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The Southern Cal Trojans and the Washington Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Husky Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 20-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Stafon Johnson ran for two touchdowns to lead USC to an 18-15 win over
Johnson carried the ball 11 times for 50 yards in that win for the Trojans.
The Huskies just missed covering the 20-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 55.
Current streak:
Team records:
Washington: 1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 10-0 When playing within the conference are 9-1 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Southern Cal is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Washington Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Southern Cal Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Southern Cal Washington is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Southern Cal Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home Next up:
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Monthly Archives: September 2009
College Football Handicapping: Southern Cal vs Washington
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The Southern Cal Trojans and the Washington Huskies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Husky Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 20-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Stafon Johnson ran for two touchdowns to lead USC to an 18-15 win over
Johnson carried the ball 11 times for 50 yards in that win for the Trojans.
The Huskies just missed covering the 20-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 55.
Current streak:
Team records:
Washington: 1-1 SU, 2-0 ATS Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1 When playing on turf are 7-3 After outgaining opponent are 10-0 When playing within the conference are 9-1 Washington most recently: A few trends to consider:
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Washington Southern Cal is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Washington Washington is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Southern Cal Washington is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Southern Cal Washington is 2-3-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Southern Cal Washington is 1-9 SU in its last 10 games at home Next up:
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College Football Handicapping: Nebraska vs Virginia Tech
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The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Virginia Tech Hokies will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Lane Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hokies listed as 5½-point favorites versus the Cornhuskers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Zac Lee had a big day for
The Cornhuskers covered the 21-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 45.
Freshman Ryan Williams ran for 164 yards and three touchdowns, and Virginia Tech more than tripled their offensive production from their opener in a 52-10 rout of
The Hokies covered the 20-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 44.5.
Current streak:
Team records:
Virginia Tech: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS Nebraska most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2 When playing on grass are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 8-2 Virginia Tech most recently: A few trends to consider:
Nebraska is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Nebraska’s last 6 games on the road Nebraska is 4-8-1 ATS in its last 13 games on the road Nebraska is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Virginia Tech is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
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College Football Betting: Arizona vs Iowa
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The Arizona Wildcats and the Iowa Hawkeyes will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Kinnick Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hawkeyes listed as 4-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Ricky Stanzi threw a career-high four touchdown passes and
The Hawkeyes won as 6.5-point favorites, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 47.5.
Current streak:
Team records:
Iowa: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS When playing in September are 6-4 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
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ESPN Football Odds: Utah vs Oregon
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The Utah Utes and the Oregon Ducks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Autzen Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Terrance Cain completed 18-of-31 for 240 yards with a touchdown.
Jeremiah Masoli completed 11-of-21 for 124 yards with two touchdowns, and ran for another.
Current streak:
Team records:
Oregon: 1-1 SU, 0-2 ATS Utah most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2 When playing on turf are 10-0 After outgaining opponent are 9-1 When playing outside the conference are 10-0 Oregon most recently: A few trends to consider:
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NBC Football Odds: Michigan State vs Notre Dame
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The fans at Notre Dame Stadium will be treated to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Fighting Irish listed as 10-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Kirk Cousins threw for 157 yards on 12-of-16 pass attempts and one touchdown for
The Spartans failed to cover the 14.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 49.5.
Jimmy Clausen passed for 306 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions for Notre Dame but it was not enough as they lost 38-34 to
The Irish did not cover the 3-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 46.5.
Team records:
Notre Dame: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS Michigan State most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 6-4 Notre Dame most recently: A few trends to consider:
Michigan State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Notre Dame Michigan State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Notre Dame The total has gone OVER in 5 of Michigan State’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 5 games when playing Notre Dame The total has gone OVER in 4 of Notre Dame’s last 5 games when playing Michigan State Notre Dame is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Notre Dame’s last 6 games at home Notre Dame is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home Next up:
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CBS Football Odds: Tennessee vs Florida
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The Tennessee Volunteers and the Florida Gators will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Gators listed as 30-point favorites versus the Volunteers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
UCLA covered as a 10.5-point road underdog while the final played under the 43.5-point total.
Tim Tebow threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score, and
The Gators easily covered the 37-point spread, while the final score played just OVER the posted total of 61.
Current streak:
Team records:
Florida: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS When playing in September are 4-6 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 4-6
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 6 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 7 games when playing Florida Tennessee is 2-2-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Tennessee is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Florida Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Tennessee Next up:
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EPSN2 Football Odds: East Carolina vs North Carolina
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The East Carolina Pirates and the North Carolina Tar Heels will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Kenan Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Tar Heels listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Pirates, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Patrick Pinkney had 174 yards passing, one TD and one interception for
The Pirates did not cover the 6.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 44.5.
The Tar Heels did not cover as 6-point favorites, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 41.5.
Current streak:
Team records:
North Carolina: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS East Carolina most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 North Carolina most recently: A few trends to consider:
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MLB Odds: Nationals vs Mets
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The division rival Washington Nationals and New York Mets are set to renew hostilities on Friday when they meet at Citi Field.
J.D. Martin will be the starting pitcher for the Nationals on this day. righthander Martin is 4-4 this season with a 4.29 ERA.
Meanwhile, it’ll be Michael Pelfrey who starts for the Mets. Righthander Pelfrey is 10-10 with a 5.09 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Mets listed as 145-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nationals were doubled 4-2 by the Phillies last time out, as +250 underdogs. The game’s six runs went UNDER the posted over/under (9).
Elijah Dukes had two hits and one RBI for the Nationals. Ross Detwiler gave up four hits and one run in the loss.
The Mets were swept away by the Braves last time out, as +200 underdogs. The 10 runs made it OVER the posted over/under (8).
Daniel Murphy finished 3-for-4 at the plate, including a solo home run for the Mets. Nelson Figueroa suffered the loss, allowing nine hits and six runs over five innings of work.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 3 straight games. New York has lost 5 straight games. Team records:
Washington: 50-96 SU New York: 63-84 SU Washington most recently:
When playing on Friday are 3-7 Before playing NY Mets are 3-7 After playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After a loss are 3-7 New York most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing NY Mets The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Mets Washington is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games when playing NY Mets Washington is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Mets’s last 5 games when playing Washington NY Mets are 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Washington NY Mets are 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Washington The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Mets’s last 6 games when playing at home against Washington Next up:
NY Mets home to Washington, Saturday, September 19 |
Saints at Eagles: No chance Kolb can keep up with Brees
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NFL Picks Spread: Pick ‘em
The Saints absolutely massacred the Lions in a 47-27 Week 1 win. Naturally, the offense was firing on all cylinders. Drew Brees had a mind-numbing game, tossing 358 yards and six scores. He was very democratic with the football, with four players catching at least four passes and five different players hauling in touchdowns. Running back Pierre Thomas missed the game due to injury and Reggie Bush continued to underwhelm as a runner, but former Bronco Mike Bell stepped up in a big way with 143 yards.
Of course, an overpowering offense is nothing new for the Saints. What’s more impressive is an opportunistic defense, something
The Eagles, meanwhile, had their way with
Things aren’t so rosy on offense, as Donovan McNabb was lost to a rib injury during a third-quarter touchdown run. It’s unknown how long McNabb will be down for, but his replacement Kevin Kolb struggled after subbing against the Panthers, going 7-11 for a paltry 23 yards. Recently signed Jeff Garcia will likely see some playing time if Kolb struggles early.
Both teams looked sharp last weekend, but trying to keep up with
Pick: