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Written by GlenMcNeil
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 |
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 NBA Betting Odds - L.A. Lakers at Phoenix Suns Preview: The Lakers (8-1) are off a 116-109 win at home over Chicago Tuesday Night. Paul Gasol scored 24 of his season-high 34 points in the first half, Andrew Bynum added 18 points, nine rebounds and three blocked shots. The NBA betting odds makers currently have the Lakers as the -5(-105) NBA betting favorite.
Should be a fun game, this is the NBA's 2nd biggest match up, with Det-Bos and Clev-Bos right behind. Suns have won some good games and lost some bad games so it all depends on Phoenix. Lakers have to come into Phoenix and shut them down... these past two games the Lakers have had bad defensive performances. They did have 15 steals and 11 blocks against the Bulls but allowed way too many points. "It was written up at the beginning of the game," Gasol said, nodding toward the greaseboard in the Lakers' locker room. "Me and Andrew, it's hard to match up. I think we should make a consistent effort to do that every game. You've got two guys who can produce. They're easy looks, 10-footers - high-percentage shots."
The Suns (8-4) are coming off a road loss to Utah Monday Night 109-97. O'Neal finished with one rebound for just the second time in his career. The Suns got killed on the boards, getting out rebounded 47-26 for the game and outscored by 21 points over the last three quarters. This game should be a very good one with the two bigs battling for each team. But with Kobe and the overall game he gives them it should be another Laker win. Amare Stoudemire led Phoenix with 30 points and eight rebounds. Nash had 14 points and eight assists. "We just didn't show a lot of poise during that stretch," Phoenix coach Terry Porter said. "We really seemed to be in a hurry."
Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Phoenix.
Lakers are 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Phoenix.
Over is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Lakers are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Road team is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings. | NBA Overall Stats | | +512.30 units | | +55.69% | | +52.78% | | 9-1-0 | | 90% | | 1-1-0 | | 3-0-0 | | 5-0-0 | | 91.99 units | | |
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Written by SyberSelect
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 |
Texas Tech vs. Oklahoma College Football Picks with National Title implications: They don't get any bigger than this college football picks matchup. Monster game with National Title implications as the Red Raiders travel to Norman to take on the Sooners. To be clear, when handicapping college football picks matchups, in order to make a play "special" you really need the perfect storm of handicapping factors to come together. You need to have your statistical edges to go along with those motivational edges unique to College Football. Unfortunately, we don't have that here and actually have a couple of those edges going against us but we're still going to back Tech in this spot and here's why.
When I was watching Texas and Oklahoma duke it out a few weeks back, I said to myself while watching the game that there was no way I was looking at a National Champion on either side, Texas or Oklahoma. There was no defense to speak of in that game. Just a couple of offenses moving the ball up and down the field in a game that was ultimately decided by a couple of mistakes. In that game Texas did manage to hold Oklahoma to 48 yards on the ground but the two teams combined for over 600 yards through the air and while it was an exciting game it left you feeling that both teams were certainly beatable.
On the other hand, when I sat there and watched Texas Tech and Texas, I was left with a much different impression. Anyone watching that game had to say to themselves, WOW, when the first half came to a close. Wow because you saw a team that not only had a spectacular offense but because they showed some life on defense as well. They stifled the Long Horns in that first half. So much so that the Tech defense scored the first points of the game in the form of a safety! When the dust settled in the first half Tech had a 22-6 lead. On the day Tech had 31 first downs to the Longhorns 18. They were 8 for 16 on 3rd down conversions. 579 total yards to 374 for Texas. They had more on the ground and thru the air than Texas and gained almost 4 yards per carry while holding Texas to 3. They also held the ball for 37 minutes to only 23 for the Long Horns. Keep in mind this is the same Texas team that won the stat battle and the game over Oklahoma.
Texas Tech has been known for it's offense for years. They have been a threat to beat any team on any given day as a direct result of their high powered offense, not their defense. Throw a little defense into the mix and you can see why a National Title looms on the horizon. Texas Tech is 3rd in the Big 12 in total defense, 2nd in the Big 12 in scoring defense, and 20th in the Nation against the run. With an offense like theirs, you're really only asking your defense to go out there and slow the opponent down. Make a big play or two. A stop here and there because you're offense is going to score just about every time they touch the ball. This Tech defense has shown the ability to make big plays.
