College football hogs the sporting spotlight Saturday, with top-ranked Alabama looking to pound Mississippi State. Here’s a look at all the action in your Daily Sports Roundup. The world’s best professional bettors know that today is one of the strongest cards from the standpoint of the bettor. Keep in mind that GodsTips, already 4-0 in college basketball, has added a box of puppies to the hoop card since that report was filed.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Crimson Tide (10-0, 7-3 ATS) remain atop the AP Poll and BCS rankings, and they’ll be looking to stay ahead of idle Texas Tech this weekend by taking care of business against Mississippi State (5-4, 5-3 ATS). Alabama, a 22-point favorite on Saturday, beat 27-21 LSU last game. The Bulldogs are coming off a loss to Kentucky.

No. 3 Florida continues to climb the rankings, and they’re pegged as 22.5-point favorites on Saturday against No. 24 South Carolina. No. 4 Texas is favored by 13.5 points in their game against Kansas, while No. 5 Oklahoma is also on a bye this week. As well, it’s No. 6 USC (-24) vs. Stanford, Indiana vs. No. 7 Penn State (-35.5), No. 8 Utah (-30) vs. San Diego State, No. 9 Boise State (-36.5) vs. Idaho, and also No. 10 Ohio State (-9.5) vs. Illinois in what should be the closest game on the schedule for Top 10 teams.

Other Notable Events

LeBron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers will play host to the Utah Jazz in one of eight games on the NBA’s schedule for Saturday. The Cavs are coming off a 110-99 win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday which improved their record to 7-2 (6-3 ATS) on the year. James had 22 points to go along with 11 assists and eight boards that day.

The Boston Celtics are also in action on Saturday, as they’ll play on the road in Milwaukee. As well, the Warriors and Clippers will meet in a 3:30pm ET matinee in Los Angeles. The rest of the NBA’s Saturday schedule: New Jersey at Atlanta, Oklahoma City at Philly, Portland at Minnesota, Indiana at Chicago, and New Orleans at Houston.

The Rest of the Schedule

The slumping Stars will be looking to get back into the win column in NHL action on Saturday night – Dallas has been tagged with a loss in four of their five November games. The Stars will play in Phoenix on Saturday in one of 10 games on the league’s schedule. Rounding out the slate: Boston at the Rangers, Toronto at Vancouver, Philly at Montreal, Washington at New Jersey, Ottawa at the Islanders, Buffalo at Pittsburgh, Columbus at Minnesota, Colorado at Edmonton, and finally Nashville at Los Angeles.

The Canadian Football League stages its last games before the Grey Cup on Saturday, with Edmonton at Montreal in the East Final, and British Columbia at Calgary in the West Final. The Alouettes are listed as 6-point home favorites in the first game, with the total at 56.5 points. The Stamps’ line is the same – 6-point favorites with a total of 56.5.

Finally, there is plenty of college hoops on Saturday as teams start to get their schedules underway. Most notably, top-ranked North Carolina will play host to Pennsylvania on Saturday, while No. 10 Gonzaga will go up against Montana State-Billings. Neither of those early-season matchups are expected to be very competitive.

A Peek at the Future

Tony Romo will return to action for the Cowboys on Sunday, as they play in Washington as road favorites . . . the Titans will be looking to stay perfect on the season on Sunday when they take on the division-rival Jaguars; Tennessee is also a road favorite . . . Jimmie Johnson will be looking to wrap up the Sprint Cup Series championship on Sunday afternoon when NASCAR closes its season with the Ford 400 down in Florida.

