Penn St at Virginia 11-30-09
November 30, 2009
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The Nittany Lions are coming off a narrow victory over Davidson. Virginia, which has won all four of its home games in the ACC/Big 10 Challenge, is coming off a gritty win over Cleveland State in the Cancun Challenge. In that game, Virginia guard Sylven Landesberg had his best performance of the season (20 points, five rebounds, five assists) and walk-on forward Will Sherrill came out of nowhere to register career highs in just about every statistical category.
Jamil Tucker has started practicing with the team but won’t be in uniform for tonight’s game. No word on when he’ll suit up for a game. The Cavaliers are 5-4 all-time in the Challenge, including a 4-0 home record. Tonight’s game is the eighth all-time meeting between Virginia and Penn State with the Cavaliers leading the series 5-2. The teams haven’t met since the 1984-85 season. The ACC has won all 10 previous challenges.
This is the first game in the ACC/Big Ten challenge. I like the ACC team to start things off right for thier conference. Take Virginia in this one.
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Indiana at Golden State 11-30-09
November 30, 2009
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Indiana looks for its first season sweep of Golden State since 2005-06 on Monday night when it faces a Warriors team coming off its worst home loss in three seasons. Making his season debut after undergoing knee surgery in March, Pacers forward Mike Dunleavy hit 4 of 7 from the field and scored 13 points Friday in a 113-92 loss to Dallas. The Pacers (6-8), though, lost their fifth in six games Friday.
While Indiana looks to get off to a good start on its four-game western trip, the Warriors (5-10) are trying to bounce back from Saturday’s 130-97 loss to the visiting Los Angeles Lakers. Smart has taken over coaching duties the last three games while Don Nelson recovers from pneumonia. Nelson isn’t expected back until Thursday against Houston.
Warriors leading scorer Monta Ellislooks to get back on track after missing 11 of 19 shots and scoring 18 points Saturday. Ellis was averaging 37.7 points on 53.7 percent shooting in his previous three games. The Pacers outrebounded Golden State 57-42 in that contest, with rookie Tyler Hansbrough grabbing a season-high eight. Hansbrough is expected to play Monday after leaving in the third quarter Friday with a bruised left knee. I like the pacers to get back on track in this matchup.
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New England at New Orleans 11-30-09
November 30, 2009
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It’s been a few weeks since a decent game was played on Monday night – November 9th featured Pittsburgh at Denver. Tonight’s contest should be a classic, as the undefeated New Orleans Saints host the New England Patriots. It’s a role reversal for New England, which tried a few times at chasing history, but now are trying to prevent a perfect season. Last week, the Patriots took their frustrations out on the Jets, a team that won the first meeting, winning 31-14.
However, it was a different story the second time around, as New England put up 24 points in the first half en route to the easy victory. QB Tom Brady had a solid stat day, 28-of-41 for 310 yards and 1 TD, but it was RB Laurence Maroney, 22 carries for 77 yards and 2 TDs, and CB Leigh Bodden, 3 INTS (one for a TD), that sealed the victory for the Patriots. It was a very dominating performance by the Patriots, who won the turnover ratio (+3) and controlled the ball for almost 40 minutes.
The Patriots are 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games. They are 10-4 to the OVER in their last 14 games off games against the AFC East. New England is 12-7 ATS in its last 19 games on the road. The Saints are 7-0 ATS in their last seven non-conference games. They are 10-3 to the OVER in their last 13 games off games against the NFC Central. New Orleans is 18-6 ATS against the AFC East. This will be a great football game. I like the patriots to pull out the win.
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New Jersey at Los Angeles Lakers 11-29-09
November 29, 2009
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With a loss to the Lakers, New Jersey (0-16) would join the 1988-89 Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Clippers during the lockout-shortened 1999 season as the only teams to start 0-17. To avoid reaching that point, New Jersey will first need a better first-half performance than they delivered in Friday night’s 109-96 defeat to Sacramento, the third in a four-game Western road trip. While matching the franchise’s longest losing streak, the Nets fell behind by as many as 22 points late in the second quarter. However, they rallied to cut the deficit to six in the third quarter and seven in the fourth before allowing the Kings to pull away.
