12-8-12

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Football Lines that Make You Go Hmmm...
by Jason Logan

Navy Midshipmen vs. Army Black Knights (+7, 56.5)

Is this the year Army finally beats Navy? Early action on this classic year-end matchup at least seems to think the Black Knights have a shot at covering the spread, moving the opening number from +9 to a touchdown as of Tuesday morning.

Navy has dominated this matchup in recent years, winning 10 straight contests with Army and going 7-3 ATS in that span. Army has, however, come away with the cover in two of the past three seasons, including a 27-21 loss as a 7-point underdog last year.

Interesting enough, the total for this one climbed as high as 57 points before settling back down at its opener. The under has been the best bet when Army meets Navy, with the teams playing below the number in six straight meetings.

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Navy Midshipmen vs. Army Black Knights
Point Spread - Pick

Navy Midshipmen (7-4 SU, 4-7 ATS) vs. Army Black Knights (2-9 SU, 3-8 ATS)
College Football Week 15
Date/Time: Saturday, December 8th, 2012, 3:00 p.m. EST
Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pa.
TV: CBS
by Badger, Football Handicapper.

Point Spread: Navy -7.5/Army +7.5
Over/Under Total: OFF

The Commander-in-Chief’s trophy will be up for grabs again this year when the Navy Midshipmen and Army Black Knights tangle in their annual gridiron game that signals the end of college football’s regular season. This year’s game is back at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia and will be carried national for everyone to enjoy at 15-hundred hours on CBS.

Navy has turned their season around after an inauspicious start winning six of their last seven games including the last time they stepped between the stripes when they scored a solid win over WAC foe Texas State, 21-10 (back on Nov. 17th). Ironically, the Midshipmen’s winning ways were sparked with a big win over fellow service academy Air Force in early October, a 28-21 overtime win that put them in line to earn the Commander-in-Chief’s trophy for the first time since 2009.

The season hasn’t been as kind to the two-win Black Knights, as they have lost two in a row and five of their last six games to creep into the season finale against the Midshipmen. Army’s last victory was a big one though, a 41-21 win over Air Force that not only gave them some bragging rights over the “flyboys,” but also gave them an outside chance to earn the trophy for the first time since 1996 with a victory over their nemesis Navy on Saturday.

To add a little spice to the annual tussle, both Army and Navy will be sporting snappy new uniforms for the game with all sorts of extra meaning. Army will be sporting all black with what looks like camouflage lettering, but the camo is actually a map detail from the Battle of the Bulge. While Navy will be wearing white that will try and mimic their traditional white dress uniform, with “Beat Army” spelled out with signal flags on the back of the helmet.

Oddsmakers set the opening point spread for the game with Navy as 7.5-point favorites. So far the number has yet to move in either direction. An over/under total has not been put up on the board yet.

As usual, the Navy-Army game will feature two of the best and heaviest running games in college football these days. Army leads the nation in running, tallying 370 yards a game, while Navy is close behind with an average of 286 yards per contest (6th in FBS). If this game has more than 10 passes it will be amazing, since both Army (85 attempts) and Navy (80) prefer to grind it out on third-and-long rather than open themselves up to a turnover risk by throwing it.

What is also typical of option-running attacks is that both squads are lead by running quarterbacks, with Army senior Trent Steelman and Navy freshman Keenan Reynolds two of the best.

Steelman is the Army offense, leading the team in rushing with 1,152 yards rushing with over five yards a carry (5.1). He is not the Black Knights only 1,000-yard runner, as Raymond Maples has gone over the century mark (1,059, 5.4 ypc, 2 TD) and Larry Dixon (778, 6.3 ypc, 6 TD) is the back that gets most of the goal-line carries. When Steelman is forced to pass it doesn’t go so well (46%, 619 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT), so the Black Knights try and avoid the passing game as much as possible.

