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Percy Harvin Injury Status and the Florida-Alabama Morning Line in Vegas

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Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer is remaining tight-lipped about the status of playmaker Percy Harvin. Every source we have—and good ones, tell us he’s uncertain, questionable, etc.

Of course Alabama-Florida is the 2008 College Football Game of the Year from the top sports handicapper ever GodsTips. More details at the home page of OffshoreInsiders.com     

The Gators are a 10-point favorite on the morning line betting.

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Saturday Betting

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It is an understatement to say this is a historic weekend for bettors from Ludlow, CA to Copenhagen, Denmark and back to Manhattan.  The California Vulcans will put a hurting on Minnesota-Duluth, a seven point chalk, in the D2 playoffs. There is Alabama-Florida, Army-Navy, Missouri–Oklahoma and De la Hoya v Pacquiao.

Here’s a look at it all in your Daily Sports Roundup.

The Gridiron Spotlight

Don’t just count you winners from Turner Gill and Buffalo‘s not-so-upset win over Ball State, at least not those who bet with Grandmaster sports handicapper Joe Duffy and GodsTips, the Center of the Handicapping Universe.  There is so much more money to be made with the college football odds.  Though the dangerous minds who bet on their own were caught off guard.

The top-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide are unbeaten this season? That doesn’t seem to mean a whole lot to oddsmakers and bettors this weekend, as the No. 2 Florida Gators are pegged as the 10-point favorites to win the SEC championship at the Georgia Dome on Saturday afternoon (with the total at 52). Both teams have been lucrative wagers this year; Alabama is 9-3 ATS, while Florida is at 9-2.

Two ranked teams are involved in the Big 12 championship at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday as well, but the No. 19 Missouri Tigers don’t have a shot at the national title. No. 4 Oklahoma does, though, and the 17-point favorites will be looking to punch their ticket to the BCS Championship Game with a resounding victory. The Sooners are 9-2 ATS so far this season, while the Tigers are just 5-6.

There are two other title games on Saturday, with East Carolina vs. Tulsa in the Conference USA championship, and No. 18 Boston College vs. Virginia Tech in the ACC championship. Tulsa is sitting as a 12-point favorite, while the Eagles/Hokies matchup is a pick’em as the teams battle to secure a BCS berth.

Elsewhere, No. 5 USC can clinch the Pac-10 title with a win over UCLA on Saturday; the Trojans are huge 32.5-point favorites in that one. As well, it’s Navy (-10.5) vs. Army (get back to the future of handicapping as Stevie Vincent has the Army-Navy Vegas spread winner), Pittsburgh vs. Connecticut (-2.5), South Florida vs. West Virginia (-7), Washington vs. California (-35.5), Arizona State vs. Arizona (-10.5), Arkansas State vs. Troy (-11.5), and Western Kentucky vs. Florida International (-8). Also, Cincinnati will travel out to Hawaii to play the Warriors as 7-point faves.

Check out the home page of OffshoreInsiders.com for details on who will cover and the articles section for free information that the sportsbooks would rather you not see. We see football games as playing for change and dollars.

Other Notable Events

Chicago Blackhawks young guns Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews will try to guide their emerging team to a road win over the defending-champion Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night. The Hawks doubled up on the Anaheim Ducks 4-2 last time out, with Toews picking up two points and Kane adding a single assist.

A typically-busy Saturday around the NHL also includes a 2:00pm ET game between the Penguins and Senators in Ottawa. Also on the ice on Saturday: Philadelphia at Carolina, Boston at Florida, New Jersey at Montreal, Atlanta at the Islanders, Washington at Toronto, Buffalo at Tampa Bay, Minnesota at Nashville, and Phoenix at St. Louis. The west-coast contests for the day feature Edmonton playing in San Jose, and Los Angeles getting a visit from Columbus.

The Rest of the Schedule

Pro hoops has 10 games on their schedule for Saturday, including LeBron James and his Cavaliers on the road against the Bobcats. Other Eastern Conference battles include New Jersey at Philadelphia and Washington at Chicago, while Atlanta will pay a visit to Dallas. Rounding out the night‘s schedule: Oklahoma City at Miami, the Clippers at Minnesota, Memphis at New Orleans, Golden State at San Antonio, Utah at Phoenix, and Denver at Sacramento in the late matchup.

College hoops has five Top-10 teams in action on Saturday, including a pair of games at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium: No. 5 Gonzaga at Indiana, and Ohio State at No. 7 Notre Dame. As well, No. 4 Duke will visit Michigan at Crisler Arena, No. 3 Pittsburgh will host Vermont, and No. 9 Purdue meets AR Pine Bluff.

Sports Headlines

Lines-Maker.com will continue to keep an eye on the Percy Harvin injury for Florida…Good riddance to jailbird O.J. Simpson…The NY Giants Antonio Pierce has talked with investigators about the shooting incident involving his teammate Plaxico Burress.