Top Handicappers

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The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Maryland Terrapins will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Byrd Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 3-point favorites versus the Terrapins, while the game’s total is sitting at 45. Ryan Houston ran for a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to help North Carolina beat the Georgia Tech 28-7 in Week 11. The Tar Heels covered the 4.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 42. Maryland was upset 23-13 by Virginia Tech in Week 11, as 3-point underdogs. The 36 points went UNDER the posted total of 41. Darrius Heyard-Bey caught one TD pass and finished with 92 yards rushing. Current streak: North Carolina has won 2 straight games. Team records: North Carolina: 7-2 SU, 5-3 ATS Maryland: 6-3 SU, 4-4 ATS North Carolina most recently: When playing in November are 5-5 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 5-5 Maryland most recently: When playing in November are 4-6 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 5-5 A few trends to consider: North Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina’s last 6 games North Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games Maryland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Maryland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing North Carolina Maryland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Maryland’s last 5 games Next up: North Carolina home to North Carolina State, Saturday, November 22 Maryland home to Florida State, Saturday, November 22

The Texas Longhorns and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 14-point favorites versus the Jayhawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 66. Colt McCoy passed for 300 yards and five touchdowns to lead Texas to a 45-21 win over Baylor in Week 11. The Longhorns missed covering the 26-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 61. Todd Reesing threw for 305 yards, three touchdowns and one interception as Kansas lost 45-35 to Nebraska in Week 11. The Jayhawks did not cover the 1.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 62. Team records: Texas: 9-1 SU, 7-3 ATS Kansas: 6-4 SU, 5-4 ATS Texas most recently: When playing in November are 6-4 When playing on turf are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 8-2 Kansas most recently: When playing in November are 7-3 When playing on turf are 8-2 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kansas Texas is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games Texas is 20-3 SU in its last 23 games on the road Texas is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Kansas Kansas is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home Kansas is 18-5 SU in its last 23 games Kansas is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Texas Kansas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Texas Next up: Texas home to Texas A&M, Thursday, November 27 Kansas at Missouri, Saturday, November 29

The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Illinois Fighting Illini will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Buckeyes listed as 10-point favorites versus the Fighting Illini, while the game’s total is sitting at 45. Terrelle Pryor threw for three touchdowns to lead Ohio State to a 45-10 win over Northwestern in Week 11. The Buckeyes covered the 12.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 39.5. Juice Williams threw for 328 yards, one touchdown and two picks as Illinois lost 23-17 to Western Michigan in Week 11. The Illini did not cover the 7-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 64.5. Team records: Ohio State: 8-2 SU, 3-6 ATS Illinois: 5-5 SU, 4-5 ATS Ohio State most recently: When playing in November are 9-1 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 8-2 Illinois most recently: When playing in November are 4-6 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 6-4 A few trends to consider: Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Illinois Ohio State is 16-2 SU in its last 18 games on the road Ohio State is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Ohio State is 14-4 ATS in its last 18 games on the road Illinois is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Ohio State Illinois is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Illinois is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games when playing Ohio State Illinois is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Ohio State Next up: Ohio State home to Michigan, Saturday, November 22 Illinois at Northwestern, Saturday, November 22

The fans at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium will be treated to a game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Navy Midshipmen when they take their seats on Saturday. Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 4-point favorites versus the Midshipmen, while the game’s total is sitting at 52. Notre Dame was shut out 17-0 by Boston College in Week 11, as 3.5-point road underdogs. The team’s played UNDER the posted total of 46. Notre Dame managed 291 total yards in that loss. Navy rallied from a 20-point deficit in the final 14 minutes, then used a 1-yard touchdown run by backup quarterback Ricky Dobbs in the first overtime to defeat Temple 33-27 in Week 10. The Midshipmen failed to cover the 8-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 44.5. Current streak: Notre Dame has lost 2 straight games. Navy has won 2 straight games. Team records: Notre Dame: 5-4 SU, 5-4 ATS Navy: 6-3 SU, 4-4 ATS Notre Dame most recently: When playing in November are 5-5 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 9-1 Navy most recently: When playing in November are 9-1 When playing on turf are 8-2 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Notre Dame is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Navy Notre Dame is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games when playing Navy The total has gone OVER in 5 of Notre Dame’s last 6 games when playing Navy Notre Dame is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Navy Navy is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Navy is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Navy’s last 6 games when playing Notre Dame Navy is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Notre Dame Next up: Notre Dame home to Syracuse, Saturday, November 22 Navy at Northern Illinois, Tuesday, November 25