Reynolds is not quite the runner that Steelman is, with only 585 yards rushing and nine touchdowns this season, but his passing skills are much better since he hits on 56 percent of his 80 throws for 754 yards and a solid 8-to-1 touchdown to interception ratio. The Navy attack is also a little more diverse, as both Gee Gee Greene (750 yards rushing, 280 receiving, 5 TD) and Noah Copeland (597 yards rushing, 4 TD) are dangerous with the ball and help to take some of the burden off of the young Midshipmen QB.

Where this game is likely to turn is on defense. Neither team can boast a top-notch unit, but the Midshipmen have done a solid job of making teams drive the ball and earn their points (23.5 ppg) whereas the Black Knights have been susceptible to big plays (37 ppg) and big yards (439 ypg) all season long. Army is ranked dead-last in run defense (238 ypg – 122nd), and it doesn’t take a handicapping wizard to figure that they will have their hands full with the Navy option game all afternoon on Saturday.

Navy won last year’s matchup by a score of, 27-21, in a game that was actually pretty even throughout but marred by turnovers (five fumbles) by both teams. The win was the 10th victory in a row for the Midshipmen over Army, and 13th win since the 1997 season, to give Navy the Big Brother-Little Brother dominance over the Black Knights since in the 2000s.

Army did cover a 7-point spread in last year’s game however, and the total of 48 points scored ended well short of the closing total of 55 for last year’s tilt. Neither team has been a good wager this season though, but historically the Midshipmen do seem to cover and finish better at the end of the year (20-9 ATS in Dec. since 1993).

Badger's Pick to Cover the Point Spread: I’ll be saving my bankroll for bowl season, but if I was forced to pick a side on this I’d have to go with Navy. Army will hang with them early based on emotion and just pure guts, but I think eventually the Midshipmen running game will grind them down and wear them out.
Take Navy minus the points.

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NCAA Football Game Picks

Navy vs. Army

The Black Knights look to bounce back from their 63-32 loss to Temple and build on their 7-3 ATS record in their last 10 games after allowing more than 40 points in their previous game. Army is the pick (+7) according to Dunkel, which has the Midshipmen favored by only 5. Dunkel Pick: Army (+7). Here are all of this week's games.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST (12/6)

Game 103-104: Navy vs. Army (3:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Navy 82.611; Army 77.627 Dunkel Line: Navy by 5; 59 Vegas Line: Navy by 7; 56 Dunkel Pick: Army (+7); Over

OTHER GAMES: Time Posted: 8:00 a.m. EST (12/6)

Sam Houston State at Montana State (8:00 p.m. EST on 12/7) Dunkel Ratings: Sam Houston State 87.672; Montana State 82.634 Dunkel Line: Sam Houston State by 5

Georgia Southern at Old Dominion (12:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Georgia Southern 76.939; Old Dominion 81.680 Dunkel Line: Old Dominion by 4 1/2

Jackson State at AR-Pine Bluff (1:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Jackson State 55.029; AR-Pine Bluff 55.051 Dunkel Line: Even

Wofford at North Dakota State (3:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Wofford 74.494; North Dakota State 91.793 Dunkel Line: North Dakota State by 17 1/2

Illinois State at Eastern Washington (6:00 p.m. EST) Dunkel Ratings: Illinois State 73.197; Eastern Washington 76.113 Dunkel Line: Eastern Washington by 3

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Pacquiao Losing Shine with Bettors vs. Marquez

Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez just can’t quit each other.

Their first three fights, contested over the course of seven-plus years, were world-class affairs that elevated the legacies of both men.

The future Hall of Famers will meet for a fourth time, in a welterweight bout from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Saturday.

As of Thursday, sportsbooks had Pacquiao as a -270 favorite, while Marquez is +230.

“The price on Pacquiao has been between -260 and -350, depending what part of the globe the sportsbook you play at is located,” renowned boxing oddsmaker Joey Oddessa said. “I'm not looking for value in a fight, just a winner. I don't think Marquez will win the fight.

Pacquiao is 2-0-1 against Marquez, although that record could easily be reversed. In a 2004 featherweight bout, Marquez recovered from three first-round knockdowns to salvage a draw.

Almost four years later, Pacquiao eked out a split decision to retain his super featherweight belt. Last November, in a fight contracted for 144 pounds, Pacquiao won a controversial majority decision.

