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NFL Football Odds: Falcons vs Panthers

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers meet at Bank of America Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Falcons listed as 2-point favorites versus the Panthers, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
The Falcons defeated Washington 31-17 as an 8.5-point favorite in Week 9. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (41).
Michael Turner rushed for 166 yards with two touchdowns on 18 carries for Atlanta, while Matt Ryan passed for 135 yards with a touchdown and an interception.
The Panthers lost to New Orleans 30-20 as a 12-point underdog in Week 9. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (51).
DeAngelo Williams rushed for 149 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 21 carries for Carolina, while Jake Delhomme passed for 201 yards.
Team records:
Atlanta: 5-3 SU, 6-2 ATS
Carolina: 3-5 SU, 3-5 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on grass are 4-6
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the division are 4-6

Carolina most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the division are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games when playing on the road against Carolina
Atlanta is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina’s last 5 games when playing at home against Atlanta
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina’s last 5 games at home
Carolina is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Carolina’s last 6 games
Next up:
Atlanta at NY Giants, Sunday, November 22
Carolina home to Miami, Thursday, November 19

 

Football Betting Notes

Here are news and notes for this weekend’s football games, compiled from the standpoint of the sports investor by OffshoreInsiders.com.  

Florida State vs. Wake Forest

The Demon Deacons are much better than their straight up record would indicate. They have five losses by a combined 13 points, twice losing in OT.

FSU starts E.J. Manuel at QB. He is making his first ever start in place of injured Christian Ponder.

UAB vs. Memphis

Memphis fired head coach Tommy West, but he will coach the final three games. There are signs the team could rally around the coach as he was given a standing ovation when he addressed the players following his dismissal.

Missouri vs. Kansas State

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Western Kentucky vs. Louisiana Monroe

The winless Hilltoppers are another team that will have a chance to rally around a lame duck head coach. WKU fired David Elson, but he will finish out the season. The team has the nation’s longest losing streak at 17.

Georgia Tech vs. Duke

Neither team will lack motivation. Tech will clinch the ACC Coastal Division with a win, but Duke is two wins from becoming bowl eligible. They are in the midst of their best season since 1994.

Tech is averaging 377.6 yards rushing in their last five games

Utah vs. TCU

The Utes will start true freshman Jordan Wynn at QB. He has five quarters of experience under his belt and just one FBS start. Utah is 5-1 straight up in the series.

Alabama vs. Mississippi State

Miss State is a dangerous game for the Crimson Tide. The Bulldogs have won 2-of-3 straight up in the series and all five of their losses have come to teams currently ranked. Four of the losses were to teams in the Top 13 and they are off a bye week.

Houston vs. Central Florida

UCF will likely get back two key offensive players who were out against Texas: starting QB Brett Hodges and RB Brynn Harvey. Harvey has 679 yards rushing and seven trips to the end zone.

Boston College vs. Virginia

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Arizona vs. California

California RB Jahvid Best is out following his horrific injury last week to Oregon State. He is fourth in the conference in rushing with 867 yards. Shane Vereen, who has 386 yards rushing on 75 attempts, will take his place. Vereen has scored six TDs.

UNLV vs. Air Force

The Rebels are in a true must-win as they have to come out victorious in their remaining two games to be bowl eligible. Air Force employs the same 3-4 defense that gave UNLV fits against Wyoming on Sept. 26. Air Force ranks seventh in the nation in total defense.

Air Force also has the 4th ranked run offense going against a UNLV rush defense ranked 111th.

Western Michigan vs. Eastern Michigan

WMU must win to keep their bowl hopes alive. EMU is 0-9 straight up.

Iowa vs. Ohio State

Not only does Iowa face a letdown following their first loss of the year but they will be without starting QB Ricky Stanzi for the year, possibly their bowl game. Redshirt freshman James Vandenberg gets his first start. He’s completed 11-of-30 passes, a putrid completion percentage of 36.7 percent.