Unless we're looking at 42-7 Oklahoma, heading into the 4th quarter, there's no lead that's safe against Texas Tech. Oklahoma blew two 11 point leads to Texas as well as an 8 point lead at the start of the 3rd quarter. To simplify this, both teams have given up some similar numbers defensively. They have both given up their share of yards through the air while both have managed to hold 5 opponents to under 100 yards rushing. But offensively, we see Tech doing some more damage. They have rushed for more than 100 yards every time out this year. Oklahoma meanwhile was held to 25 yards rushing by TCU and 48 by Texas. Oklahoma's season high thru the air was 468 yards against Kansas. Texas Tech has topped 500 yards through the air 3 times this year and another 2 games with 474 yards or more and this was against Texas and Oklahoma State not the little sisters of the poor.
Oklahoma has revenge going for them as Texas Tech knocked off then #3 Oklahoma and spoiled their post season dreams a year ago. Now they get the chance to settle the score at home before a wild crowd and a National TV Audience. Revenge is always huge. Home field in this case, also huge. Stoops is 59-2 at home in his career at Oklahoma and has won 43 of the last 44 games at home. Of course that's one way of looking at it. Another way of looking at it is, hey, he lost twice, and 52-3 still looks good.
So, we don't have the perfect storm. We don't have every conceivable motivational edge to go along with statistical edges. We don't have a "special" play. But we do have a solid play. We have two fantastic football teams with a couple of great QB's, either of which can win this game Saturday Night. We're backing a Texas Tech team that will never be out of this game. Barring a complete meltdown, if they aren't winning heading into the 4th quarter they should be in striking distance. Getting 7 points in a game of this magnitude, a game they can win straight up, and a game where even if they are trailing, the back door will always be open, we'll take it. As far as motivation, if playing for a potential National Title and staying undefeated, and getting to play in one of the biggest games in the history of your school isn't motivating enough, you don't belong on the field to begin with.
Also keep in mind, we talk a lot about the talent levels between different schools and whether one program can compete regularly with another. Over the years, Oklahoma has owned the more decisive wins in this series. They have more than a couple of blow out wins, while the Tech wins were close games. But we're going back a number of years. There have been plenty of close ones in this series as well. But more importantly, when looking at recent history, we see that Tech has won 2 of the last 3 between these two teams straight up. While both of those games were at home, they lost 34-24 at Oklahoma in 2006 in a game in which Texas Tech led 24-17 at the half. So can this Tech team compete with the Sooners? You betcha. Especially when you consider this years Red Raiders kicked of the year with 10 returning starters on offense and 8 on defense. Not only can they compete, they know they can beat them........this could be the most high powered offensive struggle of the season.
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Written by VCSports
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 |
Thursday Night College Football GAME OF THE WEEK - Miami vs Ga Tech: The Miami Hurricanes travel north to Atlanta to take on the Yellow Jackets of Georgia Tech in this Thursady Night College football picks matchup. Both teams are 7-3 this season. Tech is 5-2 ATS, while the Canes are 5-4 ATS. Georgia Tech is currently listed as a 3 point favorite in this matchup. This is tonights primetime college football picks matchup so read below for more info.
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The Miami Hurricanes come into this game off a big win over Va Tech last Thursday night. QB Robert Marve has come into his own, and has matured as a viable playmaker for the Canes. Miami has some offensive firepower but their main weapon is their stingy defense. In fact, Miami is ranked 10th in the country in rush defense, as they only allow 103 yards per game on the ground. This rush defense will need to show up tonight, as Tech loves to run the option attack under 1st year Head Coach Paul Johnson. The Canes did an excellent job of pressuring Va Tech QB Tyrod Taylor last week and they will look to do the same tonight against Ga Tech. The Canes control their own destiny in the ACC, so a win here would be huge.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets come into this game off a bye week, which means they have had 12 days to prepare for Miami. We will find out tonight of the bye week did them some good. The main question mark for the Jackets is whether or not QB Josh Nesbitt will start. HC Paul Johnson commented about the situation, saying he expects Nesbitt to play despite the bum ankle. The Tech offense is run-orriented, and they are 8th in the country in rushing offense (251 yds per game). The key question is can they run the ball against the tough Miami defense?
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Written by SyberSelect
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 |
NBA Picks Detroit Pistions VS Boston Celtics Betting Preview: The Detroit Pistons have cooled off two of the hottest NBA picks teams in less than a week. With a meeting with the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics looming, they're likely looking forward to their next opportunity to spoil a contender's night.
The Pistons look to continue their streak of strong play against the league's top teams in the Thursday night NBA picks matchup when they visit the Celtics, who ousted Detroit from the playoffs last spring.
Detroit (8-3) was undefeated when it pulled off a blockbuster trade with Denver for Allen Iverson early this month. The Pistons dropped their first two NBA picks matchups with Iverson in the lineup, including an 88-76 loss to Boston in Iverson's home debut Nov. 9, but they appear to have since made the necessary adjustments.