Things have changed since the third fight, when Pacquiao was a 10-to-1 favorite. In June, Pacquiao lost a dubious split decision to +300 underdog Timothy Bradley. Despite winning everywhere but on the official scorecards, the Bradley performance was underwhelming and marked the fifth consecutive fight in which Pacquiao failed to score a knockout.

Marquez, 39, appears to be aging gracefully. He rebounded from the last Pacquiao defeat to win a unanimous decision over Serhiy Fedchenko in April. His bulked-up physique, sculpted with the help of strength and conditioning coach Angel Hernandez, has narrowed the size gap.

After three close fights and no wins, the question remains: Can Marquez win a close decision against Pacquiao? As the Bradley fight proved, Pacquiao is not bulletproof on the judges’ scorecards.

The three judges for Saturday’s bout, John Keane, Steve Weisfeld and Adalaide Byrd, are reliable professionals. Weisfeld and Byrd correctly scored last week’s Austin Trout-Miguel Cotto fight for Trout.

Analyzing the judges, however, is a foolhardy exercise. Just when think you have the judges figured out, they stun you with a head-scratching verdict (see Pacquiao-Bradley).

“I think the Bradley fallout may help judging overall, but we can only determine that over a longer time frame,” Oddessa says. “In the high profile-bout between Cotto and Trout last week, the judges got the scores correct when only a minority thought Trout would get a fair shake. So with the judges in the spotlight, I expect an honest fight if it goes to the cards.”

And so it comes down to Marquez, the old Mexican counter puncher who has become Pacquiao’s kryptonite. The betting public, normally all-in on Pacquiao, has reversed course.

“I'd say the general public is on the underdog,” says Oddessa. “Wiseguys will look to lay the price on Manny late.”

If history is any indication, Pacquiao and Marquez will fight for 12 rounds, invariably leaving things in the judges’ hands.

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Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez

Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez
IV Preview and Pick to Win
When: December 8, 2012
Where: MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada
TV: PPV at 9:00 p.m. EST
Weight Class: Welterweights: 12 Rounds
By Scotty L

Manny Pacquiao, 54-4-2 (38 KOs), General Santos City, Philippines Vs. Juan Manuel Marquez, 54-6-1 (39 KOs), Mexico City, Mexico

Fight Odds: Manny Pacquiao (-280), Juan Manuel Marquez (+220)
Over/Under: Over 10.5 (-280), Under 10.5 (+190)

Fight Analysis

On December 8, old rivals Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez meet for the 4th time--at the MGM in Vegas. This rivalry is known for painfully close fights where there is virtually nothing to choose from between the two men. It’s funny to reflect on it now, but this rivalry was almost over before it began, with Pacquiao knocking Marquez down three times in the opening round of their first fight. Marquez battled back to earn a draw. After two subsequent close decision wins for Pacman, the issue is still undecided.

The question is whether a 4th fight will settle matters. After 3 go-arounds where there was nothing substantial to choose from to designate a clear winner, what could happen now? Then again, boxing usually provides an unexpected twist. Maybe this is where we finally get a conclusive result.

As we approach the fight, I get this feeling that people are sleeping on Pacquiao. He is a few days from 34 and coming off a loss. In the fight before that, he got a decision over Marquez that a lot of people thought should have gone the other way. Pacquiao is slipping down the pound-for-pound lists and for what, a close fight with a guy who always fights him close and a scandalous decision loss to an undefeated champion?

The odds alone reflect the slippage in confidence of Pacquiao. By the time the lines closed in their fight one year ago, Pacquiao was a favorite in the -800/-900 neighborhood. At -280, the feeling is that perhaps he’s slipping a bit. Perhaps he is, but in a rivalry as tightly contested as this one, perhaps the odds should have been close all along.

This is not an easy proposition. It seldom is with two fighters as well-established as Pacquiao and Marquez. Any number of sentiments can be called for in this match-up. You could think Marquez is just due to get some well-deserved love from the judges, who might finally favor his equally-effective work. Maybe Pacquiao feels a little heat in light of his last two fights and now has a fire lit underneath him.

