11-06-10 |
Baylor Bears v. Oklahoma State -7.5 |
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28-55 |
Win
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100 |
66 h 33 m |
Show
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The Cowboys are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 6-2 total this year. Also, the Cowboys are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10 points and 22-6-2 ATS in their last 30 games as a favorite of 3.5-10 points. Oklahoma State has 5 straight ATS against Baylor in Stillwater and the favorite has covered the number in 10 of the last 11 contests.
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11-06-10 |
North Carolina State +3.5 v. Clemson Tigers |
|
13-14 |
Win
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100 |
65 h 10 m |
Show
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The Wolfpack are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings at Clemson and the road team has won 5 straight ATS in this series. NC State has a few big wins this year but none bigger than last Thursday nights upset of Florida State. Look for the Pack to follow that up against a Clemson team that has struggled with consistency all season long.
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11-06-10 |
Illinois Fighting Illini +3 v. Michigan Wolverines |
Top |
65-67 |
Win
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100 |
65 h 24 m |
Show
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Illinois is another talented offensive team that will expose Michigan's pourous defense. The Illini are scoring 27 ppg and against Michigan they will get closer to the 32 points they have averaged over the last 4 games. The Illini are 6-2 ATS this season and are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog. The Wolverines are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 home games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games as a favorite. Also, Michigan is just 7-20 ATS in their last 27 conference games.
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10-30-10 |
Colorado Buffaloes v. Oklahoma Sooners -23 |
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10-43 |
Win
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100 |
74 h 44 m |
Show
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The Sooners are 11-5-1 ATS in their last 17 conference games and 10-3 ATS in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. The Buffaloes are 8-17 ATS in their last 25 road games and 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games as a road underdog. In the series, the favorite is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings and the home team is 8-0 ATS in the last 8 games. Oklahoma has won the 4 meetings in Norman against Colorado by an average of 24.5 points, covering each time. Look for another blowout as the Sooners bounce back from their first loss of the season last Saturday night.
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10-30-10 |
Utah Utes -7 v. Air Force Falcons |
|
28-23 |
Loss |
-110 |
72 h 14 m |
Show
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Utah is playing their first opponent in 6 weeks with even half a pulse. The Utes know this and will come out looking to prove their legit. Utah is 10-1-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall and have won every game since the season opener by at least 24 points! Air Force has had injury problems at the RB and WR position which won't help them against a very athletic Utah squad. The Utes are 8-0-1 ATS in their last 9 games as a favorite and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games while the Falcons are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall.
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10-30-10 |
Michigan State Spartans v. Iowa Hawkeyes -6.5 |
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6-37 |
Win
|
100 |
69 h 37 m |
Show
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This is a Big Ten series that has been dominated by the home team. The home team has won 6 of the last 10 meetings by a TD or more and by an average of just over 14 ppg in all contests. Iowa has covered in 4 straight home games against Michigan State and is actually on a run of 4 straight overall as well. This is the week the Spartans finally lose as Iowa is bounce back mode. The Spartans hadn't left the state of Michigan until last week when the struggled on the road before finally beating Northwestern. Now they head away from East Lansing to play back to back road games in one of the toughest environments around.
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10-30-10 |
California Golden Bears v. Oregon State Beavers -3 |
|
7-35 |
Win
|
100 |
68 h 29 m |
Show
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The Beavers are back home and coming off a bye. Oregon State was last seen playing two straight conference road games following a big win over Arizona up with a disappointing loss at Washington. The rest should help as the Beavers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a bye week. Also, the Beavers are 7-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and 34-16-1 ATS in their last 51 games overall. Oregon State has covered in 3 straight and 4 of 5 overall against Cal. Along with that, the Golden Bears are just 2-7-1 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog of 0.5-3 points and only 7-15 ATS in their last 22 road games.
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10-28-10 |
Florida State v. North Carolina State +4 |
|
24-28 |
Win
|
100 |
25 h 11 m |
Show
|
The Wolfpack are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games as a home underdog. NC State sports an 8-0-1 record ATS in their last 9 meetings with FSU, all as an underdog.
