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The division rival Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at
Oddsmakers currently have the Bucks listed as 3-point favorites versus the Bulls, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Bulls were defeated 105-86 by the Jazz last time out as a 7.5-point underdog. The 191 points went UNDER the posted total o f 197.5.
Luol Deng had 26 points and eight rebounds in the loss.
Ersan Ilyasova had a double-double with 20 points and 16 rebounds in the Bucks’ 100-98 loss to the Magic on Saturday, as 6.5-point underdogs. That game’s 198 points made it OVER the posted total of 196.
Current streak:
Team records:
Milwaukee: 8-7 SU, 9-6 ATS Chicago most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Detroit are 6-4 After playing Utah are 2-8 After a loss are 4-6 Milwaukee most recently: A few trends to consider:
Chicago is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago’s last 8 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chicago’s last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chicago’s last 8 games when playing Milwaukee The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 5 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 6 games at home Milwaukee is 8-2 SU in its last 10 games at home Milwaukee is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games at home Next up:
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Monday Night Football: Patriots vs Saints
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The Saints continue their march toward perfection Monday night at home while the Patriots try to make sure
Oddsmakers currently have the Saints listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Patriots, while the game’s total is sitting at 56½.
The Patriots defeated the Jets 31-14 as an 11-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score caused this game to be a PUSH on the posted over/under total (45).
Tom Brady passed for 310 yards with a touchdown for
The Saints defeated
Drew Brees passed for 187 yards with three touchdowns for
Current streak:
Team records:
New Orleans: 10-0 SU, 7-3 ATS When playing in November are 6-4 When playing on turf are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When playing outside the division are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New England’s last 7 games when playing New Orleans New England is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games New England is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New England’s last 5 games on the road New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games New Orleans is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing New England The total has gone OVER in 6 of New Orleans’s last 7 games when playing New England Next up:
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Saints vs. Patriots Spread Before Florida-Alabama Vegas Odds
The
While the nation’s best football handicapper has not yet weighed in on that game, all the focus is on ESPN Monday Night Football as the New England Patriots play at the New Orleans Saints.
The Patriots vs. Saints spread has
Here is the official betting preview:
The Patriots get just 4.0 yards per rush against teams normally allowing 4.2 but 7.5 yards per pass to 6.5. They allow 4.4 yards per rush to teams normally getting 4.5 and 6.0 yards per pass to 6.3.
The Saints average 4.8 yards per rush against teams normally allowing 4.4 and a mind-boggling 8.3 yards per pass against teams normally allowing 6.7. That amounts to 6.5 yards per play to 5.7.
Defensively they are allowing 4.6 to teams normally getting 4.4 and 5.8 yards per pass to 6.0.
Against the spread records:
Over/under angles:
Top expert pick on this game: The Center of the Handicapping Universe is 6-2 this week in the NFL (counting
Florida-Alabama 2009 SEC Championship Odds, Betting Line, Vegas Spread
The first odds for the 2009 SEC Championship Game are up. It’s No. 1 versus No. 2 the Florida Gators and Alabama Crimson Tide.
The Gators are at -5.5 and the total should be up shortly in the college football odds section of OffshoreInsiders.com and at top sportsbooks such as BetUs Sportsbook, BetED, and 5 Dimes.
Week 12 NFL Spreads, Grey Cup Odds, SEC Championship Vegas Line Posted
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The Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods 911 tapes are almost as anticipated as the Nixon tapes. Ben Roethlisberger is out against the Baltimore Ravens.
The SEC Championship spread is out. The
Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: The Texans seek a win over the Colts, the Steelers take on the rival Ravens, and
Colliding on the gridiron . . .
The Texans (5-5 SU,
Other afternoon games on the NFL betting Sunday schedule:
As well, the NFL’s Sunday night matchup for the week has
The free picks section has several NFL winners from around the pick nation if bettors go through the archives from earlier in the week as well.
Meanwhile, the Canadian Football League will stage the Grey Cup on Sunday night, with
Tipping off on the hardwood . . .