I might be inclined to slightly favor Pacquiao in a straight-up sense, but this is boxing wagering and we have to deal with odds. Pacquiao’s line of -280 is a little steep for an aging fighter who hasn’t been able to really “beat” this guy in three separate occasions, even if those odds are a ton better than what we had a year ago. And if taking Marquez, don’t you want better than +220 on a 40-year old lightweight who is 0-2 at this weight? This is one of those match-up where every time you get an inkling toward one fighter, something else pops into the head to negate it. That’s the way it should be in a bout with guys who fight each other so closely.

It’s likely to be another tightly-contested fight. In that case, it really comes down to the judges, maybe even more than the fighters. Deciding rounds as close as the ones Pacquiao and Marquez typically have can become almost an arbitrary exercise. That doesn’t really make it a coin-flip, because Pacquiao has generally gotten the benefit of the doubt. Not that any of his 2 wins were robberies, but there seemed to be some of that superstar mojo, or at least a “you gotta beat the man to be the man” sentiment on the judges’ part. Funny, though, that Pacman didn’t get any of that against Bradley in June.

My Prediction to Win: I’d be inclined to take Pacquiao, until I see that the exact same value can be found betting on the over of 10.5 rounds at -280. It’s done with some trepidation, being that once you notice a pattern in boxing, it generally is due to change. I believe, however, that their 3 close distance fights is a solid indication that we’re looking at another 12-rounder, even if it ends up not being as close either way. Take the over at -280.

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Army-Navy: What Bettors Need to Know

Navy vs. Army (6.5, 56)

The Army-Navy game is one of the most traditional and enduring rivalries in college football. This Saturday marks the 113th annual game between the storied rivals from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Navy has beaten Army 10 straight times - the longest run in the history of the series. The last time Army defeated Navy was back in 2001.

“The rivalry is based on the love of the game,” Navy LB Brye French told the Washington Post on Thursday. “We’re not going to be signing contracts after the season to play in the NFL. We’re playing because we love the game, and we’re playing for our brothers. We have the utmost respect for them (Army). We’re very similar.”

This is the biggest game of the season for both teams. Navy and Army both beat Air Force this year, so the Commander in Chief’s Trophy will be on the line for the first time since 2005.

TV: 3 PM, ET, CBS

LINE: Navy -6.5, O/U 56

WEATHER: Forecasts are calling for temperatures in the mid-50s with a 25 percent of showers at Lincoln Financial Field. Winds will be calm.

ABOUT NAVY (7-4): After losing three of its first four, the Midshipmen (7-4) turned their season around with a 28-21 victory in overtime at Air Force, which is also the game when freshman Keenan Reynolds took the helm at QB. Navy has won five of six games since, qualifying for its ninth bowl game in 10 years. Slotback Gee Gee Greene has been doing it all for the Midshipmen this season. The senior is a big-play threat who averages 7.2 yards per carry and 20 yards per reception. He’s also the team’s leading rusher and receiver.

ABOUT ARMY (2-9): The Black Knights have had a dramatic season full of lows but enjoyed two incredible successes - a 34-31 win over Boston College and a 41-21 victory over Air Force. Army boasts the nation’s top-ranked rushing attack (369.8 yards per game), but stopping opponents has been its downfall this season. Quarterback Trent Steelman will play the final game of his record-setting career on Saturday. The senior has racked up 1,152 yards on the ground – the most in a single season for an Army QB. His 16 rushing TDs are also the most for a QB in a single season in school history.

TRENDS:

* Midshipmen are 1-4 ATS in their last five games overall.
* Black Knights are 1-5 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Under is 6-0 in the last six meetings.
* Under is 5-0 in Navy’s last five December games.

EXTRA POINTS:

1. Navy will wear helmet stickers in support of freshman quarterback Ralph Montalvo, who was seriously injured in a single-car accident Thanksgiving night in his hometown of Miami.

2. Navy is bound for the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl against Arizona State on Dec. 29 in San Francisco.

