snodgrass, Anthony Pilkington

2012-13 fixture result: West Brom 2, Norwich 1

Key betting note: The Canaries have played over the 2.5 goal total in their last four matches away from Carrow Road.


Sunderland v Tottenham (+333, +260, -105)

Why bet Sunderland: Sunderland sits last in the table with just eight points on the season. The Black Cats have improved under new manager Gus Poyet and were unlucky against Chelsea midweek, but a very erratic Spurs side could be ripe for the picking at the Stadium of Light.

Key players out/doubtful: Carlos Cuéllar

Why bet Tottenham: Spurs finally got back in the winning column midweek, but they had to battle back from a losing position and secured three points against a sorry Fulham side. Lewis Holtby's first league goal for Spurs keyed the North London side to victory and despite the sorry play over recent weeks, are still within striking distance of the top four.

Key players out/doubtful: Mousa Dembélé, Jan Vertonghen, Christian Eriksen, Danny Rose

2012-13 fixture result: Sunderland 1, Spurs 2

Key betting note: Spurs have played over the 2.5 goal total in their last three Premier League matches.

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BAYLOR - 16
UTAH STATE +3
MICHIGAN STATE + 5


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gonzaga -13
missouri - 1 1/2
iowa state -10
bowling green +15
umass -3
southern miss over 155

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NBA Basketball 32-29-1 (-4.75u)

Pacers +3.5 -110 (C)
Kings +2.0 -110 (B)

NCAA Basketball 17-25-2 (-6.76u)

#543 Akron +5.5 -110 (C)
#583 SJSU +8.5 -110 (A)
#598 UC Davis +4.0 -110 (B)

NCAA Football
60 - 44 - 2 (+14.52u) 57.7%

Rice +7.0 -110 (A)
Over Baylor 71.5 -105 (A)
Duke +29.5 Even Money (A)

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Today's NBA Picks

Indiana at San Antonio

The Pacers travel to San Antonio tonight where they are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. San Antonio is the pick (-3 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Spurs favored by 8. Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-3 1/2). Here are all of today's picks.


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


Game 501-502: Denver at Philadelphia (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 124.279; Philadelphia 111.818
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 12 1/2; 210
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 6 1/2; 216
Dunkel Pick: Denver (-6 1/2); Under


Game 503-504: LA Clippers at Cleveland (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: LA Clippers 120.069; Cleveland 117.905
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Clippers by 2; 202
Vegas Line & Total: LA Clippers by 6 1/2; 197
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (+6 1/2); Over


Game 505-506: Golden State at Memphis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 119.641; Memphis 118.236
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 1 1/2; 196
Vegas Line & Total: Memphis by 1; 191 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (+1); Over


Game 507-508: Miami at Minnesota (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 126.337; Minnesota 122.457
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 4; 192
Vegas Line & Total: No Line
Dunkel Pick: N/A


Game 509-510: Detroit at Chicago (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 117.198; Chicago 119.528
Dunkel Line & Total: Chicago by 2 1/2; 195
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 5; 189
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (+5); Over


Game 511-512: Indiana at San Antonio (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Indiana 125.204; San Antonio 133.391
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 8; 182
Vegas Line & Total: San Antonio by 3 1/2; 188 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (-3 1/2); Under


Game 513-514: Brooklyn at Milwaukee (8:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Brooklyn 108.391; Milwaukee 114.389
Dunkel Line & Total: Milwaukee by 6; 192
Vegas Line & Total: Brooklyn by 3; 189
Dunkel Pick: Milwaukee (+3); Over


Game 515-516: Sacramento at Utah (9:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 114.723; Utah 119.944
Dunkel Line & Total: Utah by 5; 188
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 2; 193 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Utah (-2); Under


Game 517-518: Dallas at Portland (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 118.299; Portland 119.633
Dunkel Line & Total: Portland by 1 1/2; 212
Vegas Line & Total: Portland by 5 1/2; 206 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+5 1/2); Over

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Today's NHL Picks

Pittsburgh at Boston

The Bruins look to bounce back from their 2-1 loss at Montreal on Thursday as they host a Pittsburgh team that is 1-5 in its last 6 games against Boston. Boston is the pick (-140) according to Dunkel, which has the Bruins favored by 1 1/2. Dunkel Pick: Boston (-140). Here are all of today's picks.


SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST


Game 51-52: Philadelphia at Dallas (2:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 12.015; Dallas 11.403
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Dallas (-135); 5
Dunkel Pick: Philadelphia (+115); Over


Game 53-54: Pittsburgh at Boston (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 11.652; Boston 12.999
Dunkel Line & Total: Boston by 1 1/2; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Boston (-140); 5
Dunkel Pick: Boston (-140); Under


Game 55-56: Buffalo at Montreal (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 11.068; Montreal 10.122
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Montreal (-270); 5
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (+225); Under


Game 57-58: Toronto at Ottawa (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Toronto 9.679; Ottawa 11.165
Dunkel Line & Total: Ottawa by 1 1/2; 6 1/2
Vegas Line & Total: Ottawa (-135); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Ottawa (-135); Over


Game 59-60: Nashville at Washington (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Nashville 10.550; Washington 11.902
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Washington (-165); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (-165); Under


Game 61-62: Winnipeg at Tampa Bay (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Winnipeg 12.083; Tampa Bay 10.812
Dunkel Line & Total: Winnipeg by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay (-155); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Winnipeg (+135); Over


Game 63-64: Florida at Detroit (7:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Florida 11.168; Detroit 10.005
Dunkel Line & Total: Florida by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit (-180); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Florida (+160); Under


Game 65-66: New Jersey at NY Rangers (7:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: New Jersey 10.733; NY Rangers 12.233
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Rangers by 1 1/2; 6
Vegas Line & Total: NY Rangers (-175); 5
Dunkel Pick: NY Rangers (-175); Over


Game 67-68: Anaheim at St. Louis (8:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Anaheim 12.993; St. Louis 11.812
Dunkel Line & Total: Anaheim by 1; 6
Vegas Line & Total: St. Louis (-200); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Anaheim (+170); Over


Game 69-70: Calgary at Edmonton (10:00 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: Calgary 10.501; Edmonton 11.945
Dunkel Line & Total: Edmonton by 1 1/2; 5
Vegas Line & Total: Edmonton (-175); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Edmonton (-175); Under


Game 71-72: NY Islanders at Los Angeles (10:30 p.m. EST)
Dunkel Ratings: NY Islanders 11.306; Los Angeles 10.229
Dunkel Line & Total: NY Islanders by 1; 4
Vegas Line & Total: Los Angeles (-230); 5 1/2
Dunkel Pick: NY Islanders (+195); Under

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Irish Mike Moran

BGSU+3.5 (2x)
BGSU U58.5
OKST-10 (2x)
RICE O60
MIZZOU+2 (2x)
ASU-3
OHST O51 (2x)

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NBA

Hot teams
-- Clippers won five of their last seven games.
-- Pistons won last three games, by 7-10-15 points.
-- San Antonio won 13 of its last 15 games. Pacers won eight of last nine games, are 8-2 vs spread on road.
-- Portland won/covered last four games; they're 15-5 vs spread so far this season. Mavericks won last two games, by 7-3 points.

Cold Teams
-- 76ers lost five of their last six games. Nuggets lost last two games, by 10-8 points.
-- Cavaliers lost six of their last eight games.
-- Bulls lost six of their last eight games.
-- Memphis lost four of its last six games. Warriors lost six of last nine games, four of six on road.
-- Heat lost its last two games, by 10-20 points. Minnesota lost six of its last eight games.
-- Milwaukee covered twice in its nine home games. Nets lost eight of last ten games; they're 6-13 vs spread.
-- Sacramento lost its last six games, five by 6 or less points. Jazz lost nine of its last 12 games.


Totals
-- Six of last eight Philly games went over the total.
-- Seven of ten Clipper road games stayed under total.
-- Six of last seven Detroit games went over the total.
-- Three of Warriors' last four games went over total.
-- Last three Miami games went over the total.
-- Five of last seven Milwaukee games went over total.
-- Seven of Spurs' last eight games went over the total.
-- Four of five Sacramento road games stayed under; four of last five Utah games went over.
-- Last five Portland games went over. Seven of last eight Dallas games stayed under the total.

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ROBERT FERRINGO

SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL PICKS

3-Unit Play. Take #130 Fresno State (-3.5) over Utah State (10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)

2-Unit Play. Take #128 Michigan State (+5.5) over Ohio State (8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
Note: This play is from the KING System.

1-Unit Play. Take #118 Oklahoma State (-10) over Oklahoma (Noon, Saturday, Dec. 7)

1-Unit Play. Take #119 Marshall (-6) over Rice (Noon, Saturday, Dec. 7)

1-Unit Play. Take #122 Auburn (-2) over Missouri (4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
Note: The play is from the KING System.

