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Connecticut-Louisville Lines Preview

The Connecticut Huskies and the Louisville Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Freedom Hall.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Connecticut would not let up on Providence, winning 94-61 at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion Saturday.
UConn covered as a 13-point home favorite while the final score played over the 153-point total.
Jerry Smith scored a season-high 20 points and Terrence Williams had eight points, nine rebounds and four assists as Louisville held off West Virginia 69-63 on Saturday.
The Cards just failed to cover the 6.5-point spread, while the final score played UNDER the day’s posted total of 133.
Current streak:
Connecticut has won 9 straight games.
Louisville has won 9 straight games.
Team records:
Connecticut: 20-1 SU, 10-7 ATS
Louisville: 17-3 SU, 12-8 ATS
Connecticut most recently:
When playing on Monday are 9-1
After playing Providence are 8-2
After a win are 9-1

Louisville most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing St. John’s are 2-3
After playing West Virginia are 2-2
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Connecticut is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Connecticut is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Connecticut’s last 5 games on the road
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Louisville is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Louisville is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Louisville’s last 6 games at home
Next up:
Connecticut home to Michigan, Saturday, February 7
Louisville at St. John’s, Sunday, February 8

 

Super Bowl Sunday

The Steelers and Cardinals will finally get down to business on Sunday when they meet in Tampa Bay for Super Bowl XLIII.  For the rundown on all the top sports picks and more it’s OffshoreInsiders.com   

Here’s your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

After two weeks of hype and speculation there’s not much left to cover for the Super Bowl XLIII matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. The line is still sitting at Pittsburgh -7 at most books, with the total on the high side at 46.5 points. The Steelers are 2-0 against-the-spread so far in the playoffs, covering a pair of 6-point spreads against the Ravens and Chargers. The Cards are 3-0 against the number in the postseason, which includes winning outright as an underdog twice.

Friday’s final injury report had Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward pegged as PROBABLE. Ward is the only player listed on Pittsburgh’s release; quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is rumored to have sore ribs, but he doesn’t appear on the injury report. The Cardinals have RB J.J. Arrington (knee), P Ben Graham (left groin), and DE Travis LaBoy (biceps) all listed as QUESTIONABLE heading into the game, while DE Antonio Smith (knee) is the team’s lone PROBABLE entry.

Game time for Sunday is set for 6:00pm ET, but introductions and other procedural matters should push kickoff to sometime around 6:20pm ET. Coverage is provided by NBC this year, and the halftime show is headlined by Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. Prop bets abound at online sportsbooks, so there’s plenty of research to do in the hours leading up to the game. That includes looking into which color Gatorade will be dumped on the victorious head coach in the fourth quarter, so call up your locker room sources.

Other Notable Events

The NBA gets most of its schedule out of the way before the Super Bowl kicks off on Sunday, with Minnesota at Boston, Orlando at Toronto, and Cleveland at Detroit the afternoon matchups. Those three games all feature Eastern Conference division leaders. The league’s night contest, though, won’t detract from the NFL title game, as it’s a matchup between the lowly Thunder and Kings.

The Rest of the Schedule

Top-ranked Duke fell 70-68 to Wake Forest in their last contest, so they’ll be looking to get back on track on Sunday afternoon when they host Virginia. Three other ranked college hoops teams are in action on Sunday, with Penn State at No. 9 Michigan State, Iowa at No. 19 Illinois, and Cincinnati at No. 21 Villanova.

Finally, the Bruins and Canadiens will continue their rivalry in Montreal on Sunday afternoon in one of just three NHL games on the ice. Ottawa and Washington will also play a matinee, while Nashville will travel out to Edmonton.

A Peek at the Future

The NHL’s Monday schedule has just three games, with the top matchup seeing Buffalo on the road in Anaheim . . . the Magic will host the Mavericks in NBA action on Monday, while the Lakers will be in New York and Portland will be on the road in New Orleans . . . No. 2 UConn will take on No. 7 Louisville in college hoops action on Monday, while No. 3 Pittsburgh gets a visit from Robert Morris.

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Super Bowl kickoff time is 6:28 EST. We have the official betting preview of the Steelers-Cardinals.

BetUs Sportsbook has the Super Bowl morning line at Pittsburgh  -6.5 -115 while Bookmaker has the Vegas odds for the Super Bowl at the Steelers -7 -105. The best proposition bets are on the fantasy football betting odds section.

