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Author: admin
• Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Number 1 rated Kentucky versus the NCAA championship hopefuls Georgia? Seems like a recipe for a crushing defeat, particularly as Kentucky just barely regained that coveted No. 1 location on the standings for the 1st time in the earlier two months. While the Wildcats are on top of the standings and enjoying an 11 game win streak, the Bulldogs can best be termed sporadic thus far in the season.

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Kentucky is 19-1 and 5-0 in the SEC. They are coming off of a particularly unpleasant game at home vs Alabama, where they earned their last 15 points at the foul line. Thankfully, the team is pretty good from the free-throw line, where they landed 23-of-29 to keep hold of the win, 77-71. That win, joined with Syracuse dropping their 1st game of the season, put Kentucky back on top. Their recent 11 game win streak is additionally their greatest since going 19-0 in the course of the 2009-2010 season.

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Georgia will have its hands full dealing with the Wildcats on Tuesday, January 24. The Bulldogs earned an invite to the NCAA championship for the 1st time in the last 3 years in 2011, but two of their main players advanced to the NBA. Since losing them, Georgia has lost most of their offensive touch, scoring merely 61.9 ppg with a pathetic 39.9 percent field-goal ratio. The Bulldogs are presently 10-9 overall and 1-4 in the SEC.

With the Wildcats averaging 79.5 ppg, and the Bulldogs at 61.9, it is not surprising the sportsbook is favoring Kentucky by 12 points. It could be a good deal taking the Wildcats, as the game may wind up quite effortlessly as a 15- or 20-point blowout. The total is set at 129, but and I would anticipate this match to go under the total. If Kentucky plays even slightly bit of defense, the Dogs’ offense could possibly be properly shut down all night.


Author: tang
• Monday, January 09th, 2012

Both these squads have been doing relatively well this season. This really should not an unexpected to anybody as these two colleges are well known for their share of wins in basketball for many years. When Western Virginia visits Connecticut both these squads will be at it out on the court on January 9.

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The Mountaineers is arriving from an outstanding 21 point win vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights, where the senior Darryl Bryant took the Scarlet Knights to school by dropping 29 points on them, in addition to Kevin Jones who had a good game with 14 points and 14 rebounds. Connecticut alternatively lost their prior game vs the Seton Hall Pirates by 12 points. Jeremy Lamb was still outstanding nonetheless with 19 points.

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West Virginia is only a better squad than Connecticut offensively when you compare these 2 squads. Defensively, Connecticut is the better squad, but you have Kevin Jones who averages a double-double for the season and Darryl Bryant who’s only a monster offensively, which assists West Virginia get the edge over Connecticut. Kevin Jones is among the better rebounders in the league this year and he’ll hop over people to get that rebound. The Huskies do not have anybody that can box this kid out. It ought to be a fascinating game to watch despite the fact that I would not say that this match up in the clash of the titans or anything of that sort.

If I were gambling on this match, I would wager for the Mountaineers winning vs the Connecticut Huskies due to the fact the Huskies do not have anybody on the squad that can guard both Kevin Jones and Darryl Bryant. Both of them can make you pay if you leave them undefended. One of these will certainly have a big game on Monday January 9.


Author: writer
• Monday, January 09th, 2012

While this specific game may not have the same energy that its football version does, the Jan 9 – Oklahoma at Oklahoma State game still has its own brand of anticipation. With the conference basketball year just arrived, both the Sooners and Oklahoma State Cowboys will make an effort to set the tone for the remainder of their year with this match. In Oklahoma’s case, they’re going to be seeking to continue what has been a good start as they finished the non-conference slate with a 10-2 record.

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Oklahoma State, alternatively has struggled mightily against their out of conference schedule, posting a meager 7-6 record to date. It doesn’t mean their victory is a foregone conclusion just considering the Sooners appear to be rather a little a lot better than the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the moment. When you check out this match through a gambler’s eye, predicting who will win and by the amount becomes even harder. Neither Oklahoma nor Oklahoma State has exactly set the world on fire in terms of competing vs the spread. In reality, when you examine the two squad’s records vs the spread, the one issue that is obvious is that neither team is going to play as well as those laying cash on the game would hope.