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10-23-10 |
Oklahoma Sooners -3 v. Missouri Tigers |
Top |
27-36 |
Loss |
-105 |
73 h 31 m |
Show
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Bob Stoops has owned the Tigers with the Sooners showing a 7-0 record over Missouri, by an average of 21 ppg, since Stoops has been at OU and Missouri hasn't seen anything like Oklahoma's defense yet this year. The Sooners are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite of 0.5-3 and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games as a road favorite of 0.5-3 points. The Tigers, on the other hand, are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog and just 4-11 ATS in their last 15 home games. Also, the Tigers are only 4-10 ATS vs. a team with a winning record.
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10-23-10 |
North Carolina Tar Heels +7 v. Miami Florida Hurricanes |
|
10-33 |
Loss |
-110 |
72 h 26 m |
Show
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North Carolina has finally righted the ship after a tough start to the season. The Tar Heels are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall and 6-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Looking at a larger scope, the Heels are 16-5 ATS in their last 21 games as an underdog and the Hurricanes are only 13-27-1 ATS in their last 41 games as a favorite. The Tar Heels also show a 5-0-1 record ATS in their last 6 meetings with Miami, all as an underdog as they are again this week. The defense of UNC keeps them in this one.
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10-23-10 |
Louisiana St Tigers v. Auburn Tigers -6 |
Top |
17-24 |
Win
|
100 |
69 h 40 m |
Show
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LSU has played no one and is the weakest of the remaining undefeated teams. In this series, the home team has won 9 of 10 with an average margin of victory of 13 ppg. The diverity of Auburn's offense along with the big game experience they've already been through with quality wins over Clemson, South Carolina and Arkansas.
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10-23-10 |
Ohio Bobcats -3 v. Miami RedHawks |
|
34-13 |
Win
|
100 |
67 h 39 m |
Show
|
Ohio has won 4 straight ATS and they're 7-1 ATS in their last 8 conference games. Also, the Bobcats are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 road games and have covered 4 straight meetings against Miami (OH). In fact, the Redhawks are just 3-9 ATS in their last 12 games as an underdog of 0.5-3 points as well. Look for a close game to go the way of the more experienced Bobcats.
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10-23-10 |
Purdue Boilermakers +24 v. Ohio State |
|
0-49 |
Loss |
-105 |
66 h 7 m |
Show
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The Boilermakers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games and a perfect 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 10.5 points or greater. Purdue has also won 5 of the last 6 games ATS vs. Ohio State, including last years upset of the #7 Buckeyes. Purdue has been beaten by Ohio State by more than 24 points just once in the last 15 years and Danny Hope has the Boilermakers playing as well as they have in quite a few years, they'll keep it close against the 'Bucks Saturday.
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10-16-10 |
Utah Utes -20.5 v. Wyoming Cowboys |
|
30-6 |
Win
|
100 |
72 h 34 m |
Show
|
Wyoming has a bad defense and an even worse offense. The highly explosive Utes will score early and often. Wyoming doesn't have the athletes to keep up with Utah and getting down early and forcing a young QB into winning the game with his arm won't get it done. The Cowboys are scoring just 12 ppg but giving up 31. Utah is 5-0 with an average margin of victory of over 33 points, winning all of their last 4 games by at least 4 TDs. In this series, Utah has won 6 of the last 10 games by more than 3 TDs.
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10-16-10 |
South Carolina Gamecocks -4.5 v. Kentucky Wildcats |
|
28-31 |
Loss |
-110 |
71 h 16 m |
Show
|
Classic let down spot for South Carolina but with the way Kentucky played Auburn last week the Wildcats will get SC's full attention. What South Carolina will find is a Wildcat defense giving up over 190 rushing ypg and over 30 ppg. Freshman RB sensation, Marcus Lattimore, will run freely over the 'Cats as the Gamecocks continue their dominance over Kentucky making Saturday the 11th straight win for SC. The Gamecocks also cash againt Kentucky showing a 6-1 record ATS in their last 7 meetings in Kentucky.