A Peek at the Future

Sunday’s NBA slate includes Boston at Indiana and Milwaukee at the Lakers . . . the Hawks are right back on the ice on Sunday, as they’re at home against Phoenix . . . the NFL’s primetime game on Sunday is Washington at Baltimore, with the Ravens pegged as 5-point home favorites (and the total at 35.5). As well, the Giants are giving 7 points at home in their game against the rival Eagles.

Entertainment News

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Nuggets-Kings Preview

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The Denver Nuggets and the Sacramento Kings will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at ARCO Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Nuggets listed as 5-point favorites versus the Kings, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Nuggets were upset 108-91 by the Spurs as 4-point favorites last time out. That game’s 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.5.
Carmelo Anthony had 16 points and six rebounds in a losing effort.
Kevin Martin scored 22 points off the bench for Sacramento in its 97-94 loss to Utah on Tuesday night.
Utah covered as 2.5-point road underdogs as the game played under the 209-point total listed by sportsbooks.
Current streak:
Sacramento has lost 7 straight games.
Team records:
Denver: 13-7 SU, 12-7-1 ATS
Sacramento: 5-15 SU, 9-11 ATS
Denver most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 5-5
After playing San Antonio are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

Sacramento most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing LA Lakers are 5-5
After playing Utah are 3-7
After a loss are 2-8

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Denver’s last 5 games
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Denver is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Sacramento
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Denver’s last 5 games when playing Sacramento
Sacramento is 20-2 SU in its last 22 games when playing at home against Denver
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Sacramento’s last 5 games when playing Denver
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Sacramento’s last 8 games at home
Sacramento is 7-2-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing Denver
Next up:
Denver home to Minnesota, Wednesday, December 10
Sacramento home to LA Lakers, Tuesday, December 9

 

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Jazz-Suns Preview

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The Utah Jazz and the Phoenix Suns will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at US Airways Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Jazz handed the Raptors their third straight loss with a 114-87 victory on Friday. The Jazz covered the 4.5-point spread, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total of 206.5.
Mehmet Okur tossed in a game-high 21 points with five rebounds to lead the Jazz. Paul Millsap had 17 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double in the win.
The Suns fell 112-97 to the Maericks last time out, as 3.5-point road underdogs. The 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Amare Stoudemire netted 28 points for the Suns, and Steve Nash added 20 points with 10 assists in the loss.
Current streak:
Phoenix has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Utah: 13-8 SU, 11-10 ATS
Phoenix: 11-9 SU, 8-12 ATS
Utah most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Minnesota are 9-1
After playing Toronto are 4-6
After a win are 4-6

Phoenix most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 6-4
After playing Dallas are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
Utah is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Phoenix
Utah is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah’s last 5 games on the road
Utah is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games when playing Phoenix
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Phoenix’s last 5 games
Phoenix is 14-7 SU in its last 21 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 6 games at home
Phoenix is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Utah at Minnesota, Tuesday, December 9
Phoenix home to Milwaukee, Tuesday, December 9

 

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Warriors-Spurs Preview

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The Golden State Warriors and the San Antonio Spurs will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at AT&T Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 12-point favorites versus the Warriors, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Warriors were defeated 131-112 by the Rockets last time out, as 9-point road underdogs. The combined score sailed OVER the posted total of 210.
Stephen Jackson netted 26 points with five rebounds and five assists.
The Spurs dominated in the early going and never looked back in a 108-91 victory over the Nuggets on Thursday, as 4-point underdogs. The combined 199 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.5.
Tim Duncan led the way with 21 points and 12 rebounds. Tony Parker chipped in with a game-high 22 points in the win.
Current streak:
Golden State has lost 8 straight games.
Team records:
Golden State: 5-14 SU, 8-11 ATS
San Antonio: 10-8 SU, 9-9 ATS
Golden State most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Oklahoma City are 5-5
After playing Houston are 5-5
After a loss are 2-8

San Antonio most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 9-1
Before playing Dallas are 8-2
After playing Denver are 7-3
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Golden State’s last 8 games when playing San Antonio
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State’s last 6 games when playing on the road against San Antonio
Golden State is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing San Antonio
Golden State is 3-11 SU in its last 14 games when playing San Antonio
San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Golden State
San Antonio is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing at home against Golden State
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of San Antonio’s last 14 games at home
San Antonio is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing Golden State
Next up:
Golden State at Oklahoma City, Monday, December 8
San Antonio at Dallas, Tuesday, December 9

 

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Hawks-Mavericks Preview

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The Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at American Airlines Center.
Odds aren’t yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.
The Hawks won their third straight on Friday with a 98-95 win over the Knicks. The Hawks failed to cover the 10.5-point spread, and the 193 points went UNDER the posted total of 215.5.
Josh Smith led the Hawks with 16 points and eight rebounds, and Marvin Williams added a team-high 18 points.
Dirk Nowitzki tossed in a game-high 39 points in leading the Mavericks past the Suns 112-97 on Thursday. The 209 points made it OVER the posted total of 206.
Nowitzki shot 17-for-25 from the field with nine rebounds, and Jason Terry added 19 points in the win.
Current streak:
Atlanta has won 3 straight games.
Dallas has won 3 straight games.
Team records:
Atlanta: 12-6 SU, 9-9 ATS
Dallas: 10-8 SU, 9-9 ATS
Atlanta most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 1-9
After playing New York are 5-5
After a win are 7-3

