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NCAA Football Game Picks

Kansas State vs. Arkansas

The Razorbacks look to build on their 12-3 ATS record in their last 15 games as a favorite. Arkansas is the pick (-7 1/2) according to Dunkel, which has the Razorbacks favored by 9. Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-7 1/2). Here are all of this year's bowl picks.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6 Time Posted: 1:00 p.m. EST (12/11)

Game 263-264: Kansas State vs. Arkansas (8:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Kansas State 100.762; Arkansas 109.530 Dunkel Line: Arkansas by 9; 58 Vegas Line: Arkansas by 7 1/2; 63 Dunkel Pick: Arkansas (-7 1/2); Under

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DCI CFB

Friday, January 6, 2012
AT&T Cotton Bowl
at Cowboys Stadium, Arlington, TX
Arkansas 44, Kansas State 34

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Double Dragon

KANSAS STATE +8 (-120) vs arkansas (JAN 6th)

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Nelly's

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2012
COTTON BOWL @Arlington, Texas
Arkansas (-8) Kansas State (63) 7:00 PM
The Cotton Bowl is not yet a BCS game but this year they got a match-up that
seems like it with two highly ranked teams that have just two losses. Arkansas
plays in the toughest division in the nation as the two losses came against LSU
and Alabama, but the Razorbacks were soundly defeated in those games. There
are a few decent wins on the resume but overall the profile is elevated more by
the losses. Kansas State got blown out against a full strength Oklahoma team but
nearly upset Oklahoma State and this was a team that simply found ways to win
despite not always being proficient statistically. The Wildcats should be the
superior rushing team and the superior run defense in this match-up and Arkansas
is facing a lot of turnover in its coaching staff with several assistants moving on.
Arkansas is 0-4 ATS in the past four bowl games and this is a team that has felt
overrated all season long. The Razorbacks struggled in narrow wins over Troy,
Mississippi, and Vanderbilt and needed an incredible comeback to beat Texas
A&M. With an inflated spread Kansas State looks like a great underdog in a game
where they will be well supported. KANSAS STATE BY 3
RATING 5: Kansas State (+8) over Arkansas

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Harry Bondi

7* Arkansas -8

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LuckyDaySports

Friday’s Comp Play

NCAAF
Kansas State vs Arkansas UNDER 63.5

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Stephen Nover | NBA Sides Fri, 01/06/12 - 7:05 PM

Free pick 802 CHL +1.5 vs 801 ATL

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NHL

Hot teams
-- Rangers won eight of their last ten road games. Pittsburgh won three of its last four at home.
-- Avalanche won eight of their last nine games.
-- Islanders won their last three games, allowing five goals.

Cold teams
-- New Jersey is 3-4 in last seven games, scoring three goals in losing last two games. Panthers lost last five road games, scoring seven goals.
-- Sabres lost eight of their last eleven games. Carolina lost three of four.
-- Blackhawks lost three of their last four games.
-- Anaheim lost seven of its last eight games.

Totals
-- Over is 3-0-1 in Florida's last four road games.
-- Three of last four Pittsburgh home games went over.
-- Last four Buffalo road games stayed under total.
-- Seven of last nine Colorado games stayed under.
-- Three of last four Islander games stayed under total.


Series records
-- Panthers are 3-9 in last dozen games in New Jersey.
-- Rangers won four of last five games against Pittsburgh.
-- Sabres won three of last four visits to Carolina.
-- Avalanche lost six of last nine viits to Chicago.
-- Islanders lost last two visits to Anaheim, 5-4ot/1-0.

Back-to-Back
-- Florida is 1-4 if it played night before, 1-2 if it lost.
-- Rangers are 4-0 on North America if they played night before.
-- Chicago is 4-0 at home if it played the night before.

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What Bettors Need To Know: Cotton Bowl

Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (-7.5, 63)

AT&T COTTON BOWL STORYLINES

1. Arkansas has the highest BCS ranking of any school not invited to the BCS, finishing at No. 6. Kansas State is just two spots behind but got squeezed out of the BCS party as well thanks to lower-ranked automatic qualifiers like Wisconsin, Virginia Tech and West Virginia.

2. The Razorbacks’ only losses came at No. 1 LSU and at No. 2 Alabama and were the only games all season in which they failed to score at least 29 points. Arkansas passes for over 300 yards per game with quarterback Tyler Wilson and is averaging 37.4 points.

3. The Wildcats rank as one of the worst passing teams in the nation, but that is due to quarterback Collin Klein leading the team in rushing as well. The junior rushed for five touchdowns in a four-overtime win over Texas A&M and totaled 38 touchdowns rushing and passing.