The Northwestern Wildcats and the Michigan Wolverines will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Michigan Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Wolverines listed as 4-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 46. Mike Kafka threw for 175 yards and one interception for Northwestern as they lost 45-10 to Ohio State in Week 11. The Wildcats did not cover the 12.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 39.5. K.C. Lopata was a perfect five-for-five in field goal attempts as Michigan upset Minnesota 29-6 in Week 11. The Wolverines covered the 7.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 49.5. Team records: Northwestern: 7-3 SU, 4-5 ATS Michigan: 3-7 SU, 2-8 ATS Northwestern most recently: When playing in November are 5-5 When playing on turf are 3-7 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 4-6 Michigan most recently: When playing in November are 5-5 When playing on turf are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 4-6 A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Northwestern’s last 7 games on the road Northwestern is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games Northwestern is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Northwestern is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Michigan Michigan is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Northwestern Michigan is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Northwestern The total has gone OVER in 6 of Michigan’s last 8 games Michigan is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home Next up: Northwestern home to Illinois, Saturday, November 22 Michigan at Ohio State, Saturday, November 22

NCAA Coach of the year

Ben Howland, UCLA               5/1

Tom Izzo, Michigan State         5/1

Mike Brey, ND                        7/1

Dave Rose, BYU                     8/1

Mark Few, Gonzaga                 8/1

Mike Krzyewski, Duke             10/1

Roy Williams, North Carolina   10/1

Fran McCaffery, Siena             10/1

Mark Fox, Nevada                   12/1

Rick Pintino, Louisville              12/1

Jim Calhoun, UCONN             15/1

Jamie Dixon, Pitt                       15/1

Stew Morrill, Utah State           20/1

Field                                         4/1

 

Who will be the first NCAAB Coach to be fired?

Bill Carmody, Northwestern                 5/1

Norm Roberts, St. John’s                      6/1

Jeff Lebo, Auburn                                 13/2

Ed DeChellis, Penn State                      7/1

Mark Gottfried, Alabama                      17/2

Sidney Lowe, N.C. State                      9/1

Bobby Gonzalez, Seton Hall                 10/1

Leonard Hamilton, Florida State           12/1

Paul Hewitt, Georgia Tech                    15/1

Dennis Felton, Georgia                         15/1

Field                                                     4/1

 

Who will be named Naismith College Player of the Year?

Blake Griffin                 5/1

Tyler Hansbrough         6/1

Stephan Curry              8/1

Luke Harangody           10/1

Darren Collison            12/1

Chase Budinger            15/1

Sam Young                  20/1

James Harden               18/1

Patrick Patterson          20/1

Hasheem Thabeet         15/1

AJ Abrams                   20/1

Ty Lawson                   30/1

Tyler Smith                   25/1

BJ Mullens                   28/1

Robert Vaden               30/1

Demar DeRozan           12/1

Damion James              30/1

Earl Clark                     30/1

Patrick Mills                 35/1

Field                             8/1

Will Bobby Knight return to coaching before the end of 2009?

Yes      2/1

No       1/3

What will be the position of the highest drafted UNC player in the 2009 NBA Draft?

Over 18½        5/6

Under 18½       5/6

What will be the position of the highest drafted UCONN player in the 2009 NBA Draft?

Over    6½       5/6

Under   6½      5/6

The Cincinnati Bearcats and the Louisville Cardinals will battle for the spread if not straight up win on Friday when they battle at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium.

BetUs Sportsbook oddsmakers currently have the Bearcats listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total is sitting at 47. The power of 620 sports services behind every selection has Leo Getz is the premier Big East handicapper in football and basketball as well as the top A-10 hoop analyst. Friday Night Game of the Year Cincinnati/Louisville from the Big East guru, plus a huge menu of basketball winners. Click now to purchase sports betting picks from the top sports services or you can get more information and a free sports pick

Kazeem Alli caught the winning touchdown in overtime in Week 11, as Cincinnati got by West Virginia 26-23. The 49 points made it OVER the posted total of 45.5.