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10-16-10 |
Iowa Hawkeyes -3 v. Michigan Wolverines |
|
38-28 |
Win
|
100 |
69 h 21 m |
Show
|
The Hawkeyes are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games as a road favorite and 12-2 ATS in their last 14 road games overall. Also, the Hawkeyes are 13-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record while the Wolverines are just 1-5 ATS vs. winning teams. Michigan has struggled in the Big Ten, opening this year 0-2 ATS and showing a 4-17 record ATS in their last 21 conference games over the last few seasons. Iowa's defense will take the script from Michigan State and slow down QB Denard Robinson enough to get the road victory and cover Saturday afternoon in the Big House.
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10-16-10 |
Arkansas Razorbacks +4 v. Auburn Tigers |
|
43-65 |
Loss |
-110 |
69 h 10 m |
Show
|
The Razorbacks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Auburn and have won 5 straight ATS in SEC play. Also, the Razorbacks are 5-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and also 5-1 ATS as an underdog. The Tigers have not lived up to the bill when the pressure is on. Auburn is just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite and only 1-6 ATS over the last 7 games as a favorite of 3.5-10 points. The Tigers are giving up 240 ypg through the air, ranking them 91st in the nation. QB Ryan Mallet will have his way with that underpreforming secondary and lead Arkansas to the conference road win.
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10-16-10 |
Maryland Terrapins +15.5 v. Clemson Tigers |
|
7-31 |
Loss |
-110 |
66 h 60 m |
Show
|
The Tigers are just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 home games and only 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. Maryland is 3-2 ATS this year and has played well enough to prove to me they are a good value getting over 2 TD's. The Terrapins are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings with Clemson, including winning 5 straight ATS on the road in Clemson's house.
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10-09-10 |
Florida State Seminoles +6 v. Miami Florida Hurricanes |
|
45-17 |
Win
|
100 |
51 h 43 m |
Show
|
The Seminoles are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games and they're 7-3-1 ATS in their last 11 games as an underdog of 3.5-10 points. The Hurricanes are 4-12 ATS in their last 16 games as a favorite of 3.5-10 points and just 3-13 ATS in their last 16 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Also, the series history favors the 'Noles as the underdog is 10-1 ATS in the last 11 meeting! In the series, there hasn't been a double digit margin of victory in 10 years and only twice in that time has the margin been over a TD.
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10-09-10 |
Auburn Tigers -6 v. Kentucky Wildcats |
|
37-34 |
Loss |
-110 |
50 h 14 m |
Show
|
SEC road wins are tough to come by but Auburn has the ingredients to get it done. The Tigers are 8th in the nation in rushing offense and 12 in NCAA ranks in rushing defense, those are the keys to picking up conference wins on the road. Also, Kentucky is giving up over 160 ypg on the ground so they obviously don't have what it takes to slow the Tigers multiple rushing attack. The Wildcats haven't been competitive yet in the first 2 weeks of SEC play and I don't look for that to start this week with the top 10 Tigers in town.
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10-09-10 |
Oregon State Beavers +7.5 v. Arizona Wildcats |
|
29-27 |
Win
|
100 |
50 h 43 m |
Show
|
Oregon State has won 4 straight ATS in Tucson and they also show a 9-2 record ATS in the last 11 meetings overall with the Wildcats. Coach Mike Reilly has always been able to get the Beavers up for big tests, evident by their 10-1 record ATS in their last 11 games as a road underdog and their 16-5 record ATS in their last 21 games as an underdog. The Wildcats are just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games as a home favorite of 3.5-10.0. Look for that trend to continue as the Beavers keep the conference battle tight til the end.
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10-09-10 |
Pittsburgh U +6.5 v. Notre Dame |
Top |
17-23 |
Win
|
100 |
46 h 16 m |
Show
|
Five of the last six games in this series have been single digit margins and the road team/underdog has won 5 straight ATS. As in most years, Notre Dame gets far more credit than they deserve from bettors with their large national following and longtime history. The Fighting Irish are only 1-10 ATS in their last 11 games as a favorite and just 16-35 ATS in their last 51 home games. Pitt is well rested and has the better talent here. This is a game the Panthers should win SU.