4. Kansas State returned to postseason play after a four-year drought and lost in the Pinstripe Bowl to Syracuse last December. The Wildcats last played in the Cotton Bowl in 2001 - beating Tennessee. Arkansas lost the 2008 Cotton Bowl to Missouri and fell in the Sugar Bowl, 31-26, to Ohio State last January.

TV: Fox.

LINE: Arkansas opened as a touchdown favorite and was bet up to -8 before drop to -7.5. The total has fallen from 64 to 62.5 points.

ABOUT KANSAS STATE (10-2, 7-2 Big 12, 9-3 ATS): The Wildcats don’t mind getting into shootouts, as they average 33.1 points but give up 27.8. Klein allows Kansas State to pass or run out of most formations, adding a layer to the offense that has consistently caught defenses off guard. The Wildcats’ lone losses came to Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, two schools that rose to the top-2 in the country. Kansas State showed it could win a low-scoring game in a 17-13 triumph over Texas on Nov. 19.

ABOUT ARKANSAS (10-2, 6-2 SEC, 7-5 ATS): Wilson led the SEC in passing yards with 3,422, erasing any thought that the Razorbacks would suffer a drop with Ryan Mallett in the pros. Wilson’s top target is Jarius Wright, who led the SEC with 11 touchdown catches. Arkansas was hurt on the ground in its loss to LSU, allowing 286 yards rushing, and gave up a touchdown on special teams. The Razorbacks are 3-7-1 all-time in the Cotton Bowl.

TRENDS:

* Wildcats are 0-5 ATS in their last five bowl games.
* Razorbacks are 0-4 ATS in their last four bowl games.
* Over is 16-5 in Wildcats last 21 games overall.
* Under is 8-0 in Razorbacks last eight bowl games.

PREDICTION: Arkansas 44, Kansas State 35 -- Klein will run all over the place, but the Razorbacks will get quick scores through the air.

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BANG THE BOOK

Friday's Best Bowl Bet

Kansas State Wildcats vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (-7.5, 63)

The Big 12’s Kansas State Wildcats square-off against the Arkansas Razorbacks, from the SEC this Friday night in this season’s Cotton Bowl from Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The game is set to get underway at 8 p.m. (ET) and it will be broadcast nationally on FOX.

Kansas State rose to No.8 in the country with an impressive 10-2 straight-up campaign that included losses to only Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. It was a profitable 9-3 against the spread and the total went ‘over’ in eight of its 12 games. What was especially impressive was the fact it won six games SU as an underdog.

The Wildcats’ offensive attack featured a duel threat at quarterback in Collin Klein. He only threw for 1745 yards this season, but led the team in rushing with 1,099 yards on 293 carries. As a whole, the team averaged 33.1 points a game, while giving up 27.8 points on defense.

Arkansas ended the season 10-2 SU overall and a hard-earned 6-2 SU in SEC play. Its only two setbacks this season were to the top two teams in the nation and it recorded victories against three other ranked opponents. The Razorbacks went 7-5 ATS and the total went ‘over’ in eight of the 12 games.

This team averaged 37.4 points a game behind a passing offense that racked-up 307.8 yards a game. Tyler Wilson stepped-up for the departed Ryan Mallett and threw for 3,422 yards and 22 touchdowns. Jarius Wright was his favorite target with 66 receptions for 1,029 yards and 11 TD’s.

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The Wildcats are 0-5 in their last five bowl games, but 7-1 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs. The total has gone ‘over’ in 16 of their last 21 games overall.

The Razorbacks are 0-4 ATS in their last four bowl games, but 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games against the Big 12. The total has stayed ‘under’ in their last eight bowls, but has gone ‘over’ in their last five games overall.

Both these teams have shown the ability to rise to the occasion in big games this year, but the Razorbacks are far more battle-tested. None the less, stick with Kansas State to find a way to keep this a one-touchdown game to cover with the 7.5 points.

PICK: Arkansas

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Preview: Buffalo at Carolina

Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes (100, 5.5)

THE STORY: After snapping a three-game losing skid, the Buffalo Sabres will attempt to put an end to an ever larger streak. The Sabres will vie for their first road win in six contests when they invade the Tar Heel State to face the struggling Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. Coach Lindy Ruff's club has enjoyed success in Carolina, posting an 8-1-5 mark in its last 14 games. The Sabres may also receive a boost with the return of former Calder Trophy winner Tyler Myers, who has been sidelined for 19 contests with a broken right wrist. "I feel as good as I can be,” Myers said. “I have that peace of mind that I can really bear down on it.” Speaking of bearing down, the Hurricanes need to do so if they hope to salvage this season. Eastern Conference-cellar dwelling Carolina has dropped two in a row and saw its three-game home winning streak come to an end with a 4-3 shootout loss to the New York Islanders on Tuesday.

