What a day to sit on the couch and use a remote control. It’s the Vice Presidential debate time right after you cash in on the Brewers-Phillies winner.  Let the losers play Palin bingo, we will use the multiple televisions. In college football it’s Pittsburgh-South Florida, Memphis-UAB, Oregon State-Utah.

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Here is everything gamblers need to know for the Thursday card. Let’s start out with college football picks information.

Pittsburgh-South Florida

The Bulls defense ranks fourth in the nation in rushing yards per game, allowing just 58.8. Their All-American DE George Selvie is questionable after missing last week’s game. “Without any question this is the best running team USF has faced all year,” says Brian Gould of ScoresOddsPicks.com. Pitt is led by the 1-2 punch of LeSean McCoy and LaRod Stephens-Howling, who have a combined seven rushing TDs.

There is no doubt which team is likely to cover as this game is Stevie Vincent’s Big East Game of the Decade. Vincent is the founder of the revolutionary forensic sports handicapping, which has turned the betting world on its heels.

Memphis-UAB

Last year the Tigers snapped UAB’s seven-game series winning streak. The Blazers have played a tough schedule including road games at Tennessee and South Carolina. However, they are 1-4 straight up and their only win was to Alabama State. All four losses were by 13 or more.

At least statistically, the Blazers improved on defense. They allowed 568 yards per game and 43 points per game in their first three. Over their last two, they’ve allowed 314 yards per game. 

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Oregon State-Utah

Bob Warner of Lines-Maker.com says the big question is will the Beavers suffer a letdown after beating top ranked USC last week. OSU whipped Utah 24-7 last year in a game in which the Utes lost QB Brian Johnson last in the first half and RB Matt Asiata in the first quarter.  Darrel Mack, who was planning to redshirt, did not play. However, he would up rushing for 1,204 yards. All three will play for the Utes tonight.

Utah is off the short week, while Oregon State had two additional days rest. The Utes though rested most of their starters in a 37-21 win over Subdivision Weber State. America‘s all-time greatest football service GodsTips, led by Mike Godsey and Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy says this game is the biggest play of the day in football or baseball.

Now let’s look at the MLB playoffs. We are waiting for one of the bookmakers to post odds on how many stupid pictures of Dennis Eckersley we will have to put up with today on TBS.

White Sox-Rays

Javier Vazquez starts for Chicago having lost three straight starts and posting a 13.50 ERA. Tampa is a shocking 34-3 this season as a sportsbook favorite of 150 or more. The Palehose have won six consecutive road postseason contests.

Brewers-Phillies

CC Sabathia tries to tie the series, but he is pitching on three days rest. His ERA is 0.83 in his last three starts. Brett Myers has an ERA of 7.79 in his last three starts, but is 4-1 career wise to the Brew Crew with a 1.77 ERA.

Milwaukee has lost 15 of their last 18 to squads with a +.5 or better runs per game ratio. The Phillies have won seven straight to the NL Central.

Dodgers-Cubs

The Cubs Carlos Zambrano has a 7.80 ERA in his last three starts. His last three to LA have not been any better, sporting an 0-2 mark with a 7.58 ERA.  The Cubs are 17-3 this year +14.5 units following a loss of four or more runs.

Now other betting events take center stage.

Palin-Biden

It’s debate time for Palin and Biden. This is the World Series of Vice Presidential debates. The political betting odds say that Barack Obama has exploded to a -240 favorite. It is safe to say, all eyes will be on how much the line will move following the debate.

Dancing With the Stars

Brooke Burke is now the favorite at +200 to win, with Warren Sapp a close second at +250. Rumor is that models Joy Sartin and Cassia Riley will lead next year’s cast.

The Amazing Race

Andrew/Dan and Terence/Sarah are +400, but Nick/Starr are the clear cut favorites to win this CBS reality show at +200.

World Series of Poker

Dennis Phillips and Ivan Demidov are the co-favorites according to the Vegas WSOP betting line, but the odds have Peter Eastgate and Scott Montgomery next at +450.