They've won four of their last five NBA picks matchups, including victories over two of the league's hottest teams. Detroit sent the Los Angeles Lakers to their first loss of the season Friday night, halting the reigning Western Conference champions' seven-game win streak with a 106-95 victory in Los Angeles.
The Pistons followed that with a 104-86 loss to Phoenix on Sunday, but bounced back Wednesday night with a 96-89 victory over Cleveland, ending the Cavaliers' eight-game winning streak.
Iverson had 23 points Wednesday and Rasheed Wallace scored 10 of his 21 points during a fourth-quarter surge that sealed the victory. The Pistons trailed by 11 at halftime before outscoring the Cavaliers 58-40 in the second half.
The Pistons may be anticipating another postseason meeting with the Celtics (10-2), who have dominated the rivalry lately. Boston has won seven of the nine overall match ups between the teams, including four of six in May to claim the Eastern Conference championship.
This season's Celtics look capable of another long playoff run. They've won eight of their last nine games and boast the most victories in the league.
Boston overcame the absence of reigning Defensive Player of the Year Kevin Garnett to beat New York 110-101 on Tuesday night. Paul Pierce scored 22 points to lead five Boston players in double figures.
Garnett, who was suspended for the game because of a hard foul against Milwaukee's Andrew Bogut on Saturday, will be back in the lineup against the Pistons.
Detroit kept Garnett in check in the teams' first meeting of the season, limiting him to eight points and 4-for-15 shooting from the field - both season worsts. Pierce also struggled, totaling a season-low seven points and going 3-for-10 from the floor.
The Pistons, though, shot a season-low 34.7 percent against one of the league's top defenses. The Celtics are holding opponents to 39.9 percent shooting and 90.7 points per game, ranking first and second in the league in those respective categories.
Some Trends,
NBA Picks matchups played at BOSTON over the last 3 seasons:
DETROIT is 5-2 against the spread versus BOSTON over the last 3 seasons
DETROIT is 4-3 straight up against BOSTON over the last 3 seasons.
5 of 7 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons .
NBA Statistics | NBA Overall Stats | | +76.58 units | | +95.73% | | +95.27% | | 2-0-0 | | 100% | | 2-0-0 | | 0-0-0 | | 0-0-0 | | 40.00 units | | |
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Written by MichaelMcKillop
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Thursday, 20 November 2008 |
 NFL Picks - The Bengals at Steelers NFL Betting Preview: The Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Heinz Field in their Thursday Night Football NFL picks matchup . Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 11-point favorites versus the Bengals, while the game's total is sitting at 35. The Bengals tied Philadelphia 13-13 as a 9-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41). Ryan Fitzpatrick threw for 261 yards with a touchdown for Cincinnati and T.J. Houshmandzadeh caught 12 passes for 149 yards with a touchdown. The Steelers defeated San Diego 11-10 as a 4.5-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (40.5). Ben Roethlisberger passed for 308 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions for Pittsburgh, while Willie Parker rushed for 115 yards on 25 carries.
Team records:
Cincinnati: 1-8-1 SU, 4-6 ATS
Pittsburgh: 7-3 SU, 4-6 ATS
Cincinnati most recently:
When playing in November are 6-3-1
When playing on grass are 3-7
After being outgained are 3-7
When playing within the division are 3-7
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the division are 9-1
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cincinnati's last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Cincinnati's last 9 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Pittsburgh is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games at home
INJURIES
CINCINNATI
PLAYER POS DESCRIPTION
Antonio Chatman WR Out Week 12 (neck)
Eric Henderson DE Out Week 12 (neck)
Abdul Hodge LB Out Week 12 (elbow)
Levi Jones T Out Week 12 (back)
Scott Kooistra G Out Week 12 (knee)
Chinedum Ndukwe S Out Week 12 (foot)
Antwan Odom DE Out Week 12 (shoulder)
Carson Palmer QB Out Week 12 (right elbow)
Andrew Whitworth G Out Week 12 (ankle)
Jerome Simpson WR Doubtful Week 12 (ankle)
Johnathan Joseph CB Questionable Week 12 (foot)
Andre Caldwell WR Probable Week 12 (foot)
T.J. Houshmandzadeh WR Probable Week 12 (back)
Reggie Kelly TE Probable Week 12 (ankle)
Kenny Watson RB Probable Week 12 (shoulder)
Chad Johnson WR Out Week 12
PITTSBURGH
PLAYER POS DESCRIPTION
Bryant McFadden CB Out Week 12 (forearm)
Marvel Smith T Out Week 12 (back)
Deshea Townsend CB Out Week 12 (hamstring)
Matt Spaeth TE Questionable Week 12 (wrist)
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