ESPN2 NCAA Basketball Odds: Saint John’s vs Duke

December 5th, 2009
Courtesy of OddsShark.com
The St. John’s Red Storm and the Duke Blue Devils will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Duke was upset 73-69 by Wisconsin on Wednesday as a 5-point favorite. That game’s 142 points made it OVER the posted total of 132.5.
Kyle Singler added 26 points with six rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
St. John’s has won 6 straight games.
Team records:
St. John’s: 6-0 SU, 2-2 ATS
Duke: 6-1 SU, 4-2 ATS
St. John’s most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
After playing Stony Brook are 3-4
After a win are 6-4

Duke most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 10-0
After playing Wisconsin are 1-0
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
St. John’s is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of St. John’s last 8 games when playing Duke
St. John’s is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Duke
St. John’s is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing St. John’s
Duke is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Duke is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Duke is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against St. John’s
Next up:
St. John’s home to Georgia, Wednesday, December 9
Duke home to Gardner-Webb, Tuesday, December 15

 

 

CBS NCAA Basketball Odds: North Carolina vs Kentucky

December 5th, 2009
Courtesy of OddsShark.com
The North Carolina Tar Heels and the Kentucky Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Rupp Arena.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Ed Davis dropped 22 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead North Carolina past Michigan State 89-82 in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge on Tuesday night.
North Carolina covered as 2-point home favorites, while the teams played OVER the 154-point total listed by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
North Carolina has won 3 straight games.
Kentucky has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
North Carolina: 7-1 SU, 2-4 ATS
Kentucky: 7-0 SU, 2-3 ATS
North Carolina most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-6
After playing Michigan State are 5-2
After a win are 9-1

Kentucky most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Connecticut are 1-0
After playing UNC Asheville are 1-1
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
North Carolina is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Kentucky
North Carolina is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Kentucky
North Carolina is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
North Carolina is 23-2 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Kentucky is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina
Kentucky is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina
Next up:
North Carolina home to Presbyterian, Saturday, December 12
Kentucky at Connecticut, Wednesday, December 9

 

ESPN2 NCAA Football Odds: Wisconsin vs Hawaii

December 5th, 2009
Courtesy of OddsShark.com
The Wisconsin Badgers and the Hawaii Warriors will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Aloha Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Badgers listed as 12-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total is sitting at 57.
Wisconsin was upset by Northwestern 33-31 at Ryan Field in Week 12.
Northwestern covered as a 7-point home underdog while the final score played OVER the 48.5-point total.
Alex Green caught a 14-yard TD pass in the second half to give Hawaii a 24-17 win over Navy in Week 13. Hawaii won the game as a 9.5-point underdog, while the 41 points went UNDER the posted total of 56.
Bryant Moniz completed 32-of-44 for 366 yards with three touchdown passes.
Current streak:
Hawaii has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Wisconsin: 8-3 SU, 4-6 ATS
Hawaii: 6-6 SU, 6-5 ATS
Wisconsin most recently:
When playing in December are 3-2
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Hawaii most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin’s last 6 games on the road
Wisconsin is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games
Wisconsin is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Wisconsin is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Hawaii’s last 5 games
Hawaii is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Hawaii is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Hawaii is 17-5 SU in its last 22 games at home

 

ESPN2 NCAA Football Odds: South Florida vs Connecticut

December 5th, 2009
Courtesy of OddsShark.com
The fans at Rentschler Field will be treated to a game between the South Florida Bulls and the Connecticut Huskies when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Huskies listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total is sitting at 51.
South Florida was knocked off by Miami, 31-10, at Raymond James Stadium in Week 13.
Miami covered as a 3.5-point road favorite while the final score played UNDER the 53.5-point total.
Andre Dixon rushed for three touchdowns as Connecticut bombed Syracuse 56-31 in Week 13.
The Huskies covered the 13.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 44.5.
Current streak:
Connecticut has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
South Florida: 7-4 SU, 3-6 ATS
Connecticut: 6-5 SU, 9-1 ATS
South Florida most recently:
When playing in December are 2-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 4-6

Connecticut most recently:
When playing in December are 1-5
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of South Florida’s last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of South Florida’s last 7 games
South Florida is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games
South Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Connecticut
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Connecticut’s last 5 games
Connecticut is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Connecticut is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games at home
Connecticut is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing South Florida

 

ESPN Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game: Georgia Tech vs Clemson

December 5th, 2009
Courtesy of OddsShark.com
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Clemson Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Raymond James Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Yellow Jackets listed as 1-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 57.
Georgia Tech was defeated 30-24 by Georgia in Week 13 as a 9-point favorite. That game’s 54 points went UNDER the posted total of 57.5.
Josh Nesbitt threw for a TD and ran for another in that loss.
Kyle Parker threw for 212 yards, one touchdown and one interception for Clemson in a 34-17 loss to South Carolina in Week 13.
The Tigers did not cover the 3-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 44.5.
Team records:
Georgia Tech: 10-2 SU, 7-4 ATS
Clemson: 8-4 SU, 7-4 ATS
Georgia Tech most recently:
When playing in December are 3-7
When playing on grass are 8-2
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 8-2

Clemson most recently:
When playing in December are 3-5
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Georgia Tech is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Georgia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Clemson
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia Tech’s last 5 games when playing Clemson
Georgia Tech is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games
Clemson is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Clemson’s last 5 games when playing Georgia Tech
Clemson is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Georgia Tech
Clemson is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Georgia Tech
 

 