1-Unit Play. Take #113 Lafayette (+3) over South Alabama (8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)

This Week's Totals

2-Unit Play. Take 'Under' 58.5 - Missouri vs. Auburn (4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)

1-Unit Play. Take 'Under' 63.0 - Duke vs. Florida State (8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)

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JASON SHARPE

5 Unit Play Take #119 Marshall -6 over Rice (12:00pm est):
Marshall really flexed their muscles last weekend as they beat arguably the 2nd best team in Conference USA (ECU) and did so in very impressive fashion, winning by 31 points overall. The Thundering Herd has played at a much higher level than the rest of the C-USA teams this season. A break here or there and we could easily be talking about an undefeated football team here as their three losses were by a combined 13 points overall.

Rice has somehow found ways to win games this season which is something you have to respect but when it comes to winning championships against highly talented teams like Marshall, it's usually not enough. In their biggest game this season outside of the Texas A&M opener, the Owls lost by five points to Houston but that game wasn't nearly as close as the final score as Houston dominated Rice in that contest. That Cougars team is an excellent example of the exact same caliber of team we see with Marshall, as both are rated about the same in my team ratings. That game should be a good indication of just how far apart the Owls are from a team like the Thundering Herd.

Take Marshall to get the win and cover here.

4 Unit Play Take #125 Stanford +3 over Arizona State (7:45pm est):
If the first game these two teams played earlier this year was any indication where these squads are at than the wrong team is definitely favored here in this one. Stanford led by a 29-0 score in that game and had no problems with whatever Arizona put in front of them that day. The Cardinal has once again had another solid year and this group of players has played in a ton of big games, not only beating Oregon this season but also outmuscling Notre Dame just last weekend as well. This is arguably the most physical football team in the nation and a horrible match-up for a team like ASU.

Arizona State plays much more of a finesse type of game than a physical one. They were actually beaten by the same Notre Dame team that Stanford had few problems with just last Saturday. ASU also found a way to win a game that they probably had no business winning against a big and physical Wisconsin earlier this season. That's another great example about just how soft ASU plays as they averaged just 2.7 yards per carry while the Badgers ran for over seven yards per run in that game. Lastly the Sun Devils caught two tremendous scheduling breaks this year, playing a USC team that had no interest in head coach Lane Kiffin's last game and also playing against what was an exhausted Washington Huskies squad who were facing their third straight ranked opponent in three weeks, easily one of the worst spots that any team had to endure all year.

Take Stanford and the points here.

3 Unit Play Take #130 Fresno State -3.5 over Utah State (10:00pm est):
Fresno State has had to endure a tough week from all of their critics as many are calling them chokers and frauds after the Bulldogs blew their big chance at a perfect regular season and a shot at playing in a BCS game. FSU hasn't had an easy time of things this year despite almost ending the regular season without a loss. They would love nothing more here than to win their first outright conference title since 1991 and shut up all the naysayers.

Give this Utah State team a ton of credit as they kept moving forward this year despite the fact they lost their all-everything quarterback Chuckie Keeton to a season ending injury mid-season. The Aggies bounced back from a 3-4 start and won their last five games with a back up quarterback running the show. The main reason for their late season success though probably has more to do with the fact they played New Mexico, Hawaii, UNLV, Colorado State and Wyoming than anything else. Now their true freshman signal caller must go on the road here and win a very big game which won't be an easy task for this youngster. It also won't be easy for him and the USU offense to try and match scores with a FSU offense that comes in averaging almost 50 points per game this year.

Take Fresno State minus the points.

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DOC SPORTS

4 Unit Play. #122 Take Auburn Tigers -2 over Missouri Tigers (Saturday 4 pm CBS) We used Missouri as our top play last week and were not impressed by their offense whatsoever. Texas A&M had one of the worst defenses in the country, and Missouri struggled against them for most of the game. They broke a couple of long plays, but they just did not move the ball on a consistent basis. Now Mizzou faces a better defense in Auburn and a better coach in Gus Malzahn. Auburn is doing a lot of talking this week, and that does worry me a little. However, Missouri has not won a conference championship since the 1960s, and they just do not perform well in big games. The SEC East was very weak this season, and thus I do not believe they are battle-tested for this game. Auburn is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games against teams with a winning record.

6 Unit Play. #130 Take Fresno State Bulldogs -3.5 over Utah State Aggies (Saturday 10 pm CBS)
Top College Football Play of the Week.
The first-ever Mountain West Championship takes place late Saturday night in Fresno, CA. The Bulldogs are coming off their first loss of the season last week when they failed to show up against San Jose State last Friday. They lost any chance of making a BCS Bowl game after that showing, but I still believe they have enough pride to knock down the Aggies and their backup freshman quarterback. Derek Carr is still a much better quarterback than Darell Garretson, and that will be the difference in this game. Once Boise State lost their quarterback Joe Southwick, the Mountain Division of the MWC became very easy and winnable for Utah State since Air Force, Wyoming, and New Mexico are all terrible teams. That fact remains that Fresno State played a much more difficult schedule than did Utah State during conference play. Boise State pounded Utah State in Logan this season, and the Aggies just beat up on the soft teams in the MWC. Still have concerns that Fresno will not be able to bounce back after such as bad performance, but playing at home and winning a championship with a group of talented seniors should allow them to perform at high level.

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STRIKE POINT SPORTS

3-Unit Play. #121 Take Missouri (+2) over Auburn (4 p.m., Saturday, December 7)
Fact: Auburn needed two of the most unlikeliest plays in consecutive weeks to get to the SEC Championship in Atlanta. Both plays to beat Georgia and then Alabama were amazing as an objective fan, however you have to look at Missouri as a team that is more than capable of upsetting the Tigers. And these Tigers only have one loss as well, and that was in a double-overtime loss to South Carolina without their starting quarterback James Franklin. Beyond this sole loss you could argue Mizzou have been more impressive than Auburn as a whole this year. Remember, Auburn loss was a 14-point setback at LSU as well as falling behind by 14 points or more in both those wins against the Bulldogs and Alabama. It's pretty clear you could make a good case for either team in this game. But the build up to this game has been about Auburn and how they should be in the National Championship game with a win before they even earn it. Missouri is taking this game in stride and I think they will be a lot more focused on the task at hand. Auburn has had to get over the highs of last weekend's 'Bama win and channel their title game ambitions for another week or so. Missouri are the Tigers that claim the SEC Championship.

3-Unit Play. #128 Take Michigan State (+5.5) over Ohio State (8:15 p.m., Saturday, December 7)
Defense over offense. Michigan State has prided itself on stout defense all season long, and they are going to have one of their best defensive performances to upset the perfect Buckeyes. I think this one will be played at a much slower pace and in the favor of the underdog Spartans. And I know Ohio State has everything to lose if they were to get knocked off by Sparty, however I could also see a scenario where MSU covers in a field goal game. Either way, I think this is a live dog that is wanting to again prove itself on the big stage. Take the points and Michigan State.

3-Unit Play. #130 Take Fresno State (-3.5) over Utah State (10 p.m., Saturday, December 7)
This game is letdown city for Fresno State after losing its BCS game aspirations last week at San Jose State. However Utah State does not have its star quarterback Chuckie Keeton in this game. That is huge, and the Aggies are simply not the same team without their do-it-all playmaker. And just for reference, had Fresno State still been undefeated and Keeton out in the game, I think this line would be close to ten points. For me, one loss should not drop this number this low. While the BCS is out of the question, Fresno State can still get a lot from this game. The WAC regular season title is on the line, not to mention still improving its bowl game options as well as finishing on a high at home with seniors, especially quarterback Derek Carr. Bottom line is this number is off and should be closer to a touchdown. Play the home Bulldogs as they bounce back over Utah State.

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WINNING POINTS

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Temple* over Texas by 1 (at Wells Fargo Center)
“Defense, threes, depth, all cost Temple in loss,” said a recent headline. Good thing
that Texas doesn’t make many threes, and that their leading scorer James Holmes has
a likely ticket to foul trouble.
TEMPLE, 72-71.

Missouri* over UCLA by 12
Former UCLA head coach Ben Howland drilled the Bruins hard through Christmas
last season, had Shabazz Muhammed go off for 27, yet still needed overtime to beat
Missouri at home.
MISSOURI, 87-75.

Louisville* over Louisana-Lafayette by 24

SMU* over Hofstra by 19

***BEST BET
Massachusetts* over BYU by 15 (at Springfield, MA)
BYU loves to get up and down the floor. UMass’ players say, ‘Thank you very much,
whichever coaches are responsible for inviting these young fellows into our place to
play our kind of game where we can outrun and outjump them and show them how
this kind of game should be played.’ “Scheduling is the hardest thing we do," said
BYU head coach Dave Rose recently. "What you want to do is challenge each team,
but you don’t want to get them in a position where they can’t handle it.” Thanks for
the heads-up, bud.
MASSACHUSETTS, 94-79.

St. John’s* over Fordham by 9

St. Bonaventure over Buffalo* by 1

Wake Forest* over Richmond by 8
Richmond needs shooting goggles from the perimeter. Not good to be up in class on
the road and unable to make shots from out there. Wake Forest has strengthened its
major weakness from last season – rebounding – and has also improved its ball security
with four fewer turnovers per game.
WAKE FOREST, 79-61.

Arkansas* over Clemson by 8
Why are we remembering so many Clemson first-half deficits last season, and fearing
the worst about them in a true road game – their first of the season -- against an opponent
that pressures from the git-go and almost always wins in this building?
ARKANSAS, 74-66.