The Lakers (12-3) enter Sunday’s matchup having scored 100 points in five straight wins. They delivered their highest point total of the season in Saturday night’s 130-97 victory at Golden State. In his fourth game back from a strained right hamstring, Gasol had 22 points to lead seven players in double figures.
The Nets, meanwhile, have dropped 16 straight road games dating to a 115-89 win over New York on March 18. New Jersey has also lost 27 of 35 all-time road games against Los Angeles. Its loss at the Staples Center last season followed a 102-100 win there on Nov. 25, 2007.
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Nevada at North Carolina 11-29-09
November 29, 2009
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North Carolina (5-1), the reigning national champion, has a roster consisting of nine freshmen and sophomores, and Williams is trying to find the right scheme to prepare them for the start of the ACC season in January.
Thompson is certainly producing, leading the Tar Heels with 16.8 points per game while tying sophomore forward Ed Davis for tops on the team with 9.0 rebounds. Thompson matched his career high with 22 points and pulled down 10 boards Monday, one game after notching season lows of 11 points and seven rebounds in an 87-71 loss to Syracuse on Nov. 20. Davis is emerging as a solid compliment to Thompson, averaging 12.2 points. He’s made 11 of 18 shots while posting 15.5 points and 11.5 rebounds over the last two games.
North Carolina has won all four meetings with Nevada—two at home. The Tar Heels won 84-61 at Reno last Dec. 31 in the teams’ first matchup since North Carolina cruised to a 106-70 victory in Chapel Hill on Dec. 27, 2007. Nevada fell to 0-2 on the road Friday, shooting a season-low 35.4 percent and making 1 of 14 3-pointers in an 85-76 loss to Virginia Commonwealth. I like UNC to win the game, but not to cover. Look for Nevada to cover the spread.
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Cleveland at Cincinnati 11-29-09
November 29, 2009
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Cincinnati (7-3) opened the season with a 16-12 loss to Denver after giving up a fluky 87-yard touchdown catch with 11 seconds left. The Bengals then surprisingly won seven of eight, posting an 18-12 victory at Pittsburgh on Nov. 15 to move into sole possession of first in the division. They were in prime position to expand that lead last Sunday as the other three teams in the North lost, but the Bengals gave up 10 points in the final 33 seconds to fall 20-17 at Oakland. Cincinnati committed eight penalties, fumbled three times and missed a field goal to see its three-game winning streak come to an end.
Cincinnati has another chance to increase its hold on the North, as Pittsburgh visits Baltimore on Sunday night while it hosts the last-place Browns (1-9). The Bengals will be facing a defense that is ranked last in the NFL, giving up 402.0 yards per game – 154.9 on the ground. Cleveland was on the verge of its second win last week but allowed a 1-yard TD pass as time expired to fall 38-37 at Detroit.The Browns, who have lost five in a row and 14 of 15, showed some improvement offensively, gaining a season-high 439 yards. Blow out in this one.
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Seattle at St. Louis 11-29-09
November 29, 2009
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The struggling Seahawks look to snap a six-game road losing streak while trying for a 10th consecutive win over the lowly Rams on Sunday. While St. Louis (1-9) is tied with Tampa Bay for the worst record in NFC and has already clinched a third straight losing season, Seattle is not playing much better.
The Seahawks (3-7) are trying to avoid a third straight loss overall after falling 35-9 at Minnesota last Sunday. Seattle’s six straight road losses have all come by double digits, and it has allowed an average of 32.5 points in those games. Its last road win came Dec. 14, 23-20 at St. Louis. The Seahawks, however, are averaging 29.7 points during their nine-game winning streak over the Rams. St. Louis, which has lost 10 in a row at home since beating Dallas in October 2008, last beat Seattle 23-12 on Nov. 14, 2004. In order to continue dominating this series, Seattle must find a way to bounce back from another blowout loss.
Second in the NFL with 1,031 rushing yards, Jackson had 116 and a TD on 24 carries in a 21-13 home loss to Arizona last Sunday. Jackson, who became the first Rams player to post five consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, has rushed for 721 yards in 10 games against the Seahawks, but has failed to reach 100 yards in any single one of those contests. Kyle Boller will make his third start of the season in place of Bulger, expected to miss three to six weeks with a broken left shin bone suffered last Sunday. The Rams have lost two in a row by a combined 13 points since beating Detroit 17-10 on Nov. 1. Boller has thrown for 481 yards and thrown two TDs with three interceptions this season, but hasn’t played since a 38-10 loss to Minnesota on Oct. 11. Both these teams are bad, but seattle should have a field day on the rams defense. The difference is the offensive play for the seahawks. Take the hawks on the road.
