|
The fans at Memorial Stadium will be treated to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the California Golden Bears when they take their seats on Saturday.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Golden Bears listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Spartans, while the game’s total is sitting at 55.
Team records:
California: 7-6 SU, 4-9 ATS Michigan State most recently:
When playing in August are 3-1 When playing on turf are 3-7 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 8-2 California most recently: A few trends to consider:
Michigan State is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of Michigan State’s last 5 games Michigan State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 14 of Michigan State’s last 20 games on the road California is 14-2 SU in its last 16 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of California’s last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 9 of California’s last 13 games at home Next up:
|
All posts by JoeDuffy.net Administrator
Boston College Eagles-Kent State Golden Flashes Preview
|
\ The fans at Dix Stadium will be treated to a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Kent State Golden Flashes when they take their seats on Saturday.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Eagles listed as 10-point favorites versus the Golden Flashes, while the game’s total is sitting at 48. Team records:
Boston College most recently:
When playing in August are 3-1 When playing on turf are 8-2 After being outgained are 7-3 When playing outside the conference are 10-0 Kent State most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston College’s last 7 games on the road Boston College is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston College’s last 5 games Boston College is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games Kent State is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home Kent State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Kent State is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games Next up:
|
North Texas Mean Green-Kansas State Wildcats Pointers
|
The North Texas Mean Green and the Kansas State Wildcats will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Snyder Family Stadium.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Wildcats listed as 27-point favorites versus the Mean Green, while the game’s total has not yet been posted. Team records:
North Texas most recently:
When playing in August are 0-4 When playing on turf are 2-8 After outgaining opponent are 1-9 When playing outside the conference are 2-8 Kansas State most recently: A few trends to consider:
North Texas is 4-12-1 ATS in its last 17 games on the road North Texas is 2-12 SU in its last 14 games North Texas is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Kansas State’s last 7 games Kansas State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home Kansas State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games Kansas State is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
|
Arkansas State Indians-Texas A&M Aggies Pointers
|
Kyle Field has a Week 1 contest on tap for Saturday as the Arkansas State Indians and the Texas A&M Aggies play their season openers.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Aggies listed as 19-point favorites versus the Indians, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Texas A&M: 7-6 SU, 5-7 ATS Arkansas State most recently:
When playing in August are 0-5 When playing on grass are 2-8 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 4-6 Texas A&M most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arkansas State’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Arkansas State’s last 6 games Arkansas State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Arkansas State is 3-8 ATS in its last 11 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Texas A&M’s last 5 games at home Texas A&M is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Texas A&M’s last 9 games Texas A&M is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
|
Northern Illinois Huskies-Minnesota Golden Gophers Pointspread Pointers
|
The Northern Illinois Huskies and the Minnesota Golden Gophers will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at The Metrodome.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Golden Gophers listed as 8-point favorites versus the Huskies, while the game’s total is sitting at 58.
Team records:
Minnesota: 1-11 SU, Northern Illinois most recently:
When playing in August are 3-3 When playing on turf are 2-8 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 3-7 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Northern Illinois’s last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Northern Illinois’s last 11 games on the road Northern Illinois is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road Northern Illinois is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games at home Minnesota is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games Next up:
|
Betting Roundup For Saturday
It’ll be Red Sox/White Sox action on Saturday night as
Event of the day . . .
Josh Beckett was supposed to start the opener of the Sox/Sox series for
The White Sox will send veteran Mark Buehrle (11-10, 3.86 ERA) to the mound on Saturday night.
Sports betting event of the day…
It’s tough to single game out one, as the world’s best handicappers have sundry sports picks. Sports bettors are checking out betting news and notes for Saturday (exclusive) computer against the spread trends (exclusive) and a free betting winner up.
Only Michael Phelps wins more than sports handicappers featured on MasterLockLine.com
Non-event of the day . . .
