According to Bookmaker the Texas-Ohio State Vegas odds on the morning line has the Longhorns an eight-point favorite with a total of 51.5. Shopping around at sportsbooks yields a total as high as 52.5 with a line of 7.5-8.5.
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OhioState won’t get thumped in the BCS title game like it did the past two seasons. But the Buckeyes might get thumped by Texas January 5 in the Fiesta Bowl. The Longhorns believe they deserved a better BCS fate since they beat Oklahoma, so whether they take out that frustration on 10-2 OhioState or sulk about it remains to be seen.
Oddsmakers currently have the Longhorns listed as 9-point favorites versus the Buckeyes, while the game’s total is sitting at 52.
Terrelle Pryor led OhioState with two touchdown passes to beat Michigan 42-7 in Week 13.
The Buckeyes covered the 20.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the posted total of 45.5.
Colt McCoy threw two TD passes and ran for another pair in helping lift Texas to a 49-9 win over Texas A&M last time out. Texas covered the 35-point spread, while the 57 points fell UNDER the posted total of 67.
McCoy completed 23-of-28 for 311 yards for Texas. Cody Johnson ran for 108 yards with two touchdowns in the win.
Team records: OhioState: 10-2 SU, 5-6 ATS Texas: 11-1 SU, 9-3 ATS
Ohio State most recently: When playing in January are 5-5 When playing on grass are 8-2 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When an underdog on the road are 4-6
Texas most recently: When playing in January are 4-2 When playing on grass are 10-0 After outgaining opponent are 8-2 When favored at home are 9-1
A few trends to consider: OhioState is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ohio State’s last 5 games OhioState is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Texas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games Texas is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games
The top football betting site OffshoreInsiders.com reports that the Philadelphia Eagles-New York Giants Vegas odds have been posted for Sunday, January 11. The Giants are a 6.5 favorite at the sportsbooks with a total of 40. Check OffshoreInsiders.com on game day for the top sports handicappers picks.
Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy reports on the Vegas odds between the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers on Saturday, January 10. Carolina is a 9.5 point favorite with a total of 45. Most sportsbooks will have the line up Sunday night.
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Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy has reported that the betting line for the Chargers-Steelers is up. Pittsburgh is a six-point favorite with a total of 39. Of course the status of San Diego’s LaDainian Tomlinson and Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger will greatly affect the spread and will the Pittsburgh weather.
The top American sports betting site in the world OffshoreInsiders.com will update NFL injuries and Pittsburgh weather as the game approaches.
Popular sportsbookBookmaker has get the odds for the Ravens-Titans playoff game for Jan. 10. Tennessee is a three-point favorite with a total of just 34.
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The Kentucky Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Freedom Hall.
Oddsmakers currently have the Cardinals listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Wildcats, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jodie Meeks led Kentucky with a game-high 23 points as they ran over Central Michigan 84-52 on Monday. Kentucky covered the 23-point spread, while the game’s combined 136 points went UNDER the posted total of 139.
Meeks shot 6-for-13 from the field for Kentucky, and Patrick Patterson netted 15 in that win.
Preston Knowles was good for a team-high 11 points in Louisville’s 56-55 loss to UNLV on Wednesday night.
The Cardinals had been favored by 13.5 points in that contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the night’s posted total (140).
Current streak: Kentucky has won 6 straight games.
Team records: Kentucky: 11-3 SU, 5-3-1 ATS Louisville: 8-3 SU, 5-6 ATS
A few trends to consider: Kentucky is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Kentucky’s last 7 games when playing Louisville Kentucky is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games Kentucky is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Louisville is 18-3 SU in its last 21 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Louisville’s last 7 games when playing Kentucky Louisville is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games The total has gone UNDER in 18 of Louisville’s last 25 games at home
Next up: Kentucky home to Vanderbilt, Saturday, January 10 Louisville at South Florida, Wednesday, January 7
The fans at Crisler Arena will be treated to a game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Michigan Wolverines when they take their seats on Sunday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Wolverines listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Fighting Illini, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Illinois gave Purdue all they could handle on Tuesday and came away with a 71-67 upset victory. Illinois won the game as 8-point underdogs, and the 138 points made it OVER the posted total of 127.
Mike Tisdale had a game-high 18 points to lead the way, while Mike Davis and Alex Legion added 12 apiece in the win.
Michigan was upset 73-61 by Wisconsin on Wednesday as 3.5-point favorites at home. That game’s 134 points made it OVER the posted total of 126.
Zack Novak shot 7-for-11 with 20 points and seven rebounds in a losing effort.
Current streak: Illinois has won 7 straight games.
Team records: Illinois: 13-1 SU, 7-4 ATS Michigan: 10-3 SU, 5-2-1 ATS
A few trends to consider: Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Illinois is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road Illinois is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road Illinois is 13-3 SU in its last 16 games when playing Michigan Michigan is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing at home against Illinois Michigan is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games at home Michigan is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Michigan is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Illinois
Next up: Illinois home to Indiana, Saturday, January 10 Michigan at Indiana, Wednesday, January 7
The Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at STAPLESCenter.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Trail Blazers were defeated 92-77 by the Hornets last time out, as 1.5-point favorites at home. That game’s 169 points fell UNDER the posted total of 182.
Rudy Fernandez netted 19 points to go with four rebounds in the loss.
Kobe Bryant went for a game-high 40 points on Friday, as the Lakers defeated the Jazz 113-100. The Lakers covered the 10-point spread, while the 213 points made it OVER the night’s posted total of 208.
Bryant finished with seven rebounds and four assists, and Pau Gasol added 21 points in the win.
Current streak: Los Angeles has won 5 straight games.
Team records: Portland: 20-13 SU, 16-17 ATS Los Angeles: 26-5 SU, 15-16 ATS
Portland most recently: When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing Detroit are 6-4 After playing New Orleans are 5-5 After a loss are 8-2
Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Sunday are 8-2 Before playing New Orleans are 9-1 After playing Utah are 5-5 After a win are 8-2
A few trends to consider: Portland is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games when playing LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Portland’s last 8 games on the road Portland is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Portland’s last 11 games when playing on the road against LA Lakers LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home LA Lakers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games LA Lakers are 17-2 SU in their last 19 games when playing at home against Portland LA Lakers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
Next up: Portland home to Detroit, Wednesday, January 7 LA Lakers home to New Orleans, Tuesday, January 6
The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at MadisonSquareGarden.
Oddsmakers currently have the Celtics listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Knicks, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Celtics built up a 24 point lead the half and cruised past the Wizards 108-83 on Friday. The Celtics covered the 14.5-point spread, and the combined score made it OVER the posted total of 189.
Paul Pierce went for a game-high 26 points from 9-for-10 shooting, and Rajon Rondo had 10 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Knicks rally came up short as they fell 105-103 to the Pacers on Friday, as 5-point favorites at home. That game’s 208 points went UNDER the posted total of 227.5.
David Lee had a double-double with 26 points and 11 rebounds, while Al Harrington scored a team-high 27 points in the loss.
Team records: Boston: 29-5 SU, 18-16 ATS New York: 12-19 SU, 16-15 ATS
Boston most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Charlotte are 7-3 After playing Washington are 7-3 After a win are 8-2
New York most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Oklahoma City are 7-3 After playing Indiana are 2-8 After a loss are 3-7
A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games on the road Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing New York Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New York The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 5 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 10 of New York’s last 15 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New York’s last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York’s last 6 games when playing at home against Boston
Next up: Boston at Charlotte, Tuesday, January 6 New York at Oklahoma City, Tuesday, January 6
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