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Florida-Oklahoma: Sooners Vegas Favorite, Gators Offshore Chalks

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The Las Vegas betting odds and the offshore betting line do not agree on Florida-Oklahoma.

Oklahoma opens as a 1.5 point favorite over Florida in the BCS Championship game in Las Vegas but the Gators are a three-point favorite at the offshore sportsbooks. According to Joe Duffy, CEO of the top sports handicapper site in the world OffshoreInsiders.com, “The Gators would have opened up as the favorite in Las Vegas, but Oklahoma‘s dismantling of Missouri bumped them up to the chalk.”

The total is 71.

Don’t forget throughout the bowl season sports handicappers get the college football version of the Tailgate Party which features college football live odds, plus scores and betting trends (who the public is betting), more NCAA football against the spread angles, free picks, game previews written for bettors, weather, injuries, motivational factors, CFB Halftime Lines, the StatFox matchups, and the Chalk Gaming version.

If you bet on your own, check out some important articles to get you including why Sharp players are winning more than ever and squares losing more The Most Important Sports Handicapping Article Ever Written as well as The 10 Biggest Myths in Sports Betting  

 

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Bowl Betting Lines Updated After BCS Selection Show

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The BCS Selection Show is tonight and we will have the NCAA Bowl Odds. After the bowl selections are announced, we will have some projected Las Vegas bowl lines, as well as when the actual sportsbook betting spread is posted.

Also throughout the 2008-2009 college football bowls we will have exclusive game previews in the articles section.

From the Meineke Car Bowl to the Papa Johns Bowl, to where Skip Holtz is headed and beyond Sugar Bowl 2009, we have you covered and we do mean “covered”.

ScoresOddsPicks.com, JoeDuffy.net, Lines-Maker.com and OffshoreInsiders.com will be reviewing and updating our many bowl tips articles.

Sports handicappers get the college football version of the Tailgate Party which features college football live odds, plus scores and betting trends (who the public is betting), more NCAA football against the spread angles, free picks, game previews written for bettors, weather, injuries, motivational factors, CFB Halftime Lines, the StatFox matchups, and the Chalk Gaming version.

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Sunday, Who Covers the Spread?

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The winning is not over. As we await the Vegas odds on Florida-Oklahoma, let’s continue to endless winning in football betting from Germany to Gilroy Gardens.

A Cowboys/Steelers clash in Pittsburgh highlights the National Football League’s Week 14 slate. Here’s Sunday’s complete lineup in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

The Cowboys and Steelers will both be looking for their fourth straight win on Sunday afternoon when they meet at Heinz Field. Dallas (8-4 straight-up, 6-6 against-the-spread) trounced the Seahawks 34-0 last week. Pittsburgh (9-3 SU, 6-6 ATS) had no trouble getting past the Patriots 33-10 in their last outing. The oddsmakers have Pittsburgh as a 3-point favorite, with the total at 38.5 points.

The Ravens have won two straight games, and they’ll be hoping to gain some ground on the rival Steelers in the AFC North standings with a win over the Redskins in the Sunday night game. Baltimore (8-4 SU, 9-3 ATS) beat the lowly Bengals 34-3 in their last game. Washington (7-5 SU, 5-6-1 ATS) fell 23-7 to the Giants last weekend. Baltimore is a 5-point favorite, with the total at 35.5 points.

The other two NFC East teams will play each other on Sunday, as the Giants host the Eagles as 7-point favorites. Elsewhere it’s Jacksonville at Chicago (-6.5), Minnesota (-10) at Detroit, Houston at Green Bay (-5.5), Cleveland at Tennessee (-14), Cincinnati at Indianapolis (-13.5), Atlanta at New Orleans (-3), Kansas City at Denver (-9), the Jets (-4) at San Francisco, New England (-4.5) at Seattle, and St. Louis at Arizona (-14). Finally, the Dolphins and Bills will meet under the roof at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, with the matchup listed as a pick’em.

Other Notable Events

New Toronto Raptors head coach Jay Triano will have to contend with Greg Oden on Sunday afternoon (1:00pm ET tipoff) when the Portland Trail Blazers come to town. And the team might have to deal with less attention than usual as well, since the Bills/Dolphins game will take place just up the street later in the day. At least the NHL’s Maple Leafs aren‘t back on the ice until Monday evening.

The Pistons and Knicks will also meet in matinee action on Sunday, with a noon tipoff at Madison Square Garden. The league’s marquee teams will then take the floor on Sunday night, with Boston at Indiana, and the Lakers hosting Milwaukee.

The Rest of the Schedule

The NHL will stage just five games Sunday, including Alexander Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals on the road against the Carolina Hurricanes and their new (old) head coach Paul Maurice. As well, Phoenix is at Chicago, Calgary visits the Rangers, Vancouver is at Colorado, and Anaheim will host Columbus.