Stanford vs. USC

Revenge? The last time Stanford played at USC, they pulled off one of the big upsets ever, winning as a 41-point underdog. Pete Carroll, the Trojans coach, is 28-0 straight up in November.

Miami vs. North Carolina

UNC leading rusher Shaun Draughn is out. The college football spreads are up.

 

ESPN NCAA Football Odds: Alabama vs Mississippi State

The Alabama Crimson Tide and the Mississippi State Bulldogs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Crimson Tide listed as 12½-point favorites versus the Bulldogs, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
Greg McElroy led Alabama with two touchdown passes as they beat LSU 24-15 in Week 10.
The Tide covered the 7-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day’s posted total of 38.
Anthony Dixon ran for 252 yards with a pair of touchdowns in Week 9, as Mississippi State upset Kentucky 31-24. Mississippi State won the game as a 4-point underdog, while the 55 points made it OVER the posted total of 46.5.
Tyson Lee threw for 145 yards with a TD in the win.
Current streak:
Alabama has won 9 straight games.
Team records:
Alabama: 9-0 SU, 5-4
ATS
Mississippi State
: 4-5 SU, 5-3 ATS
Alabama most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on grass are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing within the conference are 9-1

Mississippi State most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on grass are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 0-10
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
Alabama is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Alabama is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road
Alabama is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Alabama is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Mississippi State
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Mississippi State’s last 8 games when playing Alabama
Mississippi State is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Mississippi State is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games when playing Alabama
Mississippi State is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Alabama
Next up:
Alabama home to Chattanooga, Saturday, November 21
Mississippi State at Arkansas, Saturday, November 21

 

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Versus NCAA Football Odds: Arizona vs California

The fans at Memorial Stadium will be treated to a game between the Arizona Wildcats and the California Golden Bears when they take their seats on Saturday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Bears listed as 3-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total is sitting at 56.
Arizona ran over Washington State, 48-7, at Arizona Stadium in Week 10.
Arizona covered as a 33-point home favorite while the final score played under the 57-point total.
Verran Tucker caught six passes for 74 yards with a TD in California’s 31-14 loss to Oregon State in Week 10 as 7-point underdogs. That game’s 45 points went UNDER the posted total of 61.
Current streak:
Arizona has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Arizona: 6-2 SU, 4-3 ATS
California: 6-3 SU, 3-5 ATS
Arizona most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on turf are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 6-4

California most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 5 games on the road
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 6 games
California is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games at home
California is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
California is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Arizona
California is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Arizona
Next up:
Arizona home to Oregon, Saturday, November 21
California at Stanford, Saturday, November 21

 

FSN NCAA Football Odds: Stanford vs Southern Cal

The Stanford Cardinal and the Southern Cal Trojans will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
Oddsmakers currently have the Trojans listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Cardinal, while the game’s total is sitting at 57.
Stanford shocked Oregon, taking a 51-42 win at Stanford Stadium in Week 10.
Stanford covered as a 6.5-point home underdog while the final score played over the 57.5-point total.
USC improved to 7-2 with a close 14-9 win over Arizona State in Week 10. USC failed to cover the 12-point spread, while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 45.
Damian Williams had two catches for 81 yards with a TD.
Current streak:
Stanford has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Stanford: 6-3 SU, 6-3 ATS
Southern Cal: 7-2 SU, 2-7 ATS
Stanford most recently:
When playing in November are 3-7
When playing on grass are 7-3
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 5-5

Southern Cal most recently:
When playing in November are 10-0
When playing on grass are 10-0
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Stanford is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Southern Cal
Stanford is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Southern Cal
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Stanford’s last 11 games on the road
Stanford is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Southern Cal is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Southern Cal is 17-2 SU in its last 19 games
Southern Cal is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Stanford
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Southern Cal’s last 5 games at home
Next up:
Stanford home to California, Saturday, November 21
Southern Cal home to UCLA, Saturday, November 28

 

NCAA Football Handicapping: Nebraska vs Kansas

The Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Kansas Jayhawks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Memorial Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cornhuskers listed as 4½-point favorites versus the Jayhawks, while the game’s total is sitting at 43.
Nebraska’s defense had five interceptions as they pulled off a 10-3 upset victory over Oklahoma in Week 10, as 5-point underdogs. That game’s 13 points went well UNDER the posted total of 42.
Ryan Hill caught a short 1-yard TD pass to lift Nebraska.
Todd Reesing finished with 241 yards on 14-of-27 passing, and Jacob Branstetter missed 30-yard field goals in each half for the Jayhawks in a 17-10 loss to Kansas State in Week 10.
The Jayhawks did not cover the 1-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 55.5.
Current streak:
Nebraska has won 2 straight games.
Kansas has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Nebraska: 6-3 SU, 6-3 ATS
Kansas: 5-4 SU, 2-6 ATS
Nebraska most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on turf are 8-2
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing within the conference are 7-3

Kansas most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on turf are 6-4
After being outgained are 6-4
When playing within the conference are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Nebraska’s last 5 games
Nebraska is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing Kansas
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Nebraska’s last 5 games when playing Kansas
Nebraska is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
Kansas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Kansas is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Nebraska
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas’s last 5 games when playing Nebraska
Kansas is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Nebraska
Next up:
Nebraska home to Kansas State, Saturday, November 21
Kansas at Texas, Saturday, November 21

 

NCAA Football Handicapping: Miami vs North Carolina

The Miami Hurricanes 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 Hurricanes listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Tar Heels, while the game’s total is sitting at 44.
Miami dominated the entire game as they ran past Virginia 52-17 in Week 10. Miami covered the 14-point spread, and the 69 points sailed OVER the posted total of 44.
Damien Berry led the way with 53 yards rushing with two touchdowns.
Jheranie Boyd’s touchdown run in the fourth quarter finished off a 19-6 win for North Carolina over Duke in Week 10.
The Tar Heels covered the 10-point spread, while the final score played well UNDER the day’s posted total of 44.5.
Current streak:
Miami has won 2 straight games.
North Carolina has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 7-2 SU, 5-3 ATS
North Carolina: 6-3 SU, 3-4 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing in November are 4-6
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 6-4

North Carolina most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games when playing North Carolina
Miami is 8-4 ATS in its last 12 games on the road
Miami is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games when playing North Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of North Carolina’s last 5 games when playing Miami
North Carolina is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Miami
North Carolina is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
North Carolina is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Miami home to Duke, Saturday, November 21
North Carolina at Boston College, Saturday, November 21

 

NCAA Football Betting: Iowa vs Ohio State

The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Ohio State Buckeyes will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Ohio Stadium.
Oddsmakers currently have the Buckeyes listed as 17-point favorites versus the Hawkeyes, while the game’s total is sitting at 38.
Before Ricky Stanzi left the game with an injury he threw for 134 yards, one touchdown, and one interception for Iowa in a 17-10 loss to Northwestern in Week 10.
The Hawkeyes failed to cover the 14-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 45.
Ohio State proved it’s the team to beat in the Big Ten with a 24-7 win over Penn State at Beaver Stadium in Week 10.
OSU covered as a 5.5-point road underdog while the final score played under the 40.5-point total.
Current streak:
Ohio State has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Iowa: 9-1 SU, 6-3
ATS
Ohio State
: 8-2 SU, 8-2 ATS
Iowa most recently:
When playing in November are 5-5
When playing on turf are 4-6
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing within the conference are 8-2

Ohio State most recently:
When playing in November are 9-1
When playing on turf are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing within the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Iowa’s last 5 games on the road
Iowa is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Iowa is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Iowa is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games
Ohio State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Ohio State is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Iowa
Ohio State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Iowa
Ohio State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing Iowa
Next up:
Iowa home to Minnesota, Saturday, November 21
Ohio State at Michigan, Saturday, November 21

 

College Football Picks Take Center Stage Saturday

Today in the Daily Sports Roundup: Manny Pacquiao is heavily favorite over Miguel Cotto as sportsbooks will be watching the Pacquiao vs. Cotto love streak. The Spurs host the Thunder, the Gators take on the Gamecocks, and the Horned Frogs strive for a victory over the rival Utes.

Colliding on the gridiron . . .

No. 1 Florida will look to stay undefeated in the conference on Saturday afternoon when they play in South Carolina in marquee college football action. The Gators (9-0 SU, 3-4-1 ATS) stifled Vanderbilt in their last contest, getting a TD pass and a TD run from Tim Tebow in a 27-3 victory. The Gamecocks (6-4 SU, 5-4 ATS) fell 33-16 to Arkansas on the road last time out. BetUs Sportsbook oddsmakers have Florida pegged as the 17.5-point favorite for Saturday, with a total at 42.5 points.

There are also three ranked matchups on the Saturday slate, with No. 25 Stanford at No. 11 USC (-10.5), No. 15 Iowa at No. 10 Ohio State (-16.5), and No. 16 Utah at No. 4 TCU (-20). The Horned Frogs (9-0 SU, 6-2 ATS) need to pick up a win on Saturday to keep their BCS title game hopes alive. Then-No. 6 TCU had no trouble with San Diego State last time out, rolling to a 55-12 road victory. Andy Dalton threw for 239 yards and a pair of touchdowns in that contest.

In other Top-10 action on Saturday it’s No. 2 Texas (-23.5) at Baylor, No. 3 Alabama (-12.5) at Mississippi State, Idaho at No. 6 Boise State (-31.5), No. 7 Georgia Tech (-13) at Duke, and Notre Dame at No. 8 Pittsburgh (-6.5). As well, No. 9 LSU is a 22.5-point home favorite for their matchup with Louisiana Tech.

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Tipping off on the hardwood . . .

The NBA has a busy night on Saturday with 10 games on the schedule, including New Orleans at Atlanta, Detroit at Washington, Portland at Charlotte, Boston at Indiana, New Jersey at Miami, Utah at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Chicago, Minnesota at Memphis, Golden State at Milwaukee, and Oklahoma City at San Antonio. The Spurs beat the Mavericks 92-83 on Wednesday night with both Tim Duncan and Tony Parker out of the lineup; they’re both questionable for Saturday.

As well, college hoops hits the hardwood again on Saturday with six ranked teams in action, including Davidson vs. No. 11 Butler, Belmont vs. No. 14 Washington, Northern Michigan vs. No. 15 Michigan, Mount St. Mary’s vs. No. 17 Oklahoma, and Creighton vs. No. 21 Dayton. Also, No. 22 Georgia Tech will attempt to keep their spot in the Top 25 with a convincing win over Florida A&M.

Taking a trip around the rink . . .

Finally, the National Hockey League offers up a dozen games on Saturday, including a matinee matchup between the Rangers and Senators in Ottawa. New York fell to 10-8-1 on the season with a 5-3 loss to the Thrashers on Thursday night; Marian Gaborik potted his 13th goal of the year in that losing cause. The Senators are now 8-6-2 after getting beat 5-1 in Philadelphia on Thursday night. Mike Fisher had the lone Ottawa goal, and Pascal Leclaire made only 22 saves.

Also on the ice on Saturday: Anaheim at Detroit, Washington at New Jersey, Buffalo at Philadelphia, the Islanders at Florida, Calgary at Toronto, Los Angeles at Tampa Bay, Dallas at Phoenix, San Jose at St. Louis, Montreal at Nashville, Vancouver at Colorado, and Boston at Pittsburgh. The Bruins fell 1-0 in a shootout to the Panthers last time out, with Tim Thomas making 23 saves. The Penguins fell 4-1 to the Devils on Thursday; it was their fourth consecutive loss.