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Football Picks: Boise State-Fresno State Side and Total Start Big Betting Weekend

September 18, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Boise State meets Fresno State on the gridiron, the Rangers host the Angels, and the Giants take on the rival Dodgers. Happy Rosh Hashanah and the Jewish New Year will be like the old one for bettors. The sportsbooks will continue to be kind to pro bettors, virtually all who are clients of GodsTips, anchor of OffshoreInsiders.com

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

The lone college football matchup on Friday night has Fresno State hosting No. 10 Boise State. The ranked Broncos got past Oregon 19-8 in their season opener, then blasted Miami-Ohio 48-0 last week. The Bulldogs beat up on California-Davis 51-0 in their first game of the season, but they fell 34-31 at Wisconsin last time out. The oddsmakers like Boise State on the road on Friday, as they’re listed as 7.5-point favorites. The total for the matchup sits at 54 points.

There’s also a Canadian Football League contest on tap for Friday, with Calgary at Hamilton. The Stampeders head into the game tied for first place in the West at 6-4 straight-up (but just 3-7 against-the-spread). The Tiger-Cats, meanwhile, are second in the East at 5-5 SU and 7-3 ATS. The oddsmakers have the Stamps pegged as 4-point road favorites for Friday, with the total at 53.5 points. See the latest college football odds.

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Meeting up on the diamond . . .

The Angels begin a road series in Texas against the Rangers on Friday night, with Scott Kazmir (8-8, 5.32 ERA) taking on Tommy Hunter (8-3, 3.23 ERA). Lefthander Kazmir has found his form of late, surrendering just five earned runs over his past four starts (25 1-3 innings). However, Kazmir didn’t get the win in any of those outings. Righthander Hunter is coming off a strong outing against the Mariners in which he gave up two runs (one earned) in a complete-game win.

Also on the American League schedule for Friday: Boston at Baltimore, Toronto at Tampa Bay, Detroit at Minnesota, Kansas City at the White Sox, Cleveland at Oakland, and the Yankees at Seattle. A.J. Burnett (11-9, 4.33 ERA) will get the ball for New York in that matchup; righthander Burnett gave up six runs in seven innings in a loss to the Orioles last time out. Felix Hernandez (15-5, 2.52 ERA) is slated to start for Seattle; the righthander beat the Rangers in his last mound trip.

Over in the National League the Giants and Dodgers meet in Los Angeles on Friday night, with Jonathan Sanchez (6-12, 4.16 ERA) taking on Vicente Padilla (3-0, 2.01 ERA in the NL). The Giants have been tagged with the loss in each of Sanchez’s last three starts, but the lefthander allowed just six earned runs over those 16 1-3 innings of work. Righthander Padilla beat San Francisco in his most recent outing, holding them to a single unearned run on three hits in six innings.

Rounding out the Senior Circuit’s slate for Friday: San Diego at Pittsburgh, Washington at the Mets, Florida at Cincinnati, Houston at Milwaukee, the Cubs at St. Louis, Colorado at Arizona, and Philadelphia at Atlanta. The Braves will go with Tim Hudson (1-0, 3.63 ERA) in that last matchup; righthander Hudson gave up four earned runs over five innings vs. the Cards last time out. The Phillies counter with J.A. Happ (10-4, 2.77 ERA), barring a setback with his sore oblique.

Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

Finally, the WNBA playoffs continue on Friday night, with Detroit at Atlanta and Los Angeles at Seattle. The Shock took a 1-0 lead in their first-round series against the Dream with a 94-89 home win on Wednesday night. Deanna Nolan led the way with 25 points for Detroit in that victory, while Iziane Castro Marques tossed in 25 points for Atlanta. The Storm and Sparks also got their series underway on Wednesday night, with Los Angeles pulling out a 70-63 home win.

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FSN Football Odds: Cincinnati vs Oregon State

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The Cincinnati Bearcats and the Oregon State Beavers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Reser Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Bearcats listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Beavers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

Oregon State gave up 14 points in the fourth quarter, but held on for a 23-21 victory over UNLV in Week 2. Oregon State failed to cover the 7-point spread, while the 44 points fell UNDER the posted total of 54.

Sean Canfield completed 26-of-32 for 203 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Current streak:
Cincinnati has won 2 straight games.
Oregon State has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Cincinnati: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Oregon State: 2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS

Cincinnati most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on turf are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Oregon State most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on turf are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 5 games on the road
Cincinnati is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Cincinnati is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road
Cincinnati is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Oregon State is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
Oregon State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games

Next up:
Cincinnati home to Fresno State, Saturday, September 26
Oregon State home to Arizona, Saturday, September 26

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FSN Football Odds: Tulsa vs Oklahoma

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The Tulsa Golden Hurricane and the Oklahoma Sooners will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Sooners listed as 18-point favorites versus the Golden Hurricane, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.