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Kansas City at San Diego 11-29-09
November 29, 2009
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The Chiefs pulled off a small miracle last week when they beat the Steelers in overtime, 27-24. QB Matt Cassel had a solid game, 15-of-30 for 248 and 2 TDs, but the most important stat is that he didn’t throw an INT. In his past three games Cassel has thrown four INTs, but in this one he just held onto the ball rather than throw it up for grabs – which could explain the five sacks. Now Kansas City travels to San Diego to face a Chargers team that has won five straight, including a torching of Denver last week, 32-3. QB Philip Rivers wasn’t overly impressive, 17-of-22 for 145 yards and one touchdown, but since QB Kyle Orton was nursing a bad ankle, the Chargers were able to take advantage. RBs LaDainian Tomlinson, 20 carries for 73 yards and 1 TD and Mike Tolbert, seven carries for 58 yards and 1 TD, were the real stars of the game. You might also have to throw in Nate Kaeding, who added four field goals.
With the win, the Chargers took over first place in the AFC West, but will need to keep this winning streak rolling along so Denver stays in its rearview mirror. If there was any thoughts of San Diego looking past its next two opponents (Kansas City and Cleveland), last weekend might have squashed those ideas since Kansas City beat Pittsburgh and Cleveland’s offense looked to have come alive after scoring 37 points on the road in a loss.
The Chiefs are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on the road. They are 4-1 to the UNDER in their last five road games against San Diego. Kansas City is 5-1 ATS in its last six games. The Chargers are 14-3 ATS in their last 17 games after 2 or more wins. They are 4-1 to the UNDER in their last five games at home against the Chiefs. San Diego is 14-7 ATS in its last 21 home games. I like the Chargers to win by 2 tds.
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Orlando at Milwaukee 11-28-09
November 28, 2009
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Orlando (12-4) had a few stumbles while dealing with key injuries and suspensions early in the season, but those absences didn’t stop the Magic from getting off to a hot start. They rebounded from their fourth loss with a 93-76 win at Atlanta on Thursday night, handing the Southeast Division rival Hawks their first home defeat while taking over the best record in the East.
The Magic have had a lot of success against the Bucks with Howard in the lineup, winning seven of the last eight in the series when the three-time All-Star plays. Howard averaged 23.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 3.3 blocked shots while shooting 61.3 percent in three victories over Milwaukee last season. He missed a 98-80 loss at the Bradley Center on April 13 because of a sore left knee.
This season’s Milwaukee team appeared capable of ending its troubles in this series during its hot start, but the Bucks (8-6) have struggled lately. They opened 8-3 but have since dropped three in a row, including a 108-90 loss – their most lopsided of the season at Oklahoma City on Friday night.Milwaukee gave up 17 straight points at the start of the third quarter to make a one-point halftime deficit much larger.
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Louisville at UNLV 11-28-09
November 28, 2009
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The Cardinals (4-0) eased past Appalachian State 80-53 on Monday to win the Hall of Fame Showcase. That victory came after Pitino publicly scrutinized the team’s listless play in tournament wins over East Tennessee and Morgan State over the previous two days.
These teams met at Louisville on New Year’s Eve last season and the Rebels pulled off a 56-55 upset victory. The Cardinals, then ranked 18th, shot 29.6 percent from the field and had a season-low seven assists. They rebounded to win the Big East regular-season and tournament titles, and Pitino is hoping a matchup at Las Vegas will give his team – populated with 10 freshmen and sophomores – some needed experience.
Louisville has won five of nine meetings with UNLV, including a 68-48 victory in its last visit to Las Vegas on Nov. 21, 2007. Samardo Samuels is enjoying a strong start, leading the Cardinals with averages of 17.5 points and 8.0 rebounds. The sophomore had only eight field-goal attempts Monday but scored 16 points. Samuels was held to 10 points on 2-of-6 shooting by UNLV last season, and the 6-foot-9 forward was defending Oscar Bellfield when the 6-foot-2 Rebels guard made the go-ahead layup with 16 seconds to play.
