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The Gridiron Spotlight

The Redskins seemed like the fourth banana in the competitive NFC East division before the season began, but with just two losses over eight contests they’re right there in the race for first place. Washington is coming off a 25-7 road win over the Lions in which they covered the 7-point spread; that moved them to 6-2 (5-3 ATS) on the season.

Pittsburgh lost some ground in the AFC North race last week when they fell 21-14 to the Giants as 3-point home favorites. That defeat put an end to the Steelers’ three-game winning streak, which saw them knock off the Ravens, Jaguars, and Bengals. The Steelers head into the Monday nighter at 5-2; they’re at 3-4 ATS through seven games.

The oddsmakers are siding with the Redskins at home in this one, as they’re listed as 2-point favorites. The total for the contest is sitting at 36.5 points; the Steelers are 4-3 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season, while the Redskins are at 2-5-1 against the totals.

Other Notable Events

A pair of NBA teams in search of their first victories will take to the court on Monday night, but unfortunately for them they won’t be playing each other. The 0-3 Kings will be trying to get a road victory in Philadelphia; Sacramento lost 121-103 to Orlando last time out. Meanwhile, the 0-3 Clippers will be at home on Monday night to take on the Jazz; Los Angeles was pounded 101-79 by Utah in the first game of the home-and-home set.

Four other matchups round out the NBA’s schedule for the night: Chicago at Orlando, Detroit at Charlotte, Golden State at Memphis, and Cleveland at Dallas. LeBron James and his Cavaliers have stumbled out of the gate; they’ve beaten the lowly Bobcats, but they dropped games to both the Celtics and Hornets to sit with a 1-2 mark on the year.

The Rest of the Schedule

There are three games in the National Hockey League on Monday night, including Buffalo at New Jersey. Both of those teams rolled to wins on Saturday; the Sabres blanked the Capitals 5-0, and the Devils pounded the Thrashers 6-1 (despite star netminder Martin Brodeur leaving the contest early with a reported bruised elbow). The other two games on the slate are Columbus at the Islanders, and Colorado at Chicago.

News from the Wire

Phillip Fulmer is out as head coach of Tennessee…Allen Iverson is on his way to the Detroit Pistons in a blockbuster trade involving Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess… S Ryan Clark, LB Keyaron Fox, CB Bryant McFadden, and T Marvel Smith are all OUT for the Steelers on Monday night, while RB Willie Parker and QB Ben Roethlisberger are both listed in the PROBABLE section of the team’s injury report . . . the Redskins have RB Ladell Betts, WR Malcolm Kelly, CB Shawn Springs, and DE Jason Taylor listed as OUT for Monday night. RB Clinton Portis is PROBABLE to play in the contest.

A Peek at the Future

Notable college football matchups during the week include Northern Illinois at Ball State on Wednesday night, and both Maryland at Virginia Tech and TCU at Utah on Thursday night . . . the drivers of the Sprint Cup Series will hit Phoenix International Raceway for the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 on Sunday afternoon, and they’ll then close out their 2008 season with the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16.

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The fans at STAPLES Center will be treated to a game
between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers
when they take their seats on Monday.
Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back
later for the opening line and total.
Carlos Boozer tossed in 25 points and hauled down 10
rebounds for a double-double as the Jazz defeated the
Clippers 101-79 last time out. The Jazz covered the
14-point spread, while the 180 points went UNDER the
posted total of 191.
Ronnie Brewer chipped in with 16 points in the win.
Tim Thomas netted 16 points and seven rebounds in the
loss.
Current streak:
Utah has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Utah: 2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 0-3 SU, 0-3 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing on Monday are 10-0
Before playing Portland are 4-6
After playing LA Clippers are 6-4
After a win are 4-6

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing LA Lakers are 6-4
After playing Utah are 6-4
After a loss are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Utah's last 6 games
when playing on the road against LA Clippers
Utah is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA
Clippers
Utah is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing LA
Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Utah's last 6 games
on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6
games when playing at home against Utah
LA Clippers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games when
playing at home against Utah
LA Clippers are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when
playing at home against Utah
The total has gone UNDER in 14 of the LA Clippers last
20 games at home
Next up:
Utah home to Portland, Wednesday, November 5
LA Clippers at LA Lakers, Wednesday, November 5

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Dallas Mavericks will
both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet
at American Airlines Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mavericks listed as
3-point favorites versus the Cavaliers, while the
game's total has not yet been posted.
LeBron James had 15 points, seven rebounds and 15
assists in the Cavaliers' 104-92 loss to the Hornets
on Saturday. The Cavaliers were 3-point underdogs in
that game, while the 196 points made it OVER the
posted total of 188.5.
The Mavericks scored 31 points in the opening quarter
as they defeated the Timberwolves 95-85 on Saturday.
The Mavericks covered the 4.5-point spread, while the
180 points went UNDER the posted total of 204.
Dirk Nowitzki had 21 points and Jason Terry chipped in
with 19 off the bench.
Team records:
Cleveland: 1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS
Dallas: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Cleveland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Chicago are 7-3
After playing New Orleans are 5-5
After a loss are 8-2