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10-09-10 |
Tennessee +11 v. Georgia |
|
14-41 |
Loss |
-110 |
43 h 5 m |
Show
|
Two struggling teams but Georgia has shown absolutely no life. Look for the Vols to bounce back after the heartbreaking final seconds of last weeks loss to LSU. Tennessee is 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games as a road underdog of 10.5 or greater while Georgia is just 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games as a favorite, with a 1-5 record coming in games with a spread at 10.5 points or more.
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10-09-10 |
Illinois +8 v. Penn State |
|
33-13 |
Win
|
100 |
43 h 46 m |
Show
|
Illinois has won 6 straight ATS as an underdog and they're 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games overall. The Nittany Lions are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games and only 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games as a home favorite. In the last 7 games of this series, the road team is 6-1 ATS and the underdog is 5-2 ATS. Also, Illinois has cashed in by covering 4 of the last 5 meetings in Happy Valley. Take the points in this one!
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10-02-10 |
Nevada -20.5 v. UNLV |
|
44-26 |
Loss |
-110 |
51 h 8 m |
Show
|
The Wolf Pack are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall. Nevada has had no trouble as the odds on favorite either as they've posted a 15-5 record ATS in their last 20 games as a favorite of 10.5 points or more. The Runnin' Rebels are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games as an underdog and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Also, Nevada has won 5 straight ATS in this series. Look for the Wolf Pakc to continue their romp through the 2010 schedule where they're average win sits at over 26 ppg.
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10-02-10 |
Penn State Nittany Lions v. Iowa Hawkeyes -7 |
|
3-24 |
Win
|
100 |
49 h 7 m |
Show
|
Iowa is 5-1 ATS vs. Penn State over the last 6 years and the Hawkeyes are 12-4 ATS vs. a team with a winning record over the last couple seasons. The Nittany Lions are 2-7 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog and just 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog. Kinnick Stadium in front of a very tough defense will be no easy task for Freshman QB Robert Bolden. Penn State will see similar results to what their road trip to Alabama gave them a few weeks back. Iowa by 17 Saturday night.
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10-02-10 |
Florida Gators v. Alabama Crimson Tide -8 |
|
6-31 |
Win
|
100 |
49 h 4 m |
Show
|
I'm not going to be fooled by Florida's win last week. They still have not shown any sense of offense that makes me think they can score on Alabama. When these two met last season, in the SEC Championship, Alabama won convincingly by 3 TD's. This Flordia team lost all its playmakers from last season and Alabama returns so much talent both on offense and defense. Look for another 2-3 TD victory for the Tide.
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10-02-10 |
Ohio State -17 v. Illinois |
|
24-13 |
Loss |
-110 |
41 h 7 m |
Show
|
Laying over 2 TD's on the road may worry some but Ohio State has proven their worth in this spot. The Buckeyes are 21-5 ATS in their last 26 road games and 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater. Also, the Buckeyes are 28-10 ATS in their last 38 conference games while the Fighting Illini are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 conference games. Also, the Fighting Illini are just 2-8 ATS in their last 10 home games and 8-19 ATS in their last 27 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
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09-25-10 |
Oregon Ducks -10.5 v. Arizona State Sun Devils |
|
42-31 |
Win
|
100 |
53 h 41 m |
Show
|
Oregon has been on a tear but it's been against lesser opponents. Saturday night they prove they are for real with a road win in conference play. The Ducks have won 5 straight ATS vs. Arizona State and their 8-3 ATS in their last 11 conference games overall. The double digit spread is no hindrance for us either as the Ducks are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games as a road favorite of 10.5 or greater!
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09-25-10 |
California Golden Bears v. Arizona Wildcats -6.5 |
|
9-10 |
Loss |
-110 |
52 h 60 m |
Show
|
As PAC-10 play kicks off for the Bears and Wildcats, we see the home team is 5-0 ATS in the last 5 meetings and the favorite is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings. Arizona is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games including a perfect 3-0 record this year after knocking off top 10 ranked Iowa last weekend. The Golden Bears of Cal are just 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games as an underdog and only 6-14 ATS in their last 20 road games. Arizona has it all and wil make a run for the Rose Bowl this year. Cal won't be able to handle the defensive pressure the 'Cats will bury them with.
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09-25-10 |
Idaho -7 v. Colorado St |
|
34-36 |
Loss |
-110 |
46 h 10 m |
Show
|
The Vandals are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games and 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. Idaho has looked solid on both sides of the ball this year. If it weren't for a couple pick 6's against Nebraska they played with the top 5 Huskers for the most part. Other than that game, the Vandals combined scores this year is 75-7. Colorado State, on the other hand, has been the opposite. The Rams have been blown out in all 3 games including a 3 TD loss to a bad Miami of Ohio team. Lay the chalk on the road in this one.
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09-25-10 |
Virginia Tech -4 v. Boston Coll |
|
19-0 |
Win
|
100 |
42 h 20 m |
Show
|
In the rivalry, the favorite is 4-0 ATS in their last 4 meetings. Also, the Hokies are 22-9 ATS in their last 31 road games and 32-14 ATS in their last 46 conference games. The Eagles are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 conference games and have lost their last 6 games overall ATS. Play on the Hokies who are still a very solid team even though they had a shaky start to the season.
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09-25-10 |
Ball State +28 v. Iowa |
Top |
0-45 |
Loss |
-110 |
42 h 19 m |
Show
|
Ball State has no shot to win this game but they will keep it close. Iowa is coming off a disappointing loss and suffered numerous injuries. The Cardinals are 23-7 ATS in their last 30 road games and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Also, the Cardinals are 12-3 ATS in their last 15 games as an underdog of 10.5 or greater while the Hawkeyes are only 5-15 ATS in their last 20 games as a favorite of 10.5 or greater. Looks like a perfect storm for Ball State to cash for us Saturday morning!
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09-18-10 |
Iowa Hawkeyes -1 v. Arizona Wildcats |
Top |
27-34 |
Loss |
-110 |
98 h 27 m |
Show
|
Tough spot for the Hawkeyes in what figures to be one of the biggest games of the weekend. Iowa has proven their worth here, though, as they show a 12-3 record ATS vs. a team with a winning record and they're 13-3 ATS in their last 16 road games. Out of conference Arizona has been a loser, just a 1-4 record ATS in their last 5 non-conference games and the Wildcats are only 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. Big Ten opponents. Take the Hawks on the road in this one with a veteran group that won't struggle in a hostile environment.
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09-18-10 |
Fresno State Bulldogs v. Utah State Aggies +6 |
|
41-24 |
Loss |
-105 |
96 h 3 m |
Show
|
Utah State has won 5 straight ATS in this series, all as an underdog. The Aggies are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 home games and 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 games overall. Also, the Aggies are 9-3-1 ATS in their last 13 conference games while Fresno State has struggled to a 10-24 ATS in their last 34 conference games. This just shows the credit the Bulldogs usually get is unwarranted. Remember, Utah State showed they can play when they hung with Oklahoma and eventually lost by just a TD in week 1.
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09-18-10 |
Arkansas +2.5 v. Georgia |
|
31-24 |
Win
|
100 |
88 h 19 m |
Show
|
Georgia is one of the most over hyped teams in the nation while Arkansas has been running on all cylinders. Also, the Razorbacks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 conference games while the Bulldogs are just 4-12-1 ATS in their last 17 conference games. Arkansas holds the edge in this one as well as we see the underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings.
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09-18-10 |
Ball State +17 v. Purdue |
|
13-24 |
Win
|
100 |
88 h 14 m |
Show
|
Ball State is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 vs. the Big Ten and 12-4 ATS in their last 16 non-conference games overall. Also, the Cardinals are 22-7 ATS in their last 29 road games. Purdue has struggled going out of conference as the Boilermakers are only 4-10 ATS in their last 14 vs. the MAC. Neither team here is any good and I don't think Purdue is 17 points better than anyone in the land.
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09-11-10 |
Penn State v. Alabama -11.5 |
|
3-24 |
Win
|
100 |
73 h 47 m |
Show
|
Penn State doesn't have the horsepower to keep up with the Crimson Tide, even without Mark Ingram. Alabama's offense was in mid-season form last week as they dominated San Jose St. Penn State is still trying to replace their great LB corp and other holes remaining from last year's solid defense. The most noticable thing we'll see Saturday, though, is what a true freshman QB will look like against the vaunted 'Bama defense. Nick Saban and crew will have rookie QB Bolden's head spinning. Look for an easy win as Alabama extends the nation's longest winning streak.
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09-11-10 |
Miami (Florida) v. Ohio State -8 |
|
24-36 |
Win
|
100 |
70 h 33 m |
Show
|
Ohio State looked very good in their opener last week and this may just be Jim Tressel's best Buckeye team. The Buckeyes have won 5 straight non-conference games ATS and they're also 8-1 ATS vs. a team with a winning record. Simply put, the Bucks step up in the big games and playing this one at home will make it that much easier to get a big win as the Buckeyes are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 home games. Lay the points as OSU wins a huge early season matchup by double digits.
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09-11-10 |
Michigan +4 v. Notre Dame |
|
28-24 |
Win
|
100 |
69 h 27 m |
Show
|
Michigan looked great last week in their opener against UConn. While I'm not saying the Wolverines are back, they looked like they will be able to compete with Denard Robinson running the offense. Notre Dame is improved under Brian Kelly but they still have aways to go too. The underdog is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in this series and I look for Michigan to win this one outright as Rich Rodriguez looks to stabalize his coaching tenure with a big win over the Irish.
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09-11-10 |
Iowa State +14 v. Iowa |
Top |
7-35 |
Loss |
-110 |
70 h 31 m |
Show
|
The Cyclones are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. the Big Ten and 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games. Also, the road team is 6-2 ATS in the last 8 meetings in this series with Iowa State owning a 6 game win streak in Iowa City. Not only have the Cyclones gotten it done on the road, Iowa State is 10-2 ATS in their last 12 meetings overall with the Hawkeyes. Too large of a spread for the home team to cover against an improving Iowa State team.
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09-04-10 |
Northwestern -5.5 v. Vanderbilt |
Top |
23-21 |
Loss |
-110 |
97 h 39 m |
Show
|
Vanderbilt was 0-5 ATS at home last season. It won't get any easier this year as they open up against an ever improving Northwestern team coming off a great '09 and returning plenty of talent. The Wildcats were also an impressive 5-1 ATS on the road last year. Vanderbilt has an anemic offense and Northwestern has made it's name by being solid defensively under coach Pat Fitzgerald.
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09-04-10 |
Colorado v. Colorado State +12.5 |
|
24-3 |
Loss |
-110 |
91 h 24 m |
Show
|
Intrastate rivalry that is always a close contest. Just twice in the last 10 years has there been a double digit margin of victory. We're betting on history here and taking the underdog that shows a 10-3 record ATS in the last 13 meetings between these teams.
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09-04-10 |
Illinois v. Missouri -11.5 |
|
13-23 |
Loss |
-110 |
90 h 1 m |
Show
|
Missouri has owned this border rivalry winning the last 5 ATS since the series was renewed in 2002. The Tigers have averaged winning by 2 TD's and stomped the Illini by 28 last year. Mizzou has been known to get the season started off right, evident by their 9-2 record ATS in their last 11 games in September. The Fighting Illini are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 vs. the Big 12 and just 1-7 ATS in their last 8 non-conference games.