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Super Bowl XLIII Preview: Steelers-Cardinals

The Pittsburgh Steelers will try to bring the Super Bowl back to the AFC, while the Arizona Cardinals are looking to cap a Cinderella playoff run with an upset.
Super Bowl XLIII kicks off Sunday, February 1 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay between Pittsburgh‘s top-rated defense and Arizona‘s fourth-ranked offense.
Oddsmakers currently have the Steelers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Cardinals, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
The Steelers defeated Baltimore 23-14 as a 6-point favorite in the AFC Championship Game. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (35.5).
Ben Roethlisberger passed for 255 yards with a 65-yard touchdown strike to Santonio Holmes for Pittsburgh, while Troy Polamalu ran back an interception 40 yards for a touchdown.
The Cardinals upset Philadelphia 32-25 as a 3.5-point underdog in the NFC Championship Game. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (47).
Kurt Warner passed for 279 yards with four touchdowns for Arizona, and Larry Fitzgerald caught nine passes for 152 yards with three touchdowns in the win.
Regular season records:
Pittsburgh: 12-4 SU, 9-7 ATS
Arizona: 9-7 SU, 9-7 ATS
Pittsburgh most recently:
When playing in February are 1-0
When playing on grass are 7-3
After outgaining opponent are 7-3
When playing outside the division are 6-4

Arizona most recently:
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 5-5
When playing outside the division are 5-5
After playing Philadelphia are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
Pittsburgh is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Pittsburgh is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing Arizona
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona’s last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Arizona’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Arizona is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games

 

Official Betting Preview of Steelers-Cardinals Super Bowl Odds

We’ll bet you’ve heard, the Pittsburgh Steelers are taking on the Arizona Cardinals in the Super Bowl. Unlike the other four million previews from both the dinosaur and pajamas media, we are going to break it down from the standpoint of the bettor…and for the better.

The sportsbooks do not agree on the Vegas spread. Bodog Life has Pittsburgh -7 +105 while BetUs Sportsbook has Pittsburgh -6.5 -115. Bookmaker has the total at 46.5. 

The Steelers are 14-4 straight up and they have covered 7-of-8. Arizona is 12-7 straight up and against the spread, winning and covering four straight. They have gone over 12-of-16.

Pittsburgh’s most impressive numbers are on defense. They allow just 3.2 yards per rush to teams normally getting 4.1 and 4.9 yards per rush to 6.3. They hold squads to a full 1.1 yards per play below their normal average.

Arizona gets 3.4 yards per rush to teams normally getting 4.1, but 7.5 yards per pass to 6.5 and 6.0 yards per play to 5.4.

Both Pittsburgh’s offensive and Arizona’s defensive averages are right in line with their opponent’s normal average.

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Some spread betting trends says that Arizona is 1-9 against the spread off four or more consecutive spread wins. Pittsburgh has covered seven straight postseason games.

Bulls-Suns Lines Preview

The Chicago Bulls and the Phoenix Suns will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at US Airways Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Bulls had six players reach double figures as they tore apart the Kings 109-88 on Friday. The Bulls won the game as a pick’em, and the 197 points went UNDER the posted total of 213.
Luol Deng and Ben Gordon each went for 20 points, while Tyrus Thomas had 14 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Suns were defeated 114-104 by the Spurs last time out, as 1.5-point favorites. The game’s 218 points sailed OVER the posted total of 198.5.
Amar’e Stoudemire had 28 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in a losing effort.
Current streak:
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Chicago: 20-27 SU, 21-26 ATS
Phoenix: 25-19 SU, 15-28-1 ATS
Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Houston are 7-3
After playing Sacramento are 6-4
After a win are 3-7

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Sacramento are 8-2
After playing San Antonio are 4-6
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Chicago’s last 17 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chicago’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Chicago is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Phoenix
Chicago is 4-10 SU in its last 14 games on the road
Phoenix is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Chicago
Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Chicago
Phoenix is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of Phoenix’s last 17 games when playing Chicago
Next up:
Chicago at Houston, Tuesday, February 3
Phoenix home to Sacramento, Monday, February 2

 