Valparaiso* over Saint Louis by 1

North Carolina State* over Long Beach State by 17

***BEST BET
Evansville* over Miami-OH by 29
The Purple Aces return home following three road games at Indiana, Ohio and
Murray State. They’ve already beaten a nice Valpo bunch here 100-92, and a nice
Mercer bunch here 89-76. Mercer, of course, won the CIT last season at Utah State,
another nice team. Miami-OH? Not a nice team. They are rivaling their crummy football
team for worst team on campus this year. They were nowhere near Notre Dame,
Arizona State or Xavier at the wire, those three teams have proven just about nothing
vs. anyone good, and they lost a home game 65-63 to Wilmington. Not NCWilmington.
Just plain Wilmington College.
EVANSVILLE, 91-62.

Cleveland State* over Akron by 1

Xavier* over Bowling Green by 14

Purdue* over Eastern Michigan by 11

**PREFERRED
Wisconsin* over Marquette by 17
As expected, Marquette woke up and covered at Arizona State last week. Come on,
man. But that Arizona State team is soft. Wisconsin is tough. They make every possession
critical, which could be a little too much for Marquette offensively right now.
The last time they tackled a Big Ten team that played good defense (Ohio State),
Marquette failed to get out of the 30s.
WISCONSIN, 69-48.

South Alabama over Rice* by 5

Kansas over Colorado* by 6

***BEST BET
Georgia State over Southern Miss* by 7
Southern Miss’ offensive production is noticeably off this season. They won 67-65 in
Georgia State’s building a year ago, but they got a 24-point game that night from 8-
to 10-point average Jerrold Brooks, currently the team’s fifth-leading scorer on a squad
where nobody is averaging in more than 10.7 ppg. Adding current 20 ppg scoring
guard Ryan Harrow to the mix has enabled Georgia State’s guard R.J. Hunter to take
an offensive back seat, where he belongs, and allow this team to play some real ball
instead of watching the head coach’s son chuck it from straight-on, 20 feet out on
every other trip down the floor.
GEORGIA STATE, 77-70.

Notre Dame* over Delaware by 9
The Irish have been overly reliant on the three-pointer. Delaware hung around for the
full 40 at Villanova recently. Villanova then beat Kansas, among other nice things.
NOTRE DAME, 81-72.

New Mexico* over Cincinnati by 8
Lobos won in Cincinnati last season. We’ll not be falling in love with the Bearcats’ formidable
defense on the road. We’ll let ‘em prove they can shoot straight first.
NEW MEXICO, 70-62.

Loyola-Chicago* over Illinois-Chicago by 7

Western Kentucky over Southern Illinois* by 1

Bradley over Wisc-Milwaukee* by 1 (at Klotsche Center)

Penn State* over Marshall by 13

Tulsa* over Arkansas-LR by 10
Tulsa has revenge for a 72-65 road loss last season and after losing two in a row in
Alaska to TCU and Wisconsin-GB, they will be happy for the opportunity to get the
invaders’ 6’10” leading scorer Will Neighbor into early foul trouble and set things in
motion their way vs. his smaller cast of lily-livered road characters.
TULSA, 73-63.

Utah* over Fresno State by 9

Northwestern* over Western Michigan by 6

Virginia over Wisconsin-GB* by 5

Arizona* over UNLV by 26
This looks like a blowout waiting to happen, doesn’t it? Arizona looks like what UNLV
might have looked like had the Bennett kid not gone to the NBA, and the Moser kid
not transferred to Oregon, and if the Runnin’ Rebels had a smart head coach.
ARIZONA, 91-65.

Iowa State* over Northern Iowa by 18
The host Cyclones are nailing 10 treys per game. Everyone on Northern Iowa shoots
free throws very well. Too bad they’re playing in a Big 12 house and won’t get to the
line much.
IOWA STATE, 79-61.

Oakland* over Ohio by 1

Houston* over San Jose State by 15

Villanova over St. Joseph’s* by 6

Northeastern* over UAB by 6

Dayton over Illinois State* by 6

Iowa over Drake* by 9 (at Wells Fargo Arena)

Utah State* over Pacific by 11
Angry Aggies! Utah State’s last game was their first loss of the season, 85-74 at a neutral
Salt Lake City site vs. in-state rival BYU. They led by 5 at halftime, then got outscored
46-30 in the second half. This is Pacific’s only game from December 2 to
December 14, a little too far from home vs. an opponent a little too good.
UTAH STATE, 78-67.

**PREFERRED
South Florida* over Alabama by 7
‘Oh, my, Alabama hung with Duke last week. So, they should kill South Florida.’ Aw,
come on, man. Duke would struggle to out-rebound a ranked women’s team. At South
Florida, if you don’t rebound, head coach Stan Heath doesn’t look at you for a month.
Alabama’s bench is barely denting the score sheet and the Tide is shooting less than
30% from beyond the arc. Getting 9 steals per game – at the slow pace South Florida
plays – is very impressive.
SOUTH FLORIDA, 65-58.

Nevada over Cal-Davis* by 1

Cal Poly-SLO* over Santa Clara by 4

***BEST BET
Cal-Irvine* over Pepperdine by 25
The Anteaters of Irvine lost 72-62 at Pepperdine last season despite having a 35-9 scoring
edge from its bench. What the heck? The hoses were trained against them, with
Pepperdine enjoying 36 trips to the free-throw line, to 12 for Irvine. Pepperdine had
a 26-14 edge in points in the paint. Points in the paint will be scarce for Pepperdine
now, with 7’6” Mamadou Ndiaye patrolling the paint for as long as the Anteaters can
leave him out there. Pepperdine was in Alaska over the weekend, had to come home
and host Fullerton on Wednesday, then a roadie here. Tough deal. This is a targeted
home affair for Irvine.
CAL-IRVINE, 82-57

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

CBB TENNESSEE ST at DREXEL
Play On - Road underdogs of 10 to 19.5 points (TENNESSEE ST) after a loss by 6 points or less against opponent after 2 straight games where both teams score 75 points or more
46-18 since 1997. ( 71.9% 26.2 units )
0-1 this year. ( 0.0% -1.1 units )

CBB DAYTON at ILLINOIS ST
Play Against - Home underdogs of +145 to +350 vs. the money line (ILLINOIS ST) after allowing 30 points or less in the first half in 2 straight games against opponent after scoring 60 points or less
117-29 since 1997. ( 80.1% 55.5 units )

CBB UNLV at ARIZONA
Play On - Underdogs of 6 to 11 points vs. the first half line (UNLV) in a game involving two excellent defensive teams (<=40%), after 2 straight games - allowing a shooting pct. of 37% or less
62-28 since 1997. ( 68.9% 31.2 units )
0-2 this year. ( 0.0% -2.2 units )

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Chase Diamond

9* Rutgers -4

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Dr Bob
CFB

S. FLA

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CFB-
ULL+2.5
Duke+29.5
Marshall-4.5
Texas+16

NBA-
Clippers-6

CBB-
Fordham+11.5
Eastern Michigan+10.5
Akron+5.5
Evansville-9.5
Wisconsin-8
Kansas+1
Southern Mississippi-6.5
Illinois Chicago+4.5
Ohio State-27
Fresno State+10.5
Ohio-2.5
Villanova-3.5
Houston-8.5
Pacific+10.5
Nevada-3.5

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Baylor

Rice

COLL FOOTBALL
Oklahoma at Oklahoma St. (-9-) Noon ET ABC
5* Oklahoma With need, you bleed. All the pressure is on the home standing Cowboys who hold their destiny in
their own hands. A loss on this field sets up the Texas/Baylor winner for the Big 12 Championship.
Clearly, the Cowboys are the hottest team in the league, with 7 straight wins and 6 straight
covers. And we rarely go against a home field where the Cowboys are on runs of 32-14, 23-8,
and 9-1 ATS. Senior QB Chelf has stepped up to lead the late season surge. But, getting
Oklahoma as a rivalry double-digit dog, with a record of 9-1 SU in this series, is too much to pass
up. The Sooners have had a decent season of their own at 9-2 SU with their only losses to Baylor
and Texas. The combination of a strong defense at 330 YPG and a running game at 240 RYPG are
an outstanding combination for savvy HC Stoops to play the spoiler. Signal caller tandem of QB
Bell/Knight do just enough to keep the Sooners competitive in this with the opportunity to steal
the victory.

COLLEGE HOOPS…
UCLA at Missouri (-1) 12:30 ET CBS
4* UCLA +1
Missouri is still a work in progress for HC Haith. That is, if Thursday night’s choke against WVU, in
which they almost allowed WVU to spoil our Best Bet, is any indication. Nonetheless, before you
can take off the rubber band with a superior UCLA team, please note the Tigers 54-2 SU mark (5-
0 TY) at Mizzou Arena. Savvy UCLA 1st year HC Alford is working his magic in Westwood. Already
he is 6-2 ATS with net coverage of 45 points. Consider Tuesday night when his troops did not
waiver in the face of (9) 1st half Gaucho triples. Alford simply threw out a 1-2-2 three quarter
court zone trap and ruined Barbie’s rhythm. A bit concerning is the Bruin’s first road game at such
a tough site, but Alford is 44-29 ATS away, 27-14 ATS in December, and 43-10 ATS following
consecutive double digit wins. Must like any team that plays as hard as these Bruins and dishes
out 20 assists per game.