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09-02-10 |
Northern Illinois v. Iowa State -4 |
|
10-27 |
Win
|
100 |
50 h 37 m |
Show
|
Iowa State finished the 2009 season winning their bowl game and building momentum heading into 2010 under 2nd year coach Paul Rhodes. The Cyclones will be much improved on offense and will have the ability to outscore a below average Northern Illinois squad. Going back to last year, the Cyclones were 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games and they're also 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games in September. The Huskies, on the other hand, are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 road games and just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. Big 12.
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01-07-10 |
Texas +4 v. Alabama |
|
21-37 |
Loss |
-115 |
77 h 47 m |
Show
|
It's not all that often that Texas isn't the listed favorite but when it does happen the Longhorns are 20-8-1 ATS in their last 29 games as an underdog. Everyone talks about the defense of Alabama but it's Texas' defense that is #1 in the nation against the run. The 'Horns are also in the top 10 in total defense and points allowed just like the Tide. Alabama won't and can't throw the ball so they'll be forced to try and run the ball all night against that top ranked Texas rush defense. With that said, I don't see too many positive returns in Alabama's future. The experience of Colt McCoy and the passing game of Texas is what will win them this game. Texas pulls the upset and gets its second national championship in 5 years. Texas 21, Alabama 17
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01-05-10 |
Iowa +5.5 v. Georgia Tech |
Top |
24-14 |
Win
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100 |
34 h 37 m |
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The Hawkeyes are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 games overall and 10-3 ATS over their last 13 against teams with a winning record. This one will be won in the trenches. Iowa's front seven is far too good for Georgia Tech to run as effectively as they have all season long. They will contain the Yellow Jackets option attack and they also have a great secondary to shut down the occassional pass to big time WR Demaryius Thomas. Defensively, Georgia Tech has been atrocious allowing over 350 ypg and 25 points per contest. Those numbers were given up to teams far more inept than what the Hawkeyes will roll into the Orange Bowl. Not sure what oddsmakers are seeing here as I see Iowa not only winning but winning big. Iowa 31, Ga Tech 17
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01-02-10 |
Arkansas -7.5 v. East Carolina |
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20-17 |
Loss |
-101 |
22 h 43 m |
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East Carolina's defense will be far to easy for Ryan Mallet to lead Arkansas to victory. The Pirates give up over 260 yards per game through the air alone and against one of the finest collegiate QB's that number will be even higher. East Carolina also doesn't have an offense with enough firepower to keep up with the Razorbacks. Arkansas will score and score often as the Pirates struggle to keep up and finally fade. Arkansas 42, East Carolina 24
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01-02-10 |
Connecticut +4.5 v. South Carolina |
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20-7 |
Win
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100 |
19 h 31 m |
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The Huskies are 7-2 ATS vs. a team with a winning record and 11-2 ATS in their last 13 games overall. Also, the Huskies are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog. South Carolina has a solid defense but Connecticut will be up to the challenge and take it to the Gamecocks. I think SC lives up to their reputation of not showing up for this bowl game.
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01-02-10 |
Mississippi -3 v. Oklahoma State |
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21-7 |
Win
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100 |
18 h 22 m |
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Mississippi's defense will shut down Oklahoma State and Jevan Snead will be the difference maker in the Rebels win. Behind Snead the Rebels have been putting up big numbers all year and against a Cowboy defense that is among the worst in the nation statistically he will fare very well in the Cotton Bowl.
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01-01-10 |
Ohio State +4.5 v. Oregon |
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26-17 |
Win
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100 |
42 h 58 m |
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Ohio State's defense gets the nod here. A top 5 unit in total yards and points allowed! They are used to stopping good rushing units in the Big Ten. Oregon's scheme is a bit different than the Buckeye's are used to seeing but with a month to prepare and the skill that this defense has it won't be a problem come Friday. Ohio State's offense is far from great but they do have a very efficient running game with 2 great tailbacks that will allow them to do just enough to win playing defense and winning the field position battle.