The Rebels, seeking their second consecutive 5-0 start, hope another win over Louisville can vault them into the Top 25 for the first time since ending the 2006-07 season at No. 19. I like Louisville to win this matchup, especially since they lost last year to them. Look for Louisville to be focused in this one.
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Mississippi at Mississippi State 11-28-09
November 28, 2009
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Another Egg Bowl victory against the Bulldogs would secure second place in the SEC West Division for the 20th-ranked Rebels, who look to remain undefeated in November under coach Houston Nutt on Saturday. Mississippi (8-3, 4-3) beat then-No. 10 LSU 25-23 last Saturday to give it the inside track on second place in the West, which would help it attain a better bowl spot. The game came down to the final play, with the Tigers unable to get the snap off at the Rebels’ 5-yard line as time expired.
Ole Miss was expected to challenge for the SEC title, but lost two of its first five games. The Rebels have since won three straight and five of six. Ole Miss is led by its rushing offense, which ranks second in the conference with 219.5 yards per game and features Dexter McCluster. The senior has 903 yards and six scores on the ground and also has 34 receptions for 412 yards and two TDs. Against LSU, McCluster ran for 148 yards and completed the first pass of his career for a 27-yard score to give the Rebels a 22-17 lead 29 seconds into the final quarter.
Mississippi State, though, has gotten terrible performances from its quarterbacks this season. Tyson Lee and Chris Relf combined to throw for 49 yards and were sacked four times against the Razorbacks. The Bulldogs are averaging 148.8 passing yards with seven TDs and 16 interceptions on the season. That has been tough for Mississippi State to overcome, particularly with its defense struggling. The Bulldogs gave up an average of 31.5 points over their last four games.
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Florida St at Florida 11-28-09
November 28, 2009
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Florida was in this very same position last year. With an SEC Championship Game against Alabama just one week away, the Gators clubbed a bowl-bound Florida State team, 45-15. They were 16-point road favorites in that one but this time around, they’re giving close to 25 points at home to their in-state rivals. We all know how porous the Seminole defense has been this year, allowing four touchdowns or more in seven of the 11 games.
However, the Florida offense averaged only 28 ppg in conference play in ’09 after going for 45 ppg a season ago. If the Seminoles can score around 17-21 points, it’s likely they’ll be able to stay within the number. Florida State has won four of its last five games so the team is obviously coming together even without Christian Ponder at quarterback.
The Seminoles are 6-5 SU but just 3-7 ATS this season, 2-6 ATS in their last eight games. They are 6-1 to the over in their last seven. The Gators are 11-0 SU and 4-5-1 ATS in ’09 with seven unders in their last nine games. They are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games but just 3-5-1 in their last nine. Florida is 5-0 SU and 4-1 ATS the last five meetings.
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Notre Dame at Stanford 11-28-09
November 28, 2009
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Not only could this be the final regular season game that Charlie Weis roams the Irish sidelines, it could also be the last one for quarterback Jimmy Clausen. Three straight defeats have put a damper on a 6-2 start but the Irish always play till the final whistle blows. Their five losses have come by a combined 21 points and they have yet to drop a game by more than a touchdown. Stanford has to be heartbroken after losing the “Big Game” to California, which eliminated the Cardinal from any chance of a Rose Bowl berth.
Jim Harbaugh’s squad is only 3-3 in its last six games, allowing an average of 32 ppg in the process. The perception is that Stanford is the better team but Notre Dame will go on the road and get the victory.
Notre Dame is 6-5 SU and 3-8 ATS this season, 1-4 ATS in its last five with four overs over that span. Stanford is 7-4 both SU and ATS this season, 3-1 ATS in its last four with three straight overs. The Cardinal is 5-1 ATS at home this year while the Fighting Irish are 1-2 ATS on the road. Notre Dame is 7-0 SU and 5-2 ATS the last seven meetings.
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Cleveland at Charlotte 11-27-09
November 27, 2009
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The Bobcats (5-9) have the second-best scoring defense in the league, giving up just 88.9 points per game. However, they are averaging only 87.5 – second-fewest. The Bobcats may have trouble extending their winning streak and their run of impressive offensive displays against the Cavaliers (11-4), though. Charlotte has dropped seven straight to Cleveland, averaging 78.3 points in the last four.
