Poinsettia Bowl:TCU vs. Boise State Preview

This is a so-called minor bowl, but the teams playing in rank higher than the teams in the so-called major Orange Bowl. The No. 11 TCU Horned Frogs and the No. 9 Boise State Broncos will both be trying to pick up a win on December 23 when they battle at Qualcomm Stadium in the Poinsettia Bowl.
Oddsmakers currently have the Horned Frogs listed as 3-point favorites versus the Broncos, while the game’s total is sitting at 47.
Andy Dalton had a pair of touchdown passes in Week 13 to lead the Horned Frogs to a 44-10 win over Air Force.
The Horned Frogs managed to cover the 20-point spread in that contest, while the combined score went OVER the day’s posted total (41.5).
Boise State exploded for 48 second half points in a 61-10 pounding of Fresno State in Week 14. Boise State covered the 22-point spread, and the 71 points sailed OVER the posted total of 58.
Ian Johnson rushed for 130 yards with two touchdowns to lead Boise State. Kellen Moore completed 17-of-23 for 217 yards with two TD’s in the win.
Team records:
TCU: 10-2 SU, 8-3
ATS
Boise State
: 12-0 SU, 8-3 ATS
TCU most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3
When playing on grass are 9-1
After outgaining opponent are 8-2
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

Boise State most recently:
When playing in December are 5-3
When playing on grass are 8-2
After outgaining opponent are 10-0
When playing outside the conference are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
TCU is 13-2 SU in its last 15 games
TCU is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boise State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Boise State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boise State‘s last 6 games

 

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Raptors-Clippers Preview

The Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at STAPLES Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Clippers listed as 2½-point favorites versus the Raptors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Raptors lost their fourth straight in a 107-97 setback to the Spurs on Saturday. The Raptors were 10-point underdogs in that loss, while the 204 points sailed OVER the posted total of 185.5.
Jermaine O’Neal scored 24 points with 10 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
The Clippers were defeated 119-85 by the Bucks last time out, as 6-point underdogs. The 204 points made it OVER the posted total of 192.
Al Thornton tossed in 20 points, while Steve Novak added 14 off the bench in the loss.
Current streak:
Toronto has lost 5 straight games.
Team records:
Toronto: 10-17 SU, 9-17-1 ATS
Los Angeles: 8-19 SU, 11-16 ATS
Toronto most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Sacramento are 3-7
After playing San Antonio are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Dallas are 3-7
After playing Milwaukee are 5-5
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Toronto’s last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Toronto’s last 7 games
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing LA Clippers
Toronto is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games when playing on the road against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 5 games when playing at home against Toronto
LA Clippers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 games
LA Clippers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Clippers last 6 games
Next up:
Toronto at Sacramento, Friday, December 26
LA Clippers home to Dallas, Sunday, December 28

 

Trail Blazers-Nuggets Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets will meet on the court at Pepsi Center on Monday in a battle of division rivals.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Trail Blazers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Brandon Roy tossed in 52 points in leading the Trail Blazers to a 124-119 victory over the Suns on Thursday. The Trail Blazers managed to cover the 4.5-point spread, while the combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 204.
Roy shot 14-for-27 with five rebounds and six assists, while Steve Blake added 22 points in the win.
The Nuggets were defeated 108-101 by the Suns last time out, as 6-point road underdogs. The 209 points fell UNDER the posted total of 222.
Nene Hilario netted 20 points with 15 rebounds for a double-double in the loss.
Current streak:
Portland has won 2 straight games.
Denver has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Portland: 17-10 SU, 13-14 ATS
Denver: 17-10 SU, 15-11-1 ATS
Portland most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Denver are 8-2
After playing Phoenix are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

Denver most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Portland are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 6-4
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Portland’s last 7 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Portland’s last 11 games when playing on the road against Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Portland’s last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Portland’s last 10 games when playing Denver
Denver is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Denver’s last 11 games when playing at home against Portland
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games
Denver is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Portland
Next up:
Portland home to Denver, Tuesday, December 23
Denver at Portland, Tuesday, December 23