G.J. Kinne threw four touchdown passes to lead Tulsa to a 44-10 victory over New Mexico in Week 2. Tulsa covered the 16.5-point spread, while the 54 points went UNDER the posted total of 57.

Kinne threw for 313 yards off 22-of-35 passing for Tulsa, while Slick Shelley and Trae Johnson caught two TD passes in that win.

Current streak:
Tulsa has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Tulsa: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
Oklahoma: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS

Tulsa most recently:
When playing in September are 9-1
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Oklahoma most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Tulsa is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Tulsa is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Tulsa is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Oklahoma
Oklahoma is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games
Oklahoma is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tulsa
Oklahoma is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home

Next up:
Tulsa home to Sam Houston State, Saturday, September 26
Oklahoma at Miami, Saturday, October 3

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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 Ohio State in Week 2. USC failed to cover the 7-point spread, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 45.5.

Johnson carried the ball 11 times for 50 yards in that win for the Trojans.

Washington ended the nation’s longest losing streak at 15 games with a solid 42-23 win over Idaho in Week 2.

The Huskies just missed covering the 20-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 55.

Current streak:
Southern Cal has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Southern Cal: 2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS
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:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing within the conference are 0-10

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:
Southern Cal home to Washington State, Saturday, September 26
Washington at Stanford, Saturday, September 26

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College Football Handicapping: Southern Cal vs Washington

September 18, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

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 Ohio State in Week 2. USC failed to cover the 7-point spread, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 45.5.

Johnson carried the ball 11 times for 50 yards in that win for the Trojans.

Washington ended the nation’s longest losing streak at 15 games with a solid 42-23 win over Idaho in Week 2.

The Huskies just missed covering the 20-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 55.

Current streak:
Southern Cal has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Southern Cal: 2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS
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:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 0-10
When playing within the conference are 0-10

Next up:
Southern Cal home to Washington State, Saturday, September 26
Washington at Stanford, Saturday, September 26

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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 Nebraska, throwing four touchdown passes in a 38-9 win over Arkansas State in Week 2.

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 Marshall in Week 2.

The Hokies covered the 20-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 44.5.

Current streak:
Nebraska has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Nebraska: 2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS
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:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

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:
Nebraska home to Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, September 26
Virginia Tech home to Miami, Saturday, September 26

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College Football Betting: Arizona vs Iowa

September 18, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

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 Iowa forced six turnovers in beating Iowa State 35-3 in Week 2.

The Hawkeyes won as 6.5-point favorites, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 47.5.

Current streak:
Arizona has won 2 straight games.
Iowa has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Arizona: 2-0 SU, 0-2 ATS
Iowa: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS

Arizona most recently:
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

Iowa most recently:
When playing in September are 5-5
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the conference are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games on the road
Arizona is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Iowa is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home

Next up:
Arizona at Oregon State, Saturday, September 26
Iowa at Penn State, Saturday, September 26

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ESPN Football Odds: Utah vs Oregon

September 18, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

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.

Utah scored 17 points in the fourth quarter and rallied for a 24-14 victory over San Jose State in Week 2. Utah failed to cover the 14-point spread, while the 38 points fell UNDER the posted total of 48.

Terrance Cain completed 18-of-31 for 240 yards with a touchdown.

Oregon held off a late surge and defeated Purdue 38-36 in Week 2. Oregon failed to cover the 13-point spread, while the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 57.

Jeremiah Masoli completed 11-of-21 for 124 yards with two touchdowns, and ran for another.

Current streak:
Utah has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Utah: 2-0 SU, 0-2 ATS
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:
When playing in September are 7-3
When playing on turf are 7-3
After being outgained are 7-3
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Oregon is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Oregon is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Next up:
Utah home to Louisville, Saturday, September 26
Oregon home to California, Saturday, September 26

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NBC Football Odds: Michigan State vs Notre Dame

September 18, 2009 JoeDuffy.net Administrator Leave a comment

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 Michigan State in a 29-27 loss to Central Michigan in Week 2.

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 Michigan in Week 2.

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:
Michigan State: 1-1 SU, 0-1 ATS
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:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

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:
Michigan State at Wisconsin, Saturday, September 26
Notre Dame at Purdue, Saturday, September 26

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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.

Tennessee had one fumble and three interceptions, losing 19-15 to UCLA at Neyland Stadium in Week 2.

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 Florida beat Troy 56-6 in Week 2.

The Gators easily covered the 37-point spread, while the final score played just OVER the posted total of 61.

Current streak:
Florida has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Tennessee: 1-1 SU, 1-1 ATS
Florida: 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS

Tennessee most recently:
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

Florida most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on grass are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 10-0
When playing within the conference are 9-1

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:
Tennessee home to Ohio, Saturday, September 26
Florida at Kentucky, Saturday, September 26

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