Super Bowl odds

Offensively, the Sooners have relied greatly on junior guard Steven Pledger. Pledger is shooting a tremendous 48.4 percent from three-point land and has averaged 18.8 points per game to date this year. It is not shocking that in Oklahoma’s two non-conference losses, Pledger struggled, shooting 33 percent, and averaging just 11 points in those matches.

For the Oklahoma State Cowboys, the offensive attack has relied on several players, with Keiton Page being the main go-to guy. Page has average 13.6 points per game in the non-conference slate. Oklahoma State’s number two scorer, Le’Bryan Nash is scoring an average of 11.7 points per match. In order to have a shot at the Sooners, both players will need to step up.


Author: admin
• Sunday, January 08th, 2012

On January 8th, postseason college football comes to Mobile, AL when the Arkansas State Red Wolves take on the Huskies at the GoDaddy.com Bowl. Both squads come into play with rookie head coaches with the Northern Illinois Huskies headed by first-year head coach Dave Doeren. Temporary head coach David Gunn who’s been the running backs coach all year heads the Red Wolves. Gus Malzahn, who will take over after the year ends, has been chose by Arkansas State. The take from the sportsbook is currently Arkansas State (-1 ½) with an over-under established at 63 points.

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The Huskies come into play with a 10-3 record and a 7-1 record in the MAC. The Northern Illinois Huskies average 38.3 points per game on offense and 31.1 points on defense. They furthermore average 247.6 Rushing Yards per game, which is 9th in the country. They’ve lost to #7 Wisconsin 49-7 on September 17th in their only game against a ranked opponent this year. Leading the Huskies offense is dual-threat senior Qb Chandler Harnish who has 2,942 Passing Yards and 1,382 Rushing Yards. Harnish has also 26 passing Tds and 11 rushing Tds with a passer rating of 155.7. Senior Running back Jasmin Hopkins enters into play with 932 Rushing Yards and 15 Tds.

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The Red Wolves get to Mobile with a 10-2 record and an 8-0 record in the Sun Belt. They lost to #13 Virginia Tech 26-7 on September 17th in the one game against a ranked opponent they’ve competed this year. The Red Wolves have a solid balance with 33.5 points per game on offense and 19.3 points per game on defense. With junior Qb Ryan Aplin rushing for 605 yards and 9 rushing Tds, the Red Wolves furthermore have a two-pronged thread behind center. Aplin has also 3,235 Passing Yards, 18 Passing Tds, and a passer rating of 138.5. Senior Running back Derek Lawson is regular behind the snap with 459 Rushing Yards and 3 Tds. Senior WR Dwayne Frampton has had an awesome season with 90 receptions and 1,125 receiving yards with 6 touchdowns. Fellow WR junior Josh Jarboe is a reasonable 2nd option for Aplin with 52 receptions as well as 707 receiving yards.


Author: tang
• Sunday, January 08th, 2012

It’s not merely the Division I-A schools gaining face time on ESPN, on January 7th the NCAA Division I-AA Tournament game is competed at Pizza Hut Park in Fricso, TX. In a battle of the two greatest small colleges in the country, the North Dakota State Bison battle against the Bearkats. Both the Sam Houston Bearkats and the North Dakota State Bison have steamrolled their competitors all season long and both are furthermore arriving into play with comparable styles on offense. Anticipate a lot of running and a lot of first downs by each team as the defenses are going to get a work out. The sports book is having a hard time with this one as the line now stands at North Dakota State (-1) with the over-under scheduled at 46.

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The North Dakota State Bison have set the pace all season arriving into play with a 13-1 record and a 7-1 record in the MVC. They put a shellacking on St. Francis on September ninth with a 56-3 beatdown, which saw a 95-yard td run by Sam Ojuri. The North Dakota State Bison average 13.6 points per game on defense and 32.4 points per game on offense. NDSU is steadied behind center by sophomore Qb Brock Jensen who enters into play with a 146.35 passer efficiency rating with 2,404 passing yards. The North Dakota State Bison are loaded on the run with sophomore Sam Ojuri who has gained 1,078 rushing yards. Fellow RB senior DJ McNorton is furthermore nearing the 100 mark in rushing yards with 981. With 75 receptions and 988 yards, Senior Wide receiver Warren Holloway has had an excellent year.

