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The Maryland Terrapins and the Virginia Tech Hokies will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Lane Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hokies listed as 3-point favorites versus the Terrapins, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Obi Egekeze kicked a 20-yard field goal with six seconds left, and Maryland kept North Carolina State winless in Atlantic Coast Conference play with a rain-soaked 27-24 victory in Week 9.
The Terrapins failed to cover the 12-point spread, while the combined score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 66.5.
QB Cory Holt finished for Virginia Tech and threw a 4-yard touchdown pass but it was not enough as they lost 30-20 to Florida State in Week 9.
The Hokies did not cover the 6.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 44.
Current streak:
Maryland has won 2 straight games. Virginia Tech has lost 2 straight games. Team records:
Maryland: 6-2 SU, 4-3 ATS Virginia Tech: 5-3 SU, 2-5 ATS Maryland most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 5-5 Virginia Tech most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Maryland’s last 5 games on the road Maryland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Maryland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games Maryland is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road Virginia Tech is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games at home Virginia Tech is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games Virginia Tech is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games Next up:
Maryland home to North Carolina, Saturday, November 15 Virginia Tech at Miami, Thursday, November 13 |
Rockets-Trail Blazers Preview
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The Houston Rockets and the Portland Trail Blazers will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Rose Garden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 5-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockets went down to the wire with the Celtics but lost 103-99 at the Toyota Center Tuesday night
Boston won as a 3-point road underdog. The final score played over the 177.5-point total set by sportsbooks.
The Trail Blazers were defeated 103-96 by the Jazz last time out, as 6.5-point underdogs. The 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 186.5.
Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge had 18 points apiece in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Portland has lost 2 straight games. Team records:
Houston: 3-1 SU, 1-3 ATS Portland: 1-3 SU, 2-2 ATS Houston most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing LA Clippers are 5-5 After playing Boston are 7-3 After a loss are 6-4 Portland most recently: A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Portland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston’s last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Houston’s last 9 games when playing Portland Houston is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Portland Portland is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home Portland is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Portland’s last 9 games when playing Houston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Portland’s last 6 games at home Next up:
Houston at LA Clippers, Friday, November 7 Portland home to Minnesota, Saturday, November 8 |
76ers-Magic Preview
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The fans at Amway Arena will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic when they take their seats on Thursday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 5½-point favorites versus the 76ers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The 76ers were upset 106-83 by the Heat last time out, as 2.5-point favorites. The 189 points fell UNDER the posted total of 205.
Thaddeus Young had 19 points and four rebounds for the 76ers.
Dwight Howard dropped 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the Magic over the Bulls 96-93 on Monday night.
Orlando failed to cover as 6.5-point home favorites as the teams played under the 197-point total set by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 2 straight games. Team records:
Philadelphia: 2-3 SU, 2-3 ATS Orlando: 2-2 SU, 1-3 ATS Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7 Before playing Utah are 6-4 After playing Miami are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5 Orlando most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing Orlando The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Orlando Philadelphia is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Orlando Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando’s last 6 games Orlando is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia The total has gone OVER in 4 of Orlando’s last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Orlando is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Next up:
Philadelphia home to Utah, Tuesday, November 11 Orlando home to Washington, Saturday, November 8 |
Broncos-Browns Pointers
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The Denver Broncos and the Cleveland Browns will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Browns listed as 3-point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game’s total is sitting at 46.
The Broncos lost to Miami 26-17 as a 4.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (50.5).
Jay Cutler threw for 306 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions for Denver, while Peyton Hillis caught seven passes for 116 yards and a touchdown.
The Browns lost to Baltimore 37-27 as a 3-point favorite in Week 9. The combined score went well OVER the posted over/under total (36.5).
Derek Anderson had 219 passing yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Cleveland, while Braylon Edwards caught four passes for 86 yards with a TD.
Current streak:
Denver has lost 3 straight games. Team records:
Denver: 4-4 SU, 1-6-1 ATS Cleveland: 3-5 SU, 5-3 ATS Denver most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5 When playing on grass are 5-5 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the division are 4-6 Cleveland most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Denver’s last 10 games on the road Denver is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Denver is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road Denver is 1-6 ATS in its last 7 games on the road Cleveland is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games at home Cleveland is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Cleveland’s last 14 games Cleveland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home Next up:
Denver at Atlanta, Sunday, November 16 Cleveland at Buffalo, Monday, November 17 |
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Northern Illinois-Ball State Sports Gambling 411
Northern Illinois travels to
NIU is 5-3 straight up and 5-2 against the spread. Their last five games have gone under. They are 1-3 outright on the road, but 4-0 to the pointspread.
The ratings say that
As far as betting trends, all records against the spread:
The Cardinals’ smallest margin of victory has been 12 points, but NIU has not lost by more than four. Their three losses were by a combined 11 points. In fact, they have never trailed by more than 11 points this season.
Neither team has played a tough schedule.
The Huskies have yet to beat a team with a winning mark. Their last four games were against teams a combined 11-23 straight up. For those who bet quarters, note that the Cardinals have scored just six points combined in the first quarter of their last three games and NIU has a better defense than each of those teams according to Bob Warner of Lines-Maker.com
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The Gridiron Spotlight
There are two college football games on the Wednesday schedule, with
Meanwhile, ranked
Other Notable Events
The Pistons and Nuggets will try out their new-look rosters on Wednesday night, with
The rest of the NBA’s schedule on a busy Wednesday: Phoenix at Indiana, Charlotte at New York, Philadelphia at Miami, Boston at Oklahoma City, San Antonio at Minnesota, Washington at Milwaukee, Chicago at Cleveland, Atlanta at New Orleans, Portland at Utah, and Memphis at Sacramento. As well, we’ll get another Clippers/Lakers matchup.
The Rest of the Schedule
It’s a slow night around the National Hockey League on Wednesday, with just three games on the schedule:
News from the Wire
The Browns have seen enough of quarterback Derek Anderson for now – he’ll be benched in favor of Brady Quinn this week . . . Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky has a sprained thumb, giving newly-signed Daunte Culpepper an even better chance of starting this week . . . Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger left Monday night’s game with a shoulder injury, leaving it to backup Byron Leftwich to finish up the victory.
A Peek at the Future
There are only two games on the NBA’s schedule for Thursday night: Philadelphia at Orlando, and Houston at Portland . . . No. 23 Maryland is a 3.5-point road underdog against Virginia Tech in college football action on Thursday, while No. 11 TCU is favored by 2.5 points against No. 10 Utah . . . the first round of the CFL playoffs will take place on Saturday, with Edmonton at Winnipeg, and British Columbia at Saskatchewan.
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Bobcats-Knicks Preview
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The Charlotte Bobcats and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at
Oddsmakers currently have the Knicks listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Shannon Brown led
The Knicks lost to
Quentin Richardson led the Knicks with a game-high 28 points and Zach Randolph had a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds.
Current streak:
Team records:
New York: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8 Before playing New Orleans are 3-5 After playing Detroit are 5-5 After a loss are 7-3 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 6 games when playing on the road against New York The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Charlotte’s last 13 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Charlotte’s last 7 games when playing New York Charlotte is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games when playing New York The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 6 games when playing at home against Charlotte The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 7 games when playing Charlotte New York is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Charlotte The total has gone OVER in 12 of New York’s last 17 games at home Next up:
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