01-16-13 |
Houston +6 v. East Carolina |
Top |
78-89 |
Loss |
-100 |
21 h 16 m |
Show
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Houston at ECU 7pm pick: Houston +6
East Carolina is 9-1 at home but most wins have been against soft teams. Their last two home games went into overtime. Beating Central Florida was a nice win but the other was against Campbell. They beat Gardner Webb by two points and UNC Greensboro was a close 3 point victory. Jeff Lebo has the Pirates at 10-5 overall. They did win at home by 11 over Norfolk State and by 10 over App State.
They are led by PG Miguel Paul (12 ppg), Maurice Kemp 17 ppg and Robert Sampson 10.
Houston is off a bad loss on the road at Southern Miss. They had won 7 in a row with most games at home. Houston is 12-3 overall and also lost by 11 to Texas A&M. They are led by Young at 17 ppg (43% 3-pointers and 93% FT's). Thomas adds 16 ppg and House 13 ppg. Stiggers and Thompson also contribute.
The game is set at Minges Coliseum in Greenville, NC. There should be about 4000 people there. I expect a close game with Houston playing better after the bad loss by 19 at Southern Miss.
Hopefully, we see a 71-67 type of game. I like the opening number of +7 and would play as low as +5. GL!
Houston +6
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01-15-13 |
Wake Forest +8 v. Clemson |
Top |
44-60 |
Loss |
-106 |
19 h 29 m |
Show
|
Take Wake Forest +8 as they are led by upperclassmen Travis McKie and CJ Harris. Tyler Cavanaugh has played well lately. Wake is not deep but this looks to be a low scoring game.
Clemson is poor at the line shooting just 65% FT's and are led by Booker and Milton Jennings. The Tigers should win but look for a game in the 65-60 range.
Wake Forest +8
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01-15-13 |
Tennessee v. Kentucky UNDER 135 |
Top |
65-75 |
Loss |
-110 |
19 h 48 m |
Show
|
Take the under as the last 8 meetings have stayed under. Tennessee played an ugly game in the 70's but their game with Memphis was way OVER as the Tigers jumped ahead and the Vols had to score.
Kentucky just lost at home to Texas A&M and should focus on defense.
I think we see a game in the 70-61 range that stays under.
under 135
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01-14-13 |
Baylor v. Kansas -11 |
Top |
44-61 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 59 m |
Show
|
Red Dog Sports
Monday:
college bb 8* Kansas -11 (9pm) Kansas has won 11 in a row at home and won 97-74 at home last year vs. Baylor. Baylor is 13-27 ATS last 40 in conference while Kansas is 18-8 ATS last 26 on Mondays. I wish this line was smaller but hopefully we see Kansas win big at home.
Kansas wins by 15 led by Ben McLemore and Jeff Withey.
Thanks and good luck,
Red Dog Sports
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01-14-13 |
Charlotte Bobcats v. Boston Celtics -11 |
Top |
89-100 |
Push |
0 |
20 h 3 m |
Show
|
Look for the Celtics to win by 15 and cover the -11. Ben Gordon is a decent player for the Charlotte Bobcats but they will be on the road and Boston should play well with Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce leading the way.
Charlotte 84 Boston 99
Take Boston -11
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01-13-13 |
Maryland Terrapins +6 v. Miami (Fla) |
Top |
47-54 |
Loss |
-106 |
9 h 24 m |
Show
|
I think Maryland stays within 6 points tonight. Miami doesn't draw well for college hoops. They did go into Chapel Hill and win last week while the Terps lost at home to Florida State. I expect to see the underdog Terps bounce back under coach Mark Turgeon.
Alex Len is 7'1" and looks to be a possible first round pick in the NBA with his size and European game. Nick Faust and Layman can contribute as well. Miami is without Reggie Johnson inside but they do have players like Durand Scott, Shane Larkin, Kenny Kadji and Rion Brown.
I expect a close game in the range of 68-64.
10* Maryland +6
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01-13-13 |
Houston Texans v. New England Patriots OVER 48 |
Top |
28-41 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 39 m |
Show
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Houston at New England 4:30pm 10* over 48
Take the over. We saw plenty of action on Saturday with lots of points as both sailed over the total. New England can put up points quickly led by the passing game of Tom Brady and his realm of targets at the wide receiver positon as well as running backs out of the backfield.
Bill Belichick has been an offensive genius and able to allow Brady to make the right decisions from the QB position.
Houston has played poorly lately but should go all out if the get behind. Matt Schaub is a decent QB with Arian Foster at RB.
I think we see 50 to 55 points on Sunday for an over.
10* over 48
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01-13-13 |
Michigan +2 v. Ohio State |
Top |
53-56 |
Loss |
-110 |
13 h 35 m |
Show
|
Michigan gets good guard play from Trey Burke and Tim Hardaway Jr. and solid inside play from several players like Glen Robinson Jr. The Wolverines are the only undefeated team left in the nation. Michigan lost to OSU in the Big Ten tourney last March and will look for revenge.
Mich 67 OSU 66
10* Michigan +2
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01-12-13 |
Air Force +14 v. UNLV |
Top |
71-76 |
Win
|
100 |
9 h 53 m |
Show
|
I liked this play much better when it was +15 but still think +14 will win. UNLV is a good club coached by Dave Rice and led by Anthony Bennett, Mike Moser and transfer Khem Birch. UNLV just blew a late lead at New Mexico. Air Force has discipline and will try to keep this in the 70's or less. Senior guard Michael Lyons averages 18 ppg. Mike Fitzgerlad scored 30 last game and should help the Falcons stay within 10 to 13.
10* Air Force +14
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01-12-13 |
Green Bay Packers +3 v. San Francisco 49ers |
Top |
31-45 |
Loss |
-125 |
33 h 42 m |
Show
|
I like Green Bay +3. They are well coached with Mike McCarthy and just won the Super Bowl a few years ago so they have experience. Aaron Rodgers is a QB who has experience and one of the five best in the NFL. He has Jordy Nelson to throw to. The running game is lacking buth they were with injuries some of the year. On defense, they have Clay Matthews and Charles Woodson, former Heisman Trophy winner.
SF is well coached with Jim Harbough. They had QB Alex Smith but his injury led to Colin Kaepernick behind center. He is a rookie and should run into someproblems on Saturday.
These two met earlier in Green Bay and the 49ers won. I expect a close game but the Packers to win by 3.
GB 23 SF 20
10* Green Bay +3
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01-12-13 |
North Carolina +4 v. Florida State |
Top |
77-72 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 45 m |
Show
|
UNC at Florida State 2pm UNC +4
The line is +4.5 as I write this. UNC is off a bad home loss to Miami and lost at Virginia last Sunday. They are 0-2 in the ACC and have only started 0-3 in the ACC once. UNC's players have now experienced one home and one away ACC game under Roy Williams in 2013.
UNC has some talent in James McAdoo, who scores at close to 14 ppg while Reggie Bullock contributes on offense and defense. UNC has just one senior and that is Dexter Strickland, who failed to score on Thursday and should be motivated.
FSU lost at Clemson and seems to be average this year. They did lose to Florida Gulf Coast. They are led by Michael Snaer and beat UNC for the ACC Tournament title last year. The Tar Heels will look for revenge today.
Take UNC +4
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01-12-13 |
Duke v. North Carolina State +3.5 |
Top |
76-84 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 42 m |
Show
|
Duke at NC State 12 noon (Saturday) pick: 15* NCSU +3.5
The opening line was +4.5 and now at +3.5. This is Duke's first true road game. The Blue Devils have been impressive this year with wins on neutral floors against some good teams like Temple. Their home game against Ohio State could easily have been a loss but they made key plays for a nice comeback win. Duke beat NCSU at home last year 78-73. NCSU jumped ahead 46-30 at the half and managed to blow the game.