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01-01-10 |
LSU v. Penn St. +1 |
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17-19 |
Win
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100 |
3 h 59 m |
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The Nittany Lions are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games overall and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite. The Tigers are 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games overall and 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 0.5-3. points. Penn State has just 2 losses on the year, both to BCS game participants Iowa and Ohio State. PSU has a top 10 ranked defense in yards and points allowed but their offense has also shined this year putting up some huge numbers and averaging 30 ppg. LSU's biggest win was at Georgia by a TD but they came in the first week of October. Since that point they haven't really done anything of significance, just plugging along and winning games they should. The Tigers don't have the explosive offense nor the shut down defense we've grown accustomed too. LSU is a good team but Penn State is better and they will win a close one New Years Day.
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01-01-10 |
Florida State v. West Virginia -2.5 |
Top |
33-21 |
Loss |
-105 |
3 h 60 m |
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Florida State is near the bottom in the nation when it comes to total defense, with their biggest weakness coming against the run. Well, we all know the Mountaineers are going to run and run some more which will spell disaster for the 'Noles. The only thing Florida State has going in their favor is the emotion of it being Bobby Bowden's last game. Look for them to come out hot but don't fret, the emotion will fade and the better team will rise to the top. West Virginia wins by 10.
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12-31-09 |
Tennessee v. Virginia Tech -5.5 |
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14-37 |
Win
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100 |
29 h 47 m |
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Tennessee feast on weaker opponents to get to their 7-5 record winningn only one game of any significance against Georgia. Virginia Tech, on the other hand, lost just 3 games this year. The season opener against Alabama was a very close loss and losing at Georgia Tech, another BCS game opponent, by just 5 is nothing to be ashamed of either. Va Tech has beaten Boston College, Miami and Nebraska this season, all big time wins. The Hokies will go to town on the Vols weakness in rushing defense and Tyrod Taylor and Ryan Williams will move the ball down the field all day for the Hokies.
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12-31-09 |
Iowa State +3 v. Minnesota |
Top |
14-13 |
Win
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100 |
78 h 10 m |
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Minnesota really struggled down the stretch after losing star WR Eric Decker. They were shutout against Iowa and scored no offensive TD's in beating D-1AA South Dakota State 16-13. Minnesota's weakness on defense also matches up against the strength of the Iowa State Cyclones. The Cyclones like to run the ball and open up the short passing game. Minnesota is allowing nearly 150 rushing ypg so they will allow Iowa State to move the ball and open up their offense the way they like to. Iowa State also wins this game in the coaching/emotional category. Iowa State will be much more prepared, focused and excited to playing in their first bowl in some time.
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12-31-09 |
Navy v. Missouri -6.5 |
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35-13 |
Loss |
-110 |
50 h 60 m |
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Missouri has a very solid front 7 that will be able to shut down Ricky Dobbs and Navy's option attack. The Tigers have held opponents under 100 ypg on the ground, it's their passing defense that has caused them to lose 4 games this year. Missouri will shut down the run and score points nearly at will as they will have their way with Navy in this lopsided matchup.
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12-31-09 |
Stanford v. Oklahoma -9.5 |
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27-31 |
Loss |
-110 |
48 h 18 m |
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Stanford's chances of finishing off a magical season took a huge blow with QB Andrew Luck sitting out against Oklahoma. The Sooners defense is far too good against the run for Toby Gerhart to have much success with Luck in the lineup. Without any passing game at all, the Sooner D will be able to focuse solely on Gerhart and the 30 carries he'll have to handle now. Stanford has also been prone to giving up alot of points this year, 26 per game on average, most notably through the air which is where Oklahoma has had it's best luck anyway. Look for OU to hang about 40 on the Cardinal as they win going away...38 to 17.
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12-31-09 |
Air Force +5 v. Houston |
Top |
47-20 |
Win
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100 |
47 h 35 m |
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Air Force will run against Houston without much problem at all. Houston is one of the worst teams against the run in the nation giving up over 210 ypg. Against the #3 rushing offense in the nation that number may double! The Falcons will control the clock and keep the explosive passing attack of Houston off the field. When Case Keenum and his cast of WR's are on the field they'll be going up against one of the saltiest groups anyhow. Air Force is tops in the nation allowing under 150 yards through the air each game.
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