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing San Antonio are 6-4
After playing Minnesota are 8-2
After a win are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
Cleveland is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
Cleveland is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland's last 11
games when playing on the road against Dallas
Cleveland is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing
Dallas
Dallas is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at
home against Cleveland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Dallas's last 5 games

Dallas is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games when playing
Cleveland
Dallas is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next up:
Cleveland home to Chicago, Wednesday, November 5
Dallas at San Antonio, Tuesday, November 4

The Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies
will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when
they battle at FedExForum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Warriors listed as
2-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the
game's total has not yet been posted.
Andris Biedrins shot 8-for-11 from the field with 23
points and 11 rebounds as the Warriors defeated the
Nets 105-97 last time out, as 5-point underdogs. The
combined 202 points went UNDER the posted total of
206.5.
Stephen Jackson chipped in with 23 points, five
rebounds and eight assists in the win.
The Grizzlies were defeated 96-86 by the Bulls last
time out, as 8-point underdogs. The 182 points went
UNDER the night's posted total of 192.5.
Hakim Warrick had 18 points and seven rebounds in the
loss.
Team records:
Golden State: 1-2 SU, 3-0 ATS
Memphis: 1-2 SU, 2-1 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Denver are 5-5
After playing New Jersey are 4-6
After a win are 1-9

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Sacramento are 3-7
After playing Chicago are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
Golden State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when
playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Golden State's last 6
games
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Golden State's last
11 games on the road
Golden State is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when
playing Memphis
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Memphis's last 5
games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis's last 7 games
when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis's last 6 games
at home
Memphis is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home
Next up:
Golden State home to Denver, Wednesday, November 5
Memphis at Sacramento, Wednesday, November 5

The Chicago Bulls and the Orlando Magic will both be
gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at
Amway Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 7-point
favorites versus the Bulls, while the game's total has
not yet been posted.
The Bulls dominated the second half to earn a 96-86
win over the Grizzlies on Saturday. The Bulls covered
the 8-point spread, while the 182 points went UNDER
the night's posted total of 192.5.
Derrick Rose shot 11-for-20 from the field with 26
points and six rebounds.
Dwight Howard had 29 points and 14 rebounds for a
double-double in leading the Magic to a 121-103 win
over the Kings last time out. The Magic covered the
10-point spread, and the 224 points sailed OVER the
posted total of 201.
Rashard Lewis tossed in 26 points for the Magic, and
Hedo Turkoglu netted 21 points in the win.
Team records:
Chicago: 2-1 SU, 2-1 ATS
Orlando: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Cleveland are 7-3
After playing Memphis are 6-4
After a win are 2-8

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Monday are 2-8
Before playing Philadelphia are 5-5
After playing Sacramento are 6-4
After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago's last 6
games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago's last 10
games
Chicago is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Chicago is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing
Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Orlando's last 6
games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Orlando's last 5
games
Orlando is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Cleveland, Wednesday, November 5
Orlando home to Philadelphia, Thursday, November 6

The fans at Wachovia Center will be treated to a game
between the Sacramento Kings and the Philadelphia
76ers when they take their seats on Monday.
Oddsmakers currently have the 76ers listed as
11½-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game's
total has not yet been posted.
The Kings lost 121-103 to the Magic as a 10-point
underdog on Saturday. The 224 points sailed OVER the
posted total of 201.
Kevin Martin had a game-high 31 points with four
rebounds and four assists for the Kings.
The 76ers lost 95-88 to the Hawks last time out, as
3-point underdogs. The 183 points went UNDER the
posted total of 194.
Elton Brand tossed in a double-double with 17 points
and 16 rebounds for the 76'ers in the loss.
Current streak:
Sacramento has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Sacramento: 0-3 SU, 1-2 ATS
Philadelphia: 1-2 SU, 1-2 ATS
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing Memphis are 5-5
After playing Orlando are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Philadelphia most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Miami are 7-3
After playing Atlanta are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Sacramento's last 9
games on the road
Sacramento is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games when playing
on the road against Philadelphia
Sacramento is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing
on the road against Philadelphia
Sacramento is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games when
playing Philadelphia
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Philadelphia's last 5
games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7
games
Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when
playing Sacramento
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when
playing Sacramento
Next up:
Sacramento home to Memphis, Wednesday, November 5
Philadelphia at Miami, Wednesday, November 5

The Detroit Pistons and the Charlotte Bobcats will
both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet
at Time Warner Cable Arena.

Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as
6½-point favorites versus the Bobcats, while the
game's total has not yet been posted.

The Pistons got out to an early lead and went on for a
117-109 victory over the Wizards on Saturday, as
10-point favorites. The combined score sailed OVER the
posted total of 180.

Rasheed Wallace led the way with 17 points and 12
rebounds for a double-double. Richard Hamilton had 24
points in the win.

Gerald Wallace threw down a game-high 34 points on
Saturday, as the Bobcats defeated the Heat by a final
score of 100-87, The Bobcats covered the 3-point
spread, while the 187 points went UNDER the posted
over/under (191).

Jason Richardson tossed in 23 points, and Emeka Okafor
chipped in with 18 points in the win.

Current streak:
Detroit has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Detroit: 2-0 SU, 0-2 ATS
Charlotte: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS

Detroit most recently:
When playing on Monday are 9-1
Before playing Toronto are 8-2
After playing Washington are 10-0
After a win are 6-4

Charlotte most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-4
Before playing New York are 7-3
After playing Miami are 3-7
After a win are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Detroit is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games when playing
Charlotte
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
when playing Charlotte
Detroit is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on
the road against Charlotte
Detroit is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 5
games when playing Detroit
Charlotte is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing
at home against Detroit
Charlotte is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Charlotte's last 6
games at home

Next up:
Detroit at Toronto, Wednesday, November 5
Charlotte at New York, Wednesday, November 5

Barack Obama will win a landslide election by an electoral margin of 384-154 according to Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy, also widely accepted as the top political prognosticator.

Duffy jokes he has correctly predicted every Presidential Election but one. “I really thought General Winfield Scott would pull of the upset against Franklin Pierce,” says Duffy, tongue planted a bit in cheek.

Duffy admits his projections, much like his winning sports picks, are not based on any type of inside information. “I just know where the best and most precise data is,” says Duffy. He utilizes the consensus polls at RealClearPolitics.com and the political betting odds, which are without question the most accurate precursor.

Brian Gould of ScoresOddsPicks.com explains why the oddsmakers trump Gallup, Pew, Rasmussen Reports, etc. “Unlike the pollsters, the sportsbooks will lose serious money if their odds are off.”  

Says Duffy, “Ignore the talking heads on television, there are only three swing states: Indiana which is likely McCain and Missouri and North Carolina, probable Obama states.”

Even if McCain sweeps the swing states, the best he will do is lose 358-180. According to the presidential betting line, Democrat Barack Obama is -875 to capture the White House. Cy McCormick of the online betting syndicate MasterLockLine.com says, “These are Michael Phelps type numbers,” in comparing Obama’s frontrunner status to the heavy odds sportsbooks posted on the Olympic swimmer.

InTrade gives Barack better than a 90 percent chance of winning the Electoral College. Well known sportsbook Sportsbook.com has the number of states each candidate will win. According to Duffy, it’s likely 30-to-32 for Obama. Winning 26-30 is -120, while 31-25 is +120.

BetUs Sportsbook offers what appears to be a living lock. The over/under for number of states McCain will win is 21.5 and investors can bet under at -110. “The chances of McCain getting at least 22 states are very slim,” predicts Duffy confidently.

Is there one state where a major upset could occur? McCain to win Pennsylvania at 6/1 is the only potential shocker according to Duffy. With a new videotape surfacing of Obama saying he would “bankrupt” coal fired power plants could change votes in Western Pennsylvania says Duffy.

Follow the real time White House odds, track possible last-minute shockers and know who will win each state before the networks project at OffshoreInsiders.com

The fans at FedExField will be treated to a game
between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington
Redskins when they take their seats on Monday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Redskins listed as
2-point favorites versus the Steelers, while the
game's total is sitting at 36½.
The Steelers lost to the Giants 21-14 as a 3-point
favorite in Week 8. The combined score fell UNDER the
posted over/under total (41).
Ben Roethlisberger threw for 189 yards with a
touchdown and four interceptions for Pittsburgh, while
Mewelde Moore rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown on
19 carries.
The Redskins defeated Detroit 25-17 as a 7-point
favorite in Week 8. The combined score caused this
game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (42).

Santana Moss caught nine passes for 140 yards with a
touchdown and ran back a punt 80 yards for a touchdown
for Washington, while Jason Campbell passed for 328
yards with a touchdown in the win.
Current streak:
Washington has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Pittsburgh: 5-2 SU, 3-4 ATS
Washington: 6-2 SU, 5-3 ATS
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing outside the division are 4-6

Washington most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 6-4
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Pittsburgh's last 11
games
Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6
games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Washington is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Washington is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington's last 5
games at home
Washington is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh home to Indianapolis, Sunday, November 9
Washington home to Dallas, Sunday, November 16