NCSU is undefeated at home. They did beat Duke back in 2010 by 88-74. Scott Wood was on that Wolfpack team. NCSU has six players averaging double digits:
Leslie 15' Brown 13 Howell 12' Warren 12' Wood 12 Purvis 10
Duke has played two home ACC games and won them easily. They beat Clemson by a wide margin and led the Tigers 25-10 at the half. However, Duke did lose senior Ryan Kelly to an injury, which led to their downfall last year. Kelly did not play in the Lehigh loss.
Duke did get 27 points from Quinn Cook. Seth Curry and Mason Plumlee are other seniors to provide leadership.
This is NC State's chance to make a statement to beat the #1 team and defeat one of their rivals. Scott Wood shoots 90% from the FT line. He may be needed for late shots if fouled near the end if NCSU is ahead.
NC State has six solid scorers but not much bench and that does concern me. However, I like NCSU's chances for a win at 12 noon on Saturday but will surely take +4.5. GL!
NC State +3.5
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01-11-13 |
Niagara -2 v. St Peter's |
Top |
77-58 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 57 m |
Show
|
Take Niagara -2. Tanksley and Green both scored 20 points in a win last week. The trends don't favor either team as we see:
Niagara are 1-10 ATS in their last 11 road games. Niagara are 5-14 ATS in their last 19 games overall. ST. Peter's are 2-10 ATS in their last 12 home games.
This looks to be a low scoring game. My guess is Niagara wins 65-60 and covers the small number.
5* Niagara -2
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01-10-13 |
Arizona v. Oregon |
Top |
66-70 |
Loss |
-110 |
19 h 11 m |
Show
|
Take Arizona. I think the Wildcats play better defense. Sean Miller's Arizona ball club is led by Solomon Hill and are currently undefeated and face the Oregon Ducks on the road Thursday night. Oregon is led by KYle Singler's brother, a solid forward who can score inside and outside.
However, I like the way Arizona plays defense. I watched them dismantle a decent Miami team afew weeks ago, even though the Hurricanes were without Reggie Johnson.
10* Arizona
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01-10-13 |
Miami (Fla) v. North Carolina UNDER 141.5 |
Top |
68-59 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 15 m |
Show
|
Miami at UNC 7pm 10* under 141.5
I think we see an under. Miami will need to be physical as Butler, Texas and UVA were in wins. The Tar Heels are 0-1 in the ACC but have not lost at home and beat ranked UNLV about 12 days ago.
Reggie Johnson is out for Miami but they have solid players like Kenny Kadji inside and guards Durand Scott, Shane Larkin and Rion Brown. Miami played a game with Arizona in the 120's so I expect them to use clock.
UNC could send this over with late free throws or if they can make 3's and jump ahead early but I like a game in the 130's.
10* under 141.5
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01-09-13 |
Hawaii +6.5 v. Cal Irvine |
Top |
64-68 |
Win
|
100 |
25 h 48 m |
Show
|
Take Hawaii as they are 9-5 and gaining confidence while UCI is 7-9 straight up and just played Cal Davis an overtime game and lost at home to LSU by 6 points.
Hawaii has Jawanto with 21 points in his last game and Fotu can score inside. Look for a close game so take the +6.5 points at this writing.
Hawaii 70 UCI 73
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01-09-13 |
Memphis Grizzlies v. Golden State Warriors UNDER 189 |
Top |
94-87 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 24 m |
Show
|
Take under 189 as Memphis has played 11 overs and 21 unders. Golden State is at home and fresh, as they have been off for a few days. I think the Grizzilies can slow down Curry and Company. Their fresh legs should help them to focus on defense. Both teams are playing at a .600 clip and should want to win.
I think we see a 94-90 type of game for an under.
under 189
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01-08-13 |
Drake +18 v. Creighton |
Top |
61-91 |
Loss |
-110 |
6 h 13 m |
Show
|
Take Drake +18. Creighton is ranked and at home. The Blue Jays are led by Doug McDermott, an all-American first teamer and by Gre Echinique inside. Grant Gibbs is 6'5" and can provide points and assists. Drake is not playing well this year but seems to stay within 10 points when facing Creighton and should be motivated against the ranked opponent.
Drake 68 Creighton 81
Take Drake +18
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01-07-13 |
Alabama v. Notre Dame +10 |
Top |
42-14 |
Loss |
-130 |
19 h 5 m |
Show
|
Take Notre Dame plus 10 points. This looks to be a close game and both teams have been off for a month. Nick Saban's team should win and collect their third title in four years but Notre Dame has a great defense and can slow down AJ McCarren (Tide QB).
My guess is we see a 21-17 type of game.
Alabama 21 Notre Dame 17
10* Notre Dame +10
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01-07-13 |
Indiana v. Penn State +17 |
Top |
74-51 |
Loss |
-106 |
19 h 8 m |
Show
|
Indiana at PSU 7pm 10* Penn State +17
Take the home team as they will be at home and just lost by only 9 points at Wisconsin and only shot one foul shot in the game. They did lose Tim Frazier but do have 15 ppg scorers in Marshall and Newbill. Their next scorers are in the 7 ppg range.
Indiana just won on the road by 4 at Iowa and is ranked in the top 5. PSU is 7-1 at home but did lose by some ugly scores earlier in the year.
Indiana is led by Cody Zeller, Oladipo, Watford, Sheehey and Hulls as double digit scorers.
My guess is PSU tries to slow them down and we end up with a score in the range of 73-61.
10* Penn State +17
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01-06-13 |
Arkansas State -3.5 v. Kent State |
Top |
17-13 |
Win
|
100 |
23 h 50 m |
Show
|
Take Arkansas State -3.5
The Red Wolves ended on a 7-1 run and even covered at Oregon early in the year. The Ark. State QB is very good as he can run and pass. Gus Malzahn did a solid job this year as he was with Auburn when Cam Newton led them to a national title a few years ago.
Kent State lost to NIU in the MAC title game and a chance for the BCS bid. I think that the favorite will play well in the Go Daddy bowl and end up winning by 10 points and covering.
Ark State 34 Kent State 24
10* Arkansas State -3.5
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01-06-13 |
North Carolina v. Virginia Cavaliers UNDER 134 |
Top |
52-61 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 59 m |
Show
|
Red Dog Sports
college basketball UNC at Virginia 8pm est (January 6, 2013) under 133.5
UNC at Virginia 8pm Sunday under 134
The last 8 meetings have gone under. Virginia is known for defense. The game at UVA ended 54-51 last year and that was with Harrison Barnes, Tyler Zeller and Kendall Marshall playing for the Tar Heels and Mike Scott for UVA. We get UNC averaging 153 ppg and Virginia at 115 ppg.
I think we see a game in the upper 120's for an under.
10* under 134
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01-06-13 |
Florida v. Yale +19.5 |
Top |
79-58 |
Loss |
-110 |
19 h 15 m |
Show
|
These two played a 20 point game at Florida last year. Yale center Greg Mangano scored over 20 points to keep it close. Yale is an Ivy League school that is smart enought to keep this low scoring and not get out of hand. I really like Florida with Billy Donovan and company. Their guards and forwards are solid and they should win by 14 to 18 points.
Yale 60 Florida 75
10* Take Yale + 19.5
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01-05-13 |
Minnesota Vikings v. Green Bay Packers -7.5 |
Top |
10-24 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 37 m |
Show
|
Take Green Bay -7.5
The Packers get to play at home on Saturday night. They should be motivated after losing at Minnesota last week and giving up plenty of yards to Adrian Peterson. The Vkings are still without Percy Harvin at wide receiver and will need to count on Christian Ponder for throws.
Green Bay won a Super Bowl a few years ago with Aaron Rodgers at QB. I think he will do enough to help the Packers win by 10 points and cover the number.