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BIG AL McMORDIE
NCAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME OF THE YEAR
At 4 pm, our selection is on the Missouri Tigers + the points over Auburn.
Set-ups don't get any better than this. Auburn comes into this game off not one, but two of the
greatest wins in the history of College Football. First, of course, was its miraculous 43-38 win
over Georgia by virtue of a 73-yard TD pass on a 4th-and-18 play with 25 seconds left. Then,
last week, Auburn looked to be facing, possibly, a 14-point deficit to its arch-rival, Alabama, with
a few minutes to play. But an offensive holding penalty likely kept Alabama from the end zone.
And then more improbable events followed: blocked Alabama field goal; quick Auburn TD; missed
(ill-advised) Alabama field-goal; and a 100-yard TD return by Auburn. And that's how Auburn
stunned the 2-time defending champions, and won outright as a 10-point underdog. But Auburn's
ecstasy is likely to be short-lived. Missouri is 11-1 on the season, and only has a 3-point overtime
loss to South Carolina to blemish its season. Both teams have 7-1 records in SEC Conference
play, but Missouri has outscored its SEC Conference foes by 16.8 ppg, while Auburn has only
outscored its SEC Conference foes by 7.9 ppg. Even worse for Auburn: teams playing away from
home in the post-season are 0-20 ATS since 1985 off an upset win as an underdog of +7 or more
points, if they're matched up against a .584 (or better) foe, and are not getting 6+ points in the
current game!
Take Missouri + the points.
Good luck, as always...

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SEC Championship
By Brian Edwards

Missouri vs. Auburn

Date: Saturday, Dec. 7
Time/TV: 4:00 p.m. ET, CBS
Venue: Georgia Dome
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Line, Total: Auburn -1 ½, 58

Raise your hand if you picked Auburn and Missouri to collide in Atlanta this weekend at the SEC Championship Game. Now if your hand is raised, stop lying!

In the most improbable matchup in the history of the SEC Championship Game that dates back to 1992, Missouri will face Auburn at the Ga. Dome on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. Eastern on CBS. The winner will get a date in Pasadena at the BCS Championship Game if Michigan State can beat Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship.

As of late Friday afternoon, most betting shops had Auburn or Missouri favored by one, while others had it as a pick ‘em. From Sunday through Thursday, most spots had Auburn favored by 1½ or two. The total is 58½

Auburn (11-1 straight up, 10-2 against the spread) has been living on the edge in its last two games, pulling out miraculous victories over Georgia and Alabama on two game-winning plays that will be remembered for generations to come.

On fourth and 18 against Georgia, Nick Marshall’s bomb into double coverage went right into the hands of the UGA defenders. Instead of knocking the ball down, both defenders collided going for the ball, resulting in a carom that inexplicably led the ball right into the hands of a streaking Ricardo Louis for a 73-yard touchdown with 25 ticks left.

Last week’s play was even more unlikely. We’ve seen tipped balls on Hail Mary’s many times before. What AU’s Chris Davis did with his 109-yard return of Alabama’s missed 57-yard field goal to end the game and the SEC West race was beyond shocking.

The only time I can remember a 109-yard return (107 actually) off a missed field goal was when Chris McAlister did it for the Ravens against the Broncos on Monday Night Football. And the main reason I remember it is because of the barbaric crackback block that Ray Lewis delivered to spring McAlister.

But that came at the end of the first half, not the end of the game or the conclusion of a team’s quest to win a third straight national title and a fourth in five years.

The likelihood of those plays is off the charts. Auburn came up with them in back-to-back home games. Is this a team of destiny, one touched with some sort of magical charm?

Remember, it was this week a year ago that the school fired a head coach that led it to the school’s first national title since the 1950s just 24 months before. That’s what happens when you go 3-9 on The Plains. Many expected AU to improve under Gus Malzahn, but nobody envisioned this type of turnaround.

Missouri (11-1 SU, 10-1-1 ATS) hasn’t needed good fortune or luck on its way to a remarkable bounce-back season. Gary Pinke’s team was snakebitten by injuries in its 2012 SEC debut. In fact, it lost three offensive line starters before Week 1 and QB James Franklin was never 100 percent.

In 2013, however, Mizzou has stayed healthy with the exception of Franklin missing five weeks with a separated shoulder. Pinkel’s bunch has won 10 of its 11 games by 14 points or more, and its only loss came in overtime to South Carolina in a game it led 17-0 with 12 minutes remaining.

Mizzou is two-deep at QB, three-deep at RB and has three future NFL wide receivers. RB Henry Josey missed all of 2012 with a knee injury but has shined in 2013 nonetheless. Josey has run for a team-high 951 yards and 13 TDs.

Franklin has a 16/4 touchdown-to-interception ratio and three rushing scores. Dorial Green-Beckham and L’Damian Washington have 10 TD catches apiece.

Totals have been an overall wash for Mizzou (6-6), but the ‘under’ has cashed at a 4-1 clip in its last five games.

Auburn has seen the ‘over’ go 7-5 overall, 6-1 in its last seven contests.

B.E.’s Bonus Nuggets

I noted above that a Michigan St. win over Ohio St. would send the Mizzou-AU winner to Pasadena. Obviously, a Duke win over FSU would do the trick as well, but we all know that those chances are very slim. However, there is precedence for such shockers to shake up the national-title game matchup. In 2007, Pitt went to Morgantown and beat West Va. as a 28½-point underdog, paving the way for LSU to win it all over Ohio St. in New Orleans. Just two years ago, Iowa State clipped Oklahoma St. as a 27½-point ‘dog. Duke is a 29-point ‘dog to the ‘Noles at most books. -- Stanford is 4-0-1 ATS with three outright victories in five games as an underdog on David Shaw’s watch. Both outright defeats came in overtime. The Cardinal is a three-point ‘dog Saturday night at Arizona St. When they met in Palo Alto earlier this year, Stanford led 29-0 at intermission and 39-7 going into the fourth quarter. Therefore, don’t allow the 42-28 final to mislead you into thinking this wasn’t a lopsided beatdown in the previous encounter.

Arizona State RB Marion Grice is out vs. Stanford. Grice has rushed for 996 yards and scored 20 TDs (14 rushing, six receiving), but back-up D.J. Foster ran for 124 yards and a pair of scores in last week’s blowout win over in-state rival Arizona.

Memphis at UConn was a pick ‘em at most spots as of Friday afternoon. If the Huskies go off as home underdogs, they will be looking to improve on an incredible 18-4 spread record in their last 22 games as home puppies.

Fresno State WR Josh Harper (groin) is ‘questionable’ Saturday vs. Utah St. Harper has 79 receptions for 1,011 yards and 13 TDs this year.

Texas will be without leading tackler Steve Edmond Saturday at Baylor and in its bowl game. Edmond has a lacerated liver but should be ready for spring ball. The MLB had 73 tackles and two interceptions in 2013.

Texas is 6-2 ATS in eight games as a road underdog dating back to 2004. The Longhorns are 15-point ‘dogs at Baylor.

SMU senior QB Garrett Gilbert (21/7 TD-INT) was downgraded to ‘doubtful’ on Friday. He will most likely miss a second straight game Saturday vs. UCF. Without Gilbert, SMU head coach June Jones took his first bagel EVER as a head coach in last week’s 34-0 loss at Houston. During Jones’s tenure, the Mustangs are 9-4 ATS as home underdogs. They were catching 11 or 11.5 at most spots late Friday afternoon.

UL-Lafayette QB Terrance Broadway is ‘doubtful’ at South Alabama due to a wrist injury. Broadway has a 19/10 TD-INT ratio and eight rushing scores this season.

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Yourbookiesmoney

Saturday Added Play
(4-0 Last two Days)
3* Golden St. +1

Everything points to a Golden St. win in this spot. I believe the loss of Mark Gasol is starting to
take full effect for Memphis. In the 2nd half of their last game, the Clippers absolutely destroyed
them. Tony Allen did not play in that game and he is questionable for this game. Also Ed Davis an
underrated big man was hurt last game and it's almost a lock he is out for this contest. Golden St.
is coming off a very bad loss last night in Houston, but what made this pick so attractive to me is
that Memphis has already beaten Golden St. twice this year. However, those losses were against
a Memphis team at full strength and the lineup they put out Saturday will be far from full
strength. If Golden St. is not motivated after what happened last night and losing twice to
Memphis already this year they will never be up for a game. On a side note Andre Iguodala has
been upgraded to questionable. I'm not saying he will play, but this is the best chance for him to
see some action in a few games. In conclusion, I just see this as a game Golden St will give extra
attention too for many reasons, while Memphis is banged up and has not been playing good
anyway at full strength.