3. Army has not claimed the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy since 1996 and has won it just twice in the past 25 years.

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Colorado at Kansas: What Bettors Need to Know

Colorado at Kansas (-11.5)

One of the main benefits of moving to the Pac-12 for the Colorado basketball team is avoiding Kansas twice a year. Apparently the Buffaloes still feel like once is appropriate. Colorado will be renewing an old Big 12 rivalry when it visits the Jayhawks on Friday. No. 9 Kansas is in its usual position in the top 10 and is coming off a tight win over another Pac-12 school, Oregon State.

The Buffaloes took advantage of a down year in the Pac-12 last season to advance to the NCAA tournament and have looked strong to begin the 2012-13 campaign. They bounced back from their first loss with a win over Colorado State on Wednesday and have a point guard in Spencer Dimwiddie that can get in the lane and score from beyond the arc. The Jayhawks have plenty of players like that, led by freshman sensation Ben McLemore, as well as a center that controls the rim in Jeff Withey.

TV: 2 p.m. ET, ESPN2

ABOUT COLORADO (7-1): The Buffaloes lost to Kansas three times in their final Big 12 season in 2010-11, including a 90-83 setback in the semifinals of the conference tournament that likely prevented Colorado from going to the NCAA tournament that season. Colorado has fared better in the Pac-12 and has four players averaging 12 or more points, led by Dinwiddie’s 17.8. Dinwiddie has gone for 24 or more in three straight games, capped off by 29 points on 8-of-10 shooting in the 70-61 win over the Rams on Wednesday. The Buffaloes were hurt by an inability to advance the ball against a pressure defense in their lone loss to Wyoming, 76-69 on Saturday. Colorado’s lone weakness is in passing, as its 9.5 assists rank near the bottom of Division I.

ABOUT KANSAS (6-1): The Jayhawks suffered their lone setback, 67-64, against Michigan State in Atlanta on Nov. 13 and have been on a roll ever since with five straight wins. Kansas has a backcourt big enough to overwhelm any opponent, with Elijah Johnson, McLemore and Travis Releford all 6-4 or bigger. Should opponents get past that line of the defense, Withey is waiting at the rim. The senior center is averaging 5.7 blocks and had 12 in a 70-57 win over San Jose State on Nov. 26. Withey scored 17 points and added three blocks against the Beavers on Nov. 30, leading a 60-percent shooting effort in the 84-78 win. Kansas has three straight home games before its next road battle - at No. 7 Ohio State on Dec. 22 - and does not kick off its Big 12 slate until Jan. 9.

TRENDS:

* Buffaloes are 5-1 ATS in their last six games overall.
* Buffaloes are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings.
* Buffaloes are 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Kansas.
* Jayhawks are 4-1 ATS in their last five vs. Pac-12 foes.

TIP-INS:

1. Kansas holds a 122-39 all-time lead in the head-to-head series, including a 52-5 record at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks have taken 20 straight overall.

2. Buffaloes F Andre Roberson has recorded four straight double-doubles and is averaging 12.0 points and 11.5 boards.

3. Kansas has won 10 straight against Pac-12 schools

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UFC on Fox 5: Bettors siding with Henderson over Diaz

UFC on FOX 5 Odds: Lightweight Title Benson Henderson (-150) vs. Nate Diaz (+120)

Unlike his brother Nick, Diaz is actually a true No. 1 contender at lightweight and could pose a serious problem for Henderson due to his size and striking ability.

Diaz proved himself in a dominant win over Donald Cerrone a year ago and those two could be set for a rematch with the title belt on the line if they each win their next fights.

Henderson’s controversial split-decision win over Frankie Edgar in their rematch has not made bettors second-guess him or his chances to defend his championship, as they seem to be backing him so far in early wagering.

Henderson will need to be better prepared against Diaz, who has earned two Submission of the Night bonuses and one Fight of the Night bonus in his three bouts since returning to lightweight.

The champ has won 15 of his last 16 bouts, beating a wide variety of opponents during that stretch. The key to victory for him will be not allowing Diaz to dictate the style and tempo of the fight. Otherwise, Henderson could end up falling for the first time since he lost the WEC belt to Anthony Pettis two years ago.