GB 27 Minn 17
10* Green Bay -7.5
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01-05-13 |
Louisiana Tech -1 v. UT-Arlington |
Top |
55-52 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 41 m |
Show
|
La Tech at Texas Arlington 8pm 10* La Tech -1
Take the road team led by Raheen Appleby. He missed last year's loss at Texas Arlington. UTA lost badly at home recently to Denver and Boise State and they are led by Butler and he averages just 9.9 ppg. They are one of a few teams without a scorer in double digits.
La Tech has struggled on the road but should find a way to win by 5 points or near that amount.
Louisiana Tech 60 Texas Arlington 54
10* La Tech -1
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01-04-13 |
Texas A&M v. Oklahoma +3.5 |
Top |
41-13 |
Loss |
-120 |
20 h 6 m |
Show
|
We had a nice winner with Kansas State/Oregon under last night. Bob Stoops is a good coach at Oklahoma. The Sooners were down a little this year but are underdogs agianst a decent A&M team that is led by Heisman Trophy winner Johnny "Football" Manziel. He is just a freshman and never played in a bowl game.
Landry Jones is the Sooner QB who had some problems this year. He should be able to complete enough passes and have the team run the well. I think the underdog lable will motivate Oklahoma.
Take the Sooners +3.5
|
01-04-13 |
Memphis v. Tennessee UNDER 129 |
Top |
85-80 |
Loss |
-108 |
7 h 11 m |
Show
|
Take the under as Tennessee is the home team and likes to keep scores low as one could see from their games with Virginia and Georgetown, neither of which surpassed the 100 point barrier. Memphis games do average 140 points per game but they have played a weaker schedule.
I think we see a game in the mid to low 120's for an under.
under 129
|
01-03-13 |
California v. UCLA UNDER 149.5 |
Top |
65-79 |
Win
|
100 |
7 h 21 m |
Show
|
college BB Cal at UCLA 11pm est pick: under 150
This total opened at 152 and has gone down a few points. This game is the opener for each in their conference (Pac 12). Cal games average 136 points while UCLA's are at 150. Last year's game ended with 136 points. UCLA home games have seen 10 of the last 13 go over and 8 of the last 9 meetings at UCLA have gone over.
I think we see an under since Cal is good on defense. UCLA does have a solid team with Shabazz Mohammed, Larry Drew, David and Travis Wear but many early season games were against below average teams.
10* under 149.5
|
01-03-13 |
Kansas State v. Oregon UNDER 76 |
Top |
17-35 |
Win
|
100 |
32 h 55 m |
Show
|
Take under 76
Both teams have been off for about a month. Oregon is a solid offensive team led by coach Chip Kelly, who may be moving to the NFL. To get to 76 points both teams will need to score often. All it takes is for one off quarter or for one team not to show up and we have a game in the 60's.
I think we see a 38-30 type of game where both teams play well but it stays under by about a touchdown.
under 76
|
01-03-13 |
Penn State v. Wisconsin -18 |
Top |
51-60 |
Loss |
-106 |
21 h 57 m |
Show
|
Take Wisconsin -18
The Badgers are tough at home. They can easily win this game 72-47 or similar score. Penn State lost guard Tim Frazier earlier in the year and should struggle in the Big Ten opener. Bo Ryan's teams can shoot the 3's and make FT's as they were over 80% back in 2011-12.
PSU has already lost by 25 to Lasalle and Akron and 3-13 ATS in the last 16 road games.
Take Wisconsin
|
01-02-13 |
Davidson +13.5 v. Duke |
Top |
50-67 |
Loss |
-106 |
7 h 32 m |
Show
|
Take Davidson +13.5
These two played last year at Duke and the Blue Devils won by 13. This will be a ture road game for Duke as they have played some neutral court games. Duke is rated #1 and is about to start the ACC season this weekend and led by Coach K as well as Seth Curry, who is from Charlotte and his brother played at Davidson. Other key players include Mason Plumlee and Ryan Kelly. PG Quinn Cook has been steady but not overwhelming.
Davidson just won at Richmond and have all 5 starters back from last year. They will be focused being from the state of North Carolina and facing the top ranked team.
Duke 77 Davidson 71
10* Davidson +13.5
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01-01-13 |
Northwestern -1 v. Mississippi State |
Top |
34-20 |
Win
|
100 |
36 h 43 m |
Show
|
Mississippi State vs. Northwestern 12 noon 10* Northwestern -1
The Gator Bowl should be a good one. I was able to watch Miss State play several games this year and they were very good at home and they do play in the strong SEC. However, Northwestern did go 10-1 ATS and seemed to find a way to win or stay close in the Big Ten, which was solid this year with Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Michigan State and Minnesota.
I like for the Wildcats to stay close and win late.
NW 27 Miss State 24
10* Northwestern -1
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12-31-12 |
Indiana v. Iowa +7 |
Top |
69-65 |
Win
|
100 |
16 h 59 m |
Show
|
Take Iowa as they are 9-0 at home and 11-2 overall. They won at home vs. Indiana last year 78-66. Indiana is a great team led by Cody Zeller but they start Big Ten play at 4pm on New Year's Day.
This looks to be a good game. Iowa is well coached by Fran McCaffrey and led by Aaron White, Basabe, and Devyn Marble. Zac McCabe has been steady too.
I think we see a game in the 70's and my guess is 78-74.
Take Iowa +7.
10* Iowa +7
|
12-30-12 |
Dallas Cowboys +3.5 v. Washington Redskins |
Top |
18-28 |
Loss |
-110 |
29 h 26 m |
Show
|
Take Dallas +3.5.
I think we see a field goal game. Washington is playing well and won at Dallas. The Cowboys play poorly at home with all the pressure but have relaxed on the road. Tony Romo has Jason Witten, Miles Austin and Dez Bryant to pass too.
The Skins do have Robert Griffin III but he hurt his knee earlier and won't be 100% for running the ball. The Skins defense has played better and they do have Alfred Morris to run the ball.
Look for a close game so take the +3.5 points.
10* Dallas +3.5
|
12-30-12 |
Northern Iowa +5.5 v. Wichita State |
Top |
41-66 |
Loss |
-106 |
21 h 29 m |
Show
|
Take Northern Iowa. Wichita State has just one loss but they will be without their top player (Carl Hall) who is one of their best scorers and rebounders. NI is a solid program who should be able to keep it close and stay within 5 points.
My guess is that we see a game in the 63-60 range.
N Iowa 60 Wichita St 63
Take Northern Iowa +5.5
|
12-29-12 |
Central Michigan v. Michigan OVER 137 |
Top |
73-88 |
Win
|
100 |
8 h 6 m |
Show
|
CMU at Michigan 7pm 10* over 137
Take the over as the Wolverines get nice scoring from Tim Hardaway Jr. and Trey Burke. Michigan has a nice mixture of inside and outside players. They just won 100-60. They are well coached by John Bielein. Central Michigan is a solid underdog on Saturday night but played 3 games recently that reached 140+ and two of those were in the 150 range. Their game with Texas State made it to 160 points.
I think we see 140 points tonight so take the over.
CMU 62 Mich 80
10* over 137
|
12-29-12 |
Navy +14 v. Arizona State |
Top |
28-62 |
Loss |
-109 |
41 h 34 m |
Show
|
Navy vs. Arizona State 4pm 15* Navy +14
I like the Navy plus two touchdowns on Saturday. Arizona State is a solid team under Todd Graham but Navy can control the clock on the ground and wear down an opposing team. Navy missed out on a bowl last year but went to postseason action 11 years in a row before that.
The Navy used Trey Miller at QB until replacing him with Keenan Reynolds, who can run and pass the ball well. He is a young player who doesn't get rattled often.
I do worry that the Navy defense will give up a ton of yards but hope for some field goals from the Sun Devils. I think we see their defense bend but not break on Saturday.
Take Navy plus the points and good luck!
