12-20-11

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DCI NHL

Season: 151-117 (.563)

NEW JERSEY 3, N.Y. Rangers 2
Nashville vs. WASHINGTON: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Chicago vs. PITTSBURGH: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Buffalo vs. OTTAWA: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
FLORIDA 3, Phoenix 2
WINNIPEG 4, N.Y. Islanders 3
CALGARY 3, Minnesota 2

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty missed with the Steelers (+3) Monday.

Tuesday it’s Marshall. The deficit is 2989 sirignanos.

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Free Selection from Arthur Ralph Sports

777- 565 57 % Free Play Run over 3 YEARS

Free play 19-5 run TUES Northeastern -1

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Gamblers Data

Free Play Tuesday

Winnipeg -155

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Football Crusher
Play of the Day:

FIU + Marshall OVER 48.5

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Hockey Crusher
Play of the Day:

Washington Capitals -140 over Nashville Predators

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Basketball Crusher
Play of the Day:

Arkansas-Little Rock + Illinois State OVER 122

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Sportbook Investing
Play of the Day:

Washington Capitals -140 over Nashville Predators

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CAPPERS ACCESS

Marshall Cfb
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JOE WIZ DAILY FREE PICK

St.Peter's +14 over Kent St

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Jeff Scott Sports

3 UNIT PLAY

FIU -4 Over Marshall: I realize that Marshall played the 5th toughest schedule in the nation, while FIU played one of the easiest, but lets look at what this Marshall team did down the stretch. The Herd did go 4-2 in their last 6 games and their 4 wins were all vs losing teams, but they did struggle in the wins as they needed OT to beat a bad East Carolina team, they won by just 1 point over a 2-10 Memphis team and they won by just 4 over a 4-8 rice squad. They really only played 1 good game in their last 6 games and that was a 59-14 destruction over 3-9 UAB team, while they lost by a combined 77 points to Tulsa and Houston. This is a team with many problems on defense as they are 87th overall (418 ypg) and 84th in points allowed 30.2 ppg, plus they are 100th vs the pass (262.8 ppg). The Offense for the Herd has not been that impressive as they have put up just 335 ypg (101st) and 22 ppg (98th). The offense is led by Cato, who started eight games this season and had a 125.23 pass efficiency rating while throwing 13 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. Cato split time as the Thundering Herd's signal caller with A.J. Graham before the sophomore scrambler went down with a season ending injury. If Cato goes down with injury, wide receiver Jermaine Kelson is the emergency backup. FIU has a very talented, athletic, and aggressive defense. The Panthers are ranked 16th in the nation in scoring defense with just 19.4 points allowed per game. FIU was ranked in the top three in every defensive category in its conference, and led the Sun Belt in sacks per game with 3.6 per contest. Winston Fraser is the leader of the defense with 107 total tackles.On offense FIU has a star in T.Y. Hilton. The senior wideout caught 64 passes for 950 yards this year despite dealing with injuries along the way. Hilton was the favorite target of senior quarterback Wesley Carroll throughout the year. Carroll passed for 2,224 yards and 14 touchdowns with only four interceptions. Carroll has not thrown an interception in three games, and has had the luxury of one of the better pass-blocking units in the nation, as FIU is only allowing 1.1 sacks per game. They also have RB Rhodes, who racked up 1,121 yards and eight touchdowns on the ground this year. If his ankle proves to be an issue, Darriet Perry is a serviceable backup. Despite playing the much easier schedule I still feel that FIU is the play. They have the better offense, and a huge edge on defense, plus they get a big nod on special teams with TY Hilton and they should with this one rather easily. KEY TREND--- Marshall is 4-16 ATS in road games after a game where they forced 3 or more turnovers since 1992.

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SPORTS WAGERS

Florida International –4 over Marshall

Interesting matchup in that FIU arrives here with an 8-4 record while Marshall barely qualified for post-season with a 6-6 mark. The Golden Panthers are just a four-point choice because Marshall plays in a tougher division and they had a stiffer schedule. The Thundering Herd played three ranked teams this season while FIU played none. However, Marshall was blown out in all three by a combined score of 127-51. They also lost 59-17 to Tulsa. In games against common opponents, Louisville and Central Florida, the Panthers won them both while Marshall split the games, losing to UCF 16-6. It’s credible if they played tough games and stayed even remotely close but Marshall did not. Thundering Herd QB Rakeem Cato is erratic in terms of accuracy and he was benched earlier in the season before an injury to replacement A.J. Graham forced him back into the lineup. Cato is prone to mistakes and with 24 days off, expect him to be even more reckless. Marshall’s O-line won’t help either, having allowing 26 sacks and that suits a potent FIU pass rush just fine. In terms of defense, the Thundering Herd is a weak unit that has trouble tackling. When you throw in home field (the game is in St. Petersburg, Florida) and the electric playmaking skills of the best player on the field in RB/kick returner T.Y. Hilton, it becomes a cheap price to spot with the superior club. Play: Florida International –4 (Risking 2.06 units to win 2).

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Fantasysportsgametime Tuesday Hockey Plays
Play Florida -140 over Phoenix
Play Chicago -125 over Pittsburgh

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Ras

Ohio & W. Car both +6.5

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Scott Rickenbach

10* Richmond (CBB)
10* FIU Over (CFB)
8* Washington Caps Over
8* Ottawa Senators Over
8* Pittsburgh Penguins Over