ABC Big 12 Conference Championship Game: Texas vs Nebraska

December 5th, 2009
Courtesy of OddsShark.com
The Texas Longhorns and the Nebraska Cornhuskers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Cowboys Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 14½-point favorites versus the Cornhuskers, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Colt McCoy threw four TD passes and ran for anther as Texas defeated rival Texas A&M 49-39 in Week 13. Texas failed to cover the 20.5-point spread, while the 88 points sailed OVER the posted total of 63.
McCoy completed 24-of-40 pass attempts for 302 yards for Texas, while Jordan Shipley and James Kirkendoll caught a pair of touchdown passes in that win.
Nebraska had a 14-point lead at halftime and held on for a 28-20 victory over Colorado in Week 13. Nebraska failed to cover the 10-point spread, but the 48 points made it OVER the posted total of 61.
Rex Burkhead ran for 101 yards with a touchdown to lead the way.
Current streak:
Texas has won 12 straight games.
Nebraska has won 5 straight games.
Team records:
Texas: 12-0 SU, 5-6-1 ATS
Nebraska: 9-3 SU, 8-4 ATS
Texas most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 10-0
When playing within the conference are 10-0

Nebraska most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Texas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Texas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Nebraska
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Texas’s last 5 games
Texas is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Nebraska is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Nebraska’s last 8 games
Nebraska is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Nebraska is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing Texas
 

 

CBS Southeastern Conference Championship Game: Florida vs Alabama

December 5th, 2009
Courtesy of OddsShark.com
The Florida Gators and the Alabama Crimson Tide will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Georgia Dome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 6-point favorites versus the Crimson Tide, while the game’s total is sitting at 41.
Florida put on a show in Tim Tebow’s final game in Gainesville, taking down rival Florida State 37-10 at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Week 13.
Florida covered as a 25.5-point home favorite while the final score played UNDER the 56-point total.
Greg McElroy threw for 217 yards with a pair of TD passes as Alabama beat Auburn 26-21 in Week 13. Alabama failed to cover the 12.5-point spread, and the 47 points went as a PUSH against the posted total of 47.
Trent Richardson ran for 50 yards with a touchdown for Alabama.
Current streak:
Florida has won 12 straight games.
Alabama has won 12 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 12-0 SU, 5-5-1 ATS
Alabama: 12-0 SU, 7-5 ATS
Florida most recently:
When playing in December are 5-3
When playing on turf are 6-2
After outgaining opponent are 10-0
When playing within the conference are 10-0

Alabama most recently:
When playing in December are 3-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Florida’s last 10 games
Florida is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Alabama
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Florida
Alabama is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
 

ABC NCAA Football Odds: Arizona vs Southern California

December 5th, 2009
Courtesy of OddsShark.com
The Arizona Wildcats and the Southern Cal Trojans will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 7-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 50.
Alex Zendejas booted a 32-yard field goal with one second remaining to give Arizona a 20-17 win over rival Arizona State at Sun Devil Stadium in Week 13.
Arizona State covered as a 3.5-point home underdog while the final score played UNDER the 44-point total.
Allen Bradford ran for two second half touchdowns as USC defeated UCLA 28-7 in Week 13. USC covered the 13.5-point spread, while the 35 points went UNDER the posted total of 47.
Matt Barkley completed 18-of-26 for 206 yards to lead USC
Team records:
Arizona: 7-4 SU, 5-5 ATS
Southern Cal: 8-3 SU, 3-8 ATS
Arizona most recently:
When playing in December are 4-1
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in December are 5-3
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 7 games on the road
Arizona is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Arizona is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Southern Cal is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Southern Cal is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games
Southern Cal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona
 

ESPN2 NCAA Football Odds: Houston vs East Carolina

December 5th, 2009
Courtesy of OddsShark.com
The Houston Cougars and the East Carolina Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cougars listed as 3-point favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total is sitting at 69.
Houston got up by 59 points at halftime as they ran over Rice 73-14 in Week 13. Houston covered the 30-pint spread, and the 87 points sailed OVER the posted total of 72.
Case Keenum threw for 323 yards with a pair of touchdowns, while rushing for another to lead Houston.
Dwayne Harris rushed for one touchdown as East Carolina beat Southern Miss 25-20 in Week 13.
The Pirates did not cover the 6.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 55.
Current streak:
Houston has won 2 straight games.
East Carolina has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 10-2 SU, 8-3 ATS
East Carolina: 8-4 SU, 5-6 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing in December are 3-6
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 7-3

East Carolina most recently:
When playing in December are 4-4
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 9-1

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games when playing East Carolina
Houston is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
East Carolina is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home
East Carolina is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of East Carolina’s last 5 games when playing Houston
East Carolina is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Houston
 

ESPN NCAA Football Odds: West Virginia vs Rutgers

December 5th, 2009
Courtesy of OddsShark.com
 
The fans at Rutgers Stadium will be treated to a game between the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Rutgers Scarlet Knights when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Scarlet Knights listed as 2-point favorites versus the Mountaineers, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
Tyler Bitancurt kicked a 43-yard field goal to lift West Virginia to a 19-16 win over Pittsburgh in Week 13. West Virginia won that game as a pick’em, and the teams played UNDER the posted total of 48.
Noel Devine led West Virginia with 136 yards off 18 carries with a TD.
Rutgers defeated Louisville 34-14 as a 3.5-point favorite in Week 13. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (43).
Mohamed Sanu rushed for rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries for the Scarlet Kinghts and Tom Savage passed for 163 yards with a touchdown pass and a TD run.
Team records:
West Virginia: 8-3 SU, 4-6 ATS
Rutgers: 8-3 SU, 5-4 ATS
West Virginia most recently:
When playing in December are 5-4
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 6-4

Rutgers most recently:
When playing in December are 3-2
When playing on turf are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Rutgers
West Virginia is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Rutgers
West Virginia is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia’s last 7 games
Rutgers is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games at home
Rutgers is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
Rutgers is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Rutgers is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing West Virginia