ASU 37 Navy 27
15* Navy +14
|
12-29-12 |
UNLV v. North Carolina -4 |
Top |
73-79 |
Win
|
101 |
15 h 39 m |
Show
|
Take UNC -4.
The Tar Heels are undefeated at home and try to get revenge fro a 90-80 loss at UNLV last year. Mike Moser is questionable for the road team. They are well coached by David Rice but it will be like starting at 11am to them on the road.
UNC has lost at Indiana, at Texas and to Butler in Hawaii. They are well coached by Roy Williams and the crowd will be a sell out of close to 21,700 at the Dean Dome.
McAdoo, Reggie Bullock, Leslie McDonald, PJ Hairston and Marcus Paige should do well. Can the Tar heels play defense well enough to stop the Running Rebels with Bennett inside? Hubert and Brice Johnson as well as Joel James will be counted on to stop UNLV. UNLV has lost at home to Oregon and had close wins at UTEP by just 2 points and at Cal by one.
Look for UNC to win and cover.
UNC by 7
10* UNC -4
|
12-28-12 |
Missouri v. UCLA -2.5 |
Top |
94-97 |
Win
|
100 |
23 h 4 m |
Show
|
Missouri at UCLA 10pm 10* UCLA -2.5
Missouri has struggled on the road in recent years. They allowed ODU to cover last season after falling behind early vs. the Monarchs. UCLA has found a new home in revamped Pauley Pavilion and playing well under Ben Howland. David and Travis Wear are doing well and so is another former Tar Heel Larry Drew, who has a nice assist to turnover ratio.
UCLA has great tradition and Missouri did pick up UConn transfer Orachi. I think we see UCLA jump ahead and win by 6 to 8 points and cover the small number at home.
Mo 70 UCLA 77
10* UCLA -2.5
|
12-28-12 |
Rutgers v. Virginia Tech -2 |
Top |
10-13 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 29 m |
Show
|
I think we see Logan Thomas play well. The tall QB led Virginia Tech to a 6-6 record and was a disappointment to the Hokies under Frank Beamer. Rutgers is an average team from the Big East that did play well vs. Cincy and Louisville but I think we see a close game with the Hokies winning by 3 to 7 points. All we need is a field goal to win and cover.
Va Tech -2
|
12-27-12 |
Florida International v. Western Kentucky -6 |
Top |
63-76 |
Win
|
100 |
22 h 52 m |
Show
|
Thursday
Red Dog Sports
college BB 10* Western Kentucky -6 (8pm)
Western Ky is 10-2 ATS in the last 12 home games. They have already played good teams like VCU, Louisville and Murray State. They are led by Price 15 ppg. Crook 14 and Faust 11 ppg. Hopefully, we see Western Ky win by 10.
WKY 76 FIU 65
Good luck, Tim/Red Dog Sports
|
12-27-12 |
Cincinnati v. Duke +7 |
Top |
48-34 |
Loss |
-101 |
76 h 7 m |
Show
|
Take Duke +7 as they will be playing in Charlotte and have 15 players from that area. Duke is also located in the state of North Carolina and will be happy to play in a bowl for the first time since 1994. They are well coached by David Cutcliffe, who tutored Peyton Manning while at Tennessee.
Duke does have a senior QB in Sean Renfree and all-ACC WR Connor Vernon. Their offensice line has plenty of experience and the Blue Devils should be well rested after injuries and bad losses late in the year to Miami, Clemson and FSU.
Cincinnati lost their coach as he moved to another program. They exchanged QB's in midseason. They are a decent team and will probably win but I think Duke stays within 7 to cover.
10* Duke +7
|
12-25-12 |
New York Knicks v. Los Angeles Lakers UNDER 214.5 |
Top |
94-100 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 57 m |
Show
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I like the under as the Lakers are still trying to put together the pieces of their puzzle with Steve Nash, Dwight Howard, Pao Gasol, Metta World Peace and Kobe Bryant. The Knicks are solid with Raymond Felton, Carmelo Anthony and a solid supporting cast. Tyson Chandler is a good defense player inside for them.
Dwight Howard is good on defense as well. I think we see plenty of points but a focus on defense late in the game with a National TV audience watching on Christmas Day.
under 212.5
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12-24-12 |
SMU +12.5 v. Fresno State |
Top |
43-10 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 19 m |
Show
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Take the underdog SMU Mustangs.
FSU was tough this year ATS (Against The Spread). SMU is coached by June Jones, who used to caoch at Hawaii, which is where this bowl game will be played. SMU is able to run the ball well and that will help control some time on the clock.
SMU was able to win their last bowl by 45-10 as the team was prepared.
Let's hope they are happy to be in Hawaii on Christmas Eve and can stay within 10 points.
SMU +12.5
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12-23-12 |
Arizona v. Miami (Fla) +6 |
Top |
69-50 |
Loss |
-110 |
9 h 59 m |
Show
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Take Miami plus the points. Arizona is a good club and worthy of a top 10 ranking but Miami has just one loss themselves. They are well coached by Jim Larranaga, who was at George Mason for a Final Four run.
Miami is led by guard Durand Scoot and PG Shane Larkin (Barry's son) as well as inside players like Kenny Kadji and huge center Reggie Johnson, who goes about 275 pounds.
I think we see a close game as this will be played on a neutral floor in Hawaii.
Arizona 69 Miami 66
10* Miami +6
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12-23-12 |
Cleveland State v. Akron -12.5 |
Top |
57-87 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 50 m |
Show
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Akron is 21-5-1 ATS in its last 27 home games and 36-15-1 ATS overall in its last 42 games. Cleveland State did win at home last year vs. the Akron Zips but I like the home team to jump ahead early and win by 18 points.
Akron 75 Cleveland St. 57
Take Akron -12.5
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12-23-12 |
Cincinnati Bengals v. Pittsburgh Steelers -3.5 |
Top |
13-10 |
Loss |
-110 |
85 h 31 m |
Show
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I like the Steelers as they won at Cincy earlier in the year and hold the tiebreaker advantage in the AFC North if they can win. They dominated the first game with the Bengals and ran for close to 165 yards. Dwyer should do well on the ground and Ben Rothlesberger and Troy Palumalo are getting healthier and should bounce back from a loss at Dallas, where they led 24-17 and lost in OT. We did have the Steelers in that game and feel they owe us one!
Look for Pittsburgh to win by 7 to 10 points and cover.
Pitt 27 Cin 17
10* Pittsburgh -3.5
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12-22-12 |
Fresno State +15 v. UCLA |
Top |
78-91 |
Win
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100 |
22 h 3 m |
Show
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Fresno State at UCLA 11pm 10* Fresno State +15
UCLA plays Missouri next and should be looking ahead against an FSU team that has struggled recently with exams. Now they can focus on basketball. Their coach used to be an assistant at Texas, who played a close game against the Bruins earlier.
UCLA is led by former UNC point guard Larry Drew as well as forwards David and Travis Wear, who were also former Tar Heels. Ben Howland's team just had a blowout at renovated Pauley Pavilion but now face a team that plays decent defense who will want to keep it in the 60's. My guess is we see a game in the 74-63 game where the Bulldogs cover the big number.
10* Fresno State +15
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12-22-12 |
Virginia Cavaliers v. Old Dominion OVER 118.5 |
Top |
61-63 |
Win
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100 |
6 h 12 m |
Show
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Take over 118.5
These two play at the Richmond Coliseum today in the late afternoon. Virginia is known for defense but played a 132 point game with Morgan State last game. ODU games have reached 141, 146, 153, 133, 131, 151, 147, 149 and 133 points. They miss a defensive stopper like Kent Bazemore or Frank Hazzell.
UVA will socre against them as they are led by Joe Harris. They lost Mike Scott from last year but depend on more players this season under Tonny Bennett.
ODU is down and only has one win but get scoring from Donte Hill, freshman Bacote and others who can't shoot straight as they are less than 30% from 3's but the Monarchs should press and force the pace with their style.