Cleveland beat Detroit 98-88 on Wednesday, limiting the Pistons to 39.2 percent shooting. James, averaging 34.2 points in the last five games, finished with 34 points to go along with eight rebounds and seven assists. He scored 12 of his points in the first quarter, and Cleveland had an 18-point halftime lead. Detroit pulled within five points with 1:13 remaining, but James made two free throws and Detroit turned the ball over on the next possession.
James is averaging 26.1 points in his career against Charlotte. The Cavaliers are 16-3 all-time against the Bobcats, and they’ve won their last two trips to Charlotte. They may be in for a tougher time Friday night if the Bobcats’ offense continues to look as good as it did against the Pacers and Raptors. I like the Cavs big in this one.
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Portland at Minnesota 11-27-09
November 27, 2009
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The No. 22 Golden Gophers take on Portland in the semifinals of the 76 Classic on Friday. Minnesota (4-0) advanced with an 82-73 victory over No. 12 Butler on Thursday. After the Golden Gophers won their first three games by an average of 34 points, a matchup with the Bulldogs was expected to be their biggest test. Instead, Minnesota scored the most points allowed by a Butler opponent this season. They shot 50.0 percent overall and were 9 of 19 from 3-point range. The Bulldogs had held their first three opponents to an average of 58.7 points.
While Minnesota may have more offensive options than last season, its reliance on defense remains the same. The Gophers, who gave up 61.6 points per game last season, are allowing only 54 per contest thus far this season while holding opponents to 33.9 percent shooting. They are also among the Division I leaders in forcing turnovers at 23.3 per game. Butler had 21 turnovers on Thursday.
Up next for Minnesota is Portland, which advanced following a 74-47 rout of UCLA on Thursday. The Pilots held the Bruins to 19 first-half points and 32.7 percent shooting for the game. I like Minnesota in this matchup.
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Alabama at Auburn 11-27-09
November 27, 2009
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The No. 2 Crimson Tide (11-0, 7-0 SEC) visit bitter rival Auburn on Friday in the Iron Bowl. Win there, and the games really will keep getting bigger. The next would be against top-ranked Florida for the SEC championship and a shot at the national title.
The Tigers (7-4, 3-4) would love to deal a blow to the Tide’s national title hopes and better their own bowl prospects. Not to mention find some redemption after Alabama emphatically ended Auburn’s six-year Iron Bowl winning streak with a 36-0 thrashing last season.
The game does feature some interesting subplots: Alabama has the nation’s top defense going against Gus Malzahn’s fast-paced offense. Auburn’s defense is giving up more points than anybody in the league. The Tide has a Heisman Trophy candidate in Mark Ingram, the SEC’s leading rusher with 1,399 yards. Auburn counters with Ben Tate, the No. 3 rusher with 1,209 yards.
I Like Auburn in a close game. Alabama might loose a little focus with thier huge game next week. Take Auburn with the points.
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Pittsburgh at West Virginia 11-27-09
November 27, 2009
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Pitt has won the last two meetings with West Virginia (7-3, 3-2), including a 13-9 victory in Morgantown in 2007, which kept the then-No. 2 Mountaineers from playing for the national title. Coach Dave Wannstedt acknowledges the Panthers’ 2007 win over the Mountaineers as a turning point for his program. Pittsburgh had come into that game 4-7. In the two years since, the Panthers have gone 18-5, and they have been a consistent presence in the Top 25 this season.
West Virginia, meanwhile, saw coach Rich Rodriguez leave two weeks after that upset defeat. The Mountaineers went 9-4 under Bill Stewart last season and have spent only two weeks in the rankings this season.This is the first time since 2003 that the teams have met with the Panthers in the Top 25 and the Mountaineers unranked.
West Virginia failed in a comeback attempt of its own in a 24-21 loss to Cincinnati on Nov. 13. The Mountaineers scored on Jarrett Brown’s 3-yard touchdown pass to Bradley Starks with 39 seconds remaining, but they were out of timeouts when the Bearcats recovered the onside kick. Friday is West Virginia’s final home game. It’s trying to go undefeated in Morgantown for the first time since 1993.
