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The ACC title and a trip to the Orange Bowl are at stake when the Boston College Eagles and the Virginia Tech Hokies hit the gridiron Saturday at Raymond James Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 1-point favorites versus the Hokies, while the game’s total is sitting at 38.
Billy Flutie, nephew of Mr. Hail Mary and CFL MVP Doug, threw for a 9-yard touchdown on a fake field goal in Week 14 to lead
The Eagles just covered the 6.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 42.5.
Dustin Keys kicked a 28-yard field goal with
The Hokies failed to cover the 7.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 38.5.
Team records:
Virginia Tech: 8-4 SU, 4-7 ATS Boston College most recently:
When playing in December are 8-2 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 6-4 Virginia Tech most recently: A few trends to consider:
Boston College is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Virginia Tech Boston College is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston College’s last 5 games when playing Virginia Tech Boston College is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Virginia Tech The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Virginia Tech’s last 5 games when playing Boston College Virginia Tech is 18-6 SU in its last 24 games Virginia Tech is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games when playing Boston College Virginia Tech is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Boston College |
Monthly Archives: December 2008
C-USA Title Game:East Carolina-Tulsa Preview
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The Conference USA championship is on the line Saturday and the East Carolina Pirates and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane will both be trying to claim it at Chapman Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Hurricane listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total is sitting at 65.
Trevor Vittatoe threw for 312 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for UTEP, while Kris Adams caught nine balls for 116 yards and a TD.
Jarod Tracy’s 22-yard field goal with
The Golden Hurricane failed to cover the 16-point spread, while the combined final score played OVER the posted total of 65.5.
Team records:
Tulsa: 10-2 SU, 7-4 ATS East Carolina most recently:
When playing in December are 3-4 When playing on turf are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 7-3 Tulsa most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of East Carolina’s last 6 games East Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games East Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games East Carolina is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road Tulsa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Tulsa is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games |
Pittsburgh-Connecticut Preview
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The fans at Rentschler Field will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Connecticut Huskies when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 3-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
The Panthers upset
LeSean McCoy rushed for 182 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 33 carries for
Tyler Lorenzen threw for 119 yards with a touchdown for
Team records:
Connecticut: 7-4 SU, 5-5 ATS Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in December are 5-3 When playing on grass are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the conference are 6-4 Connecticut most recently: A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Pittsburgh is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games on the road Pittsburgh is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road Connecticut is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home Connecticut is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Connecticut’s last 6 games Connecticut is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games |
Navy-Army Preview
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The Navy Midshipmen and the Army Black Knights will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Michie Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Midshipmen listed as 11-point favorites versus the Black Knights, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
Quarterback Ricky Dobbs ran for 122 yards on 24 carries with a touchdown to lead Navy past Northern
Navy covered as 4-point road underdogs as the teams played under the 51-point total set by oddsmakers.
Collin Mooney rushed for 112 yards on 12 carries for Army as they lost 30-3 to
The Black Knights did not cover the 17.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 43.5.
Current streak:
Army has lost 3 straight games. Team records:
Navy: 7-4 SU, 5-5 ATS Army: 3-8 SU, 6-4 ATS Navy most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing within the conference are 7-3 Army most recently: A few trends to consider:
Navy is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Army Navy is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Army Navy is 18-6 ATS in its last 24 games on the road Navy is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Army is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Army’s last 6 games Army is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home Army is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games |
Betting
College football offers up the MAC Championship at Ford Field on Friday night, while the NBA provides a full slate. Here’s a look in your Daily Sports Roundup.
The Gridiron Spotlight
No one has been able to beat the Ball State Cardinals (12-0 straight-up, 9-2 against-the-spread) so far this season, but the Buffalo Bulls will give it a shot in the Mid-American Conference’s championship game on Friday night (
The No. 12 Cardinals capped off their perfect regular season with a 45-22 win over
The Bulls (7-5 SU, 8-4 ATS) had their five-game winning streak snapped by
Other Notable Events
The Lakers and Wizards have combined for 18 wins so far this season, but unfortunately for Washington fans 15 of those victories sit on Los Angeles’ side of the ledger. The Lakers (15-2 SU) are coming off a 114-102 road win over the Sixers in which Kobe Bryant had 32 points. The Wizards (3-13 SU) fell 98-92 to the Trail Blazers last time out despite Antawn Jamison’s 22-point performance.