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R.A.W. FOOTBALL - SATURDAY

4* BEST BET = MISSOURI
3* = MICHIGAN STATE
2* = STANFORD
2* = BAYLOR
2* = MARSHALL

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StatFox Super Situations™ - FoxSheets

NHL TORONTO at OTTAWA
Play On - Any team against the money line (OTTAWA) hot team - 5 straight games with 6+ more shots on goal than opponents
49-14 over the last 5 seasons. ( 77.8% 34.2 units )
1-0 this year. ( 100.0% 1.0 units )

NHL ANAHEIM at CHICAGO
Play On - Road underdogs of +100 to +200 against the money line (ANAHEIM) off 2 consecutive losses against division rivals, playing with 2 days rest
36-17 since 1997. ( 67.9% 33.0 units )
1-1 this year. ( 50.0% 0.4 units )

NHL TORONTO at OTTAWA
Play On - Any team against the money line (OTTAWA) good offensive team - averaging 29.5 or more shots on goal per game, hot team - 5 straight games with 6+ more shots on goal than opponents
45-12 over the last 5 seasons. ( 78.9% 31.6 units )
1-0 this year. ( 100.0% 1.0 units )

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CHASE DIAMOND

10* CFB EARLY SHOCKER
Oklahoma+10½

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Mitch Wilson


South Florida +4.5

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty hit with Arizona State (-2) on Friday and likes Baylor on Saturday.

The deficit is 1475 sirignanos.

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RxPops69

Western Michigan +5.5
Ohio -4.5
Dayton -6.0
Iowa -9.5
Wyoming -10.5

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Sports Cash System

extra pick:

Ohio State -5½ over Michigan State (Spread Bet) (NCAA College Football)

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Paul Leiner

100* Central Florida -11

100* Marquette +8.5

50* Temple -1

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EAGLE EYE SPORTS----Randy Rose
Your Pick: Auburn +1 (-110)
Your Pick: UL Lafayette / South Ala Over 58.5 (-110)
Your Pick: Central Florida -11 (-110)
Your Pick: Oklahoma +10 (-110)

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Football Crusher
Michigan State +5.5 over Ohio State
(System Record: 41-4, lost last game)
Overall Record: 41-42-1

Hockey CrusherEdmonton Oilers -155 over Calgary Flames
(System Record: 36-0, won last game)
Overall Record: 36-21

Basketball Crusher
Golden State Warriors + Memphis Grizzlies OVER 192.5
(System Record: 17-2, won last game)
Overall Record: 17-23-1

Soccer Crusher
SV Grodig + Ried OVER 2.5
This match is happening in Austria
(System Record: 488-17, lost last 3 games and a push)
Overall Record: 488-425-72

Here are the rest of his hockey and basketball plays for today...


Hockey
Washington Capitals -155 over Nashville Predators
Toronto Maple Leafs +119 over Ottawa Senators
Dallas Stars -135 over Philadelphia Flyers


Basketball
Sacramento Kings +2 over Utah Jazz
Portland Trail Blazers -5 over Dallas
Indiana Pacers +3.5 over San Antonio Spurs

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Rainman 10 FSU

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Dr Bob
Opinion
Utah st

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Pick Addict
CFB [121] Missouri ML 4pm ET

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Matt Rivers

SATURDAY

500,000♦ pick on SMU and Central Florida to stay UNDER the total today. The price is sitting at 58 points this morning as of 8 AM here in Miami where I'm based.


As a handicapper you have to consider the elements at this time of year and when I look at today's card the one game that sticks out if the AAC game between Central Florida and SMU in Dallas.

The Big D was just hit with a wintry ice storm the other day. They're calling for a kickoff temperate in the mid-to-high 20's today. They say the wind chill will make it feel like 17 or so. And for good measure, there might be some rain and a little sleet.

You know I'm in Miami. Central Florida is up in Orlando. I've got to think the Knights are as enthused about playing in this mess as much as I would be. Seriously, why would anyone want to leave South Florida at this time of year?

I know UCF has a lot to play for, and the Knights are going to win this game. Will they cover? Maybe, although 12 is a lot of points to lay for a team that's struggled with its margin of victory this season and barely survived South Florida last Saturday and needed a miracle comeback win in the final two minutes at Temple in its last road game.

BUT...

The side isn't the best bet in this one. It's the total, which is sitting around 58.

I can see UCF scoring 31 points, but I don't know if SMU will score at all.

Don't laugh. The Mustangs were shutout at Houston last Saturday without their starting quarterback Gale Gilbert as redshirt freshman Neal Burcham was 27-of-52 for 212 yards with four interceptions.

Gilbert is considered doubtful today with a knee injury. I know the Ponies need a win to become bowl eligible and June Jones said yesterday that Gilbert is like a 40 percent chance to play. But I can't see him risking it in these playing conditions. And even if he does try, how effective will he be?

Remember this about SMU: the backfield has been crippled with injuries so they have no ground game. It's all about throwing the ball 55-60 times a game and that isn't going to work today no matter who is the quarterback. Central Florida, on the other hand, can run the ball with Storm Johnson (978 yards, 5.6 ypc) carrying the heavy load.

UCF wins, but more importantly, this one stays UNDER the total as I think the two teams combine for somewhere between 34 and 38 points.

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King Creole:
2* Oklahoma+10
3* Mizzou/Auburn OVER 58.5

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Brad Wilton

75 Dime
SEC Dead Mortal Lock
Missouri

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Al DeMarco

Biggest College Play of my Career
15 Dimer: Missouri

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Millionaires Club CFB Play

121 Missouri "pick" 4:00 EST

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Brandon Lang
100 DIME
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
UNDERDOG SHOCKER
#3 IN A ROW
Michigan State over Ohio State.
The current line on this game is +5 1/2 in Vegas and offshore. Be sure to shop around for the best line available.

30 DIME
MONEY MOVE
3-TEAM TEASER
My 3-Team 10 point teaser is on Duke, Auburn and Oklahoma St The current line on these games is Duke +29 (versus Florida St), Auburn +1 (versus Missouri) and Oklahoma St -10 (versus Oklahoma).
I advise taking Duke to +39 1/2, Auburn to +11 and Oklahoma State to pk. Be sure to shop around for the best lines available.

20 DIME
3-TEAM
MONEY MOVE PARLAY
My 3-Team Parlay is on South Florida, Utah State and South Alabama.
The current line on these games is South Florida +4 1/2, Utah State +2 1/2 and South Alabama -3. Be sure to shop around for the best line available.

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Intpicks
3* Marshall - Rice Over 61 (play up to 62)
3* Auburn +1
3* Duke - Florida St Over 62 (play up to 64.5)

2* Utah St +3.5

1* Oklahoma St -9.5
1* Michigan St +5.5
1* Cleveland -5
1* Portland -5

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ROCKY'S WINNERS CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
SUPER SYSTEM
NEAR PERFECT PLAY OF THE WEEK
Pearl Harbor day, Saturday, December 7t h , and maybe that's enough to get this weeks system
underdog to upset an old rival, a team that they have beaten in 22 of the last 25 meetings overall
- and not that I can remember in recent memory of being this type dog in this rivalry at least
since 2002, and are in fact 1-1 ATS last two visits as a dog at Oklahoma State. Talking about the
SOONERS here OU has gone 6-2 ATS last 8 with the Cowboys and a solid 3-1 ATS last 4 visits
into Stillwater. An expected
BAYLOR win earlier in the day makes the target on the backs of OSU a little larger
here, as there is nothing OKLAHOMA wouldn't enjoy more than knocking State out of
the Big 12 championship game. This week its an oldie but a real "goodie"
PLAY ANY ROAD UNDERDOG
off an outright conference underdog win of 6 points or more vs todays
opponent off a conference win of their own by 10 or more points.

THIS WEEK PLAY
OKLAHOMA +9.5 over Oklahoma State
To qualify, OKLAHOMA while taking +5 at Kansas State stopped the then hot Wildcats
winning outright 41-31, while Oklahoma State capitalized on a Baylor fumble into the
end zone, and turned it into a rout, ripping the Bears 49-17. This season, OSU has
now covered 6 straight games, while OU comes in covering 3 of their last 4 and let it
be known that OKLAHOMA is now 12-0 ATS off any game where they were at least
3 point dogs or greater. BOOMER SOONER.

GUARANTEED WINNER
BAYLOR-14 over Texas
Baylor 55 Texas 24

10* GAME OF THE WEEK MICHIGAN STATE +6 over Ohio State
Goes without saying at least from here, that Big 10 football is garbage ball and to
think that Ohio State could be in the national championship game is nauseating.
I mean, how many points would Florida State be laying? Wouldn't matter as there
is no reason to think that Ohio State could stay on the same field. But 1s t things
first, enter Michigan State. If it is true that GREAT DEFENSES WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS
then points will be really good in this matchup. Ohio State might score, but that
defense is horrendous and has allowed 28 points per game over their last 5 contests
while Michigan State has allowed 13.5 pts per game over the same time span. MSU
has allowed 6 pts or less in 5 of their last 6 games, are 7-1 ATS in conference
revenge, 11-1 ATS on road, no matter if their 2 n d or 3 r d straight conference game,
and coach Dantonio 15-3-1 ATS on road vs conference teams, when coming in off
a win. Whew even if you were to say with things being "even" - MSU figures to
still put up 21-30 points against that horrid Ohio State defense, but Buckeyes won't
be able to do the same. End of story. Ohio State dreams go up in smoke - MSU WINS THIS 24-16

DID YO U KNOW THAT
ARIZONA STATE has gone OVER the total in 15 of 18 games when playing in off
a home contest.