TV: 7 p.m. ET, MSG Buffalo

ABOUT THE SABRES (18-17-4): Buffalo secured its second win in eight games after posting a 4-3 triumph over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Right wing Drew Stafford snapped a seven-game goalless skid and added a pair of assists in the victory. Stafford's three-point effort matched his production in his previous seven games. Former Vezina Trophy winner Ryan Miller struggled in the teams' first meeting this season - a 4-3 loss on Oct. 14 - but has posted an 11-6-4 career mark versus Carolina. Goaltender Jhonas Enroth stopped all 34 shots in a 1-0 victory over the Hurricanes on Nov. 18.

ABOUT THE HURRICANES (13-21-7): Reigning Calder Trophy winner Jeff Skinner has returned to practice, a positive sign after missing the last month because of a concussion. Although Skinner is not expected to play Friday, his imminent return is a welcome thought for a club searching for positives. Speaking of pluses, center Brandon Sutter has three goals in his last five games. The former first-round pick also scored against the Sabres on Oct. 14.

TRENDS:
* Sabres are 5-1 in their last 6 games as a road favorite of -110 to -150.
* Hurricanes are 22-45 in their last 67 games as an underdog.
* Under is 4-0 in Sabres last 4 road games.
* Over is 5-0 in Hurricanes last 5 overall.
* Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.

OVERTIME:

1. Sabres center Ville Leino is targeting Saturday's game against the Winnipeg Jets for a return. Signed to a six-year, $27 million deal in the off-season, Leino has missed the team's last nine contests with a broken left foot.

2. Hurricanes defenseman Joni Pitkanen is expected to miss an additional four weeks after undergoing surgery on his left knee. The talented blue-liner had already been sidelined for a month with a concussion.

PREDICTION: Hurricanes 4, Sabres 3.

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ICE PICKS

Friday's Best NHL Bets

Buffalo Sabres at Carolina Hurricanes (100, 5.5)

If the Buffalo Sabres are going to get on a run to get back in the playoff picture, they can’t waste much more time.

They snapped a three-game skid Monday with a 4-3 victory over Edmonton, but they were still four points out of eighth place ahead of Thursday’s action. On the plus side, they’re finally getting healthier.

Defenseman Tyler Myers expects to return to the ice Friday for the first time since breaking his wrist at the end of November.

"The good thing is I know I can't do any damage to it," Myers told reporters. "I have that peace of mind. I can really bear down on it. Little aches and pains, I'm not taking them seriously now that I know it's healed."

Forwards Ville Leino and Tyler Ennis probably won’t play Friday but are getting close as well and Buffalo has some winnable games on the horizon.

PICK: Buffalo


New York Islanders at Anaheim Ducks (-125, 5.5)

Patience is running thin in Anaheim. Again.

The Ducks hoped firing Randy Carlyle earlier this season would wake the team up, but so far that hasn’t happened. Now, general manager Bob Murray is looking at other alternatives as the team stumbles along near the bottom of the Western Conference.

Outside of veterans Teemu Selanne and Saku Koivu (who have no-trade clauses), it sounds like Murray’s willing to move just about anybody at this point.
I thought they'd figure it out when we changed coaches they [thought] that time was running," Murray told reporters. "Well, the clock is running quickly here. I still believe we have some core players. Now whether we have to change a few core players, so be it. They're deciding who's staying and who's not staying at this point. They're the ones deciding."

Anaheim has lost three in a row and is only 3-10 in its last 13 at home. The Ducks could be in trouble again Friday with a feisty Islanders club that has won three straight coming to town.

PICK: NY Islanders

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DCI CBB

Season
Straight Up: 1752-508 (.775)
ATS: 629-733 (.462)
ATS Vary Units: 2142-2678 (.444)
Over/Under: 672-681 (.497)
Over/Under Vary Units: 883-838 (.513)

Atlantic Sun Conference
BELMONT 87, Lipscomb 68

Horizon League
Butler 59, WRIGHT STATE 55
DETROIT 78, Valparaiso 73

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Fairfield 65, SIENA 59
IONA 89, Niagara 69
RIDER 78, Marist 71

Non-Conference
AIR FORCE 82, Chicago State 53

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DCI NBA

Season
Straight Up: 64-26 (.711)
ATS: 46-51 (.474)
ATS Vary Units: 176-163 (.519)
Over/Under: 41-54 (.432)
Over/Under Vary Units: 126-151 (.455)

TORONTO 103, New Jersey 95
Atlanta 91, CHARLOTTE 90
New York 106, WASHINGTON 104
PHILADELPHIA 102, Detroit 92
BOSTON 98, Indiana 90
MINNESOTA 105, Cleveland 101
Denver 101, NEW ORLEANS 96
OKLAHOMA CITY 110, Houston 102
Chicago 89, ORLANDO 88
Memphis 100, UTAH 98
L.A. LAKERS 106, Golden State 96
Portland 100, PHOENIX 99