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Ball State Cardinals @ Central Michigan Chippewas Wednesday November 19, 2008 7:00 pm
I'm taking the points with CENTRAL MICHIGAN. I played on Central Michigan as an underdog last week, while also playing against Ball State as a favorite. While both games ended up quite close to the number, both tickets successfully cashed. This week, once again, I feel that the Chippewas ... read more
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Northern Illinois Huskies @ Kent State Golden Flashes Tuesday November 18, 2008 7:00 pm
I'm taking the points with KENT STATE. With a 5-5 record, the Huskies could badly use a victory here, as they still have an outside shot at a bowl bid. I believe that will prove easier said than done though. The Huskies, who will be facing a suddenly "red hot" Kent State ... read more
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Vanderbilt Commodores @ Kentucky Wildcats Saturday November 15, 2008 8:00 pm
I'm laying the points with KENTUCKY. Last week, I played on Kentucky as a medium-sized underdog vs. a good Georgia team. The Wildcats didn't quite pull off the upset but they did play very well and earned the cover. Now they take a big step down in class to face a Vanderbilt team ... read more
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New Mexico State Aggies @ Fresno State Bulldogs Saturday November 15, 2008 5:00 pm
I'm playing on Fresno State and New Mexico State to finish OVER the number. This number seems high at first glance but these teams are more than capable of surpassing it. Fresno State's last game dipped below the number but still produced 69 total points. The Bulldogs' previous game ... read more
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Nebraska Cornhuskers @ Kansas State Wildcats Saturday November 15, 2008 3:30 pm
I'm taking the points with KANSAS STATE. Recent results have given us excellent value with the home underdogs here. The Huskers certainly come in as the hotter team. That's because they've won Wildcats have lost four straight. However, a closer look shows that three of those games ... read more
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Cincinnati U @ Louisville Cardinals Friday November 14, 2008 8:00 pm
I'm taking the points with LOUISVILLE. I won with the Cardinals when they upset the Bearcats at Cincinnati last season and I feel that they're providing us with excellent value again this season. Including last year's victory, the Cardinals have won five straight in the series and ... read more
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Wyoming Cowboys @ UNLV Rebels Thursday November 13, 2008 9:00 pm
I'm laying the points with UNLV. The Cowboys come off a big upset win at Tennessee. While that result surprised me, I believe that it was a case of the Volunteers coming out flat (instead of fired up) after learning that Coach Fulmer would be leaving at the end of the season. I still ... read more
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Virginia Tech Hokies @ Miami Florida Hurricanes Thursday November 13, 2008 7:45 pm
I'm playing on Virginia Tech and Miami to finish OVER the total. I've successfully played on the Hokies to finish 'under' the total on a few Thursday night games in recent seasons, including last week's game vs. Maryland. Tonight, however, due in part to everyone having seen last ... read more
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Buffalo Bulls @ Akron Zips Thursday November 13, 2008 7:00 pm
I'm playing on the Akron and Buffalo to finish UNDER the total. Both teams have been involved in some shootouts recently and therefore most are expecting the final game at the Rubber Bowl to result in a shootout. Those expectations have provided us with a very generous number to ... read more
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Central Michigan Chippewas @ Northern Illinois Huskies Wednesday November 12, 2008 8:00 pm
I'm taking the points with CENTRAL MICHIGAN. The Huskies (5-4) have certainly come a long way from last year's 2-10 team. That being said, I don't feel that they're ready to be laying more than a field goal against a team which is playing as well as Central Michigan is. The Chippewas ... read more
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Ball State Cardinals @ Miami Ohio Red Hawks Tuesday November 11, 2008 7:00 pm
I'm taking the points with MIAMI OHIO. By now, everyone knows that Ball State is a good team. Indeed, the Cardinals come in with a perfect 9-0 record to go along with an impressive 6-1 mark at the betting window. Give the Cardinals credit for having a great year. A perfect record ... read more
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Oregon State Beavers @ UCLA Bruins Saturday November 8, 2008 6:00 pm
I'm taking the points with UCLA. I successfully played against Oregon State last week and I feel that the Beavers are over-valued again here. Last week, favored by two touchdowns, the Beavers won by only two points. Now the Beavers take to the road where they are just 1-3 on the ... read more
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Penn State Nittany Lions @ Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday November 8, 2008 3:30 pm
I'm taking the points with IOWA. I won't be at all surprised if we see another undefeated team go down this afternoon. Penn State boasts a strong team and is having an excellent year. Iowa is a much better team than most people believe though and the Hawkeyes excellent defense gives ... read more
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Alabama Crimson Tide @ LSU Tigers Saturday November 8, 2008 3:30 pm
I'm taking the points with LSU. As you know, this is a huge game for both teams. Alabama is undefeated and looking to keep its national championship dreams alive. The Crimson Tide are also looking for revenge after the Tigers defeated them last season. As for LSU, it's still trying ... read more
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Wyoming Cowboys @ Tennessee Volunteers Saturday November 8, 2008 1:00 pm
I'm laying the points with TENNESSEE. It's tough being the coach of an SEC program with big expectations. Just ask Phillip Fulmer. An excellent career winning percentage and plenty of past success wasn't enough to save Fulmer from being forced into resignation. Just because the Vols ... read more