I think both defenses will step up and stop the run, which, in my eyes, favors Pitt. A low scoring field position battle with Pitt winning a close one. Take Pitt on the road.
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Nevada at Boise State 11-27-09
November 27, 2009
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The sixth-ranked Broncos go for their 12th straight victory when they host the surging Wolf Pack on Friday night. While undefeated, Boise State is running out of time to impress Bowl Championship Series voters. Usually there is only one team from a non-BCS conference that receives a bid for one of the top bowls and the Broncos currently trail No. 4 TCU.
Boise State (11-0, 6-0) could make a good case for moving up this week, though. It faces a Nevada team that has won eight straight and has averaged 55.6 points over the last five games, in large part due to a prolific running game that is the best in the Football Bowl Subdivision. The Broncos and Wolf Pack are the only undefeated teams in the WAC and Friday’s winner would earn at least a share of the conference title.
If the last two meetings have anything to do with this match up, expect a very close game with either team strong enough to post the victory. Boise State has not lost a regular season home game since 2001 but that doesn’t mean Nevada has zero chance. Remember, the Wolf Pack came into Bronco Stadium two years ago and took Boise State to four overtimes. This year, both teams are on fire with a combined 19 wins. Nevada has scored 50 points or more in its last three while the Broncos have done the same in their last two. Boise State’s passing game should dominate a porous Nevada secondary but the ‘Pack should be able to run all day on the Broncos the same way Fresno State did over two months ago. The team that has the ball last will most likely win, which sets up nicely for a Wolf Pack cover since they’re getting double-digits.
The Wolf Pack are 8-3 SU and 6-5 ATS this season, 6-2 ATS in their last eight games. The Broncos are 11-0 SU and 8-2 ATS in ’09 but just 3-3 ATS in their last six. Boise State is 9-0 SU and 8-1 ATS the last nine meetings vs. Nevada with the last two going over the total. This should be a close game, but i still think Boise St wins by 2 touchdowns.
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Chicago at Utah 11-26-09
November 26, 2009
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Utah looks to bounce back from an ugly home loss Thursday night when it hosts a Chicago Bulls team trying to get back on track on its disappointing road trip.Utah (7-7), which has dropped an average of 7.3 home games during the last three seasons, fell to 4-3 at EnergySolutions Arena with Tuesday’s 104-94 loss to Oklahoma City. The Jazz were showered by boos while getting outscored 31-16 in the third quarter and falling behind by as many as 19 in the fourth.
After opening last season with six consecutive home wins, the Jazz fell to Chicago 101-100 on Nov. 24, 2008. Larry Hugheshit a 22-footer at the buzzer to help the Bulls snap a three-game slide in Salt Lake City. Chicago defeated Utah 106-98 at home Dec. 20 for its third straight victory over the Jazz and first season sweep since 2004-05.
The Bulls (6-7) are hoping for another victory in Utah after falling to 1-3 on their trip with Monday’s 122-98 loss to Portland. Since beating Sacramento 101-87 on Nov. 17, Chicago has been outscored by an average of 19.3 points and outrebounded by 11.0 during its three-game slide.
Utah is playing the third contest of a season-high six-game homestand, while Chicago will end its trip Monday against Milwaukee. I like Utah in this home matchup.
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West Virginia at Long Beach State 11-26-09
November 26, 2009
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The eighth-ranked Mountaineers are preparing to play their third straight game without Ebanks on Thursday when they face Long Beach State in the opening round of the 76 Classic in Anaheim, Calif. Shortly after defeating The Citadel 69-50 on Tuesday, West Virginia (2-0) boarded a plane for Southern California for this tournament. The winner of this game faces either No. 19 Clemson or Texas A&M on Friday, while 12th-ranked Butler, No. 22 Minnesota, UCLA and Portland round out the field.
This will be the first meeting between West Virginia and Long Beach State, the preseason pick to win the Big West. The 49ers (3-1) bounced back from last Thursday’s 82-62 loss to then-unranked Notre Dame with an 81-69 victory over Wisconsin-Green Bay on Saturday.
The 49ers are off to their best start since the 1996-97 team also opened 3-1, but it could be tough to keep it going.Long Beach State dropped both games against Top 25 opponents last season and has lost 13 in a row to ranked foes since defeating then-No. 25 New Mexico State 84-83 on Feb. 24, 1994.
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