I think we see a game in the 70-56 range that reaches close to 126.
over 118.5
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12-21-12 |
Middle Tenn. St. v. Vanderbilt +7 |
Top |
56-52 |
Win
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100 |
19 h 38 m |
Show
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Vanderbilt is from the SEC and has a nice program. They get to face teams like kentucky and Florida every year and see solid coaches like Billy Donovan and Calipari. They are down a little after losing players like Festus Elizi from last year. They have lost several games this year by wide margins.
MTSU is an up and coming basketball program that did lose at Vandy last year by 7 points. They are both located in the state of Tennessee and should be focused based on that.
I expect a close game with MTSU winning by 4 or 5 points so take the +7.
Vanderbilt +7
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12-20-12 |
Rider +7 v. Princeton |
Top |
45-62 |
Loss |
-106 |
9 h 34 m |
Show
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Take Rider as Princeton is 0-3 ATS at home and lost to Drexel recently by 7 at home. Rider and Princeton played a 72-71 game last year in OT. Princeton is led by Ian Hummer but is dwon from last season.. Rider has 4 players in the 9 to 12.5 ppg range.
This looks to be a low scoring game and my guess Princeton wins by 4,
Princeton 64 Rider 60
Take Rider +7
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12-19-12 |
North Carolina v. Texas UNDER 139.5 |
Top |
67-85 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 48 m |
Show
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Take the under 139.5. Texas has played 11 unders in its last 12 nonconference games. The under has won 9 of the last 12 at home. UNC averages 152 ppg but has played high scoring games with Chaminade, ECU and UAB. Rick Barnes will want to keep it low scoring without myck Kabonga.
I think we see a game in the low 130's and under unless UNC can score quickly and make some 3's.
under 139.5
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12-19-12 |
Cornell +31 v. Duke |
Top |
47-88 |
Loss |
-110 |
19 h 47 m |
Show
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Take Cornell as the Big Red just lost at Vanderbilt by 11 points. Duke has to play again Thursday vs. Elon and they are not a real deep team. Seth Curry may not play much due to leg problems. He idd play against Temple in a 23 point win but sat out versus Delaware.
Cornell is from the Ivy League and has smart players. They should be able to stay within 25 to 30 points and cover the large number. They did lose by 34 at Wisconsin earlier in the year.
Cornell +31
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12-18-12 |
Furman +13 v. Wake Forest |
Top |
55-79 |
Loss |
-110 |
18 h 9 m |
Show
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Furman at Wake Forest 7pm 5* Furman +12.5
Wake Forest hasn't played in 10 days and should have a small crowd with the students being out for Christmas. Wake does have CJ Harris and Travis McKie but they are not deep. Wake has won games by 11 vs. High Point, by 6 vs. William & Mary, by 12 vs. Radford, lost by 4 to Seton Hall and lost by 16 to Nebraska at home. Furman should be motivated to play at Wake Forest of the ACC. Furman just lost by 14 at Auburn and they are an ugly underdog but I think they can stay within 10.
WF 72 Furman 62
5* Furman +12.5
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12-17-12 |
NY Jets +1 v. Tennessee Titans |
Top |
10-14 |
Loss |
-103 |
8 h 42 m |
Show
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New York Jets at Tennessee 8:40pm 5* NY Jets +1
The New York Jets lost to New England in their last prime time game so I expect them to play much better against a team like Tennessee. They were facing Tom Brady of New England in that bad loss and now get Jake Locker tonight.
The Jets have shown they can beat aaverage to bad teams but struggle versus good one like New England and Pittsburgh.
Shon Greenem should be able to run and open up the passing lanes for Mark Sanchez. All we need is for the Jets to win by a field goal on Monday night.
NY Jets 24 Tenn 20
5* NY Jets +1
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12-16-12 |
Pittsburgh Steelers -1 v. Dallas Cowboys |
Top |
24-27 |
Loss |
-107 |
64 h 11 m |
Show
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Pittsburgh at Dallas Sunday pick: Pittsburgh -1
Look for the Steelers to wuin and cover as the Cowboys have lost their last 9 home games ATS. I expect to see a letdown for Dallas after their 20-19 comeback after being down 16-10 last Sunday. They should have an emotional letdown due to the death of a player.
Tony Romo struggles to play well at home and Big Ben should be better suited for action after a home loss to San Diego last week.
Pitt 28 Dallas 21
Take Pitt -1
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12-16-12 |
Denver Broncos -3 v. Baltimore Ravens |
Top |
34-17 |
Win
|
110 |
2 h 39 m |
Show
|
Take Denver -3 as Peyton Manning is 7-0 ATS/SU vs. Baltimore. The Broncos have won their last five road games easily. They last played 10 days ago and will have rest even with the cross country travel and the early 1pm start. Denver's offense and defense have bothe been top 5 this year.
Baltimore started the year hot but have struggled since then as Ray Rice has not had a great rushing season so far. Injuries to Ray Lewis and Ed Reed have hurt the defense.
Baltimore 20 Denver 28
Take Denver -3
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12-15-12 |
Southern Methodist v. Rhode Island |
Top |
50-72 |
Loss |
-110 |
13 h 26 m |
Show
|
4* 2pm Saturday SMU at Rhode Island pick: SMU
The opening line is pick'em/even/0. URI has just two wins and one was in overtime at Auburn. They lost at home to Norfolk State by 12 points and to George Mason (outrebounded 50-31). Only five players scored for URI in the NSU game and their top four scorers shoot 39% or less from the field. Munford scores 18 ppg and Malesevic 12.6 ppg but others are under 10ppg. Rhode Island is just 8-20-2 ATS in their last 30 games on Saturday.
Larry Brown's SMU team is 3-0 on the road and beat Hofstra easily in their last road game. They are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 games. They are 8-1 SU while URI is 2-7. The Mustangs get balanced scoring from 5 players at 9 ppg or more:
Jones 16 Russell 15 Manuel 13 Cunningham 9.5 Williams 9
Take SMU pick'em/even/0 (SMU should be a small favorite at other books)
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12-15-12 |
East Carolina v. North Carolina OVER 149 |
Top |
87-93 |
Win
|
100 |
11 h 20 m |
Show
|
Over the total. UNC is at home and faces former player Jeff Lebo, who coaches ECU. When UNC faced UAB recently in this situation it ended with 183 points. I think we see close to 155 points scored as Miguel Paul and Robert Sampson can score for ECU and UNC is led by McAdoo, Hairston, McDonald, Bullock, Strickland and Paige.
UNC/ECU over 149
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12-14-12 |
Charlotte U v. Miami (Fla) -7.5 |
Top |
46-77 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 53 m |
Show
|
Red Dog Sports Friday
college BB
10* Miami -8 (7pm)
Miami won at Charlotte 76-61 last year. Charlotte is 9-0 with a win at Davidson but Miami is favored by 8 points. They are led by coach Jim Larranaga and have players like Reggie Johnson, Kenny Kadji, Shane Larkin and Durand Scott. They are not deep but did beat Michigan State at home earlier. They outrebounded the 49ers last year by 12. I put this at 2*. Hopefully, we see Miami win by 10 or more.
Miami 77 Charlotte 66
Good luck, Tim/Red Dog Sports
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12-13-12 |
Los Angeles Lakers v. New York Knicks -6.5 |
Top |
107-116 |
Win
|
100 |
19 h 43 m |
Show
|
Red Dog Sports
LA Lakers at New York Knicks 8pm Thursday
NBA 10* New York Knicks -6.5
The Knicks face the LA Lakers. LA does have Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard but they have struggled and just lost at Cleveland. The Knicks are led by Carmelo Anthony and have won all home games by 16, 16, 10, 12, 21, 21, 7 and 6 points. Let's hope Thursday isn't the night the Lakers show up and play well.