There are 10 other games on the NBA’s schedule for Friday, including
The Rest of the Schedule
Friday’s four-game NHL slate is highlighted by the Canucks and Wild in
Finally, there are no ranked college basketball teams in action on Friday night, so hoops fans will have to settle for an
News from the Wire
Bills quarterback Trent Edwards could be forced to give way to J.P. Losman this weekend because of his groin injury . . . Vikings DT Pat Williams and DT Kevin Williams both received four-game suspensions from the NFL, but a restraining order might keep them on the field this weekend . . . the Cowboys are hoping that star running back Marion Barber (dislocated toe) is able to play through his injury…Heisman Trophy winner O.J. Simpson will finally get his due as he was sentenced to at least 15 years behind bars…Ole Miss coach Houston Nutt, who a year ago was inexplicably shoved out of the door as Arkansas Razorbacks coach, is being mentioned as a possible successor to Tommy Tuberville at Auburn…As rumored, Junior Seau has come out of retirement to sign with the New England Patriots…The NHL suspended Sean Avery for a “pattern of anti-social behavior.” …Lines-Maker.com will continue to monitor the status of the Florida Gators Percy Harvin for their big SEC Championship clash with
A Peek at the Future
Saturday’s most notable NBA game sees Utah in Phoenix, while Cleveland will travel to Charlotte, and the Hawks and Mavs will meet in Dallas . . . the Bills technically have a home game on Sunday, but in reality they’ll be playing the division-rival Dolphins in the climate-controlled confines of Toronto’s Rogers Centre. Most books have this game as a pick‘em, with the total listed at 42 points…It’s Manny Pacquiao against Oscar de la Hoya at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday Night.
Dixie Chick Natalie Maines is being sued for unsubstantiated allegations made against Arkansas stepfather Terry Hobbs of the infamous West Memphis 3 case…Norm Coleman continues to lead Al Franken in the Minnesota Senate race count.
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Furman-South Carolina Preview
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The fans at
Oddsmakers currently have the Gamecocks listed as 23-point favorites versus the Paladins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Devan Downey went for 22 points and six assists, as South Carolina cruised past Princeton 84-58 on Tuesday night.
Current streak:
Furman has lost 5 straight games. Team records:
Furman: 1-5 SU, 0-4 ATS South Carolina: 5-1 SU, 1-2 ATS Furman most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7 After playing Appalachian State are 5-5 After a loss are 4-6 South Carolina most recently: A few trends to consider:
Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road Furman is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
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Buffalo-Ball State Preview
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The Ball State Cardinals will try to make it a perfect 13-0 season by smacking the Buffalo Bulls in the MAC title game Friday at Ford Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 16-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total is sitting at 63.
Drew Willy threw for 240 yards with a touchdown for
MiQuale Lewis rushed for 120 yards on 32 carries with three touchdowns, as
Team records:
Buffalo most recently:
When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 6-4 After playing Kent State are 1-6 Ball State most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Buffalo’s last 7 games Buffalo is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Buffalo is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Ball State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Ball State is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ball State’s last 7 games |
Raptors-Jazz Preview
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The Toronto Raptors and the Utah Jazz will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at EnergySolutions Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Chris Bosh led
The Jazz was defeated 93-89 by the Heat last time out, as 3.5-point favorites. The 182 points went UNDER the posted total of 199.
Paul Millsap had a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Team records:
Utah: 12-8 SU, 10-10 ATS Toronto most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing Portland are 6-4 After playing Denver are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5 Utah most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto’s last 10 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing Utah The total has gone OVER in 5 of Toronto’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Utah Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Toronto Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Toronto Utah is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home Next up:
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Bobcats-Bucks Preview
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The Charlotte Bobcats and the Milwaukee Bucks will both be gunning for a victory on Friday when they meet at
Oddsmakers currently have the Bucks listed as 4-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 186.
Emeka Okafor tossed in 25 points with 13 rebounds for a double-double on Wednesday, as the Bobcats defeated the Thunder 103-97. The Bobcats failed to cover the 8.5-point spread, while the 200 points made it OVER the posted total of 191.5.
Gerald Wallace had 21 points for the Bobcats, and Sean May added 10 points with 12 rebounds.
Charlie Villanueva dropped 23 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double on Wednesday, as the Bucks defeated the Bulls 97-90. The Bucks covered the 4.5-point sread, while the 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 201.
Richard Jefferson added 21 points for the Bucks, and Michael Redd added 13 in the win.
Current streak:
Team records:
Milwaukee: 8-12 SU, Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Friday are 2-8 Before playing Cleveland are 3-7 After playing Oklahoma City are 3-5 After a win are 1-9 Milwaukee most recently: A few trends to consider:
Charlotte is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee Charlotte is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games Charlotte is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Charlotte’s last 5 games on the road Milwaukee is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte Milwaukee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games at home Milwaukee is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing Charlotte Next up:
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