MMA oddsmaker Nick Kalikas made the champ Henderson a slight -150 favorite while the challenger Diaz opened as a +120 underdog.

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CAPPERS ACCESS

(CFB) Navy
(CBB) Michigan
(CBB) Kansas
(CBB) Marquette

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Football Betting Sheet
“Exclusive for VIP Clients”

ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS 31 – Navy Midshipmen 24 (3:30 ET SAT)
Army opened up at +6.5 and has risen to the crucial +7 number.
The Black Knights are 2-1 ATS in the L/3 in this series, and they are getting closer and closer to finally beating Navy for the first time in over a decade and a half. Navy is just 0-3 ATS in its L/3. In the L/5 games, the Middies have allowed 25.2 PPG.
ARMY +7 Rating: 4.1/5

Plays based upon a five-point scale
Plays over a 4.0 are strong plays.
Plays above 4.5 are mandatory plays.

LAST WEEK RECORD: 3-2
GAME OF THE YEAR: 1-0 (7 STRAIGHT)
SEASON RECORD: 49-35-1

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DCI College Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

12/08/12 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 915-293 (.757)
ATS: 368-385 (.489)
ATS Vary Units: 1407-1575 (.472)
Over/Under: 112-95 (.541)
Over/Under Vary Units: 162-159 (.505)

Southern Conference
DAVIDSON 73, Wofford 59
WESTERN CAROLINA 82, Appalachian State 72

Non-Conference
AIR FORCE 73, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 54
Alabama State 64, CHICAGO STATE 63
Albany 74, COLGATE 66
ARIZONA STATE 79, Cal State Northridge 71
Arizona vs. CLEMSON: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
BALL STATE 75, South Dakota 69
BOSTON COLLEGE 72, St. Francis (N.Y.) 66
BOWLING GREEN 69, Samford 56
BRYANT 68, Binghamton 60
BUFFALO 76, Niagara 69
BYU 76, Utah 62
CHARLOTTE 73, Central Michigan 53
CINCINNATI 87, Umes 44
Colorado State 64, UIC 59
DAYTON 73, Miami (Ohio) 58
DELAWARE 76, Delaware State 57
DRAKE 78, Fort Wayne 61
Duke 78, Temple 69
DUQUESNE 91, New Orleans 66
Eastern Kentucky 70, CHATTANOOGA 68
GARDNER-WEBB 65, Tennessee Tech 64
GEORGE MASON 62, Northern Iowa 58
GEORGETOWN 73, Towson 43
GEORGIA TECH 62, UNC Wilmington 49
GONZAGA 77, Illinois 63
HAWAI'I 73, Pepperdine 67
HOLY CROSS 63, Dartmouth 49
HOUSTON 73, Texas Southern 64
ILLINOIS STATE 77, Western Michigan 62
INDIANA 91, Central Connecticut State 62
Indiana State 63, MOREHEAD STATE 62
KANSAS 73, Colorado 61
Kansas State 67, GEORGE WASHINGTON 58
KENTUCKY 87, Portland 55
La Salle 71, NORTHEASTERN 64
Lehigh 81, SAINT FRANCIS (PA.) 60
LIPSCOMB 85, UT Martin 68
LONG ISLAND 85, Hofstra 74
LOUISIANA TECH 70, Southern Miss 66
LOUISVILLE 80, Kansas City 48
Loyola (Md.) 64, Saint Peter's 55
MARSHALL 87, Coppin State 68
MARYLAND 91, South Carolina State 57
McNEESE STATE 68, UL Lafayette 67
MEMPHIS 85, Austin Peay 58
MERCER 75, Alabama A&M 48
MICHIGAN 82, Arkansas 61
MICHIGAN STATE 71, Loyola (Chicago) 46
MIDDLE TENNESSEE 71, Ole Miss 69
Minnesota 70, USC 53
MISSOURI 82, Tennessee State 64
Murray State 70, EVANSVILLE 68
NC STATE 78, Cleveland State 61
NEW MEXICO 71, Valparaiso 56
NORTH CAROLINA 84, East Tennessee State 59
NORTH TEXAS 74, Jackson State 53
NORTHWESTERN 65, Butler 61
NOTRE DAME 77, Brown 47
OHIO 84, Oakland 69
OHIO STATE 78, Long Beach State 58
OKLAHOMA STATE 73, Missouri State 52
OREGON 86, Idaho State 56
OREGON STATE 92, Grambling State 51
PENN STATE 73, Army 59
PITTSBURGH 76, North Florida 56
PRINCETON 63, Drexel 56
Purdue 64, EASTERN MICHIGAN 50
Richmond 70, JAMES MADISON 63
Robert Morris 68, HAMPTON 58
Rutgers vs. Iona: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Sam Houston State 63, HOUSTON BAPTIST 62
SAN DIEGO 62, Tulane 58
San Francisco 75, PACIFIC 68
SAN JOSE STATE 80, Sacramento State 69
Seton Hall 68, WAKE FOREST 65
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI 83, Central Arkansas 67
St. Bonaventure 73, ARKANSAS STATE 65
ST. JOHN'S 78, Fordham 63
SYRACUSE 86, Monmouth 55
Texas 67, Ucla 63
TEXAS STATE 79, Texas-Pan American 68
Toledo 67, EASTERN ILLINOIS 60
TROY 74, Utah Valley 66
UAB 72, South Alabama 67
USC UPSTATE 73, UT San Antonio 66
UTEP 65, Idaho 61
Vermont 67, QUINNIPIAC 66
Villanova 68, PENN 62
VIRGINIA 71, Mississippi Valley State 47
WASHINGTON 83, Nevada 68
WEBER STATE 79, UC Irvine 69
WEST VIRGINIA 72, Virginia Tech 68
WESTERN ILLINOIS 68, Siue 49
WESTERN KENTUCKY 79, Iupui 64
WICHITA STATE 88, Northern Colorado 59
William & Mary 68, RADFORD 64
Wisconsin vs. MARQUETTE: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
WRIGHT STATE 74, Vmi 67
Yale 60, NEW HAMPSHIRE 59

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DCI College Football
The Daniel Curry Index

Week 15 Predictions

Week
Straight Up: 1-0 (1.000)
ATS: 0-0 (-----)
ATS Vary Units: 0-0 (-----)
Over/Under: 0-0 (-----)
Over/Under Vary Units: 0-0 (-----)

Season
Straight Up: 1036-342 (.752)
ATS: 414-386 (.518)
ATS Vary Units: 2434-2248 (.520)
Over/Under: 368-356 (.508)
Over/Under Vary Units: 1212-874 (.581)

Saturday, December 8, 2012
FBS Non-Conference
Navy 35, Army 24

FCS Playoffs
Quarterfinals at campus sites
EASTERN WASHINGTON 30, Illinois State 28
NORTH DAKOTA STATE 26, Wofford 10
OLD DOMINION 46, Georgia Southern 36

Southwestern Athletic Conference Championship
at Legion Field, Birmingham, AL
Jackson State 26, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 24

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DCI Pro Basketball
The Daniel Curry Index

12/08/12 Predictions

Season
Straight Up: 184-87 (.679)
ATS: 130-144 (.474)
ATS Vary Units: 457-441 (.509)
Over/Under: 143-132 (.520)
Over/Under Vary Units: 272-226 (.546)

L.A. CLIPPERS 106, Phoenix 95
Golden State 101, WASHINGTON 99
San Antonio 108, CHARLOTTE 91
BOSTON 92, Philadelphia 85
MIAMI 101, New Orleans 86
CLEVELAND 96, Detroit 95
New York vs. CHICAGO: TOO CLOSE TO CALL
MEMPHIS 96, Atlanta 89
HOUSTON 104, Dallas 99
PORTLAND 106, Sacramento 100

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Mighty Quinn

Mighty missed with Connecticut (-8 1/2) Friday.

Saturday it’s Navy. The deficit is 1458 sirignanos.