LA 92 NYK 102
Good luck, Tim with RED DOG SPORTS
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12-12-12 |
Wisconsin-Green Bay v. Wisconsin UNDER 128 |
Top |
54-65 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 19 m |
Show
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Green Bay at Wisconsin 9pm under 128.5
These two played a 70-42 (112) game last year with a total set at 116.5 and now they play with the o/u set at 128.5. Both have played Virginia and ended with 118 and 114 points scored in those meetings. Wisconsin just played a 60-50 (110) game with Marquette. WGB averages 137 ppg with their opponent while the Badgers are at 130.
I think we see a game in the low 120's and under.
10* under 128.5
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12-12-12 |
Towson +18 v. Temple |
Top |
61-72 |
Win
|
100 |
20 h 34 m |
Show
|
Red Dog Sports
Wednesday 7pm Towson at Temple
10* Towson +18 (7pm)
Towson has improved after being very bad last year. They picked up some transfers and they only lost by 6 points at Georgetown in their last game. Marcus Dumas and Kris Walden are still on the squad and they have a decent mixture of young and old veterans. One player transferred from Georgetown and led with 16 rebounds on Saturday. We had a nice free play on Towson that day.
Temple has just one loss and that was vs. Duke. I think we see a low scoring game in the 65-51 range.
Towson 51 Temple 65
10* Towson +18
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12-11-12 |
West Virginia v. Duquesne UNDER 137 |
Top |
56-60 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 48 m |
Show
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West Va vs. Duquesne 7pm 10* under 137.5
The last three meetings have stayed well under 137.5. This game opened at 139 but has dropped down some. Both teams can score points in certain situations but when facing each other will focus on defense. Bob Huggins coaches the Mountaineers and they like to play good defense.
Here are the last three:
DUQ 61 WVA 64 WVA 68 WVA 49 DUQ 63 WVA 68
I think we see a game in the 132 range so take the under.
10* under 137.5
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12-10-12 |
Houston Texans v. New England Patriots -4 |
Top |
14-42 |
Win
|
100 |
21 h 45 m |
Show
|
Monday 8:30pm NFL Football Houston at New England pick: 10* New England -4
Take New England -4 on Monday Night Football. The Patriots are a good home team led by QB Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick. They are running the ball well and putting up plenty of points. They struggled to score vs. Miami last week and should be motivated tonight vs. the Texans. Houston is ahead of the Patriots in the battle for home field advantage in the AFC so I expect to see New England play well and cover the 4 points.
Houston 20 NE 31
10* New England -4
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12-09-12 |
Detroit Lions v. Green Bay Packers UNDER 49.5 |
Top |
20-27 |
Win
|
100 |
6 h 44 m |
Show
|
Take under as the weather will be close to 25 to 30 degrees with good chance of snow. 5 of the last 7 meetings have stayed under. Both teams are solid on offense but we will need 50 points to get beat.
I think we see it end in the low to mid-40's for an under.
under 49.5
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12-09-12 |
UNLV v. California -1 |
Top |
76-75 |
Loss |
-110 |
3 h 51 m |
Show
|
Take Cal -1 as they are off a bad loss at Wisconsin and should be motivated playing at home against a tough UNLV that has struggled away from home. Mike Moser is questionable for UNLV. Cal's only home loss last year was to Arizona.
Look for Cal to win by 5 points and cover the small number.
10* Cal -1
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12-09-12 |
Akron +11 v. Creighton |
Top |
61-77 |
Loss |
-110 |
14 h 5 m |
Show
|
Take Akron +11 as the Zips are 34-16 ATS in their last 50 games and beat Creighton at home last year. The Blue Jays are a good team but did lose at home to Boise State a few games ago. Doug McDermott and Greg Echinique lead the home team.
I think we see a game in the 73-67 game.
Take the underdog on Sunday.
Akron +11.
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12-09-12 |
Kansas City Chiefs v. Cleveland Browns -7 |
Top |
7-30 |
Win
|
100 |
13 h 59 m |
Show
|
Take Cleveland -7 as the KC Chiefs are in a tough situation as they won last week at home but I expect them to struggle as they go on the road after the death of a player. The Browns are an everage team but have a decent defense and should be able to win by 10-14 points.
Cleveland 24 KC Take Cleveland -7
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12-08-12 |
Seton Hall -3.5 v. Wake Forest |
Top |
71-67 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 58 m |
Show
|
Wake Forest just lost by double digits at home in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge. They are led by CJ Harris and Travis McKie but are one of the smallest Division 1 programs in enrollment.
Seton Hall is an average Big East team but should win by 6 to 8.
Seton Hall 73 WF 65
Seton Hall -3.5
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12-08-12 |
Colorado +12.5 v. Kansas |
Top |
54-90 |
Loss |
-110 |
12 h 28 m |
Show
|
Colorado at Kansas 2pm 10* Colorado +12.5
Take the road team as they are 6-1 with a close loss at Wyoming. They do have solid players like Spencer Dinwiddie, who is 6'5" and scores 18 ppg. They also have Booker at 14 ppg, Roberson 12 points/11 rbs and Scott at 12 ppg.
Kansas has won their last two home games by just 12 to 14 points. They do have Jeff Withey inside and Trevor Releford but they are not real deep. They do have their crowd at Allen Fieldhouse which should help them win but take the points.
Col 66 Kansas 73
10* Colorado +12.5
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12-08-12 |
Georgia Southern v. Old Dominion -1 |
Top |
49-35 |
Loss |
-110 |
48 h 45 m |
Show
|
These two played a small college playoff game last year with Georgia Southern winning at home but now they travel to Norfolk, Va to face the Monarchs at Foreman Filed/SB Ballard Stadium. Ga Southern is known for running the ball while ODU's QB Tyler Heineke has been close to unstoppable in the air. He set a record with 730 passing yards vs. New Hampshire.
I expect a high scoring game and all we need is for ODU won win by more than one point on Saturday.
ODU 48-42
|
12-07-12 |
Virginia Commonwealth v. Old Dominion OVER 131 |
Top |
83-70 |
Win
|
100 |
24 h 47 m |
Show
|
Take over 131 in the ODU/VCU game on Friday night. These two have played 17 overs and 5 unders in the last 22 meetings and ODU has played 8 overs in the last 9 home games. ODU has just one win but they get points from Hill, Batten, Ross, Wright, Palmore and Bacote.
VCU gets points from Javonte Reddic, Daniels, Graham and Brandenberg. Shaka Smart's team can shoot 3's and get points off steals.
I think we see a game in the mid 130's and over.
10* over 131
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12-06-12 |
Cal Santa Barbara v. San Diego St -15 |
Top |
70-84 |
Loss |
-106 |
23 h 48 m |
Show
|
UCSB at San Diego State 10pm 10* SD State -15
Take the home team. They are led by guard Franklin who averages 20 ppg and beat UCSB by 26 back in 2010. San Diego State has just one loss while UCSB has losses to Illinois State by 28 and by 28 at home to Wyoming.
I think we see the home team win by 20 to 25 points.
SD State is ranked and has a winning tradition. They play better defense, better rebounding and better outside shooters.
SD State 80 UCSB 60
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12-05-12 |
Portland Trail Blazers v. Indiana Pacers -3.5 |
Top |
92-99 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 57 m |
Show
|
Portland just played at Charlotte and went into overtime and won. This is their 6th road game in 9 days. Indiana hasn't played as well as expected by they do have some offensive players who can score inside as well as make 3's. They get great hustle and rebounding from Tyler Hansbrough.
Damian Hilliard has been a great rookie contributor for the Blazers but I like the home team.
Ind 103 Portland 94
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12-05-12 |
Florida -4 v. Florida State |
Top |
72-47 |
Win
|
100 |
17 h 1 m |
Show
|
Take Florida -4 as they are undefeated and play solid defense under Billy Donovan and get points inside as well as from 3-point range. Florida State just lost to Mercer by 6 points and lost to Minnesota in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Look for Florida to win by 10 and cover.
