Chick-Fil-A Bowl: Tennessee Volunteers vs. Virginia Tech Hokies 12-31-09
December 31, 2009
The Tennessee Volunteers and the Virginia Tech Hokies will both be gunning for a victory when they meet at Georgia Dome in the Chick-Fil-A Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hokies listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Volunteers, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.
Montario Hardesty rushed for the winning touchdown in overtime as Tennessee defeated Kentucky 30-24 in Week 13. Tennessee covered the 3-point spread, and the 54 points made it OVER the posted total of 50.5.
Hardesty finished with 180 yards and three touchdowns in that victory.
Virginia Tech unleashed a 42-13 beating on rival Virginia at Scott Stadium in Week 13.
Virginia Tech covered as a 14-point road underdog, while the final score played OVER the 44-point total.
Team records:
Tennessee: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS
Virginia Tech: 9-3 SU, 7-5 ATS
Tennessee most recently:
When playing in December are 3-4
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 3-7
When playing outside the conference are 7-3
Virginia Tech most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing outside the conference are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 5 games
Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tennessee is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Tennessee’s last 23 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Virginia Tech’s last 6 games
Virginia Tech is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
Virginia Tech is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
FREE PICK : TENN +5.5
Oregon Ducks vs. Washington State Cougars 12-31-09
December 31, 2009
The Oregon Ducks and the Washington State Cougars will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Friel Court.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Ducks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Klay Thompson went for 26 points and six rebounds to lift Washington State past LSU 72-70 in overtime on Tuesday night.
Washington State couldn’t cash as 5.5-point home favorites, while the game played OVER the 134-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Oregon has won 4 straight games.
Washington State has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Oregon: 8-4 SU, 2-6 ATS
Washington State: 10-2 SU, 5-5 ATS
Oregon most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-2
Before playing Washington are 7-3
After a win are 6-4
Washington State most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-5
Before playing Oregon State are 7-3
After playing LSU are 0-1
After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Oregon is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Oregon is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games when playing Washington State
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oregon’s last 7 games when playing Washington State
Oregon is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Washington State
Washington State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oregon
Washington State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Oregon
Washington State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Washington State’s last 6 games
Next up:
Oregon at Washington, Saturday, January 2
Washington State home to Oregon State, Saturday, January 2
FREE PICK : OREGON +6
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Los Angeles Clippers 12-31-09
December 31, 2009
The Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at STAPLES Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Clippers listed as 1½-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game’s total is sitting at 196½.
The 76ers dominated in the fourth quarter as they upset the Kings 116-106 on Wednesday, as 2.5-point underdogs. The 222 points sailed OVER the posted total of 205.5.
Andre Iguodala netted 19 points with seven rebounds and nine assists for the 76ers. Louis Williams had 22 points and Allen Iverson chipped in with 20 in the win.
The Clippers were defeated 103-99 by the Trail Blazers last time out, as 6.5-point underdogs. The game’s 202 points made it OVER the posted total of 190.
Chris Kaman tossed in 25 points for the Clippers, while Eric Gordon had 24 points in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Philadelphia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Philadelphia: 9-22 SU, 13-18 ATS
Los Angeles: 13-18 SU, 12-19 ATS
Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
Before playing Denver are 2-8
After playing Sacramento are 5-5
After a win are 2-8
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 5-5
Before playing Portland are 4-6
After playing Portland are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Philadelphia is 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Philadelphia is 6-2-1 ATS in their last 9 games when playing LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the LA Clippers last 11 games at home
LA Clippers are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games when playing at home against Philadelphia
LA Clippers are 6-3 SU in their last 9 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
Next up:
Philadelphia at Denver, Sunday, January 3
LA Clippers home to Portland, Monday, January 4
FREE PICK : 76ers +1.5
Texas Bowl: Navy Midshipmen vs. Missouri Tigers 12-31-09
December 31, 2009
The fans at Reliant Stadium will be treated to a game between the Navy Midshipmen and the Missouri Tigers when they take their seats for the Texas Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 6½-point favorites versus the Midshipmen, while the game’s total is sitting at 54.
Grant Ressel’s field goal as time expired gave Missouri a 41-39 win over Kansas in Week 13.
The Tigers did not cover the 3.5-point spread in that game, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 57.
Team records:
Navy: 8-4 SU, 4-6-2 ATS
Missouri: 8-4 SU, 4-7 ATS
Missouri most recently:
When playing in December are 3-6
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 10-0
A few trends to consider:
Navy is 7-2-1 SU in its last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Missouri’s last 5 games
Missouri is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 gamesTexas Bowl: Navy Midshipmen vs. Missouri Tigers
FREE PICK : NAVY +6.5
Holiday Bowl: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Arizona Wildcats 12-30-09
December 30, 2009
The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Arizona Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win when they battle at Qualcomm Stadium in the Holiday Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cornhuskers listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 40½.
Alex Henery kicked four field goals in Nebraska’s 13-12 loss to Texas in Week 14 as 14-point underdogs. Those 25 points fell UNDER the posted total of 47.
Arizona took advantage of an unmotivated USC team, winning 21-17 at Los Angeles Coliseum in Week 14.