Despite the public opinion of OKLAHOMA being an offensive powerhouse, when it comes to
December, OU coach Bob Stoops has gone UNDER in 12 of its last 14.

SOUTH FLORIDA is now 16-1 ATS on the road after the 1s t month of the season, and is 4-0 ATS
on the road this season. Coach Taggart is also 21-2 ATS last 23 on the road

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Chad Matthews
CFB
3* Fresno State -3.5

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Hampton Sports Picks
NCAAB
100* - UMass -3
100* - New Mexico -5
100* - Kansas +1
100* - UAB +2

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EZWINNERS

2* Missouri Pk

2* Michigan State +5.5

1* UNC Greensboro +27.5

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Erik Schumann

2* Philadelphia/Dallas Under 5

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Sam Martin

Epic 30* CFB GOY:
ohio State

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PHILADELPHIA CREW
100 DIME
WINNER # 6 OF 8
Pac-12 Lock of the Year

Arizona State -3

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Prediction Machine top picks

RICE

Auburn/Mizzou total OVER

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Cappers Advantage
Big East
Missouri

Charlotte sports
Missouri
Oklahoma

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TOP PLAY arizona state

Pinnacle---ARIZONA ST....CHAMPIONSHIP NCAA GAME OF THE YEAR
It has been a great year for the PAC 12, at one time or another five schools have ranked in the top 25. Well, it's championship time as Arizona State and Stanford play each other for the conference title this weekend.Both teams are coming off great wins.The Sun Devils (10-2 overall, 8-1 in the conference) will host the 7th ranked Cardinal (10-2 overall, 7-2 in the conference).Stanford defeated Notre Dame last weekend 27-10 while Arizona State handled Arizona 58-21.The Sun Devils have the 8th most potent offense in the country, averaging 43.3 points per game. Junior quarterback Taylor Kelly has passed for over 3,300 yards for the Arizona State. As the conference winds down its schedule, it is eagerly looking forward to the bowl season where they will be well represented. Winner here gets the grand-daddy of them all the Rose Bowl with loser maybe playing before New Year's day. Earlier this year at Stanford the Cardinal hammered the Sun Devils 42-28 and we do not see history repeating itself. It's very difficult to repeat and additionally, this is a home game for the Sun Devils. TAKE ARIZONA ST.

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Best Weekend Wagers with Weekend Warrior December 07, 2013 7:15 AM by Mark Mayer

NCAA Football

178 Montana -6: First round of the 1-AA playoffs at Montana, which is key for the Grizzlies. Coastal is new to the postseason, while Montana is used to it.

NHL Hockey

64 Detroit Red Wings -180: Red Wings off 3-1 against New Jersey carry the momentum to a back to back sweep.

NBA Basketball

514 Milwaukee Bucks +3: The Bucks are getting points against the Nets team in turmoil.

NCAA Basketball

604 Tennessee -20: One of these cupcake matchups the Vols should take advantage of.

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mysystempicks

Ohio St Michigan St Ohio St -5.5 3.0
NCAAF 12/7/2013 Baylor Texas Texas +16 2.0
NCAAF 12/7/2013 Oklahoma St Oklahoma Oklahoma +10 1.5
NCAAF 12/7/2013 Arizona St Stanford Arizona St -3 1.5
NCAAF 12/7/2013 Auburn Missouri Auburn +1 1.0

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Northcoast

Small College Plays

4* CCarolina Under 73
Rest 3* Montana -6', N Hamp +3, N Hamp U55'

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INNER CIRCLE----UTAH ST......CHAMPIONSHIP UNDERDOG GAME OF THE YEAR


This week we see the inaugural Mountain West Championship Game as Utah State Aggies travel to Bulldog Stadium in Fresno, CA to face the Fresno State Bulldogs. Head to head Fresno State owns 5 game winning streak but haven't faced off since 2011 31-21 win at Utah State. The Mountain West's best defense will be on display as Utah State tries to get pressure on the soft Fresno State Bulldogs. On the year Utah State has only allowed 16.8 ppg which ranks 7th in all of College Football. If Fresno State is going to win it's on the shoulders of their 47.3 ppg (4th ranked) offense led by superstar QB Derrick Carr. On the year Carr has been amazing throwing for 4,462 yards and 45 Touchdowns but this is the best defense Carr will face so far this year. Bulldogs defense is the worst in Mountain West allowing 30.2 ppg and have been even worse of late allowing 52 points last time out. Championship games are all about Defense and these two teams are as opposite as two teams can get. TAKE UTAH ST

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Boyd (0 for last 7 picks):

football-
5* Ohio St +5
4* Ok St +10
3* Rutgers under 46.5
3* AZ St -3

NCAA hoops-
3* Arkansas -5
3* Colorado pick
3* Umass -3

NBA-
5* Jazz/Kings over 193
4* Brooklyn Nets -3
3* Memphis GRIZZ pick
3* Nets/Bucks over 189

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Pinnacle (http://www.pinnaclesports.com)---ARIZONA ST....CHAMPIONSHIP NCAA GAME OF THE YEAR


It has been a great year for the PAC 12, at one time or another five schools have ranked in the top 25. Well, it's championship time as Arizona State and Stanford play each other for the conference title this weekend.Both teams are coming off great wins.The Sun Devils (10-2 overall, 8-1 in the conference) will host the 7th ranked Cardinal (10-2 overall, 7-2 in the conference).Stanford defeated Notre Dame last weekend 27-10 while Arizona State handled Arizona 58-21.The Sun Devils have the 8th most potent offense in the country, averaging 43.3 points per game. Junior quarterback Taylor Kelly has passed for over 3,300 yards for the Arizona State. As the conference winds down its schedule, it is eagerly looking forward to the bowl season where they will be well represented. Winner here gets the grand-daddy of them all the Rose Bowl with loser maybe playing before New Year's day. Earlier this year at Stanford the Cardinal hammered the Sun Devils 42-28 and we do not see history repeating itself. It's very difficult to repeat and additionally, this is a home game for the Sun Devils. TAKE ARIZONA ST.

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RAS

Cal Davis
SIU
Buffalo
Port STATE
No Dakota
Cal Poly

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Northcoast

Marquee - Texas

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Cappers Advantage

charlotte add rice and the under

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RAS

1.5-Cal Davis +4.5
1.5-SIU Edwards +1
1-Buffalo -1
1-Port STATE +5.5
1-No Dakota +13
1- Cal Poly -4

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Wayne Root

Pinnacle - Arizona St
Inner Circle - Utah St
Millionaire - Florida St

Upset Club
Missouri
Rice

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River City Sharps

3 Units Ohio -2.5

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Kelso

100 Ucf -12

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Dr Bob
UCF

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Norm Hitzges Picks of the Pole

December 4-7, 2013

Last week: 21-19....Season: 192-165

COLLEGE

DOUBLE PLAY: •Missouri +2 Auburn

SINGLE PLAYS: •Bowling Green +4 1/2 No. Illinois
•Michigan St. +5 1/2 Ohio St.

NFL

DOUBLE PLAY: •San Francisco -2 1/2 Seattle

SINGLE PLAYS: •Baltimore -6 1/2 Minnesota
•Cincinnati -6 1/2 Indianapolis
•Kansas City -3 Washington
•Detroit +2 1/2 Philadelphia
•Carolina +3 New Orleans
•Chicago PICK Dallas

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PowerPlayWins

POD

NCAAF: Oklahoma State -10

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Sports Unlimited passing early

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4_seasons
ncaaf
rice +6.5
arizona st -3
fresno st +3.5

ncaab
temple -1.5
missouri -1.5
wake forest -2
south florida +2

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CAJUN-

RATING: 5* Oklahoma State -10

ANALYSIS:

The Cowboys play host to the Sooners of Oklahoma on Saturday afternoon. OSU comes in off a huge upset victory over the Baylor Bears. It was not an upset to us as our numbers projected the Cowboys winning the game outright as a 7.5-point underdog. They not only cashed the ticket for us they completely blew an overrated Bears team out 49 to 17. The TPR Index and the PPR Index projected the Cowboys as being the favorite in that game the hype given to the Bears for blowing out horrible teams gave us solid line value in that matchup. In most cases one would be hesitant to back a team the game following such a big upset victory but this Cowboys team responds well in these situations. OSU is 6-0 ATS off a win against a conference rival this season and 8-1 ATS off a win by 10 or more points over a conference rival the last 2 seasons. Those tech sets support our belief that this OSU team is well coached and will rise to the occasion once again. The Oklahoma Sooners have searched all season for an identity even though they are 9-2 SU and for most teams that is a successful season but not for the Sooners. Even with the nine victories they just haven't been consistent on either side of the ball. This Oklahoma State team will make them pay for their inconsistent play here. The TPR Index projects a point advantage of 17.1 points. The Math Model projects a point differential of 8.48 points with a current line range of -10.5 to -12.5. A check of our system database we have three super systems that are active for this contest. We want to Play ON home favorites coming off a win by ten or more points as an underdog against an opponent who is coming off a road victory. This system has posted a record of 24-5 against the spread for almost 83 percent winners since 1992. Play AGAINST a CFB road team coming off a win over a conference rival as an underdog of six or more points facing an opponent who is coming off a win by ten or more points over a conference rival. This system has a record of 35-7 against the spread the last ten seasons including a run of 21-2 against the spread the last five seasons. The final system is really a super system as you will see. We want to Play AGAINST CFB road underdogs coming off a win over a conference rival as an underdog of six or more points now facing an opponent coming off a win by ten or more points over a conference rival. This system has a record of 31-3 against the spread the last ten seasons including a BLISTERING 18-0 against the spread the last five seasons! The combination of the fundamental advantages along with the team tech sets and the power systems qualify this as a Black Label Big 12 Trophy Club Best Bet. Lay the points