Fla 70 FSU 60
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12-04-12 |
Richmond v. Old Dominion OVER 131 |
Top |
80-53 |
Win
|
100 |
18 h 5 m |
Show
|
Take the over. ODU has played over in 7 of their last 8 at home. These two have played the last two years with scores reaching 147 and 144 points. Richmond has Williams, Brothers, Lindsay, Robbins and Anthony while ODU has Batten, Hill, Painter, Wright and Ross.
I think we see a game in the mid-130's for an over.
over 131
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12-04-12 |
Dartmouth +11.5 v. Elon |
Top |
49-71 |
Loss |
-110 |
18 h 36 m |
Show
|
Maldunas and John Golden played for Columbia as they beat Elon last year at home. This should be a low scoring game. Elon did win one game by 30 points but most games such as the one with Ga Southern ended 55-50.
Elon had a high scoring game with Colgate and VMI but I thin we see a game in the 50's with the Lions involved.
Columbia 55 Elon 59
Take Columbia +11.5
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12-03-12 |
Portland Trail Blazers v. Charlotte Bobcats -1 |
Top |
118-112 |
Loss |
-110 |
20 h 7 m |
Show
|
The Bobcats are improved this year and getting inside scoring as well as key 3's after a poor showing back in 2011-12. Portlandi splaying their 6th road game in the last 9 days and should be a little tired being away from home.
Port 90 Char 95
|
12-03-12 |
Wright State +3.5 v. Bowling Green |
Top |
41-54 |
Loss |
-106 |
4 h 42 m |
Show
|
Wright State (5-2) at Bowling Green (3-4) 7pm 10* Wright State +4
Take the road team in a low scoring game. Youngstown State just won at Bowling Green by 9 points and outrebounded them by 10. Wright State plays solid defense and rebounds well.
Bowling Green did have a nice win earlier at home by 5 over Detroit but they were 4 point underdogs. It does concern me that the home team will bounce back after a bad loss on December 1st but I like Wright State +4.
10* Wright State +4
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12-02-12 |
Pittsburgh Steelers +8 v. Baltimore Ravens |
Top |
23-20 |
Win
|
100 |
5 h 36 m |
Show
|
Pittsburgh at Baltimore 4:25pm 10* Pittsburgh +8
Hopefully, you can get +7.5 as the Steelers look to bounce back today behind injured QB Ben Roethlingsberger, who has been out for several weeks.
The Steeler run offense has been decent as Jonathan Dwywe has been solid and their defense has be adequate even with injuries to key players like Troy Palumalo.
Baltimore is well coached by John Harbaugh and led by QB Joe Flacco and RB Ray Rice. I think we see Baltimore win but the road team stay within the big number in this rivalry game.
10* Pittsburgh +8
|
12-02-12 |
Maryland Terrapins -5 v. George Mason |
Top |
69-62 |
Win
|
100 |
15 h 49 m |
Show
|
Take Maryland -5 over George Mason on Sunday afternoon. Marylnad is led by Alex Len inside and David padgett as well as P'Shawn Howard. They don't miss Terrell Stoglin a bit and won at Northwestern earlier in the week. Take Maryland -5 in an area battle of the Greater Washington/Baltimore.
Md wins by 8 and covers.
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12-02-12 |
Arizona Cardinals v. NY Jets -4.5 |
Top |
6-7 |
Loss |
-104 |
69 h 41 m |
Show
|
Take the New York Jets -4.5 as our NFL Game Of The Year.
Red Dog Sports is 4-1 in NY Jet games this season. The Arizona Caridnals have had bad luck with QB's lately, as Kevin Kolb did not work out and now Ryan Lindley starts his second NFL game. Arizona must travel to New York to face the Jets in an early 1pm start. Since the Cards are located out west it will seem like 10am to them.
The Cards play the San Francisco 49ers next and will be more focused on a division team than the 4-7 Jets.
NY does have QB Mark Sanchez and they Jets will want to bounce back after a bad home loss to the New England Patriots and Tom Brady.
I think we see NY win by 10 to 14 points.
NYJ 24 Arizona 14
Take the NY Jets -4.5
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12-01-12 |
Old Dominion +3.5 v. William Mary |
Top |
62-71 |
Loss |
-110 |
19 h 58 m |
Show
|
ODU at W&M 7pm Saturday pick: ODU +3.5
William and Mary lost both meetings last year by 70-51 at home and by 68-44 on the road. W&M has most of their players back except for Quinn McDowell, who had a disappointing senior year. Kyle Gaillard is back from an injury. The Tribe just lost at Richmond in overtime but lost to Miami Ohio in their last home game by 72-59.
W&M is led by Tim Rusthoven, Marcus Thornton, Matt Rum and Britt.
ODU has just one win and will be looking to play in Williamsburg, a short drive (depending on tunnel traffic) from Norfolk. ODU fans usually travel well to Kaplan Arena but the Monarchs will be playing a football playoff game at 2pm on campus and that should keep many people away. ODU has outrebounded their opponents so far by 11, 13, 8, 6, 2 and 11. ODU plays better defense than W&M, who started 3-0 but are now 3-3. Their only home win was versus Hampton.
ODU did lose Kent Bazemore, Trey Iliadis and Cooper from last year but they have Dmitri Batten 11 ppg, Donte Hill 10.5 ppg, Painter 9, Ross, Nick Wright, Palmore and Bacote.
This should be a good game but I like ODU +3. GL!
ODU +3.5
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12-01-12 |
Alabama -7.5 v. Georgia |
Top |
32-28 |
Loss |
-105 |
28 h 7 m |
Show
|
Alabama vs. Georgia 4pm pick: Alabama -7'
These teams meet in the Georgia Dome and Saturday. The Crimson Tide travels well and should have plenty of fans. Mark Richt of Georgia is a step below Nick Saban, who has won two national titles. Alabama has a great defense and should be able to contain the Bulldogs.
Alabama's QB AJ McCraron is steady at the helm for the Tide and their running game has several key backs to pound the defense of Georgia and keep their offense off the field.
I think we see Alabama win by 10-14 points.
Al 30 Georgia 14
10* Alabama -7'
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11-30-12 |
TENNESSEE v. GEORGETOWN -5.5 |
Top |
36-37 |
Loss |
-106 |
19 h 12 m |
Show
|
Friday Tennessee vs. Georgetown 6:30pm 10* Georgetown -5.5
Georgetown lost to #1 Indiana in overtime recently after leading most of the game. It is their only loss. Tennessee lost to Oklahoma State by 10+ on a neutral court. The Vols have just played a few games at home and played well. They beat an average Oakland team by 20 points in their last game and now face a tough rebounding, defensive minded team.
I think we see a close first half with the Hoyas pulling away.
10* Georgetown by 10 (take them -5.5)
*Notice the 6:30pm start eastern time.
Tim/Red Dog Sports
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11-29-12 |
Middle Tenn. St. v. Louisiana-Lafayette +7.5 |
Top |
72-58 |
Loss |
-108 |
9 h 42 m |
Show
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Middle Tennessee at ULL (Lafayette Louisiana) 8pm Thursday pick: ULL +7.5
ULL played at Michigan State and only lost by 3 points. They are led by Shawn Long, Payton, Brown and Wronkoski. They are just 2-4 overall while MTSU is 4-1 with their only loss at Florida by 21. They only won at Savannah State by 3 points.
They are led by Shawn Jones, Hunter, Knight and Cintron. They were just 1-2 from 3's at Savannah State and 2-10 at Florida.
I think we see a close game with a low score in the 67-63 range.