 

Kings-Spurs Preview

The Sacramento Kings and the San Antonio Spurs will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at AT&T Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 13-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Kings fell 99-90 to the Hornets last time out, as 15.5-point road underdogs. The 189 points fell UNDER the posted total of 196.5.
John Salmons netted 26 points with four rebounds and seven assists in the loss.
The Spurs handed the Raptors a fifth straight loss with a 107-97 victory on Saturday. The Spurs could only PUSH against the 10-point spread, but the 204 points sailed OVER the posted total of 185.5.
Tony Parker had 24 points with eight rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Spurs, while Tim Duncan added 19 in the win.
Current streak:
Sacramento has lost 3 straight games.
Team records:
Sacramento: 7-21 SU, 14-14 ATS
San Antonio: 16-10 SU, 12-13-1 ATS
Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Toronto are 5-5
After playing New Orleans are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Minnesota are 6-4
After playing Toronto are 7-3
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Sacramento’s last 5 games
Sacramento is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
Sacramento is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Sacramento’s last 7 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Sacramento
San Antonio is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games when playing Sacramento
San Antonio is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
San Antonio is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Next up:
Sacramento home to Toronto, Friday, December 26
San Antonio home to Minnesota, Tuesday, December 23

 

Lakers-Grizzlies Preview

The fans at FedExForum will be treated to a game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Memphis Grizzlies when they take their seats on Monday.
Oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 10½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Lakers fell 106-103 to the Magic last time out, as 2.5-point favorites on the road. The 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Kobe Bryant netted a game-high 41 points in the loss for the Lakers, while hauling down eight rebounds.
The Grizzlies were upset 112-83 by the Bobcats last time out as a 3.5-point favorite at home. The 195 points made it OVER the posted total of 182.5.
Rudy Gay had 17 points from 7-for-10 shooting in the loss.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.
Memphis has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 21-5 SU, 11-15 ATS
Memphis: 9-17 SU, 11-14-1 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Monday are 8-2
Before playing New Orleans are 9-1
After playing Orlando are 6-4
After a loss are 7-3

Memphis most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Dallas are 3-7
After playing Charlotte are 3-5
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
LA Lakers are 20-5 SU in their last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of the LA Lakers last 15 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of the LA Lakers last 6 games when playing Memphis
Memphis is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games when playing LA Lakers
Memphis is 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games when playing at home against LA Lakers
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Memphis’s last 19 games
Memphis is 4-1-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Next up:
LA Lakers at New Orleans, Tuesday, December 23
Memphis at Dallas, Tuesday, December 23

 

Rockets-Nets Preview

The Houston Rockets and the New Jersey Nets will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Izod Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 4-point favorites versus the Nets, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Rockets held off a late surge to defeat the Timberwolves 109-102 on Saturday. The Rockets managed to cover the 5.5-point spread, while the 211 points sailed OVER the posted total of 192.
Tracy McGrady had 23 points, five rebounds and five assists to lead the way. Yao Ming and Aaron Brooks each had 18 in the win.
The Nets were upset 106-103 to the Heat last time out as 5-point favorites at home. The 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 195.
Brook Lopez had 22 points with 13 rebounds for a double-double for the Nets, while Vince Carter and Devin Harris had 21 points apiece in the loss.
Current streak:
Houston has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Houston: 18-9 SU, 14-13 ATS
New Jersey: 13-13 SU, 14-12 ATS
Houston most recently:
When playing on Monday are 7-3
Before playing Cleveland are 5-5
After playing Minnesota are 5-5
After a win are 6-4

New Jersey most recently:
When playing on Monday are 4-6
Before playing Indiana are 7-3
After playing Miami are 5-5
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against New Jersey
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston’s last 9 games on the road
Houston is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing New Jersey
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of New Jersey’s last 10 games when playing Houston
New Jersey is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Houston at Cleveland, Tuesday, December 23
New Jersey at Indiana, Tuesday, December 23

 

Warriors-Magic Preview

The Golden State Warriors and the Orlando Magic will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Amway Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Magic listed as 12-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
Jamal Crawford went for a game-high 50 points to lead the Warriors to a 110-103 victory over the Bobcats on Saturday, as 6.5-point underdogs. The 213 points made it OVER the posted total of 208.
Kelenna Azubuike chipped in with 21 points and 13 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Magic won their fourth straight on Saturday, as they defeated the Lakers 106-103. The Magic won the game as 2.5-point underdogs, while the 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Jameer Nelson went for 27 points, four rebounds and five assists for the Magic. Rashard Lewis chipped in with 22 points in the win.
Current streak:
Orlando has won 4 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 8-20 SU, 11-17 ATS
Orlando: 21-6 SU, 17-9-1 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Monday are 3-7
Before playing Miami are 2-8
After playing Charlotte are 4-4
After a win are 2-8

Orlando most recently:
When playing on Monday are 5-5
Before playing New Orleans are 6-4
After playing LA Lakers are 2-8
After a win are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Golden State’s last 19 games when playing Orlando
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Golden State’s last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 games when playing Orlando
Orlando is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Orlando is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Orlando is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Orlando is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Golden State at Miami, Tuesday, December 23
Orlando home to New Orleans, Thursday, December 25

 

Packers-Bears Preview

The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears will both be gunning for a victory on Monday when they meet at Soldier Field.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bears listed as 4-point favorites versus the Packers, while the game’s total is sitting at 40.
The Packers lost to Jacksonville 20-16 as a 3-point favorite last week. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (45.5).
Aaron Rodgers threw for 278 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Green Bay and James Jones caught four passes for 132 yards.
Robbie Gould kicked a 35-yard field goal to lift the Bears to a 27-24 victory over the Saints in Week 15. The Bears could only PUSH against the 3-point spread, while the 51 points made it OVER the posted total of 46.
Matt Forte carried the ball 11 times for 34 yards and a TD, while QB Kyle Orton threw for 172 yards and ran for a touchdown in the win.
Current streak:
Green Bay has lost 4 straight games.
Chicago has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Green Bay: 5-9 SU, 6-7-1 ATS
Chicago: 8-6 SU, 6-6-2 ATS
Green Bay most recently:
When playing in December are 7-3
When playing on grass are 3-7
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 7-3

Chicago most recently:
When playing in December are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After being outgained are 8-2
When playing within the division are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Green Bay is 12-2 SU in its last 14 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Green Bay is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Chicago
The total has gone OVER in 16 of Green Bay’s last 23 games
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Green Bay’s last 19 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Chicago is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Chicago’s last 9 games at home
Chicago is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Green Bay
The total has gone OVER in 13 of Chicago’s last 19 games when playing at home against Green Bay
Next up:
Green Bay home to Detroit, Sunday, December 28
Chicago at Houston, Sunday, December 28

 

NFL Injuries

Key weather conditions around the NFL for week 16 have been updated as have all the top sports service plays for NFL and the bowls.  Now here are late breaking injuries.

San Francisco-St. Louis

In a game only the sportsbooks care about, Niners RB Frank Gore is ouyt.

San Diego-Tampa Bay

The Buccaneers QB Jeff Garcia is probable to definite as is WLB Derrick Brooks.

Arizona-New England

Make sure you check out the aforesaid weather report. The Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin is considered a game time decision, but WFAN’s Mike Francesca has indicated he does not believe Boldin will play.

Buffalo-Denver

The Bills RB Marshawn Lynch and QB Trent Edwards are both questionable, but sources tell us Edwards will likely start. He was limited in practice as a precaution. . Denver‘s best DB Champ Bailey is questionable.

Philadelphia-Washington

Eagles WR Kevin Curtis is doubtful and Philly is already banged up on the offensive line. We are told that Redskins RB Clinton Portis is a true game time decision.

Carolina-NY Giants

The Giants should get back the services of RB Brandon Jacobs.

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