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Florida Atlantic Owls got a bowl bid at 6-6 after winning an overtime game to end the regular season. The Central Michigan Chippewas lost another high-scoring game to end the year at 8-4. Now both teams will be trying to pick up a win December 26 when they battle at Ford Field in the Motor City Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Chippewas listed as 7-point favorites versus the Owls, while the game’s total is sitting at 68.
Florida Atlantic came back in the dying seconds and then prevailed in overtime with a 57-50 victory over Florida International in Week 14. Florida Atlantic covered the 4.5-point spread, and the combined 107 points sailed OVER the posted total of 50.5.
Rusty Smith threw five touchdown passes and finished with 389 yards passing in the win.
Dan LeFevour threw for 378 yards with four touchdowns and an interception for
Team records:
Central Michigan: 8-4 SU, 6-5 ATS Florida Atlantic most recently:
When playing in December are 2-1 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 Central Michigan most recently: A few trends to consider:
Florida Atlantic is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Florida Atlantic’s last 10 games Florida Atlantic is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games Central Michigan is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Central Michigan’s last 6 games |
Monthly Archives: December 2008
Hawaii Bowl: Notre Dame vs. Hawaii Preview
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Surprise, surprise – Hawaii is in the Hawaii Bowl! The Notre Dame Fighting Irish head to the islands on Christmas Eve to battle the Warriors at Aloha Stadium in the Hawaii Bowl.
The Warriors have played in four of the past six games and opened as small favorites to win it again. Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 2-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total is sitting at 49.
Notre Dame gained just 96 total yards in a 38-3 loss to USC in Week 14, as 32-point underdogs. The 41 points went UNDER the posted total of 50.
Brandon Walker booted a 41-yard field goal for the only Irish points, while gaining just 96 total yards in the loss.
Greg Alexander had two TD passes in Hawaii’s 29-24 loss to Cincinnati in Week 15.
The Bearcats weren’t able to cover the 7.5-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (48.5).
Team records:
Notre Dame: 6-6 SU, 6-6 ATS Hawaii: 7-5 SU, 5-5-1 ATS Notre Dame most recently:
When playing in December are 1-3 When playing on turf are 7-3 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 Hawaii most recently: A few trends to consider:
Notre Dame is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Notre Dame is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games Hawaii is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games Hawaii is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Hawaii’s last 6 games |
Bowl Betting
College football offers up the Poinsettia Bowl on Tuesday night, while the NBA and NHL will provide full slates to sports fans. Here’s your Daily Sports Roundup and the rundown of which professional handicappers are hot and who has the big play.
The Gridiron Spotlight
The Boise State Broncos didn’t lose a game all season long, but despite that feat they’re still stuck in a pre-Christmas bowl game this year. The Broncos (12-0 straight-up, 8-3 against-the-spread) ended their regular season in style, blasting
Nevertheless the oddsmakers have TCU pegged as 3-point favorites at BetUs Sportsbook and NewBodog, with the total at 46 points. Both the Horned Frogs and Broncos were 5-6 versus the totals.
Other Notable Events
There are a dozen NBA games on the schedule for Tuesday, including three high-powered matchups –
The rest of the league’s slate: Oklahoma City at Atlanta, New Jersey at Indiana, Washington at Charlotte, Philadelphia at Boston, Golden State at Miami, Chicago at Detroit, Utah at Milwaukee, Memphis at Dallas, and Minnesota at San Antonio.
The Rest of the Schedule
The NHL has a busy night as well, with 13 games on the ice. The top Eastern clash has
Finally, college hoops winds down its pre-Christmas schedule with plenty of ranked teams in action on Tuesday. No. 7 Gonzaga, which dropped an 88-83 OT decision to UConn last time out, will try to get back on the winning track against
News from the Wire
Rockets guard Rafer Alston missed another game on Monday with his hamstring injury . . . Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony isn’t expected to play again until the weekend because of his sore elbow . . . Bruins forward Patrice Bergeron suffered another concussion on the weekend and is out indefinitely . . . Senators forward Daniel Alfredsson is questionable for Tuesday night due to an upper-body injury.
A Peek at the Future
There is just one game on the schedule for Wednesday – a Christmas Eve matchup between
Tuesday NCAA Bowls and Basketball
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Kansas-Arizonia Preview
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The Kansas Jayhawks and the Arizona Wildcats will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
UNLV covered as a 2.5-point home favorite while the final score played over the 139-point total.
Team records:
Arizona: 7-3 SU, 5-5 ATS Kansas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 After playing Temple are 1-0 After a win are 8-2 Arizona most recently: A few trends to consider:
Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Kansas is 21-2 SU in its last 23 games Kansas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kansas’s last 8 games on the road Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Arizona is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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Texas-Wisconsin Preview
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The Texas Longhorns and the Wisconsin Badgers will both be gunning for a victory on Tuesday when they meet at
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
MSU covered as a 5.5-point road underdog while the final score played under the 143.5-point total.
Current streak:
Team records:
Wisconsin: 9-2 SU, 5-4 ATS Texas most recently:
When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 After playing Michigan State are 1-3 After a loss are 9-1 Wisconsin most recently: A few trends to consider:
Texas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Texas is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 6 games on the road Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Wisconsin is 21-3 SU in its last 24 games Next up:
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Illinois-Missouri Preview
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The fans at JQH Arena will be treated to a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Missouri Tigers when they take their seats on Tuesday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Trent Meacham shot 5-for-5 from the field with 15 points, and Mike Tisdale also had 17 points in the win.
Current streak:
Team records:
Missouri: 9-1 SU, When playing on Tuesday are 8-2 After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Missouri Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Missouri Illinois is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games Illinois is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road Missouri is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Missouri is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Missouri is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Illinois Missouri is 1-3-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois Next up:
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Poinsettia Bowl:TCU vs. Boise State Preview
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This is a so-called minor bowl, but the teams playing in rank higher than the teams in the so-called major Orange Bowl. The No. 11 TCU Horned Frogs and the No. 9 Boise State Broncos will both be trying to pick up a win on December 23 when they battle at Qualcomm Stadium in the Poinsettia Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Horned Frogs listed as 3-point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Andy Dalton had a pair of touchdown passes in Week 13 to lead the Horned Frogs to a 44-10 win over Air Force.
The Horned Frogs managed to cover the 20-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (41.5).
Ian Johnson rushed for 130 yards with two touchdowns to lead
Team records:
TCU: 10-2 SU, 8-3 TCU most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3 When playing on grass are 9-1 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing outside the conference are 8-2 Boise State most recently: A few trends to consider:
TCU is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games TCU is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of |
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Raptors-Clippers Preview
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The Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at
Oddsmakers currently have the Clippers listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Raptors lost their fourth straight in a 107-97 setback to the Spurs on Saturday. The Raptors were 10-point underdogs in that loss, while the 204 points sailed OVER the posted total of 185.5.
Jermaine O’Neal scored 24 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The Clippers were defeated 119-85 by the Bucks last time out, as 6-point underdogs. The 204 points made it OVER the posted total of 192.
Al Thornton tossed in 20 points, while Steve Novak added 14 off the bench in the loss.
Current streak:
Team records:
Los Angeles: 8-19 SU, 11-16 ATS Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Sacramento are 3-7 After playing San Antonio are 5-5 After a loss are 2-8 Los Angeles most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 7 games Toronto is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing LA Clippers Toronto is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games Next up:
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