ULL +7.5
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11-29-12 |
Kentucky v. Notre Dame |
Top |
50-64 |
Win
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100 |
19 h 7 m |
Show
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Take Notre Dame at home. Kentucky is a young team that gets points and rebounds from Jack Cooley. They are tough to beat at home and face a young Kentucky team that has already lost to Duke on a neutral floor.
John Calipari's team should be very good as the year progresses but I go with the experience and home court advantage of the Irish.
ND 74 Ky 70
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11-28-12 |
Cal Irvine v. UNLV OVER 145.5 |
Top |
57-85 |
Loss |
-110 |
7 h 17 m |
Show
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Take the over. UCI has been playing slow paced teams and now faces UNLV, who are called the Running Rebels for a reason. We hope they live up to their name on Wednesday night. Cal Irvine is a big underdog so UNLV has much more talent under coach Dave Rice. Mike Moser leads the team on offense and defense as well as rebounding.
Marshall, Hawkins and Birch are solid players who can get 10 to 14 points per game.
I think we see a game in the 150's for an over.
UNLV 82 UCI 70
over 145.5
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11-28-12 |
Michigan State +3 v. Miami (Fla) |
Top |
59-67 |
Loss |
-110 |
19 h 48 m |
Show
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Take Michigan State +3. They are #15 in the nation and led by future Hall Of Famer Tom Izzo. He did lose Draymond Green but the still have Keith Appling, Dawson, Nix and Payne. They can rebound and score inside as well as play solid defense. They did beat Kansas already.
Miami is at home with coach Jim Larranaga, who was at George Mason. Miami did lose to Florida Gulf Coast. They did beat a decent Detroit team at home. Miami does have Reggie Johnson and Kenny Kadji.
This game reminds me of FSU vs. Minnesota last night, which was our top play.
Take MSU +3
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11-27-12 |
North Carolina +9.5 v. Indiana |
Top |
59-83 |
Loss |
-110 |
21 h 3 m |
Show
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Rarely do you see UNC as a big underdog like this. The Tar Heels are a young team and will be without PJ Hairston due to an injury. They should be motivated on the road and after a 2-1 finish in Hawaii. PG Marcus Paige doees have some options like McAdoo inside as well as Strickland, Leslie McDonald and Reggie Bullock.
Cody Zeller should score well all over. If the Hoosiers can make their 3's they can blow out the Tar Heels but I like UNC to stay within 8 and cover.
UNC +9.5
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11-27-12 |
Detroit -3.5 v. Bowling Green |
Top |
65-70 |
Loss |
-106 |
18 h 47 m |
Show
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Take Detroit to win this game led by Ray McCallum. Detroit lost last year to Bowling Green but they are much more athletic. Detroit is 0-2 on the road but have losses to Miami Florida and St. John's. Look for Anderson and Calliente to play well and for the Titans to win by 8 and cover.
BG 66 Detroit 74
Take Detroit -3.5 on Tuesday night and GL!
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11-26-12 |
San Jose St v. Kansas UNDER 137.5 |
Top |
57-70 |
Win
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100 |
5 h 57 m |
Show
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Take the under as Kansas will be at home and a good defensive team led by center Jeff Withey. He had 7 blocks in their last game and let's look at Kansas scores:
St Louis 132 Wash State 119 UTC 124 Mich State 131 SEMO 129
San Jose State has played some high scores but no lines were set for their games.
I think we see Kansas dictate pace and a game in the low 130's for an under.
under 137.5
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11-26-12 |
Chicago State +33 v. Notre Dame |
Top |
65-92 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 35 m |
Show
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Take Chicago State +33.
Notre Dame has won games by 17 at home vs. St. Francis, by 17 vs. GW, by 27 against Monmouth and by 9 vs. Evansville. They did lose to St. Joe's. Chicago State does have some decent players with famous names such as Chamberlain, Duhon, Quinton Pippen (remember Scottie Pippen, who played for the Chicago Bulls?) and Robinson.
Chicago State has played only one bad loss and that was to Kansas State and only have one win. My guess is that the underdog stays within 26 to 30 points so take the +33.
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11-25-12 |
Baltimore Ravens v. San Diego Chargers +1.5 |
Top |
16-13 |
Loss |
-110 |
3 h 23 m |
Show
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Baltimore at San Diego 4pm San Diego +1
Take the home team to win this late afternoon battle. San Diego won last year 34-14 and should be able to win as a small home underdog, even with Norv Turner at the helm. San Diego is an enigma at times under Philip Rivers but the Chargers do have talent and the Ravens have several key injuries on defense, as Ray Lewis has been out for close to a month.
San Diego wins by 7 points.
San Diego +1 is our 10* for Sunday.
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11-25-12 |
Long Beach State v. Fresno State -7.5 |
Top |
69-61 |
Loss |
-106 |
16 h 38 m |
Show
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LBSU vs. Fresno State 4pm 10* Fresno State -7'
Long Beach State was good last year and led by Casper Ware. They have played three good teams and lost by 19 or more. They lost at home to UNC by 18, lost at Arizona by 18 and lost at USC badly as well.
LBSU is good at home but they must travel to FSU, who is 3-1 and barely lost to Texas by two points. I think we see FSU win and cover.
LBSU 71 Fresno State 83
10* Fresno State -7.5
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11-25-12 |
Tennessee Titans -3 v. Jacksonville Jaguars |
Top |
19-24 |
Loss |
-130 |
21 h 33 m |
Show
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I think Tennessee wins as they are off a bye while Jax has struggled at home being outscored by 31-9 (average) at their own place. Jax did play well vs. Houston last week but lost in OT so it could be a letdown after playing close to 5 quarters while the Titans are rested.
Take Tenn -3 or -4 as I expcet them to win by 10.
Tenn 30 Jax 20
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11-24-12 |
Old Dominion +13.5 v. Murray State |
Top |
72-79 |
Win
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100 |
20 h 45 m |
Show
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ODU just lost at home against VMI and now goes on the road to face Murray State, a team with Isiah Cannan. Murray State is a good team but isn't deep as the Monarchs are. They should get Deshawn Painer and Ross and Donte Hill involved in this night matchup.
ODU has struggled but still plays solid defense under Blaine Taylor and rebounds well. They do miss Kent Bazemore's leadership but I expect them to stay within 10 and cover.
ODU 63 Murray State 72
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11-24-12 |
South Carolina v. Clemson -3.5 |
Top |
27-17 |
Loss |
-110 |
78 h 46 m |
Show
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Red Dog Sports
South Carolina at Clemson 7pm Saturday
10* Clemson -3.5
Seen it at -3.5 and -4. Clemson is at home against South Carolina. They are rivals from the same state and the Gamecocks have won the recent battles and come from a better conference. But if you look at the last two road games for USC they lost at Florida 44-11 and lost at LSU by 2 points.
Clemson lost at Florida State earlier in the year but did score 37 points. They were able to beat Va Tech and Ga Tech at home by more than 14 points and have scored 62, 45, 56, 42, 38, 47, 45, 37, 31 and 52 points in their games. They will not be in the ACC title game and this should motivate them against USC who is without running back Marcus Lattimore due to an injury.
Clemson Tigers are led by QB Taj Boyd and WR Sammy Watkins. I like Clemson to win and cover.
10* Clemson -3.5
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11-23-12 |
Virginia Commonwealth v. Duke OVER 138.5 |
Top |
58-67 |
Loss |
-108 |
3 h 59 m |
Show
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Take over 138.5 in the Duke/VCU game set fro Friday night on a neutral court. Duke beat Minnesota easily last night by 18 points and should be ready to go against a VCU team that beat them five years ago in the NCAA's.
Javonte Reddic leads a balanced attack for Shaka Smart's squad that left the CAA and now resides in the Atlantic 10. The Rams are shooint close to 39% from the 3-point range.
Duke gets points from Plumlee, Curry and Ryan Kelly. Their last two games have reached 140+ and I think we see a game in the 140's that goes over by a few points.
over 138.5
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