Survivor Gabon

Unlike the other reality shows, the favorites are more clear-cut. Bog Crowley is +200 and Ace Gordon +300, but no other contender is given better than 5-1 betting odds. For all the latest odds and winning picks, check out OffshoreInsiders.com

The Chicago White Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Tropicana Field in Game 1 of their ALDS.
The White Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Javier Vazquez in this game. Vazquez has a 12-16 record and a 4.67 ERA this season.
It'll be James Shields toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Shields is 14-8 with a 3.56 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 185-moneyline favorites versus the White Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.
John Danks tossed eight shutout innings on Tuesday night to lead the White Sox past the Twins 1-0 and into the playoffs.
The White Sox got the victory as -143 home favorites in that contest, while the combined score fell well UNDER the night's posted total (9).
Ben Zobrist homered in the 11th inning on Sunday afternoon to give the Rays an 8-7 win over the Tigers.
The Rays had been listed at EVEN on the road in that season-ending contest, while the combined score went OVER the day's posted total (9).
Team records:
Chicago: 88-74 SU
Tampa Bay: 97-65 SU
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6
After playing Minnesota are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Tampa Bay most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Chi White Sox are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 5-5
After a win are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chi White Sox's last 15 games when playing Tampa Bay
Chi White Sox are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Chi White Sox are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 13 games at home
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Chi White Sox
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Chi White Sox, Friday, October 3

The Oregon State Beavers and the Utah Utes will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Utes listed as 11½-point favorites versus the Beavers, while the game's total is sitting at 53.
Oregon State got out to a 21 point lead and held on to upset USC 27-21 in Week 5, as 24-point underdogs. The combined 48 points fell UNDER the posted total of 55.
Jacquizz Rodgers ran 36 times with 186 yards and two touchdowns for Oregon State.
Current streak:
Oregon State has won 2 straight games.
Utah has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Oregon State: 2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS
Utah: 5-0 SU, 2-1-1 ATS
Oregon State most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

Utah most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on turf are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing outside the conference are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Oregon State's last 7 games on the road
Oregon State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
Oregon State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Oregon State home to Washington State, Saturday, October 11
Utah at Wyoming, Saturday, October 11

The Memphis Tigers and the UAB Blazers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Legion Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Blazers, while the game's total is sitting at 57.
Curtis Steele's touchdown run with just over two minutes to play sealed a 29-17 win for Memphis over Arkansas State in Week 5.
The Tigers covered the 2-point spread in the upset, while the final score played UNDER the day's posted total of 56.
UAB lost 26-13 to South Carolina in Week 5, as 26.5-point underdogs. The game's 39 points fell UNDER the posted total of 50.5.
Joe Webb threw for 131 yards and two interceptions, while rushing eight times with one TD in the loss.
Current streak:
Memphis has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Memphis: 2-3 SU, 2-2 ATS
UAB: 1-4 SU, 2-2 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing in October are 5-5
When playing on turf are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

UAB most recently:
When playing in October are 2-8
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the conference are 1-9
A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Memphis's last 12 games on the road
Memphis is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games on the road
Memphis is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
UAB is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Memphis
UAB is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
UAB is 6-1-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Memphis
UAB is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Memphis home to Louisville, Friday, October 10
UAB at Houston, Thursday, October 9

The Pittsburgh Panthers and the South Florida Bulls will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Raymond James Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 14-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game's total is sitting at 49.
LaRod Stephens-Howling scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter and Pittsburgh rallied past Syracuse 34-24 in Week 5.
The Panthers failed to cover the 14-point spread, while the combined score played OVER the day's posted total of 48.
South Florida scored 31 points in the first half as they ran away with a 41-10 victory over NC State in Week 5. South Florida covered the 10-point spread, and the 51 points made it OVER the posted total of 45.
Matt Grothe completed 20-of-29 pass attempts for 261 yards and one touchdown.
Current streak:
Pittsburgh has won 3 straight games.
South Florida has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 3-1 SU, 0-4 ATS
South Florida: 5-0 SU, 1-3 ATS
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in October are 7-3
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 4-6

South Florida most recently:
When playing in October are 4-6
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
South Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
South Florida is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games at home
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Navy, Saturday, October 18
South Florida home to Syracuse, Saturday, October 18

College football goes head-to-head with another day of baseball playoffs on Thursday. Here’s a glimpse at the six contests (three in each sport) in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The top college football team in action on Thursday night is No. 10 South Florida, who will play host to Pittsburgh. The Bulls are 5-0 so far this season, with their most impressive win coming against then-No. 13 Kansas on September 12 (by a score of 37-34). The Panthers were beaten by Bowling Green in their season opener, but they’ve got the job done since then with wins over Buffalo, Iowa, and Syracuse. South Florida is pegged as a 13.5-point favorite in this contest, with the game’s total sitting at 48 points.