College football betting

The Bearkats come in the game with an unbeaten record at 14-0 and 7-0 in the Southland Conference. The Sam Houston Bearkats average 14.8 points per game on defense and 39.1 points per game on offense. This offensive powerhouse put on a fireworks display on October 29th in a complete dismantling of Lamar University winning 66-0. The Sam Houston Bearkats put up 382 rushing yards with 559 yards of total offense in that game. Sophomore Qb Brian Bell has had a steady year with 1,954 passing yards and an efficiency rating of 165.6. Sophomore RB Tim Flanders has had a phenomenal season with 1,560 rushing yards and 22 Touchdowns. Sophomore Wide receiver Richard Sincere is dangerous down field and in the backfield with 965 rushing yards and 449 receiving yards.


Author: admin
• Sunday, January 08th, 2012

Birmingham, AL plays sponsor to the Compass Bowl on January 7th with the Panthers competing with the Mustangs. The Panthers come in after the 1-year Todd Graham experiment at head coach. Graham quit his post on December 14th to take the head coaching position at Arizona State. Defensive Coordinator Keith Patterson will wear the headset for the Panthers in this clash of titans. SMU comes into play with the threat of the “Death Penalty” handed down in the 1980′s still being debated today. Former Nfl and Hawaii coach June Jones is now in his fourth year on the side lines of SMU. The gambling line has this set at Pittsburgh (-3) with the over-under of 47 points.

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Pittsburgh comes into play with a 6-6 record and a 4-3 record in the Big East. They have had one competition vs a ranked opponent winning vs #16 South Florida 44-17 on September 29th. Pittsburgh’s defense gives up 22.4 points per game, while their offense puts up 25.8 points per game. Junior Quarterback Tino Sunseri comes into the game with 2,433 passing yards and a passer rating of 124.8. Junior RB Ray Graham has tallied 958 rushing yards and 9 Touchdowns to date this season. Sophomore WR Devin Street is Sunseri’s favorite target catching 48 receptions with 2 Touchdowns. Junior WR Mike Shanahan is an excellent 2nd target with 35 receptions and 4 Touchdowns.

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SMU will come in competition with a 7-5 record and a 5-3 record in Conference USA. Winning over #20 TCU and losing to #8 Texas A&M and #11 Houston, they’ve gone 1-2 vs ranked competitors this year. The SMU Mustangs grant up 24.5 points per game on defense while their offense averages 25.7 points per game. Relying on the run-and-shoot offense to put up big statistics in offense, June Jones has traditional had pass-heavy teams in the past. This SMU Mustangs squad this season has a 1,000 yard rusher, a rarity in the Jones’ system. Senior Quarterback J.J. McDermott with 3,182 passing yards and 16 TDs buoys the passing game. Junior RB Zach Line has had an excellent season with 1,224 rushing yards and 17 Touchdowns. Senior WR Cole Beasley with 79 catches and 954 receiving yards and Junior WR Darius Johnson with 72 catches and 998 receiving yards steady the SMU Mustangs receivers.


Author: admin
• Sunday, January 08th, 2012

It all comes down to this as the #1 ranked LSU Tigers face the #2 ranked Crimson Tide in the BCS National Championship Game at the Superdome in New Orleans, LA on January 9th. After winning the national tournament in 2009 and also winning it with LSU as a head coach in 2003, Alabama head coach Nick Saban is no stranger to this game. LSU head coach Les Miles is also no stranger at this instant as he’s won the national tournament in 2007. Two great teams and head coaches meeting on a collision course in what is certain to be an amazing game. The odds makers presently have this at Alabama (-1) with the over-under established at 40 points.