California-USC Lines Preview

The California Golden Bears and the USC Trojans will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Galen Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
California was crushed 81-66 by UCLA on Thursday, as 10-point underdogs on the road. The game’s combined score made it OVER the night’s posted total of 139.5.
Theo Robertson led California with 19 points and four rebounds.
USC scored 37 points in the second half to defeat Stanford by a final score of 70-69 on Thursday. USC failed to cover the 6-point spread, while the 139 points made it OVER the posted total of 134.
Taj Gibson tossed in 22 points from 10-for-13 shooting for USC. Daniel Hackett added 12 points.
Current streak:
USC has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
California: 16-5 SU, 11-7
ATS
USC
: 14-6 SU, 9-9 ATS
California most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-4
Before playing Washington are 4-6
After playing UCLA are 4-6
After a loss are 5-5

USC most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-2
After playing Stanford are 7-3
After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of California’s last 5 games when playing USC
California is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of California’s last 18 games on the road
California is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing USC
The total has gone OVER in 5 of USC’s last 5 games when playing California
USC is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games at home
USC is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
USC is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against California
Next up:
California home to Washington, Thursday, February 5
USC at Abilene Christian, Wednesday, February 4

 

Florida-Tennessee Lines Preview

The fans at Thompson-Boling Arena will be treated to a game between the Florida Gators and the Tennessee Volunteers when they take their seats on Saturday.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Nick Calathes had 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists, as Florida overpowered Georgia 83-57 on Wednesday night.
Florida covered as 16.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 135.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Wayne Chism led Tennessee with 19 points and nine boards in its 79-73 loss to LSU on Wednesday night.
Louisiana State cashed as 7.5-point road underdogs as the game played over the 148.5-point total set by oddsmakers.
Current streak:
Florida has won 2 straight games.
Tennessee has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Florida: 18-3 SU, 7-7 ATS
Tennessee: 12-7 SU, 9-8 ATS
Florida most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-2
Before playing South Carolina are 7-3
After playing Georgia are 7-3
After a win are 9-1

Tennessee most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-0
Before playing Arkansas are 8-2
After playing LSU are 6-4
After a loss are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Florida is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games on the road
Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida’s last 5 games when playing Tennessee
Tennessee is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing at home against Florida
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tennessee’s last 6 games at home
Tennessee is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Tennessee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Florida
Next up:
Florida home to South Carolina, Tuesday, February 3
Tennessee at Arkansas, Wednesday, February 4

 

Georgia-Alabama Lines Preview

The Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Coleman Coliseum.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Howard Thompkins and Corey Butler netted 10 points apiece for Georgia in its 83-57 loss to Florida on Wednesday night.
Florida covered as 16.5-point home favorites as the game played over the 135.5-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Alabama was defeated 89-80 by Arkansas as a 5-point underdog on Thursday. That game’s 169 points sailed OVER the posted total of 139.
JaMychal Green shot 9-for-10 from the field with 24 points in the loss.
Current streak:
Georgia has lost 7 straight games.
Alabama has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Georgia: 9-11 SU, 6-8-1 ATS
Alabama: 12-8 SU, 7-9 ATS
Georgia most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing LSU are 5-5
After playing Florida are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Alabama most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 3-3
Before playing Vanderbilt are 7-3
After playing Arkansas are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Georgia’s last 6 games
Georgia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Alabama
Georgia is 2-3-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Alabama is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Alabama’s last 5 games
Alabama is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Georgia
Alabama is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Next up:
Georgia home to LSU, Wednesday, February 4
Alabama at Vanderbilt, Thursday, February 5

 

San Diego-Gonzaga Lines Preview

The San Diego Toreros and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at McCarthey Athletic Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
Gonzaga ran away from St. Mary’s in the second half and clipped the Gaels 69-62 on Thursday. Gonzaga failed to cover the 9.5-point spread, while the 131 points went UNDER the posted total of 144.
Matt Bouldin shot 5-for-11 from the field with 17 points for Gonzaga, and Steven Gray added 14.
Current streak:
San Diego has lost 2 straight games.
Gonzaga has won 7 straight games.
Team records:
San Diego: 12-9 SU, 8-10 ATS
Gonzaga: 15-4 SU, 10-7 ATS
San Diego most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 1-4
Before playing Santa Clara are 6-4
After playing Portland are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4

Gonzaga most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Portland are 7-3
After playing Saint Mary’s are 9-1
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Diego’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Gonzaga
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Diego’s last 6 games on the road
San Diego is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
San Diego is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Gonzaga is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against San Diego
Gonzaga is 13-1 SU in its last 14 games when playing San Diego
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Gonzaga’s last 8 games when playing at home against San Diego
Next up:
San Diego home to Santa Clara, Thursday, February 5
Gonzaga at Portland, Thursday, February 5