PROJECTED FORECAST: 5* Oklahoma State Cowboys 44 Oklahoma Sooners 26

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Bondi

5* Stanford
3* Missou & Ohio St

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60 Percent Guaranteed Saturday, Dec. 7th:


Oklahoma State (-10)
Missouri (-1)
Utah State (+3)

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Vegas Runner
3* UN 57.5 Okl

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Stu feiner
oklahoma
fla st
mizz and over
baylor
ariz st
ohio st

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SportsProfitSystem
CFB
2% Marshall -6.5
(buy half a point if needed)
2% Ohio State -5.5

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Triple Threat Sports

2* Duke / Florida State Over

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Doc Sports CBB
#528 Take UMASS Minute Men -3 over BYU Cougars (1:30 pm)
#550 Take Wisconsin Badgers -8.5 over Marquette Golden Eagles (2:15 pm BTN)
#574 Take Northwestern Wildcats -5.5 over Western Michigan Broncos (5 pm)
#615 Take UNC Greensboro Spartans +27 over North Carolina Tar Heels (7 pm ESPN U)
#621 Take Central Michigan Chippewas +2.5 over SIU Edwardsville Cougars (8 pm)

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Robert Ferringo
(7) Take #589 Dayton (-6) over Illinois State (8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)

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LV wiseguys

ARIZ st -3

utah st plus 3.5

both big

miss pk

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Kelso

50 Stanford
15 ok st
10 Texas
10 ull

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Ness Legend- Missouri

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Kelso 100 Ucf -12

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Arthur Ralph

Super Pk Missouri Pk
Gold Keys Mich St + 5 1/2, Ariz St -3

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ATS College Basketball
OHIO U -3 over Oakland 6pm

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Prediction Machine
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9xSports ​
Saturday's Bonkman Play of the Day: (NBA) 8:05PM MIAMI HEAT-6

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Sports Cash System Play of The Day for Today: 12/7
NCAA College Football





Missouri -1½ over Auburn
(Spread Bet)
Overall Record: 181-159

(System Record: 181-6, Won last game)

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Northcoast
3* Stanford
3* Ohio State

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Ness Club 80

My 9* Club-80 Play is on Rutgers at 7:30 ET.

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purelock

USU

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DOC SPORTS
4 Unit Play. #528 Take UMASS Minute Men -3 over BYU Cougars (1:30 pm)

4 Unit Play. #550 Take Wisconsin Badgers -8.5 over Marquette Golden Eagles (2:15 pm BTN)
Marquette is always a feisty team that gives you your money's worth on a consistent basis but
this year they just do not have the offensive firepower to hang with the Badgers. Wisconsin is
coming off a snoozer of a game with Virginia as the Cavaliers set basketball back 50 years by
scoring just 38 points. Wisconsin did not play well on offense either and yet they still won by
double digits. Wisconsin has covered 4 of their last 5 games this season. Marquette is 3-7 ATS (1
push) in their last 11 games against team with a winning record. Wisconsin lost to Marquette last
year and I just cannot see them losing this game straight-up. I also believe they cover the
number.

4 Unit Play. #574 Take Northwestern Wildcats -5.5 over Western Michigan Broncos (5 pm)
Northwestern is not good enough to make the Big Ten Network and it is hard to argue with that.
They have had some head scratching losses already this season but that can be expected with a
new coach and system. They need a get well game and the Broncos are the perfect team for
them to face tonight. Western Michigan is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against Big 10 teams.

4 Unit Play. #615 Take UNC Greensboro Spartans +27 over North Carolina Tar Heels (7 pm
ESPN U) We will take a stab with the Spartans as North Carolina seems to play to their level of
competition. The Heels are coming off a hug victory at Michigan State on Wednesday and I just
do not see getting up for this game. Expect them to just go through the motions and win this
game by 22-24 points.

4 Unit Play. #621 Take Central Michigan Chippewas +2.5 over SIU Edwardsville Cougars (8
pm) The Cougs are just 2-6 on the season with their only wins coming against Central Arkansas
(Think Scottie Pippen) and Texas Pan America. Central Michigan is 3-0 ATS (1 push) in their last 4
road games. SIUE is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against teams with a winning record.

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VEGAS SPORTS INFORMER
COLLEGE BASKETBALL PLAY
2 Unit Play. Take #549 Over 130 - Marquette at Wisconsin (2:15p.m., Saturday, Dec 6 Big10)
2 Unit Play. Take #575 Virginia -2 ½ over Wisc Green Bay (5:00p.m., Saturday, Dec 6)

5 Unit Play. Take #621 Central Michigan +2 ½ over SIU Edwardsville (8:00p.m., Saturday, Dec
6)
(Game of the Week)
The Central Michigan Chippewas have won 3-straight games so their confidence should be up for
this road matchup. SIU-Edwardsville is coming off a win on Monday but after that win the Cougars
dropped 5- out of their last 6 games. If Central Michigan starter Chris Fowler scores quickly in this
game then I see hi carrying the Chippewas to a road victory and I believe the Chippewas have
the better team here. Edwardsville will hang around but in the 2nd half I see Fowler and the rest
of the Chips pounding the boards and stealing a road victory. Central Michigan is 3-0-1 ATS in
their last 4 road games and the Cougars are 1-4 ATS when playing a team with a winning record.

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Erin Rynning
10* Clippers -6

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EXECUTIVE

400 ohio st

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Bill Hilton- Gameday

4-Arizona St. -3
3-Ok State -10
2-under Baylor/Tex 72'

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Saturday 1st Ever Triple 6* Sides, All from Systems that are Perfect, Mountain West Conf. Play of the Year, SEC, PAC 12 And BIG 10 Sides + 2 Solid 5*. There is also NBA and A pair Of NCAAB Plays with too much too list. Friday SWEEPS at 3-0 Free BIG 12 Side below



On Saturday the free Big 12 Play is on Baylor. Game 112 at 3:30 eastern. Baylor lost 56-50 last season at Texas and has this one circled. The Year before they smashed Texas here 48-24. Baylor averages 65 points per game at home. The Bears are 8-0 straight up and ats at home with a total of 70 or higher, 10-0 ats home with 6 or less days rest and they have covered 9 of the last 10 at home with Conference Revenge. It appeared they may be looking ahead to this one last week as they barely beat TCU by 3 points after having their perfect season ruined By Ok. St. Baylor has a 200+ yard edge on offense where they average well over 600 yards. They also have a defensive edge and have covered 5 of the last 6 in the series. Texas was last seen Taking down Texas Tech. However the Long Horns are 0-8 ats after a home win of 20+ points and have failed to cover vs teams who have 9+ wins in their last game of the season. When Texas has lost in any game as a dog they have failed to cover 10 straight since 2007. Look for Baylor to get the win and cover. Today we have the Finest ever Triple 6* Saturday with an unprecedented 7 Perfect systems in College Football Championship games. SEC, BIG 10, Mountain West Game of the Year and more. We also have a Solid Hoops card. With several Sports markets going today we worked our Tail off to bring you the finest selections in the industry. Jump on and flatten your book like a new Driveway all day and night. For the free NCAAF Play take Baylor. GC

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Maddux Basketball


Northern Iowa +11
Santa Clara +4.5
Oakland +3

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Executive
CBB New Mex

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Asa

ohio st / michigan st over 51 1/2 line is now 53 1/2

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Kelso 100 Mizz Tigers Football