Dallas most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing San Antonio are 5-5
After playing Phoenix are 9-1
After a win are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
Atlanta is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Atlanta’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Atlanta is 6-13 ATS in its last 19 games when playing Dallas
Atlanta is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Dallas
Dallas is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Atlanta
Dallas is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Atlanta
Dallas is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Atlanta at Houston, Tuesday, December 9
Dallas home to San Antonio, Tuesday, December 9

 

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Wizzards-Bulls Preview

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The Washington Wizards and the Chicago Bulls will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at United Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Bulls listed as 8½-point favorites versus the Wizards, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Wizards fell short in a comeback in a 106-104 loss to the Lakers last time out, as 12-point underdogs. That game’s 210 points fell UNDER the posted total of 213.5.
Caron Butler scored a game-high 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the loss.
The Bulls were defeated 97-90 by the Bucks last time out, as 4.5-point road underdogs. The 187 points fell UNDER the posted total of 201.
Luol Deng shot 9-for-14 from the field with 21 points and six rebounds in the loss.
Current streak:
Washington has lost 2 straight games.
Chicago has lost 2 straight games.
Team records:
Washington: 3-14 SU, 7-10 ATS
Chicago: 8-11 SU, 10-9 ATS
Washington most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing Detroit are 5-5
After playing LA Lakers are 3-7
After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 6-4
Before playing New York are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Washington’s last 5 games when playing Chicago
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington’s last 6 games when playing on the road against Chicago
Washington is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Chicago’s last 5 games when playing Washington
Chicago is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games when playing at home against Washington
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Chicago’s last 12 games at home
Chicago is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home
Next up:
Washington home to Detroit, Tuesday, December 9
Chicago home to New York, Tuesday, December 9

 

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Clippers-Timberwolves Preview

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The Los Angeles Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Target Center.
Oddsmakers currently have the Timberwolves listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Clippers, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Clippers were outclassed in a 93-81 loss to the Grizzlies last time out, as 1.5-point favorites. The 174 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Marcus Camby shot 7-for-8 from the field with 15 points and 10 rebounds in a double-double performance in the loss.
The Timberwolves lost 113-84 to the Nets last time out, as 7-point underdogs. The 197 points fell UNDER the posted total of 202.
Al Jefferson notched a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds for the Timberwolves.
Current streak:
Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games.
Minnesota has lost 4 straight games.
Team records:
Los Angeles: 3-16 SU, 6-13 ATS
Minnesota: 4-14 SU, 6-12 ATS
Los Angeles most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 2-8
Before playing Orlando are 4-6
After playing Memphis are 5-5
After a loss are 3-7

Minnesota most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Utah are 1-9
After playing New Jersey are 7-3
After a loss are 3-7

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of the LA Clippers last 7 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the LA Clippers last 6 games when playing Minnesota
LA Clippers are 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games when playing on the road against Minnesota
LA Clippers are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing Minnesota
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Minnesota’s last 7 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota’s last 6 games when playing LA Clippers
Minnesota is 10-2 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against LA Clippers
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing LA Clippers
Next up:
LA Clippers home to Orlando, Monday, December 8
Minnesota home to Utah, Tuesday, December 9

 

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Grizzlies-Hornets Preview

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Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Saturday when the Memphis Grizzlies and the New Orleans Hornets meet at New Orleans Arena.
Oddsmakers currently have the Hornets listed as 13½-point favorites versus the Grizzlies, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.
The Grizzlies pulled ahead in the second quarter and went on to defeat the Clippers 93-81 on Friday, as 1.5-point underdogs. The 174 points fell UNDER the posted total of 199.
Rudy Gay tossed in a game-high 25 points to lead the Grizzlies, and O.J. Mayo added 20 points in the win.
The Hornets jumped out in front with 35 points in the first quarter and rolled past the Suns 104-91 on Wednesday. The Hornets covered the 9-point spread, while the 195 points made it OVER the posted total of 194.
Chris Paul scored 24 points with four rebounds and 15 assists. Peja Stojakovic added 24 points, while David West added 23 points in the win.
Team records:
Memphis: 5-14 SU, 7-12 ATS
New Orleans: 10-6 SU, 6-9-1 ATS
Memphis most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 7-3
Before playing Houston are 3-7
After playing LA Clippers are 3-7
After a win are 1-9

New Orleans most recently:
When playing on Saturday are 5-5
Before playing Charlotte are 4-5
After playing Phoenix are 4-6
After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’s last 5 games when playing New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Memphis’s last 5 games when playing on the road against New Orleans
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Memphis’s last 5 games on the road
Memphis is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games when playing New Orleans
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing Memphis
New Orleans is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New Orleans’s last 5 games when playing at home against Memphis
Next up:
Memphis home to Houston, Monday, December 8
New Orleans home to Charlotte, Wednesday, December 10

 

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