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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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Nevada Wolf Pack @ San Diego Toreros Tuesday November 18, 2008 10:00 pm
I'm laying the points with SAN DIEGO. Don't be fooled by the fact that Nevada is 1-0 and that San Diego is 0-1. The Toreros played well in their opening game and the fact that they lost should have them extremely motivated for this evening's home opener. The Toreros lost their opener ... 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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Atlanta Hawks @ Indiana Pacers Tuesday November 18, 2008 7:00 pm
I'm laying the small number with INDIANA. The Pacers are a perfect 4-0 SU/ATS the last four times that they hosted the Hawks. I feel that they'll improve on those numbers this evening. The Hawks got off to a great start. However, they've now lost three in a row, including back to ... read more
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San Antonio Spurs @ Los Angeles Clippers Monday November 17, 2008 10:30 pm
I'm playing on the LA CLIPPERS. The Clippers are off to another tough start and now they face a team which has always given them trouble. That being said, the Clippers are more talented than their record indicates and these aren't the same Spurs that we've seen in recent years. Indeed, ... read more
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Cleveland Browns @ Buffalo Bills Monday November 17, 2008 8:35 pm
I'm playing on the Bills and Browns to finish UNDER the total. We've seen an awful lot of high-scoring games played on Monday nights this season. On a cold night at Buffalo, I expect tonight's game to prove to be the lowest-scoring of the bunch thus far. The Bills have struggled ... read more
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Houston Rockets @ Oklahoma City Thunder Monday November 17, 2008 8:00 pm
I'm taking the points with OKLAHOMA CITY. As you know, the Rockets are the stronger team in this matchup. However, I believe that this will prove to be a difficult scheduling spot for them and that the line is too high. The Rockets are coming off a stretch of really "big games." ... read more
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Boise State Broncos @ Siena Saints Monday November 17, 2008 7:30 pm
I'm laying the points with SIENA. Don't be fooled by Boise State's 1-0 record. The Broncos' victory came against Pacific University, a member of the Northwest Conference in Division III out of Oregon. It was good for them to get a win as now the Broncos take a major step up in class ... read more
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Dallas Cowboys @ Washington Redskins Sunday November 16, 2008 8:15 pm
I'm playing on the Redskins and Cowboys to finish UNDER the total. Most are expecting the Cowboys' offense to immediately start firing on all cylinders again now that Romo is back as the starting quarterback. I don't expect it to be quite that easy though. Romo hasn't played in quite ... read more
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Detroit Pistons @ Phoenix Suns Sunday November 16, 2008 8:00 pm
I'm laying the points with PHOENIX. While they had last night off, I feel that this will be a difficult spot for the Pistons. That's because it represents their seventh road game in their last eight games, meaning that they have played in eight straight different cities. Additionally, ... read more
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Tennesse Titans @ Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday November 16, 2008 4:15 pm
I'm taking the points with JACKSONVILLE. These teams faced each other way back in Week 1. I successfully played on the Titans in that game. Despite playing at home, the Titans were getting three points, which I felt provided us with excellent value. What a difference a couple of ... read more
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San Diego Chargers @ Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday November 16, 2008 4:15 pm
I'm taking the points with SAN DIEGO. Despite the fact that San Diego won and Pittsburgh lost, one could easily argue that the Steelers were more impressive than the Chargers last week. That's because Pittsburgh was playing against a much tougher opponent. The Steelers led most of ... read more
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Arizona Cardinals @ Seattle Seahawks Sunday November 16, 2008 4:05 pm
I'm taking the points with SEATTLE. The Cardinals have been the best team in the NFC West so far this season. The Seahawks have been able to make that claim for years though and I don't expect them to just hand over the "title" quite as easily as most believe. This is a ... read more
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Denver Broncos @ Atlanta Falcons Sunday November 16, 2008 1:00 pm
I'm taking the points with DENVER. Give the Falcons plenty of credit. They've exceeded expectations and are having a strong season. That being said, I don't feel that they're ready to be laying this kind of number against Mike Shanahan's Broncos.Yes, the Broncos are banged up on ... 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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Golden State Warriors @ Los Angeles Clippers Saturday November 15, 2008 3:30 pm
I'm laying the points with the LA CLIPPERS. As you are probably aware, former Golden State star Baron Davis is now a Clipper and longtime Clipper Corey Maggette is now a Warrior. That makes this a big game for both these teams, as neither wants to lose to its former star. Playing ... read more
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Detroit Pistons @ Los Angeles Lakers Friday November 14, 2008 10:30 pm
I'm playing on the Pistons and Lakers to finish UNDER the total. The Pistons were involved in a relatively high-scoring game last night. That was at Oakland vs. the defensively-challenged Warriors though. The Warriors are currently allowing 105.4 points per game (2nd worst in the ... 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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New York Jets @ New England Patriots Thursday November 13, 2008 8:15 pm
I'm playing on the Jets and Patriots to finish UNDER the total. This over/under line opened at 40 but has climbed all the way above the 41 mark. That probably doesn't sound like much but it's very important as both 40 and 41 are very common final scores in the NFL. While the additional ... 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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Houston Rockets @ Phoenix Suns Wednesday November 12, 2008 10:30 pm
I'm playing on the Suns and Rockets to finish UNDER the total. Five of the last six meetings between these teams, which were played here at Phoenix, have fallen below the total. I feel that tonight's line, which has already climbed several points from its opener, presents us with ... 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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Los Angeles Lakers @ New Orleans Hornets Wednesday November 12, 2008 8:00 pm
I'm playing on NEW ORLEANS. The Lakers are playing very well right now. They're at a scheduling disadvantage tonight though and taking on a New Orleans team which is also extremely strong. While the Hornets are well-rested, the Lakers are playing their second game in two nights and ... read more
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Los Angeles Lakers @ Dallas Mavericks Tuesday November 11, 2008 8:30 pm
I'm taking the points with DALLAS. The Lakers have admittedly gotten off to a very strong start and are playing well on both sides of the ball. That being said, the lines on their games are now getting too high and they've had real trouble here at Dallas. Indeed, the Lakers are just ... 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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Utah Jazz @ Philadelphia 76ers Tuesday November 11, 2008 7:00 pm
I'm laying the points with PHILADELPHIA. The Jazz have gotten off to a strong start. However, a closer look shows that they've only played two road games and those games came against the Clippers and the Knicks. They did beat the Clippers but were blown out by the Knicks in their ... read more
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