No. 15 Utah will also take to the field on Thursday night; they’ll get a visit from Oregon State. The Utes are 5-0 on the season as well, picking up five straight victories over Michigan, UNLV, Utah State, Air Force, and Weber State. Oregon State is only 2-2 on the season, but they managed to pull off a huge upset versus Southern Cal on September 25. If the Beavers plan on knocking off another ranked team on Thursday night they’ll have to do it as 11.5-point underdogs. The game’s total is set at 53 points.

The final game is a Conference USA dud between 2-3 Memphis and 1-4 UAB. Both the Tigers and the Blazers are looking for their first conference victory of the season, and Memphis is pegged as a 3.5-point road favorite to secure that win. The total sits at 57.

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Vice Presidential Debate

Will Sarah Palin prove to Joe Montana of politics or the Wang Chung? Can she come through in the clutch again or is she a one-hit wonder who will eventually replace Elisabeth Hasselbeck on the View? One thing is for sure that all politicos will watch the Vegas betting odds for president, the ultimate precursor to who wins the presidential election.

It will be all Palin all the time. We know Sean Hannity and Anne Coulter will say she walks on water, while Jack Cafferty and Keith Olbermann will attack her personally and relentlessly, but the political betting odds will measure what Main Street America thinks.

Will pro-Obama Gwen Ifill remain the moderator? Of course the Wachovia, Washington Mutual bailout will affect the race, but most political handicappers such as Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy agree that in recent history no Vice Presidential candidate will affect the election like Sarah Palin. 

Other Notable Events

The Rays will host their first-ever postseason contest on Thursday afternoon (2:30pm ET), and they’ll be looking for James Shields (14-8, 3.56 ERA) to pitch them to a victory over the White Sox. Shields’ last real outing came on September 23 against the Orioles, and he picked up a win after allowing just two earned runs over seven innings of work. In his last 10 outings Shields has a 5-1 record with four no-decisions. Javier Vazquez (12-16, 4.67 ERA) will get the start for Chicago, although he hasn’t been effective lately; the righthander has surrendered 18 earned runs and 18 hits over his last 12 innings.

Both National League playoff series continue on Thursday, with Milwaukee at Philadelphia at 6:05pm ET, and the Dodgers at the Cubs at 9:35pm ET. The Brewers will send CC Sabathia (11-2, 1.65 ERA in the NL) to the mound against Brett Myers (10-13, 4.55 ERA). Sabathia has surrendered just two earned runs over his last three starts, and Milwaukee is 8-2 in his last 10 outings. Myers, on the other hand, has been pounded for 14 earned runs over his last two trips to the mound. Still, he pitched well against the Brewers on September 14, allowing two hits in a complete-game victory.

Thursday’s Dodgers/Cubs matchup will feature a duel between Los Angeles‘ Chad Billingsley (16-10, 3.14 ERA) and Chicago‘s Carlos Zambrano (14-6, 3.91 ERA). Billingsley hasn’t been tagged with a loss since August 25, and the Dodgers are 5-1 in his last six trips to the mound. Zambrano threw an impressive no-hitter against the Astros on September 14, but since then he’s been knocked around for 13 earned runs over just 6 1-3 innings of work in a pair of rough starts versus the Cardinals and Mets.

The Rest of the Schedule

Don’t like those half-dozen options above? That’s all you’re going to get on Thursday.

News from the Wire

Red Sox pitcher Josh Beckett (oblique injury) is on track to start for the team in Game 3 of their ALDS . . . Brewers pitcher Ben Sheets is not on the team’s roster for their NLDS because of his elbow injury . . . Rays outfielder Carl Crawford will try to play through his finger injury this week . . . the Bengals signed running back Cedric Benson to a contract.

A Peek at the Future

The two American League series continue on Friday night, with games in Tampa Bay and Los Angeles . . . there are also two more college football games on Friday night: No. 8 BYU at Utah State, and Cincinnati at Marshall . . .Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Busch, and Tony Stewart are all pegged at 5/1 Vegas odds to win the Sprint Cup event at Talladega on Sunday, with Jimmie Johnson at 7/1, and Jeff Gordon sitting back at 8/1.