The NBA offers up 10 games on Sunday, with Phoenix at Toronto, Atlanta at Detroit, Memphis at the Clippers, Orlando at New York, Boston at Miami, Philadelphia at San Antonio, Houston at Oklahoma City, Minnesota at Denver, New Orleans at Sacramento, and New Jersey at the Lakers. Kobe Bryant and company took a break from their homestand with a game at
On the college hardwood there are games in the Old Spice Classic and 76 Classic tournaments on Sunday, along with a matchup between No. 3 Texas and Rice at Tudor Fieldhouse. The Longhorns (4-0 SU, 4-0 ATS) beat
Taking a trip around the rink . . .
Finally, there are just two games on the National Hockey League’s schedule for Sunday, with
Week 12 NFL Spread Picks Free
More anticipated than the Tiger Woods 911 tapes, one not need have a PhD from the College of the Ozarks to jingle all the way to banks for the top football spread week 12 predictions.
Among the best handicappers in the pick nation is Matt Rivers, who will give gamblers a big time rush with a free sports pick for Sunday. Rivers NFL pick is to go with the Titans minus 2.5 at Bodog hosting
Something has got to give today and I know which side I think will give.
My money is that the banged up Kurt Warner and the visiting Cardinals will not keep up this pace away from the desert.
Ken Whisenhunt’s gang obviously turned things around in the playoffs as they shocked
Jeff Fisher is a great coach who has a team that is a lot intact from the 13 win season last year. Why did they start 0-6? I have absolutely no idea but that is not the team we will see today and to ask them to pretty much only have to win this game at home is fine with me.
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NFL Odds: Steelers vs Ravens
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at M&T Bank Stadium.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Steelers lost to
Ben Roethlisberger threw for 398 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions for
The Ravens lost to
Joe Flacco passed for 256 yards with an interception for
Current streak:
Team records:
Baltimore: 5-5 SU, 6-4 ATS Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4 When playing on turf are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing within the division are 8-2 Baltimore most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games when playing Baltimore Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Baltimore Pittsburgh is 15-5 SU in its last 20 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Baltimore’s last 8 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore’s last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh Baltimore is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Next up:
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NFL Handicapping: Bears vs Vikings
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The Chicago Bears and the Minnesota Vikings will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at The Metrodome.
Oddsmakers currently have the Vikings listed as 11-point favorites versus the Bears, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
The Bears lost to
Jay Cutler passed for 171 yards with a touchdown and an interception for
The Vikings defeated
Brett Favre passed for 213 yards with four touchdowns for
Current streak:
Team records:
Minnesota: 9-1 SU, Chicago most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing within the division are 6-4 Minnesota most recently: A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Chicago’s last 14 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 games Chicago is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota Minnesota is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Minnesota is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games Minnesota is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Chicago The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota’s last 5 games when playing Chicago Next up:
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NFL Betting: Cardinals vs Titans
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The fans at LP Field will be treated to a game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Tennessee Titans when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Titans listed as 3-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total is sitting at 45.
The Cardinals defeated
Kurt Warner passed for 203 yards with two touchdowns before leaving with an injury for
Rob Bironas’ 53-yard field goal with 0:47 remaining lifted the Titans past the Texans 20-17 in Week 11.
Current streak:
Team records:
Tennessee: 4-6 SU, 5-5 ATS When playing in November are 6-4 When playing on grass are 6-4 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the division are 7-3
A few trends to consider:
Arizona is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Arizona is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games Arizona is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Arizona is 11-4 ATS in its last 15 games Tennessee is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games Tennessee is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Tennessee is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games at home The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tennessee’s last 9 games Next up:
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NFL Handicapping: Jaguars vs 49ers
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The Jacksonville Jaguars and the
Oddsmakers currently have the 49ers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Jaguars, while the game’s total is sitting at 41½.
David Garrard passed for 215 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Jaguars and Maurice Jones-Drew rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries.
The 49ers defeated
Alex Smith threw for 227 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for
Current streak:
Team records:
San Francisco: 4-6 SU, When playing in November are 6-4 When playing on grass are 6-4 After being outgained are 6-4 When playing outside the division are 5-5
A few trends to consider:
Jacksonville is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Jacksonville’s last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 6 of Jacksonville’s last 9 games Jacksonville is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road San Francisco is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Francisco’s last 6 games San Francisco is 2-2-2 ATS in its last 6 games San Francisco is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Next up:
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