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ROBERT FERRINGO
7-Unit Play. Take #589 Dayton (-6) over Illinois State (8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
Note: This is our Nonconference Game of the Year.
3-Unit Play. Take #629 Portland (-3.5) over Portland State (10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
3-Unit Play. Take #544 Cleveland State (-4.5) over Akron (2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
2-Unit Play. Take #536 Arkansas (-6) over Clemson (2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
2-Unit Play. Take #537 St. Louis (-4.5) over Valparaiso (8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
2-Unit Play. Take #574 Northwestern (-5.5) over Western Michigan (5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
2-Unit Play. Take #582 Oakland (+3) over Ohio (6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
2-Unit Play. Take #585 Villanova (-4) over St. Joseph's (6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
2-Unit. Play Take #613 North Dakota (+13) over Butler (6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
2-Unit Play. Take #617 Hawaii (-6) over Northern Arizona (7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #532 Buffalo (-1.5) over St. Bonaventure (2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #539 Long Beach State (+15) over N.C. State (2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #547 Eastern Michigan (+11) over Purdue (2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #551 South Alabama (-4) over Rice (6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #558 Notre Dame (-11.5) over Delaware (4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #566 Milwaukee (-5.5) over Bradley (4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #572 Utah (-10.5) over Fresno State (5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #587 UAB (+2) over Northeastern (7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #600 Cal Poly (-4) over Santa Clara (10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #601 Pepperdine (+11.5) over UC-Irvine (10 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #607 William & Mary (+1.5) over Wofford (2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
1-Unit Play. Take #609 Indiana State (-11.5) over Eastern Illinois (8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)

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ALLEN EASTMAN
5-Unit Play. Take #522 Missouri (-1.5) over UCLA (12:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
I am taking the Tigers in this game and it is my Game of the Week.
This game opened as a 'pick' and has been bet here. The sharps are on Missouri and I think that
this one favors Frank Haith's team. Missouri has a great backcourt. Jordan Clarkson and Jabari
Parker are averaging nearly 40 points per game. They offer a better backcourt than what the
Bruins are working with. UCLA has an undefeated record on the season and is 6-1 ATS in the last
seven games. But they have played close to home all year and have played all their games in
California and Las Vegas. The Bruins are 0-6 ATS on the road after three or more straight games
at home. Missouri has revenge in this game. They lost on the road in overtime to UCLA last year.
The Tigers are 6-1 ATS in their last seven against the Pac-12 and the Bruins are 0-5 ATS in their
last five against the SEC. Take the Tigers in this one.

3-Unit Play. Take #528 Massachusetts (-3) over BYU (1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
This should be a high scoring matchup. These are two of the best mid-major teams in the
country. But I think that UMass has a huge advantage being so close to home. They have played
a very tough schedule and already beaten Boston College and LSU in Massachusetts. BYU has not
been very good on the road this year. And I think that they will struggle against the fast-paced
Minutemen.

3-Unit Play. Take #542 Evansville (-9) over Miami, OH (2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7)
(I used this play as a free play in Doc's Sports newsletter. It is too good to pass up!) I think that
this game will be a blowout from start to finish. I think that the home team will take care of
business by at least 20 points. Both teams are rebuilding. But Evansville has been much better in
the early going. They are 5-2 and they have strong wins over Mercer and Valparaiso. Miami has
gotten off to a real rough start and have even lost to a Division II school, Wilmington. Evansville
has better guards and too much size on the interior. The Purple Aces are 9-4-1 ATS in their last
14 nonconference games and 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Take the home team. I have
gotten off to a 60 percent college basketball picks start this season and am up over $2,500 in
profit. Hit this free winner and then sign up for a weekly or monthly package and get on board
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JASON SHARPE
4 Unit Play Take #528 Massachusetts -3 over BYU (1:30pm est):
Very tough travel spot here for BYU as they play what amounts to a very early game for a team
that isn't an Eastern Time Zone team. The Cougars have dropped their two toughest games this
season and one at home.
UMass is a solid team whose off to a perfect start on the season. They have already beaten 3
top 41 teams so far including easily beating New Mexico by 16 points on a neutral site. BYU is
very comparable to that New Mexico squad.
Play UMass here.

3 Unit Play Take #601 Pepperdine +12 over Cal Irvine (10:00pm est):
Cal Irvine got crushed last game against a Cal team who isn't as good as many think. UCI has
dropped all four of their toughest games thus this season.
Pepperdine ran into a buzz saw last game as Cal State Fullerton was desperate for a win and
getting it's top player back full time in that one.
Look for this one to stay close. Take Pepperdine and the points.

3 Unit Play Take #619 Dartmouth +6.5 over IPFW (7:00pm est):
Dartmouth is a much better team than many suspect. I have them rated much higher than the
general consensus seems to be of this team.
IPFW were beaten last game and are a fraud 6-4 to start the year with all their wins coming
against non D-1 teams or clubs rated in the bottom tier of CBB.
Take Dartmouth plus points in this one.

3 Unit Play Take #622 SIU Edwardsville -2 over Central Michigan (8:00pm est):
SIUE comes in off just their second win of the season but don't be fooled this team has dropped
three close contests as well this year and very easily could be close to a .500 team.
CMU has four wins themselves but not over a decent opponent. For the most part they have had
a very easy schedule thus far ranking in the bottom ten schedules overall in all of CBB.
Take SIU Edwardsville here

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Hot Shot Sports:


Spurs -3.5 **** 1/2
Clippers -3 ***

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9X Sports
2:00PM
SOCCER (FRANCE)
Evian vs. St.Etienne
UNDER
5:00PM
CBB
Virginia vs. Wisc. Green Bay
VIRGINIA
7:05PM
NHL
Buffalo vs. Montreal
UNDER

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Michael Black

Michigan St

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big east
over ohio state

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Norms Clubhouse late selections
All regular plays
Missouri-1
Rice+6.5
So Ala-3
Okl St-10
Mich St+5.5
Mem-1

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The Duke's Sports

3 Units Utah St +3

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Ats insiders club

Texas +15.5
Fresno St -2.5

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Northcoast
3 stanford + 3
3 osu -5/5.5
3.5 over osu/mst 51.5
3 under sf/rut 46.5

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OC Dooley:“1 UNIT” LATE AFTERNOON COLLEGE FOOTBALL PERCENTAGE TOTAL (Texas at Baylor OVER 73 in a 3:30 eastern kickoff on telecast on FOX): The weather conditions today in the state of Texas are poor and in this particular contest there is a chance of “freezing” rain while the “wind chill” will have the temperature in the teens. Despite the adverse weather conditions and the fact that the Texas Longhorns are coming off a “defensive” gem on Thanksgiving where they held the opposition to only 16 points, there has been no major reduction regarding this total. The reason for the spot remaining high has to do with a Baylor offense that is averaging a whopping 55.4 points per game. That is a per-game offensive mark that is right below the all-time record set by Army (56 points per game average) set back in 1944 which is nearly SEVENTY years ago. The oddsmakers seemingly have been unable to post a total high enough as Baylor is 14-4 OVER/HOME in the past eighteen appearances. Odds are the Bears will score plenty against a banged up Texas defense which back on Thanksgiving saw another starter (linebacker Steve Edmond) go down with a major injury. In the Turkey Night triumph the Longhorns defense were able to force the opposition into multiple mistakes which brings to the table an UNDEFEATED long term angle. After a game where they forced 3+ turnovers Texas is 6-0 OVER/ROAD

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PSYCHIC
(1-5)

5 unit Utah State +2.5 (WISEGUY)
WIZARD
(1-20)
10 unit South Florida +4
10 unit Missouri Pk
12 unit Duke +29.5
17 unit Michigan State +5.5 (NCAAF Championship Game of the Week)
10 unit Villanova -4 (NCAAB)
10 unit Pepperdine +11.5 (NCAAB)
12 unit Alabama -1.5 (NCAAB)
10 unit Portland -5 (NBA)
14 unit Brooklyn -3 (NBA)
JT WALKER
(all units same)
Dayton -6 (NCAAB)
Kenny Nguyen
(1-50)
Pass
Totals 4 U
(1-100% ratings)
Pass
Iceman
(1-3)
1 unit Montreal -1.5 +126 (NHL)
1 unit Toronto/Ottawa over 5.5 (NHL)
2 unit NJ-NY under 5 (NHL)
Genius
(1-10)
4 unit Indiana +3.5 (NBA)
6 unit Utah -2 (NBA)
9 unit Arizona State -3 (NCAAF)

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4_seasons late plays
ncaab
ohio st -27.5

nba
san antonio -3.5
portland -5.5

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Las Vegas Pipeline --- Baylor

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Executive

600 New Mexico

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TMC Sports Advisors

NCAAF

Michigan State +5.5

Arizona State -3

Texas +16.5

Missouri PK

Duke/Florida State Over 64

Free Pick

Rutgers -3


NBA


Pacers +3.5

Clippers -3

Kings +3.5

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From This Week's PLATINUM SHEET
STATFOX FORECASTER

MISSOURI (121) AT AUBURN (122)
Latest Line: Auburn -1.5; Total: 58.5

Both teams ride winning streaks into the SEC championship. Missouri has won four in a row, SU and ATS. Their lone loss came on a missed chip shot field goal against South Carolina in October. With a miracle win over Alabama, Auburn enters on an eight-game SU and nine-game ATS winning streak. Gary Pinkel took Missouri to Big 12 title games in 2007 and '08, getting blown out by Oklahoma both times (as only a three-point underdog in ‘07). Auburn most recently crushed South Carolina in the 2010 SEC title game.
FORECASTER: Missouri 31, Auburn 30

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Jimmy Boyd

4* RICE +7 (too late)
3* Missouri -1

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Double Dragon
FSU
Auburn

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Dwayne Bryant

2 Units [121] MISSOURI -1

2 Units [128] MICHIGAN STATE +5.5