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Georgia Bulldogs @ Kentucky Wildcats Saturday November 8, 2008 12:30 pm
I'm taking the points with KENTUCKY. Last week's 49-10 blowout loss vs. Florida notwithstanding, it's well known that the Bulldogs are a very talented team. As a result, most of the betting public expects them to bounce back with a blowout victory of their own. I feel that will be ... read more
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Nevada Wolf Pack @ Fresno State Bulldogs Friday November 7, 2008 9:00 pm
I'm playing on Fresno and Nevada to finish OVER the total. We saw a pair of low-scoring contests last night but tonight's game should produce plenty of fireworks. At first glance, the number seems high. However, keep in mind that these same teams combined for a whopping 90 points ... read more
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TCU Horned Frogs @ Utah Utes Thursday November 6, 2008 8:00 pm
I'm taking the points with UTAH. Home teams have fared extremely well on Thursday nights this season and I expect the home team to have the edge in this evening's critical Mountain West clash. It's true that TCU was more impressive that Utah last Saturday. The Horned Frogs won by ... read more
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Maryland Terrapins @ Virginia Tech Hokies Thursday November 6, 2008 7:45 pm
I'm playing on Maryland and Virginia Tech to finish UNDER the total. The Terrapins have played three road games. All three of those games finished below the total with Maryland averaging a mere 11.3 in those games, most recently getting shutout completely. In fact, looking back to ... read more
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Toledo Rockets @ Akron Zips Wednesday November 5, 2008 8:00 pm
I'm taking the points with TOLEDO. Its been a disappointing season for the Rockets. They're currently 2-6 and coach Tom Amstutz will be resigning at the end of the season. However, they're a more talented team than their record indicates and I expect the players to rally behind their ... read more
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Miami Ohio Red Hawks @ Buffalo Bulls Tuesday November 4, 2008 7:30 pm
I'm taking the points with MIAMI OHIO. This line is very high based in large part on last week's results. Buffalo won by double-digits while Miami lost by double-digits. It's important not to over-react to one week though and I believe that tonight's line is extremely generous.The ... read more
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East Carolina Pirates @ Central Florida Golden Knights Sunday November 2, 2008 8:00 pm
I'm taking the points with CENTRAL FLORIDA. Everyone saw the Knights get blown out on National TV last Sunday. That result has provided us with some additional line value for tonight's game. It should also provide plenty of motivation for the Knights, as they were embarrassed and ... read more
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Arizona State Sun Devils @ Oregon State Beavers Saturday November 1, 2008 10:15 pm
I'm taking the points with ARIZONA STATE. I feel these teams are more evenly matched than their records indicate. I also believe that we're getting excellent value with a line which has climbed from it's opener, all the way up past the two touchdown mark. Yes, it's true that the ... read more
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Hawaii Warriors @ Utah State Aggies Saturday November 1, 2008 3:00 pm
I'm taking the points with UTAH STATE. I feel the situation favors the home underdog here. For starters, the Warriors are in the middle of a gruelling schedule spot. Indeed, for the entire season, they have alternated between home and away games. That means they've been flying back ... read more
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Pittsburgh Panthers @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday November 1, 2008 2:30 pm
I'm playing on Pittsburgh and Notre Dame to finish UNDER the total. The Panthers come off their worst defensive performance in recent memory, allowing 54 points vs. Rutgers. That result has provided us with a fairly generous number but it's not normal for the Panthers, as they had ... read more
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Kent State Golden Flashes @ Bowling Green Falcons Saturday November 1, 2008 2:00 pm
I'm laying the points with BOWLING GREEN. It's true that Kent State was better than Bowling Green last time out. The Falcons lost a close one vs. Northern Illinois while the Golden Flashes earned an impressive blowout win at Miami Ohio. It's important not to over-react to one game ... read more
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South Florida @ Cincinnati U Thursday October 30, 2008 7:45 pm
I'm playing on Cincinnati and South Florida to finish UNDER the total. Last year's meeting between these teams turned into a shootout, with the Bearcats earning a 38-33 upset victory. However, a closer look at that game shows that after a ridiculous 45 point first quarter, the teams ... read more
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Buffalo Bulls @ Ohio Bobcats Tuesday October 28, 2008 7:00 pm
I'm playing on Buffalo and Ohio to finish OVER the total. As it was the only football game that day and as it was on ESPN(2), a lot of people saw Ohio play a low-scoring game against Temple last week. That game stayed well below the total and has left the general betting public with ... read more
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Central Florida Golden Knights @ Tulsa Golden Hurricane Sunday October 26, 2008 8:00 pm
I'm taking the points with CENTRAL FLORIDA. Tulsa is certainly an explosive and dangerous team. Indeed, the Golden Hurricane come in with a perfect 7-0 record and the top-ranked offense in the country. The Golden Hurricane managed to fly somewhat under the radar until now. However, ... read more
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Oregon Ducks @ Arizona State Sun Devils Saturday October 25, 2008 10:00 pm
I'm playing on Arizona State and Oregon to finish UNDER the total. When people think of these teams, and the Pac-10 in general, they tend to think of wide-open high-scoring games. However, while that perception has kept this evening's number generously high, that hasn't been the ... read more
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