Hands up if you missed the WNBA during its Olympic break. Ok, hands up if you even knew the WNBA had an Olympic break. The summer’s afterthought-of-a-league has four games on its Saturday schedule, including
New hotties…
Thanks to those who have sent in nominations for the OffshoreInsiders.com top hottie. Recent accepted proposals including CBS correspondent Lara Logan (somebody come up with a good joke that her husband’s name is Jason Siemon), buxom bombshell Amy Sedaris, ageing but still attractive actress Tanya Roberts. As far as 40-plus women, even liberals can agree that Sarah Palin is one fine looking middle aged woman.
Also on the schedule . . .
Francisco Liriano (4-3, 3.83 ERA) will be looking to continue his impressive comeback when he pitches in
Over in the National League the top pitching matchup is in
Finally, college football stages its first Saturday of wall-to-wall action, with No. 1 Georgia playing
The top football handicapper in the world Joe Duffy has his first Wise Guy play on
The impending Hurricane Gustav has already affected the sports world as LSU has moved their game up to early Saturday to aid those who want to participate in their favorite event before fleeing the
News from the wire . . .
Outfielder Mark Kotsay made his debut for the Red Sox on Thursday, collecting one hit in four at-bats . . . the Blue Jays have sent veteran outfielder Matt Stairs to the Phillies and recalled top prospect Travis Snider . . . Tight end Todd Heap returned to action for the Ravens on Thursday . . . Colts head coach Tony Dungy fully expects quarterback Peyton Manning to be ready to play for the team in its season opener next week.
Peek at the future . . .
The Sunday night baseball game this week is Los Angeles at Arizona, with Derek Lowe (10-11, 3.81 ERA) facing Brandon Webb (19-5, 2.96 ERA) . . . Coverage of the Pepsi 500 at Auto Club Speedway begins at 7:00pm ET on Sunday . . . the Giants are listed as 3.5-point home favorites against the Redskins in next Thursday’s NFL kickoff game.
Memphis Tigers-Mississippi Rebels Who Will Cover?
|
The Memphis Tigers and the Mississippi Rebels will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Rebels listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Tigers, while the game’s total is sitting at 54.
Team records:
Mississippi: 3-9 SU, 6-5 ATS Memphis most recently:
When playing in August are 2-2 When playing on turf are 6-4 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 3-7 Mississippi most recently: A few trends to consider:
Memphis is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Mississippi Memphis is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone OVER in 7 of Memphis’s last 10 games on the road Memphis is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road Mississippi is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Memphis Mississippi is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home Mississippi is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Memphis Next up:
|
Florida International Golden Panthers-Kansas Jayhawks Vegas Betting Odds
|
The Florida International Golden Panthers and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Jayhawks listed as 36-point favorites versus the Golden Panthers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Kansas: 12-1 SU, 11-1 ATS Florida International most recently:
When playing in August are 0-1 When playing on turf are 1-9 After being outgained are 1-9 When playing outside the conference are 0-10 Kansas most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida International’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida International’s last 5 games on the road Florida International is 5-15 ATS in its last 20 games Florida International is 2-9 ATS in its last 11 games on the road Next up:
|
Florida Atlantic Owls-Texas Longhorns Pointspread Pointers
|
The Florida Atlantic Owls and the Texas Longhorns will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 24-point favorites versus the Owls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Texas: 10-3 SU, 7-6 ATS Florida Atlantic most recently:
When playing in August are 1-1 When playing on grass are 5-5 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the conference are 2-8
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida Atlantic’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida Atlantic’s last 5 games on the road Florida Atlantic is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road Florida Atlantic is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 4 of The total has gone OVER in 4 of Next up:
|
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks-Auburn Tigers Pointers
|
Jordan-Hare Stadium has a Week 1 contest on tap for Saturday as the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks and the Auburn Tigers play their season openers.
NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 26-point favorites versus the Warhawks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Team records:
Louisiana-Monroe: 6-6 SU, Auburn: 9-4 SU, 7-5 ATS Louisiana-Monroe most recently:
When playing in August are 1-3 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 3-7 When playing outside the conference are 3-7 Auburn most recently: A few trends to consider:
Louisiana-Monroe is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisiana-Monroe’s last 5 games on the road Louisiana-Monroe is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games on the road Louisiana-Monroe is 5-10 SU in its last 15 games on the road Next up:
Louisiana-Monroe at |