Tony Pike completed 15-of-30 for 165 yards with one TD, and rushed for a touchdown in the win.

Hunter Cantwell completed 15-of-28 pass attempts for 164 yards, one touchdown and one interception as Louisville lost 41-7 to Pittsburgh in Week 11.

The Cardinals did not cover the 6.5-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 52.5.

Current streak:
Cincinnati has won 2 straight games.
Louisville has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Cincinnati: 7-2 SU, 4-4 ATS
Louisville: 5-4 SU, 4-4 ATS

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on turf are 9-1
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Louisville most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Cincinnati is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Louisville
Cincinnati is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Louisville
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
Louisville is 21-4 SU in its last 25 games at home
Louisville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
Louisville is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Cincinnati

Next up:
Cincinnati home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, November 22
Louisville home to West Virginia, Saturday, November 22

The Los Angeles Lakers are the only unbeaten team left in the NBA, and they’ll be looking to keep it that way at home on Friday night. Here’s your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The only college football game on the Friday schedule has No. 22 Cincinnati at Louisville. Who will cover? The top sports handicapping site has the answer on tonight’s college football, college basketball and NBA betting.

The Bearcats (7-2, 4-4 ATS) knocked off West Virginia 26-23 last time out; that was their second straight victory over a ranked opponent, as they beat South Florida 24-10 back on October 30. The Cardinals (5-4, 4-4 ATS) were thumped 41-7 by Pittsburgh in their last outing. Cincinnati is a 3.5-point road fave in this Big East game.

Other Notable Events

Kobe Bryant and company ran their record to 7-0 on Wednesday night with a 93-86 road win over the Hornets. That marked Los Angeles‘ second win in two days – they also got past the Mavericks 106-99 on Tuesday. The Lakers have also been paying off for their supporters so far this year, posting a 6-1 mark against-the-spread. The team’s next challenge will come on Friday night, when they head home to take on the Pistons.

There are 11 other games on the NBA schedule for Friday, including 8-1 (4-5 ATS) Boston playing host to the Nuggets. Completing the slate: Utah at Charlotte, Philly at Indiana, Oklahoma City at New York, Atlanta at New Jersey, Washington at Miami, Portland at New Orleans, Milwaukee at Memphis, Orlando at Dallas, Houston at San Antonio, and then finally Phoenix at Sacramento to round out the Friday night schedule.

The Rest of the Schedule

There are six games on the ice on Friday, including the Capitals playing host to the Devils in Washington. The Caps pounded the Hurricanes 5-1 on Wednesday, with top forwards Alexander Ovechkin, Alexander Semin, and Nicklas Backstrom doing most of the damage. Also on the NHL’s slate: Columbus at Buffalo, Carolina at Atlanta, St. Louis at Chicago, Nashville at Anaheim, and Detroit at Florida; Panthers netminder Craig Anderson is gunning for his third straight victory, stopping 68 of his last 69 shots.

News from the Wire

Cowboys tight end Jason Witten is expected to suit up on the weekend despite his sore ribs . . . Saints running back Reggie Bush’s status is still up in the air for this weekend – he’s been practicing in a knee brace this week. . . Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (torn MCL) isn’t likely to return to action for another three weeks . . .Flyers forward Daniel Briere is injured again; he’s expected to be out for the next week with a groin pull.

A Peek at the Future

No. 1 Alabama will get a visit from Mississippi State in college football action on Saturday; the Crimson Tide are 21.5-point favorites. Elsewhere around the Top 10 it’s No. 24 South Carolina vs. No. 3 Florida (-22.5), No. 4 Texas (-13) vs. Kansas, No. 6 USC (-23) vs. Stanford, Indiana vs. No. 7 Penn State (-36), No. 8 Utah (-30) vs. San Diego State, No. 9 Boise State (-36.5) vs. Idaho, and No. 10 Ohio State (-9.5) vs. Illinois.