Looking at the UFC 103 fight card, we don’t see any title matches, but it’s clear the theUFC talent pool is deepening. The card features four or five solid fights; let’s make some picks for Koscheck/Trigg and Griffin/Franca.
Josh Koscheck (12-4) vs Frank Trigg (19-6) UFC 103 betting odds: Koscheck -400, Trigg +300
Frank Trigg siting! After four years away from the UFC, Trigg returns to the Octagon. While he never rose above No. 1 contender status in the UFC—he lost two title fights to Matt Hughes and got his clock cleaned by Georges St-Pierre—he was always a solid fighter. Trigg combined boxing with solid wrestling and submission skills. Now 37 years old, hes‘ a big underdog against Josh Koscheck, one of the sport’s best wrestlers. Koscheck is a great athlete capable of learning new skills quickly; when he brutalized Yoshiyuki Yoshida last December, he showcased newfound knockout power. Since Trigg (a) will be rusty (b) is old and (c) typically struggles against good wrestlers, he’s in big trouble against Koscheck. don’t expect any miracles when you make your picks.
Tyson Griffin (13-2) vs Hermes Franca (19-7) UFC 103 betting odds: Griffin -300, Franca +240
Saturday night could be a breakthrough night for one of the UFC’s most underrated lightweights. Tyson Griffin, a strong wrestler with crisp striking, gets it done pretty much every time he fights. He’s never been stopped and some fight fans—myself included—thought he beat Sean Sherk, so he could easily be 14-1. Hermes Franca isn’t an easy opponent as he’s a submission specialist who can flash knockout power too, but Griffin can handle him. He’s younger, stronger and eager to climb the ladder. Bet on Griffin to win a battle of fighters with potent offensive skills.
The Fox Sports Network has a nightcap of KansasState vs. UCLA. The Bruins are -12.5 at BetUs Sportsbook and -12 at Bet Online.
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Will USC suffer a letdown after the dramatic win to OhioState? Now it’s being reported that Matt Barkley may not play after all. Aaron Corp would get the start as Barkley’s shoulder is not progressing as fast as expected says OffshoreInsiders.com CEO Joe Duffy, the only Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy in American sports.
So much for Temple’s rebuilding after they looked pitiful against Villanova. The Temple vs. PennState betting spread on the Big 10 Network has the Nittany Lions at -30 at Bodogand -29.5 at Bet Online.
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Is Michigan for real? Will they have a letdown after the dramatic win against Notre Dame? The Big 10 Network schedule has Eastern Michigan vs. Michigan. For tickets check out the Guy Store.
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The BallState vs. Army Vegas betting line is Army -7.5 at Bodogand most sportsbooks. Will there be a major sports service pick on this game? Check OffshoreInsiders.com on Friday night to find out who the pro handicappers are picking.
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The Colorado Rockies will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Wednesday when they take on the San Francisco Giants at AT&TPark.
Lefthander Jorge De La Rosa will take the mound for the Rockies to start this game. De La Rosa is 14-9 this season with a 4.29 ERA.
The Giants will counter De La Rosa with Matt Cain. Righthander Cain has a 2.61 ERA to go along with a 13-5 record this season.
Oddsmakers currently have the Giants listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rockies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Juan Uribe was 2-for-5 with three runs batted in, as the Giants smacked the Rockies 10-2 on Tuesday night.
San Francisco cashed as +120 home underdogs, while the game played OVER the 7-run total set by oddsmakers.
Bengie Molina went 2-for-4 with two RBIs for the Giants, as Barry Zito gave up two runs over seven innings to earn the victory for San Francisco.
Troy Tulowitzki went deep for Colorado, while Ubaldo Jimenez was rocked for six earned runs over 2 2-3 innings to take the loss for the Rockies.
Current streak: Colorado has lost 4 straight games. San Francisco has won 3 straight games.
Team records: Colorado: 82-64 SU San Francisco: 79-66 SU
Colorado most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Arizona are 6-4 After playing San Francisco are 6-4 After a loss are 3-7
San Francisco most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 1-9 Before playing LA Dodgers are 2-8 After playing Colorado are 5-5 After a win are 5-5
A few trends to consider: Colorado is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games Colorado is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games Colorado is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road Colorado is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against San Francisco San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado San Francisco is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Colorado San Francisco is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games at home
Next up: Colorado at Arizona, Friday, September 18 San Francisco at LA Dodgers, Friday, September 18
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