Finally, there are six ranked college basketball teams in action on Sunday, including No. 6 Oklahoma taking on Tulsa on the road. Also on the slate: Ohio at No. 11 Louisville, CSU Northridge at No. 12 UCLA, Bradley at No. 13 Michigan State, Nebraska at No. 19 Arizona State, and No. 23 Florida at rival Florida State.

A Peek at the Future

Monday Night Football will feature a key NFC South matchup between Tampa Bay at Carolina this week, with the Panthers set as 3-point home favorites (and the total at 38.5 points) . . . a four-game slate in the NBA on Monday night includes Houston playing in Memphis and Orlando on the road against the Clippers . . . the Sabres will face off against the Penguins in NHL action Monday.

Sports and Headlines

As predicted by GodsTips, anchor of OffshoreInsiders.com, Manny Pacquiao puts a hurting on Oscar De la Hoya…Heisman Trophy winner O.J. Simpson is heading to jail finally, but does he lose his Heisman vote?…Norm Coleman appears to be ahead in the Minnesota Senate race but certainly if Franken loses, there will be a legal challenge. The sportsbooks will await to see who cashes the entertainment and political betting odds on the Franken-Coleman race.

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Bucks-Lakers Preview

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The fans at STAPLES Center will be treated to a game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 13½-point favorites versus the Bucks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bucks outlasted the Bobcats on Friday, and came away with a 101-96 victory. The Bucks managed to cover the 4-point spread, and the 197 points sailed OVER the posted total of 186.
Michael Redd led the way with 25 points and five rebounds, and Richard Jefferson added 22 in the win.
The Lakers were outplayed in the fourth quarter, but managed to hang on for a 106-104 victory over the Wizards on Friday. The Lakers failed to cover the 12-point spread, and the 210 points fell UNDER the posted total of 213.5.
Andrew Bynum had 19 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double, and Kobe Bryant dropped a team-high 23 points in the win.
Current streak:
Milwaukee has won 2 straight games.
Los Angeles has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Milwaukee: 9-12 SU, 14-6-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 16-2 SU, 11-7 ATS
Milwaukee most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Phoenix are 4-6
After playing Charlotte are 3-7
After a win are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Sacramento are 9-1
After playing Washington are 5-5
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Milwaukee’s last 9 games on the road
Milwaukee is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Lakers
Milwaukee is 4-0-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers
Milwaukee is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home
LA Lakers are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 6 of the LA Lakers last 7 games
Next up:
Milwaukee at Phoenix, Tuesday, December 9
LA Lakers at Sacramento, Tuesday, December 9

 

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Celtics-Pacers Preview

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The Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Conseco Fieldhouse.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 8-point favorites versus the Pacers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Celtics improved to 19-2 with an 93-78 victory over the Trail Blazers on Friday. The Celtics covered the 8-point spread, and the 171 points went UNDER the posted total of 185.
Rajon Rondo had 16 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead the way.
The Pacers fell 97-73 to the Cavaliers last time out, as 11-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total of 207.
Troy Murphy shot 6-for-10 from the field with 15 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Boston has won 11 straight games.
Indiana has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Boston: 19-2 SU, 12-9 ATS
Indiana: 7-12 SU, 9-9-1 ATS
Boston most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 6-4
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing Portland are 8-2
After a win are 10-0

Indiana most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing Cleveland are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boston is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Indiana
Boston is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Indiana
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Indiana’s last 5 games when playing Boston
Indiana is 15-6 SU in its last 21 games at home
Indiana is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up:
Boston at Washington, Thursday, December 11
Indiana at Toronto, Wednesday, December 10

 

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Trail Blazers-Raptors Preview

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The Portland Trail Blazers and the Toronto Raptors will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Air Canada Centre.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trail Blazers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Trail Blazers were clipped 93-78 by the Celtics last time out, as 8-point road underdogs. The 171 points went UNDER the posted total of 185.
Travis Outlaw and Lyle Aldridge each had 13 points in the loss.
The Raptors lost their third straight in a 114-87 defeat at the hands of the Jazz last time out, as 4.5-point underdogs. The combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 206.5.
Chris Bosh had a double-double for the Raptors, collecting 18 points and 11 rebounds.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 14-7 SU, 11-10 ATS
Toronto: 8-10 SU, 6-12 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 2-8
Before playing Orlando are 5-5
After playing Boston are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Toronto most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing Cleveland are 6-4
After playing Utah are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Portland’s last 5 games
Portland is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Portland is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Toronto is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Portland
Toronto is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
Toronto is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Toronto’s last 8 games at home
Next up:
Portland home to Orlando, Tuesday, December 9
Toronto at Cleveland, Tuesday, December 9