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The LSU Tigers come into play unbeaten at 13-0 with an 8-0 record in the SEC. They have also gone an incredible 8-0 against ranked teams with victories over number three Oregon, #25 Mississippi State, #16 West Virginia, #17 Florida, #20 Auburn, #2 Alabama, #3 Arkansas, and #14 Georgia. This game is a rematch of the classic November fifth game at Alabama with the Tigers winning in ot over the Tide 9-6. With 38.5 points per game obtained, the Tigers have an amazing offense ranked 12th in the country. LSU’s real weapon is their defense which is ranked 2nd in the country with simply 10.5 points per game permitted. Senior Quarterback Jarrett Lee with 1,306 passing yards and a 152.0 rating mans the Tigers passing attack. With each adding up over 700 yards on the ground, the tandem of sophomores Michael Ford and Spencer Ware pace the LSU running attack. CB Tyrann Mathieu concluded fifth in the Heisman competition whilst nabbing 6 picks and gaining 173 yards off of those picks which rate first in the country.

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The Crimson Tide come into this game attempting to avenge their loss to LSU back in November. The Tide has gone 11-1 total with a 7-1 record in the SEC. They have gone 4-1 against the Top 25 this season with victories over #23 Penn State, #14 Arkansas, #12 Florida, and #24 Auburn. Their simply loss was the aforementioned game against LSU in November. The Tide has averaged 36.0 points per game on offense with a stellar running game. As great as LSU is on defense, the Tide are even greater at it ranking first in the country simply permitting a mindboggling 8.8 points per game. The CrimsonTide place the offense in sophomore Quarterback AJ McCarron’s hands, McCarron has 2,400 passing yards and a 149.8 passer rating. Junior Running back Trent Richardson concluded second in the Heisman while gaining 1,583 rushing yards and 20 td’s on the ground.


Author: admin
• Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

December 20th signifies the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl in St Petersburg, Florida with the Golden Panthers taking on the Marshall Thundering Herd. FIU comes into play with an 8-4 record as well as a 5-3 record in the Sun Belt Conference. FIU averages 19.4 ppg on defense and 26.3 ppg on offense. FIU also leads the nation in punt return yardage with their return team a constant menace to take it all the way up. FIU is directed by fifth-year head coach Mario Cristobal. Marshall comes into play with a 6-6 record that is second in Conference USA. The Thundering Herd average a head-scratching 30.2 ppg on defense and 22 ppg on offense. 2nd-year head coach Doc Holliday will lead Marshall.

MMA betting

The Florida International Golden Panthers are directed by senior Qb Wesley Carroll (2,224 yards – 59.7 completion pct – 14 touchdowns / 4 int – 134 rating). Sophomore Kedrick Rhodes (224 carries – 1,121 yards – 8 touchdowns) will be pacing the FIU running attack. Senior Wide receiver TY Hilton (64 catches – 950 yards – 7 touchdowns) and junior WR Wayne Times (51 catches – 531 yards – 2 touchdowns) will be leading the Florida International Golden Panthers down the field. TY Hilton is also the main cog driving FIU’s punt return machine returning a punt for a 97-yard td in a 41-7 rout of Florida Atlantic on November 12th.

Sportsbook

The Thundering Herd are directed under center by freshman Qb Rakeem Cato (1,833 yards – 58.5 completion pct – 13 td’s / 10 int – 125.2 rating). The running game is in effective hands with both sophomore RB Tron Martinez (144 carries – 591 yards – 3 tds ) and also freshman RB Travon Van (132 carries – 529 yards – 3 tds). Constant junior Wide receiver Aaron Dobson (42 catches – 587 yards – 10 touchdowns) pacing the Thundering Herd down the field carries on Marshall’s fantastic custom of wide outs such as Randy Moss. With the solidity of Kedrick Rhodes on the run and the serious skills of TY Hilton on punt returns, FIU is looking to make a point versus Marshall. The Thundering Herd will have a whole lot on their plate as it seeks to finish the season above .500 by upsetting the Florida International Golden Panthers.


Author: writer
• Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

The Louisiana Superdome is lit up on Dec. 17 when the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl kicks off. The San Diego State Aztecs face the Louisiana-Lafayette Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns in a fight to the end. The San Diego State Aztecs arrive with an 8-4 record as well as a 4-3 record in the Mountain West Conference. The San Diego State Aztecs average 29.8 ppg on offense and 24.4 ppg on defense. 1st year head coach Rocky Long will be heading the San Diego State Aztecs. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns come into New Orleans with an identical 8-4 record and a 6-2 record in the Sun Belt Conference. The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns average 29.8 ppg on defense and 32.3 ppg on offense. Louisiana-Lafayette is headed by first year head coach Mark Hudspeth.

