The Celtics will be looking to continue their red-hot start to the season on Wednesday, while there are two college football games on tap. It’s another windfall opportunity for bettors and here is your rundown of the top betting picks for tonight, a golden jubilee of winners. Here’s your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The top college football team in action on Wednesday night? That’d be 7-2 (5-3 ATS) Central Michigan, who’ll take on 5-4 (5-3 ATS) Northern Illinois. The Chippewas have won five games in a row, and they slipped past Indiana 37-34 last time out. The Huskies had their three-game winning streak snapped last game, falling 45-14 to Ball State. The oddsmakers have Northern Illinois listed as a 3-point favorite, with the total at 48 points.

The most lucrative football team in action on Wednesday night? That’d be 6-2-1 ATS (3-6 SU) Temple, who’ll take on 1-6-1 ATS (2-7 SU) Kent. The Owls have won two of their past four games, but they fell 33-27 to Navy last time out (covering the 8-point spread). The Golden Flashes have lost five of their last six contests, and they’re coming off a 45-30 defeat versus Bowling Green. Temple is a 3-point favorite, with the total at 45 points.

Other Notable Events

The Celtics play host to the Hawks on Wednesday night, looking to pick up their eighth win in nine contests. Boston is currently on a five-game winning streak, and they came back to beat the Raptors 94-87 on Monday night. Paul Pierce exploded for 36 points against Toronto, while Kevin Garnett picked up 21 points and 10 boards in the contest.

There are 10 other NBA games on the schedule for Wednesday night, including the Lakers on the road in New Orleans. Rounding out the slate: Philadelphia at Toronto, Indiana at New Jersey, Portland at Miami, San Antonio at Milwaukee, Orlando at Oklahoma City, Utah at Washington, New York at Memphis, and Sacramento at the Clippers. Also, the Rockets will be on the road on Wednesday night to take on the Suns.

Other Betting Odds

As most know, bettors can invest in anything. Betting odds are posted on propositions ranging from the 2008 Miss World, the 2008 Heisman Trophy odds are updated, and the political futures of Sarah Palin and John McCain.

Of most interest to us in the sports handicapping and football betting community is the latest lines to win the Heisman. Graham Harrell leads the way at 3/2, followed closely by Sam Bradford at 7/4 and Colt McCoy at 7/2.

The Rest of the Schedule

The Canucks host the Avalanche on Wednesday night in one of seven games on the NHL schedule. Vancouver has won three games in a row, with goaltender Roberto Luongo posting a shutout in each of those victories. Also hitting the ice: St. Louis at Buffalo, Washington at Carolina, the Rangers at New Jersey, Phoenix at Columbus, and Tampa Bay at Florida. As well, the Bruins will head west to Chicago to play the Hawks.

Finally, the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament will continue to tip off the college basketball schedule on Wednesday. UCLA takes on Prairie View A&M in one of the day’s contests.

News from the Wire

Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell could return to action from his knee injury this weekend; Andrew Walter played in the team’s 17-6 loss to the Panthers in Week 10 . . . the Seahawks are expected to have Matt Hasselbeck (back and leg injuries) return to the field this week, sending Seneca Wallace back to the bench . . . Rams quarterback Marc Bulger was benched in their Week 10 loss, but he’ll be the starter again this week.

A Peek at the Future

Thursday’s college football slate: Buffalo at Akron (-2.5), Virginia Tech at Miami (-4), and Wyoming at Utah (-8.5) . . . there are just three NBA games on tap for Thursday, with Denver at Cleveland, Dallas at Chicago, and Detroit at Golden State . . .  the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament’s semi-final round is set for November 20 at Madison Square Garden in New York, with the championship game tipping off on November 21.