 

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Pistons-Knicks Preview

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The Detroit Pistons and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Madison Square Garden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Pistons listed as 7-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Pistons lost 96-91 to the 76ers last time out, as 8-point favorites at home. That game’s 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 189.
Richard Hamilton tossed in 19 points for the Pistons, and Allen Iverson added 17 in the loss.
The Knicks lost a hard-fought 98-95 decision to the Hawks last time out, as 10.5-point underdogs. The 193 points went UNDER the posted total of 215.5.
Al Harrington tossed in a game-high 27 points, and hauled down seven boards in a losing effort.
Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Detroit: 11-7 SU, 9-9 ATS
New York: 8-11 SU, 9-10 ATS
Detroit most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Washington are 6-4
After playing Philadelphia are 8-2
After a loss are 7-3

New York most recently:
When playing on Sunday are 5-5
Before playing Chicago are 2-8
After playing Atlanta are 1-9
After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Detroit’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games when playing New York
Detroit is 12-4 SU in its last 16 games when playing New York
Detroit is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 6 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New York’s last 6 games when playing Detroit
New York is 9-2 ATS in its last 11 games when playing at home against Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games
Next up:
Detroit at Washington, Tuesday, December 9
New York at Chicago, Tuesday, December 9

 

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Redskins-Ravens Preview

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The Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at M & T Bank Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Ravens listed as 6-point favorites versus the Redskins, while the game’s total is sitting at 35½.
The Redskins lost to the Giants 23-7 as a 3.5-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (41).
Jason Campbell passed for 232 yards with an interception for Washington and Chris Cooley caught six passes for 71 yards.
The Ravens defeated Cincinnati 34-3 as a 7-point favorite last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (36).
Mark Clayton caught five passes for 164 yards and a touchdown and he also threw for 32-yard touchdown pass for Baltimore, while Joe Flacco passed for 280 yards with two touchdown passes in the win.
Current streak:
Baltimore has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 7-5 SU, 5-6-1 ATS
Baltimore: 8-4 SU, 9-3 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 7-3

Baltimore most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 4-6

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Washington’s last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing Baltimore
Washington is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Washington is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore’s last 7 games
Baltimore is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Washington at Cincinnati, Sunday, December 14
Baltimore home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, December 14

 

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Cowboys-Steelers Preview

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The Dallas Cowboys and the Pittsburgh Steelers will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Heinz Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Cowboys, while the game’s total is sitting at 38½.
Tony Romo threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Cowboys to a 34-9 win over the Seahawks in Week 13. The Cowboys covered the 12.5-point spread, while the 43 points fell UNDER the posted total of 47.5.
Jason Witten caught nine passes for 115 yards and a TD.
The Steelers defeated New England 33-10 as a 1-point underdog last week. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (39).
Ben Roethlisberger passed for 179 yards with two touchdowns and an interception for Pittsburgh, while Hines Ward caught five passes for 37 yards with a touchdown.
Current streak:
Dallas has won 3 straight games.
Pittsburgh has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Dallas: 8-4 SU, 6-6 ATS
Pittsburgh: 9-3 SU, 6-6 ATS
Dallas most recently:
When playing in December are 5-5
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing outside the division are 8-2

Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Dallas is 13-5 SU in its last 18 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 8 games at home
Pittsburgh is 14-5 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Pittsburgh’s last 16 games
Next up:
Dallas home to NY Giants, Sunday, December 14
Pittsburgh at Baltimore, Sunday, December 14

 

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Rams-Cardinals Preview

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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals meet at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 14-point favorites versus the Rams, while the game’s total is sitting at 48½.
The Rams lost to Miami 16-12 as a 9-point underdog last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44).
Stephen Jackson rushed for 94 yards on 21 carries for St. Louis and Marc Bulger passed for 149 yards with three interceptions.
The Cardinals were pounded 48-20 by the Eagles last time out, as 3-point underdogs. The 68 points sailed OVER the posted total of 49.
Kurt Warner completed 21-of-39 for 235 yards with three touchdowns and three interceptions in the loss.
Current streak:
St. Louis has lost 6 straight games.
Arizona has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
St. Louis: 2-10 SU, 4-8 ATS
Arizona: 7-5 SU, 7-5 ATS
St. Louis most recently:
When playing in December are 4-6
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the division are 1-9

Arizona most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the division are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 16 of St. Louis’s last 24 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of St. Louis’s last 6 games when playing Arizona
St. Louis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games at home
Arizona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Arizona is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing St. Louis
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Arizona’s last 9 games
Next up:
St. Louis home to Seattle, Sunday, December 14
Arizona home to Minnesota, Sunday, December 14

 

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