Basketball bets

The San Diego State Aztecs are headed by senior Quarterback Ryan Lindley (2,740 yards – 52.5 completion pct – 20 touchdowns / 8 int – 122.9 rating). Superstar sophomore RB Ronnie Hillman (287 carries – 1,656 yards – 19 touchdowns) will be in control of the running game. In a losing effort versus Wyoming on October 29th, Hillman had a 99-yard td run. Hillman reminds a lot of of former San Diego State Aztecs standout and newest Nfl Hall Of Famer Marshall Faulk who additionally ran up and down enemy players in the early 1990′s. Sophomore wide receivers Colin Lockett (52 catches – 885 yards – 5 touchdowns) and Gavin Escobar (53 catches – 647 yards – 7 touchdowns) lead the Aztecs’ receiving core.


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The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns are headed by a dual-attack Quarterback, junior Blaine Gautier (2,488 passing yards – 63.2 completion pct – 20 touchdowns / 5 int – 150.3 rating – 464 rushing yards – 3 rushing touchdowns). Freshman RB Alonzo Harris (149 carries – 638 yards – 8 touchdowns) leads the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns rushing attack. The wide outs are headed by the effective pair of juniors Javone Lawson (54 catches – 899 yards – 6 touchdowns) and Harry Peoples (53 catches – 647 yards – 1 td). The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns defense will have their hands full in attempting to contain Ronnie Hillman on the ground. Both defenses will surely get a work out in this shootout of two excellent teams. The two-way menace of Gautier vs the ground game of Hillman will be displayed. Both teams will try to put a lot of points on the board in this classic.


Author: admin
• Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Dec 17 is set aside on the calendar for the Gildan New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Owls take on the Wyoming Cowboys in this clash of two fantastic teams. The Owls come into play with an 8-4 record and a 5-3 record, which is great for second in the MAC. Coming in 3rd in the Mountain West Conference, the Cowboys additionally have an 8-4 record with a 5-2 record. With near-identical records, this game should prove to go right down to the last whistle. Temple comes into the game averaging 30.1 ppg on offense with an amazing 13.8 ppg on defense which rates 3rd in the country. As the Cowboys average 27 ppg on both sides of the ball, Wyoming’s win-loss record isn’t indicative of their percentage of points.

NBA basketball betting

Senior Qb Chester Stewart (743 passing yards – 65.1 completion pct – 2 touchdown / 2 int – 143.4 rating) will be foremost the Owls behind center. The Owls do the highest harm on the ground, however, which is directed by juniors RB Bernard Cut (248 carries – 1,381 yards – 25 tds) and RB Matt Brown (142 carries – 867 yards – 5 tds). The receiving core is directed by seniors Joe Jones (27 catches – 296 yards – 3 tds) and Evan Rodriguez (33 catches – 427 yards – 2 tds). The Owls are directed from the sidelines by 1st year head coach Steve Addazio.

College football betting

The Cowboys are headed by freshman Qb Brett Smith (2,495 passing yards – 60.5 completion pct – 18 touchdown / 8 int – 126.2 rating). The Cowboys running attack is a two-pronged approach with junior RB Alvester Alexander (145 carries – 678 yards – 6 tds) and Qb Brett Smith (123 carries – 645 yards – 10 tds) displaying his two-way threat behind center. With 5 players having over 30 catches this season, the Cowboys have a squad effort in wide outs. Sophomore Wide receiver Robert Herron (40 catches – 346 yards – 3 tds) and junior Wide receiver Chris McNeill (42 catches – 504 yards – 4 tds) are the top two hazards downfield. Senior Wide receiver Mazi Ogbonna (39 catches – 430 yards – 3 tds) and freshman WR’s Dominic Rufran (35 catches – 378 yards – 2 tds) and Josh Doctson (32 catches – 361 yards – 4 tds) are additionally threatening past the marker. 3rd year head coach Dave Christensen will be in charge of the Cowboys.