Arizona covered as a 7-point road underdog while the final played UNDER the 49.5-point total.
Team records:
Nebraska: 9-4 SU, 8-5 ATS
Arizona: 8-4 SU, 6-5 ATS
Nebraska most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 8-2
Arizona most recently:
When playing in December are 5-1
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Nebraska is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Nebraska’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games
Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Arizona is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
FREE PICK : UNDER 41
Pepperdine Waves vs. Georgia Bulldogs 12-30-09
December 30, 2009
The Pepperdine Waves and the Georgia Bulldogs will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Stegeman Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulldogs listed as 14½-point favorites versus the Waves, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Peppderdine held off a late charge and upset Utah 76-64 on Wednesday, as 6-point underdogs. That game’s 140 points made it OVER the posted total of 137.
Trey Thompkins went for 35 points and 15 rebounds, as Georgia handled Florida Atlantic 77-60 on Wednesday night.
Georgia covered as 11.5-point home favorites, while the teams played UNDER the 140-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Georgia has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pepperdine: 4-10 SU, 3-7 ATS
Georgia: 6-4 SU, 3-6 ATS
Pepperdine most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 5-5
After playing Utah are 2-2
After a win are 4-6
Georgia most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing Missouri are 1-1
After playing Florida Atlantic are 0-1
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Pepperdine is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Pepperdine is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games
Pepperdine is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Georgia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Georgia is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Next up:
Pepperdine home to Miami, Sunday, January 3
Georgia at Missouri, Saturday, January 2
FREE PICK : GEORGIA -14
Boston Celtics vs. Phoenix Suns 12-30-09
December 30, 2009
|
||
Houston Texans vs. Miami Dolphins 12-27-09
December 27, 2009
The Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Land Shark Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Dolphins listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Texans, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
The Texans defeated St. Louis 16-13 as a 14-point underdog in Week 15. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43.5).
Matt Schaub passed for 367 yards with a touchdown for Houston and Andre Johnson caught nine passes for 196 yards in the win.
The Dolphins lost to Tennessee 27-24 in overtime as a 5-point underdog in Week 15. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (43).
Chad Henne threw for 349 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions for Miami and Ricky Williams rushed for 80 yards and a TD on 19 carries.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 7-7 SU, 6-7-1 ATS
Miami: 7-7 SU, 8-6 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 7-3
Miami most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Houston’s last 7 games
Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Houston is 7-15 SU in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games at home
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Miami is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Next up:
Houston home to New England, Sunday, January 3
Miami home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, January 3
FREE PICK: HOUSTON +1.5
Carolina Panthers vs. New York Giants 12-27-09
December 27, 2009
The fans at Giants Stadium will be treated to a game between the Carolina Panthers and the New York Giants when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game’s total is sitting at 42½.
The Panthers defeated Minnesota 26-7 as an 8.5-point underdog in Week 15. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (43).
Matt Moore passed for 299 yards with three touchdowns for Carolina, while Steve Smith caught nine passes for 157 yards and a touchdown.
Eli Manning went 19-of-26 for 268 yards with three touchdowns, as the Giants hammered the Redskins 45-12 in Week 15.
New York covered as 1-point road favorites, while the teams played OVER the 43.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Team records:
Carolina: 6-8 SU, 7-7 ATS
New York: 8-6 SU, 6-7-1 ATS
Carolina most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3
When playing on turf are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the division are 3-7
New York most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina’s last 5 games
Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games when playing NY Giants
Carolina is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the NY Giants last 5 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the NY Giants last 7 games at home
NY Giants are 11-5 SU in their last 16 games at home
NY Giants are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games
Next up:
Carolina home to New Orleans, Sunday, January 3
NY Giants at Minnesota, Sunday, January 3
FREE PICK: CAROLINA +8
Seattle Seahawks vs. Green Bay Packers 12-27-09
December 27, 2009
The Seattle Seahawks and the Green Bay Packers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Lambeau Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Packers listed as 14-point favorites versus the Seahawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 42.
The Seahawks lost to Tampa Bay 24-7 as a 6.5-point underdog in Week 15. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (39).
Matt Hasselbeck passed for 256 yards with a touchdown and four interceptions for Seattle, while John Carlson caught seven passes for 86 yards and a TD.
The Packers lost to Pittsburgh 37-36 as a 3-point underdog in Week 15. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (42).
Aaron Rodgers passed for 383 yards with three touchdown passes and a TD run for Green Bay, while Greg Jennings had five receptions for 118 yards and a TD.
Current streak:
Seattle has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Seattle: 5-9 SU, 5-9 ATS
Green Bay: 9-5 SU, 9-4-1 ATS
Seattle most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 2-8
After outgaining opponent are 2-8
When playing outside the division are 3-7
Green Bay most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing outside the division are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Seattle’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Seattle’s last 6 games when playing Green Bay
Seattle is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games
Green Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Green Bay is 5-0-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Green Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Seattle
Green Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Seattle home to Tennessee, Sunday, January 3
Green Bay at Arizona, Sunday, January 3
FREE PICK: GREEN BAY -14



