Maryland-Virginia Tech Preview

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:
When playing in November are 10-0
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 7-3

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

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:
When playing on Thursday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 3-7
After playing Utah are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

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

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:
When playing on Thursday are 3-7
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Chicago are 2-8
After a win are 6-4

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

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:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 7-3

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

 

OffshoreInsiders.com Takes the Bettors View of Broncos-Browns

Here is the official betting preview of the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns for Week 10 compiled by the staff of OffshoreInsiders.com. The big story is Brady Quinn makes his debut as starting QB for the Browns, replacing the struggling Derek Anderson.

Denver is 4-4 straight up and horrible 1-7 in the back pocket. In fact, they covered week 1 and have failed seven straight since.  They’ve gone over all three road games. Cleveland is 3-5 straight up but 5-3 against the spread, including 4-1 their last five.

After averaging 38 points per game in a 3-0 start, Denver has failed to score 20 points in each of their last five games. Part of the problem is that defenses can key totally on the pass as Michael Pittman, Andre Hall and Selvin Young have all been out at RB.

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Denver has won 18-of-20 straight up in the series and 8-of-9 in Cleveland. However, the Broncos have horrific numbers on defense, allowing 5.0 yards per carry against teams normally allowing 4.1 and 7.3 passing yards per attempt against teams normally allowing 6.7. That comes out to allowing foes to get .7 yards per play above their normal average.

Cleveland’s numbers on defense as also well below average allowing 4.7 yards per rush to teams normally getting 4.2, 7.1 yards per pass to 6.3 and 5.8 yards per play against teams normally allowing 5.2.

Cleveland has lost the net yardage battle in five of their eight games this year and each time by 53 yards or more.

As far as the NFL injury report for bettors, Browns starting FB Lawrence Vickers is doubtful. Another key blocker starting LG Eric Steinback is doubtful, and Cleveland‘s starting DT Shaun Rogers is a game time decision.

The aforesaid Selvin Young for Denver is a game time decision. Their TE Tony Scheffler did practice a bit on Wednesday and is also a game time decision. Starting weakside LB D.J. Williams is out, while middle LB Nate Webster should play despite ribs injury. Denver‘s secondary is depleted as neither CB Champ Bailey nor FS Marlon McCree.

Northern Illinois-Ball State Sports Gambling 411

Northern Illinois travels to Ball State in Wednesday Night college football action. The sportsbooks have Ball State as a 9.5 point favorite with a total of 47.5. For the top NCAA pointspread and NBA against the spread winners, check out today’s betting picks rundown.

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.

Ball State is 8-0 straight up and 5-1 to the number, though just 1-1 at home. The Cardinals have gone under three straight games.

The ratings say that Northern Illinois is a bit below average on offense getting 5.5 yards per play against teams normally allowing 5.7 but they are above average on defense allowing 4.6 to teams normally getting 4.9. They are particularly effective against the pass allowing 5.4 yards per pass to 6.1.

Ball State has a sensational offense averaging 5.3 yards per rush against teams normally allowing 4.7 and 8.8 yards per pass against teams normally allowing 7.9. All in all, they average .9 more yards per play than their foes’ cumulative average. They are decent on defense allowing 5.2 yards per play to teams normally getting 5.5.

As far as betting trends, all records against the spread: Northern Illinois is 7-3 in the series. Ball State has an impressive 20-9 ledger the last three years and 27-11 the last 38 lined contest. They are 13-3 their last 16 against teams with a winning record. The Huskies have covered 8-of-10 overall and are 36-16 after getting less than 170 yards passing last game.

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. Ball State‘s only victory to a winning team was Navy. Their last four opponents are a combined 8-28 straight up.

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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Wednesday Betting Review and Preview

Unbeaten Ball State and a pair of NBA teams that just made a big trade are in action on Wednesday night. Here’s a look at all of the day’s games in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

There are two college football games on the Wednesday schedule, with Toledo at Akron, and Northern Illinois at No. 16 Ball State. The Rockets/Zips matchup is expected to be the tighter one – Akron is listed as just a 4.5-point favorite. The Zips beat Eastern Michigan 42-35 last time out to improve to 4-4 (5-2-1 ATS). Toledo lost 24-23 to Central Michigan in their last outing; they’re now at just 2-6 straight-up and 4-4 ATS on the year.

Meanwhile, ranked Ball State will be looking to keep their perfect season intact when they take on Northern Illinois as a 10-point favorite. The Cardinals beat Eastern Michigan 38-16 last time out, and they’re now 8-0 (plus a lucrative 6-1 ATS) on the season. Northern Illinois has won three straight games to sit at 5-3 (5-2 ATS) through eight games. The Huskies edged Bowling Green by a score of 16-13 in their last game. Check out handicappers hotter than Gina Lynn at OffshoreInsiders.com.

Other Notable Events

The Pistons and Nuggets will try out their new-look rosters on Wednesday night, with Detroit at Toronto and Denver at Golden State. The Nuggets swapped guard Allen Iverson for guard Chauncey Billups, forward Antonio McDyess, and center Cheick Samb after starting the season 1-2. The Pistons are unbeaten at 3-0 so far this season.

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: Tampa Bay at New Jersey, Edmonton at Columbus, and St. Louis at Anaheim. The Devils are coming off a 2-0 loss to the Sabres, and future Hall of Fame goaltender Martin Brodeur will miss the next three-to-four months with an elbow injury. Veteran backup Kevin Weekes will take over for Brodeur while he is out of action.

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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Now that the McCain concession speech and the Barack Obama acceptance speech have made it official, politicos turn their attention to the Al Franken-Norm Coleman final tabulation, the Ted Stevens election, California Prop 8 results, and more.

The political betting odds will quiet down briefly, but no doubt the sportsbooks will post proposition bets on anything from who gets inauguration day 2009 tickets, what color will Michelle Obama’s dress be at the inauguration, who will be in the Obama cabinet other than Rahm Emanuel, and even which papers make the front page of Newseum.

Gold Sheet, Sports Reporter, Northcoast Sports Tip Sheet

Our sports handicappers are often asked about the value of tip sheets.

For football handicapping they have some value as a starting point. Sports Reporter, the Gold Sheet and Northcoast are among the best and Doctor Bob has some good technical angles but I still rate them light years behind the hometown newspapers.

First of all the hometown papers have writers who cover the team full-time and specialize. Secondly the tip sheets still make a lot of money from their hard copy publications. This requires early week deadlines as they don’t have the circulation efficiency of the daily rags to get their publication to the newsstands within hours of going to press.

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Bobcats-Knicks Preview

The Charlotte Bobcats and the New York Knicks will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Madison Square Garden.
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 Charlotte with 16 points off the bench in its 101-83 loss to Detroit on Monday night.
Detroit covered as 5.5-point road favorites as the game played over the 182.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
The Knicks lost to Milwaukee 94-86 as a 5.5-point favorite on Sunday. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (215.5).
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:
New York has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Charlotte: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
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:
When playing on Wednesday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 5-5
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

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:
Charlotte home to New Orleans, Friday, November 7
New York at Washington, Friday, November 7

 

 

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